The Beatitudes portion of the Sermon on the Mount comes to an end here with Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:13-16. This “conclusion” shows us the role we play in and how we relate to the world as disciples of Jesus. The metaphors of salt and light are so simple on the surface but have profound implications for our lives as individual believers and as a church. What does it mean to be “salt and light” in the Niagara Region? Join us online this Sunday as we continue our look at the Sermon on the Mount and consider what it means to be disciples of Jesus in our own day.
In Christ,
Pastor Carl
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JOIN US ONLINE ON SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 24, as Pastor Carl brings us the next sermon entitled "What We Work For" from Matthew 5:13-16 in the "Sermon on the Mount - Being Human" series.
Join us at 10:00 am on Facebook as we learn and grow together! The service will also be posted to our website if you are unable to join us on Facebook.
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 Due to the Covid-19 lockdown, the church office will be closed until further notice, except for envelope pick-up on Tuesdays.
As a reminder:
1. All staff will work from home whenever possible.
2. We are cancelling all mid-week ministries until further notice. Of course we hope to open things up after February 10th if the lockdown is lifted.
3. The church building is closed to the public for the duration of the lockdown. That means you should not just drop by and expect anyone to be at the building.
4. Sunday services will continue to be offered online through our normal channels (accessed through our website, Facebook page, etc.)
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Jesus turned water into wine, can Miss Louisa turn water into crystals? What is her secret ingredient today? Watch to learn more!
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Hello Church!
I have been asked about what sort of Bible Reading Plans I use, and which ones I would recommend for people wanting to commit to regular reading of God’s Word in 2021. Below I have a list of just a few options that I think are pretty good, and some comments for each.
In some ways it doesn’t much matter which plan you settle on, the biggest challenge you will face is discipline. The habit of reading the Bible regularly is like any other habit – it is hard to sustain. If at all possible, I always encourage people “read together”, or “don’t read alone”. Gather with a group or a friend/spouse every day or week and read together and talk about it. If you are part of a life group that meets online during the pandemic, then read the Bible together.
Whatever you decide to do, be sure to soak your reading in a good deal of prayer!
I am hoping to have some news soon about some Bible Studies that I will be leading/providing to help people to not only spend time in the Word, but to study it deeply. Stay tuned for that!
Here are my top 5 suggestions for Bible Reading Plans for 2021 (though there are many more!)
Ligonier Bible Reading Plans
https://www.ligonier.org/blog/bible-reading-plans/
Ligonier is a great organization committed to Scriptural authority. They are rooted in the Reformed tradition and tend to (rightly) emphasize the “solas” of the Reformation. This link will introduce you to a number of Bible reading plans for 2021 – there are so many plans that I can’t even summarize them! Check them out for yourself!
Five Day Bible Reading
https://fivedaybiblereading.com/
This is a great plan! It will guide you through every word of the Bible, which is good. It also tries to follow things chronologically, which means that you will encounter psalms pressed into David’s life (i.e., in Samuel/Chronicles/Kings). I like that it is a 5-Day plan too since for many people a 7-day plan is daunting.
Bible Project
https://bibleproject.com/other-resources/reading-plan/
This one is a little more daunting because it is basically a 7 day/week plan, but it offers what only the Bible Project can offer – accompanying videos that help you understand what you are reading. The videos are generally very good and even provide a good medium for including kids in on the readings.
Dwell Bible App
(find it on iTunes App Store & Google Play)
This app is really good. To get the most from this app you will need to pay for it, sorry! But it has not only reading plans, but it is audio so you can have your daily passages read to you if you’d like! There are loads of cool features that make it easy to have the Word in your head all day. If you like getting your reading in through audio, or spend time in the car, at the gym, or doing work around the house, then perhaps this is right for you.
In Christ,
Pastor Carl
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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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HAPPY 60th ANNIVERSARY!
Bruce and Lynn Redding, along with their family, wish to thank the Lord for blessing them with 60 years of marriage! They celebrated their special day yesterday, January 21, 2021. We celebrate with them as they have reached this very special milestone. If you wish to send them anniversary greetings, please CLICK HERE!
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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:
- Lorna Hilborn - Please pray for continued healing for Lorna as she recuperates from her recent surgery. Please also pray for strength and encouragement for Tim, Katie, Emily and Nathan as well as their extended family, as they travel this road alongside their wife and mother. Also, please pray for wisdom for the doctors who are treating her.
- David Bent - Please continue to pray for David as he is in hospital with health issues. Pray for strength and healing for David and peace for Debbie, Jamie and their family. Please also pray 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 and has now been hospitalized. Please 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 is now half-way through her chemo treatments for her cancer. Please pray for peace for Cheryl as she goes through this process, especially as she is currently experiencing side-effects, and then in April, will have to have radiation. Please also pray for Cheryl's mother, as she supports Cheryl on this health journey.
- Chris - Son of Marion Bracken, Chris would like to move to Niagara Falls from Ottawa. Please pray that the Lord would make a way for Chris to do that, and please pray for healing for Chris, both mentally and physically. Please also pray for strength for Marion and Dyon, that they would be a help and encouragement to Chris.
- Audrey Green - Please pray for healing for Audrey as she is currently experiencing health issues. Please pray for a complete healing and pray for much wisdom for the doctors that are treating her.
- Marie & Ryan Spoelstra and family - Daughter and son-in-law of Sharon & Joe Vaccaro, they were recently exposed to Covid-19. Marie, Ashlyn and Brooklyn tested positive and Ryan and Rylee were negative. Marie is starting to feel better but still is very exhausted. Ashlyn is doing much better and Brooklyn is asymptomatic. Marie thanks all for their prayers. Please pray that Ryan and Rylee remain negative and for a quick and full recovery for Marie and Ashlyn!
- Dyon Bracken - Please pray for Dyon as he is scheduled to have surgery at the end of January. Please pray that his surgery is not postponed and pray for healing and much strength for Dyon. Please pray also for peace and strength for Marion and wisdom for the doctors treating Dyon.
- Mayers family - Please pray for the Mayers family, as routines have been disrupted because of the school being closed. Pray for much strength for Violetta and Geoff during this time.
- Stefan DiNunzio - Please pray for Stefan as he is currently in his last term of law school in Virginia. Please pray that this last term will be fruitful, pray he would be daily in the Word, and bible study, and pray the Lord would lead him in his future career and direction.
- Lynne - Co-worker of Kelly Del Vecchio, Lynne is still in hospital after suffering a stroke in her brain stem and her family can't be with her. Please continue to pray for a complete healing for her, peace for her family and friends and wisdom for the doctors treating her. Please also pray that she would come to a saving knowledge of Christ!
- 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 Jeff & Rachel Lee and family, serving the Lord with Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) Ontario.
- 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 Tim Broomer (Elder) and Don Smylski (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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