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Christmas Day Service
God welcomes us into a future of hope through His Son, Jesus. What a privilege it will be to celebrate that home tomorrow morning!
Our service will start at 9am. It may be wise to come early: previous Christmas Day services have been quite full!
Those arriving first are asked to park on the grassed area.
Christmas Dinner
Nowhere to go on Christmas Day? Come to RCRC! There's a roast lunch to share - the more the merrier! We're starting about 11:00am.
Accommodation needed...
Anyone looking for a female flatmate, or an extended period of house sitting? Miranda Goodridge knows someone whose current accommodation is coming to an unexpected close. Please see Miranda if you can help: pg.mg@pacific.net.au 0432 579 044
Prayer
Pray for all those who will be lonely this Christmas. Reach out to those around you who may be cut off from family or friends. Be family for them. Show them something of true community
Keep Jesus in the focus of your celebrations this Christmas
Mid Week News
Sunday
9am: Have you ever experienced utter hopelessness? That point where you have run out of options, and have nowhere left to turn? It's a scary and desperate place to be. When we open up the pages of Luke, the nation is Israel is there. They may not know it yet, but its pretty bad. Even one of the priests refuses to believe God, even when an angel personally turns up to give him the message. But its into that situation that Jesus comes. And he comes to bring hope, and a new beginning, for the nation, for the world, and for people like us. Jesus is still about turning up in hopeless situations. He is still about bringing hope and new beginnings. Read ahead in Luke 1:68-75
5pm: Christmas time is a time of waiting and expectancy. Waiting for holidays, expecting pre-requested gifts, waiting for food, expecting happiness, waiting for the new year, expecting new chances. And yet there's a deeper waiting and expectancy going on as well. We're waiting for salvation and the ultimate joy that comes with it, just as Simeon and Anna were doing (Luke 2:21-40). We're waiting for more. But often, as we wait for more, we forget about those who are waiting for their first truly meaningful Christmas. So, as we wait for more, we need to remember that Jesus has already come and brought hope and redemption to the world so that we can share it with those who are waiting and in desperate need of more. We could die happy today having known Jesus, if not for the millions who have not heard he has come.
Wedding Bells
Lachie Black and Bonnie Sikkema are tying the knot on Saturday the 20th of December and you're invited!
Where: Fellmonger Park (across from back entrance to Ormiston College), Sturgeon St
Time: 3pm start
Please join us for afternoon tea at the church after the ceremony.
Christmas Lunch
Not everyone has somewhere to go on Christmas Day. For some, it is a very lonely day. So, we're wanting to provide a caring, happy environment - not to mentioning a smashing good Christmas Dinner - to all and any who may want to come.
This idea has been very warmly received by the RCRC family, and a dedicated team of people is now making this happen. There are invite flyers in the foyer for you to pass on to people you know who you'd like to invite.
If you'd like to come, or be part of the team, please email Dave dave@redlandscrc.org.au or Margaret mnugent@redlandscrc.org.au.
RCRC Community - Summer in the Park
You are all invited to join us for a time of sharing and fun.
When: Wednesday 7th / 14th / 21st January 2009
Where: Wellington Point BBQ picnic area
Time: 5.30pm onwards
What to bring: BYO BBQ or picnic, chairs, family and friends
This will be a time of sharing and getting to know one another, so bring along your bbq or picnic supper and lets enjoy our summer in the park together.
Engagement
Lucy Murphy and Daniel de Ruysscher announced their engagement this week. Congratulations!!
Prayer
Friends of Les and Cathy Sherwen, Greg and Di Osborne have a prayer request . Their new son in-law received news of a malignant cancer in his mouth on his honeymoon. He and Jessica, his wife ,are waiting on further results. Di and Greg would love you to join with them in prayer for his healing and for God's peace in this situation. You would appreciate the shock the newlyweds are in .
Boundary Rd: Pray that a buyer may be found for the Boundary Rd and that a fair price may be received. A good sale will release resources to reduce debt, and that would be a very good thing. E do not doubt that God will hear our prayers because of Jesus!
Pray for our local community, and ask for opportunities to share the hope of Jesus this Christmas. Remember that the Carols and the Christmas Dinner are expressions of our desire to ‘Go' - please prayerfully support them.
Midweek Update
Kids @ Church & Kids @ Nite
Leaders are still needed for the weeks of the 21st Dec & 25th Jan so that we can offer care for the Kindy, Prep and year 1 kids activities during in the morning sermon. All work for the holiday programs are organised and ready to go on the Sunday mornings.
Special parents notes-
There will be no program for AM kids during the Christmas day service and the 28th Dec.
There is no PM kids programs during the Christmas holiday's. If anyone is interested in co-ordinating this for future holiday's please contact Lisa.
Kids Church and Night resumes on the 1st February 2009.
Carols Information for parents
All children singing in the carols service this Sunday need to assemble in the back hall at 5.30 to collect and dress in their costumes. Any assistance from parents at this time would be greatly appreciated.
There will also be a rehearsal for kids at church children during the sermon this Sunday morning.
Regards,
Kids at Church & Kids at Nite Teams
Wedding Bells
Lachie Black and Bonnie Sikkema are tying the knot on Saturday the 20th of December and you're invited!
Where: Fellmonger Park (across from back entrance to Ormiston College), Sturgeon St
Time: 3pm start
Please join us for afternoon tea at the church after the ceremony.
If you'd like to bake some food please see Cheryl McWilliams.
Mid Week News
Sunday
9am: We've seen them on the beach: red & yellow caps: eyes focused just beyond the breakers. Life savers are there for people who get into trouble and who cannot save themselves. Hardly a more relevant picture of Jesus. The big question is: do you need rescuing? Are you ‘getting into trouble' or ‘out of your depth?' Jesus is your Rescuer, and that is good news. Read ahead at Matt 18:1-25
Food Drive: Sunday
We're collecting HEAPS of food for Redlands Community Centre's Christmas food parcels: please, be very generous - there is a lot of hardship in our local community. Donations of non perishable food can be made on Sunday - let's fill the foyer!
Carols in The Carpark
On Sunday night from about 5:30pm. It's a great way to share the good news of Jesus with our community - invite everyone!
Wednesday Night Prayer meetings
We'll be meeting again in early February. Until then, keep praying at home and in your small groups.
Christmas Lunch @ RCRC
Not everyone has somewhere to go on Christmas Day. For some, it is a very lonely day. So, we're wanting to provide a caring, happy environment - not to mentioning a smashing good Christmas Dinner - to all and any who may want to come.
This idea has been very warmly received by the RCRC family, and a dedicated team of people is now making this happen. There are invite flyers in the foyer for you to pass on to people you know who you'd like to invite.
If you'd like to come, or be part of the team, please email Dave dave@redlandscrc.org.au or Margaret mnugent@redlandscrc.org.au.
Prayer
- New Elders kev Hudson and Frank Lanaro will be installed in their new role in the am service on Dec 14. (This Sunday) God has blessed us with diligent leaders - give thanks!
- Boundary Rd: Pray that a buyer may be found for the Boundary Rd and that a fair price may be received. A good sale will release resources to reduce debt, and that would be a very good thing. E do not doubt that God will hear our prayers because of Jesus!
- A family from Wellington Point State School is undergoing a great time of trial. The mother is suffering from cancer and the father has ceased work to be her carer. RCRC has sent some financial support - what they really need is strength to go on, not to mention recovery and healing for the Mum.
- Pray for our local community, and ask for opportunities to share the hope of Jesus this Christmas. Remember that the Carols and the Christmas Dinner are expressions of our desire to ‘Go' - please prayerfully support them.
Mid Week News
Sunday
9am: Someone who loves you wants you to belong. The shepherds are perhaps the most unlikely people to receive breaking news of such world shattering importance. Shepherds were viewed as untrustworthy and unclean - but God wants them as part of his family, and chooses them to announce the birth of Jesus.
