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Sunday Night Supper
Why not bring something to share?
We are having a "bring a plate" supper after the service on Sunday evening. Everyone is welcome to join us as we celebrate with our young people as they profess their faith.
Thanks heaps,
The Nugents (mnugent@redlandscrc.org.au)
Answered Prayer
David Barham returned home today after having a stent inserted in an artery. David is feeling much better, and is very thankful for the Lord's gracious answer to prayer.
Mid Week News
Sunday
9am: Don't you just love coming home after a long time of absence? Even when you have had a great time away, its good to get home. The smells are familiar, you know where everything is, people are glad to see you, it just feels... right. What we don't often appreciate is that when we come to faith in Jesus, God brings us home. Home to himself, and home to his people. Its where we are meant to be, its that place that is just... right, and it fits. This Sunday we will be looking at that idea of God bringing people home, as we consider Zephaniah 3:14-20.
5pm: On Sunday evening four of our young people are professing their faith and sharing their testimonies. This is an exciting celebration for these young people, their families and the whole church community. It is a time to remember the great promises God makes to his people, how he fulfills them in Jesus and how he guarantees life through the gift of his Spirit. We often focus on our agreement to follow Jesus, but it's good for us to also remember God's decision to bring us into his family. Afterall, our faith - the profession and the growth - is another amazing example of God at work. Read ahead: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22.
Friday - THE LAST YAK EVENT FOR THE YEAR...
At the Yatala Twin Drive-in Theatre!
WHEN: Friday 14th November, meet at church at 5.30 pm to organise cars and lifts
WHERE: 100 Jacobs Well Road, Stapylton (Just off Pacific Motorway M1 Yatala North Exit 38)
COST: $14 per adult - Must bring CASH for ticket office
BRING: Pillows, blankets, mattresses, chairs and junk food to share
Movies showing on Screen 1, starting 7.15 pm:
Death Race + Mummy 3: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Movies showing on Screen 2, starting 7.15 pm:
To Be Confirmed...
Feel free to check out any updates on the website:
http://www.drive-intheatre.com.au/
Come along for a great night out, and bring your friends too!
Any questions see Sarah Bos:
0432 095 115 or bubblebaby25@hotmail.com
Saturday - Backyard Mission
Just a reminder that Backyard Mission is scheduled for this Saturday 15 November.
Address is 213B Queen Street Cleveland. For those that need a lift, I will be leaving the Church at 8.15. For those that can power themselves, could we please meet at 8.30 at the house.
Equipment needed - trailer/s, mowers, rakes, hedgers, blowers - this place is in need of a general tidy up. Would you please e-mail me (cmvan@optusnet.com.au) if you are able to make it so I can guage numbers.
Small Group leaders - please encourage your members to help if they can. What a fantastic opportunity to show we are "good people seeking to do good in our community".
Reminder - We need all the help we can get for the 6th December as this job involves some digging - please mark in your diaries.
Red Frogs needs Pancake Shaker donations...!
Pancakes are a vital part to the Red Frog Program as they provide a door into the hearts of young people.
At Schoolies Week, Red Frog Crews will go through 2000 pancake shakers.
If every volunteer brought a couple of pancake shakers with them to Schoolies this would make a big difference.
So get your mum, dad, grandparents, neighbours, church friends to donate pancake shakers to the Red Frog cause and bring them with you to Surf City on the 21st November at check-in's or when you arrive at Call Centre.
There will be a Red Frog Merch Prize pack for the person who brings the most pancake shakers in.
For more information phone the Red Frog Hotline on 1300 557 123
or if you would like to drop your pancake shakers into a pancake drop off point, check out our website for location details.
We are looking forward to seeing you at Schoolies Week! ..... with pancakes.......!!!
Coming Sunday
While you'll read message blurbs in another place, I wanted to say how thrilled I am to be looking forward to Sunday 5pm: four young people will profess their faith in Jesus (Simon, Mark & Jenny Nugent, and Liesl Wium). For a pastor, these days are the absolute highpoints! Hearing people talk of how Jesus is changing their lives is just the best. My guess is it's the same for you, so I want to encourage you to come and celebrate this great occasion with the young people, and to be a warm, welcoming community!
Dave
Let's Sing Those Carols!
I'd also encourage us to warmly engage with the Carols preparation. We're serious about wanting to see Redlands become a community of hope, and singing that message loud and clear is just one way we can do this. We all know Christmas and the lead up is a busy time: all the more reason for us to be focussed about the message of Jesus. Let the love and grace of Jesus radiate, friends, and show those around us that living for Jesus really is life to the full.
In our prayers
Bev Bird heard earlier this week that her brother had died. He'd been suffering from cancer, and took a sudden turn for the worse on Sunday, and on Monday he passed away. Phil and Bev will be travelling to Geelong this week as a result. Please give them your prayerful support, asking that God will work through them to comfort those who are grieving.
Dave Barham also spent some time in St Andrews this week after chest pains. He underwent an angiogram on Wednesday, but results are not yet known. Please surround David and his family with your love and prayers. Their additional burdens become the context for grace and care from Jesus' people.
Please also pray for the elders of Redlands CRC as they seek men to take over from Dave Klease and Frank Hemelaar. Ask that we may find two men who will continue leadership with diligence.
Photocopier - out of order
The photocopier in the administration room may be out of order until 24th November. So please make alternative arrangements.
HSM Wet 'n' Wild Trip
End-of-year Break-Up
Saturday 6th December
Cost: $45.00
RSVP Important: 21st November (to Dan).
Note: We're also looking for a couple of drivers with a LR license.
Talk to Dan.
Christmas Choir
Christmas Choir - We need you!
RCRC Christmas Choir is lin urgent need of singers to join us for the 2008 RCRC Community Christmas Carols.
You don't have to be a trained singer or be able to read music - a love of singing and a positive attitude is all that is required. Practices will be held on Saturday afternoons 3:30 - 5pm at the church.
All ages welcome, particularly MEN! (Don't be shy! Real men sing!) If you would like to join up, please attend practice at church on Saturday or contact Melissa van Schyndel or Christina Faulkner christinaruth@hotmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
Mid Week News
Sunday
9am: We often think that Jesus death and resurrection, and the resulting holiness that this brings us, is purely to do with us getting into heaven. God makes us clean, so that we can be in relationship with him, and live with him forever. And this is of course very true, and praise God that it is. But when we read Titus we see that there is more than this as well. Be are made right, so that we will live right. We are made holy, so that we will live holy, and in so doing be God's instrument of restoration in the world. Read ahead in Titus 3:1-11
11:30am: Come and join the RCRC Church Family for a time of fun and fellowship and enjoy a BYO Picnic.
Where: Apex Park, corner of Starkey and Sturgeon Streets, Ormiston (Please note change of venue!)
What to bring: Food, Drinks, Chairs and Friends
We look forward to seeing you there!
5pm: You've probably noticed: often when people start talking about'; the last days' the tone of conversation changes, often shifting into a ‘minor key'. God wants us to think about the last days, but the interesting thing is that the Bible speaks of Jesus' return in wonderfully positive terms. It's a victory we're longing for! So, what are ‘the last days', what does it mean to live in them? What is ‘heaven' and why/how should we be longing for it? Finally, does God have a plan for his people until Jesus returns? This message will be full of challenge, and there are bound to be a few surprises. Read ahead at Rev 21.
New Elders
Frank Hemelaar and Dave Klease are bringing their service as elders to a close. They are served well and we thank God for the way he has worked through them. This means we need two new elders, so we're asking the congregation for nominations of men suitable to serve as elders. In addition to passages like 1 Tim 3, elders need to be supportive of RCRC's mission and vision, exemplary in their behaviour, and display gifts of leadership. You can email your suggestions to dave@redlandscrc.org.au, or even hand them through in written form. Closing date for suggestions is Nov 11. The elders will meet on that date to finalise nominations.
We ask you to prayerfully give this matter your consideration, and ask for the Lord's guidance as we choose new leaders.
Prayer
* Alana Salisbury as she undergoes tests to determine her illness.
* Students as they prepare themselves and sit for exams.
* Church leadership as they look for new leaders
Please Pray
This week Alana Salisbury has been admitted to Mater Children's Hospital. She has been struggling with ill health for the past 6 months and so the doctors have admitted her with the plan to perform an array of tests and determine what has been causing her illness.
