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Dear Friends in Christ at Redeemer,
Just down the street from us, at 24th and Wisconsin (in the old County Hospital building), stands the Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language (MACL), an MPS school serving 500 students, K-8. Approximately 40% of the student body come from refugee families new to Milwaukee; 60% from nearby neighborhoods.
You may have seen the headline today that MPS is struggling to find a teacher for each classroom this fall. Well, a few weeks ago, the art teacher at MACL began networking to find volunteer adults to provide presence in classrooms where no additional help is funded or found. I met with Rebecca at Redeemer, and later that morning Pastor Mike, Tim and I went over to the school as part of our Neighborhood Mapping. We got a tour of the school (clean, bright, climate-controlled, ready for students) led by the principal, a refugee from Laos in 1983.
Before I go on further, here’s a link an outstanding NBC news story that shows you the school and their work:
https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/how-the-international-newcomer-center-introduces-refugee-children-to-the-u-s-137218629535?fbclid=IwAR1pmDWXFUkQ32wmRKSja09JacT7XT3Ox_AohgXGRp295AkAvAyh7mrDzuQ
I’m thrilled that the Holy Spirit is making a connection between Redeemer and MACL. Rebecca has worshipped with us and is interested in joining as an associate member in October. I have submitted my application to volunteer at the school on Wednesdays beginning next month. They need volunteers just about everywhere; I’m looking forward to reading with the littlest ones!
Here’s the letter I received that led me through the easy process of volunteering. Are there more Redeemer folk interested in joining me?
Thank you for expressing interest in volunteering at Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language (MACL) during the 2022-23 school year! We are so grateful that you would like to become part of our school community to support our students and staff!
The onboarding process has two components: At the district level, Sophia Smith of Volunteer Services will be on the receiving end of your online registration (link below) and will coordinate your background check (at no cost to you). Ampire Ntabala, MACL Parent Coordinator and I will coordinate the volunteer program at MACL. We are still working on the onboarding process specific to our site and will be in touch with details specific to your schedule, role, and orientation once your application is processed.
Below you will find the steps to get started. The application process may take several weeks once the application is submitted due to the heavy volume in early fall.
To begin the registration process and to find resources about this process:
- Go to the link for the MPS Volunteer webpage: https://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/en/Community/Get-Involved/Volunteer.htm
- Click on “Click here to apply!” near the top center of the screen.
- Under Quick Links on the right, click on: “Online Volunteer Application.”
- When prompted to select a “Volunteer Assignment Preference,” choose: “Classroom Assistant.”
- When prompted to select a school, choose “Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language” from the drop down menu for both “1st Choice” and “2nd Choice.”
- The form requires that you enter your availability, but we will work with you when we are further along in the process to accommodate your desired day/ time.
- Let Rebecca know that you have completed the online application and await approval emails from Sophia Smith and Rebecca Moczulewski to finish the onboarding process.
Your help is truly appreciated! MACL students are eager to learn and will benefit greatly from having additional caring adults to support them in the classroom |
Pastor Mick Roschke, my mentor in urban ministry, emphasized the essential relationship between churches and their neighborhood schools. I’m pleased that this opportunity has arisen at such a critical time.
Peace, Pastor Lisa
PS: We have just THIRTEEN days left to achieve the goal of $26,000 toward the NEW KITCHEN at Redeemer! $22,333 dollars to go. Please share the link: wearies.org/redeemermilwaukee
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Please share the link to our online campaign to raise money for a NEW kitchen. Our goal is to raise $26,000 by August 31st. Click the button below or visit: give.weraise.org/redeemermilwaukee
Thank you for your support!
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Food Pantry
Thursdays 11:30 - 12:30
South side parking lot entrance
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers meet in shifts Thursdays 10:00am-2:00pm. Help us box meals,
pack bags of groceries, and distribute goods.
Anyone is welcome to volunteer!
To volunteer or donate, contact Joan Jacobs: jacobsje49@gmail.com
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The Food Pantry is seeking donations!
- Personal Hygeine Products: The Food Pantry is in need of personal hygiene products (deodorant, soap, tooth brushes/paste, etc.). Donations can be dropped in the box in the Narthex or in the office.
- Shopping Carts: We are also seeking monetary donations to purchase shopping carts; each shopping cart costs $50. If you’d like to donate a check or cash, please make sure to note that it is for “shopping carts.”
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMING UP
- Neighborhood Mapping 3.0: Meet at Redeemer Fridays at 10:45am to walk and get to know the neighborhood we serve!
- Confirmation Begins September 4th: Confirmation will be held the first and third Sundays of the month, please contact pastorlisa@redeemermilwaukee.org with questions.
- New Members Welcomed on October 16th: Join us in welcoming new members into the congregation. Reception to follow.
REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT
- The Refugee Apartment Work Day #2 will be on August 7th 12:00pm- 8:00pm: There is more work to be done at the refugee apartment, if you would like to help clean or paint sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094EA9A92FA2FC1-refugee1
- If you are interested in helping with the refugee resettlement, the Redeemer interest group is being led by Abby Schumwinger, abbyschumwinger@gmail.com or 414-217-4904. Contact Abby to get involved!
- Inquiries re: co-sponsoring Afghan families can also be made directly to Lutheran Social Services at church.relations@lsswis.org.
NAMI GROUPS
- The Journey Support Group for women who live with PTSD or C-PTSD will meet from 1:00pm-2:30 on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month beginning April 12th at Redeemer in the library.
- Registration: Call 414-326-3454 or email theresa@namisoutheastwi.org
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All are welcome to join us in person for worship on Sundays at 10:00am!
If you'd like to stay home, feel free to join us virtually or watch later on our YouTube channel. A copy of Sunday's bulletin and hymns can be found under the worship tab on on the Redeemer Milwaukee website.
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631 N. 19th Street
Miwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 933-7004
www.redeemermilwaukee.org
Email: admin@redeemermilwaukee.org
Virtual Worship Services on YouTube: Click Here
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