Redeemer's Song Ministries

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2011-02-01T19:38:00.000-08:00

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Hope for Israel Highlights

2010-12-09T19:41:00.000-08:00

Oct Nov Dec Newsletter!

2010-11-09T08:40:00.000-08:00

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Introducing A Brand New Group!

2010-10-07T09:36:00.000-07:00

A hearty welcome to all of our new Redeemer's Song Senior and Junior High theatre group members! We've had three wonderful rehearsals so far and our Christmas show is going to be awesome!

A special thanks to our directors, as well!

Matthew Helland
Cody Becker
Olivia Becker
Anne Clark
Jon Clark

You guys are awesome! ~ Sarah

RS Offering New Team

2010-09-13T11:11:00.000-07:00

Redeemer's Song Ministries is now offering a new ministry team called....Redeemer's Song TEAM. Creative, huh? Redeemer's Song TEAM is a small, select group of individuals interested in learning more about video film, video editing, and creative story-telling.

Redeemer's Song TEAM will meet weekly for an hour or two at Access Television studios. We will develop skills in the areas of script-writing, story-boarding, and producing. We will film, edit, and premiere completed works on Access Television, Fergus Falls' local stations.

Completed works should display a strong sense of Christian values, though is not limited to strictly religious content.

Open To: Grades 9 - 12, College
Cost: Student Rate $25 Access Television membership (good for one year)

Redeemer's Song TEAM is limited to 6 members, so act quickly. TEAM members may also participate in the film project He Leadeth Me (Redeemer's Song Christ Family Film Productions) if needed.

Email redeemerssongministries@gmail.com for more information!

Check out Access Television's web site.
http://www.pegaccess.com/

Album An Inspiration

2010-09-07T14:53:00.000-07:00

Redeemer's Song has done something unique for a number of years when it comes to our Christmas productions. Maybe some people call it the lazy way of doing things. I like to call it "using the fruits of those gifted with so many talents to further their and our message that's been given to us to share!". How's that for a fancy way around not creating our original music for our shows?

But in all seriousness, a number of our productions have been inspired by some wonderful Christmas music. This year's production, Hope for Israel, was originally written for the 2003-2004 Redeemer's Song season and will be used again this year to share and celebrate the message of Jesus' birth. Hope for Israel is actually based on a song written by Michael W. Smith and recorded on his album Christmastime. The original song is actually called Hope of Israel, but our message takes this piece further and focuses the plot of our script on the hope Israel had for a savior. And oh how we celebrate the fact that He's been given to us!!

Click here for the link to Amazon. Listen to samples of Michael's music on Christmastime! What an inspiration!

http://www.amazon.com/Christmastime-Michael-W-Smith/dp/B00000D9VV

Redeemer's Song starts in 2 weeks!! Email us at redeemerssongministries@gmail.com for membership information or to learn how you can support members or directors by contributing to our scholarship fund!

Three Weeks A New Season!

2010-08-30T08:58:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all who participated in the RS informational meeting this last Sunday! We viewed a few previous RS productions, enjoyed refreshments and fellowship, and talked about our upcoming Christmas show Hope for Israel!

Sometimes it's difficult to imagine that a group closed for a handful of years can have the same spirit as it once had when it thrived with 30+ members! But yesterday, during our informational meeting, I sensed that same spirit return and I knew that even though the faces are different, the same Holy Spirit thrives in his ministry! May the Lord bless this upcoming year with memories, ministry, and a clear message of how he loves YOU and wants you to share that with the world!

Contact us for more information about our Orientation Day for members, for a membership application, or for a chat! redeemerssongministries@gmail.com

Redeemer's Song Informational Day Reminder

2010-08-25T07:31:00.000-07:00

REMINDER: Redeemer's Song Informational Day Sunday, Sept 29th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Come for refreshments and information about Redeemer's Song's junior and senior high and Christ Family Film Productions project He Leadeth Me.

Email with questions at redeemerssongministries@gmail.com.

The Excitement of Christmas!

