January 2018 |
Margaret Kritsch Anderson
When Margaret Kritsch Anderson went to work in her capacity as a law enforcement ranger for the National Park Service on that fateful day, January 1, 2012, she could not have known she would give up her earthly life at the hands of a deranged individual. She left behind to mourn, her husband, Eric, children, Anna and Katie, her parents, Pastor Paul and Dorothy Kritsch, her siblings, Peter and Sarah and their families and a host of friends and loved ones. The Fund was started in her memory to assist Eric in the establishment of college funds and in meeting daily living expenses for Anna and Katie. The children were very young when Margaret died and her loss continues to be a major void in their young lives. Please be generous in your giving for this family and continue to remember them in your prayers as they cope with this tragedy. For most of us New Year's Day is joyous and a celebration of new beginnings. For the Anderson, Kritsch(s) and Beylon families they are a tragic reminder of the fragility of earthly life. |
February 2018 |
Redeemer Vacation Bible School
In 2017, 42 adult & junior volunteers served 104 children, of whom 19% were RLS members, 81% were not. 50% of these children have attended our VBS in past years. The average cost per child is about $15($3/day), which covers materials, craft supplies, & snacks. Please use the yellow envelope found in the pews to help support this important ministry. |
March 2018 |
Pr. Lawrence Gboeah of Christ Assembly Lutheran Church (Newark, NJ) will speak on ways Redeemer can assist the Lutheran Liberian community in building a church, school and clinic in Monrovia, Liberia
Pastor Lawrence will come to Redeemer, April 4th, to preach at both services and to speak during the Bible study hour in Luther Hall. Christ Assembly reaches out to the Liberian community around them. This is an important ministry to immigrants from Liberia and other African nations. What a blessing to have Pastor Lawrence preaching the Good News of Messiah Jesus to people in Newark! |
April 2018 |
Connecting and Advancing Leaders in Mission and Service (CALMS)
Redeemer members recently traveled to Panama with CALMS. During their week in Panama, they met CALMS' executive director, Rev. Jacob Gillard as well as Mr. Milton Castillo. Milton is the CALMS representative who lives in Panama. Milton works with global CALMS teams as a cultural helper and translator. He builds relationships to grow and encourage Panamanian church leaders & youth. We work with Milton to establish new areas of ministry in Panama to reach more people - especially those who live outside of Panama City and do not receive other US teams. |
May 2018 |
Days for Girls Outreach
Days for Girls, International is globally working to shift how women and girls see themselves and are seen by their communities. They offer girls and women with new life choices through providing sustainable hygiene solutions, health education, and income-generation opportunities. A Team of volunteers, led by Karen Rinaldi, meet at Redeemer and work on the making of sustainable feminine hygiene kits. Our Team has dedicated all kits to be sent to Dr. Kristin Schmaltz in Guinea, West Africa. Dr. Schmaltz distributes the kits to the woman and girls in her immediate area and surrounding villages, as a part of her education program on Woman’s Health. |
June 2018 |
Market Street Mission
The Market Street Mission ministers to the homeless, helpless, and hopeless in Northern NJ, by meeting their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs through a structured program which enables them to lead responsible, productive lives. The Mission provides emergency assistance for those in need. In addition the Mission has a Life Change program for men in recovery. The program has three phases and is Christ centered. It is mostly run by the men as they go through the program. In addition to Morristown, services are also offered through the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission in Asbury Park. Redeemer assists with the Mission in various ways including Project Backpack, the Coat Drive, donations for the Thrift Store |
July 2018 |
Life Resource Center
For 30 years Life Choices Resource Center has been faithfully serving mothers and families who are faced with difficult or unplanned pregnancies. Since 1985 we’ve helped thousands of women choose life for their babies by providing them with practical, emotional, spiritual and material support. We believe that every single person is a precious gift from God – this includes mothers, fathers and their unborn children. We are guided by the Christian principle that human life is sacred from the moment of conception. We are devoted to serving our clients in humility and love, seeing the face of Christ in everyone we encounter. We do not discriminate based on religion, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin or sexual orientation. We promote chastity, family life and Natural Family Planning. We do not refer our clients for abortions or any birth control devices |
August 2018 |
Lutheran Association of Missionaries & Pilots (LAMP)
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September 2018 |
Lutheran Social Ministries of NJ/NY/CT
For more than a century we’ve been in the business of helping others, and it’s what we’ll continue to do for years to come. From housing and adoption, to hunger and eldercare, we address critical needs of thousands, many are some of New Jersey’s most disadvantaged children, families, and seniors, as well as the hungry and the homeless. Everyday, dedicated professionals and volunteers work together to further our mission of providing services and programs open to all – regardless of religious affiliation or background. |
October 2018 |
The Paul Jackson Fund
A tax-exempt charity that serves as a resource of last resort for individuals and families facing a financial crisis due to a debilitating long-term illness or disability. The Fund provides grants to qualifying individuals in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, & CT) for health-related needs as well as for family and household needs. |
November 2018 |
Military Bible Stick Program
(Hosanna, Faith Comes by Hearing) The Military BibleStick reaches these service men and women, deployed in some of the most dangerous areas of the world, with God’s Word in audio — It can go with them and sustain them in even the most difficult circumstances.It contains the entire Audio Drama New Testament and selected Psalms chosen specifically for “warriors,” yet it’s only about the size of a pack of chewing gum. Designed to military specifications for safe and discreet use in low-light conditions, it features a matte black finish and red-light-only operation — and runs on a single AAA battery! |
December 2018 |
Relief Bus
Relief Buses are mobile care centers where we serve homemade soup & bread, distribute hygiene kits, host Life Care Visits, and pray for the needs of our friends on the street. By setting up tables & chairs on the sidewalk, we create an intentional space that welcomes our guests and invites conversation over a shared meal. |