Global Partnerships

We are committed to following Christ in the renewal of all things and because God’s work of renewal extends far beyond Orange County we maintain strategic global partnerships. Over the last year Redeemer has been in a discernment process of prayer and research as we evaluated our past partners and planned for the future. We established five guiding principles and a partnership structure that helped us to identify these partners and maximize our support. We have two new global partners: Ethiopia ACT and the Tokyo church planting movement through Grace Harbor Church in Tokyo, Japan. We

are also continuing our partnership with Reformed University Fellowship and will continue to encourage involvement in Sunshine Kids International through their yearly silent auction and child sponsorship.

Are you interested in serving in Ethiopia in the spring of 2015? Email Pastor Adam at adamf@redeemeroc.org.

Guiding Principles

If a missionary is someone sent to represent Jesus, to make him know and cultivate his kingdom, then every follower of Jesus is a missionary. We are a sent people.

At Redeemer “mission” is a normal part of the rhythm of our life together. Together we are following Jesus in the renewal of all things. We talk about “mission” as making Jesus known among our neighbors and working to heal our neighborhoods.  This takes place throughout our lives, but especially in our parish ministry. A parish is simply a neighborhood group designed to help Redeemer members connect with other Redeemer members that they live close to, and to empower these local Redeemer communities to contribute to the health of their cities. However, God’s work of renewal extends far beyond Orange County so Redeemer also seeks out ministry partnerships. Redeemer partners with a limited number of ministries to maximize our support of those organizations as well as increase the engagement of Redeemer members with our partners.

We prayerfully follow the below guidelines as we seek out and evaluate our partners:

• Philosophy of Ministry and Theology: A Redeemer-aligned ministry that shares Redeemer’s philosophy of ministry and theology.
• Empowering the Local Church: Church planting, church revitalizing or church based ministry.
• Local Accountability: Accountable to a local church or presbytery with priority given to PCA (Presbyterian Church in America), MNA (Mission to North America) and MTW (Mission to the World) churches, organizations, and ministers.
• Under-Reached Regions: Ministries to countries and cultures with a low percentage of native Christians.
• Engagement and Communication: Ministries willing to stay engaged with Redeemer. This ministry is willing to be in regular contact with Redeemer, provide our members with opportunities to actively pray for them and to get to know their ministry. This ministry would also be willing to visit Redeemer in person and allow for Redeemer members to visit them on short-term mission trips and/or vision trips.

Redeemer Members & Relational Connections

We celebrate that Redeemer members are already involved in many ministries both directly and through their relational connections. Redeemer seeks to empower and support our members as they follow Christ in the renewal of all things through these ministries. All Redeemer members are invited and encouraged to approach the session for support. For budget planning purposes the session has set aside five ministry support grants of $500 each to support Redeemer members.

Structure – Three Tiers

Our intention is to foster long-term ongoing relationships with our partners. Our financial support comes with a three-year commitment that will be reassessed at the end of year two with the intention of continuing the partnership.

Tier 1: Global Churches and Global Church Planters Two partnerships - $10,000 each Ethiopia ACT Grace Harbor Church, Tokyo Japan

Tier 2: Strategic Kingdom Ministry One partnership – $5,000 Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) Learn more: RUF National Organization and RUF at UCLA, Rev. Joe White

Tier 3: Ministry Support Grants Five grants of $500 each to support individual Redeemer members

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“When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.” - G.K. Chesterton

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Women's Fall Study

Mondays and Thursdays, Beginning week of 9/15 Join the women of Redeemer for a 12 week study of Peacemaking Women, co-authored by our fall retreat speaker, Tara Barthel.  With personal stories and advice that is firmly rooted in Scripture, Peacemaking Women offers a meaningful, lasting message to lead you into a state of peace with God, peaceful relationships with others, and genuine peace within. We will offer 2 weekly studies. Please see details below.

Newport Beach Dinner & Study

• Mondays, beginning 9/15, 7:00 pm,
• Hosted by Anna Tester
• Contact:  Stephanie Handley, srhandley@gmail.com.

