Resurrection Voices

Meet your COR Council Members

Hi, this is Steve DeRosier, the Church Council representative from the Human Concerns Team. My wife Pam and I joined Church of the Resurrection nine years ago. We live in Hartland and have four grown children (David, Austin, Morgan and Collin) living between Wisconsin and Minnesota. The last two summers have been busy for us with David’s and Austin’s weddings. Both Pam and I are AVID Brewers fans and we are hoping for a nice playoff run this year. Go Brewers! We also enjoy traveling, taking nature walks, visiting with family and friends and cheering for all the Wisconsin sports teams.

As a member of the Human Concerns team, I am thankful for all the volunteers at COR who have assisted with the various service projects and Missions of the Month. It’s heartwarming to see what we can accomplish together, inspired by the words and deeds of Jesus. One of my favorite Bible passages is Matthew 25:40, “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’”

If you would like to learn more about the Human Concerns team, the various service projects, or the monthly missions, please talk to me before or after church.
Thank you,

- Steve

Our Faith Community

Grass Cutters This Week

Thank you to Jim Pieper & Scott & Sam Vifquain for mowing last week and a reminder to Team Three: Greg Foker & Andy Shattuck that you are on the schedule for September 27 - 29.

College Student Addresses

FYI will be creating care packages to send to all of COR’s college students in November. Please send students’ names and addresses to Tiffany Kollmeyer or the church office.

Financial Update for August 2018

Budgeted Income      $ 25,367
Actual Income           $ 27,793
Actual Expenses       $ 49,336
Deficit                 $ 21,543 -

Financial Update for 2018
January 1, through August 31, 2018:

Budgeted Income      $ 228,933
Actual Income           $ 255,692
Actual Expenses       $ 295,476
Deficit                $   39,784 -

Thank you, Don – you will be missed

Our custodian, Don Gallagher, has accepted a full-time position with benefits and has resigned from COR. We would like to thank him for his dedicated and fastidious service for the last 10 months. Good luck Don!

Outdoor Worship Service
September 30 at 9:00 a.m.

with a

followed by an

Bring your pet (or a photo of it)! Bring a lawn chair!
In case of inclement weather, worship will be indoors.
Adult Education on 9/30 will be Ice Cream Fellowship.

All (people and pets) are welcome!

Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study
Beginning October 3

The adult Bible study on Wednesday nights beginning October 3 after evening worship at 7:15 pm will be participating in a five-week study of a book written by Max Lucado, “Anxious for Nothing.”

Do you feel weighted down with worry? Does the uncertainty and chaos of life keep you up at night? Are irrational fears your constant companion? Could you use some calm?

In this five-session video Bible study, bestselling author Max Lucado explores God’s treatment plan for anxiety found in Philippians 4:4–8. As you follow this prescription – celebrating God’s goodness, asking for his help, leaving your concerns with him, and meditation on good things – you will experience God’s peace. This is a peace that “transcends all understanding” and will help you reframe the way you look at your fears.

While anxiety is a part of life, it doesn’t have to dominate your life. With God as your helper and his promises at your side, you can sleep better tonight and smile more tomorrow. You can talk yourself off the ledge and view bad news through the lens of God’s sovereignty. You can discover a life of calm and develop tools for combating the onslaught of anxiety.

We will be watching the DVD and discussing the book on Wednesday nights after the evening service. Anyone is welcome to drop in and watch the video with us.

If you want to order the book in advance, you can order it on Amazon ($15 hardcover / $13.59 paperback and is available on Kindle). There is also an optional study guide, but we are not going to have time to cover it in the class.

COR Music Schedule

Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord!

Being a part of the music program at COR is a wonderful way to praise the Lord and share your gifts. All are welcome to participate.