Please pray for the doctors and specialists involved in this process that God may guide them to the real cause of the problems. Pray for Alana herself, for peace and comfort and hope during this process. Continue to pray for the rest of the family, Peter and Alexandra and her brothers Ryan and Micheal.
The plan at this stage is that Alana is in for at least a week.
Mid Week News
Saturday - Backyard Mission
Just a reminder that this Saturday is the first of 4 jobs before the end of the Year. It would be great to see a healthy turnout.
Address is 24 Sturgeon Street Ormiston at 8.15am. Please bring wiper snippers, mowers, trailers and hedgers"
Sunday
9am: Titus is to teach the Christians on the island of Crete to live good and godly lives, so as to make the gospel of Christ attractive. An excellent way to evangelize!
How are we enabled to live such lives? Because of grace! At the first coming of Christ we received 'grace upon grace'. Are we now eagerly awaiting the second coming of Christ, so that our salvation wil be complete!
This Sunday morning we have the baptism of Cooper Alleway.
5pm: This week in our Walk Through The Bible series, we come to the most relevant section - the Church. In thinking about the Church and our role in God's story, we really want to flesh out what it means to be blessed by God, and also what it means to be a blessing in the community around us. When we talk about hope for the Redlands, we're talking about US being a blessing in the Redlands. We're talking about being used by God to bring about his restoration in the Redlands. We really have been blessed to be a people who know God. But by blessing his people, God intends to make them a blessing to others.
Random passage this week: Anywhere from Acts - Jude. Text Clinton anytime on 0424477487.
Spring Church Picnic
Come and join the RCRC Church Family for a time of fun and fellowship and enjoy a BYO Picnic.
When: 9th November 2008
Time 11.30am onwards
Where: Apex Park, corner of Starkey and Sturgeon Streets, Ormiston
(Please note change of venue!)
What to bring: Food, Drinks, Chairs and Friends
We look forward to seeing you there!
New Elders
Frank Hemelaar and Dave Klease are bringing their service as elders to a close. They are served well and we thank God for the way he has worked through them. This means we need two new elders, so we're asking the congregation for nominations of men suitable to serve as elders. In addition to passages like 1 Tim 3, elders need to be supportive of RCRC's mission and vision, exemplary in their behaviour, and display gifts of leadership. You can email your suggestions to dave@redlandscrc.org.au, or even hand them through in written form. Closing date for suggestions is Nov 11. The elders will meet on that date to finalise nominations.
We ask you to prayerfully give this matter your consideration, and ask for the Lord's guidance as we choose new leaders.
Christmas Choir
Christmas Choir begins 1st November!
Just letting all those who are interested in singing in the Christmas Choir this year that it will start on the 1st of November at the church (3:30 - 5pm).
All ages & voice types welcome. Hope to see you there! Contact Melissa van Schyndel or Christina Faulkner for details.
Mid Week News
Saturday 8am AGM Breakfast
Saturday's Breakfast is for Everyone!
As we share breakfast we'll each receive a printed annual report for all that's been happening at RCRC latest update on how the building is going important information about plans for next year.
It will be a great time of fellowship and thanksgiving. And really, whether you have been with us for a little while or a much longer time, we'd really love to see you there.
So please come to breakfast on Saturday!
Questions? Just email Margaret Nugent. mnugent@redlandscrc.org.au
Sunday
9am: "Some of the greatest barriers people have to following Jesus are his current followers" I am not sure how you respond to that. But I do think that even a casual reader of the Gospels will find a yawning gulf between the Jesus they read about in the New Testament and most Australians who go by his name today. Some will address this tension by suggesting we need to go back to the New Testament church. The problem is that there is no uniform picture of the New Testament church. Which one of them would you really want to be like? Perhaps the better advice is that we should clearly identify with Jesus. Is that what you want to do? Read ahead at Luke 5:27-31
5pm: "Some of the greatest barriers people have to following Jesus are his current followers" I am not sure how you respond to that. But I do think that even a casual reader of the Gospels will find a yawning gulf between the Jesus they read about in the New Testament and most Australians who go by his name today. Some will address this tension by suggesting we need to go back to the New Testament church. The problem is that there is no uniform picture of the New Testament church. Which one of them would you really want to be like? Perhaps the better advice is that we should clearly identify with Jesus. Is that what you want to do? Read ahead at Luke 5:27-31
YAK Cafe
YAK Café on this Sunday!
New Summer menu to cool you down!
Delicious desserts, refreshing refreshments and lovely light meals to tantalize your taste buds!
Sunday 26th October after PM service.
Backyard Mission blitz...
We have four projects that we want to complete before December. It's a big ask, but it's great to see what God does in the community through Backyard Mission. Here are the details:
- General garden tidy up for an elderly woman in Ormiston (Nov 1)
- Garden touch up for an MS sufferer in Cleveland (Nov 15)
- Garden bed turn over for an older couple in Capalaba (Dec 6)
- General garden tidy up for a women in Alex Hills (Dec 13)
I understand this is a lot of projects, but think of the great work we are doing reflecting God's love and grace in the community - this is what it's all about. It would be great to have just a few more workers each day to share the load. It really is great working and serving together. It would be great to have 8 - 10 for each team
To join a team, please e-mail me at cmvan@optusnet.com.au so I can plan.
Thanking you in advance,
Chris van Schyndel
Spring Church Picnic
Come and join the RCRC Church Family for a time of fun and fellowship and enjoy a BYO Picnic.
When: 9th November 2008
Time 11.30am onwards
Where: Apex Park, corner of Starkey and Sturgeon Streets, Ormiston
(Please note change of venue!)
What to bring: Food, Drinks, Chairs and Friends
We look forward to seeing you there!
Christmas Choir
Christmas Choir begins 1st November, not 25th October!
Just letting all those who are interested in singing in the Christmas Choir this year that it will start on the 1st of November at the church (3:30 - 5pm), not the 25th of October as advertised in the bulletin. All ages & voice types welcome. Hope to see you there! Contact Melissa van Schyndel or Christina Faulkner for details.
New Elders
Frank Hemelaar and Dave Klease are bringing their service as elders to a close. They are served well and we thank God for the way he has worked through them. This means we need two new elders, so we're asking the congregation for nominations of men suitable to serve as elders. In addition to passages like 1 Tim 3, elders need to be supportive of RCRC's mission and vision, exemplary in their behaviour, and display gifts of leadership. You can email your suggestions to dave@redlandscrc.org.au, or even hand them through in written form. Closing date for suggestions is Nov 11. The elders will meet on that date to finalise nominations.
We ask you to prayerfully give this matter your consideration, and ask for the Lord's guidance as we choose new leaders.
Prayer
- Full attendance at the Breakfast meeting on Saturday: unity, forward movement, and increased faith in the Lord of the church
- Those who struggle with illness: Alana Salisbury, Margaret Harwood, Clinton; give thanks that Keith Warren is on the mend!
- Deepening love for all those who do not know Jesus
See you tomorrow for breakfast!
click here to RSVP
Saturday's Breakfast is for Everyone!
As we share breakfast we'll each receive
a printed annual report of all that's been happening at RCRC
latest update on how the building is going
important information about plans for next year
It will be a great time of fellowship and thanksgiving. And really, whether you have been with us for a little while or a much longer time, we'd really love to see you there.
So please come to breakfast on Saturday!
Questions? Just email Margaret Nugent
Ministry Connection
Ministry Connection
It's not too late to sign up for Ministry Connection - finding your gifts.
Starts this Wednesday evening 7.15pm to 9.15pm and continuing 29th October & 5th November
Cost is $12.
Email Marg Nugent at mnugent@redlandscrc.org.au
or phone the Office on 3286 4700.
Mid Week News
Saturday:
Bush Dance!!
HSM is inviting the whole church to bust out the boots and flannel shirts for night of good ol' fashioned fun - that's right, a bush dance! It promises to be a great time of community and a chance to raise some more funds for Burma! All your questions are answered below, so mark your diaries, grab your families, and invite all your friends!
When is it? Saturday, 18th October, 2008.
What time? 6:00pm til 9:00pm.
How much? $30 for families; $8 for singles (all profit goes to Burma).
Where is it? @ the Church.
Who do I see? See Dan Kroon or Mark Farmer for tickets (or just rock up and pay on the night)!
What do I bring? A plate of supper to share.
