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INSIDE 2 Finance Update 3 Branches 9 Reasons for a Choir Feasibility Study Questionnaire

4 Reflections on Prayer 5 B Y O B Church Bake Sale & Bazaar Safe Church 6-7 Christian Education Online Seminary Class Puzzles Pictures 8 From the Altar Guild Christian Conversations 9 October Memorials October Scripture Readings October Birthdays/Anniversaries Seasons of Life 10 October Calendar 11 October Sunday Ministries October LEV Schedule 12 Announcements

From Fr. Michael

"All things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own have we given thee."

This verse is very popular among the clergy when it comes to selecting scriptural passages for use in annual stewardship letters. It asserts that everything belongs to God; we own nothing. Much of the time, in our obsession with acquiring more wealth for ourselves, we tend to ignore this little fact. What treasure we have is simply ours to watch over as God’s stewards. Therefore, when this verse is used to promote stewardship, the message is simple – Give something back to God since it belongs to God anyway. But I’ll be honest with you; I have never found this argument particu‐

larly convincing. Why give money to God? What is God going to do with it? God doesnʹt have a bank account, a savings account, or a 401k. God doesnʹt have a mortgage to pay, kids in college, or elderly parents to care for. So why are we asked to give our money to God? Perhaps, many of you have similar thoughts. So, maybe, we should look at stewardship another way. Instead of stewardship being about giving what already belongs to

God back to God, why don’t we see our annual giving as a way to fund ministry, i.e. God’s work? In this way our annual contributions can be understood as ways to finance all of our efforts to do God’s work. Instead of putting the emphasis on our giving, we emphasize our doing. Instead of focusing on funding the budget, we focus on funding Godʹs work. Our money is transformed into ministry. We are asked to use our money, not give it. Make sense? At Christ Church, we have divided our ministries into five categories:

community engagement, worship, parish life, pastoral care, and Chris‐tian education. We have calculated how much of our annual budget goes to each of these ministries; and we are asking our congregation to transform their money into these ministries. We are asking our congre‐gation to fund Godʹs work! We do not describe our budget in terms of salaries, utilities, or mainte‐

nance. To do so is counter to the purpose of our giving. We donʹt give to pay salaries; we give to provide pastoral care, worship experiences, and education for our children. We donʹt give to pay utilities or mainte‐nance; we give to provide classrooms and worship spaces and gathering

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October 2014

Christ Church—A faith community, alive in Christ October 2014

Christ Episcopal Church 321 West Avenue, Red Wing, MN 651‐388‐0411 Bishop: The Right Reverend Brian Prior Rector: The Rev. Michael Way: [email protected] Deacon The Rev. Barbara von Haaren: [email protected] Director of PreK‐12 Christian Formation: Vicki Lambert: [email protected] Treasurer Buck Foot: [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Kathy Kolsrud: [email protected] Computers/Newsletter/Webmaster Pat Welke: [email protected] Director of Music: John Schultz: [email protected] Custodians: Lottie Aslakson, Bud Gustafson: [email protected] Parish Nurse: Mary Heckman Church Email: [email protected] Website: christchurchredwing.com Christ Church Vestry Senior Warden: John Blue Junior Warden: Jon Danielson, Rebekah Foot (2014), Suzanne Simonson (2014), Annette Johnson (2015), Bob Stark (2015), Pam Dressen (2016) Youth Representative: Brendan Kelly (2014) Vestry Clerk: Pat Welke (2014)

rooms for community engagement programs. Do you remember the story of the wealthy young

man who asked Jesus what he needed to do to gain eternal life? And do you recall what Jesus told him? Well, it certainly was not to sell all his possessions and give the money to God; he was told to sell everything and give the money to the poor. Thatʹs transforming money into ministry. So, this year let’s change our tune and talk about

funding ministry. Let’s talk about doing Godʹs work. Let’s talk about

how our money can transform our ministries in the next year. Let’s talk about using money, instead of giving it. This way we can be seen to partner with God in min‐

istry, using the money that God has given us to real‐ize Godʹs vision for a more perfect world ‐ a world where we worship, care for each other, learn, and reach out to those less fortunate. Our pledges, dona‐tions, contributions – call it what you will – are not gifts to God, but the means by which we do God’s work.

