Update No. 422
Good Morning, Redeemer Family
Sermon Recordings
This week, Sean walked us through Hebrews 11:1–6, transitioning into the great chapter of faith to explore what it means to live with a wholehearted trust in God. He reminded us that true faith is not a natural human response to our circumstances, but a supernatural assurance, given by the Holy Spirit, that the unseen God who created the universe is faithfully keeping His promises. Rather than giving in to “spiritual amnesia” or trying to manage trials in our own strength, we were encouraged to look to the saints who have gone before us and rest confidently in the enduring, eternal inheritance secured for us by Jesus Christ.
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.
Can’t wait until Wednesday to listen to our latest sermon? Good news, you don’t have to! Our sermons are now (generally) uploaded by 5pm every Sunday.
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Tea & Testimony - This Saturday!
May is almost upon us! Our next gathering will be this 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.
NP Christian Preschool - Open Day
Looking for a wonderful, nurturing environment for your little one/s?
New Plymouth Christian Preschool invites you to their upcoming Open Day! Head over on Saturday, 2 May from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at 66 Buller Street.
Everyone is welcome! Just drop in, have a nosey around their lovely space, and meet their beautiful team of teachers. It's a fantastic local community resource well worth checking out!
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!
What Are Our Kids Learning?
On Sunday, the children followed the story of Jacob, the trickster who had to run away from home after deceiving his brother, Esau. While Jacob was on the run, feeling lonely and afraid, God came to him in an amazing dream featuring a ladder reaching up to heaven. Instead of punishing Jacob for his deceit, God showed incredible mercy by promising to always be with him and to fulfill His covenant. Years later, God met Jacob again in a mysterious wrestling match that lasted all night, giving him a new name, Israel, and leaving him with a permanent reminder that the Lord was truly with him.
We talked about how Jacob definitely didn't deserve God's blessing, but God's grace knows no end! This points us beautifully to the Gospel. Just like Jacob, we don't deserve the amazing blessings we receive. Jesus traveled from heaven to earth, not on a ladder, but by becoming human, to rescue us. He is called Immanuel, which means "God with us." What incredible news that even when we make mistakes, Jesus saves us, forgives our sins, and promises to always be by our side!
Their memory verse is:
“Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”
- Genesis 28:15
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!
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
"For the author, faith is adhering to the promises of God, depending on the Word of God, and remaining faithful to the Son of God."
- Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker