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.
Sunday
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Livestream
Zoom Communion following postlude
Join us for Worship this Sunday| 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Sunday of the Passion/Palm Sunday Allison Lizdas, preaching
The theme of the Day
Sunday we follow Christ from triumphal entry to the cross, each waypoint of the journey marked by Jesus’ compassion for those who would betray, mock, accuse, or do violence to him. Though persecuted and beaten, Jesus the Son of God is not disgraced; instead, he asks forgiveness for those who put him to death. We have walked the Lenten pathway these forty days, each of us invited through baptism to “let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus.” We enter this holy week accompanying Jesus to the cross with both grief and thanksgiving in our hearts, trusting in God’s redeeming love
Guest Speaker
Sunday, April 13 we are joined via Zoom by The Rev. Dr. Karoline M. Lewis, author of “Belonging” our Lenten study book.
10 AM | Rudisill Hall
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.
Singers wanted for the Easter Vigil Choir! The Vigil of Easter is the culmination of the service of the Three Days, which begins on Maundy Thursday. This dramatic service, held at 7:00 pm on Saturday, April
19, is a journey from darkness to light, and is the first of our resurrection celebrations All ages are welcome to sing in the Vigil Choir! The only rehearsal is at 5:30 preceding the 7:00 service. Please RSVP by contacting Sarah at shawbecker@redeemer org
Easter Service Greeters Needed!
As we “watch and pray ” and await the glorious resurrection of our Lord, It’s time to assemble a greeting ambassador team to enthusiastically welcome our members and visi-tors on Easter Sunday at one of our four services (7:00, 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30).
We are looking for volunteers to supplement our current ambassador team If you are interested in providing a friendly welcome at one of our entrances and want to “RISE UP” to help us, please let John Garrigan, our very own “Professor of Greetology,” know by emailing him at johnmgarri-gan@gmail com or calling him at 404-840-7852. Many thanks for your consideration!
Easter Drive
Thank you for your generosity! You made Easter a little sweeter for our kids and their families, and helped us serve our neighbors with disabilities through our service project with Inspiritus.
Spring Musical
The children and youth choirs will present “It’s Good!” On Sunday, May 4 at 10 am in the sanctuary This mini-musical tells the story of creation through clever songs and dialogue Come and support our Seraphim and J.O.Y. Choirs in this final performance of their 2024-25 season.
VBS - Volunteers Wanted!
For VBS 2025 we are ‘hitting the road’ together with Road Trip: On the Go with God! VBS will be June 2-6 from 9-12:30 each day. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen and grow your own faith as you nurture the faith of our kids Ages 6th grade (completed) through adult are encouraged to apply There are a variety of roles that fit all ages, abilities, time commitments, and personalities. We will work with you to find the best fit! Find more information about volunteering and register by this link
Children and Family
VBS Registration is Open!!
For VBS 2025 we are ‘hitting the road’ together with Road Trip: On the Go with God! VBS will be June 2-6 from 9-12:30 each day, with after care from 12:30-6 pm All are welcome; invite a friend! Find more information and registration for participants Link.
Family Easter Vigil and Celebration
Saturday, April 19 from 10- 12:30 is our annual Easter festival for all ages including live animals, face painting, a family photo booth, and more! Then go with us on a journey from the somber atmosphere of Holy Week to the joy of Easter in an Easter Vigil service specially designed for families. After the service, we will head back outside for an egg hunt In the case of inclement weather, we will move indoors No RSVP is required; don’t forget to invite a friend!
Rejoicing Spirits This Month- April 27
This month at Rejoicing Spirits, we celebrate all the ways God has provided for us on wilderness journeys and made new life possible
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!)
Summer High School Service Trip
High school youth - please join us! Our high school youth will have the opportunity to help with Hurricane Helene relief efforts in North Carolina, July 13-18 Attendees will stay at Lutheridge and will participate in different disaster relief projects, in partnership with Lutheran Disaster Response. Questions? Please contact Nate Scholarships are available Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/250565139755161.
Graduate Sunday
Graduate Sunday is May 11 and 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 at mindytanzola@gmail.com no later than April 30, 2025.
Confirmation and High School Faith Formation
Confirmation classes meet most Sundays, 6th and 7th grades meet in the Reception Room, 8th grade meets in Allison's office on the 2nd floor, and high school youth meet in the youth lounge during the faith formation hour Please contact Nate Humpherys at nhumpherys@redeemer org for more information, or check the Youth eNewsletter for specifics.
Faith Formation
Sundays 10 am | Chapel | through May 25
Mindful Meditation Practices
Led by Pastor Dorothea Lotze
Mindfulness meditations are an ancient spiritual practice. In our time together, we will integrate the Christian contemplative practice of heart prayer with the mindfulness practices of deep breathing, body relaxation, loving kindness, self-compassion and compassion for others Come and join our weekly practicing while strengthening our mental, emotional and spiritual health in difficult political and global times The meditation practices will be in English
Sundays, 10 am | Room 119
Be Still and Journey, Open to anyone interested
Led by Pat Cornwell
Pastor’s Class led by Pastor Mark | Belonging, Lenten Book Study
Sundays | 10 am | Rudisill Hall/ Zoom
The class will join Author Karoline Lewis
Mondays at 1:30 pm | Reception Room
The Seekers Bible Study led by Bill Pegram
We continue digging deep into the Gospel of Matthew
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Led by David Ott & Don Noland | Tuesdays | 7 AM | Reception Room and Zoom
We are now studying the Gospel of John 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!
Tuesdays 5 pm | Zoom
Join Pr Jonathan for a discussion of Edwidge Danticat's book, 'Brother, I'm Dying', a story of Haitian refugees to the US told from the perspective of a woman who lived the experience as she worried about her family still in Haiti If you have any questions, please email Pr Jonathan at jtrapp@redeemer org
The Tolkien group is starting a new adventure!On Thursday, April 3, we will begin the tale of Beren and Lúthien. Buy your copy now! Join us as we appreciate themes of faith and courage in times of trouble and doubt. Contact Alisa Norvelle (anorvelle@mac.com) for more information, or just click the link on Redeemer’s calendar page We are a welcoming group who can help new fans negotiate the sometimes weird and intimidating names in Tolkien's greater works. Also, you don’t have to pre-read the books we do that together We have several non-Redeemer members, so spread the news your nonRedeemer Tolkien nerd friends!
