THIS WEEK'S EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS-February 18, 2018

Thank you to dramatic readers for Sunday:
Mary Jo Cunningham, Darren Kaltved, Jane and Gary Schroeder, and Josh Wyman.

February 18:  Sunday's DVD/Discussion will be "What's In Your Wallet?" (Anger), facilitated by Pastors Roger Schwarze and Dan Brumm. Meet in the library after the service. All are welcome!

By Faith We Live, By Faith We Give -Check your mail for your stewardship packet. Commitment Sunday is March 4.

The Redeemer Trust Fund Board is now accepting applications for Scholarships.  Please find the application forms next to the mailboxes.  The form indicates the scholarships available.  The applications are due by March 15 th .   Please see any member of the Trust Fund with questions (Bill Rust, Gene Ruehle, Wendy Jenz, Lee Johnson or Sarah Gengenbach)

There are lots of dishes to be reclaimed in the Kitchen. Stop by and pick up your plates, dishes, etc.

Neighbor to Neighbor Initiative - The Building Community Relations Task Force is hosting a conversation about a new Neighbor to Neighbor Initiative to reach new residents in the White Bear Area on Sunday, March 4, 4:30 - 6:30 PM. 
If you are interested in joining the conversation, please contact Brian Adams at [email protected].

2 nd Half with Lyngblomsten Wellness Talks
Becky Hulden, RN , Lyngblomsten's Faith Community Nurse will be speaking on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 9:30 AM .
The topic is, "Why Get Your Blood Pressure Checked?" Blood pressure checks will be done following the presentation.

New Yogadevotion session, 8 weeks long, will begin Tuesday, March 6 through April 24th in the Fellowship Hall from 4:30-5:30. This multilevel class is led by Jean Auger. A payment of $64 is due at the first class. Please make out your check to Redeemer Lutheran Church (memo: Yogadevotion) .   If you are a new participant, or need more information, please email Sue Johnson ([email protected]) to sign up. We welcome your participation!

New Soma Yogadevotion session A new seven week Soma Yogadevotion session will begin on March 1- April 19, 2018 at 2:00-3:00 pm in the Redeemer library. No class is scheduled on March 29 ,2018. Soma   Soma yoga is a newer type of yoga in which participants practice slow, subtle movements that can reeducate the brain how to move tense
muscles. This helps us move with more ease and freedom.   Soma yoga is safe for "every body". The classes are for all levels, and students can practice on a mat, chair, or standing at wall. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket to class.
Cost is $56 for the session. Signup by bringing a check to the church office by February 26, 2018 payable to Redeemer Lutheran with "Soma Yoga" written on memo line. Questions, contact Jane Schroeher at  [email protected] .

SAVE THE DATE! 2nd Half Ministry is sponsoring a tour of the Museum of Russian Art featuring "Matroyska Dolls" on Wednesday, April 11. Adults: $10 65 and older: $8. Prepay by March 14.
Sign up between Feb. 28-March 14 at the Welcome Desk. Make checks payable to Redeemer Lutheran with "Museum of Russian Art" in the memo line. Carpooling from church with lunch following the tour at Wise Acre Eatery in Minneapolis.. Call Joye Schute (651-429-6938) with questions.

CHILDREN, YOUTH and FAMILY 
  WAPO Registration is open for summer camp at Wapo.  
   Registrations MUST be received by March 15  to guarantee a spot in our reserved week. 
   Registration is online and here is the link for Redeemer's   dates http://lwlbci.com/redeemer-wbl

Redeemer has the following dates reserved  June 17-22, 2018   for TIM Team (9th - 12th graders) and Youth (4th - 8th graders) campers and a weekend experience on June 22-24, 2018 for our 2nd and 3rd graders called Seeds weekend.  Please contact Pam Huntley with any questions or concerns. 
A big thank you to the many of you who have donated an envelope to the Houston trip fund! If you wish to donate, select an envelope with the number of the dollar amount you'd like to give, fill out the card inside with your name and address, and return the card and your donation to the office.  You will receive a post card from the youth when they are in Houston as a thank you!  Be sure to check out the beautiful envelopes before they are all gone!
The High School Youth Trip will continue to fundraise throughout the spring.
-Watch for Butter Braids to go on sale from February 14-March 7 with delivery on March 25.
-The Youth will also be serving the Soup Supper on March 7 from 5:00-6:00 PM before worship, and will host the  Sunday Morning treats on  May 6 .  We appreciate the congregation's amazing support!

Get ready for an Easter Egg Hunt on March 24 from 10:00-11:30 AM

Confirmation Students - link to website to find sermon note/worship note forms to complete on your phone: 
https://goo.gl/ckDFkE               
WEEKLY CALENDAR
 
Sunday, February 18
8:30 AM Classic Worship
9:30 AM Bible Study-"Love Wins"
9:40 AM  Sunday School
9:40 AM Coffee Corner
10:30 AM Contemporary Worship

 Monday, February 19
PRESIDENT'S DAY
WBL-No School
 6:30 AM Men's Bible Study-Perkins
6:00 PM Boy Scouts 434/Webelos II

Tuesday, February 20
 8:00 AM  Men's Prayer Group
8:15 AM  Bibles & Bagels
9:00 AM   Lady of the Lakes Quilters
9:30 AM Lyngblomsten Wellness Talk
12:30 PM Lady of the Lakes Quilters
4:30 PM   Yoga Devotion
6:00 PM   Lake Country Chorus
 
Wednesday, February 21
9:00 AM   Quilters
9:00 AM   WBL Retired Teachers
5:00 PM   Soup Supper
6:00 PM   Lent Worship
7:00 PM   Chorale Rehearsal

 Thursday, February 22
 8:30 AM  TOPS
2:00 PM Soma Yoga
6:30 PM Rejoice rehearsal
7:30 PM AA/Al-Anon

Friday, February 23

Saturday, February 24

 Sunday, February 25
 8:30 AM   Classic Worship
9:40 AM  Sunday School
9:40 AM   Coffee Corner
10:30 AM Contemporary Worship
1:00 PM First Communion Class


D aily Readings
Sunday            John 11:1-44         Jesus Raises Lazarus
Monday            John 7:10-24         Festival of Booths
Tuesday           John 7:25-31         Is This the Christ?
Wednesday       John 7:32-36        Officers Are Sent to Arrest Jesus
Thursday          John 7:37-39        Rivers of Living Water
Friday              John 7:40-44        Division among the People
Saturday         John 7:45-52       The Unbelief of Those in Authority