Lutheran Church of the Redeemer’s Statement of Welcome
We serve a God of abundant grace and generosity Our worship is centered on the invitation that Christ offers at the communion table: all are welcome in this place. That welcome flows through all we do and say We open our arms to everyone who comes to share our love of God and all God’s people. We affirm and value the lives of everyone, including all who have been marginalized by ability, age, gender, gender identity, mental or physical health, poverty, race, sexual orientation, or any other circumstance Let our message be clear: all are welcome to participate fully in the life of our congregation.
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Join us for Worship this Sunday | 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor Jennifer Roberts, preaching
The theme of the Day
When Amos reports his vision of God judging Israel for its mistreatment of the poor, he becomes a threat to the power of the priests and the king. John the Baptist also speaks truth to power, and Herod has him killed In Herod’s fear that Jesus is John returned from the dead, we may hear hope for the oppressed: all the prophets killed through the ages are alive in Jesus We are called to witness to justice in company with them, and to proclaim God’s saving love
Continuing this SUNDAY our summer worship services will be held in the Sims Atrium. The Property Team has planned work that requires scaffolding that will fill the nave: repairs to our 70+-year-old electrical systems and upgrades to our lighting. They expect the work to take around 6 weeks, returning to the nave in early August. The Worship Team is working to ensure that services in the Sims Atrium are familiar and comfortable
Please join us this Sunday during the 11 AM service as we will be doing a commissioning/send-off for our 14 youth and 3 Adult Leaders heading to the ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans From July 13-16, Finley Love and Deacon Mary will be in New Orleans for the tAble which is a pre-Youth Gathering event that focuses on youth with a wide variety of disabilities We are so proud of them for this opportunity! Our group will be in New Orleans from July 16-20 with 16,000 other people from all over the ELCA, so please keep us in your thoughts and prayers during this time Thanks for supporting our youth!
Attention Ministry Chairs & Teams: We need your ministry team at our Tailgate Rally Day on August 18th! This is the perfect way to have some fun, enjoy fellowship, but most importantly share the work that God does through your ministry! We’ll have games, wear our favorite team gear, and support ministry at Redeemer and beyond! Please email your ministry chair and begin this planning process or reach out to Pr. Jennifer with more information (jroberts@redeemer.org)!
TopGolf for Everyone!
Sunday, July 21, 1:15-3:30 PM. Registration Deadline: July 14
Redeemer Children and Family ministries invites all generations to spend an afternoon of fun and fellowship together in Midtown TopGolf is kind of like bowling, but it's a driving range where the golf balls know who hit them. The future is now! If you've never been, this is the time to try. Golf skills are not required, and you get a discount by going with Redeemer!
TopGolf is an open-air space that is covered and partially air-conditioned. Tickets include two hours of
playtime, lunch, and (non-alcoholic) drinks Redeemer is covering part of the ticket cost, but if these prices would be a barrier to participation let us know, and we'll work something out. We want everyone there! Adult: $25; Ages 3- 12: $15; 2 and under free Contact Deacon Mary for more details and registration.
Faith Formation
Consider the Birds - through September 1
Led by Ed Scherlacher | Sundays | 10 am | Room 121
“Consider the Birds” is an inspirational study of the meaning and symbolism of birds found in the scriptures and ancient world
“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/reorientation to the Christian Faith
Book Study with Pastor Jonathan
Tuesdays | 5 PM | Zoom
Join Pr Jonathan on Zoom as the group discusses 'The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory' by Tim Alberta Alberta is a practicing Christian and the son of an evangelical pastor, paints an expansive and profoundly troubling portrait of the American evangelical movement. Through the eyes of televangelists and small-town preachers, celebrity revivalists and everyday churchgoers, Alberta tells the story of a faith cheapened by ephemeral fear, a promise corrupted by partisan subterfuge, and a reputation stained by perpetual scandal Reading is always encouraged but not required, your presence is enough!
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Led by David Ott & Don Noland | Tuesdays | 7 AM | Reception Room and Zoom
We are now studying Judges, followed by 1 & 2 Samuel. Everyone is welcome either 1/ in person in the Reception Room with a full breakfast serving from 7 am, or 2/ via ZOOM link found on the Redeemer website each Tuesday. Our study and discussion is from 7:30 - 8:30 am. Please join us any Tuesday morning!
Early Bird Bible Study led by David Ott
Wednesdays | 2 PM | Reception | Study on 1st and 2nd Kings
Thursday afternoon Bible Study
Thursdays | 3 – 4:00 PM | Reception/ Zoom
Greetings,
Redeemer's Faith Formation team is already planning for next fall and we want to hear from you! Whether you never miss a class or have never joined a class, we want to hear your thoughts and opinions on what you would like to see offered in the way of classes.
Please us the link below to complete a short survey that will help our ministry team better understand the desires of our congregation.
We ask that you complete the survey within the next two weeks.
If you have any questions or thoughts, please reach out to Pr Jonathan at jtrapp@redeemer.org.
Peace and blessings, The Redeemer Faith Formation Team
Mark Your Calendars!
Join us for Redeemer’s FALL KICKOFF
August 18 | Sims Atrium
Wear your favorite team apparel and enjoy tailgate Food, Games, and Fellowship.
Community
Sunday, July 28
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
ALL Welcome – Evangelism Opportunity
Visit the Sign-Up Table for more Information in Sims Atrium
New Release
Open Enrollment – Spread the Word!
We are excited to announce that our preschool is currently enrolling for the Fall semester and space is still available for the current Spring semester. If you know any families looking for a half-day preschool program that runs from 9AM to 1PM Monday through Friday, please encourage them to consider MTLPS Church Preschool. Visit our website www mtlps org for more information, including details about our curriculum, faculty, and enrollment process.
Charlie Hairston (former Redeemer member) is excited to share with everyone his new book, Play Your Own Cards, now available on Amazon Books and all major retailers Click here to read an excerpt.
This faith-based book focuses on overcoming challenges and is lovingly inspired by Redeemer and our esteemed pastors, Pastor Sims and Pastor Samuelson
Charlie will join Pastor Jonathan for a forum and discussion during the Sunday School hour (10 am) at a time TBD.
2024Women’sRetreatisnowopenforregistrationandyou’reinvited--November15-17atLutheranch! Spendaweekendbuildingrelationshipswithotherwomen,engaginginfaithfilledlearning,experiencingtimefor restandrenewal,andpracticalwaystoserveandshareyourfaith!SingleRoomsare$329/personandDouble Roomsare$240/person Scholarship money is available for ladies who may need it CLICKHEREtoregisteror visit:https://formjotformcom/221457745319057 Questions,pleaseemailPr Jennifer
Calling all women of Redeemer
Meet and Shine with Lutheran Women from MS, AL, GA & TN for:
Uplifting Bible Study, Workshops, Fellowship and Fun!
Huntsville, Alabama September 20-22
Read More Lutheran Towers is one of Redeemer’s core ministries See how your donations of time, talents, and treasures, have impacted the lives of 200+ residents.
Take a look at the 2023 Impact Report here. Learn more about Lutheran Towers here
