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October 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!
We have so much to be thankful to God and to celebrate as I
write this article!
Our first Katie Luther Brew Ha Ha and Oktoberfest was a
wonderful success!!
People were already talking about NEXT YEAR as we were
finishing up plans for this year!
People were excited to share this event with their friends and
neighbors and invited them along for the fun!
Several teams worked collaboratively to make the event a success:
council, hospitality, worship and music, property, youth, staff and
others who stepped up with expertise and gifts.
Obtained ABC banquet license, clarified health department food
service requirements and secured liability insurance clearing the way
to offer this event to the general public.
We raised enough money to send TWO young people to the
gathering in Houston through the items donated to the silent auction
and mum sale.
We are able to fund our part of the upcoming area 500th Reformation
Service on October 29.
Most importantly, we praised God AND had a good time being
together and enjoying the fellowship.
October is also the month – other things going on include
We begin our annual stewardship of life focus. Stewardship isn’t
JUST about money – it’s about all the gifts that God has given us –
time, talent as well treasure. Eric Carlson boldly stepped forward to
head this up. We will be focusing on the mission and ministry of
RLC.
Pet Blessing: Using a Thrivent Action Grant, Eileen Clauson is
heading up the effort for the Pet Blessing on October 8. We will
partner with our friends across the street at Church of the Messiah.
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
Donna Roberts 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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Father Kyle will offer pet blessings on the church grounds and I will be at Pet Smart. If you have a fur
child that doesn’t travel well or do well in crowds (say like a horse or a cat) bring a picture for a blessing.
Even if you don’t have pets at home but your children have stuffed lovies – you are invited to bring those
as well! Come and support each of these endeavors as well as stewardship of God’s creatures especially
those in our animal shelters looking for forever homes.
Welcome to RLC Mission and Ministry: On Sunday, October 22 we will offer a time for our newer folks
to gather and learn more about what goes on here at RLC. Even if you’re an “old timer” you are welcome
to join us!
Area-wide Reformation 500th Celebration at 10 a.m., Sunday October 29 at 10 a.m. at Dodd
Auditorium on the campus of Mary Washington College. Combined choirs and musicians from St.
Peter’s, Christ and Resurrection along with clergy from these sponsoring congregations will lead worship
as we praise God and celebrate these past 500 years of reformation and look forward to the next 500.
Trunk-or-Treat: Sunday, October 29 from 4 – 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Preschool; plan your trunk and
bring treats to share with those in the community – reserve your parking space and get ready to have a
good time!
Finally, as I finish this article, we have closed on the 11127 Blue Herron Circle, Spotsylvania VA. Jai
and I have grateful hearts as we officially become Fredericksburg residents. Words cannot express
my gratitude for the patience you all have shown me as we have dealt with the transition over the
past 7½ months. What a great feeling to be fully present! What an even greater feeling to say,
finally, WE’RE HOME!!
Blessings,
Pastor Heidi
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We did it! Working together, we raised $3,695.76 and packed 12,744 meals for
Rise Against Hunger. 93 people packed meals, and a Thrivent Gift card
covered the cost of a delicious lunch put together by the Hospitality Team.
Many thanks to all who participated. A beautiful day added to the spirit of this
event. Thanks Be To God!
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A Message from Rise Against Hunger
“We are delighted to announce that the meals from your meal packaging
event on 9/10/2017 have been shipped in a container totaling 285,120
meals from our Richmond warehouse. The meals will be received by our in-
country partner Family Legacy Missions - Distribution in Zambia.
Family Legacy Missions distributes Rise Against Hunger meals in 21
schools, where they are served to more than 10,000 students. Family
Legacy Missions involves and supports the community in two ways:
caregivers are recruited to prepare meals for the students, and students
receive take-home rations to share with their caregivers.
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Katie Luther’s Brew-Ha-Ha
and Mum Sale
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Saturday, October 14th
The Health Ministry Team is forming a team under the name of
Resurrection Lutheran to support the Alzheimer’s Walk in Fredericksburg at
the University of Mary Washington campus on October 14th beginning at
9:15 a.m. We invite all congregational members and friends and family to
join us for the event.
You can register by email at www.alz.org/walk or in person the morning of
the Walk beginning at 8:30 a.m. Please also sign up on the Church Bulletin
Board so we know to expect you. If you register online, search for the team
name of Resurrection Lutheran and join the team.
You may walk the entire 3 mile course or participate by walking a smaller
segment or by being a non-walking donor. If you have any questions
contact one of the Health Ministry team members. Nancy Downie will be
our leader for the Walk on October 14th. Our team is committed to helping
in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease.
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FAITH IN ACTION
The Faith In Action Team met on Thursday, September 14th. The first
item discussed was the super-fine success of the annual school supply
collection for the Minnick Schools of Lutheran Family Services and
Chancellor Elementary School. Thank you very much Resurrection
Family!! All supplies have been delivered to the schools and there are now students who will
have a much more successful learning experience because of this vital outreach.
Ellen Bushman and myself were both “off of our feed” this summer as the old country
expression goes. We both forgot about the snacks and playground balls for the Minnick
Schools. Snacks are needed after the students take their long rides to school and the
playground balls are needed to get many Minnick School students engaged in school activities.
