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1 Week to go!!!
40 Days of Community...
Only 1 week to go!
It has been a busy week in preparation for 40 days of Community. Groups have been established, the leaders have got together, people have been praying and mission projects have been arranged. However, there are still some things to bring to your attention.
Sign Up
This Sunday is the last opportunity to sign up. We have a number of groups that are capable of taking more people, and we can always start another group. Even if you have never been in a Small Group before, we would encourage you to take this opportunity. Please sign up after church on Sunday or email 40days@redlandscrc.org.au.
Starting 40 Days of Community
The 40 Days Campaign starts on the 18th February. However, groups will meet in the week before this to get to know each other, distribute the books "Better Together" and to learn more about what the 40 Days is going to involve.
We begin reading the book on the 18th February, and read 1 chapter a day for the next 40 days. There are pages for journalling each day, make use of these to record what God is showing you from his Word and challenging you with. If you get behind a couple of days, amek an effort to catch up. If you get behind by more than 3 days, just skip the chapters you have missed and go back and read them at the end of the 40 days.
"Better Together" also contains that Small Group study material. Each week you will watch a DVD with some teaching on the topic for that week, and then look at some questions and issues that surround this. It is important to bring your book along to each Small Group meeting.
Life is busy, so when you find out which night your group is on, block that out in your diary for the next 7 weeks. You, the group, and the church, will benefit from making this regular commitment.
What if I haven't heard from anyone about a Small Group?
Don't panic!!! If you haven't heard from anyone about your Small Group by Monday 12th February, email 40days@redlandscrc.org.au, or phone Clinton (0424477487) and I will follow it up.
This Week's Prayer Focus: God's Preparation
- Pray for the preparation of each person's heart for what God desires to do in each life during the 40 Days of Community.
- Pray for the spiritual preparation of our pastors and leaders- for their time of prayerful solitude and fresh times in God's Word.
- Pray that each person's prayer time would be the most important time of preparation for the campaign.
- Pray for the logistics of the distribution of materials to the hosts, for a smooth operation and great anticipation of this time of "community"
- Pray for the invitations to be passed to everyone whom God intends to recieve one.
- Praise God for His amazing plan.
"Give yourselves to God... surrender your whole being to him to be used for righteous purposes." Romans 6:13 (TEV)
This Sunday
Better Together - Discovery Service 9am & 5pm
Why are relationships so tough? We're not even thinking of romance here - we're just talking about life, right? Why can't people just get along? We just seem to get more and more fragmented. Does following Jesus as individuals or a group make any real difference to these struggles? If so, is it sustainable, or just baptised wishful thinking? Could it have real impact on Cronulla Beach, or in Bagdad, or with your next door neighbour?
Come Sunday, and explore what God has said and done. Bring some friends, and see what new hope God may have for you
Questions: justask@redlandscrc.org.au, or contact Dave on 0418 383 055, dave@redlandscrc.org.au
Pick up the Podcast at http://www.redlandscrc.org.au/rss/sermons.xml
Surgery Date
Hi all,
Just want to keep you up to date with where things are at. Today I had my appointment with the surgeon and the result is that they will removing the lymph nodes in my neck on Monday morning. I will be in hospital for 2-4 days, depending on how quickly I recover.
Having the surgery so quick is a real answer to prayer.
We appreciate your continued support in every way at this time.
Clinton, Tracy, Tane and Ky
Peter Janetzski: Coming to Redlands CRC
Peter Janetzski has been invited to speak at a MOPS morning on Wednesday 28 Feb. On this particular day we would like to open the invitation to all women. This is a great opportunity to be encouraged and empowered in your role as woman and mother. Peter is a very well known and regarded family therapist who also hosts talk back show, 'Talking Life' on 96five. He is passionate about equipping people to help in the growth of healthier, happier and stronger relationships. The morning's program which includes morning tea will only cost $5 per head. How could you pass this one up???
Details
- What ~ Peter Janetzski ~ Talking to women and mums
- Where~ Redlands Christian Reformed church
- When ~ Wednesday 28 Feb 9.15-11.30
- How much ~ only $5 at the info desk or contact...
~ Miranda 3822 9635 (0432 579 044)
~ Helen 3829 3468 (0408 626 863)
~ Wendy 3822 7715 (0400 197 208)
Prayer list
Devote Yourselves to Prayer
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Give thanks for the safe arrival of little Ella Nikita, beautiful daughter of Jenni and Aarron Holz. Pray for guidance and wisdom for these parents as they bring their child up with a knowledge of and love for our Lord and Saviour.
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Pray for
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Please continue to remember Rani Gillan in your prayers. Rani is currently in hospital with an internal abdominal abscess. She will probably be in hospital for at least another week as they work to reduce the infection and build up her strength in preparation for surgery. Please uphold the family at this time.
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Uphold the church community as we prepare for the 40 days of community together.
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Following the purchase of the neighbouring properties, let’s ask the Lord to broaden our vision to bring Gospel Hope to the Redlands Community. Pray that God will show us how we are to fulfil His call for us in this community.
Mid Week News
Sunday 4th February 2007
AM: The second petition of the Lord's Prayer: "Your Kingdom come". Wherever people love and worship God, there the Kingdom has already come. But that Kingdom is far from complete, and it is only when Christ returns that God will be "all in all". In the meantime, God's people are to be fully involved in extending that Kingdom, for the devil is still wielding much power. No one can pray "Your Kingdom come", and at the same time remain a fence-sitter. Read Matthew 13: 24-52.
