May 21, 2021

Last week we shared all the different and wonderful ways our congregation is living out the Word and healing ministry of Jesus. As a ministry staff, we feel God's presence so powerfully especially, when we see how the Holy Spirit is working through each of you.

On Sunday after our 8:30 a.m. Worship Service, more than 100 members of our congregation will deploy into the community to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus. No agenda. No expectations. Simply an opportunity to link arms as brothers and sisters in Christ -- living out the Word and healing ministry of Jesus.

It's not too late to sign up for a Give-to-Give project. You can do so online at this LINK or in person on Sunday morning. Please see Doug Weinrich's message below for more details.

We are also happy to share that the Redeemer Call Committee has invited Pastor Andrew (Drew) Bayless and his family to visit Redeemer June 4-6. In particular, please mark your calendars for Worship on Sunday, June 6 at 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. when Pastor Drew will share the message A question and answer session will follow each service. For those unable to attend in person, we will have a process in place to solicit your questions online.

You can read more about Pastor Drew, his wife, Ashley and their two boys, Judah (5) and Kaden (2) at this LINK.

Redeemer Ministry Spotlight

Living out the Word and healing presence of Jesus radiates through the actions of this week's Ministry Spotlight -- Tracey Hart. Tracey leads with a servant's heart -- lifting up both the children and adults she touches through her ministries.

Teaching at Redeemer is my dream job! I love being able to teach about the love of Jesus and pray with the kids. (Tracey is Redeemer's Kindergarten teacher. The children and community love her so much, we've added a second Kindergarten class for the 2021-2022 school year to meet demand!)

John 13:35 "By this everyone will know you are my disciples, if you love one another."

Thank you for sharing with us today, Tracey. Lex and Athens are a blessing to you and YOU are a blessing to us. We are so thankful to have you call Redeemer home.

As always, we'd love to hear from you! Please feel free to submit your updates, stories, questions, photos, and videos to our Director of Marketing & Communications, Susan Baldwin at sbaldwin@redeemeralive.org. If appropriate and with your permission, we'll feature them here and/or on our social media channels.

Happy Friday Friends,

Today I was thinking about the power of calling a person by name. For those old enough to remember the 80's sitcom, Cheers, you'll recall the response when Norm walked into the bar (Cheers). What did everyone say when they saw him coming? "N-O-R-M!"

Norm would take his regular seat at the corner of the bar counter. And suffice to say, Norm felt at home.

As the church opens up, the whole Ministry Team is looking forward to shouting your name as you walk through our doors. It is such a blessing to be able to welcome you back to in-person Worship here at Redeemer.

And as we open up, we've got some exciting news to share. After being delayed for over a year due to COVID-19, we are excited to be welcoming a candidate for Associate Pastor to visit us here at Redeemer.

Please mark your calendars for Sunday, June 6 at 8:30 and 10:30 when Pastor Drew Bayless will be delivering the sermon. Pastor Drew, his wife Ashley, and their two boys Judah (5) and Kaden (2) will be visiting us from St. Trinity Lutheran in St. Louis, MO.

I'd personally love it if you were here to shout their names when they walk through our doors -- welcoming them to Redeemer. Remembering their names -- saying their names out loud -- will make them feel like they have a home here at Redeemer.

Names are important and there is power in calling someone by name -- inviting them to be in church with you.

You can enjoy my full Friday message below.

Blessings,

Have you checked out Redeemer's Kingdom Connection Weekend Experience?

Our Weekend Experience provides a simple way for parents to help their kids connect with their faith, Jesus and Redeemer while worshiping at home. You'll find it on the Children's Ministry page of our website.

The curriculum is updated weekly and designed for children ages preschool to 5th grade (preteen). Each age group has its own lessons and activities. Similarly, we provide Parent Guides to help you maximize the experience for your family.

(Click on the image above to experience this week's K-3rd Grade curriculum)

You'll also find Parent Cues to equip you with what you need to know when you need to know it. We even provide a free mobile app so you can access information anytime, anywhere. You'll find the app on our website. You can also download it here.

While the past year has been full of twists and turns, and a lot of unknowns, the one constant has been Jesus. He's helped guide Redeemer's Ministry Team allowing us to consistently find the YESES. Our KC Weekend Experience is one of those YESES.

Please contact Erica Barton (ebarton@redeemeralive.org) with questions about our Children's Ministry program.

You can register quickly and simply at this LINK.

This year's theme is "Follow Me!"

Using Psalm 23 as our map throughout the week, we will follow Jesus at the trailhead, in the valley, through the forest, to the summit of Calvary hill, and on the descent as we are called to share news about our amazing guide to everlasting life with God.

Important dates for your calendar:

Staycation Bible School Kit Pick-up in the Redeemer Lobby -- please bring your kiddos, we'll have picture opportunities and we want to see and meet your children!

You'll want to visit our website each day for updates (redeemeralive.org) and stay connected through our Facebook and Instagram pages.

Again, you'll find everything you need to know about Staycation Bible School 2021 at this LINK. You can also contact our Children's Minister, Erica Barton at ebarton@redeemeralive.org or call our Church Office (509.926-6363).

We invite you and your family to join us for Give-to-Give Sunday. Many hands make light work and we need your hands!

on our website at this LINK.

You can also connect directly with Doug Weinrich, Minister of Servant Leader Development at dweinrich@redeemeralive.org.