We will include these items on the Christmas Angel Tree. Faith In Action is already wrapping
cartons to hold the non-perishable food items. More information will be in the November
Newsletter.
As for now, Faith In Action will focus on the annual Hope House collection of needs. Watch the
Narthex Baobob Tree for the leaves of items needed by the Hope House clients. Colleen Butler
and Joy Bushman will be chairing this project. Even while Joy is recovering from surgery, she
will be helping Colleen as Co-chair.
Please keep helping with the needs of Brisben, Fifth Saturday Meals, and Christ Luthern Pantry.
By the end of the year, Dee Tillman would like to step down as co-chair of the Brisben Homeless
Shelter Meals. Please think and pray about this position. The Holy Spirit is always working at
Resurrection and moves us into these much needed projects.
Fall Blessings,
Gene Ernst
Resurrection Lutheran Church is on Facebook and
Twitter. Be sure to “Like Us” or “Follow Us”.
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Fall Hope House Collection
It’s that time once again for us to help the residents of
Hope House by providing necessary daily needs. Please
take a leaf or two off the Baobob Tree in the narthex
and purchase the item(s) noted on the leaf. Bring the
item(s) back to church and place them around the tree.
We will be collecting through Sunday, November 1st.
Thank you for your continued support for this ministry.
If you have any questions, please contact Colleen Butler
at #540-847-7799.
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Music News
Hello to all my RLC friends and family, September was filled with excitement and enthusiasm in these past few weeks. What an amazing event we had this past weekend with our Oktoberfest as we kicked off our fall season with a fantastic evening of fellowship. There was lots of energy flowing through the fellowship hall that night, especially with a "hymn sing-along" at full volume! After a big weekend of fun with that event (including our silent auction, our mum sale, and much more) we now look towards our October opportunities for more and more worship time together, also to include gathering for our traditional Night of Broadway Music October 15th at 6:00pm, our combined service with other Lutheran churches at University of Mary Washington's Dodd auditorium to celebrate the 500 anniversary, and we begin our Christmas music rehearsals. You will hear more about all of these events during this month. Our choirs are working on selections from Handel's Messiah to share with you over the Advent and Christmas season. I'm very excited about preparing this for our Advent season and invite all of you to come join us if you so desire. We rehearse on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM. As many of you know, the choir room is being moved to the second floor and will be under renovation over the next month. This will allow us a larger space to rehearse and the room to grow, how exciting!! Bless all of you and many prayers for a safe and joyful Fall season. Invite your friends to come and see all of these amazing ways to spread the love of God in worship and in all of these opportunities. Happy Fall to all of you! 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, Melissa Mansfield, Mike Nemanic, Cheryle McMahan, Brian
Bahr, Linley Mullins, Brad Johnson, Matt & Hannah Campbell, Anita Butler, Tom Baker,
Jan Gray, Katherine Faith Evans, Ernie Lehr, Lavada Allen, Sonya Humphrey, Barbara
Piekosz, 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, David Norquist, Diana, Betsy
Patton, Michelle Simones, Cindy Pool, Lori Carey, Mark Igoe, Craft family, Renee Douglas,
Paul Weifenbach, Elkins Family, Dan & Melanie Podpaly, John Zienka, Charlottesville,
Myers Family, Aurelia Luton, Bill White, Meyer Family, Surkamp Family, Austin Muller,
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
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
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): Floydine Case, Dody Knootz, Austin Maczko, and
all those affected by the hurricanes, fires, and earthquake.
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October Michael Halston 10/4 Kurt Schadewald 10/15
Robert Schuhl 10/6 Putsie Abernathy 10/20
Dave Howe 10/6 Joy Bushman 10/21
Katherine Bailey 10/7 Dana Fischer 10/22
Donna Roberts 10/7 Kelsey Truong 10/23
Abby Sefchick 10/8 Gaye Lauderback 10/23
Ben Scheel 10/10 Doris Howe 10/24
Rachael Romano 10/11 Vicki Gellerman 10/25
Meredith Burcher 10/13 Laura Jones 10/31
Janine Liebau 10/13 Marti Martin 10/31
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Join NAF at
Bravo!
You’re invited to join Nifty After Fifty (NAF) for lunch at Bravo! on Tuesday,
October 17, at noon. The restaurant is in Spotsylvania Towne Centre. Please
sign up by Sunday, October 15.
Hosts: Bill and Cheryl Huntington
Theology Pub
Will meet at Harry’s Ale House
October 15th at 6:00 p.m
"Be a part of this low key fellowship that
engages the intersection of faith and every
day life, with the occasional cold one."
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PIECEMAKERS QUILT MINISTRY
NEEDS YOUR HELP!
The Piecemakers Quilt Ministry is in
need of cotton fabrics (not small
scraps), gently used cotton sheets and
blankets to continue our work for those
less fortunate in our community.
If you have questions please call
Wanda La Rue at 540-220-6461. All
donations will be most appreciated
and can be placed in our box in the
Narthex.
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Broadway Night
Sunday, October 15th
6:00 p.m.
Free Admission!!
Resurrection Lutheran Church
Don’t miss performances of some of your
favorite vocal and instrumental
songs from Broadway!!