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.

Annual Meeting

Our Redeemer's will hold its Annual Meeting after worship on Sunday January 17th.

For January 17th only, O.R. will worship at 10:30am so Pastor Mike can stay to the meeting.  

Trinity will worship at 9am on Jan17th.  

Everyone is encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting.  Potluck will be held immediately after the meeting.  Since Potluck will take place on Jan 17th, there won't be Potluck on our regular "first Sunday" January 3rd.

Please note, the newest member of the Naylor family will be baptized on January 3rd.  

There will be a reception after worship to celebrate the baptism.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

Trinity Lutheran in Debs will hold its Christmas Eve service at 4pm.

Our Redeemer's in Puposky will hold its Christmas Eve candlelight service at 9pm

Merry Christmas!