Learning to Walk in the Dark

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1 VOLUME 16 ISSUE 12 DECEMBER 2016 Learning to Walk in the Dark Just like that, we ve moved from the Thanksgiving table to the mall... but here at church, we re inviting you to slow the pace a bit as we enter the season of Advent... a time of waiting and watching... a time of shortening days and increasing darkness. Sometimes we rush through this season, but this year, we want to mine the treasures of the dark. Listen to these words of God from Isaiah, who promises to meet us even in the darkest places: I will give you the treasures of darkness and riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that it is I, the Lord, the God of Israel, who call you by your name. Barbara Brown Taylor, in her book, Learning to Walk in the Dark, talks about walking in the dark as a spiritual skill that many of us could use right now... not just those of us who suffer with chronic illnesses or who have been sexually abused, or are dealing with grief and loss, but those of us who find ourselves in the places in life where some of our dreams have died, or doors we ve knocked on have not opened, or the jobs that once defined us have lost their meaning, or the relationships that once sustained us have changed or come to their natural ends. Each of us will encounter seasons where we need to reinvent everything... from our work lives to our love lives to our lives with God... and sometimes that work leads us into a walk in the dark, a walk into the darker sides of ourselves in which we might be invited to do some of the hard work that the Holy Spirit calls us to do in order to become more and more of what God calls us to be. Patricia Lull, Bishop of the St. Paul Area Synod, writes in a public letter (dated November 18, 2016), about the cultural darkness in our nation right now, inviting us to do some collective ruminating about how God might be pulling us into new places that require us to move outside of our comfort zones and into the darkness of the unknown toward a new, better future for all of us: This is a sober time for reflection about who we are as a nation and a church. It is a time to pray for God to guide us to live as neighbors with those with whom we disagree. It is a time for us to reach beyond our past answers and to engage people, whose lives seem so unlike our own. It is a time for us to discover new ways to build communities that are defined less by being with people just like ourselves and more as places of trust and work for the common good. She goes on to issue an invitation: In ancient times, Advent was a season for repentance as well as joyful anticipation. I invite us as a synod to make this season one in which we pray and work not for the world as we like it to be but for the world as God calls it to be. I would add that we should also pray for ourselves to become the people God is calling us to be. During worship in these weeks of Advent darkness, we re going to be exploring the darkness a bit and encouraging one another not to be afraid of the dark... for sometimes we have much to learn there about ourselves and about the experiences and values that have shaped us. And one of the things we need to learn in any season of darkness is to trust that even when we cannot see where we re going, we are not alone. Learning to Walk in the Dark, continued on page Christmas Eve Services, December 24 4:00 (Family Friendly) & 10:00 PM (Candlelight) Christmas Day Service, December 25 10:00 AM..... Midweek Advent Services begin Nov. 6 PM Advent Fair - Nov. 6:30 PM

