ORDER OF WORSHIPOctober 24, 2021 – 9:00 a.m./10:30 a.m.

Twenty-second Sunday after PentecostTheme: The Enemy We Must Overcome

As We Gather“Whenever the devil harasses you, seek the company of men or drink more, or joke and talk nonsense, or do some other merry thing. Sometimes we must drink more, sport, recreate ourselves, and even sin a little to spite the devil, so that we leave him no place for troubling our consciences with trifles. We are conquered if we try too conscientiously not to sin at all. So when the devil says to you: do not drink, answer him: I will drink, and right freely, just because you tell me not to.” ~Martin Luther

Prayer Before WorshipLord Almighty, we admit to You that our flesh is much stronger at times and we al-low the enemy to win. But Lord we ask You for strength and wisdom to defeat the enemy the next time he comes with tricks. My God, we know we can do all things though Christ who strengthen us. So send the Holy Spirit to help us stay strong in Your word. In Your mighty name we pray, Amen!!!!

Prelude Rick Helderop, organist

Call to Worship His Love Never Fails - CourtneyChancel Choir

Opening Hymn 376 Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me

1. Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in Thee; Let the water and the blood from Thy riven side which flowed Be of sin the double cure, cleanse me from its guilt and pow’r.

2. Not the labors of my hands can fulfil Thy Law’s demands; Could my zeal no respite know, could my tears forever flow, All for sin could not atone; Thou must save, and Thou alone. 3. Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to Thy cross I cling; Naked, come to Thee for dress; helpless, look to Thee for grace; Foul, I to the fountain fly - wash me, Savior, or I die!

Order of Service P: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.C: Amen.

P: Make haste, O God, to deliver me.C: Make haste to help me, O Lord.P: The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit.C: A broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Glory be to the

Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.

Children’s Message - 10:30

Old Testament Reading Judges 3:12-14 (The Israelites did evil in the sight of the Lord)

Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord, and because they did this evil the Lord gave Eglon king of Moab power over Israel. Getting the Ammonites and Ama-lekites to join him, Eglon came and attacked Israel, and they took possession of the City of Palms. The Israelites were subject to Eglon king of Moab for eighteen years.

Epistle Reading Galatians 5:16-21 (Live by the Spirit)

So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witch-craft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Response: Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!

Anthem Acclamation in G minor - Karen ThompsonRedeemer Ringers, Directed by Jim Compton

Gospel Announcement

Response: Glory be to Thee, O Lord!

Gospel Reading Matthew 5:29-30 (The Power of Sin)

If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.

Response: Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

Confession of Faith The Apostles’ CreedI believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he de-scended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

Sermon Hymn 457 What a Friend We Have in Jesus

1. What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry ev’rything to God in prayer! Oh, what peace we often forfeit, oh, what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry ev’rything to God in prayer!

2. Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged, take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a Friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness - take it to the Lord in prayer.

3. Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our Refuge - take it to the Lord in prayer. Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer; In His arms He’ll take and shield thee, thou wilt find a solace there.

Sermon Text: Judges 3:12-14“Stories they don’t tell you in Sunday School”

Rev. Randall J. Schlak

OffertoryCreate in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a right spirit within me.Cast me not away from Thy presence,And take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation; And uphold me with Thy free spirit. Amen.

Offering

Voluntary Ein Feste Burg - LutherRedeemer Ringers, Directed by Cassidy Schuetz

Doxology Tune: hymn 15Praise God from whom all blessings flow;Praise Him, all creatures here below; Hallelujah, hallelujah,Praise Him above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost!Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, Hallelujah, hallelujah.

Prayer of the Church

Lord’s PrayerOur 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; For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Benediction and Response: Amen! Amen! Amen!

Closing Hymn 394 My Faith Looks Up to Thee(Favorite hymn of Janet Gibb and Donna Hollis)

1. My faith looks up to Thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine. Now hear me while I pray; take all my guilt away; Oh, let me from this day be wholly Thine!

2. May Thy rich grace impart strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire! As Thou hast died for me, oh, may my love to Thee Pure, warm, and changeless be, a living fire!

3. While life’s dark maze I tread and griefs around me spread, be Thou my Guide. Bid darkness turn to day, wipe sorrow’s tears away, Nor let me ever stray from Thee aside.

Silent Prayer

Postlude Rick Helderop, organist

cdSanctuary altar flowers were placed by Alan & Leslie Whitfield on the occasion of the marriage of their son Scott James to Kristen Maria Ickes. We pray that God will bless Scott, Kristen & her little boy Hunter. Congratulations and much love to you all, always! Mom & Dad. Sanctuary lectern flowers were placed by Andrea Swoyer & Zella Hon-emann in honor of Jeremy Swoyer’s 18th Birthday. We are so blessed to have you in our lives. We look forward to seeing the path you travel as you continue to grow.

