September 1: Labor Day Holiday, the Church Office will be closed.
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Mission Quilters meet from 9:00 am until about noon--(house north of church office). Come join the fun. No experience needed.
September 3, 10, 17, 24: Pastor’s Wednesday’s Bible study. They meet every Wednesday at 10:00 am in the Church Library to study the upcoming reading for Sunday. Everyone is welcome.
September 7: The LWML all church picnic will be held at Claremore Lake in Pavillion 1 beginning at 5:00 pm. See more info on page 6.
September 9: Braille starts again. If you would like to help with this important mission project, please contact Gail Colvin.
September 12: Keenagers will meet at 1:00 pm in church fellowship hall. Come and join us for games, snacks, and fellowship.
September 10, 24: Confirmation classes begin again and will meet at 4:30 pm until 6:00 pm. Parents, please make every effort to have them here.
September 18: LWML meeting will be at 9:30 am in the Church Library. All ladies are welcome and encouraged to attend.
September 18: The Council Meeting will be at 3:00 pm in the Church Library. All council members are encouraged to be there.
September 20: All Church Members Breakfast & Workday 8:00 am.
September 21: (1) Annual Mission Festival at Bethlehem Lutheran in Adair. Service to begin at 4:00 pm followed by pot luck meal, outdoor activities and fellowship. Bring a covered dish and enjoy the evening. Address: 6911 W. 380 Rd. – Adair, OK. (Letter/invitation on bulletin board in narthex). (2) Tulsa area LCMS congregational picnic. Members from all area Lutheran churches are invited to attend/participate (see flyer on bulletin board in narthex for more info).
September 28: Stewardship Sunday--this year’s theme: “Disciples Living as Grace-filled Stewards”.
THAT TIME AGAIN – This month, the nominating committee for church leader positions will begin the process of defining the slate of officers and other positions to be voted on in December for 2026. If you would like to consider serving in some capacity, please contact Cyndi Smith.
ALL CHURCH PICNIC – Save the date--Sunday, September 7, the LWML will be hosting our Church Picnic to be at 5:00 pm at the Claremore Lake at Pavillion 1. LWML will be providing the meat, bread, drinks, plates, plasticware, cups & napkins. Everyone attending is to bring a dish (or two)--vegetable, dessert, salad, etc.--to help complete our meal. Games will also be provided by Lindel Stephens. Come and enjoy a great time!
SCHOOL SUPPLIES – If any member family or parent needs help with getting school supplies, please do not hesitate to contact Pastor Ryan.
UPCOMING YOUTH ACTIVITIES – The Youth Directors are meeting and planning for some worthy service projects, Bible Studies, fundraiser and fun outings & activities for this coming school year. Plans and dates will be forthcoming in the Bulletins & Newsletters.
THE LUTHERAN WITNESS – The subscription cost has increased to $20.00 annually for each, effective now. Donations are greatly appreciated. Please mark your offering accordingly. If you are not receiving a copy of it in your mailbox at church and would like to begin receiving it please contact Marge at the Church Office.
CARE MINISTRY – This year we have seen more requests for food from our food pantry and Redeemer has responded with generous donations of food and funds to buy food. We just wanted to say a hearty Thank You and God Bless You for being a wonderfully caring congregation!
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’-- Matthew 25:35-4.
BRAILLE – We are excited to start Braille once again. We could use more volunteers! Those of us who have sight are able to work together to prepare books of the Bible in various languages for the blind. It is a privilege that we take to heart as we each play a part in creating pages that those who are blind can read with their fingertips. What a blessing it is that we can bring the “light” of God’s gospel to the blind and that they receive each book with gratefulness. Some of us carpool (if you don’t want to drive). We start at 9:00 am and will conclude around 1:30 pm. We bring our own lunch--drinks & treats are provided at breaktime. Prayerfully consider volunteering. It’s the second Tuesday of the months September through May. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Gail Colvin.
The Gratitude Corner
We are grateful this month for:
Amy Moeller, who is finally feeling well enough to be playing every other Sunday for us and we are so grateful! Welcome back Amy!
Thanks also to John and Jan Belcher for keeping our food pantry stocked and ready to help those in need and, also, those who volunteer each month to make/pack the food bags. What a blessing!
We must also say welcome to Parsley & Mint coop school starting September 15 to be held in our Fellowship Hall. Welcome to all the teachers and kiddos!
Special thanks go to Jill Blanski for serving as the new Evangelism Leader. Welcome Jill....let us know if there's anything we can do to help. You’re going to be great!
LWML NEWS
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF – The LWML is now accepting any donations of Lutheran World Relief (LWR) items for the Personal Care, School Supply, Baby Care and Fabric kits that members may wish to support. A collection box is labeled and located in the church Narthex.
We have begun to pack boxes with the completed kits and quilts for the shipping date of October 6 and your donations now would allow us to be able to pack boxes sooner-rather-than-later!! The lists are available on the LWML wall in the narthex of the church in the clear plastic holder closest to the mailboxes. As always, Thank You for your donations toward this project...by helping us we are able to help many others.
LWML FALL FEST – The LWML Fall Fest will be on Saturday, October 4, at Faith Lutheran Church - 9222 North Garnett Rd.- Owasso, Oklahoma, beginning at 9:00 am.
REDEEMER LWML SUNDAY – Will be on Sunday October 5, 2025. The Theme of LWML Sunday is “Grow in Grace…Seek Him”. We would appreciate it if you could wear purple on this day. Dorothy Gilbreath is the President of our LWML group. Contact her if you would like to help to make this LWML Sunday more special.
GERMAN DINNER
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 10th
It’s that time of the year again, to save the above date for the German Lunch & Dinner. The ladies of the LWML will once again be hosting the German Dinner serving lunch (11:00 am – 1:00 pm) and dinner (5:00 pm – 7:00 pm). This fund raiser will help the LWML support the many mission projects both on the local and national level. Many hands are needed to make this a success. If you have any questions, please contact either Jan Belcher or Roz Burger.
Come join us for a yummy meal!
