Dear Friends,
Our Redeemer has been blessed with excellent and dedicated secretaries. When I arrived, Brenda Brooner was here and she was a joy to work with. Then, after staying in the position for 25 years she retired and moved to the San Diego area. I still miss Brenda, but I also play
Words With Friends
with her (she is the only person I play this game with).
After Brenda, we were blessed with Carmen Ruiz. I still remember when we interviewed her and when asked why she wanted this position she said, “I love being a secretary.” Well over the years I’ve loved working with her. Sadly for us, Carmen has an opportunity to work with the financial aid office for the Ventura County Community College. I am happy for her and will miss her! I know that you all will join me in wishing her all the best in her future endeavors.
We are currently interviewing candidates for the secretary position and will let you know when we are ready to welcome her or him to our congregation and preschool.
The other big news that I shared with you last month was regarding my husband, Scott. He started his chemotherapy on September 26
th
and so far is doing well. We are very thankful for all of your prayers and will keep you informed of how he is doing.
In other ministry news, we applied for a grant to help us in our partnership with Community Action. This was a great exercise in that it led us to think deeper about our providing aid to those who do not have a place to live. Specifically we are thinking of ways that we can learn more about the issues of homelessness, and then how we as members of Our Redeemer can be advocates for change. As we embark on this journey of learning and advocacy we hope to be able to help address the many issues that lead a person to lose their home. I look forward to sharing more of this with you in the future.
Meanwhile we are collecting cereal and serving items this month. We, and our partners at Community Action are thankful for your generous donations.
Peace in Christ,
Pastor Nancy
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It is hard to believe that this is my first newsletter as Associate Pastor TEEM Candidate for Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. As the Minister of Children, Family, and Youth for the last 7 years I have grown in ministry, education, and careers. I am still a teacher but finally answering to God’s call for me to be a pastor. I have felt the call to be in ministry almost my whole life. Along the way I have experienced accomplishments, loss, struggles, and triumphs throughout my life and my family life; I feel this was God’s plan.
I have started my first pair of classes with TEEM (Theological Education for Emerging Ministry) in my studies to ordained and rostered ministry in the synod. This term I am taking Ministry in Context and Considering the Tanakh/Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. The TEEM program is a theological study program that incorporates seminary study work with parallel involvement in ministry and three weeks a year of lecture classes at a partnered seminary. This month for the Fall term I will be in Berkley for a week of classes at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. I am looking forward to the week I will have with my professors and peers that will be with me through this program.
A new event I have planned is a FAFSA, trade school, and College Application assistance night hosted at Our Redeemer on October 2 at 5pm. I have been asked by youth and young adults for help through the process and felt this would be a great outreach to our community and maybe the start of a young adult ministry.
As I transition and grow in ministry I ask for your prayers for my studies, my family, and for God’s plan for our growing ministry.
TEEM Pastor Jade Ortiz
Associate Pastor TEEM Candidate
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O
ur students have adjusted well to their new teachers, friends and routine during the month of September. Our parents have done a terrific job of reassuring their children that they will return to reunite with them as soon as class is over. The children appear to feel secure and free to explore their new classroom, make new friends and develop new skills. We are looking forward to a wonderful school year with our students!!
Harvest will be exploding at Our Redeemer during the month of October. Spiders, bats, owls, Autumn and pumpkins are just some of the themes we will be focusing on as we approach Halloween. Children, teachers and staff will be celebrating the holiday by coming to school in their favorite costume.
Have a wonderful month,
Kerry Roman
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October - Second Saturday Worship
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Community Action of Ventura County
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Our Redeemer Church begun a partnership with Community Action of Ventura County (CAVC). This non-profit organization has been serving low income families and the homeless since 1969. Several members have visited the CAVC campus in Oxnard. We spoke with Ninna Castellano (Director of Homeless Services) who suggested ways we can assist them in their work with low income families and the homeless population. Their day to day expenses are covered by federal, state and local funding, but everything else is provided by donations. They serve 100 to 120 clients a day, as well as low income families that need help with utilities, etc. They also partner with Food Share and distribute food once a week.
We are going to collect and donate the following items:
- October: Breakfast (cereal, milk, fruit bowls and spoons)
- November: Sock month, men and women's socks
- December: Beanies, for adults and children. We will also do Christmas cookies and a new book for the children
They also take donations of clothes, which they give away. They don't sell them. Whatever is donated, we will be able to deliver.
If you would like more information regarding Community Action of Ventura County, they have a web site. Also feel free to ask me any questions. We are very excited about being able to work with this organization and help care for the least among us.
Thank you,
Linda Lefler
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Quilt Sunday is when all quilts created by the Operation LOVE quilters will be blessed for sending. We'll be surrounded by the quilts - providing us the opportunity to bless them and imagine to whom God is taking them. Lutheran World Relief is a ministry of US Lutherans, serving communities living in poverty overseas.
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Autumn Renewal
"Sharing God's Love through Gratitude"
October 11 - 13 at CLU
Yes, everything is for your sake, so that grace, as it extends to more and more people, may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.
How does living a life of gratitude impact who we are and how we relate to the world around us? What if we incorporated into our lives the daily practice of gratitude? What would that look like? Join us as Keia Morris leads us in Bible Study, Pastor Tracy Williams and Pastor Marta Salazar lead us in worship and Dona Kintzi and friends lead us in song.
