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PRAYER
Please pray for Chris Oosterloo. She is going into hospital on Wednesday for possible bypass surgery. Please pray for wisdom for the doctors and the right and timely treatment.
Christmas Cards for East Timor
After Church this Sunday there will be Christmas cards for sale, made by the orphaned children from Xanana Gusmao's town of Los Palos in East Timor (Timor Leste). The cards feature East Timor's tais silk which is woven in a distinctive style. (Mulberry trees, thus silk worms are indigenous to East Timor). The children are raising their own funds through various means; one way was to make these cards. The cards are $10 for a pack of 3 and the money will go directly to the children from you, to cover their living requirements for the next three months while they are waiting for a fund to be approved for their living expenses and education next year.
Those who were members of this church in Year 2000 will remember that you donated personal grooming items, clothes and fishing gear as well as money for a well, irrigation of the vegetable garden and doors for the toilet area. Many children were left newly orphaned and frightened at that time. It was just after the referendum when the East Timorese gained their independence. There was petrol bombing and slaughter in retribution by the Indonesian army as they left the island. The parents of these children from Los Palos were among the many killed when the islands population went to Dili to cast their votes.
I am still in touch with Lala who went there as an SBS journalist two months after Australia's peace keeping force entered the country. She was asked by Xanana Gusmao to help look after the children and to try to raise money from Australia. Lala remained in East Timor and became a mother to the children. She is in Malaysia with the older ones where they are now receiving tertiary education supported by the Malaysian peace keeping force. Jose Ramas Horta has received assurance from the Govt that the children's education in Malaysia will continue to be in a religious context with Christian care. He visits to check! (as you will see on the website). Timor Leste is a very strong Christian country. The children have solemnly promised to return to help rebuild their country and this is their goal.
I have been with the children and Lala several times in East Timor. They are wonderful! I was one of a group of teachers who reopened the university and taught English in Dili in 2000 at students' request to the Australian Govt. You can read the children's own website on http://www.timorlestenewgeneration.blogspot.com Praise God for the Christian care of these children. Chris Oosterloo.
5pm Service
Our God is significant throughout our lives. When we look at Psalm 32, we recognise his amazing work both in our past and our future. When we look back we see his grace expressed in the forgiveness of our sins and the live that comes with it. And when we look forward we see his grace expressed in his guidance and instruction for life. Such a great God is completely trustworthy and we are called to rejoice in his faithfulness and love!
Baptism Service, 5pm.
This week we have a great opportunity to see God's grace at work in the lives of his people and this church. We are going to celebrate with five of our young people as they profess their faith in Christ and get baptised. Hope you can join us for this special time.
Also, we're going to recognise and encourage the Year 12's leaving HSM and taking further steps as young adults in God's community of believers.
9 am Service
It has always been the case in this world that the powerful rule, and the weak get trampled on. It started with Cain and Able, and it continues on in the world today. It was the case at the time of Jesus birth as well. But in this amazing scene that we are going to consider this week, in Luke 1:39-56, we have two women, one old and barren, one young, unwed and pregnant, bearer the forerunner of the messiah and the messiah himself. You see Jesus turns this world and its thoughts and systems of power on its head. He started then - and he continues today.
Luke 1:39-56
Last Bulletin for 2009
The last Bulletin for 2009 will be published on THURSDAY 17th December. Please get anything that you would like to include in the Bulletin to the Office by Wednesday 16th December at 12.30pm. The next Bulletin will then be published on 8th January 2010. Thanks.
PRAYER
Please pray for Heather Daniels' grandchildren, Kate and Alex and their friend James as they travel to Cambodia on a mission trip. Pray for their safety and protection and that God will use them to bring His love to the people they meet.
THANK YOU
To the Elders, staff and members of RCRC,
We the committee of the Global Market Day would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for all your prayers and support.
Without all of you backing us this could not have been the success it was.
So thankyou.
We would also like to invite anyone who is interested in helping put this Global Market together for next year to please let us know.
God bless and thank you again
Suzi Foster, Miranda, Belinda, Chris and Janette
Global Market Day Cake Stall Thanks
To all those who helped with the cake stall on Sunday. Your willing hands were much appreciated. Thanks also to everyone who donated items for us to sell. Thanks to you, there was a delicious array of beautiful cakes and sweet things available.
Lauren Downs
RHAYA meeting this week
The last Rhaya meeting for the year will be held this Friday night (4th December) at 7.15pm in RCRC hall. All ladies are warmly invited to attend.
