 OUTDOOR WORSHIP SUNDAY at 10:30am // Join us for worship this Sunday at 10:30am! Rev. Dr. Robin Bell will be preaching and presiding. Our Sunday worship will also be streaming here on Zoom. Meeting ID: 899 8339 5756 Passcode: 334806 The link, along with a bulletin for each worship, can also be found here on our website. We thank Kendrick Hall and Randy Romsdahl for leading worship last week, and can’t wait to receive Pastor Jen Collins next Sunday, August 21st, for her first worship service with us! REDEEMER CALLS PASTOR JEN COLLINS // Pastor Jen Collins has been called to be Senior Pastor of Redeemer! The congregation voted to call her last month with a unanimous vote of all who were present and she has accepted. Her start date is set for August 15th and her first Sunday will be August 21st. You can view the call meeting from last Sunday and see the presentation the call committee put together that includes a video of her preaching by clicking this link. We look forward to this new chapter of Redeemer's witness as a "beacon of hope" in North Minneapolis! - Kristen Hoyles, Chair, on behalf of the call committee; Mike Tarras, President, on behalf of the church council. PASTOR PETER ON-CALL // Pastor Peter will remain available for funerals and pastoral emergencies until Pastor Jen arrives. Redeemer will have guest preachers and worship leaders in the month of July and early August. Call 612-900-8410 to reach him. OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS // While finishing her pastoral internship in Richfield, Amy Koopman is serving as interim administrator. She is in the offices on Friday mornings to prepare bulletins, update the website, and send weekly announcements. If you have announcements or concerns to share with our community, please send them to Amy at admin@redeemermpls.org by Thursday night! PRAYERS for the BRANCH FAMILY // We lift up the Branch family (Lonnie and Doris, Cheryl, and Patricia) and grieve with them as they mourn the sudden and unexpected passing of their son and brother in Atlanta. CONGRATULATIONS to MENZI! // Menzi Nkambule, who has been an active part of the Redeemer community since his arrival at Luther Seminary several years back, and who preached for us on July 10th, has accepted a call to be the settled pastor for St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Jersey City, New Jersey. Menzi preached at St. Matthew’s and met with their congregation on Sunday, July 31st. The following week he flew back to the Twin Cities and then drove (with his possessions) back to Jersey City. He officially started work on August 1st. St. Matthew’s council president describes their congregation as “small but mighty,” and they are known for spearheading a food pantry that serves some 500 families a week. Redeemer is grateful for all we have learned and received from Menzi, and for whatever we may have been able to contribute to his growth toward service in the wider Church. Let us rejoice in his call! LAST SUMMER COOKOUT // We hope you’ll join us THIS WEDNESDAY, August 17th, for our final cookout of the summer! It’s been great to host these events again this summer, after a couple years off, and we look forward to celebrating summer’s closing with us this week! For more information please contact Lonna at lonna.field@gmail.com. REDEEMER GARDEN EVENTS THIS WEEK // Check out these garden events this weekend and next week! > Saturday August 13th @ 4-5:30pm: "Make your own garden sauce" - join us at the Peace and Power Garden (344 Morgan Ave N) and make and take your own pesto or chimichurri sauce. Most ingredients will be from the garden! > Sunday August 14th @ 5-7pm: "Pizza Party" - come make your own pizza in our outdoor bread oven at the Peace and Power Garden (344 Morgan Ave N). We will provide all the supplies and fresh veggies you need! > Friday August 19th @ 8-10pm: "Movie Night: Wall-E" - bring a blanket or chair and come watch a movie in the OH Peace Garden (1803 Emerson Ave N). Refreshments and snacks will be provided! > Sunday August 21st @ 1-3pm: "Free produce distribution" - come grab some free produce we grew in the Peace and Power Garden (344 Morgan Ave N).
Trusting in God’s extraordinary love, let us come near to the Holy One in prayer.
Arise, O God, and sustain your church. We pray for all who dedicate their lives to serving your people. Renew our commitment to our siblings in faith around the globe, and bless the work of our ecumenical and interfaith partners (especially). God in your mercy, hear our prayer. Arise, O God, and sustain your creation. We pray for all places affected by natural disasters. Transform the devastation of floods and fires into fertile ground for new life and growth. Fill heaven and earth with your life-giving Spirit. God in your mercy, hear our prayer. Arise, O God, and sustain the nations. We pray for all elected officials. Kindle in them a desire to administer your justice. Strengthen their resolve to defend those who are vulnerable and to stand publicly against all forms of oppression. God in your mercy, hear our prayer. Arise, O God, and sustain this assembly. We pray for people harmed by racist discrimination, ableist discrimination, and all people discriminated against based on their gender identity or sexual orientation. Rescue us from all systems that degrade our fellow human beings. God in your mercy, hear our prayer. Arise, O God, and sustain this assembly. We pray for this community, as we eagerly anticipate the arrival of our newly called Pastor Jen Collins, and as we celebrate with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. We especially remember the Branch Family and grieve with them the sudden passing of their son and brother; Claudia Runnels, recovering from surgery; Carolyn Campbell, recovering from hip surgery; Sharon Peterson, recovering from a hospitalization; Mike Murray, in cancer treatment; Mary Sue Barber, daughter of Shelby Andress, whose cancer is in remission; and Donna von Fischer, mother-in-law of Pastor Peter, recovering from a broken hip. We pray for all who are suffering from long COVID, and other effects of the pandemic and for caregivers everywhere in their care for the sick. We pray for the mental health of our children who need special care. In our joy and in our tears, be near us. God in your mercy, hear our prayer. Surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, we remember the saints who have gone before us. May we run with perseverance the race set before us until we find our rest in you. God in your mercy, hear our prayer. Receive the prayers of your children, merciful God, and hold us forever in your steadfast love; through Jesus Christ, our holy Wisdom. Amen.
