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Sunday 9am
We say we are here to 'glorify God', and in all things, but what does it really mean? Why should this word hold pride of place in what we are called to do and to be? The truth is, when we understand this, we get church in its right perspective, and we start to answer the question people have asked since the beginning: what am I really here for?: Col 3:1-17
Preacher: Dave Groenenboom
Sunday 5pm
The adoption metaphor used in the Bible does not often get a mention in contemporary Christianity, but it is actually an important facet of salvation. The Apostle Paul in Galatians 4:1-7 speaks about the position we were in prior to conversion, and what position we possess now. But what does this mean to us today? Find out by coming this Sunday evening at 5pm as Ryan Hemelaar brings the message to us.
Bible reading: Galatians 4:1-7
THE BIG ASK - Send in your questions now!
The BIG Ask
Starts July 18th in the PM service
Ever had a big question that you always wanted to ask?
Got something about God / life / the Bible that just doesn't sit right?
Been asked a question and were just stumped for an answer?
Here is your chance to ask the questions you always wanted.
txt 0424 477 487
email: clinton@redlandscrc.org.au,
click www.redlandscrc.org.au/askaquestion
Sunday 9am
During his life the apostle Paul had to deal with a sizeable amount of suffering. Prison, floggings, shipwrecked, hunger, and much more.
There's a long list in 2 Corinthians 11 and 12. But he made an amazing discovery: out of all these negative events, something very positive emerged! And that was the fact that it was exactly in his weakness that Paul experienced the strength of faith in Christ.
How does that work? How can we - with all the negative things that come our way - experience the same joy and contentment, in 2010?
Do you find strength in your weakness? Through Christ?
Preacher: Keith Warren
Sunday 5pm
But what, there's more!!! Just when you thought "Why Church?" was over, here comes one more message to round the series off. Having looked at what the church is, and why it exists, and how we engage with God's church, this week we are going to explore what are the essential ingredients to church life. In a world where every church seems to offer their flavour, we want to ask of scripture, what God considers to be the essential elements, and by so doing, strive for them with everything we are.
Preacher: Clinton Berends
You... The Mentor
We have all heard the phrase that we are about nurturing people to maturity here at Redlands CRC. With that in mind, it would be great to start some intentional mentoring relationships get under way. This does not need to be too complicated: simply some ongoing relationships where someone can walk with another in life and what it means to follow Jesus. This would be a great way to bridge some generational divides, and to bring people together who ordinarily may not connect that often.
Why raise this now? In recent months a few people have said that they would love to have a mentor. It would be great if we could provide some!
You may wonder whether you've got what it takes: whether you know enough. Really, 'knowing the answers' is not as important as 'asking the right questions' and 'being a great listener' - and we may be able to help with that. It would involve partnering with someone of the same gender, meeting every couple of weeks (whatever works best), working through a basic plan, and some prayer together.
So here's the deal: if you're interested in exploring mentoring, there is a sign up sheet in the foyer of the church, also, please let me know. And if you're interested in being mentored, let me know. We'll provide some orientation, ongoing support, and resourcing for mentors. We'll also stay in touch with those mentored to ensure it's all working well. It could open up some wonderful contexts of grace and growth! Even if you're unsure, please let me know, and we can talk about it.
BREAKFAST MEETING
You're invited to a Breakfast Meeting on July 10. We'll be talking about how we'll resource the next year's ministry, and seeking God's blessings on those plans. Dave and Clinton will give us an update on discipleship and some additional plans for the remainder of this year and into 2011. Eddie Bos will discuss all matters budget. We were so encouraged by the great roll up last time, and we'd love to see a strong roll up for this one as well. Please mark your diaries!
SPONSORSHIP HELP PLEASE
Glenn and Rayelene Williams are entering the Bridge to Brisbane to raise money for Autism Queensland. They are keen to raise money for this great cause and would love to hear from anyone else who is keen to run or walk or sponsor them.
You can visit Glenn's fundraising page at
http://fundraise.bridgetobrisbane.com.au/glenn_williams
SCHOOL CHAPLAINCY
We are all well aware of the awesome value of the school chaplaincy program. It underwent a very rapid growth thanks to Federal Government funding. In the last budget, chaplaincy got another one year's worth of funding, but nothing in the forward estimates.
The recent changes in leadership of the Labour Party mean that, if Labour is re-elected, it will be very unlikely that the federal funding for the chaplaincy program will continue. It is important that we lobby our candidates now, to get them to get their party to commit to continue funding chaplaincy in our schools.
It's a Boy!
Ashton Anthony James Holz was born at 2am this morning weighing 7lbs 11oz. Mum and baby are doing well. We rejoice with Aarron, Jenni and Ella on the additon to the family.
