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Welcome to Redeemer's photo
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See below for more info. |
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LIPS (Ladies In
Prayer and Service) went to the Laconia Nursing Home
in December of 2009 to bring Christmas gifts to the
residents. The Word of God and hymns were shared as
LIPS women encouraged residents to celebrate the
birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
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The celebration
of our Lord’s birth throughout the Christmas season
in 2009 gave us opportunity to savor our Lord’s Word
and cherish His Holy Supper.
Tuesday, January 19th, 2009
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We
celebrated the Eve of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus
Christ in 2009 with a candlelight Liturgy. Deacon
Gonzalez preached and Dr. Bayens celebrated the Holy
Eucharist. Pastor Taylor joined everyone at Redeemer
after he preached and celebrated at Trinity Lutheran
Church in the Bronx that evening.
Sunday, December 27th, 2009 |
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How thankful
we are that many young people received the Lord's
Supper for the first time on All Saints' Day in 2009
Saturday, December 26th, 2009 |
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"On the Move: God's Grace from Place to Place" was
the Vacation Bible School theme in August, 2009.
Participants learned about God's amazing grace
gifted to us in Jesus Christ, celebrating with each
other and leaders from the wider Church, including
Atlantic District President David H. Benke and
Atlantic District Vice-President Deric Taylor.
Gallery 1
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Gallery 2 Thursday December
23rd, 2009 |
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Deaconess Rojas
taught "By God's Grace" during our November, 2009 60
Minutes educational session. A class for many
different people, 60 Minutes provides opportunities
for people to learn more about Christ. The current
theme for this monthly class is an examination of
parts of the parish mission statement.
Sunday, November 29th, 2009 |
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In November
of 2009, Redeemer HEARTS (Here, Eager and Ready To
Serve young adults' group) had a retreat at the
Cardinal Spellman Retreat Center in the Riverdale
section of the Bronx. The theme was "Service before
God and Service before the World." Saturday,
November 28th, 2009 |
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Redeemer LEGS (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen in
Service) completed a Habitat for Humanity project in
September of 2009. The project embodies LEGS'
mission: As dedicated role models of Christ Jesus,
LEGS exists to support the needs of the Church and
serve our neighbors. Tuesday,
November 3rd, 2009 |
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Redeemer LEGS
went to The Wartburg Adult Care Community in Mount
Vernon to play bowling with the residents in August
of 2009. The morning was filled with joy as
residents and Redeemerites played and sang together.
Monday, September 21st, 2009
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Redeemer's
congregational retreat in July of 2009 at Camp
Koinonia provided an opportunity for refreshment as
we grew in God's grace and love.
Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 |
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We were thrilled
to welcome Raquel A. Rojas and Matthew R. Gonzalez
as they complete their internships at Redeemer in
the summer of 2009. Saturday,
August 23rd, 2009 |
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Women from
Redeemer LIPS (Ladies In Prayer and Service) and the
Women's Guild attended the Lutheran Women's
Missionary League Biennial Convention in Portland,
Oregon (June, 2009). Cecile Walker, President of
LIPS, was a voting delegate while Cheir
Hardial-Pitamber and Annette Williamson were Young
Women's Representatives. Mission projects, voting,
convention business and fellowship were all part of
joy of the convention, including time with LCMS
President Gerald B. Kieschnick and his dear wife,
Terry. Thursday, July 30th,
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Members
of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church and Trinity
Lutheran Church joined together with others to
celebrate Pastor John R. Hannah's retirement as
Trinity's Pastor with a special Liturgy and
reception in June of 2009. Thursday,
June 9th, 2009 |
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Members of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in
the Bronx and St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church
in Yonkers came together for the installation of
Pastor Robert Boehler in May of 2009. Redeemerites
marched from Redeemer to St. Mark's to attend the
afternoon Liturgy. St. Mark's building was full of
pastors, commissioned ministers and many others,
including District President David H. Benke who
installed Pastor Boehler.
