A PERSONAL GREETING FROM PASTOR STIEVE!
Thank you for visiting this website.
I hope it gives you information that is important to you. We joyfully
minister to people in the Green Valley area and beyond, and we invite
you to join us for worship or any other area of activity. Please respond
by letter, phone, fax or email. The Lord's rich blessings to you in
Christ Jesus, our Savior!
Pastor John Stieve
Hear a Personal Greeting in MP3 Format!
We know we’re a month removed from Christmas . . . but people have asked about this outstanding video from “our” Christ Lutheran School in Phoenix. (The “our” on this page refers to their being a sister English District congregation! ) :-)
We
also welcome Mrs. Cheryl Ehlers, principal of Christ Lutheran School,
Phoenix. This school and church produced an outstanding video based on
Handel’s Messiah, and you may view it on our LCRS website. Go to our
site, and on the first page, click on “A Child is Born.” (The video
above.) The school and Christ Church-Lutheran bring a wonderful witness
in song and choreography in less than four minutes. (The “our” on this
page refers to their being a sister English District congregation!
:-)
This
weekend, we welcome the Rev Jeff Ehlers, Chairman of The Garuna
Foundation. After serving as a parish pastor, he was a missionary–church
planter in Bangkok, Thailand with LCMS World Mission, and now, through
the Garuna Foundation, supports the training of pastors, church leaders,
and the planting of new congregations in Southeast Asia. Plan to hear
his message … then join him during the education hour, as he gives more
detail about the Garuna Foundation’s focus --- and how you could become
involved!
Elders
meet Thursday, 3:15PM in the Choir Room.
We
rejoice with Deaconess Jeri Morrison as she celebrates her fifth
anniversary at Risen Savior. May the Lord continue to bless her and her
ministry among us! Congratulations!
SOUPer
Bowl Sunday is next week! Who is playing? It's the Merciful Members vs
the Receptive Refugees! Can you imagine anything that would force you to
leave your home, job, family- everything you know in the United States
and endure years of payments and paperwork to be able to legally enter
another country where you can have the opportunity to start a new life-
from scratch? Refugees are such people- seeking refuge from the ravages
of civil strife or war. The United States government agrees to receive
and resettle a presidentially-determined number of refugees each year.
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest is one of the few agencies who
are committed and able to help. This year's SOUPer Bowl collection will
go to assist this ministry.
Thank you to all who attended the Installation for Pastor Steve,
prayed for him, donated food, helped with the set up, helped with the
clean-up, contributed toward the gift, sent him a note and have
demonstrated their love and esteem for our newly installed pastor.
--Gracepoint Lutheran Church Volunteers
The
office is closed Friday through Sunday. If you call and leave a message,
it will not be picked up until 8:00AM on Monday. If you need a response
before Monday or if it is an emergency, please call 403-8969.
“How
to Talk Minnesotan”: will be presented at the Red Barn Theatre in Tucson
THIS Sunday, Jan. 29th at 2PM. We will car-pool from the church parking
lot at 1PM.
Ninth
Annual LCRS Women’s Retreat
The 2012 Women’s Retreat will be held on Saturday, February 18, 8:30
AM-3:00 PM. We are very fortunate to have a dynamic speaker and study
leader in Phyllis Wallace, who spent the last 20 years hosting the radio
show Woman to Woman, produced by Lutheran Hour Ministries, and an
equally dynamic music leader, our own Dr. Ji Sun Lee. Retreat theme is
“Patience – Better “Wait” than “Never.” Phyllis promises that we’ll
“laugh, learn and leave energized and refreshed! Now that’s worth
waiting for!” The $20 registration fee includes a continental breakfast
and catered lunch. Registration forms can be found in REFLECTIONS and on
the table in the narthex.
More info on the "Newsletter" Page,
and HERE. (Opens as a PDF
file.)
Sign-up now for the Women’s Retreat, Saturday, February 18, 2012. Our
day will begin at 8:30AM with a continental breakfast, donated by
Kristina Bergdahl of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Retreat hours
will be 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. We’ll sing, worship, study, share, enjoy a
catered lunch and fellowship – woman style! Find out how God uses
yesterday and today to ready us for strong tomorrows in Jesus’ name.
Registration forms are available in REFLECTIONS and on the table in the
Narthex. All women are welcome – invite your family and friends.
