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Blue Cards & Working with Chiildren

RCRC is a safe place for children and young people.

If you are involved in any ministry, program or roster where you are working or serving with young people or children you must have a current Blue Card. Some examples of activities that require a Blue Card are

• Working with HSM (High School) ministries
• Leading a young person's small group (where one or more of those in attendance are under 18 years of age)
• Serving on the crèche roster
• Helping with MOPS
• Leading Kids@Church or Kids@Nite
• Assisting with GEMS
• Attending a young person's camp as an assistant, cook or leader

We already have a large number of people with Blue Cards at RCRC.

If your card is out of date, please renew it immediately. A renewal form is avaliable from the Admin Office.

If you do not have a Blue Card, and you need one, please fill out the attached application (volunteer.pdf).

Please hand your completed form, along with the necessary identification, to Ingeborg, Lisa, Dave or Clinton. We will then process the forms for you. There is no charge for Blue Card Applications for volunteer workers.

Thankyou,

Dave Groenenboom

 

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Prayer Meetings Wednesday

Hi church,

This is your invitation to join us for prayer, tomorrow (Wednesday) at either 6:30am or 6:30pm.

We'll continue to prayer for Clinton, Tracy and the family. We also remember

·        Our teams of Schoolies Chaplains on the Gold Coast and Great Keppel Island

·        We received word that Mrs Ali Westendorp died Tuesday evening. Ali was the wife of Rev John Westendorp from Toowoomba CRC. Ali had a long history of ‘mini strokes' and succumbed to a major bleed she had suffered in the last 24 hours

·        This Saturday's election: may the Lord give us wisdom and discernment

Thanks for being a loving and supportive church family. See you tomorrow.

Dave

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Burma Sunday - 9th Dec

Sunday, December 9th - BURMA SUNDAY

Burma Tin Collection - please bring in your money tins on this day.

Christmas Stall -   There will be handmade items on sale as well.
                         (made by the orphans)

• Christmas decorations
• Christmas Cards
• Jewellery
• Gifts

All money raised will go directly to New Life Orphanage in Myanmar.          

Thanks for your support.......   Janette

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Emplyment Opportunity

Redlands College Foundation

 

Outside School Hours Care Assistant

 

Operated by Redlands College Foundation Ltd, the Redlands College OSHC service provides care for school aged students.

• Before school from 7-00am to 9-00am
• After school from 3-00pm to 6-00pm
• Holidays and student free days from 7-00am to 6-00pm (2 shifts)

The casual position of OSHC Assistant, reports to the OSHC Coordinator.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Commitment to spiritual and moral practices consistent with biblical principles
• Hold or currently enrolled in Certificate/Diploma of Childcare (or Education)
• Current Commission for Children and Young People Suitability Card
• Current First Aid Certificate

Remuneration will be equivalent to the Child Care Industry Award (State).

 

Applications with references should be addressed to:

The Business Manager

Redlands College

38 Anson Rd

Wellington Point QLD   4160

Fax (07) 3207 3799

Email    BusinessManager@redlands.qld.edu.au

 

(Closing date: Friday 6 December, 2007)

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Midweek News

Sunday

9am & 5pm: New Life, New Values. Companies in the marketplace work hard to communicate the core principles that govern their operation. Hewlett-Packard ‘invent', BP ‘The Quiet Achiever', Australia Post: ‘we deliver'. What are the core principles that govern all you do? What is the core value God wants form his church community? We want to look at the inspirational picture God paints of the new community in Jesus. Read ahead at Eph 3:15-17.

New Elders

The elders met this week to consider the need for new elders. We bring the following names for the congregation to be affirmed as Elders at RCRC: Greg Tenni, and Eddie Bos. We present both these candidates to the congregation for affirmation, along with all the currently serving elders: Peter Goodridge, Frank Hemelaar, and David Klease. Peter Salisbury has decided to conclude his service as Elder. We thank God for Peter and the wonderful contribution he has made to leadership at RCRC. The date for the vote of affirmation of the three currently serving elders and the two new elder candidates will be on December 9.

In accordance with the rules for election, votes will be accepted in both services from all full members at RCRC. Each candidate must receive a at least an 80% positive vote to be (re)affirmed. Email and written votes will be accepted in the event that members cannot attend on Dec 09. Please copy the following and email to dave@redlandscrc.org.au (or print and hand to a current Elder or one of the pastors. Printed ballot slips received before the date of the election must be signed)

Elder Affirmation

Eddie Bos                            Yes/No

Greg Tenni                          Yes/No

Peter Goodridge              Yes/No

Frank Hemelaar                Yes/No

David Klease                      Yes/No

Notice of Annual General Meeting: Redlands Christian Reformed Church,  Inc.

Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of the Redlands Christian Reformed Church will be held on Sunday Nov 25 during the 9am service.

Eddie Bos, Treasurer of Redlands CRC will present the following motions for approval by the members

1.     To receive the financial statements of the RCRC as presented for the year 2006-2007

2.     To adopt the audited financial statements of the RCRC as presented for the year 2006-2007

3.     To appoint Frederiks and Associates as auditors for the 2007-2008 year

All statements will available to the congregation on Sunday Nov 18.