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FINANCE UPDATE By Buck Foot, Treasurer Summer is in the rear view mirror so hear comes the

obligatory reminder to bring your pledge payments up to date if you have been lax during the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer! Through August we have operating revenues of

$134,096 and operating expenses of 191,645 leaving us with an operating deficit of $57,551. We rely on a scheduled draw on our investments to fill part of that gap, but our pledge revenue is running nearly $15,000 behind budget at this point in the year as well. So please catch up if you are behind ‐‐‐ and remember also that our budget had a built in deficit in any case so if you can exceed your pledged amount between now and the end of the year that would be a wonderful gift!

Olive Roome, our oldest parishioner at 101 (and counting), pictured with her great ‐grandson, Atticus. They were born 100 years apart! Olive in 1913; Atticus in 2013.


Branches October 2014 By The Rev. Barbara von Haaren

I cannot think of a time in my life when I have been truly, aching, hurting hungry. My family was not wealthy, but had enough to always have a meal. Even if it was canned tomato soup for lunch on school days! But today, even canned tomato soup can help ease a

childʹs hunger pains. And that is the point of the Annual Crop Hunger Walk. Yes, we all try to donate to the Food Shelf. Yes, we all try to be aware of people in need. Yes, we all donate to various and worthy causes. And yet, there are still people – here in Red Wing, and all over the world – who do not have enough to eat! It seems almost impossible, but it is true. The Crop Walk helps people everywhere, including

our own community. And in addition, the funds raised by the Crop Walk not only supply food, but enable people to attend classes to learn how to improve their lives; it helps a family by providing start‐up livestock and training so they can live a more productive life; it supports community‐based health, hygiene and sanitation training for entire communities. Every dollar donated stretches a long way! At least 25% of the money raised at our Red Wing

Crop Walk stays right here in Red Wing. It helps support our local food shelf, community gardens, and all the hunger‐fighting programs in this town. This yearʹs Walk will take place on Sunday, October 5 beginning at 1 p.m. in Central Park. The planned walking route is about two miles long. Walking the route with others who care about raising the issues of global and domestic hunger is a way to be a voice for those who have no voice, to show that you are in solidarity with those everywhere who are in need. However, if you do not want to, or are not able to

walk, you may make a donation and it will go just as far. Itʹs easy to make a donation. Just see me before or

after church on Sundays. Or you may call me and we can arrange a time to meet. Any amount is a wonderful gift, and of course it is tax deductible. Or, just show up at Central Park on Sunday, October 5 at 1 pm and make your donation at that time. Itʹs easy, itʹs fun, and it helps so many! Wear your new CEC t‐shirt at the Crop Walk and

show all of Red Wing that Christ Episcopal is involved

Nine Reasons to Maintain an Active, Thriving Choir 1. Choirs support good congregational singing. 2. Their visual presence is an encouragement to the

congregation. 3. Choirs make a broader repertoire available for a

worship service. 4. They can offer more difficult and complex music

than is possible for the greater congregation. 5. Choirs help singers develop and improve their

musical gifts. 6. Participation in choir ministry can be an avenue

for introducing outsiders to the church and the Christian faith.

7. The choral process reflects the mission of the uni‐versal church.

(Participating in a church choir teaches Christians how to work together sacrificially for the common good of the group, just as the church is to follow the model of our Servant‐Savior and give sacrificially for the good of Christ’s kingdom.) 8. A church choir is an open, welcoming, and

diverse group. 9. They add creative artistry and beauty to a

worship service. Please consider enriching the worship experience of your church family by lending your voice to the Choir!

The Feasibility Study Questionnaire As announced in Church on Sunday, September 21,

we have entered the feasibility study phase of our cap‐ital project. This is the all important step that helps to determine what kind of support there is in our com‐munity for the proposed campaign—and everybody’s opinion counts. However, unless you fill out and mail the questionnaire received by every household, we won’t know what your opinion is. It is very important that we have as close to a 100%

response rate as we can possibly get. Remember, no one at Christ Church will know the contents of the in‐dividual responses. Everything is mailed directly to the Episcopal Church Foundation, where they will compile the responses, analyze them and make a rec‐ommendation to the vestry based upon the results. Please share in this experience of community dis‐

cernment. Mail‐in the questionnaires promptly. Thanks!


