“Jerusalem shall be called the faithful city, and the mountain of the Lord of hosts, the holy mountain. Thus says the Lord of hosts: Old men and old women shall again sit in the streets of Jerusalem, each with staff in hand because of great age. And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in its streets.”
—Zechariah 8:3-5

Dear Redeemer Family,

What a rich, cheerful vision the Lord gave to the prophet Zechariah of our world restored and renewed. I find it so encouraging that one of the marks of the New Creation is play. Did you notice that? “And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets.” And who is with these boys and girls? The elderly men and women of the New City. So what are we seeing here in this vision? We are glimpsing nothing less than the future resurrected church family. Young and old, resting and playing together. Multiple generations, dwelling together as one body - having fun!

For this reason, whenever a local church family gathers for food, fellowship, and fun - we get to taste just a bit of that future reality. When the church plays together, we bring a taste of the future into the present. Therefore, we might say (with just a hint of mischief in our voice) that here at Redeemer we take our play very seriously.

So here’s something fun for us all to do together in a few weeks:

REDEEMER PARISH FALL FLING!

When: Saturday, November 13, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Where: Maymont Farm 1001 Spottswood Rd., Richmond, VA 23220
What: A relaxed, casual time for fellowship, fun, and play. There is a petting zoo for kids (bring quarters if you'd like to buy food to feed the animals), wide open green space, and walking trails through 100 acres of historic park.
Food: Free coffee, hot cider, and donuts!
Optional: Bring a picnic blanket, chairs, and lunch.
RSVP here—so we know how much food and drink to prepare.

Can’t wait to see you there!

In the Father’s love,