2010-08-17T07:19:00.000-07:00

It seems weird to be thinking about Christmas already. Though the weather lately sure has us thinking about fall! As we look forward to starting a new season of Redeemer's Song, you can anticipate an exciting Christmas production this November 2010! Here's a peak at one of past Christmas productions!

For more information regarding membership applications or membership scholarships, please email us at redeemerssongministries@gmail.com!

Like the Dickens Christmas 2004

A Center for the Arts

Redeemer's Song Informational Day

2010-08-09T09:33:00.000-07:00

Join us August 29 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls for our Redeemer's Song Informational Day. Stop by any time between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. for refreshments, information, and fellowship! Learn more about the Redeemer's Song theatre programs and visit with the directors! Take an application with you, or request one at redeemerssongministries@gmail.com to prepare your application for submission on that day.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE for membership!

Before You Know It!

2010-08-02T07:45:00.000-07:00

Before you know it, Christmas will be here! And with the holiday comes the all-important Christmas story!

Redeemer's Song Ministries' Senior & Junior High theatre programs will be producing the Christmas production Hope for Israel the first weekend in December of this year. Inspired by Michael W. Smith's album Christmastime, Hope for Israel tells the Christmas story from the perspective of the daughter of the innkeeper in Bethlehem who owns the stable Jesus is born in. The second act is a celebration of the Christmas story, told in the setting of the 1940s WWII era. Hope for Israel boasts a large cast, beautiful music & choreography, and a life-changing story!

For cast information, email redeemerssongministries@gmail.com!

Location Location Location!

2010-07-26T12:21:00.000-07:00

Redeemer's Song Ministries has finally found a location for the Senior and Junior High Production rehearsals! Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is located near I-94 near Arbys. Join us August 29 at Good Shepherd for an Informational Gathering from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.!

Upcoming Informational Meeting

2010-07-19T07:53:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe that it's already the 19th of July! Before we know it, September will be here. Though many of you may be dreading the first day of school, welcome the first day of Redeemer's Song September 19th! Exactly two months from now! But perhaps you are unfamiliar with this ministry. Join us August 29th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. (location TBA) for a Redeemer's Song Ministries informational meeting. Come for refreshments and learn about how you can become involved in the ministry of theatre and film!

If you are not yet on our email list, please email redeemerssongministries@gmail.com for more information.

Also, learn more about Redeemer's Song Ministries Christ Family Film Productions at http://christfamilyfilmproductions.blogspot.com/

We'd love to see you!

Membership Applications Now Available

2010-06-02T14:01:00.000-07:00

Now available for individuals 5th to 12th grade (school year 2010/2011):

Membership Application

Please email redeemerssongministries@gmail.com for an application and all corresponding forms.

We look forward to seeing you this fall for the 2010/2011 Redeemer's Song Ministries theatre season!

EMAIL NEWSLETTERS AVAILABLE

2010-04-24T18:03:00.000-07:00

Keep updated on the lastest Redeemer's Song Ministries and Christ Family Film Productions news!

Watch for rehearsal schedules, special events and notices, and film project audition information!

If you are interested in a seasonal email newsletter, please contact redeemerssongministries@gmail.com!

CHARACHTER LIST for He Leadeth Me Project

2010-04-05T13:26:00.000-07:00

If you're interested in learning more about September (2010) auditions for the Christ Family Film Productions project He Leadeth Me, please contact redeemerssongministries@gmail.com.

*List subject to change.
*You do NOT need to be the suggested age of the character to be cast as a specific role.

Auditions will require no preparation, but you must arrive with a COMPLETED Christ Company Film Productions application, a formal or informal acting resume, AND a formal or informal headshot.

NOTE: if you have no acting experience, simply provide a completed application and headshot.

