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Redeemer Weekly Announcements // September 21, 2018

9/21/2018

REDEEMER Church Announcements:

New QR Codes for Online Giving! // Be sure to check out the bulletin this Sunday where you’ll find a new QR code created by council treasurer Mike Tarras to make online giving even easier!

Fellowship is Back! // Join us THIS SUNDAY, September 23rd, for our first fellowship gathering of the fall immediately following morning services. We’ll break bread and celebrate the turning of seasons! For more information or to volunteer, contact Fellowship Chair Steve Patnode: patnodes5@yahoo.com

Baby Shower coming Sunday, September 30! // Join us after services on Sunday, September 30 when we’ll shower the new(ish) mothers and babies in our Redeemer congregation with love and gifts. This shower will honor four mothers and babies: Nica and her daughter Aviyah (12 month clothing, size 4 diapers), Cora and her son Elijah (size 18-24 month clothing, size 4 diapers), Linnae and her son Abraham (prefers books and other educational items, clothing size 1T or 2T), and Amy and her daughter Winter (18-24 month clothing)! If you have questions, please contact Amy in the church office or Dr. Cheryl Chatman (chatman@csp.edu).

Sunday Morning Adult Study: SEEING WHITE // Our Sunday morning adult study on the podcast SEEING WHITE is in full swing. If you’d like to participate, we simply ask that you catch up and remain up-to-date on the weekly episodes, as they build on each other. You can review our morning litany and guidelines on the Seeing White page of Redeemer’s website. If you have any questions, please contact Siri Fiebiger (sirifiebiger@gmail.com) or Amy in the church office.

Annual Soul Food Dinner Coming October 28th // Our annual Soul Food Dinner is coming on Sunday, October 28th! Plan to stay after worship for fellowship and a feast!

Save the Date! Redeemer Women’s Annual Retreat // Save the date and mark your calendars for Redeemer’s annual Women’s Retreat to Bay Lake Camp. This year we’ll head up to Bay Lake on Friday, November 2nd and return Sunday, November 4th. Saturday we’ll be joined by singer-songwriter, voice coach, Full Voice mentor, and group song leader to lead us into our Full Voice. Registration forms will be available on the back table during services, or you can register online here. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Babette (bchatman@redeemercenter.org).

REDEEMER CENTER FOR LIFE Community Announcements:

RCFL 20th Anniversary Fundraising Gala, October 27th // Join us on Saturday, October 27th at the Loppet Trailhead in Theo Wirth Park as we celebrate 20 years of inclusive development and intentional relationship in Harrison and North Minneapolis! A formal invitation, ticket pricing, and table sponsorship information will be coming soon, but in the mean time, be thinking about who you might invite to join us and how you might volunteer to make this event a smashing success! Any questions may be directed to Sara Huelle (612-374-4319 x 17)

Apply for a Thrivent Action Team // to help cover the costs of education, service, or fundraising events. Contact Mary at development@redeemercenter.org or 612-636-5104.

Redeemer Weekly Announcements // September 14, 2018

9/14/2018

Greetings, Redeemer!
Fall is approaching and school is in full swing.
We hope to see you this Sunday when we'll be introducing and commissioning the Redeemer and Imani House Northside Lutheran Volunteers during service!
Other than this, we don't have any major announcements to alert you about this week, but we would love to share with you RCFL's September 2018 Newsletter so you can be up-to-date on what's happening across the organization, and invite you to save the date for RCFL's 20th Anniversary Fundraising Gala.
As a reminder, if you do have announcements you'd like me to include in the weekly blast or online, please email me at admin@redeemermpls.org.

Weekly Redeemer Announcements // August 23, 2018

8/23/2018

REDEEMER Church Announcements:

Rally Sunday September 9th // Summer is almost over and school is back in! Join us Sunday, September 9th for Rally Sunday as we celebrate a new school year!

