Church and RCFL Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th for Thanksgiving.
 
Venture North will be closed Thursday, November 24th through Saturday, November 26th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
 
Christmas decor day and purchasing poinsettias
The order form for Christmas Poinsettias are available at the church through Sunday, December 4th, when the orders are due. Each poinsettia will be $8.00, checks or cash can be placed in the offering plate with “Christmas Poinsettia” indicated on the envelope. Poinsettias will be available for pick up on Sun, Jan. 1st and Sun, Jan. 8th. Contact Sarah in the office for questions (admin@redeemermpls.org or 612-374-4139).
 
If you would like to help decorate the church for the holiday season, Mike Murray, Minister of Worship, will be decorating on Sunday, November 27th after the worship service.
 
Redeemer Christmas Store
On Saturday, December 10th from 9:15am-12:00pm, Children aged 5-12 years old are invited to experience the joys of giving this holiday season. Children will be able to purchase up to 4 gifts at the price of 25 cents per gift (a maximum of $1 can be spent.) There will also be entertainment for the entire family! We will have cookie decorating, live music, dancing, singing, and maybe even an appearance by Santa.
 
If you would be interested in volunteering for the fun Christmas spirit-giving event, contact Sarah in the office sign up in the back of the sanctuary during church.
 
ADVENTure: December 4th
Join with the Northside Lutheran Churches  for ADVENTure, December 4th from 3:00-5:00pm at River of Life Lutheran Church.  The celebration will be a chance for members from Redeemer, Salem, Christ English and River of Life Lutheran Churches to get to know one another better and to celebrate the Advent season together!  There will be live entertainment from our congregations, Christmas caroling, games for kids and free food!  Tell us that you can come by RSVPing on the FB Event!
 
Redeemer Christmas Pageant
The Sunday school class and Nursery will be presenting the annual Christmas pageant during service on Sunday, December 11th. This is an opportunity for Redeemer's youngest members to share the meaning of the season through songs and story. If you know a young person who is interested in performing, if you are a parent of a Redeemer child, or if you just enjoy working with our beautiful young people, please consider volunteering to help us prepare for the performance. Rehearsals for the pageant will take place during Sunday school and nursery November 27th and December 4, with a final rehearsal on Saturday, December 10, after the Christmas store. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Helen Collins at helen@redeemercenter.org.
 
Important December Dates to Remember
Congregation Budget Meeting December 11, immediately following worship
Following worship and the budget meeting the congregation is invited downs where Pastor Kelly will be presented with the Pastor John Steinbruck Leadership Award for distinguished service in social ministry.  Bianca Valdez, who works at the Steinbruck Center, will travel from Washington D.C. to present the award.
 
Christmas Worship Schedule:
Children Christmas Pageant           December 11th, 10:30am during worship
Christmas Eve Service                    Saturday, Dec. 24th 7:00pm, Sanctuary
Christmas Day Service                    Sunday, Dec. 25th 10:30am, Sanctuary
New Years Day                               Sunday, Jan 1st 10:30am, Sanctuary
 
Nature Preschool Start-Up
Local Harrison Neighborhood resident with twin one-year-old is announcing startup of a new Nature Preschool. For information contact: Alyson Quinn alysonkquinn@gmail.com
 

​Meet Me At The River: The People ARE The Power
On Saturday, November 19th from 6-9pm, two communities in North/Northeast Minneapolis, H-Cubed and Intertwine Northeast, bring you the 3rd rendition of "Meet Me at the River" with The Power ARE The People.
The event will be held at:
Juxtaposition Arts
2007 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 5541
For more Information, go to, https://www.facebook.com/events/1305133559518291/
 
Christmas decor day and purchasing poinsettias
The order form for Christmas Poinsettias are available at the church through Sunday, December 4th, when the orders are due. Each poinsettia will be $8.00, checks or cash can be placed in the offering plate with “Christmas Poinsettia” indicated on the envelope. Poinsettias will be available for pick up on Sun, Jan. 1st and Sun, Jan. 8th. Contact Sarah in the office for questions (admin@redeemermpls.org or 612-374-4139).
 
If you would like to help decorate the church for the holiday season, Mike Murray, Minister of Worship, will be decorating on Sunday, November 27th after the worship service.
 
