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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Zoom Communion following postlude
Join us for Worship this Sunday| 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost Pastor Jonathan Trapp, preaching
The theme of the Day
The rich man who comes to ask Jesus what he should do to inherit eternal life is a good man, sincere in his asking. Mark’s gospel is alone in saying that Jesus looked on him and loved him. Out of love, not as judgment, Jesus offers him an open door to life: sell all you own and give it to the poor Our culture bombards us with the message that we will find life by consuming. Our assemblies counter this message with the invitation to find life by divesting for the sake of the other.
Sunday
Stewardship
As part of our annual Stewardship Drive, during the month of October, we will once again gather in small groups at church, in people’s homes, and in local gathering spots for fellowship, relationship building, prayer, and dreaming about the future of our congregation. Sign-ups for gatherings are in the Sims Atrium or use the link
Monster Mash Candy Drive
We are gearing up for Halloween fun again this year! You can help us provide this safe and fun Halloween event for children and their families by donating candy and party favors from now to October 23rd Please choose only from the Amazon list at this link, which will be shipped directly to the church See Deacon Mary with questions.
Rejoicing Spirits Next Sunday, October 20
It’s time to rejoice again!! This special worship service is designed to be accessible to people of all abilities- yes, that means you! We are all beloved children of God with strengths and weaknesses People with disabilities and their caregivers need the support of their faith community. We all need to be reminded that whatever our abilities, we are enough Come to be a friend and make some amazing new friends!
Meet in Rudisill Hall from 10:15 - 10:45 (before or after attending your usual service!)
Children and Family
Monster Mash and Pipe Screams
Mark your calendar for Friday, October 25 from 5:45-8 pm for some Halloween fun! We will start with carnival games outside (weather permitting), dinner in Sims Atrium (pizza), and then head to the sanctuary for the Pipe Screams concert After the concert, we will go back outside for music, bubbles, and of course, CANDY! Costumes are encouraged for all ages but not required. Dinner is free, though donations are appreciated RSVP is not required Bring a friend!
Children’s Christmas Program
Stars! Angels! Shepherds! Kings! (and all royalty!) We are preparing again for our children’s Christmas Program this year with our favorite songs and costumes! This is a meaningful way for our kids to make the good news of this ancient and beautiful story fresh each year Rehearsals will be during Sunday School on Oct. 20, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, with a Dress Rehearsal on Saturday, December 7: 9:30-11:00 am. The performance will be Sunday, December 8: 10 am (9:30 'call time' for performers) Ages 2- 5th grade are welcome To register, fill out the Sunday School form If you have already registered for Sunday School, no additional registration is needed.
Youth
No Faith Formation classes (fall break)
Youth in town are encouraged to hand out water at the Atlanta Pride Parade after church Service hours can be obtained.
Faith Formation
“From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians”
Sundays 10 am | Conference Room | Through October 13
Come join us to watch and discuss a multi-part PBS documentary on the early church. Shaped by theologians and historians this series is an intellectual and visual guide to the new and controversial historical evidence which challenges familiar assumptions about the life of Jesus and the epic rise of Christianity.
“The Difficult Words of Jesus - Meanings and Contexts”
Sundays | 10 am | Room 121
Led by Ed Scherlacher with Don Noland.
Inspired by Amy-Jill Levine’s book “The Difficult Words of Jesus,” this class will review sayings of Jesus that have been misinterpreted and used to marginalize “others" in history
Be Still and Journey, Open to anyone interested
Led by Pat Cornwell | Sundays 10 AM | Room 119
“Shaped by the Word, The Power of Scripture in Spiritual Formation”by M. Robert Mulholland, Jr For those who hunger for a deeper relationship with God and often struggle with barriers that keep us from being able to meditate and listen to God.
