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, 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.
Sunday
Link to: submit prayer requests
Livestream
Zoom Communion following postlude
Join us for Worship this Sunday| 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Fourth Sunday in Lent Pastor Jonathan Trapp, preaching
The theme of the Day
The psalm sets the tone this day: “Happy are they whose transgressions are forgiven, and whose sin is put away!” Happy are those who have “become the righteousness of God” in the merits of Christ Jesus. Happy are those for whom the forgiveness of God has “rolled away the disgrace” of former times Happy is the father at the return of his prodigal son. Happy are we that our sins are forgiven for Jesus’ sake. Rejoice!
Singers wanted for the Easter Vigil Choir! The Vigil of Easter is the culmination of the service of the Three Days, which begins on Maundy Thursday. This dramatic service, held at 7:00 pm on Saturday, April 19, is a journey from darkness to light, and is the first of our resurrection celebrations All ages are welcome to sing in the Vigil Choir! The only rehearsal is at 5:30 preceding the 7:00 service. Please RSVP by contacting Sarah at shawbecker@redeemer.org.
It’s time to pre-order Lilies in honor/memory of family or friends to visually enhance our Easter worship. In addition, professional brass quartet and timpani will be here so you are also encouraged to make donations to the special musician’s fund which will also be listed in the Easter bulletin in honor/memory of family or friends along with the flowers.
To order 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, April 6.
Nurturing Restoration, A Midweek Lenten Zoom Worship for Atlanta Lutherans
This Lent, we will join with Lutherans across Atlanta for a 30-minute Midweek service Led by Conference Ministers.
Tuesdays at 6:30 PM - March 11- April 15
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Supplies Needed
The CFM team is gearing up for our annual Family Easter Vigil and Celebration!We need your help to provide treats for our Easter egg hunt and supplies for a special service project: providing Birthday party supplies to Inspiritus host homes for adults with disabilities. Please follow the code to see our Amazon list. Items will be sent directly to the church. Thank you for your generosity!
VBS - Volunteers Wanted!
For VBS 2025 we are ‘hitting the road’ together with Road Trip: On the Go with God! VBS will be June 2-6 from 9-12:30 each day Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen and grow your own faith as you nurture the faith of our kids. Ages 6th grade (completed) through adult are encouraged to apply. There are a variety of roles that fit all ages, abilities, time commitments, and personalities. We will work with you to find the best fit! Find more information about volunteering and register by this link
Children and Family
VBS Registration is Open!!
For VBS 2025 we are ‘hitting the road’ together with Road Trip: On the Go with God! VBS will be June 2-6 from 9-12:30 each day, with after care from 12:30-6 pm All are welcome; invite a friend! Find more information and registration for participants Link.
Family Easter Vigil and Celebration
Saturday, April 19 from 10- 12:30 is our annual Easter festival for all ages including live animals, face painting, a family photo booth, and more! Then go with us on a journey from the somber atmosphere of Holy Week to the joy of Easter in an Easter Vigil service specially designed for families. After the service, we will head back outside for an egg hunt In the case of inclement weather, we will move indoors No RSVP is required; don’t forget to invite a friend!
Youth
Summer High School Service Trip
High school youth - please join us! Our high school youth will have the opportunity to help with Hurricane Helene relief efforts in North Carolina, July 13-18 Attendees will stay at Lutheridge and will participate in different disaster relief projects, in partnership with Lutheran Disaster Response. Questions? Please contact Nate Scholarships are available Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/250565139755161.
Parents Lenten Group
A parents Lenten group will meet on Sundays at 10 a.m. in the library as we discuss the book "Belonging" by The Rev Dr Karoline Lewis The next dates will be March 30 and April 13 This group will replace the Middle School and High School Parents Meetings for the Lent season. For more information, please contact Lisa (lisa bastin@hotmail com), Ericka (erickavh@gmail com), Hallie (halliedillon@me com) or Liesl (lieslmerkel@gmail.com).
Graduate Sunday
Graduate Sunday is May 11 and we look forward to honoring all of our graduates in both services If you have a high school, college or grad school graduate this year, we would like to join you in celebrating them! Please send us:
A picture of your graduate
· The school from which they are graduating and degree (if college or grad school)
· Their plans after graduation, such as the school they will attend or career plans
· A favorite Redeemer memory
Please send these items to Mindy Tanzola at mindytanzola@gmail
Confirmation and High School Faith Formation - This Sunday
Confirmation classes meet most Sundays, 6th and 7th grades meet in the Fireside room, 8th grade meets in Allison's office on the 2nd floor, and high school youth meet in the youth lounge during the faith formation hour. Please contact Nate Humpherys at nhumpherys@redeemer.org for more information, or check the Youth eNewsletter for specifics.
Faith Formation
Led by Ed Scherlacher
“Jesus for Everyone” - based on Amy-Jill Levine’s book
Learn of Jesus' historic and cultural influence makes him fascinating, provocative, and relevant for everyone, not only Christians.
Sundays 10 am | Chapel | through May 25
Mindful Meditation Practices
Led by Pastor Dorothea Lotze
Mindfulness meditations are an ancient spiritual practice In our time together, we will integrate the Christian contemplative practice of heart prayer with the mindfulness practices of deep breathing, body relaxation, loving kindness, self-compassion and compassion for others. Come and join our weekly practicing while strengthening our mental, emotional and spiritual health in difficult political and global times. The meditation practices will be in English.
