• Kits for KIDS

• Acolyte Training

• Back Pack Blessing
• Wanted - Names of Our Service Men and Women
• Lutheran Home Ice Cream Social/Bake Sale
• Church Workers Scholarships

• 5/6 Grade Nights

• Fall Bulb Sale

• Dining Tour Coupon Books
• Concordia Alumni Mixer
• Sunday School Teachers

• Mission Trip Report to Congregation

• Good Job at Camp!
• College Contact Information Needed
• College Freshman...

• 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation

• Oasis Volunteers Needed

• Nurses Notes: How We Burn Calories

Kits for KIDS

We are starting to receive school items for this much needed project which is being headed up by Lutheran World Relief. The mission board and Care Ministry have teamed up to make this a very special project.
The Holy Spirit is working in the hearts of Redeemer folks to provide items to children. Please pray that these children will come to know Jesus as their Savior so they experience the love of those who serve Him. God uses all things to grow His kingdom.

If interested in sharing your blessings with this mission, please see the list below. The list contains the items needed to complete each kit. You may drop your donations off in the Life Center now through the end of September.

• Padded or spiral notebooks of ruled paper approximately 8” X 10-1/2”
• Blunt scissors (safety scissors with embedded steel blades work well)
• 30-centimeter ruler, or a ruler with centimeters on one side and inches on the other
• Pencil sharpener
• New, unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers
• Eraser, approximately 2-1/2” long
• Construction paper in assorted colors
• Box of 16 or 24 crayons

Acolyte Training

Attention all 5th through 8th graders - we need you to be a part of our Acolyte Team! The next training session for new acolytes will be on Wednesday, August 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Please join us in serving in this important part of our Worship services. If you have any questions, please call Kathy Miller at 696-8569 or email at kemiller@mtco.com.

Back Pack Blessing

The first day of school is getting closer and no doubt many preparations are being made to get all of our students ready for the first day of school. On August 15-16, in all of the worship services, we will be praying for all of our students as they start a new school year. Whether you are starting preschool or going back to school for your master’s degree, we want to pray that God would guide your studies and use you in the classroom to share His love with others. Bring your backpack to church as the congregation prays for a successful year for all of our students!

Wanted - Names of Our Service Men and Women
If you have a family member, friend (does not need to live in the area), or neighbor who is currently serving our country in the U.S. military, we are still seeking these people to add to our list. Redeemer Care Ministry wants to acknowledge, pray for, encourage, and do some special projects for these people who selflessly give of themselves to protect the freedoms we as Americans enjoy. We are interested in all military whether serving abroad or based stateside. If you know of someone who is serving our country, please pick up a form at the Welcome Center, fill it out and return it. For more information, call Phyllis Call at Redeemer Care Ministry at 693-9214.

Lutheran Home Ice Cream Social/Bake Sale
The annual Lutheran Home Ice Cream Social/Bake Sale is scheduled for Sunday, August 17th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Hillside Village, 6901 N. Galena Rd., Peoria. It will be held in the Community Center. Come and enjoy good food and fellowship. The event is sponsored by the Lutheran Women of Greater Peoria. The proceeds will go toward the needs of the residents.

Church Worker Scholarships

Did you know...Women of Redeemer offers a scholarship to students attending one of the Concordia Universities to be a full–time church worker? To apply you can get a form from the church office. This year 4 young people are studying to be church workers. Breanna Nanninga is attending Concordia River Forest to be a teacher. Luke Heller is also going to River Forest to be a DCE. Josh Obermann is attending Concordia Seward, Nebraska, to be a Pastor. Julianne Slane is attending Concordia Mequon, Wisconsin to be a Missionary. There is an envelope in our offering box that will support the scholarship fund to help these people with their schooling. These people are planning to serve us in the future - this is our chance to serve them!

Fall Bulb Sale
Watch for a table in the Life Center on Sundays in August and early September where you can sign up for the purchase of fall bulbs. Plan on sprucing up your garden this year so that it will look extra special next spring. Contact Lorrie Geiseman at 688-3344 with questions. This is a fund-raiser for LWGP.

Sunday School Teachers

We are getting ready to start a new Sunday School year and are still looking for a few more teachers for the next school year. Is God calling you to be a Sunday School teacher? Whether you are interested in working with the real little ones or some of our “big kids” we have a spot for you! Teachers teach every other week allowing them the opportunity to attend Adult Bible Study on their off weeks. Contact Cathy Fernandez, 690-7945, or Jennifer Anders for more information.

Thank you to Ian Hart, Ethan Malavolti, and Kassidy Seyller for being counselors at Grace Lutheran Summer Camp in DeWitt, Iowa. You did a great job serving the children at Camp and you represented Redeemer well! Good job!

College Contact Information Needed

If you already know your college contact info, please contact Brian with your information (email, address, and phone number). We want to keep in touch with you, so please let us know how we can! May God bless you as you begin another chapter in your life- and remember… We are always here for you!

College Freshman...

You are invited to a Back-2-School Barbeque at Brian’s house this Monday night August 12th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Please contact Brian to let him know if you can make it as well as if you need directions.

7th and 8th Grade Confirmation

There is a required meeting for ALL those who are going to be in this year’s 7th and 8th grade confirmation classes. The meeting is Tuesday August 19th from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. If you can’t make it, please contact Brian Steward.

Oasis Volunteers Needed

Plans are being made for Oasis and we need your help! We are looking for volunteers to help serve and clean up the meals, lead in the children’s program, and help in the nursery. Please pray about how you will help this year, whether it is every other week or once a month. Please contact Jennifer Anders for more information.

Nurses Notes: How We Burn Calories

The common belief regarding metabolism is that a slim person’s metabolism is high and the metabolism of an overweight person is low. Usually this is not the case. Weight is not necessarily linked to metabolism. Weight is dependent on the balance of total calories consumed versus total calories burned. You gain weight when you take in more calories than your body needs. You loose weight when in you take in fewer calories. The engine that burns these calories is metabolism.

The process by which the body converts food into energy is called metabolism. During the complex biochemical process, calories (from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) are combined with oxygen to release the energy your body needs to function.

Your total energy expenditure is the number of calories that your body burns each day. The total energy expenditure is made up of the following three factors:

Basic needs – your body requires energy for the basics such as breathing, fuel for organs, circulating blood, adjusting hormone levels, and growing and repairing cells. Calories expended to cover these basic functions are your basal metabolic rate (BMR). A person’s BMR is the largest portion of energy use, representing two thirds to three quarters of the calories used each day. Energy needs for these basic functions stay fairly consistent and aren’t easily changed.

Food processing – the food that you consume also takes calories through digesting, absorbing, transporting, and storage. This accounts for about 10 percent of the calories used each day. For the most part, your body’s energy requirement to process food stays relatively steady and isn’t easily changed.

Physical activity – walking, playing tennis, running, and any other movement accounts for the remainder of the calories used. The number of calories burned depends on the frequency, duration, and the intensity of the activities.

Often we think that significant weight gain or being overweight is due to a low metabolism or even an under active thyroid gland known as hypothyroidism. However, it is not very common for excess weight to be related to a low metabolism. Most overweight people do not have a low metabolism nor do they have an underlying condition such as hypothyroidism.

Usually weight gain is more likely due to an energy imbalance – consuming more calories than your body burns. For weight loss to occur you need to create an energy deficit by eating fewer calories, or increasing the number of calories that you burn through physical activity, preferably both.