July 9, 2021
Welcome to Redeemer Life!
|
|
First and most importantly, THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for FREE Kona Ice and fellowship after worship on July 4th. It was a truly fabulous opportunity to slow down and catch-up after a crazy year of social distancing. It felt so good to gather once again!
The BEST part of the day was welcoming so many new, friendly faces from the neighborhood. People new to Redeemer, and in some cases, new to Jesus, too.
|
|
Please mark your calendars for Sunday, July 18 at 10:30 am when we'll host our next Redeemer Family Fun & Fellowship event. July 18 is also Staycation Bible School Sunday! More details to follow. And in the meantime, please enjoy a few pictures from last week's gathering.
REDEEMER FAMILY FUN & FELLOWSHIP -- 4th of July
|
|
As always, we'd love to hear from you! Please feel free to submit your updates, stories, questions, photos, and videos to our Director of Marketing & Communications, Susan Baldwin at sbaldwin@redeemeralive.org. If appropriate and with your permission, we'll feature them here and/or on our social media channels.
|
|
A Message from...
Senior Pastor Dave Noll
|
|
Good Friday Afternoon Friends…
Today I’m bringing you my Friday message from the picnic table at the entrance of our church lobby.
Why?
I’m sitting here waiting for all of the kids who are going to be coming through those doors in a few moments to pick-up their Staycation Bible School Kits. Each child weighs heavily on my heart. If even one child comes through those doors who doesn’t know Jesus, we have a tremendous responsibility to show them the way and to be the healing presence for those kids. Just as our Staycation Bible School verse from Matthew 4:19 tells us, “Follow me!”
I’ve also been praying for Pastor Drew, Ashley, Judah and Kaden as they weigh the decision of whether or not to accept the Associate Pastor Call we’ve extended. As you know, if you met them when they visited, they are a fabulous, Godly family and it would be so great to have them as part of our ministry here at Redeemer.
So what do I do when all of these fears and anxieties weigh on my heart?
This is an important reminder and lesson for us all. In Romans 8, Paul reminds us that if we are in Jesus Christ, we need not be afraid. If the God of the universe is with us, it doesn’t matter who is against us. He is for us is all that matters. And, it’s important to believe deep down that God is for us. After all, He sent His one and only Son to save us. Paul tells us that the Spirit of God intercedes for us and that Jesus does the same. Can you visualize the Spirit and Son both praying on your behalf? That is how much God is for you and your family which I hope inspires confidence as we pray together. All of our joys, fears and worries can be lifted up in prayer.
So would YOU pray with me?
Pray for the kids coming through Redeemer’s front doors to hear about Jesus. Pray that Jesus is SO clear to them.
And please pray and lift up Pastor Drew, Ashley, Judah and Kaden as they consider God’s call to serve here at Redeemer.
We lift these prayers up to Jesus and know that he’s got them.
You can view my full Friday message below.
Blessings,
Pastor Dave
|
|
Staycation Bible School Week: What YOU Need to Know |
|
"Jesus said, 'Follow Me!'"
Matthew 4:19
Staycation Bible School Kit Pick-Up
|
|
We are looking forward to seeing you and your children for Staycation Bible School Kit pick-up this SUNDAY (July 11) between 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
We encourage you to bring your kiddos. We've decorated the lobby to help everyone get into the VBS spirit! There are fun picture opportunities and popcorn but mostly, we'd just love to see you and your children.
The process for kit pick-up is fast and easy. Simply provide your family name to our awesome Children's Ministry helpers and we'll send one of our runners to grab your kit(s). While we're grabbing your kit -- please take a moment to explore our lobby or chat with our Children's Ministry staff and volunteers. Following are some fun pictures from Thursday's Kit pick-up!
|
|
Connecting With Us Online
Each Staycation Bible School kit is filled with daily activities, Bible lessons, crafts, a VBS t-shirt and more. Kits coordinate with Online Lessons that will go LIVE on our website (redeemeralive.org) at this LINK each morning at
9 am during Staycation Bible School -- July 12-16.
To make it as easy as possible for your family to fully enjoy the experience, we'll send an email reminder each morning of Staycation Bible School with a direct link to the daily lesson. So please be sure to check your email!
Each video is about 30 minutes long. If you have any technical issues accessing the online content you can either call our Church Office at (509)926-6363 or text Susan at (509)939-1137.
|
|
Sharing Photos & Videos
And finally, we'd love it if you could send us pictures and videos of your kiddos 'doing' VBS each day.
With your permission, we'll feature them on our social media pages, our website, and in our Worship slide show on VBS Sunday (July 18).
|
|
Reminders and Announcements |
|
Join Us For Shoshone Family Ranch Camp
Registration for Shoshone Family Ranch Camp closes on July 18th!
Please join us for Shoshone Family Ranch Camp -- August 13-15. Doug Weinrich will be leading a group of families from Redeemer in a weekend of fun, FELLOWSHIP, and worship at Shoshone Mountain Retreat. Activities include horseback riding, river time, and a whole lot of GREAT food.
Registration is quick and simple on our website. You can both register and pay online at this link. We have options for every family size and camping preference whether you prefer staying in the lodge, a tent, or an RV.
|
|
Young Adults Bible Study & Fellowship |
|
Join us THIS Sunday for our Young Adults Bible Study.