No matter what your past, or even your present, God is calling you home for Christmas. Luke 2:8-21
Profession of Faith and Baptisms
This Sunday morning we have the privilege of witnessing the profession of faith and baptism of Nicole Black. We praise God for His work in Nicole's life and bringing her to this point. In a baptism double, we will also be baptizing John and Nicole's son Eli - and celebrating the promises of God that he makes to Eli, to John and Nicole and to all of us, through this sacrament.
5pm: The old carol goes, "We three Kings of Orient are ... following yonder star", but how accurate is that? It just might not be the whole story! In fact, a close look at the visit of the wise men to Jesus, reveals some very interesting things about who they were and why they came. And in a way it will reveal something very interesting about who WE are and why WE come as well. Have a read of Matthew 2:1-12 while humming the Carol and see what you find.
Guest Preacher: Rev Richard Condie
Sunday night, Richard Condie, Rector of St Jude's in Carlton, Vic, will be preaching at RCRC. This will be a great opportunity to worship and praise God - let's give Richard a very warm Redlands welcome!
Food Drive: Sunday
We're collecting HEAPS of food for Redlands Community Centre's Christmas food parcels: please, be very generous - there is a lot of hardship in our local community. Donations of non perishable food can be made on Sunday - let's fill the foyer!
Kids @ Church
Kids@Church this week are having a end of year party.
All children will need to bring a gift (max $5) to give away and a plate of food to share.
Carols in The Carpark
...there are invitations at community central: please share them with your friends and invite them along.
CHRISTMAS LUNCH @ RCRC
Not everyone has somewhere to go on Christmas Day. For some, it is a very lonely day. So, we're wanting to provide a caring, happy environment - not to mentioning a smashing good Christmas Dinner - to all and any who may want to come.
This idea has been very warmly received by the RCRC family, and a dedicated team of people is now making this happen. There are invite flyers in the foyer for you to pass on to people you know who you'd like to invite.
If you'd like to come, or be part of the team, please email Dave dave@redlandscrc.org.au or Margaret mnugent@redlandscrc.org.au.
HELPING WITH CHRISTMAS LUNCH
We have a great team who are able to be present on Christmas Day to run the lunch - however, there are things that you can do if you would like to support it and can't be there on the day.
- Buy a packet of Christmas serviettes or bon bons to place on the table. Leave your donations in the Admin Office.
- Drop into the Office and pick up a bundle of flyers - we have a list of places we would like them taken to, choose one that is convenient to you.
- We will need a group of people to peel potatoes on Christmas Eve. We will be doing that in the church kitchen at 10.30am on Christmas Eve if you can come and help (bring a peeler!).
Prayer
- New Elders were elected last Sunday. Kev Hudson and Frank Lanaro were both resoundingly affirmed. They will be installed in their new role in the am service on Dec 14. Please pray for Kev & Frank as they prepare for eldership.
- Matt Harwood and Alison Clark will be married on Sunday afternoon (Latrobe Chapel, Paddington). It's great to see two young people seeking to live their lives honouring Jesus. Please support them as they begin their lives together.
- Please keep Jesus central in your Christmas celebrations this year. There is so much confusion about who he is and what he has done - let's ensure the messages we send are clear.
- Pray for our local community, and ask for opportunities to share the hope of Jesus.
New Elders Elected
The outcome of yesterday's eldership vote was that both Kev Hudson and Frank Lanaro were both resoundingly affirmed as Elders at Redlands CRC. Both men will be ordained as Elders in the 9am service on December 14. Please continue to pray for these men as they prepared for their leadership role.
Elder Candidate Information for Sunday
On Sunday (in both services) we are voting for new elders. Below we have supplied some basic infomration for both candidates. Please continue to prayerfully consider these men. Any questions re: the election process can be directed to greg@tenni.id.au or dave@redlandscrc.org.au
Kev Hudson
Age: 67
Wife/family info: Married to Del, two adult sons: Gary & Murray, 5 grandchildren
What you like about following Jesus: The love, security, and provision I have through God's promises "He will never leave me or forsake me"
Previous leader/elder experience (if any): Board member - Ambassadors for Christ Australia (18 years), youth leadership roles and other church responsibilities
What you like about RCRC: The warmth and friendliness of the people; Small group activity; Wide variety of opportunity for involvement and service (something for everyone); In depth ministry
Your future vision/desire for RCRC: To encourage each other to serve, to grow, to share in the love of our Lord - to see the RCRC community shine out as a beacon to our God.
Frank Lanaro
Age: 40
Wife/family info: Married to Michelle, Children: Matthew (15), Sarah (13) and Rachel (12).
What you like about following Jesus: I follow Jesus because of the eternal hope that we share as believers. To me personally this also means that despite our circumstances we can experience an overwhelming peace when our minds are focused on our Lord and Saviour
Previous leader/elder experience (if any): Previously served as a leader (Deacon) at our previous church for about five years
What you like about RCRC: RCRC is appealing because of the spiritual and practical faithfulness to God's Word evidenced through the various ministries and commitment of God's people in the church
Your future vision/desire for RCRC: I share the same vision as RCRC - i.e. to see the city of Redlands become a community of hope. My personal desire is for the body of Christ at RCRC to fulfil God's greatest commandments in Matt 22:37-39 Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.'
Both candidates must receive over 80% of the vote to be affirmed. The results of the ballot will be announced in the Sunday PM service and via eNews on Sunday night. Together we seek the Lord's guidance as he prepares new leaders to serve him at RCRC.
Dave Groenenboom dave@redlandscrc.org.au
Mid Week News
Sunday
9am: For thousands of years ancient Egypt had a very strong focus on the worship of idols. Many of these idols were pictured as animals or part-animals.
This morning we want to consider how Romans 1 relates to idol worship, and what some of the consequences are. Not just for the Egyptians, or the Israelites, but also for us in 2008. The only one who can set us free from wrong worship, is Jesus.
5pm: Remember as a kid how exciting the whole time of Christmas was? The presents, the holidays, the parties. It all added up to be one great time of celebration and excitement. To be honest, I wish I could go back to that sometimes, because sometimes Christmas feels like more hassle that it really is - something to be endured, rather than something to be celebrated. But the very first Christmas was a time of great celebration. IN Luke 2 we read words like "great joy", "rejoicing", "praising God." So what's the celebrate? Find out this Sunday night.
Christmas Carols Flyer Distribution
We need your help!
We have around 4000 flyers to distribute to the local community advertising the Christmas Carols event on the 14th December. After church there will be bundles of flyers with maps attached to them on a table in the foyer. Please take a bundle and distribute them this week.
Car Wash (for New Life Orphanage, Burma)
Car Wash is on again this Saturday, and judging by recent weather, we will have plenty of customers! What we need is stacks of car washers! The more we have, the easier (and shorter) your commitment will be. To sign up, please email Damien Watson dhwatson@iinet.net.au or phone 3829 3468
Kids @ Church holiday program
People with blue cards are needed to take the younger kids during morning church in the school holidays to give the kids ministry teams a break.
The dates to be covered are -
21st Dec
4th Jan
11th Jan
18th Jan
25th Jan
Please email lisa@redlandscrc.org.au if you are able to assist during this time.
Christmas Lunch @ RCRC
Not everyone has somewhere to go on Christmas Day. For some, it is a very lonely day. So, we're wanting to provide a caring, happy environment - not to mentioning a smashing good Christmas Dinner - to all and any who may want to come.
This idea has been very warmly received by the RCRC family, and a dedicated team of people is keen to get this happening.
