Christmas Schedule

CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SCHEDULE

 

SAT. 12/24. 4pm  

Christmas Eve Worship at Trinity Lutheran in Debs.

SAT. 12/24. 7pm

Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship at Our Redeemer's in Puposky.

SUN. 12/25 10:30am

Christmas Morning worship at Our Redeemer's in Puposky

Children's Christmas Program Practice

Practice for the Children's Christmas Program began today and will take place the next two Sundays:

Nov 27

Dec 4

Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, Dec 10

The program will be presented during morning worship on Dec 11.

Treat bags will also be distributed to the congregation that Sunday.

Please join us for this happy Christmas tradition!

WELCA Offering Nov 20

WELCA Thank Offering, Sunday Nov. 20th.  at OR church service.

This is a special offering as our way of showing our Thankfulness

for all we have and a way to share with those less fortunate...

Project Linus

Project Linus today from 9am to 3pm.

Potluck lunch.

Come for the whole day or stop in and visit over coffee or lunch!

Autumn View

Our Redeemer's Church from one of our Sunday School student's point of view.

Photo credit: Dalton

Autumn - Update 10/2/16

 

10/2/16:  The woodland creatures most certainly found the nutritious bounty in the autumnal display at the church.  Six days after the installation there were corn husks strewn about the rock garden, cemetery, and parking lot. 

 

If you look carefully, you can see a gray squirrel at the base of the tree just beyond the pumpkins.  

Our church president, Clancy, reports the squirrel was trying to pull the entire cob of corn up the tree.

 

 The display and surrounding area was cleaned up late Saturday. 

Fresh corn cobs were set out just before worship Sunday.

The donations were pre-peeled this time to prevent a repeat mess.

By the time church was dismissed this morning, several cobs were already half eaten.

And one cob of corn was found on the road near the Puposky Post Office.

Happy Fall!

9/25/16:  This harvest display was constructed after worship today with real pumpkins from a member's garden and real field corn dangling from the stalks.  

Will the neighborhood birds, deer and raccoons enjoy this bounty during the week?

Project Linus

Project Linus this Wednesday, September 21.

9am - 3pm

Join us to sew fleece blankets for children in need.

Potluck lunch.

Feel free to stop in for coffee or lunch even if you can't make the whole day! 

Coffee, Juice, & Rolls Sunday

There will be coffee, juice, and rolls before church this Sunday.  

Worship begins at 10:30am.  

Join us at 9:30am for refreshments and fellowship.

All are welcome.

Rally Sunday

This Sunday, September 11, we will celebrate Rally Sunday at Our Redeemer's.

We welcome all children to join us for a new year of Sunday School.  We will kick off the new year with a special craft during Sunday School.  After worship, please join us for ice cream cones and bars, coffee and juice.  There will be games and helium balloons for the children.

Worship Time Change

Sunday, September 4, Our Redeemer's will begin worshiping at 10:30am.  

Trinity Lutheran in Debs will worship at 9am.  

We will keep this schedule for the next year.

Potluck after worship at Our Redeemer's every first Sunday of the month.

Hope to see you there!

Upcoming Events

Two fun events are coming up soon...

Saturday, September 10

Lake Julia Cruise is a community event.  It is a great opportunity to get out on the water and visit neighbors.  The event finishes with a potluck meal in the Our Redeemer's basement.  So much good food and a wonderful way to cap off the summer.

Sunday, September 11

Rally Sunday is our Sunday School kick-off for the new school year.  We will have refreshments after church and fun and games, too.  Children are precious in our parish and very welcome in our church.  Please join us!

Ice Cream Social Today!

Today is the big day.

And what a gorgeous late summer day it is!

Please join us this afternoon for the annual Ice Cream Social.

Real homemade ice cream is served with your choice of dozens and dozens of pies.  We even have a homemade Gluten-Free apple pie.  Free will donations are accepted.  And seconds are allowed.  :)

We have lots of canopies set up on the lawn so it is a lovely time to sit in  the shade and visit with your neighbors and friends.

Inside the church the ladies are hosting a craft and bake sale.  

The proceeds support missions such as buying fabric to make hundreds of blankets for Project Linus.  These blankets are distributed to law enforcement stations, fire departments, and hospitals as a first response to help children experiencing loss and trauma. 

