April, 2015 - Risen Savior

Transcription

April, 2015 - Risen Savior
23914 S. Alma School Road  Chandler, AZ 85248
Church: 480.895.6782  Early Learning Center: 480.802.1505
Rev. Ronald Burcham
Senior Pastor
burchamr@rslcs.org
April 2015 Newsletter
Rev. Mark Hoffmann
Associate Pastor
of Congregational Care
hoffmannm@rslcs.org
Joel Endicott
Director of Worship
endicottj@rslcs.org
Susan Mello
Business Manager
mellos@rslcs.org
Linda Pauley
Director of Early
Childhood Education
pauley@rslcs.org
Laurel Miller
Director of Family
Life Ministry
millerl@rslcs.org

Holy Week Services
p.3

New Members
p.12

Pathway Update
p.14

Financials
p.14-15
Worshiping
I once knew a man who had a pet caterpillar. Now, I would agree that having a pet caterpillar
is odd, but this man was quite fond of the little guy. He had a little box where the caterpillar
would hang out all day, and at night he would come out and snuggle on the guy’s lap. Now
my friend, as you might guess, was a very faithful church goer and we really wanted his pet to
go along with him. One day he stood next to the box and called out, “Little caterpillar, I am
going to church this morning, would you like to come with me?” No response. Disappointed,
but not beaten he waited about five minutes and tried again; “Little caterpillar, the music will
be great and the preacher is really good!” No response. Another 10 minutes goes by and he
tries one last time; “Come on little guy, go to church with me.” Out of the box he heard; “Give
me a minute will ya, I am putting my shoes on!”
Caterpillars are not much to look at and they inch along in life with their legs working
feverishly just to go a couple of inches. Last September, you may recall, we had hoards of the
little guys crawling around the streets of Chandler. USA Today even did a story on the
plethora of the sixteen-legged creatures. Children were creeped out or fascinated, and adults
just tried to avoid them.
Of course we know that caterpillars do not stay caterpillars. They hide out in a cocoon to
emerge 4 weeks later as a beautiful butterfly! No more crawling around the ground, now they
flit and fly through the air. Scientists tell us that in the 4 weeks in the cocoon the caterpillar
completely breaks down into nothing more than mush and then it is reorganized as a
butterfly. It doesn’t die in the cocoon, in fact they say it retains its memory. It enters as a
caterpillar and emerges as a butterfly.
This month Christians will celebrate Easter; the day that Jesus, the Son of God, rose from the
dead. After being in a tomb for three days, He emerges alive and well. The bible then teaches
us; “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as
Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.”
(Romans 6:4) What we celebrate at Easter is that we went into the tomb with Jesus, just as a
caterpillar enters a cocoon. We emerge from that tomb a new person, a changed person,
much like a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. We enter as sinners and emerge as saints. We
enter without hope for the future, and emerge with the certainty of an eternity in heaven.
So why don’t you get your shoes on and go to church this Sunday….caterpillars are welcomed
there.
In Christ,
2
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
Holy Week Services
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
April 2, 2015
April 3, 2015
Easter Sunday
April 5, 2015
*12:30 pm / * 6:30 pm
12:30 pm
5:30 pm / 7:00 pm
*6:00 am
*7:30 am
*8:50 am
*10:10 am
*11:30 am
Traditional Service
Traditional Service
Blended Service
Sunrise Service
Traditional Service
Contemporary Service
Contemporary Service
Traditional Service
* Holy Communion served
Thank You
We would like to take this time to give a huge thank-you to the following committees and
individuals for giving of their time and cooking such fabulous meals for the congregation
during our Lenten Season: LWML
Men’s Group
Piecemaker Quilters
Governing Board
The Dude’s
Family Life Ministry
Nursery During Worship
Our Nursery is available at all services for children aged 0-3; turn to your left when coming
through the main front doors and follow the signs. For the safety of all our kids, please sign
your children in and out.
Connections: New Member Orientation
If you're interested in getting connected and finding out more about who we are at Risen
Savior and joining our church, call Kathleen in the church office at 480-895-6782 ext. 218. Our
Connections Class begins at 10:10a.m., Sunday, April 12, 2015, in The Church Conference Room.
