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 Blokes World Men's Breakfast - Saturday 8am

There will be hot food and a hot Hoogie speaking -  the breakfast is a lead in to a new teaching series that Dave is doing directly aimed at men. For catering purposes we need people to RSVP to Sherri communitylife@redlandscrc.org.au

Sunday

9am: One of the most common instructions given to New Testament Christians is that they are to forgive others. The sheer number of times that it is mentioned makes two things immediately obvious. Firstly, that Christians are not immune to hurting and hurting others. It's a sad fact, but we carry around the scars of life. Secondly, its not a simple issue, and its not that easy to do. This Sunday, as we begin our "I have a friend who struggles with..." series, we will be looking at the issue of forgiveness. We'll see that its more than a matter between me and another person, it's a matter of Christ, and it's a matter for the whole community of Christ.

5pm: Your Career as a Male Model - The importance of positive role models for kids.
What is it that men don't get about being a positive example for young children - especially boys? How can following Jesus lead us out of this quagmire?

SMALL GROUPS

 Sunday 20th July is SMALL GROUPS DAY.  If you are not in a Small Group already this day will give you an opportunity to sign up to a new group, or if you are in a group, you can either sign up again for the group you are in or maybe you have been thinking about a change - this is your chance to join another group.
Sometimes our circumstances  change during the year and we would like to find a group on a different day - have  a look at what's on offer or talk to us (Clinton, Marg, Sherri or Small Group leaders) about your special needs.  We would like everyone to find a group where they can belong and be part of the small communities which make up our larger community of RCRC. (If you can't make it to church on the 20th there will still be opportunity to sign up after that.)

Prayer

-  Fiona Lyons is travelling to New Zealand next week. This is another big bocce tournament, and Fiona is pretty nervous. Please pray for peace, safety, and that Fiona will be able to be a great witness to Jesus as she travels

- Please pray for Anna Verkruissen, who will undergo a serious operation on her back this month. It involves screwing a plate to her spine with 5 screws. Pray for guidance for the doctors and healing and patience for Anna and Albert.

- Pray for all those who are suffering winter ailments such as colds and flu. Pray for comfort and healing.

- Give thanks for the rain we have had over the past few weeks.

- Continue to pray for Melody, as she is ministering love to the needy in South Africa. Also remember her on her birthday this Sunday!

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 SUNDAY

9am: Mail from Jesus! How exciting, and how intimidating at the same time! What is the Lord writing to us, yes, also to us, for a 2000-yr. old letter still speaks to the Church of today! Amazing, but true!
 
This morning we will focus on the author of the correspondence in Revelation 2 and 3. John is the writer and Jesus is the author. He is the One who walks amidst His people, and the clearer we see Him with the eye of faith, the clearer we will reflect Him to those around us!
Getting to know Jesus better, may well be the best tool to evangelise the Redlands!

5pm: When we look around at the world we live in, the over-arching message is that to survive, you need to look out for number one (yourself that is).  Many of us would know that Jesus calls us to look out for others but would not be aware of the extent to which we are to do it and the consequences of following the world's 'me first' path.  In Luke 17, Jesus has a hard lesson to teach the apostles, and in turn us.  Read the first 10 verses if you want a sneak peak.

Blokes World - Men's Breakfast

 Saturday 19th July - See attachment.

There will be hot food and a hot Hoogie speaking -  the breakfast is a lead in to a new teaching series that Dave is doing directly aimed at men. For catering purposes we need people to RSVP to Sherri (The info is on the flyer) - it would be great for you to promote this to all your friends.

 SMALL GROUPS

Sunday 20th July is SMALL GROUPS DAY.  If you are not in a Small Group already this day will give you an opportunity to sign up to a new group, or if you are in a group, you can either sign up again for the group you are in or maybe you have been thinking about a change - this is your chance to join another group.
Sometimes our circumstances  change during the year and we would like to find a group on a different day - have  a look at what's on offer or talk to us (Clinton, Marg, Sherri or Small Group leaders) about your special needs.  We would like everyone to find a group where they can belong and be part of the small communities which make up our larger community of RCRC. (If you can't make it to church on the 20th there will still be opportunity to sign up after that.)