2011-2012 Risen Savior Concert Series Presents Nicholas Zumbro, Pianist
On
February 26th at 3:00pm Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior will present
pianist Nicholas Zumbro.
A renowned piano virtuoso, Zumbro has performed throughout Europe and
the United States. His Liszt recording with the Royal Philharmonic
received high praise.
Featured on NBC, CBS and ABC TV, Zumbro presented the historic premieres
of Ives' "Concord Sonata" in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Salzburg, Austria
and other European capitals.
He won a standing ovation at Lincoln Center and was hailed for his Bach
and avant garde performances by the New York Times.
Zumbro has taught on the faculties of Juilliard, Indiana University, the
University of Arizona, and in Hawaii, England and Greece.
The concert program features works by J.S. Bach, Liszt, Sotos (renowned
contemporary Greek composer), and Yeagley (American composer).Admission
is by donation. (suggested donation- $10) If you have any questions,
please call 625-2612 or e-mail JisunL(at)risen-savior(dot)org.
Reminder:
Please work on your devotion for our “Mercy”-oriented Lenten devotional
book. We need forty devotions for a complete book. Why not begin this
week?
Living
Discipleship has begun. You are welcome to join us Mondays at 6:30PM in
the Martin Luther Room. Come and continue to learn and grow in and from
God’s Word!
Altar
Prayers: the list of those in the military (active-duty, overseas) and
the list of “family and friends” will be ‘scrubbed’ at the end of
January. If you wish someone to be included on either list beginning in
February, please submit the name in writing. You may use a note or email
to the church office or the green card in the pew rack. Thank you!
Philippines Flood Relief:
http://www.lcms.org/page.aspx?pid=1294
As the news regarding the ravages of
Tropical Storm Washi in the Southern Philippines continues to
unfold, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is closely
monitoring the situation and staying in contact with our partner, The
Lutheran Church in the Philippines, and LCMS missionaries in the region.
Through our disaster response team, we have made available an initial
grant of
$25,000 and will be assessing the need for additional funding to ease
the suffering of the many thousands affected by this disaster. This
grant provides immediate assistance in providing food, water, clothing
and shelter.
At the same time, we are working on a collaborative response with
Lutheran World Relief to offer long–term assistance in the hardest hit
regions.
LCMS President Matthew Harrison said, “We are committed to walking
alongside The Lutheran Church in the Philippines as its leaders and
members seek to bring the mercy
of Christ to their neighbors in need.”
Rev. Glenn F. Merritt, director of disaster response for the LCMS,
added, “Your help is urgently needed to bring mercy and witness to those
who have been affected.”
Please give! To make a donation for Lutheran flood relief efforts in the
Philippines:
Mail checks (noting “Philippines Floods” in the memo line) to:
LCMS World Relief and Human Care
P.O. Box 66861
St. Louis MO 63166-6861
Phone toll-free: 888-930-4438
Any funds not needed for these relief efforts will be used for other
purposes as determined by LCMS World Relief and
Human Care. Gifts are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Blood
Pressure Screening
Every
Monday, 9-11 AM. This is an opportunity for you to have some one on one
time with a trained (but not licensed) nurse or medic. They will check
your blood pressure, you can be weighed, and ask questions about your
medications, tests, or symptoms. High blood pressure has been known as
the “silent killer” because it can be the cause of a stroke or heart
attack. It is labeled “silent” because high blood pressure doesn’t have
any symptoms until it has been high for a while and starts to cause
damage to your body.
We would love to see your smiling face on Mondays.
New!
Support Group for Women with Cancer
A new support group is being formed including the existing breast cancer
group. Because women with cancer
experience many of the same challenges, the group has been expanded to
serve the growing needs of our Christian community.
Together we listen, learn, laugh, find new meanings, dilute fears and
support one another in this spiritual journey. The first meeting was
held on January 14, 9:30AM in the Choir room. Coffee and snacks will be
provided. If you have any questions or want more information, call Mary
B., 520-399-4821.
How
about our “Fan into Flame” candle? In our “official” recording, we did
not reach 2,011 people by 2011. However, we have reached hundreds with
the Gospel. Let’s continue to burn down our candle … there is not a
non-witnessing year. Make this a New Year’s resolution: to share Christ
with at least one person this month!
