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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!
January 2018 A publication of Our Redeemer Church, Garden Grove, California
OUR REDEEMER CHURCH, ELCA 12301 Magnolia Street
Garden Grove, Calif. 92841 Phone: (714) 539-9541 FAX: (714) 539-7672
Preschool: (714) 539-6643 Email:
[email protected] www.orcgg.org
WORSHIP SCHEDULE: 8:30 am Traditional Worship
10 am Prayer & Praise Worship Sunday School: 10:15 am Adult Education: 10 am Nursery Care is provided
OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Thur: 8:30 am-2:30 pm
Fri: Closed
Connect
with us!
January 28 AT 9:20 AM
Saturday, January 13th
9 am to 12 pm
Endter Hall
Join us to learn more about Our Redeemer and
meet new people!
Dear Friends:
It’s hard to believe that I’ve completed over 11 years at Our Redeemer. This year I hit my 65th birthday and it was an occasion to reflect upon my life. It was a great birthday to celebrate 39 years in the ministry, 42 years of marriage, and a life filled with good memories. I am in good health, I look forward to continuing my ministry here at Our Redeemer for years to come, and I am thankful to God for his many blessings. Next year I will celebrate 40 years of ordained ministry. How fortunate I
am to be at Our Redeemer where it really is: The most joyful place to do ministry.
We have a great staff. Ann Badertscher and John Glessner have been providing inspiring music for 40 years. Sharon Edmonson also leads two youth choirs. Inspirational music is a core value and strength of this congregation. Patty Erickson has been working with our youth for 30 years: first, as a volunteer and for the past 11 years as our youth director. We have a great office manager in Char Cable, our facility manager Jim Hoffman keeps the grounds clean and well manicured, and our new pre-school director Cindy Myers is doing a great job. We enjoyed having our intern Rebekah Swanson for 8 months of this year, and look forward to a new intern beginning September 2018.
It was a great year as we celebrated our 60th anniversary. What a joy to have all 3 senior pastors together at the 60th anniversary banquet. It was such a joy to host a classic car show, have a sing-along movie night with an Elvis impersonator, and enjoy a special Reformation organ concert.
In the past 5 years we have replaced our gas lines, painted the outside of Endter hall, purchased a new organ, and completely repaved our parking lot. In addition to those items we also had a 60th anniversary project to redo our sanctuary floors and repaint Endter Hall. Our facilities are well maintained and reflect our love of God in our care for His church buildings.
Despite the many good things happening at Our Redeemer, It is a challenge for churches in America today. Fewer young people are joining churches. More people say they are agnostic or atheist. We are becoming a more ethnically diverse culture. These are all challenges that mainline church must face.
This past year we welcomed 8 new members, we baptized an additional 11 members, including 4 adults. There were 6 members who died. Our attendance went down from 174 in 2016 to 164 in 2017.
One of the ways we are exploring to meet the challenge of a more ethnically diverse community is to work with St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Santa Ana. We have supported their “tamales and testimony” program, and we are exploring the possibility of sharing an intern and doing cooperative ministry with them. They have a vibrant Latino ministry that is very involved in the Cursillo movement, and by working together we might be able to strengthen both ministries. Their pastor just took a call, so things are on hold until their new leadership is in place.
I look forward to serving you in the coming year, and celebrating God’s presence in our lives and in
our community.
Blessings, Pastor Brian
Reflections from the Pastor by Pastor Brian Taylor
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CARE AND KINDNESS
Wed., January 10th
9:30 am
If you’d like to be involved in bringing communion and friendship to one of our
homebound members, then join us. We also have a card ministry that sends
beautiful cards to homebound, grieving, or ill members who enjoy a cheerful
greeting and a few words of support and love. Email Pastor Brian at
[email protected] or call at the church office at 714-539-9541 for information.
Happy New Year! The Men's Breakfast Fellowship will meet Saturday, January 13th, at 7:30 A.M. in Endter Hall. All men of the church are invited. A great breakfast is always served by our own "church chefs". Larry Vojtech and Tristen from the Habitat for Humanities headquarters will be giving a presentation on Habitat for Humanity. And don’t forget your cans and bottles!
Join one of the four women’s circles at ORC for Bible study, fellowship & sharing! For more information, please contact a circle Leader. Visitors and new members are always welcome.
Grace
January 8th at 6:30 pm
L. Prechel’s house *Susan Kent - Leader
714-454-8545 Cell
714-842-9867 Hm
New Faith January 18th at 7 pm
D. Davis’ house *Val Fleming- Leader
714-539-9428
Sincerity January 8th at 7 PM
M. Thimothy’s house *Yvonne Bischof– Leader
714-539-0942
Michelle Timothy - Leader
New Joy January 23rd at 6 pm
J. Lylehouse’s House *Sue Hanson - Leader
714-963-6203
Women’s Circle
Our book circle meets the 4th Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. 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 information.