You are welcome to join us.
Parking
Did you know that there are usually open parking spaces in the back of the church or at The
Pathway Center? The back door of the church will be open for those parking in the back. For
those parking at The Pathway Center, it is but a short walk to come over to the sanctuary.
Growing
Risen Savior Sunday School News
TIME FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
3
Sunday School is held each week during the 10:10 a.m. Worship service. All children 3 years old
– fifth grade are welcome to come learn about God and grow in love for Him!
Please sign in at the school office near the playground.
Our volunteer needs:
1. Adult volunteers to welcome families from 9:50-10:10 am.
2. 10:10 Adult Team or Lead Teachers
3. 10:10 Adult Substitute Teachers for all ages
4. 10:10 Youth and Adult Assistants for all ages
If you are interested in volunteering please send a message to sundayschool@rslcs.org or
contact Shelley Nelson directly at nelsons@rslcs.org.
No Sunday School on Easter, April 5th.
Operation Christmas Child – during Sunday School at 10:10a.m., May 24th.
Task Force Begins - A Ministry Task Force has been formed with the goal of designing a new
program for Sunday School. Members of the Task Force include Shelley Nelson, Laurel Miller,
Alicia Endicott, Joan Scott and Jenny Balbarin. Please pray that members of the Task Force will
hear clearly from the Lord and follow His lead in this important ministry “Connecting Children to
Jesus”.
Early Learning Center Registration
Registration for 2015-16 is in progress, there is still time to register. More information is
available at http://elc.rslcs.org/about-us/blog/.
Adult Bible Study
Sunday Adult Bible Study class meets on Sunday Mornings, at 10:10a.m. in The Perfect Place.
We are continuing our study on the Book of Acts. Contact Alene Roth for more detailed
information at 480-883-7712.
Adult Forum
Join us Sunday Morning’s at 8:50 in The Fellowship Hall. No Forum on April 5th, Easter
Sunday. April 12th we will complete our study on the Book of Hebrews. April 19th, Bill Bade will
lead and speak on the new hymnal. April 26th, will bring a new study.
Men’s Early Bird Saturday Gathering
The Men’s Early Bird Saturday Gatherings continue Saturday, April 11th and 25th, in the Pathway
Center. Come early for coffee and donuts at 7:15am with discussion and Bible study 7:30a.m.
to 8:30a.m. We will be meeting the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. If you have questions,
please feel free to contact Chuck Deuth at 480-766-3626.
Sunday Night Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry will continue to meet at 6:00p.m. every Sunday evening. For questions, email
Tim at walswort@rslcs.org. No meeting on April 5th, Easter Sunday.
4
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
Core
Junior High School CORE (confirmation) students schedule for April:
5
12
19
No Core – Easter Break
Chapter 31 – End of Time
Eighth Grade Confirmation Project Showcase and last CORE
class for Grades 6 & 7
26 Eighth Grade Confirmand and Parent Meeting
rd
May 3 is Eighth Grade Confirmation Sunday
If you’d like to become a part of this ministry contact Laurel Miller at
millerl@rslcs.org.
Women’s Ministries
Grace Girls is a women's ministry for ladies of all ages studying biblical principles to support
your role as a beautiful and wonderfully made daughter of our Lord Jesus Christ. All hearts
are welcome! There are no fees associated with participating. Join us for our bible studies,
retreats, service projects and special challenges.
AM Bible Study: New Testament bible boot camp. We meet every other Thursday morning
April 9th and 23rd from 8:45a.m. – 11:00a.m. in The Pathway Center large conference room.
Spring Retreat:
Compassion Fatigue Retreat: Tuesday, April 28th, 6:30p.m. to 9:30p.m. at The Pathway
Center. Join us for this unique retreat with other sisters in Christ at Risen Savior including your
leadership team and ministry volunteers. This is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and
growing together. All women, members, guests and friends are invited!