Note: for those who normally attend PM church, we advise that this meeting will only be held at 9am on Nov 25. Following this meeting the Eldership will examine whether a more acceptable AGM meeting alternative can be developed which will allow for greater participation from the congregation. We greatly appreciate your patience in this, and we warmly welcome any suggestions you may have. Please send them through to dave@redlandscrc.org.au or office@redlandscrc.org.au

Schoolies this week

Please remember the thousands of year 12 students who are at schoolies this week. We know they all want to celebrate, but these weeks are often witness to some of the most disturbing events. Please pray for safety for all these young people. Please especially remember the Red Frog chaplains, who will be ringing a message of help, hope and grace. They work under extreme conditions, they work through the night, and it does not let up all week. We are sending one team to the Gold Coast and another to Great Keppel Island. Why not send them some text messages to encourage them through their week? Here are the details of the RCRC chaplains:

Lachie Black 0414 902 399
Melody Groenenboom 0431 144 126
Matt Kippen 0423 698 390
Bonnie Sikkema 0401 526 442
Carlee Spiers 0423 431 597
Sam Humphries 0448 439 754
Paul Johnstone 0403 465 459
Sasha Garner 0401 035 597
Rob Ferguson 0433 483 473
Dylan Greeff 0422 906 828
Philippa Yeates 0405 662 580

Internships ...on hold

At our Elders meeting this week we came to the prayerful conclusion that given Clinton's health and the extra load being placed in leadership, that we are not in a position to offer Internships at  RCRC during 2008. We are still committed to developing young leaders and assisting where we can with encouragement and general mentoring - so if you have plans or ideas, we'd still love to talk with you. We are hoping to offer internships again in 2009. We trust you understand an uphold us in this decision. And enquiries can be directed to dave@redlandscrc.org.au

Prayer

- Year 12 Graduates  - celebrate with their achievement and the close of their secondary school years. Please remember to pray for schoolies and the chaplains (see above)

- Continue to remember Clinton, Tracy and their family. Give thanks for the "juice Crew" - dedicated people who can juice acres of odd looking grasses in a single morning! Pray for God to intervene and bless Clinton with full recovery. Remember that Clinton and Tracy have families a long way away, who in addition to feeling removed, can also feel helpless as a result of the distance. Give thanks for a supportive and caring church family. And definitely: give thanks for Clinton & Tracy's outstanding attitude of faith, humility and endurance

- In case you didn't know: Christmas is coming. Why not do something different, and invite your neighbours to a BBQ. Show them hospitality and love, and help them see Jesus as the centre of our celebration.\

 

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Prayer Meetings Wednesday

Hi Church,

Please remember that that Wednesday is prayer meeting day at RCRC. We'll be meeting at

• 6:30am
• 6:30pm

We'd love you to join us as we bring our needs and our praise to Jesus Christ, who always lives to intercede for us.

 

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Notice of AGM: Nov 25

Notice of Annual General Meeting: Redlands Christian Reformed Church, Inc.

Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of the Redlands Christian Reformed Church will be held on Sunday Nov 25 during the 9am service.

Eddie Bos, Treasurer of Redlands CRC will present the following motions for approval by the members

1.     To receive the financial statements of the RCRC as presented for the year 2006-2007

2.     To adopt the audited financial statements of the RCRC as presented for the year 2006-2007

3.     To appoint Frederiks and Associates as auditors for the 2007-2008 year

All statements will available to the congregation on Sunday Nov 18.

Note: for those who normally attend PM church, we advise that this meeting will only be held at 9am on Nov 25. Following this meeting the Eldership will examine whether a more acceptable AGM meeting alternative can be developed which will allow for greater participation from the congregation. We greatly appreciate your patience in this, and we warmly welcome any suggestions you may have. Please send them through to dave@redlandscrc.org.au or office@redlandscrc.org.au

 

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Midweek News

Sunday

9am: What is it that gets you up in the morning? To love and care for your family? To serve in the church? To work at your job? Motivation makes all the difference. Wrong motives will lead us to wrong results, or simply to give up. But the right motives will carry us through the temptations of self centeredness and apathy. As we look at 2 Corinthians 4 we will see what drove Paul, in ministry, in life, and what is the only motivation that can drive the life of those who belong to Jesus.

5pm: New Life, New Attitudes: last week we were thinking about heaven... This week we're asking about how our ultimate hope in heaven is applied in this life. If heaven is our hope - why worry too much about the here and now? That was a question that never seemed to enter Paul's mind. Quite the contrary: his hope for heaven become his energy for earth. The way he tied these two realms together is remarkable. Read ahead at Col 3:12-14

We will also be celebrating the Lords Supper together...

New Elders Required:

Redlands CRC is calling for nominations for two new elders. Please pass your signed nominations to Dave, Clinton or Keith, or email them to dave@redlandscrc.org.au The flyer "Elders Terms & Tasks" outlines the task of elder and criteria for nomination. They are available at the information booth.

