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Children’s Ministry………………...…………………. ………page 2 Youth Ministry……………………....……....……………….…...page 3
Mission and Outreach..……………..…………………….…page 4 - 6 Adult Education & Fellowship..…………………………..…...page 7
‘Dish to Pass’……………………....……………………..……page 8 Financial News…...…………..………………………..………...page 9
Worship and Music……………....…….………... …...….….page 10 Preschool News…………………………………………………..page 11
December Calendar …………………………...……...…...Insert Imagine the Blessings Stewardship Appeal 2019………….Insert Insi
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: December 2018
Volume 26 ● Issue No.12
T h e L a t e s t
Word
“Making Jesus Christ Known Through Word And Deed…”
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer ● Watertown, SD
The Season of Advent
Advent is a time of preparation. We in the Christian church take this time
to prepare our hearts for the coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Advent begins for us on Saturday, December 1st. Here are some of the ac-
tivities you’ll find during Advent at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer:
Advent Conspiracy Sermon Series ~ Join us as we look at choosing to make Christmas what it
should be – a joyous celebration of Jesus’ birth that enriches our hearts and the world around us. We
will explore what it means to Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More and to Love All in this Advent
season.
Lighting of the Advent Candles ~ The word Advent is from the Latin “adventus” which means
“coming”… Join us in worship each week as we anticipate Christ’s birth with the lighting of Advent can-
dles.
Sunday Church School Christmas Program ~ Celebrate the coming of the baby Jesus with the
preschool through fourth grade church school students. The Sunday Church School program is Sunday,
December 16th during the Church School hour at 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday Church School Christmas Programs ~ The Wednesday Church School students will
share in WOW Worship throughout December. Here is the schedule:
December 5th: Preschool – Kindergarten
December 12th: 1st & 2nd Graders
December 19th: 3rd & 4th Graders
Longest Night Worship ~ This is a service of light in the midst of darkness. It is a worship service for
those who have heaviness in their heart this Christmas. This service includes candle lighting and prayer
and will be held on the longest night of the year, Friday, December 21st, at 6:30 p.m.
Christmas Eve Worship Services ~ The worship schedule can be found on the back page of this
newsletter.
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
Children’s Ministry
Christmas Programs Sunday Church School:
Sunday, December 16th at 9:30 am
Wednesday Church School:
Preschool: Wednesday, Dec. 5th during Worship at 6:30 pm
1st & 2nd Grade: Wednesday, Dec. 12th during Worship at 6:30 pm
3rd & 4th Grade: Wednesday, Dec. 19th during Worship at 6:30 pm
Program practice will take place during church school!
Please make sure children are in attendance to prepare!
No Church School
Christmas Break: Sunday, December 23th & 30th
Wednesday, December 30th & January 2nd
Church School will resume
Sunday, January 6th, 2019 &
Wednesday, January 9th, 2019!
*Pass the Faith Classes* Kindergarten & Parents—Baptism Class
January 13th @ 9:30am & January 16th @ 5:30pm
PreKindergarten & Parents—Prayer Class
January 20th @ 9:30am & January 23rd @ 5:30pm
SCOUTING RELIGIOUS Classes
New
Jesus and Me (Kindergarten – 1 Grades) $20 per student
God and Me (Grades 1 – 3) $20 per student
God and Family (Grades 4 – 5) $20 per student
God and Church (Grades 6 – 8) $20 per student
God and Life (Grades 9 – 12) $20 per student *$35 if a 4 Star recipient*
Sign up by Dec. 16th at the Welcome Center or call Jodi in the church office (605-886-2696).
Instruction classes will be held in January with dates/times to be determined.
If you have any questions, please call Dawn Johnson at 605-881-3273. Page 2 Volume 26, Issue 12
Route 56- 5th & 6th Graders
MARK YOUR Calendars! Bring your
friends! December 16th 5-7pm @LCOOR
Christmas Party
Please bring a treat to pass.
We will have hot cocoa/cider
and a light meal.
The P.R.A.Y. Program…Drawing young peo-
ple closer to Christ and helping them grow
stronger in faith and in service to God.
Have fun earning a P.R.A.Y. (Programs of
Religious Activities with Youth) award with
pizza, gameboxes, and more!
