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330 Palos Verdes Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Phone: (310) 375-5382, Fax: (310) 791-8938, Website: SurfRLC.com August 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 BASIC 6 Student Ministries 7 Children’s Ministries 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! 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.
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330 Palos Verdes Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Phone: (310) 375-5382, Fax: (310) 791-8938, Website: SurfRLC.com
August 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
BASIC 6
Student Ministries 7
Children’s Ministries 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:
Our Mission:
To discover God's
grace through
Jesus Christ,
Grow in Faith,
Commit to
Active Service,
& Tell Others the
Good News!
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.
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Pastor’s Message
Walking Barefoot in the Kingdom
Jesus wore sandals according to John the Baptist’s testimony that he was not fit to
untie one of Jesus’ sandals. They are definitely useful for the hot streets of
Bethlehem, Jerusalem and Capernaum. Much of Jesus ministry was done on or near the Sea of Galilee.
This is an area where
sandals would be more
of a hindrance than a
benefit. Wet sandals don’t work on a boat
and the streets are cool
enough where they are not needed. So we
might suggest that some of the time by
necessity Jesus was a
barefoot Messiah. Many people today
insist upon the health benefits of going
barefoot such as: better
balance, feeling grounded, building foot strength, better posture, better blood
circulation staying warmer in the winter.
I can’t vouch for any of these benefits personally but I am amazed that the eighty year old Moses was asked to take off his shoes before he was allowed to speak with
God at the burning bush in the desert. Perhaps that is a clue for us who want to
connect with God in a different way. God told Moses that the ground was Holy. The everyday ground that he trampled on was Holy. The only way he could see it was
to feel it on his bare feet. What do our shoes represent? Isn’t it protection from what could harm us, or even a glamour statement,” if your shoes make your outfit
pop!” But God is saying something like, relax, you’re with family now, take your shoes off and enter into my rest. My home is your home. You need no protection
here and you are welcome without a fashion statement. Maybe being barefoot is an invitation to get closer to God. After all isn’t that what we are all about?
Continue to have a blessed summer,
+Pastor Ken, the barefoot pastor
330 Palos Verdes Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Phone: (310) 375-5382, Fax: (310) 791-8938, Website: SurfRLC.com
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Announcements
August 2014
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
Join us for the 2014 Thrivent Build with
Habitat for Humanity and make a big dif-
ference in the Mimilas' lives!
Contact Dave Westberg
for more information!
Contact him today!
(310) 503-4615
Join TTF (Formerly
TNT...and F!! Formerly
TNT) for our 2nd get
together for a night of music! It will be held at the
Redondo Beach Pier! The
fun will start in the
evening...Mark Your Calendar! Please contact
Erica Long to RSVP and
for more details.
(949)-300-2049
Love In the Name of Christ Annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive
Help Love INC make back-to-school fun for needy families. You can help by donating back packs and school supplies or by making a financial contribution
towards the purchase of school supplies. The supplies list is located below and a detailed flyer to take with you is available in the Narthex. A bin is also available in the Narthex for your donations or drop
them off in the Church Office. Questions? Call the office at 310-375-5382.
Love INC School Supplies List:
backpack 2 glue sticks 2 pens
1 binder (1-1/2" to 2") 1 spiral notebook 1 pencil sharpener
1 pkg. paper (standard rule) 1 pkg. #2 pencils 1 set of markers
1 pouch or pencil box 3 highlighters 1 pair of scissors
1 ruler & 1 eraser 1 box of crayons 3 pocket folders
* We are in dire need of pencil boxes/pouches, crayons, and pocket folders! If you plan on
contributing, these items would be most appreciated.
It’s such an honor to be a part of a church that cares
so much for the people in El Salvador. Please realize and take to
heart how much they appreciate all the donations you have
provided. You mean so much to them. They all thank you deeply.
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Announcements
Every 2nd Saturday of
each month. Join us
at @8:30am
25343 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance 90505
See you there!
Follow this new blog and your heart will be
touched by individuals in El Salvador who need
help in getting medical attention. You can
become a sponsor and a true friend to one of
these people. Their stories are shared here on
this blog. They are living in one of the five
communities led by Pastor Matias. Reports of
wonderful healing and success of treatment for
your individual will be sent to you directly as well
as being shown on the blog.
Please “follow” the blog by entering your email..
The more followers, the more attracted to this blog and
then the more chances for aid.
RLC Women are invited for a weekend retreat in beautiful Oak Glen Canyon filled with fellowship,
Bible Study, worship, fun & relaxation. Guest speaker will be Anna Kari Johnson. The total cost is $169 with
a $79 deposit due before July 1. Contact Tanya Wofford at (310) 375-5528
with any questions.
Power Women / Power Tools! We are getting excited about our upcoming Habitat Women's Build Day! ALL women are
welcome and no prior experience is necessary!
When: Aug 8, 2014 - - > 8AM - 3:30PM
Where: Habitat for Humanity Home
1411 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
Lunch will be sponsored by Thrivent Representative,
Sarah Auernhammer. Please Contact her office at
(310)372-3520 for more info! Please pass this along to all Women who might be
interested. We are looking forward to a work day filled with fellowship and fun!
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:
Or call: (443) 534-0490
330 Palos Verdes Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Phone: (310) 375-5382, Fax: (310) 791-8938, Website: SurfRLC.com
Preschool Message
April 2009 Page 5 August 2014
Part-time Job openings are
available in the Preschool for
this summer & school year.
Contact the Preschool for
more information at:
(310) 375-6538 or
Summer Fun at RHLP!
