ORDER OF WORSHIPFebruary 23, 2020 – 9:00 a.m./10:30 a.m.

Transfiguration SundayTheme: Positivity

As We Gather“Seek God, not happiness - this is the fundamental rule of all meditation. If you seek God alone, you will gain happiness: that is its promise.” Rev. Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Prayer Before WorshipLord God, attune my heart to Your heart that it may beat as one with Yours. Open my heart to Your will that I may be Your obedient servant, as David was. Make of my life, my service, my offering a living sacrifice of worship to Your Name, wholly pleasing to You. And, may You be glorified by Your work in my life, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Prelude Scherzo, Op. 2 - Maurice DurufleDave Wagner, organist

(Please rise for the Opening Hymn)

Opening Hymn Thy Strong Word

1. Thy strong Word did cleave the darkness; at Thy speaking it was done. For created light we thank Thee, while Thine ordered seasons run. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to Thee who light dost send! Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end!

2. Lo, on those who dwelt in darkness, dark as night and deep as death, Broke the light of Thy salvation, breathed Thine own life-giving breath. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to Thee who light dost send! Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end!

3. Thy strong Word bespeaks us righteous; bright with Thine own holiness, Glorious now, we press toward glory, and our lives our hopes confess. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to Thee who light dost send! Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end!

Order of ServiceP: 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.

(Please be seated)

Children’s Message

Old Testament Reading Prov. 3:13, 3:17-18, 16:20, 10:28, 12:20, 13:12, 14:21, 12:25, 14:10, 14:13, 15:13, 15:15, 15:23, 15:30, 17:22, 21:15, 25:20

(Happy Heart)Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed. Whoever gives heed to instruc-tion prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD. The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing. Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. It is a sin to despise one’s neigh-bor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy. Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy. Even in laughter the heart may ache, and rejoicing may end in grief. A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast. A person finds joy in giving an apt reply — and how good is a timely word! Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers. Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on a wound, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

Epistle Reading Philippians 4:4-9(How to Live)

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me — put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Response: Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!

Anthem - 9:00 Render Unto God - BeebeChancel Choir

(Please rise for the Gospel Reading)

Gospel Announcement

Response: Glory be to Thee, O Lord!

Gospel Reading Matthew 17:1-9 (Jesus and the Transfiguration)

After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus. Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters — one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell face-

down to the ground, terrified. But Jesus came and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.” When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus instructed them, “Don’t tell anyone what you have seen, until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”

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.

(Please be seated)

Sermon Hymn Down in My Heart

I have the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart, (where?)Down in my heart, (where?) down in my heart,I have the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart, (where?)Down in my heart to stay.

Refrain: And I’m so happy, so very happy, I have the love of Jesus in my heart. And I’m so happy, so very happy, I have the love of Jesus in my heart.

I have the love of Jesus, love of Jesus, down in my heart, (where?)Down in my heart, (where?) down in my heart,I have the love of Jesus, love of Jesus, down in my heart, (where?)Down in my heart to stay. Refrain

I’ve got the peace that passes understanding down in my heart, (where?)Down in my heart, (where?) down in my heart,I’ve got the peace that passes understanding down in my heart, (where?)Down in my heart to stay. Refrain

And if the devil doesn’t like it he can sit on a tack,Sit on a tack, sit on a tack,And if the devil doesn’t like it he can sit on a tack,Sit on a tack to stay. Refrain

Sermon Text: Matthew 17:1-9 “PROP”

Pastor Randy on PositivityRev. Randall J. Schlak

(Please rise for the Offertory)

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.

(Please be seated)

Offering (The Worship Card folder found in your pew contains empty Worship Cards for you to fill in. Place your finished card in the left-hand sleeve and pass the entire folder to the person next to you. Note your neighbor’s name and introduce yourself to them after the service!) This is an opportune time for personal prayer and meditation. For help, see the prayers beginning on page 102 of the pew hymnal and the Psalms beginning on page 123.