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 |
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The
Rev. Jeffrey Thormodson and seminarians from
Concordia Seminary in St. Louis came to Redeemer for
a cross-cultural module and for the course, "The
Holy Ministry in Urban Contexts" taught by Pastor
Taylor in May and June of 2009. They were also part
of the Vigil of Pentecost Liturgy at Redeemer.
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 |
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Members of Redeemer LIPS attended the Lutheran
Women's Missionary League Convention of the SELC
(Slovak Evangelical Lutheran Church) District of the
Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod. It was a great way
to share the faith across districts as they
celebrated that they are all "Lutheran Women in
Mission." (Spring, 2009)
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 |
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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.
The seminarians were studying at Redeemer and
throughout New York City as they completed their
cross-cultural module and were completing a summer
course taught in the Bronx called "The Holy Ministry
in Urban Contexts." How blessed Concordia Seminary
and Redeemer are as they continue to work together
in the Kingdom! Tuesday June
2nd, 2009 |
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Sunday Schoolers at Redeemer dyed and decorated
eggs to remember and celebrate the resurrection of
our Lord Jesus Christ on the Second Sunday of
Easter, 2009. Monday, May
4th, 2009
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The Great Vigil of Easter was celebrated on April
11, 2009 at Redeemer. Many adults were baptized and
confirmed. We gave thanks to God for our baptisms
into Christ and for our new life in Him during the
Eucharistic feast. Alleluia! Christ is risen!
Sunday, April 12th, 2009 |
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The Atlantic District's Annual Chrism Mass was
celebrated at Redeemer on Holy Tuesday of 2009. The
Rev. Dr. David H. Benke, the President of the
Atlantic District and the Pastor of St. Peter's
Lutheran Church in Brooklyn, was the preacher and
celebrant. District Vice-President Robert Hartwell
(Senior Pastor of Village Lutheran Church and The
Chapel School in Bronxville), District Secretary
Paul Sauer (Pastor of The Lutheran Church and School
of Our Saviour in the Bronx) and Assistant to the
President Deric Taylor (Associate Pastor of Village
Lutheran Church and The Chapel School in Bronxville)
assisted in the Liturgy, in addition to many other
pastors from the area.
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 |
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On
March 29, 2009, Dr. David Hahn, the Headmaster of
Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School in
Brookville, New York, presented Redeemer with the
Lutheran Crusader Fund Congregation of the Year
Award during the 11AM Liturgy. We are thankful for
the donor for this award, for Long Island Lutheran
Middle and High School and for all who are
"Witnessing the Living Christ."
Saturday, April 4th, 2009 |
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Redeemer LEGS (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen in
Service) hosted a Gentlemen's Breakfast in March of
2009. Dr. Gerald Deas was the guest speaker who
presented on men's health.
Saturday, April 4th, 2009 |
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Ladies In Prayer and Service (LIPS) had its 7th
Anniversary Luncheon in March of 2009. Mrs. Julie
Taylor from Village Lutheran Church in Bronxville,
NY was the guest speaker with the theme "The Lord
Uses Ordinary Women to Do Extraordinary Things."
Thursday, March 26th, 2009 |
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Redeemer
parishioner Hope Wittrock, left, wearing her
Redeemer T-shirt, is a Lower School music teacher
at Greenwich Country Day School. She was trained in
CPR with help from Jules Blight, right, an emergency
medical technician and instructor in February of
2009. — Sara Poirier photo
Friday, March 5th, 2009 |
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LIPS shared the Good
News of Jesus Christ with residents of the Laconia
Nursing Home in the Bronx during December of 2008.
Their work was appreciated and valued by the
residents and staff. Monday,
February 23rd, 2009 |
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Our
Youth Group Winter Retreat to Camp Koinonia in
February of 2009 had the theme, "Reach Out and Touch
Somebody's Hand," based on St. Mark 1:31. It was a
great opportunity to cherish our Lord's reaching out
to us to bring us healing and our reaching out to
others with lives of service.
Saturday, February 14th, 2009
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In
December of 2008, Redeemer LEGS went to The Wartburg
Adult Care Community in Mount Vernon to be with the
residents. Residents love it when our men talk with
them and bowl with them.
