Redeemer Announcements | February 2, 2023

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Celebration of Life for
Margaret Klingensmith

Saturday, February 4th
2pm-4pm at Redeemer

Prior to moving to Atlanta, Margaret was a beloved church and community member. All who knew her are welcome to come share in a celebration of life this Saturday at Redeemer.

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Women's Brunch
Saturday | 10am - Noon

Where: Calibre Chase Apartments
Community Room @ Jane Friendshuh's
6315 55th Ave N., Crystal MN

The women of Redeemer are long overdue for a gathering! Holly, Maggie, & Jane have invited us to gather for a potluck brunch & conversation. Please bring a dish to share along with a canned or boxed food for their food shelf.

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Sunday Morning Worship | 10:30am
We hope you'll join us for worship Sunday at 10:30am after coffee hour (9am) in the Library. Amy Courts Koopman will be preaching on "The God Who Sees" in the story of Hagar (Genesis 16 & 21), and leading worship alongside Pastor Babette Chatman who will be presiding.

We'll be celebrating with a Litany in Honor of Black History Month!

Those who cannot join us in person are welcome to be with us via zoom (passcode: Redeemer)  or Facebook Live!

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Pastoral Care Needs: February 1-6, 2023
Pastor Jen will be out of town at the ELCA Youth Extravaganza Conference, returning to the office Tuesday, February 7th. If you are in need of pastoral care during this time,
please contact Pastor Babette Chatman!

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The God Who Sees
Over 6 weeks we will be on a journey of seeing, taking time to see where God is showing up. We will meet the Holy Family as they will have to flee their homeland seeking safety in another land and fast forward to Jesus, in his 30s, beginning his ministry. Through these weeks, we will see a God who is ever present, truly seeing us in our journeys of alienation, loss, and belonging. 

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Ash Wendesday | February 22 Drive-up Ashes & Communion, 12-1pm
Front of Redeemer on Glenwood > If you are unable to attend our evening service please stop by to receive a blessing as we offer communion & an ashen cross.

Evening Ash Wednesday Service, 7pm Location: Christ the River of Life (2200 Fremont Ave N. Mpls MN) > Join as we gather again with our Northside parishes, Salem & CROL, as we begin our Lenten journey together. These are the 40 days of time spent in reflection, as Jesus prepared to journey to the cross, to die, be buried and resurrect from death (Easter). Pastor Jen will preach.

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Wednesday Evening
Lenten Gatherings

Join us Wednesday evenings in Lent (March 1 - March 29) at 6:30pm at Christ the River of Life for a light dinner followed by a time of meditation, prayer, and song with Holden Evening Prayer.

Christ the River of Life
2200 Freemont Ave N. Mpls, 55411

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Lenten Book Club: The God Who Sees (Register here)
>> Dates & Times TBD - Sign up with your preferred date/time by Feb. 19th
>> Books will be available for free via Thrivent grant to the first 13 readers who need assistance purchasing their copies (Audiobooks are free)

Meet people who have fled their homelands. Hagar. Joseph. Ruth. Jesus. Here is a riveting story of seeking safety in another land. Here is a gripping journey of loss, alienation, and belonging. In The God Who Sees, immigration advocate Karen Gonzalez recounts her family’s migration from the instability of Guatemala to making a new life in Los Angeles and the suburbs of south Florida. In the midst of language barriers, cultural misunderstandings, and the tremendous pressure to assimilate, Gonzalez encounters Christ through a campus ministry program and begins to follow him. Here, too, is the sweeping epic of immigrants and refugees in Scripture.

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Worship Helpers Needed! >>

We need Communion Assistants (setup & serving), Readers, Greeters, and Ushers Sign up ahead of time to help us practice sharing in leading our worship time together in community. As you volunteer you will be equipped with the know-how and be surprised how simple it is! People will also get to know you more. SIGN UP HERE!

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Are You a Member of Thrivent Financial?

If you are a participant with Thrivent Financial you might be able to help support Redeemer through Thrivent Action Team ($250 twice a year grants) and with your Choice dollars. Please reach out to your Thrivent representative or reach out to Pastor Jen for more information!

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Diapers Needed at MCCC!

Our neighborhood food shelf is in desperate need of diapers for distribution.Redeemer's Drop-Off day is on the 3rd Saturday every month. To volunteer, reach out to Sally Ankerfelt. Bring diapers of any size to church on Sundays or during regular office hours Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sizes 3 to 6 are most-requested!

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New or Newish to Redeemer? Let's Gather!
Welcoming and building a sense of belonging is a core value we hold and strive to live into. If you are wanting to connect and widen your circle of friends in Christ. Let’s meet and gather. Whether you are a first-time visitor or you have been with us a long time, know you are loved by God and appreciated in this community of faith. We will visit, explore interests, and be curious as we meet together. Check out the gathering dates below and join in.
RSVP here!

Health Commons at
The Living Room
Health Commons offers Drop-In Services every Tuesday from 3-6pm. For more information or to get involved, visit their facebook page or call Bertha (763-843-9988) or Angela (651-529-6003).

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Sharing & Caring Hands
Mary's Place provides an array of services to unhoused and poor persons stand as a beacon of hope to the alone, afraid, and in need. They are in need of volunteer tutors to help the children living at Mary’s Place homeless shelter, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm. Volunteers must be age 16+.

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Guest Preacher Amy Koopman

Redeemer Gathering
12:30 pm at Graze Mpls (all ages)

Brunch at Milda’s 

Bowling at Elsies
10:00am (all ages)

Redeemer Gathering
3:00pm at Graze (Adults 18+) 

Ash Wednesday
12-1pm: Drive-Thru Ashes & Communion
7:00pm: Ash Wednesday Service w/ Northside at CROL

Pizza & Game Night at Pastor Jen’s
All ages, RSVP to Pr Jen