The ladies also monitor a raffle with great prizes and a silent auction.

Outdoors, under the canopies, local musicians from Bluebird will be performing.  

Stop by the children's activity canopy to have your face painted, pick up a helium balloon, or dress up as a pirate.  All children's activities are absolutely free!

We hope to see you this afternoon!

Pioneer Correction

The Ice Cream Social takes place on SUNDAY.  

Please ignore today's misprint in the Pioneer newspaper.

They will be printing a correction tomorrow.

We hope to see you SUNDAY at the Social!

Ice Cream Social

Volunteers are needed to make ice cream on Saturday, August 20.  The fun begins at 9am at the church.  Lunch will be served.  

All families that attend Our Redeemer's are asked to donate two pies for the social.  Pies may be homemade or purchased.  Please have the pies at the church by 1pm on Social Day.

As always, we are accepting crafts, baked goods, gift baskets, gift certificates, canned goods and garden bounty for the ladies' Bake & Craft Sale on Social Day.  Please price your donations and deliver them to the church by 1pm on August 21.

Thank you to all the volunteers that make this day so much fun for our community!

Church Grounds Project Scheduled

(photo is a representation of how rock and fence panels will eventually be used to screen the propane tank)

The O.R. Council has approved of a church lawn improvement project suggested by congregational members and a "work day" has been scheduled for 

Saturday, July 23rd

9am to ?

Stage 1:

The ground directly around the propane tank and the short narrow band of trees directly between the tank and the driveway will be slightly leveled, covered in landscape fabric and topped with crush rock.  

This will make mowing around these areas much easier and it will hopefully present a much tidier appearance.

The landscaping materials have been donated and Don and Debbie Wille are leading the project.    

Everyone is invited to join in the labor as many hands make light work.  

 Debbie plans to make a hotdish or sandwiches so there will be sustenance provided.  

Bring gloves.  

Feel free to call Don or Debbie at 243-2368 if you want more information about tools that will be provided and tools that might still be needed.

Pulpit Exchanges in July

Our pastor, Mike Naylor, will participate in two pulpit exchanges during July.

On July 17th, Pastor Pete Warren from Aardahl Lutheran will deliver sermons at Our Redeemer's and Trinity.

On July 24th, Pastor Bob Kirchman from Good Shepherd and Our Savior's Lutheran in Clearbrook and Leonard will deliver the sermons at Our Redeemer's and Trinity.

Everyone is encouraged to attend during these Sundays and listen to the messages delivered by our Lutheran neighbors.

Sunday School Lesson Theme

On July 10, the Sunday School class will begin a study of the books of the Bible.

Emphasis will be placed on memorizing the order of the books and the major themes and people featured in each book.  

The children will be building a reference book that will stay in class until it is finished.  They will also be bringing home craft stick lists of the books to practice memorization.  Each week a one-page fact sheet about the "book-of-the-week" will be sent home with your child.  Please review this sheet as a family so your child can learn as much as possible about the Bible that our faith is based on.

Thank you,
Sabrina Erickson

Happy Independence Day!

Wishing you a safe and blessed holiday.

Happy 4th of July.

Potluck in July

There will be a potluck meal after worship on Sunday, July 3rd.

Our Redeemer's holds a potluck meal the first Sunday of every month.

Everyone is welcome to join in the feast.  

We always have enough to share!

Project Linus

Linus Project Sewers will get together Wednesday, June 22

9 AM to 3 PM  

at Our Redeemer’s, Puposky

 

 

Bring your scissors and large needle.   

There are plenty of blankets to work on.

 

Pot luck lunch.  Don't bring anything too large as there are not that many ladies.

Sharon S. will bring the snack for coffee time.

Hope to see you there!

The VBS Barnyard

VBS wrapped up this evening.

What a wonderful time we all had!

Photos including the youth will be posted soon.

But first, a few scenes from around the farm...

...and a HUGE thank you to each and every one of the volunteers that gave of their time and talents to create such a special experience for the children of our community!

 Puppet shows from the barn loft.

 Eggs in the chicken coop.

 Good food growing in the garden.

Pigs in the mud.

