A monthly newsletter for the members and neighbors of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

The Focus The Focus March 2020

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

Lent 2-3

Easter Flowers 3

Children and Youth 4

College News 5

Church Women United 6

Education 6

Member News 7

In Our Prayers 7

Lutherlyn 8

Property 8

Service & Social Ministry 8-9

Noah’s Ark Preschool 10

Church Council 10

March Ministry Schedule 11

Fellowship 6

Holy Week 3

SW PA Women of the ELCA 5

Dear friends, I remember the day we dropped our son off at college. I remember thinking that he was beginning a new journey that would lead him into adulthood, and unforeseen adventures and opportunities. It meant leaving behind the security of our home and our presence in his life, but it was time for him to do that. But he wasn’t the only one setting out on a new journey. We were, too. As we left Wes at college, we were leaving behind the days when we knew everything (or most things) he was doing. We were leaving behind the place we’d had in his life, and the place he’d had in our home for the last 19 years. And we were embarking on a journey into becoming the parents of an adult. It was hard. To this day, every time I hold a baby at baptism, I remember the feel of Wes in my arms. Every time a preschooler runs into my office, I catch a glimpse of Wes at that age. Every time I walk into the high school, I remember Wes as a teenager. When we dropped Wes off at college, I was sad. I knew what I was leaving behind. I did not know that the future would hold the joy of watching our son grow into a confident and thoughtful adult with a passion for the work he does. I didn’t know that the future would hold a wonderful daughter-in-law and two grand-dogs. If I did, perhaps it wouldn’t have been so hard to leave him at Wittenberg that first day. Every journey begins with leaving something. Usually it’s something familiar and comfortable … friends, our hometown, the house we grew up in. Sometimes what we have to leave behind is less tangible … the way we’ve always done things, the attitudes we’ve held. We often talk about the season of Lent as a journey of faith. That’s a good image, because growing into greater faithfulness does mean leaving behind our less faithful ways (even though they might be very familiar and comfortable.) What will you leave behind to journey with Jesus to the cross this year? Long-held grudges? Behaviors that are not life-giving? Words that hurt rather than heal? Half-hearted commitment to worship and learning from God’s word? Lent is a journey that invites us to leave behind what is unfaithful in order to move into a more faithful future. Like the beginning of any other journey, it can be hard. And like any other journey, it can lead us into a future full of blessings that we can’t foresee. As we started to leave the campus after dropping our son off at college on that hot August day, I turned my car around, ran into the bookstore, and bought Witt sweatshirts for Steve and for me. I turned the air conditioning in my car as high as it would go, put on the sweatshirt, and let its soft warmth and connection with our son comfort me all the way home. Leaving can be hard. But every journey begins with leaving. With you on the journey of faith,

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Lenten Devotionals for children, teen and adults are available in the church narthex.

Wednesday Evenings in Lent March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1

You are invited to participate in any or all of each evening’s offerings.

5:45-6:15 - Children’s Choir Kindergarten - 5th grade

6:15-7:00 - Potluck Supper Homemade or store-bought food - it doesn’t matter. It’s the time we spend together that is most important.

6:45-7:30 - Children’s Program Children join Pastor Broome for learning and fun together while the older kids and adults worship.

7:00-7:30 - Worship With evening hymns, readings and prayers we bring the day to a close. During worship we will share

40 Days - A Journey through the Forty Days of Lent

After his baptism, Jesus was tempted for 40 days in the wilderness. But he’s not the only person in the Bible who went through a 40 day life-changing experience. Join us as we peek into the diaries of Naamah (the wife of Noah), Miriam

(the sister of Moses), David, Elijah, and Jonah.

7:30-8:30 - Adult Study

Faith and Death

March 4 - Can We Talk about Death? March 11 - All your Questions about Hospice Answered

March 18 - All your Questions about Funeral Homes Answered March 25 - Organ Donation, Cremation, and the Resurrection of the Body

April 1 - Thinking about your Funeral or Memorial Service

Choir

Choir rehearsals will be held on Tuesday evenings during Lent. New voices are welcome.

LE N T

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Easter Decorations Given by ____________________________________________________

As you wish your name to appear in the bulletin. Phone Number ________________________ I wish to donate #_______ Tulip(s) Donation: $8.00 each I wish to donate $_______ to use where needed to decorate Total enclosed $_______ Given in memory of / honor of / celebration of / thanksgiving for (please circle one): ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________

Please print clearly.