2012
Flower and Radio Charts are available for choosing your special day to
sign up to sponsor the radio or grace our Sanctuary with flowers.
For
a list of Risen Savior's Concerts for 2011-2012, please click on the
Concert Series graphic at left. (Opens as a 3.43 mb PDF File. So, please
be patient as it loads.)
Hymns for February 5: LSB 394, LSB 849, LSB 409.
The
Men's Bible Breakfast on Thursdays is meeting in the Fellowship Hall.
Tell
your neighbor that we enjoy fellowship and share the Gospel every
Thursday morning at 8:00 AM. We have just installed a wireless access
point in our Fellowship Hall. Now, they can bring their laptop computer
and enjoy free Internet access and a light breakfast.
“Little
Lambs Worship” is for children ages 3-5 years. Children will go to the
Martin
Luther Room with Lynette and Tom Johnson when the Sermon Hymn begins.
For approximately 25 minutes, the
children will have prayers, songs, offering, Bible lesson and an
activity that is related to the lesson. Watch for children to return
after the morning thankofferings are collected so they may come to Holy
Communion with you to receive a blessing.
ENGLISH
DISTRICT-LCMS 366 DAYS OF PRAYER
(Click on the icon at left to view document. Opens as a PDF file.)
Risen
Savior is now on Facebook! Our
user name is: RisenSavior GreenValley
We also have a Fan Page there: RisenSaviorLutheran GreenValleyAZ
Google's on-line Calendar especially made for Risen Savior! Please feel
free to click on the "Week" "Month" and "Agenda" tabs to see the various
events at Risen Savior. This can be found on the
"Calendar" Page under the
"Happenings" Page, or click on
the calendar icon above. We're in beta format right now, so if there's
any discrepancies, please be patient.
LCMS "Pray For US" Calendar can be found at:
http://216.235.207.145/page.aspx?pid=856
Another
reminder - insert notes are due in the office by noon every Tuesday!
REFLECTIONS articles are due in the office by the 15th of each month!
Thank you for your cooperation!
You
can now listen to the "Happenings" section of our weekly radio broadcast
on-line, under the heading titled "On The Radio." Please see either the
"Happenings" Page or
"Sermon MP3" Page to listen
in!
Mid-Week (on Campus)
Monday (Jan. 16) Living Discipleship begins @ 6:30 PM
1st Tuesday (Jan. 3rd, 2012)
Women’s Bible study (Fellowship Hall)
Thursdays 8AM Men’s Bible Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)
Saturdays @ 3:15 PM
Ongoing: Today’s Light (Library) Led By George and Evie K.
(See the "Bible Studies" Page for more info.)
Winter Bible Studies!
Sundays at 9:25 AM
Christian Education Opportunities
Sundays @ 9:25 AM
A Blessed New Year to ALL! Two new Bible Study classes
have started. January 8: "Christianity and the Competition" is an 8 week DVD
based class featuring Dr Paul Maier (a Vice President of Christianity",
the discussion will be led by Dick Loesch. A second new class
began January 15, "Witness, Mercy, Life Together."
"To
God's Glory" Study Group
Began
Mon., Sept. 12 at 9:30 a.m. Contact Julia M. for more info- 393-1688.
We'll be studying SELECTED PSALMS. The Central Focus is that God will
assure us through His Word of His constant presence so that we might
face even our darkest hours with confidence.
Small Group Bible Study (began 2/16/11)
May we encourage the ladies to join our small
group bible study as we continue to learn about
the Triune God. We meet on the 1st & 3rd
Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Please call Linda @
399-2647 if you have any questions.
“In His Word” women's small group study
The In His Word Bible Study will meet at Linda C.'s January 4 and January 18. We will continue our study of The Triune God.
Adult Christian Education. See the "Bible Studies" Schedule for more info.
List of radio outlets in AZ from LHM, can be found on the
"Happenings" Page.
Risen Savior's User Name on YouTube is
"RisenSaviorGV".
Please Bookmark it in your
browser or type it in the search area on YouTube's site. You can
also reach it by clicking on the YouTube logo or link above. You can see
several videos from Risen Savior, including numerous church Highlights there!
Hear this week's Risen Savior Sermon at: "Sermon MP3" Page or Sunday Mornings 8:30 a.m. at KGVY Radio 1080 on the dial. Sermon Text can be found here.