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September 2014 Newsletter

Resurrection Lutheran Church Redondo Beach

Inside this issue:

RLC Happenings 1

Pastor’s Message 2

Announcements 3

Announcements 4

Preschool’s Message 5

Principal's Message 6

Student Ministries 7

BASIC Event Info 8

RLC Info 9

At a Glance 10

Calendar 11

Our Vision:

RLC is to be a

Christian

Community

that grows…

Closer to God,

closer to

one another, &

closer to

“the action.”

Have an Event?

Please send your

information to our

Communications

manager at:

[email protected]

Our Mission:

To discover God's

grace through

Jesus Christ,

Grow in Faith,

Commit to

Active Service,

& Tell Others the

Good News!

Love In the Name of Christ Annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive Was a

HUGE Success!!

Love INC - THANKS YOU!! RLC donated 74 back packs and school

supplies!! Angie Rosen & Pastor Armondo with the

children who received the back packs.

A New Experience: Holy Communion on the Pier!

First Sunday of Every Month

6 AM ~ Alternating Beach City Piers

With Breakfast to follow ~ Next Pier Redondo.

All are welcome! Flip-flops and bare-feet are encouraged!

Pastor’s Message

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome!

New families and returning families of Resurrection Lutheran Church

and Riviera Hall Lutheran School:

Our spiritual life is about conversation: with God, with God’s Word, and with each other. Our

mission is to simply share the conversations we are having with others both already known to us and those

we meet along our sacred journey. That’s it! Simple: share what you are thinking. Done.

Next, I’d like to announce and welcome to our staff Kristin Dwyer, our new youth leader, religion

teacher and a very good preacher taking over as Ms. Cara moves into her exciting new role as a fourth

grade classroom teacher. We also welcome our new office manager and communication director Debra

Kalianov, a long- time member of Resurrection and friend of the Riviera Hall’s community. Debra and

Dave are a blessing to us. We also added recently Joel Brandon as our 9:00 a.m. praise band leader who is

incredible. He is also has been putting together a youth praise band over the summer and is available for

teaching private voice and piano instruction.

This year we are moving school’s chapel to Friday at the school 10:15 a.m. As you may know our

Chapel rooted in the form and ethos of our Lutheran heritage, supports the excellence of our school and

encourages students to reflect on questions that have long been of central importance to human life: Who

am I? What is the nature of the universe, of God, and of our modern time? How should I lead a good life?

What makes a better world? Why is Jesus the Son of God? Chapel also allows students to experience the

religious traditions of the our country in action because students do not sit; they plan and participate and

run weekly chapel as readers, musicians, and speakers, sound board technicians, computer and video en-

gineers and engage in live production. For these reasons and others, Chapel is a foundational pillar of the

Riviera Hall experience: an excellent hands-on education, and nurtures the ongoing conversation about

God in our lives. We are also celebrating the new accreditation status and new teaching staff.

On September 14th we will be installing our Sunday School teachers and launching a new season.

This year I would like us to focus on as a church, school and Sunday school Galatians 5:22-23 (New

American Standard Bible (NASB)):

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithful-

ness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”

The nine aspects of the fruit can be woven into any Sunday school format/ lesson. How is what we

are doing, thinking learning reflective of the fruit of the spirit? Maybe take one per month.

Finally I’d like to invite all to the many fellowship events we will be having in the fall. Woofstock

returns, Women’s Retreat, Men’s Golfing Day, Men’s Advance, Women’s Breakfast, Men’s monthly

Bible study, October Fest and many, many more. All 6th Grader’s from all schools are invited to church

September 7th at 9:00 a.m. for the traditional “Welcome to Middle School Sunday” to receive their signed

Bibles.

May God continue to richly bless you and your family as we begin our 2014-2015 season.

In Christ,

+Pastor Ken Johnson


Announcements

September 2014

Every 2nd Saturday of

each month. Join us

at @8:30am

25343 Crenshaw Blvd.

Torrance 90505

Come meet RLC’s new Praise Band Leader! Play and sing

music you love while learning technique! Play and sing by

ear AND read music! Learn various styles, from classical

to rock and jazz!