The Latest Word
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HS Deeper
Join us in the youth room, for great discussions, fellowship and tons of laughter.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 7:30pm (Friends Welcome!)
December HS Deeper schedule is…
Wednesday, December 5 @ 7:30 pm
Wednesday, December 12 @ 7:30 pm
Wednesday, December 19 @ 7:30 pm
Wednesday, December 26– NO HS DEEPER CHRISTMAS BREAK
HS Lunch
Juniors and seniors, join us each Monday at 11:45 am or 12:30 pm
(depending on if you have first or second lunch) for an awesome meal!
Meals are served in the Great Hall, so park in front of the church!
As always, friends are welcome!!!
December HS Lunch will take place on…
Monday, December 3 – Soup & Sandwiches
Monday, December 10 – Taco Bar
Monday, December 17 – Pasta Bar
Monday, December 24– NO HS LUNCH - MERRY CHRISTMAS!
HS Coffee & Conversation Thursday’s 4 pm /Gather Coffee House (2nd and Kemp)
This is a time to get together for great conversation, wonderful lattes,
smoothies, muffins and such, and lots of laughs.
Coffee and Conversation will take place on…
Thursday, December 6 @ 4:00 pm
Thursday, December 13 @ 4:00 pm
Thursday, December 20 @ 4:00 pm
Thursday, December 27– NO MEETING –
CHRISTMAS BREAK
7th/8th Grade Confirmation
December Confirmation Workshop Dates are:
Wednesday, December 5 – Confirmation Workshop #8 @ 7:15 pm
Wednesday, December 12 – Confirmation Workshop #9 @ 7:15 pm
Wednesday, December 19 – Christmas Visiting @ 7:15 pm
MS Youth Group Meets every Wednesday in the youth room from 5:30-6:25 pm
December dates are the 5th, 12th and 19th (We do not meet on December 26th)
Youth Ministry
When the roots
are deep, there is
no reason to
fear the wind!
HS Mission Trip
Cincinnati, OH
July 12-20, 2019
Cost: $450
Registration Forms are
available from Philip.
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
Welcome New Members!
We are pleased to welcome 13 new families to Lu-
theran Church of Our Redeemer this fall. These
folks were officially recognized on Sunday, Novem-
ber 11, during worship and were guests at our New
Member reception held between services. Check
out their smiling faces by reviewing our online
church directory – or by stopping at the Welcome
Center’s bulletin board.
Welcome to each and every new member…
we’re so glad you’re here!
Craig & Rachel Boyens, Joseph (14), Thomas (7), Clara
(4), Griffin (2)
1804 8th Ave. NE, Watertown
Craig is WHS Activities Director; Rachel is a stay-at-
home mom.
Jeff & Stephanie, Riley, Brody & Sadie Danielsen
1710 Lincoln Ave. NE, Watertown
Jeff is Superintendent of Schools for the Watertown
School District; Stephanie works as a school counselor
at McKinley and Mellette Elementary Schools.
Betty, Beth, Justin, Aleisha (12) Elliott
3431 11th Ave. SW, Watertown
Betty is retired; Beth is a stay-at-home mom. Both are
active volunteers.
Pastor Keith & Sue Garness
146 Northbay Dr., Arlington, SD 57212
Keith is retired ELCA Pastor; Sue is a retired college in-
structor
Elvina Hamman
2334 10th Ave. NE, Watertown
Elvina is retired HR manager from Hefty Seed Company
Justin & Morgan Johnson, Reagan (infant)
1829 Northridge Dr.
Justin works for Healthy Food Ingredients; Morgan
works at LATI
Baylee Krause & Grant Lukonen
17738 456th Ave., Watertown
Baylee is student & boutique owner; Grant is a Snap On
Tools salesman.
Char Loterbauer & Ryker Loterbauer (4)
13 18th St. SW, Watertown
Char works for Premier Bankcard; Ryker (4) is her
grandson.
Ryan, Jenny, Lydia (2) & Lainey (infant) Nuttall
1111 18th St. NE, Watertown
Ryan works for Corteva Pioneer; Jenny is stay-at-home
mom.