Who is it for? Absolutely everyone!
See you there!
Sunday
9am: We have heard a lot about the need to make a difference on our world. We talk about ‘hope for Redlands' and we have a program for this, and a process for that, and we have to read this book, and go to that seminar. Sometimes it seems there are too many demands placed upon us: we're busy enough, right?
The surprising thing is that being God's change agents may not be that complicated after all. It may not as hard as you might think, in fact it might be very simple. Sunday morning we will be find out the ingenious plan of God, and even see it at work. You can read ahead at Titus 2:1-10
5pm: If it were up to me, the Bible would be a much simpler and shorter book. Basically, it would jump from God's promises to Abraham in Genesis 12, straight to Jesus in the New Testament. I wouldn't have bothered with all that stuff about Israel and kings and temples, just adds too much time and confusion into the whole equation. But I am not God, and surely he did know what he was doing> So what are we to make of the nation of Israel, especially as they fall into decline, get taken away into captivity and return just a shadow of their former glory? This week we look at the Exile and the Prophets, and see that without Israel and their failure, we wouldn't really understand Jesus. If you want to read ahead, go for the book of 2 Chronicles.
Spring Church Picnic
Come and join the RCRC Church Family for a time of fun and fellowship and enjoy a BYO Picnic.
When: 9th November 2008
Time 11.30am onwards
Where: Apex Park, corner of Starkey and Sturgeon Streets, Ormiston
(Please note change of venue!)
What to bring: Food, Drinks, Chairs and Friends
We look forward to seeing you there!
Christmas Choir - it's on again!
Love to sing? Thought about joining a choir?
Now is the time to do something about it! RCRC Christmas Choir is looking for singers to join us for the 2008 RCRC Christmas Carols. You don't have to be a trained singer or be able to read music - a love of singing and a positive attitude is all that is required. Practices will be held on Saturday afternoons 3:30 - 5pm at the church, starting the 25th October. All ages welcome, particularly MEN! (Don't be shy! Real men sing!) If you would like to join up, please see Melissa van Schyndel or Christina Faulkner, or email christinaruth@hotmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
News Update
9am: Perhaps the greatest challenge we face as Christians is to 'practice what we preach' as the saying goes. We can talk and talk and talk about the Bible and Christian living, but do we live the way we encourage others to do so? In our second Titus section Paul gives us one of his famous criteria lists for Christian leaders. But unlike other job criteria, the criteria for servants of Jesus revolves completely around character - not gifts, not skills - just character and integrity. Because to be a servant of Jesus, as we all are, we need to work on the inside in order to get positive results on the outside. Keep reading Titus every day, and focus on 1:5-16 this week.
5pm: Do you really believe God is with you? Could this be the most basic question of humanity? Might it explain why we are chronic seekers, always looking for something to give us that deep sense of security and significance?
Perhaps this is the basic question God's people have always faced - even in the Garden. It might explain why the ancient people of Israel wanted a King ‘like all the other nations'. God had told them, and shown them, again and again, that he really was with them. Why couldn't they just listen?
But let's not just leave the challenge with them - what about you? Do you really believe God is with you, and does that make some kind of difference on your life? Does it impact your values? Your dreams? The way you love, and live?
We will be looking at 120 chapters of the Old Testament (start reading now!) Start at Joshua 1 and go through to 1 Kings 11 Our focus will be 1 Kings 1-11.
Lord's Supper We will be celebrating Jesus death and resurrection in the Lord's Supper in both the am and pm services tomorrow. Recently, The Elders decided to celebrate the Supper in both services as this will better serve the am and pm congregations. Thos who are followers of Jesus Christ are warmly invited to share this celebration with us.
AGM - October 25, 8:00am
The Annual General Meeting of the Redlands Christian Reformed Church will be held on Saturday, October 25 2008. This will be a breakfast meeting. We will be able to rejoice in what God continues to do at RCRC, and seek his blessing on the year to come. Audited financial statements are available for collection at Community Central. We would love to see a full roll up so we can praise and honour our Lord together.
Feedback: dave@redlandscrc.org.au
Mid Week News
Sunday
9am: Perhaps the greatest challenge we face as Christians is to 'practice what we preach' as the saying goes. We can talk and talk and talk about the Bible and Christian living, but do we live the way we encourage others to do so? In our second Titus section Paul gives us one of his famous criteria lists for Christian leaders. But unlike other job criteria, the criteria for servants of Jesus revolves completely around character - not gifts, not skills - just character and integrity. Because to be a servant of Jesus, as we all are, we need to work on the inside in order to get positive results on the outside. Keep reading Titus everyday, and focus on 1:5-16 this week.
5pm: Do you really believe God is with you? Could this be the most basic question of humanity? Might it explain why we are chronic seekers, always looking for something to give us that deep sense of security and significance?
Perhaps this is the basic question God's people have always faced - even in the Garden. It might explain why the ancient people of Israel wanted a King ‘like all the other nations'. God had told them, and shown them, again and again, that he really was with them. Why couldn't they just listen?
But let's not just leave the challenge with them - what about you? Do you really believe God is with you, and does that make some kind of difference on your life? Does it impact your values? Your dreams? The way you love, and live?
Sunday PM and we're looking at 120 chapters of the Old Testament (start reading now!) Start at Joshua 1 and go through to 1 Kings 11 Our focus will be 1 Kings 1-11. (PS. Dan is on ‘random passage' - make him work, eh?)
Prayer
- Sheree Richardson & Adam Baternik, who are members of our PM congregation, will marry on Saturday in Merrimac. It's just great to see two young people starting their life together as followers of Jesus! Please pray for them
- The Israel section of the study tour has ended, and some of the people are on their homeward way. Please pray for safe travel, and that their experiences will be a blessing both to them and to us
- Carlee Spiers had a great week at the SU Breakout camp with Victoria Pt High Students - give thanks for that!
- Remember those struggling with ongoing illness. Ask for patience, grace, strength and restoration
- As financial markets crumble, some people will incur significant losses. Ask for sensitivity, and for the grace that allows us to talk about Jesus as our hope (without sounding judgemental)
- Dave was incredibly blessed as his 50th birthday passed last week - "you are a wonderfully gracious and encouraging congregation" - DG
- Remember MOPS as the ladies meet on Wednesday. MOPS continues to be a great context for sharing faith and encouraging great family life. Please uphold them, also remembering those who support this ministry (carers, hospitality, facilities, etc.)
- Michael Choi, for his work as the local MP and for people who come to him for assistance.
Bush Dance !!
HSM is inviting the whole church to bust out the boots and flannel shirts for night of good ol' fashioned fun - that's right, a bush dance! It promises to be a great time of community and a chance to raise some more funds for Burma! All your questions are answered below, so mark your diaries, grab your families, and invite all your friends!
When is it? Saturday, 18th October, 2008.
What time? 6:00pm til 9:00pm.
How much? $30 for families; $8 for singles (all profit goes to Burma).
Where is it? @ the Church.
Who do I see? See Dan Kroon or Mark Farmer for tickets (or just rock up and pay on the night)!
What do I bring? A plate of supper to share.
Who is it for? Absolutely everyone!
"Discover Your Gifts - Ministry Connection"
Starting on Wednesday 22nd October, (7.15pm to 9.15pm) running for 3 consecutive weeks.
Contact Margaret in the Office 3286 4700 or email mnugent@redlandscrc.org.au to book in. (Cost is $12)
Australian Church Women -World Community Day
9.30am Friday 31st October at St George's Anglican Church, cnr Thorne & Victor Streets, Birkdale.
"Great is your Faithfulness"
Australian Church Women forms a network of committed Christian women dedicated to encourage fellowship and service across denominational, national and international boundaries.
Wanted... a bed for a couple of nights.
Tammy Truitt, a missionary recruited from ELIC, will be in Brisbane from the 16th /17th to 19th October. She will be speaking briefly at church on that Sunday. She needs a place to stay for a couple of nights, and possibly a lift to and from the airport. If you might be in a position to help, please contact Clinton. clinton@redlandscrc.org.au, 0424477487
Coffee Morning - Victoria Point Baptist Church
Introduction to Wives Support Group Ministry.
(This will be an informative morning with a message of encouragement for the women)
When: 21st October 2008
9:30am - 12:00pm
Contact person: Fiona Muller Phone no: 3829 1246
Spring Church Picnic
Come and join the RCRC Church Family for a time of fun and fellowship and enjoy a BYO Picnic.
