Category: Weekly Update

Dear Friends,

Here are a few things going on at Christ the Redeemer this week:

Saturday Men’s Group will meet at Panera on 21st Street in Norfolk this Saturday, November 7th because Brian is out of town.

Christmas Project Benefiting Park Place School:  We are now collecting items to make Christmas gift bags for the students at Park Place School.  If you feel it in your heart to donate or help out, please see the list of needed items located on the table under the “Mission” bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall and sign-up to bring an item (or a few!).  We need the items by November 15 so the Sunday School classes can put together the gift bags the Sunday before Thanksgiving.  If you have any questions, contact Jennifer at brownie7506@yahoo.com.

There will be an “Ugly Christmas Sweater” competition at the upcoming Advent Dinner/Potluck on November 21st and we are in need of old ornaments and tinsel, so if you are cleaning out your Christmas decorations to make room for some new, please donate the old so we can see who can make the best ugliest sweater!

God’s peace be with you all.

 

Dear Friends,

Here are a few things coming up at Christ the Redeemer:

All Saints’ Day is this Sunday, November 1st—In the Anglican Church, it is customary to wear red (the color of blood) in honor of the Christians who have died because of their faith (martyrs).  Please wear red this Sunday in their remembrance.  Here is information about why we celebrate All Saints’ Day.

Small Group Leaders’ Meeting at the Campbell’s home this Sunday evening from 5-7 PM.  All Small Group Leaders are encouraged to attend.

Christmas Project Benefiting Park Place School—We are now collecting items to make Christmas gift bags for the students at Park Place School.  Please see the list of needed items located on the table under the “Mission” bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall and sign-up to bring an item (or two!).  We need the items by November 15 so the Sunday School classes can put together the gift bags the Sunday before Thanksgiving.  If you have any questions, contact Jennifer at brownie7506@yahoo.com.

Advent Inter-Generational Dinner—Please join us on Saturday, November 21st from 5:00-7:30 PM to kick-off the season of Advent.  This will be a potluck style dinner and there will be sign-up sheets in the Fellowship Hall starting next Sunday, November 8th.  Hope to see everyone there!

Looking forward to worshiping with you all on Sunday.

Dear Friends,

Here are some things going on at Christ the Redeemer:

First Annual Chili Bowl—This Saturday, October 24th!  We hope you will all join us for Christ the Redeemer’s First Annual Chili Bowl!  We will meet at the covered picnic area at Lafayette Park at 4:00 PM for a game of flag football, and afterwards we will head to the church for a Chili Supper and Cook-off at 6:00 PM.  You can come for one or both events, but mark your calendar because it’s sure to be a fun time!  Also, Jennifer will be at the church from 3:30-3:45 if you need to drop off a crockpot before the football game.  Please use this link to the evite to RSVP:  http://evite.me/rw5G7q3jHX

Our “Exploring Membership at Christ the Redeemer” class starts at the end of the month (Friday, October 30 7- 8:30 and Saturday, October 31, 9 am-1 pm). If you have questions about the class, or want to ‘sign up’ for it, please speak to Brian (revbriancampbell@gmail.com or 757-284-8246).

‘PEARUSA National Assembly’ is set for November 4-7 near Charlotte, NC.  Registration is now open at pearusaassembly.org.  The theme for the week is “Bear Much Fruit” and it promises to be a wonderful time of teaching, fellowship and encouragement. Check out the web site and register now.

Christmas Project Benefiting Park Place School  Starting this coming Sunday, we will be collecting items to make Christmas gift bags for the students at Park Place School. Please see the list of needed items located on the table under the “Mission” bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall and sign-up to bring an item (or two!). We need the items by November 15 so the Sunday School classes can put together the gift bags the Sunday before Thanksgiving. If you have any questions, contact Jennifer at brownie7506@yahoo.com.

Peace and joy to you all.

Dear Friends

There are a number of things to take note of this week:

First, the Men’s Group meets on Saturday, October 17 (8:30- 10:00 am). We are beginning our study of Scott McNight’s Jesus Creed (the first 2 chapters), but if you have not yet purchased the book (or read the chapters) come along anyways and join in on the discussion and fellowship. We meet in the Ministry Room next to the Women’s rest room.

Second, our “Exploring Membership at Christ the Redeemer’ class starts at the end of the month (Friday, October 30 7- 8:30 and Saturday, October 31, 9 am-1 pm). If you have questions about the class, or want to ‘sign up’ for it, please speak to Brian (revbriancampbell@gmail.com or 757-284-8246).

