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Please Pray for Youth Camp
As you’ll recall from the final chapter of Luke’s gospel, we as earthly-minded people are in need of the Lord Jesus to open our minds to understand the Scriptures (Lk. 24:45). At youth camp next week, the Scriptures will be opened by a few men, but it is the Lord’s work to open the minds and hearts of the young people who will be listening. Will you…
Two Ways YOU Can Participate in Youth Camp
Youth Summer Camp is right around the corner! It looks like all-told, we’ll be bringing around 70 people to Dickson Valley Camp from June 5-8 for a week of the kind of fun that is leading me strongly in the direction of preemptive naps. There is sure to be a lot of laughing, a lot of playing, plenty of eating, curious smells in the wrong direction, and memories to…
Digging Deeper in Habakkuk – Part 1
As ladies are beginning to study the book of Habakkuk together this summer (individually and in women’s fellowship groups), here are a few extra questions. The guide we are recommending is Living by Faith from Matthias Media, and the references below to question numbers are for lesson 1 – pgs. 9-14. The portion in bold is to be included in our personal study…
Good Friday Service
Hello church family, This Friday night at 7:00 pm we will meet together at Plank Jr. High to remember the sacrificial death of Jesus through singing, reading and hearing God’s word, and partaking of the Lord’s Supper. Grace and peace, Matt Here is a Spotify playlist of the songs we will sing together.
What is a Healthy Church Member?
One of the things God has challenged our church about recently is the importance of church membership. Being a part of a church body means something. On Sundays and in small groups, we’ve talked about some of our membership commitments, and we are praying that each individual will continue to be stirred to love and serve and grow with our church family. On this…
January Sermon Series: Life Together as His People
What’s church supposed to be about? Why do we gather in small groups throughout the week? Why does it matter how welcoming we are toward newcomers? How can we help people who are hurting, straying, or stuck? What’s my role as a church member? We find profound answers to these questions…
Making Good Plans for 2017
2017, here we come. Maybe you’ve decided on certain resolutions. Here’s something worth resolving to do in the new year: rejoice in the Lord always (Phil. 4:4). But don’t just make a resolution to rejoice in the Lord. Make plans for how you can move in that direction, empowered by God’s Spirit. To help church members make concrete plans, we…
4 Good Reasons to Gather for Worship on Christmas Day
This Saturday evening, we’ll have our annual Christmas Eve service at 4pm. Then at 11am on Sunday we’re planning a worshipful, family-friendly, less-than-an-hour Christmas Morning Service. About Sunday morning, let me start by stating the obvious: I completely believe that you are free in…
End-of-Year Giving, A Building, & the Mission
As the end of the year approaches we wanted to send out a couple of notes related to end-of-year giving — a couple logistics, as well as a reminder of what you’re contributing to as you give to Redeemer. The Logistics You can give as normal this Sunday (December 18), but to keep things…
Election Day!
What do your pastors want to say to you on election day? Here are a few recommendations: 1) Do your research. And remember that the presidential election is only one of many significant choices you’re asked to participate in. (You can find what will be on your neighborhood’s ballot by Googling “my ballot” and then entering your address when prompted, or by visiting the…
Fight Night Follow Up – Faith & Humility
If God’s Word is true, Christian marriages should grow sweeter and tenderer through the years instead of the opposite. Sadly, this is not what we often see or experience, because Satan hates our marriages and actively opposes them. That is why we must fight for our marriages, and our greatest…
Commitments of an Elder | 2016 Elder Commissioning
Sunday, we have the joy of commissioning Mike Wiesema and Matt Vent to serve as elders in this church. They each begin a three year term this month. The New Testament is rich with teachings about the role, requirements, responsibilities, and significance of elders in the church. For example, Paul…
Fight Night – “Because of the Gospel”
We gathered on Saturday night to fight for our marriages. Not surprisingly, we started the night by looking at how the gospel informs and transforms our marriages. Below is a review of the main points of Josh Anderson’s first session: BECAUSE I am perfectly loved and accepted in Christ, I do…
Qualifications for Elders and Deacons
This fall, we have nominated two new elders and two new deacons. We are submitted to the authority of God’s Word, and committed to our vision of seeing lives transformed by the power of the gospel to the glory of God. We believe that commissioning more qualified elders and deacons in our local church will (1) strengthen our ministries, and (2) position us for long-term…