Redeemer Midweek News
September 30, 2026
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Church Calendar
As we head towards a busy church season, don’t forget to make sure you reserve the space you need at church. Please email Traci.armstrong@redeemerlutheran.com so Traci can make sure you can access the space you need!
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Need a New Photo for RLC Connect?
Last weekend, you may have noticed us taking photos of some of our members for the online database. We’ll be doing it again this weekend after worship.
If you don’t currently have a photo in RLC Connect—or if you’d like to update the one you have—stop by outside the doors after the service for a quick picture. It will only take a minute and helps our pastors, staff, Elders, and members put names with faces.
No appointment needed!
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Dorcas Circle
Dorcas Circle will be meeting in Miller Hall on Monday, October 12th, at 1:00 p.m. We hope you will join us in service and fellowship. Our DCE Scott Treptow will
be sharing his work and goals with us. See you all there!
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October is LWML mites month!
Help us celebrate the whole month of October by bringing in your mites any Sunday this month. Or, donate online through the Redeemer website or app. Join us in supporting the many inspirational missions that happen because of your donations!
One such mission is for 2025–2027 LWML National Mission Grant 7
Light of Jesus Christ to Unwed Homeless Mothers
A Place of Refuge Ministries of South WI, Inc., Wisconsin — $75,000
Women can reside at the Refuge House for their entire pregnancy and up to a year following the birth of the child. APOR teaches life and parenting skills.
The women attend worship at a local LCMS congregation every Sunday. The current staff is teaching the Catechism to the moms. The Holy Spirit has brought many moms and babies to the baptismal font.
This grant will fund the purchase of a new van for transportation to church, Bible studies, doctors’ appointments, and grocery shopping, plus a set of five parental skill books to be gifted to each new mom.
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Concordia Openings
Concordia Lutheran School is seeking candidates willing to fill long-term substitute positions:
- Immediate Short-Term Medical Leave: 3rd Grade Teacher for approximately 7 weeks, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm
- Spring Maternity Leave: Jr. High ELA & 8th Grade Homeroom approximately March-May, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm.
Long-term Substitutes should have, at minimum, an associate's degree with substitute experience; however, a bachelor’s degree in education is preferred. All employees are expected to act in a manner that supports the Statement of Belief for the Lutheran Central School Association of Peoria, IL, and exemplifies the Concordia Lutheran School Christian Code of Conduct. Duties include lesson planning, grading, student supervision, and classroom management. Compensation is $132/day.
If you are interested, or know of someone, please contact Principal Emily Craine at ecraine@concordiapeoria.com or 309-691-8921.
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Trinity Oktoberfest
We cordially invite the Central Illinois District to join us for Trinity Lutheran-Peoria's Oktoberfest (noon-1:30) & Reformation Hymn Festival (2:00pm) on Sunday, Oct. 25 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 135 NE Randolph Ave., Peoria.
Under the direction of our Cantor Peter Wykert, the hymn festival theme is "Built on the Rock". Music selections will include festival hymn arrangements of Kevin Hildebrand and historic chorales from Martin Luther’s era placed side-by-side with modern songs from The Songwriter Initiative (TSI). All Central Illinois District singers are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the choir. If you are interested in doing so, contact Cantor Peter Wykert at peterwykert@trinitypeoria.com. You will be provided with practice tracks and PDF's of the music notation.
All are invited to join us for food and fellowship at our Oktoberfest Meal, served from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the gym at Trinity. The menu will be traditional German fare, featuring sausages and schnitzel. So that Trinity can prepare accordingly, we do ask for people to RSVP by October 19th.
Click here to RSVP
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Emergency Number
Redeemer now has an emergency contact number, 309-264-8545, if you need a pastor after hours or on the weekend. This number will not be posted on the website, so you may want to add it to your contact list. It it also listed on the back of the worship handout.
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Hello Men of Redeemer,
We have our Annual Men’s Hog Roast coming up on Thursday, October 1st, in the Redeemer Pavilion. We will again have our car show and bags/cornhole matches starting at 5:30, serving the hog from Rabers just after 6:00, followed by s’mores making around the campfire after dark. It will be another wonderful evening of fellowship and great food! We will hopefully have our new Pastor Matt joining us to share in this time growing together. Look forward to seeing everyone soon, please RSVP to the email invite or to Jason Bloms or Mark Briggs. Please, check if you can sign up for a setup or cleanup need coming in a separate needs invite. Finally, please invite a friend, neighbor, or work colleague to come join us! See you on October 1st.
Blessings,
Men’s Leadership Team
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50+ Fall Festival
Come join the 50+ group for a Fall Festival potluck on Sunday, October 18th, at 5:00 p.m. in the pavilion. Drinks and meat will be provided. Attendees with last names A-M are asked to bring a salad or side dish. Attendees with last names N-Z are asked to bring a dessert. Come enjoy the crisp fall air and warm firepit! Get to know some of your church family! An RSVP email will be sent out in the near future. Any questions, please contact Gail Williamson @ gwilliamson@liahbee.com.
