Dear Jesus, help me live out your kingdom values: mercy, meekness, hunger and thirst for righteousness, peacemaking — and above all, love.
Worship with us online
or in person!
Sundays
8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Flowers on the Altar Sunday, January 29 are given to the glory of God by Steph and Steve Coltart in celebration of the Baptism of their children Ava, Finn, and Crosby.
Thank you everyone who helped us collect 16,000 diapers (too many to finish bundling) for New Life Family Ministries!
Thank You to Arnie! After over 12 years of faithfully reading the Scripture lessons in our worship services, Arnie Hilgenkamp has decided to retire. We will miss his comforting and wise voice reading the Bible to us from the lectern, and we thank and praise God for his commitment to and involvement in this ministry. Thank you Arnie, for being a blessing in our lives!
Youth grades 6 - 12! Arctic Blast at Camp Lebanon February 24-26. Cost is $130 per person. Details to Annette Vetse ASAP.
ASP Mission Trip! (8th grade and older) This annual mission trip is scheduled for June 17-25, 2023. First informational meeting takes place on Monday, January 30 at 6:00 p.m.
2/2 - Barb Grave
2/4 - Finnegan Roberts, Stacy Schmidt
2/10 - Donna Ferber, Poppy Hanson, David Past
2/11 - Janelle Billigmeier
2/12 - Benson Kunzmann
Calendar for the week beginning January 29, 2023
Sunday, January 29
National Lutheran Schools Sunday
8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
9:15 a.m. Adult Bible study/Auditorium
10:30 a.m. Joysound Worship/Sunday School
12:00 p.m. Gloryhouse Church/Auditorium
Monday, January 30
9:00 a.m. AA/Gathering Room
6:00 p.m. ASP informational meeting
7:00 p.m. Al-Anon/Gathering Room
Wednesday, February 1
10:00 a.m. Women's Bible Study
10:00 a.m. AA with Pastor Ken/Zoom
4:15 p.m. Confirmation
5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Connect dinner and small groups
6:00 p.m. Youth group
7:15 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal
Saturday, February 4
7:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study/Zoom
8:00 a.m. LWML Board of Directors/Gathering Room
Sunday, February 5
8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship w/Holy Communion
9:15 Adult Bible study/Auditorium
10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship w/Holy Communion/Sunday School
12:00 p.m. Gloryhouse Church/Auditorium
Looking ahead
February 22 - Ash Wednesday
February 24 - Youth Arctic Blast at Camp Lebanon
February 26 - First Sunday in Lent
March 24 - LifeLine Screening
01.29.2023 PRAYER REQUESTS
- For Autumn, 4-month old grandchild of Rick and Jane Klahsen, undergoing open-heart surgery on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
- Continued comfort, healing, and strength for Rie Schibilla, Steve Metzler, and Jamie Hammer.
PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY
- Captain Jordan Pannier, US Marines
- Airman Matthew Melton, US Air Force, Air Force Reserve
- Seaman Gabrielle Stedillie, Coast Guard
PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND STRENGTH
Aaron Anderson, Cara Bundy (step-sister of Tom Heineken) Karen Dorschner, Henry and Dorothy Eggert, Hannah Ferber, Marjorie Foss, Marlene Gabbert, Bob Helsing, Arnie Hilgenkamp, Deeby Kadrie, Marion Kelley, Bruce Larson (father of Doreen Sullivan) Carmen Melendez, Steve Metzler, Rebekah Morley (wife of David Morley), Betty Oare, Gloria Okrina, Estella Presler, Rie Schibilla, Gregory Servin, Dell Sonnenfeld, Michael Stewart, Mark Waldrep, JoAnne Wahlfors.
PRAYERS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD
- For all those suffering loss from recent storms and natural disasters.
- For our nation, and all those entrusted to lead and defend it
- For justice for all, especially the weakest and most vulnerable among us
- In thanksgiving for the witnesses of faith our Lord has placed in our lives
- In thanksgiving for all that our God has created
- For Christians in 53 countries around the world who are persecuted for their faith in Jesus.
- That the leaders of this nation and all nations of the world be granted wise counsel, calm thinking, and unselfish aims.
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).
January is the time for Redeemer Christian Academy’s re-enrollment and new enrollment. Do you know any families who are looking for a solid, Christ-centered, and excellent education? Have them check out our school! Encourage any interested families to go to the inquiry button on the school’s homepage today to set up a tour.
Elders: Stephen Kaminski, Tom Heinecke
Ushers: Steve Pannier, Tim Hanson
Readers: Ryan Lankford, Sophia Ridgeway, Delaney Carr, Greyson Jones
Greeters: Volunteer needed
Acolytes: Volunteer needed
Music:Dan Oie, Cheryl Oie, Redeemer Students, Joysound Band
Media: Ben Oie
Sunday School: Nancy Engel, Jill Finucane (gr. 3-5) Adrienne Wikman (gr. K-2)
Nursery: Connie Haubenschild
Altar Guild: Linda Krantz, Wendy Branstad
Art Adventures help - Are you interested in volunteering your time at RCA? We need more volunteers for our upcoming Art Adventures program. See the attached flyer for information on the job description and click here to see which classes still need a “picture person.” Contact Serena Carlson (serenacarlson19@gmail.com) to learn more.
Preschool Director Search Update – The call committee has finalized the job description and received names from the LCMS roster. We will begin reviewing candidates for the preschool director position and coming up with a short list to interview. Do you have anyone in your sphere of influence who may be interested in serving as the next Preschool Director of Redeemer Christian Academy? Please have them contact Natalie Raabe with their resume and a list of references. All information can be sent to nraabe@redeemerwayzata.org
Beginning Checkbook Balance (8/1/2022): $105,117
YTD Cash Receipts (in): $1,197,793
YTD Cash Disbursements (out): $991,530
Current Checkbook Balance (01/10/2023): $311,380
YTD Budgeted Offerings Needed: (01/10/2023) $315,000
YTD Offerings Received: $346,744
Variance: $31,744
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 Swanlund, President - spswanlund@gmail.com