Ukraine 1 Year Anniversary Report (Link)
Link to: submit prayer requests
Livestream Zoom Communion following postlude
2023 Publix Atlanta Marathon
This Sunday
Your drive to Redeemer may be impacted, please visit the links below to plan your route
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Join us for Worship this Sunday | 9 am & 11 am
First Sunday in Lent Pastor Mark Larson, preaching
The theme of the Day: Today's gospel tells of Jesus’ temptation in the desert. His forty-day fast becomes the basis of our Lenten pilgrimage. In the early church Lent was a time of intense preparation for those to be baptized at the Easter Vigil. This catechetical focus on the meaning of faith is at the heart of our Lenten journey to the baptismal waters of Easter. Hungry for God’s mercy, we receive the bread of life to nourish us for the days ahead.
New Member Class Beginning Feb 26 10-10:45 am | Reception Room
Take the next step in your faith by joining Redeemer's faith community! Through this 6-week class, you will get to know the people, ministries, and mission of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer as we get to know you and help you find where you belong Please register at this link
LENT 2023
Please join us by becoming a Small Group Leader or participant
Congregational book study during Lent is, Entering the Passion of Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine. This Lenten season, we explore what the Passion of Christ means from the perspective of risks Dr Levine engages us to explore the Six Risks Jesus took to provide and secure our
Salvation. And raises the question, are we willing to take similar risks to serve God fully?
If you want to lead a weekly small group discussion, please contact Pastor Ron, rbonner@redeemer.org
Lenten Small Group Sign-Ups begin Sunday in the Sims Atrium or online/Link
On Sunday, January 8, we started using the chalices made by our 8th graders at 9 AM worship. Each 8th-grade Confirmation student had to answer, "What does Communion mean to you?"
From 2/19-3/5, the chalice used was painted by Natalie Tanzola. This is Natalie's interpretation: "For me, communion is a time to remember Jesus and come together as a community. The different colors on my chalice represent the body and blood of Christ."
CHILDREN & FAMILY Ministry
Children's Sunday School Classrooms/Hybrid
New students are welcome any week. You can register at this link; we accept registration at the door if you have not done it in advance Interested in volunteering with Sunday School? Speak to Deacon Mary about volunteer opportunities.
This Sunday some of our classes are joining the Rejoicing Spirits Worship Service for the first part of Sunday School!
VBS Needs You!
June 5-9 here at Redeemer our kids will gather for Changemakers Lab, an interactive Vacation Bible School where children learn that everyone can make a difference in the world! WE NEED YOUR HELP this year as we return to a more ‘normal’ version of this powerful faith formation program Whether you can help now or during the actual event, whether you want to be on stage or behind the scenes or just want to help us shop for supplies, everyone has something they can offer to make VBS a success! Please speak to Deacon Mary if you have questions, or fill out this form if you are ready to sign up. Ages 6thgrade to adult are eligible to volunteer
Lord’s Supper Retreat
Ages PreK and up and their parents. Whether your child has been waiting for their first communion or already started receiving, we encourage them to grow their understanding of this ancient and holy practice. Not sure if this is the right year for your child to participate? We're happy to help you decide!
Saturday, March 18: 9:30-11:30 in person OR 1-3 pm on Zoom
Sunday, March 19: Blessing in Worship at either service. You can contact Deacon Mary with questions, or go directly to the registration form at this link
9:45 AM-10:45 AM | Youth Lounge
Confirmation Small Group Sessions-10:15 AM-10:45 AM
6th Grade Group: Library
7th Grade Boys: Fireside Room
7th Grade Girls: Kate's Office
8th Grade Group: Pastor Mark's Office
Youth Parents Lenten Small Group
10:00 AM-10:45 AM | Room 103
High School Youth Lock-In | Saturday, March 5-Sunday, March 6.
For those who can, we will attend the Atlanta United game together before and head for the lock-in afterward. Those who can't come to the game can meet us after for the lock-in portion. Friends are also welcome Please let Hillary know if your youth(s) are interested in attending
High School Youth Mission Trip Fundraiser
Save the date: our High School Summer 2023 Mission Trip Fundraiser begins on Sunday, March 5 Twelve of our High School Youth and two Adult Leaders will head to Arecibo, Puerto Rico, in June with the YouthWorks organization.
ADULT Faith Formation
“Mary’s Voice in John’s Gospel” Class
Led by Edward Scherlacher
Sundays through April 2, 2023
10 am | Room 121 / Zoom
The writer of John’s Gospel weaves memories of “the beloved disciple;” and “Mary, the mother of Jesus.” Based on the research of scholar Michael Pakulak and other sources (ancient and new Participants will gain a richer understanding of the fourth gospel - while restoring the voice of the one called “Blessed among women ”
The study brings evidence of the contributions of Mary, the mother of Jesus, to The Fourth Gospel. John the Apostle purportedly had decades of post-resurrection interaction with Mary Recent scholarship indicates that Mary’s voice, influence, and interpretation of her son ’ s life is a major basis of the Gospel of John
Be Still and Journey
Led by Pat Cornwell
9:30 am | Room 119
A women's group that shares their lives of faith and discusses books and articles.
