In ministry since 1955, Redeemer is a Christ-centered community sharing God’s love. Redeemer is uniquely located and staffed to offer many opportunities for ministry and serving. If you would like to know more about our church and school, we would like to meet you and give you information about the Redeemer community. Please take a few moments to fill in the yellow/gold visitor card located in the pew rack and hand it to an usher. Also, introduce yourself to those around you.

SUNDAY BIBLE CLASSES meet 9:45-10:45 a.m. as follows:

Adult Bible class on “Today’s Light” meets in Albracht Hall with Pastor Norm.

A Bible study on “Daniel” meets in the Conference Room.

Youth Bible class for Grades 6-12 meets in the Youth Room.

Sunday School for 2-year-olds through children in 5th grade begins for all in the 2-year-old classroom, located in the Christian Fellowship Center (CFC). Grades 1-5 will then move to the 4th grade classroom in the school building for their lesson.

WOW (WOMEN ON WEDNESDAYS) is sponsoring a Bake Sale TODAY to support the Latvia Mission Team. Goodies will be on sale between services in the courtyard. Come and buy goodies to make your Sunday meal more enjoyable and support our Latvia Team.

A RECEPTION FOR THE CONFIRMANDS will be held at 9:30 a.m., between services, next Sunday, April 26. All are invited for cake, punch, and coffee.

THE LUTHERAN WITNESS. Yearly subscriptions to The Lutheran Witness are now being taken. A monthly magazine of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, it contains articles on church ministry, personal witness, life stories, world issues, and more. If you would like to subscribe (or renew your subscription) to this fine magazine, please remit $10 to the church office by April 26. Checks should be made payable to “Redeemer Lutheran Church.” A copy of the publication is kept in the church office for those not subscribing but who wish to read it. For more information, contact Mitzi in the church office (286-0911).

PASTORAL CARE - the next meeting of the Pastoral Care Committee will be held on Monday, April 27, at 2:00 p.m. in Albracht Hall. If you have any questions or concerns for this committee, please contact Deacon Joe Lamoureux (545-2503)

LADIES LUNCHEON. All ladies are invited to LWML's annual Women in Mission Luncheon on Saturday, May 2, 11:30 a.m. at the Yacht and Country Club. This year's honoree is Annelise Sorsch. Enjoy a full buffet of soups, salads, two hot foods, cookies, coffee, tea, and lemonade for only $17 (includes tax, tip, and fellowship!). Reserve your spot by calling Karen in the church office (286-0911) by April 27.

WE URGENTLY NEED MEMBERS who will agree to serve as communion assistants, crucifers, and acolytes at the 11:00 service as well as at special services. Please, don’t wait to be asked. Bless you for prayerfully considering this urgent request, and, should Jesus move you to serve, please contact Lani Evans (871-1551).

PASTOR FOR YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRIES UPDATE. Back in February, Redeemer designated two seminarians for this pastoral position. We were praying that the Lord would open the door for one of them to be placed with us but neither one was. Please pray for the Lord’s direction as we consider our options.

THANK YOU to all who came to support the Red Folk Youth in our Easter breakfast! We hope all enjoyed everything. The Youth worked VERY hard preparing this feast for you. Praise Jesus for putting the "extra loaf" out for us!

CAROL CHORLEY, former 4th grade teacher at Redeemer School, is celebrating 25 years in the teaching ministry of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Carol spent 22 of the 25 years at Redeemer and is now teaching at Zion Lutheran School in Alexandria, Minnesota. Zion’s School Board is hosting a celebration dinner in Carol’s honor at Noon, May 3, at Zion. Cards and letters of congratulations may be sent %Tina Rice, 1502 S. Darling Dr. NW, Alexandria, MN 56308

“IF AT FIRST YOU DON’T SUCCEED...” You know how it goes –so, here we are, trying again with a day trip on Saturday, May 16.. A tour of the Lakeridge Winery in Clermont (including a delightful wine-tasting experience); then down the road for a delicious lunch at Nickers Restaurant (located on the golf course of the famous Mission Inn Resort in Howie in the Hills); and topping off the afternoon with dessert at the quaint Yalaha Bakery. The cost is $52, everything included. For further information, visit the courtyard between services, or call Lorraine Grant (223-9895).

LWML’S 2009 CONVENTION in Portland, Oregon (June 25-28), will bring attendees from around the globe loads of spiritual renewal, fellowship, mission news, new friendships, and much more. Check out the convention speakers, schedule, activities, and registration information on LWML’s website at www.lwml.org for all the details. Can’t go but want to be a part? Pray for those who will be traveling to the convention, for the mission projects and missionaries, and/or help sponsor our zone president Karen McCarthy in the Mission Walk for Mites.

PLEASE KEEP THE RED FOLK and leaders in your prayers today as they return from Cocoa Beach.

RED FOLK YOU ALL ARE GREAT! Thank you for working so hard to make the Easter breakfast enjoyable for all! Many thanks to the Red Folk families also for being so helpful. Your joyful giving is a blessing!

