Redeemer Midweek News

April 15, 2026

Last Sunday's Sermon

Missionary Visit This Weekend

Cheryl Kruckemeyer, missionary to Tanzania, is coming to visit Redeemer and making a presentation at 9:30 am in the Adult Bible class on April 19th.

What began as a simple desire to glorify Him through service became a two-year mission at Mwadui Lutheran Secondary School, where He used English and life-skills training to shape young leaders with confidence, character, and deepening faith. He provided the vision and resources to construct a regulation basketball court—now a place of mentorship, unity, and spiritual growth. At the same time, He expanded the work into Wizunza Village, transforming worship under a baobab tree into the vibrant Tree of Life Lutheran Church, a fully equipped sanctuary now welcoming hundreds to gather, worship, and grow in Christ.

When the initial assignment concluded in 2022, God made it clear His work was not finished. Through Bishop Nzelu’s call to help build a hospital in Shinyanga, He opened the door to a new chapter with the formation of STHKP Inc. Now in its sixth year, the ministry is moving where He leads—toward strengthening healthcare for a region in great need. In 2026, we trust God to establish a specialty care hospital in Shinyanga, equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by highly qualified professionals. The same Lord who built classrooms, courts, and churches is now laying the foundation for healing—body and soul—and we move forward confident that He will accomplish all He has purposed.

Baby Shower

You are invited to a special baby shower brunch honoring Amanda, Scott Treptow's wife, as we gather together as a church family to celebrate the upcoming arrival of a precious little blessing! We look forward to a delightful time of fellowship, joy, and encouragement as we support the Treptow family on this exciting new journey.

Date: Saturday, May 23rd

Time: 11:00-1:00 PM

Location: Redeemer's Life Center

Please RSVP by Mother’s Day, May 10, to Lisa Mack at (309) 360-2669 or by clicking on the link below.

Please note: Childcare will not be provided.

“Every good and perfect gift is from above...” – James 1:17

We hope you can join us for this sweet and memorable celebration!

Click Here to RSVP

Quilt Display

The Ladies Quilting Group has made 35 quilts this year which will be on display in the Sanctuary on Sunday, April 19th. These quilts will be delivered to

the LWML Central Illinois District Convention in Decatur on Saturday, April 25th. Orphan Grain Train will have a truck there to collect donations which

will be taken to St. Louis and then distributed to those in need.

Orphan Grain Train is a recognized service organization (RSO) of the Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod. Since 1992 Orphan Grain Train's 27 regional locations have delivered more than 60 million fortified rice meals and over 5,000 shipments

of humanitarian aid to needy people in several states and 73 countries and 5 continents. Orphan Grain Train is uniquely dependent on dedicated

volunteers. We are blessed to be able to contribute to this organization and share God's love with those in need.

Thank You!

Care Ministry and Beds 4 Kids would like to give a special shout out to Redeemer's Sunday School kids and Concordia students for making these amazing pillows. They have brought so much joy to the kids that we have been delivering beds to. Thank you friends for bringing smiles to some very special faces 🙂

Eyeglass Donation

Please donate your used eyeglasses and eyeglass cases to M.O.S.T. ( Mission Opportunities Short Term). These will be collected at the LWML CID convention in Decatur on April 25th. You may put your donations in the white basket at the Welcome desk by Sunday, April 19th.

Thank you for supporting this ministry.

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.

For April we are recommending Cold-Case Christianity by J Warner Wallace for your learning and reflection.

External evidence can strengthen both our faith and our witness. While Scripture remains our ultimate authority, logic, geography, archaeology, and the remarkable growth of the early church all support the truth of God’s Word. As 1 Peter 3:15 reminds us, we are to be ready to give a reason for the hope we have in Christ. By seeing our faith in light of historical reality, we can recognize it as both God’s gift and a thoughtful response to the well-attested resurrection of Jesus.

These eight short videos, averaging 11 minutes each, offer a brief introduction to ways we can defend our faith.