Reflections on Prayer By Debbi St. John What is prayer? We’ve been taught by Jesus

himself that prayer is a way to talk with God, our creator. As children we learn to pray to thank God, “God is

great, God is good, let us thank Him for our food. Amen” The prayer is sweet and so easy to repeat to thank God for the food we are about to eat with our parents as we sit at the dinner table, learning to fold our hands and humble ourselves by bowing our heads. Then as we are older, our prayer sounds more

grown up with, “Come Lord Jesus, be our guest, let these gifts to us be blessed. Amen.” We sing table prayers in fellowship before meals as a family or congregation. But, unless we are in church and praying the print‐

ed prayers together as we are led to pray in unison, we seem to stop short in speaking to Jesus before each other; the words are caught in our minds and our hearts and then in our throats as they are stuck there, our hearts pounding. There are many prayers that are so very easy, “I

love you, God.” “Be with me Lord.” “Bless my life.” “Heal my illness.” Some people pray the Anglican rosary by just saying “Jesus Christ” at every bead. God knows our hearts and minds intimately...he knows our thoughts and the words in our hearts be‐fore we speak them; we don’t have to worry about being articulate, just authentic. We pray what is honestly on our hearts, and God listens! When I was a young girl, I was so very blessed to

first meet Reuben, who was in church choir, and then, later, as my Sunday School teacher. He was so in love with Jesus, and when he spoke of His love to all of us who knew him, his face would light from within. There was a special peace and a fire within him. I sent him a Christmas card and that Christmas card found its way on his wall in a small little room. There was a single tack through the card. Just below the card sat a TV tray with a Bible, a pencil and a pad of paper. Some names were jotted down in his handwriting. This was his place of solitude with God, where he would he would begin his days in prayer for those names on this pad of paper. On a visit to Reuben one day, he took me to that

little room to show me the prominence of the Christmas card I had sent to him years before, telling me that he prayed for me and for my family every

day. As the mentor he had become to me through the years, he said to me in his loving tone, that he knew I was praying for people. I was. “Debbi, you need to tell people you’re praying for them, it gives them hope to know that someone is standing in the gap for them, someone is really praying for them. You will see the difference in them when you tell them.” He was right. I began to share his message with oth‐

ers and it would bring some to tears, some would thank me over and over. It was I who was blessed to be able to pray for them. I began to see changes, some small and over time, some life‐changing and quickly. What a blessing to be a part of such a simple thing...to say a prayer for a friend. I have always been so blessed to grow up with many

in my family who would readily pray aloud with me when I would ask for their prayers. It was very diffi‐cult for me to begin to pray aloud, to allow others to hear the words that were deeply in my heart for some‐one else, but as I began, it became important to me to be able to pray with my friends, with my family, with those who needed to know and to hear those prayers that they could not utter on their own. The prayer chains of every denomination are such a

wonderful thing we can do ‐ to put someone on a prayer chain and know that they have many praying for them. In my own life, I want to hear and know that someone has heard what my prayer needs to be, and I have called others who I know will pray with me about the concerns of my heart. We are told in scrip‐ture that where two or more are gathered in my name, God is in the midst of us, hearing our petitions. We are called to help bear each other’s burdens.

Because of that, I want to provide that place, that time, and that prayer for those of us who need to hear a voice to join with those in praise or to seek God’s comfort and hope for whatever the burden on our hearts, to come together and pray as two, knowing God will be in the midst of our prayer. Debbi Debbi will be organizing a new prayer ministry at Christ Church, which will focus on gathering in community for prayer and meditation. Please contact her for further details.


All Church Bake Sale & Bazaar By Marian Gustafson “Where did summer go?” “How come fall came so

fast?” Are you wondering this, too? Junior Guild members are preparing for the annual “All Parish Bake Sale and Bazaar,” and we are asking for your help in the way of donations for this event. This year’s bake sale will take place in the Parish

Hall on Saturday, November 8th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds from the sale have helped to pay for many

small projects and items for the church such as coffee pots for the kitchen, Sunday School requests, land‐scaping and flower beds, and many more. Be thinking about what you would like to donate to

this event.

Do You Need Safe Church Training?

One of our responsibilities to our children is to keep them safe. Safe Church training is an Episcopal training program which is designed to help adults recognize behaviors that may be inappropriate and possibly put a child at risk.

Who needs Safe Church Training:

Any person who has contact with children or youth in the church.

Any person who has a key to the church.

Anyone on the vestry who has not yet had the training or it has been over 3 years.

