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Join us for Worship this Sunday | 9 am & 11 am
Third Sunday of Easter Pastor Ron Bonner, preaching
The theme of the Day: Sunday's gospel begins with two disciples walking to Emmaus, overcome with sadness, loss, and disappointment They had hoped Jesus, who was crucified, would be the one to redeem Israel! Yet the risen Christ walks with them and then opens their eyes in the breaking of the bread. Each Sunday our hearts burn within us as the scriptures are proclaimed and Christ appears to us as bread is broken and wine is poured The story of Emmaus becomes the pattern of our worship each Lord’s day.
Sunday in our 11:00 service, the 4th graders will be reciting the 10 Commandments and receiving a blessing. They have been studying the commandments and learning how our faith guides our choices for the past few weeks
Sunday we welcome eight New Members into the life of Redeemerduring the 11 am service Introduce yourself and extend a warm welcome at the new member luncheon following worship.
Rejoicing Spirits Sunday
Join us in Rudisill Hall from 10-10:30 Sunday to worship and rejoice together! Rejoicing Spirits is a worship service for people of all abilities It’s a space where those with a variety of abilities are affirmed as participants and leaders, and where everyone comes away with a better appreciation of each other’s gifts and contributions RS is meant to add to your worship experience, and can be combined with other worship services you are attending today This month, we will join the disciples on the road to Emmaus and find out how Jesus shows up when we walk alongside each other
At-Home Pastoral Visit
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
Musicians Needed for Redeemer's Front Porch Summer Band
Redeemer’s Community Engagement ministry voted to organize a band for a summer concert series to bring attention to Redeemer; we are looking for musicians Sally Rosser and Pastor Bonner are proposing that on select Friday evenings during the summer, the band would play from the front porch of Redeemer. This is an evangelism effort to get people to notice our church and not just hurry by us on their way to work, home, or play. For more details, contact Pastor Bonner at rbonner@redeemer.org.
YOUTH
Thank you all so much for donating and helping us raise funds for our High School Mission Trip to Arecibo, Puerto Rico As of 4/11, we are $480 away from our goal Donations can also 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 designating for the "Puerto Rico Youth Trip " Thank you for your support!
Confirmation Large Group Session-9:30 AM-10:00 AM in Fireside Room
High School Sunday School-9:45 AM-10:45 AM in Youth Lounge
High School Parents and College Parents Gathering: 10:00 AM-10:45 AM in Room 103
Confirmation Small Group Sessions: 10:00 AM-10:45 AM in Various Rooms
High School Mission Trip Meeting: 10:45 AM-11:45 AM in Reception Room
Middle School Mission Trip Meeting: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM in Reception Room
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, April 16, and Sunday, May 21. High School Parents and College Parents Gathering will be meeting on Sunday, April 23, and Sunday, May 7.
ELCA Youth Gathering Informational Interest Meeting
Sunday, April 30 after 11 AM Service or via Zoom at 6 PM
On Sunday, April 30 after the 11 AM service, there will be an informational interest meeting to talk about the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering which will be July 16-20, 2024 in New Orleans This meeting is for current 7th graders to current 11th graders. To find out more information about the ELCA Youth Gathering, you can go here
There will also be a Zoom session at 6 PM on Sunday, April 30 for those that can't make it in person.
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! Graduates should contact Hillary (hnelson@redeemer.org) no later than May 3 to be listed in the bulletin Congratulations graduates!
End-of-Year Youth Party
Sunday, May 7
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.
Save the date-our Confirmation Service will be on Sunday, May 14 during the 11 AM service with a reception after
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
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
Sunday 10 am | Reception & Zoom
Come hear about the Bishop’s pilgrimage to Israel and Palestineattended by fourteen Redeemer members.
April 23: From Tiberias to Bethlehem
April 30: From Jerusalem to Petra
NOTE NEW START DATE: Starting April 23 at 10 am "Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts" How are you going to risk yourself: your time, talents, and treasure in service to Jesus, the one who risked it all for us? If you want to serve but don't know where to start, explore your spiritual gifts and identify your talents with Pastor Jenny McLellan and Alisa Norvelle on Sunday, April 23 and April 30 at 10 am.
KEYSTONE SENIOR MINISTRY
Pitts Theological Library Guided Exhibition Tour
Friday, April 28th | 11 am-1 pm
Meet at Redeemer at 10:30 am to carpool to Emory's campus. The free Sacred Arts Exhibition tour will be followed by lunch at the Cox Hall Food Court Participants will buy their own lunch (about $10-
SUMMER
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/
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
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