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60+ October Event
Please join us in Miller Hall on Thursday, October 8th, at 11:30 a.m. Gene Olson, the Director of Airports for the Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria, will be joining us to share the latest update of recent developments at the airport. Gene has held his position since 2009. He is responsible for the management of the personnel and facilities of the Airport Authority. This includes the operation and development of the two airports owned by the Airport Authority, the General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport and the Mt. Hawley Airport. Gene’s comments will cover passenger activity, what is going on with the airlines, recent airfield construction, and a progress report on the Air Traffic Control Tower construction project. Oh, and, as Gene promised...everyone’s favorite topic: parking!
Lunch this month will include fried chicken. If your last name starts A-K please bring a dessert, and if L-Z a dish or salad to share. We ask for $5.00 per person to help cover the cost of food and drink. Reservations for this event need to be confirmed no later than Monday, October 5th! Sign up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board in the office hallway. If you have any questions, please contact Ken Stoppenhagen or Becky Auer.
All are welcome so bring a friend!!
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College Care Packages
Our Redeemer youth group will be sending care packages to the college-age members of our congregation. If you have a student in college and would like us to send them a care package, please fill out this form, or contact Scott with an updated address by October 11th.
On Sunday, October 18th, packages will be set outside in the narthex. Members are invited to select a package, cover the cost of shipping, and say a prayer for that student as they send it on its way.
Questions? Contact Scott at scott.treptow@redeemerlutheran.com
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Dream Center Peoria invites you to a night of VISION and CELEBRATION!
OCT 22 • 6-8 PM
SURROUNDED 2026
A THURSDAY NIGHT OF VISION
Evening begins/ Dinner served from Cracked Pepper (Doors Open 5:30PM)
On this exciting night we’ll look back at all God has done. We'll celebrate the stories, lives, and moments that have shaped the journey and unveil new and exciting programs, initiatives, and opportunities that will help us reach even more people in the year ahead with God’s help and blessing!
Come and be among the first to see what's next for Dream Center Peoria.
We’ll look FORWARD with a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
The night will end with an opportunity to tour Dream Center Peoria and step into the rooms where lives are being changed and hope is being renewed.
Contact Lynne Hoyer: text (815) 347-3923 or Lynnevh428@gmail.com or Jeff Shoumaker
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RightNow Media Series
RightNow Media is a wonderful resource available to our members offering a wide range of topics. Every month we plan to suggest a video series and provide a guide for individual learning and reflection.
Our October recommendation is: Essential of Faith: Series 2 - Why Does Jesus Matter?
What makes Jesus such an important person? In this six-session series, pastor and author J.D. Greear will answer the question, “Why does Jesus matter?” He’ll explore who Jesus is, why he came, and what he said and did, to help us understand the life-changing effect Jesus had—and continues to have—on the world. Join J.D. and see the difference that Jesus can make in your life.
If you do not yet have a RightNowMedia account, see Jeff Shoumaker to be linked with Redeemer’s subscription.
Click here to visit the series page.
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Trinity Garage Sale
You are invited to the Trinity Lutheran Church (corner of Hamilton & North, downtown Peoria) Garage Sale on Friday, October 9th, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 10th, 8:00 a.m. - Noon. There will be all kinds of items from tools to toys, sporting goods and outdoorsman stuff, household & holiday fun stuff, antiques, furniture, pictures, clothes & shoes, and all sorts of other things! It is a “mostly-name-your-price” sale. The sale provides financial investment for Trinity's youth ministry and allows us to recycle people's stuff while connecting with friends and family in the Trinity neighborhood. For more information contact DCE Scott Rauch at scottmrauch@trinitypeoria.com or 309-251-2623.
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Installations
Please join us on October 11th at 2:00 p.m. for the installation of Pastor Matt Albright as our Senior Executive Pastor. A reception will follow in the Life Center.
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Reformation Choir
A special Reformation choir is being formed for the single service on Sunday, October 25th at 9:30am. Lift your voice in song in celebration of the Reformation! Those of you who enjoy singing and can read music are invited to join the Reformation Choir as we proclaim Christ and His saving Gospel through song!
Rehearsals will be:
- Wed. Oct. 21 at 7:00 p.m. – choir room
- Thurs. Oct. 22 at 7:00 p.m. – choir room
Please arrive early as doors will lock at 7:00 p.m. If you would like to participate, contact Sharon Holtan, choir director at: sholtan84@sbcglobal.net or see me in church!
“Next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise.”
— Martin Luther
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Pastor Appreciation Breakfast
Share JOY and PEACE in Redeemer’s Life Center as we show our thanks of their FAITHFULNESS to Pastor Chip Winter and Pastor Matt Albright on Sunday morning, October 18th during the Sunday School Hour. A fruity breakfast will be served from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Baskets provided IF you would like to personally encourage them with a card. Let us show KINDNESS as we listen to a 9:50 am performance by Tone Chimes. Immediately following at 10 o’clock our LOVE-ly Farmington High School student, Chloe Briggs, will serve as our emcee as we show PATIENCE while playing a FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT game. No SELF-CONTROL or RSVP is required. We hope you will arrive hungry and attend!
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Concordia Alumni Survey
Are you a Concordia alum, family member of a Concordia alum, or just interested in learning more about Concordia? We would love to connect and see where life has taken you since leaving Concordia, share whats new at CLS, and share where CLS is heading in the future. Please click the following link so we can be in touch.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/72MH565
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