2 Advent Message Series: Learning to Walk in the Dark Midweek Advent Services begin Nov. 6 PM Advent Fair - Nov. 6:30 PM "I have learned things in the dark that I could never have learned in the light, things that have saved my life over and over again, so that there is really only one logical conclusion. I need darkness as much as I need light." Barbara Brown Taylor, from Learning to Walk in the Dark. The season of Advent falls within the darkest time of the year. The days are short and the nights are long. As we light the candles of Advent, anticipating Christ's coming, we will reflect on the importance of darkness in our journeys of faith using scripture and Barbara Brown Taylor's work, Learning to Walk in the Dark, as our guides. Join the Redeemer Chorale on Sunday, Dec. 18 for a Hymn Festival at AM! Savior of the Nations, Come is an Advent/Christmas Hymn Festival that features wonderfully creative hymn arrangements. This stirring collection will draw us from Advent into Christmas and have us singing out in praise! If you would like to sing with the Chorale for this hymn festival, plan on attending Wednesday rehearsals on 11/30, 12/7, & 12/14 from 7:00- PM. We're also looking for some extra people to play hand chimes (no experience necessary) and to serve as extra Readers. There is a signup sheet located on the Welcome Desk. Is it you that the Worship Media team has been looking for? If you're interested in helping or learning more about sound and visual for worship, then it is you! We're recruiting more people to help with worship technology & media. Experience is awesome, but not required. If you're interested or have questions, please contact Zach at: wztaylor@rlc-wbl.org or in person ASAP! Training sessions for audio and visuals techs will be scheduled in January. Christmas Eve Services, December 24 4:00 (Family Friendly) & 10:00 PM (Candlelight) Christmas Day Service, December 25 10:00 AM Page 2 rlcwbl.org Crossroads of Redeemer

3 Financial Peace University Having difficulty managing your money? Feel like you are drowning in debt? Not sure what to do? Or do you just want to be debt free? Newly married? Fresh on your own? Do you make money? Do you have money? Come learn how to tell your money what to do. Redeemer is offering Financial Peace University on nine Thursday evenings from February 9 to April 6, 2017! This life-changing class taught by Dave Ramsey and the FPU teaching team on video and coordinated by David Anderson at Redeemer Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake, MN will help you achieve your financial goals by showing you how to eliminate debt, save for the future, and give like never before. You will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for your money and change your family relationship to money forever. Financial Peace University is a 9-week course that meets weekly for 90-minute classes. Each class consists of an hour -long DVD presentation by Dave Ramsey followed by 30 minutes of group discussion. Over these 9 weeks we will focus on: -The importance of balancing your financial sharing, saving and spending; -How to manage your money with a budget; -Debunk some common debt myths and explore how to create a debt management plan; -How to make every-day buying decisions in the face of influential advertising; -Long-term planning for major financial expenses (retirement, college costs, etc.) -The ins and outs of mortgages and buying or selling your home; -Learn how generous giving can revolutionize your attitude and money management. This class is for you no matter where you are in your financial journey, but are ready to get your financial house in order, ready to secure financial and spiritual peace in a Christian setting. This course will not include the offer of any financial products or services. The course cost is $100. You may register for the class online at DaveRamsey.com: 7 Ways to Avoid Overspending this Holiday Season The thought of purchasing gifts for family and friends can be daunting for many. That s because things are still financially tight for many families across the country. While buying gifts on credit may seem like a good idea at the point of purchase, you may regret this when it comes time to pay your bills. We ve put together some tips to help you keep your holiday debt under control. 1. Reduce your gift list. If you ve found yourself with a gift list that is too long, suggest your family draw names so that each family member only has to purchase one gift. You could also cut out the adults and focus on kids. 2. Estimate holiday expenses and set a budget. Make a list of everyone you have to purchase gifts for, then figure out how much you can afford to spend on them. Set the dollar amount based on what you can afford this holiday season considering your current savings, income and other expenses. 7 Ways, Continued on page 5.. Thank you for your generosity! Because Redeemer has again shown its generosity, our fall fundraising campaign contributed $3,000 toward the ELCA New Congregations, with $1,000 sent to each of the ELCA, Humble Walk and Lydia Place in St. Paul. Crossroads of Redeemer rlcwbl.org Page 3

