“To him who sits on the throne

and to the Lamb be praise and honor

and glory and power, for ever and ever!”

Revelation 5:13

CRC exists to honor God

by fostering a movement of Christ’s Kingdom through the proclamation and practice of the gospel

that serves and transforms the Upper Valley and, through the Upper Valley, the world.

SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00 AM HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

HANOVER, NH

Christ Redeemer Church • P.O. Box 5523 • Hanover, NH 03755 • 603-643-5588 office@christredeemerchurch.org • www.christredeemerchurch.org • Rev. Don Willeman, Pastor

Office Hours • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9 am - 3 pm

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TO OUR VISITORS... Welcome to Christ Redeemer Church! We trust that your visit with us will be a rewarding one. We have found that the

Gospel of Christ has the power to change all things, and it is our desire that you experience a taste of that today. You will find information about CRC on this page as well as on the latter pages of the bulletin. If we can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to use the Contact Form on the back of this bulletin or on our website at christredeemerchurch.org/home/contact-us/.

WORSHIP ETIQUETTE, SEATING & SPECIAL NOTES Elevator: The elevator located by the rear of the building. Please ask a CRC Greeter for assistance. Assistive Hearing Devices are on the bible table at the rear of the auditorium. Ask a CRC Greeter for assistance. Mothers & Infants Room in room 255, to the right as you exit the auditorium has a local broadcast of the service. Phones should be silenced at all times. Find a seat prior to the service. Please sit in the middle of the center section when possible.

Restrooms are located on the second floor to the right as you exit the auditorium, and on the first floor, near the rear entrance. Recycling please place your unwanted bulletin in the recycling basket outside the auditorium doors. Food & beverages are prohibited in the auditorium & choir room, per school policy. A PDF of this bulletin is available. christredeemerchurch.org/home/bulletin.You may also find the link in the Friday email. To join the Friday email list, email the church office.

CHILDCARE PROGRAM (9:45 - 11:30 AM) NURSERY • Infants to 24 months • room 248 2s AND 3s • ages 24 – 47 months • room 250

The following classes begin when children are dismissed prior to the sermon. PRESCHOOL CHURCH • ages 4 & Pre-K • room 247 JUNIOR CHURCH • Kindergarten and 1st grade • room 244

DISCOVERY CLASS • 2nd and 3rd grades • room 246 Children older than 3rd grade are welcome to join the Discovery Class if parents so desire.

If you have questions about our Childcare Program or Sunday School, please contact Ryan Bouton (ryan.bouton@christredeemerchurch.org).

SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM (9:00 - 9:45 AM) No Sunday School this week. Classes will resume 1/27

*After Sunday School parents should pick up their children from their classrooms. AGES ROOM # TEACHERS CURRICULUM

Nursery (0-36± months) 248 CRC Volunteers ** Pre-K 247 Caren Whaley, Katie Wee Jesus, What a Savior

Kindergarten & 1st grade 246 Tiana St. James, Jake Casale Faithful to All His Promises 2nd & 3rd grade 243 Pete Gundermann, Linda Yaman In the Beginning… Jesus 4th & 5th grade 244 Zach & Caroline Albanese, Jim Mauchly To Be Like Jesus Middle School 255 Erin Audino, Travis & Mary Peters Old Testament Survey High School 154 Abrm McQuarters, Tim Ball For the Life of the World Adult Class I 268 Dori Willeman, Faye Gillespie, Chris Audino Introduction to Discipleship

WORSHIPPING GOD THROUGH GIVING An offering box is located at the entrance of the service for worshipping through financial giving. Information on financial giving at CRC is

available on the table in the lobby or the church website. You may also give online at http://christredeemerchurch.org/home/give/

CONNECT TABLE AND LITERATURE CENTER Find a book on the Literature Table or information about Christ Redeemer and its ministries at the Connect Table in the lobby.

GENERAL MINISTRIES For more information on the vision and ministries of CRC, or how to get connected, see pages 12-15 in this bulletin.

Recordings of sermons are available: Find them on the web at: http://www.christredeemerchurch.org/home/sundays/sermons/ Music licensing: All music is used by permission. CCLI #1791178 Scripture quotations: Scriptures taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, (NIV®), Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2010 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. Scriptures taken from the New American Standard Bible®(NASB®), copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.

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February 3, 2019 - Order of Worship

TIME OF REFLECTION

“The doctrine of the cross is the sun in the system of truth. It is seen by its own light, and throws light upon every other subject.”

