Reading the Bible together, 1 Feb – Exodus

We’ve begun reading the Bible together as a church family! Based on the schedule of the Discipleship Journal Bible Reading Plan, we’ll be putting together some background information on the books of the Bible that we will be reading together. These are adapted or summarized mainly from the ESV Study Bible.

In our second installment we have the book of Exodus, which we will be starting on 1 February!

Exodus

The English title “Exodus” is taken from the Septuagint and the Greek noun exodos, meaning “a going out” or “departure,” referring to the major event in which God brings Israel out of Egypt.

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RHC Community News – A Call To Prayer


“Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.” 1 Peter 5:8-9

Dear RHC

As pastor I get to hear the stories of many different people during the week and about what they are going through. Somehow this week there are many stories of strange things happening to people: sickness, feelings of being downcast, repetitive evil nightmares amongst other things. Continue reading

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Letter from Simon to all RHC Members – 27 January 2012

Hi Members of RHC,

As you know, being a member of a local church (and hopefully especially RHC) is a great responsibility, as Peter says that we together as being built into a holy dwelling place for the Lord (1 Peter 2:5). As we think more about what membership is and how best it should function in a local church, we have some changes in the way that we do our members meetings that we wanted to tell you about: Continue reading

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Announcements – Sunday, 29th January

1. Tithes & Offering

Offering boxes can be found at the back of the Auditorium, in the Auditorium lobby and outside the Mums’ Room. RHC’s bank details are available in the Church Bulletin and on our website as well.

2. Kids Ministry Volunteers

RHC’s Kids Ministry is growing and we are in need of volunteers to help teach the next generation about Jesus! We need volunteers for all classes (kids from 18 months – 14 years).

Teaching skill is not a requirement; we need helpers to assist teachers during Sunday worship services. You will only be required to help out once a month! Sign up today at the Welcome Desk or contact Tarryn (tarrynmurphy@gmail.com).

3. Mandarin-Speaking Community Group

When: Saturdays 4pm
Where: Near Caldecott MRT Station

We welcome anyone who speaks Mandarin or who has a burden for seeing the gospel work in the Mandarin speaking community! We are currently doing a Bible Overview study. For more information or to sign up, please contact Edward (91197934 / joon.edward.sim@gmail.com).

4. RHC Members’ Meeting

When: Today, 29 Jan, after Second Service
Where: Oriental Plaza, 3rd Floor Auditorium

We will be having our quarterly Members’ meeting this Sunday after our second service. We will be discussing some important church matters including financial reviews and plans for the year. Members’ meetings are open to Members and those who have signed-up for the upcoming Connected Class (17 & 18 Feb, please see pt 7).

5. Newcomers Gathering

When: Saturday, 11 Feb, 4 – 6pm
Where: Huai Tze & Cindy’s Home in Tiong Bahru

If you are new to RHC and would like to find out more about the church, we would love to have you at our upcoming Newcomers’ Gathering! Please RSVP at the Welcome Desk or fill out the attached Relate Card and drop it into one of our Tithes & Offering boxes. If you have any questions please contact Rachel (rachel@rhc.org.sg / 8133 3129).

6. Men’s Breakfast

When: Saturday, 11 Feb, 7.45am
Where: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
Cost: $10 per adult – breakfast included!

Calling all men! You are invited to scale the heights of Bukit Timah Hill, followed by a hearty breakfast. If you have children above the age of three, feel free to bring them along. Please email Wee Loon (loonbert@yahoo.com) by 5 February to register or if you have any questions. You can also sign-up by filling out the attached Relate Card or leaving your name at the Welcome Desk.

7. Connected Class

When: Friday, 17 Feb & Saturday, 18 Feb
Where: Oriental Plaza, 2nd Floor Classrooms

The Connected Class is RHC’s membership class. If you would like to attend and find out more about becoming a member of RHC, please RSVP with Rachel Berry (rachel@rhc.org.sg / 8133 3129). Individuals who missed out on either session previously can do a make-up by attending those sessions this time around.