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 |
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Our Sunday School Christmas program in 2008 was
titled, "Promise Remembered, Covenant Kept." It gave
us an opportunity to see God's saving work through
time and how His promises to us are fulfilled in
Jesus Christ. Monday January
12th, 2009 |
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We
celebrated the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
according to the flesh in 2008. During the Christmas
Eve Liturgy, we gave thanks to God that He became
one of us in order to save us.
Friday, December 26th 2008 |
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During our final day of "Walk It Out" Vacation
Bible School on the Feast of St. Bartholomew,
Apostle (August 24, 2008), we received and shared
God's gifts in the Liturgy in the newly renovated
sanctuary. The day included the baptism of Justin
Andre Wellington. Wednesday, September
3rd, 2008 |
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Redeemer
again had a DIVASthon in 2008 during which our many
liturgical dance troupes had an opportunity to share
their gifts for the encouragement of God's people.
Tuesday, August 27th, 2008 |
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Redeemer HEARTS sponsored a trip to Jones Beach in
August of 2008 that began with the celebration of
the Holy Eucharist. It was a gorgeous day in the sun
and a perfect opportunity to remember our Lord's
many blessings. Monday, August
25th, 2008 |
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We enjoyed growing
in the Word of God during Vacation Bible School
2008. The theme was "Walk It Out: Together in the
Way of Jesus." We especially enjoyed worshiping and
learning in our newly renovated sanctuary.
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Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Gallery 2
- Sunday, August 244th, 2008 |
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Our Congregational Retreat to Camp Koinonia in July, 2008 provided an opportunity for us to grow together in the Word of God as we are "witnessing the Living Christ."
Wednesday July 23rd, 2008 |
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Redeemer celebrated the life of Christian service
of Dr. LuJuana R. Butts on June 21, 2008.
Thursday June
26th, 2008 |
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Redeemer LEGS (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen in
Service) went to The Wartburg Adult Care Community
in Mt. Vernon to volunteer in June, 2008.
Thursday June
26th, 2008 |
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Dr. Patrick Bayens, Professor of Theology at
Concordia College New York, presented a 60 Minutes
session in June of 2008 entitled, "The Living
Witness in the Visual Arts."
Thursday June
26th, 2008 |
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Dr. Joel Heck, Professor of Theology at Concordia
University at Austin, presented a 60 Minutes session
in June of 2008 entitled, "The Art of Asking
Questions." Thursday June
26th, 2008 |
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Catechist Rosa Cruz-Molina presented a 60 Minutes
session entitled "Obedience and the Living Witness"
in May of 2008. Thursday June
26th, 2008 |
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A number of Redeemer members presented a 60
Minutes called, "Testimonies of Living Witnesses"
during our 60 Minutes session in April of 2008.
Angela Cisse (Parish Financial Secretary), Narda
Seoprasad, Helen McGowan, Melda Hughes (Parish
Treasurer) and Lenore Wittrock each shared how our
Lord has worked in their lives. Thursday June
26th, 2008 |
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Pastor presented a 60 Minutes session called "The
Body of Christ: Crucified Yet Living" in February of
2008. Thursday June
26th, 2008 |
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Dr. LuJuana Butts, co-director of Homework Help
and Commissioned Minister of The Lutheran
Church--Missouri Synod, presented a 60 Minutes
session called "Suffering and the Living Witness" in
January of 2008. Thursday June
26th, 2008 |
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Dr. Alisa Spivey, physician and a Vice-President
of our parish, presented a 60 Minutes session
called, "Living Witnesses: Body and Soul" in
December of 2007. Thursday June
26th, 2008 |
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We celebrated the Vigil of Pentecost at Redeemer on
May 10, 2008. The Liturgy included four baptisms of
teenagers and five confirmations of teenagers. We
are so thankful for the Holy Spirit and for our
young people! Thursday, May
15th, 2008 |
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On
March 30, 2008, many of our Sunday School students
and staff colored eggs as part of their learning
about the new life that we have through Holy Baptism
in Christ Jesus our Redeemer. Monday, March 31st, 2008
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On March
30, 2008, Redeemer's Percussionist, Mr. Christopher
Losee, presented a 60 Minutes Bible study entitled,
"Christ: the Life of All the Living." With extensive
use of Sacred Scripture, song, dance and readings
from theologians, he described how Christians live
when they die with Christ Jesus and rise with Him as
they are witnessing the Living Christ.
