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Make The Journey tonight...

Posted 21 December 2006, 7:23 AM by David Groenenboom.

My journey...

 

After spending the last hour or so taking The Journey at RCRC last night, I have endless thoughts running through my head, all very different to anything I was thinking before I started. The Journey was challenging, inspiring and refreshing, and I was moved to consider the simple, humble, beautiful birth of our King of Love in a brand new way. I encourage you all to take The Journey yourselves- you won't regret it!

 

  • As the next few days become increasingly busy, it will help set your mind on the real beauty of Christmas
  • It will encourage you to focus on stepping up to the new year ahead with an energised, expectant attitude
  • It will allow you to spend precious time reflecting on your own relationship with God and what He offers you

So head down to the RCRC tonight from 7:15pm to truly experience Christmas like you never have before!

 

Melody Groenenboom

 

Feedback: dave@redlandscrc.org.au

 

 


The Journey

Posted 20 December 2006, 10:37 AM by Clinton Berends.

The Journey

 

Christmas like you’ve never experienced it before

 

Tonight (Youth) and Tomorrow (the rest)

@ the church

from 7.15pm

 

this is a personal journey through the Christmas event

 an opportunity to explore what God was and is doing in the world and our lives

inviting us to respond to his gift

 

for more info email clinton@redlandscrc.org.au

 

 

 


Planning to Plant

Posted 18 December 2006, 3:05 PM by Clinton Berends.

Planning to Plant

Church Planting Conference

15th February, 2007

 

History shows that the single most effective method in making new disciples is the planting new communities of faith

This one day conference is designed to help churches and individuals explore what is involved in planting a new church.

It will focus on the practical steps needed to begin new works.

 

If you think that church planting could be a part of God’s call on your life for the future, we would strongly encourage you to attend.

 

Check out the brochure @

www.gospeloutreach.com.au/resources/MRConferenceBrochure.pdf

 

 

For more information or to book your place contact Clinton clinton@redlandscrc.org.au

 

 

 


Christmas Like You Have Never Experienced it Before

Posted 14 December 2006, 5:04 PM by Ryan Hemelaar.

CHRISTMAS LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED IT BEFORE

 Baby

THE JOURNEY

21st December
7:15pm
@ the Church

(This is an interactive, reflective journey through the Christmas story. You will find no stables, no angels and only 1 Christmas tree. It is designed to think and reflect on the message of Christmas in a way you have never thought before)

Not suitable for primary aged children.


Mid Week News

Posted 13 December 2006, 9:42 PM by Wendy Hammond.

Sunday

9AM: "Hey, I'm coming!" ... "Yeah, so is Christmas..." Not the most encouraging thing you will ever hear. The one speaker is usually frustrated: it's all taking too long. The one being spoken to is normally stressed, wanting to get it all done quicker, but finding it impossible. Which one are you this Christmas? Which one might God be? And in an age of increasing frustration and stress, does the birth of Jesus make any difference at all?

5PM: What are you waiting for? We are all waiting for something. Maybe to get married, maybe to finish school, maybe just to be old enough to leave home. What is behind these desires, what drives them in our lives? When we read the book of Matthew we are reading a book written to a group of people who had been waiting for over a thousand years. Waiting for God - waiting for God to finally act in their lives and in the world. And Matthew's message is "The waiting is over." Could that be his message to us also this Christmas?


Kids@Church has finished for 2006.

And what a blessed year we have had! We started in January with 60 children and we now have 140 children enrolled. Praise God! We do however, need 8 more teachers for 2007. It's a great volunteer job! There are 2 teachers per class. Teachers are rostered on for one month and then off for one month. There is no teaching during school holidays. This totals approx 18 lessons per year.
 
This Sunday 17th our year 7 kids who are leaving K@C will be presented with a bible during the morning service. If your child is one of these kids please encourage them to come along on Sunday. 
 
Finally, a big thank you to those who have been helping as teachers, helpers or greeters, we have achieved so much this year because of your help & commitment, we thank God for you - your help is sooooooo much appreciated!!
 
(There is a holiday program running during the holidays for Prep - Grade 3)

RCRC Carols in Your Loungeroom

Would you like a copy of last Sunday night's Carols at RCRC? Send some to the Rellies! Play Dave's solo whenever you want!
 
DVDs are available for order from Ryan Hemelaar. The DVDs cost $5.00. Send your order to ryan@royalfoods.com.au Ryan wants to finalise the orders as soon as possible, so make a point of sending him an email now. (preorders are preferred)

Prayer

- For those that have been unwell, that God may grant them strength to recover.

- Safety as the holiday's begin.

- We will be a positive witness in our community as to the true meaning of Christmas.

-

 


More rejoicing...

Posted 10 December 2006, 11:10 PM by David Groenenboom.

Rejoice!

 

The Lost Folder has been found!

 

Thanks!

