Update No. 421
Good Afternoon, Redeemer Family
Sermon Recordings
This week, Fraser preached from Exodus 34, looking at Moses receiving the second set of stone tablets and encountering the glory of God on Mount Sinai. He reminded us that God perfectly reveals His merciful and gracious, yet completely holy character through His Word. Warning us against compromising our faith and making covenants with the idols of our surrounding culture. Contrasting the temporary, fading glory of Moses' face under the Old Covenant with the permanent glory of Christ, we were encouraged that we no longer need to fear condemnation. Because of Jesus, our perfect mediator, we can boldly draw near with unveiled faces, spending time in God’s Word to be transformed by the Spirit and reflect His radiant glory to the world.
If you weren’t able to make it on Sunday or if you’d like to listen to this sermon or any previous sermons, they’re all available here… or you can just listen below.
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Tea & Testimony - Next Saturday!
May is almost upon us! Our next gathering will be on Saturday, May 2nd, from 7pm at the Rogers (68 Fernleigh Street)!
We are so excited to have Angie from King’s Church in Christchurch (part of our New Frontiers family) joining us to share her testimony that night. Angie is coming up with her husband Tim, who will be preaching for us on the Sunday.
Wednesday In The Word
Our next Wednesday in the Word is on Wednesday, May 6th, from 7:15pm at the Rogers (68 Fernleigh Street)! This is open to anyone and everyone (13+), and if you’ve got younger kids that need to come along, they’re welcome to hang out too!
Just a reminder of the questions that we will be asking/answering, so that you can come prepared!
What did you like about this story? Why?
What questions might someone have about it?
What do we learn about people?
What do we learn about God (or Jesus)?
After hearing this, what are you going to do this week?
Our discussions will be based around Luke 7:36–50, but feel free to engage with the rest of the context reading as well.
Context Reading: Luke 7
Focus Passage: Luke 7:36–50
Monthly Men’s Breakfast
Our next monthly men’s breakfast will be on Saturday, May 9th from 8am to 9.30am and Mike’s place (87 Veale Road). All the men of the church, and their friends and such, are welcome and encouraged to come along!
Sunday School? Yes!
Sunday School is back on this Sunday! It’s been lovely having the kids in the service, but they’ll no doubt be excited to jump back into our wonderful The Biggest Story curriculum. I’m personally looking forward to watching more of the videos; they’re great!
Women’s Ministry Support
We are getting closer and closer to fully funding Carli in her new Women’s Ministry Role! Thank you to all those who have already pledged support, and for all those who have been in prayer for Carli as she discerns how to best serve the women of the church.
Our Goal: 10 partners at $24/week.
Current Progress: We now have 8 people committed (including larger one-time donations)!
Remember, $24 a week is simply a guide to help us track our progress. You definitely don't have to give that exact amount. Whether it is more or less, every bit helps us support Carli in this vital discipleship work, and hopefully even expand her hours as the church grows!
How to Partner With Us: If you would like to have "skin in the game" and financially partner with and support this ministry, you can use the details below:
Bank: TSB
Account Name: Redeemer Church
Account Number: 15-3953-0698528-000
Reference: As with your regular giving, please include your Name (for your end-of-year tax receipt) but ALSO the letters "WM" (so we know to apply it to this specific goal!).
Thank you for praying about how you can be a part of this!
“There Was Not A Needy Person Among Them”
We have wonderful news to report! By God’s grace, someone has generously provided the means for us to purchase a brand-new wheelchair for Kathleen! It is a joy to see our church family actively caring for one another and providing for each other in practical ways!
Thank you to everyone who has been in prayer, and to those who have physically provided and offered helpful advice.
Our God is a God who provides! Let’s continue to be in prayer for our church family, seeking to demonstrate the love and care that Christ has for His body, the church.
Teach The Text - Poetry
The Gospel Training Trust are running another practical, hands-on online course. This time they will consider how to read and understand Old Testament Poetry, with a special focus on Psalms. Discover the author's big purpose, and how to find the structure and main theme of a psalm for yourself.
This is a 5-week course. Sessions will run each Tuesday 7pm-8:15pm.
See the following dates: June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23, June 30
You will receive a reminder email prior to each session.
This course will be taught by Rob Morton, director of the Tim Course (Christchurch), and son-in-law of Mike and Carol!.
$50 per person for the 5-week course.
Reflection For The Week
“Mercy, detached from Justice, grows unmerciful. That is the important paradox. As there are plants which will flourish only in mountain soil, so it appears that Mercy will flower only when it grows in the crannies of the rock of Justice.”
- C. S. Lewis