Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church

8801 N 43rd Avenue Phoenix AZ 85051

623.934.3286

ctrlutheran@ctr.phxcoxmail.com www.ctrlutheran.org

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performance at Valley schools and churches such as CCV and Scottsdale Bible Church, Children Musical Theatre Direction and even White House performances during the C a r t e r a n d R e a g a n administrations. Isaac Remtula is a guitar player who stepped us as the Praise Team’s much needed drummer, and is in his 2nd year in this capacity. Husband and wife team David and Gina Brewerton have been singing melodies and harmonies faithfully for several years and serve lovingly along with their other duties at Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church. Chip Berkman, who has a background as a Russian linguist, has played for years as a guitarist in Army bands and other community events as a One-Man Band, jokester and entertainer.~

Every Sunday the Praise Team assists in Worship by providing contemporary music in an encouraging fashion, and lifting up the Name of Jesus in a praiseworthy manner. PRAISE TEAM MEMBERS: • Rich La Rose, guitar &

vocals • Priscilla Pinches, keyboard

& vocals • Isaac Remtula, drums • David & Gina Brewerton,

vocals • Chip Berkman, guitar and

vocals Rich La Rosa began his music career playing KISS songs in his garage, followed by a Degree in J a z z C o m p o s i t i o n a n d Broadcasting from S.U.N.Y. in Oswego, New York and an extensive list of successful bands he has established. Priscilla Pinches holds a Minor Degree in Music from Catawaba College, in Salisbury, North Carolina. Her experience includes over 35 years in piano and vocal instruction and

A View From the TowerA View From the Tower

SUNDAY WORSHIP ENGLISH - 9:00am

Communion 1 s t & 3 rd Sundays

SUNDAY LEARNING HOUR

10:30am to 11:15am

THIS

ISSUE

• Zumba 2

• Braille 2

• Prayer Team 2

• Time of Grace 2

• Lutheran Hr 2

• Lutherans 2

For Life

• Prayers 3

• Worship Support 3

• Birthdays 3

• Anniversaries 3

• Aloa Colorama 4

• Arizona 4

Diamondbacks

• LCMS Black 4

Ministry

• Narcotics 4

Anonymous

• Gamblers 4

Anonymous

• Quilters 4

• Calendar 5

CTR MINISTRIES: PRAISE TEAM

ZUMBA CLASSES

Monday thru Friday 8:30am

Music Room. For more info contact Lirio Vázquez at 623.419.9352

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BRAILLE

The group of Braille meets every

Thursday 9am-12pm

in the Fellowship Hall

speak the Gospel of Jesus Christ boldly and gladly (Jeremiah 23:28-29), though it earns us persecution (Luke 12:51-53), because He sets great joy before us. In this faith we will sit around His throne with the cloud of witnesses His Word saved (Hebrews 12:1-3). Prayer: Lamb of God, You have given me Your people’s crown of life; find in me Your prophets’ faith. Amen.

August 21 – Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16) God’s incarnate Son reveals a meaning to suffering and gives pain purpose. He does what’s best, not just what’s easiest. He loves us enough to make us get better and not just feel better (Hebrews 12:7-11). In the cross, He shows God with us to save

(Hebrews 12:18-24). This strengthens us to choose life in difficult situations. Prayer: Father of mercy, deliver me from evil, and let Thy kingdom come. Amen.

August 28 – Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 17)

In Christ God embraced and befriended hearts and bodies ruined by sin. He allowed neither disabilities nor d isobed ience to separate anyone from His love (Luke 14:1-4). This forgiveness heals us to share the same gracious kingdom with the ones right in front of us who struggle with impairment and iniquity (Luke 14:12-14). Prayer: Extend Your kingdom, Lord Jesus, through me to those who are broken like I am. Amen.

August 7 – Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 14) He who multiplies stars in the sky (Genesis 15:5) and ravens in the air and lilies in the field also supplies everything required to support our body and life (Luke 12:22-30). Our d e a d - a n d - r e s u r r e c t e d Redeemer sanctifies even compromised lives. We are His precious treasure (Luke 12:33-34), and He is our shield and reward (Genesis 15:1), especia l ly in suf fer ing (Hebrews 11:7-12). Prayer: Almighty Maker, strengthen my faith in Your love and power to meet every need. Amen.

August 14 – Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 15) The relaxing lies our culture prophesies cannot even approach our Lord’s promises (Jeremiah 23:16-18). We

LUTHERANS FOR LIFE

THE LUTHERAN HOUR

Dr. Gregory Seltz. "Archives August" continues, as Pastor Gregory Seltz preaches another classic sermon by Dr. Oswald Hoffmann. (Romans 8:28) August 21 - "Hope Not in Politicians" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz. "Archives August" concludes with a classic yet timely message

originally presented by Dr. Oswald Hoffmann. (Isaiah 31:1-3) August 28 - "Boasting - Ridiculous or Real" Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus. Modern man boasts, "God is dead," but what have we gained from such thinking? (Galatians 6:14)

August 7 - "The Word in a World of Words" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz. It 's "Archives August" and Pastor Gregory Seltz revisits a classic sermon by Dr. Oswald Hoffmann. (2 Corinthians 5:19-20) August 14 - "In Spite of Everything " Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev.

