Inside this issue:

Synod Sunday 2

Warn & Snuggly Event 3

October Hayride &

Pumpkin Fest

3

Thrivent Hurricane

Assistance

3

Consecration Sunday is

Coming

4

October Birthdays 5

October Anniversaries 5

Hammonasset 6-7

Martin Luther Protest 8

Remember in your

Prayers

8

From the Pastor’s Desk 9

October Server Schedule 10

October Calendar 11

Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer

Our Redeemer’s Voice

Just What is #2069

The yard signs “#2069” that you may have seen in a growing number of locations are

a stark reminder that in 2016, in the state of Massachusetts alone, 2,069 beautiful

souls died as a direct result of opioid abuse and addiction.

The signs are not intended to be simply a memorial to those lost but a call for deeper

awareness of this epidemic in our midst. They are an invitation for us all to unite as a

common voice of concern, of support for those who live with or confront this epidemic

everyday, and a voice working to erase the stigma that surrounds those caught in the

storms of addiction.

The idea for the signs and the campaign began with the work of the Trinity Church,

Wrentham outreach committee as they sought to know better their call in the world

immediately outside the doors of their faith community. With the help of S.A.F.E.

Coalition, an organization from Franklin, MA working to address this epidemic, the

mission has begun.

The goal is simple. Using electronic media, yards signs, and employing a bit of hard

work, the goal is to create a partnership with individuals, faith communities, families,

businesses and others to raise awareness of the opioid epidemic, to encourage those

who serve on the front lines of this crisis and to talk openly and with understanding

about the impact this epidemic has on our world.

Yet the larger goal is to rease the stigma surrounding the disease of addiction and to

begin to lift that heavy weight from the shoulders of those who bear it.

Please, as a faith community, an individual, a family or a business join us in this

effort.

Contact:

Trinity Church, Wrentham at 508-384-3958

Rev. Ron Tibbetts, deacon at 774-210-0284

And join a growing group on Facebook at #2069_signs

On Twitter—#2069 signs@Trinity2069

The Christian Education Team is still in need of additional substitute teachers and possibly 1-2 more co-

teachers for the 2017-2018 year. Anyone who is interested can contact me at 508-982-7355 or

jessmeagan@comcast.net

Christian Education Needs Your Help

October 2017

It’s Synod Sunday

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We’re so glad you’re taking time to learn more about the New England Synod. So, just what is a

synod, and what does it do?

The synod is the regional expression of our Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. There are 65 of them

in the US, and ours covers all of New England and a bit of upstate New York. It’s comprised of about 180

congregations spreading from Northern Maine to Southern Connecticut. There’s a synod office in Worcester,

Mass. (pretty much the geographic center of the synod), but much of the work is done in churches and other

sites across the seven states by our Bishop, Rev. James Hazelwood, six associates and a few office staff.

Some churches may only ‘see’ synod staff when a pastor announces his or her retirement or departure for

other reasons. Helping a congregation navigate the transition/call process is certainly a critical function of

synod staff, but it’s only one of many. On any given day, synod staff members can be found collaborating

with staff of partner organizations like Ascentria or Calumet, teaching a class at one of our seminaries,

gathering in ecumenical conversations with our worship partners, or coaching those working with a new

mission start.

What else does the synod do?

Offers education and support for rostered leaders through candidacy discernment, Bishop’s

Convocation, Boundaries training, interim and transitional leader support

The call process – of course. How does it work? What’s involved in the process? Who takes part in it?

The synod provides support throughout transition times in congregations.

Provides leadership development through the candidacy process, Fund for Leaders, School of Lay

Ministry, Stewardship Group, Forward Leadership Community, 3G and 4G events, Cross

Generational Workshops, Safe Church Training

Connects to the larger church, both nationally and internationally

Offers pastoral care and oversight for rostered leaders, providing for rostered leaders in times of need

Stewards financial resources from the congregations for regional, national, and international activities

Provides support for youth ministry initiatives through Calumet and Hammonassett

Helps support spreading the word of God in new ways and new places through mission development,

synodically authorized worshipping communities and congregations under development and

working with mission developers to provide support

Organizes our annual assembly providing education for rostered and lay leaders, gathering

representatives from all our congregations across the synod to share best practices, highlight

ministries and learn from one another

Provides support for congregations through the Listening/Conflict Transformation Team

Assists with Global Mission initiatives through our companion synods

Fosters World Hunger awareness and advocacy

Supports Justice and Peace Advocacy

Works in Community Organizing with other denominations

Promotes environmental awareness through our Green Team

Would you like to learn more about the synod? Visit our website at www.nelutherans.org, or go to our

Facebook page.

We have a weekly eNews letter that you can subscribe to for updates on all that’s happening around the

synod.

Send your name and email to Martha Whyte, mwhyte@nesynod.org if you’d like to subscribe.

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Join the Social Ministry Committee in creating fleece blankets for Project Linus on

November 4th at 10 a.m. We hope to have a multi-generational event (participants

need to be old enough to handle scissors) making blankets that are distributed in

area hospitals and clinics to pediatric patients who might be cheered by a snuggle.

