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Redeemer Announcements | March 11, 2022

3/11/2022

 
Worship has returned to in-person at 10:30 am. It will also be live streamed at 10:30 am via Facebook Live that can be accessed here. The link, along with a bulletin for each worship, can also be found on our website www.redeemermpls.org.  As usual, we will be masked and socially distanced when we do meet together in person.

Midweek Lenten Services will be held jointly with our Northside Parish Partners at Christ the River of Life (2200 Fremont Ave N.), beginning with a meal at 6pm, with table discussion on themes of FAITH AND GRIEF IN COMMUNITY followed at 6:45pm with Holden Evening Prayer.  The themes for each of the Wednesdays in Lent follow the 5 stages of grief made famous by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance.  Come explore with others how these themes have played out in our communal experiences of grief in this time of a pandemic and racial reckoning. Click here for a link to the flyer.
CRoL Services: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2433036435?pwd=VTgxYWNkbnkzbHNQRFFVSE4rV2Eydz09

Healing Circles // The Northside Lutheran Parish (Salem, Christ the River of Life, and Redeemer) is partnering with Health Commons and Arubah Emotional Health Services to hold a virtual community listening session for Northside community and neighbors.  The intent of the listening session is to hear physical and mental health concerns of the community that can then be addressed in a Healing Circle lead by a counselor from Arubah for whomever would like to participate. Please join the Listening Session to be held on Zoom on Wednesday, March 26, from 4:30 – 5:30 pm.  Here is the Zoom link for the meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81842855484?pwd=T2hKQzJrb1IxTVAxR0diU3dvelhhQT09Meeting ID: 818 4285 5484 | Passcode: 054556 | To access by phone call:+1 312 626 6799 

The Redeemer Center for Life Board of Directors is seeking input from the Redeemer community and Harrison neighbors about what kinds of qualities and skills the community would like to see in a new Executive Director. The meeting will be held at 6:30 on Tuesday March 29th, on Zoom. Here is the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81761329531?pwd=K211ZE5PVG5yai9GYmxMc0ZTeHg2UT09 Meeting ID: 817 6132 9531Passcode: 787439 
Please spread the word to anyone you might think is interested in joining. 

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.

The Northside Lutheran Parish (Salem, Christ the River of Life, and Redeemer) is partnering with Health Commons and Arubah Emotional Health Services to hold a virtual community listening session for Northside community and neighbors.  The intent of the listening session is to hear physical and mental health concerns of the community that can then be addressed in a Healing Circle lead by a counselor from Arubah for whomever would like to participate. Please join the Listening Session to be held on Zoom on Wednesday, March 26, from 4:30 – 5:30 pm.  Here is the link to join the meeting: 

Restorative Circle Practitioner Training // Are you interested in becoming a certified Restorative Circle Practitioner for the Division Program at the Dispute Resolution Center? You will virtually be trained in facilitating diversion cases for Ramsey County, supporting clients with low/high level offenses, shifting the negative narrative within the Criminal Justice System, and earning extra income. You can register by email at Restorative@drc.org and learn more on their website at 
www.disputeresolutioncenter.org.

Funding for Community Well-Being projects // The City of Minneapolis has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for projects to support community wellbeing in Minneapolis! Project Proposals are due by Tuesday, March 15th, 2022. With this project, the Health Department is hoping to build relationships with new people/organizations. Questions about the RFP should be emailed to: health@minneapolismn.gov (please include “community wellbeing RFP” in the email subject line). Please share this information with your partners and networks.

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.

Meal Train Support // The Murray family could use still use some support by way of meals following Mike’s surgery and recovery. Heather Hussong has set up a "Meal Train" for them. What is Meal Train? There are times in our lives when friends and family ask, "What can I do to help out?" The answer is usually to help them with a meal. Meal Train keeps everyone organized. Please consider supporting the Murray family at this time if you are able. You can sign up at this link: https://mealtrain.com/r5e5vd

CHURCH STAFF 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. 
HEALTH COMMONS // Attached is the flier for the upcoming online “Homemade Soups” cooking class Health Commons will be hosting in collaboration with U of M Extension Expanded Family Nutrition Program.

The class will begin Tuesday 2/1 for 6 weeks from 4-5:30pm on Zoom. If anyone is interested to sign up or questions please contact Bertha 763-843-9988, or Angela or message us on our Facebook page.

Rhonda will start back her Zumba class Thursday 1/20 at 6-7pm on Zoom. Class will be every Thursday. Please check the Health Commons at the Living Room Facebook page for Zoom link or any changes to class.

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. 

Redeemer Announcements - February 18, 2022

2/18/2022

 

Redeemer Announcements | January 21, 2022

1/21/2022

 
Due to the most recent COVID surge, we will continue exclusive online worship for this Sunday (1/23).   Worship will be live streamed at 10:30 am via Facebook Live and can be accessed here. The link, along with a bulletin for each worship, can also be found on our website www.redeemermpls.org.  We regret having to make this change, but we do so for the protection of our whole community. We hope to be back to in-person worship on Sunday, January 30, the day of the annual meeting. Watch the Friday announcements for any changes that might be necessary due to an unexpected surge in COVID infections. As usual, we will be masked and socially distanced when we do meet together in person. 
 
The Redeemer Lutheran Church Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 30 following the 10:30 service.  We expect to be able to gather in person but we will also provide an online option via Zoom for those who feel they cannot attend. The Annual Meeting of the Redeemer Center for Life will follow immediately after the conclusion of the church annual meeting. Redeemer’s Annual Report for 2021 will be available Monday morning (1/24) at https://www.redeemermpls.org/annual-report.html.  
 
Zoom Information
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83787731082?pwd=dlhpdEQyek5kclNpeFljT3Nxc2w5UT09
Meeting ID: 837 8773 1082
Passcode: 113716
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
 
Redeemer Kids in January: Our Northside Confirmation Collaboration for January 23 at Salem Lutheran Church in North Minneapolis from 2-5 PM, has been postponed due to COVID. We are hoping to reschedule in late February. Watch these announcements for more details to come! 
 
