Redemption Church is a community called to be the hands and feet of Jesus, and proclaim the message of Jesus, in Bristol, Bucks County, Philadelphia and the world.
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2010 Missions Trip Details / FAQ
Jesus said, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” and sometimes you have to take that literally. We will be Christ’s witnesses, in both word and deed, to the community God has called us to. We will educate ourselves about the poor in our community. We will pray intentionally for our neighborhoods. We will build relationships with our community leaders, our neighbors, and those in need. We will be reminded of our daily calling to be a sent community, bringing the good news of Christ to everyone we meet.
Date: Monday July 19 – Saturday, July 24
Schedule: View it here.
Location: Bristol and Lower Bucks County
We will be partnering with local non-profits and ministries in service as well as spending intentional time praying for and reaching out to our community.Accommodations:
Overnight accommodation is optional, however provided at: Gary Alloway’s – 214 Dorrance St, Bristol, PA 19007Cost:
$20 per day. $80 for the week. (Scholarships available. Don’t let cost be an issue.)Sign Up Now: Online Sign-up Form
FAQ’s
What is our goal?
To show the Bristol and Lower Bucks County the good news of Jesus Christ in our words and deeds.Why aren’t we going somewhere more fun?
Umm…Bristol is fun. Plus, Bucks County and the surrounding area is the place we spend everyday. As a church, we believe that we are always in mission, to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus Christ every day. This week is not your week in ministry. It is an opportunity to come in touch with the movement of God in your hometown so that you may know God’s mission more fully throughout the year.Do I have to come for the whole week?
No. However, we ask that you commit to at least a full day so as to keep some continuity in our group.Do I have to spend the night?
No. However, spending the night offers valuable fellowship and a time to debrief from the days. Plus the Dorrance Street crew loves having you over.Will there be singing involved?
Yes. It’s good for you.Will this trip be awesome?
Yes. We pray humbly that the Redemption of God would come both to our group and to everyone we encounter that week. We pray that God would deepen us in fellowship and faith and help us to draw others into God’s salvation. This week may be uncomfortable, but it will be good. -
2010 Missions Trip Schedule
This is a Tentative Schedule
As of 7/2/10, subject to changeMonday, July 19
1:00 pm – Meet at Gary’s House – Opening Prayer
2:00 – 3:00 pm – Prayer walk in Bristol
4:00 – 6:30 pm – Serving Dinner at Red Cross Homeless Shelter
7:00 – 8:00 pm – Ice Cream in Bristol
8:00 – 9:00 – DebriefTuesday, July 20
8:00 am – Meet at Gary’s House – Breakfast
9:30 – 11:30 am – Service at Bristol Senior Center
12:00 – 1:00 pm – Lunch at Gary’s House
1:15 – 3:30 pm – Work on a Bristol House
4:00 – 8:30 pm – BBQ for the Homeless
- 4:00-5:00 – Hang out. Set up the grille.
- 5:00-6:00 pm – Eat dinner.
- 6:30 pm -7:30 pm – Worship and Devotion.Wednesday, July 21
8:00 am – Meet at Gary’s House – Breakfast
9:00 – 2:30 pm – Building project for Interfaith Housing
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Free Time
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Chapel ‘n’ Chow at Bensalem Race TrackThursday, July 22
8:00 am – Meet at Gary’s House – Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 – Devotional Time
10:00 – 12:00 pm – Bristol Borough Cleanup
12:30 – 1:30 – Lunch
1:30 – 3:30 – Help sort Interfaith’s Warehouse or YWCA Camp
5:00 – 9:00 – Viewing of First Suburbs Video & Discussion
5:30 – Food from Carnival PizzaFriday, July 23
8:00 am – Meet at Gary’s House – Breakfast
9:30 – 12:30 – Libertae – Taking single moms to the park.
1:00 – 2:00 pm – Lunch
2:00 – 2:30 – Prayer Time
2:30 – 3:30 – Community needs surveys on Mill Street
4:00 – 8:00 – BBQ w/ businesses of Mill StreetSaturday, July 24
8:30 – Breakfast at Radcliffe Cafe
9:30 – 10:30 – Prayer walk in Bristol
11:00 – 12:00 – Debrief and pray
12:00 – 7:00 – BBQ and Outreach at Gary’s House
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What is a missional church?
On Sunday, Pastor Gary shared that Redemption Church is a “missional” church. What is a missional church? Gary shared this video to help us understand.
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Don’t Forget – service time moved to 5:05 PM
This Sunday, May 2, Redemption Church will be moving to a new time slot from 6:36 PM to 5:05 PM. Same place. Different time.
Please be sure to take note of this for the future.
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“Intro to Christianity” This Sunday (4/11)
This Sunday, April 11, we will meet at Gary’s house at 3 PM for a survey of Christianity in the form of a class called “Intro to Christianity.” The class is not academic in nature, but it is offered to provide a starting place for any interested.
This class is available to everyone. It is also being used as the first of two-part “baptism class” and is required for those seeking baptism on Sunday, May 2. The next required baptism class is on April 25.
Our worship service will follow at 6:30 PM, as normal.
Please “Contact Us” for more information.
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Pastor Gary quoted in the Bucks County Courier Times
Pastor Gary Alloway was quoted in the Bucks County Courier Times, speaking about the crisis facing older suburbs like Bristol, PA.
Gary Alloway has become a big fan of Bristol in the 10 months since he moved to the riverside borough.
“I like that it is a community. I want to see it thrive,” said Alloway, pastor of the Redemption Church of Bristol.
But he’s concerned the town of approximately 10,000 residents could be headed on a downward slope.
“I’m afraid all the energy is being powered into inner cities and outer suburbs and we’re letting (the older) first ring suburbs die,” Alloway said.
Read the whole article here.
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Listen to Sermons
We are still setting up our recording equipment so we don’t have sermons to post online. However, we are following the same sermon series as our parent church, The Well. You can listen to the sermons from sunday mornings at The Well here.
Us the link below to securely give online:
You may also financially support the mission of Redemption Church by sending your check to:
(mailing address:)
Redemption Church
214 Dorrance Street
Bristol, PA 19007
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