ORDER OF WORSHIP October 3, 2021 – 9:00 a.m./10:30 a.m. Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Theme: The Cross - A Matter of Life and Death As We Gather “I simply argue that the cross be raised again, at the centre of the marketplace as well as on the steeple of the church. I am recovering the claim that Jesus was not crucified in a cathedral between two candles but on a cross between two thieves; on a town garbage heap; at a crossroad of politics so cosmopolitan that they had to write His title in Hebrew and in Latin and in Greek…and at the kind of place where cynics talk smut, and thieves curse, and soldiers gamble. Because that is where He died, and that is what He died about. And that is where Christ’s own ought to be, and that is what church people ought to be about.” ~George Macleod 1895-1991 Scotland Prayer Before Worship Lord, at times I realize that I have become too familiar with the story of Good Friday and Easter morning without taking to heart the deep and significant meaning of the cross, without fully coming to terms with what it must have meant to the Father to send His only begotten Son to die on a cross, for a rebellious race of fallen sinners, and what it fully must have meant to You, Lord Jesus to be despised and rejected by those You created and to be mocked and nailed to a cross, with men taunting and blaspheming the One, who in love had come to rescue them from eternal separation for the Father. Give me I pray, a deeper and fuller understanding of what the cruel cross at Golgotha cost the Godhead, so that sinners such as I might be saved by grace through faith. Give me I pray, a new perspective of the cross that I have never understood before and develop in me a godly awe and reverend wonderment, of all that the cross should mean to me, a sinner saved by grace, through faith in Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Prelude Rick Helderop, organist Opening Hymn Lift High the Cross Refrain: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim ‘Till all the world adore His sacred name. 1. Come, Christians, follow where our Captain trod, Our King victorious, Christ, the Son of God. Refrain 2. Led on their way by this triumphant sign, The hosts of God in conqu’ring ranks combine. Refrain 3. All newborn soldiers of the Crucified Bear on their brows the seal of Him who died. Refrain Order of Service for Holy Communion P: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. P: Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins unto God, our Father, beseeching Him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgive- ness. Our help is in the name of the Lord. C: Who made heaven and earth. P: I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord. C: And Thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. P&C: O almighty God, merciful Father, I, a poor, miserable sinner, confess unto Thee all my sins and iniquities with which I have ever offended Thee and justly deserved Thy temporal and eternal punishment. But I am heartily sorry for them and sincerely repent of them, and I pray Thee of Thy bound- less mercy and for the sake of the holy, innocent, bitter sufferings and death of Thy beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to be gracious and merciful to me, a poor, sinful being. P: Upon this your confession, I, as a called and ordained servant of the Word, announce the grace of God to all of you, and in the stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Children’s Message - 10:30 Old Testament Reading Numbers 21:8-9 (The snake on the pole) The Lord said to Moses, “Make a snake and put it up on a pole; anyone who is bit- ten can look at it and live.” So Moses made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole. Then when anyone was bitten by a snake and looked at the bronze snake, they lived. Epistle Reading Philippians 2:8-11 (Jesus humbles Himself for us) And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death — even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Response: Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah! Gospel Announcement Response: Glory be to Thee, O Lord! Gospel Reading Matthew 10:34-39 (The call to Discipleship) “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daugh- ter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law — a man’s en- emies will be the members of his own household.’ Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.” Response: Praise be to Thee, O Christ. Confession of Faith The Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of Very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of Life, who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spake by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and Apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. Sermon Hymn 354 In the Cross of Christ I Glory 1. In the cross of Christ I glory, tow’ring o’er the wrecks of time. All the light of sacred story gathers round its head sublime. 2. When the woes of life o’er take me, hopes deceive, and fears annoy, Never shall the Cross forsake me; lo, it glows with peace and joy. 3. When the sun of bliss is beaming light and love upon my way From the Cross the radiance streaming adds more luster to the day. Sermon Text: Matthew 10:34-39 “The Cross - A Matter of Life and Death” Rev. Ronald Farah Prayer of the Church Communion Liturgy The Lord’s Prayer P: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil; C: For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen. The Words of Institution (spoken by the Pastor) The Pax Domini P: The peace of the Lord be with you always! C: Amen. The Agnus Dei O Christ Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. O Christ Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. O Christ Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, grant us Thy peace. Amen.