Any parent who wants to know more about protecting our children.

When—Thursday, October 2, 5‐8 p.m.

Where—Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall Light supper provided

Free Will Donation Accepted

Pecans for Sale One‐pound bags of fresh Georgia pecans will be

for sale again this year. If you would like to order some, please call your order in to Marilyn Potswald (385‐8025). All pecans can be picked up on Saturday, November 8th.

Brooms for Sale Is your broom looking a little tattered and worn out

from all the sweeping it has done? New brooms will be available at the “All Parish Bake Sale and Bazaar” on November 8th. Cost $9 a broom.

B Y O B ?! The southeast mission area is busy taking first steps toward the creation of a new campus ministry that focuses on the spiritual needs of students at commu‐nity and technical colleges. In June the mission area team was awarded a grant from the Episcopal Church to establish it’s “BYOB” campus ministry program at six campuses in south‐east Minnesota. (BYOB stands for Build Your Own Belief.) The idea behind the program is to create safe places for students to talk about faith. This can take the form of coffee house conversations, lectures, commu‐nity meals, one‐on‐one meetings with members of local faith communities, etc. The program is de‐signed to be interfaith, inclusive, and open to all stu‐dents regardless of where they might be in their indi‐vidual spiritual journeys.

Fr. Michael and Vicki Lambert attended Southeast Technical College’s community support fair this past week. This visit was intended o introduce students to this new campus ministry and to begin to develop rela‐tionships between the students and the local faith com‐munities who will be instrumental in supporting this initiative.


Christian Education

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

Our mission: Pass on our faith in the risen Christ through stories, songs, and activities. “Guard the good treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us.”

II Timothy 1:7, 14 Sunday school at 9:00am.

We have class most weekends of the school year. Take time to welcome our teachers: Heidi, Shelby, Joyce, Annette, Kris, Meg, and Vicki.

Children’s church begins at 10:00am. This is a choice for children to hear the gospel message in a very kid‐friendly way during the worship and then join parents for the second half of the service. Please mark your calendars:

St. Francis Celebration on Sunday, October 5 at 10 a.m. Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 5 at 3 p.m. Blessing of the Trick‐or‐Treaters on October 31 at 4:30 p.m. Children and youth are such an integral part of worship, we continue to celebrate their faith and value.

YOUTH NEWS

Our mission: Come alongside our youth to share the gospel and help them navigate adolescence with their faith intact. “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.”

1 Timothy 4:12 Check it out! Mark your calendars!

10/5

1p

CROP Walk Central Park

10/5

3p Blessing of the Animals Front Lawn

10/12 12:00-4:00 Lunch and Apple picking Gather at church, enjoy lunch, and travel to Flower Val-

ley Orchards to pick apples.

10/22 7 – 8:30p Youth Group (Menu TBA)

10/31 4:30pm Blessing of the Trick-or-Treaters

11/7-8

7p-7p

Middle School Retreat – 5th-8th graders Registration information coming soon.


All the words listed are in the puzzle ‐ left, right, up, down or diagonally. Find each word and circle it. After you have found all the words, use the leftover letters in the correct order to form the mystery answer

Animals of the Bible Badger, Birds, Camel, Cattle, Donkey, Gnat, Heifer, Hog, Locust, Monkey, Owl, Ram, Turtle, Weasel

Sudoku Solution on page 11

Live Seminary Class for October/November We meet in the parish hall at 7 PM and participate in the class via live webcast.

Join us! Jeremiah: Judgment, Trauma and Hope Fall: October 13‐November 10, 2014, 5 successive Monday nights from 7‐9 PM Course Description: The potency of Jeremiahʹs rhetoric matches the severity of the judgment Judah expe‐

rienced at the hands of the Babylonian army. Left without temple, land, or king, the book makes the astonishing claim that God has uprooted Godʹs chosen people. But this word of judgment is not final. Restoration will come, but only after judgment has fallen. This class explores this critical moment in Israelʹs life and considers how the book of Jeremiah can inform Christianity identity and vocation. About our course leader, MICHAEL J. CHAN: Michael Chan joined the Luther Seminary Bible Division in July 2013. Prior to this appointment, he spent a year

at the University of Helsinki, Finland and in many of the world’s greatest museums (the Louvre, the Hermitage, the British Museum, and the Pergamon Museum) doing research for his dissertation (“The City on a Hill: Tradi‐tion‐Historical Study of the Wealth of Nations Tradition”). Chan did his Ph.D. work under the supervision of Dr. Brent Strawn at Emory University in Atlanta. Chan has taught and ministered in many settings, congregational and academic. He served as youth pastor at