Please place this form and payment in an envelope and drop in the collection plate or in the church office. If you have any questions, call the church office at 724-941-7467. DEADLINE: APRIL 1.

Saturday at 5:30 PM, Sunday at 9 and 11 AM

February 29/March 1 through March 28/29 Each weekend we will hear the story of our ancestors in

faith who had to leave what was familiar and journey into an unknown future. They took with them little other than

the promises of God, but that was enough.

Saturday/Sunday March 7/8 Healing Service

Our worship includes the opportunity for prayers and anointing. Bring a friend.

LENT WORSHIP Adam and Eve left the Garden of Eden. Abraham and Sarah departed from Haran. The Israelites went out of Egypt. David left his home and his sheep. The Lord brought the people out of exile.

April 4/5

PALM SUNDAY/PASSION SUNDAY Our Lenten journey draws to a close as we join Jesus on

his journey to the cross.

April 9

HOLY THURSDAY 7 PM Holy Communion and the Stripping of the Altar in

preparation for Good Friday.

April 10

GOOD FRIDAY 10:00 AM Children’s Service 12:00 Community Worship 7:30 PM Tenebrae Service

April 12

EASTER SUNDAY 8:30 and 11:00 AM Worship 9:30-10:45 Easter Breakfast

Holy Week Worship

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Watch for emails about these and other activities for the month of March. Sign up on the bulletin board, use the online Bulletin Board Sign-up Sheet found at https://www.ourredeemer-peters.org/ or email Pastor Broome at pastorbroome@comcast.net.

Kindergarten-2nd Grade

Friday, March 13, 6:00-7:30 PM Friday Gathering (second Friday this month)

Come to church and have fun with your church friends. Pizza is provided, so it helps if you sign up. Parents and siblings are always welcome.

Kindergarten-5th Grade

Wednesdays during Lent, 5:45-6:15 Children’s Choir Rehearsals

3rd-5th Grade

Saturday, March 21, 1:00-3:30 PM Legos Forever A time to play together and build things with the church’s Legos and watch

the first Lego movie.

7th-9th Grade

Sunday, March 15, 6:30-8:00 PM Crossroads Class

7th-12th Grade Friday, March 6, 7:00 PM- Hunger Retreat Saturday, March 7, 5:00 PM We will stop eating at 5:00 PM on Friday, head over to the church at 7:00,

stay overnight at church, and go without food until Saturday at 5:00 PM. So we will go hungry for 24 hours. We will have fruit juice and water on hand during the retreat, but we will definitely get a sample of what it is like to go without food, for a change. As time goes on it becomes hard to think about anything but food, and the last meal you've missed. It’s a serious issue in our world, and a serious issue in our nation. The problem is not far from us. In one local school district, 40% of the children are eligible for free lunch at school. We will learn more about all of these things during the retreat.

Future College Students

Website for ELCA colleges and universities

The Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities works to connect students with a college that shares their values of academic excellence, experiential learning, campus involvement, service and stewardship. Go to https://imaginecolleges.org/ to learn more about the ELCA colleges and universities.

Lutherlyn Summer Camp

Summer Camp registration is underway. Please notify the church office when you register so that you may be eligible for a church campership. Visit the Lutherlyn website (https://www.lutherlyn.com/summercamp/) for online registration. See page 8 for more information.

CH I L D R E N A N D YO U T H

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CO L L E G E NE W S

My Church Family, Thank you so much for the box of yummy snacks for the Super Bowl! I enjoyed watching it with my friends, and the snacks will last me a long time! I am truly blessed! Thank you everyone! Nora Barczak Hi church family! Thanks so much for the care package. I love snacks. While I did not get a chance to watch any of the game (I spent most of last weekend at the library), I'm always happy to know I'm thought of and cared for by all of you here. Additionally, being there for chili this afternoon was a delight! Much love, Grace Casper

