Redeemer Announcements | February 23, 2023

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Pizza + Games Night
Tomorrow @ Pr Jen's
February 24 | 6-8pm

Pizza & Game Night is still on tomorrow at Pastor Jen's house, weather-permitting. There's still time to RSVP and join us! Of course, stay safe and come only if you're comfortable with travel. This won't be the last gathering - there will be more!

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Lenten Sundays
begin this Sunday

We will be putting the “alleluias” away until Easter and focusing on Jesus’ life as we journey to learning more about him and ourselves. Pick up a family devotional, download one online, or request a printed copy weekly.

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The God Who Sees
book study begins Sunday

There's still space to join us in our Sunday evening Zoom book study of The God Who Sees. Register here to receive the login link. Need a book? The first 13 people to register receive a FREE** book provided by a Thrivent grant, and Audible audiobooks are free! More details below.

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Sunday Morning Worship

Join us Sunday morning for worship at 10:30am after our 9am coffee hour in the library.

As always, our worship will be live on Zoom (passcode: Redeemer) and Facebook Live. Follow along with the worship bulletin online!

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Worship Helpers Needed:
Greeters, Readers, Communion Assistants 

We want your help in worship! If you'd like to be a lector (reader), Communion assistant, greeter, or usher, sign up on the clipboard in the sanctuary, or SIGN UP HERE.

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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.

We're looking for volunteers!
Help lead Holden Evening Prayer worship or talk to Pastor Jen if you'd like to help provide the meal at CROL.

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

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Every Sunday in Lent we will explore how Jesus lived in his body on earth and invites us to take care of —and embrace the goodness of—our own bodies. Each week our Gospel will highlight a different story from Jesus’ life and connect it to shared human experiences—like growing up, taking naps, or drinking water. By engaging with these stories through a broad lens of embodiment, This is My Body seeks to inspire curiosity, wonder, and awe in all ages. Lent devotionals are available for families as a downloadable resource, and printed copies will be available upon request.

We are utilizing resources from Illustrated Ministry, which are written for all ages. We believe you’ll find appropriate questions and discussion topics in each devotional for your children and yourself no matter the age. At the same time, feel free to tweak content and questions to work for your family. You don’t need to do all the activities for it to be a meaningful experience. Take a look at the devotionals, see what you think will work best for your family’s schedule, and find time each week to gather together.

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The God Who Sees by Karen Gonzalez
Sundays, February 26th to April 2nd

Join us beginning this Sunday evening at 6pm via zoom as we read together The God Who Sees. Register here to receive the login link. Need a book? The first 13 people to register receive a FREE** book provided by a Thrivent grant, and Audible 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.

**If you are able to purchase your own book please do! This allows leaves books for individuals for whom cost may be a barrier. 

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Palm to Passion Sunday
April 2, 2023
Kids are invited to join for a Palm processional at the opening of our worship service. 

Maundy Thursday Worship + First Communion
April 6, 2023 | 7:00pm at Salem
We will enjoy a community meal at 6pm and begin worship at 7pm at Salem.

Good Friday Worship
April 7, 2923 | 7:00pm at Redeemer
During this evening service we will offer interactive stations with several spiritual practices: stories, prayer, movement, songs, candles and labyrinths. Pastor Eric Hoffer of Salem Lutheran will share a message. Join as you are able. 

Easter Sunday
April 9, 2023 at Redeemer
Join us Easter morning for Resurrection worship!

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Diapers Needed at MCCC

Our neighborhood food shelf desperately needs diapers of all sizes (especially 3 to 6) for distribution! Redeemer's drop-off days are 3rd Saturdays at 10am. Bring them to the church or reach out to Sally for more information!

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SUMMER J.A.M. CAMP (Elementary, grades K-5)

SAVE THE DATES: June 26-29
KICK OFF BBQ: May 7th, 1-3 pm at Redeemer

In collaboration with St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Edina Community Lutheran Church, and Christ River of Life, campers engage in activities surrounding topics of social justice, art, and music. The whole family can join in as volunteers are needed to serve as junior counselors (finishing 6th grade and older) and group leaders.  

REDEEMER GOES TO CAMP! Open to ALL! 

Dates reserved for Redeemer: July 28-30
Location: Danbury, WI


REGISTRATION IS OPEN ~ Register for that weekend on the website under “Camp Getaway for families”: Create a profile if it's your first time or login, and choose the selections that fit you best (individuals or families). Please contact Lonna Fields or Pastor Jen with any questions. Paper forms to be made available soon!

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2.24.23 (tomorrow): Pizza & Game Night
All ages welcome at Pastor Jen's house. RSVP by emailing or calling Pr Jen!

2.25.23 - Worship at Redeemer:
This is My Body begins. Join us for coffee hour at 9am followed by worship at 10:30am

2.26.23 - The God Who Sees
Book study begins on zoom in the evening.

3.5.23 - Blessing of Council Members
Blessing of outgoing council leaders & installation of 2023 leaders during worship

3.18.23 - Church council retreat
Book study begins on zoom in the evening.