December 3 & 4

WEEKLY CONNECT

CONNECTING PEOPLE TO JESUS

WEEKEND WORSHIP

WHEN HE COMES

As we continue our "When He Comes" series of messages for Advent, we will focus our attention on Isaiah 11:1-10. In this passage, we hear that things will be really different when the Messiah comes. Come, as we share the message, "When He Comes...Things Will Be Different."

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WEEKLY TOP NEWS

A RECIPE FOR CHRISTMAS
Parents, grandparents, neighbors and friends are invited to come to the South Fort Collins annual NextGen Christmas Service on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Life Center. This year's theme is "A Recipe for Christmas," that combines all the fixings for a joy-filled Christmas and features Jesus as the main ingredient. Be there at 5:45 p.m. for special pre-service music by kids. 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).

ADVENT MIDWEEK EVENING
PRAYER SERVICES

Join us Wednesday for our All-Church Advent Evening Prayer service at 7:15 p.m. at our South Fort Collins site (December 7 & 14). These brief devotional services are designed to help people stay focused on the true reason for the season. Reception to follow. Nursery care is provided. Read on...

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. It's a wonderful family caroling event that helps others experience the celebration of our Lord's birth. We gather at the South Fort Collins site for chili & cocoa and then head off to our locations to sing carols and enjoy fellowship. Read on and sign up...

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. Plans are to meet at the church at 2:15 p.m. and carpool to our first location. After caroling we will enjoy homemade chili, condiments, desserts and a beverage. Read on and sign up...

WOMEN'S CHRISTMAS TEA

The Redeemer Women's Christmas Tea is Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the South Fort Collins site. Registration is now closed, but we are accepting names for a waiting list. Just Contact Julia Riedel. Please note that we're hosting a "Undie 500 Drive" for the women of The Mission, the Fort Collins homeless shelter. Please bring new stretchy briefs & bras in all sizes the morning of the tea. For tea details, please click here...

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER REGISTRATION

Redeemer Early Childhood Registration for the 2017-18 school year is now open to current, former and Redeemer members. Registration opens to the community on January 16, 2017. Registration is based on first come, first serve. Read on...

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 following the children's message at our 9:30 a.m. service.

9 a.m. Fellowship Time
9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship | NextGen Kids

CHRISTMAS AT REDEEMER

NEW OFFERING! CONTEMPORARY CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICE

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 Christmas Eve on December 24 or prefer a more contemporary Christmas Eve service. Held at the South Fort Collins site. Read on...

CHRISTMAS EVE 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 carols 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. Nursery care provided, except the 10 p.m. service. Read on...

CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP

Join us for our All-Church Christmas Day Festival Worship Service on Sunday morning, Dec. 25 at 9:30 a.m. at the South Fort Collins site (no service at the Greeley site). Our theme will be "Christmas Presence." Come join us on Christmas Day as we celebrate the greatest Christmas present the world has ever seen! Read on...

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...

PLACES TO SING AT CHRISTMAS

Singing and Christmas seem to go together. When you sing about Christ's birth, you bring hearts, souls, and minds together to focus on God's very good gift of his Son. So, find a place to sing at the South Fort Collins site and sign up:

Praise Team: Sing with the Praise Team on Thursday, Dec. 22 for our Contemporary Christmas service at 7:15 p.m.
Christmas Eve Small Ensemble: Seeking singers for our 3 & 5 p.m. services in the Life Center on Christmas Eve.
Christmas Eve Choir: Sing with The Redeemer Choir on Christmas Eve
at the 5 & 7 p.m. services.

MUSIC & ARTS

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.

Read on...

NEXTGEN KIDS

SOFOCO NEXTGEN KIDS
CHRISTMAS SERVICE IS SUNDAY

Our Annual NextGen Kids Christmas Service is Sunday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. There are two extra rehearsals this Saturday, Dec. 3:

Preschool 3-Kindergarten: 9 to 9:30 a.m. in the Life Center
1st-5th Grade: 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. in the Life Center

For further details, please click here...

GREELEY CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION

NextGen Kids Christmas Presentation will be Sunday, Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m., during the service. Kids from preschool to the fifth grade will share the Good News of Christmas. Kids will rehearse each Sunday during the NextGen Kids hour at the Greeley site.

NURSERY & CRY ROOM

As you enter our worship areas, children's bulletins and crayons are available from the usher station or ushers. We have a nursery staffed with caring individuals for children three and younger. A cry room with audio service is located in the back of the South Fort Collins Worship Center and inside the Greeley Nursery.

NEXTGEN STUDENTS

A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT

Here is an opportunity to invest in a Christmas present that makes a difference. If you currently have a middle or high school student interested in going on a 2017 mission trip, why not encourage their faith with the gift of a mission experience:

Middle School: Rapid City, S.D.
Click here for more...
High School: Alaska
Click here for more...