Costa Mesa Study

• Thursdays, starts 9/18, 7:30 pm
• Hosted by Amanda Knox
• Contact:  Amanda Knox, aaknox@pacbell.net

"Peacemaking Women is not just for women and is not just about peacemaking. This powerfully honest book is about the peace the Gospel brings every heart that applies the truths of the Gospel to past wounds and present brokenness. And this book is about how personally embracing this Gospel of peace makes each of us a loving instrument of God's grace to others." – Bryan Chapell, Covenant Seminary, St. Louis, MO

Books are available for purchase at the Redeemer book table.

Women's Dinner & Game Night

Saturday, August 23rd, 6:00 pm Please join us for a night of dinner, games, and fellowship as we celebrate the end of summer and prepare for a new season of serving God together. We will provide dinner and dessert (gluten-free friendly!), so all you have to do is show up! We will gather at the home of Beckie White in Huntington Beach. Contact Stephanie Handley, srhandley@gmail.com, with questions or to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there!

Fall Kick-Off Breakfast

Sunday, September 7, 9:00 am Join us at 9:00 am on Sunday, September 7th, 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!

Sermon Preview: Unity

What if? How would your day-to-day life be different if loving, real communion with God and his people was your norm? If that unity, oneness of family identity, purpose, significance, even dignity, informed your emotions, captivated your thoughts, motivated your actions?

What if?

How might this give you strength in the face of the hard and sad things? How might this increase your pleasure of the good and beautiful things?

Jesus wants this for you. 2000 years ago, moments before his arrest, Jesus actually prayed for you about these very things (John 17).

I can’t wait to worship and hear from Jesus together this Sunday.

Pastor David

Central County Concert in the Park

Sunday, August 24, 5-7:30 pm Central County Parishioners, join us at Woodbridge Community Park (20 Lake Rd, Irvine, 92604) on Sunday, August 24th.  We'll enjoy a concert and fellowship with our neighbors. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic dinner. Food is also available for purchase at gourmet food trucks. Invite your friends, co-workers, and neighbors in the area to join us too!

Additionally, we are finishing up our collection of school supplies for the homeless children being served by School on Wheels in this area (college-ruled paper/notebooks and girl's backpacks being the most needed items).

Click HERE to RSVP or contact Shawn Monterastelli, smonterastelli@hotmail.com, with questions.

Sermon Preview: Prayer of Protection

John 17:6-19 Battlefield or playground? Out for a stroll or prepared for danger?

Our lives are more dangerous than we realize. What you do matters. In your workplace, in the public square, in your family, in your neighborhood. What you do and don’t do carries weight and significance, lasting effects.

In John 17 Jesus is praying for your protection. Do you realize that you need it? What you face outside, and even inside of you, is so dangerous that you need the protection Jesus offers and prays for.

I can’t wait to worship together this Sunday and receive from Jesus the protection we need.

Pastor David

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"Lord, You have made us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless, until they find their rest in you." - St. Augustine

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Sermon Preview: The Son Talks to His Father

Why does Jesus pray? Have you ever thought about that? He’s the son of God, a member of the Trinity. He is intimately and constantly connected to God the Father and the Holy Spirit. Why would Jesus need to pray? This Sunday we start a sermon mini-series that will run through the end of August. We will spend several weeks focused on John 17 where we find the longest written record of one of the prayers of Jesus. John 17 not only gives us a window into the prayer life of Jesus and thus his desires, priorities, and character, but it also teaches us what prayer is and could be for each of us.

Prayer is central to the Christian life. We are actually called to live a life of prayer. However, there is much confusion about, even guilt over, our prayer lives, or lack thereof. Whether you have been praying confidently for years, or you are struggling to learn how to pray, our study of John 17 will be refreshing and life-giving.

I am looking forward to deepening the joy and power of our prayer lives. I can’t wait to worship together this Sunday.

Pastor David

Welcome to Redeemer Lunch

Sunday, August 17, 12-2pm Newcomers to Redeemer are invited for lunch at the home of David & Heather Juelfs in Costa Mesa following worship on August 17th. Bring the whole family, a healthy appetite, and your questions for Pastor Juelfs. This is a great opportunity to get to know more about Redeemer in an informal setting. To RSVP, please contact Kem Erskine, kem@redeemeroc.org.