Internships

RCRC is looking for ministry interns for 2008. If you're interested, ask Clinton or Dave, and check the attached flyer.

Red Frogs

How many did we send?

176kg. That's about 17,000 frogs! Great effort, church! That's a stack of opportunity for our chaplains to show and share the love of Christ with schoolies! Thanks heaps!

Extra Parking on Sunday

The operators of Jumping Beans Child Care Centre (across Delancey St) have kindly offered us the use of their parking lot on Sunday (only). So if you don't mind walking across the road, feel free to use it. Also, don't forget the extra parking on the other side of the church building! Isn't it great the way God has heard our prayers?

Prayer

- We continue to remember Clinton, Tracy and their family. Clinton has started the first of his special injections these last few days. Keep praying for grace, endurance, and healing.

-  Remember the Year 12 and final year students as they complete their exams - ask that their goal will be to honour God through their learning

- For all the Ministry areas of the church, that as the year comes to a close, new leaders and helpers will make themselves available for the coming year.

- The coming election, that God may be glorified in the decisions made.

RCRC Community - Golf Mornings

When:  Middle and Last Saturday of the month

Time:  7:30am

Where:  Howeston Country Club (Creek Street, Birkdale)

For more information contact:  Gavin Dickie - Ph: 3822 4614

All welcome to join in for a casual time of fun, great conversation and not forgetting some good golf too!

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Midweek News

Sunday

9am: So we know Jesus Christ did miracles, and that these were designed more than anything to instil faith in people. We also know they are not common, and that God teaches us about his power and grace in weakness. Last Sunday Clinton so powerfully reminded us that trials happen so we might rely on God, and not on ourselves. This Sunday morning we'll be drawing all this to a close with the glorious vision of our ultimate hope, and the ultimate question that hope poses to all of us. You can read ahead by looking up Rev 21-22.

5pm: We often fall into the trap of thinking that God is at work when we feel good. "If I'm pumped up and on fire for God he must be working overtime!" And when we feel down and depressed God must be taking a break.
However, we can see in the Psalms that God is always at work, when he feels present and when he feels absent. We don't praise God just when we're excited and on an emotional high. We praise God all the time, when we feel good and bad, when we're jumping for joy and when we're weeping from grief. We praise him when we're singing to him and when we're complaining to him.
God should always be the first port of call in our lives. Read Psalm 13.

New Elders Required:

Redlands CRC is calling for nominations for two new elders. Please pass your signed nominations to Dave, Clinton or Keith, or email them to dave@redlandscrc.org.au The flyer "Elders Terms & Tasks" outlines the task of elder and criteria for nomination. They are available at the information booth.

Red Frogs & Hotel Chaplaincy

Redlands CRC fully supports the work of Hotel Chaplaincy during the schoolies weeks. One of the ways we can do this is to donate huge amounts of Red Frogs. We need literally truckloads of them!

- See how many boxes your small group can sponsor!

- Make it a family project

- Take orders at work - how many boxes can you sell?

- Lash out yourself!

We are taking bulk orders, with all payment to be received by Melody Groenenboom (mgroenen@gmail.com 0431 144 126) when you place your order. Costs:

Bag (1kg) - $5.00

Box (8kg) - $40.00

Make no mistake friends, this is frontline ministry and lives are changed every year!

Extra Parking on Sunday

The operators of Jumping Beans Child Care Centre (across Delancey St) have kindly offered us the use of their parking lot on Sunday (only). So if you don't mind walking across the road, feel free to use it. Also, don't forget the extra parking on the other side of the church building! Isn't it great the way God has heard our prayers?

RCRC Community - Golf Mornings.

When:  Middle and Last Saturday of the month

Time:  7:30am

Where:  Howeston Country Club (Creek Street, Birkdale)

For more information contact:  Gavin Dickie - Ph: 3822 4614

All welcome to join in for a casual time of fun, great conversation and not forgetting some good golf too!

Prayer

- Our love goes to the family of Myriel Gardner, who died from cancer last week.  Myriel was married to Allan, and was Heather Daniels sister in law. Myriel was also Jodie McCormack's (one of the carers at Mops) mother

- We continue to remember Clinton, Tracy and their family. Clinton has started to first of his special injections these last few days. Keep praying for grace, endurance, and healing

- Please remember the Year 12 students, who in these next few weeks will sit their OP exams.

- Rod McWilliams arrived safely home from the UK study tour. Pray for recovery after the trip, and that Rod will be able to assist us more effectively as we pursue our mission together

Why Community?

Because God says we're better together! 

We all crave a sense of belonging

We all want a church that is open and accepting of others

We all want to reflect the love of Jesus to our local community

So where do we start?

• speak with someone you don't know
• invite someone home
• invite someone new to your small group
• pray for someone

Lets start making ripples together!

Sherri Greeff

Community Life Co-Ordinator

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Prayer Meetings Tomorrow

The Church Family will be meeting for prayer on Wednesday at

• 6:30am
• 6:30pm

We'll be continuing to pray for Clinton and other things relevant to our calling as a church.

