We are planning for the visit of our top candidate, Pastor Eli Thomas. He is pastoring two Churches in Washington, Grace Lutheran (Traditional) in Longview and Christ Community (Contemporary) in Ridgefield and planning for a weekend away is difficult. If he cannot get away sooner, his visit will be the weekend of November 8th – 9th. No other candidates are being considered at this point.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST: SAT. Oct. 4^th from 9:00am-10:45am. Join us for a time of fellowship and men’s study.  Click HERE to rsvp and select your breakfast from Panera. The order will be placed on Friday morning.

 MOMCO is where Christian Moms come together to tackle motherhood, family and chaos management. Our Fall Kickoff is underway. The next session will be on Thurs. Oct. 9th at 9:30am.  Email Chase De Gaine for more information. 

NEW MEMBER CLASS COMING: This class is for those who want to become a member at Redeemer by the Sea or want more information on the Lutheran faith. The Elders will be leading. If interested, please email the church office. The Elders will then work with participants to select a date and time for the class. 

BIRTH CHOICE 2025 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET: Please join Jerry Meyer at the annual Birth Choice Fundraising Banquet on Sat. Oct. 11th at the

Founded in 1987, Birth Choice of San Marcos is a non-profit, Pregnancy Medical Center that offers free support services related to pregnancy and sexual health for men and women in a confidential and compassionate environment. We provide hope and support by letting clients know they are not alone. We believe men and women are smart and when provided with proper information, services and support, they are able to make the best decisions for their future well-being. Birth Choice of San Marcos takes a holistic approach to healthcare and is dedicated to caring for the physical, emotional and spiritual welfare of our clients. Register online and choose Jerry as your table host.   

HOLY HACKERS: Our next golf event will be Sat. Oct. 11^th. This outing follows a scramble format, making it fun and accessible for golfers of all skill levels — whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out. Please email Rhonda HERE to sign up and she will confirm tee times.

LWM MEETING AND PROGRAM ON OCT. 14^TH: The next business meeting for Lutheran Women in Mission (LWM) will be on Tues. Oct. 14^th at 9:30am. Then at 10:15am, our speaker will be Samantha Holt, Executive Director of The Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton. The YMCA’s programs empower young people, improve health and well-being, and provide support, and inspire action in our communities. This program looks to be quite informative. All are welcome to come find out more. 

WOMEN’S FRIDAY FELLOWSHIP: SAVE THE DATE!  Fri. Oct 17^th at 5:30pm.  Our host will be Hilda Kalaidjian for Friday Happy Hour and Bible Study with friends from RBTS.  Hors’d provided, but please bring your own beverage. RSVP will be available soon to obtain the location of the event.