Announcements September 8, 2023

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View this email in your browser CLICK LINK TO GO TO THE SECTION This Week  I   Worship  I   Serve  I   Community   I  Save Date Grace and Peace to you! I've heard over my life, "practice, practice, practice...that's what helps you learn and grow." This week's note is about faith in practice. Try taking at least 5 minutes, maybe you'll take more but at least 5 minutes. The Bible can be approached in a variety of ways, this book of faith is an instrument that is to be practiced. It takes time and effort to practice, even in our journey as people of faith.  We come not only to hear about God. We come not only to learn about Jesus. We come to experience God directly. We come to meet Jesus. One of the places we come to is in the Living Word of God. How might we open the Bible ourselves and begin to read and experience God and meet Jesus? Are some methods of study more fruitful than others? Are there questions we can ask and curiosities to pursue that open us up to God speaking to us through the Bible? Whether you've opened the Bible hundreds of times or never. Take 5 minutes to try, open up a Bible - Beginners, Adventure, Story, on an App., find a translation you connect with and can easily read. Open up and try taking a T.R.I.P with God. 1. Choose a story, a verse. Read a couple times. 2. Pause. 3. Respond. T = Thanks What in the story/verse makes me thankful?  R = React What in the story/verse made me react? (good, bad, did you feel it?) I = Inquire What does the story/verse lead me to ask (questions. concerns. curiosities)? P = Plan What action does the story/verse encourage me to take? Keep practicing faith, find ways to experience God and meet Jesus. Through a practice like the one above or another. Maybe you read a story or verse a day. Practice individually or with family and friends. Form a group, create safe, sacred spaces to practice! Be encouraged, inspired, empowered and be led more fully into becoming the person you are: BELOVED, Child of God.   Peace & Blessings,  Pastor Jen Collins (she/her)      "Teach me, O God, Your way...Give me understanding, that I may keep your ways and observe it with my whole heart." -Psalm 119:33-34 CONGRATULATIONS & ORDINATION CELEBRATIONS We would like to congratulate Amy Koopman, Redeemer's Interim Office Administrator on accepting her first call as Associate Pastor at Gethsemane Lutheran in Hopkins, MN. We are so grateful for all the commitment, passion, gifts and talents shared with the Redeemer community over the years. We give thanks and send Amy, Paul and Eli with love. Amy's last day was Thursday, September 8. Stay tuned for a date for ORDINATION as Redeemer will host, as we are Amy's home congregation.  PAINT & PLAY Saturday, September 9, 10:00 to 12 noon Calling all families and community friends to help us set up our kid spaces at Redeemer, 10-12 noon. Kids can play together while we work. At family camp we spoke about cleaning, painting and creating spaces for our kids. The main floor nursery and play space is ready to reopen, but we need your help. As well as prep work for expanding our worship space for families, read about the origin of the Prayground. For volunteering let Pastor Jen know.  BURNING BUSH CHURCH- Celebrating their Anniversary Friday, September 8 & Sunday, September 10 We would like to acknowledge and send prayers of thanksgiving to Burning Bush Church as they celebrate their anniversary. This is an event happening in the Redeemer building, we ask members to share words of congratulations as well as be respectful of their event on Sunday from 1-9pm in Fellowship and Sanctuary spaces.  REDEEMER CENTER FOR LIFE  Sunday, September 10 at 12:30 pm in Upstairs Meeting Room Voting Members of Redeemer Lutheran Church will be receiving a letter in the mail this week. Sunday, will be a verbal announcement to share of an upcoming congregational meeting scheduled for Sunday, September 24 at 12:30 pm. There will be two items of business on the agenda. If you are a Redeemer member, we encourage you to join in-person this Sunday to learn more from RCFL board members. An online repeat of this forum will be on Thursday, September 14th. Details will be in the mailed letter of notice. Please reach out to RCFL Board representatives to ask questions, share concerns, ideas and opportunities for support. *Please let Pastor Jen know if you consider yourself to be a voting member and did not receive a letter by next Tuesday. We may need to update your information in our online database. Thank you.  STAFF UPDATE Redeemer has said farwell to both our Administrative Staff. We ask that people extend patience and understanding during this transitional staff time. The Human Resource (HR) team is working with Pastor Jen to find volunteers to maintain communication and connection during the daytime hours as we discern our next step for staffing needs. If you are interested and available to help please contact Mary Britt or Pastor Jen. If you have computer/technical skills, specifically with video editing (Cap Cut/ YouTube), social media and digital communication (Mailchimp) please reach out.  