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From Some of Our Parish Auxiliaries

ALL PART OF THE BODY OF CHRIST.

We celebrate the many parts of the Body of Christ.

Redeemer ARMS

Always Rejoicing in Movement and Song

REHEARSALS FOR LITURGICAL DANCERS. If you are interested in liturgical dancing, please communicate with Kenisha Barrett, Dahlia Rose Cummings, Lisa Morris, or Pastor. Ordinarily, rehearsals are on Saturdays at 3:15PM, but rehearsals will resume September 21.

THERE ARE NO ARMS REHEARSALS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
November 16
December 28
January 11
April 19
May 17
June 7

TENTATIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
October 6 8AM and 11AM LUNGS
October 13 11AM EYES
October 20 11AM Sunday School
October 27 8AM and 11AM ARMS
October 31 6:30PM Special Music
November 1 12Noon LUNGS
November 1 6:30PM LUNGS
November 3 8AM and 11AM ARMS
November 10 8AM and 11AM LUNGS
November 17 8AM and 11AM Special Music
November 24 11AM EYES
November 27 6:30PM EYES
November 28 10AM LUNGS
December 1 8AM and 11AM LUNGS
December 8 8AM and 11AM Special Music
December 15 11AM EYES
December 22 8AM and 11AM Special Music
December 24 3:30PM ARMS
December 24 6:30PM EYES
December 25 10AM LUNGS
December 27 6:30PM Sunday School (Christmas Program)
December 31 6:30PM LUNGS
January 1 12Noon Special Music
January 1 6:30PM Special Music
January 6 12Noon WRISTS
January 6 6:30PM Special Music
January 12 8AM and 11AM LUNGS

Redeemer CHEEKS

Children Having Enrichment and Excitement in the King’s Service

(Children’s Group ages 8-12 years old)

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”
St. Matthew 19:14 ESV

MEETINGS for Redeemer CHEEKS are on Thursdays at 5:30PM and on Sundays at
9:45AM. In addition, in-person meetings will be announced. For information or log-in
information, please contact Deaconess so that you may register for Sunday School at the
same time. Thursday Zoom sessions resume on Thursday, September 12 at 5:30PM.

CHEEKS RETREATS. CHEEKS is meeting for retreats on the following Saturdays that
include the Saturday evening Liturgies—3PM to 7PM.
November 16 January 11 May 17

BLESSING OF BABIES, CHILDREN, AND TEENAGERS. There is a special blessing of the children and teenagers on Ascension Day—Thursday, May 29 at 12Noon and 6:30PM.

VIGIL OF PENTECOST. The Vigil of Pentecost includes the baptisms, confirmations and
first Holy Communions for youth. This is on Saturday, June 7 at 5:30PM. Please be sure
to save the date.

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Redeemer EARS

Enthusiastically Adoring our Redeemer in Song

(musical instrumentalist)

REHEARSALS. If you are interested in playing handbells, please communicate with Cantor Boehler.

DO YOU PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT? If you do, please communicate with Cantor Boehler or Pastor so that you may share your gifts during the Liturgies.

MUSIC PROGRAM FOR TODDLERS.

Arts in Mission-NY, a musical outreach of our sister congregation, St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, is now offering free online YouTube music activities for families with toddlers. Please contact Cantor Boehler at artsinmission.ny@gmail.com.

Redeemer ELBOWS

Everyone Learning the Bible for our Worship and Service

(Young Children with the Family Group ages birth- 7 years old)

MEETINGS for Redeemer ELBOWS are on Thursdays at 5PM and Sundays at 9:45AM. In addition, in-person meetings will be announced. For information or log-in information, please contact Deaconess so that you may register for Sunday School and receive information. Thursday Zoom sessions resume Thursday, September 12 at 5PM.

ELBOWS IN-PERSON MEETINGS IN THE PARISH HOUSE. ELBOWS is meeting
immediately following the 11AM Liturgy on the following days:
October 20 January 26 June 1

BLESSING OF BABIES, CHILDREN, AND TEENAGERS. There is a special blessing of the children and teenagers on Ascension Day—Thursday, May 29 at 12Noon and 6:30PM.

Redeemer EYES

Energetic Youth Engaged in Service

(Youth Group)

“How can a young man keep his way pure?

By guarding it according to Your Word.”

Psalm 119:9 (ESV)

DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR, EYES MEETS ON FRIDAYS 6:30PM. EYES meets on Fridays at 6:30PM. Please communicate with Deaconess and Pastor if you would like to participate.

THE YOUTH CATECHUMENATE. This meets on Fridays at 5PM and people are expected to be present on Sundays at 9:45AM. If you are in grades 7-12 are not baptized, confirmed, or receiving the Lord’s Supper or if you want to join the Church, please communicate with Deaconess or Pastor. Regular sessions for these resume on September 20 at 5PM.

Some EYES Fundraisers

EYES is selling eyeglass cleaners, Redeemer T-shirts, and keychains.

Please see any of our youth to make your purchase.

PANCAKE SALE. EYES is hosting a Pancake Sale on the weekend of February 8-9, 2025. Funds raised assist with attending the LCMS Youth Gathering.

RETREAT. EYES is scheduled for a retreat on February 16-17, 2025. Things would begin at Redeemer with the morning Liturgies and religious education activities.