Nancy & Marlowe Ronke
2807 4th Ave. NW, Watertown
Nancy works at LATI; Marlowe works for Mack Brothers
Blake & Leah Ronning, Quinton (3), Jax & Kase (infants)
1116 13th Ave. NE, Watertown
Blake works for Watertown Coop; Leah works at Family
Dental Center
Nichole Westberg
1509 1st Ave. NE Apt. 101, Watertown
Nichole works for Prairie Consulting Group and Dis-
count Liquors
Laura Wilsey
511 6th St. NE Apt., Watertown
Laura is orchestra director at Watertown High School.
View our church directory online or via the
FREE mobile app today! To view the directory
online, go to www.lcoorwatertown.org and click the
link for the directory on the right hand side of the
page. You will be prompted to create a login. You
will need to use your email address that we have
on file for you to be able to login.
A free mobile app is also available (Android, Apple,
Amazon Fire) for download. Simply search “Instant
Church Directory”.
Our Online Directory won’t be
complete without your family’s
photo. Scan this QR code with
your Smartphone to upload your
photo today! Page 4 Volume 26, Issue 12
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LCOOR Care Fund
Our Mission of the Month for December is the
Care Fund. Dollars donated to the Care Fund are
primarily passed along to church members need-
ing help with food, clothing, rent, utility payments,
transportation, lodging and other emergencies.
When donating to the Mission of the Month, be
sure to clearly mark “Mission of the Month” on
your offering envelope so that it is properly credit-
ed. The dollars you give through Mission of the
Month are so very much appreciated by those
receiving the help they need. Thank you.
Holiday Blues?
If you’re just not feeling in the
Christmas spirit or simply wish
you had someone to talk to as
the holidays approach, our Be-
Frienders are here for you. We
are fortunate to have several
trained BeFrienders here at
LCOOR who are happy to spend time with you
and simply listen. Please call Twila in the church
office at 886-2696 to learn more.
Volunteer—Meals on Wheels
Our next delivery is December 17—21. Contact
Julie Rude to volunteer 882-1362.
Thrivent Choice Dollars. Eligible mem-
bers can recommend where Thrivent distributes
a portion of its charitable funding by direct-
ing Choice Dollars®. Members become eligible
for Thrivent Choice based on insurance premi-
ums, contract values and Thrivent volunteer lead-
ership. Log onto Thrivent.com/thriventchoice to
direct your dollars now.
2 options for right here are Lutheran Church of
Our Redeemer and/or Lutheran Church of Our
Redeemer Christian Preschool.
“By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on
high will break upon us, to give light to those who
sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide
our feet into the way of peace.” Luke 1:78-79
December is upon us, with all the busyness that
it brings. There is much to do as we prepare for
Christmas. Presents are purchased and homes
decorated for the season. We begin to anticipate
family coming to visit or prepare to travel to see
those that we love. Christmas cookies and other
seasonal goodies are baked. There are Christmas
programs and bake sales. The pace of Christmas
is out of control.
This is one of the reason that I love Advent. Ad-
vent is a time of preparation. It is a time of wait-
ing. During Advent, we wait in hopeful expecta-
tion of Christ entering into the reality of our bro-
ken world. Advent comes at the darkest time of
the year. During the longest nights there is prom-
ise that the light will shine. A savior will be born.
Hope comes to us. Advent preparation isn’t one
of busyness and hustle and bustle. It is a prepa-
ration that is marked with prayerful anticipation
and hopeful longing for the world to be made
new through our Savior, Jesus Christ.
I wish you all a blessed, intentional Advent
marked with prayerful waiting and the promise of
Christ’s light breaking into the darkness.
In Christ,
Pastor Dan
Mission and Outreach
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
Bergan Announced as McGovern Hunger Ambassador Award Winner
The McGovern Center at Dakota Wesleyan University recently awarded Nyla Bergan with a
McGovern Hunger Ambassador Award during the annual South Dakota Hunger Summit on
November 13.
Nyla, a former Watertown teacher, leads the
Watertown Sandwich Ministry program at the Water-
town Salvation Army where volunteers assemble
and distribute nearly 200 sack lunches three days
a week.
Nyla travels the area to secure food donations for
the sack lunches and coordinates the “cookie
brigade” at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer,
which bakes more than 1,200 cookies a week.
In addition to her regular duties, Nyla recruits
volunteers and when in need, delivers lunches,
as well.
The McGovern Hunger Ambassador Award was created to recognize South Dakotans who exemplify
the same passion for ending hunger as George McGovern showed in his life’s work both home and
abroad.
