THE REDEEMER BULLETIN

March 29 / 30, 2008

Mission Statement: 

To grow as followers of Christ

reflecting the Gospel by word 

and action everywhere we are.

 

IN OUR PRAYERS:

 

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD’S LOVE:

Attendance:  Maundy Thursday – 120; Good Friday – 170; Easter – 504

            Offering: General Fund - $10,313

 

THE LORD’S WEEK AT REDEEMER

Monday, Mar. 31                      Finance Committee                                      8:00 a.m.

Tuesday, April                           Election Day - Vote

Men’s Bible Class                                                6:30 a.m.

                                                Ladies Bible Class                                        9:15 a.m.

Handbell Rehearsal                                                6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 2                        Open RYMS Room                         6:00 -  9:00 p.m.

Senior Choir                                                            6:30 p.m.

                                                Soul Power                                                            7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 5                        Worship (Communion)                                5:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 6                        Sunday School & Bible Classes                        9:00 a.m.

Worship (Communion)                                    10:30 a.m.

 

The Executive Board has created a position as Temporary Part-time Education Assistant to coordinate Sunday School, Adult Bible Study, VBS and Confirmation.  A job description is available on the lobby bulletin board. Resumes should be returned to the church office by April 6.

 

A-Frame - The RYMS led, interactive, devotional experience is going to have its grand debut on Sunday, April 6^th at 6:30 p.m..  What is the A-Frame you ask?  It is a combination of singing, dancing, prayer, studying God’s word, and experiencing God’s presence through all of our five senses.  We invite anyone who is curious about this to come check it out. 

 

Habitat for Humanity Annual Chili Lunch will be held on Saturday, April 12 at First Lutheran Church from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  They are in need of baked goods which can be dropped off at First Lutheran by 11 a.m. on the 12^th.  For more information, contact Bob Gregurich.

 

The South Wisconsin District’s Older Adult Ministry is hosting the 11^th annual Cedar Valley Gathering on May 13-14 at West Bend.  Dr. Paul Maier will lead the retreat in “Looking at Christ’s Clear Credentials and the Competition.”  Registration forms are available on the lobby bulletin board or call the church office. Deadline is April 28.

 

Annual Preschool Fundraiser

In partnership with Roorbarch Greenhouse, our preschool will be offering outdoor plants including several varieties of potted plants, bedding plants and hanging baskets. Order blanks are available in the church lobby or call the office. Plants must be paid for in advance. You will receive gift certificates for the plants you ordered in time for Mother’s Day. Plants can then be picked up at Roorbach’s, 916 So. 29^th St. anytime starting mid-May into June.  Proceeds will be used to purchase needed supplies for preschool.

 

Shanty Town  - Redeemer youth will participate in Shanty Town activities on April 26 at church from 3:30pm-1:00pm on Sunday April 27.  They will be sleeping outside in cardboard boxes to learn what it’s like to be homeless and asking for donations for Habitat for Humanity.  Please consider supporting their efforts when asked for a contribution.

 

Confirmation Students – Please pick up your confirmation photo from the table in the library. Be sure to take the package with your name on it.

 

Open RYMS Room:  Starting this Wednesday, April 2, the RYMS room will be open every Wednesday from 6:00-9:00pm.  Students in grades 6-12 are welcome to stop in for an hour, or stay for all three.  Come and play a game, listen to music, work on your homework, or just hang out with your friends.  Adult volunteers are still needed to help supervise.  The evening will be set up in two shifts, 6:00-7:30 and 7:30-9:00, so you can sign up for whatever time works with your schedule.  Please see Stephanie Bowman if you are interested in helping out.