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BRING CANNED FOOD AT THE THANKSGIVING LITURGIES.
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Redeemer.  Invite your family members, friends and neighbors to the Lord’s House.  “God’s People Pray” as they thanks to Him who gives us all good things, including the forgiveness of sin, life and salvation in the Lord’s Supper.  The Liturgies are on
          Wednesday, November 26 at 7:30PM
          Thursday, November 27 at 10AM
Bring canned food to share with those who are hungry in our neighborhood.  Please make sure that the cans are not dented or damaged.  Also, please check the expiration dates on the cans so that they can be consumed.  Please do not bring food in boxes or bags; only bring food that is canned.  We shall present the food during the offering on Thanksgiving Eve and Thanksgiving Day.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS.  This year, the Property Board has decided to create a Christmas Flower Fund that will be used to put flowers in the sanctuary.  With our newly renovated space, the desire is to have floral pieces that accent the beauty of our worship space.  Contributions of $10 or more will help fund this project.  Donations may be made in memory of people or in thanksgiving for people or things.  The deadline for your contribution is December 14.   Please mark your check and envelope “Christmas Flower Fund” with a note indicating the memory or thanksgiving you desire.

CHRISTMAS NON-FLORAL DONATIONS.  As we are “Witnessing the Living Christ,” we may also make special Christmas donations to Redeemer that are not for Christmas flowers.  Simply indicate in whose memory or for what the gift is in thanksgiving so that it may be listed as well.  As always, you may always choose to give the gift anonymously.  The deadline for these gifts is December 14.

LET THE CHILDREN COME.  Redeemer remembers what Jesus says in St. Matthew 18:13-16, “Let the children come.”  To make it more convenient for the little ones among us to come, Redeemer is providing backpacks filled with items that we hope will capture and hold their attention during the Liturgy.   The yellow backpacks are designated for children who are 2 and 3 years old, and the green ones are for children 4 and 5 years old.  The backpacks are located under the Usher Shelf in the narthex.   The contents of the backpacks are to be placed back into the backpacks after the Liturgy when the backpacks are returned to the area under the Usher Shelf.   The contents of the bags are periodically changed, so be sure to check them regularly.  Also, if there are suggestions about things that could be included in the bags, please speak with Dr. LuJuana Butts.  Additionally, booster seats are available so that children may be able to see what is happening during the Liturgy.  Thank you to Dr. LuJuana Butts for facilitating this project.

REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS AND ALL SERVING IN THE WAR.

ANOINTING WITH OIL FOR HEALING.  After the Liturgies on the following days, the anointing with oil and the laying on of hands for healing will occur - December 6-7.

ANOINTING WITH OIL FOR HEALING 2009.
January 3-4        January 31-February 1   February 28-March 1
April 4-5              May 2-3                         June 6-7
July 4-5               August 1-2                    September 5-6
October 3-4         November 7-8               December 5-6

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SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES MEET at 9:30AM for breakfast and 9:45AM for classes.  Be sure to join us since we have classes for ages 3 through 123!  Our Sunday School is supporting a local mission for the remainder of 2008.  We are contributing to Dr. Dawn Kirnon’s organization that purchases gifts for children with terminal diseases and children of parents with terminal diseases.  This directly relates to our “Witness” curriculum.

IF YOU WANT TO JOIN REDEEMER, NOTE THAT THE ADULT CATECHUMENATE HAS BEGUN.  If you are not baptized, not confirmed, not receiving Holy Communion or not a member of Redeemer, please speak with Catechist Cruz-Molina or Pastor about joining the Catechumenate.  Now is the time.  The group meets in the vestry.  Speak with an usher to ask for directions to that room if you do not know where that is.  Get serious about the faith and get grounded in the Word.  The Rite of Acceptance—the formal step—is on November 29-30, so be sure to get started today.

THE POST-CATECHUMENATE CLASS has begun.  The theme is “Prayer” and it is led by Dr. LuJuana Butts.   Please feel free to speak with her if you have any questions about it.  This class meets in the rear portion of the nave of the church on Sundays at 9:45AM.

