Sunday Dec 10, 2023 - Order of Worship at 11 am - Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Atlanta GA USA

Advent Lessons and Carols – December 10, 2023 The Order of Worship at 11:00 am As always, we pray that worship at Redeemer is a blessing for you, even as your participation blesses us, whether we are gathering in the name of Christ in-person or online. As you are comfortable, we encourage you to sing the hymns and to sing or speak the congregational portions of the liturgy in bold type.

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PRELUDE

Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 (Savior of the Nations, Come, Hymn # 263)

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Standing HYMN 264

Prepare the Royal Highway

J. S. Bach (1685-1750)

DIALOGUE Hear, O heavens, and listen, O earth.

Let the earth hear, and all that fills it.

The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom.

They shall see the glory of the Lord, the majesty of our God. Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

This is the Lord for whom we wait; let us be glad and rejoice in the salvation of God. PRAYER The Lord be with you. | And also with you.

Let us pray.

O Lord our God, you break into our world with messages of comfort, peace, and joy. Renew our strength as we wait for your coming. Shine your light for those who live in darkness.

Establish your peace throughout the earth. Prepare our hearts for the birth of your Son, Jesus Christ, the Savior of us all. Amen.

Seated BLESSING AND LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH

Advent prayer Praise to you, O God, who gives us courage to start again.

You fasten righteousness around your waist and baptize with the Holy Spirit’s fire.

Two candles are lit.

Bless us as we mirror your mighty fire in these simple flames, and teach us to mirror your justice in the paths we prepare.

We ask that peace abound, until none hurt or destroy over all the earth.

O people of promise, come, Let justice roll down like an ever-flowing stream. Amen.

Sung O come, O Dayspring, come and cheer; O Sun of justice, now draw near.

Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death's dark shadow put to flight. Refrain LESSON Isaiah 60:1-3, 19-20 Thomas Herold, lector Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you.

For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. The sun shall no longer be your light by day, nor for brightness shall the moon give light to you by night; but the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory. Your sun shall no more go down, or your moon withdraw itself; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your days of mourning shall be ended.

I will wait for the Lord, | and I will hope in God who saves us.

CAROL

Let Every Heart Prepare a Throne Seraphim Choir

Mark Patterson

Let every heart prepare a throne for soon the Child of Light will come. | Let every voice prepare a song to welcome Christ the promised One. | Let every hand reach out with love to greet this gift from God above. | Make ready now, the Savior comes, the Prince of Peace, the Promised one. | So let the flame of Advent glow, each candle shines that all may know the hope we need, so long foretold will soon be here for us to hold.

Phillip Doddridge (1702-1751) with additional lyrics by Mark Patterson

LESSON David Hansen, lector A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots.

The spirit of the LORD shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. His delight shall be in the fear of the LORD. He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide by what his ears hear; but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth; he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked.

Righteousness shall be the belt around his waist, and faithfulness the belt around his loins.

The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them.

The cow and the bear shall graze, their young shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.

The nursing child shall play over the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put its hand on the adder's den.

They will not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain; for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.

Isaiah 11:1-9

I will wait for the Lord, | and I will hope in God who saves us.

CAROL

Immanuel Draws Near The Seraphim Choir

Katie Houts

O come, O come, Immanuel, and bless each place your people dwell. | Melt every weapon crafted for war, bring peace on earth forevermore.

Rejoice, rejoice! Take heart and do not fear, God’s chosen one, Immanuel, draws near.

O come, green shoot of Jesse, free you people from their apathy. | Forge justice for the poor and meek, grant safety for the young and weak.

O come now, living water, pour your grace, and bring new life to every withered place; | speak comfort to each trembling heart: “Be strong! Fear not, for I will ne’er depart.”

O come, dear child of Mary, come, God’s Word made flesh on earth, our home; | Love stir within the dark of night, revenge and hatred put to flight!

12th century Latin, adapt. Rev. Barbara K. Lundblad

LESSON Mia Kim, lector Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the LORD's hand double for all her sins.

A voice cries out: "In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain.

Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken."

Isaiah 40:1-5

I will wait for the Lord, | and I will hope in God who saves us.

CAROL

Hope Will Come The J.O.Y. Choir

James Brighton

Hope will come to a world in need. Through the eyes of a child God’s people will see. | Hope will come, have faith and believe. | Open your heart now; make room for the hope Christ will bring.

Peace will come in the midst of strife to a stable so bare. | One still, silent night peace will come. | God’s truth will shine bright. | Open your heart now; God’s peace will bring us new life.

