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News Update: Damo & Car Wash
Damo’s return: delayed
For
all those who
were travelling to the airport to welcome Damien Bos home, we’ve
just learned
that Damien will not be able to return to
Car Wash: Saturday
The car wash will be going ahead this Saturday as planned, but we still need lots of washers between 11:00 and 1:00pm. If you can help – even for an hour or so, please let Damien Watson know damienwatson@optusnet.com.au , 0412 151 514
New Information for this Sunday
Special Collection Sunday
This Sunday (both services) we will have the opportunity
to dig
deep and support the work of the New Life Orphanage in
All monies received through the collections (apart from those obviously designated for RCRC) will be dedicated to the New Life Orphanage. Enquiries: Eddie Bos 0416 000 600
AGM Sunday Morning
This Sunday morning there will be a brief 10 minute meeting to receive and approve the audited financial statements of the Redlands Christian Reformed Church. These statements have been available for the last two Sundays, and copies are still available from the foyer.
Church Council requests that all members of Redlands Christian Reformed Church remain in the auditorium for this brief meeting. The motions before the meeting is as follows:
1.
To receive the financial
statements of the
RCRC and Auditor's Report as
presented for
the year 2005 – 2006.
2.
To adopt the audited financial
statements of
the RCRC as presented for the year 2005 –
2006.
3. To appoint Frederiks & Associates as auditors for the 2006-2007 year
All members of Redlands Christian Reformed Church are eligible to vote.
NOTE: This meeting will be held after the morning service only.
[My apologies for previously indicating that this meeting would be held after both services, also for sending the motions out earlier with the wrong dates. I know it’s hard to believe, but sometimes us preachers are some of the most confused people on the planet. Please forgive me for dragging you into my crazy day… - DG]
Mid Week News
Sunday
9AM: A man, lame for 38 years, is healed by Jesus at Bethesda Pool. A remarkable event in itself – so why is there no celebration? No praising God? Why did it happen that way? More importantly: what does this event tell us about Jesus, his ministry, and the church he intends to grow? Read John 5:1-18
5PM: Judgment Day. Made famous by the terminator movies, brings us to the end of the world. But what will really happen when we stand before Jesus as Judge on the real Judgement Day? Should this be a factor in your planning? Is there anything you can do that will make a difference? John 5:15-30
Burma Mission Focus
This Sunday, both services, we will meet Bella and Christobel from the New Life Orphanage in Burma. Several teams of RCRC people have made short term mission trips to Burma to minister to the orphans there. Sunday is your big chance to meet some of the people who serve the Lord in the orphanage on a day to day basis. Please come to encourage these dear friends in their ministry, and be challenged with how you can support them in their calling.
AGM Sunday Morning
This Sunday morning there will be a brief 10 minute meeting to receive and approve the audited financial statements of the Redlands Christian Reformed Church. These statements have been available for the last two Sundays, and copies are still available from the foyer.
Church Council requests that all members of Redlands Christian Reformed Church remain in the auditorium for this brief meeting. The motions before the meeting is as follows:
1. To receive the financial statements of the RCRC and Auditors Report as presented for the year 2003 – 2004.
2. To adopt the audited financial statements of the RCRC as presented for the year 2003 – 2004.
3. To appoint Frederiks & Associates as auditors for the 2005-2006 year
All members of Redlands Christian Reformed Church are eligible to vote.
This meeting will be held after the morning service only.
[My apologies for previously indicating that this meeting would be held after both services - DG]
Solomon Islands Mission Car Wash - Saturday 28th October
It has been disturbing to read the dangers and difficulties that our people are facing in the Solomon Islands for the name of Jesus. As we pray for their continued work, we are also going to send some practical support.
Come and wash some cars and enjoy some fellowship. We'll also take a photo of everyone at the 10am changeover to send over. They are far away, but not alone!
Contact Damien Watson on Ph 3821 5181 or damienwatson@optusnet.com.au to book in when you are coming.
Help us reach kids!
Kids@Church – Team Member Required
Love working
with kids?
Have good team skills? Have a passion for a great church? Then no doubt
you’re
already a very busy person – but we really need you right
now!
Kids@church is one of the leading ministries at RCRC, and there is an immediate need for a new team member. This person will be come part of a great K@C coordinating team.