OUTDOOR WORSHIP SUNDAY at 10:30am // Join us for worship this Sunday at 10:30am! Kendrick Hall will be guest-preaching and Pastor Randy Romsdahl will be presiding. Our Sunday worship will also be streaming on Zoom (click to join): Meeting ID: 899 8339 5756 Passcode: 334806 The bulletin can be found here and on our Facebook page. We thank Dr Russell A. Pointer for joining us from MCCC last week, and Sally Ankerfelt for presiding. Our upcoming schedule of preachers and worship leaders going forward until Pastor Jen’s first Sunday is: August 7: Kendrick Hall preaching - Randy Romsdahl presiding August 14: Dr Robin Bell - Preaching and presiding August 21: Pastor Jen Collin’s first Sunday! REDEEMER CALLS PASTOR JEN COLLINS // Pastor Jen Collins has been called to be Senior Pastor of Redeemer! The congregation voted to call her last month with a unanimous vote of all who were present and she has accepted. Her start date is set for August 15th and her first Sunday will be August 21st. You can view the call meeting from last Sunday and see the presentation the call committee put together that includes a video of her preaching by clicking this link. We look forward to this new chapter of Redeemer's witness as a "beacon of hope" in North Minneapolis! - Kristen Hoyles, Chair, on behalf of the call committee; Mike Tarras, President, on behalf of the church council. PASTOR PETER ON-CALL // Pastor Peter will remain available for funerals and pastoral emergencies until Pastor Jen arrives. Redeemer will have guest preachers and worship leaders in the month of July and early August. Call 612-900-8410 to reach him. CONGRATULATIONS to MENZI! // Menzi Nkambule, who has been an active part of the Redeemer community since his arrival at Luther Seminary several years back, and who preached for us on July 10th, has accepted a call to be the settled pastor for St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Jersey City, New Jersey. Menzi preached at St. Matthew’s and met with their congregation on Sunday, July 31st. The following week he flew back to the Twin Cities and then drove (with his possessions) back to Jersey City. He officially started work on August 1st. St. Matthew’s council president describes their congregation as “small but mighty,” and they are known for spearheading a food pantry that serves some 500 families a week. Redeemer is grateful for all we have learned and received from Menzi, and for whatever we may have been able to contribute to his growth toward service in the wider Church. Let us rejoice in his call! SEASONAL WORK OPPORTUNITY with SENIORS // Do you have a heart for serving Senior Citizens in North Minneapolis? Senior Community Services, a nonprofit, needs people like you to mow lawns this summer. If you are 16 or older, have your own lawn mower and transportation you are eligible. You manage your own schedule and number of clients. Pay is $18 per hour. Contact JoAnn at 952-767-7880 or go to seasonalwork@seniorcommunity.org. SUMMER COOKOUTS RETURN // Come out TUESDAY night, August 2nd, for our first August cookout on National Night out! We’ll enjoy food, community, and North Minneapolis vibrancy. We would love to see familiar and new faces. Our final cookout of the season will be Wednesday, August 17th. For more information please contact Lonna at lonna.field@gmail.com. FINANCIAL UPDATE: We thank you for the wonderful response to the cash flow issues we experienced in the past few weeks. The Redeemer community is indeed generous! To continue to be in the best financial position possible as we call a new pastor, the council asks that you prayerfully consider whether you are able to make an extra offering towards Redeemer, or give several months of your regular offerings to Redeemer at this time. Please reach out to Kristin Gilbert, Treasurer (gilbert.kristink@gmail.com or 218-368-3135), or Mike Tarras, President (mtarras@gmail.com or 612-231-8323) if you have questions or would like to see more detailed financial reports. LVC SERVICE-YEAR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN // Do you know someone - maybe even yourself! - who would be a great Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC) Volunteer? Help spread the word! The LVC Volunteer application is open now for anyone 21+ who's interested in spending a year serving at a social justice non-profit while exploring social justice, intentional community, spirituality, and living simply & sustainably. The next service-year begins in August and we'd love to help connect you and those you know to the many wonderful service positions available in all LVC cities. Here in the Twin Cities, placements include Restorative Justice Community Action, The Advocates for Human Rights, Ace in the City, Athletes Committed to Educating Students (ACES), createMPLS, Daily Work, Minneapolis Area Synod, & the Camden Promise! For more information and to apply, please visit: https://lutheranvolunteercorps.org/volunteer/timeline/ REDEEMER GIVING APP // Redeemer now has an online Giving app! In the Google Playstore or Apple App Store, you can search Vanco Mobile, download it, and follow these simple steps to set up your easy and efficient online giving with Redeemer straight from your Smartphone. You can also give through our website. COVID-19 OMICRON UPDATES // As we gather, we will continue to practice social distancing and recommend mask-wearing to protect the unvaccinated and the most vulnerable among us who cannot be vaccinated yet.
Trusting in God’s extravagant love, let us come near to the Holy One in prayer.
Let your lovingkindness be upon your church. Fill all who proclaim the gospel with your Spirit. Equip your flock to speak your word of promise and hope in the midst of fear and uncertainty. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Let your lovingkindness be upon your creation. Dwell among us and sustain our earthly home. In places of famine, provide nourishment. In places of plenty, fashion us to be good stewards of your bounty. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Let your lovingkindness be upon your world. Be our helper and our shield in places torn by strife and violence (especially). Raise up courageous leaders to govern with compassion and justice. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Let your lovingkindness be upon your children. Look upon all who wait for your steadfast love. Console those who grieve and embrace those who cry out to you especially The Torrence Family, grieving the death of their beloved RayAndre; Carolyn Campbell, recovering from hip surgery; Sharon Peterson, recovering from a hospitalization; Mike Murray, in cancer treatment; Claudia Runnels, recovering from surgery; Mary Sue Barber, daughter of Shelby Andress, whose cancer is in remission; Donna von Fischer, mother-in-law of Pastor Peter, recovering from a broken hip. We pray for all who are suffering from long COVID, and other effects of the pandemic and for caregivers everywhere in their care for the sick. We pray for the mental health of our children who need special care. Help us to trust your promise and not be afraid. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Let your lovingkindness be upon this community. Fashion our hearts to strive for the way of peace. Strengthen the outreach ministries of this congregation and all who care for those in need. Prepare us to provide a loving and hospitable welcome to Pastor Jen Collins, and surround her with our prayers of anticipatory joy and celebration as she prepares to lead us. