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"Give thanks with a grateful heart,
give thanks to the Holy One;
give thanks, because God’s given
Jesus Christ, his Son.
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
give thanks to the Holy One;
give thanks, because God’s given
Jesus Christ, his Son."
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Happy Thanksgiving.
Blessings over these next few days, for those who observe thanksgiving and those who do not.
May the time you have this week and into the weekend be filled with spaces of spiritual health and well being.
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May you count your....
joys, smiles, laughs,
courage, strength, full years,
kindness, health
and above all count on God.
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If you are looking for a place to have a meal on Thanksgiving, here are a few listed below in the image. Please share as you are able.
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WHAT'S YOUR COMMITMENT?
Each year the church sets goals for our budget, we think about why we are doing the work we're invested in (intention) as well as how we plan to accomplish our goals. Every person in a community has a role to play, your commitment helps guide us in discerning the HOW we plan to accomplish our ministry goals. We need to hear from you, what is your generosity plan?
If you've never made a generosity plan before, let's do this together. Think about your goals and how you'd like to engage within the Redeemer community? What energizes you and how can you commit to being a part?!
Example of Generous Time Given:
- Worship Volunteering to be a reader, join worship or audio tech team
- Cooking + Serving Community meals
- Northside Parish Partnership
- Church Leadership
- Advocacy (work with partner organizations and Synod)
- Eco+Faith
- Racial Equity
- LGBTQIA+
- Immigrants/ Refugees / Local Mission Developments
Generous Financial + In-Kind Gifts
- Diaper Donations once a month, provides a family with $35-40 saved for other resources needed
- $135 per month from each family* would help Redeemer to sustain, retain and hire new staff, musicians and contractors; also striving to prioritize providing a fairer and more equitable wage.
- $40 per month from each family* would help maintain our building as an asset for the community
- $250 gift allows community engagement opportunity like Summer Cookout or Community Meal to happen
- $1k month sustains affordable housing
*We understand and acknowledge everyone is at different economic places and has very different needs. We want you to discern and give what you can, in the ways that you can knowing we appreciate every moment of time and every penny received. It is a blessing to be stewarded in order to work toward the common good for Redeemer, Harrison and beyond. Your participation and engagement in the life of this community is what is truly desired. THANK YOU for being here, we value and appreciate you!
DECIDING WHAT TO GIVE...
Led by the Spirit and with prayerful consideration, each individual and family is invited to determine what faithful commitment they will make to community of Redeemer Lutheran Church for 2024. The chart below shares a framework to get you started. Even the smallest amount contributes to supporting this faith community and our neighbors in BIG WAYS! Above are just some of the examples to use the skills, passions and love you have for the sake of your neighbor. Please reach out if you’d like to learn more about the ways in which your generosity creates impactful ministry.
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ADVENT SEASON WORSHIP - GOD WITH US!
Join us for our next season in the church calendar. The inspiration for this theme comes from the hard stories of Advent. Jesus is born amid upheaval and historical change and among people who seemed powerless. But when the world feels hopeless, Advent reminds us God is with us. In chaos, God is with us. In suffering, God is with us. In uncertainty, God is with us. In whatever our family and community endures, God is with us. May we explore this Advent the ways in which Immanuel, God-with-us, brings hope, peace, love and joy to our homes and communities, especially during hard times. We will journey through Jesus' birth story in Matthew + Luke's gospels, see scripture below to begin exploring yourself!
November 26 - Matthew 1:1–17
December 3- Matthew 1:18-25
December 10 - Youth Christmas Showcase
December 17- Luke 1:39-56
December 24 -Luke 2:8-20 Christmas Eve
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DECORATE CHURCH SANCTUARY + ENTRY
Saturday, November 25 at 10 am
Join for decorating, all ages can help. We will put up the church Christmas trees, ornaments, lights and seasonal paraments. We will have coffee, cider and cocoa to warm us as we decorate. Our time will conclude with chili/ soup lunch. Bring a side or treat to share.
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ORDER POINSETTIAS + CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS
Order forms available on Sundays and in the church office. Fill out a form and return with your payment. Checks made to: Redeemer Lutheran Church MEMO: "Poinsettias" or "Ornaments" Ornaments are handmade by Roger Mikelson, funds to support Redeemer's Worship + Arts and Music.
Orders due by December 3
Shapes: Star, Nativity & Cross (will be on order form to view)
Ornaments cost: $10 I 2/$18 I 3/$24
Poinsettia orders due by December 17
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YOUTH CHRISTMAS SHOWCASE
Sunday, December 10 at 10:30 am
Calling all youth of all ages (toddlers to teens)! We want to share the hope, joy, peace and love of the season with our family and community. Lend your voice, theatrical and musical talents as we share of Jesus' birth!
Rehearsal, Sunday December 3 immediately after worship.
Please talk with Kent Goodroad + Alyssa Schwitzer if you want to sing, play or dance for worship. Sign up on the link below for other roles on this special Sunday!
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SOCKS. COOKIES. GINGERBREAD HOUSES
Sunday, December 10 at 12:00 noon in Fellowship Hall
Let's have some family fun together. Come decorate cookies and make a mini-gingerbread house. Bring extra baked treats to share, please label to help with allergies. Share the story behind your treat!
Sock Exchange. All ages, there will be two groups (toddlers - kids size 5) + (one size fits most). We ask for the socks to be NEW + CLEAN. Be creative, fuzzy or patterned! Bring wrapped and we will have an exchange.
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CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP
Sunday, December 24 at 10:30 am - Family Friendly Worship
Sunday, December 24 at 7:00 pm - Candlelight Service
We look forward to sharing time together as we celebrate Immanuel, God-with-us in song, prayer and time spent in community. Come as you are. All invited to celebrate.
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CHRISTMAS CONCERT FUNDRAISER
Sunday, December 10, 5:00 pm
Come sing with us!
Enjoy a wonderful evening of music with a purpose. We are excited to gather together. Folks who come can expect to sing some of their favorite Christmas hymns, hear some wonderful solos, as well as participate in a faith filled collaboration between Redeemer Lutheran Church & Edina Community Lutheran Church. It is going to be great!
Free will offering - proceeds go to Redeemer Glenwood Young Adult Housing. Help us meet our goal of $5K! Light Refreshments to follow. To make a generous gift ahead of the event go to: www.redeemermpls.org/give
Make a note on the form as you fill out your information "Christmas Glenwood"
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NEXT MONTHLY COMMUNITY NIGHT MEAL
Wednesday, December 6, 6:00- 8:00 pm
INVITE & BRING A FRIEND!
Welcome Rachel Carmichael, Salem Lutheran Church Staff member as Redeemer's NEW COMMUNITY MEALS COORDINATOR. Say hello to Rachel when you see her, get to know her more as you volunteer chopping!
This opportunity will fund and continue to support Redeemer's mission to be a Beacon of Hope for the Harrison Neighborhood, N. Mpls and beyond. We will offer monthly meals, beginning September 20th, 6:00-8:00 pm. Sign up to volunteer to prep, serve and be a community host (greet and connect people).
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NOVEMBER
22-24 Church Offices CLOSED
25- Decorating Church at 10 am
26- First Sunday for Advent Worship at Redeemer
DECEMBER
9- Christmas store at Redeemer
10- Youth Christmas Showcase 10:30 am / Socks. Cookies. Gingerbread houses 12 noon
10- Christmas Concert Fundraiser at 5:00 pm
16- Christmas store at Salem
24- Christmas Eve worship at 10:30 am (Family Style, pajamas optional)
24- Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship at 7:00 pm
25- Christmas Day (ONLINE PRE-RECORDED ONLY)
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