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November 2017
Resurrection Lutheran Church and School
6170 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Website: ResurrectionPeople.org
Core Office Hours: M–F 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Hello church!
It hasn’t escaped my attention that very soon… November 13 to
be exact… I will be in this call for nine months. Great
expectations! Or perhaps…What to Expect When You’re
Expecting! With a call extended and accepted on January 8 the
preparations began for The Big Event. Labor started as our
Alexandria home was renovated, put on the market and SOLD on
September 19. Transition – as any woman in labor will tell you,
REALLY sucks unless you have an epidural – began with putting a
contract down on our home here in Fredericksburg and we
became “Spotsy-bound”! And finally the home-stretch –
pushing! We pushed through the moving experience – not
without a WHOLE lot of prayer from all of you – and officially
became residents and the contents arrived on October 3.
So here I am – all the family under one roof – and settling in.
Now what?
It is interesting that this personal “mini-anniversary” has come
right at the time we are celebrating the 500th anniversary of the
Reformation. We have been talking about, preparing for and
now eagerly await “The Big Event” this Sunday as we move our
worship location to join with two other local Lutheran churches
to celebrate at Dodd Auditorium on the campus of the University
of Mary Washington at 10 a.m.
So there we will all be… but the same question lingers, “now
what?”
Staff
Pastor
Heidi Moore 540-786-7778
Office Staff 540-786-7778
Stephanie Anderson
Donna Roberts
Music Ministry Leader
Amy Burcher 540-368-2557
Youth Activities Director
Pastor Heidi 540-498-2774
Preschool Director
Megan Snell 908-692-5032
Preschool Staff
Jeanne D’Anza – Teacher
Becky Watson – Assistant
Melissa Headley – Teacher
Carrol Martin - Assistant
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The ELCA presiding bishop, Elizabeth Eaton, essentially asks the same question, “What about
October 32? Or another way to put it, it’s November 1, 2017, the big year is over. Now what?
A good question with an exciting answer: we’re on the way – rejoicing, reforming together! And
while some things have changes, the basis of our being has not. We are still baptized children of
God. We proclaim that we are saved! And we ask the question of how do we respond? Our
response is freedom.
Bishop Eaton writing in the latest Living Lutheran describes it this way:
“Freedom for means that in Christ we are set free for loving and serving others. Freedom is a
relationship, not a new set of activities or the demands of a new law. Luther put it this way:
“Faith, however, is a divine work in us which changes us and makes us to be born anew of God. It
kills the old Adam and makes us altogether different people, in heart and spirit and mind and
powers; and it brings with it the Holy Spirit. O, it is a living, busy, active mighty thing, this faith. It
is impossible for it not to be doing good works incessantly. … And this is the work which the Holy
Spirit performs in faith. Because of it, without compulsion, a person is ready to do good to
everyone, to serve everyone, to suffer everything, out of love and praise to God who has shown
them this grace” (Luther’s Works, 35:370-1).
Blessings,
Pastor Heidi
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500th Anniversary of the Reformation
October 29th
Combined Service at Dodd Auditorium
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SAVE THE DATE!
Come and join us on December 3, 2017 for a
multi-generational ADVENT ADVENTURE!
During the Sunday School hour (9:45 to 10:45
am) we will be singing songs, making Advent
wreaths, and having refreshments. All ages
are welcome. Invite your friends! Please
contact Cheryl Huntington to volunteer:
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FAITH IN ACTION
The Faith in Action Team met on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Our
agenda included the success of the school supply project for the Minnick
Schools of Lutheran Family Services and Chancellor Elementary School.
The October Newsletter contained a thank you note from the Minnick
Schools. A thank you note from Chancellor Elementary School is printed in this Newsletter.
Resurrection Family, you did a super fine job!
Plans are already in the works for the 2017 Angel Tree Christmas Project. After the Hope
House Collection has concluded on Sunday, November 5th, (Thank you Colleen Butler and Joy
Bushman!), the Angel Tree Project will start with the collection of nonperishable food items at
the Baobab Tree in the Narthex. This will continue until Sunday, December 10th at which time
the food boxes will be packed on Thursday, December 14th. All members are invited to help
with this packing project. Cardboard boxes were wrapped with Christmas paper at the end of
our last meeting to be used for food items by Angel Tree Families. A suggested Holiday Food
Collection List is printed below this article.
I have already spoken with Erica Saber at Chancellor Elementary School. The children’s tags
for the Angel Tree Gifts will be ready for me to pick-up at the school on November 15th. The
Angel Tree will hopefully be in the Narthex on Sunday, November 19th.
Angel Tree instructions remain the same as years in the past. *Select a tag from the Angel
Tree. The tag will become the package tag for the gift with the vital identification number.