PRAYER TEAM

Join our prayer team. They meet every Saturday at

9:00 am In the Library

ZUMBA

Zumba classes are Monday thru Friday at 8:30am in the Music

Room.

For more info contact Lirio Vázquez at 623.419.9352

TIME OF GRACE

Good for Business:

Tell the Truth 8.7.16

Take Care of Your Customers 8.14.16

Take Care of Your People 8.21.16

Work Hard for Your Boss 8.28.16

STATION CHANNEL DAY & TIME KASW 61 Sundays 7:00 A.M. KPAZ 21 Thursdays 1:30 P.M. KASW 61 Sundays 7:00 A.M. KPAZ 21 Thursdays 1:30 P.M. KASW 61 Sundays 7:00 A.M. KPAZ 21 Thursdays 1:30 P.M.

• Jo’s symptoms returned this past weekend; grateful that God has already relieved her from them. Jo and Ed give thanks and praise for the strength He gives them. 2 Corinthians 9:12-14

• Silvia S requests prayer that the Lord would grant His peace and comfort to Connie and Joe S and family following the death of their son. 2 Corinthians 1:6-7

• Pray for God’s healing for Ken P who was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday for respiratory problems. Psalm 103:2-4

• Donna M requests prayer that the Lord would grant her husband, Mick, the courage and willingness to work at strengthening his upper body and back muscles. Joshua 1:9

• Pray for God’s healing for Brianna who is at Children’s Hospital with an intestinal infection. She is the 12 year old granddaughter of David and Edie G. Psalm 30:1-3

• Edith requests prayer that the Lord would heal her foot; also her son, James, whose foot needs healing. Psalm 119:132-133

• Connie B’s grandson, Justin, is having an infusion on Thursday August 4th. We pray that God grant this infusion to be effective in strengthening Justin’s immune system. Isaiah 40:28-30

• Pray for God’s comfort, healing and successful surgery for John. On Friday August 4th, he will undergo an operation to remove a brain tumor. Isaiah 41:10

• We thank the Lord for providing CTR all the people who gave their time and physical effort to get the grounds and the buildings ready for the opening of the Beacon Learning Center. Psalm 95:1-2

• John and Mary H praise the Lord for granting them a safe and relaxing trip. Psalm 7:17

• Gail C gives thanks to the Lord as her grandson, Landan, celebrates his tenth birthday. Psalm 112:1-3

PRAISE & PRAYERSPRAISE & PRAYERS

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• Praise the Lord for providing travel mercies to Fran C. Psalm 18:35-36

• We thank the Lord for the inception of the Beacon Learning Center and pray for the Lord to bless its growth and success. Psalm 28:7-9

• Rick & Vicki F request prayer for the Lord to keep them safe, along with grandchildren, Abby & Caleb, during their vacation in Pinetop, Az. Psalm 91:14-15

• We pray to the Lord to grant John M successful back surgery and to relieve John of the pain he is in. Psalm 38:6-8

• Kevin FB requests prayer to the Lord for his friend Jeremy and wife Nicole. She started bleeding abnormally and a blood transfusion. Matthew 9:20-22

• Jerry F requests that God would grant spiritual and physical guidance for his friend, Ron M as he begins treatment for stage 3 lung cancer. Isaiah 49:8-10

• Sherry R requests prayer for the Lord to guide caregivers and medical team for proper and correct decisions regarding her friend Ish. Also for strength and healing for Ish. John 16:12-14

• Tom C requests prayer for courage and strength to get through chemotherapy. Deuteronomy 31:6

• Rick and Vicki F give thanks to the Lord as their daughter, Stacey, celebrates her 35th birthday and for continued years in following Christ. Psalm 56:11-13

• Jerry and Dianne F praise and thank the Lord as they celebrate 49 years of marriage this week. Psalm 145:6-8

• David B gives thanks and praise to the Lord for removing the leukemia from the body of his friend, Stephanie M. Luke 5:12-13

• Pray for the Lord to grant travel mercies for Jane and Kayla W as they visit family in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Exodus 15:13

• Praise the Lord for He has granted a safe journey for Marge F as she returned home from Iowa. Psalm 13:5-6

• Barb E requests prayer that the Lord would provide a successful medical appointment and that final corrective surgery will be scheduled. Isaiah 30:18

• Linda B requests prayer that God would provide a cure from cancer for her friend, Ann C. Also for safe travel for Ann. Luke 9:1-2

• Antonio, a friend of Peggy, has gone to his eternal rest. Please pray for comfort of family and friends. 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