When: 9th November 2008
Time 11.30am onwards
Where: Bunnings Park, Capalaba
What to bring: Food, Drinks, Chairs and Friends
We look forward to seeing you there!
Mid Week News
Sunday
9am: Worship ...as a spiritual discipline
Do you ever think about ‘awe' and ‘wonder'? If so, does worship ever fit that description? I know, it's a pretty laden comment, but there are ways that we approach worship that will almost definitely set us up for failure. How can worship and awe be more connected in our experience? Read ahead at Hebrews 12:18-29
5pm: Reading Genesis can be most fascinating. Some of the stories of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and the rest of the family can be entertaining, but leave us wondering "What on earth is God trying to tell us here?" But when we read it remembering what we saw in Genesis 1-11, and looking at God's promises in Genesis 12, we see that God is not just trying to entertain us, but tell us some vital news about his world rescue operation. He is telling us about how this reversal of the fall is going to take place, what he is going to do through Jesus, and also how he is going to use us. Don't forget to get ready for random passage, this time from Genesis 12-50. There are some great ones there, so come prepared.
Car Wash !!!
Saturday 27th September 8.00am-12.00 midday. Raising funds for Ormiston School Chaplaincy. We need helpers to wash cars, cook sausages and serve morno's to our clients. Contact Damien Watson Ph 3829 3468 for more info.
Welcoming Luncheon.
Are you new to Redlands Christian Reformed Church?
Then you are invited to a Welcome to the RCRC Family Luncheon.
When: Sunday 5th October 2008
Time: 11am (straight after the morning church service)
This will be a time of getting to know one another, to meet the Pastors Dave, Clinton and Keith and the RCRC Elders, a time of fellowship, food and a brief overview of the church, its ministries and missions.
Please RSVP to Sherri by the 1st October 2008
E-mail: communitylife@redlandscrc.org.au or phone 0415 835 533
We look forward to seeing you there.
Bush Dance!!
HSM is inviting the whole church to bust out the boots and flannel shirts for night of good ol' fashioned fun - that's right, a bush dance! It promises to be a great time of community and a chance to raise some more funds for Burma! All your questions are answered below, so mark your diaries, grab your families, and invite all your friends!
When is it? Saturday, 18th October, 2008.
What time? 6:00pm til 9:00pm.
How much? $30 for families; $8 for singles (all profit goes to Burma).
Where is it? @ the Church.
Who do I see? See Dan Kroon or Mark Farmer for tickets (or just rock up and pay on the night)!
What do I bring? A plate of supper to share.
Who is it for? Absolutely everyone!
See you there!
You can help Dave write his sermons...
Dave has a ‘blog' (another name for an interactive webpage) which he uses as a sermon workshop. The idea is that people contribute ideas and make suggestions as the messages and series are being formed. You're free to give it a try at http://preachersgroundfloor.wordpress.com and click on RSS Subscription. Please also read the "Welcome" page for the guidelines.
Prayer Diary
- Pray for those following the Rabbi in Israel at present. Reports are that lesson in faith and following are abounding!
- Alana Salisbury (with her parents) is on the Redlands College Sydney Canberra trip: please pray for energy and strength to enjoy and benefit from the trip. Please also ask for restoration and recovery.
- Lachlan Black is training at the Qld Police Academy, and the Qld Police Force has lost nearly 500 officers in the last year. Pray for the men and women who work to keep our community safe: they are God's gift to us
- The ministry team meets next Monday: ask God to lead them in such a way that Jesus is honoured and glorified through all we seek to do
Tonight (Wednesday, 6:30pm)
Did you know people get together at RCRC every Wednesday night to pray? We bring our joys, our challenges, and the needs of community and the world to God. Feel free to join us?
Sundays - after the service
Sometimes after the service we sometimes find the need to pray. Something happens, and we find ourselves thinking "I would love someone to pray with me..." It could be something that's happening in your life, you may feel challenged by the message, you may be stirred by a song, you may feel the need to express commitment to what God has called you to do. So whether for reasons of joy or challenge, there will now be opportunity to meet with someone for prayer after every service. These people aren't counsellors - they are just there to pray with you and be a brother or sister for you.
We'll tell you more on Sunday, and point out where they'll be - we just wanted to let you know about this now.
Feedback: dave@redlandscrc.org.au
Childrens Celebration
This Sunday all the children will be practicing for the Celebration during the morning service starting at 9am. The Celebration will begin at 10.45 in the auditorium followed by lunch.
Church family, you are invited to attend this wonderful display of what the children have learnt this term and stay around to join us for lunch.
Any qustions, email Lisa@redlandscrc.org.au
Mid Week News
Sunday
9am: ‘Solitude - Need some space?'
We see key times in Jesus ministry that he withdrew to be alone: right at the commencement of his ministry, and right at its close, and many times throughout. We have to ask ourselves: are we just too busy, and we can't switch off? Is the pace of life too much? How might that impact on our relationship with Jesus? If we're asking ‘what can we do about it?' we need to know that times of solitude of going to be part of the answer. Read ahead at Psalm 23
PS. How's your homework going?
5pm: Walk Through the Bible Genesis 1-12 seems to invite us into a world that is very different from our own, so distant from what we know and experience. There are naked people running around talking to snakes and eating fruit. There are hunters and farmers who don't get on, giants and floods and the building of a big tower. We can end up thinking that it's a nice story, but even if it is true, what does it have to do with us, with today? But when we look at these chapters in the context of the Bible, when we understand them as the beginnings of the unfolding story of God, we see that it has everything to do with us, and everything to do with today. Without understanding Genesis 1-12 we don't really understand ourselves, we don't really see the need for Jesus, and we struggle to understand our (the Church's) place in the world. This week we start our new "Walk through the Bible" series, looking at Genesis 1-12.
Backyard Mission
A big thanks to all those who came and helped out on the13th at Mrs Cravens and Jo's houses. We were able to get both yards completed on the one day which was a mammoth effort by those who attended. Please note that as a result, there will be no BYM on the 27th.
YAK
YAK this friday the 19th at The Doedens place, 45 Hilliard St Ormiston. Come at 6:30 for a BBQ, some nintendo and a few games of pool. Please bring a gold coin to go towards the food.
Hope to see you all there:)
RSVP to Sam: 0429348482
Welcoming Luncheon.
Are you new to Redlands Christian Reformed Church?
Then you are invited to a Welcome to the RCRC Family Luncheon.
When: Sunday 5th October 2008
Time: 11am (straight after the morning church service)
This will be a time of getting to know one another, to meet the Pastors Dave, Clinton and Keith and the RCRC Elders, a time of fellowship, food and a brief overview of the church, its ministries and missions.
Please RSVP to Sherri by the 1st October 2008
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"
Bush Dance!!
HSM is inviting the whole church to bust out the boots and flannel shirts for night of good ol' fashioned fun - that's right, a bush dance! It promises to be a great time of community and a chance to raise some more funds for Burma! All your questions are answered below, so mark your diaries, grab your families, and invite all your friends!
When is it? Saturday, 18th October, 2008.
What time? 6:00pm til 9:00pm.
How much? $30 for families; $8 for singles (all profit goes to Burma).
Where is it? @ the Church.
Who do I see? See Dan Kroon or Mark Farmer for tickets (or just rock up and pay on the night)!
What do I bring? A plate of supper to share.
Who is it for? Absolutely everyone!
See you there!
Prayer
- Last week was pretty intense with some very difficult pastoral situations - yet sometimes it's at these challenging times that we are called to work well beyond our own strength. Last week, that was the context for me to see God move in some wonderful ways: please pray that those who are drawn to the message of Jesus will continue to find their hope in him
- Melody returned from Durban last Saturday, and last Monday has been appointed chaplain of Ormiston State School (replacing Brendan Devine). What a fantastic development! Please pray for Melody as she adjusts to Australia, as she prepares for her role at Ormiston, and that God's love in Jesus will wonderfully impact the school
- There are people leaving for Israel over the next few days: Frank & Janette, Chris & Ryan Hemelaar, Todd Hammond, Keith & Emmy Warren, Cor & Ingeborg de Ruysscher, Andrew & Alette Visser (along with others from elsewhere). Please pray that God in his grace will protect them, lead them, teach them, and bless them on their journey
- Pray for Whitey and the team as they work on our building project. May this job be a place of peace for them, where they see people living for Jesus
- Remember to pray for your friends who don't know Jesus. Seek opportunities to share restored life with them.