Christmas in July

Now is the time to ......

Get a table of 8 people together or just to rsvp for themselves, for the  "Christmas in July"  fund-raising dinner at the church on Saturday, 26th July 6:30pm.
It promises to be a great night with great food, heaps of fun, entertainment and fellowship. Friends and neighbours can be invited as well.

Could they please email me with the names this week, so that I can get an idea of catering numbers....   janette@royalfoods.com.au   or phone me on Mobile : 0416 000 412  or Home: 3822 2408 (A/H).

See Attachment.

 Position Vacant - MOPPET Coordinator

Due to a change in circumstances, Miranda is unable to coordinate the Moppets program for the remainder of the year.

The role itself is not difficult at all. We have a fabulous team of carers who come along every MOPS meeting to look after the kids and play with them for 2 hours. 
The  role has includes the following:

• - Setting up equipment on Tuesday (fortnightly) for the following day (approx I hour, Miranda can come to help with this)
• - Ensuring enough carers available each MOPS meeting
• - Arrive at 9.00 (MOPS days) finish set up. Welcome carers, mums and kids.
• - Pack up equipment at 11.30
• - Occasional meetings with MOPS steering team (Wendy and co) to discuss programs and events.

 Would you please consider whether this is something that you would be able/willing to have responsibility for?

This is absolutely a valuable ministry to these Mums in our community who just need some quality time out.

Please contact us at mops@redlandscrc.org.au or Wendy 0400197208, Miranda 38222641

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 Congregational Meeting: This Saturday.

This Saturday, 8am, for breakfast, we are having a congregational meeting at the church. The purpose of meeting like this is more than simply approving budgets and information about where we are as a church. Its about building the community around the mission that Jesus has sent us on. So we will be talking about the vision of the church, where we will be focusing attention in the next 12 months, along with the building and financial plans to support this vision. We would encourage as many from the congregation as possible to be there as we continue to grow and mature together.

Sunday

9am:  Its not what you think #3. Jesus is so cool. I mean he takes care of my sin, he washes my soul clean, and sorts out the issue of where I go when I die. He really lets me get on with the rest of my life, knowing those things are taken care of. Like a handy laundry detergent, "gives me peace of mind so I can get on with the rest of my day." But is that what Jesus has in mind when he calls us to follow him? Is he only interest in part, or all of our lives? IN this passage (Luke 14:25-35) Jesus has some pretty tough stuff to say - basically when it come to him, he wants everything, and no other rivals.

5pm: Job: Beyond good and evil.
This Sunday night we will look at the story of Job and try to understand some of the story behind his suffering.
Was Job being punished for something he did or didn't do, or was he just the victim of a cruel game played by God?
What does Job's story teach us about suffering, and do we see the same sort of thing today?
How was Job's relationship with God changed through this experience, and what does it have to say to us about our faith in God?

Books for India

Dear Church Family!  It was a blessing to share photos with you all about our mission trip to India, and a bit about the time away.  We know that the school would be so blessed to receive books from you all for the start of a library.  We now have the address you can send biblical books, educational books, picture books, and paper back books are lighter weight if you are trying to save on postage.  The school and children will be so happy to receive anything that you are able to send to them.  The address is:

The Manager Good Shepherd School
P.O. Box 6
Pernambut
Post Vellore
South India
635810

Thank you so much for your prayers for us while away and please continue to keep the school children of Pernambut in your prayers.
God bless you all!
Eternally His,
Lance and Ruth

HSM Winter Camp!!

25-27 July, 2008.
Grades 8-11
Cost: $60.00
Details and registration form attached! See you there! 

Prayer

- Dave and Leonie are on leave. Pray that they may come back refreshed.

- Kids Games continues till Friday. Pray that they may be a light to the community. Pray for the leaders as they minister to the children. Thank God for the opportunity to provide this activity to the community. 

- Margaret Harwood as she comes to terms with her heart condition. The doctors as they try to determine a course of action.

Help! Crochet hooks needed for kids games

Hi Church,

We have had an amazing response to kids games this year with RCRC completely booked out!

