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 Sermon Series: I Heart My Church
Greetings!
The title for our new series might well have been spoken by our Savior himself: “I Love My Church.” That’s why he blessed it with a Reformation, which we celebrate today.
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Commitment Cards The grace-filled outpouring of generosity last Sunday is testimony of the Holy Spirit’s work in our midst; God’s blessings to all who made a commitment. Commitment cards will be found in the pew racks for weeks to come, and may be placed in the offering plate.
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Thinking About Joining Our Congregation? Sundays, 10:10am Fellowship Hall
Our next “Connections” course will be held in January. Please call the church office at 480.895.6782 to make reservations.
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Reformation Rally in Tempe Sunday, Oct. 30 at 3:00pm, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
You are invited to attend a Reformation Rally featuring District President Larry Stoterau as the guest preacher, a mass choir and a bratwurst supper is a free-will offering following the service. RSVP’s are necessary. To RSVP about dinner or for information, contact Pastor Boye .
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Creation/Evolution Sundays, 8:50am Fellowship Hall
All are welcome to explore our new focus on what the Word reveals about the Creation.
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Galatians Bible Study Sundays, 10:10am, Perfect Place
Join us in studying Galatians, a favorite of Martin Luther, surrounding the essential truth that we are wholly and solely justified by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
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Philippians Excel Group Every other Tues. 7:00pm; meets in Maricopa
Rick and Amy Stinogel are beginning a new Excel group hosted by Dale and Caryl Brinkman with a focus on the book of Philippians. Interested? Contact Rick Stinogel or the Brinkmans for more detailed information.
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EVIDENCE Bible Study Wednesdays, 1:00pm, meets in Sun Lakes
Join an in-depth study of the Bible, science, geology, history, and legends, all pointing to the catastrophic world-wide Flood as recorded in God’s Word. Contact: Lee Kroeger for more detailed information.
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Love Your Marriage Excel Group Sundays 8:50am Church Library
A new small group gathers to focus on marriage on Sundays. Amy Cesolini and Crystal Jaso are the group leaders and welcome individuals or couples to join them. What to do with the kids? They can go to Sunday School while you’re in group, and then you can attend worship at 10:10 as a family.
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Soul Sisters Excel Group Every other Thursday, 9:00-11:00am Multipurpose Room
Join an Excel Group for women exploring the book of Philippians: joy, eagerness, humility; trust in Christ alone for righteousness. Next meeting is Nov. 3. Contact Maryann Wolf for more detailed information.
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Couples Excel Group Every other Tuesday, 2:00-4:00pm, meets in Gilbert
This Excel Group, “Couples Studying the Bible” will meet for growth in faith, prayer, and relationships. Contact Chet & Joyce Cesolini for more info and directions.
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Hebrews Excel Group Thursdays, 6:30-8:00pm, meets in Sun Lakes
Grow in faith using the book of Hebrews to explore Christian living, especially concerning perseverance and discipline. Contact: LeAnn or Trygve Fekjan for more detailed information.
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Sunday School Teachers Needed Sundays 8:50 & 10:10am
Sunday School for children age 3 through 6th grade is held at 8:50 and 10:10; Teachers are needed! Contact Alyssa Burdett.
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Fall Festival Fall Festival: Sat., Oct. 29, 5-8pm, Risen Savior campus
Book Fair: Wed., Oct. 26-Wed. Nov. 2, Modular 109
Tickets for Fall Festival are on sale in the school office and will
also be available Sunday Oct. 23 between services. $5 admission/activities, $2 Floridino’s pizza slice and drink. Adding to the festivities this year is the Scholastic Bookfair in the modular building behind the Fellowship Hall, Oct. 26-Nov. 2.
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School Town Hall Meeting Tues., Nov. 1, 7:00pm, Church Sanctuary
Risen Savior School Parents, and those interested in our school, are invited to discuss opportunities for growth.
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LWML Meeting Thurs., Nov. 10, 1:00pm, The Perfect Place
Join us as we welcome Kathy Baumhofer, zone president, who will be speaking about our zone and the LWML convention.
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Men’s Breakfast Sat., Nov. 12, 8:00am, Fellowship Hall
Join us for the Men’s Group breakfast on Sat., Nov. 12 at 8:00am, which will be about RSLCS Foundation, Inc.
