New Children's Ministry Director

Dear Redeemer Presbyterian Church, It is no surprise that our Children’s Ministry at Redeemer continues to sprout up, grow, and build momentum.  More families are having babies and our young sons and daughters are being promoted into elementary school in droves.  Currently Redeemer has over 80 kids in our Children’s Ministry. We know these are critical years and the leadership of our church desires to walk alongside our families in order help our children love Jesus and the church.

In this exciting time for Redeemer, the Session has decided to hire Amanda Knox as our part-time Children’s Ministry Director.  Amanda has already been a dedicated volunteer teacher and committee member for our Children’s Ministry for over ten years, and also brings local teaching and education experience as well.   She is well loved and respected by not only our children, but also our parents and teachers for her excellent communication and organizational skills.  We look forward to Amanda being able to invest more deeply each week into the development of our Sunday School and Children’s Worship Programs, while also training and supporting all 40 of our current volunteers!

Be encouraged in what is happening with our Children’s Ministry. In addition to the numbers of our children increasing and hiring Amanda, we also have many new volunteers and are continually making curriculum improvements. As this vibrant ministry continues to develop, I will remain in a supportive and vision-casting role alongside Amanda and our Children’s Ministry Committee.

For more information on our children’s ministry, click HERE.

Grace & Peace,

Adam Feichtmann Associate Pastor

Welcome to Redeemer Lunch

Sunday, November 22, 12:00 pm Newcomers to Redeemer are invited to lunch on Sunday, November 22nd, at the home of David and Heather Juelfs in Costa Mesa. Whether this is your first Sunday at Redeemer or you have been coming for several months, we would love to see you there. Bring your family and enjoy lunch and a time to get to know our Redeemer pastors and learn more about Redeemer church. Please RSVP with Kem Erskine, kem@redeemeroc.org, if you would like to attend. We look forward to seeing you there and getting to know you!

TBY Care

We are so blessed to have such a beautiful worship space at Temple Bat Yahm! Let's remember to love our neighbors by practicing good stewardship Sunday mornings. Here are some ways we can care for this beautiful space:

• Pick up trash and items from the pews and chapel hall before we leave.
• Treat the property as if it were our own.
• Remain in our designated areas so we do not disturb TBY guests in other parts of the campus.

Also remember to use caution around areas at TBY that are under construction. Click HERE to read more about the construction project underway at TBY and how it impacts us.

Central County Parish Thanksgiving Potluck

Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 3-6 pm Redeemer’s Central County Parish will be hosting a Thanksgiving dinner. Those living in the Central County neighborhoods (or anyone without plans for Thanksgiving) are invited to join us. We will gather at the park on Jasmine Place in Tustin. Please bring a side dish that serves 6-8 to share. Contact Lynsey Monterastelli, lynsmonterastelli@yahoo.com, with questions or to RSVP.

Women's Pumpkin Carving

Tuesday, October 27, 7:00 pm Redeemer women are invited for a night of fellowship with one another as we enjoy pumpkin carving and fall treats. Pumpkin carving supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring a snack or sweet to share. We will gather at the home of Kerry Maxwell in Irvine. Please contact Kerry, michael.maxwell3@gmail.com, with questions or to RSVP.

Associate Pastor Installation

Sunday, November 1, during worship Please join us for worship on November 1st as we install Pastor Adam Feichtmann as our Associate Pastor at Redeemer. The installation will be held during our regular 10am worship service. We will celebrate with Pastor Adam and his family during our time of refreshments following worship.

Temple Construction

Temple Bat Yahm has commenced construction on a new campus security gate. The gate will enclose the quad on the front parking lot side of the temple campus. This construction will not impact those utilizing our back parking lot and entering through the rear gate to the chapel. If you park on the street or in handicapped parking and enter the chapel hall through the front lot, then a wheelchair accessible footpath into the quad area will be maintained at all times. Please use caution when entering or exiting construction zones. Likewise, Redeemer parents are advised to closely supervise children while they are playing outside before and after classes and worship due to potential hazards around the construction zone. Your safety is a priority!

Bible Dedication

Sunday, October 18: Stamp BiblesSunday, October 25: Dedication

Our children helped raise enough funds this summer to purchase 10 cases of bibles for the Orange County jails! Join us following worship on Sunday, October 18th, to help stamp each of the bibles with a message from Redeemer. Then join us for worship on Sunday, October 25th, for a dedication and time of prayer for the incarcerated men and women in Orange County who will be receiving these bibles.