The Restorative Circle for members and friends of Redeemer that is part of the mediation with the RCFL will take place Wednesday, January 26th from 6:30 - 9:00pm.  Any member and/or friend of Redeemer is invited to participate. Please click on this link to sign up.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AAFAE2FABFCCF8-restorative1    
This meeting will take place on Zoom and you will be emailed a link to the meeting. There is limited space so we encourage one person per household to sign up. If you are not able to sign up but want to participate, contact Savannah at admin@redeemermpls.org.
 
Meal Train Support // Mike Murray underwent surgery last weekend and the Murray family could use some support by way of meals. Heather Hussong has set up a "Meal Train" for them. What is Meal Train? There are times in our lives when friends and family ask, "What can I do to help out?" The answer is usually to help them with a meal. Meal Train keeps everyone organized. Please consider supporting the Murray family at this time if you are able. You can sign up at this link: https://mealtrain.com/r5e5vd
 
Minneapolis Caucus // Did you know that there are 5 School Board seats up for election this year? But also, did you know that the members of Redeemer that care about education can have a massive influence on this process by being a delegate? There is a caucus training to try to demystify the process for people on Monday, January 24th at 7 pm via Zoom facilitated by Andrew Minck. For any questions, please reach out to Heather heather@advancingequitycoalition.org.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84086063709?fbclid=IwAR3IdcY7R8iJPaFehw3XQZH4bPAbaC0CiriMRJNAkLpCf_bbf1eN4ctng6w
 
CHURCH STAFF 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. 
 
“THE SNOWY DAY” WINTER STORYWALK® AT ECLC! The community of Redeemer is invited to a brief but special little outdoor event with ECLC on Sunday, January 30th.  Enjoy beloved community as you read. Engage your senses and the great outdoors with a montage of stories and story prompts set up one page at a time, at stations around the outside of ECLC. Meet ECLC, Redeemer, St. Paul’s, and Lake Harriet Childcare Center friends, and walk the story together with hot cocoa, coffee & treats from 10:30-11am on Sunday, January 30th. Can’t make it Sunday? Stop by anytime between the 30thth and February 6th to enter the story at your leisure!

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
HEALTH COMMONS // Attached is the flyer for the upcoming online “Homemade Soups” cooking class Health Commons will be hosting in collaboration with U of M Extension Expanded Family Nutrition Program.
 
The class will begin Tuesday 2/1 for 6 weeks from 4-5:30pm on Zoom. If anyone is interested to sign up or questions please contact Bertha 763-843-9988, or Angela or message us on our Facebook page.
 
Rhonda will start back her Zumba class Thursday 1/20 at 6-7pm on Zoom. Class will be every Thursday. Please check the Health Commons at the Living Room Facebook page for Zoom link or any changes to class.
 
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 service.
 
The Nominating Committee is continuing to look for candidates for next year’s council.  If you are interested in serving on council, or would like to nominate someone to a position, talk to outgoing council members Anna Kottkamp, Lonna Field, Mary Britt or Stuart Munk, who make up the committee. 
 
To make indoor worship possible, we have purchased two HEPA filter large room air purifiers.  As this was an unexpected expense, we welcome any donations to defray the costs of these machines, which together are costing around $1000.  Thank you for your generous support of Redeemer’s ministry!

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.

Monthly Redeemer Diaper Drive for Area Food Shelf // Diapers are an expensive necessity for families. Our local food shelf at our neighboring church, Minneapolis Central Church of Christ, gives out diapers and wipes every week. Every third Saturday, Evangelism and Outreach minister committee chair, Sally, plans to bring diapers and wipes collected from Redeemer members. If you would like to donate diapers (any amount, any size) or baby wipes, bring them to the church office during office hours or to worship on Sundays where there will be a collection box available. If you wish to make a monetary donation, please indicate that your donation is for the Diaper Drive.
Thank you for considering this important ministry opportunity. As always, if you are interested in volunteering at the food shelf on a Saturday anytime between 11:00-2:00, please let the church office know.  
 
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.

Redeemer Announcements | January 14, 2022

1/14/2022

 
Due to the most recent COVID surge, we are extending the online only worship one more week to include the next three Sundays (1/9; 1/16, 1/23)  We hope to be back in-person on January 30, the day of the annual meeting. Worship will be live streamed at 10:30 am on each of these Sundays via Facebook Live and can be accessed here.  The link, along with a bulletin for each worship, can also be found on our website www.redeemermpls.org.  We regret having to make this change, but we do so for the protection of our whole community.  Watch the Friday announcements for any changes. Please share this information with anyone you know who is not connected to email or getting information from our website. 
 
Redeemer Kids in January: Mark your calendar! Our Northside Confirmation Collaboration continues on January 23 at Salem Lutheran Church in North Minneapolis from 2-5 PM. More details to come! 
 
The Redeemer Lutheran Church Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 30 following the 10:30 service.  We expect to be able to gather in person but we will also provide an online option via Zoom for those who feel they cannot attend.  We will provide more information about the meeting and the Zoom link in the weeks ahead. The Annual Meeting of the Redeemer Center for Life will follow immediately after the conclusion of the church annual meeting.
 
CHURCH STAFF 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. 
 
Meal Train Support // Mike Murray underwent surgery last weekend and the Murray family could use some support by way of meals. Heather Hussong has set up a "Meal Train" for them through the following website: https://mealtrain.com/r5e5vd
What is Meal Train? There are times in our lives when friends and family ask, "What can I do to help out?" The answer is usually to help them with a meal. When many friends provide support through a meal, Meal Train keeps everyone organized. Please consider supporting the Murray family at this time if you are able.
 
“THE SNOWY DAY” WINTER STORYWALK® AT ECLC! The community of Redeemer is invited to a brief but special little outdoor event with ECLC on Sunday, January 30th.  Enjoy beloved community as you read. Engage your senses and the great outdoors with a montage of stories and story prompts set up one page at a time, at stations around the outside of ECLC. Meet ECLC, Redeemer, St. Paul’s, and Lake Harriet Childcare Center friends, and walk the story together with hot cocoa, coffee & treats from 10:30-11am on Sunday, January 30th. Can’t make it Sunday? Stop by anytime between the 30thth and February 6th to enter the story at your leisure!
 
