december 30, 2012 contemporary worship...
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As We Gather At the end of one year and the beginning of a new year is a great time to reflect upon
the successes and failures of the past year and look to the dreams and aspirations of the
coming year. But rather than just assemble a bunch of "pie in the sky" hopes and wishes
into a list of resolutions without a plan to achieve them, let's determine to approach
2013 "on purpose" ... with a plan and not by accident. As we consider what to set our
sights on this coming year, let's first consider what purposes God wants to accomplish
through us this year. We know that God has plans for each of us, but have we sought
him in prayer asking him to reveal those plans to us? And once we have, how do we
intend to enact those plans so that they don't become a casualty of an overcrowded
schedule or a day-timer lacking focus? Like Paul we must give over each day of our lives
to the Lord, saying, "The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God.”
Redeemer by the Sea Lutheran Church, Kindergarten and Preschool 6600 Black Rail Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011 ~ Church (760) 431-8990 ~ School (760) 431-8293
www.redeemerbythesea.org
“a lighthouse to our community and the world”
December 30, 2012 CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP
10:30am
Memory Verse
“But seek first his
kingdom and his
righteousness, and all
these things will be given
to you as well." Matthew
6:33 (NIV84)
REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:30am Traditional Worship Service
9:30am Fellowship
9:45-10:30am Enrichment Classes
K – 6th -- Classroom 3
Jr/Sr High–Classroom 4
Adult – Fellowship Hall
& Classroom 2
10:30am Contemporary Worship
Service
With Sunday School
(dismissed from worship)
Age 3-K -- Classroom 3
1st – 3rd -- Classroom 2
4th – 6th -- Classroom 4
11:45am Fellowship
Who can I contact?
Staff
Pastor, Rev. Augie Iadicicco
(760) 431-8990
Office Manager, Rachelle Iadicicco
(760) 431-8990
Preschool Director, Cindy Brown
(760) 431-8293
Church Council President, Jim Brunner
(760) 929-8756
Head Trustee, Chet Bruning
(760) 304-0105
WHO’S YOUR ELDER? Don Winslow
[email protected] 760-729-4678
Your elder is a resource to you for your spiritual and
ministry needs. Feel free to contact them with any
needs or concerns – or just to say hello!
If your Last Name begins with these letters,
your Elder is: A-B Marcus Shaw, C-E Ed Meinardus,
F-H Charles Finney, I-K John Palmer
L-M Don Winslow, N-R Doug Sandow,
S Russ Hanthorn, T-Z Lyle Meyer
Thanks for worshiping with us. We pray that you will feel the friendliness of our
congregation and hope that while you came as a visitor you will leave as a friend.
We invite you for refreshments after our morning services. You are invited take a
free copy of the book “More than a Carpenter” from the Welcome table! Free
Bibles and Bible Studies are also available at the Welcome table.
OFFERING
We join Christians all over the world in worshipping God through our giving of our
financial resources. Humbly, we give thanks to God who, through the mighty
working of His Spirit through Word and Sacrament, has given us grace to believe
in Christ, the Light who shines in the darkness. Gratefully, we offer our gifts to be
used to spread the great, unfathomable love of God in Christ. Visitors: please
consider yourselves our guests and do not feel obligated to participate in the
offering. We encourage you to complete a Connection Card and place it in the
offering or bring it to the Welcome Table.
NURSERY
A professionally staffed nursery is available downstairs and to the right. You are
invited to bring your children to our nursery at any time throughout the service.
ALTAR FLOWERS
The flowers today are given by Buck and Alice Lehmann.
If you would like to provide the flowers for the altar in 2012 or 2013, the calendar
is available on the bulletin board at the bottom of the stairs. Contact Anjie at
858-386-6064.
SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN
Parents: check-in your children for Sunday School at the registration table before
the 10:30am service Sunday mornings. For 10:30am Sunday School, the children
will start out in worship and then be dismissed to their classrooms.
ADULT BIBLE STUDIES
Adult Bible studyis offered on Sundays from 9:45 – 10:30am.
Advent Bible StudyThis Bible Study led by Don Howard explores the various
themes and Scriptures associated with Advent. Join in on any Sunday, in the lower
level Fellowship Hall!
To Our Guests
Sunday Information
In His Service -- If you are interested in using your gifts in one of these areas – please contact the office today!
