Volume 13, Number 3 October 2008

The Pelican From the Rector’s Desk

women’s minis-

try. In addition

to our long es-

tablished Order

of the Daugh-

ters of the King

and Women’s

Outreach Min-

istry, we now

have several

other offerings planned by the

newly formed women’s ministry

leadership team. They have named

their group “Heart to Heart,” and

you probably have noticed many

different activities that are now

sponsored by Heart to Heart. This

leadership team, chaired by Laura

Crouse, was developed as a re-

sponse to a need that several

women expressed for such a minis-

try. These women gathered to-

gether for several sessions, brain-

storming about what we might do

for the women of the parish, and

then they set about making goals

and priorities. The result is a very

exciting menu of new opportunities

for spiritual growth for our women.

I wish to thank the women’s lead-

ership team for their excellent

work. The women on the leader-

ship team are Shirley Branstetter,

Cathy Brush, Debbie Kern, Jeanne

Lewis, Jody Maxwell, Kellie Menke,

Kristen Morton, Linda Robinson,

Jan Spangler, and Ellen Wells.

A saying that I learned when I

was a child was “you can lead a

horse to water, but you can’t make

him drink.” The many opportunities

for education, prayer, and fel-

lowship are the “water.” Our

Lord Jesus is, I believe, leading

us “horses” to the water, but

he certainly will not force us

to drink. Make your plans now

to be a part of these new and

exciting opportunities. If you

have any questions about any

of the details, please do not

hesitate to ask one of the clergy.

See you in church.

Faithfully yours,

Dear People of God:

Exciting things are happening

at Redeemer this fall! Among the

many offerings, there certainly

should be something for everyone.

We have an excellent year planned

for our children in Sunday School,

and for our youth in both Sunday

School and EYC. LOGOS is off to a

fantastic start for our children K

through 5th grade. Our children’s

choir and acolyte programs con-

tinue to provide not only excellent

ways for our children to serve the

church, but also are additional

ways to learn more about their

faith.

We have more available for

adult education and fellowship

than ever before: two Sunday

morning Bible studies (Bethel and

“Bridge to the Word”); the Rector’s

Sunday morning class; Tuesday

Lectionary Bible study; Discipleship

101 – Christian basics, the Alpha

course; Discipleship 102 – Anglican

Basics (formerly Inquirers’ Class);

200 Level Discipleship: Going

Deeper, which offers many oppor-

tunities on many subjects; various

men’s ministry offerings; and vari-

ous women’s ministry offerings.

We are currently in the process of

planning a series of neighborhood

groups for Bible study, prayer, and

fellowship. You will hear more

about that next month.

A new development about

which I am particularly excited and

thankful for is our newly organized

The Church of the Redeemer

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Adult Education Offerings SUNDAY MORNINGS -

10:10 AM to 10:40 AM

5 October Lay Ministry Fair

12 October Rector’s Class

19 October Rector’s Class

26 October Rector’s Class

BETHEL BIBLE CLASS

Sunday at 10:10 AM in Room 202.

BRIDGE TO THE WORD

Sunday at 10:10 AM in Room 207.

TUESDAY LECTIONARY STUDY

A Lectionary Bible Study is held on Tuesdays at 12:00 noon in the Eva Pope Room. Please join us.

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Study: Church Attendance Boosts Student GPAsStudy: Church Attendance Boosts Student GPAsStudy: Church Attendance Boosts Student GPAsStudy: Church Attendance Boosts Student GPAs If you want to boost your teenager's grade point average, take the kid to church. Or, a new study suggests,

find some similar social activity to involve them in.

Researchers found that church attendance has as much effect on a teen's GPA as whether the parents

earned a college degree.

Students in grades 7 to 12 who went to church weekly also had lower dropout rates and felt more a part of

their schools.

On average, students whose parents received a four-year college degree average a GPA 0.12 higher than

those whose parents completed only high school.

Students who attend religious services weekly average a GPA 0.144 higher than those who never attend

services, said Jennifer Glanville, a sociologist at the University of Iowa.

⇒ The study does not suggest God is smiling on the students, per se. Rather, it identifies several reasons the

students do better:

⇒ They have regular contact with adults from various generations who serve as role models.

⇒ Their parents are more likely to communicate with their friends' parents.

⇒ They develop friendships with peers who have similar norms and values.

⇒ They're more likely to participate in extracurricular activities.

Those factors account for only half the predicted effect, Glanville and colleagues say.

"There are two directions you can go with this research," she said. "Some might say this suggests that par-

ents should have their kids attend places of worship.

"Or, if we use it to help explain why religious participation has a positive effect on academics, parents who

aren't interested in attending church can consider how to structure their kids' time to allow access to the

same beneficial social networks and opportunities religious institutions provide."

Other studies have shown that regular church-goers breathe easier and live longer. And kids whose parents

go to church are better behaved and more well-adjusted.

In each of these studies, the researchers cite the social-network and psychological benefits of churches.

Glanville and colleagues David Sikkink and Edwin Hernandez of the University of Notre Dame analyzed

data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, a nationally representative sample of 7th-

through 12th-graders that began in 1994.

