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The Voice of Our Redeemer

Official publication of Our Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church

MISSION STATEMENT: As a community of Christ’s disciples, empowered by the Holy Spirit, we seek to help one another strengthen our relationship with Jesus Christ and equip each other to share His Good News through word and sacrament.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Family Life

A Series of Sermons for Advent and Christmas

Introduction

Family life. It can be the best of times and—let’s be honest—it can be the worst of times. Consider these family facts:

  • You don’t need remote control for your TV. If you have children, the chances of controlling anything are already remote.
  • More ominous than the sound of an approaching riot is the sound of children suddenly quiet.
  • A survey of marriage counselors has uncovered this bit of data: no marriage can survive white carpeting.

 

Everyone needs godly wisdom when it comes to family relationships. That’s why, as we begin a new church year, we plan to learn from the families connected with our Lord’s birth. This includes Joseph, Mary, and Jesus, along with Zechariah, Elizabeth, and John. These families faced infertility, frustration, loss, misunderstandings, death, and so much more. Sermon plans are as follows:

 

Advent 1 – Two Families (Luke 1:5–25) Hear about King Herod’s family situation and how it differed from that of Zechariah and Elizabeth.

 

Advent 2 – Our Way (Luke 1:57–66) Hear more about Zechariah and Elizabeth as John is born and named.

 

Advent 3 – A List! (Matthew 1:1–17) Hear how the genealogy of Jesus is far more interesting than you knew and how it speaks to our expectations.

 

Advent 4 – Open the Door (Matthew 1:18–20) We consider the options Joseph had before him as he learns Mary is pregnant.

 

Christmas Eve – Whoever Takes the Son Gets It All (Matthew 1:21–25)

 

You are encouraged to be a part of these worship services. Your family is worth time and investment in God’s word!

 

 

 

FOR WHOM WE PRAY 

  Barbara Hake, Gertie Steinke, Robin Ward
 

REMEMBER OUR SHUT INS
     

 

Annie Parsons #327 E

574-286-2796

Sanctuary at St. Paul’s

3602 S. Ironwood Drive

South Bend, IN 46614

 

 

 

     
     

Barbara Hake

Caring Junction, Inc.

1430 S. Ironwood Drive

Mishawaka, IN 46544

   
     

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!

 

Our Redeemer Worship Schedule  Due to Coronavirus our Service can be found on Facebook until further notice

Sundays, 10:00 a.m. Worship. Every Sunday during fall, winter, spring we will gather for worship at 10:00 a.m.  The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month and also celebrated on the 5th Sundays of November, March and May

SUNDAY SCHOOLprogram for children (ages 3-18).  We encourage you to bring your children, their friends, your neighbors, visiting relatives, anybody who can come any and every Sunday they are available.  children’s Sunday school class will start at 9:00 a.m.  ONE  HOUR of BIBLE POWER!  Canceled for now!

ADULT BIBLE STUDY CLASS is held at 9:00 a.m. just before the 10:00 am Sunday Services.  All members of God’s “Forever Family” are encouraged and invited to attend.  .Canceled for now

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

The screening will continue to take place in the Church Library during the winter months, the first Sunday of each month from 9am to just before the 10:00 am. Worship service  Canceled for now

QUILTERS  meet every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. ALL INVITED!!  NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY   CANCELED FOR NOW

 

IN THE AREA…

ATTENTION WOMEN!  Giving to St. Margaret’s House

If you have gently used clothing you don’t need, please bring them to church and place in the box found in the large Bible class room.  Those items will be taken to St Margaret’s on a regular basis.

CHURCH OFFICE 288-8288, FAX 288-0517

EMAIL ourredeemersb@aol.com

WEBSITE:www.ourredeemersb.org

 

Pastor, Rev. Steven D. Latzke

 

Office Administrator, Kathleen Miller

 

President, Greg Steinke

 

Vice President, Henry Heritz

 

Recording Secretary, Jo Ann Heritz

 

Board of Stewardship, Henry Heritz

 

Treasurer, Lynne Glass

 

Finance Secretary, Pat Bennett

 

Chairman, Board of Deacons, Glenn Mueller

 

Chairmen, Board of Trustees, Rich Bennett, Don Troyer

 

Sunday School Superintendent MaryAnn Moore

 

Women of Our Redeemer – Dedicated, Karla Stoeckinger

 

Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, JoAnn Heritz

 

Lutheran Hour Ministries, LaFerne Miller

 

 

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