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.
Holiday Music & Caroling - TODAY @ 3:30 PM
The Redeemer Brass Ensemble invites you to join in an afternoon Event of Holiday Music and Caroling
Something that is sure to welcome the seasonal spirit in everyone ’ s heart of traditional and contemporary music selections for the whole family on Saturday, December 14th 3:30 p.m through 7:00 p m from the front-steps of Redeemer on Peachtree Street, plus, an opportunity to join in singing Carols at 5:00 p.m. for 30-45 minutes, followed by Brass Ensemble music through reminder of Event, while sipping Hot Apple Cider
Anyone interested in singing at 5:00 pm is encouraged to email Todd Larsen at todd@larsenfirm.com for further information or questions
Sunday
Link to: submit prayer requests
Livestream
Zoom Communion following postlude
Join us for Worship this Sunday| 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Third Sunday of Advent
Pastor Mark H Larson, preaching
The theme of the Day
Christ’s presence in our midst in the wonder of the holy supper is cause for singing. The nearness of the God in prayer, in every circumstance, is cause for rejoicing. The coming of one “ more powerful” than John, even with a winnowing fork in hand, is good news and cause for exultation for us who are being saved. Great joy is the tone for the third Sunday of Advent.
Advent Lessons and Carols
The 11:00 am service this Sunday will be a service of Advent Lessons and Carols led by Redeemer’s children, youth, and adult choirs Forming the structure for the service are the “O Antiphons,” ancient sung refrains which eventually became the beloved Advent hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” There will not be a sermon, but there will be Holy Communion Join us in this beautiful service in which we hear hope proclaimed through scripture and music.
Official Notice of CONGREGATIONAL MEETING:
This Sunday, following 9:00 am and 11:00 am worship services with an online option at 10:15 am (Zoom Link)
The purpose of the meeting is to approve the 2025 Proposed Budget. Link to Budget
Final Sunday to pick up Kringles. If you missed out, we did order a couple extra that can be purchased day-of, while supplies last.
Created to Be...Generous
We are asking every family to return their pledge of support to Redeemer’s ministries through our website, email, or by returning your pledge card in the mail or in-person.
Stewardship packets are available at the Welcome Desk in the Sims Atrium.
You can also pledge online: https://form.jotform.com/242974460289165
Sunday December 15, 6:00 pm
Nordic Lodge 708 and Scandinavian Festival Inc. invite you to their annual “Sankta Lucia” celebration at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Free admission! For more information: https://vasalodge708.org/
Blue Christmas | Wednesday, December 18
"Service of Lament, Hope, and Healing" | 6 pm | Sanctuary
In a season of great cheer, come before God as you are: raw, lonely, sad, angry, whatever you're feeling come Come and draw near to God and the hope we have in Jesus
Children and Family
Family Christmas Eve Service
At 3:00 pm on Christmas Eve we will hold our annual 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 (you can also work as a team if your child needs help with the role)
Youth
Confirmation Sunday, at 9:45 AM
*Fireside room for 6-7th graders
*2nd floor office for 8th graders
For more information, please contact Pastor Jonathan. High School will meet in the Youth Lounge at 9:45 AM
Group for Parents of Middle School Confirmands
Hallie Dillon is facilitating a group for all the parents of confirmation youth (6th-8th grade), to discuss the materials the confirmands are learning and for general mutual support. Meetings will be every week that confirmation classes occur, during the faith formation hour (9:45-10:45) in the library Contact Hallie at halliedillon@me.com or (404)862-5441 with any questions!
Faith Formation
“The Difficult Words of Jesus - Meanings and Contexts” through Dec 22
Sundays | 10 am | Room 121
Led by Ed Scherlacher with Don Noland
Inspired by Amy-Jill Levine’s book “The Difficult Words of Jesus,” this class will review sayings of Jesus that have been misinterpreted and used to marginalize “others" in history
Be Still and Journey, Open to anyone interested |Meeting December 15th
Led by Pat Cornwell | Sundays 10 AM | Room 119
“Light from Afar” An Advent Devotional From Around the World
The Seekers Bible Studyled by Bill Pegram
We will not meet for the rest of this year Please join us again on Monday, January 6 at 1:30 as we continue digging deep into the Gospel of Matthew.
Book Study with Pastor Jonathan
Tuesdays | 5 PM | Zoom
Join Pr Jonathan on Zoom as the group discusses "Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Led by David Ott & Don Noland | Tuesdays | 7 AM | Reception Room and Zoom
We are now studying 1 & 2 Samuel 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!