Celebrating a Young Artist in our Community: Zephaniah Martin is a young author and is the son of Yordanos Kiflu-Martin and Tootie Martin and the grandson of Dr. Cheryl Chatman and Pastor Kelly Chatman. His new book, Jaheem’s First Kwanzaa, is available from the nonprofit Planting People Growing Justice. It is a great gift for the young and young at heart in your life! We recently gifted a copy of this book to families in Redeemer’s Christmas program, and I got the chance to interview Zephaniah about becoming an author as a fifth grader. He shared that his interest in writing began at a young age out of a love for listening to and sharing stories with friends and family members, and his favorite storyteller is his mom. He really started writing during creative school projects, and he enjoyed those early experiences enough to enter a book contest on the suggestion of his grandma. Editing his book took perseverance and a willingness to try new things as he refined the story he wanted to tell. One of the most fun parts of writing was seeing how quickly things “skyrocketed” after he won the book contest, as friends and family celebrated his success, his book was published, and quickly rose in the ranks of Children’s Kwanzaa Books and Children’s Africa Books online. When asked about what readers should learn from his writing, Zephaniah said, “I just want them to carry around a piece of their culture that is important to them.” Zephaniah looks forward to his own Kwanzaa celebrations, which include stories shared with family and friends shared in the glow of candlelight, coming up this holiday season. 
Jaheem’s First Kwanzaa is available from the nonprofit Planting People Growing Justice, which gets a portion of the profits to support their work with literacy in communities, by clicking this link. Many thanks to Zephaniah and Yordanos Kiflu-Martin for sharing their time with me!


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
HEALTH COMMONS // We are kicking off the year at Health Commons with Kiki’s Dance Cardio class on Zoom. It will be every Monday 6-7pm. Below is the Zoom information. 
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85010666116?pwd=dFROa29KOU5FUUZ5K0k4T0JUaHpuQT09
​

Meeting ID: 850 1066 6116
Passcode: 568143
 
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 service.
 
The Nominating Committee is continuing to look for candidates for next year’s council.  If you are interested in serving on council, or would like to nominate someone to a position, talk to outgoing council members Anna Kottkamp, Lonna Field, Mary Britt or Stuart Munk, who make up the committee. 
 
To make indoor worship possible, we have purchased two HEPA filter large room air purifiers.  As this was an unexpected expense, we welcome any donations to defray the costs of these machines, which together are costing around $1000.  Thank you for your generous support of Redeemer’s ministry!

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.

Monthly Redeemer Diaper Drive for Area Food Shelf // Diapers are an expensive necessity for families. Our local food shelf at our neighboring church, Minneapolis Central Church of Christ, gives out diapers and wipes every week. Every third Saturday, Evangelism and Outreach minister committee chair, Sally, plans to bring diapers and wipes collected from Redeemer members. If you would like to donate diapers (any amount, any size) or baby wipes, bring them to the church office during office hours or to worship on Sundays where there will be a collection box available. If you wish to make a monetary donation, please indicate that your donation is for the Diaper Drive.
Thank you for considering this important ministry opportunity. As always, if you are interested in volunteering at the food shelf on a Saturday anytime between 11:00-2:00, please let the church office know.  
 
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.

Redeemer Announcements | January 7, 2022

1/12/2022

 
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Due to the most recent COVID surge, we are extending the online only worship one more week to include the next three Sundays (1/9; 1/16, 1/23)  We hope to be back in-person on January 30, the day of the annual meeting. Worship will be live streamed at 10:30 am on each of these Sundays via Facebook Live and can be accessed here.  The link, along with a bulletin for each worship, can also be found on our website www.redeemermpls.org.  We regret having to make this change, but we do so for the protection of our whole community.  Watch the Friday announcements for any changes. Please share this information with anyone you know who is not connected to email or getting information from our website. 

Redeemer Kids in January: Mark your calendar! Our Northside Confirmation Collaboration continues on January 23 at Salem Lutheran Church in North Minneapolis from 2-5 PM. More details to come! 

The Redeemer Lutheran Church Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 30 following the 10:30 service.  We expect to be able to gather in person but we will also provide an online option via Zoom for those who feel they cannot attend.  We will provide more information about the meeting and the Zoom link in the weeks ahead. The Annual Meeting of the Redeemer Center for Life will follow immediately after the conclusion of the church annual meeting.

CHURCH STAFF 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. 
Celebrating a Young Artist in our Community: Zephaniah Martin is a young author and is the son of Yordanos Kiflu-Martin and Tootie Martin and the grandson of Dr. Cheryl Chatman and Pastor Kelly Chatman. His new book, Jaheem’s First Kwanzaa, is available from the nonprofit Planting People Growing Justice. It is a great gift for the young and young at heart in your life! We recently gifted a copy of this book to families in Redeemer’s Christmas program, and I got the chance to interview Zephaniah about becoming an author as a fifth grader. He shared that his interest in writing began at a young age out of a love for listening to and sharing stories with friends and family members, and his favorite storyteller is his mom. He really started writing during creative school projects, and he enjoyed those early experiences enough to enter a book contest on the suggestion of his grandma. Editing his book took perseverance and a willingness to try new things as he refined the story he wanted to tell. One of the most fun parts of writing was seeing how quickly things “skyrocketed” after he won the book contest, as friends and family celebrated his success, his book was published, and quickly rose in the ranks of Children’s Kwanzaa Books and Children’s Africa Books online. When asked about what readers should learn from his writing, Zephaniah said, “I just want them to carry around a piece of their culture that is important to them.” Zephaniah looks forward to his own Kwanzaa celebrations, which include stories shared with family and friends shared in the glow of candlelight, coming up this holiday season. 
Jaheem’s First Kwanzaa is available from the nonprofit Planting People Growing Justice, which gets a portion of the profits to support their work with literacy in communities, by clicking this link. Many thanks to Zephaniah and Yordanos Kiflu-Martin for sharing their time with me!