Global Market Day this Sunday 2-6pm
- Stand up against injustice and learn how we can make a difference.
- Please park in the street or across the road.
- Bake a cake or five for the cake stall
- Bring your relies, friends and neighbours,
- Learn more about how you can be part of the solution.
- Do your Christmas shopping.
- Enjoy dinner at the market. No cooking. No washing up!!
- Enjoy a Fairtrade coffee (and cake) in the cafe.
- Fun activities and jumping castle for the kids.
- Don't miss being part of this exciting event.
If you are loaning a gazebo, table or esky for the market, please have it to church by 2pm on Saturday.
If you would like to know more about how you can help, call Miranda 0432 579 044.
I'd LOVE to talk to you.
Thank you everyone for your enthusiasm and willingness to get involved.
See you Sunday
9am Service Details
Would you rather be safe or brave? (Matt 25:14-30)
The parable of the bags of gold is often applied in the context of personal gifts. Perhaps it's more a statement about living in faith and courage, and in the assurance of the rich promises of our Master. Maybe this 'courageous Christianity' is something of what Jesus means when he talks about his gift of 'life to the full'. In this message Dave will round off the 'God of Justice' series, and will include some practical steps we all can take to start stepping forward as the people of justice and hope we are called to be.
Pastor: Dave Groenenboom
Cake Baker's Unite!
Thanks to all those who have volunteered to make a cake or two for the cake stall at the global market day next Sunday.
Whole large cakes, cup cakes, cookies, toffees, and fruit cakes are always very popular but we would love anything sweet!
Whatever you make, please remember to list the ingredients on a small label and attach it to the outside of the wrapped item. (if you are making small items like toffees or cupcakes, just one label on the container is fine). Please label any containers you want returned with your name and phone number.
I will put a couple of large tables labelled "cake stall" in the big downstairs morning tea room next Sunday morning if you want to drop your goodies there. Otherwise, just bring them to the cake stall when you arrive at the market day which starts at 2pm.
Thank you!!
Lauren Downs
Upcoming Events
29th November - Global Market Day 2-6pm
13th December - last day for Kids@church and Kids@nite
20th December (5pm) - lovely family Christmas carol service with a special treat for the kids. A great one to bring visitors to.
Prayer
- Steve and Natalie Flood as they serve in Kalimantan.
- The orphanage in Myanmar.
- a buyer for the 5.5 acre property on Boundary Rd
- Carol Bottema as she is treated for her cancer. Please continue to ask for endurance , healing and restoration
- For Cheryl McWilliams and the family as Cheryl waits for surgery which is now the only avenue of treatment for her.
- Wisdom for doctors in treating Cameron Nugent's arm and for healing after many surgeries.
- For Joan Rynsdorp who has a fractured vertebra
- For Margaret Harwood's mum who has been told she only has a few months to live. Pray for strength for Margaret and family.
- our children's and youth ministry positions that we are advertising presently, that God will provide the right people.
- For students doing exams
- For smooth preparations for Global Market Day.
MOPS Christmas Dinner - Can you help?
MOPS is holding it's Christmas dinner on Wednesday evening 2nd December. We are looking for waiters and waitresses for the evening. If you can help, please contact Jenni Holz 0439 326 329.
5pm Service Details
Last week, as we looked at the life of Joseph, we saw things just get worse and worse in his life. His one shot at getting out of prison, seems to have been forgotten by the cup bearer to Pharoah. But in an amazing turn of events (or God moments) Joseph is lifted out of the dungeon, and given the second in command position is Egypt. And so this week we want to have a look at what God was doingm through the triumph of Joseph, and how Joseph used his blessing for the blessing of others, and the cause of God's kingdom. And as we do that, we'll be thinking about why God may have blessed us, and be challenged to think about what we are doing with it. Read ahead in Genesis 41-45
Pastor: Clinton Berends
The Triple C Christmas Lunch
The Triple C Christmas lunch will be held at the Sands Hotel at 11am. However, it will be on 1st December, (not 3rd as previously advertised). Please contact Anna; 32074228; appiean@tadaust.org.au for more details or to book your place.
9am Service Details
We feel uncomfortable when we witness injustice and abuse on the TV or some other context. How does God see it? More importantly, what does he think about it? And then we have the age old question: Does God have a plan to do something about it - if so, what is His plan?
