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Sunday
9am:Compromise and toleration!
This morning there is correspondence for the church at Smyrna, and this letter is also for the church at Redlands!
In Smyrna there are plenty of distractions, especially for Christians. But the church there remained faithful even in a tough situation. But even though these Christians had maintained their acceptance of the truth, they nevertheless tolerated in their fellowship some false prophets. Was this a matter of sacrificing some truth for the sake of love? Or had they just become slack?
The Lord of the Church rejects this attitude of compromise. Repent!
5pm: As the year begins, we're all making lots of plans and goals. We're thinking about our priorities and our directions. For some of us, perhaps the year is already looking a little busy. Do you want to be a better reflection of what it means to follow Him in 2009? Interestingly, this is not far from any of us, and the most surprising thing is that it comes through very surprising means. Read ahead at Matt 15:21-28
Car Wash
Car Wash Saturday 31st January 8.00am-12.00 midday.
Raising funds for School Chaplaincy in the Redlands. We need helpers to wash cars, cook sausages and serve morno's to our clients.
Contact Damien Watson Ph 3829 3468 for more info.
The Triple C Club
You are all invited to join us for a time of coffee, chatting and crafts.
When: Tuesday Mornings starting the 3rd February 2009
Where: Redlands Christian Reformed Church
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am
Who to contact: Anna 3207 4228 or Sherri 0415 835 533
This will be a time of sharing and getting to know one another, so bring along whatever your craft is and come and join us for a coffee and a chat.
Have you ever....
- Wanted to play house or trucks with someone who really knows how?
- Wanted to make the difference in the life of a child?
- Wanted to be the tallest in the room?
- Wanted to sing songs with silly hand motions and not worry if you mess up?
- Wanted to give a new mum a chance to regain her sanity while experiencing God's love through other mums?
- Wanted to feel truly needed and appreciated?
- Wanted to tell a joke to a crowd that will laugh even if it isn't funny?
- Wanted to make a bump feel better just by kissing it?
- Wanted to share the love of Jesus with a young child who has never heard of Him before?
- Wanted someone to really appreciate your artistic skills?
If you answered YES to any of these questions and you have 2 1/2 hours to give just 2 Wednesdays a month then MOPS has an opportunity for you!!!
We are currently looking for more carers to help support our growing MOPS ministry. Because Better Mums make a Better World.
MOPS begins again on 4 Feb. Please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry!
Call Wendy 0400 197 208 or email mops@redlandscrc.org.au
Junior Leaders 2009
What is it: Junior leaders is a program designed to develop young people into servants of Christ, challenging them to grow in their faith.
Who: Young people (13 years or older)
What is involved: A team meeting once each term plus a weekly commitment to serve in one of the RCRC ministries.
How long: The program takes two years to complete but a one year commitment is required.
For more information email lisa@redlandscrc.org.au or collect an enrollment form from the welcome desk.
Thank You!
Dear Church Family! We wanted to say THANK YOU so much for all of your wonderful, generous, loving support throughout the 2008 year as we prepared to have our precious gift from above, Malachi James! Thank you for the beautiful gifts, words of encouragement, and all of the meals that we were blessed with and enjoyed. Thank you to all the visitors at hospital and at our home after Malachi's arrival into the world. We are so grateful to be a part of the body of Christ at RCRC! We were thrilled for many of you to meet my wonderful mother, Nancy. You all made her feel very welcome and encouraged that she is leaving her daughter and darling new baby grandson in such caring hands. We look forward to this new year as we watch Malachi grow and be surrounded by the love of God through the body of Christ!
Eternally Serving HIM,
Lance, Ruth, and Malachi Bishop
"I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvellous works.
I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High." Psalm 9:1-2
Back To School Supplies
When you buy the school supplies for your children, why not buy an extra set and put them in a bag in the foyer for the Redlands Community Centre. That way you can help families in our community who are not able to afford some of the basics or essentials for their children.
Suggested items: Pencils, Pens, Pencil Cases, Excercise Books, Textas, Colouring Pencils, Crayons, Rulers, Folders, Binders, Rubbers, Sharpeners.
Solomon Islands Exercise Books
Keep an eye open for the specials on Exercise Books. The SWIM group at Solomon Islands would love to be able to give more exercise books out to the children in the schools there. And at this time of year they are available for as low as 5cents each! Please place your purchases in the foyer at church, and we will make sure they are on the next container being sent to the Solomon Islands. If you are able to buy pencils and sharpeners too, that would also be helpful.
Likewise, if you have any school textbooks that are no longer being used, the schools would welcome the additional resources.
Exchange student
A 16 year old German female exchange student is looking for a family to host her for 4 months (July till October 2009). If anyone is interested or has questions please feel free to email me at the following email address.
Regards
Petra Jung [pjung24@gmail.com]
Ladies Retreat
Are you longing.....
- to deepen friendships with other women from church
- to talk with a friend without interruption
- to sleep in
- to be encouraged by other Christian women
- to have a weekend without cooking, serving or clearing away
- to choose how YOU would like to spend a Saturday afternoon
- to use sheets and towels that you don't have to wash when the weekend is over?
...then come with us!
COST-$200
Includes hotel style triple share accommodation (all linen supplied), buffet breakfasts, Friday and Saturday night dinner and Sunday light lunch.
Deposit of $50 payable immediately
Further payment of $50 payable by 31st January
Balance of $100 payable by27th February 2009.
Please see Margaret in the Office or to Sherri Greeff or Paula Doedens for Registration forms.