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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
Fourth Sunday of Advent Pastor Jonathan Trapp, preaching
The theme of the Day:
Today Isaiah prophesies that a young woman will bear a son and name him Emmanuel. The gospel is Matthew’s account of the annunciation and birth of the one named Emmanuel, God-withus. During these final days of Advent we pray, “O come, O come, Emmanuel,” a beloved hymn based on the O Antiphons, ancient prayers appointed for the seven days preceding Christmas. On this final Sunday of Advent we prepare to celebrate the birth of the one born to save us from the power of sin and death.
Sunday, December 18
11 am worship
Immediately following the brief postlude, you are invited to stay for a holiday mini-concert presented by the Carillon Ringers
MAC (Midtown Assistance Center) Coat Drive Beginning this Sunday through Jan. 15 “He who has two coats, let him share with him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise.” Luke 3:11
We at Redeemer practice the second part of this verse every week with the wonderful food ministry. We also practice it with the food drive we do at the beginning of summer for Midtown Assistance Center (MAC), This is very much appreciated!
Now is our opportunity to do the first part of that verse. We are finally able to do an in person coat drive again and MAC is in need of coats. In the past they have only needed men's coats. This year they can use men's, women's and childrens They have other organizations they can give the coats to if they receive more than they need. They can also use caps, gloves and scarves. We will be collecting these coats between December 11th and January 1st There will be collection bins in the atrium labeled with signs for MAC. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Richard Mauney at richardemauney@gmail.com.
We are truly blessed at Redeemer and if you have a second coat (or any of these other items) you would like to share, they would be greatly appreciated. May we take this Christman season to be thankful, think about others in our community who are not as blessed and show God's love to them by sharing from our abundance.
Children’s Sunday School: Holiday Break
Because Christmas and New Year’s fall on Sundays this year, we have a longer-than-normal holiday break this year. There is no Sunday school on Dec. 18, Dec. 25 or Jan. 1. We look forward to resuming on January 8th with a Sing and Play day in the Fireside room! Sunday School registration is always open, we welcome new students for our Spring semester.
Family Christmas Eve Service
At 3:00 pm on Christmas Eve we are excited to return to our in-person Family Christmas Eve service! We love to have our kids help out and lead this special service for their friends, families, and our visitors. Please fill out this short form to express interest if you would like to help. Deacon Mary will then work with you to find the right role for your child
Christopher’s Haven Service Opportunity
Christopher's Haven is a non-profit that provides housing for children with cancer and their families while they are in treatment at the Proton Therapy Center just down the street from Redeemer We are developing a partnership so that Redeemer families can support them, starting in your own kitchen! Find more information on how to provide a meal or a sweet treat on the form CLICK HERE to see the Sign Up form.
YOUTH Ministry
Confirmation Large Group Session-Fireside Room, 9:45-10:15 High School Sunday School-Youth Lounge, 9:45-10:45 Confirmation Small Group Sessions, 10:15-10:45 6th Grade-Fireside or Room 103 7th Grade-Fireside or Room 103 8th Grade-Pastor Mark’s Office
Our Post-High School and College Youth will be getting lunch together on Sunday, December 18 after 11 AM service. We will head to Melton's in Decatur Give Hillary a heads up if you plan on attending!
Last Sunday to Pickup Kringles!
Come pick them up on Sunday, December 4 to December 18 from before 9 AM to after 11 AM. Thanks for supporting our Summer 2023 Middle School and High School Mission Trips. You can use the QR code to donate!
ADULT Faith Formation
Mindfulness, Prayer, and Meditation
Conference room/ Zoom | 10 am
Join Ed Scherlacher to study spiritual practices that can help draw us together and see how God works in our lives.
Young Adults Small Group
10:00 AM -10:45 AM | Katie's Corner
This is our last week discussing the bookCrazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God by Francis Chan, led by group member Robert Boyd. We meet from 10-10:45 in Katie’s Corner (corner of the upstairs hallway near the front elevator with comfy chairs). Reading in advance is not required. Join us!
Advent Book Study
Reception Room | 10:00 AM -10:45 AM
Join Pr Jonathan for a discussion around 'The First Advent in Palestine' by Kelley Nikondeha Her book offers an opportunity for us to look at how the advent experience in the first century Palestine still has
ramifications for us today Reading the book along with the class is great, but it is not a necessity!
Week of December 19
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
We are currently reading Born a Crime by Trevor Noah in which he tells stories about growing up in Apartheid South Africa in a very engaging way. This book study is open to anyone who is interested If you have any questions, please email Pr. Jonathan at jtrapp@redeemer.org
Wednesdays at Redeemer
Early Bird Bible Study
Wednesday | 4 pm | Reception room /Zoom Link
Join David Ott as he leads a study and discussion of Genesis.
6:00 PM Pastor's Class | Rudisill Hall & Zoom New Study: Freeing Jesus, by Diana Butler Bass
Join Pastor Mark as we journey through Advent with our theme, "Now in Flesh Appearing " We ask, "How does Jesus appear to you?"
Thursday Lectionary Study
Thursday | 5 PM | Zoom Link
Join Pastor Jonathan to discuss the worship texts for the upcoming week! The readings can be found at the following site: https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/
Liberation Thoughts
Thursday | 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
Blue Christmas: A Service of Night Prayer for the Winter Solstice
Wednesday, December 21st at 7 pm
God appears in flesh by way of deep darkness through human birth on the longest night of the year. God’s love for us goes deep and does not fade or change with the seasons For many, the lack of daylight intensifies other sufferings: depression, stress, loneliness, and grief What an opportunity, then, to share that the message of Christmas is specifically sent for those in pain and suffering. It is not that “all is merry and bright.” Rather, it is the abiding truth that God seeks to be with us, even when we are “blue ” Seek God’s abiding truth and presence in Jesus at the Blue Christmas service of the word Come for prayer, healing, rest, and renewal Invite your friends who are struggling this season to join us in person or
Inspired
by John 1:1-14online: https://www redeemer org/worship/wor ship-online/
Goshen Valley Gift Drive - THANK YOU!
Thank you so much for participating in our drive to make Christmas Merry for the kids at Goshen Valley. Whether you purchased items from the Amazon list or brought household items to church, it will make a difference to both foster kids and their host families this holiday season
Wellspring Living Angel Tree for the Girls of Wellspring Living
Thank you, Redeemer!! You contributed $2,015 in gift cards for the girls of Wellspring Living! At least five people contributed generously on-line. Thank you for making Christmas and the New Year a little brighter!
Redeeming Grace
Christmas Eve Greeters Needed
You can help make Redeemer a warm and welcoming place on Christmas Eve by being a greeting ambassador before worship We are still looking for volunteers for the following services: 6 pm 3 greeters still needed 8 pm 2 greeters still needed 11 pm 3 greeters still needed
Volunteers are asked to arrive 45 minutes prior to the service and warmly greet and welcome worshipers with a friendly greeting and display some enthusiastic holiday cheer! If you haven't served as a greeter before, John Garrigan will show you the ropes
Please contact John at johnmgarrigan@gmail com or call him at 404-840-7852 and let him know what service you would like to support. Many thanks for helping Redeemer be a warm and welcoming place on Christmas Eve!
For Christmas Eve we respectfully request that Redeemer members use the 3 rd Street parking deck to leave room in the main lots for our guests who may not be aware of the availability of the parking deck.