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Holidays Can Be Hard Sun., Nov. 13, 10:00am, Fellowship Hall
The holidays are a difficult time for many who have lost loved ones. Pastor Jim will be leading a seminar “Surviving the Holidays” which will center on God’s word for healing in times of loss. Contact the church office for questions.
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Canned Food Drive Sunday Nov. 13th & 20th
Please join us in this year’s Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit the Chandler Salvation Army. Please bring your non-perishable food items or money donations to the church.
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Mom’s Group Tues., Nov. 15, 9:30am, Snedigar Park
Reconnect or meet new friends while we have devotion time celebrating motherhood. Play, eat, pray, and make a craft! Please bring a snack to share for our “friendship feast” at Snedigar Park East, 4705 S. Basha Road (near soccer fields). Please RSVP to Jen Blunt.
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Golf Tournament Sunday Nov. 20, 12:30pm Tee Time at Ironwood
The men’s group invites all men, women, and teenagers to sign-up on the patio Sunday for the Fall Golf Tournament. Non golfers may join the group in the Fellowship Hall for a Chicken Cordon Bleu dinner.
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“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”
Romans 3:23-24
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Save the Date!
Oct. 26-Nov. 2
Scholastic Book Fair
Sat. Oct. 29, 5:00 – 8:00pm
Fall Festival
Sun. Oct. 30, 8:50am
Love Your Marriage Excel Group
Sun. Oct. 30, 3:00pmReformation Rally
Tues. Nov. 1, 7:00pm
Philippians Excel Group
Tues. Nov. 1, 2:00pm
Couples Excel Group
Tues. Nov. 1, 7:00 – 8:30pm
School Parents Town Hall Mtg
Wed. Nov. 2, 1:00pm
EVIDENCE Bible Study
Thurs. Nov. 3, 9:00am
Soul Sisters Excel Group
Thurs. Nov. 3, 6:30pm
Hebrews Excel Group
Thurs. Nov. 10, 1:00pm
LWML Meeting
Sun. Nov. 12, 8:00am Men’s Breakfast
Sun. Nov. 13, 10:10am Surviving the Holidays
Sun. Nov. 13 & 20
Canned Food Drive
Sun. Nov. 15, 9:30am Mom’s Group
Sun. Nov. 20, 12:30pm
Golf Tournament
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Article Submissions
E-mail news@rslcs.org to submit your articles for the News & Notes publication and for the newsletter. Please specify which publication and print dates you would like. Newsletters will go out at the end of each month. Submissions for the newsletter are due by the 10th of the month, and News & Notes submissions are due at the first of each week. Thank you!
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Caring Ministries
Please submit prayer requests to prayers@rslcs.org. These are published each week in the Sunday News & Notes and send out via email the Friday prior. If you’d like to join the prayer email list, also email prayers@rslcs.org.
Please email visits@rslcs.org if you would like to notify the church office of a surgery, hospitalization, or other care emergency to ensure quick follow-up. Include the facility and contact number.
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LWML Religious Card Sale
Beginning Sunday, Nov., 6
Religious greeting cards will be on sale beginning November 6. Thanksgiving and Christmas card assortments will be available on the patio. LWML will use the proceeds for Mite mission projects. Contact Sharon Kolanowski or Karen Mahoney.
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Redirect Your AZ Tax Liability
Is a Lutheran-based Christian education for children important? You can help! Redirect up to $1000 of your AZ tax liability to ALSO (Arizona Lutheran Scholarship Organization) and help a child in need Connect to Jesus. Brochures with all the details are at the info booth.
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Thrivent Financial
Thrivent Financial members of the congregation are reminded that they may have Choice Dollars that can be donated to the Church or School. For more information, please contact Mike Fischer at the Church Office – Ext. 102.
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Fresh and Easy Fundraiser
Bring your Fresh and Easy receipts and drop them off in the School Office or in the special basket out by the Information Booth in the Church Narthex. For every $20 spent at Fresh and Easy, Risen Savior Lutheran School can receive $1. This promotion will extend to December 31st.
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Tournament of Roses Petal Pushers
Once again it’s time to start planning a trip to “The Tournament of Roses Parade”. Join Lutheran Hour Ministry and thousands of Petal Pushers to help build the floats or just watch. If you need more information, contact Marlys Long or Bob Becker.
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