Sunday Morning Bible Study: SEEING WHITE - Coming September 9th // Beginning on Sunday, September 9th (Rally Sunday), Redeemer will host an adult bible study & discussion time at 9am at The Living Room as we work through the 14-episode podcast series, “Seeing White.” The podcast dives deep in the social, cultural, and political foundations of white supremacy and how it plays out on the national scale and in everyday microaggressions toward Indigenous and people of color. We are seeking volunteer facilitators to co-lead 3 to 4 weeks each, who will meet prior to the start of the series for a brief training on The Circle Way. We invite everyone to participate, but ask that everyone who does so agrees to be present as often as possible and to stay up-to-date on the podcast regardless. Childcare and snacks will be provided. More information is available on the website at www.redeemermpls.org/seeing-white and in the August Faith Matters newsletter. Please sign up here If you’d like to participate and indicate how many children will need childcare and whether or not you’re interested in facilitating, and Siri Fiebiger (sirifiebiger@gmail.com) or Amy Koopman will be in touch!

REDEEMER CENTER FOR LIFE Community Announcements:

Health Commons Updated Group Fitness Schedule // Health Commons is brining more fitness to the North Side! Join Kiki for Monday night Zumba classes at the Living Room from 6-7pm. On Tuesdays, you can join Mary Coats for yoga classes at The Living Room from 6-7pm or do Zumba at River of Life Lutheran Church (2200 Fremont Ave N). And our Thursday night Zumba classes are back at Redeemer's Fellowship Hall from 6-7pm. All classes are free and open to the public!

Support kids and Venture North with an Action Team! // Apply for a Thrivent Action Team to cover the costs of bike supplies for a fall bike camp. Children who participate in this fun, skill and safety oriented event receive a refurbished bike, helmet, and lock. Enjoy seeing the thrill of these excited new bike riders! Contact Mary at development@redeemercenter.org or 612-636-5104.

Weekly Redeemer Announcements // August 16, 2018

8/16/2018

REDEEMER Church Announcements:

THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered, donated food or goods, and came to our 16th Annual Block Party last night! We were thrilled to welcome hundreds of our neighbors, feed them pizza, burgers & dogs, and fresh garden veggies, and provide live entertainment, games, and fun for all ages. It wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our partner congregations and all of you! Keep an eye out for a photo gallery coming next week.

Annual Fishing with Faith, THIS SATURDAY August 18th // Our annual Fishing with Faith trip is THIS SATURDAY. If you signed up and are ready to go, please meet at Redeemer by 7:15am Saturday morning. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Rufus Campbell at campbell.rufus@gmail.com. See you Saturday!

Vacation Bible School 2018 // Sunday school is out for the summer - but don’t despair! This Sunday, August 19th, is our final VBS Sunday of fun games, stories, crafts and activities for young people!

Sunday Morning Bible Study: SEEING WHITE - Coming September 9th // Beginning on Sunday, September 9th (Rally Sunday), Redeemer will host an adult bible study & discussion time at 9am at The Living Room as we work through the 14-episode podcast series, “Seeing White.” The podcast dives deep in the social, cultural, and political foundations of white supremacy and how it plays out on the national scale and in everyday microaggressions toward Indigenous and people of color. We are seeking volunteer facilitators to co-lead 3 to 4 weeks each, who will meet prior to the start of the series for a brief training on The Circle Way. We invite everyone to participate, but ask that everyone who does so agrees to be present as often as possible and to stay up-to-date on the podcast regardless. Childcare and snacks will be provided. More information is available on the website at www.redeemermpls.org/seeing-white and in the August Faith Matters newsletter. If you’d like to know more or are interested in facilitating, please contact Siri Fiebiger (sirifiebiger@gmail.com) or Amy in the church office.

REDEEMER CENTER FOR LIFE Community Announcements:

Health Commons Updated Group Fitness Schedule // Health Commons is brining more fitness to the North Side! In addition to the Thursday night Healing Circles at The Living Room through August 16th, Health Commons is bringing another Zumba class to Harrison! Join Kiki for Monday night Zumba classes at the Living Room from 6-7pm. Tuesday and Thursday night Zumba classes continue at River of Life Lutheran Church (2200 Fremont Ave N) from 6-7pm. And Mary Coats’ yoga class has moved from Fridays to Tuesdays, 6-7pm, at The Living Room. All classes are free and open to the public!

Weekly Redeemer Announcements // August 9, 2018

8/9/2018

REDEEMER Church Announcements:

Help Us Out at the 16th Annual Redeemer Block Party! // Redeemer’s 16th Annual Block Party is NEXT WEDNESDAY, August 15th from 6-8pm and WE NEED YOUR HELP! We need lots of food items donated and have plenty of volunteer positions needing to be filled, including a pre-party Dough Making Team! Sign-up online here or on the sign-up sheet at the back of the sanctuary on Sunday. We’re excited for this year’s Block Party, and hope to see all of you there -- along with your friends and neighbors!

