SEPTEMBER 2026 - News & Views
Message From Pastor Jen
UNTOLD STORIES OF SCRIPTURE!
The Bible is full of mysterious and intriguing real-life stories! People that say the Bible is boring have never read the book! So, won’t it be fun to hear about the stories in scripture that most people don’t talk about because they remain shrouded in mystery? These “hidden narratives” can serve to inspire our curiosity and faith! So, let’s imagine we are biblical archeologists digging up the past and let’s uncover scripture’s hidden gems. Our new sermon series this Fall will expose these untold stories and breathe new life into them as they breathe new life into us!
Here are some of those stories that we will “dig up!”
1. The Prophet Balaam and His Talking…er…Donkey 😊 – Numbers 22-24
2. The Giants of the Bible: Nephilim and the Sons of God – Genesis 6:1-4
3. Mephibosheth: From Rags to Riches – 2 Samuel 9
4. The Sun Stands Still – Joshua 10:1-15
5. The Mysterious Fate of the Ark of the Covenant – Jeremiah 3:16, 2 Maccabees 2:4-8
6. Enoch – The Man Who Walked with God and Never Died – Genesis 5:24 & the Book of Enoch
7. The Mysterious Priest-King Melchizedek – Genesis 14:18-20, Psalm 110:4, Hebrews 7
8. The Rebellion of Korah: Swallowed Alive By the Earth – Numbers 16
9. The Apostle Paul’s Mysterious Heavenly Experience – 2 Corinthians 12:2-4
10. AND MORE!....
Are you intrigued yet?! I am!!! Let’s dig up some dirt on people in the Bible and explore more of who God is, why Jesus came, and how these accounts can impact our lives today! See you in worship!
IN OUR PRAYERS
Bill Luensmann, Steve Steinmetz, Dorothy Luensmann, Ronnie Ullrich, Donnie Doege, Gerald Kriewald
Happy Wedding Anniversary
Don & Marion Denson – 66 years
Reno & Vangie Bielke - 53 years
Please continue helping us to give special recognition and to honor these wonderful mile markers. If you know of someone going to be married 25, 40, 50 or more years, please let the Church Office know for that month’s newsletter.
DOMINOES & LUNCH
The next dominoes & lunch will be Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. Lunch is served at noon; come and join us!
POTLUCK FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST
Bring your favorite breakfast food to share and join in fellowship around food, faith & church family! We will also be having Donuts for Dad!
9:15-10:15 A.M.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH
BEXAR ANNUAL SAUSAGE SUPPER
15681 Bexar Bowling Road, Marion TX 78124
830-420-2512
Sunday, September 20th
Homemade Sausage Supper
Serving 4pm to 8pm
Plates - $15/each
Raffle Tickets
Silent & Live Auction
Music
SCHOOL HOUSE UPDATE: Building A Ministry Together
Celebrating Progress and Lookin Ahead
The School House Committee is excited to share an encouraging update on the progress made possible by the many volunteers helping move this important effort forward. There is real momentum, thoughtful planning, and a strong spirit of cooperation as we prepare for the next steps in caring for and strengthening Redeemer’s ministry opportunities.
The 12-member School House committee meets monthly on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm. We are focusing on four key areas for the next 6 months. These four areas are —Fundraising and Events, Operations, Communications, and Project Management. We welcome your input as this work continues. Our goal is to move forward in an organized and transparent way to open the Schoolhouse to ministry opportunities and the community as a whole.
Capital Campaign Pledge Drive: Strong Progress!
Thanks be to God for the generosity already being shown through the Capital Campaign pledge drive. As of August 17th, we have received 52 pledges totaling $273,805 —which brings us to 78% of our goal! We are grateful for every gift, prayer, and conversation supporting this shared vision for Redeemer’s future. If you have not yet made a pledge and would like to participate, pledge forms and additional information are available through the church office. We hope to wrap up the campaign by early fall.
Building Name Decision
A final name for the schoolhouse will soon be forthcoming. The committee is narrowing the submitted name suggestions and will present name options to the congregation in September. The congregation will vote on the final name for the School House.
