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November 2015 A publication of Our Redeemer Church, Garden Grove, California

Our Mission Statement: To spread the Good News to all through joyful worship and service, so that

others may believe and accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Our Redeemer Lives!

OOOOURURURUR RRRREDEEMEREDEEMEREDEEMEREDEEMER CCCCHURCHHURCHHURCHHURCH, ELCA, ELCA, ELCA, ELCA 12301 Magnolia Street

Garden Grove, Calif. 92841 Phone: (714) 539-9541 FAX: (714) 539-7672

Preschool: (714) 539-6643 Email:

[email protected]@[email protected]@orcgg.org www.orcgg.org

WWWWORSHIPORSHIPORSHIPORSHIP SSSSCHEDULECHEDULECHEDULECHEDULE:::: 8:308:308:308:30 am Traditional Worshipam Traditional Worshipam Traditional Worshipam Traditional Worship 10 am Prayer & Praise Worship10 am Prayer & Praise Worship10 am Prayer & Praise Worship10 am Prayer & Praise Worship Sunday School: 10:15 am Adult Education: 10 am Nursery Care is provided

OOOOFFICEFFICEFFICEFFICE HHHHOURSOURSOURSOURS:::: MonMonMonMon----Thur: 8:30 amThur: 8:30 amThur: 8:30 amThur: 8:30 am----2:30 pm2:30 pm2:30 pm2:30 pm

Fri: ClosedFri: ClosedFri: ClosedFri: Closed

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with us!

A magnificent concert will be held in the Sanctuary so that all may hear the beautiful sounds of our new Organ.

Special guest organist Bob Tall will be presenting a special musical piece entitled: “I am An American” which pulls out all the stops on the organ and is accompanied

by an inspirational video.

The concert will include a brass ensemble from UC Fullerton under the direction of Todd Miller, special choir anthems, congregational singing, instrumental pieces,

and a formal dedication of the organ.

Dear Friends:

As we approach the end of the year, there are several items that will be coming up at the congregational meeting in December.

The three year term call to Lynne Prechel as half-time Associate in Ministry expires at the end of December. It is the recommendation of the church council to extend her call through August of 2016. The plan would be to reduce staff at that time and participate in an intern program.

Why the change?

First and foremost, the projections for church membership and support for our congregation and most Christian congregations is for a decline. Young people are not joining churches as they once did. The need for the church into the future is to depend less on paid staff and more on lay volunteers. The ELCA needs good sites to train future pastors. Our Redeemer is a healthy congregation, we have a balanced ministry with many opportunities for learning. I have mentored several interns in my ministry here and elsewhere and have had positive experiences. Our congregation’s past experiences with interns has been very positive.

Interns provide a short-term commitment. Should finances change, we can discontinue the program from year to year.

Interns are full-time and low cost. The congregation is responsible for providing housing and a $1000 a month stipend. The total cost for a full-time intern is less than a part-time staff position, but the amount depends on housing costs. Interns provide a more youthful presence to help the congregation better relate to younger families.

The down side is they lack experience, they are short term, and they are not in a position to lead ministries, but only support and learn. We have had a positive ministry with Lynne, off and on, over the last 8 years. An intern would not provide continuity and leadership with ministries that Lynne has provided.

The congregation needs to approve any called position, and the recommendation from church council will be to extend Lynne Prechel’s call by 8 months through August, 2016.

A second issue to come before the congregation will be a motion to repave the church parking lot. The proposed cost for a major overhaul and long term fix of our parking lots is approximately $70,000. We should have $80,000 in our building fund by the end of this year. A possible way to keep from draining our building fund too much would be to have a campaign to raise a portion of the total needed. But we will have a motion to fix the parking lot at the December meeting.