Children's music on Wednesdays:
5:00 - 5:30 - Joyful Voices (singers gr 1-8)
5:30 - 6:15 - Joyful Praise (ringers gr 4-8)

Adult music on Thursdays:
6:30 - 7:15 - Resurrection Ringers
7:20 - 8:30 - Sanctuary Choir

Questions can be directed to Susan Daniels or Matt Stein

Scrapbooking & Craft UFO Fellowship and Potluck

Saturday, October 6, 11 am-2 pm

Join us for a scrapbooking event with UFO (unfinished objects) at church with potluck 11 am -2 pm. Pat will be bringing the sloppy joes and buns. Please bring a dessert or side dish to share. Anyone is welcome who wants to craft with us. If you want to do scrapbooking for the first time, Pat will help you learn. If you have questions on other kinds of crafting, we can help you with crochet, knitting or quilting.

LAY MINISTRY SIGNUP

Please consider volunteering for Lay Ministry duties. Any slots that are not selected are still assigned as in the past. If you know you have a conflict for particular dates, let the office know so you are not scheduled.
To take advantage of this method, click on the link below to sign up for Lay Ministry slots in October 2018.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0948afaf2caaf58-corlay13

Lay Ministry Training - Sunday, Oct. 7 - 10:15 am

We are in need of lay ministers to assist with worship as head ushers, ushers, sound techs, assisting ministers and readers. Please prayerfully consider how you might participate. All are welcome to serve. Questions can be directed to Mark Earnest at mearnest42@gmail.com or (262) 370-1212.

SOPHIA

SOPHIA (Stewards of Prophetic, Hopeful, Intentional Action) is a faith-based social justice organization in Waukesha County. Nine county organizations join forces as a part of WISDOM, which is the state-wide organization. Issues the organizations have worked on are prison treatment programs for people convicted of alcohol and drug offenses, affordable housing, immigration issues and health care. The Lutheran faith has had a tradition of carrying out God’s work through the social issues of the time. Financial contributions to SOPHIA help support the organization and communicate the issues with members and the general public.

Mission of the Month — Tanzania

Tanzania is our Mission of the Month for September. We are collecting donations to support the Tanzania education fund. The focus in Tanzania is education at all levels – primary, nursing and professional development (seminary training). The Human Concerns team is providing a backpack that will serve as the vessel for collecting money.

Adult Christian Education Opportunity

Sundays at 10:15 am

NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! Whether you read your Bible regularly and have participated in Bible study for many years OR you don’t even know where your Bible is, YOU ARE WELCOME!

Our sessions are “drop-in friendly.” We encourage regular attendance but understand that sometimes schedules don’t allow for it. Please know that if you’ve missed sessions, you’re always welcome to attend.

September 30       Blessing of the Animals and Fellowship
October 7          Lay Ministry Training     (Want to be an usher, a reader, an assisting minister?)
October 14             Bible Stories Seldom Told with Pastor Kim
October 21           TBA
October 28            Bible Stories Seldom Told with Pastor Kim
November 4          Fellowship (Confirmation Sunday)
November 11       TBA
November 18       Bible Stories Seldom Told with Pastor Kim
November 25       Fellowship (Thanksgiving Break)
December 2          Christmas in the Four Gospels with Pastor Kim
December 9          Christmas in the Four Gospels with Pastor Kim
December 16       Post Children’s Christmas Program Party
December 23       History of “Modern” Christmas with Pastor Kim
December 30       Fellowship (Christmas Break)

The schedule is subject to change, but changes will be posted as soon as they are known.

Please plan to join us for learning and fun—the more, the merrier!

The Word for Your Week…

The questions relate to the highlighted passage for the day.

The Prayer of the Week
Holy God, your word feeds your people with life that is eternal. Direct our choices and preserve us in your truth, that, renouncing what is false and evil, we may live in you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Sunday, September 23:   Jeremiah 11:18-20   James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a        Mark 9: 30-37
Why do humans concern themselves with hierarchy? What do you suppose people think they will
accomplish by being designated as ‘greatest?’ What does Jesus say about this ?

Monday, September 24:    Psalm 128        Proverbs 27:1-27           James 4:8-17
This chapter of Proverbs is full of short pieces of advice/wisdom. Which are especially true in your own life? Do any seem questionable to you? Explain.

