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SUNDAY READINGS
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Psalm 111
1 Corinthians 8:1b-13
Luke 5:1-11
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January 30, 2009
Special Guests This Sunday
Please don't miss a special opportunity this Sunday as Church of the Redeemer welcomes a dynamic leader from the Global South. The retired Primate of the Anglican Church of South East Asia, the Most Rev. Datuk Yong Ping Chung, will be our guest preacher, and will be visiting Redeemer with his wife, Julia. Bishop Yong provided crucial leadership to his home Province and the Anglican Mission for a number of years. He has been one of the key leaders of the Christian Church in Asia, having served in numerous leadership roles, including as Chairman of the Council of Churches in East Asia, and Chairman of the Anglican Consultative Council in the mid 80's.
The growth of his province came in a region of the world dominated by Islam, which, he says, calls for a very clear and strong presentation of the Gospel. "I come from the most multi-religious area, I would say, in the world. The other religious leaders will respect you if you have a clear understanding and obedience to what your belief is. It is a mistake to think that by pleasing the world we can gain it. You may fool the people for some time, but in a little while, they will ask: 'You don't believe anything. Why should I follow you?'"
Bishop Yong and Julia are greatly used of God to encourage churches and offer challenge, particularly in the area of evangelism. Bring friends with you to hear this champion of the Gospel. The story of the tremendous growth of the South East Asian Anglican Church is told in Michael Green's book, Asian Tigers for Christ: The Dynamic Growth of the Church in South-East Asia .
Join us for a conversation with the Bishop at 9am, followed by worship at 10.
On Monday lunchtime he will meet with students and others interested in hearing more about church planting and growth at Trinity International University.
New Small Group Forming for Young Adults
As we heard at the Celebration Dinner, discipleship is a continuing priority for us in 2009. At Church of the Redeemer, small groups are one important way for us to grow deeper in the Lord and closer with one another. A new small group for young adults is currently forming and will meet each Tuesday night. Come join us at 7 p.m., beginning February 10! For more information, contact Amanda Holm or Janni Firestone.
Discipleship at Redeemer
Some of you have recently expressed an openness to growing deeper with Christ, and others are interested in helping to encourage us as a community moving together on that journey. None of us has "arrived", but if we are in Christ then we are on the journey. Right now there are three ways you can contribute to our efforts to be more focused on discipleship this year.
— 1 — Come to a 'brainstorming session' and/or join a team to look at the tapestry of ways Redeemer can be engaged in discipleship.
— 2 — Send Jason a list of books and resources you have found helpful (this could also include people you know) to add to a list related to the subjects of discipleship and spiritual formation.
— 3 — Pray that as a community we will discern the ways Christ would have us move toward Him this year.
Contact Jason Miller by email or at 847-274-5532.
Stewardship Update
Please pray that as people weather this global financial crisis giving to the Lord's work will remain strong as we walk by faith and trust in God's provision. Thank you for your part in supporting the common work and ministry to which we are called.
Last week's offering: $7,205
Ministry with Youth and Children
From Allyson—
Redeemer Kids has volunteer opportunities available in the following areas:
In the 2 year old - 4 year old class, we are looking for a few individuals to serve as a teacher's assistant. This involves helping to facilitate the lesson on Sunday mornings while creating a safe and loving environment for our young children.
The class for 5 year olds - 5th graders is looking for co-teachers who would work alongside another volunteer in a variety of capacities including music, story-telling, games, crafts, etc.
Both are once-a-month commitments and provide a wonderful opportunity to create relationships with children at Redeemer and invest in their spiritual growth.
For more information about these opportunities contact Allyson Entner.
Notes...
— Some men of the church have begun to gather for breakfast twice a month. Please plan on joining for fellowship and encouragement the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 7am at George's What's Cooking, 350 S. Waukegan, Deerfield. The next breakfast will be February 12th. Contact Mark, battaglia.mark@gmail.com
— Due to the Winter Conference and a few days away for Fr. Jay our next Wednesday noon Eucharist service will be February 11th. Evening Prayer gatherings will continue.
Please pray for . . .
- The mission and vision of Church of the Redeemer
- God's provision and will in these days
- Our Redeemer staff and other leaders
- Mark Battaglia and others who need employment
- Sallie Vroom, Helen Bass, and others for physical healing
- The Anglican Mission's Winter Conference
- Decisions related to Alpha, outreach and other ministries at Redeemer
- St. Michael's parish in Rwanda, Rev. Agnes Kamashara and Sonrise School
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