Students from 132 schools in 80 communities participated.

Kids who attended church were also more likely to have friends with higher GPAs who skipped school less

often, Glanville said.

The study also showed whether the teens said religion was important to them.

"Surprisingly, the importance of religion to teens had very little impact on their educational outcomes,"

Glanville said. "That suggests that the act of attending church — the structure and the social aspects associ-

ated with it — could be more important to educational outcomes than the actual religion."

Religious-service attendance had the same effect across all major denominations, the researchers found.

The results are detailed in the winter 2008 issue of the Sociological Quarterly.

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Around and About the Parish

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

Blessing of the Animals will take place on the lawn on Sunday, 5 October, at 4:00 PM. All members of the parish family and friends are in- vited to bring their pets for blessing and thanksgiving on this day, in recognition of St. Francis, whose feast day is 4 October. Please bring your pets on leashes or in cages.

ALL SAINTS’ BAPTISM

PREPARATION The four-week baptism prepa-

ration classes for those being bap-tized on 1 November, All Saints’ Day, will be held on Sundays, 5, 12, 19, and 26 October, during the Christian Education time (10:15-10:40 AM) in the Rector’s office. Adults who are to be baptized, and parents and godparents of children to be baptized, must attend all of these four classes. (Nursery care is available during these sessions.) Those being baptized please regis-ter by calling the parish office, 955.4263. The deadline for regis-

tration is Thursday, 2 October. For more information, please contact Father Marsden in the parish office. For the first meeting you will need to bring the names and addresses of godparents and sponsors.

FEAST OF ST. LUKE

Saturday, 18 October, is the day of the Feast of St. Luke the Physician. The 10:00 AM mass for that day will include special prayers for those who work in the medical professions and care for the sick. St. Luke, who wrote the account of the Gospel bearing his name, was also a practicing physician; thus, St. Luke’s Day recognizes through prayer all of those who protect the health of others. If your profession is medically related and you would like prayers to be said for you on the Feast of St. Luke, please notify the parish office at 955.4263, or cpeet@redeemersarasota.org.

CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP 201:

“KNOWING GOD”

Two class opportunities begin Wednesday, 22 October, at 10:30 AM in Gillespie Hall and at 6:00 PM in the church. This class is a 6 week clergy-led class based on the book “Knowing God” by Anglican theologian James Packer. It will include 40 minutes of lecture, fol-lowed by 30 minutes of small group discussion, and ending with 20 minutes of sharing and ques-tions. Please call the parish office to sign up for either the morning or evening session by Wednesday, 15 October. Books may be purchased through our Book Shoppe or online.

VESTRY NOMINATIONS

Would you like to be consid-ered for the 2009-2011 Vestry? The Vestry is the governing board for the Church of the Redeemer. Each person serves a 3 year term and each vestry member serves on at least one ministry committee or chairs a special need of the parish.

We meet as a Vestry once a month on a Monday evening. The parish family will vote in 4 new Vestry members at our January Annual Meeting. If interested, please call Pat Mudgett, nominating chair, (320.7758), Brigham Clegg (371.0264), George Mims (379.2934), or Gayle Salmon (955.5114).

BLOODMOBILE TO RETURN Because of the good turnout at

the last blood drive in August, the Bloodmobile will be returning to Redeemer on Sunday, 12 October 2008, from 8:15 AM to 12:45 PM in front of the church. It is not nec-essary to make an appointment. There is an age requirement for youth participation (age 16 with parent consent and age 17 with-

out parent consent). The need for blood is ongoing, and your blood donation will help to save lives. FLU SHOT CLINIC

A Flu Shot clinic will be held at Redeemer on Sunday, 2 November 2008, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Please mark your calendar for this opportunity to receive your Flu Shots. No appointment is neces-sary. If you are primarily insured by Medicare, you do not have to pay for Flu or Pneumonia vaccina-tions. Medicare will be billed by Sarasota Health Care Services, Inc. Please bring your Medicare

Card! If Non-Medicare or HMO insured, the charge is: Flu vaccination $30.00 Pneumonia vaccination $45.00

You can pay cash or check and receive a receipt at the time of service for submitting to your indi-vidual insurance company for a refund. Tetanus/diphtheria vaccina-tion will be available at a charge of $40.00. If you need more informa-tion, please contact Elaine Hedrick, 966.8462.

Instruments of God’s Glory Church of the Redeemer Lay Ministries Fair 4-5 October 2008 after all Masses

Playing our part to serve Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer, through: Word and Sacrament

Christian Community

Christian Formation

Evangelism

Service Opportunities

and more…

Come and see what you can do when God works through you!

