am delighted to share with you Volume III and my last edition of our quarterly newsletter. I hope everyone has enjoyed all we’ve shared with you thus far. would like to thank our pastors; especially Co-Pastor in whom I have worked so closely with for allowing me the opportunity to share my gifts and talents of design, creativity in this platform. ou always say “just let your creative juices flow; as I know we’ll be pleased with whatever you create”. So for blessing me without constraints and limits I say “THANKYOU, Thank You, thank you”. n this final edition of the newsletter, we have a lot of great things to share and provide updates on. We have a very happy and celebratory event we feel deserves some spot light. e would like to turn the “Spot Light” on the celebration of our pastors 40th wedding anniversary. We are so very happy to have you as our leaders, to worship with you, serve with you, and most importantly, know you well enough to wish you the best anniversary ever along with many more. Spot Light

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Fruit From - Christ Redeeming Community Church

NEWSLETTER They met in 1973 at a church convention in New Jersey. Pastor David knew when he spotted Mamie she was the one for him. On August 10th, 1974 they exchanged wedding vows and 40 years later they yet remain smitten with one another.

e would like to share updates with you on the following events that took place after our last newsletter. Life In The Vine, Mother’s Day Celebration, Resurrection/Youth Sunday, The Women’s Ministry, The Men’s Ministry, our Church Picnic and some Praise Reports. would like to thank all of CRCC for your input, comments, words of encouragement and most importantly taking time out of your busy schedules to read our church’s newsletter. The foundation has been laid, and I know the best is yet to come in taking this to another level. Remain blessed and a blessing. Yours In Christ, -Sis. Susan

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John 15:5

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"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:1-11 (NKJV) 1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3

You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. 7

If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. 8 By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples. 9 “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. 10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. 11 “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” 12

This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. I Corinthians 13:13 (NIV) 13777 Judson Road, Suite 111 ♦ Website: www.christredeeming.org

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ur Men of God Ministry - Men of Greatness took time out to show honor and love to our lovely First Lady and Co-Pastor of the house along with all the other beautiful mothers CRCC is blessed to have in their midst. o our wonderful men and brothers - we say “Thank You”. We appreciate your thoughtfulness, kind words, and love tokens.

ur Youth conducted the Resurrection Day service and presented us with a wonderful play titled “That’s What Easter Means To Me”. They were each given a part of a bible character to portray and state what Easter meant to them. e thank God for our wonderful youth leaders (Sis. Lia, Sis. Samika, Sis. Kendra, and Bro. James) for the outstanding job done working with our youth on this special Resurrection Day program. We pray God’s continuous wisdom, strength and blessings for all you do.

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ur Women’s Ministry had a wonderful time during our July meeting. e met in the sanctuary about one hour earlier than our normal meeting time of 4pm for a brief time of prayer, and heart-to -heart sharing and then off to our bowling event. o-Pastor and Min. Monica were happy to announce our next study together which will be from the book “A Confident Heart” by Renee Swope. A power packed study that will help in the continuous transformation of our lives to live confidently in our God-given purpose, with passion, personality and so much more. lease see Co-Pastor or Min. Monica for more information.

ur Men of God Ministry - Men of Greatness also had a wonderful time of fellowship during their July meeting. They met up in suite 109 for breakfast and had Pastor David as their chef. It looks like he has experience in the kitchen - he’s cooking, talking on his cell checking in on the missing brothers, and also included in on the fellowship dialog with the other brothers. he brothers meet on the 2nd Thursday and 4th Saturday each month. Please see Min. Jacob, Min. Rieck; or Pastor David for additional information.

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truly enjoyed our time of food, fun and fellowship at the picnic after worship service on Sunday, May 25th, 2014 at Live Oak Park.

