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All Saints November 3, 2019
Prayers of the Church: (*RLC Members)
Ongoing Prayers *Diane Cuper *Eve Sommers *David Brooks *Anne Altieri *Charlotte Raines Stephanie Samuels *Eric Hammergren *Wes Wyatt Ava Conklin *Joanne Schmitt *Helen Puza Frank Grace Helen Wolf *Anita Moore *Wilma Brown Elizabeth Smith Mike Zimmerman, Son of Mark and Sally, US Navy deployed, Spain
Ongoing Cancer Treatments *Susanne Mundorf Jeff Marshall Don Craig Carol & Frank Rachel Bill Rob *Mike Allen Anne Price Rene Beth *Gary Ferro Linda Gilson Kevin Westerhouse Angie Price
Those Prayed For on October 20th For the Sick: Joe Franc Noreen Rich Moore W.C. Barnes Sarah Barbara Elio Mark Epps Kimmy Fix Joann Paul Bryan Annemarie Justus Nikalao Al Sandy Karen Bob Bryan Tom Carr Penny Jan Sue Ron Van Haitsma Dave Rankine Jo Deb Manon Jackie D. Brad B. Arlie John Gloria Robert G. Danny Red Justin Brian Keith Carlton Carol Anne Marian Martha Dennis Victoria Linda Estelle Donna Gavin Dana Libby Sally June Cathy Gail Dasha Lusi Tim Julia Wilma Debbie Rob Rosemary Lynne Pete Julie Herbie Evelyn Josh Leslee Mark Joan Nancy Richard Jackie
In Celebration of: Our Many Blessings Family Marriages Healthy Birth of Grandchild Good Test Results for Jill Grandparent’s 85th and 86th Birthdays RLC
For Those That Mourn:
Other Requests: Persecuted Christians Oromo People Those in Prison Uganda Church, Pastors, Leaders Our Missionaries Gratitude Safe Travels Affordable Housing Thanksgiving for RAIN Thanks for Successful Surgery for Paul Wozniak
Missionaries: Mark and Megan Mantey, Uganda Shauen and Krista Trump, Kenya JP and Aimee Cima, Cambodia
The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed
The church, since the 8th century AD, has set aside a day to remember the lives of the saints. Saints are all of us ordinary people who have been set apart for a special purpose. Today we not only remember those people whose lives have touched us so dearly in the past, but as a community of faith we commit ourselves to support each other in grief. On this Sunday in November, we pray for all who in the past year have grieved the loss of beloved family members.
In going over the announcement sheets for this year, we have especially prayed that God’s comfort be with these members as they mourn the death of family:
Ruth Anderson; Cal Berg; Cheryl Bipes - wife of Tom Bipes; Carol Bowser - sister of Kristi Grabow; Yogi Braet - father of Kathy Evans; James Bremer - Pam Dickson’s son’s father-in-law; Wilbur Butt - father of Darlene Bashaw; Wanda Coy - mother of Dottye and Todd Nichols; Ruth Cullen - sister of Emmy Cullen; Jean Dickson - mother-in-law of Pam Dickson; Rip Dilger - husband of Lorraine Dilger; Sherry Frank - wife of Don Frank; Ardie Honer - mother of Cheri Spitz; Ella Hueske - aunt of Diane Hoffmeister; Roberta Janshego - mother of Gary Janshego; Mickie Kerber - aunt of Bipes family; Dick Kieffer - husband of Lorraine Kieffer and father of Lana Zieglmeier; Antti Laaninen - uncle of Susan and Emma Striker; Gene Mallar - father of Heidi Berger; Edith Marti - mother of Susan Collins; Dale Mathewson - cousin of Sue Jones; Nancy Maynard - mother of Kim Simpson; Wayne McKendry; Melvin Meinzer - uncle of Stacy Miller; Alfred Nichols - father of Todd and Dottye Nichols; Alec Oesterling - father of Abby and Jaime Oesterling; Dorothy Schrom; Thomas Sharp - uncle of Bob Williams; Lawrence Shaw - father of Alan Shaw; Shelby Kathryn Tharp - granddaughter of Kay Tharp; Samuel Morris Ward - father of Linda Ward; Sue Webster - wife of Bill Webster; Don Wilcox - father of Ellen Richter; Jennifer Witte - niece of Tom and Cheryl Bipes; Janet Reck Wunderlich - mother of Jenny Kolb; Marie - mother of Bernice Sonstroem and Hagedorn family’s son-in-law.