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Around and About the Parish - page 2 COLLEGE OUTREACH MINISTRY

Redeemer’s college under-graduates know they are loved by their parish family at home through our College Outreach Ministry! In addition to being introduced to the Episcopal College Ministry on each freshman’s campus before that student arrives on campus in the fall at colleges and universities across the US, undergrads from Redeemer are being prayed for by the entire congregation, and re-ceive “touches of home” periodi-cally throughout the academic year such as: *Posters from the Parish

Posters bearing the Redeemer Shield signed by all full-time clergy are sent to each undergrad *Goodie Boxes Goodie boxes filled by our high schoolers arrive by Halloween

*Christmas Redeemer Undergrad

Reunion Dinner

Christmas break dinner on Mon-day, 29 December *Valentine Surprise Surprises mailed in time for Valen-tine’s Day to each undergrad

* End of the Year Finals Goodies

Something for the body and soul at finals time “Senior Sessions” Graduating high school seniors will meet with Fr. Fred to discuss the upcoming giant step in their lives *Monthly Connection Monthly note from Fr. Fred to the undergrads *Monthly Pelican

Mailed to each college undergrad *Monthly Letters

Letters from Sunday School classes are mailed to each undergrad

More info? Contact a member of the team: Liz Berg, Mary Jane Hartenstine, Janet Trefry, and Jacki Boedecker

GUILD OF THE CHRIST CHILD A prayer for expectant families

will be included in the Prayers of the People on the first Sunday of each month. Please contact Cathy Brush at 359.3388 to be included in the prayers.

PRAYERS IN PAINT Sister Eliseea Papaciòc of Ro-

mania, a nun whose order is founded on the rule of St. Basil the Great, will present a program on icons on Wednesday, 1 October, at 7:00 PM in Gillespie Hall.

As an icon painter Sister Eliseea is unique in her technique and style. Her images, though firmly rooted in the ancient icon painting tradition, are infused with modern revelations and techniques.

In the East, sacred art has pre-served a remarkable sense of mys-tery, which leads artists to see their efforts at creating beauty not simply as an expression of their own talents, but also as genuine service to the faith.

Sister Eliseea’s icons are more than artwork, they are expressions of faith.

A “THANK YOU” LETTER

Dear Reverend Robinson, Thank you so much for the

generous donation of backpacks filled with school supplies. We are deeply touched by the support of the Mary Bradley Weeks Educa-tional Project’s 2008-2009 back-to-school giveaway.

It is our desire to provide each of our students with some of the items needed to enter school be-fore the fall and winter semesters.

The generosity of the Vacation Bible School will allow us to con-tinue to assist students of all ages.

Thank you for your eagerness to show every student we serve

that anything is possible through an education.

Most of all, thank you for be-ing compassionate about our chil-dren.

Sincerely, Mary Bradley Weeks CEO/founder Mary Bradley Weeks Educational Project, Inc.

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OCTOBER CALENDAR

Wednesday, 1 October

8:00 AM Staff Meeting (Office closes at 4:00 PM) 7:00 PM Icon Presentation Saturday, 4 October

10:45 AM Emmaus training 3:00 PM Wedding: Bachmeier/Kendall Lay Ministries Fair after 5:30 PM mass Sunday, 5 October

Lay Ministries Fair 10:15 AM Baptism Preparation 4:00 PM Blessing of the Animals Monday, 6 October

November Pelican deadline Wednesday, 8 October

9:15 AM Heart to Heart Book Club

Sunday, 12 October

Bloodmobile here 8:15 AM - 12:45 PM 10:15 AM Baptism Preparation Monday, 13 October

9:30 AM Daughters of the King Wednesday, 15 October

5:30 PM Mission & Outreach Friday, 17 October

7:30 PM Ely Cathedral Choir Saturday, 18 October

Diocesan Convention - Christ Church, Bradenton Sunday, 19 October

10:15 AM Baptism Preparation 5:30 PM Neighborhood Party 7:00 PM Solemn Evensong Monday, 20 October

7:00 PM Vestry Meeting Tuesday, 21 October

6:30 PM St. Mary’s Guild Wednesday, 22 October

10:30 AM “Knowing God” class begins 6:00 PM “Knowing God” class begins Thursday, 23 October

9:30 AM Pelican Mailing Crew Saturday, 25 October

6:30 PM Potluck supper following the Contemporary Service Sunday, 26 October

10:15 AM Baptism Preparation Monday, 27 October

9:30 AM Daughters of the King 9:30 AM Last Heart to Heart Bible Study 7:00 PM Last Heart to Heart Bible Study Thursday, 30 October

6:00 PM MOR Steak Night 6:15 PM Baptism rehearsal

FROM THE PARISH REGISTER

Joining the Parish Family: Christopher and Sarah Felder 3535 Parkridge Circle Sarasota, FL 34243

Adam Kendall 420 Shamrock Boulevard Venice, FL 34293

Transferring Out: Susan Stanton to Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix, AZ

Baptisms: “We receive you into the household of God…”

Ariel Jung Gillett Isabella Nancy Volkert

Deaths: “Rest eternal grant unto them…” Adeline (Kitty) Harrison Peter W. Strader

Address/Phone Change

Don’t forget to let the Parish Of-fice know when you change your ad-dress and/or phone number. Help us keep our records up to date! Call Cheryl at 955.4263 or e-mail her at Cbrodbeck@Redeemersarasota.org.