For appointments contact Praise Band Leader Joel Brandon at (443) 534-0490 or email:

[email protected]

For appointments $60/hr or $80/hr in home. Testimonials & Demo’s at: joelbrandon.com

Coach King's 8th Annual Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, September 6, 2014 8-11 AM Rygh Hall

All are welcome! All in kind donations will be used to purchase a new projector for the media center in Rygh Hall.

Join the Men for three days of

Fun, Golf and Fellowship!

The Women's retreat is a full house &

will enjoy speaker Anna Kari Johnson!

Contact Ted Coene for more information: (310) 378-9533

24th Annual Christian Golf Classic

Friday, September 26, 2014 Elkins Ranch Golf Course

All are welcome! BBQ Banquet & Awards Ceremony following! Contact [email protected] or (661) 245-3519 for more information.

April 2009

Announcements

Twenties, Thirties and Forties Group

Calling all Gen Xer's and Yer's!! RLC has a new group for the young

adults (twenties through forties) in

our congregation...members and

visitors--all are welcome! please

contact Erica Long if you're interested in joining our new

group! 949-300-2049 or

[email protected]

Sept 20 9-noon

Music Notes

Join Joel Brandon our Praise Band Leader for some fun! If you've

every wanted to play or sing in the band, now is the time! We are putting together 3 bands for Sunday services.

For more info Contact Joel Brandon:

[email protected]

Or call: (443) 534-0490

Join us for the 2014 Thrivent Build

with Habitat for Humanity and make

a big difference in the Mimilas' lives!

Contact Dave Westberg for more

information! Contact him today!

(310) 503-4615

[email protected]


Preschool Message

April 2009 September 2014

RHLP

Can’t wait to dig in

and discover...God’s awesome creation—

earth!

September

Bible Verse:

“The earth is the

Lord’s and

everything in it.”

School Days...

Backpacks are filled with pen, pencils, notebooks and essentials. Barbers (are there still barbers) and stylists have been kept

busy trimming summer locks and Norman’s Uniforms has had to deal with

endless lines of parents and students spending the last few days of summer

trying on and purchasing uniforms for the upcoming year. Around RHLS and RLC preparation for school year 2014-2015 has gone

on all summer. Classrooms have been painted, pavers and AstroTurf have

been set, the handicap ramp has been poured and the new roof is being nailed

as we speak. Along with physical improvements, the curriculum at Riviera Hall

has been greatly expanded. We added a STEM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math-

ematics). All grades, Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth Grade, will par-

ticipate in this hands-on science program each week. The U.S. Department of

Commerce estimates that jobs in science, technology, engineering, and math

(STEM) will grow 17 percent by 2018—nearly double the growth for non-

STEM fields? By 2018, the U.S. will have more than 1.2 million unfilled STEM

jobs because there will not be enough qualified workers to fill them. STEM is

where jobs are today and where job growth will be in the future. Our belief

is to introduce this area of study and advancement to our students now so

they will be best prepared for their future. Riviera Hall is one of the few

schools to offer a STEM program for Transitional Kindergarten through

Grade Eight. The campus looks beautiful and our students are beautiful inside and

out because they carry the love of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, in their

hearts. With all this beauty surrounding us, how can we not

be excited about School Year 2014-2015?

Blessings,

Phyllis Nollan, principal

Principal's Message


September 2014

For more information about Student Ministries,

contact Kristin Dwyer at [email protected] or 310-791-8937.

Student Ministries

September 2014

It’s that time of year again. We are

ready to kick into full gear for the

fall. Make sure to check out the

new programs and changes in

schedule!

- Kristin Dwyer

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For more information about Student Ministries,

contact Kristin Dwyer at Kristind@ surfRLC.com or 310-791-8937.

Student Ministries

The world sends a lot of messages to young people. We want to send one back! BreakOut is a gathering of students who want to break out from the pressures of society and step out into something better. We want to grow as individuals who are real, authentic, and passionate about living lives of purpose. We play together, pray together, and grow in our relationships

with God and each other. Join us at RLC every Thursday night from 6:30-8:00

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!!!

Check out 412. A Small Group designed just for you! Tuesday Nights from

7:00-8:30 at RLC.

