Sundays, December 1 - December 15 It’s almost time for Angel Tree 2019. Please stop by and pick an “angel” off the tree. You will be sharing the love of Jesus Christ and assuring a child that he or she has not been forgotten while mom or dad is in prison. Redeemer’s tree will be up on December 1st and 8th. Please turn in wrapped gifts by Sunday, Dec. 15th, to be delivered the week before Christmas. Contact Lauri Fusco, laurifusco@cox.net, with questions or if you want to help deliver gifts.
Volunteers Needed for Children's Christmas Party
Our annual Children’s Christmas Party will take place on December 8th immediately following the service (approximately 11:20-12:20). Children ages 2 years-old to 5th grade are invited to celebrate with Christmas carols, stories, cookies and crafts to prepare their hearts for the Christmas season. The celebration will begin in the chapel and our trusted volunteers will lead our children to their various activities. Please CLICK HERE to RSVP and to volunteer.
Contact Amanda Knox, amandak@redeemeroc.org, with any questions.
Thanksgiving with Pastor Josh Hahne and his family
Join Pastor Josh and his family at their home in Newport Beach for Thanksgiving. Please email Josh Hahne, joshh@redeemeroc.org or call (949) 691-4900 to RSVP for the meal and suggestion of sides to bring.
Date: Thursday, November 28th Time: 4:00pm
Advent Wreath Making
All are invited to kick off the Advent season by creating your own Advent wreaths to use at home. Join us in the chapel hall after the Sunday Service on December 1st as we assemble our wreaths and enjoy fellowship with one another. The wreaths will be fresh Evergreen Garlands with options to add succulents and artificial berries to it. The cost will be $10 per wreath for the materials .
If you are interested in making a wreath please CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For further details or questions please contact Sarah Stratton, gracekey@mac.com
ETHIOPIA ACT FAMILY TO FAMILY SPONSORSHIP
Become a donor family (or individual) to a family in Ethiopia ACT's project. Your monthly donation will support and provide for a family's healthcare, education, emotional support, and sustainable methods.
Double your impact and #takeACTion. Thanks to an anonymous donor, from now through December 3, 2019, any dollar donated will be doubled! Donate $23 for business skills training. $36 for average annual health care costs per family. $84 for rent for a year. $113 for a small business grant. $180 for a yearly supply of food for one family.
PRAY FOR PASTOR ADAM & ETHIOPIA ACT
Pastor Adam is currently in Ethiopia visiting our global missional partner Ethiopia ACT & Rev. Jason Polk. Please pray for him, his team, Ethiopia ACT, the Polks, and our local mission. Click the link for a sample prayer.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Sunday, November 24th
Join us for our annual congregational meeting on Sunday Nov 24, following the worship service. In the meeting Pastor Hahne will present updates on the ministry and vision of Redeemer, the congregation will vote to elect Rev. Chris Stratton to the office of elder, and there will be an update on the church’s finances.
CHURCH CALENDAR
We have made some improvements to our Redeemer Website and App. Review and download our updated church calendar.
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR ETHIOPIA TRIP 2019
Pastor Adam is heading to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on November 15th to visit our Missional Partner Ethiopia ACT and Rev. Jason Polk. He will be assisting with their church planting efforts and a medical clinic run by a team of doctors and nurses from Stanford and the Bay Area.
Ethiopia ACT has requested the following list of medical supplies and toys/materials for children. If you are able to buy/donate some of these items, that would be greatly appreciated!
Medical Supplies needed for their medical clinics:
Warfarin 300 mg # 1000 tab
Acyclovir 200mg # 1000 tab
Griseofulvin 125mg/5ml
Miconazole oral gel # 50 bottle
Dandruff Shampoo # 25 bottle
Adult multi-vitamin # 1000 Tab
Clean glove # 10 Box
Hand Sanitizer # 20 bottle
Alcohol swab # 5 box
Temporal Body Temperature Thermometer # 2
Child B/P cuff # 2
Toys/Materials needed for their Counseling Departments and Children's Ministry:
Toys that are black or brown in color
Figures that shows a Family setting - Father, mother and sibling
Toys of different kinds of animals and birds.
Play kitchen supplies
Miniature (dollhouse) furniture
Playing toys - ball, car, airplane, and motorbikes.
Play dough, crayons, pencil and drawing books.
Used children magazines with age appropriate pictures
Scissors and glue.
Colored pencils and drawing books.
All donated items need to be small in size as they will be packed in two suitcases. Large items will not be able to be transported.
Please donate these items at church THIS SUNDAY or by Wednesday November 13th at the church office. There will be a donation box in the chapel hall.
Thank you for considering to practically support the physical needs of Redeemer Missional Partner in Ethiopia!
LEARN MORE ABOUT ETHIOPIA ACT & SUPPORT THEIR FAMILY TO FAMILY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
CLICK HERE to watch a recent video about Ethiopia ACT.
Website: www.ethiopiaact.org
Email Rev. Jason Polk directly if you would like to be added to his quarterly email updates - jason.polk@sim.org
Support Ethiopia ACT's Family to Family Sponsor Program
The Family to Family program is a sponsor program in which a donor family can support and provide for a family's needs in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Q & A Discussion over Coffee
Sunday, November 3 We invite you to stay after the service to join Pastor Josh for a coffee and a 20 minute Q & A discussion of Nahum. The nursery & one additional childcare worker will be available during the discussion to provide childcare.