PM: Our world focuses on what we want, what makes us happy, our preferences and desires. It's all great, right? And what's more, our lifestyle and the opportunities afforded by living in Australia make most of it attainable. It's incredible when you think about it! Our personal power of choice is unparalleled in history and the envy of 99.5% of the current world
population. So... why should I care about broken people? What difference will it make to me? Read Matthew 9:35-38.
Car Wash
First of the year, will be on Saturday 10th February. Funds going to School Chaplaincy.
Contact Damien Watson - Ph 3829 3468 or damienwatson@optusnet.com.au for more details.
Leaders Required: Elder and Deacon
Just a reminder that Church Council is looking for nominations for the position of Elder and Deacon.
Church Council will consider these nominations at their first meeting on 13 February. Your nominations must be in writing and passed/emailed to a Church Council member or to one of the pastors.
Eligibility to serve on Church Council at Redlands CRC:
- exemplary Christian character
- a member of Redlands CRC
- in full agreement with the statements of faith we subscribe to (see the Handbook)
- fully supportive of the vision and mission of Redlands CRC (see the Handbook)
Enquiries and feedback: dave@redlandscrc.org.au
2 Weeks to go...
2 weeks to go...
Day of Fasting
This week, in addition to our times of prayer, we are going to join together in a time of fasting for the campaign. To allow some flexibility, we ask that everyone choose one day out of either the 5th, 6th or 7th of February. The fast may take on some different forms. If you would like some teaching on this, it can be emailed to you by sending a request to damienwatson@optusnet.com.au. Alternatively, there will be some hard copies available at the information booth in the foyer this Sunday.
Sign Up- time is running out!
This week is the last week that we can order material for 40 Days of Community, and be assured that we wil receive it before the 18th February. If you have not already done so and wish to take part, please do this on Sunday, or email 40days@redlandscrc.org.au.
What happens next?
For those who are already in Small Groups- your group leader will contact you in the next week to let you know when you are meeting first, where, and what to expect. The week before the Campaign begins, you will meet in your Small Group, receive the book "Better Together" and hear a little of what this time is going to entail.
If you have signed up, but were not in a Small Group in 2006, you will hear from a Small Group leader in the coming week, informaing you which group you will be in for the 40 Days. We are starting several new groups on different nights, and you will be put in one of these.
If you are unsure of what is happening, or haven't heard from anyone by the end of the week, please contact Clinton at the church, or email 40days@redlandscrc.org.au.
This Week's Prayer Focus: God's Presence
- Pray that the Holy Spirit will confirm in each life that He is present and has called each person to participate during the 40 Days of Community.
- Pray that those who are discouraged would be encouraged by a new understanding of how to live life in community with others.
- Pray for those who are emotionally, physically, and spiritually weary, to experience renewed strength and healing.
- Pray fo the Campaign Days of Prayer and Fasting to be a day of deep heart preparation for this campaign.
- Pray for His peace in the turmoil and business of the week.
"Looking upon them, Jesus said, 'with men it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.'" Mark 10:27 (NASB)
Surgery Update
Hi all
Many of you have been asking and wondering where I am
up to
in preparing for surgery. Today I found out that I have an appointment
with the
surgeon on Wednesday morning next week. For the public system – my
Oncologist
says - this is very quick and good news. The surgeon (Dr. Ingram) will
then
decide when to do the surgery.
This may not have happened quite as quickly as we had
hoped
or planned for, but we are glad that it is moving forward now.
Again, we want to thank you for your many emails and
calls
of support during this time – and the many prayers that have been
offered
to our Father. We rest assured that this continues to remain in His
hands, and
that means everything.
We will continue to keep you informed as things move
forward
from here.
Clinton, Tracy, Tane and
Ky
Prayer & Praise
Hi Church,
A few points for you to bring before our gracious Lord!
- Please remember Rani Gillan, who is
currently in
hospital with an internal abdominal abscess.
She will probably be in hospital for a few weeks as they work to reduce the
infection and
build up her strength in preparation
for
surgery. Please uphold Jo and Peter, Rani’s parents, as
Jo takes up a
new position at Wynnum, and Peter returns to work in
- Aarron & Jenni Holz are proud to announce the safe arrival of Ella Nikita, born at 1:30pm on Saturday. Jenni and Ella are doing fine! God’s gift of life is so precious!
Mid Week News
Sunday 28th January 2007
AM: Jesus' not-so-hidden agenda - Matthew 16:13-20
At the beginning of the year (more or less) what priorities should we be thinking about? What about the Master Plan? Where are we headed? What's really important in all this? Jesus words to Peter in Matt 16 are a wake up call for all of us, challenging us with who he really is, and the implications for his church today. Read ahead at Matt 16:13-20.
PM: Where do we fit? - 1 Peter 2:4-12
We are different. We know that. Christians are different from the world around us. But what do we do with that difference? The two options that we usually take are these: 1) Isolation - we cut ourselves off from the rest of the world so we don't stand out and cop too much flak, or 2) Assimilation - we minimize some of our differences so that we don't look so different after all. But the New Testament talks about another way, a different way. A way of remaining pure, and distinctive, but at the same time being an agent of change in the world. Read ahead in 1 Peter 2:11-12.
Car Wash
First of the year, will be on Saturday 10th February.
Funds going to School Chaplaincy.
Contact Damien Watson
Ph 3829 3468 or damienwatson@optusnet.com.au for more details.
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