ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR APRIL 9 ~ 15, 2017ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR APRIL 9 ~ 15, 2017ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR APRIL 9 ~ 15, 2017ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR APRIL 9 ~ 15, 2017

A WARM WELCOME TO ALL OUR GUESTSA WARM WELCOME TO ALL OUR GUESTSA WARM WELCOME TO ALL OUR GUESTSA WARM WELCOME TO ALL OUR GUESTS! ! Whether a friend invited you or you received a post card in the mail…or even if the Lord just nudged you to show up WE ARE HONORED TO BE ABLE TO WORSHIP THE LORD WITH YOU. If you are a First Time Guest, please stop by the Connection Desk and pick up a Bible or a gift bag.

Our MISSION is to make and grow disciples of Jesus Christ. We do that by helping Connect people to Jesus, by providing opportunities for them to

Belong to the family of God here at Royal Redeemer, and by encouraging them to Thrive by using their talents and abilities to bless others.

CURRENT SERMON SERIES. . .CURRENT SERMON SERIES. . .CURRENT SERMON SERIES. . .CURRENT SERMON SERIES. . . AMERICA’S IDOLS ~ The Seven Deadly Sins Today

PRIDE. GREED. GLUTTONY. ANGER. LUST. SLOTH. ENVY. These are the “Seven Deadly Sins” made popular by ancient theologians and contemporary movies. And while we may desire to flee from these deadly traits, our American culture seems to embrace these “idols” as a normal part of life. So, what do we do? The bad news is that willpower won’t solve the problem, neither will behavior modification. No. Only the power of Christ’s perfect obedience, sinless sacrifice, and glorified resurrection gives us the freedom to confidently diagnose the root of our sins, boldly kill them through Gospel-fueled repentance, and joyfully walk in newness of life.

“ENVY” – Today, we recognize the danger in having a consuming desire for someone else’s traits, status, abilities or situation and the value of replacing it with the God-honoring virtue of kindness.

Next week—April 15/16: NEW SERMON SERIES: IMMOVABLE

Maundy Thursday: Noon ~ Sanctuary* 7:00 p.m. ~ Sanctuary* and CAC*

Good Friday: Noon ~ Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. ~ CAC

Easter Saturday: 5:00 p.m. ~ Sanctuary* 6:00 p.m. ~ CAC*

Easter Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. ~ Sanctuary* 9:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. ~ CAC* *Denotes Communion Service

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ROYAL REDEEMERROYAL REDEEMERROYAL REDEEMERROYAL REDEEMER LUTHERAN LUTHERAN LUTHERAN LUTHERAN

SCHOOL NEWSSCHOOL NEWSSCHOOL NEWSSCHOOL NEWS

5 Coaching Opportunity- we're looking for a 2nd Track & Field coach for our 4-week season and Track Meet on May 13th. Email Athletic Director Melinda Bell mbell@royred.org for more info.

4 Summer Camp- For 3, 4, and 5-year old's, led by caring and highly credentialed staff all-day for 8 weeks of fun, learning, playing, and walking with Jesus! Fees are discounted through May 1st, so don't miss out! Registration forms are at: www.rrrls.org & the literature racks near both connection centers.

3 Rocket Fun Run-sponsorship opportunities are NOW available at the literature racks near both connection centers to see your name on hundreds of t-shirts in our community for the Rocket Fun Run!

2 Chapel-attend our special Baptism Chapels in Preschool with Pastor Zahrte, Tues. & Wed. at 9:10 & 12:55 and student-led Chapel by grade 4 Wed. at 9:50. Our mission supports Alaskan VBS.

1 No School- Apr. 14th-Apr. 21st as we prepare to celebrate our Risen Lord together with you!

Have a blessed week!

EASTER LILIESEASTER LILIESEASTER LILIESEASTER LILIES Help us to adorn the Sanctuary and the CAC with Easter Lilies. They are $8.00 each. Boxes and envelopes are in the Commons and the Narthex. Cash or

checks accepted. Make checks payable to Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church Altar Guild. The last day to place your order is THIS Sunday, April 9th. You may retrieve your lily after the last Easter Service (11:15 service in each location). Any remaining lilies will either be delivered to shut-ins or planted on church grounds.

SERVANT SATURDAY SERVANT SATURDAY SERVANT SATURDAY SERVANT SATURDAY Spring has sprung! It's time to get ready to go out and serve those in need in o u r c o m m u n i t y ! ! Servant Saturday is May 6th, 2017. It might be yard work, it might be house cleaning or helping out in a nursing home or an animal shelter. God is calling you to serve. Please join us starting at 8:15am for breakfast. Sign-ups will be in the Commons starting on Easter

Weekend. If you know of anyone in our community that might need a hand please call Lisa Martin at 440-390-0701.

