Redeemer News • September 28, 2022

OCTOBER IS PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH

Join us for a special celebration of our pastors on Sunday, October 9th, at 9:30 a.m. in the Life Center. There will be refreshments, a card shower for the Pastors, and a performance by our Sunday school children.

REFORMATION CHOIR

Attention all singers! You are invited to be a part of the Reformation choir! We need you!

The choir will have one rehearsal on Thursday, October 27th, at 7:00 pm in the Choir Room. We will sing Sunday, October 30th at the 9:30 service. Please be a part of this Reformation service and join us as we sing to His honor and glory!

Contact Sharon Holtan with any questions at 309-692-5991 or catch her at church!

OCTOBER IS LWML MONTH

Help us celebrate the whole month of October by bringing in your mites any Sunday. Or, donate online through the Redeemer website or app. Join us in supporting the many inspirational missions that happen because of your mites donations! More information is available at the Mites Table in the narthex.

DORCAS CIRCLE

The Dorcas Circle will be meeting on Monday, October 10th at 1:00 in Miller Hall. We will be addressing Thanksgiving cards for our shut-ins and discussing plans for the Care Ministry Blessing Tree. Women of all ages are welcome! Come and bring a friend!

SUNDAY SCHOOL TONE CHIME CHOIR

Sunday School is back in session and that means that the 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Tone Chime Choir is also back! This group practices at the start of Sunday School each week in the Green Room with Jon Anders. Come make a joyful noise!

Sunday School is also in session for our 2-year-olds through pre-K children and our kindergarten-2nd graders. Bring your children and grandchildren to join us this year! Register your children below.

LWGP GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - YOU ARE INVITED!

Friday, October 14th, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

We will begin in the Schwindenhammer Room, 2nd floor of Lutheran Hillside Village (formerly The Galena Room).

Breakfast items will be provided by the ladies of First English Lutheran Church and the Men's Songsters will perform. A tour of LHVs new Wellness Center will be offered after the meeting.

RSVP to Lisa Mack at (309) 360-2669 by Oct 8th.

Please help LWGP and the annual Wine/Cocktails event at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard by bringing along one of the following

• A bag of oyster crackers
• A bag of pretzels
• A canister of nuts
• OR a box of crackers (your choice)

ANNUAL HEART OF ILLINOIS LIFE CHAIN

The Annual Life Chain will be held on October 2nd from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Planned Parenthood (corner of Knoxville and Hanssler Place). Come join in this silent witness for life,

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Week of October 2 - A Whirlwind Ascent

Obey your leaders…, for they are keeping

watch over your souls. Hebrews 13:17

50S & 60S SOCIAL AT THYME

Join us from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Thyme Kitchen & Craft Beer in The Loft. 😉 Wonderful people surround you each time you worship at Redeemer, so why not get to know them a bit over some appetizers? A few appetizers will be provided. Whatever else you eat, or drink will be on you. For more information or to RSVP, email jeff.shoumaker@redeemerlutheran.com

Covered Appetizers include:

Fried Calamari Garlic chili, ponzu sauce, yum yum

Smoked Wings Smoked, fried, Texas rub, buffalo BBQ, ranch

Wisconsin Cheese Curds Handmade, beer battered, white cheddar, ranch

Philly egg rolls House rolled, steak, green pepper, onion, cheese blend, Monterey cheese sauce

*The Loft is only accessed us using a large flight of stairs.

WOMEN OF REDEEMER OCTOBER EVENT: MITES IN ACTION

October 25th at 6:00 p.m. in Miller Hall (meal served at 5:00)

Orphan Grain Train is a service organization of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Your mite donations are currently funding two grants to support the relief efforts of Orphan Grain Train: A grant in the amount of $9,000 for shipping and a grant of $8,100 for supplies. Plan to attend this event and learn about Mites in Action. 

SANDY WILSON MEMORIAL GRANT

Deadline to apply is December 1st

Women of Redeemer invites members to apply for the Sandy Wilson Memorial Grant. The grant is given to any Redeemer student attending a Synodical school working toward a Christian vocation. You can download an application or pick one up in the church office and return it to the Women of Redeemer mailbox. 

