Samuel gave his message to prepare the people to go forward in Godly confidence. At Redeemer, we look forward to the New Year with hope, mindful of God’s faithfulness in the past, and therefore confident of His continued faithfulness in the future. Lord willing, 2014 has some great things in store – a new covered patio, and a new staff member in the area of Family ministry for starters. Just think of all the ministry that will be able to take place with these wonderful additions! In fact, Jesus promises His disciples that those who believe in Him and do the work He has called them to, will do “even greater things!” (John 14:12). May it be that God works even greater things in our midst next year! But truly, if we accomplish anything great in our congregation, it will not be because of our own cleverness or ability; it will be because of God’s goodness and His faithfulness. Worship ~ Grow ~ Serve Redeemer by the Sea Lutheran Church, Kindergarten & Preschool 6600 Black Rail Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011 Church (760) 431-8990 ~ School (760) 431-8293 Redeemer by the Sea Lutheran Church, Kindergarten & Preschool December 2013 News “a lighthouse to our community and the world” WHAT GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE Pastor Augie “But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.” (1 Samuel 12:24) As we prepare to close out the year, 2013, I cannot help but marvel at what great things God has done for us! At Redeemer we have experienced another year of blessing and growth. We have seen increases in our Sunday School attendance, added new Growth Groups, added new members to the congregation, and have added new office staff! All these things are only possible because of the powerful hand of the Lord at work. When the prophet Samuel said these words in 1 Sam. 12, he was encouraging the people to ponder both the Lord’s faithfulness and His might. For as they went forward, they needed to have a healthy understanding of the Lord’s provision as well as His power. Samuel knew that while he would not be with them always, the Lord would be. So Samuel’s reminder that Israel needed to consider the great things God had done for them was as much a corrective as a comfort. Our human nature is no different than in Samuel’s day – we want to take the credit for our accomplishments ourselves. We need to both trust in God to work through us, but also to give Him the glory when He does! So join me in thanking God for the great things He has done at Redeemer this year! And as we celebrate our Savior’s birth this month, may we marvel at the great thing that God has done in sending His own Son into the world to take on human flesh! Through His sinless life and painful death, He won us forgiveness of sins and showed us the way to the even “greater things” that God has in store! Thankful and Hopeful, Pastor Augie. You’re Invited to an evening of Food, Fun, & Fellowship! Saturday, December 14th, First Home: Scott & Jennifer Smerud Second Home: Chuck & Elizabeth Denton 5:30 pm Dinner with Salad Bar 7:30 pm Desserts/Christmas Caroling 2789 Dove Trail Drive 8004 Avenida Secreto San Marcos, CA 92078 Carlsbad, CA 92011 *Map & driving directions on Fellowship table in church lobby. Questions? Call Ellen Bitner 760-729-2682 or Rhonda Sutherlin 760-599-9007 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROGRESSIVE DINNER Mary Ann Meianardus
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Samuel gave his message to
prepare the people to go
forward in Godly confidence.
At Redeemer, we look
forward to the New Year with
hope, mindful of God’s
faithfulness in the past, and
therefore confident of His
continued faithfulness in the
future. Lord willing, 2014 has
some great things in store – a
new covered patio, and a
new staff member in the area
of Family ministry for starters.
Just think of all the ministry
that will be able to take place
with these wonderful
additions! In fact, Jesus
promises His disciples that
those who believe in Him and
do the work He has called
them to, will do “even greater
things!” (John 14:12). May it
be that God works even
greater things in our midst
next year!
But truly, if we accomplish
anything great in our
congregation, it will not be
because of our own
cleverness or ability; it will be
because of God’s goodness
and His faithfulness.