What's Next
The building is being prepared for a Fire Marshal inspection in order to gain the necessary occupancy certificate before opening. Budgets and operational considerations are being developed while future fundraisers are being discussed. Thank you for your prayers, generosity, encouragement, and faithful support. We are grateful for the ways God is working through this congregation, and we look forward to continuing this journey together with energy, hope, and joy.
Debbie Wiegand
Schoolhouse Co-Chairperson
THANK YOU
A late but HUGE thank you to each and every volunteer at Vacation Bible School and the extraordinary program they presented! Every time my granddaughter comes to town she asks if we can go to VBS! She loved it!
Grateful,
Diana Myers
Redeemer United Church Council Meeting Minutes – Condensed - July 21, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Mike Schulze called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. In attendance were Pastor Jennifer Gold, Mike Schulze, Cody Canham, Tammy Haecker, Ann Lindley, Jackie Meek, Steve Gangawer, Susan Gray, Greg Williford, Derek Pawlik. Missing Ken Friesenhahn.
OPENING PRAYER
Tammy Haecker said the opening prayer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JUNE COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting were approved.
PASTOR’S REPORT
Audio Visual
Organ Repair & Tune Up
Guatemala Mission Team
LCMC Texas Annual Gathering
LCMC National Annual Gathering
Community Bible Camp at Slumber Falls
Maintenance Recommendation
Vacation Time
Thanksgiving Service
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Memorial Fund Report(as of 6/30/2026)
Balance of $99,636.43
Building Fund Report(as of 6/30/2026)
Balance of $41,046.64
Treasurer’s Report(as of 6/30/2026)
Checking Account - $22,165.00
Money Market Account - $59,983.00
Certificate of Deposit - $50,000.00
Balance of $132,148.00
OTHER COUNCIL REPORTS
Board of Christian Education (BCE)
Blessing of the Backpacks August 23, 2026
Property & Maintenance Report
Power Wash the back patio
EXISTING BUSINESS
School House Purchase
Harvest Festival
NEW BUSINESS
LCMC Gathering
Guatemala Mission Trip
Quarterly Congregational Meeting
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned.
SCRIPTURE LESSONS FOR SEPTEMBER
September 6 – Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
- Ezekiel 33:7-9
- Psalm 32:1-7
- Romans 13:1-10
- Matthew 18:1-20
September 13 – Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
- Genesis 50:15-21
- Psalm 103:1-12
- Romans 14:1-12
- Matthew 18:21-35
September 20 – Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
- Isaiah 55:6-9
- Psalm 27:1-9
- Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30
- Matthew 20:1-16
September 27 – Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
- Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
- Psalm 25:1-10
- Philippians 2:1-4 (5-13) 14-18
- Matthew 21:23-27 (28-32)
September Birthdays
01-Bradley Klein, Jennifer Schulze
02-David Lindley
03-Kassen Dilworth, Cole Swanson, Jeanette Luensmann
04-William Lindley, Henley Pawlik
05-Joyce Kucherka
06-Hailey Hulett
07-Maryjo Contreras
10-Betty Zunker, Jill Sievers
13-Karen Metzger
14-Donnie Garrison, Jody Nichols
17-Brianna Fulghum, Jo Williford
19-Andrea Missildine, Dorrene Henk
20-Joshua Williford
22-Jessica Sinclair
24-Cameron Luensmann
25-Ashley Long
26-Roy Engelhardt
27-Tabatha McHardy, Zach Luensmann, Steven Steinmetz, Shelby Reimers
29-Roderick Reinhard
30-Lindsay King, Matthew Sweet
September Wedding Anniversaries
02-Don & Marion Denson
19-Tyler & Kelsey Canham
24-Wade & Lora Pape
25-Reno & Vangie Bielke
26-Larry & Debbie Luensmann
29-Horace & Laura Luensmann
MEMBERS IN SERVICE
ATTENTION Ushers and Greeters: Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the Church Service. (Two of the Ushers will hand out bulletins and the other one will be greeter.)
