Redeemer Announcements | November 22, 2022

TOMORROW, NOVEMBER 23rd, at 6:30pm
This Wednesday, on Thanksgiving Eve, we will host a Northside Parish Celebration Service at Redeemer. Together with Salem and Christ the River of Life, we will recognize, honor, and celebrate Indigenous People and begin re-framing the narrative of this U.S. Holiday.
The worship service will be followed by Pie Fellowship ~
so bake or buy a pie to share with our neighbors!

SUNDAY WORSHIP at 10:30AM
In-Person and Streaming on Facebook Live & Zoom
ID: 889 8339 5657 | Dial-in: 312-626-6799 |
passcode: Redeemer

AWAKE.
Sundays in Advent at 10:30 am 

The new church year begins with a wake-up call: Christ is coming soon! In Advent’s first readings both Paul and Jesus challenge us to wake from sleep, for we know neither the day nor hour of the Lord’s coming. Isaiah proclaims the day when God will gather all people on the holy mountain and there will be no more war or suffering. Though we vigilantly watch for the promised day of salvation, we wait for what we already have: Christ comes among us as the word and meal that strengthens our faith in the promises of God. 

How are you keeping awake with HOPE?

Advent Coffee Hour ~ Join us Sunday mornings, December 4th, 11th, and 18th, for Advent Coffee Hour in the fellowship from 9-10am.

Decorations + More! ~
~ This Sunday, November 27th, pick up your Advent FAMILY kit, which comes with instructions on how to make special ornaments. Be creative and make some of your own too! Each week we want to take your creations and add more festive color and joy to our worship space. 
~ There will be Advent Calendars available with invitations to try different activities each and every day of December. Resources are also available online to print from home. 
~ Do you like assembling Christmas Trees? Do you love decorating for Christmas? Then we need your help on Saturday December 3 at 2:00 pm to decorate our sanctuary for Advent. Please contact Randy Romsdahl with any questions, rromsdahl@comcast.net

Lectio Divina: Evenings of Advent Reflection
Tuesdays at 6:30pm on Zoom | November 29th, December 6 & 13
Lectio Divina or Sacred Reading is the slow, repetitive reading of a sacred text that leads one to the ultimate step of resting in God. It is not a Scripture study, nor a spiritual reading. It is an invitation to take a long, loving look at Scripture. During our 45 min time, we will walk through a 4 step process each week using the text for Advent. This practice can be adapted and incorporated into individual prayer life. Zoom link here (password: Redeemer)

Northside Advent Gathering & Vespers
Wednesday, December 14th from 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.

ADVENT KIDS PROGRAM & EVENTS
~ December 18th during worship ~
We would love your children to join us in Advent to prepare to tell the story of Jesus’ birth through the arts. We hope that your family can join after worship on Sundays for Advent activities and pageant rehearsals. For more info, talk to Lonna or Pr. Jen!

December 4th | 10-10:30am
Advent Craft Before Worship

December 11th | 9:45-10:30am
Christmas Program Practice

December 18th | 9:45-10:30am
Christmas Program Day!
Final Practice9:45-10:30am

CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY

Christmas Eve by Candlelight
~ December 24 | 7pm ~
You're invited to our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service when we'll sing carols in candlelight as we anticipate the morning!

Christmas Morning PJs & Praise
~December 25th | 10:30am ~
Roll out of the house in your pjs and come celebrate the Birth of Jesus! We will hear the Christmas story and celebrate with prayer & praise!

WELCOME, RENEE CHRISTENSEN!
If you missed meeting Renee Christensen on Sunday, say hello!  Renee is our Office Intern through April 2023. If you'd like to send her a note of welcome and introduce yourself, email her at officeintern@redeemermpls.org. Read a little more about Renee below!

Hello! My name is Renee Christensen. I use she/her pronouns. I am a 4th year at Augsburg University, majoring in Theology and Public Leadership, and minoring in Psychology. My hometown is Shafer, Minnesota, which is a super small town about 45 minutes outside of the cities. Outside of school, I enjoy being outdoors and hanging out with my cats! I am super excited to begin to meet all of you and start my internship at Redeemer!

CALLING ALL THRIVENT MEMBERS

If you're a member of Thrivent Financial, you may be able to support Redeemer's Ministries with twice-annual Thrivent Action Team Grants of $250 per team, or with your Choice Dollars.

Reach out to your Thrivent Representative or chat with Pastor Jen to learn more!

REDEEMER CHRISTMAS STORE: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We are excited to 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!

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

Supporting Mandy & Blake Dion ~ The Redeemer family is rallying to provide financial and functional support for Mandy & Blake Dion, as they get settled in their new apartment! To help them transition,
1) Visit and share the GoFundMe Link and make a donation to help offset the temporary rent increase while they live in a market rate apartment until a supported apartment becomes available; and
2) stay tuned for an invitation to help them move this month to their new home, less than a 1/2 mile from their RCFL home!

Winter Gear Drive: “Ministering to the Body”
We're Collecting Socks, Gloves and Hats!
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 will have a box in narthex to contribute new items through the month of November.
Let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus!

November 23rd @ 6:30pm with Northside Parish
Indigenous People’s Celebration Service at Redeemer with pie fellowship to follow

November 27th @ 10:30am
First Sunday in Advent!

November 29th @ 6:30pm on Zoom
Lectio Divina: Evenings of Advent Reflection