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Amazing Grace Screening Times
Amazing Grace: Friday 27th - Victoria Point Cinema
The movie will be screened in Cinema 3, the largest cinema in Queensland, seating 430 people with a 20m screen.
The screening will take place at 6:30pm
It is very important to get there early as the Cinemas will be very busy that night.
Don't forget to quote that you are with the Redlands Christian Churches group to receive the special price of $6.80. Pensioners are still admitted for $4.00
If you know anyone else who wants to join who has not passed the numbers onto us please let them know there are seats available but be sure to mention the Redlands Christian Churches for the discount.
Great opportunities to serve and grow @ RCRC
Outreach @ RCRC
We are in need of a person who can help us coordinate the Outreach efforts at RCRC. Do you
•· Have a heart for sharing the good news of Jesus
•· Have a love for those who don't know Jesus
•· Have a few gifts of encouragement and organisation
Friends, this area of ministry is ripe for development. The leadership at RCRC will provide a supportive ministry context. We will help to resource and encourage you.
Interested? Please contact Dave: dave@redlandscrc.org.au, 0418 383 055, 3286 4700
Get more focus, plan better, lead where you are...
How can we instil the importance of our mission in others, how can you tell when people start getting it? How do you grow it? How do you nurture it? Is it possible to overdo it?
How can we be better equipped to face the challenges of being the church in this part of God's world?
What can you do to face the challenges of leading in ministry?
The 2007 Global Leaders' Summit is one of the best opportunities people at RCRC will get to be better at shouldering the calling we share.
The Eldership and Ministry Team would love for you to join us on Oct 12-13 for this great event (see attached flyer).
Super early bird registration is $99 (students $69), closing date is August 2
This is so important that if the money is a problem, we're prepared to subsidise your fee.
The best thing to do is to reserve your place immediately. We would love a team of 30 people to attend from Redlands CRC. But we need your commitment now.
Register by speaking with Dave or Ingeborg dave@redlandscrc.org.au, office@redlandscrc.org.au
Update re: Carlee Spiers
Carlee is still in the PA Hospital. The infection in her eye was very serious, and recovery will be a long haul. It may be 12 months before the final situation is clear. At present Carlee only has 10% vision in the affected eye. This means she will not be able to drive for at least 3 months. Depending on the final state of her recovery, a corneal transplant may be required.
Please pray for Carlee and her family. They are very grateful for the support and care of church families at RCRC, Cleveland Baptist, and Victoria Point Baptist. Please also pray for Dr Peter Beckingsale, the Corneal Specialist and others on her medical team
PS. A contact lens solution (AMO brand) has been recalled form the market. If you have this solution at home, please cease use and seek the advice of our pharmacist as to the state of the recall. For more information on the recall go to http://www.recalls.gov.au/view_recall_detail.php?Recall_ID_Auto=14510
DG
Lead Where You Are
Brisbane: October 12-13
How can we instil the importance of our mission in others, how can you tell when people start getting it? How do you grow it? How do you nurture it? Is it possible to overdo it?
How can we be better equipped to face the challenges of being the church in this part of God's world?
What can you do to face the challenges of leading in ministry?
The 2007 Global Leaders' Summit is one of the best opportunities people at RCRC will get to be better at shouldering the calling we share.
The Eldership and Ministry Team would love for you to join us on Oct 12-13 at Gateway Baptist Church for this great event.
Super early bird registration is $99, closing date is August 2
This year's speakers include
- Jimmy Carter
- Colin Powell
- Marcus Buckingham
- John Ortberg
- Michael Porter
- Bill Hybels
This is so important that if the money is a problem, we're prepared to subsidise your fee.
The best thing to do is to reserve your place immediately. We would love a team of at least 30 people to attend from Redlands CRC. But we need your commitment now.
Register by speaking with Dave or Ingeborg dave@redlandscrc.org.au, office@redlandscrc.org.au
Kids @ Nite
kids @ nite for this term will be kicking
off this
Sunday (22 July) at 5pm.
This first week, the children will not be going into
the
church service. Children can head straight into the hall area as soon as
they
have been signed in to take part in a time of games before the program
begins.
Don't forget kids, bring a flashlight and a
friend.
See you there!
Midweek News
Church Planting in Redland Bay?
Live or work in Redland Bay?
Interested in planting a church in this growing area?
We are calling together all those who live in Redland Bay, or might be interested in platning a church in this area. A ‘coffee and chat' about the possibilities of this work will be held on Saturday 21st July, 10am-12noon. Please feel free to come along.
If you want to know a little more, talk to Clinton
Sunday
9am: Why do we roll our eyes when the topic of giving comes up? We are so used to going on a guilt trip about giving that we could even claim frequent flier points! Consider this: 1) our typical response may say more about us than those who speak to us, and 2) our typical response might show that we really have not understood who God really is and the actions that lie at the centre of his personality. Maybe we just have a lot to learn... So where do we start? Let's look at two of the most well known verses in the Bible: Gen 1:1 and John 3:16. Unless we understand them, we'll never get the idea of giving.
5pm: So what makes Jesus so different? When so many things, religions, people are offering a real thirst quenching, what makes the water that Jesus offers us so radically different and fulfilling. This week we'll examine Jesus' claim to give us ‘living water' and why it stands out as so radically different from anything else. Just one sip, and life will never be the same again.