In this very important and interactive workshop, you will learn that self care is not self
indulgent, it is Biblical and it is necessary. Discover practical tools for self care so that you can
serve from a place of abundance, health, and wellness in 2015. Compassion Fatigue is a very
real phenomenon that often occurs to caregivers as well as those in ministry. Serving, caring
for, and giving to others day in and day out is very taxing and can take its toll on the mind,
heart, body and spirit. It can result in secondary trauma, fatigue, and burnout where we no
longer experience joy in service and can tax all of the systems of the body.
The reality is that we cannot pour out from an empty cup…nor were we meant to. Jennifer
Louden said, “Self-care is not selfish or self-indulgent. We cannot nurture others from a dry
well. We need to take care of our own needs first, then we can give from our surplus, our
abundance.” Scripture commands us to “love our neighbor as ourself.” In order to truly love
and care for others, we have to fill our own well through self care activities so that we can
pour out from our abundance and truly love others AS we love ourself.
To rsvp or to receive weekly devotions and encouragement, please reach out to Annie Wolf at
anniewolf@q.com or 480-203-1880 or Kathleen Ramirez at ramirezk@rslcs.org or 480-8956782 ext. 218.
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
5
Serving
Fellowship
Join us for coffee and donuts in-between services on the patio. It’s a great opportunity to
meet new people and to sign up and serve. Any questions, contact Jane Zehnder at 480-8025334.
Prayer Warriors
Prayer Warriors meet weekly at The Pathway Center where they pray for everyone on our
prayer list. They would also like to send cards to those in the military and on missions, so if
you have an address for them, please include it when completing your prayer request.
Grief Share Class
Are you or someone you know feeling the effects of losing a loved one? If so you will want to
attend Grief Share, a Christian based class. We will meet every Wednesday through the end of
April, from 10:00a.m. to 11:30a.m. in the conference room of the ELC building. All people are
invited, you do not have to be a member of the church, so bring all your friends, family
members or other people you know who are dealing with a loss.
Caring Ministries Team
A great big thank you to all of our members and friends who took the CPR, AED, and First Aid
Class. The Caring Ministries Team purchased a new AED unit for TPC, with some help from the
Fellowship Committee. It will be installed soon in its permanent location.
A Caregiver Retreat - Caregivers, join us for a time of rejuvenation and relaxation. This retreat
will offer a fun interactive day of discovering ways to keep joy and renewal in your life.
Saturday, April 11th, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm at the UCC Conference Center, 917 E. Sheridan St.,
Phoenix. Cost of $10.00 includes lunch, must reserve your spot by March 30th. Call 602-2745022 x 32.
Look for us on the patio the second Sunday in April for the Blood Pressure Screening.
If you are interested in serving on the Caring Ministries Committee contact: JoAnne McCay at
480-802-4374 or Mike Bonsaver at 480-286-3743.
Area Agency on Aging – Benefits Assistance Program
The Benefits Assistance Program is supported through the Arizona State Health Insurance
Assistance Program (SHIP), and is one of our most popular and valuable programs. At the
healing center, volunteer counselors assist low income residents apply for federal, state, and
local programs. This service includes prescription drugs, Medicare help, Social Security
assistance, and more. We assist over 250 people each year.
They are available for appointments on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 9:00a.m. – noon in the
Healing Center. Call the Area Agency Office to make an appointment at 602-264-4357.
6
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
Volunteers Needed – Sign up Online
A step by step, how to Instruction sheet that has pictures with each
step of how to sign up online is available at the information booth in
the hallway, at the front greeter’s podium, and the News & Notes
baskets as you enter the sanctuary. This should make it easier for
you to volunteer for ushers, readers, greeters, altar guild, and Sunday
morning nursery helpers at Risen Savior. Thank you for all you do at
Risen Savior.
Volunteers
IF NOT ME THEN YOU, IF NOT YOU THEN WHO? Have you ever thought about what it takes
for a worship service to happen? Besides those that are hired to bring us God’s word, each
service needs at least 25 volunteers and that does not count the Choir, Musicians or Sunday
School. These positions are done while you are attending church service and take little to no
extra time from you. Please search your hearts and if you are physically able, consider helping
with Altar Guild, Greeter, Usher, Reader or Communion Server. You can contact the church
office at 480-895-6782 or sign up through Sign Up Genius at www.signupgenius.com.