Monday, March 31st, 2008
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Redeemer's Ladies In Prayer and Service (LIPS)
celebrated its sixth anniversary with a special
luncheon on March 29, 2008. The theme was
"Celebrating and Sharing the Living Christ." Dr.
LuJuana Butts was the speaker for the event and
Redeemer DIVAS (Dancing In Victory And Song) danced
during the meal time. Monday, March
31st, 2008 |
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The
Great Vigil of Easter--Holy Pascha-- in 2008 was an
exciting time as many people became members of the
Body of Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit as we
celebrated the resurrection of our Lord Jesus
Christ. Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
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Maundy
Thursday began the Holy Triduum at Redeemer. These
images from March 20, 2008 show the scarlet color of
the day and the washing of feet as we celebrated how
the "Body of Christ loves the Body of Christ."
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
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On Holy
Tuesday, March 18, 2008, the Atlantic District
Chrism Mass was celebrated at Redeemer (including
the blessing of the oils of the catechumens, the oil
of the sick and the Sacred Chrism). Thursday,
March, 20th 2008 |
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The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen in Service had
its sixth annual Gentlemen's Breakfast on March 8,
2008. The Rev. Marvin Griffin, Sr., the Pastor of
Grace Lutheran Church in Queens Village, NY was the
guest speaker. |
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Our
2008 Youth Group Winter Retreat at Camp Koinonia was
super. The theme was "Fast, Furious and Faithful" as
we learned about fasting in the season of Lent and
the faithfulness of God and His people in a fast and
furious world. |
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The 20s/30s Group
hosted a Bowling Night in January of 2008. It was an
excellent Friday evening of fun and fellowship
enjoyed by all.
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"Christ Is the
Heart of Christmas" was the Christmas theme and
Sunday School program at Redeemer in 2007. Young
people and adults participated in the program held
on the Feast of the Holy Innocents, relating how the
forgiving love of Christ Jesus is the best gift we
have ever received.
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Redeemer's 20s/30s Group hosted an apple-picking
trip to Mill Neck Manor Lutheran School for the Deaf
on the north shore of Long Island. The beautiful
grounds provided for a wonderful opportunity to
enjoy God's creation in October, 2007. Redeemer
and Mill Neck enjoy a splendid partnership as we are
both engaged in sharing the Good News of Jesus with
all people.
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Redeemer's Homework Help continues to serve young people
in our neighborhood by providing assistance with
homework assignments and tutoring in academic subjects.
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Dr. LuJuana Butts, Professor of Education at Concordia
College in Bronxville and a member of our parish, has
begun teaching an exciting Post-Catechumenate Learning
Experience in the fall of 2007.
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Redeemer LEGS (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen in
Service) hosted a chicken legs sale at the end of each
Liturgy in September of 2007.
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Redeemer rejoiced with our sisters and brothers of Mt.
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manhattan at the
installation of their new Pastor--The Rev. George
Ramsudh. His arrival is an answer to the prayers of
God's people.
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Redeemer youth enjoyed a trip to Our Saviour for relay
races and other fun in September, 2007.
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Some of our Redeemer men work outside on the removal of
some trees after a storm in 2007.
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"That's Show Biz" was Diana Templeton's show in the
fall of 2007. The dessert theatre was sponsored by
Redeemer's Women's Guild and, like other years, was
a hit.
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Our
LEGS (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen in Service)
had a work day at Redeemer in September, preparing
for the painting of our undercroft window wells.
