Friday, March 12, 2021 - Church of the Redeemer

Friday, March 12, 2021

Processional Cross, Ethiopian, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt
Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. Original source: Wikimedia

The exceptional quality of this cross demonstrates the high level of technical skill attained by
the monastic artisans of the 15th century. Its multiple openings create a complicated pattern
composed of nine interlocking circles enclosed within a quatrelobe frame. At the outside
edges of the terminal points of the cross, intertwining lines end in serpentine curves. The
snake-like forms assume a more distinct shape on either side of the looping brackets that
secure the cross to its base. Such details possibly incorporate references to the brazen serpent
of Moses as described in the Book of Numbers (21:4-9).

Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 14th. Don't forget
to set your clocks ahead an hour!

We will hold in-person worship in the sanctuary
this Sunday, March 14th at 10:00am

We have 25 slots for the 10:00am in-person service this Sunday,
March 14th. Sign-up below. Be assured, we will continue to live
stream this 10:00am service on Facebook and YouTube as
well.

Please note: For some, it seems that Facebook is now
requesting a login with a Facebook account. If you do not
have an account, the easiest way to see the services is on
YouTube.

 Sign up for the 10:00am service >

Leaflet for the 10:00am service >

The Sunday leaflets are also located on the Redeemer website for
Redeemer members. Look for 'Leaflets' under the 'Resources' tab.
If you are a member, you can access the page here.

The leaflets are also usually posted in the comment section during
the service on Facebook.

We'd love to see you at Coffee Hour!
Please join us for Coffee Hour on Zoom following the 10:00am
service. It's great to stay in touch and visit with old and new
friends!

Here is the Zoom Link.

Meeting ID: 816 6021 2431 Passcode: 867852 One Cell: 1.646.558.8656

Weather permitting, we will hold our 11:30am
outdoor service this Sunday, March 14th.

 Sign-Up for outdoor Sunday Service >

 Leaflet for the 11:30am outdoor service >

Readings for
March 14, 2021
Numbers 21:4-9

Numbers 21:4 9
Ephesians 2:1-10
John 3:14-21
Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22

           Thank you for your continued generosity!

The limits on some food purchases make it difficult for us to gather
the quantities of food needed. Currently, we are filling 185 bags
with food each week, twice what we were doing in the fall.
Thanks to the continued support of so many of you, we have not
had to refuse any requests for food.

Here specifically is what you could donate. Even one or two helps,
but sizes are important. While larger sizes may seem more generous
and economical, the bags quickly become too heavy for the
recipients and for the drivers who lift as many as 40 bags.

     Canned chicken (12.5oz) or tuna (5oz each)
     Bag or can of beans
     Peanut butter (18oz)
     Individual serving cups of fruit or applesauce
     1 lb. pasta (any type)
     1 lb. rice
     Box macaroni and cheese
     Cereal (10-12 oz)
     Crackers (10-12 oz), e. g. Wheat Thins/Triscuits
     Marinara sauce (24 oz), preferably in plastic jar
     Hearty soup

Click here to sign up to sort, pack or deliver bags.

St. Stephen’s families would also appreciate $50 VISA gift
cards. These cards may be purchased online or in person at stores
throughout the area. These we ask to be sent to the Redeemer
Parish Office or dropped off in the mail slot at Redeemer.

Velura Perry

                 CELEBRATE THIS EASTER
               WITH A GIFT OF EASTER LILIES

The beautiful lilies which adorn the Church of the Redeemer at
Easter are made possible by many financial donations from our
parishioners.

Names which are received by March 25th will be printed in
the Easter worship service leaflets. We suggest $50 for the
first listing, $10 for each additional one, but ANY AMOUNT is
welcome. Please make your check payable to Church of the
Redeemer. Thank you.

Please complete the online form (click here)

More Opportunities to Become Involved

Angels! Angels!

Join us next Sunday at coffee hour; parishioner Elliot Davis
and founding Director of the Eric Carle Museum, Nick Clark, will
discuss angels in the works of Eric Carle and Paul Klee. The zoom
link will be in next Friday's email and in Sunday's March 21st leaflet.

Join us for Lighten Your Lent!
On March 14th, 21st and 28th from 5-6:30pm, we will be gathering
on Zoom for a joyous social gathering, and Mike will lead us through
a few of the strangest bible stories for fun.

The deadline for the dinner sign-up has passed, but we'd love to
have you join us. Please email Katie McEachern to get the zoom link
for Sunday evening at 5pm.

Drop-in Joint Prayer Tuesdays and Thursdays on Zoom
Please join us as we pray for our own needs and those of others.
Drop in Tuesday and/or Thursday for ten minutes at noon to pray
together with parishioners from St. Stephen's and
Redeemer. Contact Leslie Williams with questions or for the zoom
link.

Mission & Outreach opportunities are ongoing for everyone.

Join us Thursday evenings at 7:30pm for our discussions
on Becoming Blessed Community For the zoom link, please

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email Debby Mills.

The next blood drive at the Redeemer is March 15th.
 Our next monthly Blood Donation Drive with the Red Cross is
scheduled for Monday, March 15th from 12 - 5pm. Click here
to register.

Join us for Adult Bible Study!
Sunday mornings at 8:30am (note new time) on
Zoom.
Join Rev. Mike as we dig deeply once again into Holy Scripture! New
to the Bible? Unsure about why it's important? Studied it all of your
life? This Bible Study is for you! No question is "dumb"; no opinion
unwelcome! Come, read, mark and inwardly digest the Scriptures in
a casual and grace-filled Zoom environment. Bring your own coffee!

Here is the Zoom link. If you need the mobile numbers to call in,
they are listed in the parish calendar.

Children's & Teens' Events

Check your Saturday email for links for Sunday School (3yo-6th
grade), Middle School Youth Group (5-8th grade), Confirmation
Class, and High School Youth Group. Email Barrie Rose if you'd like
to be on the list!

 Redeemer Calendar

The most up-to-date Parish Calendar Listings can be found here.

379 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 | 617-566-7679
                          www.redeemerchestnuthill.org

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