Voluntary O, Sing to the Lord (Cantad Al Senor) Trad. Brazilian Hymn arr Eithun

Redeemer Ringers

(Please rise for the Doxology)

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

The 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 Farewell to Alleluia 11th Century Text

(The Alleluia banner will be removed from the Sanctuary during the singing of this hymn)It is an ancient custom in the Christian church that a “Farewell to Alleluia” be sung at the close of the liturgy on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday. Traditionally “Alleluia” is not sung then until Easter morning, symbolizing our voluntary restraint of praise during the penitential season of Lent. This 11th-century hymn, translated by John Mason Neale, is a traditional farewell to Alleluia.

1. Alleluia, song of sweetness, voice of joy that cannot die; Alleluia is the anthem ever dear to choirs on high; In the house of God abiding thus they sing eternally.

2. Alleluia thou resoundest, true Jerusalem and free; Alleluia, joyful mother, all thy children sing with thee; But by Babylon’s sad waters mourning exiles now are we.

3. Alleluia cannot always be our song while here below; Alleluia our transgressions make us for awhile forego; For the solemn time is coming when our tears for sin must flow.

4. Therefore in our hymns we pray thee grant us, blessed Trinity, At the last to keep Thine Easter in our home beyond the sky, There to Thee forever singing Alleluia joyfully.

Silent Prayer

Postlude Chorale No. 1 in E Flat Major - Cesar FranckDave Wagner, organist

Sanctuary altar flowers were placed by Keith and Linda Lewis who are thankful for their 55 years of marriage. Chapel altar flowers were placed by Nancy and Bill Bartlam in celebration of 16 years of marriage, and with heartfelt gratitude for God’s many blessings on us and for our family.

Family of God Soup Kitchen sponsors for this month are the Zuerner family and the Quasarano family. Family of God Soup Kitchen - Positive Parenting sponsors for this month are Pollyanne Dux and the May family.

Altar GuildRose Kiehle, Tina Conte, Lynn Kartz, Colleen Hartwig,

Kris Leonard, Megan Rettray, Rosemary Scheidt

Greeters9:00 - Mileena Cotter

10:30 - DeBenedictis Family

Ushers9:00 - Mike Grattan, captain; Rick McDonald, Andrew Tafel,

Bob Smith, Eric Rolf, Ron Lalone10:30 - High School Youth

Audio/Video Operators9:00 - Jim Endress

10:30 - John Mills and Tom Demrick

Acolytes 9:00 - Nathan Eckert and Andrew Lumsden10:30 - Arden Baker and Drew DeBenedictis

Reader9:00 & 10:30 - Pam Dundas

February 23, 20209:00 a.m./10:30 a.m.

Lutheran Church of the Redeemer1800 W. Maple

Birmingham, Michigan 48009

The Transfiguration The Transfiguration of our Lordof our Lord

N E XT S U N DAYMarch 1, 2020

What Do Christians Stand For?What is our call as followers of Jesus? What does He expect? What do we expect to hear from Pastor Randy about all of this?

Lutheran Church of the Redeemeryour community church

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

HOST CONGREGATION FOR HOST CONGREGATION FOR OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE DEAF CHURCH OF THE DEAF 1800 West Maple Road Birmingham, Michigan 48009 Phone: (248) 644-4010 Fax: (248) 644-1471 E-Mail: Redeemer@redeemerbirmingham.org

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

Announcements for the week ofFebruary 23, 2020

Worship ScheduleSundaySunday

8am - ChapelCommunion 2nd, 4th, 5th Sunday

9:00 & 10:30am - SanctuaryCommunion 1st & 3rd SundaySunday School 9:00 & 10:30

MondayMonday7:30pm - ChapelCommunion after

2nd, 4th, & 5th Sunday

Welcome to Redeemer! We are pleased to have you worship with us. Please take one of our visitor bags found outside the Sanctuary & Chapel. We pray you will return and share God’s Word with us again. For information on membership, contact Laura McDonald at (248) 644-4010.

