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Midweek News
Sunday
9am: Why is it that we can talk about the weather, sport, politics, holidays, with ease, to almost any
one, but when it comes to sharing our faith, we become shy, tongue tied and uncertain? Perhaps
its because we have made bearing witness to Jesus way more difficult than it needs to be. When
the early church, empowered by the Holy Spirit, spoke on the day of Pentecost, it was a simply
explaination of one thing, and one thing alone - Jesus.
We will also celebrate the Lords Supper during this service
5pm: Dan Kroon will lead the message and the Kids @ Nite will present what they have been learning this term.
New Elders this Sunday
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
BURMA SUNDAY
Burma Tin Collection - please bring in your money tins this Sunday.
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
Christmas Carols Flyer Distribution
This coming Sunday we will be organising the distribution of 5000 Flyers to the local community advertising the Christmas Carols Event on the 16th December. Distribution maps and flyers will be handed to families after the Sunday service's for delivery next week. Please put some time aside in the coming week (Approximately 1 hour) so your family can do your part in the distribution of these flyers.
Heartfelt Thanks
"After visiting Clinton, Tracy and children recently we wish to thank the congregation sincerely for the love, care and compassion shown to them during this time and for all the prayers made on their behalf. It has been a humbling experience to see the many ways help has been given, too many to mention.
We believe God is using the diet and medicines to keep Clinton well and we continue to pray for healing. Living so far away makes it difficult but it's a comfort to know that he is being well looked after.
We pray God's blessing on you all and again thank you for all you do.
In Christian love,
Hans and Colleen."
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Each time I stepped out of Tracy and Clinton's front door it struck me; the visual reminders of love in the form of trays of wheatgrass on the patio. Thousands of grains of wheat sprouted ready for juicing.
There are other indicators...lots of them....daily; cards stacked in the tray on the counter, prayers lifted to our gracious Father, the tantalising aromas of meals delivered to the door, medical people giving their time and expertise, generosity plus, emails etc.
All these and more reflect and remind me of God's love shown to a family in need of support. All this and more, shown by God's people, the church.
Bart and I are so thankful and grateful for that support to this family we hold so very dear. It makes a huge difference to know they are cared for in this way.
Our visits to Redlands CRC services are made special by the welcome we receive and the worship service itself.
Thank you so very much and may God continue to bless you all.
Bart and Tania Kroon.
Carols in the Carpark
Planning for this year's RCRC Carols is already underway. The choir is getting ready, and the army of people working behind the scenes are preparing for the big event. Now is the time to be inviting friends and neighbours. Flyers will be available, and homes in the area will shortly be canvassed.
When: Dec 16
BBQ: from 5:30pm
Carols: from 6:30pm
Bring your own chair...
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18