December 2016
WORSHIP & CELEBRATIONS
Weekends in Advent
WEEKEND WORSHIP DURING ADVENT
During the Advent season, join us for our "When He Comes" weekend sermon series at both sites. As we make ready for the celebration of Christ's birth at Christmas, we will learn from Isaiah, the prophet. We will see how different things are because of Jesus' birth and how even more different things will be when he comes again in glory. Read on...
Christmas Cliches
ADVENT MIDWEEK EVENING PRAYER SERVICES
Join us at the South Fort Collins site for our All-Church Advent Evening Prayer Services on November 30 and December 7 & 14. We'll gather at 7:15 p.m. for a brief devotional worship experience that includes song, prayer and a message that will focus on "Christmas Clichés." Childcare is available. Following worship, we'll have a festive cookie & punch reception. Read on... 
Carols_ Candlelight_ Communion
NEW! CONTEMPORARY CHRISTMAS
CAROLS, CANDLES & COMMUNION 
This year, we will offer an early Christmas Eve celebration on Thursday, Dec 22, at 7:15 p.m. called "Contemporary Christmas: Carols, Candles & Communion." It's for those who may not be able to join us for on December 24 or prefer a more contemporary Christmas Eve service. Held at the South Fort Collins site Worship Center. Read on... 
Christmas Eve 2016
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICES
On Christmas Eve we offer four services at 3, 5, 7 & 10 p.m. at the South Fort Collins site. At Greeley, we offer a
5 p.m. service. Our services are filled with traditional hymns such as O Come, All Ye Faithful, Silent Night and Joy to the World. There are beautiful decorations and candlelight, the lighting of candles by those in attendance, and special choral and instrumental music. Read on...
Christmas Day 2016
CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP OFFERINGS
Join us for our All-Church Christmas Day Festival Worship Service on Sunday morning, Dec. 25. We will have just one service at 9:30 a.m. at the South Fort Collins site. (No services at the Greeley site.) Our Christmas Day theme will be "Christmas Presence." Join us on Christmas Day as we celebrate the greatest Christmas present the world has ever seen! Read on... 
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Recipe for Christmas
NEXTGEN KIDS CHRISTMAS SERVICE
Come to the South Fort Collins annual NextGen Kids Christmas Service on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Life Center. This year's title is "A Recipe for Christmas." Children from preschool to the fifth grade are included. We'll begin at 5:45 p.m. with pre-service Christmas carols performed by our children. Read on...
PASTOR GERRY & SARA HARROW
GOING-AWAY EVENTS
On Sunday, Dec. 4, Redeemer Greeley will host a potluck following the 10:30 a.m. worship service and Redeemer South Fort Collins will host a dessert at 3:30 p.m. Join us at either event to help us say farewell to Pastor Gerry & Sara as they head to Texas and follow God's call to reach people for Jesus there. Going away cards are welcome, as well as financial gifts of appreciation (tax-deductible). Make checks payable to Redeemer with "Pastor Gerry" in the memo line and drop off at either site. Or, click here to give now (select Pastor Gerry from the drop-down menu).
Women's Christmas Tea
WOMEN'S CHRISTMAS TEA
The Redeemer Women's Christmas Tea is on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the South Fort Collins site. Our speaker this year is Linda Evans Shepherd, nationally known Christian speaker and author. Her inspiring message is called, "Taming the Christmas Grump," and it's a humorous look at the stress of Christmas versus the real meaning of Christmas. Delicious brunch, tea and music round out the morning. At this time, registration is full.  Read on... 
NIght of Carols
NIGHT OF CAROLS - NORTHERN COLORADO
Set the tone for the Christmas season by sharing Christmas joy with seniors at different Northern Colorado living communities on Sunday, Dec. 11. This is a wonderful way to help others experience the celebration of the Lord's birth through the joy of a Christmas carol. We gather at the South Fort Collins site for chili & cocoa and then head off to our locations to sing carols and enjoy fellowship. All singing abilities welcome. Song sheets provided. Read on and sign up...
Night of Carols
NIGHT OF CAROLS - GREELEY
Save the date for Sunday, Dec. 11 for our annual Christmas caroling event. We will go to three locations, Garden Square Alzheimer's Unit, Fairacres Manor and Chinook Senior Apartments. Plan to meet at the Greeley site at 2:15 p.m. and carpool to our first location. After caroling we will enjoy homemade chili, condiments, desserts and a beverage.
Project Harmony
PROJECT HARMONY CHRISTMAS RECITAL
You are invited to enjoy the Fifth Annual Project Harmony Christmas Recital on Monday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Greeley site. The students have been working hard and are ready to share their confidence, skills and love of their instruments with you. We also are seeking help with set-up and clean-up if you have availability. Interested? Contact Lacey Jo Mirus. Read on...
LWR Fair Trade
LWR FAIR TRADE COFFEE FOR CHRISTMAS
We're brewing up good things at Redeemer this Christmas as the Lutheran World Relief (LWR) Life Group will offer coffee, cocoa and chocolate for those needing stocking stuffers and gifts for-teachers, mail carriers, neighbors, family members, coworkers, bosses, coaches, etc. Gift bags are available. Also, we've got Advent calendars...but they sell very fast! Sales are going on now in the South Fort Collins Commons. Read on... 
Candlelight CHRISTMAS EVE - GUEST MINISTRY 
Hosts & Parking Lot Attendants 
Redeemer's South Fort Collins Guest Ministry welcomes all those willing to serve on Christmas Eve and joyfully be a welcoming presence as we celebrate the birth of our Newborn King! For many, getting out the door and into the car can be hectic. Let's help those who arrive in our parking lot and entry doors feel relaxed and ready to enjoy our Christmas Eve services. Click here to sign up...  
Mark Your Calendars
NEW YEAR, NEW WORSHIP TIME 
Starting Sunday, Jan. 1, the Greeley site will transition to one worship service at 9:30 a.m. You can still expect a friendly welcome, great music and a relevant message. Come 30 minutes early for fellowship time. Our doors are open and the coffee is hot! Please make a note that NextGen Kids meets at 9:30 a.m. 
  • 9 a.m.  Fellowship Time 
  • 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship 
  • 9:30 a.m. Education Hour for NextGen Kids 
Advent & Christmas 2016
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