Third, our Newcomers Dinner takes place this Sunday at the Campbell’s (1019 Manchester Ave, Norfolk 23508). If you have not yet RSVP’ed to the Evite please do so soon.

Fourth, Our First (and hopefully Annual) Chili Bowl takes place a week from this Saturday (October 24). You can either join in on the fun Flag Football game at Lafayette Park (4:00 pm start), or participate in the ‘Chili Supper and Cook-Off’ at the church at 6;00 pm, or BOTH! Please RSVP to Jennifer at brownie7506@yahoo.com or Georgia at ctrsec@gmail.com.

Looking forward to worshiping with you all on Sunday.

Have a great and blessed week.

Dear Friends,

Here are some things coming up at Christ the Redeemer:

First Annual Chili Bowl: We hope you will all join us for Christ the Redeemer’s First Annual Chili Bowl!  We will gather at Lafayette Park at 4:00 PM on October 24th for a game of flag football, and afterwards we will head to the church for a Chili Supper and Cook-off at 6:00 PM.  You can come for one or both events, but mark your calendar because it’s sure to be a fun time!

The dates have been set for the New Member Class, but there is still time to sign up for anyone wanting to deepen their relationship with Christ the Redeemer.  The dates are as follows:

• Friday, October 30th (evening)

• Saturday, October 31st (morning)

The following four Tuesdays (evenings):

1. November 3rd

2. November 10th

3. November 17th

4. November 24th

Please speak with Brian+ for more information or to sign up.

‘PEARUSA National Assembly’ is set for November 4-7 near Charlotte, NC.  Registration is now open at pearusaassembly.org.  The theme for the week is “Bear Much Fruit” and it promises to be a wonderful time of teaching, fellowship and encouragement. Check out the web site and register now.

See you all for Worship on Sunday.

Dear Friends,

Since the possible storm threat has dwindled as Hurricane Juaquin is expected to head out to sea, Christ the Redeemer will have the Sunday service at the regular scheduled time of 10:00 AM.

The service will fall mid-way between high tides, so the roads should be suitable for travel.

See you all for worship tomorrow!

Dear Friends

With the hurricane potentially bearing down upon us the weekend schedule is becoming clearer.

First, the Serve the City Project set for Saturday has been postponed.  The folks organizing this project will get back to us when an alternate plan has been crafted.

Second, we will make a call on Saturday regarding our Sunday worship. Georgia will send out an email to all on our email list by Saturday afternoon and will also post it on our ‘This Week at CtR’ on our web site. Obviously, if the hurricane comes near our shore we will NOT have worship on Sunday. Please check your inbox sometime late Saturday afternoon.

Pray for wisdom for our leaders and protection for all, but especially for the most vulnerable (the homeless, the elderly, those in areas prone to flooding).

May the God of peace and grace be with us all.

Dear Friends

Our Tenth Anniversary Weekend is fast approaching. Here are some of the ways you can help out:

First, we need some water pitchers and/or carafes suitable for the tables (13 in all!). If you have one or two of these and can drop them off at the church this week or bring them with you to the dinner (arriving early enough to get them filled and on the tables!), or if needed, we can pick them up, please let Georgia (ctrsec@gmail.com) or Janis know (janiscampbell58@gmail.com).

Second, we are producing a ‘Time Line’ of our history and would love to have you bring any pictures or mementos you have that you would like to share (baptisms, VBS’s, International Student memories, Small group memories, etc).

Third, remember to sign-up on Perfect Pot Luck and tell us what side dish you will be able to bring.  Here is the link: http://www.perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=BUNQ1058    If you have trouble with accessing the link, you can go to www.perfectpotluck.com  login: Christ the Redeemer  password: dinner

Fourth, please do your best to be on time (6:30 pm to start!). We have a lovely and full evening planned and want to honor our ending time of 8:30 pm (for those with young children attending!).

Fifth, while I’m at this, let me urge us all to be ‘early’ for worship on Sunday. We will start on time with a Procession with Bishop Quigg. Pray for those being confirmed or received on Sunday.

Finally, take some time this week to remember and give thanks for all that God has done in us and through us over the past years. Take some time to pray for our future as well, that God would be gracious and continue to lead us and to shape us in the coming years.

