January Chrysalis Newsletter -- IMPORTANT

The Chrysalis

Current news from Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church

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January 1, 2018 Vol. 19, Issue 1

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Greetings!

You have just received the January 1, 2018 Chrysalis - the newsletter of Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church. Please read through it for information concerning events during the coming month. Chrysalis will be published by the office staff, in this form, near the first of each month -- with special editions during the month (if/as warranted).

If you desire a printed copy of the Chrysalis you may print this email version (as with any email you receive). There will also be a few printed copies in the narthex for visitors, and for members of HRLC who do not have printing capabilities. [Note: This is an email newsletter and does not paginate the way a non-email newsletter might.]

Should you accidentally (or deliberately) delete this email, you may also find a link to the Chrysalis on our web site (www.hrlcsj.org). Go to the Member "Home" tab, then the "Communication" tab, and then click on "Newsletter" to find the month you are seeking.

After a very successful initial offering during October and November, Holy Redeemer has contracted once again with Mr. Rey Guerrero to offer both a Basic ESL class and an Intermediary ESL class during January and February. The initial classes had approximately 30 students (combined) and it is hoped that this second offering will have as many as 50 students.

Classes are taught on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the sanctuary, with the Basic Class at 6:30pm and the Intermediary Class at 8:00pm.

Plans are, with a successful 2nd set of classes, that we will be able to offer 3 more 8 week sessions during 2018.

ESL Classes Continue at HRLC

First Graduation of ESL Class

HRLC

October/November 2017

Village House Warming Center

Throughout December Holy Redeemer hosted between 4 and 7 homeless ladies every day of the week, as part of the Village House Shelter (which was located at Temple Emanu El during December). The ladies would arrive every morning at about 8:00am and would stay until between 5:00pm and 6:00pm. During the week they were located in the Upper Room of the Parish Hall and on weekends they were in the Bangsund Room and the Imschweiller Room.

While they were at Holy Redeemer they worked on the paperwork needed for engaging with various county organizations, talked with counselors about their future. had medical checkups and engaged in crafts.

During the Hanukkah/Christmas time they celebrated at Temple Emanu El with a joint Hanukkah and Christmas tree (which they decorated with items made during their craft time). The women't group at Temple Emanu El provided some presents for them and additional presents were secured through a grant which Pastor John received from Thrivent.

Having concluded this initial effort at working together on social ministry projects, discussions are not underway between Pastor John and Temple members to see what we might engage in together in the future. Watch for updates.

Ministry Activity Contacts for January

(For information about an activity call the Ministry Activity Contact)

Pack Food Bags for Food Pantry on January 07 from 11:45am until 12:15pm

Carolyn Keck

Dinner and a Study on January 10 from 6:30pm until 8:00pm

Pastor John

Praying and Sharing on January 13 from 9:00am until 10:30am

Pastor John

Activists.com Meeting on January 13 from 12:30pm until 1:00pm

Pastor John

Fellowship SGM Meeting on January 13 from 1:00pm until 2:00pm

Pastor John

Food Pantry Distribution on January 13 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm

Marcia Freesemann

The Closet Distribution on January 13 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm

Mary West

Conversations Around the Table on January 17 from 6:30pm until 9:00pm

Pastor John

Movies with Pastor John on January 20 from 9:00am until 11:30am

Pastor John

Decorating and Garnish SGM Meeting on January 20 from 12:00pm until 1:00pm

Pastor John

Spaghetti Dinner for Homeless & Hungry on January 20 from 3:00pm until 5:00pm

Lisa Paulsen and Charlotte Paulsen

Pack Food Bags on January 21 beginning at 11:45am

Carolyn Keck

Progressive Theology Dialogue on January 23 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm

Pastor John

Food Pantry Distribution on January 27 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm

Leslie Stobbe

Food and a Friend at Jazmin Thai beginning at 6:30pm

Evan Dowling

Pack Hygiene Kits for The Closet on January 28 beginning at 11:45am

Leslie Stobbe

( Weekly) Those Who Serve -- January 2018

January 07:

Usher: Leslie Stobbe
Reader: Kay Ammon
Comm Asst: Kay Ammon
Altar Prep: Mary West
Refreshments: M West & J Neider
Counter: Kathy Wiese

January 14:

Usher: Mike Hagaman
Reader: Leslie Stobbe
Comm Asst: Carolyn Keck
Altar Prep: Kathy Wiese
Refreshments: Evan Dowling
Counter: Leslie Stobbe