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ORDER OF WORSHIPOctober 3, 2021 – 9:00 a.m./10:30 a.m.
Nineteenth Sunday after PentecostTheme: The Cross - A Matter of Life and Death
As We Gather“I simply argue that the cross be raised again, at the centre of the marketplace as well as on the steeple of the church. I am recovering the claim that Jesus was not crucified in a cathedral between two candles but on a cross between two thieves; on a town garbage heap; at a crossroad of politics so cosmopolitan that they had to write His title in Hebrew and in Latin and in Greek…and at the kind of place where cynics talk smut, and thieves curse, and soldiers gamble. Because that is where He died, and that is what He died about. And that is where Christ’s own ought to be, and that is what church people ought to be about.” ~George Macleod 1895-1991 Scotland
Prayer Before WorshipLord, at times I realize that I have become too familiar with the story of Good Friday and Easter morning without taking to heart the deep and significant meaning of the cross, without fully coming to terms with what it must have meant to the Father to send His only begotten Son to die on a cross, for a rebellious race of fallen sinners, and what it fully must have meant to You, Lord Jesus to be despised and rejected by those You created and to be mocked and nailed to a cross, with men taunting and blaspheming the One, who in love had come to rescue them from eternal separation for the Father. Give me I pray, a deeper and fuller understanding of what the cruel cross at Golgotha cost the Godhead, so that sinners such as I might be saved by grace through faith. Give me I pray, a new perspective of the cross that I have never understood before and develop in me a godly awe and reverend wonderment, of all that the cross should mean to me, a sinner saved by grace, through faith in Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prelude Rick Helderop, organist
Opening Hymn Lift High the Cross
Refrain: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim ‘Till all the world adore His sacred name.
1. Come, Christians, follow where our Captain trod, Our King victorious, Christ, the Son of God. Refrain
2. Led on their way by this triumphant sign, The hosts of God in conqu’ring ranks combine. Refrain
3. All newborn soldiers of the Crucified Bear on their brows the seal of Him who died. Refrain
Order of Service for Holy CommunionP: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.C: Amen.P: Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins unto God,
our Father, beseeching Him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgive-ness. Our help is in the name of the Lord.
C: Who made heaven and earth.P: I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord.C: And Thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. P&C: O almighty God, merciful Father, I, a poor, miserable sinner, confess
unto Thee all my sins and iniquities with which I have ever offended Thee and justly deserved Thy temporal and eternal punishment. But I am heartily sorry for them and sincerely repent of them, and I pray Thee of Thy bound-less mercy and for the sake of the holy, innocent, bitter sufferings and death of Thy beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to be gracious and merciful to me, a poor, sinful being.
P: Upon this your confession, I, as a called and ordained servant of the Word, announce the grace of God to all of you, and in the stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Children’s Message - 10:30
Old Testament Reading Numbers 21:8-9 (The snake on the pole)
The Lord said to Moses, “Make a snake and put it up on a pole; anyone who is bit-ten can look at it and live.” So Moses made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole. Then when anyone was bitten by a snake and looked at the bronze snake, they lived.
Epistle Reading Philippians 2:8-11 (Jesus humbles Himself for us)
And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death — even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Response: Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!
Gospel Announcement
Response: Glory be to Thee, O Lord!
Gospel Reading Matthew 10:34-39 (The call to Discipleship)
“Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daugh-ter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law — a man’s en-emies will be the members of his own household.’ Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.”
Response: Praise be to Thee, O Christ.
Confession of Faith The Nicene CreedI believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of Very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of Life, who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spake by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and Apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Sermon Hymn 354 In the Cross of Christ I Glory
1. In the cross of Christ I glory, tow’ring o’er the wrecks of time. All the light of sacred story gathers round its head sublime.
2. When the woes of life o’er take me, hopes deceive, and fears annoy, Never shall the Cross forsake me; lo, it glows with peace and joy.
3. When the sun of bliss is beaming light and love upon my way From the Cross the radiance streaming adds more luster to the day.
