Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer

This is the 5th Sunday of Pentecost. We think about Jesus giving us the strength to get up and do what needs to be done. You are welcome at our In Person services every Sunday at 10:15 am. If you are vaccinated, masks are optional but bring one along if you wish to sing with the hymns. GOSPEL: Mark 5:21-43... -All Are Welcome (ELW 641) -Healer of Our Every Ill (ELW 612) -Great Is Thy Faithfulness (ELW 733)

And they were filled with great awe and said to one another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? Today we think about the storm the disciples went through and the storms we each face in life. How does Jesus help us through each crisis? Remember, we have In Person worship each Sunday at 10:15 am or you can click on the link below to worship with this week’s video. We plan to continue both forms of worship.... GOSPEL: Mark 4:35-41 Organ: Sheila Huff Vocal: Dave Nowack Video Donna Paules -GATHERING SONG Eternal Father, Strong to Save (ELW 756) -Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me (ELW 755) -Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me (ELW 767)

This is the third Sunday of Pentecost. We think about a mustard seed that grew into a big shrub and about seeds that God has given us. How can we help them grow into big ways to make a difference? Watch this video or grab your mask and come worship In Person at 10:15 am on Sunday morning. We will now have services at the church every Sunday morning. Both options, In Person and video, will continue to be available to you. Mark 4:26-34... Organ: Shelia Huff Vocal: Karen Boyer and Gail Cortright Video: Donna Paules -Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (ELW 807) -The Reign of God, like Farmer's Field (ACS 952) -Spread, Oh, Spread, Almighty Word (ELW 663)

This is the second Sunday of Pentecost. We consider Adam and Eve and wonder if we also eat from the forbidden fruit? Then we rejoice that God continued to love them and continues to love us. Watch this video or grab your mask and come worship In Person at 10:15 am on Sunday morning. We will now have services at the church every Sunday morning. Both options, In Person and video, will continue to be available to you. Genesis 3:8-15... 2 Corinthians 4:13-15 Organ: Shelia Huff Vocal: Cyndy Hillegass Video: Debbie Stewart -Come, Ye Disconsolate (ELW 607) -A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (isometric) (ELW 504) -Build Us Up, Lord (ELW 670)

Sunday school message It’s Memorial Day Weekend. Summer vacation time is here. It’s also time for our final virtual Sunday School video for the 2020-2021 school year. Creating these videos has been rewarding, enlightening, challenging and a blessing to us. I want to thank Cyndy Hillegass, Donna Paules and Debbie Stewart for sharing their time and talents and for their willingness to go on this journey with me. Now sit back, and enjoy our closing message. We plan to return to in-person Sunday School on Rally Day, September 12. Hope to see you there.

Today we celebrate the Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. What difference does our three in one God make in your life? Remember, next week on Sunday, June 6, we will begin having In Person worship each Sunday at 10:15 am. GOSPEL: JOHN 3:1-17... Vocal: -Michelle Fister -Bonnie Seifert (Michell’s Mom) -Debbie Stewart Organ: Sheila Huff Video: Donna Paules -Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty! (ELW 413) - God Loved the World (ROCKINGHAM OLD) (ELW 323 -Holy God, We Praise Your Name (ELW 414)

This Sunday is All Saints Sunday. We remember and celebrate the lives of those saints who have gone before us. We will light candles for those who have died in the last year. 1 John. 3:1-3 Vocal: Karen Boyer, Dane & Noreen Clark, David Nowack... Organ/Piano: Sheila Huff Video: Adam Mill -For All the Saints (ELW 422) -Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones (ELW 424) Sunday school message in the comments section.

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Pastor Christopher deForest has been elected bishop of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod. He will be the fifth bishop of our synod, and his term of office begins on January 1, 2021. nepasynod.org/bishop-elect-christopher-deforest/

This week we have included the possibility of Holy Communion in our video. Romans 3:19-28 Vocal: Karen Boyer, Dane & Noreen Clark, David Nowack... Organ/Piano: Sheila Huff Video: Adam Miller Hymns: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (isometric) (ELW 504) How Firm a Foundation (ELW 796)

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This week’s message deals with Jesus’ instructions concerning our obligation to our faith and to our country. How timely this lesson falls, as we consider the coming elections. GOSPEL: Matthew 22:15-22 Vocal: Karen Boyer, Dane & Noreen Clark... Organ/Piano: Sheila Huff Video: Grace Olson Hymns: -God Is Here! (ELW 526) -You Servants of God (ELW 825) Sunday school message in comments below.

Today’s Gospel:Matthew 22:1-14 Jesus tells a parable indicating that the blessings of God’s kingdom are available to all, but the invitation is not to be taken lightly. Organ/Piano: Sheila Huff... Vocal: Dane & Noreen Clark, Karen Boyer Video: Pastor Grace Video Tech: Graeme Camp Hymns: -We Are Called (ELW720) -The Peace of the Lord (ELW 646) -Sent Forth by God's Blessing (ELW 547)

It was a beautiful sunny morning for Redeemers Worldwide Communion Worship on Sunday Oct 4th.

Much to report, here goes... This Sunday is Worldwide Communion Sunday. We will have an outdoor worship with communion in the courtyard, as well as, the video below for those who cannot come. The service is at 10:15 am our usual worship time. Wear a mask and bring a chair. Masks are also available. In addition to our weekly video, a video made by our Sunday School Teachers will be posted in the comments. Please watch it. You will love it.... Vocal: Michelle Fister Piano: Sheila Huff Video: Adam Miller Hymns: +Lord, Speak to Us, That We May Speak (ELW 676) +The Church's One Foundation (ELW 654) Readings: +Acts 9:36-43 +John 10:27-30

We reaffirm this church's commitment condemn white supremacy and racist rhetoric, as was resolved by the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. Read the full resolution: https://download.elca.org//Condemnation_of_White_Supremacy

The electricians are still working on the lighting in the sanctuary so our worship video was again filmed in the chapel. For our message this week we ask ourselves, who will go? Please continue to keep our world in your prayers. GOSPEL: Matthew 21:23-32... Hymns + Come, Ye Disconsolate (ELW 607) + Change My Heart, O God (ELW 801) Vocals: Karen Boyer Piano: Shelia Huff Video: Adam Miller Video Technician: Graeme Camp

I just had a lovely visit from our dearly loved , Lois Eisenhard . Thank you to Craig Long for getting Lois out for some fresh air on this beautiful sunny day .

This week electricians are working on the lighting in the sanctuary so we did the video in the chapel. We are thrilled to have Adam Miller doing our video for us. You will see positive changes. This week our message will make us think about how to deal with the fact that life isn’t fair. Vocals: Noreen and Dane Clark Piano: Shelia Huff Video: Adam Miller... FIRST READING: Jonah 3:10--4:11 GOSPEL: Matthew 20:1-16 +Prelude: Prelude in C Major, JS Bach +(ELW 854) Blessing and Honor +(ELW 588) There's a Wideness in God's Mercy +(ELW 537)On Our Way Rejoicing