Redeemer Lutheran Church
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The Twelfth Sunday After Trinity
August 23, 2026
Readings: Isaiah 29:17-24; 2 Corinthians 3:4-11; Mark 7:31-37
Hymns: 549, 545, 704, 841, 846, 849
Calendar
Witness
Many of us are familiar with Lutheran Hour Ministries through the Lutheran Hour radio program which was first broadcast in1930 (heard locally Sunday mornings at 5:30 on WGAN am 560 or fm 98.5), or perhaps by seeing their Christian float in the Rose Parade on New Years morning. Their vision is, "To empower, equip, and inspire you to engage in meaningful spiritual conversations with confidence." An LCMS auxiliary organization, they offer many resources to equip us to share our faith with others. Check them out at lhm.org/lhm-learn.
What do you want others to know about our church? Whether it was a meaningful takeaway from Pastor’s sermon, a heart warmed by seeing young children worshipping together, or anything else that makes you glad to have Redeemer as your church home, you can share your comments by filling out a "Why Redeemer" card and place it in the offering plate, or give it to Brenda, or put it in her mail box. You can also text or email your thoughts to her. We will use your comments to create shareable Facebook posts that may encourage others to visit us in Gorham or Sanford.
Rev. Timothy and Lisa Sandeno are preparing to move to Spangdahlem, Germany where they will serve as missionaries. Hear about their missionary plans when they visit us on Wednesday, October 7 at 6pm. This is a potluck supper so please bring a dish to share.
Mercy
"The Locker Project" of the Gorham School district is collecting snack items again for the students. Any contribution would be appreciated. There is a list of suggestions and a box for donations in the narthex.
If you need anything (rides, supplies, medicine pickups) or any assistance please feel free to contact Sandy or Tom DiPasqua at 207-536-1547 or tjdipasqua@aol.com.
Saints of Redeemer, the Mercy committee would like to keep a supply of meals for members in need. Meals can be anything freezable, in a disposable container and should feed at least two people. Please bring your meals to church and put them in the fridge freezer. Label your contribution with the contents and how to heat it. Currently we have two families that will benefit from meal donations.
Life Together
The August 2026 LWML-NED newsletter “Pass It On” is available at this LINK. There’s also a printed copy on the bulletin board downstairs.
A Life Thought in the Church Year for August 23 – Trinity 12: Jesus never saw those with disabilities as burdens to be dealt with or impediments to His own life. Instead, He, who makes “no distinction” between people (Romans 10:12), treated the sick and disabled in the same way He treats every other person: as one affected by sin and in need of His love and redemption. As we await the day of the resurrection, at which time all the deaf will hear and the blind will see (Isaiah 29:18), let us sanctify the name of God (Isaiah 29:23) by following Jesus’ example in loving each one of our neighbors.
A Stewardship Thought for August 23 – Twelfth Sunday After Trinity 2 Corinthians 3:5 – “Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God.” We are not sufficient, not enough, not capable in and of ourselves. But God gives us what is enough and makes us capable. This is the beginning of wisdom: we are utterly dependent on God’s mercy. Our whole Christian life flows forth from this dependence, for if we are dependent upon the Lord, how can we not follow His commandments and walk in His way?
BE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND… Issues, Etc. is a podcast and radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Recent topics include: Freedom from Shame; Christians & Anxiety; Encouraging Early Marriage & Childrearing; Mission Outreach to Indigenous Communities in Canada and more. You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app or a podcast provider.
Communications
Newsletter Deadline – If you wish to contribute to the September 2026 church newsletter, please email your submission to the church office by August 22.
