Do you know what Canadians hate? Someone telling them that they are wrong and need to change. We live at a time when “I” is the most important word in our society. Is it any wonder that news of a King coming and claiming our obedience and loyalty is unpopular?
In fact, this King has never really been popular. Humanity has always run from Him and Psalm 2 tells us all about this King that we seem to want and yet hate. Join us Sunday as we continue to look at the Christmas Story through the eyes of the Psalms and consider Jesus Our King as he comes to us in Psalm 2.
If you are able to join us in person at one of our two services, then register today! If not, we’d love for you to join us online.
In Christ,
Pastor Carl
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JOIN US SUNDAY MORNING as Pastor Carl continues his Advent series entitled "Psalms for Advent: Prophet, Priest & King" with the message entitled "Jesus Our King" from Psalm 2.
Join us either at 9:00 or 11:00 am in person (if you have registered) or LIVE on Facebook at 9:00 am as we learn and grow together! The service will also be posted to our website later in the day if you are unable to join us live.
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN for church this Sunday at 9 & 11 am!
Please click here or on the 'Registration Information' graphic above to register.
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TO HEAR ADDITIONAL WORSHIP SONGS which have been chosen for you this week, please click here.
To watch our service LIVE on Facebook, please click here.
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Due to Covid-19 and the public gathering limitations for our sanctuary, we have decided to hold 2 services on Christmas Eve at 5:30 and 7:00 pm. We would remind you to register early for these services, but if you are unable to attend in person, the 5:30 pm service on Christmas Eve will be livestreamed on Facebook HERE. If you need help to register or cancel a registration for these services, please contact the church office.
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Due to the additional Christmas services (see above for service times), we are in need of extra volunteers to help 45 minutes before each service with the registration, screening and ushers for Covid-19 protocol .
If you can help before any of these services on December 24, please contact Sharon Reinaerts HERE.
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CHRISTMAS BENEVOLENT OFFERING
At this time of year, there are many people who are struggling, both within our congregation and those in the community. Please consider how you may be able to contribute to our Benevolent Fund, which is there to help those in need. For more information, please contact Roger Poirier HERE.
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THE MEN'S WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY has ended for the Christmas holidays and plan to start up again in the new year. Vito and the guys welcome all men to meet in the Fellowship Room from 9-11:00 am each Wednesday morning beginning January 6, 2021. Please use the back door entrance. Physical distancing will be in place and registration will be required upon arrival. If you have any questions or for more information, please contact Vito Del Vecchio HERE.
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THE LADIES' WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY with Lynn Redding plans to return in the new year with a continued study of selected Psalms. Lynn invites ladies to meet in the L-Room at the church from 9:30-11:00 each Wednesday morning beginning January 13, 2021. This Bible study will run until May 12, 2021. Physical distancing will be in place and registration will be required upon arrival. You are welcome to contact Lynn with any questions you may have or to obtain more information about this study.
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THE LAST DAY FOR DONATIONS
Just a friendly reminder that the last day for donations to be receipted in the 2020 calendar year is Thursday, December 31. The Canada Revenue Agency rules say any donations received on January 1, 2021 or later, will be receipted in 2021 regardless of what date is on the cheque.
A friendly reminder ~
1. GIVING OPTIONS AT REDEEMER BIBLE CHURCH
- Cash or Cheque: Fill out your numbered offering envelope or blank one found in the chair pockets. Make a note on the envelope if you would like your funds split to other funds (e.g. benevolent). Envelopes will be collected during the offering.
- Give Online: Give a one-time gift online securely through PayPal on Redeemer's website
- E-Transfer: Use giving@redeemerbible.ca for e-transfer.
- Automatic Withdrawal: To have funds withdrawn from your bank account, pick up a Pre-Authorized Giving Form from the Welcome Desk or e-mail office@redeemerbible.ca to request one.
- Estate Planning: Please contact Calvin (Cal) Beresh at Beresh & Smith Law Firm at 905-357-5555.
- Gifts of Stock: Gifts of stock in publicly traded companies carry significant tax advantages. If you would like to discuss this option, please email rogerrbc@gmail.com for more information.
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Roger Poirier, Administrator at rogerrbc@gmail.com or 905-356-6888.
Thank you,
Roger Poirier, Administrator
Simon Yeomans, Treasurer
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THE 2021 OFFERING ENVELOPES are ready for you to pick up and begin using starting Sunday, January 3. If you use numbered envelopes for your Sunday offerings to the church, then you can pick up your envelopes from the tables set up in the Cafe. If you give regularly and would like envelopes, please contact Roger Poirier or the church office at 905-356-6888, as this helps our receipting process run more smoothly.
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THE FOLLOWING OFFICES of the Board of Directors were elected at their recent meeting:
Chair: Cal Beresh
Vice-Chair: Karl Janzen
Treasurer: Simon Yeomans
Secretary: Peter Kowalski
Deacon Committee Chair: John Haanappel
Elder: Tim Broomer
Elder: Vito Del Vecchio
All of our Elders welcome any input from our congregation at any time. Let us be in prayer for them, as they seek the Lord’s wisdom in their leadership role at Redeemer.
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Tonight in the Youth Ministry, we will be having our Christmas parties at the church and enjoying fellowship together. Please bring a $5-$10 wrapped gender-neutral gift! If you are between Gr. 5-12 and are looking to find out more information regarding this event or if you are interested in joining our youth or a Small Group, please contact Pastor Paul HERE. The event runs during the usual time of 7:30-9:30 pm! See you there!
