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Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 8, 2019

Christian Education Classes Begin This Week!

Fall Sunday School for Children and Youth, as well as Adult Christian Education Classes will begin on September 8.

Class sheet is available in hard copy in the church office, and at information centers in Narthex and Family Life Center, as well as online at the church website (www.rlcary.org).

Prayers of the Church: (*RLC Members)

Ongoing Prayers *Diane Cuper *Eve Sommers *David Brooks *Anne Altieri *Charlotte Raines Stephanie Samuels *Eric Hammergren *Wes Wyatt *John Whatley Ava Conklin *Joanne Schmitt *Helen Puza Frank Grace Helen Wolf *Anita Moore *Wilma Brown Elizabeth Smith Mike Zimmerman, Son of Mark and Sally, US Navy deployed, Spain

Ongoing Cancer Treatments *Susanne Mundorf Jeff Marshall Don Craig Carol & Frank Rachel Bill Rob *Mike Allen Anne Price Rene Beth *Gary Ferro Linda Gilson

Those Prayed For on September 1st For the Sick: Gary F. Emil Anne Beth Mize Ricky Carter Barbara Daniel Luke Charlie Fowler Don Schautteet Nick Anna Jo Tammy Whitman Jackson Anstey Marion Deb Penny Tom Jacobs Ron Faison Jr. David Martie Sandy George Moczygemba Gaylon Liggon Andrew Ben Megan Hazel Stevens Linda Stephenson Larry Martha Randi Mike Kenny Justus Nikolao Wish Libby Justin Bob Bryan Tom Carr Red Brian Carol Ron Van Haitsma Dave Rankine Keith Carlton Gail Rosemary Barbara Wingate Jan Jackie Dennis Aunt Joan Uncle Paul Linda Julia Tim Pastor Ralph Duane and Arleen Fuad Wilma Debbie Chris and Hoppy Dasha Harold Gavin Keith Estelle Gary Dar Bill Joanne Janice Eve Janet Arlie Gloria John Corey Paula Vicki Gerry Sarah Lynne Herbie Julie Evelyn Josh Pete Mike Granny Anne and Her Animals

In Celebration of: Our Many Blessings Families Marriage Thanks for 62 Married Years - Wozniak’s RLC Megan’s 18th Birthday Call Issued to Dr. Jonathan Blanke

For Those That Mourn: Diane Hoffmeister, Miles Crowder, Mother’s Cousin

Other Requests: Persecuted Christians Oromo People Those in Prison Uganda Church, Pastors, Leaders Our Missionaries Fire and Jordan Oaks Safe Travel Job for Gary Has Cancer-Please Pray Those Affected By Hurricane Dorian New Chapter in Life Victims of Midland-Odessa Shooting Pray for No More Shootings Pastor Blanke’s Deliberation All Soldiers and First Responders Teens Encounter Christ Weekend Better Housing with Affordable Prices

Missionaries: Mark and Megan Mantey, Uganda Shauen and Krista Trump, Kenya JP and Aimee Cima, Cambodia

Jesus was born to walk the lonely path of the cross. Many people walked with Jesus as He journeyed to that cross but many of them did not stay with Him. We are called to walk with Him in faith—not some meandering stroll, but the walk of disciples who follow the Lord Jesus, where He has forged the way. We also pray that we may not wander away but endure to Eternal Life.

We return to our regular worship schedule this week on Sunday, September 8.

Saturday, 6:00 pm Sunday, 8:00 am and 10:30 am

Praise, 10:45 am

Park and Ride Starting this weekend, you may park your car at Harold D. Ritter Park and ride the church bus up the hill. The pick up spot is the Park Comfort Station. The bus will drop you off and pick you back up at the church door! The bus will also pick up from, and return to, the lower parking lot.

Mites for Missions

We will be collecting Mites for Missions at all services this weekend, September 7 and 8.

Please place your gifts in the large purple Mite Box in the Narthex near Sanctuary Worship.

Gifts can also be made by check, payable to RLW, and placed in Donna Krupcale's church mailbox.

The large Mite Box is always available at the Welcome table in the Narthex for gifts anytime during the month.

Thank you for supporting the mission grants of Lutheran Women in Mission.

Veterans of All Ages - September 11

Join us for lunch, 12-noon, the 2nd Wednesday of every month at (new place!) Cary Towne Center Food Court.

