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Livestream Zoom Communion following postlude
Join us for Worship this Sunday | 9 am & 11 am
Face coverings are optional and left to personal preference. Masks are required to sit in the balcony
Twenty third Sunday after Pentecost Pastor Mark H. Larson, preaching
The theme of the Day:
The end is near There is no doubt about it The warnings are dire. The tone of today’s texts is ominous. But the baptized know how to live in the meantime The baptized are strengthened for the living of these days in word and sacrament The baptized rally around the invitation of the apostle: “Do not be weary in doing what is right ”
Master Planning Update
Thank you to those who came by to meet our architects in Sims Atrium. Your continued engagement in the Master Planning process keeps us taking Faithful Steps forward together as a congregation Members of our Management Team are working hard with our consultants to bring together a comprehensive and accurate summary of the dreams we visioned together for Redeemer’s future. We appreciate your patience as we strive for excellence in our duty to represent all the voices that were heard. Our next step is to thoughtfully review the data and summary compiled by our consultants and share that information with Redeemer’s Council and Congregation Members of our Management Team will also be sharing an overview of the prevalent visioning themes identified in our last phase during Ministry Team meetings in the next couple months We hope to see you at your next meeting!
Sunday, November 13
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF A CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
December 11 following 9:00 am and 11:00 am worship services
The purpose of the meeting is the approval of the 2023 Proposed Budget.
The 2023 Annual Budget has been prepared by Staff and the Finance Ministry team and is linked here: 2023 ELCR Financial Budget Document Link
Please also join us following the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Worship Services onSunday, November 27th, and Sunday, December 4th for Listening Posts to discuss the 2023 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 Rudisill Hall or feel free to join the conversation online via Zoom. The link can be found in your Saturday update email from Redeemer. We look forward to your participation in one or both of these Listening Posts and to vote upon the budget in the Congregational Meeting on December 11th , 2022.
Lutheran Towers 50ᵗʰ Anniversary!
Lutheran Towers Sunday is November 13ᵗʰ and we ’ re celebrating their 50ᵗʰ anniversary for the entire month of November You can help our Lutheran Towers neighbors by donating much needed items in boxes provided outside Redeemer’s library. Check out the wish list: https://www lutherantowers org/resident wishlist/
Rejoicing Spirits
This month, Rejoicing Spirits is taking a break from our usual routine to support one of our favorite people Mary Clara Haury as she participates in a Songs for Kids event at Monday Night Garage at 3 pm on Sunday The event features youth and young adults with disabilities and illnesses singing Taylor Swift songs, and Mary Clara has been practicing for months to be one of the performers! You are invited to attend, supporting MC and getting the word out about Rejoicing Spirits in the community. Tickets are $20; they benefit the organization and can be purchased at this link. Contact Deacon Mary if you would like to request a scholarship to cover part of the ticket. Meet at Monday Night Garage, or at Redeemer at 2:00 pm to carpool together. We will leave promptly at 2
CHILDREN & FAMILY Ministry
Children's Sunday School Classrooms
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 2's through Pre K: Room 105 Kindergarten through 3rd Grade: Room 201 4th through 5th Grade: Room 107
Children’s Christmas Program Rehearsals
Stars! Angels! Shepherds! Kings! (and Queens!) We are excited to have our Children's Christmas program back in person this year with our favorite songs and costumes! This is a meaningful way for our kids to make the good news of this ancient and beautiful story fresh each year. Rehearsals will be during Sunday School on October 23, November 6, November 13, and November 27, with a required Dress Rehearsal on Saturday, December 3: 9:30 11:00 am. The performance will be Sunday, December 4: 10 am (9:30 'call time' for performers) Ages 2 5th grade are welcome To register, fill out the Sunday School form. If you have already registered for Sunday School, no additional registration is needed
Christopher’s Haven Service Opportunity
Christopher's Haven is a non profit that provides housing for children with cancer and their families while they are in treatment at the Proton Therapy Center just down the street from Redeemer We are developing a partnership so that Redeemer families can support them, starting in your own kitchen! Find more information on how to provide a meal or a sweet treat on the form CLICK HERE to see the Sign Up form.