SUNDAY Ushers James, Kathryn and Eryn Corradi Greeters Cleo & Shirley Klein Jim & Robbie Massey Welcome Desk Gina Brewerton Audio & Video Rick Fisk & Mel Runyon Readers Communion Jerry Festa Non-Comm. David Brewerton

Comm. Asst Jerry Festa & Terri Comey Altar Guild: Aug 7 Mary & Gerri Aug 21 Candace & Sharen

Scripture Readings Aug 7 Hebrews 11:1-16

Aug 14 Hebrews 11:17—31; 12:1-3 Aug 21 Hebrews 12:4-24 Aug 28 Hebrews 13:1-17

WORSHIP SUPPORTWORSHIP SUPPORT

Richard Effertz 8/2

Gail Coulthard 8/4

Elena Ceron 8/10

Francisco Nuñez Jr. 8/11

Luisa Tamayo 8/12

Dean Armuth 8/13

Fran Coulthard 8/18

Everett Glaub 8/19

Gabriela Sosa 8/21

Florence Maaske 8/23

Rosa Montoya 8/27

ANNIVERSARIESANNIVERSARIES

BIRTHDAYSBIRTHDAYS

Kennett & Dorothy Pfannes 8/3

Alan & Frances Delmolino 8/8

Tom & Helen Jones 8/26

Terry & Vicki Maaske 8/26

Robert & Cheryl Woods 8/30

NARCOTICS

ANONYMOUS

MEETINGS

Monday thru Friday

7-9 pm

Saturday: 6-8pm

Christ the

Redeemer

Fellowship Hall

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QUILTERS August 9, 2016

9am—3pm

Fellowship Hall

GAMBLERS

ANONYMOUS

MEETINGS

EMGLISH

Tuesday

7-9 pm

Saturday

8-10 am

Sunday

3:30-5:30 pm

SPANISH

Thursday

7-9pm

Christ the

Redeemer

Rooms 1 & 2

EVENTSEVENTS

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS FAITH & FAMILY NIGHT FRIDAY,AUGUST 26, 2016

The Arizona Diamondbacks announce their 2016 Faith & Family Night on Friday, August 26th! A night of fun and fellowship with churches from all across Arizona as we welcome special guest, Matthew West, who will be performing a post-game concert.

GAME INFORMATION: Friday, August 26th 2016 6:40PM ~ Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks POST-GAME EVENTS: ~ D-backs Player Q&A/Testimonial ~ Matthew West Concert ~ Player testimonial and concert TICKET PRICING: $47 Lower Level, Infield Box (Includes $5 D-bucks) $34 Diamond Level, Club Reserve $28 Lower Level, Baseline Reserve $19 Lower Level, Bleachers $15 Upper Level, Infield Reserve To reserve your seats, contact Ellen Silver directly at 602-462-4252 at or via email at esilver@dbacks.com. It would be just $1 per seat to reserve. The earlier you reserve your seats, the better location the seats will be. Contact Ellen Silver, Sales Consultant, Insides Sales, Phone: (602) 462 4252 ~ esilver@dbacks.com

ALOA COLORAMA EVENTS FOR ADULTS 50 & ABOVE ALOA is partnering with Thrivent Financial to offer 2 weeks for adults age 50 and above to learn, connect, be inspired, at the beautiful setting of Thrivent's Heartwood Conference Center & Retreat near Trego, WI. Space is limited, so register early! Week 1 — Sept. 25 - 30 Rev. David Rhoads will help us understand the early church experience and demonstrate how biblical writings were performed orally. Devotions and music will be led by Rev. Ken Tatkenhorst. A pastor and church musician, he will use our voices to praise our Lord through songs and hymns.

Week 2 — October 2 - 7 Ted Kober will engage us in "Blessed are the Peacemakers", teaching us practical ways to apply reconciliation in our daily lives. Bob and Kristy Giere will join their considerable musical and worship talents to lead devotions and music. Cost (includes lodging & meals at Eagle Lodge, plus programs & activities): $520 per person double occupancy $720 per person single occupancy Non-Thrivent members, please add $50 Have questions? Call the ALOA office at 800-930-2562 or send us an email at aloa4u@gmail.com

Did you know 2017 is a banner year? Not only will we be celebrating 500 years of the Lutheran Reformation, but we’ll also be rejoicing in 140 years of Black Ministry in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Please plan to attend the 2017 LCMS Black Ministry Family Convocation set for July 12-16, 2017, in Birmingham, Ala., as we celebrate this historic time in our church. Together, we’ll proclaim with our Synod that “It’s Still All About

Jesus” as we gather under the convocation theme “All For Jesus: Know Him – Confess Him – Serve Him.” We are expecting 1,000 Lutherans strong to stand with us as we celebrate our Witness, Mercy, Life Together. I hope to see you there! Sincerely, serving Christ and His Church, Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Gray Jr. Director, LCMS Black Ministry. Please contact the LCMS Church Information Center at infocenter@lcms.org or 1-888-THE LCMS (843-5267).

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