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Inside this issue:
Synod Sunday 2
Warn & Snuggly Event 3
October Hayride &
Pumpkin Fest
3
Thrivent Hurricane
Assistance
3
Consecration Sunday is
Coming
4
October Birthdays 5
October Anniversaries 5
Hammonasset 6-7
Martin Luther Protest 8
Remember in your
Prayers
8
From the Pastor’s Desk 9
October Server Schedule 10
October Calendar 11
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
Our Redeemer’s Voice
Just What is #2069
The yard signs “#2069” that you may have seen in a growing number of locations are
a stark reminder that in 2016, in the state of Massachusetts alone, 2,069 beautiful
souls died as a direct result of opioid abuse and addiction.
The signs are not intended to be simply a memorial to those lost but a call for deeper
awareness of this epidemic in our midst. They are an invitation for us all to unite as a
common voice of concern, of support for those who live with or confront this epidemic
everyday, and a voice working to erase the stigma that surrounds those caught in the
storms of addiction.
The idea for the signs and the campaign began with the work of the Trinity Church,
Wrentham outreach committee as they sought to know better their call in the world
immediately outside the doors of their faith community. With the help of S.A.F.E.
Coalition, an organization from Franklin, MA working to address this epidemic, the
mission has begun.
The goal is simple. Using electronic media, yards signs, and employing a bit of hard
work, the goal is to create a partnership with individuals, faith communities, families,
businesses and others to raise awareness of the opioid epidemic, to encourage those
who serve on the front lines of this crisis and to talk openly and with understanding
about the impact this epidemic has on our world.
Yet the larger goal is to rease the stigma surrounding the disease of addiction and to
begin to lift that heavy weight from the shoulders of those who bear it.
Please, as a faith community, an individual, a family or a business join us in this
effort.
Contact:
Trinity Church, Wrentham at 508-384-3958
Rev. Ron Tibbetts, deacon at 774-210-0284
And join a growing group on Facebook at #2069_signs
On Twitter—#2069 signs@Trinity2069
The Christian Education Team is still in need of additional substitute teachers and possibly 1-2 more co-
teachers for the 2017-2018 year. Anyone who is interested can contact me at 508-982-7355 or
Christian Education Needs Your Help
October 2017
It’s Synod Sunday
Page 2 Our Redeemer’s Voice
We’re so glad you’re taking time to learn more about the New England Synod. So, just what is a
synod, and what does it do?
The synod is the regional expression of our Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. There are 65 of them
in the US, and ours covers all of New England and a bit of upstate New York. It’s comprised of about 180
congregations spreading from Northern Maine to Southern Connecticut. There’s a synod office in Worcester,
Mass. (pretty much the geographic center of the synod), but much of the work is done in churches and other
sites across the seven states by our Bishop, Rev. James Hazelwood, six associates and a few office staff.
Some churches may only ‘see’ synod staff when a pastor announces his or her retirement or departure for
other reasons. Helping a congregation navigate the transition/call process is certainly a critical function of
synod staff, but it’s only one of many. On any given day, synod staff members can be found collaborating
with staff of partner organizations like Ascentria or Calumet, teaching a class at one of our seminaries,
gathering in ecumenical conversations with our worship partners, or coaching those working with a new
mission start.
What else does the synod do?
Offers education and support for rostered leaders through candidacy discernment, Bishop’s
Convocation, Boundaries training, interim and transitional leader support
The call process – of course. How does it work? What’s involved in the process? Who takes part in it?
The synod provides support throughout transition times in congregations.
Provides leadership development through the candidacy process, Fund for Leaders, School of Lay
Ministry, Stewardship Group, Forward Leadership Community, 3G and 4G events, Cross
Generational Workshops, Safe Church Training
Connects to the larger church, both nationally and internationally
Offers pastoral care and oversight for rostered leaders, providing for rostered leaders in times of need
Stewards financial resources from the congregations for regional, national, and international activities
Provides support for youth ministry initiatives through Calumet and Hammonassett
Helps support spreading the word of God in new ways and new places through mission development,
synodically authorized worshipping communities and congregations under development and
working with mission developers to provide support
Organizes our annual assembly providing education for rostered and lay leaders, gathering
representatives from all our congregations across the synod to share best practices, highlight
ministries and learn from one another
Provides support for congregations through the Listening/Conflict Transformation Team
Assists with Global Mission initiatives through our companion synods
Fosters World Hunger awareness and advocacy
Supports Justice and Peace Advocacy
Works in Community Organizing with other denominations
Promotes environmental awareness through our Green Team
Would you like to learn more about the synod? Visit our website at www.nelutherans.org, or go to our
Facebook page.
