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October 2017 A publication of Our Redeemer Church, Garden Grove, California

OUR REDEEMER CHURCH, ELCA 12301 Magnolia Street

Garden Grove, Calif. 92841 Phone: (714) 539-9541 FAX: (714) 539-7672

Preschool: (714) 539-6643 Email:

[email protected] www.orcgg.org

WORSHIP SCHEDULE: 8:30 am Traditional Worship

10 am Prayer & Praise Worship Sunday School: 10:15 am Adult Education: 10 am Nursery Care is provided

OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Thur: 8:30 am-2:30 pm

Fri: Closed

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Dear Friends:

500 years ago on October 31, Martin Luther nailed the 95 theses on the door of the Wittenberg Church and the Protestant Reformation began.

There were several key points to the Reformation.

1. Luther challenged the concept of Purgatory and indulgences. The Roman Catholic church

taught that Purgatory was a “hell-like” place where Christians went to before they got into heaven. There, their sins were “purged” so that they were righteous and could then be pure enough to get

into heaven. The church sold indulgences which could pay for your sins and get you into heaven quicker. Luther taught that God did not want our money, but true repentance and sorrow for the

sins we have committed. Also, Luther denied the existence of Purgatory. 2. Luther challenged the authority of the Pope. Christians were taught that the Pope was infallible and that all

Christians must blindly obey whatever the church teaches. Luther proclaimed that all theology must be in

harmony with God’s word. He also taught that Scripture must be interpreted using reason and logic, and that each individual must act in accordance with his own conscience.

3. Luther challenged the whole understanding of good works. Good works are not necessary for salvation. We are saved solely by the grace of God. However, true faith in God will result in good works being done in response

to the grace and love that Christians receive from God.

4. Luther talked about “the priesthood of all believers.” It is a misunderstood phrase. What Luther taught is that every profession is equal to that of being a priest. In Luther’s day it was thought that being a priest or a monk

was more pleasing to God than being a doctor, lawyer, or laborer. Almost 20% of Europeans were living in monasteries because they thought it would assure them of getting into heaven without having to suffer in

Purgatory. Luther taught that God was just as pleased with an honest, hard-working laborer as he was with a priest. Some people are called to be priests/pastors and some are called to be laborers, technicians, teachers

and other professions. God is pleased when through our work we serve other people and make the world a

better place. (God doesn’t like me best, because I’m a pastor).

The Lutheran Church today continues to be a church that stresses we are saved by grace alone, apart from good works,

yet we believe God calls each of us to serve God in the world and make this world a better place. The “Protestant work

ethic” comes out of the Lutheran understanding of work as an opportunity to serve God through serving other people in our occupations.

Lutherans continue to stress the importance of faith that is grounded in Scripture, but the Lutheran Church places

importance upon using reason and scholarship in understanding the Scripture.

The authority of the church lies in the local congregation. We agree to a common understanding of the Bible based

upon the historic Lutheran writings called: The Book of Concord. However, each congregation decides how to apply this

faith to their local context. Congregations also have the power to call pastors, they are not assigned by the larger church.

The Lutheran Church, like the Roman Catholic church is a sacramental church. We believe God acts through the

sacraments of Holy Baptism and Holy Communion. In Holy Baptism, God comes to us through the water and God’s word to make us his children. Baptism is like a “spiritual adoption.” We become God’s through baptism. God acts!

Also in Holy Communion, God comes to us through the wine and bread. We receive Christ and with Christ we receive the promise of forgiveness and the promise of eternal life. Once again: God acts!

Reformation Celebrations

On Wednesday, October 18 at 7:30p.m. there will be a Reformation worship service at Christ Cathedral (formerly the

Crystal Cathedral) in Garden Grove. Bishop Andy Taylor will be one of the preachers at the service in addition to a Roman Catholic representative. Many of the abuses from Luther’s time have been corrected. In the year 2000 the

Roman Catholic church issued a joint statement with the Lutheran World Federation on Justification by Grace. We have learned to work together despite our differences.