Dear Our Redeemer Church, Thank you so much for the Super Bowl care package! I received it last week and it brightened my day. I love all the snacks that were inside and enjoyed them while watching the Super Bowl! Thank you so much for thinking of me! Grace Harris Dear Our Redeemer, Thank you so much for my Super Bowl goodies! My roommate and nursing friends enjoyed all the sweet treats. I always appreciate the thoughtfulness of my church family. The only thing that would’ve made my package sweeter was if the Steelers were in the Super Bowl. Thank you for all that you do for me! Love, Madison Kerr

Our Redeemer, Thank you so much for all of the snacks! I greatly appreciate you thinking of me. It was definitely the highlight of my week. My roommates have already dug into them!! Kindly, Kennedy King

Dear Church Family, Thank you for the Super Bowl Package! The snacks will be perfect for the game this Sunday. Thanks again, Mark Mizikar

Church Family, Thank you so much for the box of snacks for the super bowl. Me and my friends enjoyed them during the game! Caden Moran

Daylight Saving Time begins on March 8. Set clocks ahead one hour.

Women Spreading the Word! Women Spreading the Word! is the theme of the SW PA Women of the ELCA Convention that will be held May 1-2, 2020 in Greensburg, PA. Christ Our Shepherd, formerly known as Bishop Connare Center, is the convention site. Full-time registration fee is $114, but part-time and commuter fees are also available. For more information and program schedule, check the bulletin board flyer with attached registration forms. Registration is due April 1, 2020.

SW PA WO M E N O F T H E ELCA

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FE L L OW S H I P

Bread Baking - Sunday, March 8, 1:30-4:30 PM

Whether you are a veteran bread-baker, or someone who has never opened a package of yeast, you are invited to join Pastor Schmid for a Sunday afternoon of baking bread. We will make at least three kinds of bread, and you will go home with recipes and bread to enjoy. All ages are welcome, though it is best if children 6th grade and younger come with an adult.

Coffee Hour

Our 4th-6th Grade Growing in God class will serve as hosts for our March 15 Coffee Hour. If you can provide food, please sign up in the narthex or through our online Bulletin Board Sign-up Sheet.

Easter Breakfast

A coordinator is needed for this year’s Easter Breakfast. If you can help, please see Pastor Schmid. Sign-up sheets for the breakfast will be posted in mid-March. We will need volunteers to provide egg dishes and breads as well as to help with setup, serving and cleanup. Sign up for fellowship events on the bulletin board or through our website. Friends are always welcome.

CH U RC H WO M E N UN I T E D Women Invited to Help Host Spring Celebration!

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church is hosting Church Women United “World Day of Prayer” on Friday, March 27 with the program beginning at 11:00 AM with lunch following. The leaders of this event are Suzanne Kennedy, Phyllis Permar and Kathy Russman. We hope that some of you can help with the lunch (recipes posted on the bulletin board), assist with hospitality by helping with registration, or be part of the worship by serving as ushers (passing out bulletins and taking up the offering). If you can help, contact Phyllis at ejpermar@verizon.net or indicate how on one of the sign-up sheets. All churches in the community have been invited to attend and we hope that you can attend too! Lunch reservations are due by Friday, March 20. Make reservations by sending an email to Phyllis or the church office orlc@comcast.net, or by signing up on the bulletin board poster. No internet access? - then call the church office. There is no cost for the lunch, but an offering collected during the worship service will be donated to Washington City Mission. The theme is Rise! Take Your Mat and Walk. The program will include a Bible study lead by Pastor Schmid. A movie telling us about Zimbabwe will be shown during the collection of the offering. Music played before the program begins will feature music from Zimbabwe. The lunch menu also includes some specialties of the African continent. Come, learn and enjoy fellowship with the other women in the township. Let’s get to know our neighbors!

Finding Ourselves in the Bible Stories

Monday mornings at 10:00 through March 9. Join us for weekly Bible study of the upcoming lessons for worship. Each study is self-contained, so you can come whenever it fits your schedule.

Plans for 2020 Vacation Bible School are underway!

When: Monday-Thursday, August 3-6 Where: Our Redeemer INSIDE and OUTSIDE! In the

sanctuary, on the playground and everywhere in between!

What: Rainforest Explorers: Jesus Leads the Way

Coordinators for this year’s Vacation Bible School are Lori Greene, Kathy Russman and Phyllis Permar. Consider how you can help. Watch for the volunteer sign-up sheet that will appear before Easter on the main bulletin board.