We have a fun, faithful and growing group. The Group is led by Reese Rountree and meets here at Redeemer on Sundays at 7 pm. In addition to a whole lot of fun and fellowship, the group is studying the Book of Genesis. Everyone -- ages 18-to-late 20s -- is welcome. No RSVP required. The next gathering will be on July 11th at 7 p.m.
Please contact Reese directly with any questions at rrountree@redeemeralive.org or via text at 509-979-2285.
|
|
Mark Your Calendars --
Next Summer Youth Night Is July 14
|
|
REMINDER: Join us for our next Summer Youth Night event here at Redeemer -- Wednesday, July 14 @ 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm.
Following is the full summer schedule of Wednesday night gatherings. We always have a ton of fun and encourage everyone to bring a friend or two or three. p.s. PIZZA is included.
Please contact Maria Devenport, Minister of Youth & Families, with questions (mdevenport@redeemeralive.org)
Middle School Summer Nights
- Wednesday, July 14, 4:30pm-6:00pm
- Wednesday, July 28, 4:30pm-6:00pm
- August Pool Night TBA
Sr High Youth Summer Nights
- Wednesday, July 14, 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Wednesday, July 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm
- August Pool Night TBA
|
|
It's Time to REGISTER!
Middle School Youth Summer Mission Trip --
August 1-5
|
|
Our Middle School Youth are headed to Camp Shoshone for our annual Summer Mission Trip the week of August 1-5 and it is time to REGISTER!
WHAT: Redeemer Middle School Youth Summer Mission Trip -- Idaho Servant Adventures
WHY: An opportunity to serve together as Christ-like Servant Leaders helping families in the Silver Valley who don’t have access to resources like those found in Spokane. We'll be serving outdoors in family groups -- be prepared for a ton of fun!
WHEN: August 1-5, 2021
LOCATION: Camp Shoshone in Idaho
REGISTRATION/COST: $260 (Includes 5 Days/4 Nights -- Transportation/ Food/ Lodging/ Supplies)
Please register/pay ONLINE. A $50 Deposit is due at the time of registration. If you'd prefer to pay by check, make checks payable to “Redeemer Lutheran Church.”
And if you have any questions about our Youth Ministry or the Mission Trip, please contact Maria Devenport, Minister of Youth & Families at mdevenport@redeemeralive.org
|
|
Redeemer's Nursery is now open during our 9:30 am Worship service -- welcoming children ages newborn-to-3 years. We are very excited to be able to once again offer this service to our families with young children.
We are currently looking for Volunteers (18 years+) to staff the Nursery between 9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. We also have two paid positions available -- Nursery Coordinator and Nursery Assistant. Please contact Susan Baldwin (sbaldwin@redeemeralive.org) if you'd like to volunteer or Trisha Rountree (trountree@redeemeralive.org) if you are interested in one of the paid positions. .
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!
|
|
At-a-Glance
CALENDAR OF SUMMER EVENTS
|
|
JULY 2021
July 11 -- 7 p.m.
Young Adults Missional Community/Bible Study (Redeemer)
July 12-16
July 14
4:30 pm-6:00 pm Middle School Youth Event (Redeemer)
6:30 pm-8:30 pm Senior High Youth Event (Redeemer)
July 18 -- 10:30 am-Noon
Redeemer FUN, FAMILY & FELLOWSHIP
(Redeemer Parking Lot)
July 18 -- 7 p.m.
Young Adults Missional Community/Bible Study (Redeemer)
July 25 -- 7 p.m.
Young Adults Missional Community/Bible Study (Redeemer)
July 28
4:30 pm-6:00 pm Middle School Youth Event (Redeemer)
6:30 pm-8:30 pm Senior High Youth Event (Redeemer)
AUGUST 2021
August 1
LWML Mite Sunday -- (Redeemer)
August 1 -- 7 p.m.
Young Adults Missional Community/Bible Study (Redeemer)
August 1-5
August TBA
Middle School Youth End-of-Summer Pool Party
Senior High Youth End-of-Summer Pool Party
August 8 -- 7 p.m.
Young Adults Missional Community/Bible Study (Redeemer)
August 13-15
August 15 -- 7 p.m.
Young Adults Missional Community/Bible Study (Redeemer)
August 17 -- 7 p.m.
Zumba at Redeemer Resumes! (Redeemer Gym)
August 22 -- 7 p.m.
Young Adults Missional Community/Bible Study (Redeemer)
August 24 -- 7 p.m.
Zumba at Redeemer (Redeemer Gym)
August 29 -- 7 p.m.
Young Adults Missional Community/Bible Study (Redeemer)
August 31 -- 7 p.m.
Zumba at Redeemer (Redeemer Gym)
|
|
If you missed last week's worship service or Pastor Dave's Friday message, you can enjoy them via our YouTube channel below. |
|
Sunday Worship
July 4, 2021
|
|
Pastor's Word Friday
July 9, 2021
|
|
Redeemer Life - July 11, 2021
|
|
4 Steps to a Successful Livestreaming Experience |
|
If you'd like to share your gifts in support of Redeemer Lutheran Church's ministries, you can do so online at this link or via any of the options listed in the image below.
|
|
Blessings,
Your Redeemer Ministry Team
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
