Learn the Heart of Jesus
"Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." ~ Matthew 11:29-30

JULY 4th ----- "MOVING ON TO BETTER THINGS"
is the theme for this year's Coralville 4th of July parade. All Members & Friends of Our Redeemer, you are invited to join us! We again are teaming together to have a float in the parade this year. Last year was great fun! Any members or committees that would like in on the planning, please contact Stephanie now. -- Watch future editions of Reflections and Beacon for more details!

Children's Ministry
"Our Mission is to nurture and support families; equipping them for a lifetime of learning, praying and celebrating God's love in every aspect of life."

Parents and Education Volunteers get your email addresses to Stephanie for updates on events and resources through the year! EMAIL ADDRESS: srobinson@ourredeemer.org

TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL

In Sunday School today the children learned that as Jesus came to the Ethiopian (Acts 8:26-40), He comes to us in our weakness, for we cannot by our own reason or strength come to Him. In your family faith talks, discuss how the Holy Spirit calls, gathers, enlightens and sanctifies us, keeping us with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. Today in Sunday School the children also learned that as God did with Paul, so God does with us. Through the Law we are crushed by the weight of our sin and are helpless. As God revived Paul through Ananias (Acts 9:1-31), He revives us through our pastors with the proclamation of His Word and the administration of His Sacraments granting forgiveness, life, and salvation to all who believe. Talk to your children about how the Sacraments and God's Word revive you so that you may live as God's child.

REMINDER: Keep working on your memory items! If you are ready to test out for your special memory award, please let your teacher know. Those who have successfully memorized their special catechism or Gospel elements will have their name on display and will receive a special pin at the end of the school year. Pins will be distributed on Sunday, May 18.
3 yrs - Kindergarten The Lord's Prayer
1st - 3rd Grade The Ten Commandments:
4th - 6th Grade The Apostles' Creed
7th - 8th Grade John 15:12-17

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL -- JUNE 23-27


We are looking for volunteers to help serve the 150 children that week. If you are interested in helping out one morning or all week, please contact us Lea Snedden at 319-895-0505 or Erin Provenzano at 319-665-9734. This faith-filled program for children entering Preschool-Grade 8 includes exciting Bible stories, catchy music, one-of-a-kind crafts, recreation, snack & more!
Registration forms are available now at the church office and also here to download.

Summer Sunday School

Leaders & teachers needed ...to help kids have fun serving this summer in God's Big Backyard!

TODDLIN' TO JESUS birth to 36 months w/parents & expecting parents Sundays 9:15am Contact: Becky West 648-2011

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL 3 yrs to 8th grade Sundays 9:15am Contact: Melissa Mullane 351-3290

PIONEER CLUB 2 yrs to 5th grade Wednesdays 6:45pm Contact: Denise Schwarting 358-9590

For more information about our Children's Ministry, please contact
Stephanie Robinson, Director of Children's Education at 338-5626.