Sermon Text: Matthew 10:34-39“The Cross - A Matter of Life and Death”
Rev. Ronald Farah
Prayer of the Church
Communion Liturgy
The Lord’s Prayer P: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will
be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil;
C: For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
The Words of Institution (spoken by the Pastor)
The Pax DominiP: The peace of the Lord be with you always!C: Amen. The Agnus DeiO Christ Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. O Christ Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us.O Christ Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world, grant us Thy peace. Amen.
The Distribution of Holy CommunionContinuous communion has resumed. Wafers will be distributed by the Pastor/Vicar using a dispenser. The wine is in the individual cup trays in the glass cups allowing for each member to grab their own wine cup. For those that prefer social distancing, we will of-fer a separate table for individuals and individual groups. If you wish only to receive a blessing at the table, kindly come forward with your hands crossed at your chest or resting at your side.
Communion Anthem Lord, I Stretch My Hands to You – Althouse Chancel Choir
Benediction and Response: Amen! Amen! Amen!
Closing Hymn 658 Onward, Christian Soliders(favorite hymn of Stephanie Dettlinger, Pat Raezler, Lynn Duerr, Christina Mee,
Samantha Mee, Jacqueline Mee, Barbara Peterson, Ron Beyer, Mary Jane Johnson, Janet Harthen, Donna Hollis, Nancy Tar, Tom Gray, Alison Harrison,
MaryAnn Perryman, Tom Boyce)
1. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before. Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe; Forward into battle see His banners go! Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before.
2. Like a mighty army moves the Church of God; Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod. We are not divided, all one body we, One in hope and doctrine, one in charity. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before.
3. Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane But the Church of Jesus constant will remain. Gates of hell can never ‘gainst that Church prevail; We have Christ’s own promise, and that cannot fail. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before.
Silent Prayer
Postlude Rick Helderop, organist
Sanctuary altar flowers were placed by the Vanderhoef family in loving memory and honor of our parents and grandparents. Sanctuary lectern flowers were placed by Ben and Sarah Kamm in celebration of our anniversary.
Family of God Soup Kitchen sponsors for this month are: Tom and Kathy Eley; the Stein family; the Grove family in thanksgiving for our beautiful family; the Fadel family; the Maeder family; Jan and Jim Endress, and anonymous donors.
Ushers9:00 - Ken Baetz, captain; Paul Chesna, Cliff Clark, Ray Dobring,
Bruce Helmke, Bill Leahy, Mike Raezler10:30 - Bob Meyer, captain; Bill Baldner, Norman Morrell,
Terry Roberts, Matt Pedersen, Ron Curcio
Audio/Video Operators9:00 - Don Meier
10:30 - Greg Merryman and Brian Tyler
Acolytes 9:00 - Tyler Olds and Canaan Baker
10:30 - Keira Pratt
Greeters9:00 - Jim and MaryAnn Perryman
10:30 - The Belanger Family
Thank you to our altar guild team members, usher team members, AV team mem-bers, acolytes, musicians, and all those who work so hard behind the scenes each week to make our services happen.
October 3, 2021October 3, 20219:00 a.m./10:30 a.m.9:00 a.m./10:30 a.m.
Lutheran Church of the RedeemerLutheran Church of the Redeemer1800 W. Maple1800 W. Maple
The Symbol of the White Cross The Symbol of the White Cross (“Plant” a Cross and Proclaim your Faith) (“Plant” a Cross and Proclaim your Faith)
When driving through Frankenmuth, Michigan people are intrigued with the many small crosses in the front yards of the homes they pass. Those crosses are a statement of support for Frankenmuth’s Christian heritage.
Years ago, an atheist living there complained about two crosses on a bridge in town. He suggested they be removed and the town removed them. That success emboldened him to request that the cross on the city shield be removed.
At that point, the residents decided they had had enough. Hundreds of residents expressed their feelings by placing white crosses in their front yards. Seeing this quiet but powerful statement caused the man to with-draw his complaint.
Many Christians all over the country have now adopted this symbol. This white cross is a quiet, non-confrontational witness to our faith in Christ as our Savior and Lord even in the face of pressure not to do so.
