Monday, September 16, 7:30 pm Ladies are invited to our first monthly gathering for the fall on Monday, September 16th. We will gather at the home of Alexis Pringle in Anaheim. Come for a casual evening of fellowship, appetizers and dessert. Also, Beckie White will be sharing some highlights from her recent mission trip to South Africa. We hope you can join us and bring a friend too!
Quote: Timothy Keller
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The gospel is news of what God has done to reach us, not advice about what we must do to reach God. – Timothy Keller
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Sermon Preview - Portraits from the Prophets: Hosea (Hosea 1-3)
Sunday, September 15, 10:00 am worship
***Parents, please read the warning below***
We all know the sound of these words whispered in the darkest parts of our minds, "I don't belong, I am not good enough, I have failed so badly this time I will never be able to recover." What do you do to cope? Can you remember the moment, the first time, when you came face to face with that person you had failed or had wronged so badly? Your heart racing. Your stomach churning. Your mouth dry. Your words escaping you. What would they say? What would they do? You have nowhere to hide and you are in their hands.
This Sunday we begin our fall preaching series, Portraits from the Prophets, where we will look at each book of the minor prophets in the Hebrew scriptures. These often neglected books of the bible contain stirring and important pictures of God that will deepen our love for him, and our understanding of such a wonderful Father and King.
We begin with Hosea. A prophet called by God to marry a woman who would find other men more attractive and cheat on him. A woman who would have children by other men and pass them off as Hosea's. A woman who would leave him. God meant this to be a picture of his relationship with his people. What would God say? What would God do when he caught up with his adulterous spouse? What is he going to do with us who have rejected him in favor of others so many times?
God has given us the book of Hosea because we need to know and experience the redeeming love of God that outstrips our capacity to comprehend. God loves you more than you can imagine.
I can't wait to worship together.
Pastor David P.S. We have updated our worship bulletin. The new Order of Worship is designed to aid you in your worship, and especially help people unfamiliar with our liturgy feel comfortable and learn the reasons behind why we do what we do. Click here (link to: url for 9/15/13 order of worship) to see the updated design.
***Parental Warning***
The main theme of the book of Hosea revolves around adultery. The sermon will not be sexually explicit, but will include references to sex, adultery, and prostitution. If you would like help in how to explain and talk about these themes to your children don't hesitate to contact me.
Fall Kick-Off Lunch
Sunday, September 15, 11:30 am Join us Sunday, September 15th, for the kick-off of our fall programs at Redeemer. We will celebrate with a luncheon immediately following worship. There will also be ministry tables set-up so you can become acquainted with the many ways to serve and grow here at Redeemer. This is a great time to invite friends and neighbors.
Sermon Preview - Kingdom Love: Making the Invisible Visible (Matthew 5:38-42)
Sunday, September 8, 10:00 am worship I have so missed Redeemer and I am glad to be back this Sunday! Sometimes you don't know what you have until it gets taken away. Worshiping with the Redeemer community is more precious, more powerful, than I realized.
You have served my family well over these hard last weeks, bringing us meals, watching our kids, sending cards and flowers; you are a gracious and compassionate people. Thank you. You have been the comfort of Jesus to us.
Dr. Julius Kim, Dean of Students and Associate Professor of Practical Theology at Westminster Seminary, will be with us this week preaching from Matthew 5. Dr. Kim is a gifted preacher and a good friend to Redeemer. You will not want to miss hearing God speak to you through the preaching of Dr. Kim.
Next week we will begin our fall preaching series, Portraits from the Prophets. It will be so good to preach again. Over the fall we will look at each book of the minor prophets in the Hebrew scriptures. These often neglected books of the bible contain stirring and important pictures of God that will deepen our love for and understanding of our Father and King.
I look forward to worshiping together this Sunday.
Pastor David
Fall Community Groups
Beginning the week of September 8th Make plans to attend one of our weekly community groups. Many of our existing groups have resumed this fall as well as a few new groups, including one for our middle and high schoolers. Look for details on our Community Group web page.
Quote: Mark Snavely
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The first lesson in parenting is to remember that your children are children, and you can expect them to behave as such. – Mark Snavely
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Christianity in Turkey: A Visit from Fikret Bocek
Sunday, September 1, 9:00 am class in the library and sermon during worship Historian Bernard Lewis once said, "One may speak of Christian Arabs, but a Christian Turk is an absurdity and contradiction in terms." On September 1st we will welcome a friend of Jon and Jill Nelson, Fikret Bocek, who is from Izmir, Turkey (biblical Smyrna). Fikret graduated from Westminster Seminary in 1998 and has been a Reformed church planter in Turkey since 2001. As a Muslim-background believer, he has amazing insight into reaching the Muslim world with the gospel. Come at 9am to attend a class he will be teaching about his church-planting experiences in Turkey and his own testimony from Islam to Christ. (Nursery childcare and a program for elementary age children will be provided.) We will also hear from Fikret during worship as he will be preaching the sermon on Exodus 17: "A Trial in the Wildnerness." Don't miss this opportunity to hear how our Christian brother in the Middle East is bringing the gospel to the Muslim world.
Sermon Preview - A Trial in the Wilderness (Exodus 17:1-7)
Sunday, September 1, 10:00 am worship This Sunday we have the exciting opportunity to hear about The Muslim World and the Future of the Christian Church, with our guest preacher Fikret Böcek. As a convert to Christianity from Islam and currently a Reformed pastor in the Muslim world, Fikret will be sharing his story and teaching from the Scripture in a way that helps us better understand the Muslim world.
