Closing Our Study in 1 John
August 30 - Sunday Gathering at 10:00 AM
Location: The Webers' home, 1022 15th Avenue S.
We will close our study in 1 John by reading the whole book together in our liturgy. Then we will have an extended Q & R time to discuss how these themes get down into the core of our life together at Redeemer.
Bring your questions about 1 John. No questions are off limits.
Life Around the Table
We are in the process of creating smaller spaces within our church plant to gather around the table, be formed in the way of Jesus, and live for the sake of others.
Open the RF Communities document below to get a sense of what life around the table will be like.
Read: Why Redeemer Fellowship Communities
Why: Redeemer Fellowship Communities
Vision: Jesus at Every Table. Renewal in Every Neighborhood.
Mission: A people open to Jesus, formed in his ways, setting open tables of renewal for every neighbor.
Formation Rhythm Step: "Formed in the Way of Jesus around the table"
Summary: RF Communities are the foundational place we are formed in the way of Jesus. It's where Jesus + safety + time creates the relational beauty that makes us a creative witness together. The goal, life as a family, formed by Jesus around the table, for the sake of our neighborhoods.
Life as a family:
As a family adopted by God through Jesus, we gather together to share a meal, pray and share life together. These communities are 10-15 who (if possible) live in proximity to one another, to serve and care for one another in practical ways. Family life around the table is where the ordinary stuff of life becomes sacred spaces of celebration, connection and remembrance of what Jesus has done and is doing in us.
Formed by Jesus around the table:
Around the table we learn the language and participate in the ways of Jesus. As often as the community gathers, we pray, share a meal, linger, practice and we participate with the Spirit by moving one step closer to living like Jesus for the sake of others. We believe Spiritual formation primarily takes place in community. Through Jesus + safety + time, our lives are formed to reflect more of Jesus to others.
For the sake of our neighborhoods:
The table of the kingdom is long and abundant. As the family of God in our neighborhoods, we get to witness to Jesus through acts of word and deed. Through everyday life we participate with Jesus by serving in the spaces of need right where we live, work and play. We are asking ourselves "who are we responsible for" and "what would Jesus do if he were us"? Partnering with Jesus to serve at established tables of mercy and justice or create ones where there aren't any.
September Dates
September 13 - Pastor Josh Reid
Pastor Josh Reid from our friends at Cross Point will join us. He will teach a one-off sermon from Acts on our communal witness to our lost neighbors.
September 20 - Shadows
We will begin a new study in Hebrews 11 called Shadows. We will slowly work through Hebrews 11, looking at how our forefathers and foremothers in the faith were shadows of Jesus.
September 20 - Quarterly Family Table
Our quarterly Family Table will follow the gathering. More details to come.
September 27 - Sunday Gathering
Location and details are coming soon!
Pray With Us
Pray that we find a space where our community can continue to grow together.
Pray that our personal tables would reflect the kind of people we want to worship alongside on Sundays - a multigenerational, multicultural family gathered around Jesus' table.
Pray for neighbors, coworkers, and friends who are far from Jesus. We want to be a community where the table is open to those who are far from Jesus.
Pray that God would provide for our church plant through resources. Starting a church takes time, people, and money. We are currently at approximately $50,000 of our $200,000 external partner goal - support from outside our plant team.