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AGM Breakfast Meeting - Saturday 14th November
8am tomorrow (Saturday) - we would love you to come and share breakfast with your church family and attend our Annual General Meeting.
Plan to attend our AGM Breakfast meeting where we will reflect on how God has worked amongst us in the past year, and look to the next.
Triple C
TRIPLE C club will not be meeting at the church next Tuesday morning (17th November). They will be meeting instead at Koorong Springwood store for shopping and coffee.
All are welcome to attend the Triple C Christmas lunch at the Sands Hotel at 11am on 3rd December. Phone Anna to book and for more information. 3207 4228
COFFEE ROSTER HELPERS NEEDED
We still have a significant need for people to help on the coffee roster. We would like to maintain it so that the roster rotates 4 times a year. That would require 26 families on the coffee roster. At the moment we have only half that.. It would be great if we could add to the numbers so that there is a smaller burden on each family.
A full set of instructions will be given to each person joining the roster and you will be rostered on with another couple who have done it before.
It would also be wonderful to see some younger people serving in this way. If you can help, please contact Margaret in the office. 32864700 or mnugent@redlandscrc.org.au. Thanks.
AGM Breakfast Meeting - Saturday 14th November
Plan to attend our AGM Breakfast meeting where we will reflect on how God has worked amongst us in the past year, and look to the next.
Those present will receive a copy of the Annual Report and there will be a visual presentation from the 10th Anniversary. We would love you to come and share breakfast with the church family of RCRC.
5pm Service Details
You have got to love the story of Joseph. It is the first and ultimate in riches to rags to riches stories. But we don't only like Joseph for drama, we also like it because there is so much to relate to. No matter how poor you are, and how tough life is, Joseph was poorer, and his life was tougher. No matter how much you have in terms of power and possessions, Joseph probably had more. And yet throughout it all, we see what life looks like when God is with you and we honor him no matter what the circumstances. This Sunday in the PM service we start a 2 part mine series, called "Where is God?" looking at the life of Joseph. This week we'll look at Genesis 37-40.
Pastor: Clinton Berends
9am Service Details
I'm bored - but why? We're looking at the story of the young man in Luke 19. It may be that his life is somewhat of a reflection of ours. He's asking the question 'what do I still lack'? The answer he expects to hear is that he doesn't lack anything. In many ways we don't lack anything either - we're incredibly blessed! The surprise is that rather than leave us satisfied, this 'rich life' often leaves us restless and discontent. Could it be that Jesus' call to 'give it all away' is less about what we do with our wealth, and more about how Jesus' followers find their way out of their yawning dissatisfaction? Wondering why your life seems to lack passion? Want to find out how to address that? Come Sunday 9am, and listen to what Jesus has to say.
Pastor: David Groenenboom
Prayer
Please pray for Cheryl, Rod and Jordon McWilliams. This Friday they will hear from the surgeon as to the road ahead.
Continue to uphold Carol Bottema (cancer) and Joan Rynsdorp (fractured vertebrae) in prayer.
Please pray for our children's and youth ministry positions that we are advertising presently, that God will provide the right people.
Continue to pray for Dave and Leonie as Dave takes this time of rest. Also pray for all leaders in the church, that the Lord would refresh and strengthen.
AGM Breakfast
AGM Breakfast - Saturday 14th November
Our AGM is coming up in a couple of weeks time. Please put this important date in the diary.
Elder Niminations
The church council is putting forward the names of Chris Downs, Sean Murphy and Rod McWilliams for eldership. A vote of affirmation will take place on Sunday 15th November, during both services. Rod is being put forward as an 'elder in special service' with a focus on Gospel Community. A short paper outlining the ministry of Gospel Community will be available from this Sunday, as well as a short profile on each of the men.
Great Ministry Opportunities
The Church Council is seeking two people to join the team and fulfill the following positions:
- Children's Ministry Coordinator
- HSM (High School Ministry) Coordinator
Both positions are 0.4 (2 days per week) and we are seeking to employ from the start of 2010. For job descriptions and applications or any other details, please contact:
Clinton Berends
0424477487; 07 3286 4700
Car Wash for Chaplaincy
There will be a car wash at the church on 7 November from 8am-12md. Proceeds to School Chaplaincy.
Need both washers (at least 30) and (warm) welcomers. Contact Damien Watson at dhwatson@iinet.net.au or on Ph 3829 3468 for details.
Thanks!
Hi everyone!!
Just wanted to say thank you so much for supporting the kids movie night on Saturday night. We had over 50 children there!
Thanks also for all the donations of non-perishable food that came in on Sunday and the donations for the kids in Burma. We will be collecting right up until Christmas.
