Redeemer Announcements//April 13, 2018

Fellowship Meal this Sunday, April 15th // We invite you to join us for a fellowship meal after worship this Sunday, April 15th. We’ll be enjoying brunch goodies, so come hungry for biscuits, gravy, and all kinds of breakfast eggs! For more information, contact Steve Patnode (patnodes5@yahoo.com) or Bitta Gordon (bitta@redeemermpls.org).
Minnesota United FC Faith & Family Day // The major league soccer team Minnesota United FC is holding a Faith & Family Day on Saturday, May 12. The match is at 1:00 pm vs. the San Jose Earthquakes at TCF Bank Stadium. Tickets to the match are discounted at $20 per seat and Redeemer has a block of seats reserved. If you are interested in joining in on this fun outing, contact Vicar Matt (vicar@redeemermpls.org) by May 1.

PROPHETIC: Amplifying Queer & Colorful Voices with Jennifer Knapp coming May 18-19, 2018 // Mark your calendars! May 18 & 19, Redeemer and four of our partner congregations are hosting queer Christian artist Jennifer Knapp for a Queer & Colorful weekend of free concerts, workshops, and discussions featuring local queer artists and activists of color to explore through art & community what it means for Redeemer to live faithfully and fully at the intersections of Racial and LGBTQIA+ justice and equity. Think of this as Redeemer’s official “coming out” as a queer affirming congregation. Stay tuned for more information to come!

WELCOME ADA JANE CANNIFF-KESECKER! // Congratulations to Aubrey, Vicar Matt, and Nora Canniff-Kesecker on the birth of Ada Jane on March 21, 2018! We’ve set up a Meal Train to bring them meals for the next month as they adjust to becoming a four-person family, and you can sign up to take them a meal here: https://mealtrain.com/k7z8k0  For more information or if you have questions, contact Amy Koopman at the church office (admin@redeemermpls.org).

Earth Day Clean-Up // Redeemer member Katie Hill Brandt is organizing a group of coworkers to participate in a Minneapolis Parks Earth Day Cleanup activity on Saturday, April 21st at Heritage Park. Since it's located close to Redeemer, congregants, neighbors, and friends are invited to participate!
What: Earth Day Cleanup Event
When: Saturday, April 21, 2018, 9:30 am-12pm (arrive anytime)
Where: Heritage Park, 10th Ave N & Van White Memorial Blvd
Optional: Bring a pair of gloves and your friends & family.
Contact: Katie Hill Brandt, khillbrandt@gmail.com, 612-723-6704
More Information: Click Here
Be great! // The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve” (The Drum Major Instinct, 1968, February 4, Atlanta, GA).  A Thrivent Action Team provides $250 of seed money to help you serve.  Whether you are a Thrivent Member or you become a Thrivent Associate Member, you can apply for an Action Team to serve.  Please choose to serve and be great! Contact Mary at 612-636-5104 or development@redeemercenter.org about applying for an Action Team.

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 will be closed on Mondays starting March 26th. Massage at Cora McCorvey will change to 1st and 3rd Fridays 9am-12pm; please call 612-344-2221 for an appointment. For any questions please call Bertha at 763-843-9988.
Northside Greenway Now! // Come to Venture North Sundays, April 15, 22, and 29 from 1 - 4 p.m. for an open house and information session to learn more about what’s going on with the North Minneapolis Greenway.  Meet neighbors on the the route and find out why they support this amenity and how it could benefit you and your family.  Light refreshments will be provided.