ED U C AT I O N

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New Address Sandra May, 631 McMurray Road, Apt. 314, Bethel Park, PA 15102-6007. Best wishes in your new home.

New Arrivals We welcome into our family of faith, Kalysta Faith Kondas, adopted from China on December 10, 2019 by Heather Kondas. Kalysta is three years old. We also welcome into our family of faith, Anusha Grace Oberg, adopted from India on December 30 by Jena Oberg. Anusha is four years old. Thank you all for your prayers for our family as we journeyed to India to bring Anusha home and as she adjusts to her new life here. Congratulations to Serena and Christopher Tooker on the birth of their daughter, Astrid Aria. Astrid arrived four weeks early on February 21. She weighed 5 pounds, 2 ounces and was 15.5 inches long. Serena and Christopher are also parents to five-year-old Auron and three-year-old Seneca. Proud grandparents are Charles and Lalitha Rajakumar.

Welcome!

ME M B E R NE W S

IN OU R PR AY E R S

We lift up the following members of our congregation so that they may be strengthened by our prayers of intercession:

Missy Bookhammer, Leonard Brigger, Barb Divelbliss, Terry L. Divelbliss, Janet Elliott, Debbie Healey Langley, Kaitlyn and Zack Huwel, Bill Mace, Tom McCollum, Bob Michalowsky and Astrid Tooker.

We remember those friends and family members who have asked for our prayers:

Chris, Doug, Kate, Riley, Harry Adams, Brynne Allcorn, Erica Alrotz, Larry Arch, Sandi Babbie, Kathy Bailey, Sammy Basile III, Edith B. Bencic, Alyssa Bishop, Dave Bober, Carol Bock, Bruce Boehm, John Bretigan, Glenn Broman, Tom Caley, Irene Carulli, Tim Castello and family, Rich Cavasina, Michael Cicchino, Larry Clark, Isabel Constantin, Kathy Crouse, Jenny Curry, Mark Dubich, the Duchin family, Mike Dyer and Judy D’Addieco, Sydney F., Dylan Flinchum, Connie Frameli, Sydney Franzman, Kate Frazier, Richard Gajdowski, Shannon Garry, Alexa Gilfoyle, Tom Gizzi, Geoff Glover, Eddie Gonzalez, Ian Gonzalez, Kathleen Gray, Chris Grilli, Daniel Hauge, Joie Heeter, Betty Hildebrand, David Holland, Jane Huff, Joe Ignacz, Libby Jungo, Stan Karoleski, Ray Keisling, Greyson Kilgore, Arthur King, Jeanne Koch, Patricia Kopko, Don Kurzawski, June Lance, Gary Lasher, Elizabeth Lucas, Keryn Matson, Allison McClain, Bruce McCullough, Michael McKeown, Sandy McKeown, Jolie Mihalik, Chuck Miller, Shannon Mincin, Nester Miskow, Peggy Montedoro, Dolores Munsick, Peg Obringer, Kelly Palombo, Holly Perry, Ab and Diana Pierson, Pat Premick, Alicia Richey, Ben Ritter and family, Jeanie Rose, Debbie Sadora, Karen Schumacher, Mary Lou Schaeffer, Nancy Schlegel, Dave Schrader, Dianne Scott, Bob Shader, Holly Shader, Ruth Shelpman, Christopher Shepherd, Betty Smith, Lois Smith, Bernie Solo, Donna Stafford, Gary Stinson, Andrew Straka, Terri Strawn, Robby Strickland, Tina Thielet, Dave Thomas, Raymond Thomas, Bobbie Vasco, Taylor Volkmer, Art W., Megan Weston, Terry Whyte, Rhianna Wilk and Buckey Williams.

If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, please submit your request in writing and place in the offering plate, drop off in the church office, or submit by e-mail to orlc@comcast.net. Please help to keep this list current by contacting the church office when someone can be removed from the list.

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PRO P E RT Y

Peters Township Food Pantry News

Thank you for your continued support of the Peters Township Food Pantry! The next distribution will be on Friday, March 13 at Peace Lutheran Church on Carol Drive in McMurray. Please drop off your donations in Our Redeemer’s narthex by March 10. Help is needed on Thursday, March 12 at 11:00 AM and on Friday, March 13 at 9:00 AM. For more information about the Peters Township Food Pantry, visit their website at http://www.peterstownshipfoodpantry.org.