We'd love you to join us!

See you there!

 

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Midweek News

Sunday

9am: Give us today our daily bread. In our country, with plenty of food, as well as plenty of people who have a weight problem, what do we do with the fourth petition of the Lord's Prayer: Give us today our daily bread.
In this prayer for bread we give EVERY aspect of our earthly life to our heavenly Father. He is the ONLY source of everything good. Without His blessing everything will fail.
So the big word is: TRUST! God's people pray: Help us, Father, to put our trust in you alone.

5pm: Why does bad stuff happen, even to supposedly good people? It's a question we all wrestle with from time to time. It even seems that Christians get to experience more suffering than those who don't know Jesus yet. In 2 Corinthians 1 Paul gives us a little look into his own struggles, and the reasons why God has put him, and communities, through these times. And we see that in it all, God's loving, fatherly hand is at work in bringing us closer and closer to himself.

New Elders Required:

Redlands CRC is calling for nominations for two new elders. Please pass your signed nominations to Dave, Clinton or Keith, or email them to dave@redlandscrc.org.au The flyer "Elders Terms & Tasks" outlines the task of elder and criteria for nomination. They are available at the information booth.

Red Frogs & Hotel Chaplaincy

Redlands CRC fully supports the work of Hotel Chaplaincy during the schoolies weeks. One of the ways we can do this is to donate huge amounts of Red Frogs. We need literally truckloads of them!

- See how many boxes your small group can sponsor!

- Make it a family project

- Take orders at work - how many boxes can you sell?

- Lash out yourself!

We are taking bulk orders, with all payment to be received by Melody Groenenboom (mgroenen@gmail.com 0431 144 126) when you place your order. Costs:

Bag (1kg) - $5.00

Box (8kg) - $40.00

Make no mistake friends, this is frontline ministry and lives are changed every year!

Prayer

- Pray for those who are sick: Clinton's needs are always before us: continue to be diligent in prayer. Please remember others who struggle is different, but very intense, like Suzy Barham. Remember those who are struggling with the challenges of age.

- This week Maya Diamant has had some tests, and we pray for the Lord's grace and strength in these times of uncertainty. Shelley Barker has had a major operation to her shoulder requiring several weeks off work;

- Chris van Schyndel is speaking with medical people about his shoulder (damaged in a car accident a few weeks ago), please pray that the interventions will be successful

- Daniel Van Dyk celebrates his birthday tomorrow: if you haven't don so, why not send him a card? PO Box 482 Ashmore City 4214. Support him as he seeks to change his life, with God's help, in this rehabilitation program.

- Rob McWilliams is freezing in the UK, but seeking to benefit from the wisdom of Church Planters. This week he is at a conference in Sheffield.

- We have an election coming: pray for wisdom and for the Lord to work through the citizens of this country that we may have a Government of integrity, justice and wisdom.

 

 

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House Sitting/ Granny Flat

House Sitting/ Granny Flat

Hello Family in Christ:
 
We are Lance and Ruth Bishop.  We have been missionaries in New Zealand, and have just returned to Australia.  We have applied for permanent residency for Ruth, as she is from America, and have been told the wait for the permanent residency could be up to one year.  We had hopes of returning right back to New Zealand, where we live and work at Lakes Ranch Christian Camp.  There we have been very involved in sharing the Message of Jesus Christ, encouraging kids in their walk with the Lord, discipling, working hard at keeping the camp in order, as well as all of the outdoor activities that our camp provides!  We have also been involved in the planting of Calvary Chapel Chruch, in Rotorua, where Lance is the sound man and very active with men's discipleship, youth, and evangelism.  Ruth is the worship leader each Sunday, very active with the women's ministry, Sunday School, and youth.
 
Now that we are in Queensland, we have started our own Landscaping Business, while waiting for the permanent residency.  God works in amazing ways and we put our full trust in Him as we continue to go where the Lord directs.  We look forward to our return to New Zealand, but until then, we need a place to live.  We are happy to house sit for any who are travelling, or rent a furnished granny flat, or if anyone has any other ideas/options, we are happy to know about it.  
 
Our Contact Details:
 
Mobile: 0432 024 891
Email:  lanceruthie@hotmail.com
 
Thank you very much!
May God bless you in abundance as only HE can!
Lance and Ruth Bishop

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Israel/Jordan study tour Sept/Oct. 2008

Israel/Jordan study tour Sept/Oct. 2008

Earlier this year a number of people in the Redlands CRC expressed interest in a trip to Israel. As a result of that we took up contact with the "That the World May Know" ministries in the U.S. Some of you may have seen some of the videos by Ray VanderLaan (from the "Follow the Rabbi" organisation) as he travels through Israel and brings the text of the Scriptures to life in a special way.

We feel it important to carefully select the tour company with which to make such a trip. The tour we hope to make comes not only from a sound biblical perspective, but it also takes seriously the cultural and geographic context of the story of the Bible. It will not just be a "holy site" tour, but the aim is to understand the text of the Scriptures in the context of the land.