~John Newton (1725-1807), Anglican clergyman and abolitionist “It should encourage us to duty that Christ will not quench the smoking flax, but blow on it till it flames. Some are loath to do good because they feel their hearts rebelling, and duties turn out badly. We should not avoid good actions because of infirmities attending them. Christ looks more at the good in them which he means to cherish than the ill in them which he means to abolish.”

~Richard Sibbes (1577-1635), English theologian in The Bruised Reed “It is the madness of this ‘word of the cross’ that compels us to take it seriously. No one can say that this was some pious invention, for the cross runs counter to all notions of piety. And no one can dismiss the message as mere self-promotion, for the early believers gained nothing from telling their story. There is something so absurd, so topsy-turvy about the Christian message that it gets under my skin. I am a Christian today because it has the ring of truth in it.”

~Vinoth Ramachandra, Sri Lankan writer and human rights advocate “To be a follower of the Crucified Christ means, sooner or later, a personal encounter with the cross. And the cross always entails loss.”

~Elizabeth Elliot (1926-2015), Christian author, speaker and missionary “The older I grow, the more I am drawn to preach much concerning the person, the atonement, the glory of the Savior, and the influence of the Holy Spirit. There are other truths, important in their places, but unless beheld through the medium of the cross, they have but a faint effect.”

~John Newton (1725-1807), Anglican clergyman and abolitionist

PRELUDE – Music Team led by Andy Engert WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER – Abrm McQuarters

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Worship through Praise and Adoration

CALL TO WORSHIP – Psalm 116:1-7 (NIV)

LEADER: I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.

CONGREGATION: Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.

LEADER: The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came upon me; I was overcome by trouble and sorrow.

CONGREGATION: Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, save me!”

LEADER: The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.

CONGREGATION: The LORD protects the simplehearted; when I was in great need, he saved me. Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.

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COME PRAISE AND GLORIFY

(Bob Kauflin & Tim Chester)

Come praise and glorify our God, The Father of our Lord.

In Christ He has in heav’nly realms, His blessings on us poured.

For pure and blameless in His sight, He destined us to be.

And now we’ve been adopted through, His Son eternally.

CHORUS

To the praise of Your glory, To the praise of Your mercy and grace,

To the praise of Your glory, You are the God who saves.

Come praise and glorify our God,

Who gives His grace in Christ. In Him our sins are washed away,

Redeemed through sacrifice. In Him God has made known to us,

The myst’ry of His will. That Christ should be the head of all,

His purpose to fulfill. (CHORUS)

Come praise and glorify our God,

For we’ve believed the Word. And through our faith we have a seal,

The Spirit of the Lord. The Spirit guarantees our hope,

Until redemption’s done. Until we join in endless praise,

To God the Three in One. (CHORUS)

©2011 Sovereign Grace Praise (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) CCLI #1791178

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BEHOLD OUR GOD

(Jonathan Baird, Meghan Baird, Ryan Baird, Stephen Altrogge)

Who has held the oceans in His hands? Who has numbered every grain of sand? Kings and nations tremble at His voice.

All creation rises to rejoice.

CHORUS: Behold our God, seated on His throne.

Come, let us adore Him. Behold our King, nothing can compare,

Come, let us adore Him!

Who has given counsel to the Lord? Who can question any of His words?

Who can teach the one who knows all things? Who can fathom all his wondrous deeds?

(CHORUS)

Who has felt the nails upon His hands. Bearing all the guilt of sinful man? God eternal, humbled to the grave, Jesus, Savior, risen now to reign!

(CHORUS)

BRIDGE: You will reign forever! (Let Your glory fill the earth) You will reign forever! (Let your glory fill the earth) You will reign forever! (Let your glory fill the earth)

You will reign forever! (Let your glory fill) (CHORUS)

©2011 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP)/ Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). CCLI #1791178

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BE STILL MY SOUL

(Katharine von Schljegel, Jason Ingram, Kari Jobe)

Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side: Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain: Leave to thy God to order and provide; In ev’ry change he faithful will remain.

Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heav’nly Friend Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake

To guide the future as he has the past. Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake; All now mysterious shall be bright at last.

Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know His voice who ruled them while he dwelt below.

In you I rest, in You I find my hope. In you I trust, You never let me go.

I place my life within your hands alone Be still, my soul.

Be still, my soul: the hour is hast’ning on When we shall be for ever with the Lord,

When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.

Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past, All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.

In you I rest, in You I find my hope. In you I trust, You never let me go.

I place my life within your hands alone Be still, my soul.