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. With thanksgiving we remember all who have died in faith and now rest in you. As they placed their hope in you, so strengthen us to trust in your promise of new life. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Receive the prayers of your children, merciful God, and hold us forever in your steadfast love; through Jesus Christ, our holy Wisdom. Amen.  OUTDOOR WORSHIP SUNDAY at 10:30am // Join us for worship this Sunday at 10:30am! Dr. Russell A. Pointer, Senior Pastor of Minneapolis Central Church of Christ (MCCC), will be guest-preaching and Pastor Sally Ankerfelt will be presiding. Our Sunday worship will also be streaming on Zoom. Meeting ID: 899 8339 5756 Passcode: 334806 The bulletin for each worship can be found on our website and on our Facebook page. We thank Kendrick Hall for bringing the Word last week, and Randy Romsdahl for presiding. Our upcoming schedule of preachers and worship leaders going forward until Pastor Jen’s first Sunday is: July 31: Pastor Russell Pointer (MCCC) preaching - Sally Ankerfelt presiding August 7: Kendrick Hall preaching - Randy Romsdahl presiding August 14: Dr Robin Bell - Preaching and presiding August 21: Pastor Jen Collin’s first Sunday! REDEEMER CALLS PASTOR JEN COLLINS // Pastor Jen Collins has been called to be Senior Pastor of Redeemer! The congregation voted to call her last month with a unanimous vote of all who were present and she has accepted. Her start date is set for August 15th and her first Sunday will be August 21st. You can view the call meeting from last Sunday and see the presentation the call committee put together that includes a video of her preaching by clicking this link. We look forward to this new chapter of Redeemer's witness as a "beacon of hope" in North Minneapolis! - Kristen Hoyles, Chair, on behalf of the call committee; Mike Tarras, President, on behalf of the church council. PASTOR PETER ON-CALL // Pastor Peter will remain available for funerals and pastoral emergencies until Pastor Jen arrives. Redeemer will have guest preachers and worship leaders in the month of July and early August. Call 612-900-8410 to reach him. OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS // While finishing her pastoral internship in Richfield, Amy Koopman is serving as interim administrator. She is in the offices on Friday mornings to prepare bulletins, update the website, and send weekly announcements. If you have announcements or concerns to share with our community, please send them to Amy at admin@redeemermpls.org by Thursday night! SEASONAL WORK OPPORTUNITY with SENIORS // Do you have a heart for serving Senior Citizens in North Minneapolis? Senior Community Services, a nonprofit, needs people like you to mow lawns this summer. If you are 16 or older, have your own lawn mower and transportation you are eligible. You manage your own schedule and number of clients. Pay is $18 per hour. Contact JoAnn at 952-767-7880 or go to seasonalwork@seniorcommunity.org. SUMMER COOKOUTS RETURN // Come out TUESDAY night, August 2nd, for our first August cookout on National Night out! We’ll enjoy food, community, and North Minneapolis vibrancy. We would love to see familiar and new faces. Our final cookout of the season will be Wednesday, August 17th. For more information please contact Lonna at lonna.field@gmail.com. FINANCIAL UPDATE: We thank you for the wonderful response to the cash flow issues we experienced in the past few weeks. The Redeemer community is indeed generous! To continue to be in the best financial position possible as we call a new pastor, the council asks that you prayerfully consider whether you are able to make an extra offering towards Redeemer, or give several months of your regular offerings to Redeemer at this time. Please reach out to Kristin Gilbert, Treasurer (gilbert.kristink@gmail.com or 218-368-3135), or Mike Tarras, President (mtarras@gmail.com or 612-231-8323) if you have questions or would like to see more detailed financial reports. LVC SERVICE-YEAR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN // Do you know someone - maybe even yourself! - who would be a great Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC) Volunteer? Help spread the word! The LVC Volunteer application is open now for anyone 21+ who's interested in spending a year serving at a social justice non-profit while exploring social justice, intentional community, spirituality, and living simply & sustainably. The next service-year begins in August and we'd love to help connect you and those you know to the many wonderful service positions available in all LVC cities. Here in the Twin Cities, placements include Restorative Justice Community Action, The Advocates for Human Rights, Ace in the City, Athletes Committed to Educating Students (ACES), createMPLS, Daily Work, Minneapolis Area Synod, & the Camden Promise! For more information and to apply, please visit: https://lutheranvolunteercorps.org/volunteer/timeline/ REDEEMER GIVING APP // Redeemer now has an online Giving app! In the Google Playstore or Apple App Store, you can search Vanco Mobile, download it, and follow these simple steps to set up your easy and efficient online giving with Redeemer straight from your Smartphone. You can also give through our website. COVID-19 OMICRON UPDATES // As we gather, we will continue to practice social distancing and recommend mask-wearing to protect the unvaccinated and the most vulnerable among us who cannot be vaccinated yet. GOFUNDME FOR SHARON PETERSON // Sharon Peterson is a long-time resident of the Harrison Neighborhood in North Minneapolis. Recently, her home was condemned by the City of Minneapolis due to plumbing issues which created a hazardous living situation. As a result, she has had to vacate her home until it can be removed from condemnation status. Sharon has always stepped up to help her friends and neighbors; now it’s our turn to step up and help her. We're asking for financial donations to cover the cost of the repairs so that Sharon can get her house out of condemnation and avoid it falling into the hands of developers. Please consider donating and/or sharing to the GoFundMe. https://gofund.me/16cc69df RCFL SEEKING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR // If you have someone you think might be interested, please have them send their resumes to EDSearch@redeemercenter.org. Please also spread the news to your professional networks. The job has been posted on the MN Council of Nonprofits career site and on RCFL's LinkedIn site. You can find a copy of the job description here.
Trusting in God’s extraordinary love, let us come near to the Holy One in prayer.