Reformation Concert: Saturday October28 at 4p.m. There is more information in the newsletter, but this is a great

opportunity to hear inspiring music on our new organ. YOU WILL BE IMPRESSED! Invite your family, friends, and neighbors.

Blessings,

Pastor Brian

Reflections from the Pastor by Pastor Brian Taylor

Redeemer Reflections

October 2017

CARE AND KINDNESS

October 11

9:30 am

If you’d like to be involved in bringing communion and friendship to one of our

homebound members, then join us. We also have a card ministry that sends beau-

tiful cards to homebound, grieving, or ill members who enjoy a cheerful greeting

and a few words of support and love. Email Pastor Brian at [email protected] or

call at the church office at 714-539-9541 for information.

The Men's Breakfast Fellowship will meet Saturday, October 14 at 7:30 a.m., in End-

ter Hall. This is a great time to meet the men of the church. Bring a friend! There is

always a great breakfast served by our own "church chefs". Will Fleming will be the

“caller” for Bible Bingo. See you on the 14th of October. And don’t forget your cans

and bottles.

Join one of the four women’s circles at ORC for Bible study, fellowship & sharing! For more information, please contact a circle Leader. Visitors and new members are always welcome.

Grace

October 9 at 7 pm

Susan Kent’s house *Susan Kent - Leader

714-454-8545 Cell

714-842-9867 Hm

New Faith October 19th at 7 pm

Marilyn Witt’s house *Val Fleming- Leader

714-539-9428

Sincerity October 9th at 7 PM

Wendy Fitzharris house *Yvonne Bischof– Leader

714-539-0942

Michelle Timothy - Leader

New Joy October 24 at 7 pm

Sue Hanson’s house *Sue Hanson - Leader

714-963-6203

Women’s Circle

Our book circle meets the 4th Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. for fellowship and discussion of a variety of lit-erature, current and classic, fiction and non-fiction. All

avid readers at ORC and their friends are invited to join us. Call Ron Stearns at (714) 891-9462 for more infor-mation.

Up-coming selection:

Oct. 27 The Haunting of Hill House, by Shirley Jackson

Nov/Dec (TBA) Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther, by Roland Bainton. Celebrating the 500th anniversary of

the Protestant Reformation with the definitive biography of Martin Luther.

Red Hat Workdays

October 2 at 10 am Bring a sack lunch

Save recycled cards (other than Christmas) and refresh you “kit” with craft supplies you will need in the fall.


OUR REDEEMER PRESCHOOL

Special Dates ~Wednesday, October 4th~

Fire Truck will be coming to school at 10 am

~Wednesday & Thursday, October 10th & 11th~

Bring your Teddy Bear to School Day

~Friday, October 13th~

Tanaka Farm Field Trip

~Thursday, October 19th~

Shake Out Drill at 10:19 am & Read for the Record

~Friday, October 20th~ Staff Development Day, School is Closed

~Monday & Tuesday, October 30th & 31st~

Costume Parade at 10:00 am

Maximus N. October 1st Jordan D. October 10th Liam A. October 10th

The Fire Truck will be coming to ORP on

Wednesday, October 4th at 10:00 am

Thank you to Everyone that came

out to support Our Redeemer

Preschool at Blaze Pizza. It was

GREAT seeing all of you!!

October 2017

Tanaka Farms is a really cool

and educational place to visit in

the FALL., Pumpkins

Galore!!!! We Will be going on

a Wagon Ride around the farm,

enter the Petting Zoo, walk

through the Corn Maze,

Vegetable Picking and taking

home a

Pumpkin.

This Month the Children will be attending Chapel on the following Days Monday’s & Tuesday’s

October 2nd & 3rd at 10:15 am and

October 16th & 17th at 10:15 am

Halloween Parties! Wear your

Halloween Costumes

Look out for a sign up list for your class.