©2013 Worship Together Music, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing, Open Hands Music CCLI #1791178

CONGREGATIONAL SHARING & PRAYER – Tim Ball

Benevolence Offering for Local Needs: Our regular Benevolence Offerings are special collections above and beyond our regular giving to the church. The money received is then used in a variety of ways - 1) to help those with material needs within our church, 2) to help those with needs in the broader Upper Valley Community, and 3) to help those suffering loss in other parts of the world. In the past year, we have answered a significantly higher number of needs than in previous years, giving away over $16,000 to our Upper Valley neighbors. This has completely depleted our benevolence fund. Therefore, 100% of this offering will go to replenish CRC’s Benevolence Fund, so that we can continue to meet local needs. If you want to designate a gift for this special offering, please write “Benevolence” in the memo section of your check or on your giving envelope. You can also give online at www.christredeemerchurch.org under the giving menu.

GREETING TIME

*Children in Third Grade or younger are dismissed at this time for Preschool Church, Junior Church and the Discovery Class. See page 2 for class information.

Parents, please escort your child/ren to their respective children’s ministry classrooms. Your children are welcome to remain in the worship service if you wish.

*If you would like a Bible to use during the sermon, they are available in the back of the auditorium.

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Worship through the Word SERMON – “Gospel-Centricity: The Gospel as the Center and Power for Everything”

– Pastor Don Willeman

SERMON PASSAGE – 1 Corinthians 1:17-31, 2:1-5 (NASB) – Faye Gillespie

1 Corinthians 1 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to

preach the gospel, not in cleverness of speech, so that the cross of Christ would not be made void.

18 For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written,

“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and the cleverness of the clever I will set aside.”

20 Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21 For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. 22 For indeed Jews ask for signs and Greeks search for wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block and to Gentiles foolishness, 24 but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

26 For consider your calling, brethren, that there were not many wise according to the flesh, not

many mighty, not many noble; 27 but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong, 28 and the base things of the world and the despised God has chosen, the things that are not, so that He may nullify the things that are, 29 so that no man may boast before God. 30 But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption, 31 so that, just as it is written, “Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 2

1 And when I came to you, brethren, I did not come with superiority of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. 3 I was with you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling, 4 and my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 so that your faith would not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God.

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Worship through the Sacrament

CONFESSION OF FAITH: adapted from John 1:1-5

LEADER: What do you believe about the Gospel of Jesus? CONGREGATION: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made. In Him was life, and that life was the light of mankind. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not been able to stop it.

CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER – Pastor Don Willeman

HOW ARE THE BREAD AND CUP DISTRIBUTED? The BREAD IS TAKEN INDIVIDUALLY when you receive it, as an expression of your personal faith in Christ. The CUP IS TAKEN TOGETHER after all have been served, as an expression of our corporate faith in Christ. After you have finished the cup, please place it in the pew rack in front of you. Gluten/allergen free communion bread is available in a box on the table at the back of the sanctuary.

MAY I RECEIVE COMMUNION TODAY? At CRC we welcome all believers in Christ to receive Holy Communion with us provided that they are 1) forsaking their sin and self-righteousness, and 2) trusting in Jesus alone for salvation. If you are not able to receive Communion today, please use this time to meditate on who Jesus is and what he has done for us, even using this as an opportunity to put your trust in him. If you feel that God is calling you to faith in his Son, perhaps the prayer below will be helpful to you as you seek him:

Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and the life. Please guide me and open to me the reality of who you are. Give me an understanding that is coherent, convincing, and that leads to the life you promise. Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost of following you, as I consider the reasons for doing so. Amen.

If you would like to talk to someone about becoming a Christian, please let the pastor, one of the elders, or the friend who brought you know. You may also inquire by completing the contact form on the back of the bulletin

and placing it in the offering box.

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BEHOLD THE LAMB (COMMUNION HYMN)

(Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stewart Townend)

Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away, Slain for us, and we remember

The promise made That all who come in faith

Find forgiveness at the cross. So we share in this Bread of Life,

And we drink of His sacrifice As a sign of our bonds of peace Around the table of the King.

The body of our Savior Jesus Christ,

Torn for you, eat and remember; The wounds that heal

The death that brings us life Paid the price to make us one.

So we share in this Bread of Life, And we drink of His sacrifice As a sign of our bonds of love Around the table of the King.

The blood that cleanses every stain of sin, Shed for you, drink and remember.

He drained death’s cup That all may enter in

To receive the life of God. So we share in this Bread of Life,

And we drink of His sacrifice As a sign of our bonds of grace Around the table of the King.

And so with thankfulness and faith we rise

To respond, and to remember Our call to follow

In the steps of Christ As His body here on earth.

As we share in His suffering, We proclaim Christ will come again! And we’ll join in the feast of heaven

Around the table of the King. ©2007 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian

Music Publishing) CCLI License #1791178

*After you have finished the cup, pass it to the aisle, where the ushers will collect it.