Up-coming selection:
Jan. 26 Life on the Mississippi, by Mark Twain
Feb. 23 The Shell Collector, short story by Anthony Doerr
Mar. 23 The Man Who Smiled, by Henning Mankell Apr. 27 The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde “There are greater crimes than burning books; one of those is not reading them.” - Ray Bradbury
Red Hat Workdays
Monday, January 8th at 10 am Bring a sack lunch. Call Erna for details. Save recycled cards (other than Christmas) and refresh
your “kit” with craft supplies you will need now in the fall.
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OUR REDEEMER PRESCHOOL
Special Dates
~Monday - Friday, January 1st - 5th~
Winter Break
~Monday, January 15th~ School Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Owen C. January 3rd
Sofia R. January 9th
Tiki W. January 20th
Help ORP by going on Yelp &
Facebook and give us a
review Chapel Times for November
January 8th & 9th
&
January 22nd & 23rd
Happy Birthday to
you!
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ORP is giving FREE REGISTRATION to
New Student Enrollment.
Children need to be enrolled by January 31st.
** This Ticket is for children that are not currently
enrolled in Our Redeemer Preschool
New Student Enrollment at Our Redeemer Preschool
Free Registration *$175 Value
Must enroll by January 31, 2018
Student Name: _____________________________________
Date Enrolled: _______________________________________
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Books Books Books Monday, January 15th
at 11 AM
Please bring a friend, the person you sit next to at church! 50 and over are always
welcome! Come join us for a book sale!
Bring your paperback or hardcover books that are in good condition.
.50 for paperback 1.00 for large paperback or hardcover
Lunch will be pizza, bring a salad if you wish!!
An RSVP is always appreciated 714-775-4162.
Please check the bulletin board in the Narthex and read the
monthly Reflections for monthly meeting information.
OFFICE NOTES
Office Closed:
January 1st & 2nd
Annual Reports
are due no later than January 8th
RETREAT
Saturday, January 3th 9 am to 2 pm
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
1510 N. Parton St. Santa Ana, CA
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Happy New Year! Thank you so much to our amazing teachers who lead our little ones. Mrs Sharon shares God’s love though music. Miss Mary, Mrs. Sharon, Miss Araceli and Mrs. Wendy have been so faithful this past year. They teach with such an abundance of love for our students and for God. Mr. Will is simply remarkable. The bible knowledge that he imparts each week is incredible, our older group has a wonderful grasp of the scriptures and what they mean. We look forward to a wonderful year full of God’s love!
January 7th-Mrs. Sharon will be leading music with Mrs. Patty leading the younger group and Mr. Will leading the older group January 14th-Mrs. Sharon will be leading music with Miss Mary leading the younger group and Mr. Will leading the older group January 21st-Mrs. Sharon will be leading music and leading the younger group and Mr. Will lead-ing the older group January 28th-Mrs. Sharon will be leading music with Miss Araceli leading the younger group and Mr. Will leading the older group
Happy New Year! This year we will continue to met weekly. We will go to the National Youth Gathering in Houston at the end of June and to Luther Glen High School camp in February. Many thanks to our youth workers-Bryan Edmondson, Araceli Garcia, and Austin Gludt! January 7th-Sunday Night Alive! 6:30-8:30 pm Bible study, snacks, games and more!
January 14th-No youth...it’s a 3 day weekend! Enjoy your night off! January 21st-Sunday Night Alive! Sunday Night Alive! 6:30-8:30 pm Bible study, snacks, games and more! January 28th-Sunday Night Alive! 6:30-8:30 pm We will have a special Bible study with a surprise leader, snacks, games and more!
Youth Director: Patty Erickson@ [email protected]
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S.H.I.P Self-Help Interfaith Program “A Program specifically designed to help those who are serious in getting back on their feet”
120 Day Shelter Program
Meals, Bed, Shower, Phone, and Counseling
Employment and Savings Requirements:
- Must secure full time employment within 30 days or be already full time employed.
- No graveyard or swing shifts
Adults only—no felony record
Zero tolerance alcohol/drug free environment
For an interview, Call (949)575-9769 and leave a voicemail for a SHIP screener
Brown Bag Bible Study Tuesdays, 12 pm
in Choir Room
Led by Pastor Brian
Pastor’s Bible Study Wednesdays, 4 pm
in Choir Room
Led by Pastor Brian
Men’s Thursdays, 6 am
in Endter Hall Led by Lynn Badertscher
Scouting Corner Pack, Troop, Crew 167 –
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church,
Garden Grove, Ca.