Worst Refugee Crisis Since WWII

We've all seen the heartbreaking pictures of individuals, families, and entire communities uprooted and displaced. The world is facing the worst refugee crisis since WWII and many of us are asking what can we do. How can we help when this tragic reality seems distant and removed from our lives? Below are several links for every believer to take a moment, read, and understand more about this Refugee Crisis. Begin your journey to advocate on behalf of those far off and support the refugees currently in our midst in Orange County.

• 5 Ways to Stand Up and Be the Church...
• We Welcome Refugees
• World Relief Garden Grove

"Now, NOW, is the time for the Church to be the Church. We cannot, cannot, afford to miss this opportunity — and miss Him. In the past, the Church may have been defined by what the Church is against, but, in this defining moment in history, may the Church be clearly defined by what it is for. And the Church has always been for the stranger,the sojourner, and for being like the welcoming arms of the Savior." ~ Ann Voskamp

Fall Youth Campout

Redeemer's middle and highschoolers are planning to kick-off the fall with an unforgettable beach camping trip to San Clemente State Beach. They will build relationships with one another as they enjoy the fresh ocean breezes, study the Bible, surf the epic beach breaks, camp under the stars, roast s'mores around the bonfire, play games and hang out with friends. This experience will not only be memorable and impactful, it will also be well-supervised and SAFE with quality adult leaders.

Details

Dates: Friday - Saturday, October 9 & 10

Location: San Clemente State Campground

Drop-Off: Friday, 5pm, Feichtmann House, Costa Mesa

Pick-Up: Saturday, 5pm, Feichtmann House, Costa Mesa

Alternate drop-off and pick-up directly to and from San Clemente can be arranged if necessary.

Registration

Please complete and submit the following to Josh Cooper, joshc@redeemeroc.org, or Adam Feichtmann, adamf@redeemeroc.org:

• Online Registration Form
• $25 cash or check (payable to Redeemer with the memo "Youth Beach Campout")
• Minor Participation Authorization and Consent Form
• 2015/16 Medical Information Form

What To Bring

Needed Items: Bible, notebook, pen, flashlight, sleeping bag, pillow, toilettries, warm and cool clothes, jacket, board shorts, modest one-piece swimsuit (no tankinis), beach and bath towels

Optional Items: surfboards, body boards, wetsuits, and beach chairs

Please pack lightly and only what you plan to use.

2015 Fall Women's Retreat

October 16-18, Carlsbad Inn Our 2015 women’s fall retreat is right around the corner! Our guest speaker this year will be Mary Beth McGreevy speaking on the topic of Contentment. Come explore with Mary Beth the causes and cures of our discontentment, and what it means to live content in Christ.

“...for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.” - Philippians 4:11

Registration for our women's retreat is closed, but we are still accepting payments for those already registered.

CLICK HERE for payment instructions.

For more information, CLICK HERE for a registration brochure or contact Ashley Moore, ashley.moore05@gmail.com, with questions.

Congregational Meeting

Sunday, September 20, following worship Redeemer members, plan to remain after worship for an important congregational vote to call Adam Feichtmann as our Associate Pastor. All are welcome to attend, but only communing members of Redeemer may participate in the vote.

2015 Fall Kick-Off Breakfast

Sunday, September 13, 9:00 am Join us at 9:00 am on Sunday, September 13th, for a delicious breakfast and opportunity to learn more about our fall ministries. We’ll be kicking off our fall community groups as well as providing information on our fall sermon series, fall classes and workshops, women’s study and retreat, men's ministry, children’s ministry, and parish ministry. See you there!

We will be serving a hearty, all gluten-free breakfast.

Women's Acts Study

Every other Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm Redeemer women are invited to join us for a study on the book of Acts using John Stott’s Acts: Seeing the Spirit at Work.

“The Spirit moved in dramatic ways in the early church. The gospel was preached, thousands were added to their number, many were healed, and the good news about Jesus was spread across continents. Covering the exciting action of the Spirit in the years just following Jesus’s life on earth, this study will open your eyes to the Spirit’s power in the past and present and help you apply the riches of Scripture to your own life.”

Join us every other Tuesday at Panera Bread @ The Bluffs, 1348 Bison Ave, Newport Beach. Books are available for purchase at the Redeemer book table on Sundays. See the study schedule below or contact Stephanie Handley, srhandley@gmail.com, with questions.

