Redeemer Members Directory - ONLINE
The New Redeemer Membership Directory is now available Online. It is only available to our member who have obtained a special access code. It is not a public document. If you would like to obtain your private access code, please click here to send an email requesting access. Your code and instructions for using the Directory will be returned to you via email.
Printed "Members Directory " are on the table in the church narthex. Please take one for each family. Please contact the church office if you would like to have a printed Directory mailed to you.

LFL Web
Lutherans for Life of the Mid-Atlantic States web site is now at http://www.lutheransforlife.net

Juice Cart
The Barbara J. Egan Nursing home is in the process of implementing a "Juice Cart" for the residents. It will be stocked by the Dietary Dept. and then volunteers will wheel it through the halls to offer the liquid refreshments to the residents. Volunteers are needed from 10:00-11:00 AM and from 3:00-4:00 PM daily. Training will be provided. Any amount of time you can volunteer will be greatly appreciated. Don’t hesitate, call Colleen or Grace at the Barbara J. Egan Nursing Home (717) 235-6895

Job Opportunities Available!!
No experience necessary. Unique opportunities for enthusiastic and dedicated people to use their spiritual gifts and talents in creative and relevant ways. Guaranteed satisfaction and fulfillment comes through serving our Lord Jesus and being part of the ministry of His church. Sign up sheets are conveniently located on the bulletin board for the following immediate opportunities: Readers - Greeters – Acolytes – Counters- Lay Ministers – Nursery attendants – Fellowship servers – Choir – Gardeners and more!!! Sign up today!!!

Lutheran Mission Society
Lutheran Mission Society at 219 South George St. in York, PA is in urgent need of helpers on Saturdays. We are open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come and spend a few hours or the whole day assisting our staff with donations. The less fortunate of York will be blessed by your efforts. Call Latonya at the York Center 717-846-0990 or call Karen 1-877-737-8567.

T L M
What is T L M ? Training Leaders for Ministry!   Click Here

A-OKers and Older Youth
A-OKers and Older Youth will be meeting Friday, May 9th in the fellowship hall from 6:30 until 8:30 in preparation for Mother's Day.  Activities will be outside - weather permitting.  Bring any equipment you would like and please remember to bring your Bibles. (See Youth Groups Page)

OWLS Invitation
Inviting All Seniors And Their Families to the OWLS cook-out on May 18^th at  4:00 PM at the Tittel’s, 3203 Dry Branch Road, White Hall MD. RSVP 410-692-2757 or titelbase@juno.com  Please bring a side dish or desert.

First St. Johns annual Yard, Sub and Bake Sale
First St. Johns annual Yard, Sub and Bake Sale will be June 19, 20 and 21 at 140 West King Street, York. Members and friends are busy cleaning out their attics and spare rooms and gathering treasures for this once a year event! We got raves over the baked goods and subs last year and people couldn’t believe the amazing bargains that they found!! Please mark your calendar today! We start around 8AM, so plan to be there early. If you have items you’d like to donate, bring them to the church or contact Dick Sindlinger at 717-792-3072.

ABRO
   Dear Redeemer Family. This year, as you know, Raman Shalupov will not be returning to the United States because he has aged out of the ABRO program.  We have heard from him in the past several months and he has taken the SATs to enter into the American university in Bulgaria.  As of this writing, he has not heard about his test results.  Please pray that he will be accepted.
   Then Anastasiya Lishankova will also not be returning to the US because the ABRO program through Stewartstown Baptist Church did not have enough children returning to support an interpreter.  There is a group in the upper part of York as well as Virginia, but we have been told that the interpreter must be not more than an hour away from the children.  She has been doing very well with her classical music classes as well as her studies.  She dreams of going to Minsk to learn at the university located in this capital of Belarus to further her musical talent.  In her last email, she explained that her mother had received a pay increase and that they were moving into a new flat that was a bit larger than the one where they were presently living.  She would then have a room of her own.  This was very exciting for both her mom as well as her.  Please pray that Ann will have an enjoyable summer in her new flat with her mom and her cat. 
   And all of the Keimigs would like to thank the congregation of Redeemer for supporting both of these children.  It not only gave Raman and Ann a chance to experience an American culture, but it has given our family a chance to nurture two children who gave us such blessings over the past six years.  Raman has promised that he will, one day, make it back to the United States.  We pray that this dream of his will be fulfilled and that once again, we will be amazed at God’s ability to do all things.  So from all the Keimigs, our most sincere appreciation and gratitude for this mission of Raman and Ann visiting the United States through the American Belarusian Relief Organization.