There are many who say the values we as Christians bring to our society are outdated and actually have no value. They are doing everything they can to minimize them. But, I believe, the more they minimize and elimi-nate them, the more damage they do to that society.
If you would like to make a simple quiet statement about your faith in Christ, about the positive message Christ brings to our society and the importance of our right to proclaim that message, put a white cross in your front yard or garden for all to see.
People are boldly bringing lawsuits that result in the removal of crosses from the “public square” but they cannot make us remove our cross from our front yard or garden.
While most Christians are not aggressive activists, many of them would like to fi nd a way to share their faith in Christ. So, take a cross and “plant” it. Or take more than one and give it to a friend or relative.
The Cross
Lutheran Church of the Redeemeryour community church
Mission:Bringing the love of Christ to a searching world.
Visit us at: www.redeemerbirmingham.orgfor more detailed information
Announcements for the week ofOctober 3rd, 2021
Worship ScheduleWorship Schedule 8am - Worship in the Chapel *Enter through the Chapel Doors. 9/10:30am - Worship in the Gym *Enter through the Town Square Entrance. 7pm (Monday) - Worship in the Chapel *Enter through the Chapel Doors.**The 10:30am service will be livestreamed for anyone still more comfortable worshipping from home.
UPDATED WORSHIP/COMMUNION INFORMATION:UPDATED WORSHIP/COMMUNION INFORMATION:† Masks are now op� onal but encouraged for those that are not vaccinated. † All pews will be open for sea� ng. † Worship, Sunday School and the nursery no longer require signups. † We are now off ering con� nuous communion. † Wafers will be distributed by the Pastor/Vicar using a dispenser.† Wine will be served in the individual glass cups in the usual wine trays. † Members will be allowed to grab their own wine cup. Out of respect, please do not bring food or drinks into the Sanctuary (although it is currently our gym, it is still our place of Worship) or Chapel (i.e. coff ee, water bottles, etc.). Also, please turn cell phones off or to silent. Thanks for your cooperation. ~Redeemer Board of Elders and Pastors
Verse of the MonthVerse of the MonthGive us today our daily bread.
~Matthew 6:11
Welcome to Redeemer! We are pleased to have you worship with us. We pray you will return and share God’s Word with us again. For infor-mation on membership, contact Laura Vowell at (248) 644-4010.
COMMUNION ScheduleSundaySunday
8am - ChapelCommunion 2nd, 4th, 5th Sunday
9:00/*10:30am - GymCommunion 1st & 3rd Sunday*10:30am livestreamed service
MondayMonday7:00pm - Chapel Communion after
2nd, 4th, & 5th Sunday
CHURCH OFFICEW� a�e o�e�
M�n�a� - F�i�a�, 9�0�-�:�0 p�m�
*In our new location in the staff hallway
R e d e e m e r N u rs e ry
Infants and children are always welcome in church, but if you choose, our nursery is avail-able during 9:00 and 10:30am Sunday worship services for children 3 and under. You are welcome to bring your child to the nursery at any time during the service.
**PLEASE NOTE**Vimeo and Livestream have joined forces. When you view the service LIVE on your device, it may look a little diff erent than normal as we now have adopted the Vimeo platform. Please bear with us as we learn this new plat-form. To watch, go to www.redeemerbirmingham.com and click on the VIMEO/LIVESTREAM button.
Birmingham Concert Band ConcertOctober 17 - Redeemer Sanctuary/GYm
Third Grade BibleSOctober 31
Encounter tour (Brightmoor Church)November 10
iZōsh® Fall EventNovember 19
SAVE THE DATES SAVE THE DATES (see details in October lamp)
Pathways GROUPPathways has now split into 2 groups.
Group I is for those newly or s� ll heavily grieving a loss or the loss of a loved one. This group will begin mee� ng for 6 weeks, then taper off to 1 � me per month. Group I will start mee� ng Sun-Group I will start mee� ng Sun-day, October 10 at noon in the Great Room.day, October 10 at noon in the Great Room.
