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9am Sermon
This week we continue our series through the book of Jonah - Chapter 3. And again we find ourselves marvelling at the greatness of God. After Jonah has sunk to the lowest depths, God rescues him and delivers him and calls him once again to the task of spreading his word. We've seen how human Jonah can be, but we've also seen how mighty God can be. And through the feeble words of the runaway prophet, God brings the great, godless city of Ninevah to repentance. Though we are weak, God can still work wonders through us. He calls us to spread the gospel, and when we do, He saves.
Pastor: Dan Kroon
Foundations #2 delayed until next week
Foundations #2 - Understanding the Message of Christ - was due to start tonight at RCRC. Ability to attend tonight in particular seems to be difficult for a number of people, and we are down to just half a handful. Consequently, it's best to hold the launch of Module #2 until May 27th.
All those who plan to attend should read pp.65-71 of "Discipleship Essentials" and complete the exercises. If you're joining 'Foundations' for the first time, the books you require are available from the Admin Office for $20.00. Please do read the pages above before next week.
If you are attending Foundations with others, please let them know about this change of plans
If you have any questions: please email dave@redlandscrc.org.au
Many thanks,
Dave Groenenboom
5pm Sermon details
This Sunday night we continue on in our series in Galatians. This
week we see what it means to 'grow up' from slaves to adolescents to
heirs. We've seen so far how the Galatians were trying to turn back
to their old ways to attain acceptability in God's eyes. This week,
we see God's perspective on things and how what seems so impractical
is actually the centrepiece to our very lives.
Message: Steve Faulkner
Foundations: Module 2
The next unit of Foundations was to commence today (April 29). This has now
been postponed due to Dave's leave. Further, Dave will be attending the
Synod of the CRCA from May 10, and will return on May 19. So, we will not
restart Foundation until Wednesday May 20. Could all those desiring to
attend the second module please email Dave (dave@redlandscrc.org.au). We
have received some additional books, and it will be fine for people to start
at Module 2 without having completed Module 1.
The title for Module 2 is "Understanding the Message of Christ". We'll look
at what it means to be truly human, and how God rescues us. It will be a
great journey - please email Dave to reserve your place.
Kids Games
Gifted in craft, cooking, leading, helping, cleaning, photography, prayer, admin...? Please sign up to support kid's games (June 29-July 3).
Questions? Contact Lisa Keegan at lisa@redlandscrc.org.au or 0421 832 064
Church Picnic
Come and join the RCRC Church Family for a time of fun and fellowship and enjoy a BYO Picnic.
When: 24th May 2009
Time: 11.30am onwards
Where: Apex Park, corner of Starkey and Sturgeon Streets, Ormiston
What to bring: Food, Drinks, Chairs and Friends
We look forward to seeing you there!
9am Sermon Details
In Revelation 3:1-6 we come face to face with a dead church, even though it had a marvellous reputation. But Jesus sees beyond the facade, whether it's churches or individuals.
It is so easy for us to be fooled by outward appearances, not only in others but even in ourselves! Christ uncovers our very hearts, and He calls us to repentance.
The church we look at this morning, Sardis, was impressively busy with all kinds of things, but it appears that they did not acknowledge Jesus before men. They did not allow themselves to be guided and enthused by the Spirit of Christ, the Spirit of Life!
We ought to make sure that Christ will acknowledge us before His Father in heaven!
Pastor: Keith Warren
Prayer
- Chris Downs' father is due to undergo Triple By-pass surgery on Thursday 7th May. Please keep the family in your prayers.
- Chris Thompson's father died last week in the UK, following a battle with cancer. Please remember Chris, Anthony and the children at this time
- John Kapinga's health is not good. Remember: God's goodness and grace is eternally sure in Jesus. Please remember these friends prayerfully
- Please continue to pray for the sale of the Boundary Road property. We are in the hand of the Lord, so let's ask him to provide a buyer
- The marriage course is going so well: pray for all families and marriages, that transforming love and grace of Christ will shine through families that follow Jesus
- This coming week the Synod of the CRCA meets in Melbourne. Pastor Dave has recently been elected Chairman, and Greg Tenni is also a delegate. Please pray that as the Synod meets around a very mission focussed agenda, that God will move for the health and growth of CRCA congregations around Australia. Please especially uphold Dave in his preparations this week
Triple C Club
There will be no Triple C club on Tuesday 12th May. The next meeting will be Tuesday 19th May
Something Special for Mothers' Day ...
From time to time special services are planned, and the prayer is always that Jesus' grace will impact on the hearts and lives of all present. Well, this Sunday may well be one of those days. In both 9am and 5pm services, we will be treated to some very special stories. They will tell us how God has worked in and through normal people, and we'll dream a little about what the future might bring. I've seen some of the advance material, and it's very good.