Interested in joining scouting contact:
Greg Dubois @ 714-393-7381 or go to:
https:beascout.scouting.orgBeAScoutMap.aspx
Exciting scouting news: We now have an exciting
new cub scout program called “Lions” that was
developed for Kindergarten age youth. Currently
recruiting for all levels in the pack.
Troop 167 (11 – 18 years old)
Meets Thursday evening @6:30 pm ORLC
Crew 167 (COED 14 – 21 years old)
Meets Monday evenings at 6 pm ORLC
Advisor: Terry Morris
Pack 167 (Kindergarten - 5th grade)
Meets Thursday evening @ 630 pm ORLC
Cubmaster: John Vo
Our Redeemer will be hosting a Cursillo Ultreya on Sunday, January 21st from 2 to 5:30 pm. We are
encouraging all Cursillistas to attend. If you can help with the program, food prep or other volunteer job, please contact Gus Sauter at (714)272-0923 or
Tina Ray (714)750-5092.
January Worship Assistants If you cannot serve as scheduled, please arrange for a substitute.
Council Persons of the Month 8:30 Dorothie Bair 10:00
8:30 am Communion Assistants 1/7 Lori Martin 1/21 *
10 am Communion Assistants 1/14 Becky Vinson & Gus & Susan Sauter 1/28 Becky Vinson & Margie & Mary Kent
Greeters
1/7 Larry & Sandee Collier 1/14 Larry & Anita Griswold
1/21 Gus & Susan Sauter
1/28 Larry & Sandee Collier
Lectors 1/7 Lori Martin 1/14 Anita Griswold 1/21 Tina Ray 1/28 Dorothie Bair
Ushers 8:30AM Gus Sauter, Larry & Anita Griswold & Corky Krabbenhoft
10:00 AM Jerry & Carol Healy
Altar Guild Setup: Susan Kent Clean Up: Gus & Susan Sauter
Soundboard/AV 8:30 See weekly bulletin 10:00 Robyn Guillory
January Birthdays
January Anniversaries
OUR REDEEMER STAFF Senior Pastor
Brian S. Taylor [email protected]
Church Administrator Charlene Cable [email protected]
Director of Music Ann Badertscher
Organist John Glessner
Bookkeeper Kim Radcliff
Youth Director Patty Erickson
Preschool Director Cindy Myers
Preschool@ourredeemer gardengrove.org
Facilities Manager Jim Huffman
Sunday Attendant Howard Carlson
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Reflections is a
publication of Our
Redeemer Church.
Deadline for
submissions is noon
on the 15th of each
month.
Sunday Reflections deadline is
9 am Wednesday
morning for the
following Sunday’s
bulletin.
Please email your
submissions to
Charlene Cable at
Articles may be edited
for content and space.
1) Randy Jerue
3) David Van Sickle
7) Connie Mathany
9) Susan Kent
10) Lynda Engelhardt
Larry Klevos
Christine Schaffer
12) Marvin Gladwin
Beth Mayer
13) Laura Mayer
16) Ralph Nemitz
18) Larry Collier
19) Sandra Ray
Angela Grieco
23) Lucille Dixon
24) Lily Chweh
Tammy Wilson
Lynne Prechel
26) Sandee Collier
Carrie Guardino
28) Glenda Frederick
29) Beelou Channita
30) Mark Roznos
Angelika Rupp
31) Nathaniel Green
1/14/72 Wade & Michelle Timothy
1/17/70 Raymond & LeAnne Moore
*PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE AT (714)539-9541 OR EMAIL: [email protected]
TO VOLUNTEER FOR ONE THE EMPTY SLOTS ABOVE. THANK YOU!
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Free Blood Pressure Check
Sunday, January 14th
between services on the patio.
See you there!
LSS Community Care
Grief Loss Groups Available:
Redeemer Lutheran Church
13564 St. Andrews Dr.
Seal Beach 90740
1pm – 3pm Friday
(with time for individual help)
$10 per session; $60 for 8 sessions
10-12 people per group
Maxine Abbot (714)534-6450
Loss of Child, parent
or loved one?
End of marriage,
career or
independence ?
A special “Thank You” for the donations raised from Vacation Bible School. What a difference they made!
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“Redeemer Reflections” is published monthly by
Our Redeemer Church 12301 Magnolia Street Garden Grove, California 92841
Our Redeemer Church 12301 Magnolia Street
Garden Grove, CA 92841
Office: (714) 539-9541 Fax: (714) 539-7672 Web: www.orcgg.org
Email: [email protected]
Preschool: (714) 539-6643 Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30 am-2:30 pm
Closed on Friday
Worship Schedule: 8:30 am Traditional Worship w/ choir
10 am Prayer & Praise Worship Sunday School: 10:15 am Adult Education: 10 am Nursery Care is provided
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