Upcoming EventsFebruary 25

Women’s Book Group

February 26Ash Wednesday Services

Lenten Lunch & Lenten Dinner

Lenten Kidz

February 28JAMS Troy Gym

February 29Rummage Sale Intake DayKenyon College Chamber

Singers ConcertMarch 1

Family Lent EventMarch 4

Lenten Lunch/Dinner/Worship

Lenten KidzMarch 6-8

Rummage SaleMarch 8

Day Light Savings Time Change

March 11Lenten Lunch/Dinner/

WorshipLenten KidzMarch 15

Winter New Member BrunchMarch 17

St. Patrick’s DayWoman of the Year Luncheon

March 18Lenten Lunch/Dinner/Worship

Lenten Kidz

March 19LAMP Assembly

March 21Men’s Ministry Sponsored

Breakfast

For a full list of all church events

go to our websitewww.redeemerbirmingham.org

Welcome into the Sacred Space of our Lord's House for worship. Out of respect, please do not bring food or drinks into the Sanctuary or Chapel (i.e. coff ee, wa-ter bottles, etc.) also, please turn cell phones off or to silent. Thanks for your cooperation. ~Redeemer Board of Elders and Pastors

"Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is One.” ~ Deuteronomy 6:4

Verse Verse of the of the MonthMonth

LENTEN MID-WEEK SERVICESAsh Wednesday, February 26

Elohim7am (Short Order of Worship), 1pm & 7pm - Worship Service

(Imposition of ashes and Holy Communion at all Ash Wednesday Services.)Wednesday, March 4

I Am Who I Am - Yahweh (Jehovah)

Wednesday, March 11Father (Abba)

Wednesday, March 18The Arm of the Lord

Wednesday, March 25The Good ShepherdWednesday, April 1

High Priest, Advocate, Mediator

1:00pm - 1:00pm - Chapel; Chapel; 7:00pm 7:00pm - Sanctuary- SanctuaryEach worship service is preceded by a meal Each worship service is preceded by a meal 12:00 noon and 6:00pm / 5:30pm -confi rmands12:00 noon and 6:00pm / 5:30pm -confi rmands

HOLY WEEK SERVICESMaundy Thursday, April 9

Bread of LifeGood Friday, April 10

My God1:00pm and 7:00pm each day

EASTER SERVICESJesus

Easter Eve Service - April 115:00pm

Easter Sunday Services - April 12 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30am

Easter Egg Hunt to follow both Saturday 5:00pm

and Sunday 10:30am Services.

FAMILY LENT EVENT! What is Lent? How can I teach my family about Jesus during the Lenten season? Come to The Family Lent Event to learn all about Lent and make a Lenten devo-tion for your family to use! It all happens on Sunday, March 1st from 10:30am to 11:30am – we encourage you to join us for worship at 9am and then the event af-terwards. Signing up is a must, as we need to have enough supplies! Sign up on the Town Square bulletin board or via the church website by TODAY Sunday 2/23. Contact Lau-ra (laura@redeemerbimingham.org) with questions or concerns.

R e d e e m e r N u rs e ryInfants and children are always welcome in church, but if you choose, our nursery is located to the right of the entrance as you enter the Town Square and is available during all Sunday wor-ship services for children 3 and under. You are welcome to bring your child to the nursery at any time during the service.

DONATE TO FAMILY OF GODDONATE TO FAMILY OF GODLooking for a great way to help others in need? Please consider sponsoring a meal for the Family of God soup kitchen. The 2020

Sign-Up Sheets are up! We need SIX families each month to donate $100 towards items need-ed to make warm meals for the people of Detroit. Please sign up on the bulletin board by the church offi ce, or contact Laura (laura@redeemerbirming-ham.org) and she will help you get signed up.