January 21:

Usher: Mary West and J. Neider
Reader: David Smith
Comm Asst: Kathy Wiese
Altar Prep: Mike Hagaman
Refreshments: Leslie Stobbe
Counter: Carolyn Keck

January 28:

Usher: Kathy Wiese & Evan Dowling
Reader: Evan Dowling
Comm Asst: Mike Hagaman
Altar Prep: Julie Neider
Refreshments: Carolyn Keck
Counter: Evan Dowling

If there is a problem with the weekly listing of Those Who Serve please notify the church office so that it can be corrected when we publish the weekly worship materials.

If you are unable to fulfill a task on the date assigned please procure a replacement and notify the office concerning the arrangements you have made.

(Monthly)Those Who Serve -- January 2018

Bake Bread -- Carolyn Keck

Buy (Merlot)Wine -- Larry Estes

Buy (White Grape) Juice -- Kathy Wiese

Worship Space Preparation -- Mike Hagaman

Worship Service Preparation -- Kathy Wiese

Healing Prayers & Imposition of Oil -- Leslie Stobbe

Recorded Prelude Music -- Carolyn Keck

Praying & Sharing Leader -- Pastor John

If there is a problem with the monthly listing of Those Who Serve please notify the church office so that it can be corrected when we publish the weekly worship materials.

Conversations Around the Table 2018

January 17

6:30 pm to 9:00pm

Fellowship and Tapas

Discussion of

Christianity after Religion

(pages 1 to 64)

Meet in the Bangsund Room

Pastor John's

Dinner and Study 2018

January 10

6:30pm to 8:00pm

Bring your own dinner

Viewing of

Native Peoples of North America

(Sessions 1 to 3)

Meet in the Bangsund Room

Progressive Theology Dialogue 2018

January 23

6pm until 8pm

Jesus and his Jewish Influences

with

Professor Jodi Magness

Please read through the material for the evening in the course outline prior to class

Meet in the Bangsund Room

Movies with Pastor John

2018

Bangsund Room

9am until (approximately) 12:00pm

January 6, 2018

"Camelot"

starring

Richard Harris and Vanessa Redgrave

Happy Birthday

January!

January 2 Janece Pederson

January 3 Leslie Stobbe

January 3 Iris Amerson

Flower Donors

(January)

01/07 -- Kay Ammon -- in celebration of Jenny and Brian's anniversary

01/14 -- Kay Ammon -- in honor of Griffin's birthday

01/21 -- Available

01/28 -- Leslie Stobbe -- Happy Birthday January Babies!

Sanctuary Lamp Donors

(January)

01/07 -- Leslie Stobbe -- remembering Eddy's baptism

01/14 -- Mike Hagaman -- celebrating the coming of the light

01/21 -- Pastor John -- in memory of his parents

01/28 -- Evan Dowling -- in memory of Baby Max

Sister Parish Support

(January)

01/07 -- Evan Dowling

01/14 -- Pastor John -- in memory of Dr. ML King, Jr.

01/21 -- Lisa Paulsen -- Celebrating Christ!

01/28 -- Leslie Stobbe -- bring us this manifestation of Christ

"Tree of Life" near Sister Parish

January 2018 Calendar

January 01

Office Closed for Christmas to New Year Holiday
3:00pm - Announcements due

January 02

Office Closed for Christmas to New Year Holiday

January 03

Office Closed for Christmas to New Year Holiday

January 04

8:30am - Pastor John - Book Study (San Jose)
2:30am - Office Open (until 6:0pm)

January 05

Pastor John Early Morning & Late Afternoon Off
Office Closed

January 06

Pastor John Afternoon Off
All Day - Members Pray for Members

January 07

Baptism of our Lord
Pastor John Afternoon Off
Benevolence - Martha's Kitchen
10:00am - Celebration and Communion Liturgy
11:15am - Fellowship Time
11:45am - Pack Food Bags

January 08

Pastor John -- Writing Retreat
2:30pm - Office Open (until 6:00pm)
3:00pm - Announcements due

January 09

Pastor John -- Writing Retreat
2:30pm - Office Open (until 6:00pm)
3:00pm - Office Staff Meeting
5:30pm - Music Staff Meeting