Your support is much appreciated
Thanks again
Lauren
RCRC Children's Ministry Co-ordinator
Ph 0400 045 665
9am Service Details
We live in a very strong 'success' culture. We want to appear successful and to have it all together. No one likes to admit to any weaknesses. And the same goes for the church as well. We want to present a good, strong image, that we know what we are doing, and we are doing things right. But when we look at the Bible, and history, we see something that is very worrying for successful churches. Because we see that revival means repentance. Revival means grieving over sin, recognizing that we haven't got it right, and that we need to do things God's way. Is the church willing to go the way of humility, for true revival? Are we willing to sacrifice 'self' for the path of Jesus?
Pastor: Clinton Berends
Message from Dave
Hi Church Family,
By now, many of you will know that I'll be taking something of a 'sabbatical' until the end of January 2010. The last few weeks I have been in discussion with the leaders here at RCRC, and in view of how demanding the last years have been, the Elders have prayerfully and warmly encouraged me to take this time off. I think the timing is good and right, as I do feel the need for some replenishment. I have to say: it has been just tremendous to have the warm support of RCRC leaders and congregation in this. I cannot tell you how thankful I am for your warm affirmation.
I want to assure you that I am as committed as ever to ministry at RCRC, and still plan to retire here (that's at least 15 years away!). So, this is (definitely) not Dave 'burning out', but Dave accepting the leadership of RCRC's advice to take some replenishment leave, so that that sort of situation can be avoided well before it might arrive. To tell the truth, I feel great, and totally buoyed by the support and encourage God gives me through you all.
Apart from a few things, almost done, like this Saturday's wedding with Paul & Josie, and the Global Market Day lead up series (starts Nov 15), I will not be engaged in RCRC or denominational work related activity for this period. I also want you to know that I have completely curtailed my involvement on the CRCA Synodical Interim Committee and the Ministry Formation Workgroup until July 2010.
My mobile is on 'total silent' (no ring, no rumble), and I'll be fielding calls through message bank only. Work related calls will not be responded to, but referred to RCRC and CRCA leaders/pastors. As with email, work stuff will be on-forwarded to the next appropriate person. If you have particular questions or needs, Clinton, Margaret, or one of the elders will be keen to assist you.
So what will I be doing? Well, a lot of reading, perhaps some writing, some riding, and I have this thing about learning how to sail.. so maybe I'll be tasting the salt and feeling the wind a little.
On Sundays, you will still see me around. I'll be at RCRC (even though I've been away the last two Sundays for other reasons), and I'll still be playing bass from time to time.
You're such a great church family, and I love you all heaps. I'm so thankful for God's provision, and how he is doing this wonderful work in you and through you all.
Isn't God great?
Grace & peace,
David Groenenboom
5pm Service Details
Just when you think it's all over and there isn't any hope left, God goes and does something amazing. Just when everything seems lost, God reveals his mighty plan of redemption and victory. This is how things go at the end of the Samson story. When we think it's hopeless for him, God shows up and kicks some serious butt! This week we're gonna get a big reminder of how loving and faithful our God is. From him and this story we can know that when things seem low in life, God is at work doing something great! Don't miss the ending! Judges 16:22-31.
Pastor: Dan Kroon
Can You Help?
In the last month Tracy and I have had contact with a local family struggling with Melanoma. Last Friday Sharon was told that the melanoma had metastasized and that all they could offer was palliative care. It puts Sharon and her husband John, and their two children, in a much similar position to us a couple of years ago. In the last couple of days Sharon has decided to attempt the same treatment protocol that we undertook at the time. As you may remember, it's quite demanding. They haven't requested this, but we have offered to put a call out for help in the church for them. They require some people to grow seeds, possibly do some juicing, and there maybe some other small roles to be played. And especially, even though Sharon is not a believer, she has asked that the church might pray for her. Tracy and I see this as a great opportunity for us to witness to them. So please pray for Sharon and John and their boys, please also pray for us as we witness to them, and if you are in a position to help, please let me know, or email Sharon directly on s2.price@optusnet.com.au Sharon and John live in Wynnum.
Clinton Berends
Pastor
Redlands Christian Reformed Church
0424 477 487; 3824 5165
Committee of Management
The Committee of Management is looking for more people to assist in this area. Please see Bill Sikkema for more details 3822 7424
AGM Breakfast - Saturday 13 November
Our AGM is coming up in a couple of weeks time. Please put this important date in the diary.
Elder Nominations
The church council is putting forward the names of Chris Downs, Sean Murphy and Rod McWilliams for eldership. A vote of affirmation will take place on Sunday 14th November, during both services. Rod is being put forward as an 'elder in special service' with a focus on Gospel Community. A short paper outlining the ministry of Gospel Community will be available from this Sunday, as well as a short profile on each of the men.