Study Schedule

SEP	08: Waiting for the Spirit 22: Receiving the Spirit

OCT	06: The Outbreak of Persecution 20: Satanic Counterattack

NOV	03: Stephen the Martyr 17: Philip the Evangelist

DEC	01: The Conversion of Saul

JAN	05: Conversion of Cornelius 19: Growing Pains

FEB	02: Spreading the Word 16: Resolving Conflict

MAR	01: Following the Spirit 15: City of Idols

APR	12: Good News Strategy 26: Saying Goodbye

MAY	10: Politics & Religion 24: The Gospel on Trial

JUN	07: Following God's Lead

Central County Picnic

Monday, September 7, 10:30am - 12:00pm The Redeemer Central County Parish* is gathering to celebrate the last bit of summer together at an End-of-Summer Picnic on Labor Day. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and enjoy some great food and fun for all ages. We will gather at Cedar Grove Park in Tustin. Please bring a side dish to share and your own beverages. Main dish and paper goods will be provided. Please RSVP with Shawn Monterastelli, smonterastelli@hotmail.com, if you plan to attend so we can plan accordingly.

*The Central County Parish is simply a collection of Redeemer members and friends who live in Tustin, Irvine, Santa Ana, and surrounding cities.

Welcome to Redeemer Lunch

Sunday, August 23, 12:00 pm Newcomers to Redeemer are invited to lunch on Sunday, August 23rd, at the home of David and Heather Juelfs in Costa Mesa. Whether this is your first Sunday at Redeemer or you have been coming for several months, we would love to see you there. Bring your family and enjoy lunch and a time to get to know our Redeemer pastors and learn more about Redeemer church. Please RSVP with Kem Erskine, kem@redeemeroc.org, if you would like to attend. We look forward to seeing you there and getting to know you!

Beach Cities Parish BBQ

Sunday, August 30, 4:00-6:00 pm The Redeemer Beach Cities Parish* is gathering to celebrate the last bit of summer together at an End-of-Summer BBQ . Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and enjoy some great food and fun for all ages. We will gather at the home of Adam & Karina Feichtmann in Costa Mesa. Please RSVP with Pastor Adam, adamf@redeemeroc.org, if you plan to attend so we can plan accordingly.

*The Beach Cities Parish is simply a collection of Redeemer members and friends who live in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, and surrounding cities.

Debate & Discussion on Doctor-Assisted Suicide

The Redeemer community and friends are invited to attend a public debate at UCI on doctor assisted suicide on Thursday, September 3rd. The debate is between Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean and Distinguished Professor of Law at UCI and Aaron Kheriaty, Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Program in Medical Ethics at UCI. After the debate, Chad & Christie Brewer (Redeemer's new RUF Campus Minister at UCI) will host a post-debate gathering and discussion at their home. The debate and gathering will allow the Redeemer community and friends to engage in and have clear scriptural direction on a relevant topic that is having a broad impact on our society.

UCI Debate Details

When: Thursday, 9/3, 6:00 - 7:30 PM Where: Crystal Cove Auditorium, Student Center, UCI RSVP: medicalhumanities.uci.edu/debate Download Event Flyer HERE

Post-Debate Discussion Details

When: Thursday, 9/3, 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM Where: Chad & Christie Brewer's Home in UCI's University Hills RSVP: Email Kem Erskine, kem@redeemeroc.org

Youth Santa Barbara Trip

Friday-Saturday, August 14-15 Join the Redeemer Youth for 2 days of fun in Santa Barbara. We will ride the train from Irvine to Santa Barbara, hang out on the boardwalk, go to the beach, eat seafood, and stay in a hotel with friends and trusted leaders. The cost is $50 and additional details are below.

How to Register

Complete and submit the following to Adam Feichtmann or Josh Cooper:

• $50 Cash or Check (payable to Redeemer with "Youth SB Trip" in the memo)
• Minor Participation Authorization & Consent Form
• 2015/16 Medical Form

Trip Details

What to Bring

Bible, pen, toilettries, clothes for 2 days (warm and cool), board shorts, modest one-piece swim suit (no tankinis), beach towel. Pack lightly since you will be carrying your own luggage.

Transportation

• Drop Off: Friday, 8/14, 7:15 AM
• Pick Up: Saturday, 8/15, 8:40 PM
• Drop Off/Pick Up Location: Irvine Train Station, 15215 Barranca Pkwy

Meals

Snacks and meals will be covered from Friday lunch through Saturday dinner. Please make sure to give your child breakfast on Friday morning before we leave.

Contacts

• Adam Feichtmann, adamf@redeemeroc.org
• Josh Cooper, joshc@redeemeroc.org

Town Hall Meeting

Sunday, July 26, following worship Please plan to remain after worship on Sunday, July 26th, for a very important facility update. We encourage all to attend who are able. Nursery childcare will be extended for the meeting.