Greetings from the VBS Barnyard!

VBS Starts Today

Vacation Bible School starts today.

Volunteers have been working hard to create a wonderful experience for the local children.

 

This year the VBS kids will be visiting a farm and learning the 23rd Psalm.

 

Just like a farmer cares for the soil, crops, and livestock, 

Jesus is our Good Shepherd.

Hallelujah! 

O.R. Cemetary Memorial Schedule

The mowing crew will be mowing the O.R. cemetery on 

Thursday, May 26th & Monday, June 6th.

Please place Memorial grave decorations 

after May 26th & remove them before June 6th. 

Any decorations present during mowing days will be removed.

Thank you for your consideration,

The Our Redeemer's Council

Project Linus

May 18

Project Linus

O.R. 9am - 3pm

UPDATE:  Bring your scissors and your large needle to help make blankets for children in need. 
No sewing skills required. 
Potluck Lunch: usually the assembled group numbers 10-12 ladies...so don't bring too much. Diane K. will bring the morning coffee snack. 
Cut fabric, iron fabric, fold the blankets, tag blankets, bring your machine to sew on if you wish.
All are welcome!

Upcoming Events Open to the Community

In addition to worship on Sunday mornings at 9am, the people of Our Redeemer's invite you to join us for one of the following events:

May 18

Project Linus

O.R. 9am - 3pm

UPDATE:  Bring your scissors and your large needle to help make blankets for children in need.  No sewing skills required.  Potluck Lunch: usually the assembled group numbers 10-12 ladies.  Diane K. will bring the morning coffee snack.  Cut fabric, iron fabric, fold the blankets, tag blankets, bring your machine to sew on if you wish.

June 14-16

Vacation Bible School

O.R. 6-8pm

Open to children ages 1 year and up.

We ask that a guardian/sibling stay and chaperone any child that is not yet toilet trained.  We integrate children of all ages into our play and story time.  Come visit the "Farm Yard" this year.  Collect eggs, feed the rabbits, and learn about how much Jesus loves you and your family!

June 18

Loop the Lake

Lake Bemidji Bike Trail

Volunteer at one of the refreshment stations during this family friendly community event.  Pass out water and treats and chat with folks that are biking around Lake Bemidji.  You will have a wonderful time!  Contact Pastor Mike Naylor to join other Lutherans from the Bemidji area during this fun event.

August 7

Trinity Meatball Dinner

Trinity Lutheran in Debs

The best homemade meal served among hundreds of friends and neighbors!  

Free will donations accepted.

August 21

Ice Cream & Pie Social

Our Redeemer's in Puposky

Real homemade ice cream & pie served out on the church lawn in Downtown Puposky.  Enjoy a tranquil afternoon with friends and neighbors.  Free activities for the kids and a craft sale to peruse.  Free will donations accepted.

Announcements

Spring Clean Up Day

April 30th, 9am to noon.

Help get the Our Redeemer's church grounds cleaned up from Memorial Day and VBS. 

Bring gloves, rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, water bottles, etc.

Synod Assembly

Fri, May 20 & Sat, May 21

Concordia College, Moorhead

Our Redeemer's is seeking one or two volunteers from our congregation to attend the Synod Assembly.  Fees are covered by O.R.  Please contact Pastor Mike if you are interested.

Donations Needed

Churches United is seeking donations of laundry soap "pods" and dryer sheets.  These items are distributed to those in need.  Bring your donations to O.R. and Gary Nieuwsma, our CU representative, will deliver the supplies to CU.

Make a Blanket Day

LINUS  PROJECT for APRIL

 “Make a Blanket Day” 

will take place on Saturday, April 23, beginning at 9 AM, 

at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bemidji.  (Located by Bob Lowth Ford) 

 

Be sure to bring your scissors.  

You are also welcome to bring your own sewing machine. 

 

Plan to enjoy the day with lots of ladies that love to sew!   

Lunch will be served.    

Thank you to Angie Theis for coordinating this event!   

