Saturday, May 6, 2023 update

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Join us for Worship this Sunday | 9 am & 11 am

Fifth Sunday of Easter Pastor Mark H. Larson, preaching

The theme of the Day:

As we continue to celebrate the fifty days of Easter, today’s gospel includes Jesus’ promise that he goes to prepare a place for his followers in his Father’s house. Our baptism commissions us to share Jesus’ mission in the world As 1 Peter reminds us, we are a holy people, called to proclaim the one who called us out of darkness into light. In words and deeds we bear witness to the risen Christ our way, our truth, our life

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Graduate Recognition Sunday On Sunday, May 7 graduates will receive a blessing during 11:00 worship, followed by a reception in Sims Atrium. We congratulate graduates of all degrees and ages – high school, college, and even doctoral grads!

High School Parents and College Parents Gathering will be meeting Sunday, May 7. End-of-Year Youth Party

Our Youth End of Year Party is happening on Sunday, May 7, from 12:30 -2:30 pm. We'll have food, games, and lots of fun! Take a break from studying and hang out! Please try to RSVP to Hillary by Sunday, April 30 for food ordering purposes. You can show up the day of, but we want to make sure we have enough food for everyone

Join Don Noland and Pr Jonathan for a six-week study of a proposed new social statement for the ELCA starting April 16th during our faith formation hour. This is your opportunity to let your voice and input be made to churchwide and to help create the statements that we present to the world

The ELCA is developing a social statement on government, civic engagement, the relationship of church and state, and related matters, as called for by the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly The task force now offers a six-session study curriculum for use throughout our congregations. It provides a guide into the issues and invites participant feedback for the task force For more information, click on this link: https://elca.org/civicsandfaith

NEW CLASS FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Lutheran Catechism for Young Adults | Sunday May 7, 14, 21 | 10 am | Room 211 Dig deep into Luther's Small Catechism, unpack the liturgy and worship with the Evangelical Lutheran Book of Worship, and discuss matters of our faith practice with Pastor Jenny on Sunday mornings in May. This discussion group is for any young adults (ages 18-39) who are new to the Lutheran faith or need a refresher since confirmation!

Announcements

Beginning Tuesday, May 9 | 5 PM | Zoom

You are invited to join Pr Jonathan as we read and discuss 'Killers of the Dream' by Lillian Smith

From the publisher: A Southern white writer, educator, and activist, Lillian Smith (1897–1966) spoke out all her life against injustice In Killers of the Dream (1949), her most influential book, she draws on memories of her childhood to describe the psychological and moral cost of the powerful, contradictory rules about sin, sex, and segregation the intricate system of taboos that undergirded Southern society.

Saturday, May 13, 2023 | Memorial Service for Liz Bair | 1 PM

Please join us in person or via Livestream for the memorial service for long-time and faithful member of Redeemer, Liz Bair, who passed away on April 10th Sympathy notes can be sent to: Buffy Currie, 1093 Westbrooke Way NE. Atlanta, GA. 30319-4804. Following the service there will be a reception where family members can be greeted Click herefor Liz’s obituary.

YOUTH

Thank you all so much for donating and helping us raise funds for our High School Mission Trip to Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Thanks to your generosity, we reached our goal! Donations can continue to be made via the offering plate, online, or by leaving in Jennifer Isaacson's office or Hillary Nelson's mailbox Please include a memo note desinating for the "Puerto Rico Youth Trip" Our High School Mission Trip will be June 11-17 Please stay tuned for updates on our experience

Thank you for your support!

Confirmation Large Group Session-9:45 AM-10:15 AM in Fireside Room

High School Sunday School-9:45 AM-10:45 AM in Youth Lounge.

Confirmation Small Group Sessions: 10:15 AM-10:45 AM in Various Rooms

ELCA Youth Gathering Information Interest Meeting after 11 AM service in Rudisill

8th Grade Chalice Usage

On Sunday, January 8, we started using the chalices made by our 8th graders at 9 AM worship Each 8thgrade Confirmation student had to answer, "What does Communion mean to you?" From 4/23-5/7, the chalice used was painted by Lars Peterson This is Lars’ interpretation: “Communion means fellowship, and a time for everyone to get together. No matter how great the divides between us, we can always sit down, and share a simple meal together It is a reminder that there is good in everyone ”

Parents Gatherings

Middle School Parents Gathering will be meeting on Sunday, May 21.

Lessons from the front lines as a pastor and emergency manager | Emory University | Atlanta GA

Jonathan Trapp, who is graduating as a doctor of ministry, has spent two decades working in emergency management and as a pastor That bivocational experience allowed him to better serve his community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Becky Stein

At-Home Pastoral Visit

Congregational Care

If you or a loved one would like to receive a pastoral visit with communion at your home or residence, please contact Pastor Jenny McLellan at 404-874-8664 ext 224 or jmclellan@redeemer org

Camp Registrations

Vacation Bible School Registration is Open!

Join us June 5-9 here at Redeemer for Changemakers Lab, an interactive Vacation Bible School where children learn that everyone can make a difference in the world! VBS is 9-12:30 each day, including time for participants to eat lunch. We are excited to offer Before (8-9 am) and after (12:30-6 pm) care options again this year for families who need a full day of child care. Find more details and register at this link, or speak to Deacon Mary Parents, we will need your help! We will work with you to find a role that fits your interests and availability. To register a youth (6th grade and up) or adult as a volunteer, please use this form

Music and Arts Camp "Carnival of the Animals"

June 12-16

Registration is now open. Rising kindergarteners through 6th graders will experience music, art, and drama, all based on this year ’ s animal theme! The camp is from 9:00 am-4:00 pm, with free before and after care. Tuition for the week is $165 and includes all activities, snacks, and a T-shirt. Sibling discounts apply, and need-based financial scholarships are available. All are welcome, so tell your friends and neighbors For more information or to volunteer, please contact Sarah Hawbecker at 404-874-8664, ext. 206, or shawbecker@redeemer.org. Follow the camp and share our posts on Facebook at facebook com/RedeemerMusicCamp/

Community Events

Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) – News

Thank you to all of you who supported the MAC coat drive in Dec and Jan It was a huge success We had to take items to the MAC offices three times. Once was right before Christmas when they were running very low on coats especially for children, which you had donated. Next month will be a big month for Redeemer and MAC with the annual food drive and MAC 5K in May More to come about the food drive a little later

Attention Runners and Walkers - Please join the Redeemer Team Katy at the Midtown Race for MAC, Saturday May 13 at 8:30 am in Piedmont Park and support the Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) in its work to prevent homelessness and hunger in our community The team is in memory of Katy Hurley, Redeemer’s MAC representative before she passed away from breast cancer

You can learn more about MAC at http://midtownassistancecenter.org/. Sign up for the 5K here: https://www active com/atlanta-ga/running/distance-running-races/9thannual-midtown-race-for-mac-5k-run-walk-2023 Be sure to join Redeemer Team Katy!

Please contact me for more information.

Richard Mauney

Redeemer’s MAC Board Representative

RichardEMauney@gmail com

404-775-3359