Thank you to Ms. Sherri and her VBS team
for sharing with us that the love of Jesus
is one of a kind and that God filled our
world with a lot of
crazy creatures!
Happy Summer Everyone!
We look forward to seeing
you in the fall.
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BASIC Event
330 Palos Verdes Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Phone: (310) 375-5382, Fax: (310) 791-8938, Website: SurfRLC.com
Thanks for the warm
welcome! I am so excited to be a
part of what God in doing in the
lives of young people here at RLC! I
would love to get to know you all
more so don’t hesitate to say hi. I
am still learning the area as well, so
I would love to grab lunch or
coffee and see where the locals
hang! - Kristin Dwyer
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For more information about Student Ministries,
contact Kristin Dwyer at [email protected] or 310-791-8937.
Student Ministries
Upcoming Events
August 3 - Youth Group Night Out!
August 4-8 - Journeys Week 7 (9am-3pm)
August 10-15 - Summer Retreat at Forest Home
August 11-15 - Journeys Week 8 (9m-3pm)
August 17 - Youth Group (5pm-7pm) August 21 - High School Small Group (7pm-
8:30pm)
August 24 - Youth Group (5pm-7pm) August 28 - High School Small Group (7pm-
8:30pm)
August 31- Youth Group (5pm-7pm) *A Special Note to High School Students. Above, you
may notice we will be beginning a new small group mid-
August just for you! We will meet Thursday Nights at
RLC. Be sure to check it out!
Journeys camp
June 23-August 15
The summer has started and Journeys is in full swing! Join us at the coolest middle
school day camp around!
This summer our theme is Survivor! Each day the students will be participating in team
challenges modeled after the famous show.
With everything from challenges and tribal counsel, to even redemption island, you’ll feel like you’re right
in the game!
Each week the Journey’s crew takes 2 field trips, along with trips to the beach and park. Don’t miss out! To register, go to www.splashdaycamp.com
*2014 Summer Retreat
at Forest Home* August 10-15
There are still spots! Sign up now! Join us as we travel to the mountains for a
week away to worship God. For more information go to
www.foresthome.com or contact us!
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For more information about Children’s Ministries,
contact Sherri Miller at [email protected] or 310-792-2671.
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Children’s Ministries
For more information about Children’s Ministries,
contact Sherri Miller at [email protected] or 310-792-2671.
330 Palos Verdes Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Phone: (310) 375-5382, Fax: (310) 791-8938, Website: SurfRLC.com
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Congregation Average Attendance
for June 2014
9 AM 111 11 AM 41 Total 152
Need
Remember in Prayer
VBS Families, Those Traveling to El Salvador, 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 Ericka Anderson at
[email protected] or 310-540-7046.
August
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.
Actual Budget Variance Actual Budget Variance
$44,590 $41,575 $3,015 $225,628 $213,735 $11,893
June Year to Date
June Offerings
1 Margaret Moody
2 Pressley Light
3 Carol Clever
3 Keith Johnson
4 Audrey Siegel
5 Robert Gordon
6 Annette Ramirez
6 Cynthia Tahlier-
Nerden
7 Elizabeth Ball
9 Laura Ensberg
13 Sylvi Carlson
13 Christoph Olejniczak
14 Janet Thomas
15 David Rynski
16 Dylan Ramirez
17 Alicia Walpole
18 Wendy Dahlgren
18 Judy Gordon
19 Gisela Olejniczak
23 Nolan Anderson
25 Ken Johnson
25 Natalie Kester
25 Ryan Theberge
25 Lois Vannorsdall
26 Donna Kasper
27 Mary Ann Morrison
29 John Heim
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Children’s Ministries
Sunday School 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
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 - First and third Wednesdays of the month from 7-8:30 PM at
Sarah Auernhammer's home. Contact Sarah at 310-991-1370.
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
August at a Glance: RLC Events
Communication Deadlines
Weekly: Wednesdays, 12 PM Newsletter: The 15th of the PREVIOUS month
Send information to [email protected]
Twenties, Thirties and Forties Group
Calling all Gen Xer's and Yer's!! RLC is restarting and re-vamping
"TNT." It's now TTF! Erica is starting
a new group for the young adults
(twenties through forties) in our congregation...members and visitors--
all are welcome! We're just getting
started, so please contact Erica Long if
you're interested in joining our brand
new group! 949-300-2049 or
330 Palos Verdes Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Phone: (310) 375-5382, Fax: (310) 791-8938, Website: SurfRLC.com
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August 2014
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 Men's Bible Study
8-9am
3 Worship
9 & 11 AM
Sunday Youth
Nights
5pm
4
5
Band Practice
7:30-9pm
6 7
8 Women's Habitat
Build Day
8AM
9
Women's
Breakfast @
Mimi's Cafe
8:30am
10 Worship
9 & 11 AM
Youth Retreat
1pm
Departure
11 Council Meeting
6:30pm
12 Band Practice
7:30-9pm
13
14
15 Worship
9 & 11 AM
Youth Retreat
1pm-ish
Arrival
16
17 Worship
9 & 11 AM
Sunday Youth
Nights
5pm
18 19 Band Practice
7:30-9pm
20
BASIC 12noon
21 High School
Small Group Night
5pm
22
23 Thrivent
Build Day
24/31 Worship
9 & 11 AM
Sunday Youth
Nights
5pm
25
26 Band Practice
7:30-9pm
27 28 High School
Small Group Night
5pm
29 30 TTF get
together Redondo
Beach Pier
Wild!
Wild!
Wild!
Jr. & Sr. High Youth Summer Retreat at Forest Home Christian Camp
New!
New!
