May 28, 2021

We hope you are all getting ready to enjoy the Memorial Day weekend. A weekend when we reflect on both those who have given their lives for our freedom and those who continue to sacrifice daily for our freedom.

Coming on the heals of Give-to-Give Sunday, it reminds us that there are many ways to express our thanks, including serving those who may otherwise be overlooked. Glorifying Jesus. Lifting up the underserved. Loving unconditionally -- just as our military protect us unconditionally.

This Sunday Pastor Dave reminds us of the Power of the Gospel as we both celebrate Memorial Day and reflect back on what was a truly memorable Give-to-Give.

It may be the start of the summer season but Redeemer is OPEN all summer and we hope you will make a commitment to join us whether online or in-person.

Doug Weinrich, Redeemer's Minister of Servant Leader Development, was determined to make Give-to-Give a YES this Spring after having to place the much anticipated event on hold in 2020. He set big goals, but only God could know the awesome impact Give-to-Give 2021 would make in our community.

Deploying more than 100 servant leaders -- young and old -- to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus last Sunday, we were able to accomplish the following, walking hand-in-hand with God.

Thank you Doug for your servant's heart and leadership. And thank YOU, friends and family of Redeemer, for being such a loving and healing presence in the community.

Speaking of summer, we are thrilled to introduce you to our 2021 Youth Ministry Interns. We are always excited to see who God leads to Redeemer to serve among our youth. This year He brought us three amazing young people filled with the awesome power of the Holy Spirit and the unwavering love of Jesus Christ. Please meet Aiden, Taya and Nikko.

Current High School:

How long have you participated in Redeemer's Youth Ministry programs?

What are you looking forward to most about being an intern this summer?

What is a FUN FACT that most people don't know about you?

What is your go-to Bible verse?

Joshua 1:9 -- "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Current High School:

How long have you participated in Redeemer's Youth Ministry programs?

What are you looking forward to most about being an intern this summer?

What is a FUN FACT that most people don't know about you?

What is your go-to Bible verse?

Matthew 6:14 -- "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you."

Current High School:

How long have you participated in Redeemer's Youth Ministry programs?

What are you looking forward to most about being an intern this summer?

What is a FUN FACT that most people don't know about you?

What is your go-to Bible verse?

Galatians 5:17 -- "For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want."

A quick reminder to mark your calendars for Sunday, June 6 at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. when Pastor Andrew (Drew) Bayless will be visiting with his family, Ashley Judah and Kaden. Pastor Drew will share the message at both services. A question and answer session will follow each service. For those unable to attend in person, we will have a process in place to solicit your questions online.

You can read more about Pastor Drew, his wife, Ashley and their two boys, Judah (5) and Kaden (2) at this LINK.

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.

Happy Friday Friends,

This morning I was thinking back to when I was a young boy growing up in Maryland. We lived in a home that was at the highest point on the hill. Combine that with wicked, powerful thunderstorms and what do you get? A lot of lightening with our home being a prime target for those lightening strikes!

My folks had a big bay window with a window seat. One of my favorite things to do was to lay on that seat... watching the storms roll in. A visual that I'll never forget was a huge lightening strike that hit our yard about 50 feet from where I was laying. I felt the electrical shock of the strike, the hair on the back of my neck stood up, and I rolled off the seat with a shout!

That's the power of a lightening strike!

This Sunday in Worship, we are going to meet a woman Jesus encountered at noon at a Samaritan well. She was an outsider. When Jesus brought her the radical love that comes through the Gospel, it was a beautiful thing to witness. The power of the Gospel burning away her shame and giving her unconditional forgiveness and grace.

Please join us this Sunday when I'll share more about the power of the Gospel when it lands in our hearts.

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek." -- -- Roman 1:16

You can enjoy my full Friday message below.

Blessings,

Memorial Day Worship (Online and Redeemer)

Associate Pastor Candidate Visit/Pastor Drew Bayless (Redeemer)

Pastor Drew Bayless -- Sermon and Q&A Session (Redeemer)

LWML Mite Sunday -- (Redeemer)

Young Adults Missional Community/Bible Study (Redeemer)

Endowment Grant Applications Due (Redeemer)

Senior High Youth Summer Mission Trip (Shoshone)

June 30

4:30 pm-6:00 pm Middle School Youth Event (Redeemer)

6:30 pm-8:30 pm Senior High Youth Event (Redeemer)

LWML Mite Sunday -- (Redeemer)

Staycation Bible School kit pick-up -- bring your kiddos! (Redeemer Lobby)

4:30 pm-6:00 pm Middle School Youth Event (Redeemer)

6:30 pm-8:30 pm Senior High Youth Event (Redeemer)

4:30 pm-6:00 pm Middle School Youth Event (Redeemer)

6:30 pm-8:30 pm Senior High Youth Event (Redeemer)

LWML Mite Sunday -- (Redeemer)

Middle School Youth Summer Service Week (Shoshone)

Middle School Youth End-of-Summer Pool Party

Senior High Youth End-of-Summer Pool Party

Summer Family Ranch Camp (Shoshone)

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Redeemer has adhered to the health and safety guidelines put in place by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Governor Inslee's Office, and the Spokane Regional Health District. We continue to follow the guidance of these organizations.

Washington state has lifted mask and social distancing restrictions for fully vaccinated people, with just a few exceptions (hospitals, travel on planes, trains and buses).

What does this mean for Worship and ministry events at Redeemer? It means if you are fully vaccinated (per the above), you now have a choice as to whether or not you wear a mask indoors and outdoors. You may also sit with other fully vaccinated people without social distancing.

If you have any questions, please call our Church Office (509.926.6363) or connect with Trisha Rountree, Director of Human Resources, at trountree@redeemeralive.org

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.