More Than Words Series
February 25 & 26

This weekend we conclude our "More Than Words" sermon series by hearing about Jesus' amazing transfiguration in Matthew 17:1-9. As Jesus in transfigured, God the Father says of him, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." We'll focus on that last phrase. God calls us to "listen to him." What does this mean for us today? How, exactly, do we listen to Jesus?

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Congregational Call Meeting

After the third worship service on Sunday, Feb. 26, there will be a very brief congregational voters' meeting in the South Fort Collins Fellowship Hall. The single item of business for this meeting will be to decide upon the calling of Seminarian Caleb Cox, a candidate for the position of Associate Pastor and Director of Respond Ministries. Redeemer's Board of Directors recently voted unanimously to call him for this position. In order to vote at this meeting, you must be a member of Redeemer. Redeemer members at both of our sites are invited to join us.

Alive Dinner & Variety Show

Show is tonight! Life Center doors open at 6 p.m. The dinner and show starts at 6:30 p.m. A general offering will also be collected at the end of the show to support mission projects in which students participate. Students: performers should arrive at 5 p.m. and volunteers should arrive at 5:30 p.m.

S'more Fun & Fellowship

Join us on Feb. 25 & 26 during our NextGen Kids time. We'll have an ooey, gooey S'more treat, sing praise songs around a fire pit and learn about a God...who loves us s'more than we know! We gather on Saturdays at 5 p.m. at the South Fort Collins site and 9:30 a.m. at the South Fort Collins and Greeley sites. Read more or sign up to bake.

Ash Wednesday Services

Wednesday, March 1 at noon and 7:15 p.m. All-Church Ash Wednesday Services at the South Fort Collins site. Featuring the Lord's Supper and optional imposition of ashes (a cross-shaped ash marking on the forehead). Midweek Lenten services continue for five additional Wednesdays. Read more.

Weekends: 'The Jesus I Never Knew'
Sermon Series & Life Group Book Study

Starting March 4 & 5, we'll launch our Lenten sermon series and Life Group study entitled, "The Jesus I Never Knew." Using Philip Yancey's book by the same title, we will seek to uncover a Jesus who is brilliant, creative, challenging, fearless, compassionate, unpredictable, and ultimately satisfying. You can purchase the book for $12 at both sites. Life Group leaders may sign out DVD's at our Church Offices.

Midweek: All-Church Lenten Services

All-Church Midweek Lenten Services take place on Wednesdays from March 8 to April 5 at noon and 7:15 p.m. at the South Fort Collins site. Come to these brief and inspiring devotional services. Our theme is "How He Loves Us" and we will explore just how much Jesus loves us in unique and incredible ways. Read on.

Realm: Redeemer's Online Directory

Sign in to Realm, Redeemer's new online church community and database, and update your contact information and privacy preferences so our church community can find you. Your Realm profile contains information that others can use to contact you. Primarily, it allows individuals to get in touch with you by phone, mail or email. In your privacy settings, be sure to tell us that it's okay for "everyone in our church" to see you so you're included in our directory (otherwise you will stay hidden). Click here to begin. Contact: Joy Lake.

Greeley Site Cleanup

Mark your calendars for a Spring Cleanup Day at Redeemer Greeley on Saturday, March 11 at 9 a.m. Help make our church SHINE! Wash windows, change out lights, touch up paint, etc. Click here to sign up.

Update! Mission Trip Info Meetings are March 5

Alaska & Hong Kong mission opportunities coming this summer. Info meetings changed to Sunday, March 5 at 12:15 p.m. at the South Fort Collins site.

Alaska Summer Mission Trip, July 7 to 17.
Hong Kong Summer Mission Trip, August 10 to 19.
Hong Kong Student Exchange at Redeemer, June 23 to July 7

Faith & Family Hockey Game

Support Redeemer's K-9 Comfort Dog Cubby and enjoy an Eagles hockey game on Sunday, March 12 at 3:05 p.m. For every ticket sold, the Eagles give a portion of the proceeds to Cubby. And, if Cubby is voted the top charity of the day by those attending the game, a cash award also will be provided to Cubby! Click here to purchase tickets.

Lenten Daily Devotions

Lenten daily devotion booklets for you and your family are now available at our Welcome Centers. One is for adults, the other is great if you want to read a kid-friendly devotion to your children.

Devotions that follow our Lenten sermon series are also available by email from Monday, March 6 through Saturday, April 15 by clicking here to sign up. Note: If you have signed up in the past for our seasonal devotions, you are still on the list unless you changed email addresses.

More News & Places to Plug In

Time To Return Baby Bottles

Just a reminder to bring back your baby bottles this Sunday, Feb. 26. at either site. Thank you for supporting the Alpha Center of Fort Collins and Pregnancy Resource Center of Greeley. Read more.

Scientists, Engineers & Creative People

On Wednesday, March 29, Redeemer Early Childhood Center will host its Science Exploration day. We are looking for volunteers to run stations with different science experiments, engineering and math exploration. All welcome and needed! Our Science Day is Wednesday, March 29 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the South Fort Collins Life Center. Contact: Teckla Coerber. Read more.

