Risen Jesus, as spring blossoms around me, may your love blossom in me, that I might share its fragrance and brilliance with others.
Summer Worship times begin Sunday, May 28 when we will have one service at 9:00 a.m.
Worship with us online
or in person!
Sundays
8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Five of our young people will be Confirmed this Sunday, May 7th, at the 10:30 Service. Congratulations Confirmands!
- Hannah Joy YiXian Ferber
- Christian William Robert Kroll
- Allison Katherine Nuetzel-Printup
- Connor John Rouen
- Isabel Ze Ning Zhang
Restroom Project Update
Progress continues with updating the office area restrooms. Rough-in plumbing and electrical and wall/door framing was completed this week. Drywall installation and taping is scheduled for the week of May 8. Thanks again to all who contributed to the Welcoming Families Capital Campaign which provided funding for this project.
Progress continues with updating the office area restrooms. Rough-in plumbing and electrical and wall/door framing was completed this week. Drywall installation and taping is scheduled for the week of May 8. Thanks again to all who contributed to the Welcoming Families Capital Campaign which provided funding for this project.
Mr. Edmison (our 7th & 8th grade teacher) has received a Call to teach at another nearby Lutheran school called Emmanuel Lutheran in Hamburg, MN. Please join us and the entire Redeemer community to lift him up in prayer as he seeks God’s direction in his life. Thank you!
2nd Special Voters' Meeting
A special voters' meeting to review and vote on the proposed new Redeemer constitution will be held on Monday, May 22 at 6:00 pm. The special meeting held on May 2 lacked a majority of all voting members required to allow a vote on the proposed constitution. Our current constitution allows for a 2nd voters' meeting, where the number of voters present will constitute a quorum.
Bible Study for Fathers of Boys | Raising a Modern Day Knight is a Bible study opportunity for fathers who want to see their sons become men. This Wednesday Bible study has concluded, but if you would like to view the videos on your own, please contact Gordy Engel at gordye#thefoursome.com.
Redeemer Church and Academy Work Day-Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 6, and plans to come and spend half a day on our building and grounds. Your help is needed and greatly appreciated. Coffee and donuts will be served starting at 8:30a.m. Work Day will be from 9:00 to noon. Come for the coffee, stay for the work!
Saturday, May 6th Indoor Projects
Coffee and donuts served at 8:30 a.m.
Clean and dust kitchen window ledges
Vacuum baseboards and corners of floors throughout the building
Knock down cobwebs and dust from ceilings
Clean glass doors and windows
Straighten pew racks and refill prayer and visitor cards
Wipe down the outside of trash bins in kitchen and auditorium
Check function of all door locks and closers, tighten door hardware and hinges and lubricate
Clean windows and screens in Gathering Room, kitchen, Church offices
Wash stall dividers and doors in lower school bathrooms
Zip tie shut latches on all blue Sanctuary chairs
Clean bugs out of light fixtures and wash, starting with the 115 area and hallways
Saturday, May 6th Work Day Outdoor Projects
Coffee and Donuts served at 8:30 a.m.
Clean up outside around outdoor signs, property lines, and dumpster area
Rake and redistribute playground pea rock
Repair parking lot entrances with cold patch
Install waterfall pump, clean out pond, fill pond
Rake, trim bushes and grasses
Treat outdoor benches with teak oil
Clean parsonage gutters
Troubleshoot driveway lights between Wayzata Blvd and Sanctuary entrance
Remove Christmas lights from bushes
05/09 Jackson Rouen
05/11 Colin McAtee
If you are interested in attending, please click above and fill out the form so we know how many to plan for.
Calendar for the week beginning May 7, 2023
Sunday, May 7
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Confirmation Sunday
8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship w/Holy Communion
9:15 a.m. Confirmation Reception and Pictures
10:30 a.m. JoySound Worship with Holy Communion, Confirmation, and Sunday School
12:00 p.m. Gloryhouse Worship/Sanctuary
Monday, May 8
9:00 a.m. AA/Gathering Room
6:30 p.m. ASP Youth Meeting/Youth Room
7:00 p.m. Al-Anon/Gathering Room
Wednesday, May 10
10:00 a.m. Women's Bible Study/Gathering Room
10:00 a.m. AA with Pastor Ken/Zoom
6:00 p.m. Youth Group
6:30 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal
Thursday, May 11
5:00 p.m. MMLG/Gathering Room
Saturday, May 13
7:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study/Zoom
Sunday, May 14
Sixth Sunday of Easter
8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Class
10:30 a.m. JoySound Worship & Sunday School
12:00 p.m. Gloryhouse Church/Auditorium
Looking ahead
May 20 - New Member Class
May 22 - Voters' meeting
May 28 - Summer worship time begins 9:00 a.m.
05.07.2023 PRAYER REQUESTS
- for our Confirmands, that they continue to grow in their faith.
- for Rie Schibilla who recently suffered a stroke.
- for the family of Al Heitkamp, who entered eternal glory on April 30th.
- for Dave Dahl, who was injured in an avalanche while snowmobiling and is awaiting several surgeries on his legs.
- for Chloe, 12 year old grand-niece of Nancy Engel, recovering from brain surgery.
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) Dave Dahl, Karen Dorschner, Henry and Dorothy Eggert, Hannah Ferber, Marjorie Foss, Jamie Hammer, Bob Helsing, Arnie Hilgenkamp, Deeby Kadrie, Carmen Melendez, Steve Metzler, Betty Oare, Gloria Okrina, Kody Olson (nephew of Julie Olson), Estella Presler, Scott Robinson, Dave Sahlstrom, Rie Schibilla, Gregory Servin, Dell Sonnenfeld, Michael Stewart, Mark Waldrep, JoAnne Wahlfors, Marlys Wolf.
PRAYERS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD
- for the strength to surrender our own control and desire God's will.
- in thanksgiving for the beauty of creation, that it may draw us closer to God.
- for peace and comfort for all those who struggle to forgive themselves.
- for renewed joy, that it may shine out as a beacon to those we meet.
- 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, May 7, 2023
Elders: Tom Heinecke, Lynn Grave
Ushers: Steve Pannier, Tim Anderson
Readers: Linda Krantz, Hannah Ferber, Isabel Zhang
Musicians: Dan Oie, Joysound Band
Media: Ben Oie
Sunday School: K-2 Adrienne Wikman, 3-5th Steve Huck
Nursery: Charlotte Penn, Leah Zbacnik
May Altar Guild - Lorraine Solstad and Sue Past
Beginning Checkbook Balance (8/1/2022): $105,117
YTD Cash Receipts (in): $1,689,032
YTD Cash Disbursements (out):1,529,538
Current Checkbook Balance (04/12/2023): $264,611
YTD Budgeted Offerings Needed: (04/12/2023) $472,500
YTD Offerings Received: $504,350
Variance: $31,850
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