4 December Primetime Event Christmas Time in Sweden Presented by the American Swedish Institute What: Christmas is the most important time of the year for many Swedes, filled with special smorasbord foods, Santa Lucia celebrations, and a visit from Tomte, Sweden s version of Santa Claus. We ll take you from Advent to the last plundering of the Christmas tree! Join us for Christmas Brunch at 9:30 AM, served by your Primetime planners. Program to follow at 10:00 AM. When: Thursday, December 15 9:30 AM Christmas Brunch; 10:00 AM - Program Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church Atrium Suggested donation: $5 How to sign up: Sign up by Dec. 6 at the Welcome Center at Redeemer or call the church office January Primetime Event (1.19): Concerned About Your Balance? Presenter: Kate Taylor, Community Health Coordinator and Lifestyle Coach at HealthEast Care System. Opportunity for Spiritual Growth Coming in January: Luther Seminary Professor Karoline Lewis returns for a 3-week session on the Gospel of Luke. Interested in making Redeemer your Faith Community? We'd love to spend a couple of evenings sharing a little information about who we are and getting to know you too! The next new member classes will be Sunday afternoons, January 22 and 29 (1-3), in the Church Library with Pastor Pam Stofferahn and Linda Tucker, our Congregation Care Council representative. Please contact the Church office at or office@rlc-wbl.org to register and let Pastor Pam know if you have any questions. Sunday, Dec. 18, 7 PM at St. Michael s Lutheran Church (1660 County Road B, Roseville, MN 55113). Cost: $15. Sign up at the Welcome Desk by Dec. 16. A group will be going to Applebees in Roseville after the event. 2nd Half Ministry Christmas Event - Simple Gifts, an award winning six-piece ensemble, with Billy McLaughlin - an acoustic guitar player, known for his harplike guitar playing technique. ABOVE: Simple Gifts What: 2nd Half Ministry invites you to participate in a private group tour of the Minneapolis Institute of Art Martin Luther Art and the Reformation exhibit on Thursday, January 5, This is a private group tour of spectacular artworks and historical objects - paintings, sculpture, gold, textiles, and works on paper - from the time of Martin Luther and the Reformation. This is a once -in-a- lifetime exhibit on loan from Germany. Afterward we will stop for pie and conversation at Baker s Square in Roseville. Where: Tour at Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 Third Ave S, Minneapolis, MN Pie at Baker s Square in Roseville, 1881 W Hwy 36, Roseville, MN When: Thursday, January 5, 2017, at 5:30 PM. To carpool, meet at 4:30 PM in the Redeemer Lutheran Church parking lot on the Bellaire side. Pay parking is available in the MIA parking lots. Meet at 5:30 PM at the 2 nd Floor Rotunda/ Fountain Court in the Minneapolis Institute of Art to check coats, get headsets, and tickets. Tour is scheduled from 6:00-7:00 PM Cost: The tour is limited to 15 people. The first 15 people who sign up and pay will be registered. Cost for the private tour is $12 per person. Additional costs include parking at the MIA and your food at Baker s Square. Signup by December 19, 2016, at the Welcome Center and bring your check to the church office payable to Redeemer Lutheran with MIA tour on memo line. Contact: Jane Schroeher, schroehergj@msn.com or Page 4 rlcwbl.org Crossroads of Redeemer