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 - Keith Lewis, captain; Dave Peterson, Peter Hawkins,

Rick Russ, Mike Bacon, John Wagnitz, Arnie Glesmann, Andrew Farah10:30 - Karl Bushuiakovish, captain; Jack Davis, Scott Kamm, Brian May,

John Mills, Walt Sweitzer, Greg Bloom

Altar Guild Kathy Eley, Cheryl Schiller, Ginny Breckenfeld, Tillie Browett,

Lynn Duerr, Katie Moigis, Tracey Fish

Audio/Video Operators9:00 - Jim Endress

10:30 - Mike Lapinski and Brian Tyler

Acolytes 9:00 - Eve Tice and Ava Tafel

10:30 - Max McCulloch and Michael O’Donnell

Greeters9:00 - The Baranowski Family

10:30 - Rudy Becker

Extending our deepest gratitude to all who work so hard behind the scenes each week to make our services happen.

October 24, 20219:00 a.m./10:30 a.m.

Lutheran Church of the Redeemer1800 W. Maple

Birmingham, Michigan 48009

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 TODAY Sunday, October 24thafter church and throughout the afternoon. A sign-up sheet is on the church website. If you plan to participate, please contact Steve (stevensegraves@gmail.com / 734-748-0849) to let him know the song you have chosen. Curtain up!

Lutheran Church of the Redeemeryour community church

Mission:Bringing the love of Christ to a searching world.

1800 West Maple Road Birmingham, Michigan 48009

Phone: (248) 644-4010Fax: (248) 644-1471

E-Mail: redeemer@redeemerbirmingham.org

Visit us at: www.redeemerbirmingham.orgfor more detailed information

Announcements for the week ofOctober 24, 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.

To watch, go to www.redeemerbirmingham.com and click on the VIMEO/LIVESTREAM button.

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.

Next Sunday, October 31, during all services Pastor Randy will dis-cuss the Reformation and talk about our 400+ year old German Bible. After worship, you will get an opportunity to own a piece of that his-tory. We will do a silent auction of diff erent pages of the Bible, specif-ically 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.

Calling all of our 3rd graders!!! Calling all of our 3rd graders!!!

On October 31st it’s your turn to receive your very own Bible!! Families should have received an email from Nicole Olds with all the important information. If you didn’t please contact her!!

REFORMATION - Redeemer's 400+ Year Old German Bible

Due to All Saint's Day Services on Due to All Saint's Day Services on Sunday, November 7th communion Sunday, November 7th communion

will NOT be off ered at the 9/10:30am will NOT be off ered at the 9/10:30am services. It will be off ered at the services. It will be off ered at the

Sunday 8:00am and Monday 7:00pm Sunday 8:00am and Monday 7:00pm services that weekend instead.services that weekend instead.

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 ce@redeemerbirmingham.org, 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 ce@redeemerbirmingham.org, 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 (laura@redeemerbirmingham.org).

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 Elliott 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 to-gether! What a GREAT way to serve your congregation! You can sign up via the church website or by contacting the church offi ce (offi ce@redeemerbirmingham.org, 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 ce@redeemerbirmingham.org, 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 Camron Wright. Full description found in the October Lamp. Our November book will be Marie Benedict’s The Other Einstein.

ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT (ABC)ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT (ABC)On November 1st, email Kitty at misskitty@redeemerbirmingham.org to sign up for a pew and an evening of peaceful celebration of the Advent season. Details and great ideas will follow your registration. Invite 7 ladies to join you in your pew, decorate the pew if you choose to bring joy to our time together. We are working on details and you will be the fi rst to know when you register. If you are planning to entertain at home, please register your-self anyway. We will have a goodie bag for you to use for the evening. We will livestream the event as it happens and want you to be front row, center! Next year, with God’s blessing we will be back to business as usual. ABC will take place on Tuesday, December 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary/gym and Town Square. Check the information fl yer on the Town Square bulletin board. Questions? Call Kitty at 248 644-4010 x.111

LYSA TERKEURST ENCOUNTER TOURWe still have a couple of tickets left for the Encounter Tour on Wednes-day, November 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Brightmoor Christian Church in Novi. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and tickets are general admis-sion. Tickets are $30.00 each and if you want to sit as a group please let Kitty know when you purchase your ticket from her. We have done several of Lysa’s bible studies here at Redeemer and fi nd her welcom-ing, kind, solid and wanting us all to know Jesus as Savior who rescued her from diffi cult life issues more than once. Music, prayer, inspiring conversation all in the company of hundreds of Christian women. Let me know if you can go!!!!!

iZōsh® Birmingham, the organization of women here at Redeemer who are dedicated to the economic empowerment of women global-ly (who are living in extreme poverty) will be having Deb Ellinger, founder and executive director of Elli’s house – a nonprofi t, serv-ing homeless & runaway women involved in human traffi cking in the city of Detroit, as their keynote speaker for their fall Event on November 19th (more details in October lamp for any women in-terested in attending and learning more about Elli’s House). We are going to collect needed items for Elli's house for our Thanksgiv-ing drive. There will be a table in the town square for you to drop off items NOW through Nov. 19th when the women of iZōsh Birming-ham will present all the items that are collected to Deb that evening.

