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December 2013 Newsletter

Our Vision

RLC is to be a

Chr is tian Community

that grows…

Closer to Go d,

c loser to

one a nother, &

c loser to

“the ac tion.”

Resurrection Lutheran Church Redondo Beach

Inside this issue:

RLC Happenings 1

Pastor’s Message 2

Announcements 3-5

Principal’s Message 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!

Christmas Happenings: S a v e t h e D a t e s !

Thanksgiving Eve Service Wednesday, November 27, 7 PM

Decorate the Christmas Tree Friday, December 6, 6:30 PM

JH/HS Broom Ball & Pizza Party Sunday, December 8, 1 PM

Christmas Concert (Snapshot) & Potluck

Sunday, December 15, 4 PM

Night in Bethelem Tuesday, December 17, 5 PM

Youth Group

Christmas Chaos IV Party Friday, December 20, 6:30 PM

Christmas Camp Mon. & Fri., December 23 & 27

Christmas Day Service Wednesday, December 25, 10 AM

Decorate the Sanctuary

& Fellowship Hall Saturday, November 30, 9 AM

RHLS Middle School Sings Sunday, December 8, 11 AM

Youth Group

“Elf” Movie Night Friday, December 13, 7 PM

RHLP Christmas Program Tuesday, December 17, 11 AM

RHLS Christmas Program Thursday, December 19, 1:30 & 6 pm

Women’s Advent Breakfast Saturday, December 21, 9:30 AM

Christmas Eve Services Tuesday, December 24, 5 & 10 PM

Christmas Camp Monday, December 30

Thursday & Friday, January 2-3

Watoto Children’s Choir Friday, January 24, 6:30 PM

For more information, contact: Martha Bauman at 310-375-1859 or Sabrina Heim at 310-371-2835

Saved by the Wreath

As our culture becomes more and more consumer driven and less and less Gospel oriented we look

for ways to help people come to terms with their spirituality. The early Christians launched out

into their neighborhoods adapting pagan symbols as a great way to get people curious and help

explain the story of our faith in Jesus. By the Middle Ages, the Christians adapted and used Advent

wreathes as part of their spiritual preparation for Christmas. After all, Christ is “the Light that came

into the world” to dispel the darkness of sin and to radiate the truth and love of God (cf. John 3:19-

21). By 1600, both Catholics and Lutherans had more formal practices surrounding the Advent

wreath.

Thanks to Betty Raulin who donated our beautiful Advent Wreath in honor of her husband Emil

we all get to enjoy the mystery of Advent as it prepares us for the Christ Child. The symbolism of

the Advent wreath is beautiful. The wooden stand represents the tree of life which God planted in

the Garden of Eden. The wreath is made of various evergreens, signifying continuous life. Even

these evergreens have a traditional meaning which can be adapted to our faith: The laurel signifies

victory over persecution and suffering; pine, holly, and yew, immortality; and cedar, strength and

healing. Holly also has a special Christian symbolism: The prickly leaves remind us of the crown of

thorns, and one English legend tells of how the cross was made of holly. The circle of the wreath,

which has no beginning or end, symbolizes the eternity of God, the immortality of the soul, and the

everlasting life found in Christ. Any pine cones, nuts, or seedpods used to decorate the wreath also

symbolize life and resurrection. All together, the wreath of evergreens depicts the immortality of

our soul and the new, everlasting life promised to us through Christ, the eternal Word of the Father,

who entered our world becoming one of us and who was victorious over sin and death through His

own passion, death, and resurrection.

Four candles represent the four weeks of Advent and we will discover what they represent during

each Sunday at worship. Advent begins the Festival half of the liturgical church year, when we

celebrate what God has done for us. In Advent we celebrate the fact that Jesus Christ came into the

world as Son of God and Son of Man, born of the Virgin Mary. We worship Him as He comes into

our lives each day. And we prepare for the fact that He will come again on that last day to claim us

as His own. May the Advent Season fill you with Hope, Joy, Love, and the Peace that passes all

understanding.

+Pastor Ken

Pastor’s Note: Let’s keep Christmas about Christ.

Pastor’s Message


Announcements

December 2013

A nnu a l Ch r i s tma s Co nc er t & Ho l id ay Po t luc k

w i th the RLC K i ds M us i c a l , C hu rc h Cho i r & Band

Sunday, December 15 at 4 PM

Potluck to follow; please bring a dish to share. Last names beginning with the following letters, please bring:

A-F finger foods/chips & dip G-O desserts P-Z sandwiches

African Team Ministry Jewelry & Craft Sale

We will be selling jewelry and crafts from Africa on

Sundays, during November between services on the Patio. All proceeds go to benefit orphans in Africa. This is a great opportunity to buy

gifts for Christmas and give while helping globally.

For further information please contact Karen Ragone at 310-508-0915.

RLC Women's Annual Christmas Brunch

You are invited to the RLC Women's Annual Christmas Brunch at Martha Bauman's home.

Saturday, December 21st at 9:30 AM

$10 ~ RSVP to Martha at 310-375-1859 or Email [email protected] or

sign up at the Nametag Table between services.

Habitat for Humanity

Thrivent Build Home Dedication

All are welcome to attend the All are welcome to attend the Habitat for Humanity Thrivent

Builds home dedication on Dec. 14 at 11am. The keys will be turned over to the family that day

and you can see the house in completion stage including all the hard work done by the

volunteers this year. See Sarah Auernhammer for details and to carpool.

A big thank you to those who have volunteered time with Habitat for Humanity. Resurrection

had 2 wonderful build days this year on the house In Long Beach sponsored by Thrivent.

Announcements

BUY A COW! RLC is raising money to buy a real calf to send to El Salvador for the children at Hope House orphanage. Put your name & phone number on a cow ornament in the church office for your $10 commitment to-day!


