Announcements ~ May 2, 2023
SUNDAY WORSHIP May 7th @ 10:30am
This Sunday, May 7th, is CAMP WEEK in worship and we need your help to make this day special! Contact Pastor Jen to help with any of the following:
~ Two Readers of Acts 2:42-47 (One to read the NRSV version and one to read the SPARK Story Bible version)
~ Prayer Leaders: Prayer of the Day (kids may join Pr Jen in leading Breath Prayer); and Prayers of the People (1-2 people to read or write their own prayers of intercession)
~Sermon / Message / Storytelling (we'd love part of our message time to be for 2-3 kids & families to witness to others with a story of camp & where God showed up!
~ Sending / Blessing: One child or family to give the blessing at the close of worship
As always, those who cannot join us in person are welcomed to join us online:
JAM CAMP KICK-OFF BBQ
After worship, join us in the backyard for a BBQ meal, games, and information session about the June 26-29 JAM Camp for kindergarten through 5th graders! If you'd like to help with sound, set-up/clean-up, or man-ing the grill, reach out to Pastor Jen.
Our collaborating congregations, CRoL, St Paul/San Pablo, and ECLC, will also be joining us for this event!
MAY is MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH!
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, know that you are not alone!
Helpful resources are available to you, like the new suicide or crisis line: 988. This Lifeline provides free and confidential support 24/7 for people in distress; prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones; and best practices for professionals in the United States. You can also find help through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) with Minnesota-specific supports atwww.namimn.org.
GEORGE FLOYD
RISE & REMEMBER FESTIVAL ~ May 27, 2023
George Floyd Global Memorial (GFGM) and the George Floyd Square community will host part of their 3rd Annual Rise & Remember celebration at 38th and Chicago in South Mpls, May 25-27th.
If you'd like to volunteer at any of the events or donate supplies to the Kids Zone, please contact Pastor Jen!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Do you have experience in HR / Personnel? We're looking for helpers to realign Redeemer staffing & employment policies!Do you enjoy writing & reporting? If you're interested in dusting off your talents to help refresh & revamp Redeemer new notes, reach out to Mary Britt or office Intern Renee. No experience required!
PRIDE SUNDAY
June 4, 2023
Join us for our first Outdoor Worship of the year on June 4, 2023 as we celebrate and commemorate the beginning of PRIDE Month during worship!
This will be a time of joy, so show up in your full colors!
REDEEMER GOES TO CAMP!
Luther Park Camp | Session 5 | July 28-30
Join us July 28-30, 2023 at Luther Park Camp for their Session 5 weekend family camp! All are welcome, whether you come as an individual, a couple, or an entire family. There will be planned activities for you to join, or you can design your own weekend. Either way, prepare to be refreshed and renewed by this weekend away! For session lodging options, weekend information, and to register now, click here.
WEDNESDAYS 6-8pm
Join us every Wednesday evening, June 7th through August 2nd, from 6-8pm for our weekly summer cookouts! We'll be teaming up with partner congregations and community organizations to serve up food, fun, and fellowship! If you'd like to volunteer, reach out to Manny Lewis, Trai Dunlap, or Pastor Jen!
AUGUST 12, 2023 - 12pm
The BLOCK PARTY is back and we can't wait! Mark your calendar and plan to join us on August 12th from noon onward for a summer's end celebration with food, games, prizes, and so much more! We need volunteers, so reach out to Manny Lewis, Trai Dunlap, or Pastor Jen for more information and to volunteer!
