SUNNY (Serving Up Nutrition Now for Youth)

S.U.N.N.Y
(Serving Up Nutrition Now for Youth)
Our Redeemer
Lutheran Church
Transforming Lives
and Building Community
by Loving God
and Serving Others
The Monthly
Newsletter of
Our Redeemer
Lutheran Church
July 2016
See inside for
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July Worship

Community
Service
Agriculture

VBS

OWLS Event
SUNNY is off to a good start and
had a fruitful launch last month.
As I sit to write this article, 90
meals have been served out of our
kitchen (in just three days of
SUNNY). We have served meals
that are reaching people in our
community who are more than
hungry for food; but rather people
who are truly hungry for love,
acceptance and kindness.
One of the fastest growing areas of poverty
is in communities where you least expect it
and here on the east side we are blessed to
partner with Loaves & Fishes (who also
coordinates the meal ORLC does at
Dorothy Day every other month) to offer a
meal to our community in need right here at
home.
People visiting us each week are grateful
for a meal that is closer to home for them –
some of whom travel downtown or to
surrounding areas for meals currently.
People are also equally grateful to have the
opportunity to serve right in their own
community to people who live in their
community. The sense of community is
growing each week amongst those serving
(members, teachers and volunteers living in
the area who want to be a part of SUNNY)
and amongst people coming to eat as
friends are inviting friends to come join
them.
Word is slowly spreading here on the east
side of St. Paul that we are offering a good,
free, and kind meal for people of all ages.
No one is turned away – each person is
valued and encouraged to take their time to
eat and enjoy the company of others. We
have music playing during meal times and
the highlight of the ministry has been the
joy people experience in packing their own
bag lunch to take home for another meal or
to bring to another person who may need
food assistance. Special thanks goes out to: Doreen Winter, Nicole Carlson, Judy
Koza and our dietitians from UW – Stout (Maria, Dakota, and Emily), and all of the
SUNNY volunteers of whom we could not offer this ministry to the community
without them.
Please hold this ministry in your prayers – it has great potential to bear good fruit in
and through the people of this church and surrounding community!
Intern Pastor Anne Jackson
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Community Service
Agriculture
Summer and Serving go together
This season of summer is a great time for hanging out,
reading a good book, enjoying the company of friends,
and taking in some special outings. But this is a great
season for serving too. Some of our youth are engaged
in Summer Stretch on Wednesdays that has them
serving somewhere in the morning then hanging out in
the afternoon.
There are a number of ways you can step in to serve and
help make a difference this summer:
SUNNY –
We are looking for volunteers any Tuesday or Thursday
to help with prepping and serving a lunch, or assisting
with the cleanup. Sign up on the bulletin board or
through our church website.
Merrick –
The third Saturday of the next four months is a giant
food giveaway hosted at Woodland Hills church (just
East of White Bear Ave and Larpenteur). They are
looking for help from 8-12 with sorting and distribution. Sign up by writing to bmueller@merrickcs.org
Dorothy Day –
We just got done serving another day in June and will
be down there again on August 22. People can help
prep the meal from 1-3 or assist in serving from 45:30. Signups are always on the welcome desk the
weeks before.
Intergenerational Mission Trip –
See other note for more details on this 3 day trip to
Superior for great serving and fun gathering times.
We are launching a Community
Service Agriculture (CSA) at
Our Redeemer. This is a chance
to get fresh vegetables delivered
right here to the church for
you. We are working through the Hmong American
Partnership to help them initiate this new endeavor with
churches. There are 6 different farmers, each who
adhere to Good Agricultural Practice, that are working
together to grow this produce. We are looking for 12
individuals or families to participate by buying a ¼
share (about half of a grocery bag) of food that will be
delivered here (in already prepared boxes) to the church
every other Sunday morning beginning on July 17 and
continue for eight weeks, through October 23. The
food coming will change week to week depending on
what is being harvested but will include lettuce, Kale,
beans, peas, red and yellow potatoes onions, tomatoes,
bell peppers squash, zucchini and cucumbers. Cost for
participating will be $120 made payable to Our
Redeemer. This is a great way to get fresh produce,
help support local farmers, and participate in a
meaningful opportunity. If you have questions please
talk to Bruce Ring or Pastor Karsten.
July Worship at Our Redeemer
Many would say that the church never looks better than
during July – the flowers are in full bloom with colors
of green, maroon, pinks, yellows, purples and red doting our front entrance, and the back of the church is full
of vegetable beds beginning to overflow with produce.
