October 21, 2022

Welcome to Redeemer Life! 

Last week we highlighted all of the good happening at Redeemer, as together we carry out our mission -- living out the Word and healing ministry of Jesus.

The Holy Spirit is working vibrantly through you, the people of Redeemer, and we are excited to be on this journey together with you and God.

This Sunday is our Renewing Redeemer Kick-Off Celebration, and everyone is invited. We'll gather in the Redeemer Gymnasium at 4 pm, where you'll be both informed and inspired. Hors d'Oeuvres will be served, and childcare will be provided. And, of course, the fellowship will be amazing -- you don't want to miss it!

This event is an opportunity to hear from our ministry and campaign leadership, as well as ask questions.

We hope you will join us. Please contact Josh Williams, Redeemer's Director of Development, with questions at (509)868-1756.

Please feel free to submit your updates, stories, questions, photos, and videos to our Director of Operations & Communications, Susan Baldwin at

 sbaldwin@redeemeralive.org.

And please remember to like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram @RedeemerAlive. We'd appreciate you following us on YouTube, too. Thank you!

A Message from Associate Pastor Drew Bayless

Happy Friday, Friends!

According to my weather app, things are about to change. I recorded this video on Wednesday, and I already knew things would be brewing by today, Friday. Shifting from highs in the 70s to highs in the 50s. Fall has finally arrived in Spokane Valley!

This Sunday, our Scripture text is about a time of change, too. The plagues are coming, and God calls upon Moses to release His people from slavery and death -- leading them to the Promised Land.

Join me this Sunday for our Traditional Worship service at 8 am, our Contemporary Worship service at 10 am, and Redeemer's Growth Hour in between services at 9 am.

I look forward to sharing more about God's power, love, grace, and freedom found in His Word.

God Bless,

Pastor Drew

Announcements and Events

Redeemer Pumpkin Plunge

Redeemer's Pumpkin Plunge!  

We are thrilled to bring back this beloved Redeemer tradition. Mark your calendars for October 31 from 6:30-8:00 pm. 

If you are new to Redeemer and haven't experienced Halloween fun with us, we promise you don't want to miss the Pumpkin Plunge! Just watch the VIDEO above...

Pumpkin Plunge is a fun evening for all ages. We will have corndogs, games, a photo booth, and lots of candy. And the GIANT PUMPKIN will drop promptly at 8 pm. 

We are currently seeking volunteers, young and old, to assist with everything from food preparation to games. We are also accepting donations of candy that can be dropped off in the lobby on Sunday morning or in the Church Office Tuesday thru Friday.

Please check out our website for more details or contact our Children's Ministry leaders Kalee Horlacher (khorlacher@redeemeralive.org) or Tracey Hart (thart@redeemeralive.org) with questions or to volunteer.

Senior High Youth Scavenger Hunt

THIS SUNDAY!!! REGISTER ONLINE TODAY

We are excited to announce the return of our annual Senior High Youth Scavenger Hunt!

All High School Youth -- regardless of church affiliation -- are invited. to join us on October 23 from 11 am - 3:30 pm for a very fun team-building and fellowship opportunity.

This is a FREE event, and lunch is provided.

We'll be traveling to Coeur d'Alene for the Scavenger Hunt. Dress for the Weather!

Please register in advance. Contact Trisha Rountree, Redeemer's Youth Ministry Director, with questions at trountree@redeemeralive.org.

November Community Event:

The Great Rake Up -- Fall Leaves. Jesus Doesn't.

Join us on Sunday, November 6 at 11:15 am -- immediately following our 10:00 am Worship service --for the Great Rake Up and Chili Feed!

This will be a ONE-HOUR blitz.

• TWO big teams.
• DOZENS of yards.
• THOUSANDS of leaves.
• ONE Golden Rake to the winning team.

After an hour of blitz raking, we will return to Redeemer for a Community Chili Feed and Cook-Off! All are invited to participate in the Chili Cook-Off, even if you cannot participate in the raking blitz. We will have an opportunity for those in attendance to vote for their favorite chili. The winner gets a prize!

Everyone is welcome! We need:

• Individuals and families to rake.
• Trailers to haul leaves.
• Yards to rake.
• Crockpots of chili for our Chili Cook-off
• And YOU to join us for fellowship, food, and conversation.

Visit us at redeemeralive.org/events to volunteer or to nominate a yard to rake (the event goes live on Sunday, October 23). You can also call the Church Office at (509)926-6363.

Fall leaves. Jesus doesn’t. The Great Rake-up is a day for families and households of all shapes and sizes to come together in service and fellowship. This is a day to live out Redeemer's mission in community with God and each other. 

Lutheran Women's Missionary League 

Christmas Shoebox Project

You know it is getting close to Christmas when the Lutheran Women's Missionary League Christmas Shoebox Project Kiosk appears in the Church lobby.

This is a wonderful ministry benefiting preschool children participating in Head Start. Our goal is to fill 200 shoeboxes this year with a mix of fun AND practical items. The approximate cost to fill a box is $15. We’ll be collecting donations in the lobby between now and November 27. And mark your calendars for December 3 for our annual luncheon to fill the boxes.

A list of items needed to fill shoeboxes is available at the Kiosk in the lobby and can also be found on the events page of our website beginning November 1.

To provide a little history, Redeemer started this ministry more than 25 years ago with a luncheon and a goal to collect mittens for local Head Start children. Over the years, the mission has grown into what it is today -- FULL shoeboxes wrapped for Christmas and overflowing with love. For some of these children, this is the only gift they will receive this holiday season.

If you’d like to make a monetary donation, you can drop off a check -- marked ‘LWML Shoebox Project ’ -- in any of the following locations:

• lobby kiosk
• the Redeemer Church Office
• the dropbox to the right of the Church Office door
• the offering plate during Sunday worship
• by mail: 3606 S Schafer Road Spokane Valley 99206

You can also drop off filled shoeboxes and or items for shoeboxes at the lobby kiosk on Sunday mornings (beginning November 6) or in the Church Office (T-F between 10 am-4 pm)

Please contact our Church Office at 509-926-6363 with questions. 

Calling All New Members!

Redeemer's New Members Class

This is the LAST weekend of our Fall New Members Class. This is a three-week class for new members AND anyone interested in learning more about our beliefs, including Redeemer's vision, mission, and core values. We meet in rooms 115-116 during the 9:00 am Growth Hour. Feel free to pop in this Sunday, even if you missed the first two classes. We will repeat this series in the Spring.

Pickleball Open Gym -- Every Wednesday at 5 pm

We have officially launched Redeemer's Pickleball Open Gym, and it is a ton of fun! 

We've got three courts striped and ready for play. One court is dedicated to teaching newbies. Please feel free to drop in any Wednesday between 5:00-7:00 pm.

All playing abilities are welcome. Equipment is available to borrow, or bring your favorite paddle.

Please connect with Linda Tabish or call the Church office with any questions at (509)926-6363.

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With His Power,

Your Redeemer Ministry Team