Congrats, Nyla on this well-deserved recognition!
Mini-Advent Fair
December 1 & 2 [prior to and after worship] The LCOOR Women of the ELCA will be hosting a Bake/Craft Sale on December 1 & 2.
Please consider helping out by bringing in baked goods or craft items for the sale.
Items can be brought in on Friday.
Proceeds from the Mini-Advent Fair will go to the Sandwich Min-
istry, LCOOR High School Lunch and Church on the Street.
LCOOR is at Winter Wonderland
As you tour the Optimist Winter Wonderland at City Park, be
sure to watch for LCOOR’s display! Thanks to the families who
created this beautiful float that also was part of the Lighted Parade! (Winter Wonder-
land is open Friday – Saturday –Sunday 6-9pm through December 25th.
Page 6 Volume 26, Issue 12
Pictured: Dr. John Lang, McGovern Center Director
and Nyla Bergan
Mission and Outreach
The Latest Word
NEXT GATHERING!!!
All are welcome for
fellowship, food, and
fun!! Sunday, Dec. 9th at Prairie Winds Golf
Club. We will be able to order from the full
menu. Come hungry and ready to celebrate
the season. Bring a friend AND cookies!
**bring a container you would like to take
your cookie swag home with you** RSVP on
Facebook!!
Ladies Night Out Says Thanks!
The Fellowship Committee, along with all who
helped with Ladies Night Out on November 12,
wish to extend a huge “thank you” to everyone
who purchased a ticket and attended this sold
out event! We also appreciate the men of the
congregation who volunteered before, during and
after the event. The divine desserts by Roger &
Linda Austad and Candace Johnson were a high-
light of the evening – along with the Surfin’ Safari
Band. Thanks, also, to Debby Peterson of Unique
Designs for furnishing the beautiful décor! A por-
tion of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to
the Youth Music Team and LCOOR Camera Fund.
We’re already looking forward to next year!
Book Club
We invite you to come and fellowship with new
friends and a good book!
December 20th 10am at Maylou Austin’s
home [14 10th Ave NE]
A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg
Combined Circle Bible Study
December 12th at 9:30am
Here at LCOOR; lesson led by Pastor Dan.
Hostesses: Mary Hatlestad and Betty Chadwell
Copies of the Gather magazine and study can be
found in the church office.
Salvation Army Angel Tree
Help those in need this Christmas. Tags are
available on the tree by the church office.
Return items UNWRAPPED with the TAG to
this location by Friday, December 14th.
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Adult Education and Fellowship
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
One of my birthday gifts this past year was a bracelet that contains the words, “Find joy in the jour-
ney!” It’s a beautiful message all year long, but seems especially meaningful during this season of
Advent.
As we recall the long journey taken by Joseph and Mary, there might not have been much “joy” in trav-
eling from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Mary was just days away from delivering her baby, was riding on a
donkey and didn’t even know where they would be able to stay when they arrived.
“While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her
first-born son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there
was no place for them in the inn.”-- Luke 2: 6-7
Now, as our present-day commercial and social expectations of the Christmas season demand our
time, we may find ourselves feeling more filled with stress than with joy! (Gifts to purchase, wrap and
deliver! Travel plans. Baking and hosting…or being alone.)
Advent helps us to once again, “Find joy in the journey.” The weeks leading up to Christmas provide
us with a time to prepare our hearts to receive God’s most precious gift of Jesus.
Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem brought indescribable joy to Mary and Joseph -- and continues to be the true
reason for our celebration as well. We hear again this season the amazing news that was delivered to
the shepherds on that Holy night…
“Do not be afraid; for see – I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people; to you
is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord!” – Luke 2:10-11
My prayer this December is that you “Find joy in your journey” – and that you share that joy with those
around you! Merry Christmas! Joy to the World!
Few treats bring me as much joy as sugar cookies! Diann Moe’s Angel Cookies
seem perfect for Christmas.
Angel Cookies ½ c. butter 1 egg, unbeaten 1 tsp. salt
½ c. shortening 1 tsp. vanilla 2-1/4 c. flour
½ c. white sugar 1 tsp. soda
½ c. brown sugar 1 tsp. cream of tartar
Cream together butter, shortening, white sugar and brown sugar. Beat in one egg and add vanilla. Sift
together flour, soda, cream of tartar and salt. Add to first mixture. Roll in small balls in your hands.