Share your 1st-hand experiences regarding service, benefits and healthcare or anything else of mutual interest.

It will bond us together and build each other up to pray for and help other Veterans.

We're meeting up regularly again for fellowship, encouragement and support!

Roll Call at Noon, civies OK. ALL Veterans are welcome!

Gary Brown [email protected]

Your Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is trustworthy in all He promises and faithful in all He does. – Psalm 145:13 Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for Your faithfulness! You have led Pastor Blanke to Resurrection, at this specific time, for Your good purposes in our church. Lord, if it be Your Will, quicken his heart to accept this call as He seeks Your guidance in the two calls now set before him: at his home congregation and at Resurrection. Guard and protect him in his coming and going, and grant him wisdom and peace in his quiet time with You. Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

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In need of a recliner chair for approximately 2 months. Bob's mom is having knee replacement in September. We will return as soon as possible.

Thanks! Bob and MaryAnn Unger

Monday Evening Women's Bible Study

September 9-October 28 7:00-8:00 pm in Room 151, Family Life Center

Facilitators: Sharon Hahne and Dawn Leister Join us for this Bible study, Coffee with Our Savior by Kristen Myers, inspired by Jeremiah 29:12-13.

A Biblical look at the close relationship between Moses and God and how women can follow that example in their own relationship with Christ.

Study books available through Amazon.

Men's Weekly Study and Fellowship is starting back on Monday, September 9 at 6:30 pm with a potluck in Room 240 of the Family Life Center.

Monthly Men's Breakfast will resume on Saturday, September 14 from 7:30-9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall (second Saturday, most months).

Save the Date! The 7th Annual Men's Retreat is planned for March 20-22, 2020.

The Coffeehouse, Resurrection's ministry for teens and adults with disabilities meets Friday, September 13

from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Family Life Center gym.

Old Play will be our entertainment and light refreshments will be served. Volunteers are onsite for set up as early as 5:00 pm.

Are you interested in helping this wonderful outreach ministry? If you are, please contact Brenda Peterson at [email protected] or 919-319-1401. If you would like to donate, please make your check payable to RLC and note “coffeehouse ministry” in memo. All donations are welcome and very much needed as we now serve between 150-200 guests at each event.

We give God the Glory and thank Him for this ministry among us! RLC’s Coffeehouses are a truly wonderful ministry providing a safe, social environment for our guests, which is often a difficult thing for them to find. It is always amazing to see the joy on our guest’s faces at each event, their dancing is memorable, and their hugs too! Also, a BIG thank you to all of our volunteers! We could not have this ministry without you!

We really appreciate the outpouring of support from our congregation for the August Coffeehouse where we were going to be short on volunteers—thank you all!

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Scrip Update! Great News!

Scrip now allows payment for scrip gift cards by linking your MasterCard or Visa to your account!

Pay with your credit card: • Visa and MasterCard accepted

• You can choose to save the card to your account for future purchases

• 2.6% fee on each transaction

Start shopping at ShopWithScrip.com on desktop or MyScripWallet.com on mobile. At checkout, add your credit card information or select saved card.

Call Update

As a way of keeping the congregation updated regarding the status of our Call to Pastor Blanke as Senior Pastor, we will look to post updates as they develop.

The Official Call Documents were sent to Pastor Blanke this week. We needed to get some clarification from the Southeastern District on a couple items. As part of our communication with them, they commented “Pastor Blanke would be a great fit for RLC.” Special thanks to our Operations Director, Margaret Hyatt, for all her help in preparing the documents.

Pastor Blanke sent us a message that “he and his wife, Juli, are keeping all of you in our prayers as the impact of the storm is felt.”

We have already invited Pastor Blanke to come visit again. He will provide an update following the review of the Call Documents. We will keep everyone posted regarding the possible visit.

Also, we wanted to let everyone know that the Council, on behalf of the congregation, and the Staff wrote personal notes to Pastor Merker for all his help and support during our transition and leading our Call Service. A small honorarium was included.

If you have any questions, please contact Bob Shimmel at [email protected]. Your Church Council

Wednesday Night Activities Begin This Week — September 11!

• Music Ministry’s Choirs and Handbells

• Chef Kim’s Amazing Dinners *Don’t forget to make your reservations online here.