*pause for reflection* O God, you are wholeness. Where there is division in your church, bring reconciliation and healing. Guide the work of theologians, Sunday school teachers, seminary professors, and all who provide instruction for the building up of your church. God in your mercy, hear our prayer. O God, you are the source of all life. Where creation cries out in distress, bring relief and renewal. Bless farmers, ranchers, distributors, and all who provide our food. Nourish the land and all its habitants. God in your mercy, hear our prayer. O God, you are wisdom. Where nations and communities yearn for peace, bring justice. Strengthen those who toil for the welfare of others, especially military personnel, police, first responders, and activists, and for the healing of the nations. God in your mercy, hear our prayer. O God, you are life. Where your people are overwhelmed with the busy-ness of life, bring encouragement. Accompany all who experience emotional, mental, or physical distress. We especially remember Claudia Runnels, recovering from surgery; Carolyn Campbell, undergoing hip surgery this coming week; Sharon Peterson, recovering from a hospitalization; Mike Murray, in cancer treatment; Mary Sue Barber, daughter of Shelby Andress, whose cancer is in remission; and Donna von Fischer, Pastor Peter’s mother-in-law, recovering from a broken hip. We pray for all who are suffering from long COVID, and other effects of the pandemic and for caregivers everywhere in their care for the sick. We pray for the mental health of our children who need special care. Renew us at your table of mercy. God in your mercy, hear our prayer. O God, you are our treasure. Where scarcity and anxiety pervade your church, bring abundance and vitality. Guide the work of our church council and committees and give them clarity for the work of ministry in this place, especially as we prepare to welcome Pastor Jen Collins into ministry with us. God in your mercy, hear our prayer. O God, you are resurrection. We give you thanks for all your saints. Inspire us by their example of faithful living to set our minds on things above and to be rich in love toward you. God in your mercy, hear our prayer. Receive the prayers of your children, merciful God, and hold us forever in your steadfast love; through Jesus Christ, our holy Wisdom. Amen.  ANNOUNCEMENTSOUTDOOR WORSHIP SUNDAY at 10:30am // Join us for worship this Sunday at 10:30am! Kendrick Hall will be guest-preaching, and retired Rev. Randy Romsdahl will be presiding. Our Sunday worship will also be streaming on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89983395756?pwd=YUZZdzN3WnF6bzY5azVhY091NGxzdz09 Meeting ID: 899 8339 5756 Passcode: 334806 The link, along with a bulletin for each worship, can also be found on our website and on our Facebook page. We thank Pastor Babette and Nica Taylor for leading us in holy conversation last week, and pastor Sally Ankerfelt for presiding. Here is the schedule of preachers and worship leaders going forward until Pastor Jen’s first Sunday: July 24: Kendrick Hall preaching - Randy Romsdahl presiding July 31: Pastor Russell Pointer (MCCC) preaching - Sally Ankerfelt presiding August 7: Kendrick Hall preaching , Randy Romsdahl presiding August 14: Dr Robin Bell - Preaching and presiding August 21: Pastor Jen Collin’s first Sunday! REDEEMER CALLS PASTOR JEN COLLINS // Pastor Jen Collins has been called to be Senior Pastor of Redeemer! The congregation voted to call her last month with a unanimous vote of all who were present and she has accepted. Her start date is set for August 15th and her first Sunday will be August 21st. You can view the call meeting from last Sunday and see the presentation the call committee put together that includes a video of her preaching by clicking this link. We look forward to this new chapter of Redeemer's witness as a "beacon of hope" in North Minneapolis! - Kristen Hoyles, Chair, on behalf of the call committee; Mike Tarras, President, on behalf of the church council. PASTOR PETER ON-CALL // Pastor Peter will remain available for funerals and pastoral emergencies until Pastor Jen arrives. Redeemer will have guest preachers and worship leaders in the month of July and early August. Call 612-900-8410 to reach him. REDEEMER GARDEN JULY EVENTS // We invite you to join us in the Redeemer Community Garden for the following events! Arts & Crafts in the Garden: This Sunday, July 24th from 1-3pm ~ Kids of all ages are invited to explore & create garden-centered outside! SEASONAL WORK OPPORTUNITY with SENIORS // Do you have a heart for serving Senior Citizens in North Minneapolis? Senior Community Services, a nonprofit, needs people like you to mow lawns this summer. If you are 16 or older, have your own lawn mower and transportation you are eligible. You manage your own schedule and number of clients. Pay is $18 per hour. Contact JoAnn at 952-767-7880 or go to seasonalwork@seniorcommunity.org. SUMMER COOKOUTS RETURN // Come next Wednesday, July 27th for our next community summer cookout. We’ll enjoy food, community, and North Minneapolis vibrancy. We would love to see familiar and new faces. This year’s dates are Wednesday, July 27th, Tuesday August 2nd (National Night Out), and Wednesday, August 17th. For more information please contact Lonna at lonna.field@gmail.com. FINANCIAL UPDATE: We thank you for the wonderful response to the cash flow issues we experienced in the past few weeks. The Redeemer community is indeed generous! To continue to be in the best financial position possible as we call a new pastor, the council asks that you prayerfully consider whether you are able to make an extra offering towards Redeemer, or give several months of your regular offerings to Redeemer at this time. Please reach out to Kristin Gilbert, Treasurer (gilbert.kristink@gmail.com or 218-368-3135), or Mike Tarras, President (mtarras@gmail.com or 612-231-8323) if you have questions or would like to see more detailed financial reports. LVC SERVICE-YEAR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN // Do you know someone - maybe even yourself! - who would be a great Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC) Volunteer? Help spread the word! The LVC Volunteer application is open now for anyone 21+ who's interested in spending a year serving at a social justice non-profit while exploring social justice, intentional community, spirituality, and living simply & sustainably. The next service-year begins in August and we'd love to help connect you and those you know to the many wonderful service positions available in all LVC cities. Here in the Twin Cities, placements include Restorative Justice Community Action, The Advocates for Human Rights, Ace in the City, Athletes Committed to Educating Students (ACES), createMPLS, Daily Work, Minneapolis Area Synod, & the Camden Promise! For more information and to apply, please visit: https://lutheranvolunteercorps.org/volunteer/timeline/ GOFUNDME FOR SHARON PETERSON // Sharon Peterson is a long-time resident of the Harrison Neighborhood in North Minneapolis. Recently, her home was condemned by the City of Minneapolis due to plumbing issues which created a hazardous living situation. As a result, she has had to vacate her home until it can be removed from condemnation status. Sharon has always stepped up to help her friends and neighbors; now it’s our turn to step up and help her. We're asking for financial donations to cover the cost of the repairs so that Sharon can get her house out of condemnation and avoid it falling into the hands of developers. Please consider donating and/or sharing to the GoFundMe. https://gofund.me/16cc69df RCFL SEEKING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR // If you have someone you think might be interested, please have them send their resumes to EDSearch@redeemercenter.org. Please also spread the news to your professional networks. The job has been posted on the MN Council of Nonprofits career site and on RCFL's LinkedIn site. You can find a copy of the job description here. REDEEMER GIVING APP // Redeemer now has an online Giving app! In the Google Playstore or Apple App Store, you can search Vanco Mobile, download it, and follow these simple steps to set up your easy and efficient online giving with Redeemer straight from your Smartphone. You can also give through our website. COVID-19 OMICRON UPDATES // As we gather, we will continue to practice social distancing and recommend mask-wearing to protect the unvaccinated and the most vulnerable among us who cannot be vaccinated yet.
