A Devotion from Ps 46
To my knowledge, this is the first time in the life of our church where the doors of the Redeemer have not been opened on a Sunday. We’ve postponed services or combined them due to inclement weather. But never, in our 15 years of being a church, have we canceled worship services on a Sunday…
Read MoreCancelling Worship, Sunday, March 15
After much prayer and deliberation, the Session of Redeemer has decided to cancel ALL functions at Redeemer for Sunday, March 15, including corporate worship. Additionally, all Sunday School has been cancelled. Rooted (9th – 12th grade) will not meet on Sunday night. For a further and ongoing list of cancellations, please visit our All Cancellations…
Read MoreInitial Letter to the Congregation
Dear Redeemer family, We are aware of the attention being given to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Several universities in the United States have cancelled in-person classes for the foreseeable future. Some employers are encouraging employees to utilize virtual meeting technology. Some cities in our own country have restricted gatherings larger than 250 people. The NBA recently suspended…
Read MoreJae and Hannah Yoo Seoul, South Korea (UPDATE)
As the world continues to reel from the spread of the coronavirus, please pray for our brothers and sisters in South Korea. Pray specifically for Jae and Hannah Yoo and the church plant Jae pastors, Seoul Covenant Presbyterian Church. Pray that our brothers and sisters would remain faithful during the various challenges related to the…
Read MoreCountry Profiles: South Sudan
After decades of conflict and civil war, South Sudan has recently entered a time of relative peace. But the trauma of the past still remains, causing continued unease among different people groups. Please continue to pray for the people of South Sudan, particularly the most vulnerable who have been devastated by the atrocities committed against…
Read MoreWhat’s Best Next by Matt Perman
At the beginning of each year, I like to read a book on productivity to shape the year ahead. This year, I reread one of my favorites, What’s Best Next, by Matt Perman. Perman takes a ‘Christian’ approach to productivity, and he builds his system from David Allen’s Getting Things Done (stronger in projects and…
Read MoreCountry Profiles: Burkina Faso
Please pray this week for Burkina Faso as jihadists recently attacked yet another church. They killed members, the pastor, and kidnapped others. Jihadist attacks in this nation have been ongoing as Burkina Faso is on the front lines of a jihadist insurgency in the region. Please pray for our brothers and sisters whose lives are…
Read MoreSetting Parents Free by John Cox
When I first started reading Dr. John Cox’s book Setting Parents Free, my 7-year-old daughter sat nearby finishing her homework. As my mechanical pencil went wild, she looked up from her notebook and asked, “Why are you underlining?” “Because I want to remember certain things.” “Are you going to put it in a bible lesson…
Read MoreJackson Metro Flooding
As the Jackson Metro begins to recover from recent flooding, please continue to pray for all those affected: Pray for the families forced to evacuate as they return home (some to significant damage) and for those who remain evacuated. Pray for continued safety as floodwaters carry and cover many hazardous materials. Pray for the city…
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