The Perfect Place
The Perfect Place is an Adult Day Care and a nonprofit
organization located on the west side of the campus of
the Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Sun Lakes. Here, a
loved one may spend a morning or an afternoon with the
staff and volunteers who provide a loving and caring
social program. The program opens with a short
devotion after which everyone shares something about
themselves: where they grew up, what they did for a
living, family life or favorite activities. Then the fun
continues through the day with laughter playing cards, bingo, a bean bag toss, entertainment,
snacks and a short session of chair exercises.
Volunteers are welcome. If you believe your family or a caregiver would benefit from this
service contact The Perfect Place. Call Judy Waltersdorf at 480-895-2892, or send an email to
ThePerfectPlace85248@gmail.com. The Perfect Place is located at 23914 S. Alma School
Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. We are open 4 days a week: Monday 9-12 and 1-4, Tuesday 1-4,
Wednesday 9-12 and Friday 9-12 and 1-4.
Contributions from service organizations or personal donations to our scholarship fund and
small stuffed animals are greatly appreciated and enable us to better serve our community.
Risen Savior Food Drive for Chandler Food Bank
April 12th through the 26th, Pastor Burcham and Risen Savior invite all Sun Lakes residents to
join our congregation in this year’s Spring Food Drive which will benefit the Chandler Food
Bank. Throughout the drive, the food will be displayed at the front of the sanctuary to enable
everyone to see the results of working together to help others in the Chandler community. In
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
7
2014, Risen Savior’s Spring Drive collected 3.6 tons of food which was enough to feed over
5,000 people. Also, we received $1,000 in checks from the church, our members and many
friends in Sun Lakes. All of the proceeds were forwarded to Chandler Christian Community
Center, the parent of the Chandler Food Bank.
The food bank’s greatest needs are for cereal, oatmeal, peanut butter, canned
fruit/vegetables/meat, canned and dry beans, rice, pasta, tomato sauce, macaroni and cheese,
juice, boxed meals, cooking oil, salt, flour, sugar, canned soup and canned milk. To donate
food, enter the Risen Savior parking lot from Alma School and drive straight ahead until you
see the food collection boxes on the patio directly ahead (west). The collection boxes will be
emptied daily.
8
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
Missions
Salvation Army Support
The food drop-off for the Chandler Salvation Army is the first Sunday of each month. Please
bring only non-perishables. Winter visitors especially might want to donate their extra pantry
items before they leave for home.
The donation box for clothing and small household goods for the Salvation Army is located in
the northwest corner of the church parking lot.
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML)
Please put April 9th on your calendar for the next general LWML meeting at 1:00p.m. at The
Pathway Center. A speaker from the “Comfort Dogs” ministry, Trinity Lutheran Church at
Prescott Valley, will share information about that wonderful ministry! Dogs are, indeed, man’s
best friend. It will be very interesting.
LWML 2015 Spring Celebration Zone Rally is scheduled for Saturday, April 11th, 2015, at
Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 710 S. Kolb, Tucson, AZ. The ingathering for the rally will
benefit Christ-centered community outreach ministries, Haven Totes and Fountain Thrift
Center. For a complete list of items to donate, see the poster in the hallway leading to the
Fellowship Hall. The date of the rally happens to be the same as RSLC Spring Luncheon.
However, someone may choose to attend the rally instead of the luncheon. Zone 29
president, Sharon Kolanowski, will be going and will take the ingathering items to Tucson. The
2015 LWML convention will be held in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 25th – 28th. No refunds on
registration after the June 10th deadline. For more information contact Verla Matuschka at
480-883-2762.
Lutheran Braille Workers
On Tuesday, February 24th, The President of Lutheran
Braille Workers, Rev. Dennis Steuve, visited the work
center at Risen Savior Lutheran Church. We
were honored by this visit and especially pleased that he
presented our volunteer, Norman Loeber, a watch for his
70 years of service in this ministry. Norman was very
influential in the progress of this organization
that prints Braille and large print Christian material for
Presentation to Norman Loeber
the Blind and physically impaired throughout the world.