8:30am -- Ushers:Bob Hawley, Don Howard, Chet BruningElder: Russ HanthornChoir Director: Gary Wilson Organist: Heeya
Hwang Greeters: Chet & Eva BruningRefreshments: Russ & Suzanne Hanthorn
10:30am -- Ushers: Mitch Batherson, Matt BathersonElder: Lyle Meyer Greeters: Chloe Swick, Deo Iadicicco, Tessia Iadicicco,
Liam Iadicicco Reader: Rachel Swick Acolyte: Tessia IadiciccoPraise Band:, Jordan Fletcher, Lori Batherson, John Clauder,
Nicholas Clauder, Patrick Clauder, Dallas Shaw, Bryan Cline
JR. HIGH CONFIRMATION Pastor Augie 760-431-8990
Confirmation Class meets Mondays at 4:00pm we have confirmation class for all students in 7 & 8th grade. Please contact the
office for more information and to register. We are on Christmas break right now, and the first class back is on 1/14/13 – see you
then!
JR. HIGH LOCK IN Pastor Augie 760-431-8990
Friday, January 18th
all students in 7-9th
grade will be gathering at 8pm in the Fellowship Hall. We will then lock the doors and
have a night of fun! You will not want to miss this event led by Concordia University Irvine Students! Register today at
www.redeemerbythesea.org, and invite your friends! Cost: bring a snack to share!
SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP Patrick Clauder 760-458-3796
We will be having our first Senior High Bible Study of 2013 on Thursday January 17th
, from 5:30-7pm in the Youth Lounge! We’ll
have pizza and soda, watch & discuss the study “Identity” and have lots of fun! Bring $2 to help cover the cost. See the back
page for more information – plan to be there – and invite your friends!
Sunday AMJr. & Sr. High Enrichment Study – Sundays at 9:45am in the Youth Lounge (Room 4)
Free Guitar Classes – ages 9-18, Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm. Contact Joe Flatt at cell/txt: 574-606-8833
Baptism Class -- Thursday, January 17th
5pm – 6:30pm -- if you are interested in finding our more about what Redeemer teaches
about baptism, then this is for you – child care provided upon request.
Discovery Track: Redeemer by the Sea wants to help you walk closer with Jesus Christ. The four sessions of our Discovery Track
offer the tools necessary to make this happen in your life. All the way from membership to life-changing ministry, we will lead
you step-by-step from discovery to growth into a fulfilling ministry role. Enjoy a light lunch before each session.
Church 101- This session is an introduction to the ministry of Redeemer and will help you understand church
membership. Offered the first Sunday of the month from Noon-1:30pm. Next dates are: 1/6 and 2/3
Essentials 201 -- This session guides you through the essential beliefs and provides the necessary tools every
Christian needs to grow in their walk with Christ. Offered the second Sunday of the month from Noon-1:30pm. Next
date is: 2/10
Discovery 301 -- We want to help you realize what makes you so unique. This session will help you discover your
personality, gifts, and purpose in life and see how God combines them for the best fit in ministry. Offered the third
Sunday of the month from Noon-1:30pm. Next dates are: 1/20 and 2/17
Serve Team 401 -- This is a chance to find out more about the specific ministry areas that interested you, and meet
various leaders. Offered the fourth Sunday of the month from Noon-1:30pm. Next dates are: 1/27 and 2/24.
Sunday Night at the Voertman’s– The next meeting is on
January 6th at 6:30pm at the Voertman’s home. They will start
a study of non-Christian religions. Contact Jo at 760-721-
6674 for more info – meets 2x/mo.
Men’s Monday Bible Study – Meets 7am on Mondays at
Coco’s located on Vista Way @ Melrose. Studying
Romans.Contact Don Howard for more info.
Bible Study with the Lehmann’s – Meets the 1st and
3rd
Tuesday at 1pm. Currently studying “Obadiah, Jonah and
Micah.” Contact Alice at 760-941-1197 for information.
Wine & Wisdom– Studying the book of Proverbs this group
meets every 3rd
Wed at 4pm at the home of Don & Jo Brandt.
Because of Thanksgiving and Christmas the group will resume
on the 3rd
Wednesday in January.
Thursday Study with the Lahrs – Meets the 2nd
Thursday of
the month, at the home of Paul & BJ Lahr at 6:30pm. The next
Bible Study is on Jan. 10th
. Contact BJ at 760-945-3750 for
more information.