At this stage it appears that Rev George DeJong, minister of Holland Heights Christian Reformed Church, will be our tour leader. He has led numerous study tours to Israel, Jordan, and Turkey, and is passionate about sharing and teaching God's Word in the context of Israel and Jordan. As George concluded one of his letters to me some time ago: "You'll never read the Bible the same."

But the tour is not simply hopping on and off the tour bus. There will definitely be some walking involved; to quote George again: "While each group tends to set its own pace I would strongly urge all participants to come as physically fit as absolutely possible so that we might see and learn as much as possible."

You may want to visit the web: "GTI tours" and "Follow the Rabbi".

Dates (approx) Sept. 20 to October 7, 2008.

In case you are interested, contact

Rev. Keith Warren, ph. 07-34882009,

email keith@redlandscrc.org.au

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Midweek News

Saturday Breakfast

We'll be meeting from 7:30 at RCRC to

- discuss and (we trust) adopt the new guidelines for elders terms and tasks. An information paper has been previously circulated. Everyone is welcome and may speak on any issue, although only members may vote on the proposals.

- Get the latest update on the building plans: drawings will be available. These will be released for wide comment and consultation. A decision will be made at a future meeting.

- Eddie Bos will give us an update on the financial picture. The AGM of the Redlands CRC will be held next month

Sunday

9am & 5pm: Healing & Mystery. Who has not struggled with the reality of suffering? Whether it's suffering in our personal lives or in our world, it's dark presence can be terrifying and mysterious. There are some things we simply cannot understand. Even so, God allows us to see something of his character and power even in these times. Even then he may bless us with incredible endurance. The Bible tells us that some whom the Lord used most powerfully had some of the deepest challenges to life and faith. Read ahead at 2 Cor 12:1-10.

Church Picnic 11:30am onwards (after the morning service)

Capalaba Regional Park (behind Bunnings). Everyone is welcome. BYO picnic needs, foods, chairs, etc.

Clinton back on deck...

We give thanks for Clinton being back on deck this week. While not on full duties, Clinton hopes to preach every second week, the first of these being PM Church on Oct 28. Clinton also hopes to be in the office for at least a few hours each day (Mon-Thurs). We continue to uphold Clinton, Tracy and the children as Clinton undertakes the rigorous treatment. They remain very thankful for the wonderful support and encouragement they are receiving: it's another way of making God's grace and goodness clear. Tracy's mother, Tania Kroon, will arrive on Friday: family is a great gift. Please continue to pray for healing and recovery.

Just in...

Yvonne & Andrew Vos told me this morning that Nicole and Neville Quak (Nicole is their daughter) received a new baby son" Lachlan James and 7:44am this morning! Thank God for this glorious gift of life!

In our prayers...

-  Bronwyn Midgley (known to many here as Bronwyn Robertson) died suddenly last Sunday. This is a huge shock for husband Lawry and for Stuart, Heath, Brooke and Todd. Please pray for the comfort of Jesus to surround them. The funeral will be held on Monday at the Anglican Church in Graceville - please check the newspaper to confirm the details

- Suzy Barham has been in hospital for many weeks now under the care of a mental health team in Belmont. Please continue to pray for David and the children as they cope with this ongoing situation. Continue to ask for strength for the family and healing and recovery for Suzy

- Rod McWilliams travels to the UK this week to attend a church planting conference and meet with other churches engaged in urban and suburban mission. Please pray for Rod, asking that he may pick up learning and resources which will work for our mission here in Redlands

- Continue to ask for wisdom as we come toward the election of Nov 24. Read Rom 13:1-7; Titus 3:1-8

 

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Give Away Husky

No it's not the Hemelaar's dogs, but a couple whom we have met through backyard mission. She is now too sick to look after her dog, and is giving it away free. It's a 8 year old pedigree Husky. Red and white male, with a beautiful nature. The dog's name is Ky.

If you are interested please contact Janette Hemelaar (0416 000 412, janette@royalfoods.com.au and she will pass on the details. This is rather urgent.

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News from Clinton & Tracy...

Hi everyone

We thought we would take a bit to time to let you know how things are going for us at the moment.

The last few weeks have been a pretty trying time, but also with a number of highlights. We have had visits from Tracy's parents (Bart and Tania) and Clinton' parents (Hans and Colleen) and brother and sister in law (Jared and Candis). It has been great to catch up with family again, even if the circumstances have not been all that desirable.

We have just returned from a week on the Sunshine Coast with just the 5 of us. It was great to get away, and get a bit of space after a few weeks with others staying in the house. It was nice to chill out on the beach, spend some time with the kids and live as ‘normal' as possible in the current circumstances.

On Friday just gone (12^th) we had our appointment with the oncologist, following his trip to Europe. Obviously that conference did not come up with anything new, and so the status quo remains. We were asked what we wanted to do next (chemotherapy or not) and when we said ‘nothing' he was quite happy with that.

