Advent Lessons and Carols – December 12, 2021 The Order of Worship at 11:00 am We continue to monitor the latest information regarding the spread of COVID-19 in our community. We continue to exercise the same care that has protected us through the past year: limiting the size of indoor gatherings, the duration of the service, and providing safe seating. At the same time, we will continue to stream our services live for those who cannot be present. At this time, we ask that face coverings be worn at all times while on the Redeemer property, regardless of vaccination status. Please use the links available on the viewing page to let us know that you are worshiping with us, to submit any prayer requests, to let us know if you need help or are available to help a neighbor, and to continue giving financially to support the ongoing ministries of Redeemer. As always, we pray that worship at Redeemer is a blessing for you, even as your participation blesses us, whether we gathering in the name of Christ in-person or online. As you are comfortable, we encourage you to sing the hymns and to sing or speak the congregational portions of the liturgy in bold type. This bulletin contains content protected by copyright and is provided only for you to participate in worship. Please delete or destroy any physical or digital copy of the material following the service.
PRELUDE
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Jonathan Fuller, cello
arr. by Marshall McDonald and Steven Sharp Nelson adapted by Jon Schmidt
WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS
GATHERING The Holy Spirit gathers us in unity on the first day of the week, the day of Christ’s resurrection. 1
Standing Fully vaccinated congregants in the sanctuary are encouraged to sing while masked. Those who are not fully vaccinated should “sing in spirit” reading the words to our hymns and liturgy as they are sung by the choir/musicians.
HYMN 242
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Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn
DIALOGUE Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven! I will hear what the Lord God has to say— A voice that speaks for peace. Peace for all faithful people and those who turn to him in their hearts. God’s help is near for those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven! PRAYER OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. | And also with you. Stir up the wills of your faithful people, Lord God, and open our ears to the preaching of John, that, rejoicing in your salvation, we may bring forth the fruits of repentance; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. | Amen. BLESSING AND LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH
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Blessed are you, God of might and majesty, for you promise to make the desert rejoice and blossom, to watch over the strangers, and to set the prisoners free. Three candles are lit. As we light these candles, satisfy our hunger with your good gifts, open our eyes to the great things you have done for us, and fill us with patience until the coming of the Lord Jesus. O ransomed people of the Lord, come, let us travel on God’s holy way and enter into Zion with singing. Amen. Sung O come, O come, O Lord of might, as to your tribes on Sinai's height in ancient times you gave the law in cloud, and majesty, and awe. Please use the Prayer Request link on the webpage to submit your requests.
WORD God speaks to us in scriptures read, sung and preached. Seated LESSON Read by John Pearson Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. The sun shall no longer be your light by day, nor for brightness shall the moon give light to you by night; but the LORD will be your everlasting light, 4
Isaiah 60:1-3, 19-20
and your God will be your glory. Your sun shall no more go down, or your moon withdraw itself; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your days of mourning shall be ended. I will wait for the Lord, | and I will hope in God who saves us. CAROL
E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come Paul Manz Alan Boda, violin arr. by Philip Brunelle
This piece was originally written for choir in 1958. Paul Manz wrote the text jointly with his wife Ruth, based on verses from Revelation 22. Peace be to you and grace from him | Who freed us from our sins | Who loved us all and shed his blood | That we might saved be |Sing Holy, Holy to our Lord | The Lord, Almighty God | Who was, and is, and is to come | Sing Holy, Holy Lord | Rejoice in heaven, all ye that dwell within | Rejoice on earth, ye saints below | For Christ is coming, is coming soon | For Christ is coming soon | E'en so Lord Jesus, quickly come | And night shall be no more | They need no light nor lamp nor sun | For Christ will be their All! LESSON Read by Gayle Morgan A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the LORD shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. His delight shall be in the fear of the LORD. He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide by what his ears hear; but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth; he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked. Righteousness shall be the belt around his waist, and faithfulness the belt around his loins. 5
Isaiah 11: 1-9
The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them. The cow and the bear shall graze, their young shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. The nursing child shall play over the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put its hand on the adder's den. They will not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain; for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. I will wait for the Lord, | and I will hope in God who saves us. CAROL
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O Day of Peace
LESSON Read by Carol Bloomquist
Isaiah 40:1-5
Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the LORD's hand double for all her sins. A voice cries out: "In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken." I will wait for the Lord, | and I will hope in God who saves us. CAROL
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All Earth is Hopeful
LESSON Read by Mary Brown The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the LORD, the majesty of our God. Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are of a fearful heart, "Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will come and save you." Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy. For waters shall break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert; the burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water; the haunt of jackals shall become a swamp, the grass shall become reeds and rushes. 8
Isaiah 35:1-10
A highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way; the unclean shall not travel on it, but it shall be for God's people; no traveler, not even fools, shall go astray. No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast come up on it; they shall not be found there, but the redeemed shall walk there. And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. I will wait for the Lord, | and I will hope in God who saves us. CAROL
Gaudete The Carillon Ringers
John A. Behnke
Gaudete is 16th century carol. The Latin word translates to “rejoice.” This particular arrangement is full of intense energy, expressing long-awaited joy.