A TABLE OF REMEMBRANCE is set up in the Narthex where you can place a picture and/or note of your loved one. You may come to church on Saturday or bring it with you to worship on Sunday.
Remembrances can be of any lost loved one, not just from this past year.
Mites for Missions
We will be collecting Mites for Missions at all services this weekend, November 2 and 3.
Please place your gifts in the large purple Mite Box in the Narthex near Sanctuary Worship or in Family Life Center lobby.
Gifts can also be made by check, payable to RLW, and placed in Donna Krupcale's church mailbox.
The large Mite Box is always available at the Welcome table in the Narthex for gifts anytime during the month.
Thank you for supporting the mission grants of Lutheran Women in Mission.
New Christian Education Classes Begin This Week!
The 2nd Block of Fall Christian Education classes begin this week - Sunday, November 3.
Class sheet is available in hard copy in the church office, and at information centers in Narthex and Family Life Center, as well as online at the church website (www.rlcary.org).
Pick a class to join!
TAIZE Service Saturday, November 2
We will use the format of worship known as TAIZE for Saturday’s evening service at 6:00 pm.
This format includes a darkened setting of the worship space with more candles, the singing of short ostinato refrains of Biblical and liturgical phrases, periods of quiet for reflection, the celebration of communion, readings, and sermon.
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Joy: A Study of Philippians
Author: Deb Burma
A close look at Paul's Letter to the Philippians, the "letter of joy", is an eight week study that guides us in exploration of JOY through personal study and group discussion.
The Women’s Monday Night Bible Study will begin this study on Monday, November 4 through January 13, 2020.
Meeting from 7:00-8:00 pm in Room 151 of the Family Life Center.
There will no class held on Monday, November 25.
Participants can order the study guide from Amazon, Christian-book.com, or Concordia Publishing, cph.org.
Facilitators: Sharon Hahne, Dawn Leister, and Jamee Thieme
Stephen Ministers are so excited about our 20th anniversary of serving the congregation
of Resurrection Lutheran!
We will be hosting an Information Session on November 10 at Noon in Room 151. Come on by and find out more about what we do, who we are, and how you can be part of this caring ministry. Learn more about classes that are starting January 5, 2020 here at RLC.
Hope to see you on November 10th!
Today we celebrate the Festival of All Saints and the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed. This is a celebration and remembrance of the people of God who have gone before us: fighting the good fight of faith, running the race, and finishing the course; and who now rest from their labors. We remember that we are joining in the song that is already being sung eternally in the presence of God. In the midst of this dying, fallen world we sing… and the Song is ‘Victory’ - His Victory made ours in Christ.
LADIES FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON
All RLC Ladies!
Please plan to come to our next Ladies Fellowship Luncheon on Wednesday, November 6. We will be meeting in our regular place at O'Charley's Restaurant at 11:30 am. Feel free to bring a friend along!
If you plan to come, please let me know so I can have an accurate headcount. You can reach me at 919-461-9661, by e-mail at [email protected], or leave me message on RCB. Looking forward to a fine lunch, and of course we will get that free piece of pie with every entree!
Hope to see you there!
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ALL SAINTS FESTIVAL and THE COMMEMORATION OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED – November 2/3, we will celebrate the Festival of All Saints. In our worship, we will remember with thanksgiving all those who have received the blessing of Everlasting Life through faith in Jesus Christ. On Sunday, November 3, special music by the Sanctuary Choir, Harmonia Deum, and the Resurrection Brass Ensemble, with festival settings of the hymns, will help us in our celebration. Plan on attending one of these services and bring a friend with you. CHRISTMAS MUSIC FESTVIAL – Sunday, December 15 at the 8:00 and 10:30 am Worship Services, in the Sanctuary, approximately 70 musicians will lead our celebration of the Christmas Season. Christmas Carol Celebration by Vivaldi will be presented by The Festival Chorus, including members of the Sanctuary Choir and Harmonia Deum, accompanied by a chamber orchestra.
