Happy Easter!  Stay tuned for more pictures from Easter!

 

This Week in the Church:
                                   
                       April 14-Tuesday-Women's Dinner Pappa's Pasta-6:30pm
                                            Men's Softball 9 & 10pm
                       April 15-Wednesday-Choir-6:30pm
                                    Co-ed Softball -9 & 10pm
                       April 18-Austin Turfcats Football Game & Fund Raiser                   
                            

                      Tribute to Reverend Gabriel Holmes Mendelman

                          Tribute to Mendelman by Gary L. Smith

  

 

                        Tribute to Mona Parkerson:

                 Celebration of the Life of Mona Parkerson by Gary L. Smith
                              Remembering Mona by Bert Cobb
                              A Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Life of Mona Parkerson by Bert Cobb
                              Words of Remembrance by Janice Jones

 

           


Christ Redeemer Church -- Gathering to Serve

Here is what Wren Giesen, 90-years young,  recently said about Christ Redeemer Church --

" WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THIS CHURCH. Many of the people in this church I have known for a long time. It makes me happy to see everybody each Sunday. The music and the choir set the special atmosphere for the service. The Minister keeps us informed about the Bible, our budget, and baseball. However, there is another blessing in this church that delights my soul. That is the children! They are bright, alert, and are permitted to take communion! That reassures me that the future of this Church will be in good hands!

Thank you for opening our church Web Page! You can view wonderful videos by clicking on the Children's Choir picture, the communion picture, and view great San Marcos River Baptism shots all within the next few seconds. These videos and photos reflect the nature of the Christ the Redeemer Church ministries and people...joyful, encouraging, supportive, gracious, generous, welcoming, Hopeful, searching for ways to serve and grow, and inclusive. The church is full of "doers" and if you are looking for a place to "do good things for others" then I hope you consider coming here to serve others.

Frequent questions I am asked:

How long is the worship service?  60 minutes including vibrant and wonderful children's and adult choir, children's sermon, weekly communion open to all members and visitors, Prayers, and short sermon.

Are Children welcome in worship? Yes, we have a Children's Corner in the sanctuary where kids sit and draw, color, and read during worship. They participate fully in communion and in the children's sermon portion of the service, as well as sing and laugh...out loud!

Do you have a Sunday School program? Yes. We have excellent youth teachers and the adult class is led in discussion in a most engaging manner by Dr. Bert Cobb. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m.

Do you have a choir? Yes, we have two choirs. Adult choir and Children's choir.

What kind of music do you sing in worship? We enjoy singing both the older familiar hymns and some newer songs also. We sing out of a hymnal and also use an nicely placed overhead screen for special times. Organ and grand piano and guitars are used regularly in worship.

What is the purpose and focus of your church? We formed in 2005 to grow in the Lord, serve the community, be a place of inclusiveness where women, men, children, and people of all races and backgrounds could gather and be embraced and organized to serve and grow.

Is your church air-conditioned? Yes. Huge air-conditioners are a blessing in Texas!

We want to meet people and get to know them -- is your church friendly? Yes. There are larger churches around where you can get lost in the crowd (which some want to do). It is impossible to get lost in our church due to the friendliness and welcoming tone of the people.

You are welcome to call me at 558-1293 or email me at gpadbj@aol.com if you have any questions or want more information. Hope to see you in church soon if you are looking for a place to serve and to grow in your walk of Service with the Lord!

Below is a listing of 74 different areas of Service that members of our Church lead and serve in through our Church Ministries.

Gary Smith
Minister, Christ Redeemer Church

Opportunities to Serve through Christ the Redeemer Church

A person considering our church as a place to serve commented to me that she appreciated being made aware of Service Opportunities within our church.  That wonderful comment prompted the listing below of Opportunities to Serve through CTRC to help visitors, readers of our web page, and members become even more aware of the extent of our church ministry around town.  

-- 74 Service Director Positions and Opportunities are listed below.
-- 90 (at least -- count 'em!)  additional volunteer opportunities are enumerated within this list under the ministry listed
-- the last one listed, # 75, reads you fill  meaning that if you have a ministry or service endeavor that you want to integrate into the CTRC ministry listing just email it to me and I will include your service ministry on the official listing presented to the Board each month at the Board meeting for their endorsement and support.
 

