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Join us for Worship this Sunday | 9 am & 11 am
Seventh Sunday of Easter Pastor Mark H. Larson, preaching
The theme of the Day: In these days between Ascension and Pentecost, we gather with the disciples in the upper room, waiting for the Spirit to transform the church around the world. In today’s gospel Jesus prays for his followers and for their mission in his name Amid religious, social, and economic divisions, we seek the unity that Jesus had with his Father. Made one in baptism, we go forth to live our faith in the world, eager for the unity that God intends for the whole human family.
Sunday, May 21, 2023
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Redeemer will recognize Mental Health Awareness Month on Sunday, May 21st in worship and in the Sims Atrium.
Stop by the Wellness Ministry Table to share your story, find resources, and receive encouragement. Resources:
Georgia: NAMI Georgia non-crisis HelpLine 770-408-0625 or helpline@namiga.org
General: National Alliance on Mental Illness www nami org BIPOC and LGBTQ Inclusive Therapist Directory https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/ Disasters and Traumatic Events (SAMSHA) www.samhsa.gov
Children and Youth: Child Mind Institute www childmind org Veterans www ptsd va gov
If you are in crisis, call or text 988
Organ Modernization Campaign
Our wonderful pipe Organ needs updating and modernizing. We are actively working with the organ manufacturer, Létourneau, on this process
The Organ Restoration Team, formed by the Church Council, has been meeting for over a month planning the Kickoff and several fundraising events. The KICKOFF is scheduled for Sunday, May 21, 2023!
The Team is holding two Listening Events following the 9:00AM and 11:00AM Services as listed below: Listening Post # 1 – 10:15AM – 11:00AM – Reception Room/Zoom
Listening Post # 2 – 12:15PM – 1:00PM – Rudisill Hall/ Zoom
The Listening Events will include information regarding the organ modernization and information on upcoming events.
Rejoicing Spirits
Will not meet this month This will allow everyone to focus fully on the Confirmation and HS celebrations, and organ restoration kickoff. We look forward to rejoicing with you again soon!
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
YOUTH
Confirmation class Celebrations-9:45 AM-10:15 AM in Fireside Room
High School Sunday School-9:45 AM-10:45 AM in Youth Lounge.
Mission Trip Hangout - 11:00 AM Youth Lounge
Middle School Parents Gathering will be meeting on Sunday, May 21
Announcements
Tuesdays | 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
VBS Needs You!
June 5-9 here at Redeemer our kids will gather for Changemakers Lab, an interactive Vacation Bible School where children learn that everyone can make a difference in the world! WE NEED YOUR HELP this year as we return to a more ‘normal’ version of this powerful faith formation program Whether you can help now or during the actual event, whether you want to be on stage or behind the scenes or just want to help us shop for supplies, everyone has something they can offer to make VBS a success! Please speak to Deacon Mary if you have questions, or fill out this form if you are ready to sign up Ages 6thgrade to adult are eligible to volunteer.
MAC Food Drive
First a big thank you to all who supported the MAC 5K last Saturday. Redeemer tied with All Saints for most participants with 16 people who signed up for the race The MAC Food Drive for Redeemer is well underway. May is when the need really increases since families with school getting out. Children are not receiving free meals at school and that can put increased burdens on already tight budgets There are two bins on opposite sides of the Sims Atrium where food can be dropped off and then taken to MAC. There will be flyers in the Sims Atrium beside the bins. Redeemer has always been very generous in their giving to our neighbors in need and the need is even greater due to the increasing cost of living If you have any questions about the food drive. Please feel free to contact Richard Mauney at 404-775-3359 or richardemauney@gmail com Any support you can provide to MAC would be greatly appreciated Thank you!
Calling All Letter writers!
Do you like sending mail? We are gathering a team to send cards and letters to Redeemer kids while they attend Lutheran camps this summer Please contact Deacon Mary to sign up We will give you the details you need to write messages of support and encouragement. You will turn in mail to Deacon Mary and she will make sure it gets to the right camper at the right time. Help us fulfill the promises we made as a congregation to these kids in baptism that we would surround them with the love and support of their faith community!