Christmas Carol Celebration will be presented by the Christmas Festival Chorus, including members of the Sanctuary Choir and Harmonia Deum, accompanied by a 20-piece orchestra and singing familiar carols, including “Silent Night”, “Angels We Have Heard on High”, “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing”, “Joy to the World”, “O Come All Ye Faithful”, with special music and narrative drawn from Holy Scripture. And the Heavenly Handbells will also present arrangements of familiar Christmas Carols. Please plan on attending and join in singing with the angel choir our praises to Immanuel – God With Us.
All youth and adults are encouraged to participate in this exciting preparation for Christmas. Rehearsals for Christmas Carol Celebration are scheduled for Sundays, November 17 and 24, and December 8 at 5:00 pm in the Sanctuary; and Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20, and December 4 at 8:00 pm in the Choir/Music Room. If you are interested in participating, please contact Bob Unger at the church office and/or be present at one the initial rehearsals. SANCTUARY CHOIR rehearses Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 pm in the Choir Room, off the Fellowship Hall. This choir is for high school youth through adults and covers a wide range of Christian choral literature.
HEAVENLY HANDBELLS is for high school youth through adults and plays the full spectrum of handbell literature. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm, usually in the Sanctuary with Bob Unger as the Director.
HARMONIA DEUM is the choir for youth in Grades 6-12. Harmonia Deum meets Sunday evenings with Bob Unger in the Sanctuary from 5:00-5:45 pm.
If you are interested in participating in any of these inspiring choirs, please contact Bob Unger, the director, at the church office.
Come walk with us!
The Emmaus Way walkers will meet for walking on Thursday, November 7 and Wednesday, November 20. We'll meet at 9:30 am in the parking lot at Java Jive and take a lake walk followed by beverages and fellowship.
For more information, please contact Lyle/Sue Malotky ([email protected]) or Jamee Thieme ([email protected]).
Flowers placed on the altar in celebration of
Liz’s birthday and Eric and Liz’s anniversary by Eric and Liz Heise .
Veterans of All Ages - November 13
Join us for lunch, 12-noon, the 2nd Wednesday of every month at (new place!) Cary Towne Center Food Court on Wednesday, November 13.
Share your 1st-hand experiences regarding service, benefits and healthcare or anything else of mutual interest.
It will bond us together and build each other up to pray for and help other Veterans.
We're meeting up regularly again for fellowship, support and encouragement!
• Roll Call at Noon, civies OK. • ALL Veterans (and spouses!) are welcome. • Remember 25 mph School Zone nearby.
Gary Brown [email protected]
Last Coffeehouse of the year at RLC!
The Coffeehouse, Resurrection's ministry for teens and adults with disabilities meets Friday, November 8 from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Family Life Center gym.
All Voices Choir and Sojourner will be our entertainment and light refreshments will be served.
Volunteers are onsite for set up as early as 5:00 pm. Special thanks to the High School Youth Group for helping us out this month!
Are you interested in helping this wonderful outreach ministry? If you are, please contact Brenda Peterson at [email protected] or 919-319-1401. If you would like to donate, please make your check payable to RLC and note “coffeehouse ministry” in memo. All donations are welcome and very much needed as we now serve between 150-200 guests at each event.
We give God the Glory and thank Him for this ministry among us! RLC’s Coffeehouses are a truly wonderful ministry providing a safe, social environment for our guests, which is often a difficult thing for them to find. It is always amazing to see the joy on our guest’s faces at each event, their dancing is memorable, and their hugs too! Also, a BIG thank you to all of our volunteers! We could not have this ministry without you!