Thursday Night Study – Meets on the second and fourth
Thursdays. We will not be meeting in Dec. See you in
January! Contact Don Howard at 760-931-0253.
Beth Moore Study - Starting in January --A Women's Heart,
God's Dwelling Place.” It is 11 weeks and books are $17.
Contact Evelyn Meyer at 760-476-0105 to register! See next
page for more information.
Bible Studies and Growth Groups
Want to Know More?
Jr. & Sr. High
Is God leading you to further His kingdom? If any of the below are areas of ministry you would like to "shadow" for a
day to learn more about, or if you want to discover what your gifts and passions are, register for Discovery 301 and
Serve Team 401 Discovery Track Classes. (See the "Want to Know More" section of these announcements for more
information).
SUNDAY SCHOOL Rachelle 760-431-8990
Our Sunday School program has large group activities! To find
out more about participating in song, skits or puppets let us
know on your connection card!
POWERPOINT Rachelle 760-431-8990
If you would like to help run the PowerPoint 1x/month on
Sundays during the 10:30am service -- contact the office! It is
very simple to do – the powerpoint is already prepared – you
just need to advance the slides. Training is provided.
REFLECTIONS NEWSLETTER
The Reflections Newsletter needs an editor! If you are
interested in editing the Reflections, please see Pastor Augie.
*COMMUNION ASSISTANCE Suzanne 760-918-9018
Would you like to help prepare Communion for the 1st and
3rd Sundays a couple times a year? Both services are
available. The prep consists of preparing the Communion and
clearing up afterward. Training is provided.
Ministry Opportunities
THIS WEEK AT REDEEMER Dec. 30 – Jan. 6
Mon 7am Men’s Bible Study (@ Coco’s)
OFFICE CLOSED
Tue OFFICE CLOSED
Wed. 8am Prayer Meeting
7pm Chancel Choir Practice
Thu 11:30am Birthday Club
6:30pm Youth Guitar Class & Youth
Band Practice - resumes
Sun Noon Church 101
Upcoming Events
Jan 7 9:15-11:30am Women’s Bible Study Begins
(Fellowship Hall)
6:30pm Community Service Meeting
Jan 8 Ladies’ GIA Trip
Jan 9 9:15-11:30am Women’s Bible Study Begins
(@Meyer Home)
9:30am MOPS at Redeemer
Jan 12 9:30am Christmas Decorating Take
Down
Jan 15 6:30pm Church Council Meeting
Jan 17 5-6:30 Baptism Class
5:30-7pm Sr. High Youth Group
Jan 18-19 8pm-7am Jr. High Lock In
Jan 20 Noon Discovery 301
Jan 22 9:30am Sewing Group
Jan 27 9:45am Stewardship Bible Study (1/2)
Noon Serve Team 401
Feb. 3 9:45am Stewardship Bible Study (2/2)
DECEMBER CHRISTMAS OFFERING
BJ Lahr 760-945-3750
A very special Christmas Offering -- a gift for our Lord. This
year, your Christmas offering will be divided equally in four
areas:
1 – Coffee Fellowship Cart & Equipment -- RBTS will be
building a shade structure outside the sanctuary for which
we will be having a more “permanent” coffee cart with
equipment. Your donation will allow us to purchase those
items and be able to enjoy a much nicer outdoor fellowship
area.
2 – Support for the youth program – the confirmation
class will again be traveling to the district youth convention
in March – your support will help to offset the cost of $165
per person. Additional funds will be used for other youth
activities and to outfit the lounge with supplies.
3 – Lutheran Malaria Initiative (LMI) – one child dies
from Malaria every 60 seconds. 1 million people die each
year from a disease that is both preventable and treatable.
LMI is working in communities to control malaria including
proper diagnosis and prompt medical treatment. They do
this through –
Education – educating families on the causes, symptoms,
treatment and prevention of malaria
Treatment – Increasing access to affordable medical care
and resources for malaria prevention
Prevention – provides treated bed nets to families and
trains them on their proper use. Every $1 helps save a life.
100% of funds go to Malaria programming in Africa. Visit
lutheranmalaria.org for more information!
4 -- Benevolent Fund – RBTS keeps a fund to help those
in need – both within our congregation and outside. We are
able to assist more people in more ways as funds are
available. In 2012 we helped people with gas, food,
automobile expenses, and more -- $1,244.23 – what a
blessing to be a blessing to those in need!
