Summer Book Recommendations

Hey ladies, summer is officially here and so begins the season of sun, fun and travels!With this in mind, our small group Bible studies have ended but there is no need to take the summer off spiritually. What books are you packing in your carry ons, beach bags? What do you plan to study in order to be spiritually encouraged, refreshed to grow? We would love to hear your favorites! As a women's ministries team we have a few favorites of our own to recommend:

•  "31 Days to Understanding the Bible" by Max Anders
• "Bible Doctrine" by Wayne Grudem
•  "Lies Women Believe" by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
• "Safely Home" by Randy Alcorn
• "Redeeming Love" or Mark of the Lion Series by Francine Rivers
• "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis
• "Understanding the Holy Spirit" by Charles Stanley

Okay, what's your favorites! Share via the comments link below.

Attend Day Set Apart for Women - Sat., Apr. 17

It's not to late to grab a friend or two and join the fun, Saturday, April 17 from 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. for our Day Set Apart for Women! Walk-ins welcome! Read here for more information.

Holy Week

Join us this week at Redeemer Church for:

"Messiah in the Passover"
April 1, 6:00 pm
This Seder meal provides a unique look at all the significant elements of the Jewish Passover feast.
(This event is sold out).

Good Friday
Friday @ 7:00 pm
We'll take a look at the crucifixion from three different perspectives: Judas, the betrayer who died in his sins; Peter, the betrayer who repented and was reconciled; and John, the faithful disciple who stayed true through the crucifixion.

Easter Sunday 
Sunday @ 9:00 & 11:00 am
Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus! Bring your friends and family to the hear the salvation message through music and drama as we consider what "The Room" of our life tells about the eternal direction of our lives!

Holy Week Devotional 
Be sure to pick up at Activity Central a daily devotional reflecting on the Biblical events that make up the Holy Week.

Women Mentoring Women

Here at Redeemer, we are passionate about discipleship.  Passionate about mentoring women of all different ages and stages of life.  We desire to equip women to come alongside younger women so that the younger women, when ready, might train up the next generation of women.  This passion and commitment has not changed—just the title of the program has.  “Spiritual Mothering,” our former Women’s Ministries mentoring program, has now prayerfully decided to partner with the on-going discipleship ministry, Starting Point.  The Women’s Ministries team has watched this ministry naturally grow as many Spiritual Mothers continue to mentor now via Starting Point.  This process of change is still in transition, just as the women’s mentoring program has always been growing and evolving in a natural and healthy way.  The Women’s Ministries team feels that this transition will be beneficial both to the mentor (by giving more direction) and the mentee, who will have a well-trained mentor.   

If you are interested in mentoring a woman to grow in her love of Christ, her knowledge of God’s Word, and help her live out her faith in her daily life, then we would love to talk with you.  Or, if you are the one who is interested in being mentored, then we’d also love to talk with you and pair you up with an older, more spiritually mature woman.  

For more information, contact Kim. A. (414) 427-1474.  You can also contact Pastor Bob at (414) 541-5580.

Girls Night Out - Sat., March 20

Our days just got longer and the sun is out - the perfect time for a Girls Night Out at Alterra's by the Lake,  Saturday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a night of conversations and coffee taking in Lake Michigan views. Friends and family welcome! For directions please visit the Alterra website here. If attending or needing more information, contact Becca S. at (414) 543-5029.

Engage Milwaukee Recap

"Engage Milwaukee" was a wonderful day of fellowship with other women of Redeemer and a few others who were brought by friends. We were able to really be challenged by Natalie Bartelme regarding “Our Glorious Calling!” We looked at Matthew 28:16-20, The Great Commission. One challenge Natalie gave, which I was reminded of by a friend today, was to reach out to others and “Do it Afraid”. This is a reminder that there are times when we will be afraid to do something God calls us to do; but, sometimes we must willingly to do so no matter how fearful we may be.  Another quote that was really meaningful to me was “Your mission field is between your two feet; your mission field is wherever your feet take you!” What a great challenge as we look at the “Great Commission” to go and make disciples by baptizing and teaching them about the gospel.
At the event, Jen Wojtysiak shared of her passion for the inner city of Milwaukee. We were surprised by some of the sobering statistics of Milwaukee. For example, Milwaukee is the second most segregated city in the U.S. Milwaukee also has the highest teen pregnancy rate and the average age of a homeless person in Milwaukee is 9 years old. Milwaukee really does need workers ready and willing to go out and share the gospel. Jen also introduced us to a number of people within Milwaukee.  She told the story of Joseph, a homeless man who does not want to be forgotten. To not be forgotten is a very real fact in not just the homeless but in everyone we encounter. Jen challenged us to listen, reflect, pray and respond to God’s call!

The day was finished with prayer for the inner city and a “Milwaukee style” indoor tailgate lunch including traditional Wisconsin food (thanks to Jessica Demien) such as brats, cheese, and cream puffs. We received positive responses from everyone who attended and excited to see how God is going to be using the Women of Redeemer to reach out and impact our neighborhoods, work places, and families. Join us May 1^st to learn a little more about Milwaukee on the Bus Tour and fellowship with other believers in the inner city. Visit the church website for more information. 

by Andrea Dankert, Engage Coordinator

Day Set Apart for Women - Sat., April 17

Have you ever tasted someone's yummy appetizer and thought "I would like to learn how to do that?" Or admired someone's gift and ease of hospitality and asked "How does she do that?" If so, you are in for a treat at this year's Day Set Apart for Women - "Serving Up Joy!"April 17 at 8:45-3:00 p.m at Redeemer Church!

Again, we will feature a variety of relevant seminars and an 'old-fashioned cook-off' with great prizes!  This year you have three options of entries: homemade soup, bread and/or dessert.

Cost is $5 with food entry and includes lunch, coffee bar and goodies!

Leave refreshed, encouraged and having learned a new skill and gaining a new friend or two! Registration begins late March. Look for more information to come. And check out photos from last years festivities.