Sermon Preview: God's Glory in Creation & the Law

This Sunday I am looking forward to worshiping with you and our children as we study Psalm 19 and learn about the glory of God in creation and the Law. Psalm 19 is a wonderful psalm that helps us understand both the duty and the delight of knowing God. Prior to coming to worship on Sunday, spend a few minutes reading the 14 verses of Psalm 19 and ask the following questions:

• When following the teachings and commands of the Bible, how often do you consider those a duty or a delight?
• Husbands, when giving your wife flowers on your anniversary, how often do you consider that a duty or a delight?
• What role is the Law of God supposed to play in your life and your relationship to God?
• Lastly, when you go to the beach or the mountains what is the voice of creation pointing you toward?

See you on Sunday!

Pastor Adam

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"You know that you are in love with someone when the pleasure of giving pleasure is greater than the pleasure of getting pleasure." — Tim Keller

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Youth Family Dinner & Street Hockey

Saturday, 7/26, 5:30-8:30 pm, Irvine Middle and Highschoolers and their families are invited to a gathering at the Reinkensmeyer’s house in Irvine. We'll enjoy good food and an evening of street hockey. Dinner will be provided, so just bring your roller blades and gear and get ready for some fun! Contact Adam Feichtmann, adamf@redeemeroc.org, with questions or to RSVP.

Beach Cities Parish Beach Day

Saturday, August 2, 9am - 1pm, Newport Beach Beach Cities parishioners are invited to our next gathering on August 2nd. Being true to our name and proximity to the beach, we will be having a Parish Beach Day & Clean-Up. From 9-11am we will be joining the Newport Beach chapter of Surfrider Foundation for their monthly beach clean-up at the Santa Ana River mouth. Then after the clean-up we will be sticking around the beach for some fun in the sun! More details and an opportunity to RSVP will be posted soon. Contact Adam Feichtmann, adamf@redeemeroc.org, with questions.

Sermon Preview: Surrounded by Grace

The prophet Jonah was surrounded by God's grace. We today are also surrounded by God's past, present, and future grace. Last Sunday Rev. Joe White from RUF UCLA reminded us that not only do we, like Jonah, run from God, but God runs too. He runs after us. Plan to join us again this Sunday as Joe continues his two part series on the prophet Jonah. Prepare yourself to delight in learning about the all-surrounding past, present, and future grace of the God that runs after us.

Spend a few minutes as an individual or family reading through Jonah 1:11-2:10 prior to our worship service to better prepare for our study.

I look forward to worshiping with you on Sunday!

Pastor Adam

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"Often we miss the inner mysteries of the very things with which we are most familiar." — Helmut Thielicke

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Youth Camping at Jalama Beach

Tuesday, August 19 - Thursday, August 21

Redeemer’s middle and high schoolers are planning to wrap up the summer with an unforgettable beach camping trip to Jalama Beach in Santa Barbara County. 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.

To register, please fill out and submit the following to Adam Feichtmann to secure a spot:

• $75 cash or check (make payable to Redeemer Presbyterian Church, memo: “youth camping”)
• Minor Participation Authorization and Consent Form
• 2014/2015 Medical Information Form

​For more information, click HERE for a flyer or contact Adam Feichtmann, adamf@redeemeroc.org.

Youth Pizza & Proverbs

Thursdays, 7/17-8/14, 6:00-7:30 pm, Blaze Pizza in Irvine If you are in Jr. High or High School and love FREE custom-built Blaze Pizzas, you are invited to join us for 5 weeks of enjoying pizza, hanging out, and having a Bible study in the book of Proverbs. See details below:

Dates: July 17th, July 24th, July 31st, August 7th, & August 14th

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

Location: Blaze Pizza Irvine (4255 Campus Drive Irvine 92612 in the University Center)

Contact: Adam Feichtmann, adamf@redeemeroc.org

What to Bring: Bible and your appetite!

Sermon Preview: Born to Run

For the next two Sundays we will have the privilege of hearing Rev. Joe White from RUF at UCLA preach to us from the book of Jonah. In preparation for these sermons, spend some time as an individual or family reading through Jonah a few times. The book is only 4 short chapters and will take you about 10 minutes to read. In doing so, you will be reminded that Jonah is not just the story of a man being swallowed by a big fish, but as Tullian Tchividjian says, "Jonah is a storied presentation of the gospel. A story of sin and grace, of desperation and deliverance." I look forward to worshiping next to you in the pews this Sunday!

Pastor Adam