Pastor: Dave Groenenboom
AGM Breakfast Meeting - Saturday 14th November
8am tomorrow (Saturday) - we would love you to come and share breakfast with your church family and attend our Annual General Meeting.
Plan to attend our AGM Breakfast meeting where we will reflect on how God has worked amongst us in the past year, and look to the next.
Triple C
TRIPLE C club will not be meeting at the church next Tuesday morning (17th November). They will be meeting instead at Koorong Springwood store for shopping and coffee.
All are welcome to attend the Triple C Christmas lunch at the Sands Hotel at 11am on 3rd December. Phone Anna to book and for more information. 3207 4228
COFFEE ROSTER HELPERS NEEDED
We still have a significant need for people to help on the coffee roster. We would like to maintain it so that the roster rotates 4 times a year. That would require 26 families on the coffee roster. At the moment we have only half that.. It would be great if we could add to the numbers so that there is a smaller burden on each family.
A full set of instructions will be given to each person joining the roster and you will be rostered on with another couple who have done it before.
It would also be wonderful to see some younger people serving in this way. If you can help, please contact Margaret in the office. 32864700 or mnugent@redlandscrc.org.au. Thanks.
AGM Breakfast Meeting - Saturday 14th November
Plan to attend our AGM Breakfast meeting where we will reflect on how God has worked amongst us in the past year, and look to the next.
Those present will receive a copy of the Annual Report and there will be a visual presentation from the 10th Anniversary. We would love you to come and share breakfast with the church family of RCRC.
5pm Service Details
You have got to love the story of Joseph. It is the first and ultimate in riches to rags to riches stories. But we don't only like Joseph for drama, we also like it because there is so much to relate to. No matter how poor you are, and how tough life is, Joseph was poorer, and his life was tougher. No matter how much you have in terms of power and possessions, Joseph probably had more. And yet throughout it all, we see what life looks like when God is with you and we honor him no matter what the circumstances. This Sunday in the PM service we start a 2 part mine series, called "Where is God?" looking at the life of Joseph. This week we'll look at Genesis 37-40.
Pastor: Clinton Berends
9am Service Details
I'm bored - but why? We're looking at the story of the young man in Luke 19. It may be that his life is somewhat of a reflection of ours. He's asking the question 'what do I still lack'? The answer he expects to hear is that he doesn't lack anything. In many ways we don't lack anything either - we're incredibly blessed! The surprise is that rather than leave us satisfied, this 'rich life' often leaves us restless and discontent. Could it be that Jesus' call to 'give it all away' is less about what we do with our wealth, and more about how Jesus' followers find their way out of their yawning dissatisfaction? Wondering why your life seems to lack passion? Want to find out how to address that? Come Sunday 9am, and listen to what Jesus has to say.
Pastor: David Groenenboom
Prayer
Please pray for Cheryl, Rod and Jordon McWilliams. This Friday they will hear from the surgeon as to the road ahead.
Continue to uphold Carol Bottema (cancer) and Joan Rynsdorp (fractured vertebrae) in prayer.
Please pray for our children's and youth ministry positions that we are advertising presently, that God will provide the right people.
Continue to pray for Dave and Leonie as Dave takes this time of rest. Also pray for all leaders in the church, that the Lord would refresh and strengthen.
AGM Breakfast
AGM Breakfast - Saturday 14th November
Our AGM is coming up in a couple of weeks time. Please put this important date in the diary.
Elder Niminations
The church council is putting forward the names of Chris Downs, Sean Murphy and Rod McWilliams for eldership. A vote of affirmation will take place on Sunday 15th November, during both services. Rod is being put forward as an 'elder in special service' with a focus on Gospel Community. A short paper outlining the ministry of Gospel Community will be available from this Sunday, as well as a short profile on each of the men.
Great Ministry Opportunities
The Church Council is seeking two people to join the team and fulfill the following positions:
- Children's Ministry Coordinator
- HSM (High School Ministry) Coordinator
Both positions are 0.4 (2 days per week) and we are seeking to employ from the start of 2010. For job descriptions and applications or any other details, please contact:
Clinton Berends
0424477487; 07 3286 4700
Car Wash for Chaplaincy
There will be a car wash at the church on 7 November from 8am-12md. Proceeds to School Chaplaincy.
Need both washers (at least 30) and (warm) welcomers. Contact Damien Watson at dhwatson@iinet.net.au or on Ph 3829 3468 for details.
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