Lutheran Church of the Redeemer’s Statement of Welcome
We serve a God of abundant grace and generosity Our worship is centered on the invitation that Christ offers at the communion table: all are welcome in this place. That welcome flows through all we do and say We open our arms to everyone who comes to share our love of God and all God’s people. We affirm and value the lives of everyone, including all who have been marginalized by ability, age, gender, gender identity and expression, mental or physical health, poverty, race, sexual orientation, or any other circumstance Let our message be clear: all are welcome to participate fully in the life of our congregation.
ALL THE WAYS YOU CAN HELP FEED YOUR NEIGHBOR
Link to flyer for more information on all the ways to give:
Link to Redeemer:
Lutheran Community Food Ministry
· Wednesday Night Community Meals Pastor’s Discretionary Fund
Dear Friends of MAC,
Beginning on November 1st, over 40 million people will lose access to their SNAP benefits (food stamps) due to the government shutdown
This includes an estimated 1 4 million in the state of Georgia Food pantries and food banks were already struggling due to federal cuts, inflation, and need for services.
Without food aid benefits and the holiday season around the corner, more and more families will be turning to the Midtown Assistance Center for help with keeping food on the table
You can make a difference in the lives of these families by making a gift If you can tap into your network, organize a food drive at your work, neighborhood, or congregation
In the link below, we've highlighted the greatest needs in our food pantry and included QR codes to our donation page, Amazon wish list and Walmart wish list. You can shop from home and have your purchase sent directly to our pantry
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your support
Sincerely,
Jennifer Jobson
*MAC Bins will be available in the Sims Atrium beginning this Sunday
Link to the Greatest Needs
Government Shutdown
Beginning November 1, more than 1,200 refugees in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee will lose access to SNAP food stamp benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown. These newly arrived families many of them parents working hard to rebuild their lives need our help to keep food on the table.
INSPIRITUS is working urgently to raise $240,000 to provide emergency food assistance.
Every gift matters: $100 feeds a family of four for a week, and $500 supports a household for a month.
Donate today to help ensure no family goes hungry during this critical time. Together, we can empower families to move from surviving to thriving
SUNDAY
Link to: Submit prayer requests
Livestream
Zoom Communion following postlude
Join us for Worship this Sunday| 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Christ the King Sunday Pastor Timothy Lloyd, preaching
The theme of the Day Jeremiah’s promise of the execution of “justice and righteousness in the land” finds ironic fulfillment in the execution of Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews It appears utterly contradictory that a king should be crucified with a criminal. This victory appears for all the world as humiliating defeat. Yet through the gate of death Jesus opens the door to paradise
Congratulations to the following members on their election to our Congregation Council for a 3-year term beginning in 2026:
Todd Larsen, Jana Thomas, Dana Norden, Mindy Tanzola, and Jenny Peterson. Join us for an installation service during worship on Sunday, December 7
A special thank you to each candidate for their willingness to serve. We had a very talented and qualified slate, all of whom received significant support Thanks also to all the members of the Congregation who participated in the nominations and election process.
God’s Peace, Redeemer Nominating Committee
Doug Dumont
Leith Fitch
Alisa Norvelle
John Thomas
Jeff Guthrie
Official Notice of CONGREGATIONAL MEETING:
December 14 following 9:00 am and 11:00 am worship services with an online option at 10:15 am
The purpose of the meeting is the approval of the 2026 Proposed Budget. Please also join us following the 9:00 AM and 11:00AM Worship Services on Sunday, Nov. 23, or Dec. 07 for Listening Posts to discuss the 2026 Proposed Budget. Members of the Church Council, the Finance Team and the Church Staff will be on hand to review the document and answer questions You can attend in person in the Library or feel free to join the conversation online via Zoom.
Our Children's Christmas Program is back! This year it will be held on Sunday, December 7th at 10 am in the sanctuary. After the program, there is brunch in the Sims Atrium for the whole congregation and Advent activities for kids and their families Please plan to attend the program and support our kids as they tell this ancient and beautiful story in their own way.
Growing
in Grace
We are asking every family to return their pledge of support to Redeemer’s ministries through our website, email, or by returning your pledge card in the mail or in-person. Printed stewardship materials have been mailed; hopefully, you have received your packet. If you have not, a limited number of packets will be available at the Welcome Desk in the Sims Atrium Link to Giving Page
Giving Trees 2025
For the Girls of Wellspring Living : our 14th Angel Tree : Sims Atrium
November 23 through December 14
Once again, we have the opportunity to shop for the girls of Wellspring Living – children (ages 12 – 17) who have been trafficked and who are on a path of restoration. Please take an ornament for your tree and return a gift card On each ornament is a suggested gift card Gift cards in any dollar value will be used for the girls’ school and craft supplies, meals, clothing, special outings, or for stocking the boutique where the girls can “shop” for special items as rewards for scholastic achievement Write the value on your gift cards and place them in the box by the tree. Thank you Kathy Hill and the women of Northside Circle for the creation of the ornaments. Questions? Contact Charissa Schultz or Amy Carpenter via Realm.
Inspiritus Hope Tree | November 16 - December 14
Each year, Inspiritus resettles a significant number of refugees as they begin their journey from surviving to thriving, and our Hope Tree campaign is the opportunity for us to give the gift of warmth to refugee and immigrant families Our goal is to provide each of the 600+ clients we resettled this year with a warm coat for the winter, and this is made possible by the generosity of those who donate coats and monetary gifts to purchase coats. If you would like to donate a coat, you can do so in the Sims Atrium. If you would like to donate so we can purchase coats, you can do so online at www weinspirit org/givefinancially (Select Hope Tree from the drop down) Each year, we are humbled and grateful to bring smiles to the faces of those who have faced significant challenges in adjusting to their new lives
Goshen Valley Giving Tree | November 16 - December 14
Help us create a Merry Christmas for the foster boys and girls living under Goshen Valley's care! You can donate items in two ways: donate gifts using the Amazon list, which will ship items directly to Goshen Valley donate household items using tags on the giving tree in Sims Atrium, and bring the items to church with you
