We begin the Great Service of the Three Days of Jesus' death and resurrection The service will include the opportunity for individual absolution and Holy Communion, and in the evening, conclude with the stripping of the altar.
Good Friday, April 18
Worship at 12 Noon and 7 PM
In-person and Streamed Live
12 Noon - Stations of the Cross
7 PM - Choral Tenebrae
Good Friday and the Service of the Three Days at Redeemer
The Service of the Three Days proclaims the very heart of the Christian faith: the death and resurrection of Jesus. It begins on the evening of Maundy Thursday and ends on Saturday with the Easter Vigil On Maundy Thursday and Good Friday there is no benediction, because the service does not end At Redeemer, Maundy Thursday provides the opportunity for individual absolution, mirroring Ash Wednesday at the beginning of Lent when our confession was answered by the imposition of ashes After communion, the altar and chancel are stripped bare, preparing for the grief and darkness of Good Friday. The Great Vigil of Easter begins in darkness, gathered around a fire as the story of our redemption is recalled in scripture and music, the altar and chancel are restored, “Alleluia” returns to our worship, the Paschal Candle is lighted, and new family join us in Holy Baptism. Good Friday stands in the center, focused on reading the story of Jesus’ arrest, trial, crucifixion and death, and responding with song, and ends with the Adoration of the Cross when you are invited to reverence the cross as you leave: standing, kneeling, praying, touching it, or, in the 6th or 7th century tradition, kissing it. The service is called “Tenebrae” because the room is darkened as the Gospel is read, representing Jesus’ approaching death
At Redeemer for the past few decades, the musical responses to the gospel narrative have been drawn from a wide variety of styles, from German hymns to American spirituals, from simple anthems to major classical compositions, ancient and modern. This year, the Redeemer Choir will sing the Seven Last Words of our Savior on the Cross by Franz Joseph Haydn, giving the service a significantly different form. The work will be accompanied by strings and organ and will feature four guest soloists with the Redeemer Choir. The work is divided into an instrumental introduction, followed by a movement for each of the seven sayings of Jesus from the cross, and ending with a truly surprising final movement.These movements will be sung during the gospel reading as they occur in the final part of the story, necessarily incorporating passages from Matthew and Luke’s gospels since John’s, the prescribed gospel, does not include all seven sayings.
Family Easter Vigil and Celebration, April 19
10:00 AM -12 Noon Center your family in faith this Easter season We will hold our Family Vigil Worship Service and an outdoor Easter Activity including an egg hunt, a petting zoo, and more
Easter Vigil, April 19
7 PM | In-person and Streamed Live
This is the night of salvation! The Great Three Days concludes as we gather around fire, word, water, bread, and wine, proclaiming through story and song that ours is a God who continuously brings life out of death.
If the congregation approves this call, we have reserved a time on the Bishop’s calendar for an installation service
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
April 27, 2025
Meeting sessions to be held live following each Sunday worship service and also via Zoom at 10am
The purpose of the meeting is to approve the following motion:
The congregation council recommends that, with prayer for the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer extend to the Deacon Allison Lizdas a call to serve as Director of Congregational Care according to terms specified in the Definition of Compensation, Benefits, and Responsibilities of the Deacon.
JOIN US FOR THE ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION OF ALLISON LIZDAS AS DEACON TO SERVE AS DIRECTOR OF CONGREGATIONAL CARE.
SATURDAY 11 AM
MAY 2025 10
BISHOP KEVIN STRICKLAND, OFFICATING
Baptism at Redeemer
Greetings! If you or someone you know is expecting a child or interested in baptism at Redeemer at any age, we would love to celebrate this special milestone with your family! We have several dates available. Here are some details:
At Redeemer, we hold Baptism Festivals, special Sundays designated for baptisms when several families may be celebrating a baptism at the same time. Please inquire for more details on how scheduling works and to get the Baptism registration form.
Upcoming Festival Dates
Saturday, April 19 at the Family Easter Vigil Service, 11 am or the evening Easter Vigil Service at 7 pm
9:00 am-4:00 pm, with free before and after-care handbells, choir, art, drama, special guest performers registration deadline May 30
$175 tuition, with sibling discounts and financial need based scholarships available Teens, apply to to be a counselor!
Sunday, May4 11
Sunday, May
ConfirmationWeekend
Please join us in celebrating our confirmands during the 11 a m service They will share their faith statements and rejoice with the congregation as they reaffirm the promises made for them at their baptism. Cake will be available in the Sims atrium!
GraduateSunday
We look forward to honoring all of our graduates in both services If you have a high school, college or grad school graduate this year, we would like to join you in celebrating them! Please send us:
A picture of your graduate
The school from which they are graduating and degree (if college or grad school)
Their plans after graduation, such as the school they will attend or career plans
A favorite Redeemer memory Please send these items to Mindy Tanzola no later than April 30, 2025.
SummerOpportunities
June 2-6: Vacation Bible School Sign up to volunteer here
June 9-13: Music and Arts Camp (Contact Sarah Hawbecker for volunteering)
June 15-20: Affirm
June 22-27: Redeemer Week at Lutheridge
July 13-18: High School Summer Service Trip
Nate and eight youth members attended the Family Retreat, created by Children & Family Ministries We had a special youth breakout session led by Nate and a combined session for all families with the theme of "Let Your Light Shine." A night hike, outdoor games and the talent show were all bright spots in this packed, fun-filled weekend
2025 SYNODICAL CONVENTION
FRI, SEP 19 | NASHVILLE
WE WILL BE KNOWN FOREVER BY THE TRACKS WE LEAVE. (DAKOTA PROVERB)
WORSHIP FAITH FORMATION
Wednesdays at Redeemer
Final Classes, Dinner and Worship will be May 7
Early Bird Bible Study
4 pm | Reception | Reception / Zoom
Join David Ott as he leads a Bible Study and discussion.
6:00 PM Pastor's Class | Rudisill Hall & Zoom
Lenten book study, Belonging, April 9th
Bible Study April 30 and May 7
Final rehearsal April 30 SERAPHIM (2nd-6th grade)
6:00-7:00 pm
REDEEMER RINGERS (3rd-6th grade)
6:45-7:15 pm
Worship at 7:00 PM
Wednesday Night Dinner served at 5 PM
Wednesdays at Redeemer Community Meal in partnership with Lutheran Community Food Ministry
Wednesday Night Dinner will be provided by Lutheran Community Food Ministry. This will allow us to provide a free, nutritious meal to anyone who wishes If you can, please make a generous donation (perhaps what you would spend on a family dinner at home) to support this daily feeding ministry. Cash and credit cards are accepted.
And when it does, we like to be able to supply our Food Ministry clients/guests with a rain poncho to help them stay dry. Rain ponchos are not something we use every day, but when it’s pouring outside, they are REALLY needed.
You can help the Food Ministry keep those ponchos on hand, and it’s easy. Rain ponchos are one of the items on our Amazon Wish List.
Thank you for your help with these much needed items for our food insecure and unhoused neighbors!