Basically, this role involves
· Assisting in coordination of the overall program with Jo Lindeman and those already on the team
· Assist in Leading/Facilitation of K@C Group time, where the kids enjoy
· Singing
· Birthday celebrations
· Kids Talk provided by someone else (you introduce them, that’s all)
· A game - kind of related to the Kids Talk (where possible)
· You would also do a little roving through the K@C rooms to see how everyone is going
Please contact Jo
Lindeman, K@C Coordinator, (07) 3824
0285 M:
0423 438 079 djol@optusnet.com.au
Midweek News
This Sunday
9AM: Who are the most thirsty people? Jesus interaction with the Samaritan woman tells us that often those with the greatest need are those ‘religious people’ tend to avoid. Jesus is prepared to cross the social, moral and cultural divides of his time. What will the response of his followers be to similar challenges today? And how does Jesus motivate us this task? Read ahead at John 4:1-42
5PM: Do you remember David Copperfield? He was the magician who dazzled audiences with disappearing cards, sawing assistants in half and levitating 10 metres off the ground. He captivated millions. The truth is, people’s fascination with magic isn’t a recent phenomenon. People of Jesus’ day thought that he was a bit of a magician and asked him to perform tricks. This Sunday night we will look at his reaction to their queries and also a man who, through desperate circumstances, looked beyond the signs and wonders and saw a life-giver. This will be a great message for those who don’t know Jesus yet so bring along your friends. If you’d like to read ahead, look at John 4:43-54.
Redlands CRC AGM – Oct 22
Church Council advises that a brief congregational meeting to approve the audited financial statements of the Redlands Christian Reformed Church will be held after the both worship services on October 22.
Copies of the statements are available from the information booth.
Please mark this date in your diary and plan to be there.
We plan to have a breakfast meeting, open to all, early in November to discuss issues of facilities and mission more widely. We will advise a date after the church council meeting this coming Tuesday (17th).
Burma Mission – Special focus next week
Next Sunday in both services we will hear from Bella and Christobel from the New Life Orphanage in Burma. They will be coming back to Australia with Eddie Bos early next week. Pleas pray for safe travel and stability in the orphanage with Bella and Christobel are with us.
Prayer Diary
• Clare Litchfield’s aunt, Sue (UK) has been diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer. Sue is new in her faith, and understandably, Sue’s family is most concerned. Please pray for healing and recovery, and that God’s grace and power will be seen in this situation
• Things have settled down in the Solomons, but most of the items stolen in the raid on the SWIM base has still not been located or returned. Much work has to be done. Please pray for continued safety for the Rietvelds, Vissers, and all at the base. Pray for stability in the country as a whole.
• We are still in need of a solution to our shortage of space here at Redlands CRC. Our greatest need is for other areas/rooms where kids@church can meet. Kids@church routinely has around 80 – 100 children. We really need more room, friends, and humanly speaking, the only ways we’ll be able to do this is to move into the building on the block next door – if we’re ever able to purchase it. Either that, or we have to contemplate double streaming in the morning. The latter is not our preferred option, and we really need to seek the Lord’s guidance in this. Please prayerfully commit this to the Lord.
• Clinton, Tracy and the boys are taking two weeks leave from tomorrow. Pray for good rest, recuperation, and renewal for them while they are gone.
INTERNSHPS 2007
Internships@RCRC
2007
DISCIPLESHIP WITH A
DIFFERNCE
Have you ever thought about serving Jesus in
and
through your local church, but you don’t quite know how? Maybe you
would
like to explore just how God has gifted you for ministry. Maybe
you’d
like to find a safe environment where you can develop ministry skills.
Do you
want some practical skill sets to help you grow in Christ to prepare you
to
take the next step in life? Are you already in leadership and feeling a
lack of
training or direction?
A MINISTRY
INTERNSHIP
may well
be God’s invitation and your
opportunity
WHAT IS AN
INTERNSHIP?
An internship is you being developed as a disciple
of Jesus
Christ. It is a commitment of 3-4 days per week where you undertake 3
things:
Study: There are various options here, including
a Cert IV
in Ministry, a Diploma in Ministry or study designed specifically for
you
Ministry
Involvement: Get involved in
various
ministries at RCRC and beyond.
Mentoring: Weekly mentoring with
a Pastor,
focusing on Spiritual growth, things learnt from study and Ministry
Involvement.
COST
The cost of an internship depends on the course of
study
undertaken. There is some help available from RCRC and some courses are
eligible for Austudy / Newstart allowances.
WHERE TO FROM
HERE?
For further information, please speak to or email
Dave or
Clinton. dave@redlandcrc.org.au, clinton@redlandscrc.org.au
Application forms are available on the desk in the
foyer at
church, or we can email one to you.
After applying, you will have an interview to assess
your
suitability for an internship.
RCRC Podcasts
Baptise your iPod!
For those using iTunes and iPods – RCRC is now podcasting from our website. To direct your iTunes to our podcast, click on the following link:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodc ast?id=200501265
Alternatively, on our Sermons page, click on the iTunes link, and when iTunes has started select ‘subscribe’.
This will download the latest Sunday messages to your iTunes regularly.
Mid Week News
Sunday
9AM: What gets you all fired up? What injustices in the world spark a 'righteous anger' inside you? War & violence? Famine & poverty? Sunday morning drivers? Reality TV? Great injustices and small annoyances both seem to get us fired up at times. And the things that fire us up are usually the things we consider important in life. But are these things really that important? Worth getting excited about? And what did Jesus get fired up about? Have a read of John 2:12-25 and come Sunday morning to find out what's really worth getting all fired up over.
