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REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

700 South Broadway New Ulm MN 56073

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WORSHIP

Sunday 900 AM

Monday 630 PM

Following 1st amp 3rd Sundays of the Month

With Communion

FELLOWSHIP TIME 1000 AM

SUNDAY SCHOOL (Sept-May) 1015 AM

ADULT STUDY (Sept-May) 1030 AM

CHURCH STAFF

Rev Grant T Bode Pastor Tammy Gramstad

EducationYouthMusic Jaime Kirtz Parish Secretary

Sarah Schwarz Indoor Custodian Gene Sievert Outdoor Custodian

Kathy Luepke Parish Nurse

CHURCH PHONE 507-233-3470

WEBSITE wwwredeemernewulmnet

E-MAIL redeemernewulmtelnet revbodenewulmtelnet tameranewulmtelnet

KINDER HAUS 354-1220

KINDER HAUS II 354-5102

REDEEMER VIEWS DECEMBER 2017

Merry Christmas It is the nature of children to be excited about presents under the Christmas tree I canrsquot fault them I too was a child and enjoyed all the same But as I am now 50 years old the novelty of presents under the tree have lost there luster and so finding the joy of Christmas forces meus to look elsewherehellip And that is okay We should look elsewhere anyhow Christmas is more than tinsel shiny paper and bows Christmas is about another much more precious gift The gift of Immanuel The gift of Christ in the Cregraveche The gift of joy hope and love This is something we Christian parents tell our children every year but sometimes in the hustle and bustle of the season we can lose our focus Letrsquos make a promise not do that this year Letrsquos make a renewed commitment to make the gift of Christmas all about the Gift of Jesus Jesus is the good news message of the angels Jesus is the good news message of the church We are in the world to proclaim the good news of Jesus so lets do it Remember time catches up with us allhellip so whether we are 5 50 or 105 let us as faithful members of Redeemer strive to renew our love and commitment to Christ and His beloved Church And let us renew our baptismal and confirmation vows to this community of neighbors and friends and even more than that a community of saintshellip brothers and sisters in the Faith with us all around

Advent and Christmas Theme Itrsquos All About the Gifts (Presence)

Advent Wednesdayshellip (suppers at 445-600) 1Gifts that Keep on Giving Dec 6th Wednesday Evening 630pm 2Finding the Perfect Gift Dec 13th Wednesday Evening 630pm 3Sunday School Christmas Program Dec 20th Wednesday Evening 600pm

Christmas

1Do you like your Gift Christmas Eve Morning Service 900am 2The Indescribable Gift Christmas Eve Candlelight 600pm (singalong at 530) 3Will you be Re-gifting this Year Christmas Day (holy communion) 900am

REDEEMER COOKIE AND CRAFT BAZAAR The annual Christmas Bazaar and luncheon will be held at

Redeemer on Friday December 1st from 1030-100 Redeemer members we need everyonersquos help to make the Christmas Sale a

success We ask you to bake as many cookies as possible Also items are needed for the bake sale table breads candies treats etc Please label

and mark the items with a suggested selling price If you would like to bring craft items that is appreciated New this year in the Craft Room

there will be a ldquoMake an Offerrdquo table PLEASE bring all items to the church on Thursday or early Friday morning so they can be handled properly

There are sign-up sheets on the bulletin board for desserts and various food donations WE THANK ANY AND ALL WHO CAN

ASSIST US TO MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS

2018 Offering Envelopes have been placed in your Church mailbox at the end of November Please do not use

your 2018 envelopes until after January 1 2018 If you do not receive offering envelopes in your

mailbox please contact Jaime in the office Thank you

Soon the 2018 ALTAR GUILD SCHEDULE will be prepared The new schedule will be made using the information from

last years (2017) schedule If there is anyone who would like to be added to the schedule taken off the schedule or anyone

who needs to make a change to their information please contact the church office as soon as possible

SCHEDULES FOR THE NEW YEAR The schedules for the new year will be distributed in the

month of December If you would like to help out with Ushering Lay Reading Greeting or Fellowship please

contact Jaime in the office as soon as possible so that you can be added to the list We welcome anyone willing to serve Also if you would like to take your name off of a group please contact the office as soon as possible

OFFICE HOURS DURING HOLIDAY SEASON The church office will be closed on Monday December 25

and will have shortened hours (800-1200) Tuesdayndash Friday The church office will also be closed on Monday January 1

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT WORSHIP December 24th at 600pm

We are again planning for a 530-550 sing-along of Christmas carols for those who arrive early