Peace be with us all.

Dear Friends

The Fall is a busy and exciting season. It offers a wonderful opportunity for a fresh start, a new beginning. If God has been prompting you to find your ’12’ or to ‘go deeper’ in your faith walk, then take note of some of the opportunities beginning THIS WEEK!

Community and Study Groups:

Wednesday Night Women’s Group will be studying Phyllis Shirer’s book ‘Putting on the Armor of God.’ The group begins TONIGHT at 7:00 pm and meets at Temple Richardson’s home, 1510 S. Eleanor Court, Norfolk (Contact Temple at 757-489-7805).

Thursday Morning Women’s Group starts tomorrow morning at the church beginning at 9:15 a.m. They will use Beth Moore’s “Children of the Day” series on 1 and 2 Thessalonians. (Contact Janis Campbell at 757-284-8245)

Men’s Group meets on Saturday, September 12 beginning at 8:30 a.m. This is a time of fellowship, study, prayer and support. All are welcome. (Contact Brian Campbell at 757-284-8246)

In addition, all of the home/community groups within the church are open to new members. If you have questions or concerns about the best option for you this fall, please contact Lauren Gyorfi at 980-354-1391.

“Exploring Membership at Christ the Redeemer” If God has drawn you to this community and you are finding a ‘home’ among us, we encourage you to take the next step and explore membership. An informational meeting will take place after worship on Sunday. Bring your questions and an open mind and see how the Spirit directs.

Ministry Opportunities:

“Serve the City” takes place on Saturday, October 3 but the registration deadline is THIS SUNDAY, September 20. Please take a moment and read the brochure attached, fill it out and bring it with you on Sunday to church.

Furniture Needed – Joshua Matlack is a newly arrived grad student at Regent and in need of some basic furnishings (a couch, table and chairs, dresser). If you have (or know someone who has) some old furniture you need to get rid of, please let Joshua know (254-652-5335).

Tenth Anniversary Dinner deadline for RSVP is This Sunday, September 20.

Looking forward to worshiping with you on Sunday.

Dear Friends

September has arrived and our fall season is about to begin. Here are some of the things you need to be aware of as we look expectantly to the near future:

Home Group Informational Meeting—this Sunday, September 13th, right after the service:  Are you looking to connect with other church members outside of church?  We have several home groups and Bible studies that meet regularly for prayer and fellowship.  Please grab a cup of coffee and join us immediately following worship to find out what we have to offer for individuals and families.

Fall Women’s and Men’s Groups all start up again beginning this coming week.

Here are a few groups starting up again for this fall:

• Wednesday Nights from 7-9 PM beginning September 16th Please contact Temple Richardson 489-7805 or t.richardson@cox.net.  We will be studying Phyllis Shirer’s “Putting on the Armor of God”. Books are $12.99 to follow and do homework based on the video. You may purchase books the first night. Temple will need to have an RSVP so I can purchase the right number of books.

• Thursday Mornings at 9:15 AM beginning September 17th in the CtR fellowship room.  Contact Janis Campbell at 284-8245 or janiscampbell58@gmail.com. We will be studying Beth Moore’s “Children of the Day”, a 9 week study on 1 & 2 Thessalonians.

• Saturday Mornings from 8:30-10 AM beginning September 19th the Men’s Group will meet in the Fellowship Hall.  Please contact Brian+ at 284-8246.

*All of these groups gladly welcome new members*

New Member Class Informational Meeting—Sunday, September 20th:  Are you interested in becoming a member here at Christ the Redeemer?  If you are feeling the call to deepen your relationship with Christ the Redeemer, please grab a cup of coffee and attend the informational meeting after church on Sunday, September 20th.

10th Anniversary Dinner and Bishop’s Visit—Saturday, September 26th:  If you haven’t already done so, please RSVP for our 10th Anniversary Dinner, as we have set a deadline of Sunday, September 20th.  Also, please sign up for the potluck at www.perfectpotluck.com  Login: Christ the Redeemer   Password: dinner

Serve the City—October 3rd:  We will be participating with other local churches in serving the neighborhood of Park Place with the love of Jesus. The organizers need to know ‘who’ is planning on helping out, and ‘what’ they might be able to help with (in order to establish appropriate projects within the neighborhood). You can pick up a registration brochure at church this Sunday. Deadline for registration is Sunday September 20.

Looking forward to worshiping with you all on Sunday.