• Adult Christian Education Class, Joy...Fully Lutheran! Led by Mindy Stephani in Room 151

• Confirmation Classes for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grades


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Come walk with us! The Emmaus Way walkers will meet for walking indoors at Cary Towne Center on Wednesday, September 18. Meet us in the food court at 9:30 am for a few laps around the mall followed by beverages and fellowship.

For more information, please contact Lyle/Sue Malotky ([email protected]) or Jamee Thieme ([email protected]).

The Human Care Committee is sponsoring an Infant and Kid Item Drive

for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina now through September 29.

Barrels for donations are in the Narthex and the lobby of the Family Life Center. A list of suggested items is available.

Items needed include diapers, wipes, Pedialyte, infant cereal, fruit cups, granola bars, mac and cheese cups, crackers, and juice boxes.

Thank your for your support!

#NoOneGoesHungry

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LUTHERAN COALITION

2019 Build

September 7-November 9, 2019 Lutheran Coalition

Lutheran churches came together in 2006 to fund and build a Habitat Wake home in Raleigh. In partnership with Thrivent, Lutheran Coalition then built homes in 2007 (Raleigh), 2008 (Knightdale), 2009 (Cary), and 2015-2016 with the Building Independence project in Raleigh. The 2018 Build started an annual building effort. Lutheran Coalition Special Events

Wall Build and Wall-Raising: Saturday, September 7 at 8:15 AM at construction facility, 2615 Westinghouse Boulevard, and ending at construction site at 4:00 PM

Wall-Raising Ceremony: Saturday, September 7 at 11:00 AM at construction site

Church Staff Work Morning: Thursday, November 7 from 8:15 AM-11:30 AM

Dedication Ceremony: TBD

September 7 - Day 1 Wall Build and Raising: Starts at the Habitat Warehouse Resurrection Lutheran Work Days: (Sign Up at Habitat Volunteer Website Listed Below)

September 21 - Need 7-8 RLC Volunteers

October 19 - Need 7-8 RLC Volunteers

November 2 - Need 7-8 RLC Volunteers

Dedicated Volunteer Registration Link: http://vhub.at/lutheranbuild

For more information, contact Tim Hiteshew

at 919-454-6505 or [email protected].

Come and Join Other Moms for Food, Fun and Fellowship!

Stay in touch on Facebook at Moms Together - RLC!

Starting Friday, September 20, we will enjoy a Bible study twice a month with Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood by Melissa B. Kruger.

Join us in the Fellowship Hall from 9:30-11:30 am on the following dates:

September 20 October 4 and 18

November 1 and 15

RLC Women’s Dinner at O’Charley’s

Thursday, September 19 at 6:30 pm

O’Charley’s Restaurant, Ashville Avenue (Next to WakeMed Cary Hospital)

RSVP to Carol Bostick by Monday, September 16 [email protected] or 919-270-7914

Please join us for fellowship and bring a friend!

Our next dinner will be Thursday, October 17.


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The Mediterranean Diet Made Simple and Tasty Have you heard about the Mediterranean Diet and wondered what it’s all about, or knew a little bit about it but worried that it might be too complicated or time-consuming? Join us to learn about the health and flavor benefits of this delicious and nutritious lifestyle. Meal preparation will be kept simple, with recipes focused on tasty, easily-prepared fresh produce, whole grains, and other healthy options. The foods will not necessarily be vegetarian, but will be “vegetable-forward,” while still hearty and familiar enough to appeal to the whole family. You’ll get good ideas for main course preparations as well as for side dishes, salads, breads, other baked goods, and even desserts! You’ll leave with booklet of weeknight-friendly recipes to inspire you to try something new.

The class will consist of one 2 1/2-hour session and will be offered on both Thursday, September 26 from 6:00-8:30 pm, and on Saturday, September 28 from 10:00 am-12:30 pm in the Family Life Center kitchen, so you can choose the class time that best suits your schedule. The class will be both demonstration and participation and includes snacks and recipes, so bring an apron and come ready to sample! The cost of the class is $25; the proceeds will be used to enhance the equipment in the kitchen, and a portion will also be donated to Meals on Wheels of Wake County as part of Resurrection’s community outreach ministry.