Sundays, 10 am | Room 119 will not meet Sunday
Be Still and Journey, Open to anyone interested
Led by Pat Cornwell
Pastor’s Class led by Pastor Mark | Belonging, Lenten Book Study
Sundays | 10 am | Rudisill Hall/ Zoom & Wednesdays | 6 pm | Rudisill Hall/Zoom
SUMUD LENTEN DEVOTIONALS developed by the ELCA
Sumud For Justice in Palestine and Israel
March 30 | 10:00 am | Reception Room.
Sessions include a video from the Holy Land, followed by a devotional led by Palestinian Christians, followed by discussion.
March 30: “What Makes for Peace”
“Good Friday, Good News…”
Sessions hosted by Redeemer members who visited the Holy Land in 2023
Mondays at 1:30 pm | Reception Room
The Seekers Bible Study led by Bill Pegram
We continue digging deep into the Gospel of Matthew.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Led by David Ott & Don Noland | Tuesdays | 7 AM | Reception Room and Zoom
We are now studying the Gospel of John Everyone is welcome either 1/ in person in the Reception Room with a full breakfast serving from 7 am, or 2/ via ZOOM link found on the Redeemer website each Tuesday Our study and discussion is from 7:30 - 8:30 am Please join us any Tuesday morning!
Tuesdays 5 pm | Zoom
Join Pr Jonathan for a discussion of Edwidge Danticat's book, 'Brother, I'm Dying', a story of Haitian refugees to the US told from the perspective of a woman who lived the experience as she worried about her family still in Haiti If you have any questions, please email Pr Jonathan at jtrapp@redeemer org
The Tolkien group is starting a new adventure!On Thursday, April 3, we will begin the tale of Beren and Lúthien. Buy your copy now! Join us as we appreciate themes of faith and courage in times of trouble and doubt Contact Alisa Norvelle (anorvelle@mac com) for more information, or just click the link on Redeemer’s calendar page. We are a welcoming group who can help new fans negotiate the sometimes weird and intimidating names in Tolkien's greater works Also, you don’t have to pre-read the books we do that together. We have several non-Redeemer members, so spread the news your nonRedeemer Tolkien nerd friends!
Inspiritus Afghan Refugee Specific Needs
Great news, the Afghan family we ’ ve been supporting has welcomed a baby girl, born just last week! As they continue to settle in, there are still a few items that would greatly assist them.
An electric washer and dryer
A vacuum cleaner
If you ’ re able to contribute or know someone who can, it would be greatly appreciated by the family. Contact: Jeff Linman, jlinman320@gmail com
Volunteer Opportunity with Habitat for Humanity
This Lent, join us in making a lasting impact by participating in the 2025 Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Lenten Build! We’re partnering with Kendra and three other Atlanta-area churches to build a new home, and we need YOU to help make it happen.
By working with Atlanta Habitat, we ’ re not only building a home, but also contributing to the revitalization of neighborhoods and creating lasting opportunities for families to thrive. Together, we can transform lives and live out our faith in action
How You Can Help:
We’ll be building a home for Kendra and her daughter over the course of 7 Saturdays starting February 15th. We invite all members of our congregation, ages 16 and older, to volunteer no prior experience is needed Whether you ’ re an expert or a first-time builder, your hands and heart will make a difference
Important Details:
• Dates: Saturdays, February 15th through April 5th, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
• To Volunteer: Sign up in the Sims Atrium starting January 5th or use the link below. Registration closes 1 week before each build date, and all volunteers must register individually through our online registration link.
Have Questions? Contact:
• David Barnes at David R Barnes@gmail com
• Dana Norden at DNorden3@gmail.com
Sign up today and be a part of this meaningful project! https://vhub.at/redeemer
You may have heard that some federal funding impacting nonprofits has been lifted. Unfortunately, the primary source of federal government to support refugee families invited to the US remains frozen Refugee families still need your help. Now, more than ever, your support is essential in ensuring that newly arrived families have the resources they need to thrive: weinspirit.org/donate
Hope thru Soap Volunteer Opportunity:
The Community Engagement Ministry has partnered with Hope thru Soap to host their Mobile Showers on select Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in 2025. We are seeking volunteers to assist with setup, distribution, serving coffee, and providing warm, friendly conversations with our guests
Hope thru Soap provides mobile outreach to individuals among us currently unsheltered with less than sustainable resources in Metro Atlanta, by offering mobile showers, haircuts, clothing, food, and social service resources
This initiative goes far beyond meeting basic needs, by fostering a fun “Block Party” atmosphere, providing guests with a sense of family, friendship, hope, and dignity
If you are interested in joining us, please contact: Don Cornwell, Don.Cornwell@emory.edu Or Curt Stamp, curtwstamp@gmail.com
Thank you for considering your support to this valuable and meaningful ministry
Music and Arts Camp – “Sailing the High Seas” – June 9-13
Register now using this link. Rising kindergarteners through 6th graders will experience music, art, and drama all based on this year ’ s pirate theme! The camp is from 9:00 am-4:00 pm, with free before and after-care Tuition for the week is $175 and includes all activities, snacks, and a T-shirt Sibling discounts apply, and financial need-based scholarships are available. All are welcome, so tell your friends and neighbors For more information, or to volunteer, please contact Sarah Hawbecker at 404-874-8664, ext 206 or shawbecker@redeemer.org.
APRIL 13 PALM SUNDAY
9:00 & 11 AM
APRIL 16 HEALING SERVICE
7:00 pm
APRIL 17 MAUNDY THURSDAY
12:00 Noon & 7:00 PM
APRIL 18 GOOD FRIDAY
12:00 Noon Stations of the Cross & 7:00 PM Choral Tenebrae
APRIL 19 HOLY SATURDAY
10:00 AM Family Easter Vigil & Celebration
Easter Vigil Worship
7:00 PM