Snack Items Needed: – beef jerky

– individual bags of chips– individual bags of cookies

– Fruit cups– pudding cups

– 5 gallon bags (for the items)– Tuna/Chicken Packages

– water bottles– packages of gum or candy

– Little Debbie Snacks– fruit snacks– granola bars

– applesauce pouches

Other needed items:– socks (men and women)

– women’s underwear (through size 6)

– leggings (used or new)– Hoodies (used or new)

Thanksgiving Harvest Thanksgiving Harvest of Giftsof Gifts

New Member ClassesNew Member ClassesIf you are interested in becoming a member of Re-deemer, or just want to refresh your Lutheran theolo-gy/Bible knowledge, please join us for new member classes! Our fall session started 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 (laura@redeemerbirmingham.org) with questions or concerns!

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: Prayers for the family and friends of Maria (Czaman-

ske) Stuart, daughter of the late Paul & Barbara Czamanske, who was called to her heavenly home after a battle with cancer.

Prayers for the family and friends of Colin Jones who was called to his heavenly home after a battle with cancer.

Prayers for the family and friends of Amy, friend of Mary Jane Johnson, who was called to her heavenly home.

For those facing health concerns: Rob Plewa, friend of Louisa Artelt Brett Light Naomi Khalil, relative of Paul Quasarano Andrew Bergstrom Carl Hoehner, father of Lisa Vautaw Jan Hogan Tom Worden, friend of Sharon Frey Hendersen and Mike Starks, friends of Bonnie Ernewein Anita Manino, friend of Larry & Paula Butler Chris Decker, friend of Pat Nehls Rick Russ Izzy Sherman, niece of Jon Duff , Janelle Thorne, friend of Donna Hollis

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.

Nancy Dillman Helen Hiotaky Jim Mignano and Jim Zeer, friends of Myrna Orava, Special 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, to be receptive to Godly counsel.

Prayers of Thanksgiving:• For Scott James Whitfi eld and Kristen Maria Ickes who

were united in marriage Saturday, October 23. May God grant them His blessings.

• For those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries.

Prayer & Praise List

Make sure you add noreply@shelbynextchms.com to your email contact list so you do not miss any emails that come from Redeemer. We use Shelby to send our Prayer Chain,

LAMP and other emails to your inbox. If you are not receiv-ing emails from us, check your SPAM or junk folder and add nore-

ply@shelbynextchms.com to your email contact list. If you are still not getting our emails call or email the church offi ce at offi ce@redeemerbir-mingham.org 248-644-4010.

A l l Sa in ts ’ Day A l l Sa in ts ’ Day Sunday , Nov ember 7Sunday , Nov ember 7

In keeping with an old All Saint’s Day tradi� on, during our In keeping with an old All Saint’s Day tradi� on, during our worship services, we will remember the following people worship services, we will remember the following people who were born to the Church Triumphant in the past year: who were born to the Church Triumphant in the past year:

Manfred Gustav Appel, Nancy Smith Bartlam,Manfred Gustav Appel, Nancy Smith Bartlam, Ingrid Janet Becker, Dennis Stanford Daly, Ingrid Janet Becker, Dennis Stanford Daly, Sieglinde Domi� er, Mary Reed Donnelly, Sieglinde Domi� er, Mary Reed Donnelly,

Dorothy Hazel Gans, Richard 'Dick' Gause, Dorothy Hazel Gans, Richard 'Dick' Gause, Mary Lou Girdler, Sarah B. Gra� an, Margot Grace Gray, Mary Lou Girdler, Sarah B. Gra� an, Margot Grace Gray,

William (Bill) Roland Greig, William F. Klaus III, William (Bill) Roland Greig, William F. Klaus III, Conrad A. Knape, Philip Kubik, Deborah Lynn Ladd, Conrad A. Knape, Philip Kubik, Deborah Lynn Ladd,

