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
Fifth Sunday in Lent Pastor Mark H Larson, preaching
The theme of the Day
Our God makes all things new. In the first reading God promises it. In the gospel Mary anticipates it, anointing Jesus’ feet with costly perfume in preparation for the day of his burial. In the second reading Paul recalls his transformation from the persecutor Saul into an apostle. In baptism, God’s new person (you!) rises daily from the deadly mire of trespasses and sins.
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
It’s time to pre-order Lilies in honor/memory of family or friends to visually enhance our Easter worship In addition, professional brass quartet and timpani will be here so you are also encouraged to make donations to the special musician’s fund which will also be listed in the Easter bulletin in
honor/memory of family or friends along with the flowers
To order use an envelope that is available in the pew racks or go online to https://www.redeemer.org/give/easter-lily-giving/
Please drop envelopes at the Welcome desk or in the offering plate
All donations are due by Sunday, April 6.
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
Nurturing Restoration, A Midweek Lenten Zoom Worship for Atlanta Lutherans
This Lent, we will join with Lutherans across Atlanta for a 30-minute Midweek service Led by Conference Ministers.
Tuesdays at 6:30 PM - March 11- April 15
Read More Flyer Zoom Link
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!
Supplies Needed
The CFM team is gearing up for our annual Family Easter Vigil and Celebration!We need your help to provide treats for our Easter egg hunt and supplies for a special service project: providing Birthday party supplies to Inspiritus host homes for adults with disabilities. Please follow the code to see our Amazon list. Items will be sent directly to the church. Thank you for your generosity!
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!
Youth
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 and High School Faith Formation will not meet this Sunday, thanks to Spring Break in most counties. We will resume on April 13.
Faith Formation
Led by Ed Scherlacher
“Jesus for Everyone” - based on Amy-Jill Levine’s book
Learn of Jesus' historic and cultural influence makes him fascinating, provocative, and relevant for everyone, not only Christians
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 & Wednesdays | 6 pm | Rudisill Hall/Zoom
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!
Community
Inspiritus Afghan Refugee Specific Need
Great news, the Afghan family we ’ ve been supporting has welcomed a baby girl, born just last week! As they continue to settle in, they are still in need of an electric washer and dryer This would greatly assist them.
If you ’ re able to contribute or know someone who can, it would be greatly appreciated by the family
Contact: Jeff Linman, jlinman320@gmail.com
You may have heard that some federal funding impacting nonprofits has been lifted. Unfortunately, the primary source of federal government to support refugee families invited to the US remains frozen. Refugee families still need your help. Now, more than ever, your support is essential in ensuring that newly arrived families have the resources they need to thrive: weinspirit.org/donate
Introducing the Martin Luther Exhibition at the New Ebenezer Retreat Center
We are excited to announce a new and enriching resource for our synod: the Martin Luther Exhibition at the New Ebenezer Retreat Center, located near Savannah, Georgia. This 4,000-item collection celebrates the Lutheran Church, the Reformation, and the life of Martin Luther The exhibition features an impressive array of artifacts, including oil paintings, films, stained glass, coins, stamps, and more. READ FULL ARTICLE
Music and Arts Camp – “Sailing the High Seas” – June 9-13
Register now using this link Rising kindergarteners through 6th graders will experience music, art, and drama all based on this year ’ s pirate theme! The camp is from 9:00 am-4:00 pm, with free before and after-care. Tuition for the week is $175 and includes all activities, snacks, and a T-shirt. Sibling discounts apply, and financial need-based 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
Holy Week schedule
In-person and Online
APRIL 13 PALM SUNDAY 9:00 & 11 AM APRIL 16 HEALING SERVICE
7:00 pm
APRIL 17 MAUNDY THURSDAY
12:00 Noon & 7:00 PM
APRIL 18 GOOD FRIDAY
12:00 Noon Stations of the Cross & 7:00 PM Choral Tenebrae
APRIL 19 HOLY SATURDAY
10:00 AM Family Easter Vigil & Celebration
Easter Vigil Worship
7:00 PM
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