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ON JORDAN’S STORMY BANKS

(Christopher Miner, Samuel Stennett)

On Jordan’s stormy banks I stand And cast a wishful eye

To Canaan’s fair and happy land Where my possessions lie.

All o’er those wide extended plains

Shines one eternal day There God the Son forever reigns

And scatters night away.

CHORUS: I am bound (I am bound) I am bound (I am bound)

I am bound for the promised land, I am bound (I am bound) I am bound (I am bound)

I am bound for the promised land.

No chilling winds nor pois’nous breath Can reach that healthful shore

Sickness, sorrow, pain and death Are felt and feared no more.

(CHORUS)

When shall I reach that happy place And be forever blest

When shall I see my Father’s face And in His bosom rest.

(CHORUS) ©1997 Christopher Miner CCLI #1791178

BENEDICTION – Pastor Don Willeman

WORSHIPPING GOD THROUGH GIVING: An offering box is located at the entrance of the service for worshipping God through financial giving. Gifts may also be made online through the church website.

POSTLUDE

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Announcements & Upcoming Events Next week’s sermon: Pastor Don Willeman will be preaching. Women’s Prayer: Wednesday, February 6th from 7:45 to 9:00 pm (with prayer beginning at 8:00 pm) at the R.W. Black Community Center room 112 (48 Lebanon Street, Hanover). Upcoming dates: 2/6, 3/6, 4/10, 5/15. Health Care Workers Luncheon: Sunday, February 10th from noon to 2:30 pm at the R.W. Black Community Center room 212 (48 Lebanon Street in Hanover). Anyone who works in the medical field or at one of our local hospitals is welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Mark Abel (markabel1@hotmail.com). Community Groups: If you are not in a CG and would like to be, please contact the church office. More details on page 13. Community Group Weeks: 2/10, 2/24, 3/10, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 5/5, 5/19, 6/2. Winter Service Trip: February 17th through 20th to the NETS Campus in Williston, VT. We need all skill levels. Register on the church website by February 14th for the regular-registration price of $65. Contact Abrm McQuarters (abrm.mcquarters@christredeemerchurch.org). History of the Ancient Church: This seminar will be held on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 pm on February 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th in The Rockefeller Center, room 002 (2 Webster Ave in Hanover). If you are interested in attending, please contact Abrm McQuarters (abrm.mcquarters@christredeemerchurch.org). Men’s Leadership Breakfast: Friday, March 1st at Storrs Hill Ski Lodge from 6:10 to 7:15 am. Upcoming Dates: 3/1, 4/5, 5/3. CCEF Conference: “Tried and True: Growing in Marriage’s Ordinary Trials” will be held at the Wellspring Worship Center on Saturday, April 6th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Register by February 11th for the early-registration price of $35 at ccef.org/counseling/new-england-office.

2019 Events: Spring Women’s Retreat – April 26th and 27th Community Service Day – July 10th Summer Celebration Camp – July 16th to 19th Summer Youth Retreat – August 3rd to 7th

Women’s Events Coffee Break meets Tuesday mornings at 9 am, at Wellspring Worship Center in West Lebanon. They are currently studying the book of Isaiah. For more information, contact Faye Gillespie (faye.gillespie@christredeemerchurch.org). Decaf meets Wednesday evenings at 7 pm, at Megan Eshbaugh’s home in West Lebanon. They are studying Even Better than Eden by Nancy Guthrie. Participants should perchance their own book. For more information, contact Christine Engert (acengert@gmail.com). Espresso meets Fridays from 6 am to 7:15 am at Maplefields in Lebanon. They are currently studying the book of Colossians. For more information, contact Pam Tengdin (tengdin@together.net) or Becca Wistrom (becca.wistrom@gmail.com).

Youth Activities Youth Group: Meets most Mondays from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Middle School will meet at the Audino house; High School will meet at the Willeman house. Contact Chris Audino (chris.audino@christredeemerchurch.org). Upcoming Dates: 2/4, 2/11, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18.

Family Devotional Week 23 BASIC CATECHISM 2 Corinthians 5:21 Why are God’s people called “righteous?” Because Christ has taken away their sin and given them His righteousness. ADVANCED CATECHISM What is justification? Justification is an act of God’s free grace, in which He pardons all our sins, (Ro 3:24, Eph 1:7) and accepts us as righteous in His sight (2Co 5:21) only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us, (Ro 5:19) and received by faith alone. (Ga 2:16; Php 3:9)

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General Ministries COMMUNITY GROUPS: A network of small groups at CRC, each group is designed to be a mini-Christian community, providing an opportunity for prayer, fellowship, Bible study and service. If you would like to join a group, please ask a friend if you can attend theirs or contact Chris Audino (chris.audino@christredeeemerchurch.org)

FOR WOMEN: For information about women’s small groups, women’s retreat and other women’s events, please contact Faye Gillespie (faye.gillespie@christredeemerchurch.org).