We will be participating in the Shake Out at 10:19 am on Thursday, October 19th

On October 19, 2017 we will be part of the

world’s largest shared reading experience —

bringing together over 2 million people each

year in classrooms, libraries and homes across

the US. This annual campaign was launched

over a decade ago to highlight the importance of

building early literacy and language skills for

EVERY child, so that all children have the

opportunity to enter kindergarten prepared to

succeed.


Monday, October 16th at 11 AM

Renata & Don from the Phoenix Club will be returning! Bring your favorite German dishes...German hot potato salad, red cabbage, etc. If you have German items to share for decorating the tables, we would enjoy seeing them and you can help us decorate!

Please bring a friend, the person you sit next to at church! 50 and over are always welcome!

An RSVP is always appreciated. 714-775-4162

P.S. Please check the bulletin board in the Narthex and read the monthly Reflections for monthly meeting information.

Operation Christmas Child

Give a child a hopeful holiday by filling a box with toys, hygiene items,

and school supplies.

Boxes will be available for pickup on the patio on Sunday, October 8th

or in the church office.

Boxes are due back on Sunday, November 5th.

For information on how to pack a box or a list of what cannot be in-

cluded, please visit:

samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

WELCA General Meeting October 3rd at 7 pm

Bring your own pumpkin. $3.00 per person (for crafts).

Providing Pumpkin Pie and Apple Cider!

WELCA Cookie Sunday October 15th on the Patio $4.00 bakers dozen

October 2017

October 1st-Ms. Araceli will lead both classes.

October 8th-Miss Mary will lead the younger Class and Mr.

Will is back with the older class.

October 15th-Mrs. Sharon will lead the younger class

and Mr. Will is with with the older class.

October 22nd-Miss Araceli will lead the younger class and Mr. Will is with with

the older class.

October 29th-Confirmation Sunday-Mrs Wendy will lead the younger class

and Mr. Will is with with the older class.

October 1st—no youth.

October 8th-ELCA youth gathering deposits are due!

Check the facebook page for information and paperwork. A

non-refundable deposit of $150 is due. We will meet from

6:30-8:30 pm to go over our covenant and decide what the

coming year will look like.

October 15th-Sunday Night Alive will resume...6:30-8:30 pm Bible Study, games,

snacks and more!

October 22nd-Pumpkin Spectacular...a fun afternoon...come and check it out!

October 29th-Sunday Night Alive 6:30-8:30 pm Bible Study, games, snacks and

more!

Youth Director: Patty Erickson@ [email protected]


LSS Community Care

Grief Loss Groups Available:

Redeemer Lutheran Church

13564 St. Andrews Dr.

Seal Beach 90740

1pm – 3pm Friday

(with time for individual help)

$10 per session; $60 for 8 sessions

10-12 people per group

Maxine Abbot (714)534-6450

[email protected]

Loss of Child, parent

or loved one?

End of marriage,

career or

independence ?

Coming to ORC on

Saturday October 7th 9-1 PM

Mark Your Calendars

Free Blood Pressure Check

Sunday, October 8th

between services on the patio.

See you there!

October Worship Assistants If you cannot serve as scheduled, please arrange for a substitute.

Council Persons of the Month 8:30 Randy Jerue 10:00 Tina Ray

8:30 am Communion Assistants 10/1 * 10/15 * 10/29 *

10 am Communion Assistants 10/8 Becky Vinson 10/22 Becky Vinson 10/29 Becky Vinson

Greeters 10/1 *

10/8 * 10/15 *

10/22 *

10/29 *

Lectors 10/1 Chris Erickson 10/8 Walt Riddley 10/15 Ron Stearns 10/22 Tina Ray 10/29 Dorthie Bair

Ushers 8:30AM Tom & Leslie Roedl, Will Glendening, Larry Collier

10:00 AM Jared Kennison

Altar Guild Setup: Cathy Seabourne Clean Up: Jim & Becky Vinson

Soundboard/AV

8:30 See weekly bulletin 10:00 Sherwood Witt

October Birthdays

October Anniversaries

OUR REDEEMER STAFF Senior Pastor

Brian S. Taylor [email protected]

Church Administrator Charlene Cable [email protected]

Director of Music Ann Badertscher

Organist John Glessner

Bookkeeper Kim Radcliff

Youth Director Patty Erickson

[email protected]

Preschool Director Cindy Myers

Preschool@ourredeemer gardengrove.org

Facilities Manager Jim Huffman

Sunday Attendant Howard Carlson

October 2017

Reflections is a

publication of Our

Redeemer Church.