Flatten slightly. Dip in cold water in a small dish and then dip in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 13 to
14 minutes.
‘Dish to Pass’...by Twila Schmitt
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Give Anytime, Anywhere! with Text to Give
Text the dollar amount and area of giving to 605-250-6765.
Areas of Giving
GEN – for General Fund
DEBT – for Debt Reduction
MISSION – for Mission of the Month
**Your first time giving; you will need to set up your banking information.**
$1,010.00 in Memorials\Special Gifts given in October & November
High School Lunches In Memory of Corky Mohring by Mary Niedringhaus, Don & Sandy Krantz, Gordwin & Milo Ode, Jack Lauer, and Paul & Carol Hinderaker In Memory of Maxine Hogstad by Mark & Nancy Reishus
Prayer Shawls In Memory of Corky Moehring by Darwin & Nancy Brinkman In Memory of Vincent Wencil by Roger & Linda Austad Anonymous Special Gift
Camera Fund In Memory of Corky Moehring by Bill & Cathy Zubke Special Gift from Bill Zubke
Care Fund In Memory of Lenny Bruchhoff by Judy Bruchhoff Page 9
Financial News
October 2018 Financial Report
Revenue $ 79,947.02
Expenses $ 83,173.70
Change in General Fund $ (3,226.68)
Revenue to Date $ 695,910.71
Expenses to Date 757,424.43
% of Budget Year Completed 83.30%
Annual Budgeted income for 2018 $ 945,517.00
% of Budgeted Income Received YTD 73.60%
Annual Budgeted Expense for 2018 $ 945,514.00
% of Budgeted Expenses Incurred YTD 80.11%
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
Worship and Music Ministry
Christmas Eve
Instrumental Group
High school age youth and adults are invited to
join this brass group in playing for the 3:30pm
and 5:30pm Christmas Eve Worship Services.
See Robbyn for more information. A sign-up sheet
is at the Welcome Center.
Handbell Choir
Teens and adults are invited to join this group. A
basic knowledge of music is helpful, but reading
music is not required in order to be a part of this
group of merry ringers. The Handbell Choir, under
the direction of Bev Splinter, meets Wednesday
evenings at 7:15 to practice. This group plays for
worship an average of one time per month, as
well as for some of the festival worship services.
Praise & Rejoice Choir
This teen and adult choir meets every Wednes-
day at 7:30 p.m. to rehearse. Under the direction
of Arlene Brandt-Jenson, this group sings for wor-
ship an average of two times per month and at
many festival worship services. Everyone is wel-
come to join in making a joyful noise unto the
Lord!
Sound & Projection Team
Now is a great time to join the Sound & Projec-
tion Team as we head toward Advent, Christmas
and a new year of worship and activities. Team
members are needed on Saturday evenings, Sun-
day mornings and Wednesday evenings during
the school year. Set up a time with Robbyn, at
your convenience, to be trained. Call the church
office at 886-2696 or email Robbyn at rob-
Sounds of the Season
Free Community Christmas Concerts
Sun. Dec. 9, 2018, 3 pm and 7 pm.
at First United Methodist Church
4 2nd Ave. SE
concerts are free and open to the public
Donations of non-perishable food items or
cash will be given to the Salvation Army
food pantry.
Additional Worship Help
Needed this Month
December is a busy month for all of us. Even if
you are not scheduled to serve during the month
of December; please stop by the Welcome Center
to sign-up to help when you can. There are many
additional services on Christmas Eve which offers
many more opportunities to serve. You can sign
up to serve at the Welcome Center or on-line:
www.lcoorwatertown.org then click on MINISTRY
→ WORSHIP & MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES → FAITH
& CARE SIGN-UP FOR DECEMBER 2018.
Youth are also invited so sign up to acolyte.
Openings are still available at Christmas Eve ser-
vices. Acolyte sign-up is located on-line at
www.lcoorwatertown.org. Click on MINISTRY →
WORSHIP & MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES → ACOLYTE
SIGN-UP…or see Robbyn to indicate your interest.