One of the craft activites we need 40 crochet hooks (for pulling wool through socks). If you have one or more that you could lend us for the week it would be greatly appreciated. I will be at the kids church sign in desk in the morning if you could drop it into me and so that I know who to return them to.

Please pray for the team as we speak hope and truth to the kids of the Redland during the week ahead. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to Kids Games this year.

Blessings,

Lisa Keegan

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 Sunday

9AM: It's so easy to fall into the trap of feeling like we deserve to be followers of Jesus. One minute we're thinking of God's grace and how much he's done for us, the next minute we're trying to earn our way into the good books. After a while we begin to take God's grace for granted and see ourselves doing all the hard work. But following Jesus means living a life of complete humility - daily recognizing our unworthiness and daily thanking him for his love and salvation. In Luke 14:15-24 it's not what we think. The acceptance of grace does not give us status, but humbles us over and over again.

5PM: What's that in your hands? - In the same way that God used what was in Moses hands (and by all measures, it wasn't much), he fully intends to use what is in your hands. Your time, your opportunities, your resources. But God does not really force your hand, he wants to work and act through your choice and the exercise of your restored will. So: what's in your hands? What have you been given? What are you going to do with it to display God's big picture?

Kids Games Opening Ceremony

Date: 29th June (this Sunday)
Where: Mansfield High School (parking on street or in Uniting Church across road)
Time: 1.30-3.30pm
Bring: Hat, Waterbottle, Sunscreen & something to sit on.
There will be jumping castle for the under 5's, clowns, parade, torch relay, games and fun for everyone! Bring you family and friends along. Any questions contact Lisa on 0421 832 064.

 YAK Café

• - Live Music
• - Real Coffee
• - Cold drinks
• - Soup
• - Sweets
• - Pizza
• - Great company
• - All ages

       THIS Sunday (29th June)
       6.30pm (After PM Service) @ Church
           
           Email funky_foreva@hotmail.com to volunteer

11th-13th July - YAK camp

 "That's not Living!" plus Gender Specific Talks
TLF - Mt Tamborine - Year 12  28 year olds
$50 for Student Early Bird
$60 for Fulltime Worker Early Bird
(Or add $5 if paid after June 29th)

Please fill out attached enrollment forms and give with full payment  to Bonnie ASAP.

Please pray....

Please pray for Margaret Harwood, who has been diagnosed with "cardiomyopathy" which is essentially a degenerative condition affecting the heart muscle. While Margaret has been prescribed medication that may help, the prognosis is not good.

We warmly urge the Redlands church family to support Margaret and Kim and their family at this time. We all know the reality of a sovereign and loving God, and so we ask you all to pray for healing, restoration and recovery. Please seek the Lord's powerful working  in and beyond all medical interventions. Please also ask for peace and strengthened faith for Margaret and the Harwood family.

The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid?

Ps 27:1  

dave@redlandscrc.org.au

 

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 Sunday

9am: "It's not what you think." This week we are starting a new series looking at Luke 14. In this chapter Jesus has a number of different things to say about himself, and about following him. In each of these incidents he is challenging the commonly accepted views on life and religion. Jesus' words a just as challenging today as they were 2000 years ago. He tells us that his version of life, the real version of life, is very different to what we might be expecting. Prepare to be challenged. (you can read ahead in Luke 14:1-14).

5pm:  Our response to a God who has given us everything is to live as givers in this world. We don't do this through our own strength, but through the grace of God. And because of this we trust that God can use what we have in our hands to do great things. Nothing is too small for him to work with and no cause is too hopeless for his changing power. When we give of ourselves, we don't do it to highlight our own generosity, but to highlight what God will do through us. He can turn the ordinary stuff in our hands into something amazing and extraordinary! And there exists our confidence to give. Passage: Mark 4:26-32.

Thank You!

To all those who supported the Garage Sale over the past weekend. A BIG thank you for all your efforts. About $2400 was raised to support international and local organisations for those in need. These include people in Burma and India. 

More Thanks!

 As I Leave..........
 
