God, as I encounter others today, help me look on their hearts, as you do. Then lead me to share a caring word.
Worship with us online
or in person!
Sundays
8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
“IN LOVE, WORD, AND DEED” is a ministry for the homeless in downtown Minneapolis. They are a non-facility, faith based Christian Ministry dedicated to sharing the Gospel and providing for the needs of the poor and homeless in the Twin Cities area. They are an independent and grass roots ministry partnering with multiple churches. They believe that. “Jesus went to the hurting, the sick, and the sinner…so we go.”
We are collecting specific hygiene items to go into bags to be distributed by their street team volunteers as needs arise and through direct requests. Our goal is to make 200 “Blessing Bags”. On Wednesday evening, March 29th please come and help pack and pray over what we’ve collected.
- Bar soap and Band-aids
- Shampoo and Conditioner
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Disposable razors
- Men’s size L CREW socks
- *hygiene items can be the travel size or smallest regular size
There is a collection bin in both the church and school lobbies. Anyone wishing to make a financial contribution rather than purchasing items, thank you. Checks can be made out to Redeemer Lutheran and write “Blessing Bags” in the memo line, or
click the green button below if you would like to make a cash donation online toward the purchase of items for Blessing Bags.
Compassionate Care Ministry
Restroom Project Update
Planning for the updating of the four church restrooms has brought us to the point of upper level demolition work being done on Saturday, March 18, with construction starting on Monday, March 20th. This work will include wider doorways for wheelchair accessibility, new fixtures, new floor and wall finishes, new ceilings and new lighting. Approximate construction time will be three to four weeks. In the meantime, upper-level school restrooms are available for use down the hallway. Upon completion of the upstairs restrooms, work will begin on the office level restrooms.
DID YOU KNOW - ONE OF OUR REDEEMER MEMBERS IS A MISSIONARY?
Click the link below to read a letter from Jill, and be sure to watch the YouTube Video to find out more!
Easter Flowers - If you would like to order a plant or two for Easter, please download the form below, attach your check and give it to Deaconess Kris in the church office. Thank you!
“Behold Jesus Christ!” (Lent 2023)
A unknown little hymn from Ethiopia, hidden in our Lutheran hymnal, (#542) will guide us to the cross during our six weeks of Lenten worship. “When I Behold Jesus Christ” was written and composed by a sixteen year old girl from Ethiopia, Almaz Belhu, and submitted to the Mekane Yesus Church in Ethiopia when compiling a new hymnal in 1970.
Witnesses from the Gospels will help us to “Behold Jesus Christ! Hearing their first-hand stories will bring us closer to understanding Jesus’ purpose and plan, which included being a prophet, a healer, and a Savior.
Each service will conclude with a character portrayal and a closing song of reflection.
All evening services begin at 7pm.
March 22 - Malchus, the servant of the high priest, portrayed by Ben Wagner
March 29 - Salome, the woman at the tomb, portrayed by Doreen Sullivan
April 6 - 7pm: Maundy Thursday - "Prayer Comes Before the Cross"
April 7 - 7pm: Good Friday - "When I Behold Jesus Christ" - Choir & Chamber Orchestra
April 9 - 9am & 10:30am Easter Sunday - Easter Brass, Timpani, Choir
LWML Spring Gathering here at Redeemer on Saturday, April 15, 2023 9am - 11am. Alfred Baldwin will be presenting Christian Education: A Necessity in Our Neo-Pagan Culture. Gifts from the heart for Laurel Community School include Multi-Purpose Lap Tray (from Hobby Lobby) and donations to purchase playground equipment.
Commit to Knit...or Crochet - The Redeemer LWML has started their annual baby cap drive. We will be accepting baby caps until April 23, 2023. There is a display in the hallway with patterns available 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.
03/20 - Harry Eggert
03/21 - Maggie Ferber
03/22 - Delores Mikkelson
03/23 - Jamison Schmidt
03/24 - Mary Jo Jensen, Joshua Pannier
03/25 - Laten Justice
Calendar for the week beginning March 19, 2023
Sunday, March 19
Fourth Sunday in Lent
8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship with Communion
9:15 a.m. Adult Bible study/Auditorium
10:30 a.m. Joysound Worship with Communion and Sunday School
12:00 p.m. Gloryhouse Church/Auditorium
Monday, March 20
Spring Break
9:00 a.m. AA/Gathering Room
7:00 p.m. Al-Anon/Gathering Room
Wednesday, March 22
No Confirmation
No Wednesday Night Connect
10:00 a.m. Women's Bible Study/Gathering Room
10:00 a.m. AA with Pastor Ken/Zoom
7:00 p.m. Lenten Worship - Malchus, servant of the High Priest
Friday, March 24
8:00 a.m. Life Line Screening/Auditorium
Saturday, March 25
7:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study/Zoom
Sunday, March 26
Fifth Sunday in Lent
8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
9:15 Adult Bible Study/Auditorium
10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship and Sunday School
12:00 p.m. Gloryhouse Church/Auditorium
Looking ahead
March 29 - Blessing Bags Servant Project
April 2 - Palm Sunday/Holy Week
April 9 - The Resurrection of Our Lord
03.19.2023 PRAYER REQUESTS
- For Don Kuhnle, grandfather of Addie Isenberg, recovering from surgery.
- For Kody, nephew of Julie Olson, who is undergoing radiation treatment for an extremely rare cancer.
- For Jamie Hammer who is recovering from a kidney transplant.
- Continued comfort, healing, and strength for Rie Schibilla and Steve Metzler.
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, Jamie Hammer, Bob Helsing, Arnie Hilgenkamp, Deeby Kadrie, Don Kuhnle (grandfather of Addie Isenberg), Carmen Melendez, Steve Metzler, Betty Oare, Gloria Okrina, Kody Olson (nephew of Julie Olson), Estella Presler, Scott Robinson, Rie Schibilla, Gregory Servin, Dell Sonnenfeld, Michael Stewart, Mark Waldrep, JoAnne Wahlfors.
PRAYERS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD
- For an increase in our joyful awareness of all the little blessings in our lives.
- For an end to civil unrest in every community and every country.
- For those who are seeking gainful employment.
- For those who are sick and suffering.
- For Christians in 53 countries around the world who are persecuted for their faith in Jesus.
- For the leaders of this nation, that they serve with integrity and for the well-being of all people.
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).
Serving the Lord Sunday, March 19, 2023
Elders: Loren Krantz, Tim Anderson
Ushers: Hank Radintz, Doreen Sullivan
Readers: Terri Penshorn, Hannah Ferber
Music: Taras Umrysh, Dan Oie, Joysound Band
Media: Ben Oie, Steve Pannier
Sunday School: Nancy Engel, Jill Finucane (gr. 3-5) Amy Crum (gr. K-2)
Nursery: Alicia Lankford, Sara Kunzmann
Altar Guild - Mary Sund and Tammy Melton
Beginning Checkbook Balance (8/1/2022): $105,117
YTD Cash Receipts (in): $1,499,606
YTD Cash Disbursements (out):1,284,742
Current Checkbook Balance (03/08/2023): $319,981
YTD Budgeted Offerings Needed: (03/08/2023) $420,000
YTD Offerings Received: $441,309
Variance: $21,309
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