Redeemer Announcements | November 10, 2022

WILLIAMS FAMILY WORSHIP + INTENTION SUNDAY
Join us this Sunday, November 13th, at 10:30am when T. Williams & Family will be leading worship. Afterwards, join us for our Lunch & Learn in the fellowship hall.
And don't forget to return your 2022 Generosity Card!
 
​As always, our Sunday worship will be streaming on Zoom here (passcode: Redeemer) and live on Facebook. The worship bulletin can be found on our website!

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image description: A bright and multi-colored Indigenous headdress against a black background, with the words "Indigenous Peoples' Celebration Service"

Wednesday | November 23rd | 6:30pm 
On Thanksgiving Eve, we will host a Northside Parish Celebration Service together with Salem and Christ the River of Life, when we will recognize, honor, and celebrate Indigenous People and begin re-framing the narrative of this American Holiday. 
​The worship service will be followed by Pie Fellowship ~
so bake or buy a pie to share with our neighbors!

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image: (c) Matt Whitney | Advent Concept Painting | a multicolored pencil and water color sketch people walking from the left toward a city with a plane overhead and bright orange star / bomb, with an angel trumpeting from the top right.

Advent Season 2022: Let's Gather!
Pastor Jen is curious about leading some gatherings around conversation, learning, and spiritual practices during the season of Advent as we anticipate Christ's incarnation. To help us determine WHEN & WHERE to meet, follow this link and take a short survey:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z9WBFD6

Northside Advent Gathering & Vespers
Wednesday, December 14th | 5:30-8:00 pm 
Dinner! Sock Exchange (all ages)! Vespers and Caroling! Family Cookie Sharing! Save the date and plan to bring friends and family to an evening of fun and fellowship starting at 5:30 pm at Christ the River of Life. More details to come.

HELP US CREATE MEANINGFUL WORSHIP
​Now that we are hosting worship indoors, we need YOU to volunteers to be a reader (also known as a lector), usher, and/or be communion assistants during our services. This is the work of the people: Young and old are welcome to participate. Reach out to Randy and Diana Romsdahl (rjromsdahl@gmail.com) or Pastor Jen (pastor@redeemermpls.org) to sign up ahead, the morning of, or to ask any questions!

image: Lime green Give to the Max logo

'TIS THE SEASON FOR GENEROSITY!
Give to the Max is a statewide outpouring of support for thousands of nonprofits and schools across Minnesota! Redeemer is one of those non-profit organizations preparing for a scheduled ask on Thursday, November 17th, but you don’t have to wait to support the causes that mean the most to you. Early Giving started November 1st, so search www.GiveMN.org for your favorite nonprofits and schools and give!

​CALLING ALL
THRIVENT MEMBERS!
​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 Choice dollars. Reach out to your Thrivent representative or contact Pastor Jen to learn more.

image: Thrivent logo with a red hand and a black hand cradling a white heart

image: Multicolored gift-wrapped boxes with a bird at top and a stocking at bottom right, with the words "Redeemer Christmas Store: Volunteers Needed" with dates and times for volunteering at set-up and at the store.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!
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We are excited for to announce we'll be hosting our annual Redeemer Christmas Store on December 10th from 9:30 to 11am! The Christmas Store offers our community's kids a chance to buy 4-for-$1 (25 cents each) gift-wrapped presents for their family members. We love sharing the magic of Christmas and the joy of giving with our partner congregations, Redeemer volunteers, and neighbors!

To volunteer with set-up on December 8th & 9th, at the store on December 10th, or both, fill out this form or talk to
​Kelly Schumacher Fuller, Lonna Field, or Sally Ankerfelt. ​

SUPPORTING 
MANDY & BLAKE
Some of our Redeemer community members have joined up to rally support for Mandy and Blake Dion as they prepare to move into their new apartment!
We ask you to:
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1) visit and share the GoFundMe link and make a donation to help offset the cost of their rent increase due to moving to a temporary market rate apartment; and

2) stay tuned for helping them move in November to their new home less than 1/2 mile from their current RCFL apartment!

image: Mandy & Blake standing in front of trees in a wooded area

image: Ministering to the Body Winter Gear Drive flyer

​WINTER GEAR DRIVE
We're collecting new socks, gloves and hats (new) to help community member Starr
(aka. Sister Pickles the clown) in partnership with Redeemer, Cub Foods (Vicksburg Lane, Plymouth) & Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church (N. 4th st Mpls) as we collect winter gear to be distributed to those in need.
​We have a box in narthex to contribute new items throughout the month of November.
Let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus!

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WE'RE COLLECTING
​DIAPERS + TURKEYS!
November 19th is Redeemer's Monthly Saturday to join with our neighbors at MCCC to distribute food & supplies to our neighbors in need. This month, in addition to diapers (sizes 3-6), we're also collecting Turkeys! Bring diapers to the church on Sundays & during office hours. You may drop off turkeys on the 19th at Redeemer from 9:45-10:30am, or at MCCC
(1922 4th Ave N) from 10-11am.

image: Sally Ankerfelt, at center, extends her arm to take a selfie with two fellow volunteers at MCCC's food & diaper distribution.