This Week … October 7, 2012
NURTURE THE CONGREGATION
Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into
Him who is the Head. -Ephesians 4:14
Fall Equipping Hour Adult Classes have started.
The following adult classes are offered from 10AM to 11 AM
- Discovering Redeemer (Membership Class) in the Library
- Resolving Everyday Conflict (Room 110)
- The Gospel in the Pentateuch (Community Room)
Look for brochure in lobby for more info on teachers and content.
NEW! Register your child for the Equipping Hour this Week –
If you haven’t done so already stop by the table in the main lobby to register your child for the equipping Hour or click on Link at Redeemer Homepage.. We want to keep you connected electronically to your child’s teacher(s) and need updated contact info to do so. Thanks!
Pray and Receive Prayer:
- Participate Wednesday mornings 6:30-9:30AM in Room 110
- Submit a tear off with requests (See your bulletin.)
- ePrayer
- Your Home Fellowship Group
Are You New To Redeemer? We'd love to get to know you better. Stop by the table in the main lobby and pick up the brochure entitled "Discovering Redeemer." Also consider attending the class entitled "Discovering Redeemer" where we talk about Redeemer's history, beliefs about Christianity and the reformed faith, as well as what it means to be a member of the church. Class meets in Library from 10 – 11AM on Sundays.
Are you interested in an evening women's Bible fellowship at Redeemer Ardmore campus? Join us to pray on Wednesday evenings as we seek God's vision for moving forward. Contact Jennie Mejan () or Robyn Allen () if you are interested.
New Evening Bible Study for Women is starting - Please join us for a study of Galatians with Beth Moore and her study"Living Beyond Yourself - Exploring The Fruit Of The Spirit". The study will startTuesday, Sept. 25th from 6:30- 8:30. Julie Longis hosting the study at her home. Please email her at orcall at 722-0731 with questions.
WFU Students - Redeemer is a supporter ofReformed University Fellowship at Wake Forest. 8 PM Tuesday nights in Pugh Auditorium in Benson Student Center. All WFU Students welcomed!
Youth Ministry - Get up to date on youth events and sign up for our weekly e-mail update or visit
For this weeks events, see back of bulletin.
Grad Students, Med Students, Law Students and those pursuing PhDs. We are so very glad to have you in Redeemer. In this season of study, a diagnosis of "isolation" is common. Take time now to email with your name, course of study and contact information. Graduate Student Fellowship meets weekly on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30PM. This semester we are studying “The Call” by Os Guiness.
College Women's Study- All undergrad women are encouraged to attend a Women's Bible Study and dessert every Wednesday night from 8 to 10PM. This semester we are studying "The Gospel Centered Life." Contact Gayle Swayne for more info or with 336-978-2043
Tuesday Morning Womens' Bible Study - Women of every age and stage are invited to join in on Tuesdays during the academic year from 9:15-11:30 in Room 110, for a study of the book of Deuteronomy. See more info on brochure in lobby.Class started Tuesday September 11th.
Home Fellowship Group Sign Ups! HFGs are a great way to Follow Christ, Connect with Others in Redeemer and encourage each other to Engage the World! Please complete the bulletin tear off and check off your interest in being in a Home Fellowship Group.
Mealsfor Moms -Call Janice Kraft 336-749-0227 if expecting
or to announce.
Harris and Casey Henderson's Cal ID 121827SEC Code: 7188
Sofia Godoy Cal ID 124616, SECCode: 1398
Christy and Travis Little Cal ID 126282SEC Code: 1110
Wednesday Night Information - Shiloh and Heavenbound choirs have started on Wednesday nights this fall. Meals and MidWeek classes are officially on hold. To read more about the elders decision about MidWeek Gathering programming pick up a copy of letter to congregation in main lobby.