Grace Lutheran Church (Kingman, AZ) and Van Nuys Korean United Methodist Church (Van Nuys, CA). He and his wife were also responsible for a campus ministry at Pacific Lutheran University (Tacoma, WA). In college, he served as a chaplain in Glacier National Park as part of A Christian Ministry in the National Parks. Chan has also taught numerous courses at Emory University, the University of Helsinki, and North Central University.


From the Altar Guild By Jeannette Wilson, Directress It’s autumn, my favorite time of the year! The crisp

morning air is followed by warm, sunny afternoons. I enjoy munching on crisp apples while walking through crisp leaves. Finding just the right pumpkins in that big pumpkin patch takes an entire afternoon! Viewing the magnificent colors of the trees while leisurely boating on the Mississippi, and warming my hands by evening bonfires make for a perfect Fall day. Nothing better! Yes, I like change!! I hope you like change, too! You may have noticed a

few things are different in the Chancel and Sanctuary areas of the church; there have been a few subtle changes made. From my perspective it is a well thought out, sensitive change that makes for an improved use of the space. You may also have noticed a change in the hangings and vestments! We treasured the hangings and vestments that were made and donated in the early 1980’s. They have been very well used, and for that reason we have had to replace them. I have repaired, slightly remade and altered these Chasubles and stoles as much as is possible. They have been worn by all of our priests for over 30 years! Those items were all made of a beautiful Duponi silk and have raveled and worn with time and use. The plan and the hope are to someday be able to display them in such a way as to always enjoy their beauty. For now they are gently packed away. Fr. Michael and I worked together to come up with the best, most cost effective way to re‐place these items. What we decided on is a beautiful tapestry fabric in two different colors that should serve our parish well for many years to come. Please “notice” them as you sit in the pews or as you approach the front of the church for communion. I thank the Vestry for approving some of the funding needed and I thank the generous parish‐ioners who also made donations. We have a few more items that need to be purchased. If you would like to make a memorial donation in memory or honor of someone for vestments, hangings and the few other items needed, please contact Fr. Michael or me. Yes, change is good. Are you looking for a small

change in your life? Would you consider becoming a member of our Altar Guild? It is not a big time commitment, but it is meaningful time spent as your “personal gift of service to God.” I have served on the guild for about 25 years, and there are a few members who have served for many more years than I have. As

a child I remember being in the Sacristy of Gethsema‐ne Cathedral in Fargo, ND while my Mother served. At the time it just seemed like a very busy place with many women (there were no men on the Altar Guild in the 1950’s) doing important things. I appreciated just being in that “space” with them. It was very inter‐esting and mysterious to me then, and now it is simp‐ly a very important part of my every day journey and relationship with God. If you would like more infor‐mation about our Altar Guild please contact me or Fr. Michael. Wishing you pleasure and tranquility as you revel in

the picturesque days of autumn. Jeannette “I will choose to enjoy the journey which God has set before me.”

Christian Conversations Embracing an Alternative

Orthodoxy: Richard Rohr on the Legacy of

St. Francis October/November‐Beginning October 12. What people are saying about this series: “Richard Rohr is always teach‐

ing us how to stretch our boundaries, while drawing upon our rich tradition. Here he goes, as only a Fran‐ciscan can, to the man who showed us how to love all of creation, St. Francis of Assisi, and challenges us to do the same. His is a critical message for our time.” “Arguing the power of the incarnation and Christi‐

anity’s singular place as the only world religion pro‐claiming such a thing, Richard Rohr leads us here into deepening levels of appreciation for contemplative practice and for the spiritual richness that comes from a studied, but mystical connectivity with all parts of creation. As a result, Embracing an Alternative Ortho‐doxy is –as Rohr himself says‐‐an invitation to join him “in un‐doing some bad theology.” And that, as they say, is an invitation every one of us should be more than eager to accept.” “Richard Rohr is one of the great Christian teachers

of our age. He is that rare figure whose transforma‐tive wisdom transcends the narrow categories of de‐nominations within the church, and speaks to all Christians, all believers and indeed all seekers. Rich‐ard Rohr is undoubtedly a Christian spiritual mas‐ter.” Join us on Sundays at 9 AM between the services.