Bring the Kids to Northside Youth Association’s Harrison Hang Outs! // Northside Youth Association’s Harrison Hang-Outs at The Living Room are in full swing on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-12:30pm and Saturdays from 10am - 2pm! Redeemer's youth staff are hosting food, fun, and games -- lunch is provided each Saturday. Kids of all ages are welcome! For more information, contact youth@redeemermpls.org!

Vacation Bible School 2018 // Sunday school is out for the summer - but don’t despair! Next Sunday, August 19th, is our final VBS Sunday of fun games, stories, crafts and activities for young people!

Annual Fishing with Faith, August 18th //Mark your calendars and save the date -- August 18th -- for Redeemer’s annual Fishing with Faith fishing excursion with Faith Lutheran Church in Waconia! We will plan to meet at the Lake Waconia Beach between 8:30 - 9am on Saturday, August 18th. We will have a few parking passes for those who drive. We will have some doughnuts and juice for breakfast along with some snacks and water to take on the boat. We will meet at the picnic shelter near the beach, we have it reserved for the day. There is a playground and restrooms nearby. Once everyone is at the beach we will get everyone on a boat. If anyone needs a fishing license we will have the boat drivers take them to the marina in town. We will plan on fishing until around noon. At noon the boats will return to the beach where we will grill burgers and hot dogs. If you have any questions, would like more information, or want to sign-up for this year’s event, contact Amy in the church office or email Rufus Campbell at campbell.rufus@gmail.com!

Sunday Morning Bible Study: SEEING WHITE - Coming September 9th // Beginning on Sunday, September 9th (Rally Sunday), Redeemer will host an adult bible study & discussion time at 9am at The Living Room as we work through the 14-episode podcast series, “Seeing White.” The podcast dives deep in the social, cultural, and political foundations of white supremacy and how it plays out on the national scale and in everyday microaggressions toward Indigenous and people of color. We are seeking volunteer facilitators to co-lead 3 to 4 weeks each, who will meet prior to the start of the series for a brief training on The Circle Way. We invite everyone to participate, but ask that everyone who does so agrees to be present as often as possible and to stay up-to-date on the podcast regardless. Childcare and snacks will be provided. More information is available on the website at www.redeemermpls.org/seeing-white and in the August Faith Matters newsletter. If you’d like to know more or are interested in facilitating, please contact Siri Fiebiger (sirifiebiger@gmail.com) or Amy in the church office.

REDEEMER CENTER FOR LIFE Community Announcements:

Health Commons Updated Group Fitness Schedule // Health Commons is brining more fitness to the North Side! In addition to the Thursday night Healing Circles at The Living Room through August 16th, Health Commons is bringing another Zumba class to Harrison! Beginning July 23rd, Kiki will be leading Monday night Zumba classes at the Living Room from 6-7pm. Tuesday and Thursday night Zumba classes continue at River of Life Lutheran Church (2200 Fremont Ave N) from 6-7pm. And beginning August 7th, Mary Coats’ yoga class will move from Fridays to Tuesdays, 6-7pm, at The Living Room. All classes are free and open to the public!

20 Enthusiastic Bicyclists // About 20 enthusiastic children attended Venture North’s fun Earn-A-Bike Mini Camp on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Participants earned a bike, helmet, and lock. See their great bike drawings in the Narthex and at Venture North!

Thanks, Kent! // Kent’s Thrivent Action Team provided most of the food for Redeemer’s National Night Out celebration. What could you do with a Thrivent Action Team? Contact Mary at 612-636-5104 or development@redeemercenter.org for information or with an Action Team idea. Thanks!

Weekly Redeemer Announcements // August 2, 2018

8/2/2018

REDEEMER Church Announcements:

Help Us Out at the 16th Annual Redeemer Block Party! // Sign-up online here or on the sign-up sheet at the back of the sanctuary to donate food, and plan to join us at Redeemer's 16th Annual Block Party on August 15, 2018 from 6-8pm. We'll gather in Redeemer’s Backyard for our finale cookout featuring all the standard cookout foods plus bread oven pizza, fresh veggies and salads from the Redeemer Garden, and cotton candy and popcorn. We’ll have a bounce house and dunk tank for the kids, live entertainment throughout the evening, and so much more! As always, our end-of-summer Block Party is free and open to the public.

