Redeemer, Edna, Texas

Enhancement: Redeemer is a growing congregation with a mission-minded pastor leading the effort. Over the past three years, membership has increased by 26 percent, with 29 adult confirmations during that time. With 279 names on its prospect list and outreach opportunities expanding beyond what one pastor can manage, Redeemer is requesting short-term Home Missions support to call a second bilingual pastor to help connect with the growing community, both Spanish- and English-speakers, and continue reaching more people with the gospel.

Fast facts:

• Ministries at Redeemer currently include weekly nursing home Bible studies, Sunday school, vacation Bible school, a teen group, a young adult group, a monthly men’s Bible study breakfast, a quilting club, a choir, as well as an afterschool tutoring program that serves 20-30 students from a local elementary school located three blocks from the church.
• In additional to its weekly Spanish worship service, Redeemer began offering two Sunday morning English services in February 2025 to accommodate the growth it’s seen.
• Nearly 20 percent of homes in Edna speak Spanish as the primary language spoken in the home.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, we thank you for the growth and blessings you have showered on Redeemer Lutheran Church in the little town of Edna, Texas. Thank you for the 60 years of Word and Sacrament, the 60 years of gospel ministry, the 60 years of grace you have given them. Bless them as they continue to reach out to their community in English and Spanish with a second pastor. Help them continue to grow as a congregation and as individual believers to your glory. Amen.

Contact:

Rev. Andrew Schroeder, Redeemer Lutheran Church
[email protected]
361-782-3793