Thank You

Dear Members of Our Redeemer, Thank you for your donation of $786 that you raised on Super Bowl Caring Sunday, on behalf of the PT Food Pantry. We are so grateful for your continued support of this vital program in our area. Your donation will be used to purchase Giant Eagle cards to supplement our families’ groceries. We cannot thank you enough for your monetary donation as we make every attempt to ensure that all in our community are food secure. We ask that you pray for us as we serve others and are always looking for volunteers-please help spread the word! Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor. Proverbs 22:9. Peace, Laura Norton Coordinator-Peters Township Food Pantry

SE RV I C E AN D SO C I AL MI N I S T RY

LU T H E R LY N

Spring is just around the corner according to Phil. With that forecast, the Property Committee is preparing for the needs of the lawn, shrub beds and a new on-site storage building. Work will soon begin for the storage building that will be constructed behind the pavilion in the upper parking lot. With this new building, we can eliminate the need for the offsite rental unit that is currently used and replace the small garden shed on our property. The building will be 30 ft. x 14 ft. x 8 ft. and have an exterior that is both eye appealing and maintenance free. During excavation of the site and construction, parking will be limited in the upper lot. Our annual Spring Clean-up will be held in mid-April based on weather conditions, so watch for the volunteer sign-up sheet that will be posted. Maintaining our property simply means, “Gods Work…Many Hands”

To register a camper for the FUN AND FAITH FILLED summer, please go to online registration at https://www.lutherlyn.com/, mail in the printable registration form, or grab a brochure from the church bulletin board. Enter coupon code FIRST20 for $100 off for FIRST-TIME campers or FIRST20HALF for $50 off for FIRST-TIME half week programs. Coupons are available on the bulletin board if you are mailing in your registration. Lutherlyn now uses CampBrain for online registration. No more paperwork to mail to camp! Your CampBrain account (that you will set up when you register) will include your registration, payments, health history, parent profile, dietary concerns, and all of the “paperwork” that needs to be completed before arriving at Lutherlyn. If you mail a paper registration form to Lutherlyn, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with your login information to complete your forms and payments online.

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SE RV I C E AN D SO C I AL MI N I S T RY , C O N T I N U E D

Additional Food Assistance for those in Need

The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will supply “Produce to People” on Tuesday, March 3 from 10:00 AM-Noon at the Washington County Fairgrounds. “Produce to People” provides individuals and families with 30 to 50 pounds of food consisting mostly of fresh produce. Upon arrival, you will be required to answer and sign a quick questionnaire. Then you will receive a ticket, which you will exchange for food. You do not need to bring additional paperwork—the questionnaire is a legal document. Signing it certifies that you qualify for the food. Be sure to bring bags, boxes or a rolling cart as you will receive 35 to 50 pounds of food. For more information, visit their website at https://www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/what-we-do/food-to-people/produce-people-p2p/.

Glass Recycling is now in Peters Township

We will no longer collect your glass here at the church. A recycling container for glass is now available behind the Peters Township Fire Station at 245 East McMurray Road. Glass is accepted daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, but it must be clean, no lids or rings, jars or bottles only. That means no table glasses, vases, Pyrex or candle containers with wax residue. Glass only is accepted - no bags or boxes. The recycling container was provided by the PA Resources Council (PRC). Glass is also accepted at Michael Brothers on Horning Road.

EARTH HOUR - Saturday, March 28 8:30 - 9:30 PM

What is Earth Hour? It is World Wildlife Fund’s annual global event where hundreds of millions of people switch off their lights for one hour to show they care about our planet. This event has been growing each year with over 162 countries now taking part to show they care for our planet! Won’t you consider joining us not for just the symbolic hour but all day everyday to save Planet Earth!

Family Promise

Our next opportunity to serve will be Thursday, March 19. We will provide our support services at Trinity United Methodist Church, which serves as a host church. We will be transporting our guests to and from Crafton. We are still looking for a volunteer to serve as:

An overnight host (8:30 PM-6:00 AM). Serve as one of two overnight hosts who sleep all night at the Trinity Methodist facility. Air beds are provided, which are actually quite comfortable. You would bring your own sheets, etc. This generally is a quiet night, with the only interruptions being a crying baby or someone going to the restroom.

