A Newsletter for Members and Friends of Redeemer Lutheran Church

1700 West Fair Avenue, Marquette, Michigan 49855 — www.redeemermqt.org

Redeemer’s Mission...inviting all people to become students,

believers and followers of Jesus Christ.

REDEEMER MONTHLY December 2017

Christmas Worship Schedule

Saturday, Dec. 23rd 5:00 pm Sat. Contemporary Worship

Sunday, Dec. 24th 10:00 am Traditional Sunday Worship

(replaces 8:30 and 10:45 this week)

Sunday Evening, Dec. 24th Christmas Eve Worship 3:00 pm Family Acoustic Candlelight Carols and Praise

5:00 pm Candlelight Worship of Carols and Praise

7:00 pm Candlelight Worship of Carols and Praise

9:00 pm Traditional Candlelight with Holy Communion

Monday, Christmas Day — No Worship Services

King’s Kid’s & Sunday School King’s Kid’s and Sunday School classes will be taking a break during the Christmas holiday. There will be no King’s Kid’s on Saturday, December 23 and December 30. There will be no Sunday School on Sunday, December 24 and December 31. Classes will resume the weekend of January 6 & 7.

Members of Redeemer will have the opportunity to vote on important issues for our congregation on Sunday, December 17, 9:30 a.m. Action items include: ► 2018 Budget ► Election of Church Officers ► Call Process update All people who are confirmed members of Redeemer are also voting members and encouraged to attend.

Voters’ Meeting

Update on the Call Process... “WIF”

The December activity for Widows in Fellowship, “WIF” will be having lunch at Elizabeth’s Chop House. We will meet at the restaurant at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 8. Please sign up on the Women's’ Ministry Board by Tuesday, December 5, so that there’s an accurate count for making reservations. All widows are welcome to attend, so please join us, and feel free to bring a friend. Call Carolyn Snyder at 249-9061, if you have any questions.

Sunday School Children’s Christmas Musical

“The Christmas Carol SPECIAL REPORT”

Sunday,

December 17 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School Christmas Musical

We are very blessed to have added to our staff with the installation of Larry Bruce as Director of Worship and Outreach. Your call committee continues to work diligently to add the final piece to our called staff with a future installation of an associate pastor. To that end, I just wanted to give a brief update to our process. In early November, the call committee interviewed a potential pastor. We also have scheduled the interviewing of two more pastors of great talent on Thursday, November 30. After all three interviews are completed we plan to bring our finding to the congregation in December. We will try to keep you posted on any new developments in this process. We take great faith that our God will provide for his church as he directs us in this process. I know at times it can feel like a slow, belabored process that does not correspond to our timetable, but we remember the words of 2 Peter 3:9

"The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness."

Together in Christ, Pastor Chad

Poinsettias for Christmas

You probably know a few people who could use a little extra holiday cheer. Maybe it’s the babysitter, a favorite teacher or even the friendly mailman! Want to buy them all a little something, without breaking the bank? Well, this holiday season you can purchase a Scrip card for them from Redeemer.

T r y S c r i p S h o p p i n g C a r d s

f o r C h r i s t m a s .

Give Scrip cards as gifts, or use them to shop from hundreds of nationwide vendors. Remember, Scrip doesn't cost you anything extra. If you purchase a $25 Scrip card, it is worth the full $25 value.

Deadline for Christmas orders is 12 noon on Sunday, December 10. Buy Scrip on Weekends after each worship service and Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. in the church office.

U s i n g S c r i p h e l p s G E N E R A T E

I N C O M E F O R R e d e e m e r Y o u t h ,

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R e d e e m e r C h i l d C a r e .

H e r e ' s H o w . . .

Redeemer purchases Scrip shopping cards from a

distributor at a discount. Redeemer re-sells the Scrip shopping cards to you for full face value. Discounts range from 2% to 20%, and this money is Redeemer’s profit and helps fund our youth group, Preschool and Child Care. You use Scrip shopping cards from your favorite retailers just like cash, for their full face value. If you purchase a $25 gift card, it is worth the full $25 value.

The Altar Guild of Redeemer is busy planning for the Christmas season. The Poinsettias and White Mums will cost $18.00 each. If you would like to make a donation to help cover the cost of poinsettias and mums please do so by filling out the form below and returning it to the church office by Monday, December 18. Poinsettias and Mums can be taken home following the Christmas Day worship service. Attached is a check or cash in the amount of $__________________ (If writing a check please make it payable to Redeemer Altar Guild.) Given by: _______________________________ _______________________________ If you would like your poinsettias or mum given in memory of family or friends, please clearly write information here.

SCRIP for Christmas

The Lutheran Witness is your magazine, written and provided especially for the lay people of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Inserted in every issue is The Messenger, news from the North Wisconsin District. By subscribing to The Lutheran Witness, members of the North Wisconsin District become aware of the mission and ministry of both our District and Synod. You may also send a copy of The Lutheran Witness to a relative, friend or anyone else you feel could benefit from the articles. Each subscription is $22.01 (11 magazines, July/August issue is a combined edition). New subscriptions begin with the March 2018 issue.

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Please include your check made payable to Redeemer Lutheran Church. Deadline to subscribe is Saturday, December 16.

Lutheran Witness

Experience the JOY of giving and join us at our local mission project, Victory Lutheran Church at KI Sawyer, as we prepare and serve a special Christmas sit-down roast beef dinner on December 17th.

WHERE: Victory Lutheran Church – 315 Explorer – Gwinn

WHEN: Sunday, December 17;

be at Victory by 11:30 a.m. – we serve at 12 noon

WHAT: Prepare a dish OR buy and donate some supplies – please have items to Redeemer by 10 a.m. on December 17.

Come and help us serve and clean up

Menu and items needed are on the Welcome Center in the Narthex

WHY: To experience the JOY of giving and sharing God’s love with fellow Christians who are having a rough time right now

Any questions please call Melissa Wihowski at 360-7286 or

Phyllis James at 225-1004.

Victory Christmas Meal

Please sign up today to donate a Christmas gift to someone who may not otherwise have gifts on Christmas morning. Sign up boards are in the narthex.

Sign up by: 1) Finding an item on the boards to donate. 2) Sign up on the sheet. 3) Take the tag from the board. 4) Buy the gift. 5) Wrap the gift. 6) Attached the tag to the gift. 7) Return the gift to the church by December 10.

Thank you to everyone who participates in the very important Christmas program.

Redeemer Helps Families in Need

HIGH SCHOOL CAMP LUTHER RETREAT

It’s that time of year again to be thinking about the Camp Luther Retreat for high school students! The Retreat is January 26-28. Events of the weekend include: tubing, broomball, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, devotions and Bible studies. Registration/Health forms and $120 are due to DCE Anna by Sunday, December 10. The forms are available in DCE Anna’s office.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP LUTHER RETREAT

The Camp Luther Big Chill Retreat for middle school students is here! The Retreat is January 12-14. Events include: tubing, broomball, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, devotions, and Bible studies. Registration/Health forms and $90 are due to DCE Intern Susie by Sunday, December 17. The forms have been mailed to all confirmation students, or are available in DCE Intern Susie's office.

CONFIRMATION CLASS Saturday, December 9 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL HANGTIME

Sunday, December 10 4:00 p.m.— 6:00 p.m.

LIFT MIDWEEK YOUTH EXPERIENCE

Wednesday, December 13 5:30— 7:00 p.m.

Friday, December 8 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 9:30 AM Women’s Bible Study

Led by DCE Anna

THURSDAY EVENINGS 7:00 p.m.

Adult Study Led by Mark Mankowski and Tom Buck

Location: Church Library

pThis study will resume on January 11.

WEDNESDAY MORNINGS 7:00 a.m.

Men’s Study Meets Year Round

Led by Pastor Chad — Location: Chapel Lounge

SUNDAY MORNINGS Adult Study

Led by Pastor Chad Location: Fellowship Hall (gym) 9:30 a.m.

Weekly Bible Study Opportunities

Wednesday Bible Study — 6:00 p.m. Adult Study led by Pastor Chad

6:00-7:00 p.m. Location: Room 1A & 1B (Northwest Corner)