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 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 | 4 PM | Reception | Study on 1 and 2 Chronicles
Thursday afternoon Bible Study
Thursdays | 3 – 4:00 PM | Reception/ Zoom
Faith and Civic Life Social Statement Study – through November 3
Led by Don Noland | Sunday | 10 am | Room 211
Next summer, the ELCA will vote on a new social statement, "Faith and Civic Life " You are invited to join Don Noland for a multi-week study of this statement and explore how it builds upon previous social statements This is also an opportunity to submit feedback to the ELCA that may be considered for the final draft to be voted on next summer by the Churchwide Assembly. Join us to learn, discuss, and contribute to this important process!
Wednesdays at Redeemer
Beginning at 4:45 PM, we offer a tasty, nutritious meal for you and your family Dinner Service will conclude at 6:15 PM. 4:00 PM Early Bird Bible Study | Reception/Zoom 4:45 PM Dinner | Sims Atrium
6:00 PM Pastor's Class | Rudisill Hall/Zoom - “Singing the Church’s History” In-person and online
Every Sunday morning, we sing words that have a history Yet many of our hymns are so familiar that we rarely notice where the words come from. As we sing together, we are singing church history, and, as a singing church, we have a history This class will explore that story Through singing and examining the words of our hymns, we will learn church history, right down to today, while enriching our hymn singing with glimpses into the lives and contexts of those who wrote them. Everyone is welcome, but bring your singing voice!
Midweek Evening Prayer | Worship at 7 PM
CHILDREN'S MUSIC MINISTRIES
We are excited to see our returning students and welcome new people! Our choral and handbell ensembles are open to all Seraphim Choir, grades 2-5. 6:00-7:00 pm Redeemer Ringers, grades 3 and up 7:00-7:30 pm
Please contact Sarah at shawbecker@redeemer org with questions or for more information Registration Link: https://form jotform com/232015507876154
J.O.Y. Choir
J.O.Y is an ensemble for Just Our Youth, grades 6-12. We meet on Sunday mornings 9:00-9:30 am.
The Atlanta German Band
Keystone October Events:
Mark Your Calendar!
2nd Annual Block PartyOktoberfest @Redeemer
Enjoy live Polka music, traditional foods, beer, dancing, and children’s games on Saturday, October 19th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at 4th & Peachtree Street
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Signup HERE
Contact Don Noland, dfnoland@gmail.com or Don Cornwall
Community
October 17, 1 - 3:00 PM | Rudisill Hall | Movie Matinee, Fried Green Tomatoes
October 24, 12 - 1:30 PM | Lunch at Manuel’s Tavern 602 North Highland Avenue NE, Atlanta
Kessler Reformation Collection Events at Emory
The Richard C Kessler Collection at Pitts Theology Library fosters scholarly research from and public engagement with of its world-renowned collections. Each Fall, the Collection hosts “Reformation Day at Emory,” and on occasion the library will also host “Table Talk ” Both events are opportunities to learn from the world’s top scholars about why the study of the past, enabled by the Kessler Collection, is relevant for church and society today Learn More: https://pitts emory edu/collections/kessler/kesslerevents/
“Leap of Faith” film screening | October 17, 7 PM | Tara Theatre, Cheshire Bridge Road
From the acclaimed team behind Won’t You Be My Neighbor, Nicholas Ma and Morgan Neville present a timely new documentary that explores the profound intersection of faith and democracy. Tickets available HERE
“PipeScreams” Concert - Friday, October 25 at 7:00 pm. All ages are invited to this free familyfriendly 30-minute concert of spooky music performed by organist Sarah Hawbecker Costumes are
encouraged! You can attend as part of Redeemer’s “Monster Mash” event or independently The program will include the Overture from “Phantom of the Opera,” movie tunes, and classical favorites. Invite a friend to this howling good time!
WOMEN’S RETREAT REGISTRATION – DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 1ST:
We are so excited that our Women’s Retreat will soon be here, but it’s important that you register now if you plan to attend. Ladies of all ages are invited to join us at Lutheranch on Nov. 15-17! The cost is $329 (single room) or $240 (double room) and partial scholarships are available. Check out the newsletter for more information and to register