DONATED ITEMS

When you are cleaning your closets and you find gently used clothing or toys, where do you take them?

Think of The Church Mouse Thrift Shop! Located at 600 West Main Street, Peoria (near the campus of Bradley University). Donations can be brought to the back entrance Mon-Sat between 10 am – 3 pm. The Church Mouse financially supports both LHV and LSSI. They appreciate your support!  

LIFE TOGETHER

9:30 a.m. in the Life Center

This Sunday is the third of four sessions of Nurturing Your Faith: Life Together. Using 1 Peter’s instructions on Christ-centered conduct and service, this four-week study stresses the need to live like Jesus for others yet resist the world around us.

If you would prefer an evening session in a smaller group setting, contact jeff.shoumaker@redeemerlutheran.com.

The session videos and discussion guide are also available in the Bible study section of the Redeemer App.

SIXTY PLUS GROUP OUTING

Our Sixty+ Group is hosting an outing to the Wheels O’ Time Museum on Thursday, October 13th. Registration is limited to 50 people and requires a check for $10.00 to confirm attendance. Checks are to be made out to Redeemer with the note Sixty+ Group on the memo line. Checks can be deposited into the box provided below the sign-up sheet in the office hallway. The day’s activities involve:

• Meet at the museum* in the new exhibit building at noon.
• Bring your own lunch. Drinks will be provided.
• Enjoy a presentation at 12:30 by a museum volunteer highlighting the various exhibits within the museum and grounds including the LeTourneau Steel House, the newly restored Vonachen’s RR dining cars, and much, much more. Maps to be provided.
• Time at your leisure to explore and enjoy all the Museum has to offer. Museum hours are Noon-5:00.

For more Museum information visit www.wheelsotime.org

*1710 W Woodside Dr, Dunlap, IL 61525.

Parking is located in front off of Rt 40.

COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES

Each fall Redeemer sends care packages to our college students to let them know we are praying for them and to remind them of God's love for them. This year we plan to send them around November 1. In order to do this, we need your help!

Please email the name and address of college students to johanna.harms@redeemerlutheran.com by October 17th. Even if you have provided the name/address in the past, we need you to send it again, since addresses typically change. 

There will be a box in the lobby of the church to collect donations. We typically send 40-45 packages. Items that we have collected/sent in the past include: Ramen noodles, granola bars, Post-it notes, candy bars, gum/mints, trail mix, McDonald's gift certificates, and pens/highlighters. Please bring your donations by October 30th. 

Thank you for your donation. Past college students have said how meaningful this was to them.

WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY

The Wednesday Bible study will resume meeting in October.

CONCORDIA GOLF CLASSIC

Save the date for the Concordia Golf Classic at the Country Club of Peoria. The Concordia athletic boosters are hosting the annual Golf Classic to support the CLS student-athletes. The outing begins at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 10th. Golfers may sign up individually or as a foursome, and lunch is provided. Interested in playing or other ways to get involved?Contact kendraj13@hotmail.com for more details.

Click here for the registration form.

WINE & COCKTAIL TASTING FOR LSSI

Enjoy a Wine and Cocktail tasting for adults (age 21 and above) at Mackinaw Valley Winery, at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 16th. You’ll enjoy Award-Winning Mackinaw Valley Vineyard wines turned into cocktails, and ready-to-drink cocktails, along with “palate-cleansing” snacks for a fun and tasty sensory experience, AND a chance to participate in some “cocktail-related” challenges.

Door prizes, a light supper, a silent auction, and a raffle will follow. Enjoy live music by Greg Williams and explore the

winery and vineyards. Additional wines, cheeses, and gourmet chocolates may be purchased.

Tickets are $30 per person (write your checks payable to Lutheran Women of Greater Peoria) Proceeds will go to the LSSI Children’s Community Services program. 

TICKETS ARE REQUIRED! To get yours, mail a check and your email address to Pepper Bauer, 5220 S. Cameron Lane, Mapleton IL 61547. We will send you an email receipt and your tickets, or hold your tickets for you at the door. We need your reservations by October 10.

Questions? Contact Pepper at 309-657-5726 or pepperbauer@att.net

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