FOR MEN: For information about men’s small groups, men’s retreat, the Father & Son Campout and Men’s Leadership Breakfast, please contact Chris Audino (chris.audino@christredeemerchurch.org).

COLLEGE STUDENTS: For information about ways to be involved at CRC as a college student, contact Abrm McQuarters (abrm.mcquarters@christredeemerchurch.org).

YOUTH MINISTRY: For information about activities, small groups, and retreats for middle school and high school students, contact Chris Audino (chris.audino@christredeemerchurch.org).

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES: For information about our Childcare Program, Sunday School, and Summer Celebration Camp, contact Ryan Bouton (ryan.bouton@christredeemerchurch.org).

MISSIONS: For more information contact, Vincent Mack (vilamack@gmail.com).

MERCY MINISTRY: For more information, contact Ryan Bouton (ryan.bouton@christredeemerchurch.org).

RADIO PROGRAM: Listen to CRC’s “The Kingdom Perspective” radio program Tuesday and Thursday at 7:58am on 91.7FM and 96.3FM, or read it online at christredeemerchurch.org/home/blog/.

Church Leadership ELDERS Jason Achmoody Tim Ball Ryan Bouton

Doug Cooper Joel Eshbaugh Dave Smith

Lindsay Whaley Don Willeman

DEACONS Leslie Achmoody Deb Alexander Jim Alexander Eric Bish Andy Engert

Christine Engert Megan Eshbaugh Claudine Lefferts Joel Lefferts Emily Lewis

Matt Lewis Kerry Roberts Jesse Roberts Chris Rogers Matt Smith

Church Staff PASTOR Don Willeman

EXECUTIVE & YOUTH PASTOR Chris Audino

PASTORAL RESIDENTS Ryan Bouton (Quechee) Doug Cooper (New London)

OFFICE ADMIN Emily Lewis Becca Wistrom

PASTORAL INTERNS Abrm McQuarters Scott Sottosanti

STUDENT INTERN

Yumi Naruke

MUSIC DIRECTOR Andy Engert

WOMEN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR Faye Gillespie

COORDINATOR FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS Lauren Groves

CRC Financial Updates 2018 OPERATIONAL BUDGET YTD Budgeted Giving: $562,680 Actual Giving: $655,768 Difference: $93,088

MISSIONS GIVING 2017 EOY: $143,172 2018 YTD: $122,790.98 Updates as of 12/31/18

An offering box is located at the entrance to the service for worshipping God through

financial giving. Online giving is available on the church website.

Sunday Service Schedule THIS SUNDAY: February 3rd (*MOD)(**first time in role) Setup, Sound, Music 7:45, Nursery 8:40, 2s & 3s, Child. Sup. 9:40 Setup/Packup: J. Breedlove*, D. Breedlove, E. Duncan, J. Bishop, N. Plummer, M. Thompson Sound: M. Bish, B. Kent Music: A. Engert Greeters: L. Achmoody, J. Bassette, J. & D. Breedlove Nursery: L. Berwick*, R. Seidler, J. Lee 2s and 3s: B. Wistrom*, D. Bassette, S. Ball, B. Achmoody Preschool: E. & S. Duncan*, J. & B. Ball Junior Church: J. Bishop*, K. & L. Channell Dicovery Class: J. Achmoody*, M. Achmoody Elder: T. Ball Deacon: L. Achmoody Child. Sup: H. Ball Communion: T. Ball, L. Achmoody, B. Berwick, N. Plummer, F. & J. Gillespie, P. & D. Tengdin

NEXT SUNDAY: February 10th (*MOD)(**first time in role) Setup, Sound, Music 7:45, Nursery 8:40, 2s & 3s, Child. Sup. 9:40 Setup/Packup: Jesse Roberts*, D. Roberts, Joel Roberts, S. Gill, R. Rogers Sound: J. Gillespie, T. Arulmani Music: A. Groves Greeters: C. & R. Rogers, Jesse Rogers, L. Burton Nursery: L. Berwick*, R. Seidler, J. Lee 2s and 3s: K. Roberts*, A. Roberts, D. Rudd, A. Harri Preschool: S. Matter*, D. Matter, M. Matter, T. Wheeler Junior Church: W. Rudd*, R. Rudd, S. Gill Dicovery Class: V. Mack*, D. Roberts Elder: C. Audino Deacon: C. Rogers Child. Sup: E. Lewis Communion: C. Audino, C. & R. Rogers, Jesse Roberts, P. Seale, L. Burton, C. & F. Welder