Peace will come to the nations. Hope will ring through the night. | For those who walk in darkness will see a great light, and love will reign in the day of Jesus Christ. | Hope will come. Peace will come. Christ is coming soon.

James Brighton LESSON Gayle Morgan, lector The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing.

The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon.

They shall see the glory of the LORD, the majesty of our God. Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees.

Say to those who are of a fearful heart, "Be strong, do not fear!

Here is your God. He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense.

He will come and save you."

Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy.

For waters shall break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert; the burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water; the haunt of jackals shall become a swamp, the grass shall become reeds and rushes.

A highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way; the unclean shall not travel on it, but it shall be for God's people; no traveler, not even fools, shall go astray.

No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast come up on it; they shall not be found there, but the redeemed shall walk there.

Isaiah 35:1-10

And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

I will wait for the Lord, | and I will hope in God who saves us.

CAROL

Sing and Rejoice with Heart and Voice The Seraphim Choir

Jim Clemens

Sing and rejoice with heart and voice; tell all the world that Jesus is coming. | Shout and proclaim; honor his name. Lift up your hearts with praise and singing. | Hosanna, hosanna! Blessed is the king who is coming. | Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Jesus will come as a light in the darkness, melting the shadows of pain and despair. | Jesus will come to bring hope for the helpless, keeping us sheltered and safe in his care. | Jesus is coming to be our redeemer; he will bring healing and grant us his peace. | Jesus is coming to be the Messiah; He will bring love to the whole human race.

James E. Clemens

LESSON Lars Peterson, lector The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; to provide for those who mourn in Zion — to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit.

They will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, to display his glory.

They shall build up the ancient ruins, they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations.

For I the LORD love justice, I hate robbery and wrongdoing; I will faithfully give them their recompense, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.

Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11

Their descendants shall be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples; all who see them shall acknowledge that they are a people whom the LORD has blessed.

I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.

I will wait for the Lord, | and I will hope in God who saves us.

CAROL

My Heart Shall Sing The J.O.Y. Choir and Redeemer Choir

Rory Cooney arr. Karen Marrolli

My heart shall sing of the day you bring. Let the fires of your justice burn. | Wipe away all tears, for the dawn draws near, and the world is about to turn.

The loud shall fall silent, the silent shall speak, | the weak be made mighty, the mighty made weak. | When tyrants shake with wrath, O lift us, meek and mild, | to walk the peaceful path to the Holy Child. | The unseen shall be seen; the unheard shall be heard!

Though I am small, my God, my all, you work great things in me; | and your mercy will last from the depths of the past to the end of the age to be. | Your very name puts the proud to shame, and to those who would for you yearn, | you will show your might, put the strong to flight, for the world is about to turn.

The wealthy, you humble. The hungry, you fill. | The prideful, you scatter. The anxious, you still. | When darkness holds all sway, and the world falls into night, | O lead us into day, to the Child of Light. | Disrupt our world! Disturb our souls! | Let those in comfort feel affliction! | Unsettle all who have ever dwelt secure! | Secure the frail in firm conviction!

From the hall of pow’r to the fortress tow’r, not a stone will be left on stone. | Let the king beware for your justice tears ev’ry tyrant from his throne. | The hungry poor shall weep no more, for the food they can never earn; | there are tables spread; ev’ry mouth be fed, for the world is about to turn.

Our hearts cry for healing. Our souls thirst for song. | Our hands crave true labor, to vanquish all wrong. | When Creation burns with scorn, when we hear the drums of hate, | remind us love is born in the child we await. | The unseen shall be seen; the unheard shall be heard.

Rory Cooney, Karen Marrolli

LESSON Luke 1:26-38 Matthew Spady, lector In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary. And he came to her and said, "Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you." But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end." Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I am a virgin?" The angel said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God. And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. For nothing will be impossible with God." Then Mary said, "Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her.

I will wait for the Lord, | and I will hope in God who saves us.

CAROL

Mary’s Song The Seraphim Choir

Meg Baker

O, magnify the Lord with me, for he is worthy to be praised, and holy is God’s name.

God is merciful to all, blessing ev’ry generation. | God shows his strength throughout creation. | God has scattered all the proud, and has lifted up the lowly, | satisfied the hungry with ev’ry good thing.

It’s exactly as he said, what was spoken through the prophets. | God gave his Word just as he promised.

