You call us to return to you, O Lord. Take us by the hand and lead us back to you, our true home.
Be sure to add this email address to your safe senders list or contacts to ensure that you receive each weekly email! Connect with us online at: redeemerlutheranchurch3.flocknote.com or text REDEEMERLC to 84576
Pastor Steve and Donna will be on vacation beginning March 17. If you need pastoral care, please call Pastor Dan Schultz at 952-938-7661 or email dan.schultz@zionhopkins.org
Want to keep in touch with us via text? It's easy! Just text REDEEMERLC to 84576 to sign up for our texts. There is no charge for this service, but your carrier message and data rates may apply.
Are you up for a challenge? Our Lenten Challenge began Monday, March 7, you will receive an email or a text (or both!) containing a short Lenten Challenge for that day. Challenges will be sent out Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. There are 25 challenges in total, the last challenge will arrive on Friday, April 8th.
Would you rather receive your Lenten Challenge by text? Just text the keyword 25DAYCHALLENGE to the number 84576.
SCHEDULE FOR LENT
Worship with Character Portrayals
7:00 p.m.
March 16, 23, 30
April 6, 14, 15
Easter Sunday
April 17, 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
RSVP for the Redeemer Christian Academy Gala!
Join us for a night of dinner, silent & live auctions, raffles, and more as we support the students, staff, and families of Redeemer Christian Academy (a ministry of Redeemer Lutheran Church).
Where: The Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club
When: Friday, May 6th at 6:00pm
Cocktail Party Attire
Shuttle Service Available for $10 (leaving from Redeemer) at 5pm
You have one more week before ticket prices increase from $25 each to $40 each. Use this link to RSVP.
Interested in learning more about donations, sponsorships opportunities, or volunteering to support the Gala? Contact Steph Coltart at stepmah1@yahoo.com or 763-464-9962
Redeemer Christian Academy students are participating in a Read-A-Thon! Students have set reading goals individually and as classrooms to help raise money to support their school. Money raised will go to support teachers and their classroom needs as well as replenishing the scholarship account. Want to sponsor RCA in this endeavor? Contact Mrs. Raabe at nraabe@redeemerwayzata.org
FINAL SERVICE PROJECT COMING SOON!
Redeemer’s last service project for this spring will be held on Wednesday evening, March 30th, at 6 p.m. We will be packing Voice of the Martyrs Action Packs, bags filled with necessities for persecuted Christians in Sudan, Pakistan, and Iraq. Many of these Christians have been driven from their home or trapped in oppressive circumstances as a result of their faith in Christ.
ITEMS TO DONATE BY MARCH 30TH (all brand-new):
a. Heavy-duty tarp (preferably light-colored, 8’ x 10’ or larger)
b. Pack of zip ties (preferably 11” or longer)
c. Small blanket (polyester “fleece” or similar)
d. Twin-size (flat) bedsheet
e. Bar of soap
f. Foam/sponge ball (children’s toy)
OPTIONAL ITEMS
a. A photo of you, your family, or your group. You may include an encouraging Scripture reference on the back, but please do not provide your name(s) or other information.
b. Box of one-gallon resealable (“zip” seal) plastic bags.
c. Towel(s)
d. Multiples (more than one) of any items from this list or the list above.
Thank you for your generosity to our needy brothers and sisters in Christ. Please bring the items to church by March 30th. Come and help bundle these valuable items at 6:00 p.m. on the 30th. Optional dinner at 5:30 p.m."
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!”
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, March 13
Second Sunday in Lent
8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
9:15 a.m. Adult and Teen Bible Study
10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship
10:45 a.m. Sunday School
12:00 p.m. Gloryhouse/Auditorium
Monday, March 14
Spring Break Begins
9:00 a.m. AA/Gathering Room
7:00 p.m. Al-Anon/Gathering Room
8:00 p.m. Prayer Call/Zoom
Wednesday, March 16
10:00 a.m. Women's Bible Study/Gathering Room
10:00 a.m. AA with Pastor Ken/Zoom
4:15 p.m. Confirmation/Conference Room #2
5:30 p.m. NO Soup Supper/Spring Break
7:00 p.m. Lenten Worship
Thursday, March 17
Pastor and Donna leave for vacation
Saturday, March 19
7:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study/Zoom
Sunday, March 20
Third Sunday in Lent
8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship with Holy Communion
9:15 a.m. Adult and Teen Bible study
10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion
10:45 a.m. Sunday school
12:00 p.m. Gloryhouse/Auditorium
Looking ahead:
March 30th Service Project: V.O.M. Action Packs
Wednesday Lenten Services: 7:00 p.m.
April 14-15th Maundy Thursday, Good Friday Worship - 7:00 p.m.
April 17 - Easter Sunday Worship 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
03/13/22 PRAYER REQUESTS
- NEW! For Ray Bowers who is hospitalized, and Judymae Bowers who has entered hospice care.
- For Marion Kelley, healing of her leg and the health of her heart.
- That the Lord may draw us into a deeper awareness of His love this Lenten season
- That we may see Christ's face in the ignored, forgotten, and hurting
- That we may give of our time, treasures, and talents with greater generousily
- That we may recognize our need for God's mercy and humble ourselves to seek it
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, Marion Kelley, Julie Kerber, Carmen Melendez, Betty Oare, Gloria Okrina, Estella Presler, Linda Printup, Scott Robinson, Gregory Servin, Sawyer Solstad, Dell Sonnenfeld, Michael Stewart, Jack Wahlfors, Mark Waldrep.
PRAYERS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND THE World
- For the Russia-Ukraine war and all involved, and all those suffering while living in war-torn lands. 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 the leaders of this nation and all nations of the world be granted wise counsel, calm thinking, and unselfish aims.
- 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 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.
3/13 - Tom Heinecke
3/15 - Audrey Crum, Moses Gillum
3/16 - Peggy Schleh
3/17 - Bethany Sutton
3/20 - Harry Eggert
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): $1,299,336
YTD Cash Disbursements (out): $1,158,891
Current Checkbook Balance (03/07/2022): $175,389
YTD Budgeted Offerings Needed: $406,667
YTD Offerings Received: $451,057
Variance: $44,390
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