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CHILDREN’S CHILDREN’S CHILDREN’S CHILDREN’S MINISTRY CORNERMINISTRY CORNERMINISTRY CORNERMINISTRY CORNER

Theme: Easter

Bible Story: Jesus is Alive

Bible Reading: Luke 24

As we come closer and closer to Easter the students are exploring more about the life of Christ. Be sure to ask your students what they are learning about and go through some of the take home activities. Don't forget, there will be No Children's Church activities on Easter weekend April 15th and 16th. Questions? Contact Laura LeBaube at: llebaube@royred.org

Join us every Sunday at 9:20 for breakfast in the Youth Café! We have BACON!!!

We’re planning a youth mission trip June 12-16…and we’re looking for parents to help in coordinating our summer youth “stay” mission trip for teens 7-12th grade. If you are interested in being part of the lead-ership team or participating in the week, contact Karen at:

karenciamente@gmail.com

April 21st 7-9pm - ARCHERY ATTACK! It’s a little like Archery, a little like paintball a little like a Nerf War, and a little like dodge-ball...It’s Archery Attack! Cost is $15 per person. Wear long sleeve shirts and come enjoy the fun! Please email Karen if you’re able to come: karenciamente@gmail.com

NURSERY SUPPLIES NEEDEDNURSERY SUPPLIES NEEDEDNURSERY SUPPLIES NEEDEDNURSERY SUPPLIES NEEDED

The nursery is in desperate need of tissues, paper towels, and baby wipes, Contact Liz Waldron if you have any questions at: elizabeth.pieper@gmail.com

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SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP Summer Camp registration forms are available in the Commons and online. To receive the $100/week per child rate, you must turn in your registration form AND first $100 payment by May 1, 2017. Place completed form and payment in Kim Elgin’s church mailbox. We are ONLY accepting College Intern applications. Place application in the grey basket or in Kim Elgin’s church mailbox. Questions? Contact Camp Director, Mariah Loeblein – ml317911@ohio.edu.

Monday Night Word has begun in the Gathering Room. The ten week session will study the book of Hebrews beginning with chapter 7, followed by a study of the Old Testament. Handouts will be given to the class to aid in making the Bible more clear and meaningful. The sessions last from 7 to 8:45, with

a break for refreshment and conversation. Bibles will be supplied. All who wish to know more about Scripture, and how it affects daily life, are invited.

The school year is almost over for our college students. We would like to send them a cool treat as they begin their summer. We will be collecting $5 Dairy Queen cards. Cash donations to purchase cards will also be accepted. Donations can be marked “college ministry” and put in the

offering plate or put in the lock boxes at each connection center. We would like to have them by April 15! Thank you for all of your support this year!

WOW. Thank you, ladies for Keepin’ it R.E.A.L. with us on Tuesday night! You make this ministry what it is – so let’s cont i nue to be Relat ional , Encourag ing , and Accountable in our faith walks together…and always leave room for Laughter! Suggestions as we move forward? Contact Kim Elgin at kelgin@royred.org. God bless you!

This is just a reminder that the next FOJ - Friends of Jesus meeting will be Wednesday, April 26. Due to Holy Week, we will not be meeting on the second Wednesday of this month so that all of the FOJ volunteers are able to prepare for Easter.

FOJ Sock Hop: Coming in May, 2017, Watch for details!

Happy Easter & God bless you! Lynn Ebner, 440-415-2799

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We are happy to join with you in praying for your specific need. Our connection card offers you the opportunity to share your prayer requests with Care Ministry. If you select the box next to “private”, your concerns will be prayed for by our Pastors & the Care Ministry team. “Public”, allows your prayer to receive the same care as above along with being shared with the Congregation during weekend worship. We use the utmost discretion when sharing prayer requests to protect the privacy of others unless we have their permission. Please call Mary Ann Tansler at extension 130. We would be happy to pray with you.

BLOSSOM HILL MINISTRBLOSSOM HILL MINISTRBLOSSOM HILL MINISTRBLOSSOM HILL MINISTRY Y Y Y Next Gathering ~ Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 6:00 PM

The residents we visit are adults with multiple disabilities. They love to have us come and bring joy and the Word of God through fun and music. For more information contact Marilyn Weitzel 216-280-4029 or Pastor Dave Timm at. ext. 118.

As summer approaches we anticipate a decrease in donations to our Food Pantry. School will be out of session and many church families go on vacation. However, HUNGER NEVER TAKES A VACATION.

Please pick up a shopping bag after service; The shopping list is already in the bag. As always, donations marked

“food Pantry” are welcome. No expired foods please. Return the bags to church by May 31st. Contact Kathi (Kat) at ext. 133 with any questions. THANK YOU FOR HELPING US TO FEED THOSE IN NEED!