Meg Baker, based on Luke 1:46-55

LESSON Luke 1:68-79 Fiona Peterson, lector "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably on his people and redeemed them.

He has raised up a mighty savior for us in the house of his servant David, as he spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets from of old, that we would be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us.

Thus he has shown the mercy promised to our ancestors, and has remembered his holy covenant, the oath that he swore to our ancestor Abraham, to grant us that we, being rescued from the hands of our enemies,

might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.

And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the forgiveness of their sins.

By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace."

I will wait for the Lord, | and I will hope in God who saves us.

CAROL

Tony Alonso

The Rising Sun The J.O.Y. Choir

The Rising Sun of joy and justice lights the way that leads to peace. | As the day descends from heaven, so does love that sets us free.

God raises up a child to save: Bless the Lord! Bless the Lord! Promises safety from hatred’s hand: Bless the Lord who sets us free!

God renews the covenant, so we might worship without fear.

You, my child, will prepare God’s way. Tell of God’s freedom and mercy.

Tony Alonso, based on the Canticle of Zechariah, Luke 1:67-79

RESPONSIVE PRAYER O Lord our God, be gracious to us; we wait for you.

Dispel the darkness, that all nations may come to your light.

Establish your peace on the earth; join our voices to sing your praise.

Comfort the sick and weary; renew their strength and power.

O Lord our God, come to us, that the earth may behold your glory.

Amen.

THANKSGIVING Seated GATHERING OF GIFTS Please use the Help and Redeemer.org/give links to support the ministry of Redeemer.

ANTHEM

Savior of the Nations, Come The Redeemer Ringers

arr. John A. Behnke

Standing OFFERTORY HYMN

OFFERING PRAYER God our provider, by your merciful hand abundance springs up from the earth. Receive and bless these gifts of your own bounty. Let them be a sign of your steadfast love and faithfulness for all people, through Jesus Christ our Savior. | Amen GREAT THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. | And also with you.

Lift up your hearts! | We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. | It is right to give our thanks and praise.

It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ. You comforted your people with the promise of the Redeemer, through whom you will also make all things new in the day when he comes to judge the world in righteousness. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

We praise you, living and loving God, that you have sent your Son to this world. Christ is your Wisdom, sweetly ordering all creation, our Lawgiver, burning with justice, the Branch from Jesse’s tree, sprouting flowers from old roots, the Key of David, opening our prison doors.

And let the people cry, O come and save us: O come and save us.

We praise you, serving and saving God, that you send your Son also to this table, who on the night before he died took bread, and gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.

Do this for the remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin.

Do this for the remembrance of me.

And let the people cry, O come and save us: O come and save us.

We beg you, mighty and merciful God: send us the Spirit of your Son. Dwell in this food and in all who share it, that the earth may rejoice in your presence. In Christ, the dawn from on high, enlighten your people,

reign as Sovereign to unite all, and live among us, Emmanuel, our deepest desire now and forever.

And let the people cry, O come and save us: O come and save us.

Even so, come, Lord Jesus, with your Father and your Spirit, to the church, and receive our praises, now and forever.

Amen.

Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray…

LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION In this meal, righteousness and peace meet together. Come, take your place at the table.

Seated All who seek to meet the Risen Christ in the bread and wine are invited to receive Holy Communion Those who are worshiping online can join the pastors on Zoom for communion following the postlude. Link

HYMN 255

There’s a Voice in the Wilderness Crying

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There's a voice in the wilderness crying, a call from the ways untrod: Prepare in the desert a highway, a highway for our God! The valleys shall be exalted, the lofty hills brought low; make straight all the crooked places where God, our God, may go!

O Jerusalem, herald good tidings, ascend to the heights and sing!

Proclaim to a desolate people the coming of their king.

HYMN 247

Like flow'rs of the field we perish, like grass our works decay; the pow'r and the pomp of nations shall pass like a dream away.

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But the word of our Savior is faithful, the arm of our God is strong, who stands in the midst of the nations and soon will right the wrong.

Lord, feed your flock like a shepherd, the lambs so gently hold; in pastures of peace now lead them, and bring them to your fold.

Come Now, O Prince of Peace

Text and music © Geonyong Lee www.onelicense.net #A725004

Standing The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. | Amen Let us pray. | Faithful God, in this meal you have remembered your mercy, bringing heaven to earth in the body and blood of Christ.

As we wait for the day when all your promises will be fulfilled, sustain us and strengthen us by this holy mystery.