Fikret will be giving a talk at 9 AM in the Temple library, and he will be preaching from Exodus 17 in our 10 AM worship service. Fikret's visit is a great opportunity to invite friends to church over Labor Day weekend. Take advantage of it.
I look forward to worshipping with you!
Adam Feichtmann
Women's Ministry News
Our Women's Ministry has regular offerings to encourage discipleship and fellowship among women at Redeemer:
- Weekly Bible studies, evening and morning, at various locations in Orange County
- Weekly prayer meetings for moms
- Fall Retreat and Spring Conference
- Mercy ministry opportunities
See details on our Women's Ministry webpage.
Youth Family Taco Night
Friday, August 23, 6:00-8:30 pm, Erskine Home in Costa Mesa Middle/High Schoolers and their families are invited to come enjoy tacos and fellowship on Friday, August 23rd. This is a great opportunity for parents of teens to connect while our youth continue to build relationships with one another. We will gather at the home of Guy and Kem Erskine in Costa Mesa. The pool will be open, so bring your swim wear and towels too if you want to take an evening swim. Please contact Kem by August 21st to RSVP and sign up to bring a side or dessert.
Christianity in Turkey – A Visit from Fikret Bocek
Sunday, September 1, 9:00 am class in the library and sermon during worship Historian Bernard Lewis once said, “One may speak of Christian Arabs, but a Christian Turk is an absurdity and contradiction in terms.” On September 1st we will welcome a friend of Jon and Jill Nelson, Fikret Bocek, who is from Izmir, Turkey (biblical Smyrna). Fikret graduated from Westminster Seminary in 1998 and has been a Reformed church planter in Turkey since 2001. As a Muslim-background believer, he has amazing insight into reaching the Muslim world with the gospel. Come at 9am to attend a class he will be teaching about his church-planting experiences in Turkey and his own testimony from Islam to Christ. (Nursery childcare and a program for elementary age children will be provided.) We will also hear from Fikret during worship as he will be preaching the sermon on Exodus 17: “A Trial in the Wildnerness.” Don’t miss this opportunity to hear how our Christian brother in the Middle East is bringing the gospel to the Muslim world.
Redeemer Promotion and Fall Kick-off
Occurring on Sunday, September 15 Join us for the kick-off our fall programs at Redeemer. We will be promoting our children to their new grade-level classes and beginning our Children’s Sunday School and Adult Class offerings for the fall. After worship, all are invited to attend an all-church lunch.
Fall Community Groups Begin
Beginning on Sunday, September 8 Make plans to attend one of our weekly community groups. Many of our existing groups will resume this fall and we’ll also be adding a few new groups, including one for our middle and high schoolers. Look for details on times and locations in the coming weeks.
Youth Family Taco Night
Friday, August 23, 6:00-8:30 pm, Erskine Home in Costa Mesa Middle/High Schoolers and their families are invited to come enjoy tacos and fellowship on Friday, August 23rd. This is a great opportunity for parents of teens to connect while our youth continue to build relationships with one another. We will gather at the home of Guy and Kem Erskine in Costa Mesa. The pool will be open, so bring your swim wear and towels too if you want to take an evening swim. Please contact Kem by August 21st to RSVP and sign up to bring a side or dessert.
Why Children's Ministry in 2013/14?
Sunday, July 28, 9:00-9:45am, Temple Bat Yahm Library Attention, Parents and Teachers. Why does our church have a Children's Ministry? What are we really trying to accomplish with our children in our homes and during the formal times of Sunday School and Sermon Time? Please make it a priority to join us for a short meeting, as our Children's Ministry Team and David Juelfs cast a vision to address these questions and discuss upcoming changes for this fall.
Coffee and bagels will be available. Nursery childcare will be provided for children 3 years and under, and there will be a children's program for preschool and elementary children. Please see the invitation you received via email for more details, or contact Adam Feichtmann if you would like more information.
Youth Family BBQ
Sunday, July 28, 4:00-7:00 pm, Glaser Home in Tustin Middle/High Schoolers and their families are invited to come to a barbeque this Sunday. This is a great opportunity for parents of teens to connect while our youth continue to build relationships with one another. We will gather at the home of Vern and DeAna Glaser in Tustin. Please contact DeAna to RSVP and to sign up to bring something for the BBQ.
Redeemer Neighborhood Parties
Sunday July 21, 4-7pm, Multiple locations around Orange County All are invited to a Neighborhood Party near your home on July 21st. This will be a great occasion this summer for you and your whole family to connect to the people of Redeemer who also live in your area. These localized parties are also a good opportunity for you to invite your neighbors to a Redeemer gathering. Dinner will be served picnic style. The locations for the neighborhood parties are:
- Beach Cities: The Juelfs House, Costa Mesa
- North County: The Duncan House, Fullerton
- Central County: Grove Park by the Monterastelli House, Tustin
- South County: The Nelson House, Mission Viejo
Please see the invitation you received via email for details, or contact Adam Feichtmann if you need information about the individual parties.
Women's Summer Bible Study
Wednesdays, July 10-Aug 14, 7:30-9:00 pm, Hosted by Jessica Gazzaniga Plan to attend our women's summer bible study. We are studying the book How to Make Choices You Won't Regret, by Kay Arthur, which is available at the Redeemer book table. This is a casual, no-homework study, appropriate for women of all ages, teens and up. We are gathering at the home of Jessica Gazzaniga in Santa Ana.