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Sunday

9am: Are we really alive? What does it mean to be alive? Who decides if we're truly alive or not?
So often we gauge our 'liveliness' by our reputation, by what the people around us think. We keep active as individuals or as a church group so everyone can see how much good stuff we're doing. But it doesn't matter what everyone else thinks. It matters what Jesus thinks. In Revelation chapters 2 & 3 Jesus tells seven churches what he thinks about them. On Sunday morning we'll look at just one of those to see what we can learn about being 'alive'! Read Revelation 3:1-6.

5pm: Almost every day we read or hear something about the drought that is gripping our nation, our state and our city. We are constantly being told that we are in the biggest dry spell in our history, and things may not get better for a while. But for an even longer time, we, our city, our country, and the world, has been suffering a drought of a different kind, a drought that sees us longing and thirsty and dying for meaning, purpose, significance, and eternity. This Sunday evening, in the first of our THIRST series, we are going to explore why we are so thirsty, and where the answer to this drought lies.

RCRC Community - Welcoming Luncheon.

If you are new to RCRC this year 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

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

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Sunday

9am: Money: what we do with it and what it does to us
"Mine!" It's one of the first words we learn, and it's one of the most dominant words in our world. People say ‘possession is nine tenths of the law' - but could it be that we are possessed by possessions? So: how do followers of God view possessions? Is there any reason to change? Sunday morning we find out... You can read ahead by looking at Psalms 50 & 104 and considering what they mean for Australians in 2007.

5pm: Have you ever noticed that as we get older, significant days and events in our lives start loosing their meaning?  It's the difference between a 5 year old's enthusiasm for their birthday and the enthusiasm of someone who is 39 for the 8th time.  We loose the excitement of the occasion over time.  Sunday night we'll be looking at how this natural phenomenon can nudge it's way into the way we approach the Lord's Table.  For an early insight into what the Bible says about it, read up Exodus 12 and Matthew 26:17-30.

We will also be celebrating the Lord's Supper during the 5pm service.

Kids@Church

We need helpers and teachers for these school holidays for K@C.

1st, 8th & 15th July.......Can you help on one of these days???

Please contact Lisa Keegan on 3423 1336 or lmailto:lisa@redlandscrc.org.au

K @ Nite

For the last 2 months Kids @ Nite has been operating during the 5pm services. Thank you for your patience as we have been working this out and we look forward to the continued growth of this ministry.

A couple of things to note about K@N

• K@N is children in prep to year 7. Unfortunately we do not have the leadership or facilities to cope with children younger than this at this time. A crèche is available for you to make use of.
• K@N will not be operating over the school holidays. We will resume on the 22nd of July

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.

 RCRC Community.

What are the hopes for the RCRC Community:

• To develop a warm and inviting ethos at Redlands
• That as a church we would be the Christian community that the Lord would want us to be

How are we going to do this:

• Join a small group - See Clinton or give him a ring on 0424 477 487
• Join a ministry - visit the Information Booth for more information.

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.  (Theodore Roosevelt)

Parenting Study Group

A new Mens small group has started on Monday nights, we will be studying Parenting "How to Raise Spiritually Healthy Kids" written by Bill Hybels. Studies will be held on Monday nights at 7.30 over a 6 week period. 
For information please contact Peter Goodridge Ph 0412 161 597 Ph 3821 6601 or email pgmg@gil.com.au

Money #2: Is this yours?

Sunday Morning: Money: what we do with it and what it does to us

"Mine!" It's one of the first words we learn, and it's one of the most dominant words in our world. People say ‘possession is nine tenths of the law' - but could it be that we are possessed by possessions? So: how do followers of God view possessions? Is there any reason to change? Sunday morning we find out... You can read ahead by looking at Psalms 50 & 104 and considering what they mean for Australians in 2007.

Cleveland Christian Book Centre

Can you help?

The Cleveland Christian book shop is seeking people to act as Treasurer or Secretary for the small Committee that runs the shop. Both these are volunteer positions. The shop provides local people with good Christian literature. Can you help?

Please contact Mrs Q Mardle at the bookshop, on 3286 7042

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Sunday

9am: This week we start a new series: Money! Given that it's the end of the financial year, and we're all thinking about tax time, how much we earn (or would like to earn, or how much we don't earn - as the case may be...) I thought a month-long series on Money would be timely. This won't just be focussing on ‘giving', rather it will look at how and why Money is so dominant in our lives, and how as followers of Jesus, we are called to live with a distinctive Kingdom flavour.

This Sunday we're looking at what ‘treasure in heaven' is, what is means to ‘store it up', and even a little of what ‘heaven' is and what difference it makes. All very crucial stuff to understand. Who knows? Maybe deciding to come to Sunday services for the next four weeks could be the best financial decision you will ever make!

Obviously: We'll be taking a short break from the "Colossians" series while we do this.

5pm: What does a community and a life looked like that is grasped and shaken by God?