Be sure to visit

our website at

www.Redeemersarasota.org

Worship Services Sunday 7:30 AM Holy Eucharist (Rite I) 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist (Rite II) 11:00 AM Holy Eucharist (Rite I) 1:00 PM Spanish Mass

Monday 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist 5:15 PM Evening Prayer

Tuesday 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist 5:15 PM Evening Prayer

Wednesday 7:30 AM Holy Eucharist 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist 5:15 PM Evening Prayer

Thursday 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist 5:15 PM Evening Prayer 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist

Friday 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist and Healing Service 5:15 PM Evening Prayer

Saturday 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist and Anointing 11:00 AM Confessions 5:30 PM Contemporary Mass

Weekly Schedule

Sunday 2:00 PM Spanish Bible Study 6:00 PM Sr. EYC Monday 9:30 AM Heart to Heart Bible Study 3:45 PM 11:00 AM Choir 7:00 PM Heart to Heart Bible Study

Tuesday Noon Lectionary Bible Study 5:15 PM Canterbury Choir

Wednesday 4:00 PM LOGOS 4:30 PM Youth Confirmation 5:00 PM Children’s Choirs 6:00 PM Jr. EYC 7:00 PM Women’s Bible Study

Thursday 10:00 AM Needlepoint Group 6:00 PM Alpha 7:30 PM 9:00 AM Choir

Friday 7:15 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast 9:00 AM Healing Class

Saturday 7:30 AM Men’s Prayer Group

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October Birthdays

1 Ashley Alexander, Norm Boardman, Jason Cooley, Alejandra Giron, Paul Greene, Elizabeth Marchese, Sarah Marchese, Gabriella Maulfair, Diane McGinness, Kevin Radford, Julie Riddell, Barbara Smith, Jan Spangler

2 Barbara Donnelly, Nathaly Marin, Donnie McBrayer, Roy Nichols, Adele Pardee, Cynthia Roberts-Greene

3 Carole Beattie, Eric Bobb, Grier Fer- guson, Diane Gossett, Ligia Millan, Konrald Ndah, Joan Ward

4 Philip Crouse, Bryan Dyer, Jorge Gonzalez, Olive Scancarella, Gusta- vito Vazquez, Ed Wyatt

5 Amanda Armbruster, Marilyn Chap- man, Phyllis Cobb, Jackie Estep, Matthew Gerry, Andy Larned, Keith Legare, Lee Leon, Katy Matejka, Mary Lynn Messina, Bettie Mills, Joan White, Jean Wisniewski

6 Kay Holden, Skip Huene, Veronica Martucci, Alison Whipple

7 Dave Dyer, Leslie Loftus, Tracy Mol- lohan, Bernie Rightmyer, Leann Yow

8 Gary Dyer, Karen Greco, Gil Heit- man, Rita Steele

9 Alec Armbruster, Imogene Brower, Dee Dibble, Barbara Dubitsky, Ladelle Hammond, Logan McCann, Dorothy Talbot, Clara Valencia, Ei- leen Vanderhoff, Donovan Vega

10 Michael Childers, Alison Elizalde, Rhonda Grimes, Chris Montgom- gery, Marilyn Nunan, Salee Robert- son, Sonny Sears, Anne Sheets, Carolyn Van Helden, Jon Yenari

11 Carol Benigno, Lee Anne Eason, Claire Field, Blanca Flores, Reagan Hughes, Liz Liberman, Heather McBrayer, Linda Nippert

12 Bill Brush, Melissa Fieber, Barbara Golder, Sarah Horton, John Lineweaver, Jr., Rob McLelland, Bob McNulty, Samantha Meyer, Russell Nugent, Guadalupe Pineda, Cindy Shedden, Michelle Thomas

13 Ann Casale, Jo Dzina, Megan Grant, Bill Guisewite, Carl Stockton

14 Chaz Berkowitz, Stan Demski, Rob Lindsay, Brian Maulfair, Linda Perry, Jordan Royer, Stefan Stephenson- Moe

15 Beverly Clegg, Juan Diego, Barbara Hartman, Jossie Nichols, Dick Rob- bins, Arlette Shackelford

16 Jennifer deCarle, Jim Goebel, Evan Greene, Carlton Leffler, Naomi Prall

17 Nancy Grade

18 Casey Altier, Cheryl Herbold, Stepha- nie Kempton, Sandra Lineweaver, Anina McSweeney, Parker Menke, Lee Metzger, Rhett Morton

19 Sue Ellen Jackson, Bill Lineweaver, Linda Pearson, Dona Watkeys, John Wilbanks

20 Alyssa Patton

21 David Box, Bea Brown, Linda Hut- chinson, Christoph Stephenson-Moe, Barbara Ross, Lauren Yenari

22 Andy Anderson, Jonathan Courtois, Jill Dickinson, Don Grade, Pat Kimmel, Deanna Mixon, Judy Nimz

23 Harold Freeman, Elaine Kyllonen, Noah Yow

24 Gerarda Andrade, Erick Andrade, Barbara Camillucci, Janet Carlson, Chris Daiello, Eric Larson

25 Erin Berg, Paul Frederick, Gail Hoat- son

26 Rex Allyn, Evelyn Anderson, Liz Bent- ley, Jean Ehlinger, Pat Green, Donald Greve, Frank McKay, Dick Stanfield, David Swain, Angela Ward