5 First Christian Church of St Paul and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! DRIVE DETAILS Site: First Christian Church of St Paul Address: 650 Wildwood Road, Saint Paul, MN, Room Name: American Red Cross Bus Date: Mon Dec 12, 2016 Time: 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM Coordinator Name: Dennis Sanders Coordinator Phone Number: The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime. Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program! What: A new Soma Yogadevotion session is starting soon. Soma yoga is for every body. Practice slow, subtle movements that can reeducate the brain how to move tense muscles. Experience how to learn to move with more ease and freedom in your body. Soma yoga practice incorporates mobility, strength, and stability in movements and also helps build concentration and our meditative mind. This class is for all levels, and students can practice on a mat, chair, or standing at the wall. Please bring yoga mat and a blanket. Jane Schroeher is the teacher. When: 7 week session, Jan. 5- Feb. 16, 2017 at 2:00-3:00 PM Where: Classes will meet in the Library at Redeemer Signup by bringing a check to the church office payable to Redeemer Lutheran with Soma Yoga written on memo line by Jan 2, Cost for full session is $ 56. Contact: Jane Schroeher at schroehergj@msn.com or with questions. 7 Ways to Avoid Overspending this Holiday Season Continued from page Don t delay. Don t wait until the last minute to go shopping. Starting early will give you time to shop around and ensure you are getting the best deal on your purchases. 4. Make a list, and then shop around. Write down the names of the people you plan to buy gifts for, and what you plan on buying. Then, take time to do some research on the best deals before you hit the stores 5. Use credit wisely. If you re using your credit card for your holiday shopping, be cautious. Don t spend more than you can afford 6. Take a hands-on approach. If you can t afford to buy gifts for everyone on your list, make homemade gifts instead. 7. Look for frugal activities. The season is all about being together and you don t need to spend money to do that. Whether you re making crafts or decorating cookies, get your friends and family involved. Another free winter family activity is an outing to see holiday light displays. Holiday concerts are also plentiful this time of year and don t have to be expensive. Finally, the holidays are the perfect time to teach your kids about giving back. Consider volunteering this season. It not only brings your family together, it s a good lesson on compassion for kids and grownups alike. The holiday season should be about joy, good company and lots of time with family and friends. There s no need to overspend on those things. Don t be tempted by the commercials luring you to buy. Instead, focus on what really matters. Happy holidays! Excerpted from article by Cindi Schrock, Second Vice President, Managing Officer at MidWestOne Bank. Crossroads of Redeemer rlcwbl.org Page 5

6 Redeemer Book Club - January Meeting Tuesday, January 10, 7 PM in the Library Book: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Leader: Sue Eddy Read the New York Times bestseller that has taken the world by storm! Meet Ove. He s a curmudgeon the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. Behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness. So when one November morning a chatty young couple with two chatty young daughters move in next door and accidentally flatten Ove s mailbox, it is the lead-in to a comical and heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected friendship, and the ancient art of backing up a U-Haul. All of which will change one cranky old man and a local residents association to their very foundations. If there was an award for Most Charming Book of the Year, this first novel by a Swedish blogger-turned-overnight-sensation would win hands down. Greetings to our fabulous community of faith partners: I d like to thank all of you for your support for the food shelf and to ask you to pass along a couple of requests to your congregation. We are entering a season when the problems of hunger and need become much more obvious and heartbreaking. I am also encouraged this time of year by the generosity and love that we see demonstrated by people who just