Update From Pastor Rob

Good afternoon Redmond AG,

What a powerful week we had as we dove into Part 3 of our Focus series: Focus on Heaven. We had four people raise their hands and give their lives to Jesus! God is so good.

If you missed the message or want to share it with a friend, it’s now on YouTube: Click Here And while you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a message.

This week we’re shifting our focus to a topic we all need—but often don’t want—to focus on. There are 2,000 Bible verses about it, and 40% of Jesus’ parables are centered on it. Can you guess what it is? Come find out Sunday!

Thank You for Your Generosity

Thank you for faithfully giving your tithes and offerings. Every gift helps us fulfill our mission of creating authentic experiences where people can be transformed by Jesus. We truly couldn’t do this without you. If you’d like to give, you can use the black boxes in the back of the auditorium or give online: Click here

Operation Christmas Child

Last year we collected and sent 100 boxes—and this year we’re believing we can do even more. These boxes don’t just provide Christmas gifts; they bring the Good News of Jesus to children around the world and invite them into discipleship classes. If you haven’t had a chance to pick up a box yet, stop by the office tomorrow—we’ll get you one. All boxes are due back THIS Sunday! Please bring them and place them on the stage.

Christmas Tree Lot

If you’ve noticed the Christmas tree lot on our property, that’s because Adult & Teen Challenge is using part of our lot this year to raise funds for their ministry. They’ve been doing amazing work helping people find freedom from addiction, and we’re honored to support them.

If you're buying a real tree, swing by their lot next week. They’ll also be handing out invites to our Christmas Eve service for us.

Christmas Eve – Illuminate

This year’s Christmas Eve service is going to be even more epic than last year—full of joy, fun, indoor snowball fights, snow machines, traditional carols, special music, candle light silent night, and most importantly, a powerful message about Jesus, the Light of the World. My prayer is that we invite our city into an unforgettable experience where Jesus can transform them from the inside out. Please be praying—and inviting! Invite cards will be available the weekend after Thanksgiving.

On December 7th, after church, we’ll be heading out again to local businesses to ask if they’ll put up our Christmas Eve posters. Lunch is provided! This was so effective last year, and we’re believing for even more wins to share.

Christmas lobby decorating will be Saturday, December 6th after the Women’s Coffee Connect at 11am.

Coming Up Soon

This Saturday:

ALL-Church breakfast at 8am, followed by a leaf/outdoor work day. Even 30 minutes of help makes a difference! We aim to be finished by noon.

Bedrock Youth:

Our all-night party is this Friday from 6pm to 7am! Food, movies, games, tons of fun—bring a friend!

Baptisms – December 7th

People are already asking about our next baptism, and we love it! If Jesus is Lord of your life and you haven’t been baptized yet, this is your moment. Sign up: Click Here

For all other events, classes, and groups, check our calendar or app: Click Here

A Special Note About Our Explorers Class

For the past 20+ years, Dan Jackson has faithfully led our Explorers Sunday School class. After much prayer, Dan has sensed that it's time to transition out of this role. Dan isn’t going anywhere—he loves this church, and we love him. You’ll still see him serving in other areas and greeting everyone each Sunday. If you see him this week, please take a moment to thank him for two decades of dedicated leadership and teaching.

We will have two more weeks of the Explorers class before taking a break. In the new year, we’ll launch a fresh round of classes and small groups. It will be different, but what will never change is our commitment to teaching the Word of God, praying for one another, and creating environments where we grow in our faith and are transformed by Jesus.

In Closing

Church, let’s keep the main thing the main thing. Love God, Love others.

Let’s continue to be a people who create authentic experiences for people to be transformed by Jesus. Let’s stay focused, stay prayerful, stay generous, and stay on mission—because God is moving in powerful ways here at Redmond AG, and the best truly is yet to come.

See you soon,

Pastor Rob