ADDRESS INFORMATION, PLEASE! Does the church office have your correct telephone number, e-mail address, and local and/or summer address? The church office tries to keep our records up to date for mailings and directories, but we need your help. Please let the office know of any changes, corrections, additions, or “subtractions”. Please especially let the office know if you’re off to a summer address so we can save on return mail charges. Thanks!

V V V  OUR CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP  V V V

Sunday, April 12:

Worship attendance: 794          Worship offering: $17,869.11                  Tuition: $19,216.68

Maundy Thursday, April 9

   Worship attendance: 178          Worship offering: $2,792.00

Good Friday, April 10

   Worship attendance: 263          Worship offering:$2,616.00

V V V  IN OUR PRAYERS  V V V

Hospitalized, Ill, or Special Requests:

Earl Carpp, cancer, chemo

Margie Carpp

Lois, Pam Clark’s mother, reoccurring cancer

Wanda Doeing, cancer

Mildred Fox, serious health issues

Joan Gibson, cancer

Larry Hughes, MICU

Military men & women & their families

Rita Schultz, cancer

Bob Taylor, cancer, brother-in-law of Ron and Jan Gilbert

Bob Voelker, recovering from knee surgery

Charlette Yheulon, car accident, rehab

Homebound or in Nursing Home:

Cora Black, Shirley Crable, Warren Gerhart, Robert Hurst, Edith Kopatz, Janet Lueder, Pat Madler, Betty McLure, Vanetta Pearson, Helen Remelius, Betty Smith, Bonnie Stewart

U U U IN HIS SERVICE U U U

Senior Pastor: David P. Albers

Assistant Pastor: S. James Stilwell, preacher

Assistant Pastor: Norman H. Heintz

Lector: (8:30) George Conner (11:00) Bob Paulsonr

Lay Assistant: (8:30) Brad Jeske, Dennis Tonniges, Bev Powell, Lori Barger (11:00) Dennis Madler, Dave and Donna Hascup, Marianne Soltis

Crucifer: (8:30) Spencer Powell

Acolytes: (8:30) Timmy Loveland, Jennica Loveland (11:00) Rachael Kirchman

Director of Music/organ/keyboard: Joy Beach

Instrumentalists: (8:30) Larry Mirman (guitar), Jacob and Johnny Goetz (drums), (11:00) Donna Fetterman (piano)

Choirs: (8:30) Praise Team (11:00), Cathedral Choir

Head Usher: (8:30) Lani Evans (11:00) Peter Soltis

Ushers: (8:30) Rob Hanley, Joe Hudson, Luke Mirman, Craig and Mary Schuett (11:00) Lee Dirr, Zack Bjelland, Lois Strand

Greeters: (8:30) Joe and Linda Lucas (front) Susie Murray (west) (11:00) Beverly Rahlfs (front), Walt and Sarah Ahles (west)

Altar Guild: Ginny Moore, Cindy Heintz, Gail Florin, Bonnie Jares, Joan Lemke

Counters: Marilyn Boettger, Barb Salem, Elaine Shoup, Lois Strand

Sound and Lighting: Terri Cica, Bill Erdman, Scott Niebling, Gary Oldehoff

THIS WEEK AT REDEEMER

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Worship with communion (Sanctuary)                                                                   8:30 a.m.

Refreshments and Fellowship                                                                                   9:30 a.m.

Youth and Adult Bible Classes (see page 1)                                                               9:45 a.m.

The Lutheran Hour (WSTU 1450 AM)                                                                   10:00 a.m.

      Worship with communion (S)                                                                              11:00 a.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) (Albracht Hall)                                                            5:30 p.m.

DBSA (Conference Room)                                                                                      7:00 p.m.

Worship (Brighton Gardens)                                                                                2:00 p.m.

Monday, April 20

      Parents in Prayer (AH)                                                                                            8:30 a.m.

AA (CR)                                                                                                             12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 21

Quilters (AH)                                                                                                         9:00 a.m.

Redeemer Golfers (Martin County Golf Course)                                                       2:00 p.m.

Bell Choir (S)                                                                                                        4:30 p.m.

Praise Team (S)                                                                                                      6:00 p.m.

Outreach (CR)                                                                                                       6:30 p.m.

Properties (AH)                                                                                                     7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 22

Men’s Bible Study (Denny’s in Stuart)                                                                      7:00 a.m.

Chapel (S)                                                                                                             8:45 a.m.

AA Women’s (AH)                                                                                              12:00 p.m.

Confirmation (AH)                                                                                                 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 23

Bible Study (AH)                                                                                                 10:00 a.m.

Grief Support (AH)                                                                                                2:30 p.m.

Soup Kitchen (CFC lobby)                                                                                     5:00 p.m.

Men’s Choir (MR)                                                                                                 6:00 p.m.

Cathedral Choir (MR)                                                                                             6:00 p.m.

Redeemer Bowlers (Stuart Lanes)                                                                           7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 18

      LWML Rally (Boca Raton)                                                                                     9:00 a.m.

      Confirmation Celebration (AH & S)                                                                       11:00 a.m.