This organization has more than 3,700 volunteers in 130 work centers in 37 states. The Risen
Savior Center volunteers have met weekly over the past six years.
Braille meets every Tuesday morning at 8:30a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. If you would like
more information, please call Pat Bibler at 480-895-8788.
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
9
Piece Maker Quilters
One of our members goes to Savers every week to collect sheets and materials donated by
them. One of their employees plans to visit us soon. We are so grateful for their
contributions. They enable us to help others – the new Pregnancy Center in Gilbert, Phoenix
Rescue Mission, Shepherds Canyon Retreat, Dakota Boys & Girls, Salvation Army, and Orphan
Grain Train to name just a few.
We meet all year every Wednesday at 1:00p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and our attendance runs
from 18-20 faithful workers in the winter and from 8-12 in the summer. Thanks to all of you
who support our ministry. For more information contact Marie Kiehl at 480-883-0842.
Next time you are in the Fellowship Hall take note of the lovely new blinds and thank our
quilters!
ALSO’s 2106 Challenge
If you pay Arizona state income tax, you can redirect your tax dollars and create scholarships.
You can help a child in need receive a Christian education at no cost to you.
We have a dream to award full-tuition scholarships to children attending Lutheran schools,
and we need your help!
Tax credit gifts of all sizes make a difference. From $21.06, to $210.60 and on up to $2,106.00,
every gift helps a child in need.
You have until April 15th or before you file your state taxes to redirect your state tax dollars.
Go to ALSOsto.org for details.
Brought to you by
Providing scholarships made possible by tax credit donations.
10
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
LCEF
The True Value of Your Investment
A Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) investment
represents more than a monetary “net worth”. It
represents a desire to empower ministries to build God’s
kingdom. The value of the investment to your family is not
in the balance, but in the fact that you support ministries,
schools and church workers. As you periodically review
your beneficiary designations, tell those you name why
LCEF is special to you. If you need to designate a
beneficiary, go to lcef.org. Your family will know exactly what you wished for your
investments after your passing and avoid possible probate proceedings. Find out more at
lcef.org or call 1-800-843-5233.
Active Duty Military Personnel
We would like to acknowledge and pray for all active duty military personnel associated with
RSLCS. Please contact us on the prayer request line prayers@rslcs.org, on a pew card or by
phone with their names. Cards will be sent if you include an address. First names are now
posted in the display case outside to the left of the narthex.
The Service flag is an official banner authorized by the Department of Defense for display by
families who have members serving in the Armed Forces during any period of war or
hostilities the United States may be engaged in for the duration of such hostilities.
Miscellaneous
LCMS Foundation
Summer Internship Opportunities
The LCMS Foundation is pleased to announce Marketing and Business Internships for 2015. Be
a part of the team that assists donors and ministry organizations to provide and grow
resources to further the work of Christ. Both positions are full-time for nine weeks (June
through August), and paid. Applicants must apply online. Contact the Foundation if you have
any questions about the positions. Apply online today at www.lcmsfoundation.org/jobs/.
A Biblical Tour of Israel and Jordan
(October 20-30, 2015) An experience of a lifetime! We will walk where Jesus walked –
Jerusalem, Jericho, Bethlehem, Caesarea, Sea of Galilee, etc., as well as see where Moses and
Israel lived for 40 years in the desert. Arrangements can be made for departure from any
airport. Rev. Darold Reiner (retired LCMS Pastor), (former LWML International Counselor),
has led many such tours. Contact him for a brochure at 406-890-1149 or imhis38@gmail.com.
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
11
Please Welcome our February New Members
Bill & Judy Bell
Denise Brown
Americus & Sharon Crawford
Mark & Janet Creger
Kevin & Jan DeNomie
Arlan & Judi Fuhr
Bob & Sharon Frossard
Vern & Sally Heslep
Diane Newman
Roger & Gail Osten
Len & Corrine Paulson
Patrick & Brenda Ranney
Jim & Paula Roush
Hilary Samples
Brian & Billie Schricker
Herm & Nancy Swanson
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest
Please consider helping Lutheran Social Services of the
Southwest shine light and compassion on those in our
community who feel most alone and vulnerable, including
individuals of all ages who are homebound. This Easter, join us in
remembering the brightness and joy of the resurrection as we
continue our mission of showing kindness, doing justice, and
serving those in need. Together we create community and bring
renewed light to those in need.