1.   Food Bank Volunteer Coordinator                                                 Carla Roberts
2.   Food Bank Volunteer    (20)                                                                sign up
3.   Salvation Army Bell Ringer Coordinator                                        Gary Smith
4.   Salvation Army Bell Ringer  (10)                                                        sign up
5.   Recession Relief Luncheon                                                    Steve Jones, Gaye Cobb
6.   St. Valentine's Banquet Coordinator                                              Rusti Barnett
7.   Christmas Pageant Organizers                                              Tiffany Baird, Judith Harris
8.  Christmas Pagean Participants                                                  (unlimited participation)
9.   Prayer Card Coordinator                                                                 Brenda Smith
10. Bread to Visitors Coordinator                                                         Curtis/Mona Parkerson
11. Bread to Visitors Baker                                                                   Don Fatout
12. Visitors Brochure Coordinator                                                         Larry Weston
13. Church Directory Coordinator                                                          Janice Jones
14. Hunter Road Market Days Coordinator                                          Steve Jones
15. Hunter Road Market Days volunteer  (10)                                        sign up
                 Outside coordinator                                                                Bobette Elliott
                   Inside coordinator                                                                 Berry James
16. Worship Bulletin Design                                                                   Tommie Thornton
17. Vacation Bible School Director                                                       Janice Jones
18. Vacation Bible School volunteers (20)                                             sign up
19. Reception Event Support Coordinator                                            Mark Thornton                
20. Choir Director Volunteer                                                                   Mark Thornton
21. Children's Choir Director                                                                   Rusti Barnett
22. Bookkeeper Volunteer                                                                       Lisa Dennis
23. Meals for Families in Need Coordinator                                          Lisa Dennis
24. Coordinator of Transportation for Families to medical facilities    Gaye Cobb
25. Coordinator of Yard Care for Families in Need                               Carla/Annette Paulin
26. Sunday School Director                                                                      Randy Roberts
27. Sunday School Teachers                                                                
       Bert Cobb, Gaye Cobb, Sherry Wyatt, Randy Roberts, Jennifer Padgett, Steve Jones       New, Gary Smith, Mona Parkerson, Betty Richards, Tiffany Baird
28. Easter Egg Hunt Coordinator                                                          Melanie Jones            
29. Fellowship Director                                                                           Randy Roberts
30. Youth Ministry Coordinator                                                               Dennis/Wyatts
31. Girl's Ministry Coordinator                                                                Lisa Dennis
32. Women's Conference Coordinator                                                  Lisa Dennis and   
                                                                                                                    Brenda Smith
33. Men's softball Coordinator                                                                Berry James
34. CTRC Conference and Travel Coordinator                                    Sharon O' Brien
35. Reception Event Director                                                                 Sharon O' Brien
36. Acolyte Coordinator                                                                          Reese Roberts
37. Altar Preparation Coordinator                                                          Leslie Fatout
38. Sunday Morning Coffee and Donut Provider                                 Steve Jones(classic)
39.  Children's Moment                                          Steve Jones (new), Honorable Glynn Cooper, Gary Smith, Brenda Smith, Randy Roberts, Mona Parkerson, Betty Richards
40. Friday Night Study Coordinator                                                       Quin Dennis
41. Puzzle Night Coordinator                                                                 Leslie Fatout
42. Worship Sound Coordinator                                                            Mark Thornton
43. Worship Slide Support Coordinator                                                Mark Thornton
44. Worship Set-up Coordinator                                                            Mark/Randy
45. Communion Servers Coordinator                                                    Chi Franklin
46. Worship Leaders (Invocation, special music, communion servers, etc) All members are subject to weekly draft and Call Up to Serve (check rough draft of bulletin weekly to see if your number came up)
47. Storage Unit Maintenance                                                                 Joe, Mark
48. Grounds coordinator                                                                           Board
49. Lectionary Devotional Writer                                                              Bert Cobb
50. Christmas Facility Decorations Director                                          Tommie Thornton
51. CTRC Computer Email Coordinator (server)                                   Mark Thornton
52. Youth Group President                                                                        Victoria Hargroder
53. Youth Group officers                                                                            Will O'Brien           
54. Camping Trip Coordinator                                                                 Randy Roberts
55. Calendar Design and Production                                                     Gary Smith, Matt Wyatt
56. Sanctuary Design                                                                               Gaye Cobb and
                                                                                                                     Larry Weston
57. Web Page Director                                                                             Janice, Gary
58. Publicity                                                                                                Gary
59. Special Occasions Flowers                                                               Wren Giesen
60. Staff office provider                                                                             Brenda/Berry
61. Real Estate Advisor                                                                            Steve Jones
62. Building Committee Facilitator                                                          Bert Cobb
63. Chamber of Commerce Liaison                                                        Debbie Austin
64. Playground Equipment Foreman                                                       Larry Wyatt
65. Kitchen monitor                                                                                   Bobette Elliot
66. Children's Corner Hostess                                                                Jennifer Padgett
67. Major League Baseball/CTRC Liaison Officer                                Glynn Cooper
68. CTRC/Banking Liaison Officer                                                          Marsha Cooper
69. Meals on Wheels                                                                                 Mona Parkerson
70. Choir members (25)    
71. Monthly Women's Dinner                                                                    Jennifer Padgett
72. Youth Summer Camp Coordinator                                                    Rusti Barnett     
73. Inter net publicity                                                                                  Ron Oswalt
74. Quarterly Hosting of Youth Party in Kyle                               Barbara and Mickey Cauthen

75. You add your name and ministry to this list! (Call Gary at 558-1293 or email at gpadbj@aol.com to coordinate your new ideas or ministry with the CTRC Board of Elders