Mission and Service
Mission is a word with several shades of meaning.
But the root of it has to do with sending or going out.
Sometimes that suggests a group of people going out with a message from the church, as missionaries traditionally do.
We understand it more as a sending of ourselves.
"The church exists by mission," said theologian Emil Brunner, "as a fire exists by burning."
The more we give ourselves away, the more we find our life enriched and strengthened.
Mission is not simply a program emphasis at Redeemer.
We strive to make it part of our identity as individual Christians.
Many of our members volunteer in hospitals and charitable organizations.
For us, it is more than a matter of being kind.
Mission is one expression of our commitment to justice'
our service in the neighborhood and the world reflects our desire
that all the earth should enjoy God's abundant gifts.
But the root of it has to do with sending or going out.
Sometimes that suggests a group of people going out with a message from the church, as missionaries traditionally do.
We understand it more as a sending of ourselves.
"The church exists by mission," said theologian Emil Brunner, "as a fire exists by burning."
The more we give ourselves away, the more we find our life enriched and strengthened.
Mission is not simply a program emphasis at Redeemer.
We strive to make it part of our identity as individual Christians.
Many of our members volunteer in hospitals and charitable organizations.
For us, it is more than a matter of being kind.
Mission is one expression of our commitment to justice'
our service in the neighborhood and the world reflects our desire
that all the earth should enjoy God's abundant gifts.
I was hungry and you fed me,
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink, I was homeless and you gave me a room, I was shivering and you gave me clothes, I was sick and you stopped to visit, I was in prison and you came to me.’ “Then those ‘sheep’ are going to say, ‘Master, what are you talking about? When did we ever see you hungry and feed you, thirsty and give you a drink? And when did we ever see you sick or in prison and come to you?’ Then the King will say, ‘I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me.’ --Matthew 25:35-40, The Message |
Prayer Shawls
Knit or crochet shawls to be given those in our congregation who find themselves sick in the hospital, nursing facility, or at home. Stitch your prayers of healing, hope, and strength into your shawl. Sizes should be such that they are easy to wrap around one's shoulders or lay across one's lap.
Bring them into Nurse Jane's office and leave on her desk. She delivers them as needed and logs them in a journal |
CAREGIVERS
This is a group that meets as needed.
Their members take turns as the Caregiver of the Month
who sends cards to those needing compassion and care.
They also help with hosting meals following funerals.
For more information talk to Nurse Jane.
Their members take turns as the Caregiver of the Month
who sends cards to those needing compassion and care.
They also help with hosting meals following funerals.
For more information talk to Nurse Jane.