Quick News Update
CHILDSAFE TRAINING
The training day which was advertised for this Saturday 20th September will be for Ministry Leaders only. It is not necessary to come along if you are part of a team as your training can be done online later.
PRAY MEETING.
Regular prayer meetings will be held at the church on Wednesday evenings 6.30 - 7pm. We are starting this Wednesday (17th September). Please come and join us.
Homework for this week...
...but it's pretty easy
As part of the Draw Near series, Dave is asking us to take the Titus challenge: read through the book of Titus once a day until the end of September. As you read, ask for God to reveal himself to you. Then pray this simple prayer:
Lord, let me see what I need to see.
Let me hear what I need to hear.
Let my say what you want me to say.
Let me do what you call me to do.
When the Draw Near series has been completed, we'll be precahing through the book of Titus in the AM services, so consider this exercise as an investment for the future.
Feedback: dave@redlandscrc.org.au
Mid Week News
Special Backyard Mission
We have 2 missions that require some urgent attention - One is at Wellington Point and the other is at Alexandra hills. I was hoping to get these in by Saturday 13 September.
First - This is for an elderly lady who lives on her own and has great difficulty walking - Mrs Craven. What is required is just some general yard tidy up, the cutting off of the odd branch or two, removal of a small tree.
Second - is a member of the congregation who's garden is getting away from her. I am yet to visit this property however am told that it needs some mowing, wiper snipping, hedging and general tidy up.
I would really like to help these two ladies out and am sure that we can do it. If we split up into 2 teams on the day we can (via myself) transport the trailer between sites or have some one provide a 2nd trailer. This is really dependent upon the numbers that I can get.
What would be required - chainsaws, ladders (for some Branches at Mrs Craven's home), mowers, wiper snippers, hedgers, rakes, blower/vac (will look at the one at church) and gloves.
Mrs Craven is a lovely lady who does an enormous amount of charity work within the community and it would be great if we could give this lady something in return - she has already said she cannot believe that people would come to her house and do this for her.
Jo from Church really needs some help in the yard and it would be great to show her Gods helping hand to assist those in need.
Would everyone please really consider this and let me know asap if you are able to assist. If I cannot get the numbers (am looking at 14 people all up), I would be looking at Jo's house for the 13th and Mrs Craven the 27th.
My e-mail address is cmvan@optusnet.com.au
Blessings
Chris van Schyndel
Sunday
9am: The ‘Draw Near' series continues: we'll be looking at what Jesus says about fasting, and what role it may have in giving expression to our walk with God. We'll debunk some myths about fasting and seek to discover its true value. Some important lessons to learn about listening to our bodies, and speaking without our mouths. And we'll get a little healthier, in all sorts of ways. Read ahead at Matt 6:16-18; Is 58:5-6
5pm: What happens when God's people pray for him to work powerfully? In Acts 4 we find out how God works through people to bring a community of hope. Read ahead at Acts 4:1-31
Walk Through the Bible.
Have you ever read a part of the Bible and wondered "What on earth is going on there?" Ever wondered what Abraham, Jezebel and Amos have to do with Jesus? Ever wondered why we bother to read and study the Old Testament when its just so... different?
We have all struggled to understand the Bible at times. Culture, language and 2000 years or more of history separate us from the world of the Bible, so its no wonder that this is the case. But yet the same time the Bible claims that its worth studying. "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Jesus says that the whole Bible points to Him. "You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me..." John 5:39-40.
And so starting on Sunday 21st, and going for 8 weeks, we will be starting a new series called "Walk Through the Bible." Through this series we will be looking at how the Bible fits together as whole, how it points to Jesus, and how it points us to God's continuing mission in the world, and our part in that.
Normally when we would start a new sermon series we would ask you to read the relevant book or chapters. But when we are going to be taking in the whole Bible, that's a bit difficult. (Although reading through the whole Bible is still encouraged). One book that you might find helpful in preparation for the series is "From Creation to New Creation" by Tim Chester. It is available from Koorong for about $22.
Clinton Berends
Pastor
Redlands Christian Reformed Church
0424 477 487; 3824 5165
clinton@redlandscrc.org.au
Welcoming Luncheon.
Are you new to Redlands Christian Reformed Church?
Then you are invited to a Welcome to the RCRC Family Luncheon.
When: Sunday 5th October 2008
Time: 11am (straight after the morning church service)
This will be a time of getting to know one another, to meet the Pastors Dave, Clinton and Keith and the RCRC Elders, a time of fellowship, food and a brief overview of the church, its ministries and missions.
Please RSVP to Sherri by the 1st October 2008
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"
Urgent: Sponsorships Required SU Breakout Camp
Last year a number of RCRC people enriched the lives of Victoria Point High School students by sponsoring some of the students at the SU Outbreak Camp.
This camp is a Scripture Union initiative for high school kids where they will be exposed to the gospel message. There were some great results at last year's camp. The camp is $250.00 for 3 nights which is hugely expensive for some of the families in the school. Carlee Spiers is looking for sponsors who can pay half ($125) of the camp to assist these families.
Please make the most of this great opportunity to support this important ministry. We need the sponsors within the next 24 hours.
You can call or email Carlee on 0423 431 597 or email on carlee32@hotmail.com
The Titus Challenge
During the month of September, Dave has asked us to read the letter of Tutus every day. This exercise is given as part of the Draw Near series, and in preparation for the coming series on Tutus. As you read, pray simply...
Lord, show me what I need to see...
Tell me what I need to hear...
Help me say I what others need to hear...
Help me do what you would have me do...
Missing BBQ??
Does anyone know the whereabouts of the church BBQ and gas bottle as they have gone missing. Please contact Hans Eshuis or Bill Sikkema.
Regards,
COM
Prayer
- Please remember Tony Roberts' family and friends as they come to terms with his death. Pray for the Gospel to be felt and heard. Tony's funeral is at Mt Cotton at 1:00 pm on Friday
- Continue to uphold the Mostert family, following Aad's funeral this week
- Please pray that our building project will go smoothly - remember that the main purpose of all this is to keep ministry and mission in sharp focus and working effectively. Pray that our relevant applications before council can be approved, and that in God's timing buyers can be found for the property we are seeking to sell
- Please remember those who are not well: Margaret Harwood, Merle Digby, Alana Salisbury, Clinton (on crutches at present) - ask for healing, restoration and patience.
- Raylene Williams had surgery today (Wed), pray for quick recovery.
Important News Update
Urgent: Sponsorships Required SU Breakout Camp
Last year a number of RCRC people enriched the lives of Victoria Point High School students by sponsoring some of the students at the SU Outbreak Camp.
This camp is a Scripture Union initiative for high school kids where they will be exposed to the gospel message. There were some great results at last year's camp. The camp is $250.00 for 3 nights which is hugely expensive for some of the families in the school. Carlee Spiers is looking for sponsors who can pay half ($125) of the camp to assist these families.
Please make the most of this great opportunity to support this important ministry. We need the sponsors within the next 24 hours.
You can call or email Carlee on 0423 431 597 or email on carlee32@hotmail.com
[Apologies that this did not make it into the newsletter - DG]
Matthew Stanley Foundation
This foundation is a local Redlands initiative set up after the tragic death of Matt Stanley at a party in September 2006. The Foundation really needs the assistance of a volunteer who can organise and coordinate appointments for Paul Stanley. We are looking for someone with
* great interpersonal skills
* friendly confident personality
* familiarity with MS Outlook
This would be a great way for someone to volunteer just a few (3-4) hours a week for a very worthwhile cause.
If you would like to help, please speak with Pastor Dave dave@redlandscrc.org.au 0418 383 055
Sunday:
AM: The ‘Draw Near' series continues: we'll be looking at what Jesus says about fasting, and what role it may have in giving expression to our walk with God. We'll debunk some myths about fasting and seek to discover its true value. Some important lessons to learn about listening to our bodies, and speaking without our mouths. And we'll get a little healthier, in all sorts of ways. Read ahead at Matt 6:16-18; Is 58:5-6
PM: What happens when God's people pray for him to work powerfully? In Acts 4 we find some pretty surprising things. Read ahead at Acts 4:23-41
Please Pray:
On Monday Tony Roberts, a part of the family here at Redlands CRC went to be with the Lord. In many ways this has taken us by surprise, and left us with many unanswered questions. Please pray for Tony's friends and family, and for pastor Dave as he ministers to them. Tony's funeral will be held at the Mt Cotton Chapel at 1:00pm on Friday.