APRIL MISSION OF THE MONTHAPRIL MISSION OF THE MONTHAPRIL MISSION OF THE MONTHAPRIL MISSION OF THE MONTH————VBS ALASKAVBS ALASKAVBS ALASKAVBS ALASKA The Alaska Mission to Scammon Bay will be July 21 - 30. Royal Redeemer participants will be part of the team Anette Shanks is leading from St. John, Ocala, Florida. For more information, contact Pastor Luecke or Karleen Zuercher (419-349-8990).

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WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE: WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE: WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE: WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE: Weekend Total: 937

Saturday, April 1, 2017: 248

Sunday, April 2, 2017: Main Campus: 621; Faith Walk: 68

Nursery Total Weekend: 13

Children’s Church: 94 ; Confirmation: 82

Weekend Offering: $35,888.31

FINANCIAL UPDATEFINANCIAL UPDATEFINANCIAL UPDATEFINANCIAL UPDATE** (Thru Feb.) **Does NOT Include School Ministry

Total YTD Budgeted Revenue — $903,413 Total YTD Operating Revenue — $930,076 Total YTD Budgeted Expenses — $910,336 Total YTD Operating Expenses — $909,074

C H U R C H

Faith Walk Tell a friend, relative or coworker.

Our Contemporary Sunday Service is at 10:00am. 1480 Pearl Rd. Unit 6 in Brunswick.

Check us out at faithwalkbrunswick.org, on Facebook, or call us at 330-460-3551

NEEDED THIS WEEK: Crackers, chunky beef soup, syrup, tuna helper, alfredo sauce, canned fruit. Thank you for your generosity! Contact Kat at ext. 133 for questions or to make an appointment.

COMMUNITY MEALCOMMUNITY MEALCOMMUNITY MEALCOMMUNITY MEAL Volunteers needed: Servers, bakers, kitchen aides, clean up and greeters are needed to help with the April 30 Community Meal at Royal Redeemer. Sign up on your connection card or call Kat Lacinski at ext. 133.

IT’S TIME FOR BIT’S TIME FOR BIT’S TIME FOR BIT’S TIME FOR B----UUUU----NNNN----CCCC----O AND A POT LUCK SUPPER!O AND A POT LUCK SUPPER!O AND A POT LUCK SUPPER!O AND A POT LUCK SUPPER! Royal Seniors are sponsoring a BUNCO Party followed by a Pot Luck Supper on Friday, April 21st. in the Gathering Room starting at 1:30. The Pot Luck Supper will begin at 4:30. Let’s

see who our new trophy winner is. If you don’t know how to play, that’s OK, we will begin with a learning session. All ages welcome, join us for an afternoon of fun and games. Sign up sheet in the Gathering Room starting this weekend. NO PINOCHLE ON THURSDAY, APRIL 13 BECAUSE OF Maundy Thursday worship services. We will continue on Thursday, April 27. See you then! QUESTIONS: Call Ada at 440-237-4754

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CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES ~ APRIL 9 ~ 15, 2017CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES ~ APRIL 9 ~ 15, 2017CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES ~ APRIL 9 ~ 15, 2017CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES ~ APRIL 9 ~ 15, 2017 SUNDAY (4/9) 8:15 Traditional Worship Service (Sanc) 9:45 Blended Worship Service (Sanc) Contemporary Worship Service (CAC) Children’s Church (Begin in Worship) Youth Ministry (Youth Rm.) 11:15 Contemporary Worship Service (CAC) 8:00 Volleyball (CAC)

MONDAY (4/10) 6:00 Parent and Me Class (Nursery) 7:00 Life Hurts God Heals (Rm. 136) Monday Night Word (Gath. Rm.) Eagle Scout Review Board (Rm. 31) 8:00 Basketball (CAC)

TUESDAY (4/11) 7:30a God at Work (Mom’s Deli) 6:00 Handbell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 Life Hurts God Heals (Rm. 134) Worship Band Rehearsal Morning Glory Choir Search Team Meeting (Rm. 38) 8:00 Volleyball

WEDNESDAY (4/12) 9:30 Food Pantry (Rm. 38) 1:00 Prayer Meeting (Rm. 30) 6:00 Blessed Mess (Rm. 136) Youth Drama (Rms. 133/135) Hosanna Choir 7:00 Worship Band Rehearsal Confirmation (Youth Rm.) Young Professionals (Panera @ Mall) Life Group—Pastor Zahrte (Rm. 102)

THURSDAY (4/13) - MAUNDY THURSDAY 9:30 Food Pantry (Rm. 38) 10:30 Ken Braun’s Bible Study (Rm. 102) 12:00 Worship Service (Sanc.) 6:30 Divorce Care (Rm. 136) Divorce Care for Kids (Rm. 134) Seniors Pinochle (Youth Rm.) 7:00 Alcoholics Anonymous (Rm. 36) Worship Service (Sanc.) Worship Service (CAC) 8:00 Volleyball (CAC)

