The Body of Christ Jesus
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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. Rehearsals are on Saturdays at 3:30PM.
TENTATIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE.
March 19 (Lent 4) LUNGS (8AM and 11AM)
March 26 (Lent 5)
April 2 (Palm Sunday) EYES (11AM)
April 6 (Maundy Thursday) LUNGS (6:30PM)
April 7 (Good Friday) ARMS (12Noon and 6:30PM)
April 8 (Vigil) LUNGS (5:30PM)
April 9 8AM (Pascha)
April 10AM (Pashca) LUNGS (10AM)
April 12Noon (Pascha) EYES (12Noon)
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 4:30PM. For information or log-in information, please contact Deaconess.
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 play an instrument and would like to play during Liturgies, please communicate with Cantor Boehler (jeanboehler@gmail.com) or Pastor (718.324.1288 extension 102 or pastor@redeemerlutheranbronx.org) so that you may be a part of Redeemer EARS—Enthusiastically Adoring our Redeemer in Song.
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 4PM. For information or log-in information, please contact Deaconess so that you may register for Sunday School and receive information.
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)
EYES MEETS ON FRIDAYS 5PM.
EYES meets on Fridays at 5PM. This is “Live at Five.” Please communicate with Deaconess and Pastor if you would like to participate.
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.
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. The Youth Catechumenate meets on Fridays at 5PM and continues with EYES (Youth Group) at 6:30PM with an expectation of Sunday School at 9:45AM on Sundays with one of the weekend Liturgies.
TENTATIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE.
March 19 (Lent 4) LUNGS (8AM and 11AM)
March 26 (Lent 5)
April 2 (Palm Sunday) EYES (11AM)
April 6 (Maundy Thursday) LUNGS (6:30PM)
April 7 (Good Friday) ARMS (12Noon and 6:30PM)
April 8 (Vigil) LUNGS (5:30PM)
April 9 8AM (Pascha)
April 10AM (Pashca) LUNGS (10AM)
April 12Noon (Pascha) EYES (12Noon)
Redeemer FEET
Fun and Educational Exercising Together
GET IN SHAPE WITH FREY TV. Redeemer member and recent high school graduate Frey Matthew offers affordable nutrition and exercise advice. You may contact him through his Instagram page (Frey.TV) to learn more about Frey Fitness.
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)
SECOND FRIDAYS.
HEARTS is meeting on the second Friday of each month via Zoom at 8:30 PM. Be sure to mark that date and time for our gatherings. Information for joining the Zoom call will be emailed to you, so be sure to email Deaconess or Pastor if you have not received notifications.
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 via Zoom Conference at 9AM on the following days:
2022: (No January meeting) February 5 March 5 April 2 May 7
June 11 September 10 October 1 November 5 December 3
REDEEMER FACE MASKS FOR SALE.
Redeemer face masks are for sale for $5.00 a piece. Sleek, lightweight, durable, and protective, these masks carry Redeemer’s logo on them (Be sure the logo is on your right cheek so that it is right side up for those who see it!).
They are available at in-person Liturgies. If you want to order any, please contact a member of LEGS or the Parish Office.
If you do not receive LEGS emails and want to participate in LEGS activities, please contact Pastor (pastor@redeemerlutheranbronx.org).
GENTLEMEN’S BREAKFAST.
LEGS is hosting a Gentlemen’s Breakfast at Redeemer on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 9AM. All males are asked to save the date and plan to attend.
LEGS ELECTIONS.
LEGS conducted its elections for officers for the year 2023 and the following people were elected:
Mr. John Swaby, President
Mr. Raheid Gathers, First Vice-President
Mr. Harold Morgan, Second Vice-President
Mr. Darryl Thompson, Treasurer
Mr. Sean Nathaniel Taylor, Secretary
Special thanks was given for COL (Ret.) Melvin Butts and Mr. Hammond “Tony” Kellowan who complete their terms of service this December.
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 Conference call. (There are no meetings in July or August.)
Please note the changed dates.
2023: January 2 February 6 March 6 April (no meeting) May 1 June 5
September 11 October 2 November 6 December 4
LIPS LUNCHEON—SAVE THE DATE.
The LIPS Luncheon is scheduled for Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 10:30AM. The cost for each ticket is $35. There are only 70 places available for participants, so please be sure to purchase your ticket when they become available for purchase.
LIPS ELECTIONS.
LIPS conducted elections for officers and the following people were elected for the biennium 2023—2025:
Ms Eno Onda, President
Ms Marjorie “Janet” Swaby, Vice-President
Ms Cecile Walker, Treasurer
Dr. LuJuana Butts, Secretary
Special thanks was given for Ms Joan Reid who completes her term of service at the end of December.
Redeemer LUNGS
Lifting Up the Name of God (Adult Choir)
REHEARSALS.
LUNGS rehearses on Wednesdays at 1:15PM (after the 12Noon Liturgy) and at 7:45PM (after the 6:30PM Liturgy). Either one of those rehearsals may be attended each week. If you want to join, please communicate with Pastor Taylor first so that preparations for your arrival may be made accordingly.
TENTATIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE.
March 19 (Lent 4) LUNGS (8AM and 11AM)
March 26 (Lent 5)
April 2 (Palm Sunday) EYES (11AM)
April 6 (Maundy Thursday) LUNGS (6:30PM)
April 7 (Good Friday) ARMS (12Noon and 6:30PM)
April 8 (Vigil) LUNGS (5:30PM)
April 9 8AM (Pascha)
April 10AM (Pashca) LUNGS (10AM)
April 12Noon (Pascha) EYES (12Noon)
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 1PM via
Zoom conference call:
2023: January 6 February 6 (by Zoom only) March 6 April (no meeting) May 1 June 5 September 11 October 2 November 6 December 4
WRISTS ELECTIONS.
WRISTS conducted its elections and the following people were elected to serve in 2023:
Ms Estrella Walker President
Ms Chandra Singh Vice-President
Ms Denise Caines Treasurer
Ms Marsha Jones Harry Secretary
EMAILS WITH WRISTS INFORMATION.
If you are not receiving emails from WRISTS or want to participate in WRISTS activities, please communicate with Pastor (pastor@redeemerlutheranbronx.org).