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Memory Verse Memory Verse PARTNERSHIP Attender Regular The Lord your God is with you For the LORD is good and His love The Redeemer Partnership is made up of those m wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9b) endures forever. (Psalm 100:5a) choosing to say, “I belong here.” If you are interested in joining the Redeemer Partnership, 1ST-6TH GRADES KIDS' CLUB (PRE-K - 6TH) @ 11AM contact Chris at [email protected]. Lesson: Remember & Celebrate: Lesson: The Gospel, Part 4 (Restore!) COUNSELING RESOURCES Feast of Harvest Memory Verse If we can help you or someone in your life find Memory Verse For the wages of sin is death, needed counseling resources, please contact Many are the plans in a person's but the free gift of God is eternal life Jim Fickley at [email protected]. in Christ Jesus our LORD. (Romans 6:23) heart, but it is the LORD's purpose Guest Returning that prevails. (Proverbs 19:21)

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MOTHERS' ROOM ______Private nursing stations for mothers are ready Last Week’s Giving $ 22,643 m on the 2nd floor in the corner room adjacent March Financial Need $ 70,667 to the worship service (to the right of the main March Month-to-Date Giving $ 20,183 Name Spouse Children Address Email Phone Birthdate I am a: entry stairwell). Total YTD Need (Aug 1st- March 31st) $ 565,350 st nd Place this card in an offering Total YTD Giving (Aug 1 -March 2 ) $ 638,442 basket on a communion table 2 7 at any time this morning Sermon Series: Romans Sermon: Rejected? FINANCIAL PEACE CLASS WOMEN'S RECONNECT GATHERING Scripture Text: Romans 11:1-24 Speaking: Jeff Martin Is it possible to honor God with your finances, In need of spiritual rest and renewal through deal with real-life needs, and prepare for years face time with Jesus? Hungry for meaningful to come all at once? Not your typical “money conversation with other women? ReConnect class,” this practical, entertaining, fun, and life- is a monthly gathering for both. Come join us changing 9-week course starts today at 9:00AM this Tuesday, March 10 (6:30-8:30 PM), for a in Room 302-D of the King’s Centre. Interested? guided, intentional time to reconnect with God You can still sign up and catch up with us by and each other. We will spend time in worship, contacting [email protected]. scripture meditation, personal reflection, and SMALL GROUP LEADER APPRENTICESHIP small groups. Bring a journal and a Bible with With more and more folks calling Redeemer you to 217 Lee Carter Drive. No need to sign-up their church home, we're growing! Critical to or RSVP, just show up! Email LyndseyBJolley@ healthy growth is proportionate small group gmail.com with any questions. ministry growth. That means we are looking PARTNERSHIP 101 REGISTRATION OPEN for more leaders for our groups! Curious? Want Partnership is the core of our Redeemer to stick your toes in the water? Email steven@ community. We say it's like family among redeemercommunity.com to take part in our Small Group Leader Apprenticeship, a two-part family; about belonging, having a voice in this look at what makes for an effective small group thing we're doing, and being a real co-owner facilitator and what it takes to learn and improve. of the ministry and mission. If you're interested This class will meet on March 22nd and March in this, join us on Saturday, April 18th @ 8:15AM 29th at 10:45-11:30AM. Thanks for considering! as we host a breakfast for those wanting to learn more about who we are and what we're GUATEMALA MISSION EFFORT hoping to be. We'll also be getting to know you This summer (July 11–17, 2020), we are in this process, and providing opportunities returning to Guatemala to work alongside one for you to get to know some others in your of our Missionary Partners in Guatemala City. shoes! Reserve your spot this morning on If you are interested, please join us for a quick your Connect Card, and we'll email you the information meeting on Sunday, March 29th @ registration link this week (registration will 10:40AM (in the back corner of The Venue at the close on March 29th; class is capped at 25 windows over Main Street and Roan Street). In spots; childcare provided). Enter the fold! the meantime, get a quick glimpse of what our trip will look like @ bit.ly/rccmission2020! REDEEMER GIRLS' NIGHT Girls' Night is coming on Monday, March 30th (7:00- MAN NIGHT 8:30pm)! Come connect with other Redeemer Gentlemen of Redeemer. Book it. Mark your women, enjoy a delectable dessert, and hear calendars. Write it on your hand. Write it on your CALENDAR CONNECT NOW buddy's hand. We're going to the Shepherd's from one of our beloved Redeemer women as she shares her story! Join in at the home of TODAY Partnership 101 Registration Open WiFi username Farm on Saturday, March 28th, to grill out, hear Michelle Marchessault (115 Lands End Ct, Piney Redeemer Public a word about Biblical Manhood, and stare at Parenting Class Flats). Register @ http://bit.ly/girlsnightmar30. Financial Peace Class Begins @ 9 AM WiFi password a bonfire for a few hours. Stay tuned for more details in the next couple of weeks. Contact [email protected] for more MAR 10 Women's ReConnect Gathering @ 6:30 enjoychrist details or with questions. MAR 11 Men's Wednesdays @ Maple Street Biscuit Co. MEN'S MONDAYS MAR 12 Biblical Literacy Class (Old Testament) STAY CONNECTED Join us on Monday, March 16th as we continue GIVING, CONNECT CARDS, PRAYER NEEDS MAR 16 Men's Mondays @ White Duck Taco www. our discussion of A Contrarian's Guide to Place your financial gifts, Connect Cards, redeemercommunity.com Marriage Class Knowing God by Larry Osbourne. An open and Prayer needs in the baskets on the facebook.com/redeemercommunity MAR 22 Small Group Leader Apprenticeship (pt 1) group of Redeemer men will meet the 1st communion tables this morning anytime. MAR 28 Man Night (Save the date, fellas) Instagram & 3rd Monday of each month, with books Here are some other ways you can give: @redeemerjc available for purchase ($10). Join us upstairs MAR 29 Small Group Leader Apprenticeship (pt 2) • Text “RCCJC” to 77977 to give via PushPay at White Duck Taco @ 7PM! Email steven@ (You’ll receive a one-time reply with a link) Guatemala Trip Interest Meeting @ 10:40 AM The Rundown Sign up on your Connect Card ! redeemercommunity.com with questions or to • Visit www.redeemercommunity.com/give MAR 3o Girls' Night purchase a book beforehand. • Snail mail us: 300 E. Main Street, Suite 303 Johnson City, TN 37601 6 3 After all You are constant No guilt in life, no fear in death After all You are only good This is the power of Christ in me After all You are sovereign From life’s first cry to final breath Not for a moment will You forsake me Jesus commands my destiny Not for a moment will You forsake me No power of hell, no scheme of man SOVEREIGN OVER US The star that shone the brightest died Can ever pluck me from His hand There is strength within the sorrow When earth fell dark the heavens cried You were singing in the dark ‘Til He returns or calls me home There is beauty in our tears Behold our king, Jesus, behold our king, Jesus Whispering Your promise Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand You meet us in our mourning Even when I could not hear With a love that casts out fear We crown You King of Majesty Keith Getty and Stuart Townend I was held in Your arms Our hope, our everything ©2001 Thankyou Music You are working in our waiting Carried for a thousand miles to show CCLI #3350395 You hold the victory forevermore Sanctifying us Not for a moment did You forsake me You hold the victory forevermore When beyond our understanding Not for a moment did You forsake me DIVINE EXCHANGE You’re teaching us to trust Anne Hellebronth, Ben Cantelon, Nick Herbert, Sam Bailey On the cross hung my pain Ben Cantelon Designee, Safe & Sound Music, Thankyou Music CCLI #7084588 And every step, every breath You are there And the guilt and the shame Your plans are still to prosper Every tear, every cry, every prayer Jesus bore my suffering You have not forgotten us In my hurt, at my worst To the grave to make me free You’re with us in the fire and the flood NEVER RUN DRY When my world falls down Faithful forever, perfect in love Even in the wilderness Oh the blood that was shed Not for a moment will You forsake me You are sovereign over us Through confusion and barrenness It now flows to cover sin Not for a moment will You forsake me You are beautiful God It washes clean and purifies You are wisdom unimagined Even in my brokenness Jacob Sooter, Meredith Andrews, Mia Fieldes In its healing crimson tide 2012 Word Music, LLC, Mesmerized Music, All Essential Music, Be Essen- Who could understand Your ways Through this pain I will confess tial Music, HBC Worship Music, Upside Down Under Reigning high above the heavens You are beautiful God CCLI #6350268 Jesus, He took my place Reaching down in endless grace In divine exchange You’re the Lifter of the lowly Deserts will bloom in the light of Your love IN CHRIST ALONE Hallelujah! Grace is mine Compassionate and kind Valleys make room for the river of God In Christ alone my hope is found Now will I live by faith You surround and You uphold me He is my light, my strength, my song For the One who saves Your promises are my delight Even in the wilderness This cornerstone, this solid ground He gave all to give me life Through confusion and barrenness Firm through the fiercest drought and Even what the enemy means for evil You are always good storm His spirit is my present help You turn it for our good Even in my brokenness What heights of love, what depths of I'd be lost all by myself You turn it for our good and for Your glory Through this pain I will confess peace He resurrects He sanctifies Even in the valley You are faithful You are always good When fears are stilled, when strivings He take His power and makes it mine You’re working for our good cease I lay down all lesser things You’re working for our good and for Your glory You never run dry My comforter, my all in all Never run dry, never run dry For greater gain Bryan Brown, Aaron Keyes, Jack Mooring Here in the love of Christ I stand ©2011 Jack Mooring Music, Meaux Jeaux Music, Thankyou Music, He is alive inside of me worshiptogether.com songs You’re my source, never ending CCLI #6011370 In Christ alone who took on flesh Brandon Collins, Charity Gayle, Jennie Lee Riddle, Melanie Tierce You’re my life, never lacking ©2013 Integrity's Praise! Music Memory House Music Tent Peg Music Fullness of God in helpless babe Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music [DC Cook]), Music Services, Inc. Anthony Brown, Nate Moore, Pat Barrett CCLI #7017053 PRAISE THE LORD (EVERMORE) ©2013 Bethel Music Publishing, Mouth of the River Music, Tony Brown Music This gift of love and righteousness Designee, Pat Barrett Music On the cross of Calvary CCLI #7023144 Scorned by the ones He came to save Your heart was torn to bring us peace Til on that cross as Jesus died DOXOLOGY #1 Praise and glory to the Father You gave it all, Jesus NOT FOR A MOMENT The wrath of God was satisfied For every sin on Him was laid Praise and glory to the Son The mystery of Majesty You were reaching through the storm Praise and glory to the Spirit Walking on the water Here in the death of Christ I live Broken for our liberty Ever three and ever one You gave it all, Jesus, You gave it all, Jesus Even when I could not see There in the ground His body lay In the middle of it all Matt Boswell Light of the world by darkness slain ©2012 Curb Dayspring Music, LLC Praise the Lord, O my soul When I thought You were CCLI #6315832 Then bursting forth in glorious day I will sing of Your great love forever A thousand miles away Up from the grave He rose again Praise the Lord evermore Not for a moment did You forsake me I will sing of Your great love forever Not for a moment did You forsake me And as He stands in victory

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