THE SUNDAY AFTERNOON LIPS BIBLE STUDY WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE:
          November 23 at 1:30PM  “Fruits of the Spirit:  Gentleness (Part Two)”
          December 21 at 1:30PM “Fruits of the Spirit: Self Control”
All are invited to join this study that meets in the undercroft.

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WE CONTINUE TO ENJOY FELLOWSHIP TIME after each Liturgy, even when we are worshiping in the undercroft.  If you are able to assist, please speak with Pauline Flowers or with Lucille Hewitt.

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in receiving tutoring, please be sure to speak with Jeanette Van Duyne, LuJuana Butts, Barbara Workman or Melvin Butts.    You may also speak with them if you are interested in volunteering in Homework Help.

IF YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR HOMEWORK OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO DOES, please come to Homework Help on Mondays and Thursdays.  Elementary school and middle school students meet at 3PM for food and tutoring and high school students meet at 6PM for tutoring. 

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INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE.  Redeemer’s Instrumental Ensemble meets on Tuesdays at 5:30PM.  The group learns music to accompany God’s People during the Liturgies.  For more information, please speak with Daniel Leguizamon.

DIVAS (DANCING IN VICTORY AND SONG).   Redeemer DIVAS will meet each Sunday following the Liturgy for rehearsals from 1PM to 3PM.  For more information, please speak with Jennifer Davis.

UNSPOKEN WORD.  Rehearsals are on Saturdays at from 11AM to 2PM.  For more information, please speak with Uduak-Obong Onda.

DIVINE RITE.  Rehearsals are on Saturdays at 3PM.  For more information, please speak with Jeanette Van Duyne.

ADULT GOSPEL CHOIR.  Rehearsals are on Saturdays at 5:30PM. There is no rehearsal on November 15 and December 20.  If you are interested in joining, please see Pastor.

SENIOR CHOIR.  Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 7:30PM.   For more information, please speak with Mr. Daniel Leguizamon.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR.  Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 6PM.  For more information, please speak with Mr. Daniel Leguizamon.

YOUTH CHOIR.  Rehearsals are on Fridays at 7PM.  For more information, please speak with Pastor. 

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THE SUNDAY AFTERNOON LIPS BIBLE STUDY WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE:
          October 26 at 1:30PM  “Fruits of the Spirit: Gentleness (Part One)”
          November 23 at 1:30PM  “Fruits of the Spirit:  Gentleness (Part Two)”
          December 21 at 1:30PM “Fruits of the Spirit: Self Control”
All are invited to join this study that meets in the undercroft.

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ELECTIONS will be at the December meeting (December 6 at 11AM).

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YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS are on Fridays at 7PM.

YOUTH CONFIRMATION CLASSES are on Wednesdays at 5PM.

OUR NEXT OUR SAVIOUR GYM TRIP is scheduled for November 14.  We depart at 6PM.  Be sure to have your signed permission slip and money.  Be sure, too, that we have your recent medical form completed.

OUR SAVIOUR GYM TRIPS ARE TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR THE FOLLOWING DAYS THIS YEAR:
October 24           November 14                December 19
January 16           February 20                  March 20
April 17                 May 8                            June 12      

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BOWLING TRIP.  HEARTS is going bowling on November 21, 2008 in White Plains at 6:30PM.  Jennifer Davis is coordinating this activity.

THE NEXT PLANNING MEETING is on November 23rd at 1:30PM.

CENTRAL PARK TRIP.  HEARTS is going to Central Park on January 17, 2009.  George Tyrone Stewart is coordinating this event.

BOWLING TRIP.  HEARTS is going bowling on February 13, 2009 in White Plains at 6:30PM.  Jennifer Davis is coordinating this activity.

SOFTBALL GAME DAY.  HEARTS is having a softball day on April 25, 2009.  Hopefully, this will be at Concordia College in Bronxville, New York.  Chris Schmidt is coordinating this activity.