5PM: “Have you ever wondered what the most shocking verse in the Bible is? Then come along tonight to discover the answer.
Simply Christianity
…has moved to Thursday night. This is a five week excursion through the Gospel of Luke. It’s a great course to really get a handle on who Jesus is and what he came to do. I currently have a small group with just one female – is there another female or two who would like to come along? You’ll find the material very beneficial and the groups pretty relaxed: please let me know ASAP dave@redlandscrc.org.au
Redlands CRC AGM – Oct 22
Church Council advises that a brief congregational meeting to approve the audited financial statements of the Redlands Christian Reformed Church will be held after the AM worship service on October 22.
Copies of the statements are available from the information booth.
Please mark this date in your diary and plan to be there.
Car Wash
The last car washes for the year will be on 28th October & 25th November. Will advise where money raised will go in the near future. Please add dates to your diary.
Contact Damien Watson on damienwatson@optusnet.com.au for further info.
Prayer diary
• The Solomon Islands Mission, where the Rietvelds and Vissers are currently serving, suffered an armed attack last week. Kevin received minor injuries and there was significant damage done to the base. Please pray for safety for those who serve on the mission, also for in the Solomons as anti-Australian sentiment is on the rise. The Solomon Islands Workgroup also needs wisdom and discernment as it determines the future of the mission.
• We are still in need of a solution to our shortage of space here at Redlands CRC. Our greatest need is for other areas/rooms where kids@church can meet. Kids@church routinely has around 80 – 100 children. We really need more room, friends, and humanly speaking, the only ways we’ll be able to do this is to move into the building on the block next door – if we’re ever able to purchase it. Either that, or we have to contemplate double streaming in the morning. The latter is not our preferred option, and we really need to seek the Lord’s guidance in this. Please prayerfully commit this to the Lord.
• Please pray for other churches in our local area: Redlands will be blessed with lots of strong and healthy churches, right? So let’s seek their blessing.
• Please continue to pray for the Stanley family, and all those who have been impacted by Matt’s death
Thanks, and keep praying...
Thanks
Church
Yesterday I walked away from the church marvelling at what God does through his people. Yesterday many would only have noticed the 800-900 who attended, the people who spoke at the front, and those stricken with grief for Matt Stanley and his family. Less visible were those working behind the scenes: a group in the kitchen, guys doing traffic control, young people greeting those who came, musicians, sound and visuals. Some people cancelled other things just so they could be there to assist. People rang and emailed, asking how they might help out. The body of Christ was very much alive!
Friends, it’s a joy to be part of this community, and it thrills my heart to hear the warm expressions of thanks from Paul, Kay and Nick Stanley for everything. They remarked that they couldn’t have had Matt’s funeral in a better place. Friends, your ministry has opened the door to further ministry. It’s a reflection of new community, and embodiment of God’s love and grace for people. A beautiful thing – and I praise God that even in this context of grief, his grace is both seen and felt.
Please pray…
I had an email this morning that there has been an armed raid on the Solomons Base, where Kevin and Machi Rietveld are serving. There has been significant damage to the home, buildings and vehicles. Phones, computers and radios have been stolen. The intruders basically looted and trashed the base.
Obviously, the base cannot be contacted directly. We have been asked to pray for the following:
a) a
sense of peace and security for our missionaries,
b) a
continued knowledge of God's care for the SWIM team, and another team on
c)
restoration of communication for
them,
d)
minimum delay in the matters of replacement for all those credit cards,
air
tickets and passports (especially the SWIM team from the NSW Central
Coast, who
with the Jack Visser were completing work on another
island),
e)
comfort for the relatives of the families of all the people
involved,
f) reduced antagonism in the Solomons, and foreign teams who are there to assist the country
Dave
Midweek News
Sunday
9AM: CSI is one of the most popular shows on TV. It gets us asking 'who are we?', 'what is life about?', 'what are we really looking for?' Do you know who you are? Do you know what you're seeking? More to the point: do you know the impact Jesus has on your question?
5PM: Something is wrong with this world. When Matt Stanley at 15 gets killed on a Saturday night, when oppression and injustice are the norm for a large portion of the world, where relationships fail almost as often as they succeed, we feel it, something is wrong with this world. So why Jesus Christ? What difference does he make? What does following Jesus mean for the tragedy and injustice of the world? This Sunday night we continue in the gospel of John and see how a simple wedding, with a wine making miracle is the announcement of God’s answer to the wrongs of this world. Read ahead in John 2:1-11
Car Wash
Upcoming Car Washes The last car washes for the year will be on 28th October & 25th November. Will advise where money raised will go in the near future. Please add dates to your diary. Contact Damien Watson on damienwatson@optusnet.com.au for further info.
Prayer Points
- The Stanley family and friends as the come to grips with the loss of their son, brother and friend.
- Those enjoying the holiday period that they may be safe.
- Thanks for the 'Wacky Wednesday' activity day, that it could be enjoyed by many.
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