Mid Week News
Car Wash Saturday 8am - 12noon
Our tank is full!!!! Sign up for a shift (or two) by emailing Malcolm Van Basten with your availability (vanbasten@royalfoods.com.au)
We need people to wash cars, carry and re-fill buckets, organise refreshments and chat to the customers. This is one of those great times when our community comes to us - and an opportunity for everyone to take part (and have some fun as well.)
Sunday
9am: So much to be thankful for... It has been one year since Clinton and Tracey were given the really bad news "you may have till Christmas 2007". God has wonderfully and gloriously intervened, and while we have said that for the last six months, we're going to say it publicly on Sunday. We're having a special service of thanksgiving, prayer, and rejoicing. While Clinton's anniversary is largely in view, there are other reasons for thanksgiving: it's Fathers Day, it's Keith Warren's 75th birthday, God is at work in his people in some very special ways, not to mention the commencement of our bricks and mortar extension. It's also true, however, that life is less than certain, and some in the body of Christ are struggling, so as well as our thanksgiving, we'll be bringing prayers of intercession and request before God as well. Dave & Clinton are both speaking - though quite briefly (true!). The main focus will be prayer and singing. It promises to be a great day of worship for the body of Christ, so make an extra effort to come and share the celebration.
There will also be extra goodies afterward with (real) coffee, and (real) nice food. This is a biblical thing (see Acts 2:46, Luke 15) Small Groups: remember you part in this!
5pm: Throughout his letter, John seeks to assure his readers of their life in Christ and give them confidence of where that life leads them:
Eternal Life. This confidence does not come from ourselves or our actions, but from Jesus and his actions. However, as that confidence grows within us, it becomes evident in the way we live as we live in obedience to Christ. In John's gospel we are called to believe, and in his letter we are called to know... Know that by believing we receive eternal life!
Sunday Celebration Service and Morning Tea
All are invited to the special Celebration Service and Morning Tea to follow this coming Sunday morning. We are celebrating God's gift of life and the blessings He has poured out on our church community. Each Small Group has been asked to contribute special things to the morning tea and all other contributions will also be welcome... so bring a plate if you like, and join us as we rejoice together.
Monday
Mr Arthur Mostert passed away last Monday evening. He was 90 years of age, and had not been well for some time. We give thanks to God that our brother has been taken to glory, and commend his wife Ger and the family to His loving care.
There will be a Thanksgiving service in the Redlands Church on Monday, at 11.30 am.
DATABASE UPDATE
We would like to update the records in the church database. Over the next couple of weeks we will have the current database information set out in the foyer for you to check as you come or go from church.
Please check -
1. That we have details for you and all your family
2. That all details are current and accurate.
Please fill out forms with any changes and leave them in the box provided. We will assume that your information is correct if you don't ask for any changes.
Thanks for your help.
Marg Nugent
Ministry Administrator
Lunch with the Kids
When : 21st September 2008
Time : 10.45 - 12.30pm (note the new time)
Where : RCRC
Who : Kids @ Nite/Church families and friends.
Come get "Totally Hooked" with us and celebrate the efforts of your kids this term. There will be presentations from the kids & lunch provided.
Please indicate your families attendance for catering purposes at the kids sign-in desk.
Kids at Nite and Kids at Church would like to invite the whole church family to stay on and enjoy this special Celebration time. The children will share with us the thing they have learned about our amazing God through the life of Peter this term. Following the presentations everyone is invited to stay on to enjoy family games and BBQ Lunch. Please RSVP your attendance to lisa@redlandscrc.org.au.
*Please note the new start time of 10.45 if you received the original flyer.
Welcoming Luncheon.
Are you new to Redlands Christian Reformed Church?
Then you are invited to a Welcome to the RCRC Family Luncheon.
When: Sunday 5th October 2008
Time: 11am (straight after the morning church service)
This will be a time of getting to know one another, to meet the Pastors Dave, Clinton and Keith and the RCRC Elders, a time of fellowship, food and a brief overview of the church, its ministries and missions.
Please RSVP to Sherri by the 1st October 2008
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"
Prayer:
- One of the CRCA Pastors, Peter Abetz, is standing for parliament in this Saturday's WA State Election. We need great Pastors, and we need great Christian people in our parliaments: pray for the Lord's will to be done!
- Merle Digby has been very unwell - pray for the nearness of God's comfort and grace for Neville and Merle. Our comfort is that there is no place where we are outside of God's presence, and nothing that can separate us from his love!
- Pray for the Yr 12s as they've just gone through the Core Skills test. It can be a very stressful time for our young friends, so encourage them with your prayers and support
- Melody plans to return to Australia on Sat 13th. She's planning to continue her study (part time) and has applied for a chaplaincy position with SU - please pray for the Lord's guidance and wisdom
- There are about a billion RCRC young couples preparing for marriage - ask for God's grace as they build their lives together on Jesus the solid rock foundation
- Pray for the Mostert family
Mid Week News
Sunday
(Note: This is not part of the Draw Near Series)
9am: Back, due to popular demand... A few weeks ago we looked at the issue of being Christian and Gay. A number of people commented that they would like to have a follow up message thinking about how we, as a church, love and support people who struggle with same sex attraction. Too often, for Christians who struggle in this way there have been only two options. 1) A openly gay lifestyle. 2) Cold loneliness of isolation. But we want to suggest there is a third way, the way of Jesus and his church. Before you come, have a read of Romans 12:3-16 and think how a person who struggles with same sex attraction fits into this picture.
5pm: Why do we love? Are we motivated by feelings? Or is it a simple matter of choice? In John's letter it becomes clear that God is our motivation, our reason and our ability to love. In fact, God is love - without him there is no love. When we think about being a community of love, we see that our love for one another is the way God shows his love today.
Update from Dave, Clinton & Dan:
The ministers' conference in Sydney is going great guns! We've been encouraged to think through congregational and denominational priorities and reframe them along the lines of the CRCA's fourfold task:
* renewal through prayer
* multiplication of churches
* training effective leaders
* restructuring everything to make the first three possible.
Today we have sat under the leadership of Dr Steve Addison who has helped us see the practical ways we can become missional communities. It's all been tremendously encouraging and stimulating.
It's so great to know that we are here with the support and encouragement of our church family! Thanks for you prayers!
Dave, Clinton & Dan
New Sound and Visual Desk
As you enter the main auditorium on Sunday you will notice that the sound and vision ministries have been busy building a new area to house the sound and vision equipment. This new area will be used to facilitate sound and vision equipment. Yes, it is larger than the previous area as we have expanded and updated a number of key equipment areas in this move.
A massive thank you to all of the people in the sound and vision areas that have assisted in the creation of this new ministry area. It's been a huge effort. A special thank you to Steve Flood who has organised the new desk.
A prayer point, with the new equipment that has been installed, we don't have any ‘gremlins' in the systems.
Blessings
The Sound and Vision Ministries.
CAR WASH
8am-12noon Saturday 6th September
The car wash has been postponed until 6th September (originally planned for August 23rd). Please still sign up via Mal Van Basten or at Community Central.
YOU ARE INVITED ....
...to a church family celebration!
Sunday 7th September
A time of praise and thanksgiving for God's gift of life, Clinton's birthday and Kezia's first birthday.
Commencing with 9am service and followed by morning tea.
Celebration lunch
When : 21st September 2008
Time : 10.45 - 12.30pm (note the new time)
Where : RCRC
Who : Kids @ Nite/Church families and friends.
Come get "Totally Hooked" with us and celebrate the efforts of your kids this term. There will be presentations from the kids & lunch provided.
Please indicate your families attendance for catering purposes at the kids sign-in desk.
Kids at Nite and Kids at Church would like to invite the whole church family to stay on and enjoy this special Celebration time. The children will share with us the thing they have learned about our amazing God through the life of Peter this term. Following the presentations everyone is invited to stay on to enjoy family games and BBQ Lunch. Please RSVP your attendance to lisa@redlandscrc.org.au.