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Our
Friday morning Bible Study has been growing in the
fall of 2007. The course of study is Lutheran
doctrine with respect to ecclesiology and
reformation.
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Jimmy and Gladys Stewart celebrated their 63rd
wedding anniversary in September of 2007.
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Three Redeemerites
who are United States Veterans--Terence Sutherland,
Melvin Butts and Bill Foster--pose in the front of
the sanctuary as we celebrated Memorial Day, giving
thanks for our many veterans. |
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From August 19-26,
2007 Redeemerites participated in Vacation Bible
School. The theme was Word Up! Speaking and
Living for Jesus. The theme verse was John
1:1: In the beginning was the Word and the Word
was with God and the Word was God. We give
thanks to our merciful God for the opportunity to
receive, teach, celebrate and share Christ Jesus.
ALBUM 1 -
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On Ascension Day, 2007, the children and youth of
Redeemer received a special blessing. |
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Pastor led a Catechism Class for our younger
members as they rigorously prepare to receive Jesus’
Body and Blood in 2007. |
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Vera Muller’s
90th birthday was an occasion for celebration in
2007. |
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Redeemerites are sent forth at the close of the
Liturgy with God’s peace and in God’s joy. |
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Redeemerites
enjoyed the annual congregation retreat to Camp
Koinonia in August, 2007. |
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Redeemerites studied
the Smalcald Articles during the summer of 2007 as
part of a study of the Confessions of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church (the Book of Concord).
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Redeemer's
20s/30s Group hosted a trip to Jones Beach in July
of 2007 that included the celebration of the Holy
Eucharist and "fun in the sun." |
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Redeemer's Homework Help sponsored a trip to the New
York Hall of Science in Flushing, Queens during July
of 2007. |
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International students from Korea, Japan, Italy and
Spain who were studying at Concordia College in
Bronxville during an intensive course came to
Redeemer in July of 2007 for worship and fellowship. |
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The Youth Group of Faith Lutheran Church in
Vista, California sent a Steve Urkel doll around
the nation that arrived at Redeemer in June,
2007. The Youth Group of Faith Lutheran
Church wanted each youth group to take Steve to
a famous place and photograph Steve with members
of the youth group of that congregation.
Some from the Youth Group of Redeemer took Steve
Urkel to the Bronx Zoo for a photo opportunity.
See album 71! |
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Redeemer's LIPS spiritual retreat to the
Cardinal Spellman Retreat Center in the Bronx in
May of 2007.
See album 70! |
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Lutheran Women Build Habitat for Humanity -
June 16th, 2007
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Album 69! (06/20/2007)
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On April 7,
2007, we experienced the Great Vigil of Easter.
Many of us were baptized and confirmed as we
gave thanks for the resurrection of our Lord
Jesus Christ. See album 68! |
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On March 31, 2007, we celebrated the 30th
Anniversary of the Ordination into the Holy
Ministry of The Rev. Dr. Patrick Bayens. See album 67! |
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Redeemer Youth servant event at Camp Koinonia
2006 - See album 48-50 |
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VIVA! - Vacation Bible School
2006 - See album 45-47 |
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Vigil of Pentecost 2006 (Youth
Baptism and Confirmation) - See album 26-29 |
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Great Vigil of Easter 2006
(Adult Baptism and Confirmation) - See album 42-44 |
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Youth Winter retreat 2006 - see
album 32 to 41 |
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Walk Thru the Old Testament
Bible Seminar 2006 - See album
30 &
31 |
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Worship Service |
- Saturday at 7PM
- Sunday at 8AM and 11AM
- Wednesday at 7:30PM
- Healing Service once a month after each Liturgy
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New Pictures added! |
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LIPS LUNCHEON. The LIPS luncheon is scheduled for
March 13 at 10:30AM. The theme is “Peace and Relaxation.”
The speaker will be Deacon Gonzalez. More details will
follow.
THE GENLTEMEN’S BREAKFAST will be on Saturday, March
20 at 9AM. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.
The speaker for this event is the Honorable Ruben Diaz,
President of the Borough of the Bronx. |
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