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
HEALTH COMMONS // We are kicking off the year at Health Commons with Kiki’s Dance Cardio class on Zoom. It will be every Monday 6-7pm. Below is the Zoom information. 

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85010666116?pwd=dFROa29KOU5FUUZ5K0k4T0JUaHpuQT09

Meeting ID: 850 1066 6116
Passcode: 568143
 
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 service.

The Nominating Committee is continuing to look for candidates for next year’s council.  If you are interested in serving on council, or would like to nominate someone to a position, talk to outgoing council members Anna Kottkamp, Lonna Field, Mary Britt or Stuart Munk, who make up the committee. 

To make indoor worship possible, we have purchased two HEPA filter large room air purifiers.  As this was an unexpected expense, we welcome any donations to defray the costs of these machines, which together are costing around $1000.  Thank you for your generous support of Redeemer’s ministry!
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.
Monthly Redeemer Diaper Drive for Area Food Shelf // Diapers are an expensive necessity for families. Our local food shelf at our neighboring church, Minneapolis Central Church of Christ, gives out diapers and wipes every week. Every third Saturday, Evangelism and Outreach minister committee chair, Sally, plans to bring diapers and wipes collected from Redeemer members. If you would like to donate diapers (any amount, any size) or baby wipes, bring them to the church office during office hours or to worship on Sundays where there will be a collection box available. If you wish to make a monetary donation, please indicate that your donation is for the Diaper Drive.
Thank you for considering this important ministry opportunity. As always, if you are interested in volunteering at the food shelf on a Saturday anytime between 11:00-2:00, please let the church office know.  

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.

Redeemer Announcements | November 24th, 2021

12/1/2021

 
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Redeemer Announcements | October 8th, 2021

10/7/2021

 
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PARKED CAR WORSHIP at 10:30am on SUNDAYS // Join us each Sunday in Redeemer’s Backyard for parked car worship at 10:30am. If you are unable to join us in person, we hope you’ll join the livestream through Facebook Live -- you do not need to login to a Facebook profile to view our livestreams! We are following the State of MN Health Department guidance to wear masks, even in outdoor settings. Please bring a mask to worship and wear it. We will provide extra masks and hand sanitizer. 
 
Weather & Worship // If weather happens to be inadequate for outdoor service, we will stream the service on Facebook Live. We are holding off on indoor worship for the time being and assessing the situation on a weekly basis. You can access the Facebook live stream here -- you do not need to login to a Facebook profile to view our livestreams! 
 
Northside Confirmation Fall Retreat // On October 10th from 2-5 pm at Redeemer, look forward to games, food, community-building, and talking about faith in action. We will hold the event outdoors if possible, and if parts need to happen indoors we will ask for masking and social distancing. Confirmation is intended for youth in 6th grade and older, but if you feel you have a mature 5th grader we would be glad to have them join! MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
 
Redeemer Arts Program (RAP) // We are SO excited to start up a Redeemer Arts Program (RAP). This will be on October 17th and October 31st and will include a youth choir, games, art, and faith formation before church (possibly starting at 9:30). Is this something your family would be interested in? Please contact Anna Kottkamp and/or Lonna Field with your thoughts about a youth choir and about starting back up with in-person (distanced, masked, outdoors when possible) programming.
 
Annual Pledge Card // Thank you for everyone who has filled out a pledge card! If you still want to make a pledge, we would be so grateful. Please click here to fill out the pledge form! We’re not interested in just financial pledge, but also time and talent as well. Anything you can give is beyond helpful for Redeemer. 

HOPES & DREAMS FOR REDEEMER // Here at Redeemer, we are looking for responses and feedback about the Hopes and Dreams for our community. If you are unable to attend service, or want to look at responses, please click here to access our “Hopes & Dreams Vision Board”. Here, you can type in your own responses to the 8 questions we proposed while also viewing responses of others (anonymously). 
 
Plymouth Congregational Church Event // PCC is hosting an event for the next two Thursdays, 7-8pm over Zoom webinar. Each day will focus on a different Minneapolis ballot measure. There will be a moderator (Tom Weber 10/7 and 10/14) in conversation with a proponent and opponent. If you are interested, you can register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z2cOWpHAQQ2YzzyfZuvcmQ

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.

WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY//Pastor Peter continues his study on the days between the Last Supper and the Resurrection called 4 DAYS OF GRIEF AND HOPE. We will meet on Zoom at 7 pm this Wednesday October 6. The series will end with a SERVICE OF GRIEF AND HOPE on October 27th.  Everyone is welcome! Click this link to join: Wednesday Evening Bible Study Link
 
Monthly Redeemer Diaper Drive for Area Food Shelf // Diapers are an expensive necessity for families. Our local food shelf at our neighboring church, Minneapolis Central Church of Christ, gives out diapers and wipes every week. Every third Saturday, Evangelism and Outreach minister committee chair, Sally, plans to bring diapers and wipes collected from Redeemer members. If you would like to donate diapers (any amount, any size) or baby wipes, bring them to the church office during office hours or to worship on Sundays where there will be a collection box available. If you wish to make a monetary donation, please indicate that your donation is for the Diaper Drive.
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Thank you for considering this important ministry opportunity. As always, if you are interested in volunteering at the food shelf on a Saturday anytime between 11:00-2:00, please let the church office know.  
 
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CHURCH STAFF OFFICE HOURS // Savannah will be in the office Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, except 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.  Stop by to meet Savannah, if you have not already. 

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!