Deadline for

submissions is noon

on the 15th of each

month.

Sunday Reflections deadline is

9 am Wednesday

morning for the

following Sunday’s

bulletin.

Please email your

submissions to

Charlene Cable at

[email protected].

Articles may be edited

for content and space.

Forrest Frederick 10/1

Travis Rudd 10/1

Kyle Spaberg 10/1

Debbie Vojtech 10/3

Jackson Kennison 10/4

Raymond Moore 10/7

Leanne Kennison 10/8

Skylar Vinson 10/8

Fred Wilson 10/8

Jeffrey Kearney 10/9

Elise Tiede 10/9

Sean Kallen 10/10

Luke Myers 10/10

Kevin Insouvanh 10/11

Diane Kallen 10/11

Maxwell Hassenstein 10/13

Tessa Prechel 10/14

Dan Corth 10/17

Trent Hauber 10/17

Jake Huffman 10/18

David Thompson 10/19

Gerry Hanson 10/24

Mirdza Hayden 10/24

Ked Insouvanh 10/24

Lynn Badertscher 10/26

Jim Myers 10/27

Doris Sparks 10/27

Eleeana Humphrey 10/28

Walt Rosenthal 10/31

Daniel and Lisa Swett 10/02/04

Kevin and Jody Taylor 10/09/99

*PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE AT (714)539-9541 OR EMAIL: [email protected]

TO VOLUNTEER FOR ONE THE EMPTY SLOTS ABOVE. THANK YOU!


Hurricane Harvey Disaster Fund

We raised $2,075 for the Hurricane

Harvey Disaster fund. The funds collected

will go directly to the survivors to recover

and rebuild.

Brown Bag Bible Study Tuesdays, 12 pm

in Choir Room

Led by Pastor Brian

Pastor’s Bible Study Wednesdays, 4 pm

in Choir Room

Led by Pastor Brian

Men’s Thursdays, 6 am

in Endter Hall Led by Lynn Badertscher

Scouting Corner Pack, Troop, Crew 167 –

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church,

Garden Grove, Ca.

Interested in joining scouting contact: Greg Dubois @

714-393-7381 or go to:

https:beascout.scouting.orgBeAScoutMap.aspx

Exciting scouting news: We now have an exciting

new cub scout program called “Lions” that was devel-

oped for Kindergarten age youth. Currently recruiting

for all levels in the pack.

Troop 167 (11 – 18 years old)

Meets Thursday evening @6:30 pm ORLC

Crew 167 (COED 14 – 21 years old)

Meets Monday evenings at 6 pm ORLC

Advisor: Terry Morris

Pack 167 (Kindergarten - 5th grade)

Meets Thursday evening @ 630 pm ORLC

Cubmaster: John Vo

ORC 60th Anniversary Fundraiser

Our 60th Anniversary fundraiser was a success! We raised a total of

$15,595! Our goal was $15,000. We hope everyone is enjoying the refinished Sanctuary floors and Endter Hall’s fresh coat of paint.

https://beascout.scouting.org/BeAScoutMap.aspx

CA BRE Lic. #01812080

[email protected]

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Our Redeemer Church 12301 Magnolia Street Garden Grove, California 92841

Our Redeemer Church 12301 Magnolia Street

Garden Grove, CA 92841

Office: (714) 539-9541 Fax: (714) 539-7672 Web: www.orcgg.org

Email: [email protected]

Preschool: (714) 539-6643 Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30 am-2:30 pm

Closed on Friday

Worship Schedule: 8:30 am Traditional Worship w/ choir

10 am Prayer & Praise Worship Sunday School: 10:15 am Adult Education: 10 am Nursery Care is provided

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