Redeemer's Events
BOOK CLUB
In APRIL we will be reading:
This one's an oldie but deserves a re-read and discussion. Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann Burns is about a 14 year old boy in 1906 Cold Sassy, Georgia. The book centers on Will Tweedy's relationship with his grandfather and the small town scandal that begins when his grandfather remarries a young woman two weeks after his wife's passing. Think about that time in history in the south and what the problems this situation could stir up.
We will get together on April 23 at 7 pm at Jan Strojny's. Hope to see y'all!
In MAY we will be reading:
“Mad Honey” by Jodi Picoult & Jennifer Finley Boylan
Beekeeper Olivia McAfee fled her abusive husband in Boston for New Hampshire with her six-year-old son, Asher. Twelve years later, Asher is charged with murdering his high school girlfriend, Lily, a newcomer to town.
Join Linda McHugh, at her home on Monday, May 20 at 7pm for discussion and refreshments.
God's blessings on the congregation at Redeemer's, and their families throughout the spring season and throughout 2024!
The website request form functions are still having issues. I am working hard at resolution as soon as possible. I thank you for you understanding.
ETA of renovation - ASAP
- Jerry Marquardt
Redeemer’s Little Free Pantry
I’m excited to write this because I will be talking about Spring while Im sitting here on a cold windy day. Easter falls on the last weekend of March and once again I will be doing ham dinners and family Easter baskets. The Easter baskets are always a fun project. I’ll be looking for donations for the baskets and the dinners. Also, if anyone is a Thrivent member, I would love you to sponsor an Action Team to help pay for the bulk of the hams, if you are unsure how to do one, I would be happy to walk you through it. It is really quite easy and the $250 would go a long way with purchasing the hams.
I want to thank everyone for putting all your pocket change into the noisy offering. The church collected $172 and that money will go towards Valentines Day treat bags for a couple of organizations. Thank you!
If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one,
Marilyn
SPRING!
So, I was thinking the other day (which happens a lot) and remembering Pastor talking about a special code of sorts that he has with his daughters. A special phrase that they say under certain conditions that only makes sense to them. I don't remember the phrase exactly but it seems to me the certain condition was updating his wardrobe.
My family also has a phrase that would make no sense to anyone if they heard it. It's been going on for a good 20 years now and hasn't worn out yet.
So, here's the background. My Uncle Ted and Aunt Betty had 3 children. The first two came within years of each other and then the big surprise came 15 years later. This one is Chuck. Now the oldest got married, moved away and started a family. The second got married, moved to Wisconsin and enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. The surprise child went to school, graduated from college and stayed at home. Eventually my uncle passed away and Chuck took it upon himself to stay with Aunt Betty. They were a couple and showed up for all family events together.
Years went by and Chuck still took care of his mom. Needless to say, she looked after him (or so she thought). So now picture a family event with about 20 of us and we're all going to the pot luck table, making our plates and finding a place to sit. And all the while Aunt Betty is asking Chuck if he took some turkey, did he take potatoes, doesn't he like the jello - he should try some and Chuck has steam coming from his ears because he's 45 years old and capable of fixing his own plate and that's when he turns to her and says, "Betty's plate! Betty's plate."
That phrase stuck for every get together since but it doesn't just refer to a plate of food. If anyone gets too pushy with their opinion on how something should be done, we simple say, "Betty's plate! Betty's plate"! In other words, mind your own business. And I've even said it to friends who have no idea why I'm talking about Betty and her plate but in my mind, I know that I've just told them to mind their own business.
So if you ever want to tell someone off without them knowing it, by all means, use our cute little phrase. It works well in all circumstances and keeps them guessing..
Til next month-----------------nice chatting with you Jan Strojny
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
- April 4 Deb Peloquin
- April 16 Michael Stephens
- April 16 Shirley Aggen
- April 28 Steve Nowlan
- April 30 Pastor Soren
MAY BIRTHDAYS
- May 8 Gary Rickert
- May 12 Ida Mae Walsh
- May 13 Bill Cummens
- May 19 Winnie French
- May 24 Linda McHugh
- May 25 Sophie Mueller
ANNIVERSARIES
MAY ANNIVERSARIES
- May 18 Gary & Patti Schoenbeck
- May 26 Jennifer & Jeff Kanacki
APRIL ALTAR FLOWERS GIVEN BY:
- April 7 The Strojny’s who are thankful for life & each day
- April 14 In celebration of Lucia’s first birthday!
- April 21 Jim Woolard in loving memory of James F. Woolard, Sr. & Wilma Woolard
- April 28 The Ogarek family who are “loving life”!
🌹 💮 ⚘ 🌼 🌻 🌸 🥀 💠 🌺 🪷 🌷 💐 🏡 ⚜️ 🪻
MAY ALTAR FLOWERS GIVEN BY:
- May 5 STILL AVAILABLE
- May 12 Pam Walsh in celebration of her mom, Ida Mae’s 99th birthday!
- May 19 Deb & Steve Nowlan for blessings received.
- May 26 Linda McHugh in celebration of Rylan’s birthday!
Altar flowers: 2024'S SIGN UP SHEET STILL HAS OPENINGS FOR YOUR CELEBRATION OR EVENT
Call or email the office with your request or sign the sheet in the Narthex.
The cost of the flowers is $28 for 2 beautiful bouquets.