So, maybe this is the best thing you can do for your mum, for your family and ultimately, for your church - come and be encouraged with the Gospel that brings extraordinary hope to everyday lives.
Questions? Call 3286 4700 or email justask@redlandscrc.org.au
Kids@Church
There will be no kids church or kids at night this coming Sunday.
Children are invited to sit with families and and enjoy the special
Mother's day service.
Church Picnic
Come and join the RCRC Church Family for a time of fun and fellowship and enjoy a BYO Picnic.
When: 24th May 2009
Time 11.30am onwards
Where: Apex Park, corner of Starkey and Sturgeon Streets, Ormiston
What to bring: Food, Drinks, Chairs and Friends
We look forward to seeing you there!
Foundations: Module 2
The next unit of Foundations was to commence today (April 29). This has now
been postponed due to Dave's leave. Further, Dave will be attending the
Synod of the CRCA from May 10, and will return on May 19. So, we will not
restart Foundation until Wednesday May 20. Could all those desiring to
attend the second module please email Dave (dave@redlandscrc.org.au). We
have received some additional books, and it will be fine for people to start
at Module 2 without having completed Module 1.
The title for Module 2 is "Understanding the Message of Christ". We'll look
at what it means to be truly human, and how God rescues us. It will be a
great journey - please email Dave to reserve your place.
9am Sermon Details
It's easy to forget that we must face trials in order to grow as Christians. It's easy to forget that we need God to rescue us numerous times in our lives, and not just the once. It's easy to forget that the Jonah who went down into the depths of the sea and down into the guts of a fish was man of God. But he was. And he needed the reminder of God's grace in order to strengthen his faith and reignite his song of thanksgiving. And like Jonah, we also need reminders of God's grace to renew our faith and turn our focus back to Christ. Read Jonah 2... Maybe even a few times...
Preacher: Dan Kroon
YAK Cafe
When? Sunday May 3rd
Time? Straight after PM church?
Who? Anyone!
Hot food, cold drinks, great music and great company!!
NB. Unless new Cafe Coordinators can be found this will be the last Yak Cafe. Please talk to Bonnie Black if you are interested in helping out for just a few hours a month.
Church Picnic
Come and join the RCRC Church Family for a time of fun and fellowship and enjoy a BYO Picnic.
When: 24th May 2009
Time 11.30am onwards
Where: Apex Park, corner of Starkey and Sturgeon Streets, Ormiston
What to bring: Food, Drinks, Chairs and Friends
We look forward to seeing you there!
Try before you...
...play!
A week and a bit to go before season 2009 of twenty20. This Saturday we are going down to the nets to 'loosen up'/'see if we remember how to play'. If you've been thinking about emailing your interest, this is your perfect opportunity! Come down to Fitzroy Street Cleveland (Cleveland Thornlands Cricket Club) at 3pm on Saturday. We'll be in the nets on the right hand side of the carpark (you can't really see these from the road, but just walk in and you'll find us). See you there. Any questions email josh.hemelaar@gelita.com
Church Picnic
Come and join the RCRC Church Family for a time of fun and fellowship and enjoy a BYO Picnic.
When: 24th May 2009
Time 11.30am onwards
Where: Apex Park, corner of Starkey and Sturgeon Streets, Ormiston
What to bring: Food, Drinks, Chairs and Friends
We look forward to seeing you there!
5pm Sermon Details
Galatians 2: When grace is hard to do.
Sometimes it just doesn't seem right to rely on grace alone.
Sometimes we feel we have to do the "right thing" in the eyes of others, rather than live out the reality of pure grace.
Am I prepared to be known as a "sinner" so that the message of grace can be heard by those around me?
9am Sermon Details
This week we're starting a new series on the book of Jonah called, "To Obey Or Run Away." Just like Jonah, we have the tendency to run from God's calling on us. Either that or we pretend we don't know what it is! Jonah heard it directly and ran the other way. We say we don't hear it and then plead ignorance.
But it's clear from reading Jonah that God's purpose is to use us to turn unbelieving people into believers. And we need to know that God will never let up on that purpose - it is his mission. If we run from that calling, God will pursue us and help us become the mission-minded people he wants us to be. Because remember, he is sovereign! Read Jonah 1.
Don't read this if....
Your last name is: Kippen, Kroenenberg, Peterson or Tenni.
If it isn't, it means you haven't signed up for the 2009 RCRC twenty20 team. Whether, you could only play 1 game or would love to join the team for the season, we'd love to hear from you. Do it now, email josh.hemelaar@gelita.com . 3 hours on a Saturday afternoon, with people from your church + neighbours and friends. It doesn't get better than this.
Season starts May 2nd for 10 weeks
YAK CAFE
CAFE hands needed!