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We will be updating the Military Appreciation bulletin board (near the entrance to the kitchen) in time for Veteran’s Day on November 11.
If you are active duty military or a veteran and would like to be added or need any information changed, please let the church office know. You can write a note and place in Margaret’s mailbox or email [email protected]. Thanks!
It is with great sadness and in Christian love and hope that we announce that our brother in Christ, Rev. Charles A. Brehmer, was called to rest with Jesus on October 30.
Our prayers are with his daughter, Juli Blanke, and their family at this time.
The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. – Psalm 126:3 Heavenly Father, we marvel at Your goodness over us! Thank You for a Love that knows no end, for Joy unending in Your Presence, for Hope in times of trial, and for the daily washing of Your refreshing Grace. Guide us in the dreams You have for our congregation and breathe fresh upon us as we eagerly await Pastor Blanke and Juli’s arrival. In Jesus’ Name we pray, Amen.
Come and Join Other Moms for Food, Fun and Fellowship!
Stay in touch on Facebook at Moms Together - RLC!
We are enjoying a Bible study with Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood by Melissa B. Kruger.
Join us in the Fellowship Hall on 1st and 3rd Fridays from 9:30-11:30 am!
November 15, December 6 and 20
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Moms Together is looking for Child Care Our Moms Together group meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 9:30-11:30 am. They have several little ones so 1-2 people interested in spending time with some sweet little ones would be a huge help! The moms meet in the Fellowship Hall and we have rooms in the Preschool hallway that we use for the kids. There is compensation paid for watching the kids. Contact [email protected] or call/text 919-239-9084.
Council Nominations
At the December 8th Voter’s Meeting, we will be electing Council members who will serve a two year term, 2020-2021. There will be 5 open Council positions, as Alan Shaw, our Vicar, has decided that remaining on the Council could be a conflict of interest.
A Nominating Committee has been established and is made up of those whose term does not expire until the end of 2020. This group includes Bob Shimmel, Claudia Guthrie, and Jacin Suskin.
The following process will be used in selecting the final slate:
1. All Nominations must be received no later than November 15th, including a short bio of your background at RLC and why you want to serve.
2. Council will review and finalize the list by no later than November 23rd.
3. Final slate of candidate bios will be published in the December Newsletter and the December 5th Weekly Announcements.
If you are interested in serving on our Council and have any questions, please contact any member of the Nominating Committee. Nomination information should be sent to them.
Bob Shimmel – [email protected]
Claudia Guthrie – [email protected]
Jacin Suskin – [email protected]
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Keeping our Hearts on Jesus
A Pre-Advent Retreat, Led by Marlene Kibler
Saturday, November 16 in the Fellowship Hall
Please join us as we prepare our hearts for Advent and enjoy fellowship with each other including lunch, prepared by Chef Kim. Registration and light snacks begin at 9:00 am, with the retreat program starting at 9:30 am. Our program will wrap up by 3:00 pm.
The registration fee is $10. Registration forms are in your church mailbox; registration needs to be submitted to Donna Krupcale by Sunday, November 10.
Help decorate the church for Christmas by ordering a poinsettia plant!
The cost is $15 per plant.
Order forms are in your church mailbox and at information centers.
Please place order form with check payable to RLC in the church mailbox of
Lea Webb or MaryAnn Unger by November 15.
RLC Quilters
Thank you for all your efforts to support our group in donating fabric, sewing, and tying quilts!
We made 24 quilts for Bunks Across America and 74 quilts for Lutheran World Relief! Thank you for participating in our sale of crafted items to purchase supplies for more quilts!
We are taking a break from meeting on Tuesdays and will resume meeting in January 2020.
Thankfulness at Resurrection Lutheran Preschool
We rejoice in the many gifts God has provided for everyone. The students of RLP, their parents, and staff invite the congregation of RLC to be a part of our ‘Thankful Turkey.’
Join us in sharing what YOU are thankful for. Our ‘Thankful Turkey’ and feathers will be in the Narthex for the month of November.
