Where we tend to see hopelessness in the world, O God, give us vision to see what you are doing — and to join your life-giving work.
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
The upstairs church restroom project has made good progress this week with demolition work completed, plumbing fixtures removed, new accessible doorways installed and cement block work completed. Work will continue Monday, March 27th, with installing sheetrock in the restrooms to prepare for new wall and floor tile. In the meantime, upper-level school restrooms are available for use down the hallway.
Logo Redesign - The Mission and Ministry Leadership Board (MMLG) has approved the redesign of Redeemer's church logo to be used on the church letterhead, outdoor signage, and media publications. The modernized design is intended to complement the existing Academy logo to highlight unity between the church and school. See the new logo below.
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. Deadline to order is Sunday, March 26. Thank you!
“Behold Jesus Christ!”
March 29 - Salome, The Woman at the Tomb, 7:00 pm
portrayed by Doreen Sullivan
April 2 - Palm Sunday Worship at 8:00 a.m and 10:30 a.m.
April 6 - Maundy Thursday Worship at 7:00 p.m.
April 7 - Good Friday Worship at 7:00 p.m.
April 9 - Easter Sunday Festival Worship 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
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.
RCA Gala | Get your tickets to the Gala today! You’re invited to join us for our annual spring Gala on Friday, April 28th at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club. Break out those sundresses, sip some sangria, and come for a night of fellowship, fun, and support for Redeemer Christian Academy! RSVPs are due March 31st.
3/27 - Hazel Banisky, Steve Swanlund
3/28 - Wendy Branstad, Crystal Micoley, Kurt Ross
3/31 - Heidi Gesch
4/1 - Natasha Roberts, Dell Sonnenfeld, Shantae Webber
4/2 - Brooks Crawford, Jackie Engelhardt
Calendar for the week beginning March 26, 2023
Sunday, March 26
Fifth Sunday in Lent
8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
9:15 a.m. Adult Bible study/Auditorium
10:30 a.m. Joysound Worship and Sunday School
12:00 p.m. Gloryhouse Church/Auditorium
Monday, March 27
9:00 a.m. AA/Gathering Room
7:00 p.m. Al-Anon/Gathering Room
Wednesday, March 29
No Confirmation
10:00 a.m. Women's Bible Study/Gathering Room
10:00 a.m. AA with Pastor Ken/Zoom
5:30 p.m. Lenten Soup Supper followed by packing Blessing Bags
7:00 p.m. Lenten Worship - Salome, woman at the tomb
Saturday, April 1
7:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study/Zoom
Sunday, April 2
Palm Sunday
8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship/Communion
9:15 Adult Bible Study/Auditorium
10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship/Communion and Sunday School
12:00 p.m. Gloryhouse Church/Auditorium
Looking ahead
April 2 - Palm Sunday/Holy Week
April 9 - The Resurrection of Our Lord
The Wednesday Morning Women's Bible Study will not meet the Wednesday of Holy Week, April 5th. We will start up again the following week, April 12th.
03.26.2023 PRAYER REQUESTS
- For Marjorie Foss, recovering from a medical incident.
- 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 forgiveness for the ways we have turned away from You and Your will
- for all those who are hospitalized or in rehabilitation centers
- in thanksgiving for the mysterious ways you provide in times of need
- for anyone who is needing to see the hope of Christ today.
- For Christians in 53 countries around the world who are persecuted for their faith in Jesus.
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 26, 2023
Elders: Stephen Kaminski, Tim Hanson
Ushers: Steve Pannier, Chuck Koeplin and Lori Anderson
Readers: Linda Krantz, Tim Anderson
Music: Malia and Scott Eugene, Dan Oie, Joysound Band
Media: Ben Oie
Sunday School: Nancy Engel, Jill Finucane (gr. 3-5) Kay Kaminski (gr. K-2)
Nursery: Steph Coltart
Altar Guild - Mary Sund and Tammy Melton
April Altar Guild - Lorraine Solstad and Mary Sund
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