I continue on the ‘alternative' therapy. It has been over 3 weeks now. The diet is very strict, I drink 2-3 liters of freshly squeezed vegetable juice a day, swallow a number of other nasties, and have a couple of other aspects to the therapy (which are not fit for general email). We have just received a government approval for a further element to the treatment which we hope to start as soon as possible.

I generally feel quite well, if a little tired at times, especially in the afternoons. Friday afternoon I was completely written off for a number of hours, but that is also supposed to be a result of the therapy.

It is fair to say that this whole time is a real test / stretch of faith. There are times where we feel ‘safe' knowing that we are in God's hands, and other times when He seems to have lost control, and we are on our own. But our hope rests in the fact that God is not beholden to the way we feel, but is faithful no matter what.

At the moment we don't plan too far ahead at any one time. At this point, I am planning to restart ‘work' in Redlands in the coming week, as much as energy and time (the treatment takes up a fair bit) allow. Tracy's Mum Tania returns at the end of the coming week to help us out for a little while.

We want to say a huge thank you to all those who have encouraged us, prayed for us, sent us cards, emails, and txts. Thanks to all those who have helped practically in whatever way they can, it is much appreciated. We regularly thank God for all of you. The level of support has been amazing.

Clinton, Tracy, Tane, Ky and Kezia.

 

 

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Do you like to sing?

If so, then we need you for this year's Christmas Choir! Last year was lots of fun and rehearsals are beginning again soon for this year's choir. This is the choir that will be singing at the church Christmas Carols Celebration on the 16th of December.

You don't need to be a world-class opera singer or even a trained singer. We are just looking for people who love to sing and want to be part of this year's Christmas choir. If you can talk, then you can sing!

Rehearsals will begin in November this year. Please see Christina Faulkner to register your interest, or email her at christinaruth@hotmail.com . Alternatively, you could call on 3166 1444 or 0434 524 527.

Please don't be shy! All ages and voice types welcome!

Hope to hear from you!

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Midweek News

Sunday

Dave continues the series on healing: this week "Healing & Faith". This is possibly the biggest question after the question ‘why': what's the connection between faith and healing? Ask 20 people and you can easily get more than 20 answers on that one. So we'll be looking at a few key passages in the NT and listening to what God has to say to us. You may want to look at Matt 17: 14-21.

kids @ nite resumes on Sunday 14th October.

This term we will investigate what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit and His presence and power in our lives. We'll explore the Pentecost event, the love and nearness of the Holy Spirit to each of us, the wonder of the Trinity and how the Spirit was involved in creation and heaps more.
Children will join in the church service for the first part of the service for the entire term.

Join us for awesome activities, piñatas, science explosions, videos, stories, and fun. Bring a friend!

Age groups: prep to grade 7

Breakfast Meeting:  Saturday 20th, 7:30am

We have another opportunity to meet together on Saturday week. These are important times for the church community to focus on a few things together. This particular Saturday breakfast we'll be discussing

• The new RCRC Elders Terms & Tasks. The main changes here are a slight amendment to the way elders are elected and nominated, and changed terms of service. These are fully outlined in the document attached to your email. This document has already been available for the last five weeks or so from the Information booth. Everyone will also receive one on Sunday in their newsletter. Dave will give us a full run-down on the document at the meeting
• These changes are presented by the Eldership for adoption by the congregation. A vote of the members will be taken at the meeting
• Building and facilities update. We will receive the latest version of the plans. These are being presented to the congregation for comment, and we will come together again before the year is out for final approval. The building Committee is very interested in your feedback: please send it through to Hemelaar@royalfoods.com.au or call Frank on 0146 000 500
• Financial overview: Eddie Bos will bring us up to date with the overall financial picture. Audited statements will be presented to the congregation at our forthcoming AGM meeting (date to be confirmed)

We encourage full attendance of this meeting: everyone is welcome to attend, irrespective of how long you have been part of the RCRC family. It's great to just sit and share a meal together! Only members are permitted to vote on matters where that is required, however

Church Picnic: Sunday 21st 11:30am (after the morning service)

Where: Capalaba Regional Park (behind Bunnings)

When: after morning service about 11:30am

BYO picnic needs

This will be a time of getting to know one another, sharing
food and good conversations.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Let's start making a difference together.

NEED for RE Teachers 2008

God has given us incredible opportunities in Australia to get His saving message into the minds of children, as we teach them in Religious Education lessons in the public schools.  It may only be  a question of time (if we follow the American trends) that this will no longer be permitted.
 
Unfortunately however, there are classes in schools in our local area that are totally missing out on hearing the message simply because we can't fill the classes with Christian volunteers. You don't need teaching experience, but an obedient heart to tell children the only message that will save them. My RE teachers range in age from 18 to 70. Some even work full-time and have chosen to taken a couple of hours out of their work schedule to take a couple of classes. I am looking for men and women who will commit to taking up this worthwhile role.
 
I am seeking one RE teacher for Ormiston Primary for next year. ( just  1 hour a fortnight)- on a Tuesday or any other day. There are several RE teachers required in other local schools.
 