January 10

Pastor John -- Writing Retreat
2:30pm - Office Open (until 6:00pm)
4:30pm - Pastor John - Dinner & Study preparation
6:00pm - Pastor John's Dinner & Study

January 11

Pastor John -- Writing Retreat
2:30pm - Office Open (until 6:00pm)
6:30pm - ESL Registration in sanctuary

January 12

Pastor John -- Writing Retreat
Office Closed

January 13

9:00am - Praying and Sharing
12:30pm - Activists.com SGM meeting
1:00pm - Fellowship SGM meeting
2:00pm - Food Pantry
2:00pm - The Closet

January 14

2nd Sunday After The Epiphany
Pastor John Afternoon Off
Health Care/Hygiene Kit Offering
10:00am - Celebration and Communion Liturgy
11:15am - Fellowship Time

January 15

Office Closed for ML King Jr. Holiday
Chrysalis Deadline for February issue
3:00pm - Announcements due

January 16

9:00am - Pastor Book Study (Woodland)
2:30pm - Office Open (until 6:00pm)
6:30pm - ESL Classes in sanctuary

January 17

2:30pm - Office Open (until 6:00pm)
3:00pm - Office Staff Meeting
4:00pm - Pastor John - Conversations preparation
6:30pm - Conversations Around the Table

January 18

Pastor John Morning & Early Afternoon Off
2:30pm - Office Open (until 6:00pm)
5:00pm - Pastor John - Union activity
6:30pm - ESL Classes in sanctuary

January 19

Pastor John Early Morning & Late Afternoon Off
Office Closed
5:00pm - Pastor John - Espinoza Rehearsal in Fairfield

January 20

Pastor John Afternoon Off
9:00am - Movies with Pastor John: Camelot
12:00pm - Decorating and Garnish SGM Mtg
3:00pm - Spaghetti Dinner for HOmeless & Hungry
4:30pm - Pastor John - Espinoza Wedding in Fairfield

January 21

3rd Sunday After The Epiphany
Pastor John Afternoon Off
Food Pantry Offering
10:00am - Celebration and Communion Liturgy
11:15am - Fellowship
11:45am - Pack Food Bags

January 22

Pastor John Planning Day
2:30pm - Office Open (until 6:00pm)
3:00pm - Announcements due

January 23

Pastor John Morning and Early Afternoon Off
2:30pm - Office Open (until 6:00pm)
3:00pm - Office Staff Mtg
4:00pm - Pastor John - Progressive Theology Dialogue preparation
6:00pm - Progressive Theology Dialogue
6:30pm - ESL Class in sanctuary

January 24

Pastor John Morning and Early Afternoon Off
All Day - Prayer Vigil for Peace in the Middle East
2:30pm - Office Open (until 6:00pm)

January 25

Pastor John Day Off
2:30pm - Office Open (until 6:00pm)
6:30pm - ESL Class in sanctuary

January 26

Pastor John Early Morning & Late Afternoon Off
Office Closed

January 27

Pastor John Afternoon Off
2:00pm - Food Pantry
6:30pm - Food and a Friend at Jazmin Thai

January 28

4th Sunday After The Epiphany
Pastor John Afternoon Off
The Closet Offering
10:00am - Celebration and Communion Liturgy
11:15am - Fellowship
11:45am - Pack Hygiene Kits for The Closet

January 29

Pastor John on Study Leave
2:30pm - Office Open (until 6:00pm)
3:00pm - Announcements due

January 30

Pastor John on Study Leave
2:30pm - Office Open (until 6:00pm)
6:30pm - ESL Class in sanctuary

January 31

Pastor John on Study Leave
2:30pm - Office Open (until 6:00pm)

“Peace is not just about the absence of conflict; it's also about the presence of justice...A counterfeit peace exists when people are pacified or distracted or so beat up and tired of fighting that all seems calm. But true peace does not exist until there is justice, restoration, forgiveness.

Peacemaking doesn't mean passivity. It is the act of interrupting injustice without mirroring injustice, the act of disarming evil without destroying the evildoer, the act of finding a third way that is neither fight nor flight but the careful, arduous pursuit of reconciliation and justice. It is about a revolution of love that is big enough to set both the oppressed and the oppressors free."

--Shane Claiborne

HRLC Staff

Revd. John L. Freesemann, Pastor

Rev. Pascal Mugambage, Sister Parish Pastor

Iris Amerson, Administrative Assistant

Richard Urbanek, Musician

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