Sundays in March | 10 am | Rudisill Hall
Come hear about the Bishop’s pilgrimage to Israel and Palestineattended by fourteen Redeemer members We will share our pictures and experiences of the places we visited and the people we met. We will also highlight opportunities for you to support Palestinian Christians living and worshiping in the Holy Land A highlight will be a movie discussion of The Present, an Oscar nominated short film produced by a graduate of the Dar al-Kalima University of Arts and Culture.
March 12: From Tiberias to Bethlehem
March 19: From Jerusalem to Petra
March 26: Movie Screening and Discussion: The Present
Week of February 27
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Tuesday | 7:30 am | Rudisill Hall / Link to Join Bible Study returns on Tuesday mornings in Rudisill Hall and via ZOOM A
light breakfast will be available beginning at 7 a m and the study beginning at 7:30 a.m until 8:30 a.m.
Book Study with Pastor Jonathan
Tuesdays | 5:00 pm | Zoom
Study of 'The Warmth of Other Suns' by Isabel Wilkerson.
Wednesdays at Redeemer
Dinner will be served at 5:00 PM
Adult meal, $6.00/person. Seniors (over 65) and children (12 and under), $5.00/person.
Children and Youth MusicMinistries
Seraphim - 6 - 7 PM - Room 204
Cherubim - 6:15 - 6:45 PM - Room 203
Redeemer Ringers - 6:15 - 6:45 PM - Room 202
6:00 PM Pastor's Class | Rudisill Hall & Zoom
Join Pr Mark for a Lenten Book Study on Entering the Passion of Jesus
Places of the Passion Worship at 7 PM
Livestream
Thursday Lectionary Study
Thursday | 5 PM | Zoom Link
Join Pastor Jonathan to discuss the worship texts for the upcoming week! The readings can be found at the following site: https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/
Places of the Passion
Worship Beginning Wednesday, March 1
Each Wednesday evening in Lent, join us at 7 PM (in person or online) for Places of the Passion. This special midweek worship series will follow in the footsteps of our Savior, contemplating the places where Jesus stood on his path to salvation. Pastor Larson will bring the message each week, including his personal reflections on meaning, history, and spiritual inspiration associated with each location he visited on his recent trip to the Holy Land.
March 1: The City of Jerusalem
March 8: The Mount of Olives
March 15: Gethsemane
March 22: The Courtyard
March 29: Pilate's Judgment Hall
Sarah Hawbecker will present an organ recital on Sunday, March 5 at 3:15 pm at the Cathedral of St Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road She will perform organ works by Pierre Du Mage, Johannes Brahms, Mary Beth Bennett, and J. S. Bach. The public is cordially invited to this free 35-minute concert which precedes Evensong at 4:00
Vacation Bible School Registration is Open!
Join us June 5-9 here at Redeemer for Changemakers Lab, an interactive Vacation Bible School where children learn that everyone can make a difference in the world! VBS is 9-12:30 each day, including time for participants to eat lunch. We are excited to offer Before (8-9 am) and after (12:30-6 pm) care options again this year for families who need a full day of child care. Find
more details and register at this link, or speak to Deacon Mary Parents, we will need your help! We will work with you to find a role that fits your interests and availability To register a youth (6th grade and up) or adult as a volunteer, please use this form
Music and Arts Camp "Carnival of the Animals" June 12-16
Registration is now open. Rising kindergarteners through 6th graders will experience music, art, and drama, all based on this year ’ s animal theme! The camp is from 9:00 am-4:00 pm, with free before and after care Tuition for the week is $165 and includes all activities, snacks, and a T-shirt. Sibling discounts apply, and need-based financial 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. Follow the camp and share our posts on Facebook atfacebook com/RedeemerMusicCamp/
Q&A with Entering the Passion of Jesus, author Amy-Jill Levine
Sunday, March 5 | Rudisill Hall & Zoom
Civil Rights Pilgrimage April 29-30, 2023
We invite you tojoin the Southeastern Synod on a Civil Rights Pilgrimage to experience places and learn about people that comprised the Civil Rights Movement. We will begin in Atlanta on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, and travel via a chartered bus, making stops in Montgomery and Selma, with an overnight stay in Birmingham, returning to Atlanta late afternoon on Sunday, April 30th. This pilgrimage includes stops at The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, The MLK National Historic Park, The Legacy Museum and Memorial, the Edmund Pettus Bridge, and The 16th Street Baptist Church/Kelly Ingram Park.
The pilgrimage cost is $200, including travel, lodging, meals, and entrance to the museums. Sign up quickly – registration is limited to 54 people! We hope you will join us as we learn about critical issues, people, and places related to the fight for racial justice in the United States.