By the time enews is sent out this week, I will be boarding a plane for Burma.   I would like to express my deepest and sincerest thanks on behalf of the leaders and orphans at New Life Orphanage for the generosity that you all at RCRC have shown. Your monetary gifts, donations of clothing, rain jackets, pain relief medication, vitamins and baby products has been overwhelming.  Thanks to YAK who also donated their Garage Sale funds to the Burma cause. Not only that, but I would like to acknowledge all those who are sponsoring children so faithfully each year or are filling our money tins until they are almost bulging at the sides....thankyou.....we could not continue this work without you.
 
I would like to tell you a story about someone in our church who has really touched my heart.
A couple of weeks ago, I was given the opportunity to talk to the children at kids@church and kids@nite about the New Life Orphanage and about the dreadful situation after the cyclone.
The children were rather shocked by the way these people have had to struggle just to get food on their plates. To think that these Burmese children first lose their parents and then a cyclone comes and destroys a large part of their 'home'. To imagine the cyclone victims down south  losing their families and their home altogether. That's a pretty big thing for us Australians to understand. Well this certainly did touch the hearts of our children.
 
There was one boy in particular, who really took this home and pondered over it and wanted to do something to help. Five year old Lincoln Morrow, took it upon himself to try and raise some funds for the orphans in Burma. After consulting with his parents, he set out to the neighbours in his street and asked if he could do some jobs for them so that he could earn some money to give to Burma. He spent the last 2 weeks cleaning car tyres, picking up twigs or leaves and for some neighbours the job he was given was 'to give them a hug'. For the last 2 Sundays little Lincoln has been discreetly and shyly giving me little bags of money to bring to the children in Burma.  As you can imagine, I was a teary mess, when I saw the love and compassion of this little boy. A true reflection of Jesus.  I thank the Lord for you Lincoln...
 
Please pray for me as I spend 2 weeks in Burma. I am somewhat apprehensive because I believe this will be the most difficult trip I've ever done. At the same time I am assured that God goes before me and He will never let me go.
 
Thankyou.
Janette

Kids Games

 There will be 120 hungry kids mouths to feed at kids games this year.

If you are interested in donating and/or cooking some morning tea items for this, please contact
Lisa Keegan on 0421 832 064 or email lisa@redlandscrc.org.au for more information.

Going away in August? 

Interested in having someone house sit?
3 young ladies from Perth will be visiting us for the month of August and are interested in house sitting.
If you are interested, please contact Dannii (0431 921 335) or speak to Clinton.

You are invited

Christmas in July at RCRC to support those in Burma. See attachment.

Women's Convention

This weekend (Friday - Tuesday) the Reformed Churches Women's convention is being held north of Brisbane. Pray for the women of our churches that they may have a blessed time of fellowship together. 

Sunday Update

Sunday 9AM: God is closer than you think!

Our guest speaker, John Hoogenhout, will be talking about the kingdom of God - how we already live in it, but don't fully have it. (Double Dutch eh?) We are called to live the kingdom of God life... it's hard yes... but that's the gist of Mt.6:10.

Sunday 5PM: God the Giver

We're commencing a brand new series on giving and stewardship. And just so we get things in their right perspective, we're starting with God. At his very essence, God is a giver. He made a choice and he gave. He gives of himself in creation, in the covenant of grace, in the establishment of his people, the nation of Israel, the coming of Christ, the Cross, Resurrection, the mission of the Kingdom, and the ultimate restoration of all things. Perhaps the best known verse of all, is that God so loved the world that he gave... If we ever want to understand what giving is all about, we have to start here! Read ahead: Gen 1-4

Don't forget: The HUGE Garage Sale, Saturday, from 7am

Prayer

• Cameron Nugent's mother (Val) will go in for heart surgery on Saturday. In Val's case the procedure is a little more complex than usual. Please support this family with your prayers
• Remember Frank and Eddie, are returning from Burma at present, having visited the orphanage, taking in vital supplies

 

 

 

Mid Week News

 Friday

YAK - ICESKATING!!