Sunday AM
Leaders we can respect: our tendency to distrust leaders and people in authority is legendary. What would change if we viewed authority and leadership differently? Or if leaders led differently? We may be surprised to find out that the model of leadership developed in the New Testament is both attractive and world changing. No wonder: it is modelled on Jesus himself. That's what Peter says about leadership, and then there's what he says about 'follower-ship', and that's just as alluring. Read ahead at 1 Pet 5:1-7
Solomon Island Step Out - Send off, Sunday 5pm
This Sunday in the 5pm service we will particularly be praying for the Solomon Islands 'Step Out' team, who will be leaving for the Solomons on Tuesday. Please pray for the team as they prepare for this special work of sharing the good news about Jesus.
Breakfast Meeting, July 10, 8am
You're invited to a Breakfast Meeting on July 10. We'll be talking about how we'll resource the next year's ministry, and seeking God's blessings on those plans. Dave and Clinton will give us an update on discipleship and some additional plans for the remainder of this year and into 2011. Eddie Bos will discuss all matters budget. We were so encouraged by the great roll up last time, and we'd love to see a strong roll up for this one as well. Please mark your diaries!
You... The Mentor
You... The Mentor
We have all heard the phrase that we are about nurturing people to maturity here at Redlands CRC. With that in mind, it would be great to start some intentional mentoring relationships get under way. This does not need to be too complicated: simply some ongoing relationships where someone can walk with another in life and what it means to follow Jesus. This would be a great way to bridge some generational divides, and to bring people together who ordinarily may not connect that often.
Why raise this now? In recent months a few people have said that they would love to have a mentor. It would be great if we could provide some!
You may wonder whether you've got what it takes: whether you know enough. Really, 'knowing the answers' is not as important as 'asking the right questions' and 'being a great listener' - and we may be able to help with that. It would involve partnering with someone of the same gender, meeting every couple of weeks (whatever works best), working through a basic plan, and some prayer together.
So here's the deal: if you're interested in exploring mentoring, please let me know. And if you're interested in being mentored, let me know. We'll provide some orientation, ongoing support, and resourcing for mentors. We'll also stay in touch with those mentored to ensure it's all working well. It could open up some wonderful contexts of grace and growth! Even if you're unsure, please let me know, and we can talk about it.
Sunday 5pm
Over the last two weeks, in looking at "The Church" we have seen that the church is very important to us, to God and to the world. But the question that remains then is "So What?" What does this mean for us? As we unpack Ephesians 4 we will see that God wants all believers to then adopt that attitude and lifestyle of servants, where we protect the unity of the church by putting others forward, and use our God given gifts for the upbuilding of the church.
Search For Life - 2011
Helping our local communities find Christ through their brokenness remains one of the greatest untapped evangelistic tools available to the church today. Search for Life seeks to address the issues of ordinary people struggling with everyday life. It is a powerful tool outreach for outreach and church development.
Topics covered in Search for Life include:
Life in Conflict
Knowing Yourself by Creation
Knowing Yourself by the Fall
Set up for Addiction
Trying Hard to Measure Up
The Need to be Liked
Healing and Spiritual Warfare
Feeling Hopeless
Blaming and Punishing
The Power to do What's Right
In 2011 Redlands CRC seeks to present the Search for Life program. We are looking for people interested in doing this, either as participants or facilitators.
If you would like to find out more, there will be a brief meeting after the AM service on Sunday.
For further details please contact Frank Lanaro or Lynne Peter.
Clear Thinking Christians
Dave mentioned a few resources last Sunday to help us think clearly about matters of culture, and to develop discernment about the times we live in. Here they are:
Websites:
Mars Hill Seattle (Mark Driscoll) www.marshillchurch.org
Mars Hill Grand Rapids (Rob Bell) www.marshill.org
Tim Keller; Redeemer Prebyterian Church www.redeemer.com
(While the first two churches have a similar name, they are not related. The podcasts from these churches are particularly insightful, helpful and easy on the ear. You can find them through a iTune podcast search, or by accessing each church's download via your mp3 player)
Books:
Colson: The Faith (Why Christians believe, what they believe, and why it matters)
Keller: The Prodigal God (brilliant explanation of God's grace, best I have ever read)
Bell: Jesus Wants To Save Christians (how God seeks to work in his world through his people)
Mark Sayers: The Vertical Self (What does 'identity' mean for a follower of Jesus - powerful critique, great wisdom for life. Australian author)
Answered Prayer! Boundary Road: SOLD!
For some time now we have been praying that God would open the way for our Boundary Road property to be sold. We're very thankful to report that over the weekend Church Council has received and accepted a contract to sell 103 Boundary Rd, Thornlands, for $770,000. We have a small repair to complete on the property, but otherwise this sale will be unconditional. Settlement will be take place in approximately four weeks. The normal process has now be set in motion through the respective solicitors.
We're so thankful for the ongoing your ongoing prayers, and for the Lord who has answered them. Please continue to uphold those who oversee our properties, and their ongoing commitment to reduce our debt.
If you have any questions: please email me or Eddie Bos
Engagement
Congratulations on the engagement of Melissa Bos to Sam Humphreys which they announced last weekend. We wish them God's blessing through this special time as they plan their life together.