Please sign up to help. If you have any questions about the Family Promise program, please contact Pastor Broome at 724-941-7467 or pastorbroome@comcast.net.

Assistance for St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church Wanted - gently used spring and summer clothing and shoes for newborns to teens. You can bring your donations to the lobby of Our Redeemer through March 22. Look for the box marked “Clothing Drive.” The clothing will be distributed by St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Shadyside to people in their neighborhood, many of whom are immigrant and grad student families. (Please – only spring and summer clothing. The church does not have storage space for out-of-season clothes.)

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CH U RC H CO U N C I L

NOA H’S AR K PR E S C H O O L

February is one of my favorite months in our preschool! We don’t focus much on Valentine’s day here, instead, we work to recognize that everyone has different love languages and we aim to help children explore and understand how many ways there are to love others, beyond a paper heart! We have been blessed, recently, with so many ways to share love and learn about ways to spread it!

*We had a visit from Miss Verna who brought us snakes, turtle and lizards. We learned how to best love God’s creatures by being gentle and quiet around them. We learned to watch their body language for signs that they are uncomfortable or worried, something we do with our friends as well! We learned what to feed the animals to care for them and how much these animals do for us. *Easter Seals visited to share Disability Awareness Presentations with our children. The Easter Seals representatives brought helpful tools: Braille books, walkers, prosthetics and small wheelchairs for the children to try. What a lovely way to help children understand that while someone may look different or move in a different way, they are really, very much like you and me. Through this, we learn more about how to love our friends with different abilities, by being gentle with their needed devices, treating them with respect, including them in our play and giving them room to be themselves. *We learned about loving our families when we invited them to come to our Bagels with a Buddy events. We planned menus, cut fruit, prepared gifts and treats and made special invitations as ways to love our family and friends.

There are so many simple ways to spread love each day. These three different events help us all see that simply putting thought into the best way to care for others is a great start in fostering empathy and love! This month also brought the opening of registration for the 2020-2021 school year. I am so grateful for our board who worked so hard to make this a smooth and caring process for all involved. Many of our classes filled in the first 30 minutes of registration! We do have 5 spaces still open for 2-year-olds and 3 spaces available for 4-year-olds. We believe strongly in our philosophy of accepting children exactly where they are and teaching them through enriching, hands on, play-based activities and we have a desire to give that experience to as many children as possible. If you know anyone who would enjoy being part of our wonderful preschool, please have them give us a call! Finally, if you’d like to share some love with Noah’s Ark, Save the Date for our Spring Fling Fundraiser to be held April 25 from 7:00-10:00. We will be enjoying time together with silent auctions, wine and beer tastings, and food from Girl Friday, all while raising money to replace the preschool flooring! Heidi Garner, Director Noah’s Ark Preschool

At their February 20 meeting, council elected the following members to serve as officers;

Gary Milavec, President Keith Lowery, Vice-President

Lori Greene, Secretary

Thank you for your willingness to serve. Committee Liaisons will be listed in next month’s newsletter.

WORSHIP LEADER 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM

Acolytes Eve Secrist Meghan Doughty VOLUNTEER Garrett Miller Clark Cekus Augie Glover Oliver Marks Will McCormack Brandon Pernisek Austin Koerbel

VOLUNTEER Brandon Luciow VOLUNTEER Kennedy Palek Lauren Hettinger Jude Glover Tyler Marks Ava Rieger Jonathan Pernisek Max Mizia

Lay Assistant Karen Glass Kim Maize Barb Schumacher Gary Milavec Linda Blanker Mark Harris Beth Pansino Sally Ruppel John Yocca Randy Stonemark

Lector Terry A. Divelbliss Amelia D'Addieco Eliana Beck Jen Milavec Debbie Healey Langley Janice Rush Karen Smith Judy Pilof Jeff Sofran Mike Koerbel

Communion Assistants Peggy Barczak Lynne Barney Jackie Beck George Andrewson Jennifer Donovan Sue Lambert Cindy Cox Lori Greene Tina Borra Lori Kees

Susan Loeser Barb Hrabar Kim Chupinka Lori Greene Christina Mann Chris Norton Doug Cox Jack McCormack Kelly Romero Suzanne Kennedy