Mildred 'Mille' Meida, Elizabeth McKinlay 'Be� y' Owens, Mildred 'Mille' Meida, Elizabeth McKinlay 'Be� y' Owens, Mario Rotondo, William Tracy "Bill" Ruckle, Mario Rotondo, William Tracy "Bill" Ruckle, Teresa Marie Sabo, Leslie Eleanor Schemm, Teresa Marie Sabo, Leslie Eleanor Schemm,

Rev. Milton R. Schemm, Geraldine Lou Schlak, Rev. Milton R. Schemm, Geraldine Lou Schlak, John J. Schrenk, Robert W. Seeger, Karen A. Stecher, John J. Schrenk, Robert W. Seeger, Karen A. Stecher,

Viola May Strech, Elaine Rae Tweedie, Harold Twietmeyer, Viola May Strech, Elaine Rae Tweedie, Harold Twietmeyer, Roger Henry WozRoger Henry Woz

If you feel we have missed someone, please call the church If you feel we have missed someone, please call the church offi ce. You will also be able to come up to the altar and light offi ce. You will also be able to come up to the altar and light a candle for a loved one that passed away. If you have a a candle for a loved one that passed away. If you have a loved one on the list, you can carry in their candle. Please loved one on the list, you can carry in their candle. Please contact Laura Vowell if you would like to do this.contact Laura Vowell if you would like to do this.

ShelbyNEXT ShelbyNEXT Giving is LIVE!Giving is LIVE!

Go to redeemerbirmingham.org

and click the “GIVE” box.

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 Looking at Heroes of the Faith - Deborah, Job, David, Elijah, Jonah & Esther Tuesdays at 9:30am (Library) Women’s Bible Study - Ki� y Sweitzer

The Parables of Jesus -Oct. 26, 6:00pm (“Becoming More…Than a Good Bible Study Girl” with Lysa TerKeurst starts Nov. 2nd)

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 ScheidtSunday RYG -Sunday RYG - 7pm - Gia Scheidt and Eric 7pm - Gia Scheidt and Eric Wisniewski

Confi rma� on 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 6-8pm10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17

Meet in the Youth Room or Outside!Ques� ons? contact Gia or Eric

RYG SUNDAY NIGHTS - 7pmRYG SUNDAY NIGHTS - 7pmToday - October 24 - NO RYG - Fall RetreatOctober 24 - NO RYG - Fall Retreat

10/31 – Murder Mystery10/31 – Murder Mystery*Make sure to follow RYG on Instagram for event

updates and photos @redeemer_y00th@redeemer_y00th

RR e d e e m e re d e e m e r YY o u t ho u t h GG r o u pr o u pH I G H S C H O O L Y O U T HH I G H S C H O O L Y O U T H

2021 FLOWER SPOTS AVAILABLE!!!2021 FLOWER SPOTS AVAILABLE!!!Sign up now for either Altar or Lectern fl owers in the Sanctu-ary or the Chapel. (Sanctuary/$55; Chapel/$50; Lectern/$45)Altar fl owers consist of 2 vases of fl owers one on each side of the altar. Lectern fl owers are one planter of fl owers that sit near the lectern. You can take your fl owers home right after the 10:30am service in the Sanctuary or after the Monday night service if you sponsor Chapel fl owers. (Please leave the fl ow-er liners behind for the next week’s fl owers!!!) The sign-up charts are now available online via sign-up genius (links found on the front page of the website www.redeemerbirmingham.org by clicking "Ways to Serve Redeemer" box). Once you sign-up, you will also be able to fi ll out your dedication form and have an option to pay online too! If you don't have access to a computer or need assistance, please contact the front offi ce at 248-644-4010 or offi ce@redeemerbirmingham.org and we would be happy to assist you!

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. We will meet at noon in We will meet at noon in the Great Room on Sunday, October 31st.the Great Room on Sunday, October 31st.

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 members and other group’s organized social events. Contact Kim Davis at 248-613-4200 for next mee� ng date/� me.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE / TOURS - OCTOBER 31CONSTRUCTION UPDATE / TOURS - OCTOBER 31Please use the Town Square (West) entrance for the 9:00 & 10:30am services and the Chapel (East) Entrance for the 8:00am & 7:00pm services. To reach the church offi ce in its NEW loca-tion at the end of the staff hall, enter through the Chapel doors. You can watch every minute of construction on our two live con-struction cams by going to the website and clicking on Sacred Space 2 on the top toolbar. Meet in the Town Square after every service NEXT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 for construction tours!

Next WorkdaySaturday, November 6

9am - 2pmPut it on your calendar! The more the merrier!

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 eld.leslie55@gmail.com.

COUNSELINGCOUNSELINGRedeemer Counseling Center is open and our two counselors are available to address your counseling needs! Call to set up an appointment soon!

Sandy Pourcho, PHD 248-568-6040Anna Lewis, LMSW 248-224-0383

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