Prayers of Comfort and Support for the Munk Family
My mother, Gail Munk, died early this morning, November, 14. Like so many others, she spoke highly of our congregation and its ministry of action. It was because of my mother that I, over time, stepped outside the box of shyness and complacency, becoming active in church membership and leadership. I thank you and our treasured and beloved Redeemer family for its collective support through prayer and direct communication. She was also a lead donor to our Kenya Project, believing in providing hope for those that appeared to have none. The funeral will be this Friday in my hometown of Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
Grace and Peace be felt by you and our family at Redeemer, Stuart, Beth and Bea.
 
Prayers of Comfort and Support for the Klipstein Family
We are saddened to announce the passing of Mary Lou Klipstein, a longtime member of Redeemer. Mary Lou died on Sunday, November 13. A service honoring Mary Lou’s life will take place at Redeemer on Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:00a.m.
 
RAP (Redeemer After School Program) Needs Your Gifts!
The RAP kids, with help from Katherine, have made a giving tree!  Please visit the giving tree in the entry area of the church and explore the donations and gifts that RAP needs.  If you'd like to donate an item, just take a leaf home, purchase the item and bring the item back to church!  Questions...Talk to Pastoral Intern, Alissa.
 
ADVENTure Celebration on Dec 4th
Want an excuse to party?!  The Northside Lutheran Churches are planning a festive Advent celebration on December 4th from 3:00-5:00pm at River of Life Lutheran Church.  The celebration will be a chance for members from Redeemer, Salem, Christ English and River of Life Lutheran Churches to get to know one another better and to celebrate the Advent season together!  There will be live entertainment from our congregations, Christmas caroling, games for kids and free food! 
 
Redeemer Christmas Pageant
The Sunday school class and Nursery will be presenting the annual Christmas pageant during service on Sunday, December 11th. This is an opportunity for Redeemer's youngest members to share the meaning of the season through songs and story. If you know a young person who is interested in performing, if you are a parent of a Redeemer child, or if you just enjoy working with our beautiful young people, please consider volunteering to help us prepare for the performance. Rehearsals for the pageant will take place during Sunday school and nursery November 27th and December 4, with a final rehearsal on Saturday, December 10, after the Christmas store. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Helen Collins at helen@redeemercenter.org.
 
Thank you!
To everyone who supported Redeemer through GiveMN (Nov. 17), thank you! Although GiveMN has passed, you can still double a donation to Redeemer Center for Life. A group of dedicated past and current directors have gathered $11,000 in matching funds! Your donation will be matched DOLLAR for DOLLAR. There's never been a better time to give. Donate online or send your check to Redeemer Center for Life, 1800 Glenwood Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55405. Again, thank you!
 
Ready, Set, ACTION!
Form a Thrivent Action Team and receive $250 to apply towards a fundraising, service or education event. Get ready, by applying online 21 days before the event! To get set or for further information, contact Mary Simonson Clark at development@redeemercenter.org.
Take action today! 

We commemorate Veteran's Day. Thank you to all of the Veterans that have served out country! 

New Members Celebration November 12th
We are thrilled to welcome into membership:
Dave and Nancy Olson, Deitrick and Amy Nissan ,Phillip Spoehr and Chuck Larson,  Leslie, Josh, Lane, & Beck Olson, and  Amy and Paul
There will be a new member welcome during fellowship time following worship, Sunday, November 12.  Anyone is welcome to meet staff, council leaders, hear about the non profit Redeemer Center for Life and share a brief tour of Redeemer ministries.
 
Everyone wanting to know more about Redeemer and membership is welcome to attend.
 
Redeemer Babies
We are excited to announce the birth of three babies born this week:
*Ada Grace, daughter of Phil and Heather Hussong was born on Saturday, November 5th.
*August Gerard Hulden Albanese, son of Maren Hulden and John Albanese was born on Monday, November 7th.
*Jelani, son Alexus(Reynolds) and Bakari Khalfani was born Thursday, November 10. We pray for Alexus, Bakari and their family as the baby will have an extended stay in the ICU.
 
Action Teams Receive $250 Seed Money
A Thrivent Action Team provides $250 “seed money” for Thrivent members to use in a service, fundraising, or education project. You could use the $250 with the Christmas Store or for the Christmas Pageant Meal. For more information 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.
 