If you have any queries or would like to assist, please contact me.
 
Thanks so much,
 
Janette Hemelaar
 Mobile : 0416 000 412
janette@royalfoods.com.au

Prayer

• Clinton, Tracy and the kids have been holidaying in Noosa, and will be there until Saturday. They have been doing all the juicing etc. while there, and despite the extra burden this imposes, they have been having a great time together. Clinton has an appointment with his oncologist on Friday. Please continue to remember Clinton before the Lord
• Burma continues to experience unrest, despite the situation moving from the front pages of the papers. Please pray for Bella, Israel and Christobel, along with all the children at New Life. Pray for peace in the country, for a just and responsible government, and for the good news of Jesus to be received and believed by people.
• Remember our chaplains: Carlee Spiers at Victoria Point High School, Rebecca Cooper at Wellington Point State Primary School. Ormiston State School is seeking a new chaplain as Peter Gavel has finished his term there. There is also a great need for RE teachers at Ormiston

 

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Prayer Meeting Tonight (Wed) 6:30pm

Hi church,

Just a reminder that at 6:30pm tonight (Wednesday) we will be gathering for prayer at RCRC. We're gathering to express our dependence on the Lord of grace and our desire for Him to hear our prayers for Clinton and other challenges and joys in our church family.

See you there!

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2 Tickets for the Leaders' Summit up for grabs...

 

Leaders' Summit: Two places spare

The Leaders Summit will be held coming Friday and Saturday (9am - 5pm both days) at Gateway Baptist Church

Speakers (via DVD) include Bill Hybels, Colin Powell, Markus Buckingham, John Ortberg, Michael Porter and others.

We have two spare tickets at heavily reduced prices which we would love for some people to take.

Interested?

Contact dave@redlandscrc.org.au  ph 0418 383 055

 

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New Life Trust - Newsletter Issue 2

The September newsletter for the New Life Orphanage in Burma has been released. You can view it in the attachment.

No doubt, you have seen the news lately of the situation in Myanmar. Please pray for this Country and the Burmese people.

I spoke to Bella and Israel this past week, and they are all well and safe.

Enjoy your reading.

Blessings,

Eddie Bos
on behalf of the NLT committee

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Midweek News

Sunday

9am: Pastor John Hoogenhout. The Holy Spirit's Relationship With You. Who is the Holy Spirit and why did he come? All believers have the Holy Spirit living in them. The gift of the Holy Spirit is to enable us to witness.

5pm: Dan Kroon. Have you ever thought that the mission of being a Christian is too hard to accomplish? Are you too scared of failure and humiliation to do anything too extreme for God's kingdom? Is God's call to faith just a little too risky for your liking? You should try conquering numerous ancient kingdom with a big bunch of timid desert-slaves. 
Take a look at the mission Joshua was given by God in Joshua 1:1-9  and see the constant encouragement he is given. In this message we want to look at the similarities of our mission and Joshua's mission.  Jesus has sent us out, but not without all the encouragements we read in this passage - encouragement that will strengthen us and give us courage for the conquest! The battle is already won, for the battle is the Lord's! So don't be content with wandering in the desert when there is a kingdom to be built and people who need to be led into God's promises! Be strong and courageous! Get some guts! Be encouraged and strengthened by the Lord!

October 20th: Breakfast @ RCRC

We will be discussing the new Terms & Tasks document for Elders. The Eldership would like the congregation to affirm these amended rules. We want to give plenty of opportunity for you to clarify their meaning or to ask questions. There is an background paper at the Information Booth. Please take a copy and come ready to discuss (and hopefully, adopt).

We will also get an update as to building plans and the latest developments from the workgroup.

...and the next day: Oct 21 (after our 9am service): Church Picnic

Where: Capalaba Regional Park (behind Bunnings)

When: after morning service about 11:30am

BYO picnic needs

This will be a time of getting to know one another, sharing
food and good conversations.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Let's start making a difference together.

Welcome Home

Welcome home Keith and Emmy Warren.

Prayer

Can I encourage you to continue in diligent prayer for Clinton's health and family? I think one of the tests we receive at times like these is how well we persist in prayer. We're so used to things being quick and easy that ongoing commitment, what Eugene Peterson describes as "long obedience in the same direction," is hard to maintain. This is not a new problem, as we find out in Mat 26:36-46. So let me ask: are your prayers determined and bold? Are you persisting? Staying with it? Let's not assume that if we just ‘get this right' everything will work out the way we want. God is not a politician: he does not count votes. But He does want us to pray and ask, as a servant asks their Master,  as a child asks their mother. He wants us, in prayer, to express our utter dependence on him. So be diligent in prayer, friends (Col 4:2, 1 Thess 5:16-22). May God draw us together in full reliance on him.