This Sunday we wrap up our series in the life of Jacob and see God bringing Jacob full circle, back to Bethel and the place of promise. We also see a number of changes in Jacob's life and family, some fruit from a life that is grasped and shaken by God. Read ahead in Genesis 35:1-15

Kids@Church

URGENT!!!

We need helpers and teachers for these school holidays for K@C.

1st, 8th & 15th July.......Can you help on one of these days???

Please contact Lisa Keegan on 3423 1336 or email lisa@redlandscrc.org.au or greg.keegan@gmail.com   

Kids @ Nite

For the last 2 months Kids @ Nite has been operating during the 5pm services. Thank you for your patience as we have been working this out and we look forward to the continued growth of this ministry.

A couple of things to note about K@N

• K@N is children in prep to year 7. Unfortunately we do not have the leadership or facilities to cope with children younger than this at this time. A crèche is available for you to make use of.
• K@N will not be operating over the school holidays. We will resume on the 22nd of July.

If you have any questions, please speak to Monique Klease or Clinton

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

Children's Ministry Coordinator

Lisa's new contact details are lisa@redlandscrc.org.au

RCRC Community

It is through serving those around us and being a part of a small group that one gets to experience community at RCRC.

Ø How can I join a small group - See Clinton or give him a ring on:  M:  0424 477 487

Ø How can I join a ministry - Visit the Welcome Desk at the entrance to church.

 You must be the change you wish to see in the world.

Lets start making a difference together!

National Youth Ministry Convention

NYMC (National Youth Ministry Convention) is a convention for people involved in youth ministry regardless of profession (pastors, teachers, youth workers etc) aimed to both revive and equip. It looks awesome with some big-name speakers like Tony Campolo and Duffy Robbins as well as some homegrown guys and the electives look interesting and relevant. It runs 25-28 Sep (first Tues-Fri of the September holidays) down at Surfers.

There is an early bird discount ending 30/6 as well as a group discount so if you're interested, let me (Clinton) know ASAP and I'll book us in! For further info, check out the NYMC website: www.nymc.org.au

Just an update from Heather and Suz: God has done it again!  There was a slight mix up with what was reported to be the overall total of money raised by you, church family, but this is what makes the following news so much more awesome - we have just heard that all the supplies needed for the Zambian cafe project have been purchased by a fellow team member, with the total at just over $1000, roughly the exact amount of money donated by you!  God's provision is perfect! 

Because of your generous support the Zambian cafe will get off to a flying start with 2 blenders, 2 decent coffee machines, and print cartridges!  

Once again, thank for your donations and prayers - know that you have been a part of transforming a lot of Zambian's peoples lives! 

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BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY 23 JUNE 8AM

You're invited to another RCRC Happy Meal! We will get together for a breakfast meeting on June 23! We'll be discussing

• Latest developments in the building program. The committee will be presenting options to the congregation before the meeting. These options will outline the nest recommended stage of development for the facilities at RCRC.
• Leadership Structure: Sometimes people ask ‘what do the elders do here?' - the new leadership structure has enabled us to refocus the elder's role in a way which we believe will benefit ministry at RCRC. We'd love to be able to tell you more about it
• 2007/2008 Budget. Eddie Bos will present the budget for the coming financial year. Ministries and groups are asked to forward allocation requests without delay. Printed material will be made available before the meeting.

Sunday

9am:  As we navigate our way through life we are confronted by two equally determined foes: legalism and liberalism. Legalism assails from within by seeking to bind us up where Christ has already freed us. Liberalism on the other hand attacks from the outside seeking to rob us of the fullness that is found in Christ alone. This morning we close out the first half of Paul's letter to the Colossian church by being reminded that only the light of the gospel dispels the darkness lurking beneath the shadows cast by these two miserable thieves .

Also, Lisa Keegan will be comissioned into her role of Children's Ministry Co-ordinator during this service.

5pm: We all make little compromises along the way, it's part of life, right? But what about with our faith and obedience to God, can we make little compromises there, and still simply hope that everything turns out fine. As we look at the life of Jacob, we look at the cost of compromise what it means to Jacob, his family, and ultimately what God does with it. Read ahead Genesis 34

Kids @ Nite

For the last 2 months Kids @ Nite has been operating during the 5pm services. Thank you for your patience as we have been working this out and we look forward to the continued growth of this ministry.

A couple of things to note about K@N

• K@N is children in prep to year 7. Unfortunately we do not have the leadership or facilities to cope with children younger than this at this time. A crèche is available for you to make use of.
• K@N will not be operating over the school holidays. This week will be our last week and we will resume on the 22nd of July

If you have any questions, please speak to Monique Klease or Clinton

RCRC Community.

It is through serving those around us and being a part of a small group that one gets to experience community at RCRC.

- How can I join a small group - See Clinton or give him a ring on:  M:  0424 477 487

- How can I join a ministry - Visit the Welcome Desk at entrance to church.

  If you think you are too small to have an impact - try going to bed with a mosquito!

Let's start making ripples together!

Prayer Chain - Update