We have a weekly eNews letter that you can subscribe to for updates on all that’s happening around the
synod.
Send your name and email to Martha Whyte, [email protected] if you’d like to subscribe.
Page 3
Join the Social Ministry Committee in creating fleece blankets for Project Linus on
November 4th at 10 a.m. We hope to have a multi-generational event (participants
need to be old enough to handle scissors) making blankets that are distributed in
area hospitals and clinics to pediatric patients who might be cheered by a snuggle.
We are accepting donations of new kid-friendly fleece in 1.5 yard or larger pieces.
We will also be providing fleece and be taking a freewill donation to help cover the
cost.
On the same day, we will be collecting sheets, blankets and comforters (new, twin or full-size) to donate
to the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless Blanket Drive which distributes items to shelters and
people in need of warmth. Come help us usher in winter by loving our neighbors!
See Loni Ivanovskis for details ([email protected]) Sign-up sheets on the bulletin board.
Warm and Snuggly Event
Are you looking to assist the victims of the recent hurricanes? If you are but not sure how to help,
Thrivent Financial has some suggestions and will match personal contributions up to $3 million in total.
And you do not have to be a Thrivent member. The details are included in this excerpt from Thrivent:
As the Christian community comes together to pray for and reach out to those who have been
affected by the recent disasters, Thrivent Financial is mobilizing its financial resources and
members nationwide to help those in need. Thrivent members and others who are interested in
ways to help with the recovery efforts are encouraged to visit www.Thrivent.com to learn more
about the organization’s $3 million match on individual personal donations and other ways in
which they can help.
Check out the Thrivent website for the details.
Thrivent Hurricane Assistance
October Hayride and Pumpkin Fest at Ward’s Berry Farm: Hayride, Pumpkin Picking and
Snacks. Sunday, October 22, 2017 for 12:30-1:30 (Patriots play at 8:30 at home; Rain date: same day
inside at church)
RSVP will be placed on the bulletin board as the date gets closer. Cost is $11.50 per child and includes
hayride and a sugar pumpkin. Adult rides for free accompanying a child. Others are $3 plus the cost of
the pumpkin you pick as sizes and cost varies. Afterwards, enjoy cider and donuts!"
October Hayride and Pumpkin Fest
Page 4 Our Redeemer’s Voice
Consecration Sunday Is Coming
Congregations that approach financial stewardship from a biblical perspective do not view the money Christians give to their church merely as a way to pay its bills. Rather, such congregations see financial contributions as a way to help people grow spiritually in their relationship with God by supporting their church’s mission and ministry with a percentage of their incomes.
Our congregation’s finance committee has selected the New Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program as a way to teach the biblical and spiritual principles of generous giving in our stewardship education emphasis this year.
New Consecration Sunday is based on the biblical philosophy of the need of the giver to give for his or her own spiritual development, rather than on the need of the church to receive. Instead of treating people like members of a social club who should pay dues, we will treat people like followers of Jesus Christ who want to give unselfishly as an act of discipleship. New Consecration Sunday encourages people toward proportionate and systematic giving in response to the question, “What percentage of my income is God calling me to give?”
During morning worship on Consecration Sunday, we are asking our attendees and members to make their financial commitments to our church’s missionary, benevolent, and educational ministries in this community and around the world.
Every attendee and member who completes an Estimate of Giving Card does so voluntarily by attending morning worship on Consecration Sunday. We urge people to attend who feel strongly opposed to completing a card. The procedure is done in such a way that no one feels personal embarrassment if he or she chooses not to fill out a card.