Marlene McGaffic Joyce Kilgore Keith Lowery Becky Long Ken Rigby Laura Norton Laura Culp Carl Ruppel Kelly Sofran Rochelle Koerbel

Laurie Nickles Phyllis Permar Ruth Ann Lowery Duncan Nickles Trudy Wagner Phyllis Permar Cheryl Debowski Sue Russo Mohylyn Yocca Debbie Stonemark

Greeters Cindy Moran Lynne Barney Jeanne Zoellner Scher Family Shirley Dempster Heather Morelli Guy Smith RaDonna Burik Gary Pernisek Dani Mizia

Paul Moran Marilyn Melvin VOLUNTEER Beth Pansino Phyllis Permar Karen Smith Julie Flynn Jennie Pernisek Penny Mizia

Head Usher Joel Beltz Joe Maize Drew Lance Tim Knell Clint Langley Max Rush Mike Debowski Charles Rajakumar Paul Prevade Mike Koerbel

Ushers Carole Beltz Ben Jarosh Tabitha Beck Doug Meley Caroline Langley Charles Rajakumar Dave Borra George Andrewson Dave Borra Zach Koerbel

Darlene Davis Jim Doughty Karla Lance Eric Reese Garrett Langley Laurie Razumic-Rushin Keith Kerber Jim Doughty Laurie Nickles Jim Mizia

Paul Prevade Dan Zebraskey Fred Smith Paula Reese Juliette Langley VOLUNTEER Gary Milavec Dan Zebraskey Paul Romero Sam Mizia

Altar GuildJoyce Kilgore and

Susan Loeser

Barb Hrabar and Mandy

Jarosh

Kim Chupinka and

Kathy Russman

Lori Greene and

Becky Long

Linda Blanker and

Sharon King

Heather Morelli and

Janice Rush

Laura Culp and Barb

Hrabar

Joyce Kilgore and Sally

Ruppel

Tina Borra and

Susan Loeser

Becky Long and Dani

Mizia

Blood Pressure Screenings

Coffee Hour Hosts

Food Providers

Head Teller

Council Teller

Assistant Teller

MINISTRY SCHEDULE/MARCH 2020

March 1, 2020 March 8, 2020 March 15, 2020 March 22, 2020 March 29, 2020

First Sunday in Lent Second Sunday in Lent Third Sunday in Lent Fourth Sunday in Lent Fifth Sunday in Lent

X X X X

Carol Locher Barb Schumacher Barb Schumacher Tom Radus Tom Radus

Duncan Nickles Duncan Nickles Carl Ruppel Carl Ruppel RaDonna Burik

Rolf Otterness Gary Milavec Jim Locher Gary Milavec Gary Mil

X

Healing Services

X X 4th-6th Grade Growing in God Class X

Linda Blanker X X X X

X

X X VOLUNTEER(S) NEEDED X

Updated 2/26/2020

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH 105 Gateshead Drive McMurray, PA 15317-3101

724-941-7467

WORSHIP SERVICES 5:30 PM, SATURDAY

9:00 and 11:00 AM, SUNDAY Childcare available on Sunday from 8:45-12:00 PM

GROWING IN GOD (Sept. - May), 10:00 AM, Age 3-Adults

THE REV. DR. ANN SCHMID, PASTOR - 724-554-6016 (cell), pastorschmid@comcast.net

THE REV. STEVEN E. BROOME, PASTOR - 724-554-6015 (cell), pastorbroome@comcast.net

THE REV. JOHN F. YEDLICKA, PASTOR EMERITUS

HEIDI GARNER, DIRECTOR, NOAH’S ARK PRESCHOOL - 724-942-6699 noahspreschool@comcast.net

MARY HELEN BARR, MUSIC DIRECTOR - 412-780-3357 (cell)

ELAINE DOLCICH, OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Office 724-941-7467 Fax 724-941-3262

E-mail: orlc@comcast.net Website: https://www.OurRedeemer-peters.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ORLutheran

OUR VISION

The vision of Our Redeemer

Lutheran Church is to be a

welcoming church where people

of all ages and backgrounds will:

encounter God in worship,

experience Christian community,

discover their God-given gifts,

grow in faith, and be equipped for

service and witness as we are

sent out into God’s world.

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH 105 Gateshead Drive McMurray, PA 15317-3101