Redeemer Lutheran Church
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Redeemer Choir
The Redeemer choir will be rehearsing after the Wednesday night Lent services. Rehearsals will last about half an hour. New members are always welcome as we prepare for Christmas!
Youth Confirmation Classes
Currently on a break. Classes with Pastor Carney will resume after Easter.
Women's, Men's,
Wednesday Noon,
Wednesday Evening &
Sunday Adult Study
- Ann - (Women's Study) Monday evenings 6:30pm
- Billy - Wednesdays @ noon
- Pastor Werk - (Men's Study) on a break until after Easter
- Pastor Carney - Sunday mornings
Sunday Morning Bible Study
Please join Pastor Carney in Fellowship Hall, Sunday mornings between services, for his Bible study. His first topic of study is the book of Esther. Not a common book for a topic of study or for preaching. Come and join us for this study, and learn what this book of the Bible has to teach us.
Monday Evening Women's Bible Study
Created by Shannon Bream, "The Women of the Bible Speak” examines the wisdom of 16 women, and their lessons for today.
This group will be collecting mites for LWML (Lutheran Women’s Missionary League) on the first Monday of each month. Mite boxes are available in the office if you would like to contribute to this great organization. See Ann Werk for more information
Men's Bible Study
The Men’s Bible Study are examining the book of Acts. Exploring the mission trips of Paul.
Wednesday Noon Bible Study
“Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” (Matthew 9:13)
We will watch an episode and then discuss the Biblical topics raised the next week. If you missed season one, or our study based on season one, no worries–you know the story; you’ll be able to catch up!
If you have a specific date(s) you would like to have altar flowers dedicated, please fill out the form in the bulletin and return to Karen Schroeder. Monies, please place in the offering plate. Flower envelopes are located at the Welcome Center.
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Email Devotions
Are you looking for a devotion!? Looking for a life-based email devotion? Than look no further than your email inbox!
Every week Pastor Carney writes, and sends out, a devotion three times a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). These emails are sent out as a ‘blind copy’ email devotion (your email address is not shown, all are private!).
If you would like to receive these devotions simply email Pastor and let him know!
Pray for Our Daycare Staff
Please contact Christa Plew, or any member of the Missions Board, if you'd like to help us pray for our daycare mission.
New Texting Service
Redeemer has made the switchover from Flocknote to Church 360º. If you have not signed up for this new messaging service you may have missed some messages from your church.
We don’t want you to miss out on anything, so please take a moment find the invitation email and click on “Sign Me Up”. You should have received an email from automail@360members.com, with instructions about what you will need to do to be included in the new texting service. If you have not received such an email, please let us know. Your email on record may be incorrect or the message may have been lost in the spam. We’ll be happy to send out another one to you.
If you have any questions please see, text, or call Billy @ 574-528-0227
Redeemer Review
Have you seen the Redeemer Review? It’s a weekly live stream hosted by Phil Kuhn and Billy Brinkerhuff that outlines happenings in our church. They take a look at the past and upcoming sermon, there's a LittleSteps update, announcements, and sometimes an interview. There is quite a bit of information to help you stay informed about what your church is doing. If you’ve missed it, you can catch up with previous episodes on our YouTube channel.
If you have suggestions for the live stream, a person that you’d like to see interviewed, or topics you’d like to see covered just let us know (churchoffice@redeemerwarsaw.org)
POACA
(People Of A Certain Age)
This group meets monthly for lunch and fellowship. Meetings are usually at Big Apple Restaurant. It doesn’t matter what age you are, all are welcome to come and join the conversation. If you have questions--please see Carol Plew.
Would you consider becoming a teacher? We are on a rotation schedule—you would teach once a month/every six weeks. 10:15 to 11 between services or 15-20 minutes during 2nd service Sermon. Curriculum is already done for you. Please see Liz Slone with questions. Thank you
Greeters
Would you like to be a Greeter? We need you--Please contact Brent Beery or Sammy Curto for details. Thank you for volunteering.
Brent 574-227-0063 email: babeery@gmail.com. Sammy 419-306-2917 email:samuelcurto@gmail.com
Coffee Hour Hosts
There is a need for volunteers for coffee hour. Please see Brent Beery or Sammy Curto for details.
Periodicaly-please check your mail box in the Fellowship Hall. If you do not have a box, please notify Liz in the office and she will make a spot for you! Thank you.
Redeemer has started a nursery ministry and need your help. I am seeking volunteers for 1st service, during Sunday school & 2nd service. Any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Does it sound like something you could help with? Let me know by filling out the “Sign-Up” section of the bulletin and place in the office mail box. My email address is churchoffice@redeemerwarsaw.org
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College Scholarships
Are you or a loved one a member of Redeemer? Are you also attending college or taking college classes? If you answer yes to these questions, please let the Church office know as we will be handing out our college scholarships on January 2.
Volunteering
There are so many opportunities, here are just a few. Redeemer Little Steps Daycare-reading to a class or helping serve lunch.
Lincoln Elementary-lunch buddy, homework help or Boomerrang Backpack. You can volunteer everyday or once a month. The choice is yours. Interested in learning more? Stop by the office or talk with Tami Beery. Let’s be His hands and feet. He created us to love and to serve those in need. Is He calling you to help with one of these opportunities?
Please pray for Jamielynn as she serves the church and people in the Dominican Republic and the missionaries around the region. Let us give thanks to God that Jamielynn is serving His children in this part of the world.
Jamielynn Tinkey serves the Lord through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) as a missionary in the Dominican Republic. In her role as a nurse, she works to support missionaries and their families serving in the Latin America and the Caribbean region as an advocate for their physical, spiritual and emotional health. She also serves the church plants in the Dominican Republic as she organizes public health education seminars, goes on visits alongside pastors and vicars and supports disability ministry activities. Jamielynn intentionally shares the Gospel through the relationships she builds in both the church and the community.
email: jamielynn.tinkey@lcmsintl.org web: https://www.lcms.org/tinkey facebook: m.facebook.com/JRintheDR
Redeemer Facebook Page
Visit our Facebook page and “like” it each day to increase our web presence. Also, those with cell phones, check in each Sunday morning as you arrive at church.
Well Drilling Ministry
Do you have extra hand tools laying around your garage? “Water for Good” a well drilling ministry in Africa has a need for used hand tools to aid in the drilling of deep water wells. Please contact the church office if you can help with this need.
Ever wanted to learn how to play piano? Do you have a child that would benefit from this type of training? Do you know of someone that is looking for an exceptionally skilled piano teacher? Our Church Organist, Cherylyn Trier, currently has spots available for new students. This is an excellent way to learn music and develop a valuable life skill. You may contact her at 574-377-6720 for more information about these classes.