YOUTH Ministry
Youth Classrooms
6th Grade: Fireside
7th Grade girls: Kate's office
7th Grade boys: Room 103
8th Grade: Pastor Mark’s Office
High School Sunday School 9:45 AM 10:45 AM in Youth Lounge
Our Middle School Parents will gather on Sunday, November 13 from 10:00 am 10:45 am. This is fellowship based and a great time to connect with other Middle School Parents.
Middle School Youth Lunch GatheringOur Middle School Youth will gather for lunch on Sunday, November 20 after 11 AM service. Location TBD Please give a heads up to Hillary if you plan on attending
Our Kringles Youth Fundraiser continues through Sunday, November 20 Help support our 2023 Middle School Mission Trip and High School Mission Trips by purchasing Kringles in person at our Youth Table in Sims Atrium. You can also purchase online with Credit Card only using this QR code.
Kringles are $17 each Check out our Holy Trinity Deal 3 for $45. Thanks for supporting our youth!
ADULT Faith Formation
Be Still & Journey Room 119 | 9:30 am Led by Pat Cornwell
Gather for fellowship time followed by a study on Language for God, a Lutheran Perspective by Mary J. Streufert
Mindfulness, Prayer, and Meditation Room 121 / Zoom | 10 am
Join Ed Scherlacher to study spiritual practices that can help draw us together and see how God works in our lives.
Young Adults Small Group
10:00 AM 10:45 AM | Katie's Corner
Book discussion on Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God by Francis Chan, led by group member Robert Boyd Reading in advance is not required Join any week!
Young Adults Lunch Together
Meet in Sims Atrium near the red doors after the 11:00 service on Sunday, November 13 to walk to lunch somewhere in the neighborhood This is a casual time to catch up with each other and get to know other young adults at Redeemer. Come join us! Participants pay for their own meals, but assistance is available if it would help you participate Week of November 14
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 Our study is on The Acts of the Apostles. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Book Study with Pastor Jonathan Tuesday | 5 pm | Link to Join
We are currently reading Born a Crime by Trevor Noah in which he tells stories about growing up in Apartheid South Africa in a very engaging way This book study is open to anyone who is interested. If you have any questions, please email Pr Jonathan at jtrapp@redeemer org
Early Bird Bible Study
Wednesday | 4 pm | Reception room /Zoom Link
Join David Ott as he leads a study and discussion of Jonah.
Wednesdays at Redeemer Dinner served at 5:00 PM
Adult meal, $9.00/person. Seniors (over 65) and children (12 and under), $6 00/person
Hot dogs 1st Wed Taco Night 2nd Wed Spaghetti & Meatballs 3rd Wed Chili 4th Wed
Children and Youth MusicMinistries
Serephim 6 7 PM Room 204 Cherubim 6:15 6:45 PM Room 203 Redeemer Ringers 7 7:30 PM Room 202
6:00 PM Pastor's Class | Rudisill Hall & Zoom Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 16
New Study: Freeing Jesus, by Diana Butler Bass
Join Pastor Mark as we prepare to journey through Advent with our theme, "Now in Flesh Appearing." We ask, "How does Jesus appear to you?"
Worship - "Contemplation with the Saints" Livestream
Join us at 7 PM in the sanctuary or online for a short contemplative service of songs, reflection, and prayer as we commemorate the apostles, martyrs, historical figures, and modern men and women who are the heroes of our faith and whose memorial days are set aside each week but often overlooked
Keystone Time Together *DATE CHANGE*
Mark your calendar for THURSDAY November 17th at 12 2pm and register for the next Keystone Time Together! Join us for an uplifting 30 minute worship service with communion in the sanctuary followed by lunch and fellowship. Register at this link or sign up at the welcome desk.
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/
