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Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for the outpouring of love and support we have received at the loss of my husband and our father. We are so thankful for all the cards, flowers, and food with which our Redeemer family has blessed us.
With much love and many thanks,
the family of Bob Past
Sue, Daniel,
David and Rachel.
WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR LENT
March 2 - Ash Wednesday
9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Character Portrayals
7:00 p.m.
March 9, 16, 23, 30
April 6, 14, 15
Easter Sunday
April 17, 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
The 363 Sandwich project has been cancelled. In it's place will be a servant event of bundling men's socks for the homeless. These socks will then be given to Minneapolis Recreation Development, Inc., "Love One Another", the same organization that distributed the sandwiches in the past.
Redeemer is providing the socks and warmers, all we need is you to help put the gift of socks together to prepare for distribution. Questions? Please call the church office at952-473-1281.
Did you know?
If you are a Thrivent Member, you still have time to direct your 2021 Choice Dollars to Redeemer. Directing Choice Dollars online is fast and easy. Go to https://www.thrivent.com/what-we-offer/generosity/thrivent-choice.html or call 1-800-847-4836 and say "Thrivent Choice" at the prompt.
The youth group is in the early planning stages for the ASP Mission Trip for July 23-31, 2022. There is space for more youth who are currently in 8thgrade or older to join us and we can always use more adult leader/chaperones. If serving with a relational ministry with a home repair on the side sounds interesting to you, please contact Annette Vetse atyouth@redeemerwayzata.orgor at 612-245-1409 and attend our first training meeting on Monday, February 21st at 6:30 in the youth room.
Coming soon: The Drive for Five! — Last fall, members and friends of Redeemer hand-delivered over 5,000 brochures to the doorsteps of our community, inviting them to experience Redeemer Lutheran Church. They worked! People have walked through our doors because of those brochures. Starting Sunday, March 6th, we will be delivering more brochures as we build to the great celebration of Easter on Sunday, April 17th. Our goal is to deliver another 5,000 in the five weeks between March 6th and April 10th. Thank you for delivering the first time around. Get ready for round 2! If you have not had an opportunity to be part of this experience, please prayerfully consider taking part in the Great Commission of making disciples by delivering these wonderful brochures. Look for more information in the coming weeks.
God’s peace to all,
Pastor Steve
"Interested in traveling to Israel in January 2023? Come to an informational meeting on Saturday, April 2nd, 2 p.m., at Redeemer Lutheran Church, in the Gathering Room next to the auditorium. There is no obligation to go if you attend this meeting. Come and find out what the trip will be like. Meet your potential fellow pilgrims!”
There is a LIFE Group for you!
Groups meet on Wednesday nights beginning with supper at 5:30 followed by small group Bible Studies.
- Men's Group -"Disciplines of a Godly Man" - Pastor Steve/Conference Room #1
- Women's Group - "Jesus' Most Popular Parables" - Doreen Sullivan and Nancy Lamo/Conference Room #2
- Women's Group - "Jesus Most Popular Parables" - Adrienne Zhang
- Mixed group will be on break during Lent.
Please join us! There will always be an open chair for you!
Calling all Crocheters/Knitters:
The Redeemer LWML (Lutheran Women in Mission) has started their annual Baby Cap Drive. They will be accepting baby caps through March 31. There is a display in the hallway and patterns for sizes preemie to large. There is also a collection tub by the display for completed caps. These baby caps will be donated to Children's Hospital. If you have any questions you can contact Julie Olson at 320-522-0178.
You are Invited to participate in an online Respite and Companion Care workshop on March 26, 2022, presented by Voice of Care and made possible in part by a grant from The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Minnesota South District. The workshop, Set to Serve: Respite and Companion Care, will be offered from 1 to 5 p.m. (Central) and will equip participants with the necessary techniques and skills for safe, effective caregiving and the confidence to offer respite and relief to families of people with special needs. Registration is $25 per participant and is open until March 21. Register or learn more at voiceofcare.org.
Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study
“Giving God Your Future”
You are invited to join us on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 in the Gathering Room for Bible study, prayer, and fun fellowship. For more information, please contact Mary Sund at 763-233-2417 or Linda Krantz at 763-476-0587.