W a y s T o S e r v e T h e C o m m u n i t y

JAMS Goes To*For Middle School Aged

YouthJAMS goes to Troy Gym! Join us for a fun evening of foam pits, trampolines, and MORE at Troy Gym! PLUS… we can use the INDOOR ROPES COURSE too! It all happens on Friday, February 28th from 8:30pm – 10:30pm! Entrance into the gym, use of equipment, and snacks/drinks are all FREE! Grab a permission slip from outside of Laura’s offi ce, or download one from the church website. Permission slips are due THIS Wednesday 2/26! Contact Laura (laura@redeemerbirmingham.org) with questions or concerns.

SERVE AT FAMILY OF GODSERVE AT FAMILY OF GODWe 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 family for this awesome way to serve locally! The meal will already be prepared and packed, so you’ll just need to drive it down and serve it! We need a meal taken to Detroit on Wednesday 3/25! This is also a GREAT way to get kids involved with serving others! Sign up via the church website or on the Town Square bulletin board. Contact Laura (laura@redeemerbir-mingham.org) with any questions.

We have two dates in March when we will cook dinner for Camp Re-store. If you would like to join us, learn more about Camp Restore, and have some fun in the kitchen, please put Tuesday, March 10th and Monday, March 16th on your calendars. We will be cooking in Re-deemer's kitchen in the afternoon and then transport dinner to Camp Restore (housed in Mt Calvary Lutheran Church at 17100 Chalmers in Detroit) to serve the campers. You can help at Redeemer or at Camp Restore or both. We are excited to kick off another year of helping all the volunteers who come to spread the love of our Lord through the mission outreach at Camp Restore. Please join our team! Look for more informa-tion to come, or contact Donna Hollis (248.752.5986) or Cheryl Schiller (248.464.9353) with any questions.

COUNSELING OPPORTUNITYCOUNSELING OPPORTUNITYAttention redeemer men - Attention redeemer men - Did you know we now have a Chris-tian Counselor for you here at Redeemer - Dr. Travis Knight that you can talk to man to man? Don't hesitate to call Dr. Travis at 248-677-1090 to make an appointment.

SAVE THE DATES: iZōsh Birmingham's next Event is April 17th at 7pm in Redeemer's Great Room. To provide some background on the important work our guest speaker, Allison Shigo,

founder of Healing Hands of Joy is doing, we will be hosting a screening of "A Walk to Beautiful" on March 20th at 7pm at the home of Redeemer member Leslie Baranowski. This Emmy award winning documentary follows the lives of 5 Ethiopian women who have suff ered from obstetric fi stula. While fi lming, Allison witnessed fi rsthand the need for an organization that works with the women of Ethiopia. Sign up on the Town Square bulletin board or on the website under the ministires/missions/world missions/izosh page. Questions? Want to learn more and get involved? Email us at izosh.birmingham@gmail.com!

SUPPORT THE SUPPORT THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TEAM!!! MISSION TEAM!!!

The Dominican Republic Mission TeamThe Dominican Republic Mission Team is col- is col-lec� ng items needed for their mission trip! lec� ng items needed for their mission trip! Please take a look at the Please take a look at the Giving Tree across Giving Tree across from the elevator and take a banana! from the elevator and take a banana! Plea-Plea-se se drop off items under the treedrop off items under the tree by by Sunday, Sunday, March 22ndMarch 22nd! ! We also have an We also have an Amazon Wish Amazon Wish listlist that you can purchase items and donate that you can purchase items and donate through (items will be delivered directly to the through (items will be delivered directly to the church) at this link: h� ps://� nyurl.com/givingtree2020. church) at this link: h� ps://� nyurl.com/givingtree2020. We will also accept travel sized toiletries you may have at We will also accept travel sized toiletries you may have at home or coupons to Michaels, Joaan's etc. Thank you home or coupons to Michaels, Joaan's etc. Thank you so much in advance - your support means a lot! Contact so much in advance - your support means a lot! Contact Tessa Baker (tessabaker 42@gmail.com) with ques� ons.Tessa Baker (tessabaker 42@gmail.com) with ques� ons.

THE GIVING TREE IS UP!

