REDEEMER FELLOWSHIP CHURCH June 22, 2017 SOVEREIGN GRACE IN ARKANSAS GOSPEL DOCTRINE| GOSPEL CULTURE| GOSPEL TRANSFORMATION ‘So being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you nat only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us. 4 Thessalonians 2:8 (ESV) PRAYER NEEDS: EVANGELISTIC OPPORTUNITIES John: (Bills Neighbor) John is a Muslim who celebrates Jesus as the great prophet. Pray that Joh Will come to sae that Jesus is nat only @ prophet but also priest and King Drey: (Tim's neighbor) Brey is a man wha ls far trom Gad and yet hhas opened up to Tim about the suffering he is going through. Pray Cheetos Seo BOOTS ON THE GROUND the one by whose stipes we are Howdy from Northwest Arkansas! We have made it to our healed. destination and are getting used to the rhythms of life here eee in our new home. we are a Lowell, Timm and Brittany arin are ee Rogers, and Matt and Sara (and Kirklin) are in Bentonville. screcen ten io heva ere While it seems a little odd that we are not living in the same eyes opened tothe tue gospel that city, itis a strategie move that we all currently live in these itis only by the shed blood of cities. For NW Arkansas, Lowell is the center between Christ that we ean drae near to Bentonville and Fayetteville. Our home in Lowell is 12 miles God from the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville and ee 14 miles. from downtown Bentonville. This gives us the Sate ae eS aoe opportunity te have people in our home from each eity i County na has. had many the region with a minimal drive time. Two weeks ago we ‘evangelistic opportunities in his had over 20 individuals over for food and fellowship. The hometown, Pray that Beau wil : i Rare coRciaine a a evan’ Campbell's and Gray's are also located in areas where future ‘month to nurture these rlationships and in the future see 1 gospel centered church planted In Gurdon. posttenebra lux 1REDEEMER FELLOWSHIP CHURCH ‘Tim: Tim has @ rd round interview With ATAT as a installation technician lon dune 20th at 4:00 p.m. (att: Matt has an loterview with IBenton County as a Disaster Piatet (Coordinator forthe county at 3:30 pam. on Juna-22nd, ‘Beau: Beau is getting his GDL and working with his family in Gurdon. ‘ach: Zach has received word that fhe was hired by company in FFayatievillo that he has a job as soon las his move is completa al the and at uly. Praise the Lord! AME CHANGE? Hves, we are already considaring & Ihame change. Ithas becoma lapparant that a te to a denomination lorings legitimacy to a church plant in the Bible bell. In the south, when Isomeone asks what religion you are, lo times out af 10 they mean Idenomination of Christian Church. Ith that in mind, another church lant wih a somewhat genenc name loan be tnoked on as suspect. (Considering this, we are praying labout the possibilty of changing our Iname trom Redeemer Falowshin (church to Sovaraign Grace Church of INorthwost Arkansas, We do not want ithe cuture to guide us, but we do Idesire to be wise in how we approach Ichureh planting in Arkansas. (OTHER PRAYER NEEDS: [* continued joy in the Gospat | open doors for the werd, so that wa may declare the mystery of Chaist truthfully and clea. [* wisttom in walking with outsiders, ‘mgking tha best use af our time. + thatour speech be gracious, ‘seasoned with sall. so thal we may knew how fo answer each person. F transitions for team members and their children. | For Sarah Taylor as ehe prepares to ‘move wile being ? months Pregnant (Due date September 17) posttenebra lux June 22,2017 Redeemer groups can develop and prayerfully new churches can be formed. In each of these Benton County cities, there is only one gospel centered-reformed church, and no churches that have the distinctive af Sovereign Grace. LEARNING NWARKANSAS ‘There are many similarities that NW Arkansas shares with our rural hometowns in southern Arkansas, and yet there are many differences. The amount of internationals fram the Middle East, India, and Central and South America gives the NW @ unique culture and that affects the church culture as well. When talking to pegple about a “church plant” there is indifference, but speak of a gospel community and eyes light up and people are intrigued. It is as if another church is one too many but a gospel community is a compelling idea. Conversations deepen and stories of pasts hurts, disconnection with the Body of Christ, and mis- understandings of Jesus come to light. This brings us great excitement as we share the Gospel with individuals and families. COMING SOON: “website with up te date information and a store where you can purchase products that will help support this new gospel community (wall art, prayer devotionals, logo mason JArS sn) * a Ward from the Wives * Team member profiles: + Pictures!REDEEMER FELLOWSHIP CHURCH June 22, 2017 HOW CAN YOU PARTNER WITH US? There are four essential ways in which you can partner with us: 2) Pray 2) Share 3) Join 4) Sie 1) As Christians we are totally dependent on God for all things. Even our ability to work is dependent on his giving of gifts, talents, and energy. In the coming weeks, we will be sending out a prayer devetional for the church. Please, please, please be in prayer for us. 2) With so many people moving to Northwest Arkansas we would love to get the word out to friends and family that we are headed that way. While it is not our desire to “take” individuals from the churches they are currently attend, we: do desire that both our unchurched family and friends as well as those whe are like minded theologically are invited to attend either a vision meeting or Redeemer group meeting. 3) If you are interested in church planting or becoming a part of a Sovereign Grace church in Arkansas pray about moving to the area to be a part of our church. As this area's economy is growing, NW Arkansas is ene of the best areas in the country te start a career, family and to be a part of a church planting effort in other parts of our state. 4) Finances are not a luxury any of us have to spend frivolously. So after providing for your family and own church we would love for you to consider giving to this gospel endeavor in NW Arkansas. If you would like te- give financially visit: btto://www.socloulsville,org/oiving look under the heading Arkansas Church Plant-elick on click here- under drop menu choose Arkansas Chureh Plant. Grace and Peace Bill For J delivered to you as of first importance what J also received: that Christ died for our sins in accerdance with the Scriptures, 1 Corinthians 15:3 870-370-4424 posttenebra lux 3