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Mark Nugent has been given the all clear to start 'safe' exercises  to strengthen his back and abdominal muscles. One of the ways the surgeon suggested was riding a stationary exercise bike.

However they do not own one, so if you have one at home that is gathering dust they would love to borrow it to help Mark recover.

Please contact Cameron or Margaret on 3206 0362

Midweek News

SUNDAY

9am:  Imagine doing the same job for 40 years. I could imagine that might get a little mundane, boring, some of the enthusiasm might be lost. So what happens with the New Testament church turns 40? Is there a chance that the church could also fall into this danger? 40 years after the birth of the NT church, Luke writes a story, the story so far of the church of Jesus. And as he does so, he passes on to the next generation, and to future generations a story of hearts and lives set on fire, of churches that bear bold witness to Jesus, and most importantly, of a Jesus who is alive and well, and continuing his work. But far from simply being history, Luke begins to write our story, the story that we too have become a part of. This week we begin a new series in the book of Acts, starting with Acts 1:1-11

5pm: The next few Sundays we are talking about the Heart and Soul of Change: we all know God wants us to change, but what sort of change is it? How does it happen? What's the connection with Jesus? The question we're looking at on Sunday night is this: is it that important? Do I need to change that much? Read ahead at Colossians 3

mailto:Kids@Church Picnic

Hi Church Family,

The K@C picnic is this Sunday! It is going to be loads of fun for the whole family! If you are planning on attending the K@C picnic and have not yet returned the RSVP slip can you please email lisa@redlandscrc.org.au or phone 0421 832 064 to let me know how many children & adults are attending. This will help us greatly in organising the catering and games.

Thanks,

Lisa Keegan

Kids @ Nite

This week will be our final workshop to prepare for the kids @ nite Celebration Service to be held on 23 September at 5pm.

There will be a full dress rehearsal for the Service on Saturday 22 September at 3pm - 4pm at the church. It is important for the smooth running of the Service that all of the children attend the rehearsal. Children will also need to be at church early (3.45pm) on the 23rd for one final run through. Thank you for supporting your children's involvement in the Celebration Service and the kids @ nite program. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Monique Klease on 3822 9208.

Calling women over the age of 55!

Come and spend a morning at MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) to drink coffee, eat delicious food and share with us in an informal manner.

Mothering and marriage doesn't come with a set of instructions and so can sometimes be a difficult task. We would love for you to come and share with us your joys, frustrations, funny stories and experiences.

When:
Wednesday 24 October 9:30am - 11:30am

Where:
Redlands Christian Reformed Church

Who to Contact:
Miranda 3821 6601
Wendy 3824 8336

Looking for a flatmate...

Christian lady wanting a christian, female flatmate to share 4 bedroom house in Cleveland area. If you want any further info please contact Jo Lindeman on djol@optusnet.com.au or 3824 0285.

Prayer

- Continue to uphold Clinton and Tracy and the children. Ask for healing, and for a quick and effective entry into treatment. Lord: please have mercy on our brother!

- Please also pray for Debbie Twaits' father (in South Africa), who has cancer and has been hospitalised just today. Debbie travelled to Sth Africa today also

- Chad Greeff has been released from hospital - God has answered our prayers! Please pray for continued recovery

- Tomorrow we have a new Premier: Anna Bligh. Ask for wisdom, humility, and that she might recognise the Lord who has placed her in this position of authority and leadership

 

 

 

An awesome display of community!

The prayer meeting tonight at RCRC saw around 100 people gather to bring the needs of Clinton, Tracy and children before the Lord. What a blessing it is to see community like that!

We gathered around Ps 73, struggling with the reality of suffering, but confessing together that it is good to be near God.

The eldership will continue to call the church family together each Wednesday at 6:30pm. The word says pray without ceasing, and the people of God say ‘we are good for that!'

Someone has offered also to open the church building at 6:30 AM each Wednesday for those who cannot make the evening time slot, and for those who would like to attend both.

So next week, you can choose whether to come at 6:30AM or 6:30PM.

Either way, we will be there and we will be praying!

Thanks for being family!

Feedback: dave@redlandscrc.org.au

 

Can I bring my kids tonight?

For those parents who would like to come to the prayer meeting tonight and would like to have their children watch a Veggie Tale on DVD, there will be supervision provided in the upstairs Sunday School rooms, beginning at 6:20pm.

Prayer Meeting Tonight (Wed)

Dear Church family,

The Elders of RCRC would like to call you to prayer tonight. We are doing this in response to the news we have heard today about Clinton.

Interestingly, there has been discussion among the elders over the last week or so about more regular prayer. So now we have a very clear call to do so. It would be great to make this a weekly event.

We will be meeting in the Hall from about 6:30pm to about 7:15pm

That way you can still get to your small groups or to ‘Ministry Connection' at 7:30pm

Enquiries: dave@redlandscrc.org.au

^Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, ^because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. ^Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. ^But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. (James 1:2-6)

News from Clinton & Tracy...

Dear RCRC family,

This morning Clinton was told by his oncologist that the cancer which started as a melanoma has spread. Clinton has two spots on his lungs, and three on his liver. Needless to say, this has come as a shock, given the very positive results following last year's surgery and a clear PET scan just two months ago. The news is a reminder that we are dealing with a very serious situation, made more insidious by the reality that it is all so hidden, and until now had not impacted on Clinton's sense of wellbeing.

This news can have us feeling numb and confused. There are so many uncertainties! One thing we need not be uncertain about, however, is the goodness and love of our Lord. Earlier today Clinton, Tracy and I sat in their lounge room and read Psalm 46 together

God is our refuge, and our strength, an ever present help in times of trouble, therefore we will not fear... the Lord Almighty is with us, the God of Jacob is our fortress... be still, and know that I am God.

The next step is chemotherapy, which will begin as soon as possible. In addition, there is also a chance to be part of a trial of some new highly acclaimed treatment. Clinton's previous medications may preclude him from participating, but his Oncologist can apply for a waiver on that condition.

We would urge the church family to pray for:

• Healing: our God is a good, loving God, and powerful. Pray urgently that he will act beyond the work of people to bring a result that glorifies his name
• Admission to the trial: ask that there be no barrier for Clinton entering the trial, and that once accepted, he will receive the fill medication, and not the placebo
• Peace: for Clinton, Tracy and their family. That they will know the Fortress, the Rock who is our God. Surround them as you would your own. You don't have to give advice, or have all the answers, just love them, bless them, and minister Jesus Christ to them
• Wisdom and Hope: for us all as we walk these paths together with Christ our Saviour

Feedback: dave@redlandscrc.org.au

K@C Picnic

Hi Church Family,

The K@C picnic is this Sunday! It is going to be loads of fun for the whole family! If you are planning on attending the K@C picnic and have not yet returned the RSVP slip can you please email lisa@redlandscrc.org.au or phone 0421 832 064 to let me know how many children & adults are attending. This will help us greatly in organising the catering and games.

Thanks,

Lisa Keegan

Reading ahead

Kids, Internet & Safety

Surf Safe 

Kids, Internat & Safety - Tonight, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Hi church,

Just a quick reminder about the "Surf Safe" presentation tonight at RCRC.

This is designed for kids, teens (Grade 8 and up) and parents.

You will learn what's good about the Internet, and what you have to watch out for.

Parents with teenage children should not miss this.

Enquiries: dave@redlandscrc.org.au 0418 383 055

 

 

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