And while those are beautiful marks of our grounds
there are other words that we want to mark every
church, and certainly Our Redeemer.
Join us Sundays during July as week to week we will
lift up ‘Marks of a holy/healthy church’. We will look
more in depth each week at one aspect of being the
church and allow it to both remind us of the breadth of
our holy callings as community and nudge us to healthy
personal practices. Join us during July as we dig into
scripture to help us further explore our call as a church
to be:
July 3
Thrivent Member Reminder
It's time to again check for Choice Dollars in your
Thrivent account, and designate them to an organization
of your choice -- hopefully ORLC!
July 10
July 17
July 24
July 31
A Serving People (Deuteronomy 10:12-13,
Matthew 6:19-24)
People of Praise and Prayer (Psalm 66:1-2,
Luke 18:1-8)
A Witnessing People (Psalm 103, Acts 1:6-8)
People seeking Understanding (Psalm 119:121
-128, Matthew 13:10-23)
A Growing People (Colossians 1:3-14)
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Intergenerational Mission Trip
A few more spots remain for a three day trip to
Superior WI over July 14-17 to serve in that
community and spend some nice time both hanging
out and gathering as Christian community for
devotions. Last year we had ages 1-71 with us and a
mix of elementary and middle school youth with
parents or grandparents. Once again we will be
partnering with another church. Cost is only $119
per person and we have generous scholarships
available. Talk to Pastor Karsten (soon) for more
information.
OWLS (Older Wiser LutheranS)
Summer Stretch participants have been having fun the
last few weeks participating in service projects and
time of fun after. See the pics above!
VBS 2016: Cave Quest Following Jesus, the Light of the World!
August 8th-11th from 6:00-8:00pm
Ages 3 years through entering 5th grade
FREE!!!
A light supper will be served for participants, their
families and all volunteers at 5:30 each evening.
Sign up online - https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/
orlcmn/gpgs/home.aspx
We need volunteers! There are several volunteer
positions available. Whether helping us set-up before
hand, leading a crew, manning a station, helping with
clean-up, etc. WE NEED YOU!!! Please follow the
sign-up link above to volunteer. Thanks in advance!
Take me out to the ballgame! Back by popular demand, we’re headed to see the Saint Paul Saint’s on
Sunday, July 24th, for a 5:05 late afternoon game. Cost
is $20 per ticket and includes all fees, taxes, and parking. Carpool from church. Only 25 tickets are available and payment deadline is July 17th. Watch for
further details in the Sunday bulletins.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Free Food Giveaway
Woodland Hills (just east of White Bear Ave and
Larpenteur – next to the Theatre) will be the site
for a large food distribution of free food on
Saturday July 15. All are welcome to stop buy
between 8-12 and help to fill your cupboards and
get good food on the table.
Financial Information as of May 31
and online giving opportunities
Finances through the month of May
Thank you for your support of Our Redeemer. We appreciate all
of the contributions you donate to help our ministry here at
ORLC.
Contributions can now be debited automatically from your
checking or savings account or processed using your credit or
debit card. Our new electronic giving program offers convenience
for you and much-needed donation consistency for our
congregation. We appreciate your gifts!
2016 Beginning Balance
$28,296
Member Giving
Supplemental Income
Total Income
$133,945
$18,395
$180,636
Expenses
Difference
$146,958
$33,678
Please note that if you use your credit card, ORLC is charged
a 2% fee so we will receive less than you donate. Consider
using your checking account instead if you are able.