Bulletin Cost: $10.00. Please drop off your payment in the church office or place in the offering plate with notation for bulletins.
September 6, 2026 – Holy Communion
USHERS/GREETERS – Church Council
LITURGIST – open
ACOLYTE – Youth
ALTAR FLOWERS – Pawlik family
BULLETINS – Swanson family
September 13, 2026 – Youth Sunday
USHERS/GREETER – Youth
LITURGIST – Youth
ACOLYTES – Youth
ALTAR FLOWERS – Janice Gangawer
BULLETINS – Family of Walter Luensmann
September 20, 2026
USHERS/GREETER – Shawn & Debbie Wiegand & Tammy Friesenhahn
LITURGIST – Karen Wieters
ACOLYTES – Youth
ALTAR FLOWERS – Family of Sinton & Helen Lampman
BULLETINS – Betty Surman
September 27, 2026
USHERS/GREETER – Justin, Jessica & Jackson Kurz
LITURGIST – open
ACOLYTES – Youth
ALTAR FLOWERS – Larry & Debbie Luensmann
BULLETINS – Family of Janice Luensmann
COLLECTION OF NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS FOR FOOD PANTRY
Some suggested donations needed…
Canned tuna Canned Chicken
Potted meat Mac & Cheese
Spaghetti sauce Pasta
Cereal Toiletries
Canned fruit Cleaning Supplies
Canned corn Juice
Canned vegetables Powdered Milk
Peanut butter Applesauce
Donations are always being received and can be placed in our storage room along the office hallway.
ELECTRIC STOVE / OVEN FOR SALE
Looking for a dependable stove and oven for your kitchen, or rental space? Redeemer is accepting offers on a freestanding white Frigidaire electric stove/oven combination with four burners. This is a great opportunity to purchase a practical appliance at a price you propose. Best offers will be accepted through the month of September. If you are interested, please contact Debbie Wiegand @ 210.438.7210 or reach out to the church office. A picture of the stove/oven is located on the bulletin board at the church.
THE CHOSEN: SERIES FIVE–Begins September 13!
The table is set.
The people of Israel welcome Jesus as kin while His disciples anticipate His crowning. But instead of confronting Rome – He turns the tables on the Jewish religious festival.
Their power threatened, the country’s religious and political leaders will go to any length to ensure this Passover meal is Jesus’ last.
Led by Pastor Jennifer, we will meet on Sundays from 4-6 PM in the Back Social Hall to watch & discuss what we saw!
Here is the schedule:
September 13 – Entry
September 27 – House of Cards
October 18 – Woes
November 1 – The Same Coin
November 15 – Because of Me
November 29 – Reunions
December 6 – The Upper Room: Part I
December 13 – The Upper Room: Part II
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ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Our adult bible study resumes September 13 from 9AM to 10AM in the Back Social Hall. We will pick up where we left off in Revelation 12. Satan, the dragon, gets cast out of heaven, so get ready for a thought-provoking study, that will stir your heart, shock your mind, and get you ready for Jesus’ return!
“Then a terrible war broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought back. But the dragon did not have the power to win and they could not regain their place in heaven. So the great dragon was thrown down once and for all. He was the serpent, the ancient snake called the devil, and Satan, who deceives the whole earth. He was cast down into the earth and his angels along with him…They conquered him completely through the blood of the Lamb and the powerful word of his testimony!” Revelation 12:7-9,11
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Sunday School!
The First day of Sunday School
September 13, 2026
Begins at 9:15
With a Pancake Breakfast & Grandparents’ Day craft for all youth!
Classes are open for ages 3 to high school
Everyone is Welcome!
Attention Redeemer YOUTH
This is for YOU!
Sept. 6– No Sunday School
Sept. 13 – 9:15AM – Sunday School Kick Off w/Pancake Breakfast
Grandparent’s Day & Youth Sunday
Sept. 20 – 9:15 AM – Sunday School & Potluck Breakfast
Sept. 27– 9:15AM – Sunday School
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God has Great Plans For you
~Jeremiah 29:11~
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HAPPY GRANDPARENT'S DAY!