*Please put your name and telephone number on the attached index card and place the card in
the index card basket. *Above all, have a good time shopping for this gift and place it under the
Angel Tree. ***ALL GIFTS NEED TO BE AT THE CHURCH BY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10TH ***
In all of these projects, we are doing the work of the true Christmas Gift, the Christ Child.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Fall Blessings, Gene Ernst
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Suggestions for Holiday Food Collection:
Canned Corn, Green Beans, or Peas
Canned Sweet Potatoes or Yams
Muffin or Biscuit Mix
Stuffing Mix
Gravy Packets or Jars
Cranberry Sauce
Canned Fruit
Instant Mashed Potatoes
Rice
Boxed Macaroni and Cheese
Pasta and Sauce
Pumpkin Pie Mix or other Pie Filling (Box Mixes Preferred)
Evaporated Milk
Dear Faith In Action Members and Friends,
Your generous donation of school supplies is greatly appreciated. Several students are
benefitting from your kindness. Continue to let your light shine throughout the community.
Peace and Blessings,
Chancellor Knights
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Music News
Dear RLC Family, October has been filled with excitement and enthusiasm for me these past few weeks. Lots of energy has been flowing through our church with so many musical events. After our September Oktoberfest sing-along event, we kicked off the month of October with our Classical Music Sunday and shared music in tribute to the great masters of the classical era.
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The Broadway Night of Talent was the following weekend and was a really enjoyable evening of exchanging musical performances with a variety of Broadway hits from different decades. I hope those of you that attended our talent show had fun and were entertained by the multi-generational group of singers and instrumentalists that shared their amazing talent.
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Thank you to our narrator and video/sound technician for sharing your talents that helped to make our Broadway Night a huge success!! I would also like to thank all of the choir members who traveled to Dodd auditorium at UMW to help celebrate our 500th Anniversary service. I am so touched by your support and unwavering commitment to our music ministry. Each time we gather for choir rehearsal or share a worship service together, I am reminded of our mission to reach out and share the everlasting love of Christ with others. I hope you are enjoying this beautiful fall weather and may you all have peace and joy in your hearts as we prepare for this new season. Love, Amy
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Church Office Requests Please call the Church Office at 540-
786-7778 when:
You are in the hospital or
prior to going to the
hospital. A relative may
call for you but in order
for the pastor to visit the
hospital, permission must
be given for the church
to be notified.
You are confined to your
home for an extended
period of time because
of illness or accident;
You are going to a
rehab center or a
nursing home;
There is a change in your
family status (birth,
death, marriage, or
divorce);
You move to a new
home, move out of the
area, go away to
college or graduate
school, or join the
military;
You would like to
schedule a meeting or
event at the church. For
communication with
everyone, all scheduled
gatherings must be
included on the church
calendar.
In Our Hearts and Prayers
Friends and Families (Long Term): Nia Jones, Carol Williams, Art Franco, Carole
Downie, Karen Howard, Ray Williams & Family, Joy Morgan, Mark Fenton, Cindy
Chafian, Jerry Dado, Dawn Shifflett, Ron Davis, Jesus and Jennel Vidal, Dave Meilstrup,
Danielson Family, Hollyanne Robinson, Tim Compton, Val Ellis, Jones Family, Rae
Stevenson, Andrew Schelske, Ann Sutton, Dwayne Boyd, Florio Family, Karen Anthony,
Laura Barth, Johnson Family, Babb Family, Corbin Skaff, George Anderson, Chris Grimley,
Dave McCracken, Rae Stevenson, Carrie Wyatt, Our Nation, Cristy Curtis, Mary Anne
Schneider, Andrew Lyman, Lois Culler, David Dalpe, Barbara Smith, Kathy Nick, Mike
Kish, Pastor Carl McKenzie, Karen Nich, Thomas Barr, Debbie Betts, Daniel Askin, Gloria
Melillo, Mary Jane Spiers, Bill & Mary, Holland Family, Larry Budd, Family of Spencer
Paris, Donald Hair, Donna Straka, Claren Henderson, Jane Gearhart, Zoe & Cody Jones,
Mark Suplicki, Joy, Kathy Bennett, Willow Hahn, Katie Hawley, Joyce Huffer, Janis
Spencer, Arrington Family, Brian Bahr, Linley Mullins, Brad Johnson, Matt & Hannah
Campbell, Anita Butler, Tom Baker, Jan Gray, Katherine Faith Evans, Ernie Lehr, Lavada
Allen, Sonya Humphrey, Doris Ann Bradburn, Leo Bradburn, Steve Benton, Carol Ways,
Benny Vanhoose, Pastor Paul Conradt Eberlin, Jeff Temples, Jennifer Walker, Millie
Edwards, Connie Olsen, Baby Sebastian, Jerry Stubbs, Peggy Stubbs, Noelle Holland, Leo
and Doris Ann, Becky Kirk, Debbie Betts, Nixon Family, Cheryl LaRue Mead, Diana, Betsy