BLESS THE NATIONS
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations
and exalted in the earth.- Psalm 46:1
Sending the Sinks to Japan -The Sinks have reached 100% support. Thanks for your prayers and gifts. Theyfly to Nagoya from Charlotte on October 17th! Send them a note at their new address:Jeremy and Gina Sink,3-2009 GoshikieNisshin Shi, Aichi-Ken 470-0105Japan
Quarterly Offering - The Bless the Nations Team has designated thismonths quarterly offering of over $3,000 for Christ School in Bundibugyo Africa, as well as the establishment of scholarship fund for the URBANA missions convention that takes place this December in St Louis Missouri. Christ School has been in desperate need of operating funds and an emergency relief fund to help maintain their clean water supply, since their old supply lines had been cut, and existing lines had to be moved due to construction of a local highway. The URBANA scholarship fund will help send college and graduate students from the Redeemer community to this regular global missions conference that happens every three years. (Kenny and Achlai Ernest Wallace will be helping lead worship at the event, and Rob Alexander will be leading a Business As Mission track for MBA students.)
Mission to the World Medical-Evangelism Ministry to
TRINIDAD, West Indies January 19-26, 2013.This MTW Team needs MDs, PAs, NPs, RNs and PTs!We have 2 MDs, 2 Dentists, 1 RN and several non-medical folksready to go… we just need more clinicians!Partner with local Pastor Ricky Gosyne of Covenant EvangelicalReformed Church in Word and deed ministry
to his community and in animpoverished area of the capital called Laventille.?s contact Betsy Christiansen BSN RN, Medical Missionary & Team Leader404-966-2971,
Rivendell Gathering For Cynthia Ruble - There will be a evening dessert Rivendell for Cynthia Ruble at the Solus Christus Farm on Friday October 12th at 7PM.
Please bring a dessert item to share. Questions? Contact Paula Borton at
BLESS THE COMMUNITY
He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, He will reward him
for what he has done. - Proverbs 19:17
October Gifts (Collection Bins located in Side Hallway)
Crisis Control: canned beef stew
Samaritan Ministries: sugar, razors, hand lotion and soap
Shepherd’s Center: books, CDs, videos
Solus Christus: deodorant, shampoo, disposable razors
Run Don’t Walk - The 10th Annual Ardmore 5k and Fun Run is Saturday October 20th. Register and get more info now at Hardcopies of registration in Redeemer's main lobby. Less than two weeks to race day!
Urgent Plea for additional 5K volunteers. The city of Winston Salem has changed its plans which put us in an urgent need for volunteers on race day. We needmore volunteers on the day of the race! Stop by in the lobby TODAY or .
Fall Festival is right around the corner! Mark You Calendars
Saturday, October 27, from 5-7 pm. To volunteer or for more information r Elaine Turner .
Angel Tree - Interested in helping organize the Angel Tree Prison Ministry program this year? Angel Tree serves many children of prisoners in our community by partnering with area churches to bring Christmas gifts and love during the holiday season. We are about to begin another season of serving thesefamilies in our community. If you are interested in helping organize this year, we are looking for a co-chairperson to start mid September, andadditional volunteers along the way, until Christmas. Thank you for considering! There are many ways to help and be involved. Email Kathy Robin at or call 336-655-5201.
Donation Vehicles (Car or Truck) Needed – Several members of our community are in need of a vehicle to help them in their employment. If you can donate a vehicle to assist contact Larry Haglund x 16
Congregational Meeting - There will be a congregational meeting on Sunday October 21st to dissolve the pastoral call of Ben Milner to Redeemer Presbyterian Church, and to begin the process of Salem Presbyterian Church becoming an "official" sister church in our Presbytery. Time of meeting TBA. Please plan on attending if you are a member of Redeemer.
Attention Redeemer Artisans - A number of Redeemer Artists and Artisans are planning anotherBLOOMhand crafted art fairto raise money for missions on Nov. 10 at Redeemer Ardmore. If you or an artisan you know is interested in participating or to find out more information, please contact Jitka Helmus or more details.
Have a heart for the incarcerated? Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministries next jail training session will be held Sunday, October 21, from 2:30-4pm. We will be meeting at Phillips Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 132 N. Glenn Avenue, WS. Please contact Mart Fowler @ 336-971-1736 or with any questions about Redeemers involvement in this important ministry .
The North Carolina Deaf-Blind Associates will be having a yard sale onSaturday, October 13th, from 6 am to 4 pm, at Redeemer Presbyterian Church,cafeteria. Please donate items, come shop, or make a monetary donation.All the proceeds will support the people who are Deaf & Blind in our state.Your purchases or donations are tax deductible.To drop off items before the yard sale contactBrad Williams 336-659-4599 and check us out at
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