 
TAKE MEANINGFUL ACTION for POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY & SYSTEMIC CHANGE // Now that we have a police accountability victory, let’s work toward true systemic change so that no more people are killed by police and no more police go to jail. One way to enact enduring systemic change is through legislative advocacy. We ask you to contact your state representative and senator to support the bills in the linked document. We all have “response-ability” for what happens next and advocacy does not take a lot of time. Please read, act, and pass this document widely through your contacts and ask those you know to do the same.
In the Spirit,
Redeemer Service+Advocacy and Outreach+Evangelism Ministers,    
Holly DeSouza, Sally Ankerfelt, Pastor Babette Chatman 

THE HEALTH COMMONS
is a drop-in health and wellness space here in North Minneapolis whose services are FREE and open to everyone. They offer Zumba classes every Thursday at 6pm. They also host online health education classes. For more information and questions, visit their facebook page or contact their Community Liaisons: Bertha 763-843-9988 | Angela 651-529-6003

 
COVID-19 DELTA VARIANT & VACCINATIONS // We still hope and plan to begin gathering indoors in Redeemer's sanctuary this fall, and will continue to listen to the guidance of both the CDC, State experts, and Synod directives as cases of the COVID-19 Delta Variant continue to surge across the nation. As such, we remain committed first and foremost to the health and safety of our church family and community, and so we encourage everyone to get your COVID-19 vaccinations if you haven't already! They are free and available to all people aged 12 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.

Redeemer Announcements + Prayers | August 13th, 2021

8/13/2021

 
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WATCH OUT FOR PHISHING EMAILS FROM PASTORS // For a few years now, churches & pastors across the country have been dealing with the consequences of data breaches. One of the most persistent results is that congregants and people on church mailing lists receive email requests for direct cash transfers and gift cards. They do this by searching church websites for pastor’s names, creating new, fake email addresses in or with the pastor’s name, and then sending the cash/gift card requests to mailing lists they hacked access to years ago. There is nothing we can do to stop the emails because the addresses are not owned or controlled by anyone at the church. What we can do is remind congregants that you will never receive an email from a Redeemer pastor requesting financial assistance or gift cards. If and when we do a capital campaign or request gifts for, for example, the Christmas Store, they will come from an @redeemermpls.org email address. We never ask for gift card codes to be emailed. If you receive an email from someone that appears to be a church pastor or leader asking for gift cards, always check the email address. If it is not from @redeemermpls.org, do not reply or purchase anything. 

PARKED CAR WORSHIP at 10:30am on SUNDAYS // Join us each Sunday in Redeemer’s Backyard for parked car worship at 10:30am. If you are unable to join us in person, we hope you’ll join the livestream through Facebook Live -- you do not need to login to a Facebook profile to view our livestreams! 
 
COVID-19 DELTA VARIANT & VACCINATIONS // We still hope and plan to begin gathering indoors in Redeemer's sanctuary this fall, and will continue to listen to the guidance of both the CDC, State experts, and Synod directives as cases of the COVID-19 Delta Variant continue to surge across the nation. As such, we remain committed first and foremost to the health and safety of our church family and community, and so we encourage everyone to get your COVID-19 vaccinations if you haven't already! They are free and available to all people aged 12 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.
 
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH is HIRING! // Our office coordinator Amy Koopman is moving on to her seminary internship as of this Friday, August 13, 2021. The Office Coordinator of Redeemer Lutheran Church is a part-time position (20 hours per week, ideally, 4 hours per day) whose chief responsibilities include representing the church as the first point-of-contact for phone, email, and in-person visitors; coordinating office responsibilities; and supporting relationships with church congregants, our ministry partners and our Harrison neighbors. Familiarity with gmail, google drive, canva, imovie (or similar filmmaking software), garageband (or similar audio manipulation software), microsoft and apple office platforms, and all social media platforms are important. Curiosity, flexibility and humor are vital! Check out the full job description here Please contact Pastor Peter Samuelson (612-259-8976) for more information.
 
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 the office and they’ll send you one!
 
FAMILY & CHILDREN EVENTS THIS SUMMER // Redeemer’s Edu-Youth Team invites families of Redeemer to some really cool events this summer! The next big one is August 23-27: Camp Noah -- Registration is now open to kids rising to grades 1 to 6! Camp Noah is a nationally acclaimed resiliency and preparedness program that is fun, free, and highly recommended by past participants! Camp Noah will be held at Christ the River of Life from 9am to 3pm daily during the week of August 23-27. Reserve your spot now at www.campnoah.org or contact Pastor Deanna Kim for more information (612-234-5655 / crolpastor@gmail.com).
 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for PARKED CAR WORSHIP // Along with needing weekly lectors to read the week’s first and second readings and Psalm, we are also looking for volunteers to help with set-up each Sunday morning (arrive by 9:30am) and to learn how to run the sound system and livestream videography for when Dave is unavailable. Contact  Pastor Peter to sign up and volunteer! 
 
CHURCH STAFF OFFICE HOURS // Through the summer months, Pastor Peter will be in the church offices on Wednesdays from 1-4pm and Fridays from 10am-noon. Mondays will be their day off when offices are closed. If you need to stop by the church at any other time during the week, let Pastor Peter know and she can make arrangements to meet.
 
TAKE MEANINGFUL ACTION for POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY & SYSTEMIC CHANGE // Now that we have a police accountability victory, let’s work toward true systemic change so that no more people are killed by police and no more police go to jail. One way to enact enduring systemic change is through legislative advocacy. We ask you to contact your state representative and senator to support the bills in the linked document. We all have “response-ability” for what happens next and advocacy does not take a lot of time. Please read, act, and pass this document widely through your contacts and ask those you know to do the same.
In the Spirit,
Redeemer Service+Advocacy and Outreach+Evangelism Ministers,    
Holly DeSouza, Sally Ankerfelt, Pastor Babette Chatman 
 
THE HEALTH COMMONS is a drop-in health and wellness space here in North Minneapolis whose services are FREE and open to everyone. They offer Zumba classes every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm. They also host book clubs and healing circles outdoors, along with Health Q & A's online (Facebook Live) or in person with social distancing. For more information and questions, visit their facebook page or contact our Community Liaisons: Bertha 763-843-9988 | Angela 651-529-6003
 
COVID-19 PREVENTION & VACCINES // The best protection from the various mutations of the COVID-19 virus—whether you are vaccinated or not—is to: 
-- stay 6 feet away from others in public spaces; 
-- wear a mask (or two) so that there is adequate filtration and a snug fit over the bridge of your nose, cheeks, and chin; and
-- wash your hands often and well. 
See the MN Department of Health COVID-19 site for more in-depth and current information about symptoms, testing, and vaccines. Minnesotans 16-years of age and older are eligible to be vaccinated.  Vaccine demand often exceeds the supply. MN Department of Health offers a vaccine locator site. You can also attempt to access vaccines through community pharmacies (Walgreens and CVS) or your healthcare provider. When you receive a vaccine appointment, be sure to dress appropriately so that your upper arm is easily accessible (for example, wear a short-sleeve t-shirt under your sweater/jacket). ​

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Rooted in Christ and sustained by the Spirit, we offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all of creation.