We especially want to welcome our Latina sisters and plan to support them with Spanish speaking leaders and a sensitivity to their needs. We celebrate our diversity and thank God for the gifts that we all bring.
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8th Annual Silent Auction & Trunk-or-Treat!
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Pre-sale ends October 18th!
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Dear Friend,
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and Preschool has been an active presence in the community for many years. We are the oldest private preschool in Ventura County. In order to continue serving our community we have been supplementing our budget with fundraising.
Our major fundraising project for the church is a Silent Auction & Trunk-or-Treat. This year’s Silent Auction and Trunk-or-Treat will be October 26, 2019 (see the flyer above).
We currently are seeking donations for this auction, such as gift cards, gift baskets, business services, event tickets, amusement park tickets, etc.
All donations are tax deductible as we are a 501(c)3 corporation. Our tax ID number will be provided once we have received your donation. If you can assist us with a donation to our fundraiser we would be very thankful.
If you would like to make a donation or have questions please contact a committee member or the church office at 805-983-0612.
Thank you for your consideration and for your support.
Our Redeemer Fundraising Committee
Robin Tribbitt 805-205-4313
Linda Lefler 805-793-3322
Julie Jensen 805-486-5762
Robin Freeman 805-984-8737
Pr. Nancy Switzler 805-983-0612
Kerry Roman 805-983-0619
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Silent Auction &
Trunk-or-Treat
Are you able to help?
Decoration
Setup
Breakdown/Cleanup
Registration Check-in
Assist with food prep
Selling opportunity drawing tickets
Monitor playground area
Games (games will be furnished)
Monitor the silent auction
Silent Auction checkout
Assist with food serving
If you'd like to sign-up to volunteer
call the church office at 805-983-0612
For Volunteer Questions:
Robin Tribbitt 805-205-4313
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Faith, Food and Fellowship
October 12, 2019 at 8:00am
Join the men of Our Redeemer and others on the
2nd Saturday of each month at Tomas Cafe at 8:00am.
Tomas Cafe is located at 622 South "A" Street in Oxnard
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The October council meeting will be held on
October 14, 2019 at 7pm
@ Our Redeemer
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This month's meetings:
October 3
October 10
October 15
9 a.m. in the Coffee Room
The quilting group "Operation LOVE" at Our Redeemer has been creating quilts for the Lutheran World Relief quilt ministry for many years. About 60 quilts are sent annually to Lutheran World Relief for distribution to those in need around the world.
Anyone interested in participating in this ongoing project is encouraged to join the group at any time. Sewing/quilting experience is not essential since there are many different ways to give assistance as needed.
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Bread of the World
October 20, 2019
You can join Bread for the World to pray or gift money to end hunger.
We will provide a special offering envelope
inside the bulletin on
Sunday, October 20, 2019.
You can join thousands of others who have committed to ongoing prayers for an end to hunger. To make your prayer commitment and to sign up for bi-weekly prayer suggestions, visit
www.bread.org/pray
.
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Gentle Stretches, Mobility and Prayer
If you need a bit of relaxation think about joining Pastor Nancy and others every Monday in October (except October 7 and October 21) at Our Redeemer at 5:00pm for Stretch and Prayer. Please bring a towel or yoga mat.
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Reformation Sunday is
October 27, 2019
We invite everyone to wear the color
red
on this day
and join us for a special worship at 10:30am.
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On All Saints' Day, we remember all our beloved dead. Worship will be on
Sunday, November 3 at 10:30am.
You are invited to bring in photos of your deceased loved ones. Photos will be displayed in a special remembrance table.
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If you would like to be added to our birthday list, please let us know so that we can add you. You can let us know by replying to this e-mail or calling the church office at (805) 983-0612.
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October Altar Guild:
Linda Lefler
Team Members:
Julie Jensen, Sami Gutierrez, Gail Tenbus
Carol Peterson, Linda Lefler, Helen Jackson
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A flower calendar is available in the narthex bulletin board. You may sign up for the Sunday of your choice.
There is an information sheet available with flower suggestions and ordering information as well.
If you have been thinking about signing up to provide a floral arrangement for the altar, but need some direction, here are some guidelines:
First, choose an available week on the Flower Chart located in the narthex and sign your name and phone number.
Then, you have two options:
*You can do the foot-work yourself by contracting your favorite florist, or you can bring a potted plant or a flower arrangement from your own garden, or...
*You can have Bernardo's Flowers deliver an arrangement to the church for that Sunday. Simply call the church office at 983-0612 and let the Secretary know if you would like the office make the arrangements. Make the check out to "LCOOR" and put it in an envelope marked "FLOWERS." Bernardo's Flowers will deliver the arrangement to the church office on Friday.
For questions, call Carmen at 805-983-0612 or ask any Altar Guild team member.
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- Help with worship... if you want to assist the pastor or read or serve communion please call Robin Tribbitt, 805-654-8252
- Like to sew? Our Love Ladies make quilts for Lutheran World Relief twice a month. Join them in the coffee shop on the first Thursday and third Tuesday of the month at 9:00am.
- To volunteer to bring refreshments on the Sunday of your choice, please sign your name on the snack calendar that is posted on the narthex bulletin board or call the church office at 805-983-0612.
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Want to pick-up your box of veggies at Our Redeemer?
Click on the link below...
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