October Memorials 10/05 Church In memory of Gordon & Harriet Lee,

Mr. & Mrs. Philip Malkerson, &Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Lee by David Lee Chapel In memory of Grandma Grace by Terry Yockey

10/12 Church In memory of husband, Robert by Mari‐lyn Grosse Chapel In memory of Mrs. Polly Foot

10/19 Church In memory of Adrian & Ruth Kolderie Chapel Foot Memorial Fund

10/26 Church In loving memory of Seneca, Alice & Dennis Van Guilder, & Glenn & Vivian Richter by Sandy Richter & children Chapel In loving memory of Dale Remus by his family

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you. Philippians 1:3

If your birthday is not listed, and you would like to be remembered, please send your name and birth date to the office—just the month and day.

October Scripture Readings 10/05 17th Sunday After Pentecost:

Exodus 20:1‐4, 7‐9, 12‐20, Psalm 19, Philippians 3:4b‐14. Gospel: Matthew 21:33‐46

10/12 18th Sunday After Pentecost: Exodus 32:1‐14’ Psalm 106:1‐6, 19‐23, Philippians 4:1‐9 Gospel: Matthew 22:1‐14

10/19 19th Sunday After Pentecost: Exodus 33:12‐23, Psalm 99, 1 Thessalonians 1:1‐10 Gospel: Matthew 22:15‐22

10/26 20th Sunday After Pentecost: Deuteronomy 34:1‐12, Psalm 90:1‐6, 13‐17 1 Thessalonians 2:1‐8. Gospel: Matthew 22:34‐46

Birthdays10/01 David Lee 10/02 Mike Wilson

Konner Kelly Willow Whalen

10/04 Millie Carlson 10/05 Jane Smith 10/06 Abe Reinitz

Susie Uhlik James Kells

10/08 Maureen Blue 10/09 Marlys Whitmore 10/10 Bridgette Jeske 10/11 Kris Hager 10/14 Marion Teele 10/16 Clara Johnson 10/20 Bud Gustafson

Annette Johnson 10/22 Jenna Marquardt

Judy Carpenter 10/23 Justin Hinrichs 10/24 Justin Neufeldt 10/25 Sharon Bryan 10/27 Bill Foot

Steve Yockey Tammy Anderson

10/29 Nora Flueger Rich Dahl

10/30 Duane Carpenter Lottie Aslakson Dan Wilson

10/31 Benjamin Meyer Peg Sutherland

Anniversaries 10/04 Robert & Marian

Gustafson Karen & Eric Burton

10/10 Neil & Meg Lehammer

10/11 Shelby & Rex Miller Sandy & Gordie Gieseke

10/12 Heidi & Jon Befort 10/20 Steve & Terry

Yockey 10/25 Jon & Mary

Heckman 10/29 Josh & Stacey

Ledebuhr

Seasons of Life Marriages Pat Koch & Joe Tighe—September 20 Deaths Carol Pirius, born November 19, 1948. Entered God’s

Eternal Kingdom August 27, 2014. Give rest, O Christ, to your servants with your saints, where sorrow and pain are no more

Beautiful Flowers from Maui adorned the church and chapel in celebration of Joan Norgaard’s 90th birthday!


Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 10a Eucharist 11a Bible Study 5p Ministers' Mee ng 5:30p Hospitality Mee ng 5:30p Liturgy Mee ng 6p CA Mee ng 6:30p Choir Prac ce

2 10:30a Staff Mee ng 12p AA Mee ng 5p Safe Church

3 Rector's Day Off

4 9a CA Mee ng

5 8a Eucharist 9a Chris an Conversa ons 9a Sunday School 9:45a Childcare 10a Children's Church 10a Eucharist 1p Crop Walk 3p Blessing of the Animals 5p CA Mee ng

6 Rector's Study Day 12p Junior Guild 7p Nami Support Group

7 10:30a Staff Mee ng

8 10a Eucharist 11a Bible Study 5p Ministers' Mee ng 6p CA Mee ng 6:30p Choir Prac ce 7p Youth Group