Another issue that has just arisen concerns the SHIP house. American Family Housing, the organization that oversees the SHIP program has contacted the church about buying the SHIP house. Jim Huffman who runs the SHIP program and meets with the AFH board suggested we meet with AFH officials to listen to their offer. We have not yet had an initial meeting, but it is an issue being discussed. Before anything would be done concerning the house, many questions would have to be answered, and the congregation would need to approve a possible sale. I anticipate that there would be a report at the December congregational meeting, but I do not anticipate any action to be considered by that time. Would the SHIP program continue, would Howard have to leave and be relocated, would Will stay on as a supervisor, would there be an offer at full market price, would there be guarantees that the SHIP program would continue? These and other questions still need to be addressed. As more information becomes available, we will try to keep the congregation aware. These are some big issues to be discussed at this year’s congregational meeting in December. Please keep the congregation and these issues in your prayers, that the decisions we make will best serve the kingdom of God.

In Christ,

Pastor BrianPastor BrianPastor BrianPastor Brian

Reflections from the PastorReflections from the PastorReflections from the PastorReflections from the Pastor by Pastor Brian Taylor

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As we enter the month of November, our thoughts turn to the celebration of Thanksgiving Day that occurs near month’s end. We have so much to be thankful and grateful for! I am sure your list of gratitudes is as long or longer than my own, and so that we can add to our lists, I share with you below some beautiful gratitude quotes by some famous and not-so-famous authors. If you’re interested in pursuing the discipline of gratitude, especially in this particular month, then visit this website: www.gratefulness, hosted by Brother David Stiendl-Rast. But for now, enjoy these with my blessing.

1. “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” — Albert Schweitzer 2. “You simply will not be the same person two months from now after consciously giving thanks each day for the abundance that exists in your life. And you will have set in motion an ancient spiritual law: the more you have and are grateful for, the more will be given you.” — Sarah Ban Breathnach

3. “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” — Albert Einstein

4. “Can you see the holiness in those things you take for granted–a paved road or a washing machine? If you concentrate on finding what is good in every situation, you will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures the soul.” — Rabbi Harold Kushner

5. “If the only prayer you say in your life is thank you, that would suffice.” — Meister Eckhart

6. “Whatever our individual troubles and challenges may be, it’s important to pause every now and then to appreciate all that we have, on every level. We need to literally “count our blessings,” give thanks for them, allow ourselves to enjoy them, and relish the experience of prosperity we already have.” — Shakti Gawain 7. “Gratefulness is the key to a happy life that we hold in our hands, because if we are not grateful, then no matter how much we have we will not be happy — because we will always want to have something else or something more.” — Brother David Steindl-Rast

As I read through these quotes, I am made mindful of the variety of things that I take for granted, like fresh fruits and vegetables available year round, a peaceful community in which to live, religious freedom to worship as God and my heart guide me, quality college educations for my children, and excellent medical care. Medical care is on my mind currently, as I’m in the process of scheduling reconstructive cervical spine surgery at the end of this year, and I’m so grateful for the high level of knowledge, experience, and care that I’ll receive from the orthopedic surgeon and hospital (Hoag) that we’ve chosen. As I write these words, I know that your prayers will be with me, surrounding me with concern, and for that I am enormously grateful. Your friendship and love are great gifts for which I thank God with all my heart.

With love and deep gratitude for all of you, Lynne

“What Are You Grateful For?” by Lynne Prechel, Associate in Ministry

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Brown Bag Bible Study Tuesdays, 12 pm

in Endter Hall

Led by Pastor Brian

Pastor’s Bible Study Wednesdays, 7:30 pm

in Choir Room

We will begin a study of the

prophets of the Old Testament,

and our first prophet will be

Isaiah.

Men’s Thursdays, 6 am

in Endter Hall

Led by Lynn Badertscher

CARE AND KINDNESS MINISTRYCARE AND KINDNESS MINISTRYCARE AND KINDNESS MINISTRYCARE AND KINDNESS MINISTRY

Care and Kindness is mee�ng on Wednesday, November 18th at 9:30 a.m. in the conference

room. You are welcome to join us at any �me, even if you can’t visit someone right now.

Come for prayer and fellowship, and to learn how you can benefit from showing love to our

homebound members.

Have a ques�on? Call Lynne at 714-539-9541 (church office).