For more information on making donations to Lutheran Social
Services of the Southwest, please call Rev. Deborah Hutterer at 480-396-3795 ext. 102 or visit
lss-sw.org.
12
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
St. Peter Lutheran Church
St. Peter Lutheran Church is looking for an experienced musical professional to serve as choir
director. The position runs from October through Easter each year. Choir rehearsal hours are
8:00a.m. – 9:00a.m. each Sunday and service from 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m. The director must also
be available for Lenten and Advent services from 5:00p.m. – 6:00p.m. each Wednesday.
Selection of music is at the discretion of the director, but must correspond with the service
material.
Please send your resume to St. Peter Lutheran Church, Attn: Worship Committee, 1844 E.
Dana Ave., Mesa, AZ 85204.
Helping Children’s First Academy
RSLC member, Megan Proulx, is a student at Basha High School and has been working on a
project for the past 3 years. Megan is helping Children’s First Academy, a non-profit
organization that provides education and more, to children ages 5 – 14 years old, many of
whom are homeless.
Over the next few weeks, Megan will be collecting children’s clothing which can be dropped
off in the hallway by the Information Center. If you would prefer to help with a monetary
donation, you can give cash using a pew envelope or write a check to Risen Savior and
indicate Children’s First Academy on the envelope or check memo line.
Lutheran Service Books
Help us fill our Sanctuary with new Lutheran Service B0oks. We would like to get 300 copies
which can be purchased for $25.00 each. You can have the book dedicated to or in Memory of
someone. To donate you can make a check payable to Risen Savior and write “hymnal” in the
memo line or donate online at www.rslcs.org.
Lost and Found
Our lost and found is located in the hallway outside the Conference Room in the church.
Monthly Newsletter Articles
Please have your newsletter articles into the church office by the 10th of each month. Send
your articles to: news@rslcs.org. The newsletter will go out by the first of the month.
Update Contact Information
For those who have a change of contact information, please remember to advise the church
office of your updated contact information so you can receive the news at Risen Savior. Call
Kathleen Ramirez at 480-895-6782 ext. 218 or email ramirezk@rslcs.org.
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
13
Financial
Pathway Update
Giving to Date
Debt Reduction as of 3-25-15:
Capital Improvement:
Area of greatest need:
Total amount received:
$1,284,242.99
$181,177.87
$240,056.00
$1,705,476.86
If you have not yet joined us on the path, please contact the Church Office for more
information and materials to be a part of this great venture to expand our ministry!
Risen Savior Foundation
Consider supporting RSLCS through its 501c3 Foundation. Gift planning through your wills and
trusts will support the ministries of the church for years to come. All gifts are tax deductible
as allowed by law. Please contact Foundation President Chuck Deuth at 480-305-0503.
Contribution Statements
If you would like your contribution statement electronically sent to you, please provide your
current email address to the church office email address news@rslcs.org.
2015 Contribution Envelopes
If you have not picked up your 2015 contribution envelopes they are available in the church
office (8:00-4:00 p.m.) at The Pathway Center. If you have any questions or need to make
other arrangements to obtain your envelopes, contact the church office at 480-895-6782.
Risen Savior Monthly Financial Review
You may notice that the following looks a little different than what is typically published in the
newsletter. There are a few reasons for the change.
1. We have had requests from congregants to publish summary level information with
more narrative about the operations. The information below is our first pass at
developing that format.
2. The Risen Savior newsletter is available on the rslcs.org website and we would like to
limit the quantity and type of information made available to the general public.
The following detailed reports are available to members and attendees of Risen Savior
Lutheran Church. Please contact Susan Mello, our Business Manager, to receive this
information. Susan’s email is: mellos@rslcs.org



14
Statement of Financial Income and Expense
Statement of Financial Position
Statement of Cash Flow
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
Financial Summary for February 2015:



For the months of January and February 2015 giving for the Church is up 20% over
budget and the same time period in the previous year. This will help to decrease the
previously forecasted year end deficit. A sincere thank you to the congregation for
their diligence and generosity in supporting the ministries of Risen Savior Lutheran
Church.