WEDNESDAY EVENING MEALS Evening meals will again be served before Wednesday

night Advent services Thank you to Kinder Haus Board Becky Bode and Jaime Kirtz for coordinating these meals If you can help out with serving bringing needed items or clean up there is a sign up sheet outside of the offices on

the bulletin board Help in needed in order for these meals to take place Please help out if you are able Meals are served from 445-600pm on Dec 6 and 13

and 445-545 on Dec 20th The cost of the meals are $300

December 6ndash Baked Potato Bar (Kinder Haus Board)

December 13ndash Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Ham Sandwich (Becky Bode and Jaime Kirtz)

December 20ndash To Be Decided

SPECIAL MUSIC SERVICES

Sunday December 3rdndash The Youth Choir and Jr Bells will be ringing and singing the music pieces that they

have prepared for the season

Sunday December 10thndash The Adult Choir will be presenting songs for the season

Sunday December 17thndash The Adult Bells will play

several Christmas selections

LWML DECEMBER MEETING AND CHRISTMAS PARTY The LWML December meeting and Christmas party

is scheduled for Thursday December 21st beginning at 530pm with a potluck supper A $500 gift exchange will

take place if you want to exchange with others Spouses and guests are invited to attend A relaxing evening for all

CHRISTMAS ALTAR FLOWERS Christmas is a joyous time of year when we

celebrate our Lordrsquos birth please help us praise His coming The Altar Guild Committee would like to place a number of poinsettias throughout the

altar area this Christmas season If you would like to share a poinsettia with the congregation please bring it to Redeemer by Dec 21st Be sure to put your name on it if you would like

your poinsettia back after Christmas If you would prefer to make a monetary donation the Altar Guild purchase a poinsettia

as a gift in your name please contact Jaime in the office

DONATIONS FOR CHILDRENrsquoS TREAT BAGS The Board of Education is asking for candy donations

again this year for the treat bags which are given to the children after the Childrenrsquos Christmas Service They

prepare about 80 bags so any amount of candy donated would be appreciated Please bring your donations to the

Church no later than Sunday December 18th Thank you so much

CONFIRMATION CLASSES SHOP FOR FOOD SHELF On Wednesday October 25th the 5-7 grade

confirmation classes went shopping for the New Ulm Food Shelf They shopped for and dropped off 133lbs

of food for the Food Shelf THANK YOU

The family of Darlene Martens would like to thank the Redeemer family for all they have done for us

A special thanks to Pastor Bode and Pastor Lueh-man for the beautiful funeral service and all the com-fort you brought to our family Darlene spent many years in the Redeemer kitchen so an extra special thank you to all those who prepared and served the

wonderful meal for the funeral The Redeemer family has always been a big part of the Martens

family Thank you for being there for us in the loss of a very special woman in our lives

A NOTE FROM THE PARISH NURSE

Remembering Caregivers Most of us have cared for or will care for an adult friend or family

member who is ill frail or disabled Some 40 million Americans are now doing so and the need will only grow as our aging population grows Caring for loved ones has become more complicated and

demanding in part because hospitals are discharging patients more quickly to cut costs Most caregivers now regularly perform medical

tasks that used to be handled by nurses Caregivers need to recognize the value of their contributions while receiving the help

they deserve We can recognize the value of caregivers especially this Christmas as we remember the sacrifice of our Savior when he came to earth to redeem us and save us Give a Christmas gift of caring and take a moment to thank our many caregivers and offer

help to make their care giving easier Even something as simple as a meal or giving them a break by staying with their loved one can

say volumes There are only four kinds of people in the world those who have been caregivers those who are currently caregivers those

who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers

Kathy Luepke RN Parish Nurse

Advent Devotions 2017ndash LOVE came Down In Love Came Down we see how the Heavenly Father

spared nothingndash not even His own Sonndash to work out our salvation Though we had rebelled in our sins and

spurned God and His Commandments He chose usndash not for exclusion but redemption The Fatherrsquos love

sought us out in our perilous condition and in His infinite mercy bridged the divide to our isolation though Jesusndash

the one Mediator between God and Man

The story of our salvation is a hard-fought victory What began in a humble manger stall in Bethlehem on

Christmas morn reached its zenith when Jesusndash child of Mary Son of Godndash was crucified died and rose from the dead three days later This is what God did for us this is

what happened with love came down

Copies of the Advent Devotions are on the table in the narthex They are available in regular and large print