Bring the Kids to Northside Youth Association’s Harrison Hang Outs! // Northside Youth Association’s Harrison Hang-Outs at The Living Room are in full swing on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-12:30pm and Saturdays from 10am - 2pm! Redeemer's youth staff are hosting food, fun, and games -- lunch is provided each Saturday. Kids of all ages are welcome! For more information, contact youth@redeemermpls.org!

Vacation Bible School 2018 // Sunday school is out for the summer - but don’t despair! This summer, the Sunday school team is providing four more Sundays of fun games, stories, crafts and activities for young people on August 19th! Vacation Bible School has been canceled for August 5th.

Sunday Morning Bible Study: SEEING WHITE - Coming September 9th // Beginning on Sunday, September 9th (Rally Sunday), Redeemer will host an adult bible study & discussion time at 9am at The Living Room as we work through the 14-episode podcast series, “Seeing White.” The podcast dives deep in the social, cultural, and political foundations of white supremacy and how it plays out on the national scale and in everyday microaggressions toward Indigenous and people of color. We are seeking volunteer facilitators to co-lead 3 to 4 weeks each, who will meet prior to the start of the series for a brief training on The Circle Way. We invite everyone to participate, but ask that everyone who does so agrees to be present as often as possible and to stay up-to-date on the podcast regardless. Childcare and snacks will be provided. More information is available on the website at www.redeemermpls.org/seeing-white and in the August Faith Matters newsletter. If you’d like to know more or are interested in facilitating, please contact Siri Fiebiger (sirifiebiger@gmail.com) or Amy in the church office.

National Night Out // Join your Redeemer neighbors at National Night Out from 6-8pm on Tuesday, August 7th. (Please note that National Night Out replaces the Wednesday Cookout next week; there will be no cookout on August 8.) Don’t forget to come for the fun during Redeemer’s 16th Annual Block Party from 6-8pm on Wednesday, August 15th.

Annual Fishing with Faith, August 18th // Mark your calendars and save the date -- August 18th -- for Redeemer’s annual Fishing with Faith fishing excursion with Faith Lutheran Church in Waconia! We will plan to meet at the Lake Waconia Beach between 8:30 - 9am on Saturday, August 18th. We will have a few parking passes for those who drive. We will have some doughnuts and juice for breakfast along with some snacks and water to take on the boat. We will meet at the picnic shelter near the beach, we have it reserved for the day. There is a playground and restrooms nearby. Once everyone is at the beach we will get everyone on a boat. If anyone needs a fishing license we will have the boat drivers take them to the marina in town. We will plan on fishing until around noon. At noon the boats will return to the beach where we will grill burgers and hot dogs. If you have any questions, would like more information, or want to sign-up for this year’s event, contact Amy in the church office or email Rufus Campbell at campbell.rufus@gmail.com!

REDEEMER CENTER FOR LIFE Community Announcements:

Health Commons Updated Group Fitness Schedule // Health Commons is brining more fitness to the North Side! In addition to the Thursday night Healing Circles at The Living Room through August 16th, Health Commons is bringing another Zumba class to Harrison! Kiki is leading Monday night Zumba classes at the Living Room from 6-7pm. Tuesday and Thursday night Zumba classes continue at River of Life Lutheran Church (2200 Fremont Ave N) from 6-7pm. And beginning August 7th, Mary Coats’ yoga class will move from Fridays to Tuesdays, 6-7pm, at The Living Room. All classes are free and open to the public!
Earn-A-Bike Mini Camp // Venture North will host a fun Earn-A-Bike Mini Camp from 1-5 pm on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 1830 Glenwood Ave., Mpls. This Camp will be geared to younger bikers age 5-9. If possible, an adult also should attend. At the end of the camp, children will receive a bike (if needed), helmet, and lock. To offset the costs of these items, the suggested fee for the camp is $25 or as families are able to pay. To ensure a positive experience for the children, the class size is limited. Please sign up online here.
Venture North Garage Sale // There will be a Venture North garage sale from 9 am-5 pm on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at Venture North, 1800 Glenwood Ave., Minneapolis, 55405. Stop by for a great buy!
Think ahead! // You must apply for a Thrivent Action Team at least 17 days before you need it. In addition, if you need to first become a Thrivent Associate Member, that requires 3 to 5 additional business days. Please think ahead and contact Mary at 612-636-5104 or development@redeemercenter.org for information or with an Action Team idea. Thanks!