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LCOOR Preschool News
Email: [email protected] | Facebook: LCOORPreschool | Phone: 886-2696
Happy Holidays from
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer Preschool
This month we will be celebrating the fulfillment of God’s promise, Baby
Jesus’ birth on Christmas Day. We will be decorating the room and singing
lots of Christmas songs. The students will spend this month preparing for
their Christmas program and finding out the true meaning of Christmas!
December Calendar
December 19th-Busy Bees Christmas Program
in the Sanctuary 10:30 a.m.
December 24th-January 6th-Christmas Break-No School
January 7th-Classes Resume
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year!!
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
2001 Second St. N.W. · Watertown, SD 57201
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T h e L a t e s t
Word A monthly publication of
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer.
Deadline for the January 2019 issue:
Monday, December 17, 2018
Staff Pastors Kent Stillson (Senior Pastor)
Dan Ofstehage (Associate Pastor)
Youth & Family Director Philip Lickei
Christian Education Director Christy Crook
Preschool Teacher/Director Nikki Landmark
Preschool Teacher Aide Jill Hauger
Welcoming & Caring Ministries Twila Schmitt
Worship & Music Coordinator Robbyn Givens
Business Manager Donna Hamre
Administrative Secretary Jodi Spilde
Custodian Adam Lauseng
Janitorial Marilyn Byer
Jodi Pearson
2018 Church Council
President Mark Schulz
Vice President Terry Ulrich
Secretary Shelly Alvine
Treasurer Tim Chandler
Amber Dahl Barb Dohrer
Dale Even Justin Hanson
Rachel Hauck Lee Hurlbert
Lisa Olerud Justin Ruesch
Prayer Chain
Mary Jo Manzey 882-3339
Marilyn Chapman 886-4858
Email: [email protected]
Phone (605)886-2696
Website www.lcoorwatertown.org
facebook.com/lcoor
Christmas Eve Worship with Holy Communion
Monday, December 24th
All worship services will include favorite Christmas Carols and Holy Communion.
1:30 p.m. This candlelight worship service will feature a Wor-ship Team leading the car-ols, Special Music by the LCOOR Handbells and more!
3:30 p.m. These traditional candle-light worship services will feature accompaniment by organ and a brass ensem-ble along with Special Mu-sic by the Praise & Rejoice Choir.
10:00 p.m. This traditional candlelight worship service will feature piano, flute and guitar ac-companiment.
&
5:30 p.m.
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Poinsettias Order a poinsettia in
honor or in memory of a loved one or to the
glory of God. These lovely red poinsettias
will beautify the sanctuary for our Christmas
Eve worship services. You may take them
home following the 10pm worship service
on Christmas Eve.
Cost of each poinsettia is $15.00.
December 2018
Why have you been hearing so much about the Imagine the Blessings Stewardship Appeal for 2019? Because it is so important! It is how we accomplish the work of the Lord through Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer.
As of this writing (November 23), 223 families have returned their Statement of Intent card. If you aren’t among that number, there is still time. Please prayerfully consider what your family intend to give in offerings for 2019, fill out the Statement of Intent card (this can also be done online, by going to the church website – which is super easy and fast to do!)
I hope you know that your financial gifts make a difference! Seven days a week, God is at work among us. This church is alive with people, young and old. We are on our way, with generous supporters like you, to meet our 2019 goal of increasing our giving by $69,000 for the following 3 ministry initiatives:
$21,000 for feeding people spiritually and physically
$20,000 for more generously funding our “Missions of the Month
$28,000 for general church operations and church mortgage reduction
Also, your Statement of Intent for 2019, may help our congregation move toward receiving the $18,000 challenge amount for new and increased pledges. The $18,000 challenge will be divided in the following ways:
½ to LCOOR debt reduction
¼ to LCOOR missions of the month – divided equally among them
¼ to start a fund to replace the 2 sanctuary cameras (15 year old technology) that project baptisms and record musical pieces and sermons
Again, thank you for being a part of Imagine the Blessings stewardship for 2019!
Pastor Kent
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 Holy Communion
10am Over Eaters Anon.
10:30am Funeral - Merle Bruner
5:30pm Worship
with Holy Communion
Mini Advent Fair
6:30pm Meal
2 Holy Communion 3 4 5 Holy Communion 6 7 8First Sunday of Advent 11:45/12:30 HS Lunch 10:00am Prayer Shawl Group 12:15pm Men's Lunch 9:00am Quilting 5:30pm Rehearsal 10am Over Eaters Anon.
