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When the Bishops Came to the Northshore COR@9 - Discover Redeemer This Saturday Call for Readers Youth Announcements Reaching Out Building Community Stewardship at Church of the Redeemer Coming Up... Prayer Requests
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November 14, 2008 When the Bishops Came to the Northshore
Last Sunday was a glorious celebration of worship as a full church lifted up voices in song, prayer and praise. Archbishop Kolini brought a 25 minute challenge to us during the COR@9 setting, which was moved upstairs to accommodate the numbers. Also present was our Bishop, Sandy Greene, who has not been able to be with us since Fr. Jay was installed as Rector in October of 2006. Bishop Sandy greeted the people and shared his own sermon to encourage Redeemer in its mission. "I was very grateful for the Bishop's confidence and his affirming words," offered the Rev. Jay Greener, Redeemer's Rector. "Of course, what is happening here is God's doing and the work of our staff and other leadership, as well. I'm not sure folks new to our Anglican family can appreciate the significance of welcoming a visiting Primate of the Church, as well as our Bishop. These are men of faith and courage who link us to the apostolic ministry of the early church and to the vitality and growth in the Global South."
This week our 9am sessions transition to an important opportunity for those new to Redeemer. The Discover Redeemer course is a four-week series that offers our story as a church, shares our vision and mission, and provides teaching on our beliefs. It's a great way to engage with the heart of Redeemer, and to ask questions that may be on your mind. We'll have the coffee on, as well as some treats from Deerfield Bakery. It all begins this Sunday at 9am in the Fellowship Hall.
We have a couple of special items on the calendar this Saturday.
Any who would like the opportunity to be added to the list of people who read the Scriptures at the Sunday service should email Bob Decker at robtdecker [at] comcast.net. Anyone who thought they were on the list, but who have not been contacted by Bob to read should also send Bob a quick email. He may not have an updated email address for you.
Parent Meeting — We are having a parents meeting ten minutes after coffee hour on Nov. 16th. This will be an opportunity to dream a little bit, walk through some calendar issues and dream about the spring.
Church of the Redeemer will sponsor a coat, (also winter cap, scarf, glove/mitten) drive for the clothing closet operated by Love INC (in the name of Christ), a Christian ministry whose mission is to mobilize the Church to transform the lives of communities and individuals in the name of Christ. The coat drive will begin on November 16, 2008 and continue through the last Sunday of Advent. Please consider donating "gently used" items (for example, no broken zippers, unrepaired tears, or noticeable stains). Items most needed are large-size women's coats and children's and men's coats of all sizes, though all donations will be accepted and appreciated.
Be devoted to one another... Honor one another above yourselves... Pray for one another... Accept one another, just as Christ accepted you... Bear with each other... Teach and admonish one another... Encourage one another... Be kind and compassionate with one another... Love one another deeply, from the heart... Reading through the numerous "one another" commands in the Epistles, it's clear that God calls us not only to Himself, but to each other. At Redeemer, small groups are one way we seek to grow more like Christ by living out these "one another" commands. They help us move out of the modern emphasis on individuality that permeates much of our lives and thinking, and toward the Biblical model of living in community. Small groups are meant to foster love, acceptance, forgiveness — and the challenge to grow.
Tithes and offerings needed Oct-Dec — $150,000
Our recent guest and preacher, the Rev. Dr. Richard Turnbull of Oxford University's Wycliffe hall, wrote that he loved being at Redeemer and invites people to visit the seminary if they ever find themselves in Oxford. He regrets that he did not have enough copies of his book for all who wanted it, but directs them to Amazon.com
— Church of the Redeemer will have a Thanksgiving Day service at 10am at Redeemer Lutheran Church. This informal communion service will provide an opportunity for us to give thanks to God in advance of our family meals together.
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