Save the Date-ADVENTure Celebration on Dec 4th
Did you know that Redeemer is part of a Northside Strategy group of Lutheran churches?  We believe that, together we can do ministry on the Northside better than we can do it alone!  The Northside Lutheran Churches are planning a festive Advent celebration on December 4th from 3:00-5:00pm at River of Life Lutheran Church.  We hope that the celebration will be a chance for members from Redeemer, Salem, Christ English and River of Life Lutheran Churches to get to know one another better and to celebrate the Advent season together!  There will be live entertainment from our congregations, Christmas caroling, games for kids and free food.
 
 
Give to the Max Day
Dear Friends, 
Double your donation to Redeemer Center for Life!! 
A group of dedicated past and current directors have gathered $11,200 in matching funds. Your donation will be matched DOLLAR for DOLLAR. There's never been a better time to give. 
You will support Redeemer's ongoing Youth Programs, Attainable Housing, Venture North (5 year anniversary!), and new projects like the H-Cubed performance series and Youth Bank youth-led-peer-funding project. 
All gifts made on GiveMN.org now through November 16 will be automatically scheduled to be processed on November 17th: Give to the Max Day! https://www.givemn.org/organization/Redeemer-Center-For-Life
 
Or drop off your donation in person at Venture North Bike Walk Coffee on Give to the Max Day between 7am-6pm. 
 
Thank you!
Redeemer Center for Life on GiveMN.org
 
 
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​Successful Soul Food Dinner
Thank you to everyone who made this year’s Soul Food Dinner a huge success! Thank you to everyone who helped with prep, serving, and clean up!
 
Thank you to Dennis and Jill for the contribution of tables and chairs in fellowship hall.  Thanks to this expanded seating capacity more the 160 people joined in worship and fellowship during our Reformation and at the Soul Food dinner celebration.
 
Soul Food Dinner Discussion Follow Up
Follow the Soul Food Dinner round table discussions, a number of people requested information regarding the video we were not successful in providing audio and visual at the same time.  Below is the link to the Youtube video.

‪Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible pt 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ8f1eLZ1cs.
 
‪Three other videos Pastor Kelly recommends include: Mirrors of Privilege

‪https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDe0rmqdcvs
‪https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47SXXizFpWU
‪https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQK8H0z-irM
‪https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frm91j9ROSA
 
Election Day: Tuesday, November 8th
Early Voting for the 2016 General Election started on September 23rd. Extended Voting Hours start on October 23rd. You are able to vote Monday-Friday from 7:00am-6:00pm, Saturdays 9:00am-4:00pm, and Sundays 12:00-5:00pm.
 
There are multiple locations you can early vote at:
Northeast Early Vote Center, 2516 Central Ave NE
Downtown Early Vote Center, 217 S. Third St.
South Early Vote Center, 1860 E. 28th St.
North Early Vote Center, 2100 Plymouth Ave N
New Members Celebration November 12th
We are thrilled to welcome into membership:
Dave and Nancy Olson, Deitrick and Amy Nissan ,Phillip Spoehr and Chuck Larson,  Leslie, Josh, Lane, & Beck Olson, and  Amy and Paul
There will be a new member welcome during fellowship time following worship, Sunday, November 12.  Anyone is welcome to meet staff, council leaders, hear about the non profit Redeemer Center for Life and share a brief tour of Redeemer ministries.
 
Everyone wanting to know more about Redeemer and membership is welcome to attend.
 
Prayers of Comfort
We extend our prayers to Cheryl Beech and Jeff Stutzmann in the recent passing of a parent.  Cheryl's father and Jeff's father share the comfort of being with God in their heavenly home.    
 
Women’s Retreat this Weekend
The Redeemer Women will be traveling to Bay Lake Camp this weekend for the Annual Women’s Retreat. We ask for prayers of safe travels and community building, as we pray for the Redeemer community!
 
Action Teams Receive $250 Seed Money
A Thrivent Action Team provides $250 “seed money” for Thrivent members to use in a service, fundraising, or education project. You could use the $250 with the Christmas Store or for the Christmas Pageant Meal. For more information 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.