Group II is for those who have dealt with their grief and loss in group I and now are ready to par-� cipate in a Bible Study with fellow group mem-bers and other group’s organized social events.
iZōsh® Birmingham, the organization of wom-en here at Redeemer who are dedicated to the economic empowerment of women globally (who are living in extreme poverty) will be hav-ing Deb Ellinger, founder and executive director of Elli’s house – a nonprofi t, serving homeless & runaway women involved in human traffi ck-ing in the city of Detroit, as their keynote speak-er for their fall Event on November 19th (more details in October lamp for any women interest-ed in attending and learning more about Elli’s House). We are going to collect needed items for Elli's house for our Thanksgiving drive.There will be a table in the town square for you to drop off items starting Oct. 10th until Nov. 19th, when the women of iZōsh Birmingham will present all the items that are collected to her that evening. List of items on iZōsh page of the website and in the October Lamp.
Can you say “good morning”? Can you shake hands and smile? Do you have 15 extra minutes on a random Sunday morning? Are you looking for an easy way to serve your church? Then YOU can do a very important outreach job… greeting! Redeemer is looking for volunteers to help greet at the Town Square doors before the 9am and 10:30am services. Grab a friend or your family! This is a great, easy way to get kids involved with serving the congregation. You can sign up via the church website or by contacting the church offi ce (offi [email protected], 248.644.4010).
B E A G R E E T E RB E A G R E E T E R
W a y s T o S e r v e R e d e e m e rSPONSOR FAMILY OF GOD!SPONSOR FAMILY OF GOD!
Looking for a great way to help others in need? Please consider spon-soring a meal for the Family of God soup kitchen ministry in Detroit! We need SIX families each month to donate $100 towards items needed to make warm meals for the people of Detroit. You can sign up via the church website or contacting the church offi ce (offi [email protected], 248.644-4010). We now have the option for online payments for Family of God donations!
SERVE AT FAMILY OF GOD!SERVE AT FAMILY OF GOD!We are in need of some volunteers to drive our Family of God meals down to Detroit in the coming months. Grab some friends or your fam-ily for this awesome way to serve locally! The meal will already be prepared and packed up, so you’ll just need to drive it down and serve it! This is also a GREAT way to get kids involved with serving others! Sign up via the church website or by contacting Laura Vowell ([email protected]).
W a y s T o S e r v e T h e C o m m u n i t y
Coff ee Hour is hosted by the Mushovic family today! We need volun-teers to host coff ee hour on Sunday mornings throughout the year! It doesn’t have to be anything fancy, and we’ll give you easy-to-follow directions on how to do everything! Grab some friends and do it together! What a GREAT way to serve your congregation! You can sign up via the church website or by contacting the church offi ce (offi [email protected], 248.644.4010).
Would you like to read the Old Testament and Epistle Scripture verses during worship? Your chance is BACK! We need readers for ALL worship services! You can sign up via the church website or by contacting the church offi ce (offi [email protected], 248.644.4010).
B E A R E A D E R B E A R E A D E R
H O S T C O F F E E H O U RH O S T C O F F E E H O U R
WOMEN'S MINISTRYWOMEN'S MINISTRYBOOK GROUP will meet October 26 at 7:30pm in the Town Square to review The Rent Collector by Cam-ron Wright. Full descrip� on found in the October Lamp.
ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT (ABC)ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT (ABC)Advent by Candlelight is alive and well at Redeemer and we are looking forward to a wonderful, faith-fi lled evening with you. Invite 7 guests, bring an appetizer or two, decorate your pew in the Sanctuary/gym and share in the joy of Advent. Details will follow once you are regis-tered. To register simply email Kitty at [email protected] on Monday, November 1 after 8:00 a.m. and ask to reserve a pew. Details about pew decorating and other instruction will follow. If you have a favorite pew indicate that at the time of your email - fi rst come - fi rst served. (The good news about seating in our "new Sanctuary" is there is not a bad seat in the house. This program will be livestreamed to all who wish to join us.) Details to come. For more information go to the Town Square bulletin board and pick up a fl yer.*Women's Ministry continues on back page with Market Morning in the D
The congrega� on is invited to SIGN THE STEEL BEAM that will span the front doors to the new church. For years to come, every
future church goer will pass under this beam as they enter Redeemer. It is on the sidewalk behind the gymnasium for you to sign! There is a box with sharpie markers in it for you to use.