SUNDAY SCHOOL AIDES NEEDED FOR YOUNGEST CLASSSUNDAY SCHOOL AIDES NEEDED FOR YOUNGEST CLASSSUNDAY SCHOOL AIDES NEEDED FOR YOUNGEST CLASSSUNDAY SCHOOL AIDES NEEDED FOR YOUNGEST CLASS

We need volunteers to be a teacher’s aide in a Sunday school class once a month. Please say “yes” to the children in our youngest class and have some fun assisting with crafts and bathroom breaks. Call the office to volunteer. (714) 539-9541

SAVE THE DATE!

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

SUN. DEC. 6th, 11:45-1:30 p.m.

Our Redeemer’s Sunday school teachers invite

young families and their children (ages preschool

through 6th grade) to come and celebrate the

BIRTH OF JESUS. Enjoy traditional sacred

Christmas music, Nativity-themed crafts, cookie

decorating, and hot chocolate with marshmallows!

Each child will receive a small gift bag. A pizza & fresh fruit lunch will be served to

families and their children. Watch for your invitation in the mail and save the date.

We need parents to help with the party, so please email Lynne to volunteer at

[email protected]. “Many hands make light and joyful work!”

SHIP is sincerely grateful to the New Faith women’s circle for everything they did to update the S.H.I.P house bathroom.

SHIP also thanks Gus Sauter, Will Glendening, and Will Fleming for their hard work in renovating the porch area.

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GREETINGS FROM PRESCHOOL

Wow! What fun we had in October. Star�ng the month, we got to play with shapes and enjoyed pain�ng, stamping and prin�ng… then the Fire Department came to the rescue. Garden Grove, Sta�on 2 came to visit with a “show and tell” as we learned first hand about Fire Fighters, playing with matches, Stop, Drop and Roll and to see their Big Fire Engine.... it was very exci�ng. OCFA Fire Fighters from Sta�on 61 in Buena Park invited our big kids to see behind the scenes and where they live and work… they were

wonderful to all our children. We got to see a fire fighter dress up in their turn-outs, and check out their Fire Truck too (It’s REALLY BIG)! They were very busy… we got to see them jump into their turnouts and leave with their lights and sirens. We were closed on Thursday, October 15th so that the teachers could a:end a very interes�ng conference on those Ah-ha moments in a child’s life...Then we had lots of fun ge;ng ready for Halloween. We made or own Pumpkin Patch this year, and the children got to pick out the one they wanted, it was lots of fun. We learned about bats and caves and had lots of fun with some pumpkin science and spiders too. Then we got to dress up in costume and go ‘Trick or Trea�ng’ at school.

Coming up in November we will be doing lots of exci�ng things too! We will be learning about Fall and

ge;ng ready for Thanksgiving as we enjoy a fun lesson about the Na�ve American Indians and Pilgrims as

well as being thankful for the special people in our lives. The children will be making many beau�ful

cra?s; learning about the season of change… we so love all the colors it brings, re-create a real (fun)

Na�ve American Indian Pow-Wow as well as Celebra�ng our 4th Annual Grandparents/Loved Ones Day.

The children will be invi�ng someone special in their life to come to school with them on Monday, Nov

23rd. We will have a special �me in Church with Pastor Brian and they will sing for that special

someone; a recep�on will follow.

The school will be closed Wednesday, November 11 for Veteran’s Day as well as November 25—27 for the

Thanksgiving Holiday. .. It will be Christmas before you know it!

Come by and Say Hi when you can, Sue

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WomenÊs CirclesWomenÊs CirclesWomenÊs CirclesWomenÊs Circles Circles are groups of ORC women that meet monthly for Bible study, fellow-ship and sharing. We have four circles listed. For more information, please contact a Circle Leader. Visitors and new members are always welcome.

GraceGraceGraceGrace Monday, Nov. 9th, 7 pm Location: S. Kent

SinceritySinceritySinceritySincerity Monday, Nov. 9th, 7 pm Location: W. Fitzharris

New Faith New Faith New Faith New Faith Thursday, Nov. 19th, 7 pm Location: V. Fleming

New Joy New Joy New Joy New Joy Thursday, Nov. 17th, 7 pm Location: P. Frostad

Please join us!