IMAGINATION GRANT AWARDED TO REDEEMER On behalf of the Synod Council and the Ministry Imagination Grant Committee, Redeemer’s proposal for a Ministry Imagination Grant has been awarded $14,645.00.  Congratulations! 29 proposals were received representing more than 50 congregations and organizations working in partnership, with total requests of over $535,000. Pastor Jen is the Authorized Representative in coordination with Rachel Carmichael, Salem Lutheran Church Staff member.  This opportunity will fund and continue to support Redeemer's mission to be a Beacon of Hope for the Harrison Neighborhood, N. Mpls and beyond. We will offer monthly meals, beginning September 20th, 6:00-8:00 pm. Sign up to volunteer   Monthly Meal Volunteering FAITH MATTERS NEWSLETTER Please find attached our Summer/Fall 2023 Faith Matters Newsletter.  This Newsletter includes Fall Save the Dates and more!  As always, the newsletter may also be viewed online here.    Faith Matters Newsletter SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP Join us for worship! As always, our Sunday worship will be streaming on Facebook Live for those who are unable to join us in person. View the worship bulletin here. (Due to internet instability, we are no longer hosting worship on Zoom. Please reach out to Pastor Jen if you need help with digital accessibility.) Weekly Worship Bulletin. Live Stream. Past Services. BIBLE BLESSING - FAITH MILESTONE Sunday, October 1 during worship at 10:30 am Does your child or youth need a Bible? Wondering which one to use? Fill out this form below to receive a Bible and blessing (click, then scroll to Bible Form). This is a baptismal promise "to place God's word into their hands" and an opportunity to grow in faith at any age. Are you able to sponsor a bible? Average cost is $20-25. Please make a sponsorship donation online here. *Note for Bible Sponsorship.   Bible Blessing Form - Fill out to receive a Bible WORSHIP HELPERS NEEDED: Greeter, Usher, Communion Setup & Serving, Readers This Sunday ALL ROLES ARE OPEN. If you are joining us this Sunday, please sign up here, talk with Roger Mikelson (651-332-6849) or let Pastor Jen know.  CONGRATULATIONS! WELCOME BABY ERU Eru Azai Halim was born Tuesday, August 15th. Everyone is back home now and mama and baby are doing well. Eka is happy to be a big sister! Let us keep praying, supporting and loving Rachel, Derwin, Big sister Eka and Baby Eru as they bond and rest.  CONGRATULATIONS! WELCOME BABY SELAH Selah Lione Lelyse Hanson was born Wednesday, August 23rd. Everyone is doing well. Let us keep praying, supporting and loving Alyssa, Elizabeth, Remi and Baby Selah as they bond and rest. If you are able to help with offering a meal, click here.  Meal Train Link STAFF UPDATE Redeemer has said farwell to both our Administrative Staff. We ask that people extend patience and understanding during this transitional staff time. The Human Resource (HR) team is working with Pastor Jen to find volunteers to maintain communication and connection during the daytime hours as we discern our next step for staffing needs. If you are interested and available to help please contact Mary Britt or Pastor Jen. If you have computer/technical skills, specifically with video editing (Cap Cut/ YouTube), social media and digital communication (Mailchimp) please reach out.  IMAGINATION GRANT AWARDED TO REDEEMER On behalf of the Synod Council and the Ministry Imagination Grant Committee, Redeemer’s proposal for a Ministry Imagination Grant has been awarded $14,645.00.  Congratulations Redeemer Community! 29 proposals were received representing more than 50 congregations and organizations working in partnership, with total requests of over $535,000. Pastor Jen is the Authorized Representative in coordination with Rachel Carmichael, Salem Lutheran Church Staff member.  This opportunity will fund and continue to support Redeemer's mission to be a Beacon of Hope for the Harrison Neighborhood, N. Mpls and beyond. We will offer monthly meals, beginning September 20th, 6:00-8:00 pm. Sign up to volunteer   Monthly Meal Volunteering UPDATING BREEZE CHURCH DIRECTORY It has been awhile since we have updated our Breeze Church Directory, which means that we have a lot of out of date information! Please help us update you and your family’s information by filling out this Google Form. (Even if your contact and family information has not changed, please fill the form!) If you prefer to provide your information in person, please contact the Church Office (612-886-1468) and ask for Renee. Please reach out to Renee, Sarah Stadie, Mike Tarras, or Maggie Dexheimer Pharris, if you have any questions or concerns! WORSHIP ASSISTANTS NEEDED We are always seeking worship volunteers to serve on Sunday mornings as readers, ushers, greeters, and communion assistants! We welcome children, youth, and adults in every aspect of worship, so if you'd like to offer the gift of your Self, please sign up here, reach out to Pastor Jen, or reach out to Roger Mikelson (651-332-6849). ADDITIONAL OFFERING COUNTERS NEEDED Council treasurer Jane Friendsush is looking for volunteers to