• - Continue to remember Clinton, Tracy and their family. How we need the grace of God's intervention!
• - Burma: the nation is looking unsettled as demonstrations build. Ask for the church to give wise leadership in a very precarious situation
• - Encourage others in prayer, draw people together around God's promises in the Gospel. Ask that God will use our current context for a powerful demonstration of who Jesus is, what he had done, and the difference he makes.
  - Chris & Melissa Van Schyndel and family were involved in a fairly serious car accident. Pray for Chris's shoulder injuries. Thank God that the injuries were not too serious.
• - For others struggling with health issues, that they may find strength in the Lord.
• - For those travelling and those at home during the school holiday's, that they may have an enjoyable and restful time.

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eNews Correction

Sunday's Services:

Dave will be preaching in both service this Sunday. While Clinton is on leave, Dave will be preaching the same message in the AM & PM.

Sunday Oct 07, while Dave is on leave, we will have John Hoogenhout from Bray Park Community Church preaching, and that afternoon we will have Dan Kroon.

Apologies for any confusion

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Midweek News

Sunday

9am: "Jesus & Healing" Hey, it's on everyone's minds, so it's time we opened the Word and had the Lord speak to us through it. What sort of healing ministry did Jesus have? Why did he heal people? And how is this relevant for what we are going through as a church family? On October 14  I will be looking at "Healing and Faith" and the week after "Healing and Mystery"

If you have questions that you think should be considered as I prepare, feel free to send them through to dave@redlandscrc.org.au I can't guarantee I will address them all,  and the ones I do address, I may not do so to your satisfaction, but I do want to scratch where people itch. So: speak to me.

5pm: Dan Kroon will be leading

From Monday:

 Dave & Leonie will be on leave. For urgent needs please contact Peter Goodridge (0412 161 597 peter@discountlighting.com.au). Keith and Emmy Warren will be back on Monday, but they need a few days to find their feet again, so let's give them a ‘soft landing'.

October 20th: Breakfast @ RCRC

We will be discussing the new Terms & Tasks document for Elders. The Eldership would like the congregation to affirm these amended rules. We want to give plenty of opportunity for you to clarify their meaning or to ask questions. There is an background paper at the Information Booth. Please take a copy and come ready to discuss (and hopefully, adopt).

We will also get an update as to building plans and the latest developments from the workgroup.

October 21st: Church Picnic

...after the 9am service (11:30ish).

Capalaba Regional Park (behind Bunnings), get your small group going, ask your friends, it will be great!

This will be a time of getting to know one another, sharing
food and good conversations.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Let's start making a difference together

BYO picnic things.

Prayer

Can I encourage you to continue in diligent prayer for Clinton's health and family? I think one of the tests we receive at times like these is how well we persist in prayer. We're so used to things being quick and easy that ongoing commitment, what Eugene Peterson describes as "long obedience in the same direction," is hard to maintain. This is not a new problem, as we find out in Mat 26:36-46. So let me ask: are your prayers determined and bold? Are you persisting? Staying with it? Let's not assume that if we just ‘get this right' everything will work out the way we want. God is not a politician: he does not count votes. But He does want us to pray and ask, as a servant asks their Master,  as a child asks their mother. He wants us, in prayer, to express our utter dependence on him. So be diligent in prayer, friends (Col 4:2, 1 Thess 5:16-22). May God draw us together in full reliance on him.

 

• - Continue to remember Clinton, Tracy and their family. How we need the grace of God's intervention!
• - Burma: the nation is looking unsettled as demonstrations build. Ask for the church to give wise leadership in a very precarious situation
• - Encourage others in prayer, draw people together around God's promises in the Gospel. Ask that God will use our current context for a powerful demonstration of who Jesus is, what he had done, and the difference he makes.

 

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Please pray for Burma...

...from our South East Asian Correspondent, Eddie B (currently in China with Frank H)

During the past few days, there is growing unrest in Yangon, Capital of Myanmar. Tens of thousands of people have been protesting in the streets, led by the Budhist monks. Society is straining under the constant increase in prices of basic commodities. The cost of rice has doubled in the past twelve months,
 
The ruling military junta has issued warnings to the demonstrators to cease. In the past, such unrest has led to 3000 people being killed.
 
Please pray for
 
> Stability in the Country at this time
> There will be no bloodshed
> The hearts of the leaders may change
> Pray for Bella, Israel, Christabell, family and children of New Life orphanage that they will remain safe during this unrest.

See http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/bloodshed-a-matter-of-time/2007/09/25/1190486287991.html

Feedback: dave@redlandscrc.org.au

 

 

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Prayer Meetings Tomorrow

Prayer  meetings will be held tomorrow at

6:30 am (Bec Hemelaar 0438 157 532)

6:30 pm (Dave Groenenboom 0418 383 055)

We'll be praying for Clinton and his family. Clinton's mother and father, Colleen and Hans, as well as his brother Jared and Candice (his wife). Welcome, friends, it's great that you can be with us. We would all want it to be under other circumstances, yet we know that especially now family is a great gift!

If you want to join the round the clock prayer calendar, it's as easy as signing up at http://www.redlandscrc.org.au/prayercalendar

We have a little over half the time slots covered, so there's still plenty of room for you!

Feedback: dave@redlandscrc.org.au

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Ministry Connection definately on!!!

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