want to help others. That generosity, in the form of food donations has created an urgent need for volunteers to sort, check and stock the food donations that have started to fill our warehouse. This is where we could use your help: 1. Pray that those in need will find their way to our door and that we will continue to have enough resources to serve them. 2. Spread the word that we could use some help sorting and stocking our warehouse. This is a great small group activity. Please feel free to share my and/or phone with anyone who is interested in helping in any way. Sorting and stocking volunteering can happen any time we are open: Mon., Wed., Fri. between 8:00 AM 1:00 PM or Tues., Thurs., from 1:00 7:00 PM. Thank you very much for your support, Lee Bailey-Seiler, Volunteer Coordinator White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf 1884 Whitaker St. WBL, MN Whitebearfoodshelf.org facebook.com/wblfoodshelf P.S. - THANK YOU for you donation of $250 to the WB Area Emergency Food Shelf s Kid Pack program!.. If you were in church on the first Sunday in Advent (Nov. 27) you saw the new Advent candle stand used for the first time. What a joy it was to have such an elegant new stand. We can thank Donnie Carter s son-in-law, Greg Larson, for building it for us. He not only designed it, he matched the rest of our furniture using the same wood and stain. Thank you! ABOVE: The new Advent candle stand! Page 6 rlcwbl.org Crossroads of Redeemer

7 Learning to Walk in the Dark, cont. d from page 1 Christmas Festival: Angels Hovering Round with the National Lutheran Choir This cherished annual event creates a holy experience for audiences in the awe-inspiring Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis. Kevin Siegfried s Angels Hovering Round provides the theme for this year s message, inviting the listener to ponder a contemporary understanding of Christ s birth with the angels proclamation to have no fear. The story is told through an eclectic array of poetry, exquisite choral music and carols sung by all, painting a tapestry experience which removes one from a sense of time and space. Friday, December 9, 4:30 & 8:00 PM Saturday, December 10, 8:00 PM Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis Tickets: Adult $28 Senior $25 Student $10 17 and under FREE Call Brown Paper Tickets or order online at NLCA.com. Tickets may be available at the door on the day of the concert. Please check the website, NLCA.com for the latest ticket information. Group discounts are available! Contact the NLC office directly at for more information. The National Lutheran Choir, under the direction of Dr. David Cherwien, seeks to strengthen, renew and preserve the heritage of sacred choral music through the highest standards of performance and literature. To learn more about the choir, visit NLCA.com and search Facebook, Twitter and and Frederick Buechner, pastor and writer, says, In the silence of a midwinter dusk there is far off in the depths of it somewhere a sound so faint that for all you can tell it may be only the sound of the silence itself. You hold your breath to listen. I pray that this season of darkness will provide us opportunities for listening for God... in the deep and in the silence. Midweek Advent services will offer a quiet time of contemplation each week on Wednesday at 6 PM. Dinner will be served at 5. I look forward to seeing you there. Wishing you and your family a holy Advent and a blessed Christmas! Pastor Pam Sue Johnson-President David Dahlin-Vice President Kathy Bourne-Secretary Deb Gardner-Spiritual Growth Phil Jacobsma-Finance John Walsh-Stewardship 2016 Church Council Church Staff Senior Pastor.... Assoc. Pastor of Congregation Care. Assoc. Pastor of Faith Formation.. Director of Worship & Music.. Interim Director of Worship & Music Pam Stofferahn Candee Moser Tim Gabriel Office Administrators.... Karna Metzger, Dona Will Children s Music Directors.. Kitchen Coordinator..... Wedding Coordinator..... Custodian... Congregational Care Coordinator.. Event Helper.. Kathy Sjursen-CYF Linda Tucker-Congregational Care Jesse Anibas-Outreach Scott Costello-Worship & Music Jim Ramberg-Facilities Stefanie Fauth W. Zachary Taylor Deb Gardner, Mary Gregory Kim Lacek Pam Huntley Tom Larsen Ann Marie Gere Sam Maijala Crossroads of Redeemer rlcwbl.org Page 7