We're planning to put our heads together in Dave's office after the am service this coming Sunday. Our goal will be
- Identify coordination team
- Identify and apportion tasks
- Identify promotional needs and contexts
- Support this vision in prayer
If you'd like to be part of this team, please email Dave dave@redlandscrc.org.au or Margaret mnugent@redlandscrc.org.au and come along Sunday morning.
Dave
Prayer
- Albert Verkruissen's cochlear implant (‘bionic ear') operation was successful medically, and he will be now re-introduced to sound in a process commencing 8th December. What a blessing technology can be!
- Please remember those who have been ill for a long time: Margaret Harwood, Alana Salisbury. Ask for added strength, patience, and the comforting awareness of God faithfulness.
- Redlands CRC votes for new Elders, Kev Hudson & Frank Lanaro coming Sunday (both services). Please pray the Lord will lead us as we consider these men
Christmas Day Lunch @ RCRC
Discussions this week with a few people have indicated that there is quite some interest in having a Christmas lunch - on Christmas Day - at RCRC.
This will be especially for people in the general community and the church family who will be on their own or who have nowhere else to go. What a blessing it will be!
The thought is that we could have entree, main course and dessert. We could have some carols, and something very clearly celebrating Jesus' birth. It would be a great opportunity to serve our community with the Gospel of hope.
WHAT WE NEED RIGHT NOW: We need a solid, committed, action oriented team of people who can make it happen on the day, and do some planning together over the next weeks. With the right people, we think a team of 6-8 can make it happen, and there are already a couple of takers.
Will you please help us?
We need to know from you if you can help. Can you please email Dave today ( dave@redlandscrc.org.au ) to express your commitment to making this happen.
Dave
Help Needed
We are in need of someone with a mini-bus license (LR) to drive the HSM'ers to Wet 'n' Wild for their end-of-year breakup on December 6. There's free entry into the park for the person who can help... Can you?
If you can, please talk to Dan - 0438332695. Peace.
Mid Week News
Sunday
9am: Do you ever think about our vision ‘to see the city of Redlands become a community of hope' and then think to yourself ‘Yeah, right'. How can we be serious about this when the task seems so huge, impossible even? Who are we trying to kid?
Jesus' words about this are profound, challenging, perhaps even confronting. And Dave is going to open them up next Sunday. You won't want to miss this. Read ahead at Matt 14:13-22
5pm: If all we ever knew about from Christmas was from Christmas Cards, we would get a very interesting picture of what happened when Jesus was born. It would be a very pretty scene, clean barn, clean animals, Mary looking like she had just stepped out of a salon. Joseph the kind of rugged good looking type that should have made an appearance in the new movie "Australia." But when we begin to read the New Testament, and have our images shaped by the Bible, we get a very different picture. It is in fact all so... ordinary. This week we start a new series called "Four Christmases" looking at the birth of Jesus from the point of view of 4 different groups of people, and what they experience, and what they have to teach us. This week we start with looking at Mary and Joseph, so read ahead in Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 1:26-38
Koorong Bookstall
A bookstall will be running for the next few Sundays after the am service. These books are ones that Dave has recommended (great christmas presents!)
If anyone wants to place an order from the pm service they can contact Chris Thompson 3206 7548.
Prayer
- Albert Verkruissen received a cochlear implant on Monday. What a blessing! Please pray for successful operation of the device and a speedy recovery for Albert
- Continue to remember Phil & Bev following their trip to Geelong for Bev's brother's funeral
- Paul Johnston and Carlee Spiers will marry on Sunday at Stradbroke Island. On Sunday 7th Matt Harwood and Alison Clarke will marry in Paddington. The week after (13th) Jesse Murphy and Lyndal Garland marry, and the week after that Lachlan Black and Bonnie Sikkema marry here in Ormiston. Man! What have they been putting in our water?? Ah, but it's all good - and we surround these young couples in prayer as they start their married lives together.
- This week Rob Ferguson will be down on the Gold Coast with Red Frogs, ministering to the schoolies. Please pray for Rob, and text him (0433 483 473) every now and then. Let him know his church family is behind him as he does this great Kingdom work!
New Elders - Affirmation Vote
The Eldership is seeking the congregation's affirmation of Frank Lanaro and Kev Hudson as elders at RCRC. We are very thankful that Frank and Kev have agreed to serve, to relieve both Frank Hemelaar and Dave Klease, who have served well for a number of years. The congregation will be asked to affirm the two new elders on Sunday November 30, 2008 (votes will be cast by members in both AM & PM services). Our rules for election state that in order to be elected each candidate must receive at least 80% positive votes of all votes cast.
Normally, all other serving elders are also affirmed in an election, but with all currently serving elders still in their initial term of two years, the affirmation votes is unnecessary this time around.
Anyone wishing to receive a copy of the Rules for Election can receive one by emailing mnugent@redlandscrc.org.au or asking anyone on eldership.
Car Wash
Car Wash Saturday 29th November 7.30 am-12.00 midday. Raising funds for the Burma Orphanage. We need helpers to wash cars, cook sausages and serve morno's to our clients. Contact Damien Watson Ph 3829 3468 for more info.
HSM Wet 'n' Wild Trip - End-of-year Break-Up
Saturday 6th December
Cost: $45.00
RSVP Important: 21st November (to Dan).
Note: We're also looking for a couple of drivers with a LR license.
Talk to Dan.
MARRIAGE COURSE 2009
Here's an 'early planning' announcement.
We are organizing another Marriage Course in April/May 2009.
I talked it over at Church Council and the general consensus was that Saturdaynight may not be the best choice. So we are looking at Wednesdaynight, the second half of April and the month of May. We will keep you posted, but do make a preliminary note in your diary.
Keith and Emmy
Long term house sitting jobs wanted!!!
Lachie & Bonnie Black will be taking over as the resident house sitters!
Want peace of mind that your home will be safe while you travel? Have a lovely Christian couple come look after your house/pet while you're away. It's free!!
We are looking for house sitting jobs from January 15th 2009 until January 2010
If you or someone you know needs some house sitting done (preferably 3 week minimum) in South-East Brisbane please contact Bonnie Sikkema on 0401 526 442 or by email, bonnie.sikkema@gmail.com
Let's Sing Those Carols!
I'd also encourage us to warmly engage with the Carols preparation. We're serious about wanting to see Redlands become a community of hope, and singing that message loud and clear is just one way we can do this. We all know Christmas and the lead up is a busy time: all the more reason for us to be focussed about the message of Jesus. Let the love and grace of Jesus radiate, friends, and show those around us that living for Jesus really is life to the full. Sunday 14th December. Dave
Sunday Night Supper
Why not bring something to share?
We are having a "bring a plate" supper after the service on Sunday evening. Everyone is welcome to join us as we celebrate with our young people as they profess their faith.
Thanks heaps,
The Nugents (mnugent@redlandscrc.org.au)
Answered Prayer
David Barham returned home today after having a stent inserted in an artery. David is feeling much better, and is very thankful for the Lord's gracious answer to prayer.
Mid Week News
Sunday
9am: Don't you just love coming home after a long time of absence? Even when you have had a great time away, its good to get home. The smells are familiar, you know where everything is, people are glad to see you, it just feels... right. What we don't often appreciate is that when we come to faith in Jesus, God brings us home. Home to himself, and home to his people. Its where we are meant to be, its that place that is just... right, and it fits. This Sunday we will be looking at that idea of God bringing people home, as we consider Zephaniah 3:14-20.
5pm: On Sunday evening four of our young people are professing their faith and sharing their testimonies. This is an exciting celebration for these young people, their families and the whole church community. It is a time to remember the great promises God makes to his people, how he fulfills them in Jesus and how he guarantees life through the gift of his Spirit. We often focus on our agreement to follow Jesus, but it's good for us to also remember God's decision to bring us into his family. Afterall, our faith - the profession and the growth - is another amazing example of God at work. Read ahead: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22.