We will do no home solicitation to ask people to complete cards. During morning worship our guest leader will conduct a brief period of instruction and inspiration, climaxed by members making their commitments as a confidential act of worship.
We will encourage participation in Consecration Sunday events through the Consecration Sunday team and governing board members. Since we will make no follow-up visits to ask people to complete their cards, we will make every effort to inform, inspire, and commit everyone to attend Consecration Sunday worship.
Thanks in advance for your enthusiastic participation in Consecration Sunday events.
Steve McGhehey
Council President
Consecration Sunday is Coming
October Birthdays
Alexander Behling
Rick Biedermann
Diana Bjork
Michael Blanchard
Robert Bowman
Carolyn Colella
David DeVore
Brandi Dumas
Eden Dumas
Sarah Dumas
Dale Forget
Karen Giovanoni
Loni Ivanovskis
Dan Kronenwetter
Linda McCoy
Kayla McGhehey
Victoria McKay
Cullen Murphy
Solveig Olsen
Christopher Rando
Richard & Sandra Amoling
Jim & Karen DiCanzio
Tim & Colleen Fairchild
Anthony & Susan Franceschelli
Jonathan & Brenda Glover
Mike & Nancy Hopkins
Neil & Judy Kasten
If you do not see your name listed, then your
information is missing from our database.
Please contact the church secretary with the
information so we can update our records.
We don’t want to leave anyone out.
Page 5
October Anniversaries
Diane Smith
Emily Tulloch
Caroline Vekasy
Matt Vekasy
Dustin Waldron
Dot Whiting
Kristen Williams
Justin Willson
Annika Yanoshak
Mike & Julie Mansen
Ed & MJ Murphy
Jon & Martha Pierce
Jeff & Dawn Schweitzer
Rusty & Diane Smith
Rich & Marion Wuschke
Remember in Your Prayers
Remember in your Prayers: Those homebound, in nursing homes, recovering and/or taking
treatments, who face difficult situations or problems, those who are hurting or struggling or have lost
loved ones, those serving our country both home and abroad. Prayer request cards are available on the
ushers’ stand. Place the completed card in the Prayer Box. Your request will be forwarded to
the LCOR Prayer Chain by Dot Whiting. Names will remain on the list for three months,
unless otherwise indicated. Requests must be resubmitted to continue an additional three
months. Please pray for the following:
Alyssa, Christina, Dorothy, Gerry Sr. and Gerry Jr., Meghan, Lou & Anita Boette, Connie &
Greg Carter, Nolan Clagg, Betty Dickson, Susan Franklin, Dorothy Gahn, Dot & Gerry Hannon,
Austin Harding, Martha Jensky, Robin Kirby, Andrea Lutze & Magdalena Grace, Trudy McCoy,
Colleen Pearson, Marge & Mike Plant, Christopher J Rando, Roma Family, Laura Schachter, Pastor
Schlak, Bea Vidal, Williams family.
Page 8 Our Redeemer’s Voice
http://www.wellesley.edu/events/node/121176
September 19–December 17, 2017 Davis Museum Levine Gallery, Wellesley College
This selection of 16th-century prints and books
commemorates the 500th anniversary of Martin
Luther’s Disputation on the Power of Indulgences, also
known as the 95 Theses. In voicing increasing
complaint against the corruption of the Church, Martin
Luther (1483–1546) became a leading provocateur for
its reform. Protest in Print explores the history and popular thought that supported those grievances, the impact of the
print medium on the circulation of protest and reform materials, and the artistic response to reform ideologies. Early
printed books, borrowed from the Special Collections of Wellesley College, and artworks from the Davis Museum and
the Yale University Art Gallery demonstrate the role of print in disseminating reform thought and visually reiterating the
themes of the Reformation.
Curated by Meredith Fluke, Kemper Curator of Academic Programs, in collaboration with Simon Grote, Wellesley
Faculty Assistant Professor of History, and presented with generous support from The Mary Tebbetts Wolfe ’54 Davis
Museum Program Fund.
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: FREE!!!
