Announcements: January 27, 2017

Tyrik Update
Tyrik reports that, “I’m doing fine.  Just got done with half of my chemo on Tuesday and Onocologists are saying that I may be done with this quicker than sooner.” He wanted to give up everyone an update! Send prayers towards Tyrik and his family for a quick recovery.

Annual Meeting This Sunday
Redeemer’s Annual Meeting is this Sunday in the Fellowship Hall following worship.  We’ll hear reports and look back on the year that we have had together in service and ministry.  Following the meeting we will share in a soup meal.  
We will be setting up on Saturday, January 28th at 12:00p.m. and would love your help!

Fiddler on the Roof
Redeemer will be hosting a production of Fiddler on the Roof on Sunday, February 5th at 2:00PM. The production will be held in the Redeemer Fellowship Hall!  
Farrington Llewellyn & Katherine Parent will host a conversation post-show on the play's themes of cultural displacement and tradition related to our context in North Minneapolis.
Join us for this family fun, free event! Visit their facebook event for more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1822555534699554/

February Women’s Gathering, February 8th
Redeemer Women’s Ministry will be hosting a tea and scones women’s gathering.  All those who identify as women are welcome to come!  We’ll be making Valentine bags to hand out to our neighbors.  Please bring a box of granola bars if you are able to contribute to the bags!

February ‘Race and’ Forum, February 14th
Save the date for our next ‘Race and' forum which will be held on February 14th at Redeemer.  The ongoing series is a partnership between Edina Community Lutheran Church, Westwood Lutheran Church and Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Giving Envelopes are here!
You can pick up your box of envelopes at the back of the sanctuary on Sunday. Note that some new assignments have been made so please check the posted list to confirm your envelope number. If your name is not on the list and you would like a set of envelopes, there will be several unassigned boxes available - please just write your name on the list next to the number of the box you take. Thank you, and happy giving!

2016 Giving Statements will be available by the end of the month.
If you have an email address on file, the statement will be sent to you electronically, otherwise mailed. If you have questions, contact Laurie at bookkeeper@redeemermpls.org or by phone at the church office.
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Simply Giving!
Another option for regular contributing is Simply Giving funds transfers. You can make your contributions electronically at any time using your credit card or checking/savings account, or you can set up weekly or monthly contributions to happen automatically so you never have to worry about remembering to write a check! Follow this link to set up your regular donations today.
Winter Clothes Drive for Kids
Redeemer is helping collect warm winter gear for students at a local K-5 school, Bryn Mawr Elementary. Drop off new and gently used winter gloves, boots and snow pants at the Redeemer office or at Venture North anytime.

Staying in the Loop with Redeemer Happenings
Wanting to stay in the loop about everything that’s happening at Redeemer? In addition to these weekly emails and the monthly newsletter, we publicize upcoming events on our website and facebook page. Want to see pictures or learn about a past events? Check out our blog. You may also be interested in checking out our affiliated websites and facebook pages:
Redeemer Center for Life (website)
Redeemer Center for Life (Facebook)
Venture North (NEW website)
Venture North (Facebook)
HCubed (facebook) 
Redeemer BLM Coalition (facebook)
Northside Leadership Project (facebook)
Which came first, the Chicken or the Action Team?
The Action Team came first. It purchased the hot, delicious chicken for the MLK Day meal with the $250 it received from Thrivent. Are you a Thrivent member who could apply for an Action Team to fund a community meal?  The $250 from an Action Team can be used for service, fundraising, or education projects. For more information about Action Teams, go to www.thrivent.com and click on Making a Difference. Applications must be made 21 days before the event. For further information and/or to notify staff of your application, please contact Mary Simonson Clark at development@redeemercenter.org or 612.636.5104.