LESSON Read by Jonne Walter The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; to provide for those who mourn in Zion — to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. They will be called oaks of righteousness, 9
Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11
the planting of the LORD, to display his glory. They shall build up the ancient ruins, they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations. For I the LORD love justice, I hate robbery and wrongdoing; I will faithfully give them their recompense, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. Their descendants shall be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples; all who see them shall acknowledge that they are a people whom the LORD has blessed. I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations. I will wait for the Lord, | and I will hope in God who saves us. CAROL
Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers The Redeemer Choir
arr. by K. Lee Scott
Rejoice, rejoice, believers, and let your lights appear; | The evening is advancing, and darker night is near. | The bridegroom is arising and soon is drawing nigh. | Up, pray and watch and wrestle; At midnight comes the cry. The watchers on the mountain proclaim the bridegroom near; | Go forth as he approaches with alleluias clear. | The marriage feast is waiting; The gates wide open stand. | Arise, O heirs of glory; the bridegroom is at hand. The saints, who here is patience their cross and sufferings bore, | Shall live and reign forever when sorrow is no more. | Around the throne of glory the Lamb they shall behold; | In triumph cast before him their diadems of gold. Our hope and expectation, O Jesus, now appear; | Arise, O Sun so longed for, o'er this benighted sphere. | With hearts and hands uplifted, we plead, O Lord, to see | the day of earth's redemption that sets your people free! Words by Laurentius Laurenti Translated by Sarah B. Findlater 10
LESSON Read by Brigitte Fessele
Luke 1:26-38
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary. And he came to her and said, "Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you." But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end." Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I am a virgin?" The angel said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God. And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. For nothing will be impossible with God." Then Mary said, "Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her. I will wait for the Lord, | and I will hope in God who saves us. CAROL
The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came Alan Boda, violin
Robert J. Powell
Robert Powell arranged this Basque carol for solo instrument and organ. The carol is #265 in our hymnal. The angel Gabriel from heaven came, | with wings as drifted snow, with eyes as flame: | “All hail to thee, O lowly maiden Mary, | most highly favored lady.” Gloria! “For know a blessed mother thou shalt be, |all generations laud and honor thee; | thy son shall be Emmanuel, | by seers foretold, most highly favored lady.” Gloria!
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Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head; | “To me be as it pleaseth God,” she said. | “My soul shall laud and magnify God’s holy name.” | Most highly favored lady. Gloria! Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born |in Bethlehem all on a Christmas morn, | and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say: | “Most highly favored lady.” Gloria! LESSON Please sing the refrain as indicated.
Luke 1:68-79
Blessed are you, Lord, the God of Israel, you have come to your people and set them free. You have raise up for us a mighty Savior, born of the house of your servant David. Refrain Through your holy prophets, you promised of old to save us from our enemies, from the hands of all who hate us, to show mercy to our forebears, and to remember your holy covenant. This was the oath you swore to our father Abraham: to set us free from the hands of our enemies, free to worship you without fear, holy and righteous before you, all the days of our life. Refrain And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare the way, to give God’s people knowledge of salvation by the forgive ness of their sins. In the tender compassion of or God the dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace. Refrain I will wait for the Lord, | and I will hope in God who saves us.
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CAROL
As the Dark Awaits the Dawn
RESPONSIVE PRAYER Our world stumbles blindly toward chaos— come, source of wisdom, and reveal yourself to us. What we imagine to be strength is really weakness— come, mighty Lord, and fill us with your true strength. We long for a standard to look up to— come, Root of Jesse, claim us as your own. We languish in prisons of mind and spirit— come, Key of David, and set us free. The darkness grows thick around us— come, Light of light, and dawn upon us. We are scattered, lacking a sure leader— 13
come, Prince of peace, and lead us. We need to know that God is with us— come, Emmanuel, and dwell in our hearts. Amen. Please let us know you worshiped with us today by using the I’m Worshiping link as you would the attendance pad at church.
