Redeemer Lutheran Church
News and Announcements are published on Friday each week.
Sixth Sunday After Trinity
July 12, 2026
Readings: Exodus 20:1-17; Romans 6:1-11; Matthew 5:20-30
Hymns: 829, 562 563, 843, 590, 746
Calendar
Witness
Rev. Jonathan Anderson, a classmate of Pastor Strawn, is now in place in Panama. He was installed as pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Balboa. To learn more about Pastor Anderson’s service and how to support him, visit https://www.lcms.org/anderson
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.
Mercy
LWR.org is the website for Lutheran World Relief. They are presently collecting funds for the tragedy in Venezuela
The Locker Project is not accepting food during the summer. If one wishes to support the Locker Project, one may send checks to the Gorham School District 75 South St. Gorham Maine 04038 and write "Locker Project " in the tag line.
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 baby shower for Otto and Erika Skirbe is planned for Sunday July 12thafter the Divine Service. It will be a diaper drive as they already have most of what they’ll need for their baby. Any questions, please see Darlene Kraus or Jen Strawn.
A Life Thought in the Church Year for July 12 – Trinity 6: Jesus, who did not come to destroy the Law, but to keep it (Matthew 5:17), teaches us that we are all guilty of breaking the 5th Commandment (Exodus 20:13). Even though we may not have had an abortion or ended someone else’s life, we have been angry with those who have. Therefore, we are all equally in need of His salvation (Matthew 5:20). Thankfully, Jesus has reconciled us to Himself (Matthew 5:23-24) by uniting us to His death and resurrection through Baptism, and He empowers us to live a new life of love toward each of our neighbors (Romans 6:1-4).
A Stewardship Thought for July 12 – Sixth Sunday after Trinity Matthew 5:24 – “First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” Our giving to the Lord’s work is part of our Christian life. The Lord wants us to walk in His ways in all we do. He wants our hearts united to His. It’s not our gift the Lord wants — it is our very selves, in all we think, say and do.
DIVORCE & REMARRIAGE SERIES... Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. You can listen to a series of interviews with Dr. Benjamin Mayes, author of the new book “Divorce and Remarriage: Ecclesiast
Communications
Newsletter Deadline – If you wish to contribute to the August 2026 church newsletter, please email your submission to the church office by July 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 Seventh Sunday After Trinity
Readings: Genesis 2:7-17; Romans 6:19-23; Mark 8:1-9
The Seventh Sunday After Trinity
July 19, 2026
Readings: Genesis 2:7-17; Romans 6:19-23; Mark 8:1-9
Calendar
Witness
Rev. Jonathan Anderson, a classmate of Pastor Strawn, is now in place in Panama. He was installed as pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Balboa. To learn more about Pastor Anderson’s service and how to support him, visit https://www.lcms.org/anderson
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.
Mercy
LWR.org is the website for Lutheran World Relief. They are presently collecting funds for the tragedy in Venezuela
The Locker Project is not accepting food during the summer. If one wishes to support the Locker Project, one may send checks to the Gorham School District 75 South St. Gorham Maine 04038 and write "Locker Project " in the tag line.
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 July 2026 edition of the LWML NED newsletter “Pass It On” is available at this LINK. A printed copy is posted on the bulletin board downstairs. The newsletter contains registration info for the fall retreat.
A Life Thought in the Church Year for July 19 – Trinity 7: God fashioned and formed Adam from the dust of the ground (Genesis 2:7). He knits us together in our mother’s wombs, and He provides for us in all the needs of life, both in body and in soul (Mark 8:2-3). Precious in His sight are all the children of men because He has formed and created each of us and continues to sustain our earthly lives. Additionally, He also offers us the free gift of everlasting life in His own blood (Romans 6:23), thus declaring each person worthy of our love and protection.
A Stewardship Thought for July 19 – Seventh Sunday after Trinity Romans 6:19 – “For just as you once presented your members as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness leading to sanctification.” To be sanctified means to be set aside for God’s purposes in all that we do, whether in the home, church or society at large. St. Paul encourages us to see ourselves, our bodies, our souls and all that we are as set aside for God’s work.
MORE TOPICS, MORE GUESTS, MORE JESUS… 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: The Movie “The Odyssey;” Prosecuting Pornography; The Hymn “Entrust Your Days and Burdens;” Lutheranism in Canada and more. You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app or a podcast provider.
Communications
Newsletter Deadline – If you wish to contribute to the August 2026 church newsletter, please email your submission to the church office by July 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 Eighth Sunday After Trinity
Readings: Jeremiah 23:16-29; Romans 8:12-17; Matthew 7:15-23