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.

Redeemer Rummage Sale

The Redeemer Rummage Sale* will take place on June 26 & 27! If you are planning on doing some Spring cleaning or downsizing, donations will be accepted starting on June 21st.

Items accepted**: clothing, books, toys, jewelry, misc household items, small working electronics, lightweight furniture.

Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Redeemer Youth and seminary students supported by Dorcas.

*Sponsored by the Board of Youth and Family Education

**We will not be able to accept large heavy items/furniture, computers, e-waste, or large TVs

Building & Grounds Coordinator Position

Redeemer is seeking a full-time Building & Grounds Coordinator to oversee the care, maintenance, safety, and readiness of our church facilities and outdoor property. This role supports worship, ministry events, and daily operations by ensuring the campus is clean, organized, secure, and well maintained.

Key responsibilities include:

Coordinating facility maintenance, repairs, inspections, and cleaning
Maintaining grounds, landscaping, outdoor systems, and seasonal needs such as snow removal
Supporting event setup and teardown for church and ministry activities
Monitoring security systems, keys, and access
Working with staff, volunteers, contractors, and church leadership on ongoing facility needs

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills, basic knowledge of building operations and maintenance, Microsoft Office proficiency, and the ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs and working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Alignment with Redeemer’s mission and values is essential.

Position details:

Full-time, 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday with some weekend hours. Hourly pay with benefits; compensation based on experience.

Download the job description and application. Contact Keith Egland in the church office with any questions.

Golf Outing Planning

Planning has started for this year's golf outing. Anyone who is interested in helping out by serving on the committee can contact Jessica at 309-696-2517 or jhschuch@gmail.com.

Jr High Camp

Jr. High Camp will be taking place June 8–10 at Camp Great Oaks for youth who are currently in 5th–7th grade. There are plenty of fun things planned including Bible study, high ropes course and zipline, swimming, fishing, archery, boating, hiking, games, crafts, and more. The cost is $115 and those who register by May 15th will receive a camp shirt. Please contact Jennifer Anders to inquire about help if cost is an issue or with any questions.

Click here to register for Jr High Camp

Children’s Day Camp

Redeemer is excited to partner with Camp Great Oaks for a new day camp for children going into 4th and 5th grade next Fall. This free camp will be at Camp Great Oaks on June 11-12 from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. Parents and other family members are invited to join us each night at 5:30 pm for a cookout and closing devotion. Activities will include games, swimming, fishing, boating, archery, Bible Study, and time to play! Friends are welcome to join us. Contact Jennifer Anders with any questions.

Click here to register for Day Camp

The Lutheran Witness

The Lutheran Witness is a monthly publication of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod that offers synodical news, reports from Lutherans around the world, features, columns, Q&As, a Bible study, and much more.

If you are interested in subscribing to Lutheran Witness Magazine you can do so through Redeemer at a discount. The magazine is $23.50 for 11 issues (June and July are a combined issue). If you are interested in receiving this magazine, please send an email to johanna.harms@redeemerlutheran.com and then mail a check for $23.50 made payable to Redeemer and note on the envelope that this is for Lutheran Witness. Deadline to subscribe through the church at this discounted rate if April 25.

Digital subscriptions to this magazine are offered cph.org/witness.

For a look at some of their articles go to https://witness.lcms.org/

Concordia Positions

Concordia Lutheran School is seeking applicants for the following positions for the

2026-2027 School Year:

Jr. High (6th, 7th, and 8th grade) Teacher - Subject area instruction (Subject areas flexible based on interest and experience) and homeroom supervision.

First Grade Teacher - Self-contained classroom instruction and supervision

Part-time Teacher Aide - Assists instructional staff with student supervision,

assessment, and individualized student needs.

Part-time Kitchen Assistant - Assist the Kitchen Manager in providing food service for students.

Please contact Emily Craine 309-691-8921 or

email your resume to employment@concordiapeoria.com