Trusting in God’s extraordinary love, let us come near to the Holy One in prayer:
Rooted and built up in Christ, we pray for the church. Embolden church leaders to take risks for the sake of the gospel, and equip the baptized to proclaim your extravagant love for the whole world. God in your mercy, hear our prayer. Rejoicing in the works of your hands, we pray for the natural world. Make rivers and lakes, oceans and all waterways, sparkle with your radiance. Protect our water sources and strengthen those who defend them, especially water protectors in northern Minnesota. God in your mercy, hear our prayer. Interceding on behalf of the vulnerable, we pray for the peoples of the world. Inspire all rulers and governing authorities with your justice. Guide the work of legislators and public officials, that they advocate for the well-being of those they serve. God in your mercy, hear our prayer. Persistent in prayer, we pray for our neighbors in need. To all who have hunger, give daily bread. To all who have bread, give hunger for justice. Open us to the cries of those who suffer and heal, especially Mary Lou Williams, Claudia Runnels, and Carlos Garces who are recovering from surgeries; Bill Viebahn who now suffers with late stage lung cancer, Mike Murray who is in cancer treatment, and Shelby Andress’s daughter Mary Sue Barber whose cancer is in remission. God in your mercy, hear our prayer. Abounding in thanksgiving, we pray for this congregation. Bless the prayer and fellowship ministries in this place. Call us together in times of praise and blessing, trouble and sorrow, in your holy name. God in your mercy, hear our prayer. Buried with Christ in baptism and raised with him to new life, we give thanks for your saints who rest in your eternal presence. Join our voices with theirs as we sing of your great glory. God in your mercy, hear our prayer. Receive the prayers of your children, merciful God, and hold us forever in your steadfast love; through Jesus Christ, our holy Wisdom. Amen.  OUTDOOR WORSHIP SUNDAY at 10:30am // While we prepare for our new pastor's arrival, Redeemer has the space and opportunity to engage in a practice of the early church where laity lead important conversations. We are having a Community Building Conversation during worship this Sunday, July 17th. This will allow all of us gathered in Christ's name to be the leaders and disciples we are called to be. Join us for worship this Sunday. Member Rev. Sally Ankerfelt will lead worship, and Pastor Babette Chatman and longtime Redeemer community member J’Marnica Taylor will lead community dialogue. Our Sunday worship will also be streaming on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89983395756?pwd=YUZZdzN3WnF6bzY5azVhY091NGxzdz09 Meeting ID: 899 8339 5756 Passcode: 334806 The link, along with a bulletin for each worship, can also be found on our website www.redeemermpls.org and on our Facebook page. We thank Menzi Nkambule for preaching last Sunday and for Sally Ankerfelt leading worship this coming Sunday. Here is the schedule of preachers and worship leaders going forward until Pastor Jen’s first Sunday: July 24: Kendrick Hall preaching - Randy Romsdahl presiding July 31: Pastor Russell Pointer (MCCC) preaching - Sally Ankerfelt presiding August 7: Kendrick Hall preaching , Randy Romsdahl presiding August 14: Dr Robin Bell - Preaching and presiding August 21: Pastor Jen Collin’s first Sunday! REDEEMER CALLS PASTOR JEN COLLINS // Pastor Jen Collins has been called to be Senior Pastor of Redeemer! The congregation voted to call her last month with a unanimous vote of all who were present and she has accepted. Her start date is set for August 15th and her first Sunday will be August 21st. You can view the call meeting from last Sunday and see the presentation the call committee put together that includes a video of her preaching by clicking this link. We look forward to this new chapter of Redeemer's witness as a "beacon of hope" in North Minneapolis! - Kristen Hoyles, Chair, on behalf of the call committee; Mike Tarras, President, on behalf of the church council. PASTOR PETER ON-CALL // Pastor Peter will remain available for funerals and pastoral emergencies until Pastor Jen arrives. Redeemer will have guest preachers and worship leaders in the month of July and early August. Call 612-900-8410 to reach him. REDEEMER GARDEN JULY EVENTS // We invite you to join us in the Redeemer Community Garden for the following events! Pizza Party: Thursday, July 21st from 6-8pm ~ Enjoy made-to-order pizzas Arts & Crafts in the Garden: Sunday, July 24th from 1-3pm ~ Kids of all ages are invited to explore & create garden-centered outside! SEASONAL WORK OPPORTUNITY with SENIORS // Do you have a heart for serving Senior Citizens in North Minneapolis? Senior Community Services, a nonprofit, needs people like you to mow lawns this summer. If you are 16 or older, have your own lawn mower and transportation you are eligible. You manage your own schedule and number of clients. Pay is $18 per hour. Contact JoAnn at 952-767-7880 or go to seasonalwork@seniorcommunity.org. SUMMER COOKOUTS RETURN // Come July 27th for our next community summer cookout. We’ll enjoy food, community, and North Minneapolis vibrancy. We would love to see familiar and new faces. This year’s dates are Wednesday, July 27th, Tuesday August 2nd (National Night Out), and Wednesday, August 17th. For more information please contact Lonna at lonna.field@gmail.com. FINANCIAL UPDATE: We thank you for the wonderful response to the cash flow issues we experienced in the past few weeks. The Redeemer community is indeed generous! To continue to be in the best financial position possible as we call a new pastor, the council asks that you prayerfully consider whether you are able to make an extra offering towards Redeemer, or give several months of your regular offerings to Redeemer at this time. Please reach out to Kristin Gilbert, Treasurer (gilbert.kristink@gmail.com or 218-368-3135), or Mike Tarras, President (mtarras@gmail.com or 612-231-8323) if you have questions or would like to see more detailed financial reports. LVC SERVICE-YEAR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN // Do you know someone - maybe even yourself! - who would be a great Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC) Volunteer? Help spread the word! The LVC Volunteer application is open now for anyone 21+ who's interested in spending a year serving at a social justice non-profit while exploring social justice, intentional community, spirituality, and living simply & sustainably. The next service-year begins in August and we'd love to help connect you and those you know to the many wonderful service positions available in all LVC cities. Here in the Twin Cities, placements include Restorative Justice Community Action, The Advocates for Human Rights, Ace in the City, Athletes Committed to Educating Students (ACES), createMPLS, Daily Work, Minneapolis Area Synod, & the Camden Promise! For more information and to apply, please visit: https://lutheranvolunteercorps.org/volunteer/timeline/ GOFUNDME FOR SHARON PETERSON // Sharon Peterson is a long-time resident of the Harrison Neighborhood in North Minneapolis. Recently, her home was condemned by the City of Minneapolis due to plumbing issues which created a hazardous living situation. As a result, she has had to vacate her home until it can be removed from condemnation status. Sharon has always stepped up to help her friends and neighbors; now it’s our turn to step up and help her. We're asking for financial donations to cover the cost of the repairs so that Sharon can get her house out of condemnation and avoid it falling into the hands of developers. Please consider donating and/or sharing to the GoFundMe. https://gofund.me/16cc69df RCFL SEEKING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR // If you have someone you think might be interested, please have them send their resumes to EDSearch@redeemercenter.org. Please also spread the news to your professional networks. The job has been posted on the MN Council of Nonprofits career site and on RCFL's LinkedIn site. You can find a copy of the job description here. Redeemer Giving App // Redeemer now has an online Giving app! In the Google Playstore or Apple App Store, you can search Vanco Mobile, download it, and follow these simple steps to set up your easy and efficient online giving with Redeemer straight from your Smartphone. You can also give through our website. COVID-19 OMICRON UPDATES // As we gather, we will continue to practice social distancing and recommend mask-wearing to protect the unvaccinated and the most vulnerable among us who cannot be vaccinated yet.