THANKSGIVING Seated GATHERING OF GIFTS Please use the Help and Give links to support the ministry of Redeemer. ANTHEM Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence Duane Funderburk Alan Boda, violin; Jonathan Fuller, cello; Sam Long, piano Standing OFFERING PRAYER God of our waiting and watching, we offer the gifts of our hearts and our lives to the service of all your people. Prepare the way before us as we meet you in this simple meal, through Christ Jesus, our pathway and our peace. | Amen. GREAT THANKSGIVING
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, 14
through our Savior Jesus Christ. You comforted your people with the promise of the Redeemer, through whom you will also make all things new in the day when he comes to judge the world in righteousness. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
Covenant God, in the beginning you called your creation good and flooded it with beauty and bounty, with goodness and grace. In the days of Noah you drowned your creation to wash away sin and draw your own sons and daughters to yourself. Through your covenant with Israel your promises flowed to all nations and in Jesus Christ you drew us out of our waywardness into the relentless flood of your mercy. Peacemaking God, in Christ you made an ending of the life of spears and sword, and came to us with plowshares and pruning hooks that we might be fed. In him you showed us how to study war no more, how to lay down our swords and shields, and how to feast with the Prince of peace. In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.
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Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. As you came to us to be our very food and drink, send your Holy Spirit upon this bread and cup and make them be for us the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Stir you church with a wakening hope, that soon and very soon we are going to see our king. Take our foolishness and bend us toward faith. Take our hostility and refashion us for love. Quicken our spirits with trust in that day when we who have been blessed with such hope will gather around your throne with saints of every age, in praise and thanksgiving to you, one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray… LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. INVITATION TO COMMUNION Come to Christ’s banquet. Feast on God’s gift of grace. All who seek to meet the Risen Christ in the bread and wine are invited to receive Holy Communion Those who are worshiping online can join the pastors on Zoom for communion following the postlude. Link Seated
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HYMN 241
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O Lord, How Shall I Meet You
HYMN 253
He Came Down
Standing The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. | Amen Let us pray. | Most High God, you have come among us at this table. By the Spirit’s power, form us to be bearers of your word, sharing gifts of mercy and grace with all, through Christ Jesus, our host and our guest.
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SENDING God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. BLESSING The God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing, so that we may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit, through Christ Jesus for whom we wait. | Amen. SENDING Go in peace. Christ is near. | Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE
Carillon on Joy to the World
Mary Beth Bennet
Liturgy from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2013 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #21979.
The Altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Marie S. Hall and Elena Mitkin by David Hall. All are invited to remain in the sanctuary following the postlude to enjoy some music of the season presented by the Carillon Ringers joined by special instrumentalists. Handbell Mini-Concert Lo, How a Rose
arr. Carl Wiltse with Alan Boda, violin
Fantasia on Greensleeves
Ralph Vaughan Williams arr. Kevin McChesney with Jenny Broad, flute and Jonathan Fuller, cello
O Holy Night
Adolf Adam arr. Anna Laura Page with Alan Boda, violin and Jonathan Fuller, cello
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Robin Benton
The Carillon Ringers Sarah Hawbecker, director Sheila Brock David Buechner Kathy Buechner Linda Dougherty Susan Engel Charlie Fee
Sam Long Stephen McKersie Gayle Morgan John Pearson Cynthia Reese-McKersie Barbara Richards
Christmas Musicians and Flowers It’s time to pre-order poinsettias in honor/memory of family or friends to visually enhance our Christmas worship. In addition, professional brass quartet and timpani will be here at 8:00 and 11 pm on Christmas Eve, so you are also encouraged to make donations to the special musician’s fund which will also be listed in the Christmas Eve bulletin in honor/memory of family or friends along with the flowers. To order online click HERE or you can use an envelope that is available in the pew racks. Please drop envelopes at the Welcome desk in the Sims atrium. All donations are due by Sunday, December 19. LAST WEEK AT REDEEMER Worship attendance for December 5: In person 118; Livestream 255; Facebook live, 58 NEXT WEEK AT REDEEMER Fourth Sunday of Advent OFFICIAL NOTICE OF A CONGREGATIONAL MEETING | TODAY | 12:30 PM Webinar and in-person The purpose of the meeting is the approval of the 2022 budget.