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CHRIST REDEEMER CHURCH CORE VALUES Christ Changes Everything • Christ Mandates Our Message • Christ Glorifies God

Christ Causes Us to Value and Care for People • Christ Reorients Our Hearts • Christ Reconciles Us to One Another Christ Redeems All of Life • Christ is Victorious • Christ Causes Us to Look Outwardly

SPOTLIGHTED CORE VALUE FOR THIS WEEK

CHRIST CAUSES US TO VALUE AND CARE FOR PEOPLE We value the primacy of people over programs. At CRC we believe that Christ causes us to value and care for people. In other words,

we value the primacy of people over programs. In our evangelistic outreach as well as in our life as a church we are committed to being more concerned about our “neighbor” and “brother” than the success of our programs. We do not measure success merely by “numbers, nickels and noise” but by people adoring the grace of God and obeying the revealed will of God.

In addition, everything that is done in the church will be critiqued by this question: Does this move people toward maturity in Christ or does this merely foster an unhealthy dependence on leaders and programs? We desire that people neither become independent nor dependent. Rather, we desire a community of mature, interdependent disciples. We desire people who can be responsible for themselves and their own family’s spiritual needs while at the same time recognizing the biblical necessity of contributing to the building up of the whole body of Christ.

HOW CAN I GET CONNECTED AT CHRIST REDEEMER CHURCH? At CRC we welcome people from every background and every stage in their journey with Christ. CRC is comprised of people that are committed followers of Jesus as well as those just investigating. Wherever you might find yourself, there is a place for you at CRC. If you need help getting connected, just ask a friend, contact the church office or fill out the Contact Form on the last page of this bulletin.

Just Investigating: If you are just investigating the gospel of Christ, there are several points of connections you might find helpful:

• Worship: Every Sunday morning at 10:00AM, you’ll find ample opportunity to learn about Jesus and what He has done for us. • Sunday School: We offer classes for all ages including classes for adults. In these classes you are welcome to jump into the dialogue or just sit and

listen. More information is available on pg. 2 of this bulletin. • Various Other Ministries: For Men (Men’s Breakfasts, men’s small groups, retreats, etc.), Women (bible studies, retreats, etc.), Youth, Work Place

(e.g. work place Bible studies). For more information, see page 13 or contact the church office.

Desiring A Greater Level of Participation: If you are investigating what it means to be a Christian, or have been a Christian for a while but are new to CRC, we strongly recommend that you become a participant in the life of the community. Experiencing life in the body of Christ is the best way to learn what the gospel is all about. Here are two key opportunities:

• Sunday Service Rotation: At many churches, opportunities for personal involvement are limited. At CRC, however, we take a very different approach; we invite anyone who considers CRC their “church home” to serve and participate in the life of the body. One of the practical ways that we do this is to schedule every individual or family for a “service Sunday” approximately once every three months in order to assist the leaders in each of the various responsibilities (i.e. setup and takedown for the worship service, greeting, and the children’s ministries). Through this service rotation, we are not only working to accomplish these tasks, but also learning what it means to live together as the “family of God”.

• Community Groups: It is our belief and experience that a servant-hearted community is the essential fruit that grows from believing the gospel. “Christianity means community through Jesus Christ and in Jesus Christ” (Dietrich Bonhoeffer). Therefore, the backbone of CRC is a network of small groups, each designed to be a mini-Christian community. Comprised of 8 to 14 people, they meet regularly during the week in individual homes. Trained leaders who are given on-going support lead each group. The groups are open to both believers and seekers---to anyone who wishes to grow in their understanding and experience of the gospel. Through Bible study, prayer and serving others, participants are able to come to know and to experience life in Christ for themselves, at their own pace. If you would like to join a group, please contact the church office or ask a friend if you can attend theirs. If you consider CRC your “church home", you should make faithful participation in one of these groups a top priority.

Desiring To Become a Member: At CRC we take church membership very seriously. For a person to be a follower of Christ, we feel it is necessary to be

committed to a local church. If you have been a Christian for a long time but are new to CRC or if you have recently become a Christian, and would like to become a member, join us for our “Introduction to CRC” seminar that runs periodically or talk to Pastor Willeman.