Preview Screening: "Amazing Grace" - July 27
It appears that there is some confusion about the dates for the screening of Amazing Grace. Maybe that confusion exists mainly between my ears... the date for the Screening has been confirmed and it is Friday July 27. (NOT this week).
The time for the screening is still to be confirmed. We will know more about that by the end of the week.
This may change the number of people who would like to attend, so we will send the clipboard around once again coming Sunday. Sorry about that.
If you're not going to be at RCRC on Sunday and would like to come, please send an email to dave@redlandscrc.org.au and I'll put you on the list.
Apologies for the confusion...
DG
RCRC Community - Welcoming Luncheon.
If you are new to RCRC then you are invited to a Welcome to the RCRC Family Luncheon.
When: 5th August 2007
Time: 11am (straight after the morning church service)
This will be a time of getting to know one another, meeting the Pastors Dave and Clinton and the RCRC Elders - a time of fellowship and food and a brief overview of the church, its ministries and missions.
Please RSVP Sherri: 0415 835 533 or e-mail communitylife@redlandscrc.org.au
We look forward to seeing you there.
"Lets start making a difference together"
In your prayers...
- Please remember John and Ineke Crawford and their family. John's mother died on Sunday, slipping peacefully into the presence of Jesus. Mrs Crawford was 86 years old, and she loved Jesus. While we recognise the comfort of the Gospel and the hope of the resurrection, those who follow Jesus also keenly feel the pain of separation - so please remember to walk the road of grief with those who feel the loss.
K@C Teacher
Dear Church Family,
Kids @ Church are in need of a teacher for this term!
The class is a small group of 10-12 year old girls in the AM service.
Please email lisa@redlandscrc.org.au if you have questions or can take on this role.
Preview: "Amazing Grace"
Preview Screening: "Amazing Grace" - July 27
It appears that there is some confusion about the dates for the screening of Amazing Grace. Maybe that confusion exists mainly between my ears... the date for the Screening has been confirmed and it is Friday July 27. (NOT this week).
The time for the screening is still to be confirmed. We will know more about that by the end of the week.
This may change the number of people who would like to attend, so we will send the clipboard around once again coming Sunday. Sorry about that.
If you're not going to be at RCRC on Sunday and would like to come, please send an email to dave@redlandscrc.org.au and I'll put you on the list.
Apologies for the confusion...
DG
Please Pray
Please pray for Carlee Spiers who was admitted to
hospital
this morning. For the last couple of days she has had a pain in one of
her
eyes, and this morning it was discovered that she has an infection in
her eye,
which can cause damage and blindness if not dealt with
quickly.
She will be staying in the PA hospital for the next
week and
they treat her and assess the extent of the
damage.
Please pray that the damage will be minimal, and that
she
will recover quickly.
Possessed by Possessions?
...following on from Dave's message on Sunday July 8...
In Acts 2 & 4 we have see Holy Spirit move in God's people in a very special way. Even though it was hard for people to own land, we see Jesus followers giving away land and possessions (see Acts 4:32-37). This was not just a matter of them giving away something they didn't need. They were making a statement: "we are not going to let these things rule our lives. In the way we use possessions we want to show that Jesus' Kingdom has come."
We all know how dominant our possessions can become in our lives, and sometimes - like the rich young man (Matt 19:16-22) - they can keep us from following Jesus. They can blind us to the plight of the suffering. They can stifle our witness.
Last week we heard that following Jesus is about being a community of restoration. And we were asked to consider:
- Which story are your possessions telling?
- Do they tell the story that Jesus' Kingdom has come?
- Are your possessions obscuring Jesus' rule and influence in your life?
It's true. Sometimes the things we have, or the things we strive for, suck life out of us. They can steal our joy. They can consume us. They can quench the work of the Spirit in us. They can make it near impossible for Jesus' restoration to be seen in us. When that happens, we're possessed by possessions, and Christ's ownership in us cannot be seen (see 1 Cor 6:19-20).
So this week and next we have an opportunity to show that we want to follow Jesus, and we want to throw off the domination of possessions. It does not mean we're all called to give everything away. We are called, however, to repent and make a fresh start.
Over this weekend and next I encourage you to prayerfully consider whether possessions have too much control of your life. If they do, God is calling you to do something about it. Here's a suggestion bring along:
- Those possessions that have dominated you. This can be anything: Brand names? Technology? Bring it to RCRC. Make the break, and leave it in the designated box in the Hall
- A symbol of the things that have dominated your life, and which you now want to break with (e.g. Travel junkie? Bring a brochure/whatever to symbolise your commitment; stock market - bring the prospectus; Internet? Bring software, PC, whatever)
Please understand:
We're not asking for junk
- This is not about what you can afford to give away, it's about what you can't afford to keep. It's been ruling your life, and that place belongs to Jesus.
- This is not a demand: it's an opportunity to express your desire to follow Jesus in gratitude for the life you have received in him
- Things of worth will be sold and all monies used for poverty relief
If you want to know more, email dave@redlandscrc.org.au
If you want to hear Dave's message again, go to www.redlandsacrc.org.au/sermons and click on "Possessed by Possessions?"
If you want to see the World Vision video clip "Teenage Affluenza" again, go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFZz6ICzpjI
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