COOKIES, COCOA & CHRISTMAS GIFTS CELEBRATION

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Dec. 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and plan to join us for a Cookies, Cocoa & Christmas Gifts Celebration. Bring a small plate of cookies/munchies to share along with a wrapped white elephant gift to exchange in your small group. Read on...

SOFOCO WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

Take a look and adjust your calendars for our Wednesday Advent & End-of-Year Schedule:

Dec. 7 & 14: 5:30 p.m. Dinner; 6-7 p.m. All middle & high school students, 7:15 p.m. Advent Midweek Evening Prayer Service
Dec. 21: 5:30 p.m. Dinner; 6-7:30 Cookies, Cocoa & Christmas Gifts Celebration
Dec. 28 & Jan. 4: No NextGen Student Wednesday

FAITH - PASS IT ON!

NextGen Students exists to glorify God by proclaiming the Gospel to students, partnering with parents to cultivate Christ-centered disciples, and sending students out to partake in the mission of God. Join us on this important journey by becoming a Sunday morning facilitator for middle or high school students. Read on...

NEXTGEN YOUTH SHOW

2017 Youth Show registration is open! For more information on this show and to register as a participant or a volunteer, click here. Parents, we can't run the show without your help! Please sign up today!

CARE & SUPPORT

STEPHEN MINISTRY

Are you searching for a ministry opportunity to serve others in our church family? Have you considered Stephen Ministry? Stephen Ministers walk alongside hurting men and women on a journey toward wholeness. Training begins Sunday, Jan 8 at both sites. Interested? Contact: Lindsey Chandler or Vicki Matteson.

JOB SEEKING? LOOKING FOR
A NEW CAREER?

The Reemployment Ministry connects people in job transition to Jesus' love and each other by providing practical support and spiritual encouragement in a caring Christian environment twice a month, the first and third Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at the South Fort Collins site. Read on...

SERVE LOCAL

NIGHT TO SHINE
REGISTRATION UNDERWAY

Planning is in progress for the Feb. 10, 2017 Night to Shine, prom night event for people with special needs. Registration is now open for both guests and volunteers. You can also make donations or even sponsor a guest! For additional information click here.

WELD FOOD BANK SENIOR COMMODITIES DELIVERY

Delivery of food boxes to senior residents and stocking their onsite food pantry at the Chinook and Twin Rivers Apts. in West Greeley on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 9:30 a.m. This will be a monthly service commitment to the same residents. Read on and sign up...

GUADALUPE CENTER

Serve those who are hungry at the Weld County Guadalupe Community Center & Shelter, 1442 N 11th Avenue, Greeley on Friday, Dec. 9 , 5 p.m. This is the only shelter in Weld County that provides services to single individuals as well as families. Read on and sign up...

WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE
Redeemer's Early Childhood Center is excited to once again partner with Realities for Children Larimer County for their annual "Toy & Winter Gear Drive." We invite you to participate by bringing in hats, mittens, scarves, snow pants and new toys for all ages. Please bring your unwrapped items and place in the drop off boxes outside the preschool classrooms. We will collect items through December 12.

ANGEL GIVING TREE PACKET PICK-UP

If you registered to be an Angel Giving Tree sponsor, please pick up your instruction packet following worship at the South Fort Collins site. Packet pickup takes place weekends & Wednesday evenings until December 14. Please shop and deliver gifts by December 21. For more information, click here.

SERVE INTERNATIONAL

GIVE A GIFT. CHANGE A LIFE.

Pick up a Lutheran World Relief (LWR) Gifts catalog at a Welcome Center at either site and select a gift that helps to improve the lives of people living in poverty around the world. For example, you can purchase "hens & chicks" for $40 that offer eggs to eat and chicks to grow a flock. Visit: lwr.org/gifts.

COFFEE & CHOCOLATE

Get set for Christmas with Lutheran World Relief coffee, K-Cups�, chocolate Advent calendars and chocolate! Sales begin this week during LifeLight Bible study and continue weekends until its gone.

Fair trade products offer farmers a larger portion of the profit, which in turn helps families and communities thrive. Read on...

A GIFT OF THANKS

CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR OUR
CHURCH STAFF

Our church staff has served us so faithfully and well throughout 2016. As a gift of appreciation, the Redeemer deacons invite you to contribute a tax-deductible monetary gift to our staff by Monday, Jan. 2. Thank you! Ways to give:
1. Text to Give: Text "Redeemer" and the dollar amount to 73256.
2. Website: Click here to give.
3. Offering plate: Make checks to Redeemer with "staff gift" in
memo line.
4. Onsite: Drop or mail to SoFoCo Church Office (Attn. Cam Fuerniss)