Message from Smith Family

Tiffany Smith‎ to This is my town: Bemidji

5:00PM Sunday ·

We, JR Smith & Tiffany Smith, with our son Cortez, would like to thank everyone who volunteered to help find our son and our cousin, Riley. Between all involved the volunteers, friends, family, our amazing community, Beltrami County sheriff's department, Red Lake police, MN state patrol, BCA, fire and ambulance, bemidji posse and DNR officers. Thank you!
I would also like to thank Red Lake Casino, Luekens, McDonald's, Caribou for all donating and delivering food to the officers and the volunteers. It was very much appreciated as food, coffee etc was the furthest from our minds. Thank you for stepping up in our community and helping this family out in our time of need.
Also, I want to thank anybody else we may have missed, everyone's help all played a part in finding our kids and bringing them home safe and sound!
God Bless our town!

Our deepest gratitude,
Harold (Jr), Tiffany Smith & family

We praise God that these dear children have returned safely to their families!
 

Palm Sunday Pictures!

Thank you to the many folks that submitted photos from our Palm Sunday Pancake Supper event on March 20th.

See the rest by clicking HERE!
More pics have been added to original post on Events Page.

Thank You!

Thank you to all the friends and neighbors and members that participated in the Palm Sunday Pancakes. It was wonderful to see your smiling faces and share some time with you. Thank you for your support! The funds raised tonight will cover the deposit for the children's summer Bible camp!
May each and every one of you have a blessed Easter Week.

Palm Sunday Pancake Supper!

Our big event it next Sunday.... Palm Sunday!

Come enjoy a terrific meal.  Visit with your friends and neighbors.  Bring the kids along!

All profits from the supper will be used to send local children to summer Bible camp.

The ladies will once again hold a bake and craft sale.  There will be a raffle and a silent auction featuring wonderful prizes and gifts.  The children's activity table will also be busy with face painting, egg dying, crafting and dress-up.  As always, all children activities are FREE.

Please spread the word and join us for this day of community fun!

Linus This Week

 Linus Project (sewing group) will meet

Wednesday, March 16th     

9 AM to 3 PM    

 at Our Redeemers Church. 

 Please bring your scissors and a large needle if you have one.

 

Time to sew and get together to visit. 

This month bring “Pot Luck” for lunch.   Usually only  10 to 12 ladies show, so don’t bring anything too huge.

Important message:  If you don’t have anything to bring or don’t

feel like making something, COME ANYWAY!  There will be enough.  

We want you there!  :)

Potluck!

Potluck meal served after worship this Sunday.

The Pack the Pews Food Drive is also on in support of Bemidji Community Food Shelf.  

(see post below)

As you plan a meal to share with friends and neighbors, remember to share with those in need.  Bring in non-perishable items from your cupboard, or give a monetary donation. 

Pack the Pews for Minnesota Food Share

 Our congregation is joining other faith communities across Minnesota on March 6th and 13th to Pack the Pews with contributions to our local food shelf.  

Please bring nonperishable foods to worship and consider making a monetary donation.  All food and monetary donations will be delivered to the Bemidji Community Food Shelf.

Did you know hunger is still a problem in Minnesota?

• 1 in 10 MN families experiences food insecurity.
• In 2014 there were over 3 million food shelf visits in MN.
• During the March Campaign, 100% of funds donated to MN FoodShare go directly to 300 food shelves across the state.
• Your local food shelf can make each dollar donated stretch further through their access to low-cost products.

"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me."  ~Matthew 25:35

Patience

Patiently waiting for parents to finish visiting after worship...

God bless the precious youth of our church.

Changes Up Front

The congregation will notice a change near the altar next Sunday:
The pulpit has switched sides with the lectern.

The new arrangement improves the walking space around the kneeling rail.  It also allows the rail to be moved out closer to the pews. 

President Clancy  takes full responsibility for the switch. He would like to give the new arrangement a try for a few Sundays.  None of the pieces are permanently nailed to the floor.  The change is simply an experiment to better utilize the altar space.  Clancy acknowledges that change can feel uncomfortable.  He asks the congregation to keep an open mind regarding the switch and he reminds the congregation that the pulpit and the lectern can go back to their original places if the change does not suitably meet the needs of worship services.

Christmas Program 2015

In December, the children, and several adults, put on a Christmas Program for the congregation.  

It was wonderful!

Thank you to the cast and crew!

Apologies for posting this photo so late.

Submitted photo.