Upcoming Livestream Worship – Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost – October 4, 2026 – 9:25am
Even when we neglect and abuse God’s will, He still offers His blessings of salvation and life in Christ.
Pastor Steve’s 2-Minute Devotion – 9/30/26
Worship – Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost – September 27, 2026
As we listen to God’s call, may we change our minds (repentance) and trust in God’s grace and will for our lives.
Worship Bulletin – 19th Sunday After Pentecost – October 4, 2026
Read or print this bulletin – and follow along with this Sunday’s Livestream Worship Service – here on our website, or on our YouTube or Facebook pages.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Pastor will be in the office on Thursday October 8th from 9:00am – 12:00pm. Appointments are appreciated, but not necessary. If you wish to meet with Pastor at other times, please contact him directly. Looking ahead, he will be in the office October 15th from 9am-12pm. Please make a note that Pastor will be out of the office on October 22nd.
- There will be an informational meeting immediately following service on Sunday, October 11th to discuss Redeemers property needs and upgrade opportunities.
- Women’s Ministry will meet next on Monday, October 12th at 12pm.
- Our next Church Council meeting is on Monday, October 12th at 4pm in the Gathering Room.
- Pastor will be holding “Conversations and Prayer” at Washington Heights on the first Thursday of every month at 1:30pm, Chapel services at The Gardens every 3rd Thursday at 1:30pm, and “Conversations and Prayer” every 4th Thursday at Harthaven apartments at 1:30pm.
MINISTRY PARTNERS
- Special Giving for October is Boy and Girls Club of America
- Community Lunch will be served on Saturday, October 31st, 11:30am, at First United Methodist Church. Fellowship prior to lunch.
- Casa Guadalupe is hosting a Winter Preparation Distribution Event on October 17th. We are accepting donations here at the church for their event. Please see The Herald or giving tree for more information about acceptable donations.
In The Nest: - Casa Guadelupe English Language Learners “ELL” meets Monday & Wednesdays from 6-7:30PM.
- Al-Anon Meetings are held Thursdays at 7:00PM.
- Girl Scouts meet the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays.
THE NEEDS OF OUR PARTNERS
Lincoln Elementary School:
Lincoln Elementary School is looking for volunteer readers! Volunteers are invited to visit the school and share a favorite story with the children. The school asks volunteers to commit to a regular day and time for a period of time. This consistency gives volunteers the opportunity to build relationships and become a familiar, encouraging presence for both the students and their teachers. Interested in volunteering? Please let Pastor Steve know, and we will connect you with the school contact who coordinates the reading program.
Casa Guadelupe:
Clothing: Winter coats, boots, mittens, warm clothes, winter hats, socks (gently used items are OK).
Snacks: Kid snacks are OK. (NO nuts.) Fruits cups, cereal, canned goods.
Other Items: Books (gently used is OK.), new toys.
See The Herald and the giving tree in the coffee area for these and other needs.
ITEMS NEEDED
Drop-off box located in front of the “Giving Tree” in the Narthex.
WINTER CLOTHES FOR CHILDREN
- Snow Pants – various sizes
- Winter Coats – various sizes
- Socks – various sizes
- Sweatpants – for Middle school kids sizes & elementary kid sizes
- Gloves – various sizes
- Gloves – for playing in snow
FOOD & PANTRY NEEDS (most helpful in February, Spring, Summer)
- Cereal
- Shelf Stable Microwave Meals
- Canned Goods
- Mac and Cheese – with cheese sauce (not add milk and butter)
- Snacks – for teachers to give to students
- Goldfish
INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED FOOD ITEMS
- Animal Crackers
- Granola Bars
- NO bags of nuts
Prayer Ventures
October 2026 Daily Petitions
God calls us to bless our world and enrich our journey of faith through daily prayer. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America offers a great prayer resource called “Prayer Ventures.” Prayer Ventures provides a daily prayer for us to remember the world’s many needs, and to support vital and innovative ELCA missions and ministries through prayer. Each month the Redeemer website will provide Prayer Ventures shaped for that month’s emphases.
Redeemer’s Giving Tree
A permanent Giving Tree is located in the Narthex! It’s simple to use and benefits many worthy causes in our community and at Redeemer. Simply remove a tag from the tree, bring in the donation on the tag and place it into the proper bin at the foot of the tree. Many thanks to Matt Nettesheim for constructing this amazing work of art (including LED lighting), to Jenny Nettesheim and Sheila Bauer for managing this project, and to Thrivent for providing a grant to help get it “off the ground”. We look forward to many years of use in service to others.
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