Hereford Food Bank Needs Donations
A special thank you to all who donated soups and other foods and goods during the last two months.  The Hereford Food Bank is currently experiencing a quick turnover in donations. They are taking care of feeding more than 40 families now, largely because of gas prices, higher food costs, etc. The Hereford Food Bank provides food, hygiene items, and cleaning products to families in our Parkton area. Due to a government grant which helps to fund some of the foods, they can not take open packages or expired foods. They also can not use the grant money to buy paper towels and non-food items. Here are some of the items they especially need now. Please add one to your grocery list this week and drop it in the blue box at church: 
Canned carrots, fruits, and baked beans, Mac and cheese, rice and mashed potato boxes, cereal, boxes of Jello, pudding, and desserts, spaghetti sauce (not pasta - they have tons), canned meats (not tuna - they have plenty), pancake mixes and syrup, juice and jelly, toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo and feminine hygiene products, bars of soap, dish and clothing detergents. Thanks a bunch and God Bless, Karen Barclay

Simply Giving® Program
Would you find it helpful to have your offerings debited directly from your bank account as you probably do with other obligations? Redeemer Lutheran Church offers electronic giving for those of you who wish to have your contributions transferred electronically to the church’s account. If you travel, this is particularly helpful in keeping up with your intended offerings. One simple, easy to use authorization form can begin or change your electronic contribution amount.  Contact the church office for more details.

Teachers Needed:
St. John’s Lutheran School in Glen Arm has staff openings for the 2008-89 school year: a.m. preschool teacher and teacher assistant. Resumes may be e-mailed to director@stjohnslcms.org or mailed to Director, St. John’s Lutheran School, 13300 Manor Rd., Glen Arm, MD 21057 For more information call 410-592-8019.
St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Kingsville, MD is looking for a First Grade Teacher and a Second Grade Teacher. Applications are being received until April 18. Applicants should call St. Paul’s School office at 410-592-8100 or email mchalk@stpaulskingsville.org .

An important reminder from the IRS
We Are Helping To Spread The Word An important reminder from the IRS. The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, passed by Congress, offers eligible individuals an economic stimulus payment. To be considered eligible for a payment, individuals must file a 2007 federal tax return (even if they are not normally required to file), in addition to meeting other IRS requirements. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the IRS at: 800-829-1040 or www.IRS.gov .

Maryland Residends
If You Live In Maryland please note a posted notice on the bulletin board pertaining to a new state application process for a Homestead Tax Credit or click here.

New Paraments  
We are especially excited and grateful to Otts Claus for his gift of our new paraments and stoles that will beautify our worship for many years. These are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of his beloved wife Anita. She would be so happy!  Click on Picture

What is the LMS Wheel-A-Thon?


Click here to find out

New Redeemer Membership Directory - Updated
Sue Lieske has just completed a new revised edition of the Redeemer Membership Directory. This Directory is available on-line using your special access code. If you do not have an access code, click here.

Cancer Care Ministry
A Cancer Care Ministry is being organized in our congregation. If you are interested in becoming part of this ministry or if you know any cancer patients or care-givers who may be interested please contact David Turner for details.

Where Is Your Heart?
 According to the Concordia Self-Study Bible note on Ps 4:7, the heart is, in Biblical language, the center of the human spirit, from which spring emotions, thought, motivations, courage and action—‘the wellspring of life’ (Pr 4:23).   I want to know what motivates you and what would fill you with even more enthusiasm. Please respond! See the February Vineyard, page 8.

Prayer Meetings
Prayer Meetings will be held the first Tuesday of each month in the fellowship hall. Please mark you calendars.

Cell Phones - Collection
Ongoing Collection! Pat O’Loughlin is collecting cell phones as an ongoing project for Women Abuse Centers. A box is in the narthex for your no-longer-needed used or new cell phones. For more information, email Pat or you can call her at 410-357-4264

  New Flag
A new flag was raised following the service on Sunday, January 27th. The new flag was donated to the church by the Wachter's.

A Note from the Third Battalion:
Pastor Jim, Thank you for your packages and thank you for your continued prayers. I believe they are making a difference. I also believe that we are making a difference here in Iraq. While no one enjoys being away from their family and friends (especially during the holidays) it is a job that must be done, and I could not be any prouder of my marines and sailors for the job they are doing. Thanks again and please continue to pray for our safety and timely return. – S D Morrison

Your Church Mailbox
Have you checked your mailbox lately? Most of you have mailboxes in the hallway between the narthex and Schmeising Hall. The Vineyard is being placed there to save postage and make use of the mailboxes the youth have provided for our use. Please check them each time you come.

Council Meeting Minutes
The minutes of the Church Council Meetings are now available on this web site. These minutes, along with special reports and other documents of church business are available only to voting members of the congregation. Click Here or on the button in the left column to view these documents. Since this is a members only area, you will need a special "user name" and "password" to access these documents. To obtain yours, please Click Here.