27 Fr. Reynaldo Ayerbe, Don Berg, Ma- risa Dailey, Warren Evans, Erich Grade, David Hunihan

28 Rick Blackmore, Susan Garrett, Co- coa Gerry, Frannie Gray, Werner Hartenberger, Elvira Lindemann, Emily Marable, Adrian Naredo, Jonathan Pettey

29 Leah Atwell, Robert Bailey, Sue Bis- sell, Frank Dieckman, Lyn Enright, Roberta Jackson, Josie Northrup, Christopher Song, Summer Stockton, Jim Tollerton

30 Wanda Coury, Jane Goodwin, Karen Hammond, Doreen McSpadden, David Wilcox

31 Lisa Berg, Linsey Brookfield, Caroline Dailey, Nancy Lee, Billy Plyler, Ruth Waters

October Wedding Anniversaries

1 Jim & Sandy Rath

2 Jason & Leigh Hughes

3 Jim & Alice Holds, Jim & Willie Jo Tarabbia

5 Jeff & Janet Trefry

9 Bert % Eleanor Schweigaard-Olsen

10 Peter & Frannie Gray, Charles & Sharon Haggard

11 Brian & Amanda Maulfair

12 Bill & Judy Nimz, Jim & Laura Valek

13 Garland & Alice Pollard

15 David & Rhonda Arnsby

16 Derek & Meaghan Bingman, Garland & Shari Munger

17 Chuck & Chrissy Gentry, Bob & Vera Wilcox

18 Lee & Darlene Rodgers

19 Paul Greene & Cynthia Roberts- Greene

21 David & Mary Lou Couch

23 Ross & Dorothea Sidney

25 Jim & Lynn Hepner, Vincent & Debra Riva, Nevin & Dora Thomas

26 Bob & Elaine Kyllonen, Jack & Marie Morgan

27 Gordon & Niki Newall

31 Andrew & Deborah Beljan

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Youth News Wow! What a year we had! Wanted to summarize this past year for everyone so that you all could share the pride I feel for our students.

The youth ministry calendar really follows the school’s for obvious reasons, so our summary begins with the kick off event “Night of Joy” on 8 September,

when 50 of us chartered a bus to Disney World for an amaz-ing night of rides and Christian concerts by some of Christian Music’s hottest stars. In November our youth participated in their first outreach where they were the primary leadership for the event. Sonic Boom was sponsored by JrockBoom.com, but almost all of the ministry team consisted of Redeemer youth! 150 students from around the local area gath-

ered for an action packed night filled with video, dramas, worship, teaching and great bands like “Flatfoot 56”! We had a blast during Advent hang-ing out with each other for parties and worship. In February the Sr. High EYC gathered at DaySpring for our annual retreat. Lots of fun and lots of growth too!

Then there was the “Disciple Now 2008” event and “Acquire the Fire.” What a blast we had at both events. Thousands of students from all Christian traditions gathered to collectively send the mes-sage that their generation will not be shaped by popular culture but by Jesus Christ!

Youth News - page 2

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Then there was the Missions to Matamoros, MX and New Orleans. There’s so much to share about those trips that I’ll probably write a separate article about them in a future Pelican. Mexico was life changing for all of us. It was a definitive experience for sev-eral of our youth and their relationship with Jesus! The work we did there was wonderfully rela-tional and difficult. Many of us felt as though our whole lives must be given to serve as mission-aries. The relationships forged and the sacrifices made were tremendous testimony to the work of God’s Spirit among our youth.

Similarly, New Orleans was a fantastic experience as we served the still dev-

astated areas of the city from Hurricane Katrina. Our students were hard working examples of Christian love to both the residents of New Or-leans and the other students attending the mis-sion from around the country. To think that’s just a sampling from all we did this year! Thanks for your support! -Brett

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Youth Sunday Address by Amanda Armbruster What Redeemer Means to Me

by Amanda Armbruster

Here I am, in the most beauti-ful and amazing place where I have spent every Sunday for seven years of my life. It is unbelievable to think that soon I will be living on my own in a different city.

Over the past seven years, my life has changed in so many ways, as life tends to do. My family and I have moved houses. I’ve known people, and pets, that have passed away.

I’ve changed schools. Relation-ships and friendships have been lost, and others have been gained. However, it is so wonderful to look at my life in the whirlwind of these crazy years and to recognize that among all of this change – there has always been one constant. And that constant is: the Church of the Redeemer. This is my second home. While spending time here, my faith has only gotten stronger.

When I first came to Redeemer in seventh grade, I didn’t know much about God, or even much about myself. I was just learning, since I was young. I hadn’t experi-enced much life yet, but as I grew, so did my faith. Seventh and eighth grades were the hardest years for me, as I was trying to figure myself out like every middle school kid is trying to do. Junior EYC with Jon Roberts had a huge impact on my life during those times, however. Every Sunday evening my mom dropped me off at EYC and I felt at complete ease with my church friends and Jon. Jon taught me a lot about life at youth group. He talked about how to deal with every situa-tion, how to respect yourself and others, and basically how to live life the Christian way. Jon taught me so much, and he continues to do so.

