Redeemer Midweek News
May 27, 2026
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Annual Picnic
This Sunday is our Annual Picnic! Wear your favorite baseball jersey and join us in the pavilion after the 10:00 a.m. single service. We’ll have:
- Burgers, brats, hot dogs, chips, pasta salad, desserts, and drinks
- Wiffle Ball
- Bounce houses
- Baseball Trivia
- Tropical Sno
And a special visit from Homer, the Peoria Chiefs mascot!
Volunteers are needed to help make our picnic a success. Click here to sign up!
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Family Faith Sundays
This June, we are offering Family Faith Sundays — a summer Sunday School experience for the whole family! We’ll gather each week from 9:30–10:30 a.m. as our youth drama team brings a Bible story to life. Families will then explore the story together through crafts, games, and hands-on activities that help connect God’s Word to our lives.
Family Faith Sundays are a great opportunity to spend time together in God’s Word, meet other families, and grow in faith as a household.
Family Faith Sundays will meet June 7, 14, and 21 in the Green Room.
Click here to register your family.
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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 recommendation for June is: Everyday Revolutionary by JD Greer. This series has many compelling answers to the question, “How do I live faithfully in today’s culture? If you’re looking for encouragement, you just found it!
How to Transcend the Culture War and Transform the World
Tired of being a pawn in the culture war? Feeling squeezed between political and theological extremes? How do we live faithfully when we don't feel at home in this increasingly secular culture? Pastor and Bible teacher J. D. Greer calls us to reimagine our Christian witness in today’s world. In this practical and encouraging six-session series, discover biblical insights for witnessing well in our polarized, post-Christian world.
If you’d like to watch and discuss this with friends on Sunday mornings, please join Jeff Shoumaker and Gail Williamson in the Conference Room at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings, beginning June 7th.
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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Men's Fellowship at Peoria Chiefs Game
Join us for our annual night out at the Chiefs Game at 6:35 p.m. on June 28th. Food and soft drinks will be provided. Cost is $20.00. We are looking forward to getting everyone together again to enjoy a great evening at the Ball Park. We'll be sitting behind home plate - bring your fathers and/or sons! See you there!
RSVP Mark Briggs (22mbriggs@gmail.com or text 309-231-2995)
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Pastor Mendedo Visit and Congregational Matching Gift Opportunity
LCMS Pastor Dr. Tilahun Mendedo will be preaching June 6 and 7 and sharing during the Sunday 9:30 Bible class how God is using the Master Builder Center (MBC) to spread the Good News of the Gospel throughout Ethiopia. The Lutheran church in Ethiopia is one of the fastest growing Lutheran churches in the world. It serves 12.5 million believers, but only has 8,000 pastors, which means one pastor for every 1500 people. MBC has set a goal of training 55 or more pastors to serve in parts of Ethiopia that are up to 90% Muslim and where Gospel witnesses are scarce. Seminary training in Ethiopia is very affordable and less than $2,000 can cover tuition, housing, food, books, and health insurance for a year. The Mission Board invites Redeemer members to prayerfully consider supporting scholarships for Lutheran seminarians through MBC.
Right now, gifts can be tripled through two matching opportunities:
- An MBC donor will match gifts up to $75,000.
- In addition, a Redeemer donor will match gifts up to $8,000, and the Redeemer Missions Board will match another $2,000, for a combined Redeemer match of up to $10,000.
- This means every dollar given by Redeemer members for seminary scholarships can be tripled. For example, a $100 gift by you becomes $300, a $1,000 gift becomes $3,000, etc.
The deadline to qualify for the Redeemer matching funds is July 1. Donations may be made payable to Redeemer with a note indicating “Master Builder Center scholarships.” If you have questions, please contact one of the Missions Board members listed on the Missions tab of the Redeemer website.
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Dear Redeemer Friends,
It was so thoughtful of you to think of me during my time of sadness. Your prayers, sympathy cards and kind words of condolence have been a great comfort to me as I grieve the loss of my husband.
With deepest gratitude,
Sue Skahill
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Garden Club
Thank you to everyone who helps care for and beautify Redeemer’s grounds. We hope our landscape reflects the love we share for God, for one another, and for all who come onto this property.
Redeemer’s property is overseen by the Board of Trustees, supported through generous donations, and made possible in many ways by faithful volunteers who give their time and energy with servant hearts.
We are grateful for a recent large gift of $1000 that was earmarked for our “Garden Club.” We enjoy a rich history of devoted friends who have contributed, worked, planned, donated, and served. Your care and generosity are deeply appreciated and truly make a difference.
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Tiffany from Tanzania
RLC is blessed to welcome missionary Tiffany Smith, now Tiffany Smith Temba on Sunday, June 14th, during the Adult Bible Study hour. Tiffany has worked with Lutheran Bible Translators in Shinyanga, Tanzania since 2023. She will be fielding questions especially about the Oral Bible Storytelling Project among the Datoga people in their heart language of Taturu. Having recently married, Tiffany may have a few photos and share personal insight into the thoughtful local customs of her engagement and wedding. In the meantime, please pray for Tiffany’s continued success in her missionary work and blessings on her new marriage.
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The Growing in Faith Bible
Many individuals and families have been enjoying The Growing in Faith Bible (blue Bible) that was recently placed in the pews. Due to several requests, we have ordered additional copies, available for purchase for $35 each.
If you would like to purchase a copy, please contact Jennifer Anders at jennifer.anders@redeemerlutheran.com.
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Rummage Sale
Redeemer will be hosting a rummage sale on June 26th & 27th. If you are Spring cleaning or downsizing, this is a great opportunity to declutter. Drop off times for donations* are:
June 21: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
June 22: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
June 23: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Proceeds from the sale will benefit Redeemer’s youth and seminary students supported by Dorcas Circle.
*Items accepted: clothing, books, toys, jewelry, misc household items, small working electronics, lightweight furniture. We will not be able to accept large heavy items/furniture, computers, e-waste, or large TVs
Volunteers Needed
In order to have a successful sale, we need help with accepting donations, sorting, pricing, and running the sale. Food will be provided. Click here to sign up.
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Jr High Camp
Jr. High Camp is coming up June 8–10 at Camp Great Oaks! Students will enjoy a fun and faith-filled few days of Bible study, worship, camp activities like swimming, boating and fishing, high ropes challenge course and time with friends.
Please register your child soon, as we will be ordering camp t-shirts shortly. The cost is $115 and includes all activities, meals, lodging, and a camp t-shirt.
If cost is a concern, please contact Jennifer Anders about financial assistance opportunities.
Click here to register for Jr High Camp
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Children’s Day Camp - June 11 & 12
Redeemer and several other Lutheran congregations in the Peoria area are partnering to offer a day camp at Great Oaks for children entering 4th and 5th grade next fall.
This FREE camp will be led by the Great Oaks counselors along with Jennifer Anders and Trinity staff. We already have 35 children registered (including 20 from Redeemer), and there is still room for more!
Please register your child soon. Please contact Jennifer Anders with any questions.
Click here to register for Day Camp
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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.
Part-time Teacher Aide - Assists instructional staff with student supervision,
assessment, and individualized student needs.
Substitute Teachers
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
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Preschool Registration Now Open
Preschool registration for 2026-2027 is now open. Contact Sue Skahill at 691-2333 ext. 115, or visit www.redeemerpscc.com for more information.
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