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Redeemer by the Sea Lutheran Church, Kindergarten & Preschool December 2013 News
“a lighthouse to our community and the world”
WHAT GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE Pastor Augie “But be sure to fear the Lord
and serve him faithfully with all
your heart; consider what great
things he has done for you.” (1
Samuel 12:24)
As we prepare to close out the
year, 2013, I cannot help but
marvel at what great things
God has done for us! At
Redeemer we have
experienced another year of
blessing and growth. We have
seen increases in our Sunday
School attendance, added new
Growth Groups, added new
members to the congregation,
and have added new office
staff! All these things are only
possible because of the
powerful hand of the Lord at
work.
When the prophet Samuel said
these words in 1 Sam. 12, he
was encouraging the people to
ponder both the Lord’s
faithfulness and His might. For
as they went forward, they
needed to have a healthy
understanding of the Lord’s
provision as well as His power.
Samuel knew that while he
would not be with them
always, the Lord would be. So
Samuel’s reminder that Israel
needed to consider the great
things God had done for
them was as much a
corrective as a comfort. Our
human nature is no different
than in Samuel’s day – we
want to take the credit for
our accomplishments
ourselves. We need to both
trust in God to work through
us, but also to give Him the
glory when He does!
So join me in thanking God
for the great things He has
done at Redeemer this year!
And as we celebrate our
Savior’s birth this month,
may we marvel at the great
thing that God has done in
sending His own Son into the
world to take on human
flesh! Through His sinless
life and painful death, He
won us forgiveness of sins
and showed us the way to
the even “greater things”
that God has in store!
Thankful and Hopeful,
Pastor Augie.
You’re Invited to an evening of Food, Fun, & Fellowship! Saturday, December 14th,
First Home: Scott & Jennifer Smerud Second Home: Chuck & Elizabeth Denton 5:30 pm Dinner with Salad Bar 7:30 pm Desserts/Christmas Caroling 2789 Dove Trail Drive 8004 Avenida Secreto
San Marcos, CA 92078 Carlsbad, CA 92011
*Map & driving directions on Fellowship table in church lobby. Questions? Call Ellen Bitner 760-729-2682 or Rhonda Sutherlin 760-599-9007
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROGRESSIVE DINNER Mary Ann Meianardus
Page 2 December 2013 NEWS
STEWARDSHIP BJ Campbell-Lahr
ANGEL TREE Barbara Gehring NURSERY Melanie Burkholder
We are once again providing Christmas
gifts for children of our local Marines.
This year the need is even greater than in
past years.
Please take one or more Angels from the
tree in the lobby. It is Very Important to
sign up on the sheet next to the tree! Buy
the gift of the child’s choice for up to $25,
wrap it and make sure the angel is
securely attached to the gift. Please put it
back under the tree asap. Dec. 15th is the
last day.
If you have any questions please contact
Hilda Kalaidjian 805 304-1275 or Barbara
Gehring 760 929-1926
December marks the time when we celebrate the GIFT
that God gave US the Birth of our Savior – Jesus Christ,
as you, your family and your friends celebrate, through prayer,
and thank God for this wonderful Gift of Hope.
“Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift.” 2 Corinthians 9:15
December, also, marks the END of one year and the BEGINNING of another year.
As we approach the last few days of 2013,
we need to reflect on the fact that we are here to serve God
by giving of our time, talents, and resources.
This leaves us to ask …..
1. “Have I fulfilled my ‘Serving To His Glory 2013 Pledge?”
2. “If not, will I be able to fulfill my 2013 pledge?”
These are important questions for the ministries of RBTS.
Several other updates/reminders…
Don’t forget to reply this month to the Family Ministry Pledge Submission form you received via
e-mail.
February has been designated 2014 Stewardship Month. Stewardship Sunday will be February
16th
. More information will be forth coming regarding this special time at RBTS.
A new stewardship chair person will be elected at the December 15th
Voters’ Meeting.
I’d like to thank each of you for all your wonderful support and willingness to meet the needs of
RBTS. It has been a great seven year journey. During this time, God has truly blessed us!
May peace and harmony grace your home and
May the Blessing of this Christmas remain with each of you forever.