The month of January at Redeemer was devoted to prayer about our role in God’s mission. We prayed for our family and friends, our church, our city, our nation and our world. You can access the prayer guide here. Each Sunday we had a testimony and time of emphasis to personalize one of these elements.

We planned to show a video testimony from our friends in India this past Sunday. We were unable to show it because of technical difficulties.They sent us a serious and a funny version of the video. Obviously, we chose to share the funny one. Here is the video. For security reasons, you will need a password to access the video. Email us to request your password.

Redeemer on Mission Testimony from Redeemer Church on Vimeo.

One aspect of partnering with parents is having Child Dedication in our Sunday Gatherings. Child Dedication at Redeemer is a time where parents commit to raise their children to know and love God and we as the church family commit to partner with them in this weighty, significant, eternal endeavor.

Redeemer’s first Child Dedication will be Sunday, March 11. For all parents interested in dedicating their child, we will have a Child Dedication Class on Sunday, February 12 at 5:00 p.m. The class will help the parents understand what they are committing to and how the church will join with them in this commitment. The Child Dedication Class is required for all families participating in Child Dedication. To sign up for the Child Dedication Class, email Emmie Seals.

The Women’s Monthly Prayer Gathering is a time to focus on praise and thanksgiving of God along with intercession for Redeemer Church and one another. This monthly time is led by Melanie Robinson. With the exception of this month, we meet monthly on the 3rd Thursday evening. If you have questions, please contact Melanie Robinson or Suzanne Mosley.

Redeemer will start two new Community Groups on Wednesday, January 18 at 6:30 p.m. These new groups will allow us to meet the needs of our present Community Group attendance, meet the desire of new individuals and families to join a Community Group and provide space for other new families.

Community Groups are weekly, small groups gatherings that take place in a home for mutual discipleship, mutual prayer and mutual ministry. Each group will have activities for children while the adults meet. Click here to learn more about Community Groups.

If you did not connect with a Community Group this fall or if you attended the Wilhite Community Group this fall, we invite you to join one of these two new groups.

Betterton Community Group - Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 p.m. Led by Bill and Melanie Seaver.

Coker Community Group  - Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 p.m. Led by Stephen Carlson.

1 John, 2 John and 3 John: Inductive-Bible study

Tuesdays (beginning Tuesday, January 17)
11:30am-1:00pm
Location: the home of Suzanne Mosley (213 Vintage Circle, Hendersonville)
Leaders: Sharon Been and Suzanne Mosley
Childcare Available
Email Suzanne to signup

The Book of Matthew (the second half): Inductive-Bible study

Thursdays (beginning Thursday, January 19)
6:30-8:30pm
Location: Carman Realty Office (1195 Nashville Pike, Gallatin)
Leader: Denise Henley
Email Denise to signup

We are concluding week one of Redeemer on Mission. I asked Bill Seaver to share with us how his family is participating in our call to prayer and missions emphasis.

From Bill Seaver:
During the Redeemer On Mission prayer emphasis, we are trying to be sure to include our daughters in the prayer time. To do so, we are praying nightly with them on the designated topics from our prayer guide. Each Monday the guide suggests we pray for friends or family members. On the first Monday night this week, our girls immediately thought of a neighbor we could pray for. The prayer and conversation that came afterwards provided distinct and specific points of conversation that we have continued to discuss since that first night.

Beyond these individual connections, I’m also finding that by extending the focused prayer emphasis to the children it is connecting them more closely with the church. They’re participating in something that the whole church is doing and they know that. While on the one hand the prayers are personal about people and places we have chosen to pray for, they’re also part of a collective prayer effort within the church. We’re excited to see how God will use these prayers and conversations in the family for us all to grow more and see His power more clearly.

Do you have a story to share regarding Redeemer on Mission? Email us. We would love to help you share your story.

Beginning November 28

Daily Devotional Reading

Our Redeemer Is Born is a plan to prepare our hearts for celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ together. The plan includes personal reading and prayer, small group discussions and corporate expressions of worship.

Daily readings begin today from Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus. Redeemer is giving one copy of this book to each family. An additional copy can be purchased for $10. You can get this book at your next Community Group meeting or our next Sunday Gathering.

Week Four Reading Schedule:
December 19: The Lessons of the Wise Men, Chapter 18
December 20: Gifts of Faith, Chapter 19
December 21: Embarking on a Course of Redemption, Chapter 20
December 22: Those to Whom Christ Comes, Chapter 21
December 23: A Christmas Longing, Chapter 22
December 24: Catch-up/Reflection
December 25: Catch-up/Reflection

Download the complete Daily Reading Schedule.

We pray that God will use Our Redeemer Is Born to lead you into worship and joy this Christmas.

Beginning November 28

Daily Devotional Reading

Our Redeemer Is Born is a plan to prepare our hearts for celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ together. The plan includes personal reading and prayer, small group discussions and corporate expressions of worship.

Daily readings begin today from Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus. Redeemer is giving one copy of this book to each family. An additional copy can be purchased for $10. You can get this book at your next Community Group meeting or our next Sunday Gathering.

Week Two Reading Schedule:
December 5: Joseph: Righteous and Kind, Chapter 7
December 6: To Be More Blessed Than Mary, Chapter 8
December 7: Have You Any Room?, Chapter 9
December 8: The Word Was Made Flesh, Chapter 10
December 9: For Your Sakes He Became Poor, Chapter 11
December 10: Catch-up/Reflection
December 11: Catch-up/Reflection

Week Three Reading Schedule:
December 12: Unto Us a Child Is Born, Chapter 12
December 13: Wrapped in Humility, Chapter 13
December 14: Shepherd Status, Chapter 14
December 15: Glory Revealed, Chapter 15
December 16: Good News of Great Joy, Chapter 16
December 17: Seeing Jesus with the Shepherds, Chapter 17
December 18: Catch-up/Reflection

Download the complete Daily Reading Schedule.

We pray that God will use Our Redeemer Is Born to lead you into worship and joy this Christmas.

All adults are invited to attend this evening of food, fellowship and fun. The dinner will begin at the home of Harold and LaDona McLerran and will conclude after two more stops.

5:30 p.m. – Appetizers and Salads
At the Home of Harold and LaDona McLerran
1003 Heathrow Lane, Hendersonville
615-264-4582

6:30 p.m. – Main Course and Sides
At the home of Dave and Kae Wilhite
1610 Stop 30 Road, Hendersonville
615-264-2114

7:30 p.m. – Desserts and Sweets
At the home of Duane and Hope Hardy
113 Tattnal Court, Hendersonville
615-566-0921

If you are willing to contribute a dish, need directions or have questions, please contact one of the hosts.

Beginning November 28

Daily Devotional Reading

Our Redeemer Is Born is a plan to prepare our hearts for celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ together. The plan includes personal reading and prayer, small group discussions and corporate expressions of worship.

Daily readings begin today from Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus. Redeemer is giving one copy of this book to each family. An additional copy can be purchased for $10. You can get this book at your next Community Group meeting or our next Sunday Gathering.

Week One Reading Schedule:
November 28: Contemplating Christmas, Chapter 1
November 29: Tabernacled among Us, Chapter 2
November 30: The Maiden Mary, Chapter 3
December 1: Conceived by the Holy Spirit, Chapter 4
December 2: The Gifts of Christmas, Chapter 5
December 3: The Great Fulfillment, Chapter 6
December 4: Catch-up/Reflection

Download the complete Daily Reading Schedule.

We pray that God will use Our Redeemer Is Born to lead you into worship and joy this Christmas.