The Rummage Sale is coming – so save your stuff and save these dates! You can start dropping off donated items on Saturday, Feb-ruary 29th from 9am-2pm. The sale dates are Friday 3/6, Saturday 3/7, and Sunday 3/8! All proceeds benefi t the Dominican Republic Mission Trip. More informa� on coming soon! Contact Gia (gscheidt@redeemerbirmingham.org) or Eric (ewisniewski@redeemerbirming-ham.org) with ques� ons or concerns.

RUMMAGE SALE!

M I S S I O N S

Easter is Sunday April 12, 2020 and it is time to think about ordering your Easter fl owers! These Spring fl owers will again add beauty to the Sanctu-

ary Easter Sunday. We will use your fl owers to decorate the church for our Easter services. You may take them home or deliver them to a friend or loved one after the 10:30 service. Or

if you like, you can donate them to a nursing home or shut in. Order forms will be available on our

website (click on the Easter fl ower page under the participate and grow tab) and can be found around the church as well. Fill it out and turn it in to the

church offi ce along with your check no later than Sunday, March 22nd. Can You Help? We’re look-

ing for volunteers to take the donated fl owers to nursing homes immediately following the 10:30 Easter morning service. If you’re interested, please contact the church offi ce! Thank you for your help and support!

Easter is Sunday April 12, 2020 and it is time to think about ordering your Easter fl owers!Spring fl owers will again add beauty to the Sanctu-

home or shut in. Order forms will be available on our website participate and grow tab)the church as well. Fill it out and turn it in to the

church offi ce along with your check

Order Your Easter Flowers!Order Your Easter Flowers!

CookingFor

Camp Restore

O p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r G r o w t h & P a r t i c i p a t i o nO p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r G r o w t h & P a r t i c i p a t i o nvisit www.redeemerbirmingham.org for more details

RedeemerYouth Group (RYG)*High School Aged Youth

Make sure to follow RYG on Instagram for event updates and photos! @redeemer_y00th

TODAY - February 23 - Open Youth Room - TODAY - February 23 - Open Youth Room - 7-9pm.March 1 - Questions with Pastor Walworth - March 1 - Questions with Pastor Walworth - 7-9pm in the Youth Room.

WOMEN'S BOOK GROUPWomen’s Book Group is reading "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro, the compelling portrait of Stevens, the perfect

butler and his fading insular world in post WWII England. Steven, at the end of 3 decades of service at Darlington Hall, embarks on a journey through the past in an eff ort to reassure himself that he has served humanity by serving “the great gentleman," Lord Darlington. Doubts about this and his own life bring Stevens to a breaking point. Join us and bring a friend THIS Tuesday, February 25th at 7:30 in the Town Square by the fi replace.

WOMEN’S TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDYWomen’s Bible Study will hold a special study night with Pastor Walworth on Tuesday, March 3 at 6:30-8:00pm. Pastor will share with us information on where Christ is found in the Old Testament. In our study we have found several Scriptures which reveal His voice but Pastor will show where to fi nd all of them! We will hold this session in the Great Room as we expect there will be too many for our usual spot. All are welcome!

Core Group Core Group Mid-week Bible study speci� cally geared towards

High School students!!Meets every Wednesday from 6:00-8pm!

Come by the Youth Room starting at 5:00pm for snacks and to do homework!

Lent starts THIS Wednesday, Feb. 26th and we need YOUR help! Grab your family or some friends and sign up to host a Lenten lunch or dinner! You can sign up via the church website, or in the Town Square. If you don’t feel comfortable planning a whole meal, you can sign up to be a helper!

LentenLenten Meals!Meals!

Contact Kim Davis (248-613-4200) for more information.Contact Kim Davis (248-613-4200) for more information.

Lunch: Wednesday, Feb. 26th - 12 noon in the Great RoomLunch: Wednesday, Feb. 26th - 12 noon in the Great RoomService: 1:00pmService: 1:00pm

Kim Davis is serving chicken pot pie, salad, and dessert.

