The Vigil of Pentecost in May of 2009 included the baptisms and confirmations of many teenagers. Redeemer was joined by Rev. Jeffrey Thormodson and seminarians from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis.  See Vigil of Pentecost pictures here!

Pentecost: A Time for Action

“Actions speak louder than words.”  That expression is often used to help people understand that what a person may do is sometimes more memorable than what a person may say.  It is a reminder that our activities indicate where our hearts are even when our words may not.  Sometimes the phrase makes people believe that words alone do not mean very much but that actions do.

Jesus Christ is the Word.  He is the Word made flesh who has made His dwelling place among us.  As the Word made flesh, He was not simply “words on a page” or nonsensical chatting among the people of Palestine.  Jesus Christ is also “Action” incarnate—a...  continue!

The Rev. Dr. Dien Ashley Taylor, Pastor
Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church

THE CONGREGATIONAL RETREAT TO CAMP KOINONIA is scheduled for July 17-19, 2009.  Please mark your calendars now.  Room rates are as follows:
          $182 per person with one adult in a room
          $138 per person with two adults in a room or adult with child
          $112 per person with three or more adults in a room
          $69 children ages 5-16 staying with adults
The meals and one snack per day are included.  The first meal will be Saturday breakfast and the last meal will be Sunday lunch.
Please call 800.980.2267 to make your reservations.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL:  “ON THE MOVE.” This year’s Vacation Bible School theme is “On the Move: God’s Grace from Place to Place.”  August 16-23 is when it will be at Redeemer.  If you are interested in assisting, please communicate with Carol Sandblom (REDEEMERLCBXNY@AOL.COM).

BLESSING OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS.  We shall have two blessings this year.  On August 15-16 during the Liturgies, students and teachers in college and universities will be blessed.  On August 29-30 during the Liturgies, students and teachers in high school and lower schools will be blessed.  If you are in a lower school but are leaving before August 29-30, please speak with Pastor so that you may be blessed on August 15-16 during the Liturgies.  Be sure to encourage students and teachers to be present to receive their blessings.  If you have any questions, please speak with Pastor.