Desiring To Lead And Serve Others: God calls many to be not merely faithful members in His church but also to serve the church through leadership. If you

have traveled the path outlined above but are still looking for something more, we’d love to talk to you about opportunities for developing leadership skills and serving.

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HOW CAN I SERVE LOCALLY? At CRC we believe the primary way followers of Christ serve their community is in and through their local church. In addition to this commitment, we strongly encourage people to seek the betterment of life in the Upper Valley by supporting and serving organizations like the ones listed below. If you are interested in learning more, please contact the CRC office. CRC Opportunities: • Financial Giving: When you support CRC, you are “joining a team” committed to blessing the Upper Valley. The extensive service that CRC provides

to our community is supported by your donations. In addition, since the beginning of CRC, we have given away over $1,419,000 to other missions and charity, over $166,000 last year alone, with much of that going to local community efforts.

• Community Groups: Each of our small groups is encouraged to find ways that they can serve the community. Therefore, it is not surprising to find them serving community dinners, collecting food for the hungry, doing work projects for local charities, etc.

• Pioneering: If you have a vision for pioneering an unmet need, we’d love to talk to you. Please contact the church office. • Prayer: At CRC we do not underestimate the greatest power for good in our community, the gracious power of God. Therefore, in our worship, various

ministries and small groups, prayer for the work of God in our community is a priority.

Local & Other Service Organizations Bethany Christian Services: pregnancy and adoption services. www.bethany.org or locally at 603-483-2886 ● CCEF New England: Christian counseling 802-356-9065 or newengland@ccef.org ● Cru Dartmouth: ministry to Dartmouth College students. cru@dartmouth.edu ● Compassion International: child sponsorship. www.compassion.com ● Cover: home repair program. www.coverhomerepair.org ● The Family Place: providing assistance to families with young children. www.familyplacevt.org or 800-649-3268 ● Food Pantry: First Baptist Church of Lebanon: 603-448-5618, Valley Bible Church: 802-295-5000, Wellspring Worship Center: 603-643-2700 ● Good Beginnings: program for families with newborns. www.goodbeginnings.net ● Habitat for Humanity: creating affordable housing. www.uppervalleyhabitat.org ● The Haven: A homeless shelter serving families. www.uppervalleyhaven.org or 802-295-6500 ● Lions Club: Service organization: www.nhlions.org or Don Willeman 643-5588 ● Listen Community Services: helping people in times of need. www.listencs.org or locally at 603-448-4553 ● More Than Wheels: Helping people with transportation needs. www.bonnieclac.org ● NETS Center for Church Planting & Revitalization: church planting organization: www.theNETScenter.org ● Pax Academic Exchange: hosting foreign high school students. www.pax.org ● Pregnancy Center of the Upper Valley: www.pregnancycenteruppervalley.com or 603-298-6123 ● Richard W. Black Senior Center: activities and support for our Senior citizens. www.hanovernh.org ● Rotary: Service organization; www.hanovernhrotary.org ● ServiceLink: Serving Senior citizens in our community. 1-866-634-9412 ● Spark! Community Center: community center where those with disabilities can develop their strengths. 603-678-8619 or www.sparkcommunitycenter.com ●Special Needs Support Center: for parents of children with special needs. www.snsc-uv.org or 603-448-6311 ● Tucker Foundation: oversees services and religious opportunities at Dartmouth College. 603-646-3350 ● Upper Valley Hostel: serving out of town patients. 643-3277 or www.uppervalleyhostel.org/ ● Upper Valley Land Trust: promoting land conservation. www.uvlt.org ● Waterman Institute: Integrating faith and learning in the Dartmouth community. www.watermaninstitute.org ● WISE: crisis intervention for women. www.wiseoftheuppervalley.org or 603-448-5525 ● Young Life: introducing youth to Christ. younglife@valley.net or 603-276-8718 ● Youth In Action: teen volunteer program. 603-643-4313

Your Vocation: Have you ever considered your job as a way to worship Christ and serve your neighbor? The gospel, as it is properly understood and applied, produces the most conscientious workers. "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving" (Colossians 3:23-24). Imagine that! God counts your work as a doctor or dentist, electrician or engineer, carpenter or teacher, artist or accountant, mother or father, as service rendered to Christ. Indeed, the gospel elevates every aspect of our lives.

HOW CAN I SERVE GLOBALLY? CRC Opportunities: • Short and Long Term Missions: In the short history of CRC, we have sent out numerous individuals to do a variety of projects both long and short term.

Through our connections with Converge Worldwide Missions (BGC) and numerous other agencies, we have a network of missions and relief opportunities that stretch around the globe.