*Please note the new start time of 10.45 if you received the original flyer.
Mid Week News
Saturday
Backyard Mission
Just a reminder that Backyard Mission is scheduled this Saturday 23rd at 14 Lewisham Court Birkdale at 8.30am (I will be leaving the Church at 8.15am if anyone needs a lift). The owner, Mrs Butler, has asked if we could tidy up 2 garden beds at the front of the property which have been taken over by grass and weeds. Additionally, there is a small tree that needs removal. Anyone who can come along and bring their wiper snipper would be appreciated. Chris Van Schyndel 0437525379
Redlands City Youth
Saturday 23 August 7pm
Capalaba Church of the Nazarene
26-28 Finucane Road Capalaba
Sunday
9am: ‘Draw Near - Open yourself to God'
Heb 10:19-25
Somewhat introductory, though we'll be looking at what it means to ‘draw near to God', asking the question of whether we're really as open to God as we could be, and what we might be able to do about it.
5pm: A Community of Truth
In the world we live, truth is a matter of opinion. No one is sure of what truth is. People are becoming more and more convinced that there is nothing solid to base life on. Even as Christians, we struggle discerning what is true and what is false.
But John shows us in his first letter that those who walk in the light can be confident in the truth of Jesus Christ. The Son of God is the centre of truth and the measure of everything else in life. In Jesus we find an unshakable and immovable foundation, and from him we can distinguish between what is true and what is false.
Car Wash
8am-12noon Saturday 6th September
The car wash has been postponed until 6th September (originally planned for August 23rd). Please still sign up via Mal Van Basten or at Community Central.
We need people to wash cars, carry and re-fill buckets, organise refreshments and chat to the customers. This is one of those great times when our community comes to us - and an opportunity for everyone to take part (and have some fun as well.)
DADS & LADS LEATHERWORK NIGHTS
Thursdays 7pm - 8.30pm
4th September, 18th September, 9th October and 23rd October.
Approximate cost of $25 to cover the four nights
Registrations are needed by 20th August
For boys Year 6 (11 years) and above and their Dads.
Register by contacting Les Sherwin - email lezcathy@optusnet.com.au or phone 3822 8234
Prayer
- Remember those who are grieving: the partner of Hilary Maclean's daughter (Jenny) passed away last weekend. Daniel Zollinger's father, Eugen, also died. His funeral was held this afternoon in Thorneside.
- Please pray for Alana Salisbury who has been unwell for the past three and a half months. She has been suffering from fatigue, head and stomach aches and a series of tests have been unable to determine either a cause or a treatment. Please pray for healing.
- Dave, Clinton and Dan Kroon travel to the CRCA Ministers Conference in Sydney in the coming week. Please pray that this will be a stimulating time for all
- Clinton's birthday is Saturday: have we got something to be thankful for! God is so good!
- Last Sunday I found out about a single mum (+5 children), known to people in our congregation, who really needs a replacement car. This is genuine and somewhat pressing need - can you help? I have had some offers of cash: maybe there's more out there? Maybe someone has a car they don't need? We just need something reliable. If you'd like to be part of a special expression of grace, please let me know. All contributions are confidential you can respond to dave@redlandscrc.org.au
New AM Teaching Series @ RCRC
This Sunday we're starting our journey into "Draw Near - Opening yourself to God". We'll be looking at what it means to ‘draw near to God', and we'll ask the question of whether we're really as open to God as we could be, and consider further what we might be able to do about it. You can read ahead at Ps 139.
If you want a great devotional book to read, we have copies of "Near Unto God" available. Dave will be talking about this book as he moves through the series. You can order a copy of this great classic for $12.00
Sunday PM
On Sunday night Dan continues with his messages on 1 John, this week opening up God's call on his people to be a community of truth. Dan writes, "For the world we live in, truth is a matter of opinion. No one is sure of what truth is. People are becoming more and more convinced that there is nothing solid to base life on. Even as Christians, we struggle discerning what is true and what is false. Even so, John shows us in his first letter that those who walk in the light can be confident in the truth of Jesus Christ. The Son of God is the centre of truth and the measure of everything else in life. In Jesus we find an unshakable and immovable foundation, and from him we can distinguish between what is true and what is false.
Feedback: dave@redlandscrc.org.au
Upcoming Events
Car Wash
8am-12noon Saturday 6th September
The car wash has been postponed until 6th September (originally planned for August 23rd). Please still sign up via Mal Van Basten or at Community Central.
Lads and Dads Leatherwork nights
The dates should be 4th September, 18th September, 9th October and 23rd October.
The $25 to cover four nights is the approximate cost per lad.
Registrations are needed by 20th August
For boys Year 6 (11 years) and above and their Dads.
Register by contacting Les Sherwin - email lezcathy@optusnet.com.au or phone 3822 8234
Breakfast Tomorrow (Sat) 8:00am
This will be a great time to meet people, share a meal, and give your approval to move ahead on the extensions.
The following motions will be presented:
♦ That the congregation of the RCRC accept the quote as presented (dated the 4th August ) by Schultz and Burns, or lesser amount should amendments be made.
♦ That the plumbing services be co-ordinated and completed under the supervision of A. Holz to a value of approx $7500
♦ That all electrical work be co-ordinated and completed under the supervision of D. Bevan to a value of approx $7500
Sunday's Coming!
9am: How special it would be if Jesus would write us a letter, specifically to Redlands CRC.
Well, He did do that, you can read it in Revelation 2:1-7. True, this letter was for the ancient church in Ephesus, but as it's in the Bible, it is also for us. Lots of activity in this Ephesus church, they couldn't stand wrong teaching, they did not deny Christ. But was it all done with a cold heart? How is that possible? How will we take this to heart today?
5pm: Sunday evening we begin a new series in the book of 1 John, looking at how we can be a Community of Light in this world. Through this letter we'll tackle many challenges to our faith, address difficult lifestyle changes, and come out the other side renewed and refreshed in God's love. In the first week, we'll be looking at being a Community of Purity, continually throwing off sin and obeying God. The question we need to ask ourselves is, "Am I being honest about my sin?" The forgiveness of Jesus is powerful, but only if we are willing to acknowledge our need for it. And when we do, we receive confidence to obey God and live pure lives.
Mid Week News
Congregational Breakfast - this Saturday 16th August, 8am.
The whole church family will meet to finalise plans and consider a tender for the extensions. I am not sure what you think, but these breakfasts really are great times of fellowship. You get to meet people, share a meal, and see how the people of God can do business well. We really want a strong and united voice to move ahead on the extensions. We would love to see the place packed out.
Small Group Leaders: please encourage every family represented in your group to come along. Come on, young people, old people, families - this is your church! Please come, and let's walk this road together!
The following motions will be presented:
♦ That the congregation of the RCRC accept the quote as presented (dated the 4th August ) by Schultz and Burns, or lesser amount should amendments be made.
♦ That the plumbing services be co-ordinated and completed under the supervision of A. Holz to a value of approx $7500
♦ That all electrical work be co-ordinated and completed under the supervision of D. Bevan to a value of approx $7500
Background Information:
The current quote amount for the Schultz & Burns tender totals - $305,000 plus GST. ( The GST amount is something we will claim back ). It includes the fit out and PC items, but excludes plumbing, electrical and painting. It also excludes carpets, sound and visual equipment and kitchen equipment.
The estimate for the kitchen fit out will be noted at the congregational meeting, but this will need to be addressed financially at another time (treasurer's request !!)
Sunday
9am: How special it would be if Jesus would write us a letter, specifically to Redlands CRC.
Well, He did do that, you can read it in Revelation 2:1-7. True, this letter was for the ancient church in Ephesus, but as it's in the Bible, it is also for us.
Lots of activity in this Ephesus church, they couldn't stand wrong teaching, they did not deny Christ. But was it all done with a cold heart? How is that possible?
How does Redlands CRC take this to heart?
5pm: Sunday evening we begin a new series in the book of 1 John, looking at how we can be a Community of Light in this world. Through this letter we'll tackle many challenges to our faith, address difficult lifestyle changes, and come out the other side renewed and refreshed in God's love. In the first week, we'll be looking at being a Community of Purity, continually throwing off sin and obeying God. The question we need to ask ourselves is, "Am I being honest about my sin?" The forgiveness of Jesus is powerful, but only if we are willing to acknowledge our need for it. And when we do, we receive confidence to obey God and live pure lives.
