This Sunday in the chapel hall we will have our annual printed Advent - Christmas daily prayer guides available for you to pick up and take home. The guide will have daily morning and evening prayer devotions, Advent/Christmas song sheet music, and resources for families. It is the perfect companion to your Advent wreath, as it also has daily instructions and prayers to say while lighting the candles as you wait and prepare for the joy of Christmas!
Advent and Christmas 2019
Starting December 1st come celebrate Advent and Christmas at Redeemer.
Advent & Christmas Worship
Worship Services in Advent | Dec 1, 8, 15, 22 & 24
Dec 24, 5PM | Christmas Eve Lessons & Carols Service Join us for our annual Christmas Eve service. We will sing the great Christmas songs interspersed with readings from Scripture, and a short Christmas message.
Events
Dec 1 | Advent Wreath Making Event All are invited to kick off the season by making Advent wreaths so you can celebrate Advent at home. This event will be directly after the Worship Service.
Dec 8 | 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.
December 12, 6:00PM | Melanie Penn and The Arcadian Wild present “Immanuel: The Folk Sessions” - 6:00PM Reception and 7:00PM Concert. Please contact Ann Hirou, ahirou@nonnobis.com for more information and to RSVP.
December 15, 11:15am | Ethiopia Trip Presentation - Join Pastor Adam after the service to learn about his trip to Ethiopia.
Dec 22 | Discovering the 12-Days of Christmas Christmas isn’t just one day! Come hear about the history of “The 12 Days of Christmas” and how we can continue the celebration of Jesus’ coming after the 25th. This event will be directly after the Worship Service.
Parties
Dec 9, 7PM | Women’s Christmas Party & Ornament Exchange Ladies are invited for our annual Christmas party and ornament exchange. The party will be held in Newport Beach. If you have any questions or would like to RSVP please contact Sarah Pringle, sarahbpringle@gmail.com
Dec 15, 7PM | Jr. High Youth Ugly Sweater & White Elephant Exchange Christmas Party Youth are invited to come celebrate Christmas at our annual get together. The party will be held at the Reinkensmeyer’s home in Irvine. Contact John Detrich, johnd@redeemeroc.org for more information and to RSVP.
ANGEL TREE IS HERE
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.