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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

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!

 

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.

 

 

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

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

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

 

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.

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.

 

 

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!

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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