Dinner: Wednesday, Feb. 26th - 6:00-7pm in the GymDinner: Wednesday, Feb. 26th - 6:00-7pm in the GymService: 7:00pmService: 7:00pm

Kitty Sweitzer / Women's Ministry will serve chicken parmesan, mashed potatoes, salad/slaw, rolls and dessert.

Join us during the mid-week Lenten services, which start THIS Wednesday Feb. 26th, for Lenten Kidz. All children ages 3 through 5th Grade are welcome! Children go to church with their families and then after the Children’s Message will go down to the Resource Center for a lesson and activities. Children in Sunday School will be receiving a devotion for the Lenten season today. If you don’t have kids in Sunday School, please stop by the Sunday School offi ce or ask Nicole if you would like one.

L E N T E N K I D ZL E N T E N K I D Z

The Kenyon College (Ohio) Chamber Singers will be giving a free concert in Redeemer's Sanctuary on Satur-day night, February 29th at 7pm. The Chamber Singers, consisting of fi fty un-dergraduates chosen by competitive au-dition, is Kenyon's premier touring en-

semble. The members come from twenty-one states and China. They will present an eclectic mix of a cappella choral repertoire on their 2020 Spring Tour. They will be joined by the award winning Langsford Men's Chorus, directed by our very own Steve SeGraves. Gordon Finlay, Pete Raczka, John Wargelin and Jeff Buttray, all members of the Redeemer Chancel Choir, sing in the LMC as well. The men will sing a short set before the Chamber Singers present their program for the evening.

KENYON COLLEGE CHAMBER SINGERS CONCERT

M A R C H F L O W E R S M A R C H F L O W E R S Spots remain open for March Altar or Lectern � owers in the Sanctuary or the Chapel. (Sanctuary/$55; Chapel/$50; Lectern/$45) Altar � owers consist of 2 vases of � owers one on each side of the altar. Lectern � owers are one planter of � owers that sit near the lectern. You can put a dedication in the bulletin the week you sign up. You can take your � owers home right a� er the 10:30am service in the Sanctuary or af-ter the Monday night service if you sponsor Chapel � owers. (Please leave the � ower liners behind for the next week’s � owers!!!)

Lutheran School Sponsorships

If you’re enrolling your child for the fi rst time at Our Shep-herd Lutheran School, Lutheran High Northwest or another Lutheran School, you must make an appointment by the end of February to speak with Pastor Randy. Parents re-enrolling their children at either Our Shepherd or LHNW for the 2020-2021 school year, please inform the church offi ce as soon as possible.

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 McDonald (ext 121)laura@

Director of High School MinistryGia Scheidt (ext 120)

gscheidt@

Assistant Director of High School Ministry

Eric Wisniewski (ext 120)ewisniewski@

Fellowship CoordinatorKim Davis (248) 613-4200

Church Offi ce (248) 644-4010Rose Kiehle (ext 116)

rkiehle@Therese Scheidt (ext 114)

therese@Pam Tyndall (ext 118)

ptyndall@

Church AccountantLisa Macks (ext 110)

lmacks@

Redeemer Counseling(248) 568-6040

Pastor EmeritusRev. Milton R. Schemm

Music MinistrySteve SeGraves (ext 129)

or 734.259.8890ssegraves@

Senior PastorThe Rev. Randall J. Schlak

(ext. 119)rschlak@

Associate PastorThe Rev. Tyler A. Walworth

(ext. 117)twalworth@ Adult Bible Study:Adult Bible Study: Letters of the New Testament

(starting with 1 John, 2 John, 3 John) Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30 am in the Great Room led by Pastor Walworth

Women’s Bible Study:Women’s Bible Study: Finding I Am Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm in the Great Room

led by Kitty Sweitzer Men’s Bible Study:Men’s Bible Study: Book of Daniel

Wednesdays, 6:45-7:30 am in the Great Room led by Gary Priskorn (year-round)

Positive ParentingPositive Parenting Wednesdays, 9:15-10:45 am in the Conference Room led by Kelsey Walworth