Early Learning Center (ELC) income is up 6% over the past few months. This is primarily
due to an increase in Full Day tuition and additional enrollment.
Spending continues to be controlled at 91% of the budget.
High Level Statement of Financial Income and Expense
Feb 15
Actual
Feb 15
Budget
Difference
FYTD
Actual
FYTD
Budget
Difference
Church
Giving
All other income
Total Church Income
119,012
4,800
123,812
95,400
4,360
99,760
23,612
440
24,052
774,406
34,543
808,949
758,989
34,880
793,869
15,417
(337)
15,080
Early Learning Center (ELC)
Part Day Tuition
Full Day Tuition
Total ELC
16,982
80,985
97,967
21,050
92,170
113,220
(4,068)
(11,185)
(15,253)
120,137
622,754
742,891
136,970
698,735
835,705
(16,833)
(75,981)
(92,814)
Total Operational Income
221,779
212,980
8,799
1,551,840
1,629,574
(77,734)
Operational Expenses
208,631
222,960
(14,329)
1,558,875
1,635,160
(76,285)
13,148
(9,980)
23,128
(7,035)
(5,586)
(1,449)
Net Income/(Loss)
High Level Statement of Cash Flow
Cash at the beginning of period
536,269
Net cash increase/(decrease)
40,206
Cash at the end of the period
576,475
Donor Restricted Funds
449,186
Board Designated Funds
256,993
Net Operational Cash
(129,704)
*
* If giving, ELC income and spending continue to hold until FYE, the projected Net Operational Cash will be (10,000)
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
15
Happy Birthday
Diane Bergelin
04/01
Gene Nelson
04/07
Alicia Endicott
04/01
Lauren Birkelo
04/08
Georgia Klimack
04/01
Steven Morris
04/08
Joseph Pelegrin
04/01
Denise Norris
04/08
Jessica Suriano
04/01
Rob Olson
04/08
Robert Becker
04/02
Heather Zirpel
04/08
Kimberly Buchanan
04/02
Jared Stermer
04/09
Barbara Dambeck
04/02
David Adams Jr.
04/10
Daren Frank
04/02
Laura Smith
04/10
Becky Magee
04/02
Matt Gooding
04/11
Kenneth Meloy
04/02
Teresa Herb
04/11
Alex Salazar
04/02
Lyman Ponder
04/11
Jim Junkermeier
04/03
Elyse Wolf
04/11
Lisa McCain
04/03
Tenni Annen
04/12
Deborah McGinnis
04/03
Alexis Buchanan
04/12
Amelia Nimmer
04/03
William Kabele
04/12
Len Paulson
04/03
Katharine Rasmussen
04/12
Marilee Smith
04/03
Jo Timmons
04/12
Lindsey Underwood
04/03
Grace Stadel
04/13
Liesel Beck
04/04
Lily Wirth
04/13
Katerina Brandt
04/04
Lorraine Brammer
04/14
Douglas Braun
04/04
Nathaniel Erickson
04/14
Lainey Grainger
04/04
Donna James
04/14
Kenneth Kreuter
04/04
Patty Van Houten
04/14
Jeff Milne
04/04
Barbara Weber
04/14
Rachel Beauregard
04/05
Rich Brettfeld
04/15
Michael Towne
04/05
Charleen Henderson
04/15
Dave Bolio
04/06
Herman Swanson
04/15
Andrew Kerr
04/06
Don Holthusen
04/16
Beverly Mueller
04/06
Willa Kohl
04/16
Reg Jokisch
04/07
Dottie Roberts
04/16
16
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
Gwen Vining
04/16
Robert Adamovic
04/24
Sydney Stevens
04/17
Trygve Fekjan
04/24
Michelle Burcham
04/18
William Russell
04/24
Delores Rysdahl
04/18
Kenneth Meyer
04/25
Meghan Updike
04/18
Erica Peters
04/25
Betty Zisch-de la Rosa
04/18
Theven Raufmann
04/25
Teresa DeVito
04/19
Joel Endicott
04/26
Ron Jaso
04/19
Jay Gallipo
04/26
Stephanie Stechnij
04/19
Jon Jones
04/26
Ray Welker
04/19
Susan Neal
04/26
Karen Coleman
