Acts 11:23-24 tells us that Barnabas “encouraged them all to adhere to the Lord with resolute hearts; for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith.” That is what the role of an encourager is all about!

Those who serve in the Encouragers Ministry at our church lovingly direct newcomers and new believers into opportunities for growth in the Lord and service in His kingdom. See below important resources for Encouragers, including a summary of the latest information from our Encouragers Bulletin about ministries of our church.

Please click here for a pdf copy of our Encouragers Ministry Handbook.

Click here for a pdf copy of the Encouragers Process Flow Chart.

Encouragers Bulletin
August - September 2010

  • Living Stones - Sundays, Sept. 12-Oct. 3, 4:45-6:15pm, Sanctuary – Membership Class!   
  • Basic Training - The seminar offers all four lessons in one sitting.  The next seminars are scheduled for Saturday, September 4, 5-7:45pm, and Saturday October 2, 5-7:45pm, both in the Sr High Worship Center. 
  • Water Baptism –Wednesday September 1, 7:15pm in the Gaithersburg sanctuary !

  • AWANA – Awana children's club meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:15pm at the Gaithersburg Campus starting September 1. Register online or in the foyer.
  • AXIS – 18 to 29 year olds - 3rd Thursday of every month!  7pm
  • Baby Dedications – for babies birth to 9 months. Parents should pick up a baby dedication information packet from the Children's Ministry Information Center located near the South entrance of the first floor. The packet contains an information form and CD by Pastor Dale.
  • Celebrate Recovery - Every Friday at 7pm in the Senior High Worship Center. please call the Celebrate Recovery office at 240.238.1590
  • CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - Pre-school 3's & 4's, Kindergarten - 8th grade Open House - Thursday, August 26, 6:30-8:30pm

·  Crown Biblical Financial Life Group - Sundays, 3-5 p.m., Begins September 12, Room 109

  • Divorce Care - Saturdays 5-6:30 pm starting September 11.
  • Elevate – This ministry for teens also has its own website www.elevatestudents.tv, and has its own service Wednesdays at 6:45pm
  • Grief CareSundays. 6pm, Room 203 starting Sept 12
  • Ignite – for 5th and 6th graders and their friends, every second Saturday – next one Sept. 11, 5pm
  • IOU Cardio Fitness:  Walk/Run Group (Strollers Welcome) Tuesdays 9am – JHWC – starting in September
  • Journey to Forgiveness (Healing from Abortion) One out of every four women has had an abortion and most bear scars of guilt and shame, often buried so deep that they are difficult to share. For this sensitive situation, we offer a confidential one-on-one or small group.
  • Managing Your Finances - Sundays, 12:30-2:30 p.m.,  begins Sept 12, Room 112
  • Men's Breakfast -  Saturday, Sept 25, 9-11:30am
  • Morning Prayer - Every Monday-Thursday, 6:30-7:30am in the lobby area.
  • Preparation for Marriage - NEW! FALL SESSION!
    Sundays, 1-2:15 p.m., begins Sept 12, Room 109
  • Single Adult Ministries Solid Rock Cafe, Sept. 17, Oct 22 and Nov 19, 7pm, Junior High Worship Center.

  Small Group Facilitator Training Seminar - NEW! SUMMER SESSIONS
Sunday, August 29, 1-4 p.m., Room 108 or Saturday September 11th. 8 - 11:30 AM in the SHWC.

Be prepared to direct people to our website. Thank you for serving so faithfully! Questions? Contact Rachinee Pugh, 240-238-1587.