Friday - THE LAST YAK EVENT FOR THE YEAR...
At the Yatala Twin Drive-in Theatre!
WHEN: Friday 14th November, meet at church at 5.30 pm to organise cars and lifts
WHERE: 100 Jacobs Well Road, Stapylton (Just off Pacific Motorway M1 Yatala North Exit 38)
COST: $14 per adult - Must bring CASH for ticket office
BRING: Pillows, blankets, mattresses, chairs and junk food to share
Movies showing on Screen 1, starting 7.15 pm:
Death Race + Mummy 3: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Movies showing on Screen 2, starting 7.15 pm:
To Be Confirmed...
Feel free to check out any updates on the website:
http://www.drive-intheatre.com.au/
Come along for a great night out, and bring your friends too!
Any questions see Sarah Bos:
0432 095 115 or bubblebaby25@hotmail.com
Saturday - Backyard Mission
Just a reminder that Backyard Mission is scheduled for this Saturday 15 November.
Address is 213B Queen Street Cleveland. For those that need a lift, I will be leaving the Church at 8.15. For those that can power themselves, could we please meet at 8.30 at the house.
Equipment needed - trailer/s, mowers, rakes, hedgers, blowers - this place is in need of a general tidy up. Would you please e-mail me (cmvan@optusnet.com.au) if you are able to make it so I can guage numbers.
Small Group leaders - please encourage your members to help if they can. What a fantastic opportunity to show we are "good people seeking to do good in our community".
Reminder - We need all the help we can get for the 6th December as this job involves some digging - please mark in your diaries.
Red Frogs needs Pancake Shaker donations...!
Pancakes are a vital part to the Red Frog Program as they provide a door into the hearts of young people.
At Schoolies Week, Red Frog Crews will go through 2000 pancake shakers.
If every volunteer brought a couple of pancake shakers with them to Schoolies this would make a big difference.
So get your mum, dad, grandparents, neighbours, church friends to donate pancake shakers to the Red Frog cause and bring them with you to Surf City on the 21st November at check-in's or when you arrive at Call Centre.
There will be a Red Frog Merch Prize pack for the person who brings the most pancake shakers in.
For more information phone the Red Frog Hotline on 1300 557 123
or if you would like to drop your pancake shakers into a pancake drop off point, check out our website for location details.
We are looking forward to seeing you at Schoolies Week! ..... with pancakes.......!!!
Coming Sunday
While you'll read message blurbs in another place, I wanted to say how thrilled I am to be looking forward to Sunday 5pm: four young people will profess their faith in Jesus (Simon, Mark & Jenny Nugent, and Liesl Wium). For a pastor, these days are the absolute highpoints! Hearing people talk of how Jesus is changing their lives is just the best. My guess is it's the same for you, so I want to encourage you to come and celebrate this great occasion with the young people, and to be a warm, welcoming community!
Dave
Let's Sing Those Carols!
I'd also encourage us to warmly engage with the Carols preparation. We're serious about wanting to see Redlands become a community of hope, and singing that message loud and clear is just one way we can do this. We all know Christmas and the lead up is a busy time: all the more reason for us to be focussed about the message of Jesus. Let the love and grace of Jesus radiate, friends, and show those around us that living for Jesus really is life to the full.
In our prayers
Bev Bird heard earlier this week that her brother had died. He'd been suffering from cancer, and took a sudden turn for the worse on Sunday, and on Monday he passed away. Phil and Bev will be travelling to Geelong this week as a result. Please give them your prayerful support, asking that God will work through them to comfort those who are grieving.
Dave Barham also spent some time in St Andrews this week after chest pains. He underwent an angiogram on Wednesday, but results are not yet known. Please surround David and his family with your love and prayers. Their additional burdens become the context for grace and care from Jesus' people.
Please also pray for the elders of Redlands CRC as they seek men to take over from Dave Klease and Frank Hemelaar. Ask that we may find two men who will continue leadership with diligence.
Photocopier - out of order
The photocopier in the administration room may be out of order until 24th November. So please make alternative arrangements.
HSM Wet 'n' Wild Trip
End-of-year Break-Up
Saturday 6th December
Cost: $45.00
RSVP Important: 21st November (to Dan).
Note: We're also looking for a couple of drivers with a LR license.
Talk to Dan.
Christmas Choir
Christmas Choir - We need you!
RCRC Christmas Choir is lin urgent need of singers to join us for the 2008 RCRC Community Christmas Carols.
You don't have to be a trained singer or be able to read music - a love of singing and a positive attitude is all that is required. Practices will be held on Saturday afternoons 3:30 - 5pm at the church.
All ages welcome, particularly MEN! (Don't be shy! Real men sing!) If you would like to join up, please attend practice at church on Saturday or contact Melissa van Schyndel or Christina Faulkner christinaruth@hotmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
Mid Week News
Sunday
9am: We often think that Jesus death and resurrection, and the resulting holiness that this brings us, is purely to do with us getting into heaven. God makes us clean, so that we can be in relationship with him, and live with him forever. And this is of course very true, and praise God that it is. But when we read Titus we see that there is more than this as well. Be are made right, so that we will live right. We are made holy, so that we will live holy, and in so doing be God's instrument of restoration in the world. Read ahead in Titus 3:1-11
11:30am: Come and join the RCRC Church Family for a time of fun and fellowship and enjoy a BYO Picnic.
Where: Apex Park, corner of Starkey and Sturgeon Streets, Ormiston (Please note change of venue!)
What to bring: Food, Drinks, Chairs and Friends
We look forward to seeing you there!
5pm: You've probably noticed: often when people start talking about'; the last days' the tone of conversation changes, often shifting into a ‘minor key'. God wants us to think about the last days, but the interesting thing is that the Bible speaks of Jesus' return in wonderfully positive terms. It's a victory we're longing for! So, what are ‘the last days', what does it mean to live in them? What is ‘heaven' and why/how should we be longing for it? Finally, does God have a plan for his people until Jesus returns? This message will be full of challenge, and there are bound to be a few surprises. Read ahead at Rev 21.
New Elders
Frank Hemelaar and Dave Klease are bringing their service as elders to a close. They are served well and we thank God for the way he has worked through them. This means we need two new elders, so we're asking the congregation for nominations of men suitable to serve as elders. In addition to passages like 1 Tim 3, elders need to be supportive of RCRC's mission and vision, exemplary in their behaviour, and display gifts of leadership. You can email your suggestions to dave@redlandscrc.org.au, or even hand them through in written form. Closing date for suggestions is Nov 11. The elders will meet on that date to finalise nominations.
We ask you to prayerfully give this matter your consideration, and ask for the Lord's guidance as we choose new leaders.
Prayer
* Alana Salisbury as she undergoes tests to determine her illness.
* Students as they prepare themselves and sit for exams.
* Church leadership as they look for new leaders
Please Pray
This week Alana Salisbury has been admitted to Mater Children's Hospital. She has been struggling with ill health for the past 6 months and so the doctors have admitted her with the plan to perform an array of tests and determine what has been causing her illness.
Please pray for the doctors and specialists involved in this process that God may guide them to the real cause of the problems. Pray for Alana herself, for peace and comfort and hope during this process. Continue to pray for the rest of the family, Peter and Alexandra and her brothers Ryan and Micheal.
The plan at this stage is that Alana is in for at least a week.
Mid Week News
Saturday - Backyard Mission
Just a reminder that this Saturday is the first of 4 jobs before the end of the Year. It would be great to see a healthy turnout.
Address is 24 Sturgeon Street Ormiston at 8.15am. Please bring wiper snippers, mowers, trailers and hedgers"
Sunday
9am: Titus is to teach the Christians on the island of Crete to live good and godly lives, so as to make the gospel of Christ attractive. An excellent way to evangelize!