Use your Christmas offering envelope
or one found in the back of the pews
through December!
Worship~Grow~Serve
At REDEEMER BY THE SEA, we want to be a LIGHTHOUSE
to our community and the world! We do that by concentrating our efforts in three areas: Worship – Grow – Serve. In worship we encounter and receive the light of Christ through Word and Sacrament. Then we fan into flame and grow that light within us through study and fellowship with the Body of Christ. Equipped and encouraged, we then serve our community and
the world with the light of Christ shining through us to them!
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT THIS WEEK… BJ Lahr 945-3750
How can we enjoy a great gift? The greatest spiritual gift that
blesses our lives is God’s gift of His Son, Jesus Christ. The
Holy Spirit is our constant companion if we will let Him in.
“…your Father in heaven, gives the Holy Spirit to those who ask
Him.” Luke 11:13
INVESTING IN LCEF Jo Voertman, [email protected]
If you’ve been looking for another way to support the church,
how about investing in Lutheran Church Extension Fund? You
will earn a better than average return, and your investment
dollars will be put to work in the church. If interested in
investing in LCEF, contact your congregation representative,
Jo Voertman, 760-721-6674, email, or contact Lutheran
Church Extension Fund, 1-800-843-5233. Remember, it’s not a
gift, donation or contribution, it’s an investment!
PA's BLOG is now online! Check it out:
RevAugie.Wordpress.com
CREATION MOMENTS–The Creating Word Made Flesh…the
Christmas story is far more than the story of the birth of an
important baby. It is the center of the story of creation
itself!Find out more, visit: tinyurl.com/MadeFlesh
Previous Creation Moments:
Ice Age or Greenhouse?.: tinyurl.com/RBTSGreenhouse
The Scuba Bug: tinyurl.com/TheScubaBug
Gecko Physics: tinyurl.com/RBTSGeckoPhysics
Sunlight on Global Warming: tinyurl.com/RBTSwarming
LIFE JOURNALS, TWITTER & BLOG!
Pastor Augie,[email protected]
Receive periodic “Tweets” from Pastor Augie regarding your
daily life journal readings! Visit www.twitter.com/RevAugie
and sign up to receive PA’s tweets on your computer or
phone! To learn more about the Life Journal contact PA
JOYFUL RESPONSE Rachelle 760-431-8990
Looking for an easy way to make your donations? Stop by and pick up an electronic donation form in the brochure rack and
have your donations automatically deducted from your bank account. You can make changes at any time!
PEW ENVELOPES
Forgot your envelope? New to Redeemer? There are offering envelopes provided for your use in each pew. Use them or mail
them in later. Also use them to setup automatic giving!
*SAVE AND RECYCLE!
Box Tops for Education – in the box in the lobby: Kind. & Preschool 760-431-8293
Cans & Bottles (CRV) – by the trash containers in the parking lot to support the art program: Kindergarten & Preschool 760-
431-8293
Ink/Toner Cartridges – at the office to purchase supplies: Rachelle 760-431-8990
Stamps for Missions – all cancelled stamps Marilyn Swearingen 760-603-0295.
Grocery Coupons -- clipped coupons for military base in Japan: Norma 760-931-1947
*ONLINE: SERMON, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MORE!
Check out the web – audio of the sermons are now being
posted, weekly announcements, and newsletter articles. Check
it out. You can also go there to LIKE us on Facebook.
*2013 FLOWERS Anjie Massey 858-386-6064
The 2013 Altar Flower chart is available on the bulletin board
at the bottom of the stairs. Flowers are yours to take home or
give to someone, after 2nd service, or for pickup on Mon
morning. Please return the containers for future use. When
you sign up for flowers, put your name only on the chart. Then
please complete the envelope provided at least 2 weeks
before your reserved date and place it in the offering plate.
Please sign on both lines of a specific date if you are
requesting two bouquets.
*PORTALS OF PRAYER
Portals of prayer for Jan-Mar are available, stop by and pick
up a copy, one per family please. You can also receive these
online if you prefer for $2.99/year using Redeemer’s account
273535. Just go to http://sites.cph.org/portals/signup.asp to
register.