This is a time for High School Students to

meet, discuss real issues, encourage each

other and grow. We step out further and go

deeper together in faith. All are welcome

whether going deeper means taking a first

step towards knowing God or a step into

leadership.

BreaKOUT

Thursday nights from

6:30-8:00

First Friday Fun ...September 5th! $15

Third Thursday Family Feast

Join us the third

Thursday of every

month for TTFF.

Students and their

families are encour-

aged to come and

bring a dish to share!

This month’s will be

9/18.

Because Who Needs Sleep?

Cardboard Box City

September 20-21

Camp out overnight in a personalized

cardboard box and enjoy an evening

of entertainment, food, and raffles!

$25 a person!

For more information about Children’s Ministries,

contact Sherri Miller at [email protected] or 310-792-2671.

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BASIC Event Info

For more information about Children’s Ministries,

contact Sherri Miller at [email protected] or 310-792-2671.


September 2014

Need

Remember in Prayer

Barbara Hooks, The Najera Family, Payton Cahalan, Richard Sawyer,

Stephanie & Joanna, Michelle Neu, Solar Family, Chaun Ralls, Ray, Sylvia,

Josh, Annette Ramirez & Family, Dick Leef, Marlene Beyo, Lela Holladay, &

Michael Buettner.

Those serving in the military: Luke Rossy, Katy & Andrew Ramstead, Kris

Ljunggren, Vincent Alaniz, Reid Heck, David Staruch, Ben Kealey & Joey

Mucha.

If you have a prayer request or are interested in joining the

Prayer Team, please contact the church office at 310-375-5382

Or email: [email protected]

September

Birthdays

Scrip

Help support RHLS and RHLP by purchasing scrip! Visit Tanya

Wofford at the scrip table out on the Patio, between

services (10-11 AM) if you are interested.

Economic Response Team

If you or a loved one is hurting from a current economic situation, please

contact the church office at 310-375-5382 or [email protected].

All inquires will be confidential.

Congregation Average Attendance

for July 2014

Combined Services Total 138

Actual Budget Variance Actual Budget Variance

$36,435 $32,775 $3,660 $262,062 $246,510 $15,552

July Year to Date

July Offerings

3 Enid Facette

3 Debra Olejniczak

4 Pamela Light

8 John Bauman

8 Sharon Miller

9 Miranda Snell

11 Delena Wellmer

13 Jill Ricci

14 Robert Laxton

15 Carolyn

Zimmerman

16 Megan Johnson

22 Rueben

Klammer

23 David Irgens

24 Janice Demarti

25 Cameron Snell

27 Ted Coene

27 Emma Johnson

29 Logan Tahlier

30 Suzanne

Schumann

Flower Dedications

You can purchase and dedicate the altar flowers each week. This is a lovely opportunity to celebrate, give honor to, or memorialize someone by way of a flower dedication.

There is a sign up chart in the Narthex.

Children’s Ministries

Sunday School Begins - September 14th, RLC Sunday School Teacher Installation! Is available for children ages 4 through 6 grade. Nursery care will be provided for those 4 years of age and

under. (Parents with 4 year olds can decide which is more suitable). Children begin in 9 AM worship with their families and then are dismissed after the Children's Sermon to go with their teachers. Parents pick up

children 4 years of age and under in the Nursery and those who attend Sunday School in their classrooms

after worship.

Kids Klub Tuesdays from 5-7 PM in Rygh Hall. It is for children PreK-5th grade and a $5 donation is requested to cover

the cost of dinner.

Student Ministries

High School Small Group Night - Tuesdays 7PM in the Youth Room

Sunday Youth Band - Sundays from 4-5 PM in the Sanctuary

Sunday Youth Nights - Sundays from 5-7 PM in the Youth Room

Confirmation Classes - Sundays at 10:15 AM in the Youth Room

Young Adults

TTF!! (20’s, 30’s & 40’s Small Group) - Contact Erica Long at 949-300-2049 or email her at:

[email protected] for more information.

Women

Women’s Breakfast - 2nd Saturday of each month at 8:30 AM at Mimi’s Café, Torrance. RSVP to Betty Dossey at 310-316-7720.

