RPC Email Blast 10/23/08
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ADOPT A STUDENT
Because of our large student population at Redeemer, we want to reach out to them, welcoming them to Charleston and into the Redeemer community. We want to pair Redeemer families or singles with students who want to be “adopted.” Adopting a student involves befriending and caring for that student by perhaps feeding the student a meal or two during the semester, helping the student find a mechanic to fix his car, or being a listening ear. We have all sorts of students who need adoptive families–College of Charleston, MUSC, Charleston Law, and international students and families. If you or your family would like to adopt a student, please contact Gray at the church office (843-724-1164). If you’re a student who would like to be adopted by a Redeemer family or single, please contact Gray.
FOOD DRIVE
We’ll be collecting canned food and other non-perishable food items over the next month. The food will be divided and given to Crisis Ministries and Tricounty Family Ministries. A food collection box is located in the santuary. Please contact Joy Thomas (843-568-2923) for more information.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES
The women’s studies committee has organized a women-only Bible study that Kathy Bailey leads on Tuesday nights at 7 pm. The Bible study will be the at-night counterpart to the women’s Friday morning Bible study: Both studies will look at the life of Moses as told in Exodus and other Old Testament books. The Friday morning Bible study meets at 9:30 am. Both studies meet in the church’s conference room upstairs in the educational building. Please contact Gray at the church office (843-724-1164) for more information.
UGANDA BEADS
Direct from Uganda, the beautiful, beaded necklaces are available for purchase. ALL money goes back to the widows in Uganda who are making the necklaces. The necklaces will be available after the worship service in the blue room (across from the nursery) on the following dates: 2 November, 16 November, 7 December, 14 December, 21 December. If you’re interested in taking beads to your place of work, family gathering, etc., please contact Leven Harrison at 843-475-1855.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LUNCHEON
MUSC is hosting a fall luncheon for the international students, and our volunteers did so well at August’s luncheon that we’ve been asked to help again. We need volunteers to help serve food for the luncheon on Wednesday, 29 October. Volunteers need to arrive at MUSC’s Harper Student Wellness Center, located on the corner of Bee and Courtenay streets, at 11:30 am. We’ll help greet the students, serve food, and clean up from lunch; we’ll be done by 1:30 pm. If you can help, please contact Gray at the church office (843-724-1164).
WALK THRU THE NEW TESTAMENT–FOR KIDS
Our sister church in Goose Creek, Metro North Church, presents a “breath of fresh air” approach to exploring the New Testament with children called Walk Thru the New Testament with Miss Carroll on Saturday, 8 November from 8:30 am to 2 pm. This innovative event provides a foundation for beginners and an energetic, refreshing way to see and understand the Bible. The activities are prepared for children grades 2-7. The registration fee of $15 per child includes a Walk Thru the Bible workbook. Please also send a sack lunch with your child. Contact Carroll Thompson, wife of Pastor Bill Thompson of Metro North, at 843-797-2503 to register by 29 October.
INQUIRERS’ CLASS
RPC is giving another inquirers’ class for those who want more information about becoming an official member of the RPC family. We look forward to seeing how God grows his Kingdom through RPC. The class will be held in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, 8 November with a continental breakfast served at 8:30 am. The class will be from 9 am - 4 pm, and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Gray at the church office (843-724-1164) to reserve your spot.
WALK FOR LIFE
The Lowcountry Pregnancy Center needs YOU! LPC is a Christ-centered ministry offering women love, hope, and compassion by sharing the gospel and providing pregnancy tests, counseling, parenting classes, and baby items to those the Lord sends to the center. LPC is hosting a walk-a-thon on Saturday, 8 November to raise money to continue their ministry. Please consider participating in this two-mile walk. Contact Amanda White at 843-270-2517 for more details.
WEEKEND TO REMEMBER
No matter if couples are engaged or empty-nesters, the time spent at Family Life’s Weekend to Remember conference aids couples in providing practical, biblical tools to give them purpose, encouragement, and hope. Weekend to Remember is a weekend marriage conference that teaches God’s design for marriage and family. The environment is fun, non-threatening, and sometimes hilarious. And it’s a wonderful time for couples to refresh good marriages or heal troubled ones. Whether you’re engaged, newlywed, or remarried, enrich your marriage and begin a godly legacy for your family by attending the local Charleston conference scheduled for 5-7 December at the Charleston Marriott, located downtown on Lockwood Drive. If you’re interested in attending the conference, please contact Kim Root (843-795-2000) to get the group rate for Redeemer couples.
SPECIAL DIETARY RESTRICTIONS
Redeemer offers wheat-free and gluten-free communion wafers if you have special dietary restrictions that prohibit your taking of the communion bread that’s currently offered. If you need to take advantage of this offering, please contact Gray at the church office (843-724-1164).