Announcements: October 9th

Racism and People of Faith
As a part of a 12-month series between Redeemer and Westwood, we will be holding a conversation this Tuesday, October 11th at 7:00pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Bishop Emeritus Mark Hanson and Redeemer Senior Pastor Kelly Chatman will be discussing experiences of race and working in communities of faith.
 
Soul Food Dinner: October 30th
Hello beloved Redeemer Congregation! Our most spectacular annual Soul Food Dinner is fast approaching! Please join us for preparation of the fellowship hall, cooking (teach a little soul food, learn a little soul food), serving, eating, and visiting. All we have to say is SOUL FOOD.. and you know we can't go wrong.
You'd love to help?! Great. Here are the ways:
DONATE Ingredients
MAKE dessert
COOK with us, and dress up the fellowship hall, Saturday morning, October 29th, 9am-12noon
SERVE with us on Sunday, Sunday morning, October 30th, 9am-10:30am & 12pm-2pm
Please the office (admin@redeemermpls.org or 612-374-4139) with your desires, and we will respond with further instructions!
Can't wait!!
 
RAP needs prayers, energy and donations from members at Redeemer!"
"RAP (Redeemer After School Program) begins this week and will continue through the school year every Monday and Wednesday from 4:00-6:00pm!  RAP (Redeemer After School Program) is a program of Redeemer Center for Life that hopes to provide a safe place of belonging for children in first through eighth grade.  Programming includes academic enrichment, activity time and a free meal. Please keep RAP in your thoughts and prayers and consider volunteering or helping us purchase some items on our wish list!  If you are interested in volunteering please contact khadejia@redeemermpls.org.  If you can make a donation to some of our immediate needs please contact vicar@redeemermpls.org.
 
Women's Retreat
Redeemer will be holding our Annual Women’s Retreat the weekend of November 4-6 at Bay Lake Camp in Deerwood, MN. Cost: $75 for one night, and $125 for two nights. Registration form are available in the back of the sanctuary or by contacting the church office.
 
Christmas is Coming: Team Up for Action!
Redeemer hosts two important Christmas events in December—the Christmas Store and the Christmas Pageant with a meal. In addition, Redeemer Afterschool Program, which provides meals for youth, has started. You may have a different service, education, or fundraising event you want to support. These are great opportunities for Thrivent members to form Action Teams. Thrivent provides Teams with $250 debit cards to purchase event supplies. To learn more about Action Teams, go to www.thrivent.com and click on Making a Difference. For further information and/or to notify staff of your application, please contact Mary Simonson Clark at development@redeemercenter.org or 612.636.5104. You must apply 21 days before an event!