Organizations & Committees
Acolytes
A faithful group of young parishioners who greatly enhance our worship service by their dedication to serving God at His altar.
Adult Coordinator: The Rev. Dr. Andrea Baldyga
Adult Education
A Christian education class for adults is offered every Sunday morning at 9:15 a.m.
Coordinator: The Rev. Dr. Andrea Baldyga
Altar Guild
A faithful group of parishioners who greatly enhance our worship services through their dedication to serving God at His altar.
Coordinator: Elizabeth Thomas
Bereavement Committee
A
loving outreach of this parish to grieving parishioners and their
families providing a place where they may gather after a funeral. Food
can also be provided and served.
Coordinator: Victoria Stewart & Phoebe Marshall
Boy Scouts - Cub Scouts
Regular meetings of these young men serving God and country, learning to be tomorrow's leaders, meet at the Church regularly.
Scout Master, Troop 19: John Johnson
Scout Master, Pack 19: Rich Swetland
Church School
This
is one of the ways we love our children, by teaching them to know Jesus
and his love. The program is open to the entire community.
Coordinator: Bonnie Garrity
Evangelism & Renewal
A
dedicated group of parishioners who reach out to the community through
monthly community suppers. The group sets up and prepares the food,
inviting other community organizations to sponsor the event and to
serve the meal.
Coordinator: Mary Frey
Helping Hands
Volunteers who visit the shut-ins, prepare food baskets and provide transportation to worship.
Coordinator: Amy Murrelle & Tricia Schamel
Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers & Eucharistic Visitors
A
group of dedicated men and women who serve their Lord in the very
important ministry of worship leadership. Eucharistic Ministers are
licensed by the Bishop to administer the sacrament during the church
service. Eucharistic Visitors are
also licensed by the Bishop to bring the sacrament from a worship
service to the sick and shut-in.
Coordinator: Debbie Wells
Memorial Committee
This
dedicated group assists in the selection of and procurement of
memorials with monies received from family and friends in memory of
their loved ones.
Coordinator: Phyllis House
Music Ministry
A
concert series held throughout the year to which the public is invited.
Guest performers as well as the musical talents of parishioners add to
the enjoyment of these performances.
OutReach
The
Church of the Redeemer sees its primary mission to be one of spiritual
and intellectual growth, both as individuals and as a congregation: to
show in daily life the love of God; to share the gospel message; to
become less self-oriented; to involve the whole family in the church,
and to extend our talents to serve within the community and the larger
church. to give spiritual and economic support to the mission of the
church at home and abroad.
| 2007 Outreach Summary |
|
| Recipient |
Amount
|
| Programs of the Diocese of Bethlehem |
$2,000.00
|
| Community Suppers at Redeemer |
671.01
|
| Heifer International |
332.21
|
| Discretionary Fund -- Local Individuals |
588.64
|
| Discretionary Fund -- Members of the parish |
790.00
|
| Catholic Charities |
149.36
|
| Valley Food Pantry |
90.00
|
| The Bridge |
90.00
|
| Valley Food Pantry – Souper Bowl |
164.30
|
| United Thank Offering |
258.70
|
| E.R.& D. Coffee Growers Project |
185.00
|
| Valley Food Pantry |
136.00
|
| Miles of Pennies |
85.30
|
| Angel Tree (est.) |
900.00
|
| St. Mary’s -- Compassion International |
513.00
|
| St. Mary’s -- E.C.W. – Diocese of Bethlehem |
100.00
|
| St. Mary’s -- Christ House |
172.00
|
| St. Mary’s -- The Bridge |
200.00
|
| St. Mary’s -- Fire Victims |
200.00
|
| St. Mary’s -- Evangelism & Renewal Committee |
147.82
|
| St. Mary’s -- Susquehanna River Archaeological Center |
35.00
|
| St. Mary’s -- Catholic Charities |
200.00
|
|
Total
|
$8,008.34
|
|
Local
|
Diocese
|
National & International
|
|
$4, 362.13
|
$2,100.00
|
$1,546.21
|
Prayer Circle
A
faithful group of parishioners dedicated to intercessory prayer. They
meet monthly to review and create a list of names and maintain a prayer
chain through out the month.
Coordinator: Glenda Hinsman
St. Mary's Guild
An
industrious and friendly gathering of women of the parish who meet
regularly for Christian fellowship, sponsor the annual bazaar, work at
rummage sales, and sponsor the Annual Mother-Daughter-Friend Banquet.
President: Betsy Schumacher (2008-2009)
Greeters
Parishioners
who volunteer to extend the hand of welcome to those attending church,
distribute bulletins and assist people to the altar rail.
Coordinator: Shirley Quigg
Vacation Bible School
A
fun-filled week of Bible stories, crafts and games held every summer.
This program is open to all the children of the community.
Vestry
The lay governing body of the Church of the Redeemer, acting on behalf of the parishioners between Annual Meetings.
Sr. Warden: Terri House
Jr. Warden: Ted Burrows
Treasurer: Joan Burrows
Term Expires 2009: Fred Luther, Charles Preston, Victoria Stewart
Term Expires 2010: Glenda Hinsman, Joyce Anderson, David O'Dell
Term Expires 2011: Ted Burrows, Bruce Carpenter, Margaret Cole
Worship Committee
The
Worship Committee functions as an aid to the rector in fulfilling
his/her canonical responsibility of providing regular worship
experiences for the congregation. The committee assists in many ways:
suggesting special services, helping to plan and carryout events around
those services, and to suggest various ways in which we might celebrate
our life together as a parish. Coordinator: Gretchen Rentschler
Youth Group
Christian fellowship for youth ages 11 through 17.
Coordinator: Margaret Cole