8. Trust Calendar 2012

The Trust Calendar 2012 features photographs captured by Kang Bee Hua and is a pictorial Chronicle of her journey of faith in God. The limited edition calendar is her fifth publication and is priced at $20.00. All proceeds through the sale of Trust Calendar 2012 at Redemption Hill Church will go to the RHC Missions Fund and Building Fund. Pick up your copy at the Welcome Desk today!

9. Life at RHC

Keep up-to-date with all that’s going on at RHC by visiting our blog, ‘Life at RHC’! Life at RHC is updated weekly with family news, interesting articles, church announcements and information on upcoming events. Visit www.rhc.org.sg/blog to find out more!

If you would like to download a copy of this week’s announcement handout, you can do so here.

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Build Study Series – Week 2

Here is the reading material for week 2 of our ‘Build’ Series – The City of God (Gatherings & Community). The notes include excerpts from Tim Keller’s books “Gospel and Culture” and “Integrative Ministry” as well as questions to aid your study!

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Justified – Chris Dixon’s Testimony of Coming Back to God

Chris and Eva Dixon

The Fall

When you are taught the story of the Prodigal Son as a child at Sunday school, you never believe it might be you later in life. The naughty son who runs away, commits all sorts of terrible sins and wastes his father’s birthright – I could never do such things, could I?

And yet looking back I can see how closely that parable applies to me.

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RHC Members’ Announcement – 17 Jan 2012

Dear Members,

We’ll be having our first members’ meeting for 2012 on Sunday, 29 January, at 1:30pm! The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

1. New Members - Introduce new people recently received into membership
2. Recap of 2011 – A brief look at what happened in church in 2011
3. Follow Up from Members’ Meeting on 11 September 2011 – Specific follow up on items raised at the previous meeting
4. Update on Finances – An update on the current state of RHC finances
5. What to Expect in 2012 – What to look forward to in 2012 as a church Continue reading

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Announcements – Sunday, 15th January

1. Tithes & Offering

There are offering boxes at the front of the auditorium and at the Welcome Desk every Sunday. RHC’s bank details are available in the Church Bulletin and on our website as well.

2. Kids Ministry Volunteers

RHC’s Kids Ministry is growing and we are in need of volunteers to help teach the next generation about Jesus! We need volunteers for all classes (kids from 18 months – 14 years). Continue reading

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RHC Community News – 12 Jan 2012

“There is nothing on earth I desire besides you” Psalm 73:24

Starting at midnight tonight, those who consider themselves a part of RHC will begin fasting from various kinds of foods and other things to act as a physical reminder of our eternal need for God as the sustainer of all things. As we are reminded of our need for God we will be calling out to Him in prayer, asking Him to show us who He is, work in our lives and in our city. Continue reading

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Announcements – Sunday, 8th January

1. Tithes & Offering

There are offering boxes at the front of the auditorium and at the Welcome Desk. RHC’s bank details are available in the Church Bulletin and on our website as well.

2. Reading the Bible Together! A fresh start for 2012

If you haven’t started on one of our Bible Reading plans, this is the perfect week to jump right in! Don’t worry if you’ve missed the start of the year! The plans are such that you can start immediately, and there is an opportunity to ‘catch up’ with free days. God speaks to us and nourishes us as we read, think and pray through the Scriptures – you can’t live as a Christian without the Bible. So, we’ve put together some tools to help you do that. You can pick up a ‘Reading the Bible Together!’ card where you’ll find some useful information that will help make your Bible reading more meaningful and manageable. We’ve also printed out Bible reading plans for you. Let’s get into God’s Word together in 2012 and see how He changes our lives!

3. Launch of Adult Christian Education Classes in January 2012

We will be starting a series of adult Christian Education Classes from the week of 15th January – very soon! Taught by various people from our church family, classes will be held mainly on weeknights and Saturdays at the RHC offices. Get more details from the leaflets handed out, and hurry up and sign-up at the Welcome Desk! Invite your friends along too, as we’ll need a minimum of 3 persons to start a class. Continue reading

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