When: 13th June (Friday night)
 
Time: 6.30 - 10.30pm (approximately)
 
Where: ICEWORLD (1179 Beaudesert Road, Acacia Ridge 4110)
 
What: Meet at Cleveland Maccas at 6.30pm for dinner, then split into cars to drive to Acacia Ridge
 
Cost (entry and skate hire): $13.50 per adult  (may be cheaper if we have lots of people)
 
Bring:  socks, $13.50 entry fee + extra money for dinner, and bring a friend!!
 
 
Please RSVP ASAP to Sarah Bos at bubblebaby25@hotmail.com

Saturday

 Garage Sale/ Car Boot Sale

Where: Church Carpark (7am- 12noon)
Who: Anyone who can help sell or shop

Come and make someone's trash your treasure!

 HSM Amazing Race

The Amazing Race is on for all students in Year 8 - 11. As I need to get an idea of numbers, please RSVP when possible (by this Sunday would be great).

Day: Saturday, 14 June.
Time: 10am - 5pm.
Cost: $10.00
RSVP to: Dan Kroon. dan@redlandscrc.org.au Ph: 0438 332 695. (Or to your small group leader).

Note: Students will be dropped at church and picked up from a location given to the parents at drop-off.
Any queries, feel free to give me a call. Details above.

Sunday

9am: The end of all prayer: Rev 21
The day is coming when prayer will be 24/7. Every longing we have for life, for hope and for justice is a prayer than yearns for fulfilment. The day will come. And it will come when Jesus comes. Are you praying for that? And until the day, are you living your prayer in the here and now?

5pm: Sunday's message will be one from a series which I springboard out of John Ortberg's book, God Is Closer Than You Think.
I'm talking about the kingdom of God - how we already live in it, but don't fully have it. (Double Dutch eh?)
We are called to live the kingdom of God life... it's hard yes... but that's the gist of Mt.6:10.

... and beyond... 

11th-13th July - YAK camp

"That's not Living!" plus Gender Specific Talks
TLF - Mt Tamborine - Year 12  28 year olds
$50 for Student Early Bird
$60 for Fulltime Worker Early Bird
(Or add $5 if paid after June 29th)

Email Bonnie  at funky_foreva@hotmail.com for more details

 300 Men for Jesus

RCRC has booked thirty tickets ($15) for this one-off event.
When:   Thursday, 28 August 2008 7.30pm
Where:  Northside Auditorium, 151 Flockton St, Everton Park
Who:   Men Only
Bookings:  Rod McWilliams rodmcw@gmail.com 0405 145 250 (yes, you have to register)
See attachment for further details

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HSM - Evening for Parents...

Tomorrow night (Thursday, 5th) is our Parents' Night for HSM. It's a chance for parents of HSM'ers to come and find out some more about our program, meet some leaders, and share some supper.

If you are planning to come along, could you please let me know ASAP. Details below...

Time: 7:30 - 9:00pm
@ Church.

Contact: Dan Kroon. dan@redlandscrc.org.au Ph: 0438 332 695.

Sunday

9am: The end of all prayer: Rev 21. They day is coming when prayer will be 24/7. Every longing we have for life, for hope and for justice is a prayer than yearns for fulfilment. The day will come. And it will come when Jesus comes. Are you praying for that? And until the day, are you living your prayer in the here and now?

5pm: Post Amos Sermon. Israel's role as a ‘light to the nations' and how their disobedience to God meant that they were actually a stumbling block to the people, and how now in Christ, the church is again called to be a light to the nations and take a gospel with us wherever we go and the difference that makes in people's lives.

 "I have a friend who struggles with..."

This July we are starting a series on the questions that you (or your friends) have about faith, the Bible and what it means to be a follower of Jesus. Soon we will put out topics for you to vote on, but before then we need your input.

So what are the questions you have? What would you love to hear a sermon about, but never do? This is your opportunity to have input into what we preach.

Email your suggestions to clinton@redlandscrc.org.au or txt 0424 477 487

This is the last week for suggestions, so get in quick!!!

 300 Men for Jesus

RCRC has booked thirty tickets ($15) for this one-off event.

When:   Thursday, 28 August 2008 7.30pm
Where:  Northside Auditorium, 151 Flockton St, Everton Park
Who:   Men Only
Bookings:  Rod McWilliams rodmcw@gmail.com 0405 145 250 (yes, you have to register)

See attachment for further details.