God of wisdom, enlighten your church. Guide us as we seek greater knowledge and invite others into deeper understanding of your grace and love. Teach us to ask faithful questions and open our minds to new ideas. We pray for our church council and other leaders in our congregation, and continue to pray for the call committee in search for the pastor to lead us into the future you have prepared for Redeemer. God, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.

God of creation, mend the earth. Cool warming oceans and preserve melting ice caps. Increase our awareness of changing climate patterns and reveal new approaches to the ecological challenges we face. Shield those in the path of hurricanes, tropical storms, wildfires and other natural disasters. God, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.

God of all nations, direct our leaders. Grant them courage to lay aside political grudges and renew their determination to address difficult conflicts. Guide them in the work of reconciliation. We pray for the legislators who are working on the policies and funding priorities that will best help all in our society flourish. God, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.

God of compassion, tend to the wounded. Rescue those tormented by mental illness or mired in addiction. Ease the anxiety of those struggling with dementia. Come quickly to help all who are grieving and all those who suffer (Mark Jacobson, Jane Frendshuh, Sharon Peterson’s brother Steven, Rufus and Caroline Campbell at the death of an extended family member). God, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.

God of beauty, inspire artists. Bless those whose visual and musical gifts enliven this assembly. Bless the creative work of poets, hymnwriters, composers, painters, sculptors, and others that enrich our worship and daily life. God, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.

God of peace, we pray for a reduction in the gun violence in our neighborhood and in our city.  Lord, this has hit especially close to home this week for us as a young man – whose name is unknown to us – was shot near our church and died in our back yard last Sunday, the very place we were worshipping you on that day and do worship you today.  May you receive him into the arms of your mercy, O God – and may we honor him by doing what we can to bring peace into our neighborhood, our church, our city, our world. God, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.

God of resurrection, bring us to new life. Give us the living bread from heaven through which we abide in your love, and on the last day raise us with all the saints to eternal life. God, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.

We lift these and all our prayers to you, O God, confident in the promise of your saving love; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Redeemer Announcements & Prayers of Intercession | July 30, 2021

7/30/2021

 
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REDEEMER GARDEN MOVIE NIGHT TONIGHT at 8:30pm! // Redeemer’s Community Garden + Bread Oven volunteers invite anyone who wants to come Sunday garden workdays from 1-4pm each week. Additionally, you’re invited to these upcoming special events: Garden Movie Night at 8:30pm tonight, July 30th; Garden Pizza Party at 4pm on August 29th. Hope to see you there! For more information, contact Mali!

PARKED CAR WORSHIP at 10:30am on SUNDAYS // Join us each Sunday in Redeemer’s Backyard for parked car worship at 10:30am. If you are unable to join us in person, we hope you’ll join the livestream through Facebook Live -- you do not need to login to a Facebook profile to view our livestreams! 
 
COVID-19 DELTA VARIANT & VACCINATIONS // We still hope and plan to begin gathering indoors in Redeemer's sanctuary this fall, and will continue to listen to the guidance of both the CDC, State experts, and Synod directives as cases of the COVID-19 Delta Variant continue to surge across the nation. As such, we remain committed first and foremost to the health and safety of our church family and community, and so we encourage everyone to get your COVID-19 vaccinations if you haven't already! They are free and available to all people aged 12 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.
 
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH is HIRING! // Our office coordinator Amy Koopman is moving on to her seminary internship as of August 13, 2021. We’d like to have our new coordinator in place by August 9, 2021. The Office Coordinator of Redeemer Lutheran Church is a part-time position (20 hours per week, ideally, 4 hours per day) whose chief responsibilities include representing the church as the first point-of-contact for phone, email, and in-person visitors; coordinating office responsibilities; and supporting relationships with church congregants, our ministry partners and our Harrison neighbors. Familiarity with gmail, google drive, canva, imovie (or similar filmmaking software), garageband (or similar audio manipulation software), microsoft and apple office platforms, and all social media platforms are important. Curiosity, flexibility and humor are vital! Check out the full job description here Please contact Pastor Peter Samuelson (612-259-8976) for more information.
 
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 Amy and she’ll send you one!
 
FAMILY & CHILDREN EVENTS THIS SUMMER // Redeemer’s Edu-Youth Team invites families of Redeemer to some really cool events this summer! The next big one is August 23-27: Camp Noah -- Registration is now open to kids rising to grades 1 to 6! Camp Noah is a nationally acclaimed resiliency and preparedness program that is fun, free, and highly recommended by past participants! Camp Noah will be held at Christ the River of Life from 9am to 3pm daily during the week of August 23-27. Reserve your spot now at www.campnoah.org or contact Pastor Deanna Kim for more information (612-234-5655 / crolpastor@gmail.com).
 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for PARKED CAR WORSHIP // Along with needing weekly lectors to read the week’s first and second readings and Psalm, we are also looking for volunteers to help with set-up each Sunday morning (arrive by 9:30am) and to learn how to run the sound system and livestream videography for when Dave and Amy are unavailable. Contact Amy or Pastor Peter to sign up and volunteer! 
 
CHURCH STAFF OFFICE HOURS // Through the summer months, Pastor Peter and Amy will be in the church offices on Wednesdays from 1-4pm and Fridays from 10am-noon. Mondays will be their day off when offices are closed. If you need to stop by the church at any other time during the week, let Amy know and she can make arrangements to meet.
 