Tuesday, September 25:    Psalm 128        Ecclesiastes 4:9-16          James 5:1-6
The teacher writes about the value of two. How have you found this to be true in your own life? Have you experienced the value of a ‘threefold cord?’ How can you use the teacher’s wisdom in your own future?

Wednesday, September 26:     Psalm 128        Ecclesiastes 5:1-20        John 8:21-38
The Bible often calls us to “fear the Lord.” What does that phrase mean to you? Does that phrase affect how you live your life? Is it something you think about day to day? Does the call to fear the Lord bring you comfort or unease? Why ?

Thursday, September 27:    Psalm 124       Esther 1:1-21       Acts 4:13-31
This chapter illustrates the strong patriarchal attitude in the culture in which Ether’s story is written. How does this attitude continue in our culture? In other cultures? In some Christian communities of faith? How do you respond to this attitude? (Brother Jed tends to hold this view.)

Friday, September 28:    Psalm 124       Esther 2:1-23            Acts 12:20-25
Herod learned the hard way what happens when one claims the glory which belongs to God alone. How does an appropriate sense of humility play a part in the life of a disciple of Jesus?

Saturday, September 29:    Psalm 124        Esther 3:1-15           Matthew 5:13-16
Jesus uses metaphors to describe the lives of his followers. Being a Christian means that our lives are to look a specific way. Vs. 16 is a part of our baptismal liturgy. What does Jesus mean when he says, “Let your light so shine before others, so that they may see your good works and glorify your father in heaven.” Compare this passage to Herod’s behavior in Friday’s reading.

E-Giving

If you want to make a special contribution or just simplify your life, there is an on-line giving option for you. Just click HERE

This Week's Events

Monday, September 24
7:00 pm - Christian Education Meeting (Dose of Reality)

Wednesday, September 26
5:00 pm - Joyful Voices Singers (grades 1-8)
5:30 pm - Joyful Praise Handbells (grades 4-8)
6:30 pm - Worship with Holy Communion
7:15 pm - Confirmation
FYI

Thursday, September 27
6:30 pm - Resurrection Ringers Handbells
7:20 pm - Sanctuary Choir

Sunday, September 30
9:00 am - Outdoor Pet Blessing Worship with Holy Communion
Sunday School
10:15 am - Ice Cream Social
10:30 am - Confirmation Workshop - 9th Graders

We Pray For:

Prayers for our country, those serving in the armed forces, and our leaders

Concerns

- Jeanne Kunath,
- Ellen, Susan Daniel's cousin
- Cindy Evinrude
- JR, Beth Berger's cousin
- Tom Stone, friend of the Perrigo's
- Lauren, Bob Kunath's granddaughter
- Jim & Jill Ardis, friends of Salstrom's
- Shirley, mother of Gail Wojtkunski
- Benny Thielitz
- Kathy Klockow
- Zachary, Barb Mayer's great grandson
- Amber Ove
- Laverne Ball
- Art & Nancy Mitchel, friends of the Perrigo's
- Lisa (Mihas) Nelson-Sauer
- Quinn
- Michael, Sue Hader's grandson
- Jean
- Sherry, neighbor of Jim & Karen Pieper
- Jeff, cousin of Diane Kollmeyer
- Jim & Jim, friends of Sue Hader
- Michelle Thalacker
- Bryan, son of Kay Richardson
- Eli Hansen, student of Katie Rumohr
- Jerry Kelly, uncle of Andy & Katie Porubcan
- Joe Ehrke, dad of JoDee Sattler

Birthdays This Week:

9/24
Holdmann, Eli
Perrigo, Jacqueline
Wojtkunski, Gail

9/27
Dassow, Brianna

9/29
Daniels, James

9/30
Kilmer, Scott

9/30
Matter, Ashley

Pastoral Emergency?
Days:
Church office (Mon-Thur 9 am - 4 pm)
(Fridays 9 am - 2 pm)
262-691-7700

Evenings:
Pastor Kimberly Jordan : 262-825-0723 (Cell)

Church of the Resurrection
Pewaukee WI