United in Christ and guided by the Spirit, we pray for God’s church, Their creation, and all who are in need. ~ Pause for Reflection ~ Ever-present God, in Christ you fill all things. As your church gathers to hear your word, share your meal, and receive your blessing, teach us to welcome strangers as we have been welcomed by you. God of grace, hear our prayer. Creating God, through Christ you made all things, visible and invisible, and you hold them all together. Teach humankind to glory in your wondrous works – from billions-years-old ancient galaxies now visible through NASA’s Webb Telescope, to the tiniest cells movies through your most microscopic creations. Teach us to love and protect all creation as ourselves, knowing all life is connected to each other through Christ. God of grace, hear our prayer. Repairing God, through Christ you repair, restore, and reconcile all things. Command those in power to end all forms of enslavement, whether by incarceration, forced birth, or underpaid labor; to put an end to dehumanization and State-sanctioned brutality of every kind; and to honor the rights and improve the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors. God of grace, hear our prayer. Mediating God, through Christ you bring peace. Assure all who are worried and distracted by many things of your constant presence. Comfort those suffering in mind, body, or spirit. Sustain all who are afflicted and those who serve as caregivers. Heal all who are or have been sick or infirmed, who are suffering from long COVID and other effects of the pandemic; those suffering from mental illness; for incarcerated people suffering and longing for hope; and for caregivers everywhere in their care for the sick and mentally ill. We especially lift up Mary Lou Williams, Claudia Runnels, and Carlos Garces who are recovering from surgeries; Bill Viebahn who now suffers with late stage lung cancer, Mike Murray who is in cancer treatment, and Shelby Andress’s daughter Mary Sue Barber whose cancer is in remission. God of grace, hear our prayer. Mysterious God, in Christ the Living Word you make yourself fully known. Inspire Redeemer to abide fully in you as we sit at the feet of Jesus. Bless the ministry of teachers, prophets, public theologians, and Bible study leaders. God of grace, hear our prayer. Providing God, through Christ you create streams in the desert and make ways where no ways were yet seen. Prepare Pastor Jen Collins, whom we have called and you have equipped to be our pastor. Bless her as she prepares to join our community and lead us into the future you have prepared for us, and for which you have led her to us. God of grace, hear our prayer. Resurrecting God, in Christ you brought forth the firstborn from the dead. We give thanks for the saints you have gathered at your table and now hover over us, our great cloud of witnesses. Gather us with them in your eternal glory. God of grace, hear our prayer. God of the Cosmos, maker of every galaxy old, new, and yet to be, who sees, hears, and attends to us here: In Jesus’ name and filled with your Holy Spirit, we entrust these spoken prayers and all those in our hearts into your holy keeping. Amen. Worship is outdoors at 10:30 am this Sunday. Our own Curtis Coats will be our guest preacher as we celebrate Juneteenth! Our Sunday worship is now streaming on Zoom. Please access our Zoom information here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89983395756?pwd=YUZZdzN3WnF6bzY5azVhY091NGxzdz09 Meeting ID: 899 8339 5756 Passcode: 334806 The link, along with a bulletin for each worship, can also be found on our website www.redeemermpls.org and on our Facebook page that can be accessed here. Pastor Jen Collins has been called to be Senior Pastor of Redeemer! The congregation voted to call her last Sunday with a unanimous vote of all who were present and she has accepted. Her start date is yet to be determined, but we couldn't wait to share the news! You can view the call meeting from last Sunday and see the presentation the call committee put together that includes a video of her preaching by clicking this link. We look forward to this new chapter of Redeemer's witness as a "beacon of hope" in North Minneapolis! -Kristen Hoyles, Chair, on behalf of the call committee, Mike Tarras, President, on behalf of the church council. Pastor Peter’s Last Sunday leading worship at Redeemer will be June 26th. We will have guest preachers and worship leaders in the month of July. He will remain available for funerals and pastoral emergencies until Pastor Jen arrives. Call the church office for his contact information if you need it. Seasonal Work Opportunity // Do you have a heart for serving Senior Citizens in North Minneapolis? Senior Community Services, a nonprofit, needs people like you to mow lawns this summer. If you are 16 or older, have your own lawn mower and transportation you are eligible. You manage your own schedule and number of clients. Pay is $18 per hour. Contact JoAnn at 952-767-7880 or go to seasonalwork@seniorcommunity.org. Our Summer Cookouts are BACK! // Come June 15th as we start off this summer with our first of many cookouts. Join us for food, community, and North Minneapolis vibrancy. We will be working with some of our partner churches to make this possible. We would love to see familiar and new faces. This year’s dates are Wednesdays, June 15 and 29, July 13 and 27, Tuesday August 2 (National Night Out), and Wednesday, August 17. For more information please contact Savannah at admin@redeemermpls.org. Redeemer is now on LinkedIn! Go ahead and connect with us to get all of the communication from us at Redeemer: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redeemer-mpls/ Summer Family Camp Retreat - July 29-31, 2022 at Luther Park // Registration is open for Redeemer's first ever Family Camp Retreat, a time for children, youth, and families to build relationships, be in nature, and grow in faith together. Luther Park is in Danbury, Wisconsin; it’s located by a lake with lots of opportunities to be by the water and play games, crafts, campfires, and explore family spiritual practices! There's a cost per person for the retreat that ranges based on the housing and age; scholarships are available to make it accessible to everyone. Learn more and register online through this link - http://www.lutherpark.com/camp-getaway-for-families-2022.html - Paper Registration is also available at Redeemer; contact Lonna lonna.field@gmail.com or Anna Kottkamp kottkamp.anna@gmail.com with questions. FINANCIAL UPDATE: We thank you for the wonderful response to the cash flow issues we experienced in the past few weeks. The Redeemer community is indeed generous! To continue to be in the best financial position possible as we call a new pastor, the council asks that you prayerfully consider whether you are able to make an extra offering towards Redeemer, or give several months of your regular offerings to Redeemer at this time. Please reach out to Kristin Gilbert, Treasurer (gilbert.kristink@gmail.com or 218-368-3135), or Mike Tarras, President (mtarras@gmail.com or 612-231-8323) if you have questions or would like to see more detailed financial reports. Temporary Church Treasurer Needed // Our current church treasurer, Kristin Gilbert, will be going on maternity leave this summer and we will need someone to take over the treasurer duties from this June through January of next year. The church treasurer is a part of our executive committee and council, and works with the bookkeeper to prepare financial reports for the council and congregation. Please contact Kristin (gilbert.kristink@gmail.com) or Mike Tarras, council president (mtarras@gmail.com) for more information about the role or if you have recommendations/nominations for this temporary role. LVC Service-Year Volunteer Application Open Now! Do you know someone - maybe even yourself! - who would be a great Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC) Volunteer? Help spread the word! The LVC Volunteer application is open now for anyone 21+ who's interested in spending a year serving at a social justice non-profit while exploring social justice, intentional community, spirituality, and living simply & sustainably. The next service-year begins in August and we'd love to help connect you and those