HEARTS AND YOUTH GROUP.   Redeemer HEARTS is hosting food for the Youth Group on Friday, January 9th.  It will be “Wii Night.”  Kareema Whyte is coordinating this event.

DANCE NIGHT.  HEARTS is hosting a dance on Friday, April 17 in the evening.  Cheri Hardial and Samantha Hewitt are coordinating this event.

RETREAT.  At our last planning meeting, we discussed retreat possibilities.  We are currently looking at May 15-16 or May 22-23 of 2009 to see if one of those times is available.  The deposits from the last retreat could be applied to this one or can be used for the other projects about which we have conferred.  If you have questions about your deposit from the last retreat or want more information, please speak with Dr. Alisa Spivey.

WE HAVE AN E-MAIL ADDRESS!  For HEARTS inquiries, please use our e-dress: hearts@redeemerlutheranbronx.org.

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BRICKS, BRICKS, BRICKS!  Order yours today!  80 dollars.  Don’t wait around!  The new set of bricks recently ordered by people have been placed on the path. Alleluia!  Click link to access order form! -  Image File  /  PDF File

THE NEXT PROPERTY BOARD MEETING is on October 27 at 7:30PM.

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SLATE OF NOMINATEES FOR OFFICERS.  The Voters’ Assembly has adopted the following slate of candidates for officers for the 2008-2009 year:
President                                Naresh Seoprasad
First Vice-President                 Melvin Butts
Second Vice-President            Alisa Spivey-Caraballo            Lancelot Stephens
Treasurer                                Melda Hughes
Financial Secretary                 Angela Cisse
Recording Secretary               Pauline Flowers

VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY NOTES are in the narthex, so that you may learn about the happenings in this parish.

TENTATIVE VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY MEETING DATES FOR 2008:
November 24       December 15

VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY TENTATIVE MEETING DATES FOR 2009:
January 26           February 23                   March 16             April 20
May 18                 June 15                          September 2       October 19
November 16        December 21

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VARIETY SALE.  The Women’s Guild is hosting a Holiday Variety Sale on December 14.  Items that would make great gifts will be available for purchase.  Be sure to set the date aside…and set some money aside…and come to the sale after the Liturgies.

THE WOMEN’S GUILD meets on the first Monday of every month at 1PM, unless otherwise indicated.   The next meeting is December 12 at 12Noon.   This is the Christmas party.  Be sure to give your money to Joan Bernsdorf if you wish to attend.

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GENERAL NEWS

SEMINARIAN ROBBIE ROJAS WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.  He is doing well at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He is studying Greek, the language in which the New Testament was originally written.  Feel free to write him at rrojas9987@gmail.com.   Do not be upset if he cannot reply quickly since he is quite busy with his studies.  An encouraging word, a prayer, a Scripture verse or the like would be great to send his way.

THE 80th ANNIVERSARY JOURNAL IS AVAILABLE.  If you would like to purchase additional copies of the journal, this is how they are priced:
          1 Journal for $15                    2 Journals for $25         3 Journals for $30
and $10 for each additional journal after you purchase three of them.
If you would like a journal, please contact Dr. Butts or the parish office.

OUR 80th ANNIVERSARY PLEDGE DRIVE IS IN FULL SWING.    To fund the necessary improvements and mission outreach are doing in celebration of our 80th anniversary, we are endeavoring to raise one million dollars.  Part of that money is raised by means of your pledges of money that you give over and above your regular offerings.  Pray to the Lord for direction on what you will give for this project.  If you have any questions, please speak with Tora Cardarelli or Rosa Figueroa.

WE CONTINUE TO COLLECT BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION for The Lutheran School of Our Saviour in the Bronx.  If you have any, please bring them to the parish office.

THE PRAYER LIST. Please print prayers on the sheets posted on the wall in the undercroft.    Go by the wall and pray for people who are listed.  In that way, “God’s People Pray” at all times for all and with all who are “Witnessing the Living Christ.” 

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