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Sunday
9am: Our focus will be on the 5th petition of the Lord's Prayer: Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors (Matthew 6:12)
Here's how the Heidelberg Catechism (1563) explained the meaning of this prayer:
"Because of Christ's blood, do not hold against us, poor sinners that we are, any of the sins we do or the evil that constantly clings to us.
Forgive us just as we are fully determined, as evidence of Your grace in us, to forgive our neighbours."
5pm: As an outsider looking in, Jesus returning to heaven is just a crazy idea. I mean, you want a movement that will change the world, and then the leader goes away and leaves it in the hands of the a rag tag bunch of disciples who have stumbled and spluttered their way through three years with Jesus. It's just a crazy way to go about it. Except that Acts chapter 2 happens - and all of a sudden mission impossible, becomes mission possible as Jesus pours out his Holy Spirit on the church.
New Elders
We bring the following names for the congregation to be affirmed as Elders at RCRC: Greg Tenni, and Eddie Bos. We present both these candidates to the congregation for affirmation, along with all the currently serving elders: Peter Goodridge, Frank Hemelaar, and David Klease. Peter Salisbury has decided to conclude his service as Elder. We thank God for Peter and the wonderful contribution he has made to leadership at RCRC. The date for the vote of affirmation of the three currently serving elders and the two new elder candidates will be on December 9.
In accordance with the rules for election, votes will be accepted in both services from all full members at RCRC. Each candidate must receive a at least an 80% positive vote to be (re)affirmed. Email and written votes will be accepted in the event that members cannot attend on Dec 09. Please copy the following and email to dave@redlandscrc.org.au (or print and hand to a current Elder or one of the pastors. Printed ballot slips received before the date of the election must be signed)
Elder Affirmation
Eddie Bos Yes/No
Greg Tenni Yes/No
Peter Goodridge Yes/No
Frank Hemelaar Yes/No
David Klease Yes/No
Notice of Annual General Meeting: Redlands Christian Reformed Church,
Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of the Redlands Christian Reformed Church will be held on Sunday Nov 25 during the 9am service.
Eddie Bos, Treasurer of Redlands CRC will present the following motions for approval by the members
1. To receive the financial statements of the RCRC as presented for the year 2006-2007
2. To adopt the audited financial statements of the RCRC as presented for the year 2006-2007
3. To appoint Frederiks and Associates as auditors for the 2007-2008 year
All statements will available to the congregation on Sunday Nov 18.
Note: for those who normally attend PM church, we advise that this meeting will only be held at 9am on Nov 25. Following this meeting the Eldership will examine whether a more acceptable AGM meeting alternative can be developed which will allow for greater participation from the congregation. We greatly appreciate your patience in this, and we warmly welcome any suggestions you may have. Please send them through to dave@redlandscrc.org.au or office@redlandscrc.org.au
Schoolies this Week
Please remember the thousands of year 12 students who are at schoolies this week. We know they all want to celebrate, but these weeks are often witness to some of the most disturbing events. Please pray for safety for all these young people. Please especially remember the Red Frog chaplains, who will be bringing a message of help, hope and grace. They work under extreme conditions, they work through the night, and it does not let up all week. We are sending one team to the Gold Coast and another to Great Keppel Island. Why not send them some text messages to encourage them through their week? Here are the details of the RCRC chaplains:
Lachie Black 0414 902 399
Melody Groenenboom 0431 144 126
Matt Kippen 0423 698 390
Bonnie Sikkema 0401 526 442
Carlee Spiers 0423 431 597
Sam Humphries 0448 439 754
Paul Johnstone 0403 465 459
Sasha Garner 0401 035 597
Rob Ferguson 0433 483 473
Dylan Greeff 0422 906 828
Philippa Yeates 0405 662 580
Sunday, December 9th - BURMA SUNDAY
Burma Tin Collection - please bring in your money tins on this day.
Christmas Stall - There will be handmade items on sale as well.
(made by the orphans)
Christmas decorations
Christmas Cards
Jewellery
Gifts
All money raised will go directly to New Life Orphanage in Myanmar.
Thanks for your support....... Janette
Prayer
- Clinton and Tracy continue to be thankful for the way their church family support them. These are some of the ways God's love and presence are communicated to us. Please continue to pray for endurance, strength and healing
- Continue to ask for God's wisdom and discernment with regard to your vote on Saturday
- As the year comes to a close, that people will remember the real meaning of Christmas
- Strength and peace for the Westendorp family as they grieve over the loss of Ali, wife, mother and grandmother.