"Sharing Christ's Love with the Greatest Number of People"

Redeemer Lutheran Church

March 14, 2025

 

Greetings!

Thank you to all who were able to join us for the joint Iftar and Lenten dinner on Wednesday. It was a wonderful evening and an opportunity to build friendships with those of other faith traditions. Please see the message we received from Hakan Atasever, the Executive Director of the American Turkish Friendship Association, along with a group photo, although not all who joined are pictured. 

 

“Dear Pastor Sandy,

Thank you so much for your kind message. We truly appreciated our time together and the warm hospitality we received. The fellowship and conversations were deeply meaningful, and of course, the delicious food made the evening even more special! As we continue our spiritual journeys through Ramadan and Lent, we look forward to discovering even more ways our paths align in faith, reflection, and service. It is always a blessing to come together in the spirit of understanding and community. Wishing you and your congregation a peaceful and meaningful Lenten season and looking forward to our next gathering!

 

Warmest regards,

Hakan”


Sunday, March 16 - Second Sunday in Lent - 8:30 am, 9:45 am, and 11 am

Come and be with us as we hear God's Word and receive Holy Communion during this Lenten season. Each week we depend on our worship leaders to help with the services. On Sunday we are in need of an assisting minister and reader for the 9:45 am service. We also need a reader and acolyte for the 11 am service. We thank all those who volunteer each week! 

 

Link to volunteer for worship (current and subsequent weeks)


Bulletins and Announcements


Link to Livestream the 8:30 am Service


Link to Livestream the 9:45 am Service


Educational Opportunities on Sunday – 9:45 am 

Faith Formation, Confirmation, the High School "Bagels & Bible” classes, and Table Talk for adults will meet at 9:45 am. 

 

Parents’ Coffee – Sunday, March 16 – 10:45 am 

Parents are invited to join for coffee and an opportunity to build fellowship with other parents and families at Redeemer. If you are able to help make the coffee or bring light refreshments, please sign up here.

 

Lenten Service and Dinner – Wednesday, March 19 – 6:30 pm for dinner, 7:30 pm for worship 

Starting this coming Wednesday, we will hold a Lenten dinner and an Evening Prayer service. Come and be with us as we share a meal in Fellowship Hall and then move to our worship space for Evening Prayer. This week the supper will be hosted by the "Good Grub and God" group.

 

Counting our Blessings during Lent

Lenten Blessing: Kids Socks for Share

Redeemer’s Social Outreach Ministry team created a simple way for us to count the many blessings in our lives during Lent. Please find the calendar and list version below. This week you can help by putting kids' socks in the box in Crossroads. 

 

Link to Lenten Blessings Calendar


Link to Lenten Blessings List

 

Support Needed for Eagle Scout Project by Redeemer Youth 

Stanley Carroll, a freshman and member of Redeemer, is working on his Eagle Scout Project and would appreciate our financial support. He will be creating a mural at Cherry Run Elementary School where he attended school. You can donate through this link

 

Working Session Led by Pastor Kessinger — March 22

Several members of the congregation who have been impacted by the recent federal layoffs have reached out to Pastor Kessinger. Others have reached out wondering how they can be of help. On Saturday, March 22, from 10 am to 12 pm, Pastor Kessinger will facilitate an open conversation to listen and develop concrete ways that our church can be of assistance. Pastor hopes that anyone who has been affected by these changes would attend. She also hopes that those who are in any position to help in any way would also attend.


If you are able to come, please email Pastor Kessinger. If you could come only if we offered childcare, please let the pastor know that as well. We will do our best to accommodate you if we know there is a need. You can also look at our website and announcements for links to resources in our area.


Tidings (Newsletter) Contributions

Please submit contributions for Tidings no later than March 20 for inclusion in the April issue. Content should be sent to the church office


Other Upcoming Events

Please refer to our announcements to learn about . . .

  • Service Project and Pizza for Youth — March 23
  • Young Adult Group Meeting — March 25
  • Sign Up to Host Coffee Hour



Schedule for the Coming Week


Sunday, March 16

We worship at 8:30 am, 9:45 am, 11 am

Faith Formation, Confirmation, High School, and Table Talk — 9:45 am 

Parents' Coffee — 10:45 am

Youth Choir Rehearsal — 10:55 am

 

Monday, March 17

Racial Justice and Equity Book Club — 7:30 pm (Zoom)

 

Tuesday, March 18

Women’s Prayer Group — 9:30 am (Hybrid) 

 

Wednesday, March 19

Quilting Group — 9 am

Lenten Dinner — 6:30 pm

Lenten Evening Prayer Service — 7:30 pm

 

Thursday, March 20

Men’s Bible Study — 8 am (Zoom)

Prayer Shawl Ministry — 10:30 am (Hybrid)

Bell Choir Rehearsal — 7 pm

Traditional Choir Practice — 7:45 pm 


Saturday, March 22

Working Session led by Pastor Sandy — 10 am

Synod Discernment Day (for voting members to the Assembly) — 1 pm


Link to March Tidings Newsletter

Redeemer Website

Redeemer Video Channel

Redeemer Facebook Page

Metro Wash DC Synod

ELCA

Website

Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1545 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, VA 22101

703-356-3346



www.redeemermclean.org