Weekly Announcements // July 31, 2018

7/31/2018

REDEEMER Church Announcements:

Help Us Out at the 16th Annual Redeemer Block Party! // Sign-up online here or on the sign-up sheet at the back of the sanctuary to donate food, and plan to join us at Redeemer's 16th Annual Block Party on August 15, 2018 from 6-8pm. We'll gather in Redeemer’s Backyard for our finale cookout featuring all the standard cookout foods plus bread oven pizza, fresh veggies and salads from the Redeemer Garden, and cotton candy and popcorn. We’ll have a bounce house and dunk tank for the kids, live entertainment throughout the evening, and so much more! As always, our end-of-summer Block Party is free and open to the public.

Bring the Kids to Northside Youth Association’s Harrison Hang Outs! // Northside Youth Association’s Harrison Hang-Outs at The Living Room are in full swing on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-12:30pm and Saturdays from 10am - 2pm! Redeemer's youth staff are hosting food, fun, and games -- lunch is provided each Saturday. Kids of all ages are welcome! For more information, contact youth@redeemermpls.org!

Vacation Bible School 2018 // Sunday school is out for the summer - but don’t despair! This summer, the Sunday school team is providing four more Sundays of fun games, stories, crafts and activities for young people on August 19th! Vacation Bible School has been canceled for August 5th.

Sunday Morning Bible Study: SEEING WHITE - Coming September 9th // Beginning on Sunday, September 9th (Rally Sunday), Redeemer will host an adult bible study & discussion time at 9am at The Living Room as we work through the 14-episode podcast series, “Seeing White.” The podcast dives deep in the social, cultural, and political foundations of white supremacy and how it plays out on the national scale and in everyday microaggressions toward Indigenous and people of color. We are seeking volunteer facilitators to co-lead 3 to 4 weeks each, who will meet prior to the start of the series for a brief training on The Circle Way. We invite everyone to participate, but ask that everyone who does so agrees to be present as often as possible and to stay up-to-date on the podcast regardless. Childcare and snacks will be provided. More information is available on the website at www.redeemermpls.org/seeing-white and in the August Faith Matters newsletter. If you’d like to know more or are interested in facilitating, please contact Siri Fiebiger (sirifiebiger@gmail.com) or Amy in the church office.

Only one more Wednesday Community Cookout! // Mark your calendar for the upcoming Wednesday Community Cookout from 6-8pm, tomorrow, August 1st. Don’t forget National Night Out from 6-8pm on Tuesday, August 7th and Redeemer’s 16th Annual Block Party from 6-8pm on Wednesday, August 15th.

Annual Fishing with Faith, August 18th // Mark your calendars and save the date -- August 18th -- for Redeemer’s annual Fishing with Faith fishing excursion with Faith Lutheran Church in Waconia! We will plan to meet at the Lake Waconia Beach between 8:30 - 9am on Saturday, August 18th. We will have a few parking passes for those who drive. We will have some doughnuts and juice for breakfast along with some snacks and water to take on the boat. We will meet at the picnic shelter near the beach, we have it reserved for the day. There is a playground and restrooms nearby. Once everyone is at the beach we will get everyone on a boat. If anyone needs a fishing license we will have the boat drivers take them to the marina in town. We will plan on fishing until around noon. At noon the boats will return to the beach where we will grill burgers and hot dogs. If you have any questions, would like more information, or want to sign-up for this year’s event, contact Amy in the church office or email Rufus Campbell at campbell.rufus@gmail.com!

