Redeemer Midweek News

May 13, 2026

Last Sunday's Sermon

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.

Sunday School

This Sunday is our final week of Sunday School for the year, and we have a BIG celebration planned! We will be thanking God for a wonderful year of growing in faith together.

We’ll celebrate with fun games that help us review our favorite Bible stories from the year and our final Redemption Store of the year. Don’t forget — points do not carry over, so this is the perfect time to spend them!

Preschool students will meet in their usual classroom. Kindergarten–5th grade students and Jr. High students will meet together in the Green Room. Our Jr. High youth have helped plan the celebration activities and will be helping to lead. See you at 9:30!

Men's Service Opportunity

We have an excellent opportunity on Saturday morning, May 16th, to follow in God's calling to help out a single woman in our church. Teck Kosieracki has asked us men if we could help in painting the eaves on her single-story home. We will meet at Teck's house at 8:00 am - Address: 412 N. Longbow Dr. Peoria, IL 61604. We really would like as many men as can help, so that we can get done as soon as possible.

Please bring painting supplies if you have them - favorite brush, roller, etc. We will have supplies also if you don't have that stuff. Also, if you can bring a standard 8 ft ladder would be helpful. Please text Mark Briggs at 309-231-2995.

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: Miller Hall

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

Annual Picnic

Save the date for our Annual Picnic on May 31st! 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!

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.

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 May is: How Do We Live as Christians? by Kyle Idleman.

The term “Christian” first appeared around 60-64AD in Antioch. In Acts 11:26 this term distinguished Jesus followers from other Jewish sects. “Follow me” (Matt 4:19) is one of the foundational commands we’ve been given. On Pentecost, May 24, 2026 we will remember and celebrate the work of the Holy Spirit. It is by the power of the Holy Spirit that we are able to faithfully follow Jesus. In this six-session series, pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman will help us answer the question, “How do we live as Christians?” Kyle will help us answer some of the other questions that follow and that are essential to living faithfully as Christians. Regardless of where we’re at on our faith journey, Kyle will teach us what it looks like to live a Christian 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.

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

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

Golf Outing

This year's golf outing will be on August 22nd.

Click here for the registration form and sponsor form.

Contact Jessica with any questions at 309-696-2517 or jhschuch@gmail.com.

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