8 All ages of Redeemer youth are invited to participate in this years Sunday school Christmas program held at worship on the Dec 18. Checkin' It Twice is the name of the musical, which includes some traditional carols and contemporary Christmas songs. It begins with Mary and Joseph using sticky notes to keep track of what to pack for their trip to Bethlehem. Angels will double-check their list for the things they need for an upcoming concert. Shepherds will use a clipboard to lead a hillside roll call of their sheep and the wise men will collect star-gazing equipment that will lead them all to the newborn Savior. This is a fun experience and we hope you'll want to participate. So, come for practice on the following days: Sundays: Dec. 4, 9:45-10:00 AM; Dec. 11, 9:40-10:20 (There will be NO regular Sunday School on these dates.) Saturday: Dec. 17 from 9-11 AM We will gather 9:40 AM on Sunday, Dec. 18, to get ready for the worship. YOU will help tell the Christmas story!.. ADVENT FAIR Wednesday, November 30, 6:30-7:30 PM MAKE AND TAKE CRAFTS! FUN FOR ALL AGES! FREE EVENT!.. FIRST SUNDAY PARENT FORUM December 4, classroom 126 We will be discussing "The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting" by Brene Brown. We ll listen to a short talk by Dr. Brown, and discuss what it means to be imperfect parents - imperfect, beloved by God, and caring parents, raising children who know they are loved. Please come for this empowering and encouraging parenting session!.. Save the dates: Progressive Dinner - look for a sign-up on the CYF bulletin board! 12.17, 9:00-11:00 AM - Christmas Program Rehearsal Christmas Program at the service CYF CONTACT: Associate Pastor of Faith Formation Stefanie Fauth sfauth@rlc-wbl.org First Sunday Parent Forum Green Acres Ice Block Party Page 8 rlcwbl.org Crossroads of Redeemer

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10 ASSISTING IN OUR MINISTRY - DECEMBER 2016 Acolytes () Communion Assistants Counters Sunday Worship - AM (Classic) & AM (Contemporary) December 4 December 11 December 18 December 25 (10 AM) Grace Maijala Emily Sather Phyllis Hostager CC, Julie & Tom Gast Hussanatu Kamara, Mike Lundberg Tom Johnson, Julie & Tom Gast Isabelle Blossom Suvi Swenson Ann Marie Gere CC, Don Flentje, Doug Huntley Nancy Johnson, Tricia McCloy Sue Johnson, Dan Dohmeier, Faith & Graham Freeman Irene Le Claire CC, Linda Tucker, Dawn Aronson Kay Kuehn, Dick Kuehn Wendy Jenz, Tom Johnson NONE NEEDED 10:00 AM Nan Carlson CC, Kevin Edberg Wendy Jenz, Jan Johnson Lector () Dan Brumm Carol Toensing Aidan Lundgren Carol Krieger Prayer Servants (1st Sunday, 12.4) - Erika Folsom, Jan Johnson - Roger & Jeanne Schwarze Sound Steve Sather () Pam Warner () Ushers Bob Petersen (Capt.), Kathy Petersen, Irene Le Claire, Calvin Theroux Gary Eddy (Capt.), Sue Eddy, Sue Semonick Bob Petersen (Capt.), Kathy Petersen, Irene Le Claire, Calvin Theroux Gary Eddy (Capt.), Sue Eddy, Sue Semonick Bob Petersen (Capt.), Kathy Petersen, Irene Le Claire, Calvin Theroux Gary Eddy (Capt.), Sue Eddy, Sue Semonick Welcome Center Desk Phyllis Hostager Lynne Junkermeier Kathy Petersen NONE NEEDED Barb Christensen Linda Dahl Ann Marie Gere Worship Hosts Troy & Beth Ackernecht, Greg & Joan Simpson Don Flentje Wally & Doris Hanson Dan & Dottie Brumm Doris Zieman 10:00 AM Nan Carlson Dee Hager, Dennis & Ann McLaren Alan & Sarah Gengenbach Candi Walsh Ruby Gustaf Jan Johnson Advent Worship - Wednesdays, 6:00 PM November 30 December 7 December 14 December 21 Ushers Bob Peteresen (Capt.) Kathy Petersen, Irene Le Claire, Calvin Theroux Jim Ramberg (Capt.) Donna Miller, Darlene Sigstad, Keith Swenson Richard Kuehn (Capt.) Donnie Carter, Chuck Carter Gary Schroeher (Capt.) Brian Brynell, David Mellstrom