REDEEMER CENTER FOR LIFE Community Announcements:

Health Commons Updated Group Fitness Schedule // Health Commons is brining more fitness to the North Side! In addition to the Thursday night Healing Circles at The Living Room through August 16th, Health Commons is bringing another Zumba class to Harrison! Beginning July 23rd, Kiki will be leading Monday night Zumba classes at the Living Room from 6-7pm. Tuesday and Thursday night Zumba classes continue at River of Life Lutheran Church (2200 Fremont Ave N) from 6-7pm. And beginning August 7th, Mary Coats’ yoga class will move from Fridays to Tuesdays, 6-7pm, at The Living Room. All classes are free and open to the public!
Go Team(s)! // The Venture North pop-up bike shop will be at this Saturday’s 4-7 pm, 3-on-3 basketball tournament at Harrison Park. This is a doubly good way for Redeemer to involve youth in healthy activities. Go team(s)!
Speaking of teams . . . // Have you applied for a Thrivent Action Team yet? Please contact Mary at 612-636-5104 or development@redeemercenter.org for information or with an idea. Thanks!

Weekly Announcements // July 6, 2018

7/6/2018

Bring the Kids to Harrison Hang Out // Are the kids going stir-crazy this summer? Are you looking for more ways to get them involved and in community with their neighbors? Bring them over to Redeemer for Harrison Hang-Outs at The Living Room on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-12:30pm and Saturdays from 10am - 2pm! Redeemer's youth staff will be hosting food, fun, and games -- lunch will be provided each Saturday. Kids of all ages are welcome! For more information, contact youth@redeemermpls.org!

Vacation Bible School 2018 // Sunday school is out for the summer - but don’t despair! This summer, the Sunday school team is providing four more Sundays of fun games, stories, crafts and activities for young people! Vacation Bible School will begin after the children’s sermon and continue until the end of Sunday service. Below are listed the dates of VBS activities. *Activities requiring special clothes will be announced a week in advance. Upcoming dates: July 15, July 22, August 5, August 19
Oh, no! // Did you miss the first Wednesday cookout? Don’t fret. Mark your calendars to join us at our upcoming Wednesday Community Cookouts from 6-8pm, July 11, 18, and 25 as well as August 1. Don’t forget National Night Out from 6-8pm on Tuesday, August 7 and Redeemer’s 16th Annual Block Party from 6-8pm on Wednesday, August 15.

Health Commons Healing Circles Coming in July // Health Commons @ The Living Room is partnering with Arubah Emotional Health Services again to hold a Healing Circles 6-week series on Thursdays from 5pm-7pm at The Living Room beginning July 12th and continuing through August 16th. To sign up, please call Bertha at 763-843-9988. You're welcome to come by when you can! The purpose of Healing Circles is to empower personal restoration and healing through exploring ways and learning about mental and emotional health and physical body holistic care.

Annual Fishing with Faith, August 18th // Mark your calendars and save the date -- August 18th -- for Redeemer’s annual Fishing with Faith fishing excursion with Faith Lutheran Church in Waconia! We will plan to meet at the Lake Waconia Beach between 8:30 - 9am on Saturday, August 18th. We will have a few parking passes for those who drive. We will have some doughnuts and juice for breakfast along with some snacks and water to take on the boat. We will meet at the picnic shelter near the beach, we have it reserved for the day. There is a playground and restrooms nearby. Once everyone is at the beach we will get everyone on a boat. If anyone needs a fishing license we will have the boat drivers take them to the marina in town. We will plan on fishing until around noon. At noon the boats will return to the beach where we will grill burgers and hot dogs. If you have any questions, would like more information, or want to sign-up for this year’s event, contact Amy in the church office or email Rufus Campbell at campbell.rufus@gmail.com!

First cookout sponsored by a Thrivent Action Team // Doris Branch applied for a Thrivent Action Team, which provided $250 to help purchase the food for the first Wednesday Community Cookout. What could you do with a Thrivent Action Team? Contact Mary at 612-636-5104 or development@redeemercenter.org for information.

What’s big and red and rolls all over? // It’s the new Venture North pop-up bike shop! This mobile bike shop will allow Venture North to more broadly promote healthy biking and provide additional apprenticeship opportunities. Watch for it at an event near you!

Weekly Announcements // June 15th

6/15/2018

REDEEMER Church Announcements:

Happy Hour for the Whole Family, Tuesday June 19th at Utepils Brewing! // Utepils Brewing Company invites you to Happy Hour for the Whole Family on June 19th at 4pm benefiting Redeemer Center for Life! Bring the whole family out to Utepils Brewing Co. for Happy Hour where they'll be serving up their signature drinks -- craft beer, craft soda, kombucha -- along with taproom and outdoor games and live entertainment to benefit RCFL and our continued investment in North Minneapolis. You'll also have the opportunity to meet with and hear from RCFL leadership about what we're doing in and with North Minneapolis this summer! A portion of Utepils sales will be donated to RCFL, and any cash donations of $20 or more will get you a drink token. See you Tuesday!