How are we enabled to live such lives? Because of grace! At the first coming of Christ we received 'grace upon grace'. Are we now eagerly awaiting the second coming of Christ, so that our salvation wil be complete!
This Sunday morning we have the baptism of Cooper Alleway.
5pm: This week in our Walk Through The Bible series, we come to the most relevant section - the Church. In thinking about the Church and our role in God's story, we really want to flesh out what it means to be blessed by God, and also what it means to be a blessing in the community around us. When we talk about hope for the Redlands, we're talking about US being a blessing in the Redlands. We're talking about being used by God to bring about his restoration in the Redlands. We really have been blessed to be a people who know God. But by blessing his people, God intends to make them a blessing to others.
Random passage this week: Anywhere from Acts - Jude. Text Clinton anytime on 0424477487.
Spring Church Picnic
Come and join the RCRC Church Family for a time of fun and fellowship and enjoy a BYO Picnic.
When: 9th November 2008
Time 11.30am onwards
Where: Apex Park, corner of Starkey and Sturgeon Streets, Ormiston
(Please note change of venue!)
What to bring: Food, Drinks, Chairs and Friends
We look forward to seeing you there!
New Elders
Frank Hemelaar and Dave Klease are bringing their service as elders to a close. They are served well and we thank God for the way he has worked through them. This means we need two new elders, so we're asking the congregation for nominations of men suitable to serve as elders. In addition to passages like 1 Tim 3, elders need to be supportive of RCRC's mission and vision, exemplary in their behaviour, and display gifts of leadership. You can email your suggestions to dave@redlandscrc.org.au, or even hand them through in written form. Closing date for suggestions is Nov 11. The elders will meet on that date to finalise nominations.
We ask you to prayerfully give this matter your consideration, and ask for the Lord's guidance as we choose new leaders.
Christmas Choir
Christmas Choir begins 1st November!
Just letting all those who are interested in singing in the Christmas Choir this year that it will start on the 1st of November at the church (3:30 - 5pm).
All ages & voice types welcome. Hope to see you there! Contact Melissa van Schyndel or Christina Faulkner for details.
Mid Week News
Saturday 8am AGM Breakfast
Saturday's Breakfast is for Everyone!
As we share breakfast we'll each receive a printed annual report for all that's been happening at RCRC latest update on how the building is going important information about plans for next year.
It will be a great time of fellowship and thanksgiving. And really, whether you have been with us for a little while or a much longer time, we'd really love to see you there.
So please come to breakfast on Saturday!
Questions? Just email Margaret Nugent. mnugent@redlandscrc.org.au
Sunday
9am: "Some of the greatest barriers people have to following Jesus are his current followers" I am not sure how you respond to that. But I do think that even a casual reader of the Gospels will find a yawning gulf between the Jesus they read about in the New Testament and most Australians who go by his name today. Some will address this tension by suggesting we need to go back to the New Testament church. The problem is that there is no uniform picture of the New Testament church. Which one of them would you really want to be like? Perhaps the better advice is that we should clearly identify with Jesus. Is that what you want to do? Read ahead at Luke 5:27-31
5pm: "Some of the greatest barriers people have to following Jesus are his current followers" I am not sure how you respond to that. But I do think that even a casual reader of the Gospels will find a yawning gulf between the Jesus they read about in the New Testament and most Australians who go by his name today. Some will address this tension by suggesting we need to go back to the New Testament church. The problem is that there is no uniform picture of the New Testament church. Which one of them would you really want to be like? Perhaps the better advice is that we should clearly identify with Jesus. Is that what you want to do? Read ahead at Luke 5:27-31
YAK Cafe
YAK Café on this Sunday!
New Summer menu to cool you down!
Delicious desserts, refreshing refreshments and lovely light meals to tantalize your taste buds!
Sunday 26th October after PM service.
Backyard Mission blitz...
We have four projects that we want to complete before December. It's a big ask, but it's great to see what God does in the community through Backyard Mission. Here are the details:
- General garden tidy up for an elderly woman in Ormiston (Nov 1)
- Garden touch up for an MS sufferer in Cleveland (Nov 15)
- Garden bed turn over for an older couple in Capalaba (Dec 6)
- General garden tidy up for a women in Alex Hills (Dec 13)
I understand this is a lot of projects, but think of the great work we are doing reflecting God's love and grace in the community - this is what it's all about. It would be great to have just a few more workers each day to share the load. It really is great working and serving together. It would be great to have 8 - 10 for each team
To join a team, please e-mail me at cmvan@optusnet.com.au so I can plan.
Thanking you in advance,
Chris van Schyndel
Spring Church Picnic
Come and join the RCRC Church Family for a time of fun and fellowship and enjoy a BYO Picnic.
When: 9th November 2008
Time 11.30am onwards
Where: Apex Park, corner of Starkey and Sturgeon Streets, Ormiston
(Please note change of venue!)
What to bring: Food, Drinks, Chairs and Friends
We look forward to seeing you there!
Christmas Choir
Christmas Choir begins 1st November, not 25th October!
Just letting all those who are interested in singing in the Christmas Choir this year that it will start on the 1st of November at the church (3:30 - 5pm), not the 25th of October as advertised in the bulletin. All ages & voice types welcome. Hope to see you there! Contact Melissa van Schyndel or Christina Faulkner for details.
New Elders
Frank Hemelaar and Dave Klease are bringing their service as elders to a close. They are served well and we thank God for the way he has worked through them. This means we need two new elders, so we're asking the congregation for nominations of men suitable to serve as elders. In addition to passages like 1 Tim 3, elders need to be supportive of RCRC's mission and vision, exemplary in their behaviour, and display gifts of leadership. You can email your suggestions to dave@redlandscrc.org.au, or even hand them through in written form. Closing date for suggestions is Nov 11. The elders will meet on that date to finalise nominations.
We ask you to prayerfully give this matter your consideration, and ask for the Lord's guidance as we choose new leaders.
Prayer
- Full attendance at the Breakfast meeting on Saturday: unity, forward movement, and increased faith in the Lord of the church
- Those who struggle with illness: Alana Salisbury, Margaret Harwood, Clinton; give thanks that Keith Warren is on the mend!
- Deepening love for all those who do not know Jesus
See you tomorrow for breakfast!
click here to RSVP
Saturday's Breakfast is for Everyone!
As we share breakfast we'll each receive
a printed annual report of all that's been happening at RCRC
latest update on how the building is going
important information about plans for next year
It will be a great time of fellowship and thanksgiving. And really, whether you have been with us for a little while or a much longer time, we'd really love to see you there.
So please come to breakfast on Saturday!
Questions? Just email Margaret Nugent
Ministry Connection
Ministry Connection
It's not too late to sign up for Ministry Connection - finding your gifts.
Starts this Wednesday evening 7.15pm to 9.15pm and continuing 29th October & 5th November
Cost is $12.
Email Marg Nugent at mnugent@redlandscrc.org.au
or phone the Office on 3286 4700.
Mid Week News
Saturday:
Bush Dance!!
HSM is inviting the whole church to bust out the boots and flannel shirts for night of good ol' fashioned fun - that's right, a bush dance! It promises to be a great time of community and a chance to raise some more funds for Burma! All your questions are answered below, so mark your diaries, grab your families, and invite all your friends!
When is it? Saturday, 18th October, 2008.
What time? 6:00pm til 9:00pm.
How much? $30 for families; $8 for singles (all profit goes to Burma).
Where is it? @ the Church.
Who do I see? See Dan Kroon or Mark Farmer for tickets (or just rock up and pay on the night)!
What do I bring? A plate of supper to share.
Who is it for? Absolutely everyone!
See you there!
Sunday
9am: We have heard a lot about the need to make a difference on our world. We talk about ‘hope for Redlands' and we have a program for this, and a process for that, and we have to read this book, and go to that seminar. Sometimes it seems there are too many demands placed upon us: we're busy enough, right?