Directions can be found at: http://www.wellesley.edu/davismuseum/visit/directions
Address:
Davis Museum at Wellesley College
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481-8203
Telephone: 781.283.2051
Martin Luther: Protest in Print
From the Pastor’s Desk
Page 9
It’s great to once again be in touch with you via our church newsletter!
On the last day of September, i.e., Saturday, September 30, we will host on our lawn outside of
the church our first Blessing of the Animals. All of you with pets (and I know this includes
many of our members) are invited to bring your pets to LCOR for a blessing. You are encour-
aged to invite your friends and neighbors to bring their pets as well. We do not promise that
the blessing will change your pet’s behavior for better or worse, but we do find it very appropri-
ate to bless our pets while we invoke the name of God! Blessings are an important part of the
Bible and it is good for us to bless others as well—including animals! The service will start at
3:00 p.m. and will include prayers, a hymn or two, a responsive litany, and, of course, a spoken
blessing for each animal.
On Saturday, October 21 the LCOR Men’s Group will host our fall campus clean-up. We will
start our work at 9:00 a.m. and break by about 11:40 in order to have lunch. Our work duties
will include cleaning windows, trimming bushes, cleaning the parking lot, weeding the garden
beds, picking up around the playground areas, and whatever else we can think of. A delicious
lunch, prepared by my chef wife, Marie, will be served for all of our workers. As always, women
are encouraged to join our happy group too! Please remember to bring garden tools.
On Sunday, October 29 we will host our second annual Consecration Sunday. Last year our
Consecration Sunday was a big hit and we want to make use of the program once again this
year. On the 29th, during the normal Christian Education hour, we will enjoy a brunch that will
be served by a local caterer. During our worship services on that day we will also be turning in
our pledge cards for 2018. Pr. Cliff Gerber, a retired pastor who now lives in the Worcester
area, will be our guest preacher for the day. Pr. Gerber is also serving as our guest leader for
the entire Consecration Sunday program. I have known Pr. Gerber for many years and I know
we will be very well served by him.
Additionally, Sunday, October 29 is Reformation Sunday. In fact, this year we celebrate the
500th anniversary of the Reformation. Martin Luther is one of the three most influential people
in the history of western civilization—alongside of Socrates of Athens and Jesus of Nazareth.
Martin Luther played a pivotal role in returning the Church back to the teachings of the Holy
Scriptures. We are privileged to have him as forerunner in the Christian faith!
By the time October is over the weather will have turned much colder. How quickly this sum-
mer has passed us by and how quickly another fall has come upon. Always remember, the days
and seasons are in God’s hands and we are grateful for each day the Creator blesses us with!
In Christ,
Pr. Rick Schlak
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You can find updated Server Schedules as well as the monthly calendar on the church’s website at
www.LCOR.ORG—The Calendar and Server Schedule are updated on regular basis.
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Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
www.LCOR.ORG
212 Main Street
Foxboro, MA 02035
508-543-4071
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on the E-Mail signup sheet on the bulletin board,
or leave a note on the secretary’s desk (providing
your name and e-mail address). You can also
send an e-mail to [email protected] with your
request to be added.
Each month the e-mail version of the newsletter
will be e-mailed out generally 3 days prior to when
the printed copy comes out. The e-mail version is
in color. You can print out only what you want
printed. The format of the e-mail bulletin is normal
sized paper.
For those of you concerned with computer viruses,
the church computer is updated and checked
weekly and all e-mail addresses are kept
confidential. The e-mail bulletin is sent out to all
as a blind copy so if it is forwarded the only email
address that is seen is the church’s.
If you’d like to put flowers on the altar, simply sign up
on the large flower chart on the bulletin board in the
hallway leading to the education wing.
They may be given in honor of someone, in memory
of someone, an event (anniversary birthday etc.), or
simply to the glory of God! If the flowers are being
given in honor or memory of someone, please write
that on the flower chart. If no reason is stated on
the chart then flowers will be given to the “Glory
of God.”
You must sign up a minimum of 7 days in advance.
Flower arrangements are $35 each. Please place
your payment in the offering plate and be sure you
designate the payment as “altar flowers.”
These flowers belong to you, after the flowers adorn
the altar area for both services, please take your
flowers home.
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