Patton, Michelle Simones, Cindy Pool, Lori Carey, Mark Igoe, Craft family, Renee Douglas,
Paul Weifenbach, Elkins Family, Dan & Melanie Podpaly, John Zienka, Myers Family,
Aurelia Luton, Bill White, Meyer Family, Surkamp Family, Austin Mueller, Lavada Allen,
Laura Ridgeway, Kathleen Sullivan, Janice Marks, Aurelia Luton, Ann Moore, Jim
Hennessy, Kenny Edgell, Sherry Frye, Tom Yuneman, Tom & Myra Bannon, Josie Gaul,
Matt Lisagor, Bryan Nemanic, Karen Galloway, Nancy Wessel, Benjamin Allan, Mark
Hoover, Richard Snow, Sharon Rose, Tracy Slagenhaupt, Edith Rothermel, Alan & Nancy
Johnson, Maryann Adkins, Austin Mueller, Cheryle McMahan, Greg McMahan, Josie Gaul,
Richard Slosson, Sheri Wittnebel, Betty Sue Rose, Page Painter
Members: Sue Perdue, Marion & Frank Jacobeen, Betty Parde, Elayne Lyman, Mary Grace
Niemi, Shevawn & Paul McIntire, Virginia Shkrlac, Hazel Riedl, Carol Cappozzi, Julie
Young, Hope Hall, Kathleen Lisagor, Bill & Debbie Shute, Leah Lauderback, Jane Sahley,
Leslie Stalker, Caitlin Fennema, Lyttleton Yates, Denise Sohlke, Judy Troast, Bill & Joy
Bushman, Megan Miller, Gene LaRue, Art Sohlke. Jim Scheel
Military: Chris Griffiths, Tony Jenkins, George Winters, Christian Jenkins, Greg McIntire,
Nick McIntire, Terri Piekosz, Brittany Patterson, Leah Lauderback, Aric Roberts,
Christopher Harold, Josie Lyons, Drew Meeker, Jessica Meisinger, Tobias Peckhaus
Friends and Families (Short Term): Alexandra Fresen, Dale Weber, Cheryle MacMahan,
Mueller Family
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November Chris Brunjes 11/1 Tony Jenkins 11/18
Wendy McArtor 11/3 Elayne Lyman 11/20
Brian Dickerson 11/5 Michael Stalker 11/23
Kelly Burcher 11/6 Wanda LaRue 11/24
Linda Morisak 11/7 Jim Kerley 11/24
Sharon Vines 11/10 Megan Miller 11/25
Ken Tillman 11/12 Michael McArtor 11/27
Zoe Embrey 11/12 Bill Gellerman 11/28
Tammy Campbell 11/14
Joyce Halston 11/15
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The Angel Tree Project will begin
Sunday, November 12th
Theology Pub Will meet at Vinny’s Pizza
Leavells Square
11105 Leavells Road
November 19th at 6:00 p.m
"Be a part of this low key fellowship that
engages the intersection of faith and
everyday life, with the occasional cold one."
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RLC Council Minutes for October 24, 2017
Treasurer’s Report:
Budget Sheet
Giving is $3500 less a month than expenses. Typically giving picks up during the fall and into Christmas. Our giving is less than our expenses. This is the driving need for refinancing the mortgages to reduce our costs. During the refinancing consideration process there will be three different companies investigated.
Offering from Reformation Sunday – Three options: members can take green
envelopes and use them – those will come to RLC, VANCO which automatically
comes to RLC or any loose cash that is collected will go to Micah Ministries
Audit for 2016-2017. Stu Moulton is the audit committee. He received the audits
from the past few years. He will also be looking into who in the congregation might
be able to help with the audit (review of records). He may have to look into the
community for help with this procedure.
Team Reports
Team captains met last week.
Signage on front of church delayed again because of death in the family of the
company. No date has been reset at this time.
Personnel – looking into a nursery caregiver – looking into Germanna for
possibilities.
Team Liaisons - All teams have council liaison
RLS – asked for and received permission to have an Epiphany tree to ask for
donations of school supplies
Old Business
Youth Activity Director Position – Youth Committee is reforming. Seeking parents to
repopulate the committee. Then we will discern who will chair the committee. Re-
evaluating the needs.
Follow up on the “State of the Church” meeting 10/22/17. Support from the
members for the overall presentation. Attached to the minutes is a copy of the
Timeline for RLC Facelift 2017. We will be meeting on November 2, 2017 at
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7:00PM for Special Council meeting. Special Congregational Meeting will be held
December 10 at 12:30 PM after 2nd service.
New Business
Vicki Thorpe agreed to serve as Priorities Committee Chair
Respectfully Submitted,
Missy Arp
Council Secretary
RLC Special Council Meeting Minutes for November 2, 2017
Fred Riedl presented the infrastructure renovations wish list.
Chris Campbell, chair of the Capital Campaign presented information on Capital
Campaign options and he has recommended to engage MIF Capital Campaign
Services Consultant.
The council voted to recommend to the congregation that we conduct a Capital
Campaign with the MIF Capital Campaign Services as the consultant.
The council approved a motion that the Capital Campaign be set up for $750,000 over
three years. The goals of this CC will be infrastructure, debt reduction and a dream
ministry.
Respectfully submitted,
Missy Arp
Council Secretary