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Merry Christmas! Our craft video this week shows us how to make an easy Nativity scene out of household supplies! Follow along with Miss Louisa and learn a little bit more about the very first Christmas.
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We are updating our Directory. If you call Redeemer 'home', please update your information. We want to stay connected to our church family during this time and beyond. Please CLICK HERE to update your information now!
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To stay connected with us, we encourage you to visit our website HERE. You can listen to any messages or videos you may have missed, as well as filling in a connection card with a prayer request or a way we can help you!
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Our Connection Cards are online!
Please CLICK HERE to connect with our Pastors, Elders and staff. If you have any needs or prayer requests, please let us know!
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PRAISE ITEMS:
1. Jonathan Brierly - Son of Sheila Walton, Jonathan had a kidney removed this week. Sheila would like to thank the Lord and her church family for all of their prayers for Jonathan - the surgery was a success and he is doing very well! Please continue to pray for his full recovery.
2. Rose Martin - Mother of Paul Martin, Rose's surgery to fight her cancer went well and she is now recovering at home. Paul and Mary and their family wish to thank the Lord as well as their Redeemer family for all of your prayers! Please continue to pray that Rose would make a complete recovery.
3. Taylor - 14-year old granddaughter of Sharon and Joe Vaccaro, Taylor had surgery on her spine this week. Sharon and Joe and their family thank the Lord that the surgery went better than expected! Although Taylor is still in pain, she is in good spirits and is doing physiotherapy and breathing exercises in hospital. Please continue to pray for healing for her with no complications.
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PRAYER REQUESTS:
In accordance with applicable laws, Redeemer Bible Church is committed to protecting the privacy of its members, adherents, donors, volunteers, employees, directors, officers and any other persons about or from whom the Church collects personal information. The Church embraces the principles of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPED) to ensure that personal health information about an individual relating to their physical or mental health (including medical history) is not released to the general public.
Please pray for OUR REDEEMER FAMILY & FRIENDS:
- Don DeGraaf - Please pray for healing for Don as he is currently in hospital with health issues and undergoing tests. Please pray for healing for Don, peace and comfort for Chris and their family and much wisdom for the doctors that are treating him.
- Carl Winger - Please pray for Carl as he undergoes chemotherapy treatment every day from December 9-18 in St. Catharines. Please continue to pray for strength and healing for Carl, peace and strength for Betty and their family as well as wisdom for the doctors who are treating him.
- Charles Verworn - Please continue to pray for healing for Charles in his health journey. Please continue to pray for peace for both he and Brenda and their whole family during this time, as well as for much wisdom for the doctors that are treating him.
- Carolyn Cuillerier - Please pray for healing and strength for Carolyn as she is very sick and weak. Please pray for strength and wisdom for Dan as he ministers to Carolyn, and pray for peace for Carolyn and Dan as they wait for test results. Please also pray for much wisdom for the doctors as they continue to diagnose and treat Carolyn.
- Cheryl McDonald - Please continue to pray for healing for Cheryl as she has received the results from her surgery. Unfortunately, cancer cells were found in the sentinel node. Cheryl began chemo treatments this week and has other appointments scheduled as well. Please pray for peace for Cheryl as she goes through this process, and please also pray for Cheryl's mother, as she supports Cheryl on this health journey.
- Mary Martin & Oakwood Park Lodge - Please pray for Mary as she has health concerns and pray for her colleagues at Oakwood Park Lodge in the midst of this ongoing pandemic. Pray that the Lord would protect all residents and workers in this LTC home.
- Linda Jolley - Please pray for Linda as she is being evicted from her apartment in April due to the owners tearing the building down. Pray that she will soon be able to find a place to live within her budget.
- Adam Lawrence - Son of Rob and Marianne, Adam has contracted Covid-19 and is quite sick in hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Please pray for healing for him, peace for Rob and Marianne as they are so far away from him, as well as much wisdom for the doctors who are treating him.
- Lynne - Co-worker of Kelly Del Vecchio, Lynne suffered a brain bleed on Saturday and is in hospital. Please pray for a complete healing for her, peace for her family and friends and wisdom for the doctor. Please also pray that she would come to a saving knowledge of Christ!
- Harvey Stromme - Please continue to pray for healing for Harvey as he suffered a serious fall earlier this month which caused compression fractures of the vertebrae. He is now home and undergoing rehabilitation. Please also pray for wisdom for all who are treating him.
- Nick Sgro - Brother of Sylvana, Nick's knee is healing slowly. He was hoping to get the staples out this week but it is still bleeding. Please pray for continued and a complete physical healing for Nick and also pray that he would come to know the Lord. Please also pray for Sylvana, that she would be able to witness to her family and that all of their hearts would be open to hear the Gospel.
- Congregation of Grace United Brethren Church in Sherkston - Please continue to pray for this community of believers as their church burned to the ground recently. Pray for wisdom for the pastor and leadership team of the church as they look to the future.
- Please pray for our church family and for especially for our seniors and shut-ins. Remember to check in with each other with a phone call or a note and spread the love of Jesus!
- Our Missionaries - Please pray for Andrew and Laura Barron and family, serving the Lord with Jews for Jesus Canada.
- Church Leadership – Specifically, the Pastoral Ministry team and staff, including Pastor Carl, Pastor Paul, Janet McLeod, Louisa McLeod, Roger Poirier, Lori Foster and Sharon Reinaerts as well as Vito Del Vecchio (Elder) and Steve Cruickshanks (Deacon).
"Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge."
Psalm 62:8
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