Announcements

coats and backpack donations

are needed for the homeless — bring your gifts to the church foyer and put in the blue marked receptacle.

church directory

Pictures will be taken for a new church directory on March 16, 17, 18 & 20. We hope ALL of you will plan to participate and make this the BEST directory ever. Did you know that for every family we photograph the company will donate 4 meals to the needy? WE NEED YOU!

If you would like to volunteer to help with this project (make calls, host picture day), you may also contact Jo.

cookbook sale

Our preschool will have their wonderful cookbooks on sale by Sunday, January 10. We are excited about our cookbook, and know that this fund raiser for the school will be a real boost.

softball season

It’s time to sign up for spring softball; sign up at the welcome center or contact our new coach, Bill Hamilton at 678.770.4079.

ice hockey

Our men’s ministry is sponsoring a trip to see the Gwinnett Gladiators Ice Hockey at the Gwinnett Arena on Sunday, March 21. We plan to leave the church at 2:45 pm and game time is at 4:05 pm. Men, women and children are invited. Tickets are $13 and you may sign up at the welcome center after February 28. For more info contact Dave Ritchie at 770.972.8757.

gather to pray

for Redeemer each Sunday morning at 9:00 am in room 101. See Connie Bolton for more info.

family promise is coming

Get ready! Four families in the program will be living at our church during the week of Mar 7-13. Ways you can help are: help with meals, visit with the families, set up rooms, and purchase Walmart gift cards to be used for food and supplies for our guests. Those who visit with families are required to attend a 2 hour orientation class which is offered Mar 8. Contact Clark Cooper [770.979.1781] or Diane Nesbit [678.639.0123] for info.

youth camp is July 19-23

$50 deposit due NOW, $319 total
$100 discount to each family with more than one student going
donations welcome
give all $ to Adam Jones, and see him if you have questions
watch for fund raisers

prayers & squares

The goal of this new ministry is to provide a prayer quilt for each member of Redeemer who is facing a life-changing illness.

The idea behind these lap-sized prayer quilts is simple. A heavy thread is used to take stitches through the quilt layers, and the ends are left free to be tied with a square knot. As each knot is tied a silent prayer is said for someone in special need, who then receives the finished quilt. Each knot represents a prayer.
We need men and women who would be willing to assist with cutting squares, sewing, and assembling the quilts. If unable to assist, funds or Joanne’s coupons are appreciated.

There will be an organizational meeting on Saturday March 6 at 1:00 pm in the fellowship hall. Please contact Jo White [770.978.4507] or Claudia Forester [770.381.9268] for more information.

the food pantry

at the S.E. Gwinnett Cooperative is in immediate need of jelly, canned fruit, pork & beans, canned peas, spaghetti sauce, tuna, mayonnaise, diapers sizes 4, 5, 6, and Kleenex. Remember, February is Redeemer’s month to stock the food pantry, so bring your donations now. Please do NOT bring bulk size packaged items unless they are prepackaged and may be separated for distribution. Drop off your gift of boxed or canned or packaged food items in the BIG barrel located in the foyer.

Adult Sunday School Classes

World Religions led by Mike Adams and Chuck Davis. A study of the foremost religions and cults of the world; comparisons made to our Christian faith.
Where: Room 205
Building Relationships led by John Byerly and Gene Manuel. This study is based on the book, “Men are Like Waffles & Women are Like Spaghetti—Understanding & Delighting in Your Differences.”
Where: Room 206
Women’s class on Psalms based on Beth Moore’s study. Led by Lacy Byerly.
Where: Fellowship Hall
Men’s class led by Jim Allred. They will begin a new study of Corinthians.
Where: Room 207
Men’s class led by Doug Robertson and John Sharp. They will continue a survey of the NT, based on The Essential Bible Guide by Whitney T. Kuniholm, subtitled 100 readings through the world’s most important Book.
Where: Room 203

Ladies in Fellowship Events

Bible Studies

MONDAYS AT 9:30 am - Studying “Me, Myself & Lies” by Jennifer Rothschild.
TUESDAYS AT 9:30 am - Reflections Ladies Bible Study is studying Esther with Beth Moore. New study by Priscilla Shirer, “Discerning the Voice of God” will begin March 16. Childcare by reservation; contact Paula Sharp @ 770.564.3998 to reserve or to get more info. Visit www.lifeway.com / Bible studies / Priscilla Shirer for more information on this series.
WEDNESDAYS AT 7:15 pm - This group is currently studying Beth Moore’s “Esther.”

Women’s Book Club

MAR 2 - 7:30 pm “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch. Home of Diane Nesbit. Contact Diane at 678.639.0123 for directions or more details.
APR 13 - (NOTE DATE CHANGE) “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. Home of Mary Robertson

Coming LIFE Events

MAR 7 - LIFE Planning Meeting following church in the fellowship hall. Lunch will be served. New leadership welcome. For more info contact Jo White @ 770.978.4507.
APR 24 - Beth Moore simulcast — tickets are on sale NOW for $20 each. See Jo White or Sherry McSweeney, or go by church office during the week.
MAY 7 - Mothers & Others Luncheon