August 2024 news revolves around the power outage in Brook Park. Our
Redeemer family gave money, food and their time to many projects
to help those struggling without power. We handed out gift cards to
about 30 families on August 9 and 10th. We collected and distributed
shelf stable foods at the American Legion (tables set up in their
driveway) on August 12. Palker Automotive contributed hot dogs and we grilled them. We
handed them out with water and chips for those people picking up the groceries. The
Outreach Committee represents the Redeemer Lutheran Church family and our love for the
community we reside in. Words cannot thank each of you enough.
In grateful appreciation – The Outreach Committee
ON GOING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
MONTHLY CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOVE IN THE NAME OF CHRIST (Love I.N.C.)
REDEEMER BAGEL MINISTRY
RECYLING WITH RIVER VALLEY
Acceptable items: phonebooks, books, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, cardboard,
newspapers, office paper, school paper and brown paper bags.
RECYCLING WITH SIMPLE RECYCLING CENTER
Donation items include men’s clothing, women’s
clothing, children’s clothing, shoes, purses, hats, blankets, drapes/curtains, pillows,
sleeping bags, backpacks. Bag or box your items and put them in the shed. Please keep
recycling and asking friends and neighbors. Let us keep up the excellent job of recycling!
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: styrofoam, plastic, aluminum, glass, metal, trash
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Guest Organizations
Kristi’s Kids Child Care
https://www.kristiskidschildcare.com/
Kristi’s Kids Child Care has had a challenging year. We currently have 28 full time and part time children enrolled. There is currently a staff of 11 full and part time employees. COVID-19 has certainly impacted the center. The center has stayed open and did apply for the pandemic license when the State shut down childcare to serve families of essential workers. Our center has continued with the Step Up To Quality program and was awarded a Four Star rating in 2020. This rating is will be up for renewal in 2023. This program is a quality rating scale that is run through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. There are many additional criteria above and beyond basic licensing rules that must be met to obtain ratings. Berea City Schools has continued to provide transportation to Brook Park Elementary when the children are attending school in person. We have also set up our school age classroom to accommodate virtual learning. This year we were again invited to collaborate with CEOGC in their Head Start Program.
Kristen McLaughlin
Ukrainian Church of God – Brook Park OH
The congregation of the Ukrainian Church of God, led by Pastor Peter Fedorchuk, continues to worship in Fellowship Hall. During the COVID 19 Pandemic, they changed their services to worship once a week on Sunday at Noon.
Henryk Sienkiewicz Polish School
Henryk Sienkiewicz Polish School has Friday evenings through the school year. They teach the Polish language and folk dance, geography and other culture traditions. The age of the students are three thru thirteen.
Alcoholics Anonymous
For more info see the Alcoholics Anonymous website at www.aacle.org
Current Meetings
Brook Park Monday
Monday – 6:30 p.m.
N.A.S.A.
Wednesday – 8:00 p.m.
Broadway 55th
Thursday – 7:00 p.m.
2024 Schedule
Mobile Food Pantry
at
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Brook Park
March 16
April 20
May 18
June 15
July 20
August 17
September 21
October 19
November 16
The Greater Cleveland Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry offers participants fresh produce. Clients must “self-proclaim” their household’s need by entering their initials electronically or signing an eligibility form at the distribution. This also certifies that their household is in the area served by the GCFB agency. The Greater Cleveland Food Bank serves Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Ashland and Richland.
The Redeemer Lutheran Church of Brook Park is hosting this program with the support of many community partners. It is a collaborative Brook Park community event!