SILENT AUCTION AND HARVEST FESTIVAL THANK YOU

Thank you for from Board of Youth to those who attended the annual turkey dinner

We raised $81700 after expenses which will help to fund youth activities Thank you from the Board of Education to all of those who donated the wonderful items for the Silent Auction and live auction Proceeds were

$162700 and we will apply for supplemental dollars from Thrivent Choice Thank you also

to Karen Bergemann and her daughter Kris for doing the live auction

SAVE THE DATEndash FOOD FOR FRIENDS Members are encouraged to join the Board of Youth

and youth serving the noon meal at the Salvation Army on February 3 2018

LOST SHEEP FUND RAISER The Lost Sheep Youth FUNraiser ran from September until October 15th To date we have collected $16000 If you have not done so already please pay your sheep

flocking fee so we can wrap up this fund raiser Thank you for supporting our youth

Sunday School children made unleavened bread as they learned about the Passover

NEW RESOURCE FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN ldquoPORTALS OF PRAYER FOR KIDSrdquo

TO BE HANDED OUT SUNDAY DEC 3 Faith-building begins at home where parents are blessed with the God-given responsibility of laying the foundation for their childs understanding of the Lord the world He created and everyones part in it However finding time and opportunity for regular family faith time can be a challenge Portals of Prayer for Kids Daily Devotions provides the structure for dedicated time to learn about Jesus and to grow closer together as a family Adults can read the devotions to younger children and older children can read them on their own Each devotion includes a meditation based on everyday situations a

Scripture reading a journaling prompt and a prayer The Board of Education is providing one book

to each of our families with Sunday school- and confirmation-age children to encourage faith talk in the home Additional copies of the book have been ordered (grandmasgrandpas might like a copy or for Christmas gifts) and can be purchased at a reduced cost of $500

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CHILDRENrsquoS CHRISTMAS SERVICE ldquoFOCUS ON JESUSrdquo

Wednesday Dec 20 ndash 600 pm Preparing for Christmas can be a very stressful timemdashcookies to bake putting up decorations and buying the perfect gifts for friends and relatives It becomes easy to miss the Good News of Jesusrsquo birth Join our Sunday school students as they share how the angels focused their voices the shepherds focused their attention and the wise men focused their time and what we can learn from them this Christmas season

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SUMMER CHURCH TRIP JULY 23-27 2018 The Board of Youth will be sponsoring a trip to the Creation Museum and the new Ark Encounter next summer if there is enough interest

Creation Museum Petersburg The pages of the Bible vividly come to life at the exhibits at the Creation Museum Animatronic dinosaurs and people real fossils holograms and more bring the history of the Bible to life

Ark Encounter Williamstown Kentucky Ark Encounter features a full-size Noahrsquos Ark built according to the dimensions given in the Bible Spanning 510 feet long 85 feet wide and 51 feet high this modern engineering marvel amazes visitors

Confirmation youth are encouraged to attend with parents The Board of Youth is offering funds to help pay for the trip for all youth in Grades 5-12 (including those youth who will be entering the 5

th Grade this

Fall) Members can also plan fund raisers to help defray the cost of their trip if so desired

We hope to have a complete itinerary and cost for the January newsletter See Tammy with questions

