EASTER FLOWERS
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THIS IS MY BODY
Family Devotionals | Sundays in Lent
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. This Lent devotional is available for families as a downloadable resource (below), 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.
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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ASH WEDNESDAY
February 22, 2023
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Drive-up Ashes & Communion
12-1 pm @ In Front of Redeemer 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 at 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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MID-WEEK WEDNESDAY GATHERINGS
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Join us Wednesday evenings in Lent (March 1 - March 29 | at 6:30pm Christ the River of Life 2200 Freemont Ave N. Mpls, 55411 We will gather for a light dinner at 6pm followed by a time of meditation, prayer, and song with Holden Evening Prayer beginning around 6:30pm. |
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LENTEN BOOK CLUB: The God Who Sees
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>> Dates & Times TBD - Sign up with your preferred date/time by 2/19/23 . 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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FIRST COMMUNION | Food & Faith Learning
Wednesday, March 29 | 6:30pm | Christ the River of Life
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Talk to Pastor Jen to get your names on our First Communion prayers for Maundy Thursday.
Celebration of communion for those who are receiving for the first time or those who already receive are invited to learn more about this sacred meal. During our Lenten Wednesday time we will explore through tangible ways a renewed understanding of why we come to the table and what it means. Join to taste and see and maybe even bake as we prepare to come to Jesus’ table. During our Maundy Thursday Service, April 6th at 7:00 pm (6:00 pm dinner offered before) at Salem Lutheran Church we will receive communion and mark this faith milestone in our journey. Welcoming the children of God to share in Holy Communion is part of our Baptismal promise! |
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We acknowledge young children are capable of understanding what it means to be part of a family and share a meal together. We teach children that Holy Communion (Lord’s Supper, Eucharist) is from God and it is something that we receive together. The body and blood of Christ “for you” includes all who come to the table. We trust that as children grow in years, their understanding of the mysterious gift of the sacrament of Holy Communion will grow with them, through their elementary, tween, teen, and into adulthood. This gift of forgiveness, new life, and salvation is one that we want to give out as liberally as we can, and that all are welcome at the table. Children of all ages are welcome at the Table!
HOLY WEEK at REDEEMER
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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 with First Communion April 7, 2023 | 7:00pm at Salem We will enjoy a community meal at 6pm and begin worship at 7pm at Salem. Good Friday Worship April 6, 2023 | 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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