To sign up for the class, email Kim Otten at [email protected]. Your place will be guaranteed once we receive your registration and class fee; please make checks payable for $25 to Resurrection Lutheran Church with “cooking class” in the memo. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 919-303-5044. Hope to see you there!

Chef Kim will prepare heavy hors d'oeuvres.

For planning purposes, we need RSVPs as soon as possible. Please RSVP if you know or think you will be attending the event.

Contributions for a gift is greatly appreciated. Please make payable to Mike Hahne and place in his church mailbox by the end of September.

Several Unger family members will be traveling to the celebration from out of state and flight miles donations are appreciated.

Contact MaryAnn directly for contributions at [email protected].

RSVPs and questions may be directed to Kristi Grabow.

Pictures of Bob in ministry are needed and should be given to Kristi Grabow for scanning or sent to Kristi at [email protected].

Children and Family Ministry


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Acolytes For rising 5th graders and older students that need acolyte training, which will take place in September, please watch for the information and plan to attend. Dates for training will be sent through RCB email, as well as listed in the news-letter and announcements.

Being an acolyte allows our youth to be actively involved in serving at RLC. You are able to sign up online for dates and service times that work for your family.

For current acolytes, please continue to serve by signing up for services at www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b48afa62c7-summer.

Nursery for Infants and Toddlers Nursery is available in Room 115 of the Preschool wing. Sign your child in with adult nursery attendant.

Due to children with food allergies, no food or snacks will be allowed in the nursery on Sundays. Worshipping with Small Children Quiet activity bags, books, and worksheets are located in the Narthex and at the children’s table in the lobby of the Family Life Center.

Kidz Live In past years, there has been the opportunity for kids to play and be supervised during Wednesday night classes. In order for this to happen, we need volunteers willing to plan some games/activities and to supervise the kids from 6:30-7:45 pm. With enough volunteers, you would only need to be there one or two Wednesdays each month. We are looking for high school students and adults.

Please reply to [email protected], if interested, have questions, or want to sign up!

RLC Christmas Program This year, we are planning on having the children's program at the 3:00 pm Christmas Eve Service. Rehearsals will take place during Sunday School hour on December 5 and 12, as well as a couple of Saturdays for approximately an hour.

In order to plan, it would be extremely helpful to have an idea of how many kids will participate and what their ages are. Material will need to be chosen based on abilities.

Please reply to [email protected] with your child's name and age/grade if you would like to participate.

Children's Church for ages 3-6, is held weekly during the 10:45 worship service.

Children are dismissed before the sermon for 20 minutes to gather together for a short lesson or story about the theme of the day. They will work on a craft and/or sing a song that matches the story. This time will help them grow their faith.

If you would like to help with Children's Church, contact [email protected] or [email protected].

Sunday School for Children and Youth

9:15-10:15 am

Starting September 8!

RM 123 - 3 and 4 year olds

RM 131 - Kindergarten-2nd Grades RM 133 - 3rd and 4th Grades RM 135 - 5th and 6th Grades

RM 246 - Middle School – 7th and 8th Grades RM 253 - High School – 9th-12th Grades

Student Ministry Ignite (6th-8th grades)

Welcome to IGNITE! Ignite is the RLC Youth Ministry for Middle Schoolers. We get together monthly for fun, faith, fellowship, and other events including service projects, mission trips, and lock-ins. The calendar for events is available on the bulletin board in the church hallway. I also send out weekly updates and reminders via email. Here are the first events Ignite has coming up....

Sunday, September 8 - Youth Ministry Kick Off (6th-12th grades) after 10:45 worship to 3:00 pm for games and more. Bring $5 for pizza lunch. Let me know if you are joining us so we have enough pizza and supplies.

Sunday, September 22 - All Church Festival after 10:45 worship to 3:00 pm. Fun for the whole family! This is also an opportunity to help out!

Looking forward to an amazing year!

JoyFully, Ms. LeAnn RLC Middle School Youth Director [email protected] Breakaway (9th-12th grades)

Connection Café BEGINS! See you Sunday at 9:15 am in the Warehouse!

Youth Kick Off – THIS SUNDAY! WooHOO! Sunday, September 8 from 12:00-3:00 pm. Cost: $5 for pizza, drink, fruit, chips and cookies

We will be doing a devotion, playing some wild games, kickball, eating, and hearing about our YouthWorks Mission Trip this summer. Come and have fun! This is for Middle School and High School Youth!

