Redeemer Canadian Reformed Church (at Winnipeg)

The prophetess Anna responds joyfully to the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ.
We'll consider:
- Anna's life.
- Anna's joy.
- Anna's witness.

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Luke 2:36–38
Isaiah 52:1–10
Luke 2:1–35

Series:
Luke

God teaches us that although we are responsible for our depravity, we may look to him for his grace.
We'll see:
- That our depravity is rooted in our fall into sin.
- That our depravity is overcome by God's Spirit.

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 3
Genesis 1:26–31
Genesis 3:1–15
John 3:1–21

Series:
The Heidelberg Catechism

Mary magnifies the Lord for his mercy in providing the Christ.
In her song Mary:
- Remembers God's covenant faithfulness.
- Rejoices in God's mercy in granting a Saviour.
- Prophesies of God's complete fulfilment of his promises.

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Luke 1:46–55
1 Samuel 2:1–11
Psalm 80

Series:
Luke

We need to know the depths of our sin to understand the heights of God's love.
We'll look at:
- Why we need to know our sin.
- How we know our sin.
- What our sin shows us about God's love.

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. Rick VanderHorst

Texts:
Isaiah 5:15—6:8
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 2

Series:
The Heidelberg Catechism

God's wonderful promises to Mary are confirmed through her visit to Elizabeth.
We'll consider:
- Elizabeth's prophecy.
- The baby's joy.
- Mary's faith.

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Luke 1:39–45
Malachi 4

Series:
Luke

Our comfort is that we belong to Jesus Christ both in life and in death.
We're comforted by:
- Christ's redeeming work.
- Christ's preserving care.
- Christ's renewing power.

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 1
Titus 2:11—3:8

Series:
The Heidelberg Catechism

The angel Gabriel announces to the virgin Mary that she will give birth to Jesus.
We'll consider:
- A favoured mother.
- A unique Son.
- A living faith.

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Luke 1:26–38
2 Samuel 7:1–17

Series:
Luke

Our Lord calls us to live out our new identity in Christ.
- Imitate God's love.
- Flee from sin.

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. Dirk Poppe

Texts:
Ephesians 5:1–6
1 Corinthians 6:9–20

Series:
Ephesians

God calls us to find our identity in him and live to the praise of his glory.
- The danger of seeking a false identity.
- The joy of knowing our true identity.

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. Dirk Poppe

Texts:
Ephesians 1:1–14
Acts 19:1–20

Series:
Ephesians

Jesus' instruction about how to conclude our prayer teaches us to pray every petition with confidence.
We'll consider this prayer's:
- Closing doxology;
- Final word.

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. Rodney Vermeulen

Read by:
Elder J. Nobel

Texts:
Jeremiah 33:1–13
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 52

Series:
The Heidelberg Catechism