HELP NEEDED for All In The Circle Art’s & Nature Children’s Camp from June 18th-22nd and 25th-29th! // Redeemer is hosting a children’s camp the last two weeks of June and we need lots of help! We need volunteers to help lead activities and supervise! The camp runs from 9-3pm each day and you don’t have to stay all day or commit to the full two weeks, just a few hours here and there would be FANTASTIC! High school aged kids and up are welcome! Please contact Bitta Gordon at bitta@redeemercenter.org or call the church office at 612-374-4139 if interested.

Second Harvest Heartland is PROUD to fight hunger! // March with Second Harvest Heartland in the Twin Cities Pride Parade on Sunday, June 24. Volunteers are needed to walk the parade route and carry banners or handout postcards/stickers. Your participation will help share the message that no one should go hungry, no matter who they are.
More details and sign up here.

Vacation Bible School 2018 // Sunday school is out for the summer - but don’t despair! This summer, the Sunday school team will be providing 6 Sundays of fun games, stories, crafts and activities for young people! Vacation Bible School will begin after the children’s sermon and continue until the end of Sunday service. Below are listed the dates of VBS activities. *Activities requiring special clothes will be announced a week in advance.
June 10 *Art activity - wear appropriate clothes!
July 1, July 15, July 22, August 5, August 19

ATTENTION ALL YOUTH: Are you looking for a summer job!? // EMERGE County Development is hosting a Youth Job Fair on Thursday, May 31st from 3:30-5:30pm at 1834 Emerson Ave. N. All job openings are on the bus line and youth must be at least 16 years old. Employers include: Cub Foods, City of Minneapolis Police Department-Youth Internship, Cookie Cart, Dominos, Kelber Catering, Monarch Healthcare, Starbucks, and UPS. For more information contact Prince Saah at 612-787-3780 or saahp@emerge-mn.org.

Christ English Lutheran Church is having a Rummage Sale on June 15th from 9-5pm! // As you do your spring cleaning don’t forget to set aside a bag of the things you want to get rid of! Those bags can be brought to Hyland Hall at Christ English Lutheran Church at 3210 Oliver Ave N. Volunteers are also needed for set up from 9-12pm on Tuesday June 12th, Wednesday June 13th, and Thursday June 14th and for clean up after Bag Day (from 9-5pm) on Saturday, June 16th. Contact Lisa Egan at lisacelc@yahoo.com or call Christ English Lutheran Church at 612-521-3493 with any questions you might have.

Sharing and Caring Hands/Mary’s Place (Minneapolis) is in need of your help! // Volunteers are needed for their Summer Reading Program and Minute Clinic. Their Summer Reading Program starts the week of June 18th, is open Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30pm, and volunteers must be ages 16+ -- please email kklement@sharingandcaringhands.org for more information. Their Minute Clinic needs doctors/nurses and is open Mondays 5:30-8:30pm Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays from 9:30am-12 noon, and doctors/nurses must have a current Minnesota license and CPR certification (free liability insurance is available) – please email mcozart@sharingandcaringhands.org for more information.

Do you look good in light green? // If so, apply for a Thrivent Action Team and receive 25 light green t-shirts for yourself and 24 friends (who may or may not look good in light green). Contact Mary at 612-636-5104 or development@redeemercenter.org for information.
What is 2,074? // It’s the number of cold beverages sold at Venture North Coffee Shop in 2017. This would be a good weekend for you to buy one or two. The Coffee Shop is open Monday through Friday 7 am to 7 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm; closed Sundays.

They’re coming! // The first weekly Wednesday Community Cookout is coming June 27. It will be hosted by Redeemer. Also coming are cookouts on Wednesdays, July 11, 18, and 25 as well as August 1. Plus, join your neighbors at National Night Out on Tuesday, August 7. Come for the food, fellowship, and fun at Redeemer’s 16th Annual Block Party, Wednesday, August 15. ‘See you there!

Share Your Life // Show hospitality to Japanese college students by hosting one for three weeks this August. During the day they study American culture and English at Bethel University (transportation provided). During the evenings and weekends they become part of your family! For more information go to: goo.gl/XbPSLC or contact Rachel and Drew at rachel.drew.mclaughlin@gmail.com.