help count the offering after Sunday Worship once every two months or so. If you are interested in helping out, please call Jane at (763) 516-0950, talk to her after worship, you may also reach out by email to Amy or Renee to join the team, or sign up here. Thanks! CALL TO ACTION from BETH HEINLY-MUNK (she/her), MINISTER OF STEWARDSHIP Call to Action Letter Financial Updates: Finance Snapshot: Current (to date) Balance: $10,895.76 **Pastor Jen's benefits are paid and current as of 9/8/23 Dear friends, members, and visitors, The Redeemer Church Council wants to thank YOU for all the ways you give! When we work as a team, all things will be blessed! Thanks again or your generosity. URBAN FARM PIZZA PARTY & AUCTION September 10, 12 noon to 2 pm at Our Saviour's, 2315 Chicago Ave Support East Phillips Neighborhood Institute in raising funds to build their Urban Farm. Free to attend, all funds raised will go to EPNI to support predevelopment costs. Hosted by Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and Our Saviour's Community Services.  PLAYING FOR THE PLANTS: NORTHSIDE 2023 September 16, 3:00-7:00 pm at The Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy Playing for the Plants is a playful, family-friendly outdoor concert series celebrating youth-led urban agriculture and the food justice movement in the Twin Cities. For the past 5 years, this event has been a dedicated space for communities to connect and celebrate the accomplishments of the young leaders, organizational partners, and residents who are working to improve healthier food access and green spaces in North Mpls. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Get the kids outta the house to join us for amazing foods, fresh air, games and incredible live music.  HARRISON TOWNHOMES Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and City of Lakes Community Land Trust are building 17 affordable townhomes in the Harrison neighborhood of Minneapolis! Click here to learn more about the Harrison Townhomes. SIGN THE HERC COMMUNITY PETITION Our northside neighbors at the Minnesota Environmental Justice Table are working hard to secure clean water and breathable air for our children, but their work is often an uphill battle. They are currently campaigning to gather signatures to shut down the HERC trash burner a major source of environmental toxins in North Minneapolis. We invite you learn more about the HERC trash incinerator, and sign their petition for Hennepin County to shut it down. FREE LEGAL CLINIC at HNA The Harrison Neighborhood Association is working with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid to provide free legal help every TUESDAY and THURSDAY from 10:00 am - 3:30 pm. They are able to help with family law, consumer, public benefits, housing, tax, and immigration problems. Walk-ins are welcome, however, appointments are preferred. Call 612-352-9778 or visit www.mylegalaid.org for more information. (1501 Glenwood Ave. Suite A, Mpls MN) PAID and VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! Senior Community Services (SCS) is a 73 year old MN non- profit. Our focus is helping seniors remain independent and stay in their homes! The HOME Program through SCS is hiring people 16 years and older to cut grass and do lawn care for seniors in your neighborhood. Both paid and volunteer opportunities are available!   How to get started:  Call the HOME Program at (952) 746-4046 or visit us on the web: https://seniorcommunity.org/services/home-program/ for more information. RECLAIM GATHERING September 14-17, 2023 at Redeemer and Central Lutheran   RECLAIM is a curated gathering for people of African Descent of all ages and gender identities brought to us by African Descent Ministries. Sunday, September 17 Worship will be a collaborative service with RECLAIM preacher and musical guests. Learn more and register SAVE the DATE: WELCA FALL WOMEN'S GATHERING ~ NOV. 4th, 2023 Join WELCA (Women of the ELCA) for their annual Fall Women's Gathering on Saturday, November 4th! The topic this year is Just Love. Participants will learn how to Love in Action and Loving Yourself. If you have any questions about this year's event, feel free to contact Dena. SEPTEMBER 7-10 - Burning Bush Church Event (9/7 Thursday -6-9 pm, Sanctuary; 9/8 Friday - 6-9 pm Sanctuary; Sunday [sanctuary and fellowship hall] 1-8 pm) 9- Paint & Play, 10-12 noon 16- Playing for the Plants, 3-7 pm, The Trailhead 17 - Redeemer Member Gathering at La Dona's (241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405, 12:30 pm   20- FIRST Food & Faith Night, Wednesday Meal (6-8 pm) & Community activities (begin at 6:30 pm) 24- Congregational Meeting, 12:30 pm 24-26 Bishop's Theological Conference, Pastor Jen Out of Office  OCTOBER 1- Faith Milestone: Bible Blessing, Kids & Youth receive a bible 4- Food & Faith Night, Wednesday Meal (6-8 pm) & Bible 101 (begin at 6:30 pm) 8- Indigenous People's Celebration Worship 29- Soul Food Sunday & Vaccine Clinic Copyright © Redeemer Lutheran Church, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 1800 Glenwood Ave. Minneapolis, MN 5540 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.