All announcements and prayer requests received in the church office by noon on Wednesday will appear in print that week in Friday’s email. If there is an announcement that you would like Pastor to make following Sunday’s FB live stream, please email him that information
Looking Forward to The Thirteenth Sunday After Trinity
Readings: 2 Chronicles 28:8-15; Galatians 3:15-22; Luke 10:23-37
Hymns: 696, 708, 579, 562, 876, 851
The Thirteenth Sunday After Trinity
August 30, 2026
Readings: 2 Chronicles 28:8-15; Galatians 3:15-22; Luke 10:23-37
Hymns: 696, 708, 579, 562, 876, 851
Calendar
Witness
Many of us are familiar with Lutheran Hour Ministries through the Lutheran Hour radio program which was first broadcast in1930 (heard locally Sunday mornings at 5:30 on WGAN am 560 or fm 98.5), or perhaps by seeing their Christian float in the Rose Parade on New Years morning. Their vision is, "To empower, equip, and inspire you to engage in meaningful spiritual conversations with confidence." An LCMS auxiliary organization, they offer many resources to equip us to share our faith with others. Check them out at lhm.org/lhm-learn.
What do you want others to know about our church? Whether it was a meaningful takeaway from Pastor’s sermon, a heart warmed by seeing young children worshipping together, or anything else that makes you glad to have Redeemer as your church home, you can share your comments by filling out a "Why Redeemer" card and place it in the offering plate, or give it to Brenda, or put it in her mail box. You can also text or email your thoughts to her. We will use your comments to create shareable Facebook posts that may encourage others to visit us in Gorham or Sanford.
Rev. Timothy and Lisa Sandeno are preparing to move to Spangdahlem, Germany where they will serve as missionaries. Hear about their missionary plans when they visit us on Wednesday, October 7 at 6pm. This is a potluck supper so please bring a dish to share.
Mercy
"The Locker Project" of the Gorham School district is collecting snack items again for the students. Any contribution would be appreciated. There is a list of suggestions and a box for donations in the narthex.
If you need anything (rides, supplies, medicine pickups) or any assistance please feel free to contact Sandy or Tom DiPasqua at 207-536-1547 or tjdipasqua@aol.com.
Saints of Redeemer, the Mercy committee would like to keep a supply of meals for members in need. Meals can be anything freezable, in a disposable container and should feed at least two people. Please bring your meals to church and put them in the fridge freezer. Label your contribution with the contents and how to heat it. Currently we have two families that will benefit from meal donations.
Life Together
A Life Thought in the Church Year for August 30 – Trinity 13: Jesus exemplifies the Good Samaritan, bearing the burden of sin and pouring out the healing balm of His blood for all people, even those who sought His death (Luke 10:33-34). Through His Gospel, which forgives all transgressions and covers all sins (Psalm 32:1), we learn that our mercy is to extend to every neighbor whom God places in our path, regardless of how doing so might affect our way, and we are empowered to “go and do likewise” (Luke 10:37).
A Stewardship Thought for August 30 – Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Luke 10:25 – “And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, ‘Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?’” That’s just not a good question! Doing and inheriting just don’t go together. What can you do to inherit the Rockefeller fortune? Nothing. Inheriting is about birthright; doing is about merit. We receive eternal life by birthright in our Baptism into Christ. All of our doing in the kingdom of God flows from this, from who we are by our new birth. It can never be the other way around.
BOOK OF PROVERBS BIBLE STUDY… The Word of the Lord Endures Forever is a daily 15-minute verse-by-verse Bible study produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Will Weedon. Pastor Weedon recently started a study on the Book of Proverbs 21–31. You can listen at your convenience at thewordendures.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, Tune In, the LPR mobile app and a podcast provider.
Communications
Newsletter Deadline – If you wish to contribute to the October 2026 church newsletter, please email your submission to the church office by September 22.
All announcements and prayer requests received in the church office by noon on Wednesday will appear in print that week in Friday’s email. If there is an announcement that you would like Pastor to make following Sunday’s FB live stream, please email him that information
Looking Forward to The Fourteenth Sunday After Trinity
Readings: Proverbs 4:10-23; Galatians 5:16-24; Luke 17:11-19