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This Sunday
AM: Evangelism and having a contagious faith is not always verbal and cerebral: sometimes actions are the most eloquent sermon. As someone once said, "always preach the Gospel, and where necessary, use words." I will also be leaning into some of the material I developed on Sunday night: specifically a challenge that God seeks to use us to transform Redlands. One of the ways he will do this is to work through a lifestyle and ethos of service to our community. A big challenge. An expansive vision.
PM: I love sex. Who doesn’t? It is one of the best things that God ever invented. Too often its portrayed as dirty, ‘of the devil’ and wrong – but we forget that God is the sexpert who gave it to us, and the expert who knows how it works the best. This Sunday night we begin our series “I have a friend who struggles with…” Coming in at #4 on the voting is sexual boundaries. And who hasn’t or doesn’t struggle with this? So we will explore this great gift of God, its purpose, its use, and also its abuse.
Elder Elections
The election for one elder will be finalised next Sunday morning.
We need to chose one elder from the nominations: David Klease, Craig Jewell and Greg Tenni. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes will be declared elected.
If you will not be at RCRC next Sunday, you may email your vote to dave@redlandscrc.org.au or take a voting slip from the information booth email pgmg@gil.com.au or phone Peter Goodridge on 38229635. Only full members of Redlands Christian Reformed Churchare allowed to vote. All postal votes not received by email must be signed.
Car Wash
Next Car Wash to raise funds for the Ormiston School Chaplaincy will be 8am-1pm Saturday 9th September. Washers & welcomers needed. Call Damien Watson Ph 3821 5181 or damienwatson@optusnet.com.au
Learn to Preach?
On Saturday 2nd September we will begin a ‘learn to preach’ training group.
This will focus on learning some of the skills to be able to preach and teach.
This is not just for Sunday services, but in any context in which we might teach the Bible.
Areas of focus will be:
�� Understanding what the Bible says
�� Applying the Bible to today
�� Writing a sermon
�� Illustrations
We will hold these for 4 weeks on Saturday mornings.
There is some preparation work to do, so register your interest early.
If you are interested in being a part of this or have any questions about it, please contact either Dave (dave@redlandscrc.org.au) or Clinton (clinton@redlandscrc.org.au)
Ladies Only
Once a year the ladies from the Christian Reformed Churches of Queensland come together for a day of fun and fellowship.
This year it is the turn of the Inala Church Ladies to be the hostesses.
They have invited a speaker from "Mercy Ministries" - sounds very interesting!
Free Lunch is included. Please let the organisers know how many people they have to cater for.
When: 30th of August
Where: Inala Christian Reformed Church
44 Poinsettia Street. Inala
Time: 9.30 am start with coffee.
Contact: Mrs. Betty Wiersma, Ph. 3372 1753
Mentors needed!
Are you a committed follower of Jesus Christ?
Do you love people and want to see them grow in their faith?
Then you are exactly the sort of person that we are looking for!
There are young people in this church who are crying out for someone to mentor / disciple them as they negotiate their way through life and seek to grow in their passion to love and serve their Savior Jesus. Having an older person who invests time, energy and their life, into them, is such a blessing to have.
On Monday 28th August, from 7.30pm we will be having a mentor enquiry, training and equipping night @ the church. We would encourage as many people as possible to come along, check it out, and possibly begin a journey of having a huge impact on someone’s life.
For more info, talk to Clinton.
(0424 477 487, clinton@redlandscrc
Help with Cadets and Gems
Every two weeks, on Friday nights, GEMS (for girls) and Cadets (for boys) meet at the church.
They play games, do badge/craft work, have a lot of fun… but most of all they learn more about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.
God has been blessing these ministries this year and they have experienced a growth in numbers. But this has put a strain on the leadership teams of these ministries.
If you think you might have the time to devote to these young people, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact:
Gems – Margaret Bos - ebos@bigpond.net.au
Cadets – Luke van Dijk – 0433 288 883
Clinton – clinton@redlandscrc.org.au