MEMORIALS Given in memory of Darlene Martens to Handbell Fund from Tammy Gramstad Lillian Schiller to Redeemer Operating Account (ROA) from Galen and Sharon Bode Harriet Hoffrogge to Redeemer Operating Account (ROA) from Galen and Sharon Bode Myron Kassen to Kinder Haus from Duane and Cleo Bohne Harold Luepke to Kinder Haus from Duane and Cleo Bohne Myron Kassen to Kinder Haus from Ardith Longworth Myron Kassen to Kinder Haus from Steve and Gloria Embree Harold Luepke to Kinder Haus from Deb Steinberg Myron Kassen to Kinder Haus from Harold Belin Myron Kassen to Kinder Haus from Lee and Judy Kastman Harold Luepke to Kinder Haus from Lee and Judy Kastman Myron Kassen to Kinder Haus from Emery and Betty Haus Harold Luepke to Organ Fund from Steve and Gloria Embree Harold Luepke to Organ Fund from Ardith Longworth Harold Luepke to Organ Fund from Harold Belin Harold Luepke to Redeemer Operating Account (ROA) from Chuck and Ruth Kiecker Myron Kassen to Redeemer Operating Account (ROA) from Wayne and Kathy Luepke Myron Kassen to Redeemer Operating Account (ROA) from Ron and LaVonne Dahltorp Harold Luepke to Redeemer Operating Account (ROA) from Wayne and Kathy Luepke Harold Luepke to Redeemer Operating Account (ROA) from Dan and Diane Abraham Harold Luepke to Redeemer Operating Account (ROA) from Ron and LaVonne Dahltorp Ralph Schroeder to Redeemer Operating Account (ROA) from Emery and Betty Haus Harold Luepke to Redeemer Operating Account (ROA) from Emery and Betty Haus Violet Patterson to Redeemer Operating Account (ROA) Violet Patterson to Redeemer Operating Account (ROA) from JoAnn Gieseke Violet Patterson to Redeemer Operating Account (ROA) from Marlin and Eleanor Stein Violet Patterson to Redeemer Operating Account (ROA) from Donna Soehren Ted Thoreson to Kinder Haus from Randy and Marsha Reinhart Violet Patterson to Kinder Haus from Marlys Lindstrom Harold Luepke to Kinder Haus from Randy and Marsha Reinhart Myron Kassen to Kinder Haus Violet Patterson to Redeemer Operating Account (ROA) from Deloris Borson Myron Kassen to Music Fund from Tammy Gramstad Harold Luepke to Handbell Fund from Tammy Gramstad John Kocourek to Redeemer Operating Account (ROA) from Chuck and Ruth Kiecker

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting will be held on Dec 10th at 700pm at Redeemer

The Candle Lighting will begin at 700pm and continues until 800pm You are also invited to attend a potluck which begins at 600pm

The candle lighting is in memory of our children who have died and we invite all bereaved parents siblings grandparents relatives and friends to join us You may bring a special candle to light and pictures and remembrances if you would like to share them with

others We will also have candles available for those who need them

The Compassionate Friends 20th Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting will unite grieving families through an event that begins in New Zealand at 700pm with candles lighting followed by candles being lit around the globe as each time zone reaches 700pm

There were over 600 gatherings open to the public last year

We invite you and your family and friends to join with our local group or in your home and remember our children in the glow and warmth of lighted candles

In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather the candle lighting will be rescheduled to December 17th at 700pm

We light our candles and join our hearts so that ldquotheir light may always shinerdquo

THE TREE THAT REMEMERS

There is a tree in New Ulm that is very special It remembers many loved ones who have

died Many people have children siblings grandchildren and other loved ones who have

died and they have put their names on the ornaments and

hung them on THE TREE THAT REMEMBERS

If you would like to add an ornament you may bring it to the New Ulm Medical Center

Chapel THE TREE THAT REMEMBERS will be available for you to see and hang your

ornament on after Thanksgiving and will remain

up until the New Year

The ornaments are removed after the new year begins and are carefully packed away and

stored until next year when THE TREE THAT REMEMBERS

will once again be available to receive your ornaments This

tree is sponsored by the South Central Minnesota Chapter of the Compassionate Friends

KINDER HAUS HAPPENINGS OctoberNovember 2017

A Mighty Fortress is our God Trumpets sound The call goes out ldquoHear Ye Hear Yerdquo and then the message

1 ldquoGod is Mighty He has won the victoryrdquo 2 ldquoFear Not He has won the victoryrdquo 3 ldquoGodrsquos Word is true and powerfulrdquo He has won the victoryrdquo

The children really like doing the trumpet call and gospel message We shared this with Pastor Tammy Jaime and the ladies coming for Bible Study on Reformation Day We were dressed in our costumes and the gospel message was our ldquotreatrdquo for them As we dressed up we talked about never being able to hide from God because God always knows us and is with us We sing ldquoHe is our Mighty Fortress and Jesus is His Namerdquo (to the tune of Joshua fought the battle of Jericho) We are also learning the song ldquoMy God is so Bigrdquo We have built many walls with our blocks Some walls are stronger than others It helps when we stagger the block size We have built many towers with different types of blocks Some towers we can make really tall We really like to knock the walls and towers down Then we talk about Jesus knocking the walls of sin death and the devil down He has won the victory for us We cannot do it ourselves but Jesus did it for us by dying and rising again and that gives us victory and life with Him forever in heaven Williamrsquos mom brought us pictures of real castles that she saw in Scotland The castles are big and tall and strong but God our Mighty Fortress is bigger and stronger God will protect us

We are learning right and wrong Some days are hard We still sin but are working on doing the right things We donrsquot always do it and we cannot pay the price for our sin But we donrsquot have to be afraid Jesus has paid the price when He died on the cross and rose again Jesus has won the victory and that makes us free to live a life of thanks giving We say ldquoThank You Godrdquo by sharing His love with others being nice doing good things and helpful things for others We are learning to live a life of thanks giving