The following roles are available for audition:

MALE

Shawn Bradley Harper, age 16
Ethan Evan Carter, age 42 (judge)
Dylan James Holebrook, age 17 – 18
“Jimmy” James Washington Douglas, age 16 – 17
John Washington Douglas, age 52 – 53 (mayor)
McKinley Isaiah Graves, age 64 (banker)
Benjamin Theodore Rosgaard, age 37 – 38 (farmer)
Adam Ryan Rosgaard, age 14
Samuel Kevin Rosgaard, age 12 – 13
Arden Rollin Cole, age 52 (minister)
Walter Abraham Cole, age 13
Samuel Michael Barry, age 35
Timothy Klein, age 7
Pea-Shooter, age 14 – 15 (hobo)
Mud, age 16 – 17 (hobo)
Lick, age 17 – 18 (hobo)
Roger Allen Higgins, Jr. (sheriff)
Jon Edward Schmidt (gravedigger)
Professional gambler & bootlegger 1
Professional gambler & bootlegger 2
Professional gambler & bootlegger 3
3 – 5 adult male extras
5 – 8 youth male extras
2 – 3 young male extras

FEMALE

Amanda Sarah Carter, age 14 – 15
Alice Evelyn Holebrook, age 15 – 16 (maid, Douglas household)
Sally Minna Price, age 61 – 62 (maid, Carter household)
Evelyn Jenny (Miller) Rosgaard, age 29 – 30
Lenora Jenny Rosgaard, age 15 – 16
Elizabeth Jacqueline (Harrington) Cole, age 47
Alyssa Adella Cole, age 15
Sara Marcy (Flynn) Barry, age 32
Angela Barry, age 6
Clara Anne Crawford, age 24 (teacher)
“Daisy” Dorothy Emmerson, age 14 – 15 (hobo)
Bonnet, age 16 – 17 (hobo)
3 – 5 adult female extras
3 – 5 youth male extras
1 – 2 young male extras

ATTENTION: interested actors and actresses

2010-03-20T17:53:00.000-07:00

Redeemer's Song Ministries: Christ Family Film Productions is currently taking applications for film crew for their first independent film project He Leadeth Me (scheduled to begin the production process this fall, 2010). If you are interested in an application for any of the following crew positions, please email redeemerssongministries@gmail.com.

Actors/Actresses (auditioned)
Director of Publicity
First Assistant Director
Chaplain
Script Supervisor
On Sight Videographer *
Art Director*+
On Sight Photographer*
Set Dresser*+
Video Editor of Special Features*
Props Master
Kid Wrangler
Make-up Artist/Hairdresser*+
Costume Supervisor*+
Assistant to Costume Supervisor*+
First Assistant Camera*
Key Grip (Lighting)
Best Boy (Assistant to Key Grip)
Locations Manager
Refreshments/Food (2)

* Please submit 1 sample of best work or portfolio
+ You may be asked to prepare a sample representing the year 1932

We're Back!

2009-12-30T10:24:00.001-08:00

The ministry of Redeemer’s Song held its first orientation day the fall of 2000. The ministry operated primarily out of Stavanger Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls, MN, and here the team performed its first musical production Jesus Is May of 2001. The expanding group went on to complete a successful six-year run, ending the spring of 2006 with its final, student-directed production A Debt of a Salesman written by Armin Jahr, III. Within those six years, RS produced five dinner theatre fundraiser events, seven full-length spring productions, five Christmas productions, two RS In.vention In.tervention outreach events, one RS Dramatic Duo presentation, and held one traveling weekend theatre workshop in New Ulm, MN. RS celebrated its five-year reunion June, 2005, and boasted an 85-person membership over its five years of service. The ministry has been commended for its professional quality of theatre production, and for the Christ-centered content Redeemers’ Song always strives to instill in each unique presentation. RS has been a source of encouragement for not only its audiences, but for its members. RS is a youth training tool used to prepare young people for service through art and drama.

In the fall of 2010, Redeemer’s Song will establish roots again in Fergus Falls, MN. Newly named, Redeemer’s Song Ministries will encompass not only the senior high and junior high theatre production groups, but a family film ministry production company, a collegiate level outreach team, an educational film production program, RS In.vention In.tervention, and affiliate Redeemer’s Song Bloomington at Oak Hill Lutheran Brethren Church in Bloomington, Minnesota. Pray for us, as we seek to follow the Lord’s leading and as we prepare young people to do the same.