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Saturday Breakfast Update
Last Saturday's breakfast meeting was a great time of fellowship and encouragement. There was a sense of thanksgiving for all that the Lord continues to do in the church. Dave challenged us with the reality that we are not here for us, but for the Lord's glory and called to carry his grace into the community around us.
Dave made the point that community ministry and mission is a largely underdeveloped area in our congregation, and one in which we need to move ahead together. We were encouraged to seek God's will for this, and to keep encouraging one another in our vision to see the city of Redlands become a community of hope.
Frank Hemelaar brought the meeting up to date with the latest building developments. Several options on boundary realignment on the Sturgeon St property are before the building committee, and a careful watch continues for the best time to sell the Boundary Rd property. The building committee will advise the congregation of major developments as they arise.
Eddie Bos filled us in on the current financial situation, and we are very thankful to say that our position is a healthy one. Even so, there is need for us all to examine our pledge levels and weekly giving as we move ahead in growth and mission. We know that those to whom much has been given, much more will also be demanded. So we encourage everyone in the church family to regularly assess their level of giving, ensuring that it is both cheerful and regular. We would encourage increased giving wherever possible, in accordance with each person's means.
The meeting also made the following decisions:
1. To affirm building Committee's progress to date and encourage them to move ahead with tender process
2. To affirm appointment of Dan Kroon as Vicar (Word Ministry Intern) with Redlands CRC
- This is a part time (3 days per week) appointment for the remainder of 2008, moving to a full time appointment for Jan-June 2009
- Dan's major work areas are the growing HSM ministry, increased preaching load, and some general pastoral duties. Dan will also complete units of study this year, and successful completion of these will mean that he can apply for ordination should he choose to do so.
3. To approve appointment of a ministry administrator
- This half time (2½ days per week) appointment will allow us to
1. better manage and utilise the gifts and talents of the RCRC church family. This will help us more effectively pursue better ministry and mission
2. Deliver a more consistent approach to policy development (e.g. Blue Cards, Child Protection and Safety, etc.)
3. Offer a more consistent administrative ‘face' to RCRC through the week
- Advertising to commence immediately
- Assuming a suitable applicant is found, the position will be filled as soon as possible
All motions were carried unanimously.
DG: There's always a bit to prepare for a meeting like this, but last Saturday I left with a deep sense of gratitude for the unity of the meeting, and with a keen awareness that God continues to wonderfully bless us! Thanks especially to those who served us that morning! God is so good to us, friends!
Positions Vacant:
Expressions of interest are sought for the position of Ministry Administrator at Redlands CRC
Position outline:
· Develop database and policies for future ministry and congregational growth
· Specifically assist full time pastors in secretarial tasks
· Manage day to day administrative tasks
Personal qualities required
· Warm effective interpersonal skills
· Supportive, positive, helpful personality
· Warmly supportive of all aspects of RCRC ethos, vision and mission
Necessary competencies
· General secretarial and administrative skills
· Familiarity with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Publisher (Office 2007), Windows XP/Vista
Apply via email with resume to dave@redlandscrc.org.au before March 28, 2008