11 CALENDAR - DECEMBER 2016 Thursday, December 1 AM TOPS 10:00 AM Spiritual TLC 2:00 PM Soma Yoga 6:30 PM Rejoice 7:30 PM AA, Al-Anon Friday, December 2 Saturday, December 3 Friday, December 9 Saturday, December 10 Sunday, December 11 AM Classic Worship 9:40 AM Christmas Program Practice 9:40 AM Coffee Corner AM Contemporary Worship 2:30 PM Girl Scout s Meeting Monday, December 12 6:00 PM Boy Scouts 434/Webelos II Sunday, December 4 Tuesday, December 13 AM Classic Worship 8:00 AM Men's Prayer Group 9:40 AM Coffee Corner 8:15 AM Bibles & Bagels 9:40 AM Sunday School/Parent Forum 12:30 PM Lady of the Lakes Quilters 9:00 AM Lady of the Lakes Quilters AM Contemporary Worship 2:00 PM Women of the Word 4:30 PM YogaDevotion Monday, December 5 6:30 PM Council Meeting 12:30 PM Lyngblomsten Launch 7:00 PM Redeemer Book Club 6:00 PM Boy Scouts 434/Webelos II 7:00 PM Pack 541 Arrow of Light Wednesday, December 14 9:00 AM Quilters Tuesday, December 6 10:00 AM Joy/Peace Circle 8:00 AM Men's Prayer Group PM Lyngblomsten Arts Program 8:15 AM Bibles & Bagels 1:30 PM Ageless Grace 9:00 AM Lady of the Lakes Quilters 4:00 PM Care Team Ministry 9:30 AM Hope Circle 5:00 PM Christmas Program Practice 12:30 PM Lady of the Lakes Quilters 5:00 PM Redeemer Night Out 2:00 PM Women of the Word 6:00 PM Advent Worship 4:30 PM Yoga Devotion 6:30 PM Chorale Rehearsal 6:00 PM Lake Country Chorus Thursday, December 15 Wednesday, December 7 AM TOPS 9:00 AM Quilters 10:00 AM Prime Time Meeting 1:30 PM Ageless Grace 2:00 PM Soma Yoga 2:30 PM Mindfully Managing Stress 6:30 PM Rejoice in the Holidays 7:30 PM AA, Al-Anon 5:00 PM Redeemer Night Out 5:00 PM Alleluia Choir Friday, December 16 6:00 PM Sparkle Saturday, December 17 6:00 PM Adult Education Hour 9:30 AM Christmas Program Practice 6:00 PM Women s Bible Study 6:30 PM Chorale Rehearsal Sunday, December 18 CYF Progressive Dinner AM Classic Worship 9:40 AM Coffee Corner AM Christmas Program Thursday, December 8 AM TOPS 12:30 PM Practicing Mindfulness During the Holiday Season 5:00 PM Solid Ground Holiday Party Monday, December 19 6:30 PM Rejoice 7:30 PM AA, Al-Anon Tuesday, December 20 8:00 AM Men's Prayer Group 8:15 AM Bibles & Bagels 9:00 AM Lady of the Lakes Quilters 12:30 PM Lady of the Lakes Quilters 2:00 PM Women of the Word 4:30 PM Yoga Devotion 5:30 PM Arrow of Light Wednesday, December 21 9:00 AM Quilters 5:00 PM Redeemer Night Out 6:30 PM Chorale Rehearsal Thursday, December 22 Friday, December 23 WBL WINTER BREAK Saturday, December 24 CHRISTMAS EVE 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship 10:00 PM Candlelight Worship Sunday, December 25 CHRISTMAS DAY 10:00 AM CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP Monday, December 26 OFFICE CLOSED WBL WINTER BREAK Tuesday, December 27 WBL WINTER BREAK 8:00 AM Men's Prayer Group 8:15 AM Bibles & Bagels 9:00 AM Lady of the Lakes Quilters 12:30 PM Lady of the Lakes Quilters 2:00 PM Women of the Word Wednesday, December 28 WBL WINTER BREAK 9:00 AM Quilters 1:30 AM Ageless Grace 5:00 PM NO Redeemer Night Out 7:00 PM Chorale Rehearsal Thursday, December 29 WBL WINTER BREAK AM TOPS 6:30 PM Rejoice 7:30 PM AA, Al-Anon Friday, December 30 WBL WINTER BREAK Saturday, December 31 NEW YEAR S EVE

12 CROSSROADS OF REDEEMER Published monthly by Redeemer Lutheran Church 3770 Bellaire Avenue White Bear Lake, MN Phone: Fax: Website: rlcwbl.org Twitter: /rlcwbl Time-dated material Crossroads of Redeemer is published monthly. Crossroads is published and available online and in print the 4th Tuesday of the month. Submitted articles are due the 15th of the month and should be 500 words or less. Articles may be edited for clarity and space. REDEEMER LUTHERAN December WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY MORNINGS: AM - CLASSIC WORSHIP AM - CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP 9:30 - Coffee Hour (Atrium), Sunday School (Fellowship Hall), Adult Forum (Library) WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: ADVENT WORSHIP & RNO (REDEEMER NIGHT OUT) 5:00-6:00: DINNER 6:00 - Advent Worship 5:00 - Alleluia Choir 6:00 - Sparklers 6:30 - Chorale Rehearsal NOV Advent Worship (6:00 PM) & Advent Fair (6:30 PM) NO RNO ON DEC. 28 Christmas Eve Services, December 24 4:00 (Family Friendly) & 10:00 PM (Candlelight) Christmas Day Service, December 25 10:00 AM