PRAYER IN JANUARY Pastor Augie 760-431-8990
The next prayer meetings will be Jan 2 & 16th
at 8am
and Jan. 9, 23 & 30 at 6pm. Join us in the Sanctuary
for about 30 min of guided prayer.
*OFFERING ENVELOPES BJ Lahr 760-945-3750
Stop by the table in the lobby and pick up your
2013 offering envelopes. If you need a set,
please contact the office.
Info & More!
Announcements
Easy Ways to Support the Ministry at Redeemer by the Sea
*MITCHELL THORP Tom Burke 529-9970
Mark your calendar for the 4th
Annual 5K Run/Walk --
Saturday February 2nd
9am at Thorp Field, Poinsettia Park.
Each week will highlight one of the children being assisted by
the Mitchell Thorp Foundation. We have a chance to help
these children by joining the Redeemer Racers and
participating in the 4th
Annual Mitchell Thorp 5k Run/Walk at
Poinsettia Park on Feb 2, 2013. For further information contact
Tom or Visit mitchellthorp.com to register with team
Redeemer Racers!
Rebecca is one of the MTF families. Rebecca has
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Her mom is a
single mom with two other children, Jordan who is
Rebecca’s twin brother and Michaela age 12.
Rebecca has the brightest smile and is enduring
her affliction with grace and stamina. She is 14
years old and a Freshman at Carlsbad High School.
She is a cheerleader and has won many beauty
pageants. She is one of the sweetest young ladies
we’ve ever met.
*BIRTHDAY CLUB Jo Voertman, 760-721-6674
We will celebrate December birthdays and the January
birthdays on THURSDAY, January 3 at 11:30 a.m. at Mimi’s
Café, 2177 Vista Way in Oceanside (the Wal-Mart shopping
center). This is a lot of celebrating, but we skipped December
so now we have to celebrate overtime.Meals run from eight to
fifteen dollars and in addition we request a one dollar
donation per celebrant which will go to Concordia University –
Irvine.The donation each month is in lieu of buying a birthday
card and goes to a charity chosen by the month’s celebrants.
There will be a community card for each celebrant which all
attendees sign.
Everyone is welcome to join us but reservations are needed.
To make yours, call Jo or email [email protected].
*LWML MEETING Kathy Seemann 760-415-6181
Wishing everyone a bright beginning to
2013 & hoping you're signed up for our
trip to GIA, Gemological Institute of
America, on Jan. 8. Sign up sheet in the
lobby.
*BEST PRACTICES Pastor Augie 760-431-8990
February 7-9th
we are heading to Phoenix for this FREE
conference, all costs for the event are being donated or are
being covered, except for travel and accommodations. Space
is limited so please register early to reserve your spot.
Do you want to gain ideas of what to do next?
Do you want to talk to others who have gone through
the same things?
Do you need encouragement at this crossroad in your
life and ministry?
Do you want to bring your whole team so you can be
on the same page?
Pick up a brochure of the speakers – there is something for
EVERYONE! Attendees last year agree -- Don’t miss it!
REGIONAL OUTREACH CONFERENCE www.lhm.org/roc
You are invited to be inspired, energized and equipped to
share God's love, nurture your family and witness to the
community! Join hundreds of other mission-minded
individuals at a Regional Outreach Conference hosted by
Lutheran Hour Ministries at locations throughout North
America in 2013, including Long Beach on March 1-2. Each
conference will feature multi-media, prominent outreach
speakers, hands-on witnessing opportunities, small- and
large-group discussions and information-packed breakout
sessions covering a variety of outreach topics that will help
you reach today's culture for Christ. For more information,
visit www.lhm.org/roc.
*SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP Patrick Clauder 760-458-3796
Who are you?
Our world values being unique. So much so, that we end up looking the same as we try to be different. But we aren't a number.
We aren't our clothes, our relationships or our
accomplishments. In Christ we are much more.In these four
thought-provoking youth Bible study sessions, Eric Mason
compares the message the world constantly tells teens about
their identity with the truths found in Scripture. The world
tells us it’s all about how you look, what you have, what you
do, and whom you are connected to. But Scripture teaches
that while those things can be important, they do not
constitute who you are. As followers of Jesus Christ, our
identity is found in Him.With biblical teaching and real-life
stories, this series will help students ground their identity in
Christ and live boldly as children of God and heirs of heaven.
Sessions cover:
– Image– Choices
– Relationships– Accomplishments