Sunday School
Sunday School is offered to children ages 3 to adult every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Sunday school for Preschool/Kindergarten to 5^th grade meet together at 9 a.m. for opening in the Sanctuary. Grades 6thru 8 and high school students meet in the classrooms to the right of the Sanctuary. Adult Sunday school is offered every Sunday at 9 a.m. Please feel free to attend at any time.
Click Here for Sunday School Page

The ABRO program - Update November 2007
Within the next few months, the ABRO program through Stewartstown Baptist Church will be beginning the process of bringing children from Belarus to the United States for six weeks in the summer of 2008.  As you know, in the past, the Keimig family has hosted both Raman Shalupov and Anastasiya Lishankova several years.  Last year Raman turned 16 and as of April 15^th, he will have aged out of the program, thus leaving a space for another family to host a child through the sponsorship of the church.  If anyone is interested in knowing more about the ABRO program, there is a link on the church’s website for more information.  If anyone is interested in hosting a child, please contact Karen Keimig (410-343-2767 or kickeimig@gmail.com ) for estimated dates of meetings in January/February to meet at Stewartstown Baptist Church.  Thank you for considering this outreach ministry of a child from another country.

A Request from Lutheran Mission Society.
A Request From "Computer-Fixing Volunteers" at Lutheran Mission Society. They very much need donations of Windows operating system disks that are no longer being used - preferably Windows 98, Windows XP or Windows 2000. These are installed on donated computers to provide a low-cost system to people unable to afford state-of-the-art machines. Original disks are needed - along with any booklets, if available.

Portals Of Prayer
Portals Of Prayer for the current quarter are available in the narthex. Please pick one up and use it daily.Portals Of Prayer is also available on this web site. You can listen to a new message daily.

If you signed up to help in church this coming Sunday.......
check the "Serving Us This Week" Web Page. This is a great way to check when you signed up for an upcoming activity. Click Here to go to the new page or you can access it anytime from the menu on the left.

Hereford Food Bank
Please Continue To Make Donations of non-perishable food to the Hereford Food Bank. The box is located outside the secretary's office. The Hereford Food Bank relies on local groups to provide foods and paper products for the needy in their area.  Also due to funding from a Government grant they are not allowed to place expired food items on their shelves and cannot use that funding to purchase paper products. Money may also be donated.  Currently in need are cereals, canned/bottled juice, spaghetti noodles and sauce, canned meats such as chicken or spam, paper products such as paper towels, canned soups, desserts such as brownie mixes and the like.  They continue to thank you for your past donations and I will take it each month over to the Hereford Food Bank.  If you have any questions feel free to ask me, Karen Barclay.  Thank You!!

Winter/Spring Season Choir Schedule
The Winter/Spring Season Choir Anthem Schedule is now available on the Choir Page. If you would like to make any request for future Anthem, please contact Nancy Wachter.

Coats For Kids
The Fund for Social Welfare, a non profit organization serving the clients of Balto. Co. Dept of Social Services, is gearing up once again to provide new winter coats to financially disadvantaged children. For as little as $25.00 you can ensure a child has a coat that fits during the upcoming winter months and that the holidays bring more than just toys to our youth. Whether it’s a donation for one coat, five coats or more, the families will be most appreciative. Please make you check payable to Fund for Social Welfare and send to 6401 York Rd. Suite 1029, Baltimore, MD 21212. In the memo field please write “coats for kids”. For more information on how you can help please call 410-853-3024.

Troop Support
Over 75 pounds of supplies were sent to Iraq to support our soldiers. Items were shipped to three different units where PX items were unavailable or unreliable. A letter was enclosed with each box from the Redeemer congregation offering our prayers for safety and peace along with a Gospel message. Thank you to all who supported this endeavor.

Lutheran Mission Society Food Drive
The Mission Society needs your help to restock the food pantries in our Compassion Centers.  Reserves have dwindled during the summer months.  As you know, the Mission Society provides food for individuals and families in need throughout the year. Needed are non-perishable food items, particularly food products such as:       
     Proteins - Tuna Fish, Beef Stew, Canned Meats, etc.
     Soups
     Juices and Canned Fruit
     Peanut Butter, Jelly
     Cereals, Powdered Milk
     Macaroni & Cheese, Rice, Spaghetti & Spaghetti Sauce
     Canned Vegetables
Donations can be placed in fellowship hall beside the soda machine along with the other Lutheran Mission Society donations.

A Special Thank You
My wife and I would like to thank the members of Redeemer Lutheran Church for their help, their prayers and their good wishes for our June 10^th 50^th Wedding Anniversary Celebration. Special thanks to Pastor Banach and to all those who arranged for those who set up and took down and also for those who organized the parking. We had rave reviews. We give thanks to God for all of you. Pastor Biggs

Member Directories
New Printed Member Directories are available on a table in the narthex. Each family is encouraged to take one. An On-Line version is available in this web site.