Again, we hope you and your family will join us in living out the Word and healing ministry of Jesus in the community. You can sign-up to volunteer, quickly and simply, at this LINK.

A few additional notes, on Give-to-Give Sunday (5/23) we will head out into the community to serve after the 8:30 a.m. Worship Service. Projects are designed to wrap-up by noon. If you choose to Worship with us online on Give-to-Give Sunday, you are welcome to go directly to your project site after service and we will meet you there.

Please connect with Doug with any questions -- dweinrich@redeemeralive.org.

We're excited to share that our Young Adults Missional Community group will restart on Sunday, June 13 at 7 p.m. here at Redeemer. We will combine Bible Study, fun, music and fellowship, throughout the summer months.

We hope you will join us and please invite a friend (or two). Contact Reese Rountree with any questions or to learn how you can get involved -- rrountree@redeemeralive.org.

Calling all Middle School and High School Youth... we've set the dates for our Summer Youth Events and invite you to join us and bring a friend (or 2 or 3).

A mix of Fellowship, Fun, Games and Bible Study -- EVERY one is welcome!

*All Youth Events will be held at Redeemer.

Please contact Maria Devenport (mdevenport@redeemeralive.org) or Reese Rountree (rrountree@redeemeralive.org) to learn more!

Our Senior High Summer Mission Trip is the week of June 20-25.

WHAT: Redeemer Senior High Youth Summer Mission Trip -- Idaho Servant Adventures

WHY: An opportunity to serve together as Christ-like Servant Leaders helping families in the Silver Valley who don’t have access to resources like those found in Spokane. We'll be serving outdoors in family groups -- be prepared for a ton of fun!

LOCATION: Camp Shoshone in Idaho (a sister camp of Lutherhaven)

REGISTRATION/COST: $284 (Includes 6 Days/5 Nights -- Transportation/ Food/ Lodging/ Supplies)

Please register/pay ONLINE.  A $50 Deposit is due at the time of registration. If you'd prefer to pay by check, make checks payable to “Redeemer Lutheran Church.” 

Scholarships are available. Contact Trisha Rountree at trountree@redeemeralive.org 

Our Middle School Youth are headed to Shoshone for our annual Summer Service Week the week of August 1-5.

WHAT: Redeemer Middle School Summer Mission Trip -- Idaho Servant Adventures

WHY: An opportunity to serve together as Christ-like Servant Leaders helping families in the Silver Valley who don’t have access to resources like those found in Spokane. We'll be serving outdoors in family groups -- be prepared for a ton of fun!

LOCATION: Camp Shoshone in Idaho (a sister camp of Lutherhaven)

REGISTRATION/COST: $260 (Includes 5 Days/4 Nights -- Transportation/ Food/ Lodging/ Supplies)

Please register/pay ONLINE. A $50 Deposit is due at the time of registration. If you'd prefer to pay by check, make checks payable to “Redeemer Lutheran Church.” 

Scholarships are available. Contact Trisha Rountree at trountree@redeemeralive.org

The Endowment Board has now given out upwards of $30,000 in grant funds to various Redeemer ministries. That is $30,000 that has gone to share Jesus' love in our community without touching the church budget or the endowment fund principle!

If your Redeemer Ministry would like to submit for an Endowment Grant, please call the Church Office (509.926.6363) to request a form. You can also connect with Josh Williams (jwilliams@redeemeralive.org) with any questions.

Give-to-Give (Redeemer/Out in the Community)

Last Night of Wednesday Night Youth Group -- Summer Events Begin in June! (Redeemer)

Associate Pastor Candidate Visit/Pastor Drew Bayless (Redeemer)

Pastor Drew Bayless -- Sermon and Q&A Session (Redeemer)

Senior High Youth Summer Mission Trip (Shoshone)

June 28

4:00 pm-5:30 pm Middle School Youth Event (Redeemer)

6:30 pm-8:30 pm Senior High Youth Event (Redeemer)

Staycation Bible School kit pick-up -- bring your kiddos! (Redeemer Lobby)

4:00 pm-5:30 pm Middle School Youth Event (Redeemer)

6:30 pm-8:30 pm Senior High Youth Event (Redeemer)

Middle School Youth Summer Service Week (Shoshone)

4:00 pm-5:30 pm Middle School Youth Event (Redeemer)

6:30 pm-8:30 pm Senior High Youth Event (Redeemer)

Summer Family Ranch Camp (Shoshone)

Middle School Youth: Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. (thru 5/26)

Senior High Youth: Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. (thru 5/26)

Adult Bible Study: Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. (thru 5/26)

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Redeemer has adhered to the health and safety guidelines put in place by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Governor Inslee's Office, and the Spokane Regional Health District. We continue to follow the guidance of these organizations.

Washington state has lifted mask and social distancing restrictions for fully vaccinated people, with just a few exceptions (hospitals, travel on planes, trains and buses).

What does this mean for Worship and ministry events at Redeemer? It means if you are fully vaccinated (per the above), you now have a choice as to whether or not you wear a mask indoors and outdoors. You may also sit with other fully vaccinated people without social distancing.

If you have any questions, please call our Church Office (509.926.6363) or connect with Trisha Rountree, Director of Human Resources, at trountree@redeemeralive.org

If you'd like to share your gifts in support of Redeemer Lutheran Church's ministries, you can do so online at this link or via any of the options listed in the image below.