TAKE MEANINGFUL ACTION for POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY & SYSTEMIC CHANGE // Now that we have a police accountability victory, let’s work toward true systemic change so that no more people are killed by police and no more police go to jail. One way to enact enduring systemic change is through legislative advocacy. We ask you to contact your state representative and senator to support the bills in the linked document. We all have “response-ability” for what happens next and advocacy does not take a lot of time. Please read, act, and pass this document widely through your contacts and ask those you know to do the same.
In the Spirit,
Redeemer Service+Advocacy and Outreach+Evangelism Ministers,    
Holly DeSouza, Sally Ankerfelt, Pastor Babette Chatman 
 
THE HEALTH COMMONS is a drop-in health and wellness space here in North Minneapolis whose services are FREE and open to everyone. They offer Zumba classes every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm. They also host book clubs and healing circles outdoors, along with Health Q & A's online (Facebook Live) or in person with social distancing. For more information and questions, visit their facebook page or contact our Community Liaisons: Bertha 763-843-9988 | Angela 651-529-6003
 
COVID-19 PREVENTION & VACCINES // The best protection from the various mutations of the COVID-19 virus—whether you are vaccinated or not—is to: 
-- stay 6 feet away from others in public spaces; 
-- wear a mask (or two) so that there is adequate filtration and a snug fit over the bridge of your nose, cheeks, and chin; and
-- wash your hands often and well. 
See the MN Department of Health COVID-19 site for more in-depth and current information about symptoms, testing, and vaccines. Minnesotans 16-years of age and older are eligible to be vaccinated.  Vaccine demand often exceeds the supply. MN Department of Health offers a vaccine locator site. You can also attempt to access vaccines through community pharmacies (Walgreens and CVS) or your healthcare provider. When you receive a vaccine appointment, be sure to dress appropriately so that your upper arm is easily accessible (for example, wear a short-sleeve t-shirt under your sweater/jacket). ​​

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Rooted in Christ and sustained by the Spirit, we offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all of creation.

You call your church to be the body of Christ. Awaken all the baptized to the gifts you provide for carrying out the work of ministry. Where the church is divided, knit us together and restore the unity of the faith. Lord in your mercy, 
Hear our prayer.

You command the clouds above and cause the wind to blow in the heavens. Watch over deserts and wilderness places. Regenerate rainforests, defend species at risk of extinction, and strengthen the work of conservation organizations, especially the eco-justice work of the Minneapolis Synod. Lord in your mercy, 
Hear our prayer.

​You summon leaders
to respond to the needs of your people. Instill those who govern with patience when confronted with grievances and perseverance in seeking what promotes the well-being of the community. Lord in your mercy, 
Hear our prayer.

You draw near to those who cry out for help. Feed those who are hungry, reassure those who are despairing, and accompany those who are imprisoned. Rain down the true bread from heaven that gives life to the world. Lord in your mercy, 
Hear our prayer.

You receive all who come seeking a sign of grace. Make this congregation a place of hospitality for those accustomed to rejection. To those who have felt excluded here or elsewhere, prepare us to welcome them in the name of Christ. Lord in your mercy, 
Hear our prayer.

We pray for our leaders in this congregation and in the Redeemer Center for Life, that they may discern your will and lead us into the future you are preparing for us.  Bless the work of the call committee as they seek pastoral leadership for our beloved faith community. Lord in your mercy, 
Hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

You provide food that endures for eternal life. Sustain us each day with the bread of life until we are gathered with all the saints and feast together at your heavenly banquet. Lord in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.

We lift these and all our prayers to you, O God, confident in the promise of your saving love; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Redeemer Announcements + Prayers of Intercession (July 23, 2021)

7/23/2021

 
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PARKED CAR WORSHIP at 10:30am on SUNDAY // Join us again this week in Redeemer’s Backyard for parked car worship at 10:30am. If you are unable to join us in person, we hope you’ll join the livestream through Facebook Live -- you do not need to login to a Facebook profile to view our livestreams! 
 
GRIEF & JOY THROUGH TRANSITION BIBLE STUDY BEGINS SUNDAY at 9:15am // Join us this Sunday at 9:15am when Amy Koopman will be leading a bible study and conversations around grief and joy through seasons of transition. As Redeemer navigates our transition through both the pandemic and our pastoral interim, and as Amy navigates the ending of her time on staff at Redeemer and the beginning of pastoral internship, she’ll lead Sunday discussions through August 11th around the grief, fear, joy, and excitement inherent to transition, based in th. 
 
SUMMER COOKOUT NEXT TUESDAY // You’re invited to this summer’s Backyard Cookouts from 5-7pm in Redeemer’s backyard! ECLC will host on Tuesday, July 27th; and Redeemer will host a pared-down version of our Block Party on Tuesday, August 24th. Tables will be set up, but feel free to bring your own chairs for social distancing. Masks and distancing are encouraged for those who aren’t eating and/or are unvaccinated! For more information, contact Mali! 
 
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH is HIRING! // Our beloved office coordinator Amy Koopman is moving on to her seminary internship as of August 13, 2021. We’d like to have our new coordinator in place by August 9, 2021. The Office Coordinator of Redeemer Lutheran Church is a part-time position (20 hours per week, ideally, 4 hours per day) whose chief responsibilities include representing the church as the first point-of-contact for phone, email, and in-person visitors; coordinating office responsibilities; and supporting relationships with church congregants, our ministry partners and our Harrison neighbors. Familiarity with gmail, google drive, canva, imovie (or similar filmmaking software), garageband (or similar audio manipulation software), microsoft and apple office platforms, and all social media platforms are important. Curiosity, flexibility and humor are vital! Check out the full job description here Please contact Pastor Peter Samuelson (612-259-8976) for more information.
 
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 Amy and she’ll send you one!
 