Weekly Announcements // June 8th

6/8/2018

HELP NEEDED for All In The Circle Art’s & Nature Children’s Camp from June 18th-22nd and 25th-29th! // Redeemer is hosting a children’s camp the last two weeks of June and we need lots of help! We need volunteers to help lead activities and supervise! The camp runs from 9-3pm each day and you don’t have to stay all day or commit to the full two weeks, just a few hours here and there would be FANTASTIC! High school aged kids and up are welcome! Please contact Bitta Gordon at bitta@redeemercenter.org or call the church office at 612-374-4139 if interested.
Vacation Bible School 2018 // Sunday school is out for the summer - but don’t despair! This summer, the Sunday school team will be providing 6 Sundays of fun games, stories, crafts and activities for young people! Vacation Bible School will begin after the children’s sermon and continue until the end of Sunday service. Below are listed the dates of VBS activities. Activities requiring special clothes will be announced a week in advance.
June 10 Art activity - wear appropriate clothes! July 1, July 15, July 22, August 5, August 19

ATTENTION ALL YOUTH: Are you looking for a summer job!? // EMERGE County Development is hosting a Youth Job Fair on Thursday, May 31st from 3:30-5:30pm at 1834 Emerson Ave. N. All job openings are on the bus line and youth must be at least 16 years old. Employers include: Cub Foods, City of Minneapolis Police Department-Youth Internship, Cookie Cart, Dominos, Kelber Catering, Monarch Healthcare, Starbucks, and UPS. For more information contact Prince Saah at 612-787-3780 or saahp@emerge-mn.org.
Christ English Lutheran Church is having a Rummage Sale on June 15th from 9-5pm! // As you do your spring cleaning don’t forget to set aside a bag of the things you want to get rid of! Those bags can be brought to Hyland Hall at Christ English Lutheran Church at 3210 Oliver Ave N. Volunteers are also needed for set up from 9-12pm on Tuesday June 12th, Wednesday June 13th, and Thursday June 14th and for clean up after Bag Day (from 9-5pm) on Saturday, June 16th. Contact Lisa Egan at lisacelc@yahoo.com or call Christ English Lutheran Church at 612-521-3493 with any questions you might have.

Sharing and Caring Hands/Mary’s Place (Minneapolis) is in need of your help! // Volunteers are needed for their Summer Reading Program and Minute Clinic. Their Summer Reading Program starts the week of June 18th, is open Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30pm, and volunteers must be ages 16+ -- please email kklement@sharingandcaringhands.org for more information. Their Minute Clinic needs doctors/nurses and is open Mondays 5:30-8:30pm Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays from 9:30am-12 noon, and doctors/nurses must have a current Minnesota license and CPR certification (free liability insurance is available) – please email mcozart@sharingandcaringhands.org for more information.
FAQS // Do you have some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Thrivent Action Teams? Answers are a click or phone call (800-847-4836) away. You also can contact Mary at 612-636-5104 or development@redeemercenter.org for information.
New faces in “old” places. // Come meet the new staff members at Venture North! Venture North’s Bike Shop is open 11 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday and 10 am to 5 pm on Saturdays; closed Sundays. The Coffee Shop is open Monday through Friday 7 am to 7 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm; closed Sundays.
What are 20 days? // It’s 20 days until the first weekly Wednesday Community Cookout on June 27. It will be hosted by Redeemer. Join your neighbors at National Night Out on Tuesday, August 7. Come for the food, fellowship, and fun at Redeemer’s 16th Annual Block Party, Wednesday, August 15. ‘See you there!
Share Your Life // Show hospitality to Japanese college students by hosting one for three weeks this August. During the day they study American culture and English at Bethel University (transportation provided). During the evenings and weekends they become part of your family! For more information go to: goo.gl/XbPSLC or contact Rachel and Drew at rachel.drew.mclaughlin@gmail.com.

REDEEMER CENTER FOR LIFE Community Announcements:
NEW HOURS! Health Commons at The Living Room is closed on Mondays! Massage at Cora McCorvey is on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 9am-12pm; please call 612-344-2221 for an appointment. For any questions please call Bertha at 763-843-9988 or Angela at 612-479-5400.

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