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This Sunday: a chance to address one of the toughest questions...
What if we're wrong? What if the assertion many make is really true: God doesn't exist and nothing really matters?
Is that the sort of world we would want?
Would that sort of life really help us?
How have people of faith dealt with these questions in the past?
What alternative does the Bible present for us?
...and the really big question: does knowing and following Jesus really make a difference?
Discovery Services are great for everyone, but especially designed for people who are seeking God, but maybe unsure. So put some of those 'tell your story' skills to use, and bring your friends and family. Share a Sausage Sizzle - held after both services (provided free)!
Let's see how God's Word helps us deal with life's tensions.
When: Sunday 17th, 9am & 5pm
Where: Redlands CRC, Cnr Sturgeon & Delancey Sts, Ormiston
Any questions? justask@redlandscrc.org.au; 3286 4700, 0418 383 055
Land & Facilities Issues
We are still waiting on the Delancey St neighbour to respond to the offer we have made for the property. There are some complications that make it difficult for this person to respond to us, so we will need to be patient and prayerful. Please continue to bring this matter to the Lord in prayer. The need for expansion is not always clear from the auditorium, but every available room in the facility is being used for Kids@Church. Last week, for example, we had about 100 children in the various classes.
The Church Council urges the church family to continue in prayer about this issue.
We have also come to understand that soil test results indicate that the Boundary Rd property may not be as suitable for expansion as initially envisaged. These tests have been quite extensive, and this outcome could not have been accurately assessed through simple visual inspection. Church Council will keep the congregation informed as to any further developments with regard to either property.
Please continue to seek the Lord’s guidance in this. Please also feel free to give feedback to church council: Hemelaar@royalfoods.com.au
Leaders Summit: Gateway Baptist Church, Oct 6-7
If you would like to attend the leader’s summit – the same material the study tour saw in Chicago (here it’s on the big screen) – then let Dave know. We have a small group of people attending – so you won’t be alone.
The material is an excellent treatment of aspects of leadership. People involved in leadership roles in the general industrial, business, and public sectors would also find this material very helpful.
Redlands CRC will be showing the best sessions of this material, and specifically tailor the material for our own context. The plan is for this to begin in November, so the material will eventually be seen here. The benefit of attending at Gateway will be the experience of a larger Summit gathering.
The registration fee is $109 which includes the two day program, materials, and morning and afternoon teas (both days). Further information can be accessed at www.willowcreek.org.au If you would like to attend, please email dave@redlandscrc.org.au
Prayer Points
• Seek God’s guidance of world leaders. We have just had the fifth anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Centre in NY. Our world has changed – but God has not. Ask that leaders act humbly, wisely, and with justice and compassion
• Pray for families: that Jesus might give hope where there is trouble and peace where there is anxiety and worry. Ask that the character of Christ will be modelled in the way families communicate with each other. Remember families who are facing significant relational struggles at this time.
• Pray for those troubled with illness. In times when the doctor’s words bring grief, let’s be reminded that in Christ there is life and hope that no disease can take away (Rom 8:28 and following). Pray especially for people who are struggling with long term illnesses.
• Ask that our new Government will be blessed with wisdom and discernment, that they will be able to address the more important issues faced by the Queensland community.