FAMILY & CHILDREN EVENTS THIS SUMMER // Redeemer’s Edu-Youth Team invites families of Redeemer to some really cool events this summer! Check these out:  
   Wednesday, July 28th @ 6pm: Northside Parish Youth & Family Gathering -- Families are invited to bring a meal for their group and gather at Webber Park (4300 Webber Pkwy, Mpls 55412) where we’ll meet and eat with  other youth and families in our northside confirmation cohort from Salem Lutheran and Christ the River of Life. Confirmation is aimed for 6th-9th grade youth to grow in faith, create community, and build leadership for the church and the world! 
   August 23-27: Camp Noah -- Registration for Camp Noah is now open to kids rising to grades 1 to 6! Camp Noah is a nationally acclaimed resiliency and preparedness program that is fun, free, and highly recommended by past participants! Camp Noah will be held at Christ the River of Life from 9am to 3pm daily during the week of August 23-27. Reserve your spot now at www.campnoah.org or contact Pastor Deanna Kim for more information (612-234-5655 / crolpastor@gmail.com).
 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for PARKED CAR WORSHIP // Along with needing weekly lectors to read the week’s first and second readings and Psalm, we are also looking for volunteers to help with set-up each Sunday morning (arrive by 9:30am) and to learn how to run the sound system and livestream videography for when Dave and Amy are unavailable. Contact Amy or Pastor Peter to sign up and volunteer! 
 
CHURCH STAFF OFFICE HOURS // Through the summer months, Pastor Peter and Amy will be in the church offices on Wednesdays from 1-4pm and Fridays from 10am-noon. Mondays will be their day off when offices are closed. If you need to stop by the church at any other time during the week, let Amy know and she can make arrangements to meet.
 
TAKE MEANINGFUL ACTION for POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY & SYSTEMIC CHANGE // Now that we have a police accountability victory, let’s work toward true systemic change so that no more people are killed by police and no more police go to jail. One way to enact enduring systemic change is through legislative advocacy. We ask you to contact your state representative and senator to support the bills in the linked document. We all have “response-ability” for what happens next and advocacy does not take a lot of time. Please read, act, and pass this document widely through your contacts and ask those you know to do the same.
In the Spirit,
Redeemer Service+Advocacy and Outreach+Evangelism Ministers,    
Holly DeSouza, Sally Ankerfelt, Pastor Babette Chatman 
 
JOIN HANDS for the HARRISON NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD SHELF FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS at 10am // Evangelism & Outreach minister Pr. Sally Ankerfelt invites us to help our siblings in Christ at the church around the corner from Redeemer (MCCC at 4th & Newton) where you will make a huge difference in the lives of our Harrison neighbors. The bonus is that you will make new connections and friends and have fun in the process! And stay tuned for details about an ongoing collaboration for summer food distribution beginning when we’ll need 5-7 volunteers weekly at MCCC! 
 
THE HEALTH COMMONS is a drop-in health and wellness space here in North Minneapolis whose services are FREE and open to everyone. They offer Zumba classes every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm. They also host book clubs and healing circles outdoors, along with Health Q & A's online (Facebook Live) or in person with social distancing. For more information and questions, visit their facebook page or contact our Community Liaisons: Bertha 763-843-9988 | Angela 651-529-6003
 
COVID-19 PREVENTION & VACCINES // The best protection from the various mutations of the COVID-19 virus—whether you are vaccinated or not—is to: 
-- stay 6 feet away from others in public spaces; 
-- wear a mask (or two) so that there is adequate filtration and a snug fit over the bridge of your nose, cheeks, and chin; and
-- wash your hands often and well. 
See the MN Department of Health COVID-19 site for more in-depth and current information about symptoms, testing, and vaccines. Minnesotans 16-years of age and older are eligible to be vaccinated.  Vaccine demand often exceeds the supply. MN Department of Health offers a vaccine locator site. You can also attempt to access vaccines through community pharmacies (Walgreens and CVS) or your healthcare provider. When you receive a vaccine appointment, be sure to dress appropriately so that your upper arm is easily accessible (for example, wear a short-sleeve t-shirt under your sweater/jacket). ​

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Rooted in Christ and sustained by the Spirit, we offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all of creation.

We pray for the church. Bless the ministries of our neighboring congregations -  the Lutheran Churches of the Northside Parish – Salem and Christ the River of Life – and Minneapolis Central Church – Christ right down 4th St. Empower churches throughout the world and encourage missionaries who accompany global neighbors. Kindle in us a spirit of collaboration, that all people may know your loving works. Lord in your Mercy
Hear our prayer.

We pray for creation. Send rain to lands experiencing drought and come to the aid of those enduring sweltering heat. Nurture wheat and barley crops grown for the nourishment of your people and conserve aquatic habitats and fish populations. Lord in your Mercy
Hear our prayer.

We pray for those who govern. Cast out arrogance, selfishness, and corruption and instruct those who lead to practice compassion and humility. Inspire them with a vision of the common good and a commitment to ensure that all who hunger are fed. We pray especially for equitable access to voting – give our leaders courage to insure this sacred right for all.  Lord in your Mercy
Hear our prayer.

We pray for those bowed down by heavy burdens: those who are unemployed or underemployed, those unable to find affordable housing, and those without health insurance. Console those who grieve and hear the cries of those who call to you for healing (Jane Frendshuh and Mark Jacobson). Lord in your Mercy
Hear our prayer.

We pray for this assembly. Deepen our resolve to use what we have to serve those in need. When we worry that we do not have enough resources for ministry, assure us of your abundance. Lord in your Mercy.
Hear our prayer.
 
We pray for our community of faith – for our mission to use the blessings you have given us – blessings of people – talents – resources – and passion for the good of your kingdom here in the Harrison Neighborhood. Bless and guide the call committee in their search for a new pastor to lead this congregation to share of its abundance for the good of all. Lord in your Mercy 
Hear our prayer.

We give thanks for those who have died. As you sustained them through all their days, so dwell in our hearts, that we may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge. Hear us, O God.
Hear our prayer.

We lift these and all our prayers to you, O God, confident in the promise of your saving love; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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