Young Adults Coffee
This Sunday, after the evening service, at the Doedens. 45 Hilliard Street. Ormiston
Kids Cartoon Night
Nyeah! What's up doc?
Come and have a fun time with us, watching looney tunes cartoons and eating popcorn.
When: Saturday October 31st, 2009 at church (That This week!)
Time: 5:00 - 6:30pm
Cost: $2 per child (this includes drinks, popcorn and a small bag of lollies)
Bring: a pillow or cushion to lie on
Questions: Contact Lauren Downs ph 0400 045 665 or lauren@redlandscrc.org.au
Parents more than welcome. We would love some parent helpers please. Children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent.
Invite to Rhaya.
When: Friday 6th of November
Time: 7.15pm for 7.30 start
Where: Redlands Christian Reformed Church,
(Corner of Sturgeon and Delancey Street, Ormiston)
Come and journey with a community of women seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ whilst
encouraging and supporting each other. Bring your friends and have a coffee and together share in praise,
hear from God's word and God's goodness today.
Come when you feel the need for refreshing. No regular committment is necessary.
Contacts:
Margaret Harwood 0414 653 051
Colleen Alleway 0409 265 742
Dianne Osborne 0409 030 607
Rebecca Harwood 0413 348 769
A Strange Request!!!!
Kids@church would love to have your empty egg cartons for a Christmas craft they have coming up. Please leave them at community central in the church foyer over the next few weeks.
Thank you so much for all your support - it is much appreciated by all the kids and teachers
5pm Service Details
This week we see the climactic downfall of our psycho saviour Samson. He's never been what you'd call a 'standup citizen', but it's at the end of his career that he hits a new low. Like so many men in the Old Testament, he's brought down by a deceptive lover and his own weakness for women. She is Delilah. And in this story we find tow lessons, a moral one and a theological one. We learn from Samson that seduction is a real killer because it draws us away from our faithful God. And we learn from Samson that we are in need of a true Saviour without the weaknesses and failures of a sinful man. Jesus. Read Judges 16:1-21.
Preacher: Dan Kroon
9am Service details
This Sunday we continue in our series on Repentance. Last week we looked at some of the basics, and saw that repentance is a throwing ourselves on the mercy of God, knowing that he extends kindness and grace to sinners. It is to turn from sin and to God, and to walk in his ways. But too often we view that as something that takes place at the start of the journey of faith. But this Sunday we are going to see that this is to be a practice of Christian living, turning from sin, and turning to our savior. We want to cover a big chunk of scripture this Sunday morning (Nehemiah 8-10) so any reading you can do before hand will be of great benefit.
Preacher: Clinton Berends
5pm Service Details
When you get right down to it, Samson has all the characteristics of a terrorist. He's a freedom-fighting, lone-range guerrilla whose vicious acts of vengeance would've struck fear into the heart of anybody. As I said in the first week - he was a psycho!
And yet, what is so unbelievable about the story of Samson is that God stands by this vengeful man, even after he repeatedly exhibits his glaring vices. But God doesn't remain faithful to Samson because of who Samson is... He remains faithful to him for his own purposes - his purposes to deliver and to teach and to judge. God stands by the psycho because he loves his people.
Question Of The Week: How do you obtain a fresh jawbone of a donkey? Read Judges 15.
Preacher: Dan Kroon
9am Service Details
The prophets of the Old Testament called for it. It was the basis of John the Baptist's ministry. I was the first thing that Jesus called people to do. It was the conclusion to the very first sermon ever preached by a pastor. It is REPENTANCE. Everyone knows that repentance is necessary, but do we actually know what it is? What are we responding to when we all called to repent, what do we actually do, and what does it do in our lives? This Sunday we begin a new 3 part series in REPENTANCE. Read ahead in Luke 18:9-14 and Luke 19:1-10.
Preacher: Clinton Berends
Meals
More meals are needed to top up supplies for the Meals Ministry. Please place meals in a disposable container (which are available from the cupboards in the kitchen extension) and write the date they were made and give to either Bev Bird or Corrie Lindeman. Thank you.
Volunteers Needed
The coffee, greeters and crèche rosters all need extra volunteers - the more volunteers the bigger the break between turns. Please contact Margaret mnugent@redlandscrc.org.au to place your name on the roster.
Odds and Ends needed
Kids@church have a dress up week coming up and we need your help!!
If you have anything on the following list that you no longer need, we would love to have it please!!
- Pieces of fabric (the larger the better but we're not fussy!)
- Belts (any kind is fine)
- Men's ties and scarves
- Women's scarves
- Old dress up clothes
- Hats
- Large garbage bags
If you would like these to be picked up, just contact Lauren on lauren@redlandscrc.org.au or ph 0400 045 665 or bring them to church and drop them off at community central in the foyer.
Thank you!!
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