Announcements
Best Practices Conference
February 17-19, 2022 is the return of the Best Practices Conference! It may seem like a far way off, but it isn’t. This is a WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY for a free conference in Phoenix filled with learning and connecting with other ministry leaders around the country. There is no cost for the conference or for the meals at the event, but you would be responsible for travel costs and accommodations. We have a few hotel rooms reserved at the contracted rate – contact Rachelle if you are interested.
We have gone to this conference a number of times. There are hundreds of speakers and breakout sessions on every topic of ministry and leadership. Check it out and register HERE! The conference is huge, fun, encouraging, and fills up FAST. Don’t delay!
Voter’s Meeting
Our next congregational meeting will be held Sunday, December 19th, at noon in the Sanctuary. At this meeting, new council members will be elected. Please join us and stay informed!
Christmas Service Schedule
Holy Hackers Golf
The Holy Hackers will be playing golf on December 18th at St. Mark Executive course in San Marcos. First tee time is at 9:32 a.m. Please contact Ralph for more details and to join in on this fun day of golf.
Christmas Offering
Christmas is the time when we think of the “gifts” we give to our friends and loved ones. Shouldn’t this also be true that this is a time when we give “gift” to our Lord? This year the Christmas Offering will be used toward funding the 2022 National Youth Gathering (NYG) for Redeemer by the Sea youth which will be held in Houston, TX, July 9-13. These Youth Gatherings provide opportunities for our youth to boldly come together in the Name of Jesus Christ to proclaim, celebrate and witness their salvation through Him, rejoice in the fellowship of their Church and be encouraged and nurtured in their lives as God’s people through Word and Sacrament. Previous participants have said what a wonderful and blessed time it was!
The cost for the NYG is over $1,200 per participant for registration, airfare, hotel, meals and more. So your generous support is greatly appreciated. You can make a special Christmas offering any time in December using the Christmas offering envelope from your envelope set, the green envelopes in the pews, by designating Christmas Offering on any of our online giving platforms, or by clicking by clicking HERE to donate. Thank you.
Staff Christmas Gift
Angel Tree
Through this project, Redeemer will be providing gifts to children of active-duty Marines for our 15th year. The Marines have requested $25 gift cards from Walmart or Target. You also may donate online HERE. If you choose to buy your own cards, please give to Hilda on Sundays. We appreciate your support of our troops! Last day for collection is Sunday Dec. 19th. For questions contact the office.
Women in Mission Christmas Party
Ladies, it is December!!!! LWM’s “SWEET CHRISTMAS” party will be Tuesday Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. (please note the time change for this event). A fun time is to be had by all. There will a cookie exchange (each person is asked to bring a plate of 12 cookies covered with plastic wrap. Get very creative – you don’t have to bake just check out your local stores for ideas). The morning will also include Christmas party refreshments, a devotion, caroling and we will draw for 2022 Secret Prayer Sisters. You won’t want to miss this fun morning. Please RSVP by e-mailing Kay in the office.
“and she brought forth her first born son….
Poinsettias
Help decorate our Sanctuary for Christmas by donating a Poinsettia. The cost is $8.25 each and can be purchased HERE. Thank you for your support!
Advent Devotional
This year’s free Advent Devotion from Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) — “Child of Promise” are available in the church lobby or online. Each year Christians reflect on the hope God offers the world at Christmas. Born unto us—God’s Son, our Savior—Jesus is the fulfillment of the Father’s promise to send a Redeemer. Announced beforehand by the prophets, in the Christ Child we have the forgiveness of our sins and the hope of life eternal. This God has given to us in His Child of Promise. These Advent devotions start Nov. 29, 2021 and continue through Jan. 6, 2022.
Occasional Church Nursery Workers Needed
RBTS is ready to reopen the nursery during worship. We are looking for team leads who are 18+ years old for 2 hour shifts on occasional Sundays. Sign up monthly for the days you want to work. Pay is $15/hour. Email Kerry for more information.
Portals of Prayer
Sunday Morning Youth Ministries
Our 5th through 12th Grade Youth Ministries meet on Sundays at 9:45am.
Pre-Confirmation (5th & 6th Grades) taught by Jim Bennett, meets in room 2 and covers “100 Bible Stories” in two years. This year they will be studying 50 stories from the Old Testament.
Confirmation (7th & 8th Grades) taught by Jill Rutan, meets in room 3 and teaches Christian doctrine and a Bible overview over two years. This year they will be studying the six chief parts of the Small Catechism.
Sunday School – In Person
WE ARE CURRENTLY OFFERING IN-PERSON SUNDAY SCHOOL (PRE-K to 4TH) DURING THE 10:45AM SERVICE. Please check in your child in the lobby at the registration table before the service. Then take your child(ren) downstairs for Sunday School. You will pick them up at their classroom following the service.
If you have not previously registered your child for Sunday School, you can register HERE.
Decorate Floats for Tournament of Roses Parade
RBTS will be sending a group to help decorate floats in Pasadena on Wed., Dec. 29th. from 8am – 4pm. Minimum age to participate is 13. A Petal Pushers t-shirt is mandatory. If you already own one, wear it. If you need one, purchase one online HERE. Don’t miss out on this family friendly opportunity. Please RSVP by e-mailing Kerry if you are interested.
Feeding San Diego Together Tour
Amazon Smile
Worship On Campus This Sunday
8:30am Traditional and
10:45am Contemporary with Sunday School
All our in-person services (8:30am and 10:45am) are live streamed at rbts.online.church with chat features enabled. Services are also live-streamed and archived on our Vimeo, Facebook, and YouTube pages. Click HERE for recorded service links, sermon notes, and more.
Contact the Office
- Kay, connections coordinator – connections/assimilation into growth groups and service teams, Sunday worship folders, screens, printed announcements, and traditional worship music. Ext. 202
- Kerry, campus administrator – building access, facilities issues/repairs, room reservations, calendar and event planning. Ext. 204
- Rachelle, business manager – publications/communications, website, eNews, social media, database/records, bookkeeping, check requests/budget, payroll/benefits and pastor’s calendar/appointments. Ext. 201
- General Office Email, 760-431-8990