Women’s Bible Study - Every other Thursday at 7 PM at Tanya Wofford’s house in Redondo. Contact Tanya

at 310-374-3514.

Women's Mizpah Circle Bible Study - 2nd Tuesday of each month at 9:30 AM at Lela Holladay’s home.

Contact Lela at 310-376-5830.

Women's "Moms In Prayer" Prayer Group - Open to all women! Every Wednesday from 8-9 AM in the Conference Room. Contact Kristen Roman at 310-704-1928 or [email protected]

Women's "North Star" Bible Study Group - Postponed for September

Men

Men's Bible Study - 1st Saturday of each month at 8 AM at First Lutheran, Torrance.

Contact Ted Coene at 310-378-9533.

Seniors

BASIC Group - Wednesdays, 12-2 PM in Rygh Hall.

Contact Nancy Fisher at 310-375-3715 or Donna Dunlap at 310-540-9646.

Music

Band rehearsal, Tuesdays at 7:30 PM

Choir practice, Wednesdays at 7:30 PM

Confirmation There will be a Parent Meeting with Kristin Dwyer in September -

Date TBD

September at a Glance: RLC Events

Communication

Deadlines

Weekly: Wednesdays, 12 PM Newsletter: The 15th of the

PREVIOUS month Send information to [email protected]


September 2014

September 2014

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

Labor

Day

Holiday

2

HS Small Group 7P

Band Practice 7:30P

Ministry Team

Meeting

7:30 PM

3 RHLS

1st Day of

School!

Mom's in Prayer

8-9AM

Choir Practice

7:30-9pm

4

RHLS Back To

School Night

6PM

5 RHLS Chapel

10 AM

6 Men's Bible Study

8-9am

First Lutheran

Coach King's

Annual Pancake

Breakfast

8-11 AM

"Apple Sunday"

7 Teacher

Installation &

Bible Presentation

8

Council Meeting

6:30 PM

9 Mizpah Bible

Study 9:30 AM

HS Small Group 7P

Band Practice 7:30P

10 Mom's in Prayer

8-9AM

RHLS Picture Day

Youth

Band 3-4 PM,

Choir Practice

7:30-9pm

11

WASC Meeting

5:30 PM

Youth Nights 6:30

- 8 PM

12

RHLS Chapel

10 AM

(Pastor Chuck)

RHLS Noon

Dismissal -

Teacher In Service

Day

13

Women's

Breakfast @

Mimi's Cafe

8:30am

14 "Holy Cross"

Sunday & Rally Day!

-School Teacher

Installation & Choir

Blessing

-Confirmation Begins

10:10 AM

15 Youth

Band 3-4 PM,

16 Kids Club Begins

5-7

HS Small Group 7P

Band Practice 7:30P

17

Mom's in Prayer

8-9AM

Youth

Band 3-4 PM,

Choir Practice

7:30-9pm

18

TTFF - Youth

Group

Third Thursday

Family Feast

Potluck 6PM

19 RHLS Chapel

10 AM

(Kristin)

20 Beach Clean Up

9 AM - Noon

Lobster Lunch

afterwards

Card Board Box

City - Over Night

Camp

21Worship

9 & 11 AM

Ramp Dedication

Ministry Team &

Leadership Installation

22

Youth

Band 3-4 PM,

23

Kids Club 5-7

School Board

Meeting 6:30 PM

HS Small Group 7P

Band Practice 7:30P

24 Mom's in

Prayer 8-9AM

BASIC Group

Cabrillo 9AM

Youth

Band 3-4 PM, Choir Practice

7:30-9pm

25

Youth Nights 6:30

- 8 PM

26 RHLS Chapel

10 AM (2nd Grade)

Women's Retreat

at Luther Glen

&

Men's Advance

Sept 26 - 28

(Pastor Ken)

27 Women's Retreat

at Luther Glen

&

Men's Advance

Sept 26 - 28

28 Worship

9 & 11 AM

6th Grade Sings at

RLC 11AM

Kristin & Jillene -

Youth House Party

29

Youth

Band 3-4 PM,

30 Kids Club 5-7

HS Small Group 7P

Band Practice 7:30P

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