Sunday Morning Bible Study - ACTS
From tiny beginnings among Jesus' disciples, the church exploded into a worldwide force in just a few years. Join us for Bible study with Pastor Steve on Sundays, from 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Sunday, Feb. 20
7th Sunday after the Epiphany
8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship with Communion
9:15 a.m. Adult and Teen Bible Study
10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Communion
10:45 a.m. Sunday School
12:00 p.m. Gloryhouse/Auditorium
Monday, Feb. 21
9:00 a.m. AA/Gathering Room
7:00 p.m. Al-Anon/Gathering Room
8:00 p.m. Prayer Call/Zoom
Wednesday, Feb. 23
10:00 a.m. Women's Bible Study/Gathering Room & Zoom
10:00 a.m. AA with Pastor Ken/Zoom
4:15 p.m. Confirmation/Conference Room #2
5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Connect Sock Hop
6:00 p.m. Youth/Youth Room
7:30 p.m. Redeemer Handbells
Saturday, Feb. 26
7:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study/Zoom
8:30 a.m. LifeLine Screening/Auditorium
Sunday, Feb. 27
The Transfiguration of Our Lord
8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
9:15 a.m. Adult and Teen Bible study/Acts
10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship
10:45 a.m. Sunday school
12:00 p.m. Gloryhouse/Auditorium
Looking ahead:
March 2 - Ash Wednesday
March 6 - First Sunday in Lent
Easter Flower order form coming soon!
02/20/22 PRAYER REQUESTS
- NEW! A prayer of thanksgiving for Jamie Hammer, daughter of Connie Haubenschild, who has been released from the hospital, and continued healing.
- For the family of Pastor Steve as they mourn the loss of his mom.
- For John Bergstrom, brother-in-Law of Linda Wiebold, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor and not expected to live more than a month.
- For all doctors, nurses, and health care workers who are struggling with long hours and burnout, that they may find time to refresh and renew. Grant them strength, endurance, and much needed rest.
PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND STRENGTH
Maggie Anderson, Judymae Bowers, Ray Bowers, Oliver Clemenson, Karen Dorschner, Henry and Dorothy Eggert, Megan Gustine, Jamie Hammer, Arnie Hilgenkamp, Deeby Kadrie, Julie Kerber, Carmen Melendez, Betty Oare, Gloria Okrina, Estella Presler, Linda Printup, Scott Robinson, Gregory Servin, Pam Swanlund, Sawyer Solstad, Dell Sonnenfeld, Michael Stewart, Jack Wahlfors, Mark Waldrep.
PRAYERS FOR THE COMMUNITY
- In thanksgiving for the deep and personal love God pours out on each of us.
- For anyone feeling lonely or forgotten, that they may feel seen and known.
- For people of all ages suffering from anxiety or depression.
- For those newly navigating holidays and milestones after losing a loved one.
PRAYERS FOR THE WORLD
- For the leaders of this nation and all nations of the world be granted wise counsel, calm thinking, and unselfish aims.
- For those suffering from the devastation left from recent tornadoes and other natural disasters.
- For unrest around the world - Help us to be instruments of God's peace in a world of conflict, and to be the bearers of the joy that overcomes the sorrow of a fallen world.
- For those suffering from war-torn lands.
- For those suffering around the world with CoVid-19, especially those in countries who do not have good medical care.
- For the persecuted church, pastors and believers in 53 different countries around the world where gathering and preaching the Gospel is not only forbidden, but dangerous and life-threatening.
Submit your prayer requests to khanson@redeemerwayzata.org.
2/21 - Loren Krantz
2/22 - Carol Ross
2/23 - Lynn Grave
2/26 - Don Kyllonen, Isabel Zhang
An ongoing Zoom meeting for those in recovery for drugs and alcohol (or desire to be in recovery) facilitated by pastor Ken and members from the St. Cloud Wednesday 10am “A New Found Freedom.” This group began March 2020 after the COVID shutdown and continues weekly.
The Zoom ID# 892 720 5552 (no password is necessary, we will be online at 10:00 am).
The Zoom ID# 892 720 5552 (no password is necessary, we will be online at 10:00 am).
Beginning Checkbook Balance (8/1/2021): $34,944
YTD Cash Receipts (in): $1,169,958
YTD Cash Disbursements (out): $1,026,127
Current Checkbook Balance (02/10/2022): $178,775
YTD Budgeted Offerings Needed: $355,833
YTD Offerings Received: $418,915
Variance: $63,082
Pastor Steve - pastorferber@redeemerwayzata.org Emergency 763.777.2001
Natalie Raabe, Christian Academy Principal - nraabe@redeemerwayzata.org
Dan Oie, Worship Director - doie@redeemerwayzata.org
Deac. Kris Hanson, Office Manager - khanson@redeemerwayzata.org
David Morley, Financial Administrator - dmorley@redeemerwayzata.org
Annette Vetse, Youth - youth@redeemerwayzata.org
Steve Pannier, Vice-President, SteveP4410@comcast.net