The surprising thing is that being God's change agents may not be that complicated after all. It may not as hard as you might think, in fact it might be very simple. Sunday morning we will be find out the ingenious plan of God, and even see it at work. You can read ahead at Titus 2:1-10
5pm: If it were up to me, the Bible would be a much simpler and shorter book. Basically, it would jump from God's promises to Abraham in Genesis 12, straight to Jesus in the New Testament. I wouldn't have bothered with all that stuff about Israel and kings and temples, just adds too much time and confusion into the whole equation. But I am not God, and surely he did know what he was doing> So what are we to make of the nation of Israel, especially as they fall into decline, get taken away into captivity and return just a shadow of their former glory? This week we look at the Exile and the Prophets, and see that without Israel and their failure, we wouldn't really understand Jesus. If you want to read ahead, go for the book of 2 Chronicles.
Spring Church Picnic
Come and join the RCRC Church Family for a time of fun and fellowship and enjoy a BYO Picnic.
When: 9th November 2008
Time 11.30am onwards
Where: Apex Park, corner of Starkey and Sturgeon Streets, Ormiston
(Please note change of venue!)
What to bring: Food, Drinks, Chairs and Friends
We look forward to seeing you there!
Christmas Choir - it's on again!
Love to sing? Thought about joining a choir?
Now is the time to do something about it! RCRC Christmas Choir is looking for singers to join us for the 2008 RCRC Christmas Carols. You don't have to be a trained singer or be able to read music - a love of singing and a positive attitude is all that is required. Practices will be held on Saturday afternoons 3:30 - 5pm at the church, starting the 25th October. All ages welcome, particularly MEN! (Don't be shy! Real men sing!) If you would like to join up, please see Melissa van Schyndel or Christina Faulkner, or email christinaruth@hotmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
News Update
9am: Perhaps the greatest challenge we face as Christians is to 'practice what we preach' as the saying goes. We can talk and talk and talk about the Bible and Christian living, but do we live the way we encourage others to do so? In our second Titus section Paul gives us one of his famous criteria lists for Christian leaders. But unlike other job criteria, the criteria for servants of Jesus revolves completely around character - not gifts, not skills - just character and integrity. Because to be a servant of Jesus, as we all are, we need to work on the inside in order to get positive results on the outside. Keep reading Titus every day, and focus on 1:5-16 this week.
5pm: Do you really believe God is with you? Could this be the most basic question of humanity? Might it explain why we are chronic seekers, always looking for something to give us that deep sense of security and significance?
Perhaps this is the basic question God's people have always faced - even in the Garden. It might explain why the ancient people of Israel wanted a King ‘like all the other nations'. God had told them, and shown them, again and again, that he really was with them. Why couldn't they just listen?
But let's not just leave the challenge with them - what about you? Do you really believe God is with you, and does that make some kind of difference on your life? Does it impact your values? Your dreams? The way you love, and live?
We will be looking at 120 chapters of the Old Testament (start reading now!) Start at Joshua 1 and go through to 1 Kings 11 Our focus will be 1 Kings 1-11.
Lord's Supper We will be celebrating Jesus death and resurrection in the Lord's Supper in both the am and pm services tomorrow. Recently, The Elders decided to celebrate the Supper in both services as this will better serve the am and pm congregations. Thos who are followers of Jesus Christ are warmly invited to share this celebration with us.
AGM - October 25, 8:00am
The Annual General Meeting of the Redlands Christian Reformed Church will be held on Saturday, October 25 2008. This will be a breakfast meeting. We will be able to rejoice in what God continues to do at RCRC, and seek his blessing on the year to come. Audited financial statements are available for collection at Community Central. We would love to see a full roll up so we can praise and honour our Lord together.
Feedback: dave@redlandscrc.org.au
Mid Week News
Sunday
9am: Perhaps the greatest challenge we face as Christians is to 'practice what we preach' as the saying goes. We can talk and talk and talk about the Bible and Christian living, but do we live the way we encourage others to do so? In our second Titus section Paul gives us one of his famous criteria lists for Christian leaders. But unlike other job criteria, the criteria for servants of Jesus revolves completely around character - not gifts, not skills - just character and integrity. Because to be a servant of Jesus, as we all are, we need to work on the inside in order to get positive results on the outside. Keep reading Titus everyday, and focus on 1:5-16 this week.
5pm: Do you really believe God is with you? Could this be the most basic question of humanity? Might it explain why we are chronic seekers, always looking for something to give us that deep sense of security and significance?
Perhaps this is the basic question God's people have always faced - even in the Garden. It might explain why the ancient people of Israel wanted a King ‘like all the other nations'. God had told them, and shown them, again and again, that he really was with them. Why couldn't they just listen?
But let's not just leave the challenge with them - what about you? Do you really believe God is with you, and does that make some kind of difference on your life? Does it impact your values? Your dreams? The way you love, and live?
Sunday PM and we're looking at 120 chapters of the Old Testament (start reading now!) Start at Joshua 1 and go through to 1 Kings 11 Our focus will be 1 Kings 1-11. (PS. Dan is on ‘random passage' - make him work, eh?)
Prayer
- Sheree Richardson & Adam Baternik, who are members of our PM congregation, will marry on Saturday in Merrimac. It's just great to see two young people starting their life together as followers of Jesus! Please pray for them
- The Israel section of the study tour has ended, and some of the people are on their homeward way. Please pray for safe travel, and that their experiences will be a blessing both to them and to us
- Carlee Spiers had a great week at the SU Breakout camp with Victoria Pt High Students - give thanks for that!
- Remember those struggling with ongoing illness. Ask for patience, grace, strength and restoration
- As financial markets crumble, some people will incur significant losses. Ask for sensitivity, and for the grace that allows us to talk about Jesus as our hope (without sounding judgemental)
- Dave was incredibly blessed as his 50th birthday passed last week - "you are a wonderfully gracious and encouraging congregation" - DG
- Remember MOPS as the ladies meet on Wednesday. MOPS continues to be a great context for sharing faith and encouraging great family life. Please uphold them, also remembering those who support this ministry (carers, hospitality, facilities, etc.)
- Michael Choi, for his work as the local MP and for people who come to him for assistance.
Bush Dance !!
HSM is inviting the whole church to bust out the boots and flannel shirts for night of good ol' fashioned fun - that's right, a bush dance! It promises to be a great time of community and a chance to raise some more funds for Burma! All your questions are answered below, so mark your diaries, grab your families, and invite all your friends!
When is it? Saturday, 18th October, 2008.
What time? 6:00pm til 9:00pm.
How much? $30 for families; $8 for singles (all profit goes to Burma).
Where is it? @ the Church.
Who do I see? See Dan Kroon or Mark Farmer for tickets (or just rock up and pay on the night)!
What do I bring? A plate of supper to share.
Who is it for? Absolutely everyone!
"Discover Your Gifts - Ministry Connection"
Starting on Wednesday 22nd October, (7.15pm to 9.15pm) running for 3 consecutive weeks.
Contact Margaret in the Office 3286 4700 or email mnugent@redlandscrc.org.au to book in. (Cost is $12)
Australian Church Women -World Community Day
9.30am Friday 31st October at St George's Anglican Church, cnr Thorne & Victor Streets, Birkdale.
"Great is your Faithfulness"
Australian Church Women forms a network of committed Christian women dedicated to encourage fellowship and service across denominational, national and international boundaries.
Wanted... a bed for a couple of nights.
Tammy Truitt, a missionary recruited from ELIC, will be in Brisbane from the 16th /17th to 19th October. She will be speaking briefly at church on that Sunday. She needs a place to stay for a couple of nights, and possibly a lift to and from the airport. If you might be in a position to help, please contact Clinton. clinton@redlandscrc.org.au, 0424477487
Coffee Morning - Victoria Point Baptist Church
Introduction to Wives Support Group Ministry.