Red Hat Work Day

Monday, November 2nd, 9 am

Book Circle Book Circle Book Circle Book Circle Our book circle meets the fourth Friday of each month at 7:30 pm for

fellowship and discussion of a variety of literature, current and classic,

fiction and non-fiction. All avid readers at ORC and their friends are

invited to join us. Call Ron Stearns at (714) 891-9462 for more info.

Up-coming selections include:

Dec. 12 Ragtime, by E. L. Doctorow (holiday potluck hosted by

Sandee & Larry Collier)

Will NOT meet in November.

Instead, the men will be on retreat at

Pilgrim's Pine

November 13th-15th

Cost is $140.00 which includes meals

and lodging. Guest speaker will be

our very own Pastor Brian speaking

on the Holy Spirit.

As always, there will be plenty of music, conversation, hiking,

relaxing, etc. All men of the church are welcome and invite a

friend! )e more the merrier!

Joe Brozick will be on the patio to sign you up!

Fellowship

ADVENT LABYRINTH WALK

Walk the prayer labyrinth and visit each prayer station during the holy season of Advent. Welcome Jesus into your heart and remember the Reason for the season. Candles and soft music create a peaceful, prayerful atmosphere. Dates and times: Fri. Dec. 4, 2-7 pm Sat. Dec. 5, 10-3 pm


Youth at ORC

Thank you for your wonderful response to our October Service Project, THE MALAWI PROJECT.

We will be collecting empty prescription bottles to send to Malawi. They currently use a napkin or piece

of newspaper to send pills home with someone. Help us make a difference. We will be collecting until

November 4th.

Operation Christmas Child boxes are due the week of November 15th. The youth will pack them up and

take to the turn in center in Huntington Beach. Thanks for your generosity-our goal is more than 75

boxes that will bless children around the world. If you need a box we have some more.

Thank you for your prayers-we were blessed beyond measure at the Youth Specialties National

Convention. So much God time and we learned a lot! Our souls are full!

Sunday, November 1st...Organ Dedication-come and see this magnificent concert! It will blow you

away...3:00 pm in the sanctuary.

Sunday, November 1st...All Saints Day Party...6:30-8:30 pm...watch for details...it's gonna be awesome!

Sunday, November 8th...Sunday Night Alive! We will continue with our series...Scary, Gross and Weird

Stories from the Bible...The truth buried in the bizarre. Sean Kallen will be our bible study leader

tonight! You don't want to miss out...

Sunday, November 15th...Sunday Night Alive! We will continue with our series...Scary, Gross and Weird

Stories from the Bible...The truth buried in the bizarre. Kyle Wilson will be our bible study leader

tonight! You don't want to miss out...

Sunday, November 29th...Miniature Golf Tournament...Meet at church at 5:30 pm (eat dinner before

hand)...this is a wild and wacky miniature golf tournament when just about anything could happen! Bring

money for a snack!

“Every shoebox offers an opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus Christ

with a hurting child.” Franklin Graham, President, Samaritan’s Purse

Please start thinking about blessing a child with a box filled with your love and kindness. Filled box-es will be due/collected no later Sun., Nov. 15th. Please see Michelle Timothy for more information.


WHAT’S COMING UP AT ORC…..

INFORMATIONAL MEETING

For all who are interested in our church and in the Lutheran faith, please join us for the opportunity to learn and meet others in the congregation ~ November 2nd, 7:00 pm.

WOMEN’S THANKS OFFERING SERVICE

November 15th service will be celebrated in honor of women ministries.

WORK PARTY

Volunteers needed on November 7th, 8 am to 12 pm to help with a

list of items identified as needing attention around the church. We hope to see you and a friend!!

November Worship AssistantsNovember Worship AssistantsNovember Worship AssistantsNovember Worship Assistants If you cannot serve as scheduled, please arrange for a substitute.