Growing up at Redeemer, I learned how to speak to God. God helped me through a few struggles that I encountered during high school, and whenever I felt like I

should just give up on something, I was told to look to God. I did. He helped me clear my mind, think and work things through and make the right decisions for the long run. I learned to live my life through God, which has really helped im-pact my decisions in my life.

I will miss a lot of things about Redeemer that I take for granted every weekend, like those Sunday mornings in the upper school class-room, being bombarded by glazed doughnuts, bagels with cream cheese and cups of apple juice the minute I walked in the door, and the conversations about life and God, taught by Mr. Hartenstine and the Watts this year. Sunday school has always been one of my favorite parts of Redeemer.

I will miss acolyting so much. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a part of the church service. I’ve been a taperer, a crucifer and a second server. Everything I learned was from the careful instruction by Mr. & Mrs. Cave, Mrs. Crouse and Ms. Grade. Being a part of the ser-vice has been the most rewarding experience. It is a huge honor to carry the cross or to sit up at the high altar. I am proud to be in-volved in the church in this way and it is something I will never for-get!

I’ll miss being able to attend the mission trips over the summer. I’ve been to three – South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. These amazing experiences changed my life in ways I can’t even put into words. The most recent one I was on was Summer 2007, to Mathews, VA. My group and I scraped, primed and painted the entire outside of a family’s house, along with removing wallpaper and painting two bedrooms, one bath-room, a hallway, a kitchen and a living room. We fixed at least fif-teen cabinets that were all hanging off of the hinges and repainted six huge concrete steps. The work took a week. When that week was

over, I didn’t want to leave. I had actually bonded with the family. The sixteen year-old son and daughter became our friends, the five year-old daughter waited for us to come over every day, and the grandmother had a hilarious sense of humor. When we went to leave, it was hard because I didn’t want to go. I wanted to keep on serving this family in the name of God. It was so incredible! I would recommend the mission trip ex-perience to everyone and I’m planning on continuing mission work when I am in college.

Most importantly, Redeemer has been the tie to keep my family close. Every Sunday, I am here with my family. If I spend the night out somewhere, I know that I will be sitting in those pews by nine o’clock in the morning. EVEN if I pulled an all-nighter at the af-ter-prom event my school held. Yes, sometimes waking up early is tough, but it’s important to our family, and it’s important to me. Sunday has become our “family day”, beginning with church and usually ending with a dinner at home. Spending time with my family is something I really enjoy. We are best friends, and they are the best support system in my life.

So what does Redeemer mean to me? Redeemer means family. It means growth. Re-deemer has become my life over these past 7 years. And I know that no matter how far away from Sarasota that I may go, I know I can always come home to this gorgeous church, and I will be welcomed.

I love it here, and I always will.

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MOR - Men of Redeemer Mission: “Encouraging men, through relationships, to seek Christ-centered liv-ing.”

IMPORTANT EVENTS:

13th Annual Men of Redeemer

GOLF TOURNAMENT!

Bent Tree Country Club, 4700 Bent Tree Blvd Saturday, 27 September 2008

Invite your friends and neighbors! New golfers welcome!

8:30 AM Shotgun start: 18-hole, 4-man scramble format, lunch to follow $75 per player includes cart, lunch, and range balls

Be a MOR sponsor: this is the only fundraiser of the year! $150: Soul Sponsor $400: Corporate rate for Soul Sponsor and Foursome $1000: Feed the Flock! (Lunch) $75: Sponsor a Priest! Please contact: Bill Brush (374.4709); Jeff Kern (356.9516); Steve Altier (724.3503)

STEAK NIGHT 2008 Circle the date men: the annual MOR Steak Night is Tuesday, 30 October, in Gillespie Hall. Dinner will begin at 6:00 PM. The cost for a delicious, mouth-watering, grilled STEAK or CHICKEN dinner will be $10 per man. Fun and fellowship - no extra cost! Reservations: 955.4263 or 957.1271.

ONGOING WEEKLY

OPPORTUNITIES: Friday Men’s Prayer Break-fast

We will continue our dis-cussions weekly on the prior Sunday Service Gospel. All that in the past have at-tended, and any new ones are very welcome to join us. Fridays in the Eva Pope Room from 7:15 to 8:30 AM. Contact: Bob McNulty at 361.7213.

Saturday Men’s Prayer Group A group of men from Redeemer and other churches meet in the Eva Pope Room on Saturdays from 7:30 to 8:30 AM to pray and study. We are cur-

rently reading The Book of Prov-erbs. Contact: Frank Braden at 371.9296.

Men’s Small Groups Several groups meet at vari-

ous times throughout the week to discuss daily issues and hold each other accountable to Christian living. For help joining an Account-ability Group that meets your schedule, please call Jeff Kern (356.9516) or Tony Veldkamp (374.9567).

