He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!

I hope this finds you well in the season of our risen Lord. I wanted to provide a few quick updates.

– Preview worship services have been going really well. We have had 3 worship services so far, and are continuing to make connections in the Portage Park, Jefferson Park, and Irving Park neighborhoods. Our next service will be Sunday, May 7th, at Old Irving Brewing Co., 4419 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago, IL, 60641, at 9:30am. All first time visitors are invited to stick around for brunch as a guest of Redeemer.

– I am discerning what to do when my contract expires this summer, and have already begun updating my resume and seeing what is out there.

– I am well underway in planning my fundraising efforts for Redeemer, and have already begun exploring the generosity of those around me.

– Peter and I have been at numerous fundraisers and community events this month and are excited about the variety of people we are meeting who are interested in what is going on at Redeemer.

– With Spring blossoming around Chicago, I am spending more time outside and exploring some of the fun things that there are to do in town.

That is all for now!

Blessings,
Dan Arvid Nelson