Guide us toward your promised future, coming to birth in Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. Amen SENDING God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.

BLESSING The God of peace bless you, the love of Christ sustain you in hope, and the anointing of the Spirit ☩ remain upon you now and forever. | Amen.

HYMN 246

Hark! A Thrilling Voice is Sounding

Seated CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Standing SENDING Go in peace. Keep awake. | Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE

Toccata on “Veni Emmanuel”

Adolphus Hailstork (born 1941)

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It’s time to pre-order poinsettias in honor/memory of family or friends to visually enhance our Christmas worship.

In addition, professional brass quartet and timpani will be here at 8:00 and 11 pm on Christmas Eve, so you are also encouraged to make donations to the special musician’s fund which will also be listed in the Christmas Eve bulletin in honor/memory of family or friends along with the flowers.

To order online click HERE or you can use an envelope that is available in the pew racks. Please drop envelopes at the Welcome desk in the Sims atrium. All donations are due by Friday, December 15.

Official Notice of CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: Today following 9:00 am and 11:00 am worship services.

The purpose of the meeting is the approval of the 2024 Proposed Budget and approval of recommended changes to the ELCR Constitution.

Recommended Constitutional Changes. The Congregational Council, at the recommendation of the Constitution and CR Committee has passed a resolution to propose changes to the ELCR Constitution. These changes include new language and clarifications to ensure Redeemer’s constitutional language is consistent with changes passed by the ELCA in 2022 to the “model” constitution for ELCA congregations. In addition, the Congregation Council is recommending changes to clarify the comprehensiveness of the annual budget. The full recommended changes can be seen in this document.

If the congregation by majority vote passes the recommended changes, then a vote to ratify the changes will take place at the Annual Congregation meeting in March 2024.

COMMUNITY Angel Tree for the Girls of Wellspring Living Sims Atrium - Today is the final day!

Thank you, Redeemer members and friends! As of last Sunday, you have donated $920 in gift cards for the girls of Wellspring Living – children (ages 12 – 17) who have been sexually trafficked and who are on a path a of restoration. These gift cards will be used for the girls’ school and craft supplies, meals, clothing, special outings, or for stocking the boutique where the girls can “shop” for special items as rewards for scholastic achievement. Questions? Contact Amy Carpenter.

Goshen Valley Gift Drive – Today is the final day!

Help us create a Merry Christmas for the girls and boys living under Goshen Valley’s care.You can donate items two ways: • donate gifts using the Amazon list, which will ship items directly to Goshen Valley • donate household items using tags on the giving tree in Sims Atrium and bring the items to church with you.

This drive is hosted by the Children and Family Ministries Team. Speak to Dn. Mary with questions.

Inspiritus Angel Tree The weather is turning cold and purchasing a coat for every person in a family is a large expense.

We are trying to gather coats for every client who has arrived this year. If you are able to donate even one coat, it would make a huge impact on a family of 9 or 11 who are looking at needing hundreds of dollars in warm clothing. Tags with names, gender, age and size can be found on our Hope Tree. If you prefer to make a monetary donation to the Hope Tree Christmas fund, we will use the funds to purchase the winter coats needed.

MAC Coat Drive Sims Atrium through Dec. 31 Donate your gently used Men’s, Women’s, and Children's outwear. Please help keep others warm this winter. The weather is turning cold with some nights in the low 40s already. Please keep those in mind that might not have the clothing they need to keep warm.

Journey to Bethlehem As we prepare our hearts and minds for the recognition of Christ Jesus and his birth this Advent season, we encourage all of you to join the Southeastern Synod of the ELCA in a 25-mile journey to Bethlehem. Scan the qr code for more information and to sign-up.

YOUTH Our Kringles are ready for pick-up beginning, today until Sunday, December 17. Thanks for supporting our youth to attend the ELCA Youth Gathering 2024 that will be held in New Orleans. Link to support: https://form.jotform.com/232924365927061.

CHILDREN & FAMILY Family Christmas Eve Service At 3:00 pm on Christmas Eve we will hold our annual Family Christmas Eve service! We love to have our kids help out and lead this special service for their friends, families, and our visitors. Please fill out this short form to express interest if you would like to help. You can also scan the QR code.

Deacon Mary will then work with you to find the right role for your child (you can also work as a team if your child needs help with the role).

Coming up in Sunday School • Sunday, December 10 there will be no Sunday School due to the Live Nativity. We encourage families to attend the 11:00 service, eat lunch (provided at Redeemer) and participate in the Live Nativity starting at 1pm.

