Beyond

Beyond

St. Paul was imprisoned under a death sentence when he wrote his second letter to his protégé, Timothy—his “beloved child”. He knew that unless the Lord intervened he would soon be killed. Knowing this makes his words seem weightier somehow…more urgent. And there is weight and urgency in them for sure, but no regret, no shame, no fear. Because Paul could see beyond the immediacy and seriousness of his temporal circumstances to Jesus, who had “abolished death and brought life and immorality to light through the gospel.”

These powerful words were written to bring Timothy hope and strength in the midst of confusing and difficult days. To see beyond them in order to endure, to speak the truth with grace, and to keep the end (which is not the end) always in view. 

I think they’ll do the same for us in the midst of our own confusing and difficult days. 2 Timothy 1:1-14 this Sunday.

Steve+

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Haiti Motorbikes—Help us purchase critically needed motorbikes for our ADLW Mission in Haiti. You can give here (select Haiti Motorbikes in the pulldown menu), or give by check Sunday (memo: Haiti)

 Pollinator Garden—Soon Redeemer will host not only people, but also God’s winged creatures, with our help!  The beds adjoining our parking lot are being prepared for a native pollinator garden that supports bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.  Here’s where we come in:

1. Donate plants: from your own garden, from a gardening friend, or purchased

2. Give toward the project here (select Pollinator Garden in the pulldown menu)   

3. Help plant and mulch at Planting Day, Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Refreshments and lunch provided. Kids welcome, with activities

      RSVP or questions to Mary Sue Burgess, 410-279-8039, by Friday, October 3

Women’s Retreat, “From Fractured to Flourishing” with Chrystie Cole—Friday, October 24 & Saturday, October 25 @ 1309. Register and pay online here (select “Women’s Retreat 2025” in the pulldown menu when redirected to our online giving portal)

Discovery Luncheons—Sunday, October 26 & Sunday, November 30 following worship. Open to all who are new to Redeemer or interested in membership. Email Steve Wishart if you're interested in participating

“Fifth” Sunday Potluck/Membership Sunday—November 23 following worship

Morning Prayer—Tuesday-Friday, 8AM on Zoom

Men’s Bible Study—Thursdays, 7AM @ 1309

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