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Make The Journey tonight...
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
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
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
CHRISTMAS LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED IT BEFORE
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
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...
Rejoice!
The Lost Folder has been found!
Thanks!
Do you have Steve Flood's black folder
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!
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!
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
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
· 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,
Ph: 0416 000 600
Fax: 07 3890 3400
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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
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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