April 2009 December 2013

Announcements

B.A.S.I.C.

Monthly Event

Plan to join your RLC friends

for a holiday trip to near-by

Rancho Los Cerritos for a

tour and picnic lunch. The

“Rancho of the Little Hills”

was once part of a larger 1784

Spanish land grant. The present two-story

Monterey-style adobe was

built in 1844 and by 1884 the

town of Long Beach occupied

the southwest corner of the

Rancho. In 1955 the site opened as a

museum and in 1988 it became

State Historical Landmark

Rancho Los Rancho Los Cer r itos Cer r itos

DECEMBER 18 Boomers And Seniors In Christ will meet in the

parking lot of Resurrection Lutheran Church at

11:45am on Wednesday December 18 to carpool

to the adobe in Rancho Los Cerritos. We will enjoy a pot-luck picnic lunch in the garden

prior to a 1:30pm tour. We anticipate a return to

RLC by 4pm. Please plan to bring something to share for the

picnic. Paper supplies, water, ice and an ice chest will be

provided.

$3.00 donation.

Advance reservations

Are strongly encouraged.

Please contact:

Donna Dunlap: 310-540-9646

Nancy Fisher: 310-375-3715

RLC Office: 310-375-5382

Merry Christmas From the Students & Staff of Riviera Hall

For more information about Student Ministries,

contact Cara Ihde at [email protected] or 310-791-8937.

Principal’s Message

For more information about RHLS, contact the Riviera Hall School Office

at [email protected] or at 310-375-5528.


December 2013

For more information about Student Ministries,

contact Cara Ihde at [email protected] or 310-791-8937.

Student Ministries

Children’s Ministries

For more information about Children’s Ministries,

contact Sherri Miller at [email protected] or 310-792-2671.


December 2013

Congregation Average Attendance

for October 2013

9 AM 97 11 AM 40 Total 137

Need

Remember in Prayer

Steve, Anthony C., Chaun Ralls, Dee R., Michael, Ray, Eileen Fend,

Kathy, Sebastian & Family, Gordon, Colleen S., Cindy Hale, Josh Lindsay,

Jenny Hilke, Caren & Betsy Rubenstone, Jan Berg, Wendy, Annette Ramirez

& Family, Dick Leef, Marlene Beyo, Mary Cox, Andy Bottrell, Lela

Holladay, Sylvia, Ken Nims, Katie, & Michael Buettner.

Those serving in the military: Andrew Ramstead, Vincent Alaniz, Kris

Ljunggren, Reid Heck, Ben Kealey, Robert Briggs & 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.

December

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

$24,720 $32,825 ($8,105) $351,685 $338,190 $13,495

MONTH YEAR TO DATE

October Offerings

2 Linda Dondero

4 Lauren Diaz

8 Pauline Kealy

8 John Ricci

9 Nolan Gray

10 Zachary Inzer

12 Rachel Grudzien

14 Patricia Farrell

14 Paul Kasper

16 Thomas Ball

19 Ethan Smith

21 Georgina Kester

22 Donna Rieb

27 Erica Long

27 Angela Yoon

28 Larry Lawton

30 Michael Petach

30 Michael Malone

Adopt A

Family! This Thanksgiv-

ing & Christmas

adopt a family in

need! See

Angie on the

Church Patio be-

tween services

for information.

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 - One special Tuesday this month: Night in Bethlehem 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 Nights - Sundays from 4:30-6 PM in the Youth Room

Confirmation Classes - Sundays at 10:15 AM in the Youth Room

Young Adults

TNT (20’s & 30’s Small Group) - Meets 3 Wednesdays per month at 7 PM. Contact Sabrina Heim at

310-371-2835 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

December at a Glance: RLC Events

Communication Deadlines

Weekly: Wednesdays, 12 PM Newsletter: The 15th of the PREVIOUS month

Send information to [email protected]


Sunday Worship Services: 9 AM Contemporary & 11 AM Liturgical

December 2013

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Worship Services

9 & 11 AM

Beverly Hills

Youth Choir

Sunday Youth

Night 4:30 PM

2

3

Kids Klub 5 PM

4 Mom's In Prayer

8-9 AM

Choir Practice

7:30 PM

North Star Adult

Bible Study 7 PM

5

6 Directory Photo

Makeup 1:30-9

Decorate the

Christmas Tree

6:30 PM

7 Men's Bible

Study 8AM

8 RHLS Middle

School Sings

11:00 AM

JS/HS Broom

Ball & Pizza

Party

4:30 PM

9

Council Meeting

6:30PM

10

Kids Klub 5 PM

11

Mom's In Prayer

8-9 AM

Choir Practice

7:30 PM

12

13

Youth Group

“Elf” Movie

Night

7 PM

14

Women's

Breakfast @

Mimi's Café

8:30 AM

HABITAT House

Dedication

15

Worship Services

9 & 11 AM

Christmas

Concert

(SnapShot) &

Potluck

4 PM

16

17 RHLP

Christmas

Program

11 AM

Night in

Bethlehem

5 PM

18 Mom's In Prayer 8

-9 AM

Choir Practice

7:30 PM

North Star Adult

Bible Study 7 PM

19

RHLS

Christmas

Program

1:30 & 6 PM

20 Youth Group

Christmas

Chaos IV Party

6:30 PM

21

Women’s

Advent

Brunch

9:00 AM

22 Worship

Services

9 & 11 AM

Sunday Youth

Night 4:30PM

23

Christmas

Camp

24

Christmas Eve

Services

5 & 10 PM

25

Christmas Day

Service

9 AM

Merry Christmas

26

27

Christmas

Camp

28

29 Worship

Services

9 & 11 AM

Sunday Youth

Night 4:30PM

30

Christmas

Camp

31

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