 

Do you have Steve Flood's black folder

Posted 10 December 2006, 10:32 PM by David Groenenboom.

Hey church,

Steve Flood (our drummer tonight) misplaced a black folder, like the one used by the choir and band.

The problem is that the folder some important official documents in it: Steve's CV, etc. which he needs quite urgently.

Please check any folders you have, and make sure you haven't picked it up by mistake.

If you find it in the church facility somewhere, please let Dave know (dave@redlandscrc.org.au)

 

Steve's contact details

Phone: 0403 986 881, 3824 5849

 
 

Thanks Church!

Posted 10 December 2006, 10:28 PM by David Groenenboom.

Wow, what a night!

 

What a blessing to see a huge crowd singing praises to Jesus!

What wonderful gifts in the choir and band!

How great to have a small army of people contributing and helping out!

·         Catering

·         Set up

·         Technology

·         Audio

·         Hundreds and hundreds of smiling faces!

 

What a witness to Jesus' new community!

Let's give him all the glory and the praise!

Hallelujah to the King!

If you have some feedback on the Carols night, send it through to dave@redlandscrc.org.au


Big Reminder About Supper Tomorrow Night!

Posted 9 December 2006, 6:10 PM by David Groenenboom.

Sunday night: bring (lots of) Supper, please

Just a reminder for all families to please bring a plate for dessert on the Carols Night (this Sunday, 5:30pm).

Anything like:

FC      a fruit platter

FC      slices of your favourite recipe

FC      cake, scones

FC      savoury

FC      or whatever you would think is appropriate.

Please bring the goodies, ready to eat, on disposable plates.

There will be lots of people there, so we need a big effort: let92s really bless our guests on Sunday night!

Thanks heaps!

 
 
 

Pledges Update

Posted 8 December 2006, 5:32 PM by David Groenenboom.

Hi church!

It’s been great to see pledge forms rolling in – what a concrete expression of the decisions we have taken together. It really shows that we are moving ahead in unity, and with a shared desire to honour the Lord in our mission.

As the year draws to a close, Eddie Bos, our Treasurer, is in the later stages of making his presentation to the bank. If you haven’t already sent a pledge form in, I’d like to take this opportunity to encourage you to send it in as soon as possible.

Your pledge is important because

·         It’s a concrete expression of our dependence on God. His promise is that if we seek first His kingdom and righteousness, everything else will be added to us as well (Matt 6:33)

·         It’s an expression of thanks for Jesus’ grace: Each one of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver (2 Cor 9:7)

·         It’s a concrete expression of our commitment to the decisions we have taken

·         Christmas is only two weeks away. Let’s take a step now to show our priorities, committing our pledges to the Lord as responsible stewards of God’s grace

·         We have just settled on 88 Sturgeon St last Wednesday – your decisions are already bearing fruit

·         Our bankers want to see a concrete demonstration that the membership of Redlands CRC is solidly behind the step we have taken. This can only be demonstrated as each individual member shoulders their personal and prayerful commitment

 

Let’s encourage one another as we embrace the future in confidence and humility. Confidence in God’s promise to give us all we need as we honour our shared obligation. Humility as we move ahead, in the humble recognition that we have been wonderfully blessed! God has poured into our lives ‘talents’ beyond our expectations, and now our privilege is to be courageous stewards of them together.

And God able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work… [2 Cor 9:8]

Please mark your correspondence “Confidential” and forward to

Eddie Bos
Treasurer, Redlands Christian Reformed Church
PO Box 2298
Wellington
Point Qld 4160

bos@royalfoods.com.au

Ph: 0416 000 600

Fax: 07 3890 3400

 

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Redlands Christian Reformed Church

Financial Pledge

 

“For I testify that they gave as much as they were able,
and even beyond their ability….. 2Cor 8 :3

 

Our vision is to turn the city of Redlands into a community of hope

 

God has given us a wonderful opportunity for us to show faithfulness for His provision and thankfulness for what God has done in Jesus.

 

The purchase of the adjoining three properties come to a total $2,375,000.

 

Please prayerfully consider your extra annual pledge for the next 3 years.

 

Please forward your completed for to the Redlands CRC Treasurer,

Eddie Bos

 

 

Name ………………………… 230;………………      Date…………………….

 

I/we have prayerfully considered my/our giving before God, and pledge,

 

PLEDGE        06-07 Year      $           &nbs p;          This will be paid       /      /  06

           &nbs p;            07-08 Year      $           &nbs p;          This will be paid       /     /  07

           &nbs p;            08-09 Year      $           &nbs p;          This will be paid       /     /  08

 

or according to this schedule: ………………………… 230;…….

 

In addition, I can provide an interest free/ or low interest loan of 

 

$............................

 

I understand that this pledge to God is above my normal giving to ministry and mission of the church.

 

 

Signed ………………………… 230;…………………. Thank you.

 

 


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