We painted fall leaves and learned that Godrsquos love for us never changes He always loves us We made a fall scene using our arm and hand as the tree and then made colored finger prints for the leaves We added squirrels and nuts We are using our fine motor skills to pick up nuts with big tweezers We are learning the gospel in a nut shell John 316

We are learning nursery rhymes We act them our We do activities with them 1 Spiders and spider webs 2 Spiders and colors 3 Counting pumpkins 4 Finding pumpkins 5 Making pies (apple and pumpkin) 6 Matching shapes (little medium large) 7 We color

Thank you for supporting our craftbake sale and food stand May God bless you this Thanksgiving and may your life be a thanks living to God because He has won the victory

Celebrating Our Mighty Fortress with Thanks Living Jeanne Holten Director

KINDER HAUS BOARD ITEMS THANK YOU for supporting Kinder Haus at the Crafters and Artisans Market in October

You ate lunch shopped the craft sales make crafts enjoyed tasty bake sale items and bought premium chocolate It was a successfulmdashand funmdashfundraiser THANK YOU

Kinder Haus receives major grant Our Kinder Haus Director and Board are always on the lookout for savvy grant and funding opportunities Jeanne Holten and Deb Steinberg recently applied for and were awarded a $2250 grant The grant specifies that the money must be

used for Kinder Haus staff training educational materials and other specified expenses Way to go Jeanne and Deb

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Redeemer Lutheran Church 700 South Broadway New Ulm MN 56073

DECEMBER 2017

PHONE 507-233-3470

WEB wwwredeemernewulmnet EMAIL redeemernewulmtelnet

P ASTOR B ODE ON V ACATION JULY 1 7 -30

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

1030-100 Cookie and Craft Sale

2

800 ROME (Menrsquos Group)

3

900 Worship Youth Music Groups Christmas Music (Communion)

1000 Fellowship 1015-1130 Sunday School Rehearsal 1030 Bible Class

4 630 Worship (Communion)

5

1100 Womenrsquos Bible Study Yellow Ribbon (library)

6

445-600 Meal

515 Adult Bells

530 Midweek

No Book Study (will resume in January)

630 Advent Worship

715 Adult Choir

7 630-830pm Fellowship Hall Reserved for Brown County Daycare Training

8 600 Fellowship Club Potluck Christmas Party

9

10

900 Worship Adult Choir Christmas Music


600 Potluck Supper 700 Compassionate Friends Worldwide

11

12

330 Youth Choir and Jr Bells Caroling and Christmas Party

13

445-600 Meal

530 Midweek

No Book Study

630 Advent Worship

715 Adult Bells

14 600 Board of Education

15 16 800 ROME (Menrsquos Group)

Men of all ageshellip join ROME for lively discussion rolls and coffee too

900-100 Salvation Army Bell Ringing

17

900 Worship Sacred Sounds Christmas Music (Communion)



19

545 Board of Youth

600 Elders 700 Church Council

20

445-545 Meal

No Midweek No Book Study

600 Childrenrsquos

Christmas Service

21 600 LWML Christmas Potluck and Program

22 23

24

900 Worship

No Fellowship (holiday) No Sunday School No Bible Class

CHRISTMAS EVE 530 Sing-along Christmas Carols 600 Candlelight Service

25

900 Christmas Day Worship (communion)

26

27 No Midweek No Book Study

28

29 30

Sunday Dec 31

900 Worship

1000 Fellowship No Sunday School No Bible Class

630 New Yearrsquos Eve Worship

O FF ICE H OURS D URING H OLIDAY S EASON 8 00 -12 00mdashO FF ICE C LOSED IN A FTERNOON

Sunday Dec 31

Note the special time starts

1220 600pm Childrenrsquos Christmas Program

1224 530 Carol singalong 600 Candlelight

REDEEMER COOKIE AND CRAFT BAZAAR The annual Christmas Bazaar and luncheon will be held at

Redeemer on Friday December 1st from 1030-100 Redeemer members we need everyonersquos help to make the Christmas Sale a

success We ask you to bake as many cookies as possible Also items are needed for the bake sale table breads candies treats etc Please label

and mark the items with a suggested selling price If you would like to bring craft items that is appreciated New this year in the Craft Room

there will be a ldquoMake an Offerrdquo table PLEASE bring all items to the church on Thursday or early Friday morning so they can be handled properly

