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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…
Redeemer Church Leadership Course Recap
At the end of 2015, the elders asked for nominations from members of the church for men who should participate in our first ever Redeemer Church Leadership Course. This was born out of a strong conviction that God was calling us to equip and position more men to take on increased leadership within the church. For the past nine months, a dozen men have completed Bible…
He Is Good (August Sermon Series)
“Give thanks to the Lord, for HE IS GOOD, for his steadfast love endures forever” (Psalm 136:1). This summer, we want to take time together as a church to let this truth sink deeper in our hearts: God is good. This simple yet profound conviction protects us from bitterness, grumbling, and discouragement. And it frees us to walk forward with confidence and…
Summer Theology Study: The Man Christ Jesus
Sound doctrine is vital for the health of the local church. This summer, we’re recommending that members read a book called The Man Christ Jesus: Theological Reflections on the Humanity of Christ, written by theologian Bruce Ware. The book is very readable, and not very long at all — only about 150 pages — but it is overflowing with soul-nourishing truth…
A Gift for Dads
post by Josh Anderson Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). Happy Father’s Day, dads. What an incredible task the Lord has set before us. How many things will you do in your life that are more significant than this? In addition to praying for you, we wanted pass along some…
Fellowship Matters – We Need Encouragement
By Lisa Wiersema We Need Encouragement In 1952, Florence Chadwick, the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions, attempted to swim the 26 miles between Catalina Island and the California coastline. As she began, she was flanked by small boats that watched for sharks and were…
Fellowship Matters – We Need to Love One Another
by Mike Wiersema We Need to Love One Another “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends.” John 15:12-13 “I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the…
Praying about Some Priorities for the Year
Post by Josh Fenska This ministry year, as a team of elders, we have been praying that God will spread a gospel passion in our hearts, in our homes, and beyond. Under that banner vision, we’ve been pursuing a few strategic priorities: Cultivating our joy in the Lord in everything we do as a church Stirring up greater vision for discipleship at home Mobilizing…
Fellowship Matters – We Need Perspective
By Beth Muzik As I look back on these past few decades of my Christian walk, I’m keenly aware of an important thread: I need perspective. I need perspective when I’m in a trial. So often, when stumbling through a dark valley, all I see in front of me is darkness. I feel the…