Rudd & Abbott (on screen) at RCRC tomorrow night
Make it Count (2010)
Tomorrow (Monday) night we have a unique opportunity to hear the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd and the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Tony Abbott, address issues of specific interest to Christian and Churches. This is a webcast event, direct from Old Parliament House in Canberra.
With a Federal Election coming before the end of the year, we are already being overrun with political advertising and opinion. The range and complexity of the issues can be confusing and overwhelming.
At Redlands CRC we have a policy of not supporting one party over another. Even so, we encourage people to be fully informed of the issues, and to vote as responsible followers of Jesus.
With this in mind, Redlands CRC Church Council has agreed to host the 'Make It Count 2010' webcast at our premises.
Both Mr Rudd and Mr Abbott will specifically address matters relevant to the Christian church. Both leaders will have questions posed to them from Australian Church Leaders.
The event will not be seen on and TV networks (whether paid or free to air).
The Church Council of Redlands CRC believes this will be informative and helpful for the church family as they prepare for the election.
We encourage people to invite friends, family, and other interested people to this special event.
When: Monday, June 21, 2010, 7:00 (sharp!) to 9:30pm
Where: Redlands CRC, Main Auditorium
Program:
7:00pm Opening
7:15pm Telecast introduction
7:20pm Address by Mr Rudd
7:40pm Questions from Church leaders addressed to Mr Rudd
8:10pm Panel discussion and interviews
Quick cuppa and supper for those who choose to do so
8:40pm Address by Mr Abbott
9:00pm Questions from Church leaders addressed to Mr Abbott
9:30pm Close
*These times are 'hard times' and there will be no capacity to vary from them on the night.
If you have any questions, please contact Dave Groenenboom or Margaret Nugent
Kids Games Leader Shirts
If anyone has spare Kids Games (Red Roosters) Leaders shirts at home that they are not using, please bring them in to the church and leave them behind the Community Central Desk. If you want it back, please make sure it is labelled.
Sunday 5pm
Last week (week 1 of "Why Church?")we saw that the church is extremely important for the life of the follower of Jesus. It's where we find identity, belonging and purpose in Christ. This week we will look at Ephesians 3, and see that it's not only important for Christians, it's vital for God's plan for the world.
Preacher: Clinton Berends
Rhaya
YOU'RE INVITED TO Rhaya:
a community of women encouraging and supporting each other to have a deep relationship with Jesus Christ.
When: Friday 25th June at 7:15pm.
Venue: Redlands Reformed Church Crn of Delancey St & Sturgeon St Ormiston Margaret Harwood 0414 653 051
Sunday 9am
It seems that one of the most challenging struggles in being a follower of Jesus is to move away from seeing him as a mere sector in life, like icing on a cake, or whether his rule in our lives is integral to our very personality and being. Peter makes one thing very clear: when a person comes into relationship with Jesus, they commit themselves to a total way of life. They become different people. Read ahead: 1 Peter 4:1-11
Preacher: Dave Groenenboom
GLOBAL MARKET DAY (is back)
GLOBAL MARKET DAY (is back)
Saturday 11 Sept; 11am-3pm
Global Market Day is a unique initiative in our local area. On this day we partner with organisations, businesses, community groups and people who are passionate about the poor. GMD is about creating an opportunity for people to buy goods and support projects that empower developing countries overseas. Our stall holders either buy from or support such communities and use ethical and sustainable practices. In addition we want to increase awareness around how we can do more than simply give our money, but also use our voice to demand that manufacturers, retailers and governments to work for a more just world. The church does not benefit financially from this event. Rather it is run as an expression of our experience of God's love and commitment to serve others. Please join with us to make this a fabulous day. See Miranda, Suzi, Graham, Janette, Steve S, or Geoff H. Call 0432 579 044 for more info.
Items to give away
The Bull family have a number of items to give away to a good home
- Sofa bed
- 6 plastic outdoor chairs
- Pianola piano
Simply contact Jennifer or David on 3822 2771 to arrange to pick them up.
Date Claimer
Wed 4 Aug.
Anti Human Trafficking Workshop 7.00 for a 7.30 start.
This will be run by Dave Martin from World Vision.
Plan to make it your Small Group night for that week.
One Punch Did Kill
The death of Matthew Stanley sent shockwaves through the Redland community in September 2006. On Saturday, the story of what has happened since will be seen on Channel 9, at 1:30pm. Paul Stanley offers powerful reminders of why young people need to 'party safe' and why we need to be informed about the issues. Tune in. It's worth watching...
New Kids on the Block
We're thanking God this week for the safe arrival of two little people: Sophia Dominique Crawford, a little daughter for Andrew and Belinda on Monday; and Devi Shey Berends, a son for Clinton & Tracy, born Tuesday. We're reminded in all this that it's God who gives life and all we need. Let's continue to pray for the mums as they regain strength, and a safe homecoming.
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