Mini Advent Fair 3:30pm BeFriender Meeting 10:45am Area Pastor Text Study 5-6pm Family Meal 4pm HS Coffee @ Gather 3:00pm Wedding
8:30am Contemporary Worship 7:15pm Al-Anon 1:15pm Staff Meeting 5:30pm Church School/MS Youth Group 5:15pm Al-Anon (Anjelica Burghardt/ Tate Uthe)9:30am Church School [all ages] 5:30pm Worship Team I Rehearsal 6:30pm WOW Worship 5:30pm Worship [Lay Led]
9:30am Christmas Carols in the Great Hall 5:30pm Cub Scouts Preschool - Kindergarten Christmas Program
10:30am Traditional Worship 7:15pm 7/8 Confirmation Workshop #8
11:30am Redeemer Ringer Practice 7:30pm HS Deeper
w/Adult Handbell Choir & Singers 7:30pm P&R Choir Rehearsal
1:30pm Piano Recital (Mary Wika)
9 10 11 12 13 14 158:30am Contemporary Worship 11:45/12:30 HS Lunch 10:45am Area Pastor Text Study 9:30am Combined Christmas Circle Meeting 4pm HS Coffee @ Gather 10am Over Eaters Anon.9:30am Church School [all ages] 7:15pm Al-Anon 1:15pm Staff Meeting 12:15pm Men's Lunch 5:15pm Al-Anon 5:30pm Worship [Lay Led]
10:30am Traditional Worship 6:30pm Executive Committee 5-6pm Family Meal
6pm #MomLIFE @ Prairie Winds Golf Club 7:00pm Church Council 5:30pm Church School/MS Youth Group
6:30pm WOW Worship
1st - 2nd Grade Christmas Program
7:15pm 7/8 Confirmation Workshop #9
7:15pm Handbell Rehearsal
7:30pm HS Deeper
7:30pm P&R Choir Rehearsal
16 Holy Communion 17 18 19 Holy Communion 20 21 228:30am Contemporary Worship Sandwich Ministry Here 10:00am Prayer Shawl Group Sandwich Ministry Here 9:00am Quilting Sandwich Ministry Here 10am Over Eaters Anon.
9:30am Sunday Church School January Newsletter Deadline 10:45am Area Pastor Text Study 10:30am Pre-Kindergarten Christmas Program 10am Book Club 9:00am Quilting 5:30pm Worship [Lay Led]
Christmas Program 11am Meals on Wheels Delivery 11am Meals on Wheels Delivery 11am Meals on Wheels Delivery at home of Maylou Austin 11am Meals on Wheels Delivery
10:30am Traditional Worship 11:45/12:30 HS Lunch 1:15pm Staff Meeting 12:15pm Men's Lunch 11am Meals on Wheels Delivery 6:30pm Longest Night
5-7pm Route 56 7:15pm Al-Anon 5:30pm Worship Team I Rehearsal 5-6pm Family Meal 2pm Communion at Edgewood Worship5:30pm Church School/MS Youth Group 3pm Communion at Stoneybrook
Deadline to Order Christmas Poinsettia 6:30pm WOW Worship 4pm HS Coffee @ Gather
3rd - 4th Grade Christmas Program 5:15pm Al-Anon
Deadline to Register for Scouting 7:15pm 7/8 Confirmation Christmas Visiting
Religious Classes (P.R.A.Y.) 7:15pm Handbell Rehearsal
7:30pm HS Deeper
7:30pm P&R Choir Rehearsal
23 24 Christmas Eve 25 Christmas Day 26 27 28 298:30am Contemporary Worship Office Closes at Noon Office Closed 5:15pm Al-Anon 10am Over Eaters Anon.
10:30am Traditional Worship 1:30pm Candlelight Worship 5:30pm Worship [Lay Led]
3:30pm Candlelight Worship
5:30pm Candlelight Worship
10pm Candlelight Worship
Holy Communion served at all services.
30 31 New Year's Eve8:30am Contemporary Worship Office Closes at Noon
10:30am Traditional Worship
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer ◦ 2001 2nd Street NW, Watertown, SD 57201 ◦ (605)886-2696 ◦ www.lcoorwatertown.org
December 2018 Glory to God in the highest heaven! - Luke 2:14