Early Bird Bible Study led by David Ott
Wednesdays | 4 PM | Reception | Study on 1 and 2 Chronicles
GERMAN CHURCH
Mindfulness in a mind-blowing time. Every Advent Sunday, the German Church will offer American German friendship gatherings where we will practice mindfulness with each other through deep breathing and meditation. Americans and Germans are invited to gather from 10 AM until 10:45 AM in the small chapel at Redeemer Lutheran Church the meditations will be in English so that everyone will be included. Please join us and bring your friends Practicing friendship, breathing, and mindfulness has proven to be one of the most effective remedies for stress. And we are living in stressful times- there is no question!
Young Adults
Join us for lunch after the 11:00 service for our monthly lunch on Dec. 15! (Location TBD, will be within walking distance)
We’re having a winter bonfire Jan. 9 at 7:00 for a time of fellowship, recovery from the holidays, and looking forward into the new year! Invite friends or come make new ones! For location, contact Nate (nhumpherys@redeemer.org).
Community
Join Faithful Hands Ministry for the First Fall 2024 Hat and Scarf Challenge!
We're collecting hats and scarves for the Food Ministries' Holiday Meals this Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you can make a scarf, cowl, or hat, by Thanksgiving, great! If not, you have until Christmas to contribute Knit or crochet as many as you like just ensure scarves are at least 60 inches long and use any pattern you enjoy This is a wonderful way to support those who rely on our Food Ministry Completed items can be dropped off in the Fall 2024 Challenge box in Room 119. Yarn is available in plastic containers in the same room For questions or pattern ideas, contact Pat Cornwell at jpcorn90@gmail com Let’s revive this tradition!
Angel Tree for the Girls of Wellspring Living
December 15 is the last day to contribute to the Angel Tree for the girls of Wellspring Living – children (ages 12 – 17) who have been trafficked and who are on a path of restoration. Our collected gift cards will be used for the girls’ school and craft supplies, meals, clothing, special outings, or for stocking the boutique where the girls can “shop” for special items as rewards for scholastic achievement. To date we have received over $500 in gift cards! Thank you for your participation! We will report the final total in upcoming weeks! Questions? Contact Charissa Schultz or Amy Carpenter via Realm
We have resettled an unprecedented 600+ refugees this year As the weather turns cold, purchasing coats for every family member can be a significant expense We are working to gather coats for all clients who have arrived this year. If you can donate even one coat, it would greatly impact families of 9 or 11 who face the need for hundreds of dollars in warm clothing
Tags with names, genders, ages, and sizes will be available on our Hope Tree. If you prefer to make a monetary donation to the Hope Tree Christmas fund, we will use those funds to purchase the necessary winter coats.
Goshen Valley Giving Tree | Final Sunday Dec 15
Help us create a Merry Christmas for the foster boys and girls living under Goshen Valley's care!
You can donate items in two ways: donate gifts using the Amazon list, which will ship items directly to Goshen Valley donate household items using tags on the giving tree in Sims Atrium, and bring the items to church with you.
Wednesdays at Redeemer
Beginning at 4:45 PM, we offer a tasty, nutritious meal for you and your family. Dinner Service will conclude at 6:15 PM 4:00 PM Early Bird Bible Study | Reception/Zoom
6:00 PM Pastor's Class | Rudisill Hall/Zoom - “Seeing Salvation” In-person and online
The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus has shaped Western art for nearly two thousand years Not only were they beautiful to look at, these images reflected and shaped the faith of both artist and viewer. Join us as we trace the life of Christ in image and art and discover how the greatest story ever told also became the framework for some of the greatest art ever seen.
Blue Christmas, "Service of Lament, Hope, and Healing" | Worship at 7 PM
CHILDREN'S MUSIC MINISTRIES
We are excited to see our returning students and welcome new people! Our choral and handbell ensembles are open to all.
Seraphim Choir, grades 2-5. 6:00-7:00 pm Redeemer Ringers, grades 3 and up. 7:00-7:30 pm
Please contact Sarah at shawbecker@redeemer.org with questions or for more information.
Registration Link: https://form.jotform.com/232015507876154
J.O.Y. Choir
J O Y is an ensemble for Just Our Youth, grades 6-12 We meet on Sunday mornings 9:00-9:30 am
CHRISTMAS EVE SCHEDULE
11:00 am German Church Atlanta Service
Traditional worship in the German language with Holy Communion.
1:00 pm Worship
Worship includes traditional carols with Holy Communion. 3:00 pm Family and Children’s Service
A Christmas message with lessons and carols for children with Holy Communion.
*6:00 pm Jazz Service
Worship begins with the prelude featuring the Redeemer Jazz Trio with Holy Communion
*8:00 and *11:00 pm Christmas Services
The celebration begins with a musical prelude of instrumental and choir music. Services include traditional carols with Holy Communion
*Prelude begins 30 minutes prior to service
Sunday, December 29: One service at 10 am
Redeemer | 731 Peachtree St. NE | Atlanta, GA 30308 US
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