Redeemer Canadian Reformed Church (at Winnipeg)

A great company of angels proclaims the good news of Jesus' birth to the shepherds of Bethlehem.
In doing so:
- They proclaim peace to men.
- They give glory to God.

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Luke 2:13–14
Luke 2:1–20

Series:
Luke

Christ's ascension assures us that he has overcome this curse-filled world.
- Christ's trump over the powers of sin and death
- The Christians' comfort in his triumph

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. Rick VanderHorst

Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 18
Matthew 16:21
Matthew 16:17
Matthew 16:8
Revelation 1:9–18

Series:
The Heidelberg Catechism

God has shown us his glory in sending his Son in human flesh to dwell among us.
We'll consider:
- God's majestic glory
- Revealed in Christ's earthly presence
- So that we may share in his gracious blessings

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
John 1:14
John 1:14–18
Exodus 33:7–23
Exodus 34:5–8
Ezekiel 1:1
Ezekiel 1:22–28

Series:
John

By his resurrection Christ has completely conquered death for us.
He has conquered:
- Eternal death
- Spiritual death
- Physical death

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 17
Acts 2:22–32
1 Corinthians 15:50–58

Series:
The Heidelberg Catechism

With Israel of old we pray, "Restore us, O God; let your face shine that we may be saved." We'll see:
- Our need for restoration
- God's provision of his right-hand man

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Psalm 80
Isaiah 7:10–17
Matthew 1:18–25

Series:
The Psalms

God's free forgiveness produces a life of love.
- The root of a lack of love
- The root of a life of love

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. Rick VanderHorst

Texts:
Luke 7:36–50
Luke 7:18–35

Series:
Luke

Pray that through God's righteous king, God's kingdom of peace may spread to the ends of the earth.
We are to pray for God's king:
- To establish justice in the land.
- To provide peace for his people.
- To exercise dominion over all.

Time:
Morning

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Psalm 72
Isaiah 11:1–10
Luke 1:26–33

Series:
The Psalms

Christ became a servant and humbled himself unto death for us.
We'll see:
- How Christ laid down his life for us
- How we are to off er up our lives to him

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 16
Exodus 21
Exodus 1—6
Psalm 40:6–10
Mark 8:27–38

Series:
The Heidelberg Catechism

Christ became a real human being to make us share in his benefits.
We'll consider:
- Our confession about Christ's unique birth
- Our comfort from Christ's gracious mediation

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. Joe Poppe

Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 14
Luke 1:26–38
Colossians 2:6–15
Belgic Confession: Article 18

Series:
The Heidelberg Catechism

The LORD sets up his faithful servants in Babylon
- The LORD places his servants in Babylon
- The LORD keeps his servants faithful
- The LORD's purposes for his servants

Time:
Afternoon

Minister:
Rev. Rick VanderHorst

Texts:
Daniel 1
1 Peter 2:11–17

Series:
Daniel