Announcement of Ministries for 1/3/2021
Happy New Year Redeeming Life Church! We have some great things happening as we kick off the new year. Children’s ministry is starting up for the nursery and kids 2nd grade and lower on January 17th (if we have enough volunteers to help). We’re starting a new series through 1 Peter after Pastor Mike’s Celebration Sermon. Josiah Walker will sit before an ordination council. And we’re hopeful to see more Fellowship Groups get started. But without a doubt, the most exciting news is Pastor Mike and Laurie’s Celebration Sunday. We hope you’ll attend in person or watch (and share comments of gratitude and encouragement) on-line. Learn more about that and other things going on below, or join Realm to stay in the loop.
PASTOR MIKE’S RETIREMENT SERMON | On January 10th, Pastor Mike is preaching his celebration sermon and officially retiring. During this service, we’ll also lay hands on him and install him to serve as Redeeming Life Church’s Pastor Emeritus. Come join us at 11 AM or watch the live-stream on Facebook, YouTube, or on our website. (This is also a great time to bring cards, notes, or gifts of appreciation for Pastor Mike’s many years of faithful service.)
GIFTS FOR MIKE AND LAURIE PLESS | To honor Pastor Mike and Laurie Pless, the Transitional Church Council has worked out an outstanding retirement gift for them (and you approved the cost in the 2021 budget). If you would like to contribute to help us with this gift, you can give above and beyond your normal giving, or you may designate a financial gift as "Pastoral Development." Please do not put Mike's name or the word "gift" in the memo line of a check. Tax law does not allows us to accept a deductible donation designated for a specific person. We also encourage you to give notes, cards, and gifts of appreciation directly to Mike and Laurie.
WHO ARE WE? | We are a church that hopes to see our community redeemed by the power of the gospel. Redeeming Life Church exists to know, live, and proclaim the gospel. We believe the God’s Word from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21 is the inerrant story of the redemptive history of God—otherwise known as the gospel. To be people who are immersed in knowing, living, and proclaiming the gospel, we follow the instructions of Christ to love God, love people, and make disciples.
WE NEED HELP THE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY | Here’s a great opportunity to serve and preach the gospel to the next generation of the Church. Please consider volunteering in the Nursery or Pre-K classes. Service will be on rotation, certainly not every week or as often as you might think. Please contact Pastor Bryan for more info.
BAPTISM | If you would like to follow Jesus in believer’s baptism, please let us know. Our next baptism service is tentatively scheduled for March 14th.
STRUGGLING? | If you are struggling under the weight of life’s circumstances, sin, or spiritual attack, you don’t have to go through it alone. God’s Church is his family and we are here to help. If you are struggling, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your Fellowship Group Leader, another Covenant Member, Pastor Mike, Pastor Bryan, Pastor Robbie, or Josiah. We will pray with you, walk alongside you, set up a time for Pastoral care or formal counseling. You are not alone.
THANK YOU FOR GIVING | Thank you for your faithful giving on Sunday, by mail, text giving, and on Realm. Your faithfulness keeps our ministry serving the Kingdom. Thank you!