GET YOUR REDEEMER T-SHIRT!!!Did you miss the Homecoming Picnic and didn’t get a NEW Re-deemer t-shirt??? No Worries! You can grab one under the coat rack outside the gym/Sanctuary for FREE! We still have an assortment of sizes left.
TRUNK OR TREAT!TRUNK OR TREAT!Families with kids of all ages are invited to our Halloween Families with kids of all ages are invited to our Halloween event - Trunk or Treat! Tevent - Trunk or Treat! The church parking lot will be filled volunteers passing out candy outside their decorated cars! Join us in costume (adults too!) on Saturday, October 16th from 4:30pm-6:30pm for this fun evening! Bring a friend or two! Sign up via the church website or on the Town Square bulletin board if you plan to attend! Contact Laura Vow-ell ([email protected]) with questions or for more information.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We need help from congrega-tion members of all ages to make this event a SUCCESS! Please sign up via the church website or on the Town Square bulletin board if you would like to help out by deco-rating your car and handing out candy for trick or treaters, set up/clean up, running games, etc. Confirmation kids…you can get service hours for this! Sign up as a family and earn family hours! Contact Laura Vowell ([email protected]) with questions or for more information.
Redeemer Fall Social - Redeemer Fall Social - CHILI Cook OffCHILI Cook OffFriday, October 15 - 6pmFriday, October 15 - 6pm
ADULT ONLY EVENT (21+)ADULT ONLY EVENT (21+)$10/per person (available through the front offi ce)$10/per person (available through the front offi ce)
Menu includes: Tas� ng chilis, Cornbread, Mac’N’Cheese, Hotdogs Menu includes: Tas� ng chilis, Cornbread, Mac’N’Cheese, Hotdogs (for coney dogs), Corndog Chili, Garden Salad, Cookies and non-al-(for coney dogs), Corndog Chili, Garden Salad, Cookies and non-al-coholic drinks Bring your favorite beer or wine to drink! coholic drinks Bring your favorite beer or wine to drink! Please let Please let the front offi ce know if you will be entering your famous Chili in the front offi ce know if you will be entering your famous Chili in the cook off !the cook off ! (cover is free if you bring chili) (cover is free if you bring chili) Prizes awarded to 1st, Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! Vo� ng will be anonymous!2nd, and 3rd place! Vo� ng will be anonymous!
REFORMATION - Redeemer's 400+ Year Old German BibleSunday, October 31, during all services Pastor Randy will discuss the Refor-mation and talk about our 400+ year old German Bible. After worship, you will get an opportunity to own a piece of that history. We will do a silent auction of diff erent pages of the Bible, specifi cally the 8 Electors of Saxony (Princes) who helped Martin Luther on his endeavor. The auction will go on for 3 weeks. There will also be an opportunity to purchase pages of the Bible with your favorite verses or colorful pictures on them. Call Rose in the front offi ce with questions at 248-644-4010.
Staff Contact Informationall email addresses are @redeemerbirmingham.org
CHURCH MINISTRIES:Men’s and Senior‘s Ministry
Gary Priskorn (ext 123)gpriskorn@
Women’s MinistryKi� y Sweitzer (ext 111)
misski� y@
Children’s MinistryNicole Olds (ext 124)
nolds@
Family Life/Middle School/ Outreach/ Confi rma� on
Laura Vowell (ext 121)laura@
Director/Assistant of High School MinistryGia Scheidt (ext 120)
gscheidt@Eric Wisniewski (ext 120)
ewisniewski@
Fellowship CoordinatorKim Davis (248) 613-4200
Church Offi ce (248) 644-4010offi ce@
Rose Kiehle (ext 116)rkiehle@
Therese Scheidt (ext 114)therese@
Pam Tyndall (ext 118)ptyndall@
Church AccountantLaura Jones (ext 110)
ljones@
Music MinistrySteve SeGraves (ext 129)
or 734.259.8890ssegraves@
Redeemer CounselingSandy Pourcho- 248-568-6040
Anna Lewis - 248-224-0383Vicar
James Greenwalt248-396-3700jgreenwalt@
Pastor EmeritusRev. Ronald Farah
Senior PastorRev. Randall J. Schlak
(ext. 119)rschlak@
For those grieving the loss of loved ones: Please pray for the Rose family as they prepare for the
memorial service of Karen's parents Ken and Alberta Schmidt on Saturday, Oct. 9th at Hope Lutheran Church, 3640 Madison St., Dearborn, MI, 48124. Visitation begins at 10 am, service at 11 am, with luncheon to follow. Kindly RSVP for the luncheon only to [email protected].