Women’s Outreach Ministry “to love and serve our Lord

Jesus Christ” DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

The Redeemer Chapter of Daughters of The King, a religious order, meets the second and last Monday of the month in the Eva Pope room. Under-

taking their Rule of Life of prayer and service, prayers of more than 30 dedicated women are lifted up

daily for those who have requested prayers. Prayers are offered with love and confidentiality. Prayer Re-quest cards are found in the pew pockets. For more information, telephone Joanne Miller, 358.9691.

ST. MARY’S GUILD

St. Mary's Guild will meet on Tuesday, 21 October, at 6:30 PM for a covered dish supper. Our hostess is Dorrie October, 1664 Georgetowne Blvd. Call Dorrie at 378.4651 for more information or

directions. All women of the par-ish are welcome.

RECTORY COFFEE The annual Women of Re-

deemer Coffee at the Rectory will be Saturday, 11 October, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon. All Re-deemer women are invited for a morning of fun and fellow-ship. This event is sponsored by the Women's Outreach Minis-try. The Rectory is located at 1525 Gulfview Drive.

Reaching Every Man - The Men of Redeemer

hosted a Reaching Every Man workshop on August

26th, with presenter David Dusek (standing). Thirty-one area men representing twelve churches, including six priests or pastors and ten local men’s ministry leaders, participated in an evening devoted to leadership training and implementation of effec-tive ministries to serve men in their churches.

VOLUME 13, NUMBER 3 THE PELICAN PAGE 11

Our Missionary Call Dear Friends,

We needed to let you know our current situation and request that you pray for us. On August 16 Rodney sneezed and immediately fell to the floor with extreme lower back pain. He had been experiencing some pain for a few days, but was able to walk and climb stairs. By Sunday AM he was on the floor again and unable to move due to the pain. He was taken to a local hospital and tested (CT and x-ray). The diagnosis was an acute lumbar sprain and a herniated disc. The neighbors thought someone was being murdered when they heard the cries of pain.

After three days in the hospital he was able to make it up our four flights of stairs to return home for rest. Because the local hospitals are unable to do an accurate MRI, we have made an appointment for Tues. evening to see a specialist at the nearest and best international hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. We plan to spend two or three days there before returning to China.

We don't expect for Rodney to need surgery, but because he is suffering from some numbness in his leg and toes, we do want a detailed diagnosis and information about further treatment.

Although Suzanne had prayed about doing the U.S. trip on her own, it is obvious that she really needs to be with Rodney to make him more com-fortable and to attend to his daily needs. If surgery is required then she definitely needs to be with him.

Please pray for a miracle recovery and restoration of Rod's spine. Also remember to ask for wisdom in all of our decision making processes.

We are praying about doing the U.S. trip in April or May of 2009. The Lord is our healer and we trust Him to touch and restore. Thank you for praying. We need you to stand in faith with us.

Much love and prayer, Rodney and Suzanne

MISSION: THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC On March 29, 2008, the church of Santa Maria Llene de Gracia in the

city of Mao, D.R. was consecrated by Bishop Holguin. Father Marsden was there to represent the Church of the Redeemer. Over the course of two years Redeemer has helped finance the building of this church and provide material for its furnishings. Last year a crew of our parishioners went to Mao to build the necessary furniture with the supplied materials. This is a new church in the Diocese of the D.R. which is the fastest growing diocese in the western hemisphere.

Next year will mark ten years of Redeemer's contributions to this dio-cese. Up to now we have helped finance the building and furnishing mate-rial for six churches, two schools and one parish hall. All the work in building the furnishings was done by members of this parish. The bishop, clergy and people of this diocese are very grateful for our efforts. It is the hope of many of Redeemer's members that we will continue this work during our tenth year (2009). Funds are scarce right now but it may be possible to combine our resources with some other churches that have also been active in the D.R. and keep the momentum going. The Anglican Church in the D.R. has made great progress in attracting members and establishing new con-gregations. It is a vibrant Church there and we should not let up with our help.

There are several new projects that can be aided by our construction team. Again, it would be to build furnishings in which we are experienced and equipped. Later this year the parish will be canvassed for volunteers to assist in this mission which will take place in the early part of 2009. The cost per individual, which includes air fare, lodging, some meals and local transport usually runs about $1100. The project lasts for ten days with some folks only being available for half of that time. It is tax deducti-ble. Please consider offering your help. It is very self-satisfying, gratefully appreciated and, without doubt, a worthwhile contribution to the spread of God's word.

Gary G. Engels

The Church of the Redeemer 222 South Palm Avenue Sarasota, Florida 34236-6799

The Bishop The Rt. Rev. Dr. Dabney T. Smith

The Rector The Rev. Fredrick A. Robinson

Associate Rector The Rev. Richard C. Marsden

Priests The Rev. Joseph Scalisi The Rev. Ferdinand D. Saunders The Rev. Benjamin Santana

Adjunct Priests (retired) The Rev. Reynaldo Ayerbe The Rev. Jack D. Bowling The Rev. George Busler The Rev. Allan Davidson The Rev. Coval T. Grater The Rev. Richard B. Lampert The Rev. Robert E. Sullivan The Rev. Orley Swartzentruber

