NEW COVID-19 Update As of August 18, Fulton & Dekalb counties are designated by the CDC to MEDIUM Covid 19 Community Levels! Following our protocols, face coverings will be optional and left to personal preference for all indoor activities, including worship. Based on CDC guidance those who test positive for Covid, are symptomatic, or have been exposed to a positive case should continue to mask. Link to: submit prayer requests Livestream Zoom Communion following postlude Join us for Worship this Sunday 9 am & 11 am Face coverings are optional and left to personal preference. Masks are required to sit in the balcony. Click HERE to read all the latest protocol information about returning to worship in person. Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Pastor Mark H. Larson, preaching Parking at Redeemer Midtown may have changed since you were here last. Read More Sunday, August 21 Fall Kick-Off Ministry Fair Sunday, August 21st | 10 am 1 pm Over 25 Redeemer Ministries and 11 Community Partners will fill the Sims atrium at the Fall Kick Off Ministry Fair! Iced coffee provided by Java Joy on the front porch with Redeemer council members Visit tables to meet the people behind the various ministries of Redeemer and collect stickers and signatures in your "Redeemer Ministry Passport Book " The first 50 people to collect at least six stickers will receive a gift at the Welcome Center Come to church on Sunday morning, August 21st, and discover there is a place for you to serve Jesus through Redeemer. Members, please plan to park in the garage on Sunday to make room for our guests and ministry partners.
Middle School and High School Youth Pool Party Sunday, August 21 | 2:00 pm 4:00 pm Come hang with other youth and get ready as we have fun kicking off another year together! Please respond to Hillary (hnelson@redeemer.org) for planning purposes.
A series of nine Subject Area Group gatherings have been scheduled. While our Ministry Teams have already been invited to take part, everyone in the congregation is encouraged to attend any of the gatherings that interest them These two hour gatherings will be in person and online, and the insights and results will be posted on a special page on our website.
Our ministry teams and staff have been busy meeting with our Master Planning consultants completing an analysis of the current use of our facilities. Now that the analysis work is done, it is time to begin the creative, imaginative part of our planning In the next few months, our consultants will lead us through discerning how we can best develop our campus to enhance our ministries, strengthen our financial future, and enlarge our impact in this community and region.
We are very excited about opening Sunday School in in person classrooms again for the first time since 2019. A Zoom classroom option will also be offered We kick things off with Sing and Play on August 28, and our first day in classrooms will be September 11. You can register at this link or
Master Planning Update
Sunday School Registration is Open!!
Upcoming Subject Area Gatherings:
Worship: Sunday, August 28, 1 PM Community Outreach, Sunday, September 11, 1 PM Financial Development, Wednesday, September 14, 6:30 PM Reception Room/Zoom Please Click Here to sign up for any gathering if you have not already expressed interest.
Redeemer Ringers 7 7:30 PM Room 202
speak to Deacon Mary with any questions Sunday School is for ages 2 5th grade. Interested in volunteering with Sunday School? Speak to Deacon Mary about volunteer opportunities Week of August 22 Tuesday Morning Bible Study Tuesday | 7:30 am | Rudisill Hall / Link to Join Bible Study returns on Tuesday mornings in Rudisill Hall and via ZOOM. A light breakfast will be available beginning at 7 a m and the study beginning at 7:30 a.m until 8:30 a.m. Our study is on The Acts of the Apostles Everyone is welcome to join us Book Study with Pastor Jonathan Tuesday | 5 pm | Link to Join Join us as we read 'Lies My Teacher Told Me' by James Loewen This book study is open to anyone who is interested. If you have any questions, please email Pr Jonathan at jtrapp@redeemer org Early Bird Bible Study Wednesday | 4 pm | Zoom Link Join David Ott as he leads a study and discussion of Daniel Wednesdays at Redeemer starting August 24th! Dinner served at 5:00 PM Adult meal, $9.00/person. Seniors (over 65) and children (12 and under), $6 00/person Children and Youth MusicMinistries will resume on Wednesday, August 24. We are excited to resume making music together, following the church’s COVID protocols Leaders are fully vaccinated, and we encourage vaccinations for all participants. Serephim 6 7 PM Room 204 Cherubim 6:15 6:45 PM Room 203 JO Y 7 7:30 PM Room 211
Pastor's Class "The Making of the Bible" Join Pastor Mark on Wednesday nights at 6 PM as we explore the complex history of the formation of the Bible Using the latest scholarly evidence, we'll follow the complex journey from the earliest fragments to sacred scripture Worship - "Celebrating the Saints" | Wednesday, August 24 Come join us at 7 PM in the sanctuary or online for a short contemplative service of songs, reflection, and prayer as we commemorate the apostles, martyrs, historical figures, and modern men and women who are the heroes of our faith and whose memorial days are set aside each week but often overlooked. Liberation Thoughts Thursday, August 25 | 6 PM | Zoom Link Join Pr Ron for a more in depth study of various works related to Liberation Theology and why it is so important for us to continue to understand its value in the world today.
On August 28, children who have turned three by August 1 and their parents are invited to a Faith Stepping Stone event called Welcome to Worship from 10 10:45. We will talk about what worship is and give both kids and parents tools for worshiping together Join us for opening songs at Sing and Play behind the Fireside Room, after which three year old families will move to a separate area
Sunday, August 28 after 11 AM service in Reception Room
Looking Ahead Three-Year-Old Faith Stepping Stone
Parents and youth are invited to come to our Youth Synod Events and Summer Opportunities meeting on Sunday, August 28 after 11 AM service in the Reception Room This meeting will give a preview into what is going on for Summer 2023 and for our synod youth events. Day of Service Click here for a video from Zach Blend, CEO of Goshen Valley, who grew up at Redeemer.
On August 27th, from 9:30 1:00, you are invited to serve your neighbors! Goshen Valley is a foster care organization northwest of Atlanta that serves children of all ages and genders who need a safe, healthy home. At their facility known as Goshen Valley Boys Ranch, boys aged 9 17 live in a group home setting. Goshen Valley began with the vision and generosity of a Redeemer member, John Blend, and our connection to their ministry remains strong. On the 27th, we will help them with some maintenance and repair tasks, have lunch at the Ranch, and hear more about everything they do to support foster kids and young adults who are making their way in the world alone Please RSVP at this link or speak to Deacon Mary for more information; all ages and abilities are welcome. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, August 24th
Youth Synod Events and Summer Opportunities Meeting
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