We are accepting donations of new kid-friendly fleece in 1.5 yard or larger pieces.

We will also be providing fleece and be taking a freewill donation to help cover the

cost.

On the same day, we will be collecting sheets, blankets and comforters (new, twin or full-size) to donate

to the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless Blanket Drive which distributes items to shelters and

people in need of warmth. Come help us usher in winter by loving our neighbors!

See Loni Ivanovskis for details (lonibelle63@yahoo.com) Sign-up sheets on the bulletin board.

Warm and Snuggly Event

Are you looking to assist the victims of the recent hurricanes? If you are but not sure how to help,

Thrivent Financial has some suggestions and will match personal contributions up to $3 million in total.

And you do not have to be a Thrivent member. The details are included in this excerpt from Thrivent:

As the Christian community comes together to pray for and reach out to those who have been

affected by the recent disasters, Thrivent Financial is mobilizing its financial resources and

members nationwide to help those in need. Thrivent members and others who are interested in

ways to help with the recovery efforts are encouraged to visit www.Thrivent.com to learn more

about the organization’s $3 million match on individual personal donations and other ways in

which they can help.

Check out the Thrivent website for the details.

Thrivent Hurricane Assistance

October Hayride and Pumpkin Fest at Ward’s Berry Farm: Hayride, Pumpkin Picking and

Snacks. Sunday, October 22, 2017 for 12:30-1:30 (Patriots play at 8:30 at home; Rain date: same day

inside at church)

RSVP will be placed on the bulletin board as the date gets closer. Cost is $11.50 per child and includes

hayride and a sugar pumpkin. Adult rides for free accompanying a child. Others are $3 plus the cost of

the pumpkin you pick as sizes and cost varies. Afterwards, enjoy cider and donuts!"

October Hayride and Pumpkin Fest

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Consecration Sunday Is Coming

Congregations that approach financial stewardship from a biblical perspective do not view the money Christians give to their church merely as a way to pay its bills. Rather, such congregations see financial contributions as a way to help people grow spiritually in their relationship with God by supporting their church’s mission and ministry with a percentage of their incomes.

Our congregation’s finance committee has selected the New Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program as a way to teach the biblical and spiritual principles of generous giving in our stewardship education emphasis this year.

New Consecration Sunday is based on the biblical philosophy of the need of the giver to give for his or her own spiritual development, rather than on the need of the church to receive. Instead of treating people like members of a social club who should pay dues, we will treat people like followers of Jesus Christ who want to give unselfishly as an act of discipleship. New Consecration Sunday encourages people toward proportionate and systematic giving in response to the question, “What percentage of my income is God calling me to give?”

During morning worship on Consecration Sunday, we are asking our attendees and members to make their financial commitments to our church’s missionary, benevolent, and educational ministries in this community and around the world.

Every attendee and member who completes an Estimate of Giving Card does so voluntarily by attending morning worship on Consecration Sunday. We urge people to attend who feel strongly opposed to completing a card. The procedure is done in such a way that no one feels personal embarrassment if he or she chooses not to fill out a card.

We will do no home solicitation to ask people to complete cards. During morning worship our guest leader will conduct a brief period of instruction and inspiration, climaxed by members making their commitments as a confidential act of worship.

We will encourage participation in Consecration Sunday events through the Consecration Sunday team and governing board members. Since we will make no follow-up visits to ask people to complete their cards, we will make every effort to inform, inspire, and commit everyone to attend Consecration Sunday worship.

Thanks in advance for your enthusiastic participation in Consecration Sunday events.

Steve McGhehey

Council President

Consecration Sunday is Coming

October Birthdays

Alexander Behling

Rick Biedermann

Diana Bjork

Michael Blanchard

Robert Bowman

Carolyn Colella

David DeVore

Brandi Dumas

Eden Dumas

Sarah Dumas

Dale Forget

Karen Giovanoni

Loni Ivanovskis

Dan Kronenwetter

Linda McCoy

Kayla McGhehey

Victoria McKay

Cullen Murphy

Solveig Olsen

Christopher Rando

Richard & Sandra Amoling

Jim & Karen DiCanzio

Tim & Colleen Fairchild

Anthony & Susan Franceschelli

Jonathan & Brenda Glover

Mike & Nancy Hopkins

Neil & Judy Kasten

If you do not see your name listed, then your

information is missing from our database.

Please contact the church secretary with the

information so we can update our records.

We don’t want to leave anyone out.