Regular Breakaway will begin on September 15 from 6:45-8:30 pm.

YouthWorks Fundraiser – Did you know that the sign up is happening right now for our YouthWorks Mission Trip to Harrisburg, PA (July 12-17)? There is no deadline, however this is a first come, first served with a limited number of spots. We are also kicking off a fundraiser to help you pay for the trip. We will be selling Tidal Wave Car Wash tickets. They only cost $10 for their $20 wash!

FALL FESTIVAL! September 22 from 12:00 pm-3:00 pm This is an All Church event! There will be contests, booths, games, bounce houses and a blow up obstacle course, prizes, BBQ, and tons of fun with the church family. Below are links and ways for you to help and make this event a huge success! Come have fun and help out too!

Fall Festival - www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4fa4a62c7-ignitebreakaway

Fall Festival Cake Walk Google Doc — forms.gle/PcTkwpLX8CHFuX187

Joyfully His, Ms. Jenny RLC High School Youth Director [email protected]

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Sunday 8:00am Worship 9:15am Christian Education Classes 10:30am Without Boundaries 10:30am Worship/Holy Communion 10:45am Contemporary Worship 12:00pm Youth Ministry Kick Off 3:00pm Mekane Yesus Fellowship 3:00pm Ringers of Glory 4:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry 5:00pm Harmonia Deum 5:30pm SM Supervision 5:45pm Exodus 6:30pm Crossways Monday 3:00pm Resurrection Music School 5:00pm Swedish School 6:30pm Old North State Brass 7:00pm Church Council 7:00pm Men’s Ministry 7:00pm Women’s Bible Study Tuesday 10:30am Tuesday AM Bible Study 11:30am Women’s Quilting/Craft Group 3:00pm Resurrection Music School 7:00pm Celebration Singers Wednesday 12:30pm Church Staff Meeting 3:00pm Resurrection Music School 5:00pm Rainbow Choir 5:00pm Sonshine Singers 5:15pm Wednesday Evening Dinner 6:00pm Jubilee Bells 6:30pm Adult Christian Education 6:30pm Heavenly Handbells 6:30pm Kidz Live 6:30pm Wednesday Night Workshop 7:30pm Sanctuary Choir Thursday 3:00pm Resurrection Music School 7:00pm Reign! Rehearsal Friday 7:00pm Coffeehouse Saturday 7:00am Men’s VDC Reunion Group 7:30pm Men’s Breakfast 9:00am Carolina Kinder 9:00am Walk Through the Bible 11:00am VdC Mixed Team 6:00pm Worship/Holy Communion Sunday 8:00am Worship/Holy Communion 9:15am Christian Education Classes 10:30am Without Boundaries 10:30am Worship 10:45am Contemporary Worship/Holy Communion 12:00pm Stephens Leader Meeting 3:00pm Mekane Yesus Fellowship 4:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry 6:30pm Crossways 5:00pm Harmonia Deum 5:30pm SM Supervision 5:45pm Exodus 6:45pm Breakaway

Calendar for the Week of September 8-15

Attendance - August 31/September 1

Saturday 6:00 - 53 Sunday 8:00 - 54 Sunday 9:30 - 152 Sunday 10:45 - 95

Total = 354

General Fund Giving and Spending - July 2019

Current Month Year to Date

General Receipts $90,128.44 $90,128.44

Total Disbursements $92,733.46 $92,733.46

Receipts Less Disbursements -$2,605.02 -$2,605.02

Weekly Announcements Deadline: Thursday Submit to [email protected].


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Learn more about Resurrection Lutheran Church at

www.RLCary.org

100 Lochmere Drive West, Cary NC 27518 [email protected] 919-851-7248

Wednesday Night Dinners

Sign up online by Sunday night to reserve your spot!

Go to the RLC website, www.rlcary.org, under Ministries tab,

select Wednesday Night Workshop.

September 11

Barbeque Chicken Ranch Pasta Green Beans with Candied Bacon

Late Summer Salad with Stone Fruit and Cheddar Rosemary Potato Rolls

Glazed Doughnut Apple Cobbler Kids’ Meal: Cheesy Noodles