Prayers for Judy & Hank Hachey, friends of the Freys, who are grieving the loss of their 17-year-old grand-daughter.
For those facing health concerns: Friend of the Kiehle family Patty, friend of Walt & Kitty Sweitzer Pastor Richard Helderop Andrea Rinaldi, co-worker of Jon Duff Maureen Mary Ellen Quasarano, sister-in-law of Paul Quasarano Anita Manino, friend of Larry & Paula Butler Kristi Frey, daughter of Tom & Sharon Frey Robby Stapleton Julian and David Maeder Colin, boy battling cancer Chris Decker, friend of Pat Nehls
Anyone in need of long-term prayers (more than 3 weeks) will be included in our daily prayer chain email distribution and rotated on our Sunday prayer list once a month.
Rick Russ Izzy Sherman, niece of Jon Duff Janelle Thorne, friend of Donna Hollis Nancy Dillman Helen Hiotaky Beverly, friend of Bonnie Ernewein Jim Mignano, friend of Myrna OravaSpecial Petitions: All those who are serving in the military, police & fi re-fi ghters. For all those suff ering from health concerns and for their
caregivers devoting themselves to helping everyone who is sick.
President Biden and all world leaders, that God surround them with wise counsel.
Prayers of Thanksgiving:• For those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries.
Prayer & Praise List
NEW AND SIMPLE NEW AND SIMPLE WAY TO GIVEWAY TO GIVE
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GERMANY, AUSTRIA & “THE PASSION PLAY 2022” July 29 – August 8, 2022
Information, itineraries with reservation form are located on the Town Square bulletin board and in the West Entrance “information wall rack.” Call or email Leslie Whitfi eld for more information: 248-646-0720 or 248-330-8685 or whitfi [email protected].
New Member ClassesNew Member ClassesIf you are interested in becoming a member of Redeemer, or just want to refresh your Lu-theran theology/Bible knowledge, please join us for new member classes! Our fall session
starts TODAY Sunday, October 3rd! Classes are always in the Great Room starting at 9am. They run for six weeks, and then we end with an orientation and brunch! Contact Laura ([email protected]) with questions or concerns!
Sunday Morning Bible Study - Rev. Ronald FarahBook of James
Sundays, aft er 9am service (Library)Children's Sunday School - Nicole Olds Sundays, 10:30am (Various Rooms)Posi� ve Paren� ng - Laura Vowell Tuesdays at 9:15 (Chapel)Adult Bible Study - Vicar Jimmy The Nature of God and Jesus Tuesdays at 9:30am (Library)Women’s Bible Study - Ki� y Sweitzer
The Parables of Jesus Tuesdays at 6:30pm (Great Room)Men’s Bible Study - Gary Priskorn *Zoom s� ll available if preferred 2nd Corinthians
Wednesdays, 6:45-7:30am - all year long (Great Room)High School Bible Study (RYG)High School Bible Study (RYG) - Youth Room - Youth Room Core GroupCore Group - Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm - Gia Scheidt - Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm - Gia Scheidt Sunday RYG -Sunday RYG - 7pm - Gia Scheidt and Eric 7pm - Gia Scheidt and Eric WisniewskiConfi rma� onConfi rma� on Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm Wednesdays, 6pm-8pmCommunity Bible Study - Rosemary Ging
Be Sti ll and Know, A Study of Rest and Refuge, by Deb Burma Thursdays at 9:30am (Chapel)
For more info on a parti cular study or how to att end, contact the names indicated .