Deacon The Rev. Jack O’Reilly

Youth Minister Brett Watson

Organist/Choirmaster Dr. Ann Stephenson-Moe

Assistant Organist Daniel Cartlidge

Contemporary Music Director Garland Munger

Composer in Residence Dr. Daniel T. Moe

The Parish Staff Lorenzo Alegre - Sexton Cheryl Brodbeck - Parish Registrar Mary Catherine Coolidge - Communications Kristina Grade - Publications Anna Mitchell - Parish Secretary Ron Norman - Sexton Carolyn Peet - Admin. Asst. to the Rector Doris Schweppe - Hispanic Ministry Carol Ward Trudeau - Secretary John Walsworth - Business Manager

The Vestry Patricia Mudgett - Senior Warden Brigham Clegg - Junior Warden Griscom Bettle, III Maureen Carlson Thomas Dabney Alison Elizalde Dr. T. Patrick Fitzgerald Dr. George Mims Vincent Riva Russell Ryan Gayle Salmon Jan Spangler

Jeff Kern - Treasurer Carolyn Peet - Clerk

The Pelican is published monthly except July. Deadline for the November Pelican is Monday, 6 October. E-mail your articles to Kgrade@Redeemersarasota.org, Articles may also be mailed or delivered to the parish office (Attention: Publications), 222 South Palm Ave-nue, Sarasota, FL 34236, or faxed to 941.365.1379. Please be sure your name and phone number are included. Submissions may be edited.

222 South Palm Avenue Sarasota, Florida 34236-6799

THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER

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Phone: 941.955.4263 Fax: 941.365.1379 E-mail: COR@Redeemersarasota.org www.Redeemersarasota.org

Where Jesus Christ is known, worshipped, and obeyed.

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THE PELICAN

Concert Friday, 17 October, 7:30 PM Ely Cathedral of England Choir of Men and Boys Reception following

Solemn Evensong Sunday, 19 October, 7:00 PM

Symphony No. 5 - I. Allegro Vivace & V. Toccata by Charles-Marie Widor Reception following

Soli Deo Gloria

� Make a joyful noise unto the Lord

Stewardship, the giving back to God some of that which he has given to us, is a basic value of Christianity. Far more than “fund raising” it is an attitude of giving of one’s gifts: time,

talent, and, yes, treasure to help others spiritually and materially. It has been said that stewardship is the main business of every Christian “after we say we believe.”

In his book, More Give to Live, Dr. Douglas Lawson cites a number of research studies

showing that those that share these gifts with others benefit personally many times over, living more enriched and even healthier lives. Yet, of course, our goal should not be to give in order to receive, but to give that God might be glorified.

Dick Robbins, our former Business Manager, has been appointed Stewardship Coordina-

tor. Dick will oversee our stewardship program. He will be communicating with you about the program on a regular basis through Pelican articles, newsletters enclosed with the

quarterly contribution statements, and in other ways.

In a related move, Chip Bettle, a member of the Vestry, is the new Chairman of the Stew-ardship Committee. Chip and his committee will be in touch with you concerning our next stewardship campaign which is scheduled for fall 2009.

The form on the opposite side of this letter has two purposes. One is to update our parish

records. The other is to encourage you to grow your personal stewardship by giving your time and talent to one or more of Redeemer’s ministries.

Please take time to complete this form and send it or drop it off to Dick Robbins at the par-ish office. If there are changes necessary in your address or personal information, please

note them on the form. Also add your email address so we can communicate with you di-rectly. This will save the parish postage, which as you know, has become very expensive.

The same form lists the ministries of the parish. Use that portion of the form to indicate

those ministries in which you currently participate and those to which you would like to

donate your time and talent in the future. Let your choices be dictated by your personal

passions and desire to further the work of the Church.

The Church of the Redeemer, 222 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236; 941.955.4263

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The following are ministries of the Church. Please indicate those you are now involved with as well as those for which

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Email address

Acolytes Ministry Coordinator

Adult Sunday Class Men’s Ministries Coordinators

Alpha Music

Altar Guild Needlepoint

Bereavement Nursery & Preschool Volunteers

Caregiver Support Oblations

Caritas Ministry Parish Dinners

Christian Education Parish Nurse

Coffee Hour Coordinator Pelican Crew

Cursillo Planned Giving

Daily Office RAMBOs

Daughters of the King Resurrection House Liaison

Disaster Preparedness Shepherding Program

Episcopal Young Churchmen (EYC) Shut-In Ministries

Evangelism St. Mary's Guild

Gift & Book Shoppe Stages of Life

Greeters Stewardship

Guild of the Christ Child Strategic Planning

Habitat for Humanity Thrift House

Hispanic Ministry Tract Rack

Holy Day Services Ushers

Inquirers' Class Vacation Bible School

Kitchen Coordinator Van Ministry

Lay Eucharistic Ministers Vergers

Lay Visitors Wedding Coordinators

Lectionary Bible Study Women’s Outreach Ministry

Lectors & Intercessors Young Mothers: Cathy Brush

Library Youth Bible Study Hosts

LOGOS Youth Confirmation

Marriage Enrichment Youth Council

Men’s Prayer Chain Other: (Specify)

Men’s Ministries Coordinators

Men's Prayer Breakfasts