"Draw Near - Opening yourself to God"
Dave's next series, starting August 24 (AM), will look at different aspects of deepening and developing our relationship with God. I'd like to ask you:
- What specific actions, habits, or disciplines have been helpful for your growing walk with Jesus?
- What questions do you have about the Christian faith and how you give expression to it in your life?
I am very interested in hearing from you, so feel free to email dave@redlandscrc.org.au
CAR WASH
Our tank is full - so Saturday 23rd August is our first Car Wash in quite a while. The Car Wash will be 8am -12noon. Sign up for a shift (or two) by emailing Malcolm Van Basten with your availability (vanbasten@royalfoods.com.au) or look for, and fill in, the sign-up sheet at Community Central on Sunday.
We need people to wash cars, carry and re-fill buckets, organise refreshments and chat to the customers. This is one of those great times when our community comes to us - and an opportunity for everyone to take part (and have some fun as well.)
Redlands City Youth
Date with the Dark Knight
7-9pm: 23 August
Capalaba Church of the Nazarene
26-28 Finucane Rd Capalaba
DADS & LADS LEATHERWORK NIGHTS
- Thursdays 7pm - 8.30pm
- 5th September, 11th September, 9th October, 23rd October
- Approximate cost of $25 to cover the four nights
- Registrations are needed by 20th August
For boys Year 6 (11 years) and above and their Dads.
Register by contacting Les Sherwin - email lezcathy@optusnet.com.au or phone 3822 8234
300 Men for Jesus
A men's event with Mark Driscoll - Thursday 28th August, 7:30pm
151 Flockton St, Everton Park
Please see Rod McWilliams for your ticket.
Sunday's Coming!
9:00am “I have a friend who struggles with a double life” Who are you on a Monday morning? We all know the reality, church on Sunday was great, a real lift, a boost, a reconnection with God and his people, a recommitment to God’s mission. But come Monday morning, something has happened. It’s like 8 hours of sleep slowly dissolved everything that was so certain and sure the day before. So how do we close that gap, how do we deal with the disparity of Sunday vs. the rest of the week? We will wrestle with 1 Peter 2:4-5, and have our vision of Jesus, his people and his mission expanded, beyond Sunday, and on into the week.
5:00pm “Men & Work” This is the final in “It’s a Bloke’s World” series We’ll be looking at why is it easy for a man to work too hard and too long too often. How can we find a sense of balance? Is it really possibly to really love your work, really love your family/others, and really love God all at the same time? And why did Jesus invest so much effort as an apprentice carpenter with Joseph, only to become a preacher/rabbi?
Mark your Diary: Congregational Breakfast: Saturday, August 16 (8:00am)
The whole church family will meet to finalise plans and consider a tender for the extensions. I am not sure what you think, but these breakfasts really are great times of fellowship. You get to meet people, share a meal, and see how the people of God can do business well. We really want a strong and united voice to move ahead on the extensions. We would love to see the place packed out. Small Group Leaders: please encourage every family represented in your group to come along. Come on, young people, old people, families - this is your church! Please come, and let's walk this road together!
The following motions will be presented:
♦ That the congregation of the RCRC accept the quote as presented (dated the 4th August ) by Schultz and Burns, or lesser amount should amendments be made.
♦ That the plumbing services be co-ordinated and completed under the supervision of A. Holz to a value of approx $7500
♦ That all electrical work be co-ordinated and completed under the supervision of D. Bevan to a value of approx $7500
Background Information:
The current quote amount for the Schultz & Burns tender totals - $305,000 plus GST. ( The GST amount is something we will claim back ). It includes the fit out and PC items, but excludes plumbing, electrical and painting. It also excludes carpets, sound and visual equipment and kitchen equipment.
The estimate for the kitchen fit out will be noted at the congregational meeting, but this will need to be addressed financially at another time (treasurer’s request !!)
Mid Week News
Sunday
9am: "I have a friend... " final message
Who are you on a Monday morning? We all know the reality, church on Sunday was great, a real lift, a boost, a reconnection with God and his people, a recommitment to God's mission. But come Monday morning, something has happened. Its like 8 hours of sleep slowly dissolved everything that was so certain and sure the day before. So how do we close that gap, how do we deal with the disparity of Sunday vs. the rest of the week. This Sunday morning we wrap up your series on the topics you wanted covered, by looking at Double Life: Sunday vs. the rest of the week. We will wrestle with 1 Peter 2:4-5, and have our vision of Jesus, his people and his mission expanded, beyond Sunday, and on into the week.
5pm: Blokes World #4
What drives men to get compulsive about some things? Why is it easy for a man to work too hard and too long too often? How can we find a sense of balance? Is it really possibly to really love your work, really love your family/others, and really love God all at the same time? And why did Jesus invest so much effort as an apprentice carpenter with Joseph, only to become a preacher/rabbi?
Congregational Breakfast
Saturday August 16 (from 8:00am) the whole church family will meet to finalise plans and accept a tender for the extensions. Not sure what you think, but these really are great times of fellowship. You get to meet people, share a meal, and see how the people of God can do business well. We really want a strong and united voice, and we want to see the place packed out. Small Group Leaders: please encourage every family represented in your group to come along. Come on, young people, old people, families - this is your church! Please come, and let's walk this road together!
"Draw Near - Opening yourself to God"
Dave's next series, starting August 24 (AM), will look at different aspects of deepening and developing our relationship with God. I'd like to ask you:
- What specific actions, habits, or disciplines have been helpful for your growing walk with Jesus?
• What questions do you have about the Christian faith and how you give expression to it in your life?
I am very interested in hearing from you, so feel free to email dave@redlandscrc.org.au
SWIM Team
In September/October this year the Wamberal Christian Reformed Church is conducting a SWIM trip to the village of Samasodu in the Solomon Islands. At present a team of 22 people have committed to the project which will involve building some toilet blocks, running an education program in the village school, running a ministry training course and also a youth bible study group. There is room for another 5 Christians to join the Wamberal group. The cost is $1,500 in total which includes airfares, transport, boat fares, meals and accommodation. The specific dates of the trip are:
Departure Date : Thursday 25 September 2008
Return Date : Tuesday 14 October 2008
If you are interested in joining the Team, then please contact Rod Peet on 0412 058 848.
CAR WASH
Our tank is full - so Saturday 23rd August is our first Car Wash in quite a while. The Car Wash will be 8am -12noon. Sign up for a shift (or two) by emailing Malcolm Van Basten with your availability (vanbasten@royalfoods.com.au) or look for, and fill in, the sign-up sheet at Community Central on Sunday.
We need people to wash cars, carry and re-fill buckets, organise refreshments and chat to the customers. This is one of those great times when our community comes to us - and an opportunity for everyone to take part (and have some fun as well.)
Singing @ RCRC
Last week we started receiving your suggestions on the yellow slips as to the songs that you think connect best with RCRC, and draw us into a heartfelt response of praise. The Music Team really are after specific song suggestions, so if you write ‘we want the drums louder!' or ‘can we have more contemporary songs!' or ‘I really love the traditional hymns' you're not helping too much. So, this Sunday, please give specific song titles. Remember: the issue is which specific songs help us praise God most effectively as a body of believers.
Thanks.
Prayer
- Keep praying for God to give opportunities for the whole congregation to be drawn into mission projects in our local area. Backyard Mission, Meals on Wheels, Chaplaincy, visiting - ask God to deepen our desire to honour God as a servant church in his world
- Chaplaincy needs: Ormiston State School will be without a chaplain after this term. Please pray for a servant-hearted follower of Jesus with gifts to work with the students and staff at the school. Also, on Saturday Carlee Spiers, Chaplain at Victoria Point High School will take a team of VPHS students to Vanuatu as a mission project for 10 days. This is a huge responsibility for Carlee and the other team leaders (Paul Johnstone and the VPHS Principal). Please pray that this will be a great context for the transforming work of Jesus to come to expression
- Remember the sick and infirm, asking that God's mercy in his Son will surround them through his people.
Bev Bird needs a bassinette...
...no, not for her. It's for her daughter, who for various reasons can't handle a cot right now. Bev is seeking a bassinette (not a ‘porta cot') that can sit on a bench.
If you have one you can loan Bev for a short time, please call her asap on 0408 061 544
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