Drivers Needed  -  H.O.P.E.
Drivers Needed H.O.P.E. is seeking volunteer drivers to assist in getting patients to and from medical appointments. As our service area increases so does the need to get more drivers. If you think you would like to assist by driving, please call Mary Staton at the H.O.P.E. Office 717-227-2824. This seems like a nice outreach if anyone is interested. As you are probably aware H.O.P.E. works with people who are on a journey with cancer Thank you in advance for your consideration of this need.

The new Lutheran Service Book - Hymnal 2007
Commonly referred to as “The Hymnal,” it is, in reality, so much more. The Lutheran Service Book is a rich compilation of services, psalms, hymns, and prayers that will nourish and edify the faithful week after week for generations to come. If you would like to give our congregation a special gift by purchasing one or more Pew Edition of the new hymnal, please click here for the order form.

Portals of Prayer
Have you ever listen to the Portals of Prayer presentations available on this Redeemer Web Site?  Everyday there is a new two minute presentation from the Concordia Publishing House. If you listen to it once, you will listen to it often!  Click on “Portals of Prayer” here, or on the left side of this page

Scholarship Committee
The church council has authorized a sub-committee to work on the scholarship issues. We would like to have a minimum of five people to work on this important project. We are hoping to have proposals for the scholarship fund ready to present at the next congregational meeting (sometime in the spring), so this would be a fairly short term commitment, and would require very few meetings. If you are interested in serving on this committee please contact: Candy Riddle at dancanriddle@comcast.net or 410-343-2451

God and Family Award
On Scout Sunday, Pastor Banach awarded the God and Family Medal to Michael Class.  “God and Family” is the second of four awards in the God and Country series sponsored by the Lutheran Church and presented by the Boy Scouts of America.   To earn this award Michael worked with a counselor to complete a workbook and program that compared the family to a pizza.  The crust represents the family’s foundation on God; the sauce represents the family and spiritual heritage, the toppings represents the gifts that each family member has been given, and the cheese represents the rules and guidelines that hold everything together.  Pastor reviewed and approved Michael’s workbook and “pizza” in order for Michael to be eligible to receive the award. Michael is a 4^th grade student at Prettyboy Elementary School and a Webelos I Scout with Pack 523 at Our Lady of Grace church in Parkton, MD. Click on the picture for a larger view.

Women's Bible Study Class
If you'd like to join the class, it's never too late to jump in.  The class meets in the secretary's office at 9:15 every Sunday.

Special Thanks
Dear Redeemer Lutheran Congregation, Thanks so much for helping pay for us to go to Youth Quake Jan.12-14, 2007. We had a blast!! We stayed at the Marriot Inn in Hunt Valley which is where the Youth Quake was Located.  At Youth Quake we listened to great Bands (Agape and Captive Free North East) motivational speakers, and had small group activities. I would like to thank Miss Kim Seibert for taking Beth, Kristen, and I to Youth Quake. I learned so much from Youth Quake about how God helps me in everyday life and how I can trust in Him when I am sad, mad, worried, or confused. Thanks again for an amazing weekend and I can't wait to go next year!!!!! Sincerely, Katelynn Linthicum

Web Site Update Information
Attention Redeemer Members and Group Leaders: If you would like your committee, club, or group meetings and activities to be to be included in this web site, please submit them to the webmaster by Friday of each week. This includes both calendar listings, articles, and pictures.

Lutheran Mission Society
On behalf of those we serve, thank you for your donation of $1000.00. You have helped make it possible to share the joy of Christmas with families in need.  God bless you and yours this Christmas season. Rev. David Maack. This is part of the thank you we received from the Lutheran Mission Society. If anyone would like to read the entire letter it is posted on the bulletin board in the hallway.

Nursery Assistants Needed
Nursery Sign Up  Our nursery age children are growing in number and mom’s and dad’s could use some help with them. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board for Nursery attendants.

Augsburg Lutheran Home
Volunteers are needed at Augsburg Lutheran Home for ongoing programs. Friendly visitors, meal servers, resident escorts to church services and activities and assistance with mailings are among the needs to be met. Clerical experienced volunteers are needed for filing, gathering and assembling information. We have a special need for anyone with musical talents, playing a musical instrument or the piano or keyboard, especially for Sunday Church services. Flexible hours are available for weekdays, early evenings and weekends. For more information contact Betty Ireland in the Volunteer Office 410-486-4573 Ext. 147

Lutheran Hour Sunday
For 75 years this fall, The Lutheran Hour radio program has proclaimed a hope that is the same yesterday, today and forever. Help ensure the broadcasting of the Gospel on The Lutheran Hour for the next 75 years and beyond by providing your financial support today. Learn more about this inspirational Lutheran Hour Ministries’ program during The Lutheran Hour Sunday presentation today or visit www.lhm.org

E-Mail Updates
Anyone with a new or recently changed e-mail address please update the church office by leaving a note or sending an email to Sue Lieske