Be Part of

Journey to the Cross

Journey to the Cross is an experiential walk that helps kids better understand the last week of Jesus' life. Would you like to help? We are seeking "Station Actors" for both sites. Takes place on Saturday, April 8 at 5 p.m. at the South Fort Collins site or Sunday, April 9 at 9:30 a.m. at both sites. Click here to sign up.

Please donate Easter goodies

Can you donate Easter egg goodies or toys?

Seeking plastic prefilled Easter eggs, goodies and toy donations for our upcoming Easter egg hunts at both sites. Items should fit inside a plastic Easter egg and all candy needs to be wrapped. (Easter-themed stickers, small toys, or wrapped candy.) Drop off at a NextGen Check-In booth at either site or the church offices during business hours.

Guadalupe Center

Serve those who are hungry at the Weld County Guadalupe Community Center & Shelter in Greeley on Friday, March 10, 5 p.m. This is the only shelter in Weld County that provides services to single individuals as well as families. Sign up by emailing Karon Kendrick.

Connecting to Redeemer

Register for Connecting to Redeemer new member series and discover more us. We will walk you through our history, mission, vision and values of our church. You learn how you can get plugged in and become part of our story. Takes place at Greeley on April 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (lunch included). Click here to register.

Feed My Starving Children

NextGen Students

Limited spots for our students are available for the Feed My Starving Children servant event on Friday, March 3 at The Ranch in Loveland. Our group is signed up to serve from 7 to 9 p.m.; details on drop-off/pick-up will be emailed to registered attendees. To register or for questions, contact Wendy Gorman.

A Spring Women's Retreat

The Women's (and girls!) Spring Renewal Event will be Saturday, April 1 at Redeemer South Fort Collins from 1 to 4 p.m. The theme is "Lemonade: When Life Gives You Lemons." This zesty event uses the popular concept of "upcycling" to start conversations about the new life we have in Christ.

Redeemed & Retired

The Redeemer & Retired group meets at the South Fort Collins site on Wednesday, March 15 for a 1 p.m. potluck lunch in the Fellowship Hall followed by a presentation. The speaker this month is Ali Pethe. Ali is with Lutheran Family Services and will be talking about "Aging in Place."

Reemployment Ministry

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. Next meeting is Thursday, March 2.

Attending GriefShare Can Help

GriefShare is for men and women recovering from the death of a loved one. Our GriefShare Support Group takes place Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the South Fort Collins site and continues weekly for 13 consecutive weeks. Read more and register.

Adult Education Classes

Sunday Adult Ed classes take place at 9:30 a.m., in the South Fort Collins Fellowship Hall. Childcare available. Current classes:

Glimpses of God: Jacob to Joseph, Led by Dr. Bill Cooper
Walk as Jesus Walked, Led by Sam Butler
8 Questions God Can't Answer, Led by Terry Podmore

And Now The News! Kid Style

Get the latest scoop about what's going on in NextGen Kids by tuning into our weekend news report on Facebook. Kids serve as our anchors and provide cool information about what they are learning in the classroom, servant events and all the neat things families can look forward to at both sites.

Confirmation Reminders

Eighth-Grade NextGen Students

Eighth-grade confirmands should contact Wendy Gorman if they missed the February 15 meeting at the South Fort Collins site or February 19 meeting at the Greeley site. Please make a note of these dates:

March 8: Confirmation verse due
March 24-25: Rite of Passage Lock-In at South Fort Collins site. All eighth-graders expected to attend. Contact Pastor Ryan if your attendance is in question. Parent volunteers needed.

Wednesday Night NextGen Student Schedule

Lent begins Ash Wednesday, March 1. On that day, we also begin our Wednesday Night Lenten Schedule. Please note the following changes:

March 1, 8, 22 & 29 and April 5:

5:30 p.m.: Optional Dinner
6-7 p.m.: Middle & High School
7:15 p.m.: Lenten Evening Prayer Serve at South Fort Collins site

Postponed:

March 15: PSD Spring Break
April 12: Holy Week

VBS Leaders Needed at Both Sites for Summer 2017

This year's Vacation Bible School theme is Maker Fun Factory where kids will learn they were created by God and built for a purpose! If you want to get involved in this over-the-top adventure, we are looking for leaders for both Redeemer sites. Click here to learn more and sign up.

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Habitat for Humanity Paraguay Trip Opportunity

Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity is excited to partner with Thrivent Financial to lead an international build trip to Paraguay from July 2 to July 9 in Asuncion. It's for those 16 years and older. While this is not a Redeemer short-term mission trip offering, you will still get a great opportunity to build a Habitat home for a Paraguayan teacher in the capital city of Asuncion. Click here to learn more.

Thank You From Pastor Gerry

Greetings in Jesus' name from central Texas! Sara and I wanted to thank you and give you an update on the progress God is making here in the Killeen area. First and most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity in supporting our new call. The amazing sendoff, gifts, well wishes, and prayer support is valued more than you can imagine! Secondly, we have been out in the community here listening and discovering where God is moving. There is great need here for the hope and healing we have in Christ, especially among the active duty and retired military families. Please follow us at www.facebook.com/hhkcp. My new email address is gwharrow@gmail.com and Sara's is harrow47@gmail.com. Our phone numbers are the same. May God continue to bless you as you Connect People to Jesus in the Northern Colorado area! Joy and peace, Pastor Gerry

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