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FEATURED EVENTS Wellspring Living Virtual Angel Tree Send the girls on a shopping spree! For the 10th year, Redeemer members will have the opportunity to support the girls of Wellspring Living – children (ages 12 – 17) who have been sexually trafficked and who are on a path of restoration. This year, each girl will receive a $50.00 Visa gift card which allows them to go shopping and to select their own gifts – making them feel special. It is easy! Order by Dec 15!
Go to www.wellspringliving.org Scroll down to the Gift Giving box and click on Learn More See the details under “Sponsor a Participant” and click on “Gift a Participant Shopping Spree” o Complete the ordering instructions for the $50.00 Visa gift card(s) which will include a purchase fee by December 15. o Select the Girls Residential Program or one of the other programs if you wish. Questions? Contact Redeeming Grace amy.carpenter@comcast.net or 404-5503314. Goshen Valley Gift Drive Ends December 19 Join us in making Christmas merry and bright for the foster kids living in the care of Goshen Valley Ranch and Goshen Homes! This includes both boys and girls, ages infant to 18. You can purchase items through this Amazon list and they will go directly to the Goshen Valley office. Get your whole family involved! Find a devotion here to help you share the meaning behind your gifts.
Quilt Auction to Benefit Wellspring Living! Extended until December 18! This Advent, place your bid for a one-of-a-kind quilt! Redeemer member Sharon Jeffries has created the stunning quilt entitled “Lutheranch Leaves.” She has donated the quilt for silent auction to benefit the girls of Wellspring Living. The winning bid will support the girls (ages 12-17) in Wellspring Living’s Girls Residential Program. Email your bid to Charissa Schultz at csdesign925@gmail.com. Bidding began November 28 and ends on December 18 at noon. 21
Are you ready for Christmas carols? The Redeemer Brass will again be playing carols on our front porch/steps and are inviting all who want to sing! This year, the caroling event (12:30-4:30 p.m.) with join the live nativity (1:00-4:00 p.m.) on December 18. Music with the brass will be from 12:30-1:30, 2:15-3:15, and 3:45-4:30 p.m. The carolers will be on the porch and also can move near the live nativity on the Redeemer Green to sing. Come and join us for all or part of the time! Live Nativity@ Bethlehem Village December 18 | 1 – 4 PM How can you help to celebrate Christmas for our neighbors and have fun at the same time? By filling a costumed role as a 1st-century Bethlehem citizen the day after Jesus was born. Help our neighbors imagine the wonder of it all! We are still in need of some shepherds and Pharisees, Wise Men and Centurions, Roman and village officials, carolers and musicians, as well as villagers and helpers for many tasks. Setup will begin on Friday, December 17th on Redeemer Green and continue into Saturday morning. Come for a few hours or for the day. Our Nativity and Village with live animals and reenactors amid an inn and stable, artisans’ tents, and period costumed reenactors has attracted many visitors wanting to experience this greatest gift of all. Still unsure? Stop by the Welcome Center in the Sims Atrium on Sunday, December 5 for more information and for costume assignments. In the meantime, please let Don Noland dfnoland@gmail.com or Janet Preston, janethaury@gmail.com know if you want to participate or have questions. Blue Christmas Service of Lament, Healing, and Hope Sunday, December 19 | 5:30 pm | In-person and Livestream Is the holiday cheer missing this year for you? Then join us for a Blue Christmas service with Holy Communion led by the Jazz Trio. Thanks for all the support of our Youth Fundraiser! We sold 149 Kringles! This will be great to help with our Summer 2022 Mission Trips. Kringles will be available for pickup on Sunday, December 12 and Sunday, December 19 from before 9 am worship to after 11 am worship. Missed the Kringles sale or need to purchase more? We will have a few flavors (Almond, Pecan, and Apple Cinnamon) available to get on those days. Thanks again for supporting our youth!