A boy was upset he was getting 'dressed up' for preschool (it was picture day).
"But this is my CHURCH shirt!"
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Position Available Seeking qualified leader(s) to administer Resurrection Lutheran School After School Care Program.
Candidate(s) will be compassionate, organized, creative, firm AND loving. Must be available to work as an attendant in the program on a part-time basis from 3:00-6:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Additional responsibilities will include scheduling staff, tracking attendance, and serving as the point person for implementation of age appropriate activities for students in elementary (Jr. K-5) and middle school (6-8).
*Will consider splitting this position between two qualified candidates.
Please submit Letter of Interest along with qualification/resume to Tom Kolb, Principal, at [email protected].
Dine Out to Support the PSO of RLS!
Join us at MOD Pizza in Waverly Place on Monday, November 4 between 5:00-9:00 pm.
Please present flyer at point of purchase.
Thank you for your support!
Children and Family Ministry
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Nursery for Infants and Toddlers Nursery is available in Room 115 of the Preschool wing. Sign your child in with adult nursery attendant.
Due to children with food allergies, no food or snacks will be allowed in the nursery on Sundays. Worshipping with Small Children Quiet activity bags, books, and worksheets are located in the Narthex and at the children’s table in the lobby of the Family Life Center.
Children are welcome in all of our worship services! God loves the little children, and so do we! If there is ever a time that you feel your child needs a break, please feel free to use the nursery, Room 115 of the Preschool wing, during Sanctuary services and Room 151 in the Family Life Center during the Praise service.
Children's Church for ages 3-6, is held weekly during the 10:45 worship service.
Children are dismissed before the sermon for 20 minutes to gather together for a short lesson or story about the theme of the day. They will work on a craft and/or sing a song that matches the story. This time will help them grow their faith.
Questions you may have regarding any of these programs or events can be directed to the Co-Directors of Children and Family Ministry, [email protected] or [email protected].
Third Grade Families If you were not able to attend the service on October 27 for your child to receive their Bible, please contact MaryAnn at [email protected].
WNW Confirmation Classes The last fall class is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20. We hope to see all families worshipping together during the three Advent services in December. Winter/Spring classes will resume on Wednesday, January 8.
Children and Youth Christmas Program
The 3:00 service on Christmas Eve will be the Children and Youth Christmas Program. It is called, "Love Came Down at Christmas."
Mr. Unger has started working on the music with the kids on Wednesdays in the Choir Room at the back of Fellowship Hall. They meet from 5:00-5:30 pm. There will also be some additional opportunities to practice during Sunday School classes leading up to Christmas Eve. The songs are familiar Christmas Carols and Hymns. We also have speaking parts for those that are interested. Please contact MaryAnn Unger with questions or for more information. We will have a couple of rehearsals on Saturdays or Sundays - dates and time are still being confirmed.
We would appreciate help with costumes, simple stage setting, and decorations.
Acolytes Being an acolyte allows our youth, grades 5-8, to be actively involved in serving at RLC. You are able to sign up online for dates and worship times that work for your family.
www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b48afa62c7-summer
Student Ministry
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Ignite (6th-8th grades)
Thank you to all who came out to help with the Holy-ween (Trunk or Treat)! The little ones had a great time playing all the games, activities, and getting the special treats.
IMPORTANT: Our health forms/rules of conduct forms are now online. All youth will need to fill out and sign the forms to participate in any IGNITE or RLC Youth events. If you have any questions, please let me know. The link is below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UwGqBj10kMZ-iJ2kfx-erubSHrPocKOAHQYeTMjT_m0/edit
UP NEXT: Gobble til You Wobble - Friday, November 15 from 6:30-8:00 pm in the Warehouse/Gym Join us for a night of thankfulness, turkey games, and fun! We will be collecting canned vegetables for the local food pantry, so bring a few cans to donate!
NEXT SERVICE EVENT: Brown Bag Ministry - Saturday, November 23 from 9:15-10:30 am Please sign up using this link: www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4fa4a62c7-brown1 JoyFully, Ms. LeAnn, Middle School Youth Director - [email protected] Breakaway (9th-12th grades)
We had 26 fantastic youth show up to help with Holy-ween on Sunday! It was a fun day of service!