• Financial Giving: By financially supporting CRC, you are “joining a team" that is directly helping those in need around the world. As a matter of fact, CRC has recently averaged giving away 20% of its budget to support other charities and ministries, and aims to increase that percentage every year.

• Pioneering: If you have an interest in pioneering an unmet need, we’d love to talk to you. Contact: Pastor Willeman. • Prayer: At CRC we do not underestimate the greatest power for good in our world, the gracious power of God. Therefore, in our worship, various

ministries and small groups, prayer for the work of God in our world is a priority.

HOW CAN I GET SPIRITUAL HELP OR PRAYER? If you would like someone to pray for or with you, or need to talk to someone about spiritual issues, please consider the following: • Share your request with your Community Group. If you are not currently in one, we urge you to consider joining one. • See one of the Elders or Deacons listed at the top of page 13. • Write your prayer request at the bottom of the Contact Form at the back of the bulletin.

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CONTACT FORM Please use this section to inform us of your contact information or fill it out online at christredeemerchurch.org/home/contact-us/

PLEASE PRINT and deposit in the offering box at the entrance to the auditorium (check all boxes that apply) ¨ I would like more information on CRC ¨ I am interested in opportunities for involvement ¨ I am updating my information ¨ I am a college student ¨ graduate student ¨ Please subscribe me to “The Kingdom Perspective” (CRC’s blog) ¨ I would like to talk to someone about becoming a Christian

______________________________________ Name (PLEASE PRINT) Mr./ Mrs./ Ms./ Miss _______________________________________ Spouse/Children _______________________________________ Address: mailing or street _______________________________________ City/State/Zip

_______________________________________ Home/Cell Phone _______________________________________ Work Phone _______________________________________ Email Address Community Group Sign up: Community Groups meet throughout the Upper Valley and include worship, Bible study, fellowship, prayer and mission. Fill out the form above, and drop it in the offering box. We will contact you about group availability.

____________________________________________ Days of the week that work best with your schedule Prayer Request, Comment or Question: ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________

AN AFFIRMATION OF OUR FAITH Adopted by Converge Worldwide (Baptist General Conference) in 1951

1. The Word of God: We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired and without error in the original manuscripts, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and that it has supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct. 2. The Trinity: We believe that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons, that these are equal in every divine perfection, and that they execute distinct but harmonious offices in the work of creation, providence and redemption. 3. God the Father: We believe in God, the Father, an infinite, personal spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love. We believe that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of each person, that He hears and answers prayer, and that He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ. 4. Jesus Christ: We believe in Jesus Christ, God's only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles and teachings. We believe in His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His people, and personal visible return to earth. 5. The Holy Spirit: We believe in the Holy Spirit who came forth from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify, and empower all who believe in Jesus Christ. We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Christ, and that He is an abiding helper, teacher and guide. 6. Regeneration: We believe that all people are sinners by nature and by choice and are, therefore, under condemnation. We believe that those who repent of their sins and trust in Jesus Christ as Savior are regenerated by the Holy Spirit. 7. The Church: We believe in the universal church, a living spiritual body of which Christ is the head and all regenerated persons are members. We believe in the local church, consisting of a company of believers in Jesus Christ, baptized on a credible confession of faith, and associated for worship, work and fellowship. We believe that God has laid upon the members of the local church the primary task of giving the gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost world. 8. Christian Conduct: We believe that Christians should live for the glory of God and the well-being of others; that their conduct should be blameless before the world; that they should be faithful stewards of their possessions; and that they should seek to realize for themselves and others the full stature of maturity in Christ. 9. The Ordinances: We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has committed two ordinances to the local church: baptism and the Lord's Supper. We believe that Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water into the name of the triune God. We believe that the Lord's Supper was instituted by Christ for commemoration of His death. We believe that these two ordinances should be observed and administered until the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. 10. Religious Liberty: We believe that every human being has direct relations with God, and is responsible to God alone in all matters of faith; that each church is independent and must be free from interference by any ecclesiastical or political authority; that therefore Church and State must be kept separate as having different functions, each fulfilling its duties free from dictation or patronage of the other. 11. Church Cooperation: We believe that local churches can best promote the cause of Jesus Christ by cooperating with one another in a denominational organization. Such an organization, whether a regional or district conference, exists and functions by the will of the churches. Cooperation in a conference is voluntary and may be terminated at any time. Churches may likewise cooperate with interdenominational fellowships on a voluntary basis. 12. The Last Things: We believe in the personal and visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ to earth and the establishment of His kingdom. We believe in the resurrection of the body, the final judgment, the eternal felicity of the righteous, and the endless suffering of the wicked.