Could you give a few hours a month to serve our church in the yak cafe?
Yak cafe provides a relax and friendly atmosphere after the evening service once a month to unwind and chat.
Please contact Bonnie on lbblack86@gmail.com if you are interested.
Church Picnic
Come and join the RCRC Church Family for a time of fun and fellowship and enjoy a BYO Picnic.
When: 24th May 2009
Time 11.30am onwards
Where: Apex Park, corner of Starkey and Sturgeon Streets, Ormiston
What to bring: Food, Drinks, Chairs and Friends
We look forward to seeing you there!
Welcoming Luncheon
Are you new to Redlands Christian Reformed Church?
Then you are invited to a Welcome to the RCRC Family Luncheon.
When: Sunday 19th April 2009
Time: 11am (straight after the morning church service)
This will be a time of getting to know one another, to meet the Pastors Dave, and Keith and the RCRC Elders, a time of fellowship, food and an introduction to the RCRC ministries and missions.
Please RSVP to Sherri by the 15th April 2009
E-mail: communitylife@redlandscrc.org.au or phone 0415 835 533
We look forward to seeing you there.
"Let's start making a difference together"
9am Sermon Details
Revelation 2:18-29
This morning we continue the series dealing with the seven letters to the churches in Revlation; this is letter number 4.
Again, one of the biggest problems - also of this church - is compromise with the world.
False teaching continues to plague these young churches, and accompanied with that is an immoral lifestyle. The Lord is angry when he sees that there is an attitude of tolerance and broadmindedness, on the part of those churchmembers who remain faithful.
Judgment is certainly to follow, and we have to ask ourselves whether our view of God and Jesus is sufficiently anchored in Scripture. Do we see Jesus only as Saviour, without realizing He is also Judge?
Easter 2009
Late last Sunday evening the ABC showed a 'Compass' program, entitled 'The Hidden Story of Jesus'. It was a presentation by an English theologian whose aim it was to find similarities between the story of Jesus, and stories of other religions.
And there certainly appear to be some similarities. One thing however was glaringly absent in his presentation, and that was the UNIQUENESS of the Christan story!
The death and resurrection of Jesus should have been presented as absolutely different from what any other religion offers!
For without Jesus taking upon Himself the righteous judgment of God against US, and without Jesus rising again, proving thereby that His saving work was truly done, what hope do we have? None!
Let us celebrate Easter 2009 by not just singing about the wonderful resurrection news, but let us celebrate daily in response to the Easter news by LIVING A NEW LIFE!
Warmest greetings,
Keith
Services this Weekend
Good Friday service will be at 9am, Easter Sunday service will also be at 9am. There will be no evening service on Easter Sunday. We encourage everyone to participate in the Redlands Easter Family Festival at the Showgrounds.
Missing Cables
10 days ago the Matthew Stanley Foundation had a function in the hall and their speaker cables were left in the corner where the trolley goes. If anyone moved them, could you please let Margaret in the Office know so that they can be returned to Paul.
Sturgeon St Boundary Re-alignment program / Property Sale
Dear Church Family,
At previous congregational meetings, the building committee through the Church Council has outlined its program to do a "boundary realignment" on the adjoining church properties that included property numbers 88 and 90 Sturgeon St. After a long process the Redlands City Council has processed our application and permitted the DA to go ahead.
The building committee has recommended to the Church Council that the bestmanner for RCRC to move forward with its desire to reduce debt, is to sell the house at number 88 Sturgeon St as is. This is a 3 bedroom home on 923 sqmeters of land. This property could be used as a duplex site as it falls within the U1 property rating. A separate DA would need to be lodged. It is currently being used as a short term rental, returning $300 per week.
The Church Council now wish to make the property firstly available to anybody who is connected to RCRC for a discounted price of $375,000.
We will allow a period of 3 weeks (up to 26th April 2009) for people to make known their expressions of interest in the property. If at the end of that period we receive more than 1 expression of interest, then the Church Council will hold a ballot to decide the final purchaser. We encourage you all to surround and support this program with your prayer. Contact Eddie Bos (0416 000 600 bos@royalfoods.com.au) until April 16th, and Frank Hemelaar (0416 000 500) hemelaar@royalfoods.com.au) after April 16th.
In Christ,
Eddie Bos Facilities Committee
The Life of Jesus - Great Viewing
The Life of Jesus documentary is to be shown nationally on Channel 7 on Good Friday 10th April at 1pm (check local times outside NSW). Presented by John Dickson, the Life of Jesus was shot on location in Israel. This is an excellent evangelistic opportunity to share the life, deeds and teachings of Jesus with people. A leaflet can be downloaded by clicking on www.gospeloutreach.com.au/resources/lifeofjesus.jpg
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