• Sunday, December 17 we will have Sing and Play in collaboration with Rejoicing Spirits in Rudisill Hall. There will be a craft and lots of your favorite Christmas songs!

• December 24 and 31, there is no Sunday School due to the holidays. Have a Happy New Year, and we can’t wait to see you again for Sing and Play on January 7!

ADULT FAITH FORMATION God’s Voice in Music, Harmony, and Tonality Led by Ed Scherlacher | Sundays | 10 am | Room 121 Explore the spiritual connection between music and divine communication.

“We Make the Road by Walking” by Brian McLaren Study led by Pastor Jonathan | Sundays 10 am | Reception Room Opportunity each week to look at a scripture reading and, using reflection, present an introduction/re-orientation to the Christian Faith.

Book Study with Pastor Jonathan Tuesdays | 5 PM Join Pr Jonathan as the class begins a new book on December12th, 'Jesus and John Wayne' by Kristin Kobes Du Mez. Dr Du Mez's book is a sweeping, revisionist history of the last seventyfive years of white evangelicalism, revealing how evangelicals have worked to replace the Jesus of the Gospels with an idol of rugged masculinity and Christian nationalism. While reading is encouraged, it is not required! If you have any questions, please reach out to Pr Jonathan at jtrapp@redeemer.org.

Early Bird Bible Study led by David Ott Wednesdays | 4 PM | Reception | Study of Exodus Pastor’s Class led by Pastor Mark Wednesdays | 6 PM | Rudisill Hall & Zoom Reading the Gospel of John Through Palestinian Eyes Christians from diverse cultural, religious, and political contexts have been studying the Gospel of John for almost two thousand years. Rev Yohanna Katanacho invites us to encounter the text anew, this time from the perspective of a twenty-first century Palestinian Christian. Challenging the claim that Christ belongs to a particular denomination, nation, or race, Katanacho presents the Gospel of John as introducing a new world order defined not by race or nationality, but by suffering and love.

Thursday afternoon Bible Study Thursdays | 3 – 4:00 PM | Reception Room/ Zoom Dig deep into the Gospel of Matthew, chapter by chapter, as we explore theological and contextual themes. Sweet treats and coffee will be provided. Bibles will be available, or you can bring your own preferred Bible.

Special Adult forum Today Guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon "Crisis in the Middle East" | 10 am | Rudisill Hall Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon will share about the work of Churches for Middle East Peace.

TODAY December 10th Bethlehem Village and Live Nativity (BVLN) on The Redeemer Green Please come and join us at this outreach gift to Atlanta TODAY (rain date Dec 17th). Questions anytime: contact Don Noland (dfnoland@gmail.com), Janet Preston (janethaury@gmail.com), or Terry Longstreth (terrylongstreth@mindspring.com) KEYSTONE MINISTRY Keystone Movie Matinee, 12:30 pm-3:00 pm - Thursday, Dec. 14 in Rudisill Hall A Charlie Brown Christmas @ 12:30PM and The Bishop’s Wife @ 1PM. Popcorn and Snacks will be served!

Calendar for December 10 – December 16, 2023 Visit https://www.redeemer.org/blog/this-week/ for Zoom Links Sunday, December 10, 2023 Event Time Location Worship 9:00 AM (Jazz) 11:00 AM In-person/ Livestream Organ & Choir J.O.Y. Choir 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Room 211 Confirmation Lrg Group 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM Fireside HS Faith Formation 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM Youth Lounge Pr. Jonathan Class 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Conference Room God’s Voice in Music 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Room 121 Confirmation Small Groups 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM Various Rooms St. Lucia Celebration 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sanctuary Monday, December 11 Carillon Ringers 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Hinely Music Hall Tuesday, December 12 Morning Bible Study 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Rudisill Hall/Zoom Pr. Jonathan Book Study 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Zoom Executive Committee 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Zoom Wednesday, December 13 Early Birds Bible Study 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Zoom Wednesday Night Dinner 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Sims Atrium Pastor’s Study 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM Rudisill Hall Seraphim Choir 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Room 204 Worship 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM Sanctuary Redeemer Ringers 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM Room 202 Redeemer Choir Rehearsal 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Hinely Music Hall Thursday, December 14 Thursday Bible Study 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Rudisill/Zoom Tolkien Group 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Zoom Friday, December 15 Saturday, December 16 Hope through Soap 10:00 AM – 1:000 PM 4th Street Lot