Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iola, WI

09/11/2026

Today a majority of people alive remember where they were when it became evident that those who were carrying out great evil were flying planes to cause death, damage, and fear.

However, this day of memories can also focus on the courage of first responders and ordinary citizens who came to the rescue and helped save many lives.

We honor the lives of the first responders, brave airlplane passengers who gave their lives to try to save others, and people who suffered from exposure to toxic smoke or chemicals.

We will never forget not only the evil that was committed, the lives lost, but also the sacrifices to rescue and our military men and women who gave their lives in Afganistan.

Dear Lord, we pray for those who weep tears of loss and have traumatizing memories of what happened twenty five years ago today. Lift them up with the support of others and the assurance that we sympathize with their struggles and are grateful for the sacrifices that were made to try to save others.
Instill on our minds that evil individuals, their plans and acts, do not control our lives but that You rule creation. Your Son is at Your right hand guarding believers. The Holy Spirit comforts us with Your Word. Encourage us to come to You with our fears and worries and trust Your will to be done. Amen in Jesus' name.

09/07/2026

Justified may not be one of the words you consider important. Unless you are trying to defend an action, balance an accounting sheet, or make your margins in a document look good you probably don't use it much.
However, justified is the most significant word regarding being sure of forgiveness and heaven. What it means and its significance to our certainty is addressed by St. Paul in his Epistle to the Galatians.
We Are Justified By Faith, Not By Works, Galatians 2:11-16

08/28/2026

Promises are an integral part of life. Without them we would not be able to trust the words of others or depend on products or businesses to be reliable. Keeping promises builds trust and respect.
The Lord sent Moses to tell Pharaoh to let his people go. In order to assure Moses and the Israelites that they would be set free God promises deliverance.
His guarantee was achieved and the people began their Exodus toward the Promised Land.
The greatest deliverance was achieved by Jesus Christ. His righteous sacrifice and punishment bought us freedom from sin, the devil and death.
The Lord Promises Deliverance, Exodus 6:2-8

08/01/2026

Redeemer is collecting donation items to go to victims of the EF-3 tornado that hit Neenah and Menasha WI on July 27. Iola community members are encouraged to donate materials and funds to relief operations for victims. In Iola, there are collection boxes at Family Dollar and Sentry; items and funds may also be donated through Redeemer Lutheran Church.

At Redeemer, items collected will be taken to the Menasha donations center by the Haugens, who live near the area where the tornado hit and are volunteering time toward recovery in the community. Please call 920-685-0319 with any questions about donations.

07/15/2026

$500 was raised from Brat sales and donations at the 2026 Iola Car Show. Our Brat Team included (photo, L-R) Pat Haugen, Pastor Greg Haugen, Tod Besaw, Sharon Pitt, Jay Danielsen, Diana Bonikowske, Jerry Pitt and Jean Dix. Many thanks to Jay and Julie Danielsen for letting us use their property next to the Car Show grounds. The $500 raised was donated to the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation.

07/09/2026

Redeemer's Iola Car Show Brat Fry is tomorrow, Friday, June 10 from 10AM - 6PM. The location is Jay and Julie Danielsen's house adjacent to the Car Show grounds on County Hwy J. Please consider stopping over for lunch or dinner, or giving a donation. All proceeds will go to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. We thank Thrivent for the Action Team Grant that helped us purchase supplies.

07/05/2026

We thank God for His grace and many blessings on this country for 250 years! We depend on the Lord for His help in providing guidance and wisdom to us and our descendents so that our country can continue to be the land of the free and home of the brave!
"O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever." Psalm 136:1

07/02/2026

PEACE DEVOTION for TODAY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeguSLWrbW4&feature=youtu.be

06/26/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQp5AMmWJ1M&feature=youtu.be

“I don’t know the plan, but I know the planner.” And what a comfort...

06/19/2026

Start thinking bratwurst! Our church is hosting a Brat Fry during the Iola Old Car Show with proceeds going to Children's Hospital Wisconsin Foundation. We'll be serving brats with all the fixin's, along with cold bottled water, from 10am-6pm on Friday, July 10 and from 10am until we sell out on Saturday, July 11. Thank you to Jay and Julie Danielsen for their hospitality in sharing their yard beside the Car Show grounds for this event!