04/20
Brayden Sweetman
04/26
Gina Myers
04/20
Shirley Baker
04/27
Richard Graham
04/21
Lydia Kolanowski
04/27
Jennifer Miller
04/21
Dick Koskovick
04/27
Julie Stewart
04/21
Adrain Little
04/27
Ruthe Campbell
04/22
Madison Myers
04/27
Olivia Camping
04/22
Larry Portschi
04/27
Steven Graham
04/22
Shari Beadle
04/28
Jordan Heimann
04/22
Joel Konicke
04/28
Anthony Weis
04/22
Christopher Reuter
04/28
Daphne Baker
04/23
Luke Ritchie
04/28
Alene Brown
04/23
Everett Shirk
04/28
Monica McLean
04/23
Randy Buns
04/29
Jennifer Mettenbrink
04/23
Payton Heese
04/29
Harold Teuscher
04/23
Debra Kreuter
04/29
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
17
Happy Anniversary
Bill & Jo Wilson
04/07/1951
John & Beverly Burkhart
04/10/1999
Thomas & Carolyn Tagatz
04/23/1955
Scott & Maria Buck
04/05/2002
Frank & Nelda Hartwig
04/07/1963
Michael & Jenny Balbarin
04/27/2002
Michael & Edie Towne
04/27/1963
Eldred & MaryAnn Wolf
04/05/2003
Gary & Marilyn Bixler
04/03/1971
Michael & Kristin Myers
04/29/2006
Rich & Lynn Turner
04/07/1973
Joseph & Tamula Pelegrin
04/24/2007
Lee & Patti Kroeger
04/06/1980
Todd & Shannon Zemlock
04/19/2008
Tom & JoAnne McCay
04/17/1982
Greg & Micah Snodgrass
04/09/2010
Robert & Alice Kurz
04/24/1982
David & Sarah Young
04/30/2010
Harold & Julia Teuscher
04/20/1985
Mark & Petrita Naumann
04/07/2012
Brian & Ruthann Reed
04/05/1986
Steven & Laura Gomez
04/14/2012
James & Donna Walgren
04/20/1989
David & Dina Adams Jr.
04/21/2012
Jeff & Kathy Birkelo
04/24/1993
Michael & Linda Widdows
04/28/2012
Don & Barbara Maeder
04/26/1996
Joel & Brenda Konicke
04/20/2013
Steven/Marianne Perkins
04/12/1997
John & Kelly Della Chiesa
04/05/2014
Mike/Sandra Swoverland
04/12/1997
18
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
Advertising Information
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
19
Advertising Rates and Requirements
Space permitting, each advertiser will be allowed one ad per month.
1. Each ad 2” x 3.5” in size (business card size) will cost $20 per issue, or $200 yearly.
Non-member prices are $25 per issue or $250 yearly.
2. One-third page ad will cost $30 per issue, or $350 yearly. Non-member prices are $35
per issue or $400 yearly.
3. Two-thirds page ad will cost $40 per issue, or $400 yearly. Non-member prices are
$50 per issue or $450 yearly.
4. Please provide one business card for ad copy to RSLCS office along with payment.
5. Please make checks payable to Risen Savior, attention RSLCS Newsletter.
Terms & Conditions:
All rates are subject to change without notice. In the event of a rate change, all advertisers
with standing orders will be given 30-days notice of the new rates.
All advertising is subject to acceptance by Risen Savior. Questionable, confusing, misleading,
controversial, or fraudulent statements will be declined. RSLCS reserves the right to reject any
and all advertising, which they feel is not in keeping with the publications’ standards and
principles.
Church: www.facebook.com/rslcs
Student Ministry: www.facebook.com/rslcyg
Early Learning Center: www.facebook.com/rslcschool
20
Risen Savior Lutheran Church