Bible StudiesBible Studies
CORE GROUP - WEDNESDAYS 6-8pmCORE GROUP - WEDNESDAYS 6-8pm10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27
Meet in the Youth Room or Outside!Ques� ons? contact Gia or Eric
RYG SUNDAY NIGHTS - 7pmRYG SUNDAY NIGHTS - 7pmToday - October 3 Franklin Cider Mill October 3 Franklin Cider Mill
October 10 - Game NightOctober 10 - Game Night*Make sure to follow RYG on Instagram for event
updates and photos @redeemer_y00th@redeemer_y00thJAMS Fall Retreat!JAMS Fall Retreat! All middle school students in grades 6-8 can join us at Camp Skyline for a WHOLE WEEKEND with friends! We’ll be having fun and learning
more about God’s Word during the weekend of October 8th – 10th! Friends are more than welcome! You can download a per-mission slip from the church website or grab one from outside Laura’s offi ce! Contact Laura Vowell ([email protected]) with questions or for more information.
RYG FALL RETREATRYG FALL RETREATAt Michawana October 22-24At Michawana October 22-24
Questions? Contact Gia or Eric!Questions? Contact Gia or Eric!
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Fellowship Breakfast Hosted by Men’s MinistrySaturday, October 23rd at 8:00am
In the last 20 years, well over 1 million people in the US have died from Opiate abuse, with a staggering econom-ic burden of $79 billion a year. Guys, gals, and teens are
invited to join us as we explore a problem that aff ects us all. A hearty breakfast will be served at 8:00 a.m. in the Great Room and the program begins at 8:45 a.m. Our special guest speaker will be Re-deemer member Jon Duff , as he presents – “The Role of Faith in Re-covery – A Journey through the Darkness of Addiction into the Light of Christ”. Please sign up on the Town Square bulletin board or call/e-mail Gary Priskorn-248-644-4010 ext.123 / [email protected] by October 18th.
Market Morning in “The D” is an Eastern Market walk made possible by Preservation Detroit and is our October Women’s Ministry event. Join us at 10:00am sharp on Saturday, October 9 at the Welcome Center on the corner of Adelaide and Market Streets (southeast corner of Shed 3). After the tour we will have lunch at Amor de Roma Café (formerly Roma Café) at 12:30. Lunch is limit-ed to 15 and tour is limited to 20 people. Tour is $20.00 payable in advance. Sign up on the Town Square bulletin board and check out this link: https://easternmarket.org/. Questions? Call Kitty at 248-644-4010 x.111 or email [email protected]! See you on the street! *continued from page 2 Women's Ministry
Participate in the Redeemer Broadway RevueIf you sing or play an instrument you are encouraged to prepare a Broadway song and participate in Redeemer’s annual Broadway Revue, on Friday Nov. 12th at 7:30pm. The dress rehearsal will be on Thursday, Nov. 11th in the gym starting at 7pm. Run through times with Steve our music director, will be on Sunday, October 24th after church and throughout the afternoon. A sign up sheet is on the church website. If you plan to participate, please con-tact Steve ([email protected] / 734-748-0849) to let him know the song you have chosen. Curtain up!
Camp Restore Detroit fundraiserA Night In the Garden of Eatin’
We are so excited to announce this year’s annual fundraiser and open house! The theme of this year’s event is A Night in the Garden of Eati n’, and that’s exactly what it will be. We are hos� ng a hybrid event, where you can come and meet in our community gardens to par� cipate in our silent auc� on, meet community leaders, and take a tour of the campus, or do it all from the comfort of your home! We cannot wait for you to join us on October 16th from 4-6 pm for a night of fun. For For more informa� on, go to more informa� on, go to htt p://crd.cbo.iohtt p://crd.cbo.io
Wednesday Lunch & Worship: October 20thOur next “Wednesday Lunch & Worship” will be held on Wednes-day, October 20th with a delicious meal featuring “Oktoberfest” foods being served at 12 noon in the Town Square. Following the meal, we’ll gather together for a worship service including Holy Communion at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel. All are welcome to join us for a wonderful meal, warm fellowship and the opportunity to be fed by Word and Sacrament. To assist in meal planning, please call the church offi ce (248-644-4010) by October 18th. Also, if you are in need of transporta� on, let the offi ce know and we’ll do our best to assist. Invite a friend and join us! Ques� ons? Contact Gary Priskorn (248-644-4010 ext.123).