Council Persons of the Month 8:30 Carol Tuntland 10:00 Robin Hoyle

8:30 am Communion Assistants

11/1 Larry Collier

11/15 Please contact office, need a volunteer


10 am Communion Assistants

11/8 Becky Vinson

11/22 Larry Collier

11/29 Michelle Timothy

Greeters 11/1 Please contact office, need a volunteer





Lectors

11/1 John Prothero

11/8 Lori Martin

11/15 Chris Erickson

11/22 Anita Griswold

11/29 Anita Griswold

Ushers

Gary Mathany/Team 5

Dan Corth, Richard Jocham,

Ray Valenzuela

Altar Guild Connie & Gary Mathany

Karen Gustafson

Acolytes 11/1 Colin Prothero/Ziedite Hayden

11/8 Jack Rayner/Andrew Garcia

11/15 Erika Taylor/Andrew Garcia

11/22 Audrey Prothero


Soundboard/AV

8:30 Terrence Young

10:00 Joey Pyle/Fred Wilson

November BirthdaysNovember BirthdaysNovember BirthdaysNovember Birthdays

November AnniversariesNovember AnniversariesNovember AnniversariesNovember Anniversaries

OOOOURURURUR RRRREDEEMEREDEEMEREDEEMEREDEEMER SSSSTAFFTAFFTAFFTAFF Senior Pastor Brian S. Taylor

[email protected]

Associate in Ministry Lynne Prechel

[email protected]

Church Administrator Charlene Cable [email protected]

Director of Music Ann Badertscher

Organist John Glessner

Bookkeeper Kim Radcliff

Youth Director Patty Erickson

[email protected]

Preschool Director Sue Creager

Preschool@ourredeemer gardengrove.org

Facilities Manager Jim Huffman

Sunday Attendant Howard Carlson


Reflections Reflections Reflections Reflections is a

publication of Our

Redeemer Church.

Deadline for

submissions is noon

on the 15th of each

month.

SundaySundaySundaySunday Reflections Reflections Reflections Reflections deadline is

9 am Wednesday

morning for the

following Sunday’s

bulletin.

Please email your

submissions to

Charlene Cable at

[email protected].

Articles may be edited

for content and space.

11/02 Elsie Hancock

11/04 Kalissa Bair

11/04 Charlotte Kennison

11/07 Sue Hanson

11/08 Shie Shie Hutcheon

11/08 Charlene Rupp

11/08 Nancy Schager

11/08 Travon Thomas

11/09 Kaeden Kiekbusch

11/09 Frieda Midstokke

11/09 Lesly Spangler

11/11 Vanessa Kiekbusch

11/12 Tiffany Conley

11/12 Bryce Hoadley

11/17 Kenneth Serapin

11/19 Karen Roznos

11/20 Horace Neff

11/21 Kari Humphrey

11/23 Sharon Thompson

11/26 Dylan Barnett

11/26 Dora De Witt

11/26 John Leeb

11/27 Bob Buelow

11/28 Perry Olson

11/28 Carol Tuntland

11/29 David Frostad

11/30 Lorrie Klevos

11/01/75 Walt & Annette Ridley

11/03/73 Richard & Ann Frank

11/04/50 James & Elsie Hancock

11/07/78 Jim & Eileen Huffman

11/11/50 Ralph & Carol Nemitz

11/13/74 James & Rebecca Vinson

11/18/79 Joseph & Tomasina Brozick

11/20/93 Ron & Diane Bach

11/23/74 Dennis & Martha Klevos


We give thanks for all our faithful departed members of Our Redeemer

On November 1st we will be remembering those who have gone before us.

The white roses on the alter are in remembrance of our loved ones.

Thelma Johnson who was born on May 12, 1919 and entered into eternal life on November 1, 2014. Louise Sheere who was born on January 19, 1920 and entered into eternal life on December 6, 2014. Frank Bustamante who was born on April 14, 1933 and entered into eternal life on January 3, 2015. Luella Halbjorhus who was born on December 10, 1916 and entered into eternal life on March 5, 2015. Linda Rarick who was born on May 30, 1945 and entered into eternal life on May 7, 2015. Donna Newman who was born on October 2, 1927 and entered into eternal life on June 6, 2015. Dennis Jack who was born on January 27, 1939 and entered into eternal life on June 24, 2015. Marianne Jewett who was born on November 2, 1950 and entered into eternal life on August 1, 2015. James Brown who was born on May 25, 1926 and entered into eternal life on September 14, 2015. Kay Freeling who was born on December 22, 1918 and entered into eternal life on September 29, 2015.

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Preschool: (714) 539-6643 Email: [email protected]

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