(This will be an informative morning with a message of encouragement for the women)
When: 21st October 2008
9:30am - 12:00pm
Contact person: Fiona Muller Phone no: 3829 1246
Spring Church Picnic
Come and join the RCRC Church Family for a time of fun and fellowship and enjoy a BYO Picnic.
When: 9th November 2008
Time 11.30am onwards
Where: Bunnings Park, Capalaba
What to bring: Food, Drinks, Chairs and Friends
We look forward to seeing you there!
Mid Week News
Sunday
9am: Worship ...as a spiritual discipline
Do you ever think about ‘awe' and ‘wonder'? If so, does worship ever fit that description? I know, it's a pretty laden comment, but there are ways that we approach worship that will almost definitely set us up for failure. How can worship and awe be more connected in our experience? Read ahead at Hebrews 12:18-29
5pm: Reading Genesis can be most fascinating. Some of the stories of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and the rest of the family can be entertaining, but leave us wondering "What on earth is God trying to tell us here?" But when we read it remembering what we saw in Genesis 1-11, and looking at God's promises in Genesis 12, we see that God is not just trying to entertain us, but tell us some vital news about his world rescue operation. He is telling us about how this reversal of the fall is going to take place, what he is going to do through Jesus, and also how he is going to use us. Don't forget to get ready for random passage, this time from Genesis 12-50. There are some great ones there, so come prepared.
Car Wash !!!
Saturday 27th September 8.00am-12.00 midday. Raising funds for Ormiston School Chaplaincy. We need helpers to wash cars, cook sausages and serve morno's to our clients. Contact Damien Watson Ph 3829 3468 for more info.
Welcoming Luncheon.
Are you new to Redlands Christian Reformed Church?
Then you are invited to a Welcome to the RCRC Family Luncheon.
When: Sunday 5th October 2008
Time: 11am (straight after the morning church service)
This will be a time of getting to know one another, to meet the Pastors Dave, Clinton and Keith and the RCRC Elders, a time of fellowship, food and a brief overview of the church, its ministries and missions.
Please RSVP to Sherri by the 1st October 2008
E-mail: communitylife@redlandscrc.org.au or phone 0415 835 533
We look forward to seeing you there.
Bush Dance!!
HSM is inviting the whole church to bust out the boots and flannel shirts for night of good ol' fashioned fun - that's right, a bush dance! It promises to be a great time of community and a chance to raise some more funds for Burma! All your questions are answered below, so mark your diaries, grab your families, and invite all your friends!
When is it? Saturday, 18th October, 2008.
What time? 6:00pm til 9:00pm.
How much? $30 for families; $8 for singles (all profit goes to Burma).
Where is it? @ the Church.
Who do I see? See Dan Kroon or Mark Farmer for tickets (or just rock up and pay on the night)!
What do I bring? A plate of supper to share.
Who is it for? Absolutely everyone!
See you there!
You can help Dave write his sermons...
Dave has a ‘blog' (another name for an interactive webpage) which he uses as a sermon workshop. The idea is that people contribute ideas and make suggestions as the messages and series are being formed. You're free to give it a try at http://preachersgroundfloor.wordpress.com and click on RSS Subscription. Please also read the "Welcome" page for the guidelines.
Prayer Diary
- Pray for those following the Rabbi in Israel at present. Reports are that lesson in faith and following are abounding!
- Alana Salisbury (with her parents) is on the Redlands College Sydney Canberra trip: please pray for energy and strength to enjoy and benefit from the trip. Please also ask for restoration and recovery.
- Lachlan Black is training at the Qld Police Academy, and the Qld Police Force has lost nearly 500 officers in the last year. Pray for the men and women who work to keep our community safe: they are God's gift to us
- The ministry team meets next Monday: ask God to lead them in such a way that Jesus is honoured and glorified through all we seek to do
Tonight (Wednesday, 6:30pm)
Did you know people get together at RCRC every Wednesday night to pray? We bring our joys, our challenges, and the needs of community and the world to God. Feel free to join us?
Sundays - after the service
Sometimes after the service we sometimes find the need to pray. Something happens, and we find ourselves thinking "I would love someone to pray with me..." It could be something that's happening in your life, you may feel challenged by the message, you may be stirred by a song, you may feel the need to express commitment to what God has called you to do. So whether for reasons of joy or challenge, there will now be opportunity to meet with someone for prayer after every service. These people aren't counsellors - they are just there to pray with you and be a brother or sister for you.
We'll tell you more on Sunday, and point out where they'll be - we just wanted to let you know about this now.
Feedback: dave@redlandscrc.org.au
Childrens Celebration
This Sunday all the children will be practicing for the Celebration during the morning service starting at 9am. The Celebration will begin at 10.45 in the auditorium followed by lunch.
Church family, you are invited to attend this wonderful display of what the children have learnt this term and stay around to join us for lunch.
Any qustions, email Lisa@redlandscrc.org.au
Mid Week News
Sunday
9am: ‘Solitude - Need some space?'
We see key times in Jesus ministry that he withdrew to be alone: right at the commencement of his ministry, and right at its close, and many times throughout. We have to ask ourselves: are we just too busy, and we can't switch off? Is the pace of life too much? How might that impact on our relationship with Jesus? If we're asking ‘what can we do about it?' we need to know that times of solitude of going to be part of the answer. Read ahead at Psalm 23
PS. How's your homework going?
5pm: Walk Through the Bible Genesis 1-12 seems to invite us into a world that is very different from our own, so distant from what we know and experience. There are naked people running around talking to snakes and eating fruit. There are hunters and farmers who don't get on, giants and floods and the building of a big tower. We can end up thinking that it's a nice story, but even if it is true, what does it have to do with us, with today? But when we look at these chapters in the context of the Bible, when we understand them as the beginnings of the unfolding story of God, we see that it has everything to do with us, and everything to do with today. Without understanding Genesis 1-12 we don't really understand ourselves, we don't really see the need for Jesus, and we struggle to understand our (the Church's) place in the world. This week we start our new "Walk through the Bible" series, looking at Genesis 1-12.
Backyard Mission
A big thanks to all those who came and helped out on the13th at Mrs Cravens and Jo's houses. We were able to get both yards completed on the one day which was a mammoth effort by those who attended. Please note that as a result, there will be no BYM on the 27th.
YAK
YAK this friday the 19th at The Doedens place, 45 Hilliard St Ormiston. Come at 6:30 for a BBQ, some nintendo and a few games of pool. Please bring a gold coin to go towards the food.
Hope to see you all there:)
RSVP to Sam: 0429348482
Welcoming Luncheon.
Are you new to Redlands Christian Reformed Church?
Then you are invited to a Welcome to the RCRC Family Luncheon.
When: Sunday 5th October 2008
Time: 11am (straight after the morning church service)
This will be a time of getting to know one another, to meet the Pastors Dave, Clinton and Keith and the RCRC Elders, a time of fellowship, food and a brief overview of the church, its ministries and missions.
Please RSVP to Sherri by the 1st October 2008
E-mail: communitylife@redlandscrc.org.au or phone 0415 835 533
We look forward to seeing you there.
"Let's start making a difference together"
Bush Dance!!
HSM is inviting the whole church to bust out the boots and flannel shirts for night of good ol' fashioned fun - that's right, a bush dance! It promises to be a great time of community and a chance to raise some more funds for Burma! All your questions are answered below, so mark your diaries, grab your families, and invite all your friends!
When is it? Saturday, 18th October, 2008.
What time? 6:00pm til 9:00pm.
How much? $30 for families; $8 for singles (all profit goes to Burma).
Where is it? @ the Church.