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hile we were all uncertain if the weather would clear up, we collaboratively did as we ought to and prayed that God would allow the sunshine to break through and it did. e had a great spot in the park which was set aside specifically for our church’s picnic event. The area we had was a nicely covered one with shade and it included plenty of room, a grill, an area for games, a basketball court for the “CRCC Spurs”, and also a play area with a swing set and sandbox area for our little people who were in attendance. here were about two or three tables setup for all of our food items, several coolers for drinks, and about four to five tables for us to sit and eat. So we did just that; we sat, we chatted, we laughed, we ate, we moved from table to table sharing in fellowship, food and fun. rom the youngest to the oldest we all participated in some type of physical exercise. Some took on the hoola hoop challenge while, others played volley ball, tennis, and we even played horse shoe. ur own Bro. Ray was so kind to take the pictures as everyone enjoyed themselves; so the next few pages will be your slide-show of pictures from our picnic with captions below each one. e’ll keep you guessing on who put the captions to the pictures. Enjoy..!!! 13777 Judson Road, Suite 111 ♦ Website: www.christredeeming.org

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Praise Reports od has positioned us to broadcast His love and saving power via public television - Time Warner Cable. ur first broadcast was 8/10/14 on channel 20. We can now see our services every Tuesday and Saturday at 4pm. astor David preached on “The Power of the Tongue”. Let’s show our support by sharing this wonderful news via social media outlets, tuning in ourselves to watch; or set your DVR to record and watch at a later time. Congratulations CRCC and Pastor David.

aylen’s Culinary School journey is coming to a close. He is scheduled to graduate this October with his associates degree. CRCC, we have an up coming “Iron Chef” heading to “Kitchen Stadium.” herma’n graduated from Milton B. Lee Academy. She has decided to attend college this fall at the University of North Texas with math as her major to become a pilot. CRCC is already blessed by you and now the airways will be as well. acob started college last fall in San Antonio, later transferring to UT Dallas. He headed back for the second semester with pursuit of his bachelor degree in Game Developing and Animation. CRCC, looks like God has opened a window for one of our own to create Christian computer games.

To God be the glory for our newest college student, returning to college student, and soon to be college graduate. We are very proud of you, your ambition, determination and accomplishments. We pray God’s continuous blessings with success.

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Well, CRCC that time has finally come, Texas has been a wonderful journey, but a new chapter has begun. So, as I depart from Texas I’ll have to say…. I’ll see you later, The holy spirit told me God has something bigger and greater. It’s something so great and so big like I have never seen before. I’ll keep you posted via one of technologies social media open doors. Can I say to you that CRCC’s journey is just beginning and just really starting? Please know that the end has not come just because I am departing. Oh so many God has ordained to be reached by you and only you CRCC, So, strap in – gear up, and do what you’ve been called to do – just watch and see. As we do what we do, being obedient and walk in our calling, Many lost souls will be reached, lives transformed by the word of God overhauling. To my beloved leaders I say – it’s been a joy and the pleasure has been all mine, Just knowing our paths crossed years ago just for this place and yes this short time. As we depart from one another in this place, but never from God’s presence, Keep me in your heart, thoughts and prayers as we continue giving praise & reverence. This one thing I know and feel very-very confident and assured of, Is that our meeting, serving and worship together will one day continue above. Until then, be alert - stay on your watch and keep your lamps filled up, As we will soon see our Bread of Life and won’t need to eat or drink of His cup.

Susan, We want to thank you for a Job well done. You have been very instrumental in helping to organize, develop, and manage CRCC’s office operations and procedures. We have certainly enjoyed reading and sharing the wonderful Newsletters that you created to help keep us informed and to share with our community. You have served this church and the Pastors in a very professional manner and we want to say thank you. Susan, you have truly been a blessing to us and we pray that God will bless and keep you as you move into this next chapter of your life. We love you and will miss you greatly.

13777 Judson Road, Suite 111 ♦ Website: www.christredeeming.org

San Antonio, TX 78233 ♦ (Office) 210.213.5496 Facebook: www.facebook.com/christredeemingcc