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9:30am Sunday Mornings
Last Wednesday of the month at
Bruentrup Farm in Maplewood
Worship Assistants
Date
July 3
Worship Host Judy Moe
Gift Cards
Kitchen Help
Greeters
Sharon Peterson
Darlene Harwood
Florence Senske
July 10
Bruce Ring &
Rita During
Dennis & Jan
Peterson
July 17
Dennis Peterson
Jill Rodriguez
Dick & Sharon
Peterson
July 24
Doreen Winter
July 31
Dean Ersfeld
Vicki Anderson
Mark & Doreen
Winter, Jessica
Morgan
Judy Triplett
Shirley Keating
Helen Wallace
Dan & Laurie,
Danny Fitzgerald
Sherry Pasket
Katie Syring
Virginia Kettleson
Darlene Harwood
Judy Moe
Claire Sexton
Sharon Peterson
Barb Birchem
Joyce Pederson
Lector
Anna Miller
Lana Larsen
TBD
Judy Koza
TBD
Ushers
Dennis Paulson
Rob Klemm
Kent Weispfenning
Roger Sparks
Claire Sexton
Cheri Edwall
Caitlyn Edwall
Matt Kilbride
Roger Ollila
Baryogar Johnson
Roger Svendsen
Dennis Peterson
Agnes Baysahwala
Jennifer Houge
Randy & Jane Koza
Dan Fitzgerald
Bill Maynard
Bill Fredine
Johan/Katie Madrigal
Jessica Morgan
Kari Keating
Dick & Sharon
Peterson
Larry & Sandy
Pruden
Mike Welte
Mike Kahrau
Mark & Doreen
Winter
Troy & Courtney
Magnuson
Dick & Sharon
Peterson
Claire Sexton
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Bucks for our Building
9:30am Worship
1:00pm Spring of Eternal Life Church
24
9:30am Worship
1:00pm Spring of Eternal Life Church
19
11:30-12:30 SUNNY (FH)
1:00pm Staff Meeting
7:00pm SEL (S), Church Board
(F)
12
11:30-12:30 SUNNY (FH)
1:00pm Staff Meeting
6:00pm Internship Party at Koza
7:00pm SEL (S)
5
11:30-12:30 SUNNY (FH)
1:00pm Staff Meeting
7:00pm SEL (S)
Tue
25
9:00am Quilting
26
11:30-12:30 SUNNY (FH)
1:00pm Staff Meeting
6:30pm Youth Ministry Team
7:00pm SEL (S)
Youth Group Staying at ORLC July 17-20
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6:45pm Lives Worth Living
17 Bucks for our Building
9:30am Worship
1:00pm Spring of Eternal Life Church
Family Mission Trip July 14-17
11
9:00am Quilting
6:45pm Lives Worth Living
4 Independence Day
Office Closed
Mon
10
9:30am Worship
1:00pm Spring of Eternal Life Church
3:00pm SEL Fellowship Hall
3
First Sunday Food Shelf, Blood Pressure
Check, Bucks for our Building
9:30am Worship
1:00pm Spring of Eternal Life Church
Sun
15
8
1
Fri
28
6:45am Men’s Study
11:30-12:30 SUNNY (FH)
21
6:45am Men’s Study
11:30-12:30 SUNNY (FH)
6:30pm Knitting & Crochet
Group Caribou
29
22
Family Mission Trip July 14-17
14
6:45am Men’s Study
9-11am Intern Cohort
11:30-12:30 SUNNY (FH)
10:00am Kitchen Table
Mystics (F)
7
6:45am Men’s Study
11:30-12:30 SUNNY (FH)
5:00pm Worship & Music
6:00pm Children’s Ministry
Team Mtg
Thu
2016
27
8:30am-4:30pm Summer Stretch
9:30am Bible Study
5:30pm Gathering w/Games at
Bruentrap Farm
6:30pm Simple Summer Worship
at Bruentrap Farm
20
8:30am-4:30pm Summer Stretch
9:30am Bible Study
13
8:30am-4:30pm Summer Stretch
9:30am Property Group, Bible
Study
6
9:30am Bible Study
Wed
30
10am-1pm Gardening
Matters (FH) (K)
5-9pm SEL (S)
23
5-9pm SEL (S) (FH)
16
9am-3pm Scrapbooking
5-9pm SEL (S)
9
5-9pm SEL (S)
12:00pm FH Rented
(Busse)
2
5-9pm SEL (S)
Sat
Our Redeemer Staff
Rev. Karsten Nelson, Pastor
651-772-2445 x102
Email: karsten@orlcmn.org
Anne Jackson, Pastoral Intern
651-772-2445 x 103
Email: anne@orlcmn.org
Lisa Diez, Office Administrator
651-772-2445 x101
Email: lisa@orlcmn.org
Andy Peterson, Organist
651-247-2742
Email: andrewjpeterson@gmail.com
Ellie Peterson, Contemporary
Worship Leader
651-815-9650
Email: elliepetersonphotography@gmail.com
Madeline Veenker, Choir & Bell Director
651-308-8968
Email: mveenker@gmail.com
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
1390 Larpenteur Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55109
Phone: 651-772-2445
Fax: 651-771-4548
Web: www.orlcmn.org
Email: office@orlcmn.org
Summer Worship
Sunday at 9:30am
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Dave Parenteau, Custodian
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