9 10:30a Staff Mee ng 12p AA Mee ng 5:30p Property Com‐mi ee

10 Rector's Day Off

11 ECMN Retreat‐Fr. Michael 9a CA Mee ng

12 8a Eucharist 9a Chris an Conversa ons 9a Sunday School 9:45a Childcare 10a Children's Church 10a Eucharist 12p YG Apple Picking 5p CA Mee ng

13 Rector's Study Day 7p Live Seminary Class 7p Nami Support Group

14 4:30p Wardens' Mee ng 4:30p Youth Retreat 6p Red Wing Arts

15 10a Eucharist 11a Bible Study 5p Ministers' Mee ng 6p CA Mee ng 6:30p Choir Prac ce

16 10:30a Staff Mee ng 12p AA Mee ng 12p Finance Mee ng

17 Rector's Day Off

18 9a CA Mee ng 10a ECW Board

19 8a Eucharist 9a Chris an Conversa ons 9a Sunday School 9:45a Childcare 10a Children's Church 10a Eucharist 5p CA Mee ng


21 12p Finance Mee ng 6p Red Wing Arts

22 10a Eucharist 11a Bible Study 5p Ministers' Mee ng 6p CA Mee ng 6:30p Choir Prac ce 7p Youth group

23 10:30a Staff Mee ng 12p AA Mee ng 5p Vestry Mee ng

24 Rector's Day Off

25 9a CA Mee ng

26 Rector's Discre onary Fund 8a Eucharist 9a Chris an Conversa ons 9a Sunday School 9:45a Childcare 10a Children's Church 10a Eucharist 5p CA Mee ng


28 4:30p Altar Guild

29 10a Eucharist 11a Bible Study 5p Ministers' Mee ng 6p CA Mee ng 6:30p Choir Prac ce

30 10:30a Staff Mee ng 12p AA Mee ng

31 Rector's Day Off 4:30p Blessing of Trick or Treaters

Nov 1 All Saints Day

Blessing Of the Animals Oct. 5 3 p.m.


October Sunday Ministries Please save for reference throughout the month. All Acolytes, Lectors, Readers & Cup Bearers, please gather

with Fr. Michael in the Chapel 15 minutes before the service to pray together. If you are unable to fulfill your assigned obligation, please find a replacement and notify the office.

Christ Church LEV Schedule—October 2014 10/05 Charlie Brown & Sue Simonson Polly Be erly– Valen ne’s

10/12 June Gustafson & Mary Christensen Olive Roome‐St. Brigid’s Villa

10/19 Maureen Blue & Terry Van Allen

Peggy Lund‐St Brigid’s Villa Jewell Lindrud‐Home

Videos of Sunday sermons are now available on our church website.

DVD’s of church services are available in the rear of the church.

Date Time Acolytes Readers Intercessors Cup Bearers Greeters Ushers Hospitality

10/05 17thSunday

after Pentecost

8 a.m. Mary Flueger Mary Christensen Gordie Gieseke Mary Christensen Hot Breakfast

10 a.m. Arlene Beckwith Peter von Haaren Scott & Peggy Danielson

June Gustafson & Pat Tighe

10/12 18th Sunday

After Pentecost

8 a.m. Bob Stark Mary Ann Valentine Mary Ann Valentine Mary Christensen

10 a.m. Judy Mann Pat Welke Peggy Danielson Scott & Peggy Danielson


Peggy Danielson Becky Danielson

10/19 19th Sunday

After Pentecost

8 a.m. Catherine Johnson Randy Johnson Randy Johnson Mary Christensen

10 a.m. Pam Dressen Linda McNairy Alice Nelson

Scott & Peggy Danielson


Clair & Karen Hemenway

10/26 20th Sunday

After Pentecost

8 a.m. Charlene Friedrich Mary Flueger Gordie Gieseke Mary Christensen

10 am Joan Foot Linda McNairy

Scott & Peggy Danielson


Elaine Hoisington Shelby Miller

Altar Guild: Marm Nihart, Chair; Sharon Bryan, Asst. Chair; Maureen Blue, Alice Nelson, Dawna McMillen, Char Friedrich, Mary Ann Valentine, Jane Smith. Directress , Jeannette Wilson. Floater: Barry Preble


Christ Episcopal Church 321 West Avenue Red Wing, MN 55066

Services—Sunday: 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Wednesday: 10 a.m.

Change Service Requested

October 5 8:45-9:30 a.m.

October 12—3 p.m.

October 5—1 p.m.

Safe Church Training October 2, 5-8 p.m.

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