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Calendar for December 12 – December 18, 2021
Visit https://www.redeemer.org/blog/this-week/ for Zoom Links Sunday, December 12, 2021 Event
Time
Location
Redeemer Worship High School Sunday School Confirmation Large Group Confirmation Small Group Advent Small Group w/ Pr. Ron Advent Small Group w/ Joe Lukas Be Still and Journey Advent Virtual Pilgrimage Through Palestine Children’s Sunday School Redeemer Choir Rehearsal / Service Communion Communion Congregational Meeting
9 am & 11 AM 9:30 - 10:45 AM 9:30 – 10:00 AM 10:00 – 10:45 AM 10:00 - 10:45 AM 10:00 – 10:45 AM 10:00 – 10:45 AM 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Sanctuary/ Livestream Youth Lounge/Zoom Fireside / Zoom Various Rooms/ Zoom Room 121/ Zoom Room 211/Zoom Zoom Zoom
10:00 – 10:45 AM 10:00 - 12:30 PM
Zoom Hinely Hall
10:00 - 10:30 AM 12:00 - 12:30 PM 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Zoom Zoom Zoom
Monday, December 13, 2021 Quilters Carillon Ringers Pandemic Grief Support Group YA Bible and Brew
10:00 – 2:00 PM 7:00 – 8:30 PM 7:00 – 8:00 PM 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Fireside Hinely Music Hall Zoom Zoom
7:30 - 9:30 AM 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Zoom Zoom
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Tuesday Morning Bible Study Pastor Jonathan’s Book Study
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 Early Birds Bible Study Seraphim Cherubim Pastor’s Class Redeemer Ringers Advent Evening Prayer Choir Rehearsal
4:00 – 5:00 PM 6:00 – 6:45 PM 6:15 - 6:45 PM 6:00 – 7:00 PM 6:45 – 7:15 PM 7:00 – 7:30 PM 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Zoom Redeemer Outdoors Redeemer Outdoors Rudisill Hall/Zoom Room 202 Sanctuary Hinely Hall
9:30 - 11:30 AM 1:00 – 4:00 PM
On site On site
Saturday, December 18, 2021 Redeeming Gardeners Live Nativity!
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Christmas Eve Worship Schedule 11:00 am German Church Livestream Link & In person *1:00 pm Organ and Bell led Christmas Eve Worship The service of traditional carols and Holy Communion will feature a prelude beginning at 12:30 PM by the Carillon Ringers.
Livestream Link & In-person | Make Your Reservation Here 2:00 pm Family Christmas Eve Worship This Zoom service of songs and message is especially for families of all ages. Zoom Link
*3:00 pm Organ led Christmas Eve Worship The service of traditional carols and Holy Communion.
Livestream Link & In-person | M a k e Y o u r R e s e r v a t i o n H e r e *6:00 pm Christmas Eve Worship with the Jazz Trio This Jazz Trio led service with Holy Communion will begin with prelude music at 5:30 PM.
Livestream link & In-person | Make Your Reservation Here *8:00 & *11:00 pm Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship Our candlelight service of traditional carols and Holy Communion will begin 30 minutes prior to the above times with prelude music by our senior choir, brass and organ.
Livestream Link & In-person | 8:00 Make Your Reservation Here 11:00 Make Your Reservation Here If you have any difficulty in reserving space for you and your family, please contact rdurdin@redeemer.org *RSVP required. Visit www.Redeemer.org
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THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER 731 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 www.redeemer.org | 404.874.8664 | Emergency Line: 404.874.9759 The Rev. Mark H. Larson ...................................................................... Senior Pastor, ext. 201 The Rev. Ronald Bonner ................................... Pastor for Community Engagement, ext. 203 The Rev. Jonathan Trapp ................................................. Pastor for Faith Formation, ext. 233 The Rev. Jenny McLellan......................................... Pastor for Congregational Care, ext. 224 STAFF Bob Boyd ........................................................... Director of Operations and Finance, ext. 232 Seth Brown................................................................... Facilities and Media Director, ext. 218 Michael Clarke ............................................................... LCFM Chef, mclarke@redeemer.org Robin Durdin ............................................................ Office Administration Director, ext. 204 Kate Elkins .................................................................................... Preschool Director, ext. 252 David Hansen ........................................................................... Adult Choral Director, ext. 236 Sarah Hawbecker .......................................... Organist & Children’s Music Director, ext. 206 Deacon Mary Houck .....................................Children & Family Ministries Director, ext. 227 Jennifer Isaacson ........................................................Financial Information Director, ext. 237 Sam Long ........................................................................ Organ Scholar, slong@redeemer.org Hillary Nelson ............................................................ Youth Director, hnelson@redeemer.org Tawanda Searcy ................................................ Receptionist and Wedding Director, ext. 200 Stacey Williams .............................................................................................. Head of Security
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