you know to the many wonderful service positions available in all LVC cities. Here in the Twin Cities, placements include Restorative Justice Community Action, The Advocates for Human Rights, Ace in the City, Athletes Committed to Educating Students (ACES), createMPLS, Daily Work, Minneapolis Area Synod, & the Camden Promise! For more information and to apply, please visit: https://lutheranvolunteercorps.org/volunteer/timeline/ Go Fund Me for Sharon Peterson’s House // Sharon Peterson is a long-time resident of the Harrison Neighborhood in North Minneapolis. Recently, her home was condemned by the City of Minneapolis due to plumbing issues which created a hazardous living situation. As a result, she has had to vacate her home until it can be removed from condemnation status. Sharon has always stepped up to help her friends and neighbors; now it’s our turn to step up and help her. We're asking for financial donations to cover the cost of the repairs so that Sharon can get her house out of condemnation and avoid it falling into the hands of developers. Please consider donating and/or sharing to the GoFundMe. https://gofund.me/16cc69df Redeemer Center for Life is searching for a new executive director! If you have someone you think might be interested, please have them send their resumes to EDSearch@redeemercenter.org. Please also spread the news to your professional networks. The job has been posted on the MN Council of Nonprofits career site and on RCFL's LinkedIn site. You can find a copy of the job description here. Updating Contact Information on Breeze // We are currently working on updating all of the contact information we have for folks at RLC. When you have a moment, please update your contact information either on Breeze or you can fill out this Google Form. We want to ensure that folks are receiving the proper updates on all things at Redeemer. If you have any questions, please email Savannah at admin@redeemermpls.org. Lector’s Needed for Worship // Now that we are having worship indoors, we are looking for volunteers to be a lector at our services. You can sign up through our SignUp Genius HERE. Please reach out to Savannah in the main office with any questions. admin@redeemermpls.org FRIDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS UPDATE // If you are wanting to submit an announcement that you think would be helpful or necessary for the Redeemer community, please fill out this Google Form. This is a helpful way to track all incoming announcements and to ensure all announcements are being included weekly. Any questions, please contact Savannah at admin@redeemermpls.org. Be Cautious of Internet Hackers // Please be aware and cautious of internet hackers. All emails sent from Pastor Peter will only be sent from this email address: pastorpeter@redeemermpls.org. Any other email address is a hacker and you are advised to not respond to them. If you have any questions, you can contact Savannah in the main office at admin@redeemermpls.org. Redeemer Giving App // Redeemer now has an online Giving app! In the Google Playstore or Apple App Store, you can search Vanco Mobile, download it, and follow these simple steps to set up your easy and efficient online giving with Redeemer straight from your Smartphone. You can also give through our website. CHURCH OFFICE HOURS // Savannah is usually in the office Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, except when otherwise announced. The office is closed on holidays. Pastor Peter will be in the church offices on Wednesdays from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and Fridays from 10:00am - 1:00 pm. If you need to stop by the church at any other time during the week, let Pastor Peter know by calling 612-900-8410 and he can make arrangements to meet. Prayer Concerns // If you, or anyone you know, has prayer concerns/requests, please contact Savannah in the main office at admin@redeemermpls.org , or Pastor Peter at pastorpeter@redeemermpls.org . We will put your prayer requests in the service. BREEZE ONLINE DIRECTORY SMARTPHONE APP // Good news! Our church management software program, Breeze, is available as a smartphone app, making searching for other members and congregants easier than ever on your mobile devices. Search for the Breeze ChMS app in your device’s app store. When you log in the first time, it will ask for your congregation’s subdomain/ID, which is redeemermpls. Then you can use your same username and password to log in and find each other. If you have questions or need a Breeze login, email Savannah and she’ll send you one! COVID-19 DELTA VARIANT & VACCINATIONS // We encourage everyone to get your COVID-19 vaccinations/boosters if you haven't already! They are free and available to all people aged 5 and older. As we gather, we will continue to practice social distancing and mask-wearing to protect the unvaccinated and the most vulnerable among us who cannot be vaccinated yet. For folks who are looking for resources on getting masks or the vaccine, this article is great help. Worship is outdoors at 10:30 am this Sunday. This Sunday we will be transitioning our Sunday worship streaming to Zoom. Please access our Zoom information here:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89983395756?pwd=YUZZdzN3WnF6bzY5azVhY091NGxzdz09 Meeting ID: 899 8339 5756 Passcode: 334806 The link, along with a bulletin for each worship, can also be found on our website www.redeemermpls.org and on our Facebook page that can be accessed here. Paperless Newsletter for June // This month we will not be sending out the newsletter by mail to every member. If you want a newsletter mailed to you, please contact Savannah at admin@redeemermpls.org. We will have printed copies available in the entryway of the sanctuary that you can pick up. Call Meeting June 12th // On Sunday May 22, the call committee presented to the church council a candidate for the position of Sr. Pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church. The council unanimously voted to recommend the candidate for a congregational vote. This is the official announcement of a congregational meeting to vote on the call of this candidate to be held following worship on Sunday June 12 at approximately 11:45 am in the Fellowship Hall of the church. You can join virtually via Zoom through this link. The call committee and the council both recommend this candidate with great enthusiasm. Details of the biography and ministry experience of the candidate will be presented at the congregational meeting on June 12. If you have any questions, please contact Council Chair Mike Tarras at mtarras@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you on June 12 afer worship to prayerfully consider calling this pastoral candidate to lead Redeemer into the hopeful and exciting future God is preparing for us. Our Summer Cookouts are BACK! // Come June 15th as we start off this summer with our first of many cookouts. Join us for food, community, and North Minneapolis vibrancy. We will be working with some of our partner churches to make this possible. We would love to see familiar and new faces. This year’s dates are Wednesdays, June 15 and 29, July 13 and 27, Tuesday August 2 (National Night Out), and Wednesday, August 17. For more information please contact Savannah at admin@redeemermpls.org. Going Away Party for Sharon Peterson // Tuesday, June 7, 2022 there will be a going away party for Sharon Peterson from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the backyard of Redeemer Lutheran Church 1800 Glenwood Avenue Minneapolis Minnesota. Cake and lemonade will be served. Come and say goodbye! Sharon will be flying from Minneapolis to Denver on June 8, 2022. Summer Family Camp Retreat - July 29-31, 2022 at Luther Park // Registration is open for Redeemer's first ever Family Camp Retreat, a time for children, youth, and families to build relationships, be in nature, and grow in faith together. Luther Park is in Danbury, Wisconsin; it’s located by a lake with lots of opportunities to be by the water and play games, crafts, campfires, and explore family spiritual practices! There's a cost per person for the retreat that ranges based on the housing and age; scholarships are available to make it accessible to everyone. Learn more and register online through this link - http://www.lutherpark.com/camp-getaway-for-families-2022.html - Paper Registration is also available at Redeemer; contact Lonna lonna.field@gmail.com or Anna Kottkamp kottkamp.anna@gmail.com with questions. FINANCIAL UPDATE: We thank you for the wonderful response to the cash flow issues we experience in the past few weeks. The Redeemer community is indeed generous! To continue to be in the best financial position possible as we call a new pastor, the council asks that you prayerfully consider whether you are able to make an extra offering towards Redeemer, or give several months of your regular offerings to Redeemer at this time. Please reach out to Kristin Gilbert, Treasurer (gilbert.kristink@gmail.com or 218-368-3135), or Mike Tarras, President (mtarras@gmail.com or 612-231-8323) if you have questions or would like to see more detailed financial reports. Temporary Church Treasurer Needed // Our current church treasurer, Kristin Gilbert, will be going on maternity leave this summer and we will need someone to take over the treasurer duties from this June through January of next year. The church treasurer is a part of our executive committee and council, and works with the bookkeeper to prepare financial reports for the council and congregation. Please contact Kristin (gilbert.kristink@gmail.com) or Mike Tarras, council president (mtarras@gmail.com) for more information about the role or if you have recommendations/nominations for this temporary role. LVC Service-Year Volunteer Application Open Now! Do you know someone - maybe even yourself! - who would be a great Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC) Volunteer? Help spread the word! The LVC Volunteer application is open now for anyone 21+ who's interested in spending a year serving at a social justice non-profit while exploring social justice, intentional community, spirituality, and living simply & sustainably. The next service-year begins in August and we'd love to help connect you and those you know to the many wonderful service positions available in all LVC cities. Here in the Twin Cities, placements include Restorative Justice Community Action, The Advocates for Human Rights, Ace in the City, Athletes Committed to Educating Students (ACES), createMPLS, Daily Work, Minneapolis Area Synod, & the Camden Promise! For more information and to apply, please visit: https://lutheranvolunteercorps.org/volunteer/timeline/ Hope in Action:Life in Abundance for All // As we welcome another beautiful Minnesota summer, we also welcome our friend the Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb, to the Twin Cities June 4-5. Mitri travels here from Bethlehem to engage broad communities of faith, social justice, the arts as creative resistance, and higher education as a pathway to a better future for young people. As both the co-founder of Bright Stars of Bethlehem and the President of Dar al-Kalima University of Arts & Culture, he is eager to tell the story of hope! Bright Stars of Bethlehem is about creating hope in Palestine. With your help, the programs offered through Dar al-Kalima University of Arts & Culture in Bethlehem support and provide hope to college students, children and youth, families, and older seniors. Please see the attached flyer that features five events that will bring together people across Minnesota to learn more about the creative young people in Palestine who strive to make positive change in their world and hope to see peace one day – despite the daily struggles of life under Israeli military occupation. Go Fund Me for Sharon Peterson’s House // Sharon Peterson is a long-time resident of the Harrison Neighborhood in North Minneapolis. Recently, her home was condemned by the City of Minneapolis due to plumbing issues which created a hazardous living situation. As a result, she has had to vacate her home until it can be removed from condemnation status. Sharon has always stepped up to help her friends and neighbors; now it’s our turn to step up and help her. We're asking for financial donations to cover the cost of the repairs so that Sharon can get her house out of condemnation and avoid it falling into the hands of developers. Please consider donating and/or sharing to the GoFundMe. https://gofund.me/16cc69df Redeemer Center for Life is searching for a new executive director! If you have someone you think might be interested, please have them send their resumes to EDSearch@redeemercenter.org. Please also spread the news to your professional networks. The job has been posted on the MN Council of Nonprofits career site and on RCFL's LinkedIn site. You can find a copy of the job description here. Updating Contact Information on Breeze // We are currently working on updating all of the contact information we have for folks at RLC. When you have a moment, please update your contact information either on Breeze or you can fill out this Google Form. We want to ensure that folks are receiving the proper updates on all things at Redeemer. If you have any questions, please email Savannah at admin@redeemermpls.org. Lector’s Needed for Worship // Now that we are having worship indoors, we are looking for volunteers to be a lector at our services. You can sign up through our SignUp Genius HERE. Please reach out to Savannah in the main office with any questions. admin@redeemermpls.org FRIDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS UPDATE // If you are wanting to submit an announcement that you think would be helpful or necessary for the Redeemer community, please fill out this Google Form. This is a helpful way to track all incoming announcements and to ensure all announcements are being included weekly. Any questions, please contact Savannah at admin@redeemermpls.org. Be Cautious of Internet Hackers // Please be aware and cautious of internet hackers. All emails sent from Pastor Peter will only be sent from this email address: pastorpeter@redeemermpls.org. Any other email address is a hacker and you are advised to not respond to them. If you have any questions, you can contact Savannah in the main office at admin@redeemermpls.org. Redeemer Giving App // Redeemer now has an online Giving app! In the Google Playstore or Apple App Store, you can search Vanco Mobile, download it, and follow these simple steps to set up your easy and efficient online giving with Redeemer straight from your Smartphone. You can also give through our website. CHURCH OFFICE HOURS // Savannah is usually in the office Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, except when otherwise announced. The office is closed on holidays. Pastor Peter will be in the church offices on Wednesdays from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and Fridays from 10:00am - 1:00 pm. If you need to stop by the church at any other time during the week, let Pastor Peter know by calling 612-900-8410 and he can make arrangements to meet. Prayer Concerns // If you, or anyone you know, has prayer concerns/requests, please contact Savannah in the main office at admin@redeemermpls.org , or Pastor Peter at pastorpeter@redeemermpls.org . We will put your prayer requests in the service. BREEZE ONLINE DIRECTORY SMARTPHONE APP // Good news! Our church management software program, Breeze, is available as a smartphone app, making searching for other members and congregants easier than ever on your mobile devices. Search for the Breeze ChMS app in your device’s app store. When you log in the first time, it will ask for your congregation’s subdomain/ID, which is redeemermpls. Then you can use your same username and password to log in and find each other. If you have questions or need a Breeze login, email Savannah and she’ll send you one! COVID-19 DELTA VARIANT & VACCINATIONS // We encourage everyone to get your COVID-19 vaccinations/boosters if you haven't already! They are free and available to all people aged 5 and older. As we gather, we will continue to practice social distancing and mask-wearing to protect the unvaccinated and the most vulnerable among us who cannot be vaccinated yet. For folks who are looking for resources on getting masks or the vaccine, this article is great help. |
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admin@redeemermpls.org Phone: (612) 886-1468
Offices Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am-1 pm