FRIDAY (4/14) - GOOD FRIDAY 6:15a Manly Man (Rm. 30) 12:00 Worship Service (Sanc.) 7:00 Worship Service (CAC)

SATURDAY (4/15) - EASTER SATURDAY 8:00 Board of Directors Meeting (Rm. 102) 9:00 Altar Guild (Sanc.) 10:00 SW—Adult Children of Alcoholics (Rm. 136) 10:30 Grief Share (Rm. 136) 5:00 Traditional Worship Service (Sanc.) 6:00 Contemporary Worship Service (CAC)

“AUDACIOUS”“AUDACIOUS”“AUDACIOUS”“AUDACIOUS” MISSIONSMISSIONSMISSIONSMISSIONS GARAGE SALEGARAGE SALEGARAGE SALEGARAGE SALE

August 11 & 12, 2017

We had 5 couples last month at Marriage Game Night, but we would love more to join us! Our next game night is Friday, April 21st at 7 pm in the Gathering Room. Dave and Darlene Ferris will be leading the games/devotion that night. Bring a snack to share with everyone. Email Jen and Jay Manthey at jjmanthey06@gmail.com with questions and RSVP. See you on the 21st for some laughs! Also, mark your calendar

for future dates: 5/26, 6/16, 7/21, 8/18.

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Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church 11680 Royalton Road, North Royalton OH 44133 www.royred.net

Church Office: Mon—Fri: 9:00 am—4:00 pm Phone: 440.237.7958 - FAX: 440.237.6992 - email: info@royred.org

Rev. John Zahrte Senior Pastor jzahrte@royred.org x 104 Rev. Dave Timm Care Ministry Pastor dtimm@royred.org x 118 *Rev. Dave Luecke Missions Pastor dsluecke@royred.org x 106 *Ken Braun Care/Visitation kbraun@royred.org x 105 Karen Ciamente Youth & Media karenciamente@gmail.com x 141

*Kim Elgin Family & Community Outreach kelgin@royred.org x 129

Kim Faust Office Administrator/Baptisms kfaust@royred.org x 119

*Rosemary Freitag Weddings/Financial Assistant rfreitag@royred.org x 114

*Sherry Galland Choirs/Organist sgalland@royred.org x 207 *Kat Lacinski Food Pantry klacinski@royred.org x133 Laura LeBaube Director of Children’s

Ministry llebaube@royred.org x121 Bennie Levy Connection & Outreach blevy@royred.org x117 *Gary Likowski Administrator glikowski@royred.org x 139 *Jen Manthey Organist jennifermanthey@yahoo.com *Mark Rein Pastoral Assistant mrein@royred.org *Pam Ries Congregational Nurse pries@royred.org x110 *Lorrie Russell Membership lrussell@royred.org x123 Mary Ann Tansler Care Ministry mtansler@royred.org x 130 *Kim Tish Financial Administrator ktish@royred.org x108 *Liz Waldron Nursery Coordinator elizabeth.pieper@gmail.com

513-582-1686 Board of Directors board@royred.org Counseling Services *Tanya Inck Folger 440-879-8806 Meals on Wheels *Diane Krafft dkrafft@royred.org x 234 Stephen Ministry/Operation Barnabas x 220 Prayer Line prayer@royred.org x 295

School Office: Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Phone: 440.237.7988 - FAX: 440.237.7713 - email: school@royred.org

Heidi Malone Principal hmalone@royred.org x 165 Carol Huxsoll School Office chuxsoll@royred.org x 166 *Joy Blankenship School Office Karen Ritter Preschool Director kritter@royred.org x 145 Robin Laux Preschool Office rlaux@royred.org x 146

*Sarah Sweney Parent & Me Program x 171 *denotes part-time or volunteer

IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK. . .IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK. . .IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK. . .IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK. . . Sick or recovering: Baby Max, Roy Box, Donald Brinkman, Bob Conrad, Jason Doak, Jessica Dost, Abigail Forss, June Gracyk, Pat Haberman, Sandy and Don Heldman, Jessica Hiles, Holly, Don Jackson, Dan Karoly, George Kuretz, Jim Maschuk, Karl Morgenthaler, Arlene Oravets, John Post, Shannon, Ed Tovey, Jean Unke & her brother Wayne, Barb Urban, Clarence Uhlir, Ruth Winslow Received into God’s family through Holy Baptism: Porter McLean Reynolds, Jayden James Gibson and Nicholas Matyas Markovich We share in the promise of the Resurrection with Bob Heun in the death of his mother, Grace and Sue Timm in the death of her sister, Janet