Christmas Worship Schedule:
Christmas Eve Service                Saturday, Dec. 24th 7:00pm, Sanctuary
Christmas Day Service                Sunday, Dec. 25th 10:30am, Sanctuary
New Year’s Day                           Sunday, Jan 1st 10:30am, Sanctuary

Thanks, Gratitude and Peace to You this Christmas!
We are grateful for so many of you who have made the work of Redeemer and Redeemer Center for Life possible this year through generous volunteering, support, and financial giving.  Together, we are a stronger and more transformational place of welcome and ministry.  As we celebrate Christmas, we celebrate that God has come to be with us and we wish you great peace and joy in this time.  


Remember Redeemer in your Year End Giving
If you’d still like to make a year-end gift to Redeemer Center for Life or to Redeemer Lutheran Church, it is not too late!  Support Redeemer Lutheran Church by making an online gift here or in the Sunday collection.  Redeemer Center for Life has raised over $14,000 since kicking off our year-end matching-funds drive in November. With $3,750 still available in matching funds, your donation is doubled, dollar for dollar, when you support RCFL programming.  Give an online donation here!  

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Redeemer Staff !
The Redeemer Offices will be closed on Monday, December 26th and Monday, January 2nd for staff to observe the holidays. 

H-Cubed is Coming Up!
Don’t miss the next H-Cubed open-mic event on December 30th, 6:00-9:00pm in the Living Room (1718 Glenwood Ave).  H-Cubed is an open mic community space for healing.  The theme of the evening will be “New Year’s Cheer: Be the Gift”.  All are welcome: check out the FB Event and let us know if you can come!

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 between now and Jan. 15.

Help Redeemer Fuel Standing Rock
Since November, Redeemer has been hosting an effort to process wood for Standing Rock. If you’re interested in helping to cut and/or load firewood, email erica@redeemercenter.org. We’re also looking for a few large tarps that can be used to cover the firewood. Tarps can be dropped off in the main office. To learn more about this effort, check out the story on our website: http://www.redeemermpls.org/redeemer-happenings

“Race and…” Forum: January 10th at 7:00pm
Join us for the third conversation within a 12-month town hall series on race.  The series is a partnership between Westwood Lutheran Church, Redeemer Lutheran Church and Edina Community Lutheran Church.

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. 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.

Confirmation
Due to a scheduling conflict, the confirmation of Emander, Kieara, and Nko will be moved to January.  Thanks for those who are excited to celebrate, we will let you know the date soon!

Redeemer Christmas Store TOMORROW!
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.
Invite all of your family and friends to join in this beautiful event!
 
A Lot Happening This Sunday!
This Sunday, December 11th, we have a lot of exciting events happening!
During the worship service, the Sunday school class and Nursery will be presenting the annual Christmas pageant and we will be celebrating the baptism of Elijah, Josiah, Isaiah, and Shanyiah (the grandchildren of Paul Palacio).
After the service, the annual budget meeting will take place in the Sanctuary. The 2017 budget will need to be approved by the end of the meeting.
 
Pastor Kelly to Receive Steinbruck Award
Finally, following worship and the budget meeting, Pastor Kelly will be receiving the inaugural 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. There will be a potluck celebration to follow the presentation of the award.
Please bring a side dish or salad to share!
 
Redeemer After School Program Giving Tree
The RAP kids, with help from Katherine, have made a giving tree!  Please visit the givingtree 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.
 
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

​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).
 
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: THIS SUNDAY!
Join with the Northside Lutheran Churches for ADVENTure, this Sunday, 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 After School Program Giving Tree
The RAP kids, with help from Katherine, have made a giving tree!  Please visit the givingtree 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.
 
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