Garage Sale

Please keep gathering together items to be sold at the Garage Sale. Due to the unavailability of storage area for sale items, Wendy will be at the church from 10am onwards on Friday 13th June. So please drop in and unload your car, trailer, truck of items to be sold on the day.

If you have any questions, please call Wendy 04 0019 7208, Margaret 3286 5272, Bonnie -  funky_foreva@hotmail.com

Kids Games

The Kids Games craft team need - 20 icecream container lids, 120 cardboard sheets (the sides off the large cereal boxes) and any sized takeaway containers.
Please leave them at the welcome desk this Sunday. Thanks!

There will be 120 hungry kids mouths to feed at kids games this year. If you are interested in donating and/or cooking some morning tea items for this, please contact Lisa Keegan on 0421 832 064 or email lisa@redlandscrc.org.au for more information.

 BURMA   :    2 more Opportunities to bring in supplies.

It is now confirmed that Frank and Eddie will be leaving Monday evening 9th June for Burma.   Then on the 19th June, Janette will also be going into Burma with 3 Burmese friends.  They all hope to bring in as as many needy donations as they can.

The needs are enormous.  There are 2 more Sundays when physical donations can be brought in, if you can help.

       Multi-vitamins

        Pain relief tablets

        Rain and Wind Jackets (small-medium adult sizes)

        Bandaging

        Men's buttoned shirts (short sleeve, small-medium adult sizes)

        Women's underwear (simple type - sizes 8-14 Such as bonds)

        Water-purifying tablets

      Childrens clothes - sizes 6,8,10,12 (boys and girls)

      Children's jumpers  - easy to wash and dry ( not knitted)

The number of orphans at New Life has increased by atleast 40 children so the resources are being stretched considerably.

Any of these items will be greatly appreciated and thanks to those who have already donated.

THANK you REDLANDS RCRC for your generosity - it has been overwheming. God is great...........I thank Him for you.

Love  Janette

 YAK - ICESKATING!!

When: 13th June (Friday night)
 
Time: 6.30 - 10.30pm (approximately)
 
Where: ICEWORLD (1179 Beaudesert Road, Acacia Ridge 4110)
 
What: Meet at Cleveland Maccas at 6.30pm for dinner, then split into cars to drive to Acacia Ridge
 
Cost (entry and skate hire): $13.50 per adult  (may be cheaper if we have lots of people)
 
Bring:  socks, $13.50 entry fee + extra money for dinner, and bring a friend!!
 
 
Please RSVP ASAP to Sarah Bos at bubblebaby25@hotmail.com

 Saturday 14th June - Church Car Boot Sale "You Name it!" YAK Stall

Where: Church Carpark (7am- 12noon)
Who: Anyone who can help sell or shop
Why: Raising money for Burma Cyclone Relief
To donate goods or time please contact Bonnie at funky_foreva@hotmail.com

11th-13th July - YAK camp

"That's not Living!" plus Gender Specific Talks
TLF - Mt Tamborine - Year 12  28 year olds
$50 for Student Early Bird
$60 for Fulltime Worker Early Bird
(Or add $5 if paid after June 29th)

Email Bonnie  at funky_foreva@hotmail.com for more details

 HSM Amazing Race

The Amazing Race is on next Saturday for all students in Year 8 - 11. As I need to get an idea of numbers, please RSVP when possible (by this Sunday would be great).

Day: Saturday, 14 June.
Time: 10am - 5pm.
Cost: $10.00
RSVP to: Dan Kroon. dan@redlandscrc.org.au Ph: 0438 332 695. (Or to your small group leader).

Note: Students will be dropped at church and picked up from a location given to the parents at drop-off.
Any queries, feel free to give me a call. Details above.

Pie Drive for Mello

 For the next three Sundays there will be ladies on a table in the hall taking orders for family pies, sweet pies and slices raising money for Melody Groenenboom's work in Africa.  The cost of a family pie is $14.50.  You need to pay cash with your order.  Delivery date will be the weekend of the 28th June.  For further information contact Helen Watson (dhwatson@iinet.net.au)

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