Redemption Fellowship
Winter Newsletter / Dec. - Feb.
Pastor's Piece
COUNTED AMOUNG THE LOSERS!
Isaiah 55:8-9 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord . [9] For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
So many times when we first look at something we form an opinion based on the way we, as human's see it.
How often we miss something that could be a wonderful blessing simply because of how we have been influenced to see it.
In his letter to the Philippian Church Paul would instruct them to train theirselves to see things in the light of how God sees things.
Philippians 3:4-8 Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: [5] Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; [6] Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. [7] But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. [8] Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
When we look at all that Paul had and the road to success he was on, it's easy to question why he would lay it all aside, just walk away from everything he had worked for.
To most people of his day, Paul walked away form:
ONE: His personal heritage.
He was a Pharisee, from the tribe of Benjamin. His birthright promised him a bright future.
TWO: The Law of the Pharisee's.
He was trained in the Law by the greatest teachers and finest schools of his day. possibly on the path to become the High Priest someday.
THREE: The applause of other men because of his zeal to destroy the early Church.
Yes, Paul was in the spotlight of very powerful men. They were singing his praises. He had won the approval of those who would help him on his road to success.
FOUR: Paul would walk away from all this just to follow the ideas of a man who had been crucified by the Romans.
Yes, by worldly standards Paul made a series of really bad choices. But if we take just a m moment to search out why he would choose a change of direction, we see that God was the final prize Paul was after.
As Christians, go ahead and let the world call you weak, dumb, and out of touch by following an antiquated religion. But when we all stand before God on that final exam, we will hear the greatest words ever spoken.
Matthew 25:21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
God Bless, Bishop Cole
Be sure to check the Web Site . i have been able to post a couple of the favorite verses . God Bless .
Good News Bulletin
- Bobby Apple with Keller Williams Realty in Celina has completed the necessary paperwork and has listed our current site on the market. Pastor Cole and the Council will be working with Mr. Apple to locate a new site for Redemption Fellowship.
- New Membership: Welcome Juan Aranda, Michelle Herrera and their children to our fellowship.
- Redemption Band would like to welcome their newest member, Michelle Herrera to the keys. She has years of experience playing the piano and has been a valuable addition to the band.
- Like us on Facebook by clicking here.
Christmas on the Square
Christmas on the Square was a HUGE success! Thanks to all who were able to make it out and help us reach out to our community! We were able to touch hundreds of families!
Christmas Eve
Services will be held on Christmas Eve beginning at 10:30 am.
Please come celebrate the birth of our Savior with us!
Hope to see you there!!!
Winterfest
Frontier Winterfest Teen Conference is January 26-28. Jeff and Tammy Atkins are taking youth, ages 12-18. See one of them for more information on registration.
Bake Auction
Thanks to all who brought and/or bought items for the bake auction after our Thanksgiving fellowship. The youth was able to raise $700 to help with the cost of Winterfest.
Sponsors
If you would like to help sponsor a teen to go to Winterfest, see Jeff or Tammy Atkins for sponsorship opportunities.
Bible Study
Join us as we dive deeper to understand WHY we have an enemy that wants to steal from us, kill us and destroy every blessing that we own.
Redemption Fellowship will begin a book study from Ron Carpenter's book, "The Necessity of an Enemy" January 14, 2018. This is a study that you and your family can do when you have time, from the comfort of your own living room. There will be 2 dates in which we will meet in groups to have a time of live discussion and fellowship.
This will be an interactive bible study using Facebook for weekly live discussions. To get started:
- Order your copy of the book
- Like our private Facebook group by clicking here.
- Pick up a schedule of discussions on the back table.
The Necessity of an Enemy Study Schedule
- Begin date for Book Study - 01/14/2018
- To do:
- Like the Facebook Group “@enemystudy” for weekly chapter discussions.
- Read Intro & Part 1 by 1/21 and answer question from Session 1 in back of book.
- Schedule of Facebook Discussions:
1/21 - Intro & Part 1: The Necessity (Session 1 Facebook Discussion)
1/28 - Part 2: The Plan (Session 2 Facebook Discussion)
2/04 - Part 3: The Target (Session 3 Facebook Discussion)
2/10 - Women’s Breakfast (Live Session to discuss Parts 1-4) Location TBD
2/11 - Part 4: The Enemy Within (Session 4 Facebook Discussion)
2/17 - Men’s Breakfast (Live Session to discuss Parts 1-4) Location TBD
2/18 - Part 5: Weapons of Mass Destruction (Session 5 Facebook Discussion)
2/25 - Part 6: Prowling your Neighborhood (Session 6 Facebook Discussion)
3/04 - Part 7: How to Fight to Win (Session 7 Facebook Discussion)
3/11 - Part 8: The Spoils of Victory (Session 8 Facebook Discussion)
3/24 - Live Group Session (Final Wrap-up and Fellowship) Time/Location TBD