FESTIVAL OF WORKSHOPS. The Atlantic District Festival of Workshops is scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 9AM at SUNY Maritime in The Bronx. Please save the date for this important educational event.

THERE ARE NO EYES FRIDAY EVENING MEETINGS ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
August 23
August 30
September 6
September 13
Regular Friday meetings resume on September 20

LCMS YOUTH GATHERING. The LCMS Youth Gathering is scheduled for July 19-23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Please save the date as we continue preparations.

BLESSING OF BABIES, CHILDREN, AND TEENAGERS. There is a special blessing of the children and teenagers on Ascension Day—Thursday, May 29 at 12Noon and 6:30PM.

VIGIL OF PENTECOST. The Vigil of Pentecost includes the baptisms, confirmations and first Holy Communions for youth. This is on Saturday, June 7 at 5:30PM. Please be sure to save the date.

Redeemer FEET

Fun and Educational Exercising Together

SENIOR PLANET EVENT. Activate the joints and muscles to become limber and increase balance during this chair exercise class. Have your dumbbells, water bottles, soup cans or towels ready to use for resistance. Trainer: Mary Breyette, Executive Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Clinton County

Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays: Zoom Meeting ID: 974 2399 6299 Tuesdays and Thursdays: Zoom Meeting ID: 853 133 798

Redeemer HEARTS

Here, Eager And Ready To Serve

(Young Adult Group)

“Your young men shall see visions.” Joel 2:28 (ESV)

OUTDOOR FELLOWSHIP. HEARTS is assisting with the outdoor post-Liturgy fellowship events scheduled this spring and summer.

Redeemer HEARTS (Here, Eager And Ready to Serve)

Redeemer LAPS

Learning to Assist Parents and Seniors

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. If you have need of some medical equipment (crutches, wheel chair, travel chair, canes, etc.), please contact the Parish Office before your purchase things. People often donate these items to Redeemer so that they can be passed along to others for their use.

Redeemer LEGS

League of Extraordinary Gentlemen in Service

(Men’s Group)

“Blessed it the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life…” James 1:12 (ESV)

LEGS MEETINGS. Redeemer LEGS (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen in Service) is meeting at 9AM in-person on the first Saturday in the month, unless indicated otherwise.
There are no meetings in July and August.

2024: September 7 October 5 November 2 December 14 (note changed date)
2025: January 4 February 1 March 1 April 5
May 10 (note changed date) June 7

JAZZ CONCERT—The LEGS Jazz Concert is being rescheduled for the spring of 2025. Please continue to watch for details.

DINNER DANCE. LEGS is hosting an Advent Dinner Dance on December 7. Tickets are $50 a person. Please start saving now for this beautiful event.

GENTLEMEN’S BREAKFAST. The LEGS Gentlemen’s Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, March 29 at 9AM at Redeemer.

LEGS EMAILS. If you do not receive LEGS emails and want to participate in LEGS activities, please contact Pastor (pastor@redeemerlutheranbronx.org).

Redeemer LEGS (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen in Service)

Redeemer LIPS

Ladies In Prayer and Service

(Ladies’ Group)

“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:30 (ESV)

LIPS MEETINGS.

Redeemer LIPS (Ladies In Prayer and Service) meets at 7PM via Zoom.
2024: January 8 (note changed date) February 5 March 4
April 8 (note changed date) May 6 June 3

September 9 (note changed date) October 7 November 4 December 2

2025: January 13 (note changed date) February 3 March 3 April 7

May 5 June 2

If you do not receive LIPS emails and want to participate in LIPS activities, please
communicate with Pastor (pastor@redeemelutheranbronx.org).

LACONIA NURSING HOME VISIT. The tentative date for a visit to the Laconia Nursing

Home is Saturday, December 14 at 1PM.

ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON. The LIPS Anniversary Luncheon is scheduled for Saturday,
March 22, 2025 at 10:30AM at Redeemer.

Redeemer LUNGS

Lifting Up the Name of God (Adult Choir)

REHEARSALS. LUNGS rehearsals normally are at 4PM on Saturdays.

REHEARSALS FOR LUNGS resume on Saturday, September 7 at 4PM.

THERE ARE NO LUNGS REHEARSALS ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
October 19
November 2
November 16
December 7
January 11
April 19
April 26
May 17
June 7

June 28

There may be more for this list, so please continue to watch the calendar.

Redeemer WRISTS

Women Rejoicing In Service To Society

(Ladies’ Group)

“Serve the Lord with gladness!” Psalm 100:2 (ESV)

WRISTS MEETINGS.

Redeemer WRISTS is meeting on the following day at 12Noon in-person with live stream capability:
2024: January 8 (note changed date) February 5 March 4
April 8 (note changed date) May 6 June 3
September 9 (note changed date) October 7 November 4 December 2

2025: January 6 (Liturgy at 12Noon) February

WRISTS TAG SALE. The WRISTS Tag Sale is scheduled for June 14, 2025.

WRISTS’ FATHER’S DAY HOT DOGS. WRISTS is selling hot dogs on Father’s Day
weekend after the Liturgies on June 14-15, 2025. Men and boys receive their first hot dog
for free on Father’s Day weekend.

The Body of Christ Jesus

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