Community Bible Study: Community Bible Study: I Believe...Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 am lesson in the Great Room 10:30-11:30 am discussion led by Pastor Walworth, Jan. 9 - Feb. 27

Confi rmationConfi rmation Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 pm led by Laura McDonald

Core Group (Youth Bible Study) / RYG (Redeemer Youth Group)Core Group (Youth Bible Study) / RYG (Redeemer Youth Group) Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 pm / Sundays, 7:00-9:00pm led by Gia Scheidt (year-round) in the Youth Room

Sunday School: Sunday School: Sundays, 9:00 am or 10:30 am (during worship)

led by Nicole Olds, now - June 2020 New Member Classes:New Member Classes:

Sundays, 9:00 am in the Great Room led by various Staff Please join us! Find a study that works for you. Or, if you’d like to start your own Small Group Bible Study - see Pastor Randy.

Bible Studies

For those grieving the loss of loved ones: For the family and friends of Marion Fitzsimmons who was

called to her heavenly home. Her memorial service will be held May 9th, 2020 at Redeemer.

For those facing health concerns: Dave, friend of Bruce Helmke Izzy Sherman, niece of Jon Duff Sharon Frey Bill Ruckle Peter Fredericks Dick Boyce, brother of Tom Boyce Cass Cassucci, friend of the Baetz family Mac, friend of Debi Hollis Amy Valentine, daughter of Rosemary Ging Dennis Ainhorn, friend of Jane Bacon Marcia Bergemann, friend of Carol & Tim Frost Chris Decker, friend of Pat Nehls Joseph Carli III, Lili Camden's nephew Charlene and Beverly, friends of Bonnie Ernewein Kurt Jung Ronda, friend of Sharon Zimmer Rudy Becker Vic Moigis Bruce Landino and Joe Cotant, friends of Terry & Jean Roberts Fred RohrbachFor those in hospice care: Margot Gray

For those grieving the loss of loved ones:Prayer & Praise ListPrayer & Praise ListPrayer & Praise ListPrayer & Praise List

Bob ErneweinSpecial Petitions: For Suzanne Stock, Redeemer member who is homebound: pray for

strength and encouragement. President Trump and all world leaders, that God surround them with

wise counsel. All those who are serving in the military, police & fi re-fi ghters For all caregivers of those facing health concernsPrayers of Thanksgiving:• For those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries• For Steven Dehmel and Hope Elling who were united as husband and

wife in marriage Saturday, Feb. 21. God grant them His blessings.

Bob Ernewein

It’s never too early to start thinking about KAMP!!!!!!!It’s never too early to start thinking about KAMP!!!!!!! Kamp 2020 dates are August 1st - August 7th!Kamp 2020 dates are August 1st - August 7th!Sunday March 1st, registration is open for Redeemer members and returning Kamp families ONLY, and on April 1st, registra-tion will open to all! "Early Bird Pricing" available before May 15th! To register and fi nd more information please visit the Kamp section of the church website. We have reached capacity the past few summers...so register early! All questions can be direct-ed to the Kamp Director, Tim Springer Jr. at redeemerkamp@gmail.com / 248-930-2215.

Fellowship Breakfast hosted by Mens Ministry, Saturday, March 21st 8:00-10:00 a.m. in the Great Room. A hearty breakfast served at 8:00 a.m. program begins at 8:45 a.m. Our special guest speaker will be Re-deemer member Jon Duff , presenting “The Role of Faith in Recovery – A Journey through the Darkness of Addiction into the Light of Christ”. Jon will share frank, candid and humorous insight and workable ideas for re-covery, and the ultimate salvation - healing and recovery through Jesus Christ. It promises to be a thought-provoking and encouraging morning. Invite a friend and join us – it’s open to all! Please sign up by March 16th on the Town Square bulletin board or call/e-mail Gary Priskorn (248.644.4010 ext.123/gpriskorn@redeemerbirmingham.org).

Last year over 67,000 people died from Opiates – join us as we explore a problem that aff ects us all.