There are sign-up sheets on the bulletin board for desserts and various food donations WE THANK ANY AND ALL WHO CAN

ASSIST US TO MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS

2018 Offering Envelopes have been placed in your Church mailbox at the end of November Please do not use

your 2018 envelopes until after January 1 2018 If you do not receive offering envelopes in your

mailbox please contact Jaime in the office Thank you

Soon the 2018 ALTAR GUILD SCHEDULE will be prepared The new schedule will be made using the information from

last years (2017) schedule If there is anyone who would like to be added to the schedule taken off the schedule or anyone

who needs to make a change to their information please contact the church office as soon as possible

SCHEDULES FOR THE NEW YEAR The schedules for the new year will be distributed in the

month of December If you would like to help out with Ushering Lay Reading Greeting or Fellowship please

contact Jaime in the office as soon as possible so that you can be added to the list We welcome anyone willing to serve Also if you would like to take your name off of a group please contact the office as soon as possible

OFFICE HOURS DURING HOLIDAY SEASON The church office will be closed on Monday December 25

and will have shortened hours (800-1200) Tuesdayndash Friday The church office will also be closed on Monday January 1

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT WORSHIP December 24th at 600pm

We are again planning for a 530-550 sing-along of Christmas carols for those who arrive early

WEDNESDAY EVENING MEALS Evening meals will again be served before Wednesday

night Advent services Thank you to Kinder Haus Board Becky Bode and Jaime Kirtz for coordinating these meals If you can help out with serving bringing needed items or clean up there is a sign up sheet outside of the offices on

the bulletin board Help in needed in order for these meals to take place Please help out if you are able Meals are served from 445-600pm on Dec 6 and 13

and 445-545 on Dec 20th The cost of the meals are $300

December 6ndash Baked Potato Bar (Kinder Haus Board)

December 13ndash Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Ham Sandwich (Becky Bode and Jaime Kirtz)

December 20ndash To Be Decided

SPECIAL MUSIC SERVICES

Sunday December 3rdndash The Youth Choir and Jr Bells will be ringing and singing the music pieces that they

have prepared for the season

Sunday December 10thndash The Adult Choir will be presenting songs for the season

Sunday December 17thndash The Adult Bells will play

several Christmas selections

LWML DECEMBER MEETING AND CHRISTMAS PARTY The LWML December meeting and Christmas party

is scheduled for Thursday December 21st beginning at 530pm with a potluck supper A $500 gift exchange will

take place if you want to exchange with others Spouses and guests are invited to attend A relaxing evening for all

CHRISTMAS ALTAR FLOWERS Christmas is a joyous time of year when we

celebrate our Lordrsquos birth please help us praise His coming The Altar Guild Committee would like to place a number of poinsettias throughout the

altar area this Christmas season If you would like to share a poinsettia with the congregation please bring it to Redeemer by Dec 21st Be sure to put your name on it if you would like

your poinsettia back after Christmas If you would prefer to make a monetary donation the Altar Guild purchase a poinsettia

as a gift in your name please contact Jaime in the office

DONATIONS FOR CHILDRENrsquoS TREAT BAGS The Board of Education is asking for candy donations

again this year for the treat bags which are given to the children after the Childrenrsquos Christmas Service They

prepare about 80 bags so any amount of candy donated would be appreciated Please bring your donations to the

Church no later than Sunday December 18th Thank you so much









































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DECEMBER 2017

PHONE 507-233-3470




1


2


3




5


6

445-600 Meal

515 Adult Bells

530 Midweek


630 Advent Worship

715 Adult Choir



9

10




11

12


13

445-600 Meal

530 Midweek

No Book Study

630 Advent Worship

715 Adult Bells





17




19

545 Board of Youth


20

445-545 Meal


600 Childrenrsquos

Christmas Service


22 23

24

900 Worship



25


26


28

29 30

Sunday Dec 31

900 Worship




Sunday Dec 31





DECEMBER 2017

PHONE 507-233-3470




1


2


3




5


6

445-600 Meal

515 Adult Bells

530 Midweek


630 Advent Worship

715 Adult Choir



9

10




11

12


13

445-600 Meal

530 Midweek

No Book Study

630 Advent Worship

715 Adult Bells





17




19

545 Board of Youth


20

445-545 Meal


600 Childrenrsquos

Christmas Service


22 23

24

900 Worship



25


26


28

29 30

Sunday Dec 31

900 Worship




Sunday Dec 31




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