Sermon for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, April 24, 2016
The Rev’d Brian Campbell, speaker.
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Week of April 24
Dear Friends,
Here are some of the things you need to know this week:
First, Our Women’s Retreat takes place this weekend (April 22-24) at Camp Chanco on the James River. Thirty-eight women have registered (a record number). Please pray for Jennifer as she speaks at the retreat, for all the other leaders who play essential roles within it, for safe travel for all and for God’s presence to be known and enjoyed in and through it all. (Pray as well for the husbands and fathers who are ‘left behind’–especially the young fathers!).
Second, Our Second Annual Mission Sunday takes place on May 1st. We will celebrate our connection with Compassion Ministries during the worship service, and then set that connection within our larger, global mission in and with Rwanda during the lunch that follows. Please set this day aside and plan to stay for the lunch and presentation.
Third, Our Vacation Bible School is set for the week of June 27- July 1. We all can help with the preparation by contributing to the “supplies” needed for the sessions. Please see the list posted on the VBS Webpage or on the bulletin board in the hallway next to the Women’s restroom.
Looking forward to worshiping with you on Sunday (in person or in spirit–for those at the retreat!).
Sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 17, 2016
The Rev’d Brian Campbell, speaker.
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Week of April 17
Dear Friends,
Here are some important things coming up this week at Christ the Redeemer:
First, Family Game Night is this Saturday, April 16th at 6:30. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall, so bring your favorite board game and a snack to share. Contact Jennifer Brown at brownie7506@yahoo.com for more information. Hope to see you there!
Second, the meeting place for Men’s Group for this coming Saturday, April 16, 2017 has changed (for this week only). The group will meet at the Panera on 21st Street in Norfolk at 8:30 AM.
Third, we are currently in need of a few more people for the Usher Ministry. If you feel inclined or if God has put it in your heart to serve in this manner, please contact Clark Garvin at clarkgarvin@cox.net.
Please see the following important message from Monica Fraser regarding Compassion Sunday:
Hello Christ the Redeemer Friends and Members–
Do you have a connection with a restaurant owner, caterer or super awesome friend who cooks, and who would be willing to donate food for this year’s Rwandan Mission dinner on May 1st? Please let me know!
At the mission luncheon we will be combining our annual Compassion outreach with a presentation on the next stage of our Mbyo School Project.
This past year your generosity helped transform the lives of 45 young children through Compassion and allowed us to fund the construction of a new facility with two school classrooms in Mbyo parish. You can see and read about that progress on the Mission page of CtR’s website here…
Rwandan School House Project
The CtR family pledged and raised over $15,000 toward the school project last year, and we want to build on the momentum of that success for the good of the children in our sister parish.
So, consider if you have a connection who could partner with us in making the dinner another great success. Please email me (teddiepup69@yahoo.com) or call me with any ideas or questions you may have at 757-281-8480.
Thanks for your help!
Monica
Finally, here is a list of needed items to prepare us for our upcoming Vacation Bible School in June:
All white men’s ankle socks-50 pairs
Baby food jars with the labels removed
Battery operated tealight candles
Clear shower caps
Clear water bottle caps
Fish stickers
Glue dots
Soup cans (empty, standard size with the labels removed)
2 spools fishing line
Items can be dropped off in the church office or given to Jennifer on Sundays up until VBS. Thank you in advance!
I look forwarding to worshiping with all of you on Sunday.
Sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter, April 10, 2016
The Rev’d Brian Campbell, speaker.
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Week of April 10
Dear Friends,
Here are some things happening this week at Christ the Redeemer:
If you would like to sign-up to take a meal to Dave and Natalie Shellock for the birth of their new little one, Samantha, please go to TakeThemAMeal.com and use this login: name: Shellock password: Callie
Family Game Night is this Saturday, April 16th at 6:30! We will meet in the Fellowship Hall, so bring your favorite board game and a snack to share. Contact Jennifer Brown at brownie7506@yahoo.com for more information. Hope to see you there!
Please mark your calendars for Sunday, May 1st, for Compassion/Mission Sunday. We will gather immediately following the service to hear about the progress and opportunities with our Rwanda Missions, including the school house project and Compassion. This will be a “catered” meal, and all are welcome to join to learn more about our outreach to our Rwandan brothers and sisters. This is a big event for CtR, so we hope to see everyone there.
Are you looking for a way to serve here at Christ the Redeemer? We are currently in need of a few more people to help out with the Usher Ministry. If you feel inclined or if God has put it in your heart to serve in this manner, please contact Clark Garvin at clarkgarvin@cox.net
Vacation Bible School is the week of June 27th, and it will be here before we know it! We are in need of a few donated items to help out with crafts and decorating. Items can be dropped off in the church office or given to Jennifer on one of the upcoming Sundays. The items needed are: baby food jars, water bottle caps (clear in color), clear shower caps, and empty “standard size” soup cans (think Campbell’s soups) with the labels removed.
I look forward to worshiping with you all on Sunday.
Sermon for April 3, 2016
The Rev’d Brian Campbell, speaker.
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