LIVESTREAM |BULLETIN November 27, 2022 | 10:45 a.m. First Sunday of Advent READINGS Psalm 37:18-24 Proverbs 3:33-35 Hebrews 11:1-3 Matthew 25:31-46 message presented by Rev. Frank C. Ruffatto +Points to ponder Have you ever received an invitation you just wanted to ignore? Did you accept it or not? What does this verse from Hebrews mean? - “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” – How is it applicable in your life? How can our congregation better share God’s invitation for people to join His kingdom? +Sermon Transcript Grace, m ..read more

    LIVESTREAM |BULLETIN November 20, 2022 | 10:45 a.m. Last Sunday of the Church Year READINGS Malachi 3:13–18 Psalm 46:1-11 Colossians 1:13–20 Luke 23:27–43 message presented by Rev. Frank C. Ruffatto +Points to ponder What is your purpose in life? Do you think your idea of that purpose aligns with God’s purpose for you? How do we overcome the frustration and sadness that the world around us fosters? How can we, as God’s people, glorify God? +Sermon Transcript Grace, mercy, and peace be unto each of you from God our Father and our Lord and King, Jesus the Christ. Amen. Let ..read more

  Amy and Amanda load scraps from work inside the church. Work Continues - Outside and Inside In November the parking lot was graded and the two islands built. Hanging the vinyl siding was competed. Concrete pads were put in for the HVAC units. Inside the church the transformation was dramatic as wallboard was put up. Our members put up the wallboard in the nonpublic areas, such as attic and utility room. A professional crew put up the wallboard in the public areas. The insulation work was also completed. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fu ..read more

    LIVESTREAM | BULLETIN “...Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love...” — Joel 2:13November 6 | 10:45 a.m. Twenty-second Sunday After Pentecost READINGS READINGS Psalm 69:16-21 Zechariah 12:10-13:1 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 John 19:28-37 message presented by Rev. Frank C. Ruffatto +Points to ponder Having heard/read the sermon, how do you answer the question, ‘Why are you here?’ What does it mean for us to be ‘the Bride of Christ’? How can we encourage each other to live out our call to be the Church? +Sermon ..read more

  Marilyn sweeps the classroom. Church Put Under Wrap By the beginning of October the front roof dormers had been added to break up the plainness of the building’s front. Weather barrier wrap was attached all around the church. The annual Men’s Retreat was changed to a work Saturday, and opened with devotions inside the church. Soffit and facia were attached to the eaves and windows were installed. The church has a lot of fiberglass insulation. Dorothy, one of the Laborers for Christ who had arrived in October, put in so much of the church’s insulation that she was called the “Insulati ..read more

    LIVESTREAM | BULLETIN “...Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love...” — Joel 2:13October 30 | 10:45 a.m. Reformation Day (OBSERVED) Twenty-first Sunday After Pentecost READINGS READINGS Psalm 22:1-31 Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Hebrews 4:14-16 John 19:1-16 message presented by Rev. Frank C. Ruffatto +Points to ponder What do we say about ‘truth’ in a culture that thinks all ‘truth’ – if there is any – is relative? How do you prepare to have an answer for your hope and faith? (cf. 1 Peter 3:15) Do you think God’s g ..read more

    LIVESTREAM | BULLETIN “...Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love...” — Joel 2:13October 16 | 10:45 a.m. Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost READINGS Psalm 145:8-13 Exodus 19:1-6 Romans 14:13-17 John 18:28-38 message presented by Rev. Frank C. Ruffatto +Points to ponder What does it mean to be in the ‘Kingdom of God’? What ‘Kingdom of God’ work do you think He is doing here at Redeemer? How can we encourage each other to be active in the ‘Kingdom of God’? +Sermon Transcript Grace, mercy, and peace be unto ..read more

  Students have expressed how meaningful and uplifting it is to receive a brief hand-written card. This Fall (2022), instead of stuffing Care Packages, our Redeemer family created Care Envelopes for our college-age members. Twelve packages were created this term and sent to our members. The packages included notes of encouragement and gift cards. More about this event>>   ..read more

    LIVESTREAM | BULLETIN “...Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love...” — Joel 2:13October 9 | 10:45 a.m. Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost READINGS Psalm 118:19-29 Isaiah 59:1-3, 12-13 1 Peter 5:6-10 Luke 22:54-62 message presented by Rev. Frank C. Ruffatto +Points to ponder Have you ever denied to someone your faith in Christ? Why do you think you did (or didn’t)? Does the Word in this sermon bring you comfort? What are some of the subtle ways we deny our faith in Jesus? How can we encourage each other to ..read more

    LIVESTREAM | BULLETIN “...Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love...” — Joel 2:13October 2 | 10:45 a.m. Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost READINGS Psalm 27:11-14 Leviticus 24:13-16 Acts 22:12-16 Matthew 26:57-68 message presented by Rev. Frank C. Ruffatto +Points to ponder Can you recall a time that you gave false witness about someone? How did that get reconciled? Can you recall a time that you were the victim of false witness? How did that get reconciled? Why do you think so many are quick to bear fals ..read more