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October Anniversaries

Diane Smith

Emily Tulloch

Caroline Vekasy

Matt Vekasy

Dustin Waldron

Dot Whiting

Kristen Williams

Justin Willson

Annika Yanoshak

Mike & Julie Mansen

Ed & MJ Murphy

Jon & Martha Pierce

Jeff & Dawn Schweitzer

Rusty & Diane Smith

Rich & Marion Wuschke

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Hammonasset—Youth Group

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Remember in Your Prayers

Remember in your Prayers: Those homebound, in nursing homes, recovering and/or taking

treatments, who face difficult situations or problems, those who are hurting or struggling or have lost

loved ones, those serving our country both home and abroad. Prayer request cards are available on the

ushers’ stand. Place the completed card in the Prayer Box. Your request will be forwarded to

the LCOR Prayer Chain by Dot Whiting. Names will remain on the list for three months,

unless otherwise indicated. Requests must be resubmitted to continue an additional three

months. Please pray for the following:

Alyssa, Christina, Dorothy, Gerry Sr. and Gerry Jr., Meghan, Lou & Anita Boette, Connie &

Greg Carter, Nolan Clagg, Betty Dickson, Susan Franklin, Dorothy Gahn, Dot & Gerry Hannon,

Austin Harding, Martha Jensky, Robin Kirby, Andrea Lutze & Magdalena Grace, Trudy McCoy,

Colleen Pearson, Marge & Mike Plant, Christopher J Rando, Roma Family, Laura Schachter, Pastor

Schlak, Bea Vidal, Williams family.

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http://www.wellesley.edu/events/node/121176

September 19–December 17, 2017 Davis Museum Levine Gallery, Wellesley College

This selection of 16th-century prints and books

commemorates the 500th anniversary of Martin

Luther’s Disputation on the Power of Indulgences, also

known as the 95 Theses. In voicing increasing

complaint against the corruption of the Church, Martin

Luther (1483–1546) became a leading provocateur for

its reform. Protest in Print explores the history and popular thought that supported those grievances, the impact of the

print medium on the circulation of protest and reform materials, and the artistic response to reform ideologies. Early

printed books, borrowed from the Special Collections of Wellesley College, and artworks from the Davis Museum and

the Yale University Art Gallery demonstrate the role of print in disseminating reform thought and visually reiterating the

themes of the Reformation.

Curated by Meredith Fluke, Kemper Curator of Academic Programs, in collaboration with Simon Grote, Wellesley

Faculty Assistant Professor of History, and presented with generous support from The Mary Tebbetts Wolfe ’54 Davis

Museum Program Fund.

Hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Admission: FREE!!!

Directions can be found at: http://www.wellesley.edu/davismuseum/visit/directions

Address:

Davis Museum at Wellesley College

106 Central Street

Wellesley, MA 02481-8203

Telephone: 781.283.2051

Martin Luther: Protest in Print

From the Pastor’s Desk

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It’s great to once again be in touch with you via our church newsletter!

On the last day of September, i.e., Saturday, September 30, we will host on our lawn outside of

the church our first Blessing of the Animals. All of you with pets (and I know this includes

many of our members) are invited to bring your pets to LCOR for a blessing. You are encour-

aged to invite your friends and neighbors to bring their pets as well. We do not promise that

the blessing will change your pet’s behavior for better or worse, but we do find it very appropri-

ate to bless our pets while we invoke the name of God! Blessings are an important part of the

Bible and it is good for us to bless others as well—including animals! The service will start at

3:00 p.m. and will include prayers, a hymn or two, a responsive litany, and, of course, a spoken

blessing for each animal.

On Saturday, October 21 the LCOR Men’s Group will host our fall campus clean-up. We will

start our work at 9:00 a.m. and break by about 11:40 in order to have lunch. Our work duties

will include cleaning windows, trimming bushes, cleaning the parking lot, weeding the garden

beds, picking up around the playground areas, and whatever else we can think of. A delicious

lunch, prepared by my chef wife, Marie, will be served for all of our workers. As always, women

are encouraged to join our happy group too! Please remember to bring garden tools.

On Sunday, October 29 we will host our second annual Consecration Sunday. Last year our

Consecration Sunday was a big hit and we want to make use of the program once again this

year. On the 29th, during the normal Christian Education hour, we will enjoy a brunch that will

be served by a local caterer. During our worship services on that day we will also be turning in

our pledge cards for 2018. Pr. Cliff Gerber, a retired pastor who now lives in the Worcester

area, will be our guest preacher for the day. Pr. Gerber is also serving as our guest leader for

the entire Consecration Sunday program. I have known Pr. Gerber for many years and I know

we will be very well served by him.

Additionally, Sunday, October 29 is Reformation Sunday. In fact, this year we celebrate the

500th anniversary of the Reformation. Martin Luther is one of the three most influential people

in the history of western civilization—alongside of Socrates of Athens and Jesus of Nazareth.

Martin Luther played a pivotal role in returning the Church back to the teachings of the Holy

Scriptures. We are privileged to have him as forerunner in the Christian faith!

By the time October is over the weather will have turned much colder. How quickly this sum-

mer has passed us by and how quickly another fall has come upon. Always remember, the days

and seasons are in God’s hands and we are grateful for each day the Creator blesses us with!

In Christ,

Pr. Rick Schlak

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You can find updated Server Schedules as well as the monthly calendar on the church’s website at

www.LCOR.ORG—The Calendar and Server Schedule are updated on regular basis.

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Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer

www.LCOR.ORG

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