Who do I see? See Dan Kroon or Mark Farmer for tickets (or just rock up and pay on the night)!
What do I bring? A plate of supper to share.
Who is it for? Absolutely everyone!
See you there!
Prayer
- Last week was pretty intense with some very difficult pastoral situations - yet sometimes it's at these challenging times that we are called to work well beyond our own strength. Last week, that was the context for me to see God move in some wonderful ways: please pray that those who are drawn to the message of Jesus will continue to find their hope in him
- Melody returned from Durban last Saturday, and last Monday has been appointed chaplain of Ormiston State School (replacing Brendan Devine). What a fantastic development! Please pray for Melody as she adjusts to Australia, as she prepares for her role at Ormiston, and that God's love in Jesus will wonderfully impact the school
- There are people leaving for Israel over the next few days: Frank & Janette, Chris & Ryan Hemelaar, Todd Hammond, Keith & Emmy Warren, Cor & Ingeborg de Ruysscher, Andrew & Alette Visser (along with others from elsewhere). Please pray that God in his grace will protect them, lead them, teach them, and bless them on their journey
- Pray for Whitey and the team as they work on our building project. May this job be a place of peace for them, where they see people living for Jesus
- Remember to pray for your friends who don't know Jesus. Seek opportunities to share restored life with them.
Quick News Update
CHILDSAFE TRAINING
The training day which was advertised for this Saturday 20th September will be for Ministry Leaders only. It is not necessary to come along if you are part of a team as your training can be done online later.
PRAY MEETING.
Regular prayer meetings will be held at the church on Wednesday evenings 6.30 - 7pm. We are starting this Wednesday (17th September). Please come and join us.
Homework for this week...
...but it's pretty easy
As part of the Draw Near series, Dave is asking us to take the Titus challenge: read through the book of Titus once a day until the end of September. As you read, ask for God to reveal himself to you. Then pray this simple prayer:
Lord, let me see what I need to see.
Let me hear what I need to hear.
Let my say what you want me to say.
Let me do what you call me to do.
When the Draw Near series has been completed, we'll be precahing through the book of Titus in the AM services, so consider this exercise as an investment for the future.
Feedback: dave@redlandscrc.org.au
Mid Week News
Special Backyard Mission
We have 2 missions that require some urgent attention - One is at Wellington Point and the other is at Alexandra hills. I was hoping to get these in by Saturday 13 September.
First - This is for an elderly lady who lives on her own and has great difficulty walking - Mrs Craven. What is required is just some general yard tidy up, the cutting off of the odd branch or two, removal of a small tree.
Second - is a member of the congregation who's garden is getting away from her. I am yet to visit this property however am told that it needs some mowing, wiper snipping, hedging and general tidy up.
I would really like to help these two ladies out and am sure that we can do it. If we split up into 2 teams on the day we can (via myself) transport the trailer between sites or have some one provide a 2nd trailer. This is really dependent upon the numbers that I can get.
What would be required - chainsaws, ladders (for some Branches at Mrs Craven's home), mowers, wiper snippers, hedgers, rakes, blower/vac (will look at the one at church) and gloves.
Mrs Craven is a lovely lady who does an enormous amount of charity work within the community and it would be great if we could give this lady something in return - she has already said she cannot believe that people would come to her house and do this for her.
Jo from Church really needs some help in the yard and it would be great to show her Gods helping hand to assist those in need.
Would everyone please really consider this and let me know asap if you are able to assist. If I cannot get the numbers (am looking at 14 people all up), I would be looking at Jo's house for the 13th and Mrs Craven the 27th.
My e-mail address is cmvan@optusnet.com.au
Blessings
Chris van Schyndel
Sunday
9am: The ‘Draw Near' series continues: we'll be looking at what Jesus says about fasting, and what role it may have in giving expression to our walk with God. We'll debunk some myths about fasting and seek to discover its true value. Some important lessons to learn about listening to our bodies, and speaking without our mouths. And we'll get a little healthier, in all sorts of ways. Read ahead at Matt 6:16-18; Is 58:5-6
5pm: What happens when God's people pray for him to work powerfully? In Acts 4 we find out how God works through people to bring a community of hope. Read ahead at Acts 4:1-31
Walk Through the Bible.
Have you ever read a part of the Bible and wondered "What on earth is going on there?" Ever wondered what Abraham, Jezebel and Amos have to do with Jesus? Ever wondered why we bother to read and study the Old Testament when its just so... different?
We have all struggled to understand the Bible at times. Culture, language and 2000 years or more of history separate us from the world of the Bible, so its no wonder that this is the case. But yet the same time the Bible claims that its worth studying. "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Jesus says that the whole Bible points to Him. "You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me..." John 5:39-40.
And so starting on Sunday 21st, and going for 8 weeks, we will be starting a new series called "Walk Through the Bible." Through this series we will be looking at how the Bible fits together as whole, how it points to Jesus, and how it points us to God's continuing mission in the world, and our part in that.
Normally when we would start a new sermon series we would ask you to read the relevant book or chapters. But when we are going to be taking in the whole Bible, that's a bit difficult. (Although reading through the whole Bible is still encouraged). One book that you might find helpful in preparation for the series is "From Creation to New Creation" by Tim Chester. It is available from Koorong for about $22.
Clinton Berends
Pastor
Redlands Christian Reformed Church
0424 477 487; 3824 5165
clinton@redlandscrc.org.au
Welcoming Luncheon.
Are you new to Redlands Christian Reformed Church?
Then you are invited to a Welcome to the RCRC Family Luncheon.
When: Sunday 5th October 2008
Time: 11am (straight after the morning church service)
This will be a time of getting to know one another, to meet the Pastors Dave, Clinton and Keith and the RCRC Elders, a time of fellowship, food and a brief overview of the church, its ministries and missions.
Please RSVP to Sherri by the 1st October 2008
E-mail: communitylife@redlandscrc.org.au or phone 0415 835 533
We look forward to seeing you there.
"Let's start making a difference together"
Urgent: Sponsorships Required SU Breakout Camp
Last year a number of RCRC people enriched the lives of Victoria Point High School students by sponsoring some of the students at the SU Outbreak Camp.
This camp is a Scripture Union initiative for high school kids where they will be exposed to the gospel message. There were some great results at last year's camp. The camp is $250.00 for 3 nights which is hugely expensive for some of the families in the school. Carlee Spiers is looking for sponsors who can pay half ($125) of the camp to assist these families.
Please make the most of this great opportunity to support this important ministry. We need the sponsors within the next 24 hours.
You can call or email Carlee on 0423 431 597 or email on carlee32@hotmail.com
The Titus Challenge
During the month of September, Dave has asked us to read the letter of Tutus every day. This exercise is given as part of the Draw Near series, and in preparation for the coming series on Tutus. As you read, pray simply...
Lord, show me what I need to see...
Tell me what I need to hear...
Help me say I what others need to hear...
Help me do what you would have me do...
Missing BBQ??
Does anyone know the whereabouts of the church BBQ and gas bottle as they have gone missing. Please contact Hans Eshuis or Bill Sikkema.
Regards,
COM
Prayer
- Please remember Tony Roberts' family and friends as they come to terms with his death. Pray for the Gospel to be felt and heard. Tony's funeral is at Mt Cotton at 1:00 pm on Friday
- Continue to uphold the Mostert family, following Aad's funeral this week
- Please pray that our building project will go smoothly - remember that the main purpose of all this is to keep ministry and mission in sharp focus and working effectively. Pray that our relevant applications before council can be approved, and that in God's timing buyers can be found for the property we are seeking to sell
- Please remember those who are not well: Margaret Harwood, Merle Digby, Alana Salisbury, Clinton (on crutches at present) - ask for healing, restoration and patience.
- Raylene Williams had surgery today (Wed), pray for quick recovery.
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