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Mid Week News
Sunday
9am: ‘Solitude - Need some space?'
We see key times in Jesus ministry that he withdrew to be alone: right at the commencement of his ministry, and right at its close, and many times throughout. We have to ask ourselves: are we just too busy, and we can't switch off? Is the pace of life too much? How might that impact on our relationship with Jesus? If we're asking ‘what can we do about it?' we need to know that times of solitude of going to be part of the answer. Read ahead at Psalm 23
PS. How's your homework going?
5pm: Walk Through the Bible Genesis 1-12 seems to invite us into a world that is very different from our own, so distant from what we know and experience. There are naked people running around talking to snakes and eating fruit. There are hunters and farmers who don't get on, giants and floods and the building of a big tower. We can end up thinking that it's a nice story, but even if it is true, what does it have to do with us, with today? But when we look at these chapters in the context of the Bible, when we understand them as the beginnings of the unfolding story of God, we see that it has everything to do with us, and everything to do with today. Without understanding Genesis 1-12 we don't really understand ourselves, we don't really see the need for Jesus, and we struggle to understand our (the Church's) place in the world. This week we start our new "Walk through the Bible" series, looking at Genesis 1-12.
Backyard Mission
A big thanks to all those who came and helped out on the13th at Mrs Cravens and Jo's houses. We were able to get both yards completed on the one day which was a mammoth effort by those who attended. Please note that as a result, there will be no BYM on the 27th.
YAK
YAK this friday the 19th at The Doedens place, 45 Hilliard St Ormiston. Come at 6:30 for a BBQ, some nintendo and a few games of pool. Please bring a gold coin to go towards the food.
Hope to see you all there:)
RSVP to Sam: 0429348482
Welcoming Luncheon.
Are you new to Redlands Christian Reformed Church?
Then you are invited to a Welcome to the RCRC Family Luncheon.
When: Sunday 5th October 2008
Time: 11am (straight after the morning church service)
This will be a time of getting to know one another, to meet the Pastors Dave, Clinton and Keith and the RCRC Elders, a time of fellowship, food and a brief overview of the church, its ministries and missions.
Please RSVP to Sherri by the 1st October 2008
E-mail: communitylife@redlandscrc.org.au or phone 0415 835 533
We look forward to seeing you there.
"Let's start making a difference together"
Bush Dance!!
HSM is inviting the whole church to bust out the boots and flannel shirts for night of good ol' fashioned fun - that's right, a bush dance! It promises to be a great time of community and a chance to raise some more funds for Burma! All your questions are answered below, so mark your diaries, grab your families, and invite all your friends!
When is it? Saturday, 18th October, 2008.
What time? 6:00pm til 9:00pm.
How much? $30 for families; $8 for singles (all profit goes to Burma).
Where is it? @ the Church.
Who do I see? See Dan Kroon or Mark Farmer for tickets (or just rock up and pay on the night)!
What do I bring? A plate of supper to share.
Who is it for? Absolutely everyone!
See you there!
Prayer
- Last week was pretty intense with some very difficult pastoral situations - yet sometimes it's at these challenging times that we are called to work well beyond our own strength. Last week, that was the context for me to see God move in some wonderful ways: please pray that those who are drawn to the message of Jesus will continue to find their hope in him
- Melody returned from Durban last Saturday, and last Monday has been appointed chaplain of Ormiston State School (replacing Brendan Devine). What a fantastic development! Please pray for Melody as she adjusts to Australia, as she prepares for her role at Ormiston, and that God's love in Jesus will wonderfully impact the school
- There are people leaving for Israel over the next few days: Frank & Janette, Chris & Ryan Hemelaar, Todd Hammond, Keith & Emmy Warren, Cor & Ingeborg de Ruysscher, Andrew & Alette Visser (along with others from elsewhere). Please pray that God in his grace will protect them, lead them, teach them, and bless them on their journey
- Pray for Whitey and the team as they work on our building project. May this job be a place of peace for them, where they see people living for Jesus
- Remember to pray for your friends who don't know Jesus. Seek opportunities to share restored life with them.