Here's what's coming up:
Sunday, November 3
Connection Café from 9:15-10:15 am
Breakaway from 6:45-8:30 pm
Friday, November 8-Saturday, November 9
Lock-In sign up is now! 5:30 pm - We will meet for dinner and serve from 6:00-9:00 pm at Coffeehouse. 9:00 am - Pick Up Parents, there has been a lot of talk about a Winter Event. Our options are to go skiing at $350/person, renting a cabin and going tubing at $150/person (need 20 to sign up for this price), or staying in town to do something fun together which would be about $20/person. The kids have been voting, but very non-committal. I would love to hear from you and what you are willing to pay for as far as experiences go. There is no financial help for any of these options. Joyfully His, Ms. Jenny, High School Youth Director - [email protected]
Sunday 8:00am Worship/Holy Communion 9:15am Christian Education Classes 10:30am Without Boundaries 10:30am Worship 10:45am Contemporary Worship/Holy Communion 1:00pm Oromo Ev. Lutheran 3:00pm Mekane Yesus Fellowship 3:00pm Ringers of Glory 4:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry 5:00pm Harmonia Deum 6:30pm Crossways 6:30pm Breakaway Monday 3:00pm Resurrection Music School 5:00pm Swedish School 6:30pm Old North State Brass 7:00pm Men’s Ministry 7:00pm Women’s Bible Study Tuesday 10:30am Tuesday AM Bible Study 3:00pm Resurrection Music School 7:00pm Celebration Singers 7:00pm SM Supervision Wednesday 9:30am LifeLight Bible Study 11:30am Ladies Lunch 12:30pm Church Staff Meeting 3:00pm Resurrection Music School 5:00pm Rainbow Choir 5:00pm Sonshine Singers 5:15pm Wednesday Evening Dinner 6:00pm Jubilee Bells 6:30pm Adult Christian Education 6:30pm Heavenly Handbells 6:30pm Wednesday Night Workshop 7:30pm Sanctuary Choir Thursday 3:00pm Resurrection Music School 7:00pm Reign! Rehearsal Friday 7:00pm Coffeehouse Breakaway Lock-In Saturday 7:00am Men’s VDC Reunion Group 7:30am Men’s Breakfast 9:00am Carolina Kinder 9:00am Men’s Pickup Basketball 6:00pm Worship/Holy Communion Sunday 8:00am Worship 9:15am Christian Education Classes 10:30am Without Boundaries 10:30am Worship/Holy Communion 10:45am Contemporary Worship 12:00pm Stephen Ministry Info Session 1:00pm Oromo Ev. Lutheran 3:00pm Mekane Yesus Fellowship 5:00pm Harmonia Deum 6:30pm Crossways
Calendar for the Week of November 3-10
Attendance - October 26/27
Saturday 6:00 - 89 Sunday 8:00 - 92 Sunday 10:30 - 137 Sunday 10:45 - 137
Total = 455
Sunday School: n/a
General Fund Giving and Spending - September 2019
Current Month Year to Date
General Receipts $101,603.45 $272,305.47
Total Disbursements $93,604.68 $279,721.01
Receipts Less Disbursements $7,998.77 -$7,415.54 Average Weekly Giving for 2019/20 $20,946.58
Average Weekly Giving Budgeted for 2019/20 $25,153.85
Weekly Announcements Deadline: Thursday Submit to [email protected].
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Wednesday Night Dinners
Sign up online by Sunday night to reserve your spot!
Go to the RLC website, www.rlcary.org, under Ministries tab,
select Wednesday Night Workshop.
November 6
Turkey Taco Meatballs with Fiesta Toppings Salsa Verde Rice
Mexican Street Corn Salad Cheddar-Apple Biscuits
Brownie Mousse Pie with Salted Dulce de Leche Sauce Kids’ Meal: Mini Meatball Sliders
