20 August 2026
Newsletter
Some Words from Phil
Hi Everyone
We are T-1 days for Camp launch and could not be more excited. Something really special happens when families camp together, spending extended time in one another’s company. We have experienced this firsthand, as we camped with friends when our children were young. It is hard to explain how beneficial those holidays were for bonding as a family.
The same is true for our church family. We look forward to spending quality time together and building deeper friendships within the Redeemer community. We trust that we will bond with one another across all the congregations (North, South, and West) and leave camp with a stronger sense of common vision and purpose.
The Camp Service on Sunday will also be a rare opportunity for us to worship together as one big Redeemer family. I encourage anyone not camping to join us on Sunday for this special time. We will start at 9:30 at Anse La Raie with a service packed with worship, testimonies, and a message from the Scriptures. We’ll have enough lunch for everyone, so please plan to stay a little longer and enjoy the overflow of the camp.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
God bless, Phil
Elder's Corner: a Message from xxx
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“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
~ Romans 10:15 ~
Camp Reflections from Madhvi
I can’t believe it’s already been a year since our last church camp. And here we are again, church camp is happening this weekend. After all the planning, organising, meetings and coffees, I am looking forward to seeing everything coming together and for everyone to have the time of their lives this weekend. No matter if you are sleeping in a tent or the dormitory, the most important thing is that we get to spend this weekend on the beautiful north coast of our incredible island together. We get to have our morning coffees and meals together. We get to worship our Lord and have devotions together. We get to do some fun games and competitions together.
Church Camp carries lots of fun memories for me. My absolute joyful highlight is sitting around the campfire, hearing all the giggles, laughter and spontaneous worship. The students even had a little choir going on at some point. And for the kids, it was the best night of their lives for sure with all the s’mores and Nutella. My adventurous highlight is going on the dragon boat on crystal clear turquoise water; it was hard trying to make your team win the dragon boat competition, and wanting to admire the view while also hoping you would see a turtle. And my sweet highlight is enjoying all the homemade crunchies from Leigh Kendon. Teatime with all the baked goodies is something to look forward to. My peaceful highlight is lying on Kai Holl’s hammock and enjoying the stunning, beautiful, blue-sky day.
If you have signed up for church camp, you have signed up for some really good fun, loud laughter, yummy foods and late nights this weekend. And I pray it’s going to be a time where you will see and encounter the love of Jesus.
Love, Mads
Last Sunday's Message
On Sunday, Phil shared a message which connects to our upcoming Church Camp with its theme, Tell Your Story.
One of the values of Redeemer Church is Sharing the Gospel. This means that we are interested in introducing others to Jesus. We long for our friends, family, neighbours, and work colleagues to find the same peace with God, forgiveness for sins, and personal relationship with God that we have found in Christ. One of the ways we can work towards that is by telling people what God has done in our lives – what our life was like before we met Christ, what happened when we met Christ, and how our life has changed since we started this journey of faith.
If you missed Phil’s message on Sunday, you can find it here or on our YouTube channel: Redeemer Church Mu.
important Church Camp Info
Church Camp is happening this weekend, and we are looking forward to experiencing a great weekend together.
To make things a little easier for those who have registered, we have put together a packing list of things you’ll need to bring, and some information on the Camp. We have also set up a WhatsApp group for the Camp, which will include important information, weather or schedule changes, lost and found items, and photos and moments from Camp. You can find the WhatsApp group on the Redeemer Community or join through this link.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions you have, too.
Oasis Program:
Welcome Vimbai & Neema!
Hello!
I’m Neema, from Kenya, and I’m currently studying Law at Middlesex University.
I’d describe myself as a quiet yapper — I don’t say much at first, but once I’m comfortable, I have plenty to say! I enjoy travelling, reading, music, and I’m always up for meeting new people and hearing their stories.
I’m really excited to be part of Oasis. Moving from Kenya to study here has already taught me a lot about adapting and growing, and I’m looking forward to what this program adds to that journey — new experiences, new perspectives, and hopefully some lasting friendships along the way.
Thank you for having me, and I can’t wait to see where this journey takes us.
See you around!
Neema
Hello everyone!
My name is Vimbainashe Murombedzi and I’m studying Business Computing and Data Analytics at Middlesex University.
I love the outdoors — especially swimming and hiking— and I’m a big reader. There’s nothing like a good book and some fresh air to reset me.
Family means everything to me, and growing up in a Christian household taught me the value of community, service, and growing in my faith. I really believe in showing up for people and being someone others can count on.
That’s why I’m so excited about The Oasis Program. It feels like the perfect opportunity to serve, connect, and grow both with others and in my faith. I’m looking forward to everything that lies ahead with you all!
Coming Up at Redeemer
Water Baptisms At Church Camp
We will be holding water baptisms on Sunday, the 23rd of August, as part of our Church Camp Sunday Service. The service will be held at the camp site at the Anse la Raie Youth Centre, St. Francois, Calodyne.
If you would like to get baptised, or would like more information on water baptism, please reach out to the Church.
Church Camp Sunday Service
As part of Church Camp 2026, we’ll be gathering for a special Church Camp Sunday Service on Sunday, the 23rd of August at 09:30 at the camp venue (Anse La Raie Youth Centre, St Francois Beach, Calodyne).
There will be no services at our West, South, or North locations that morning as we come together as one church family for this special service.
Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve been at Church Camp for the weekend or are joining us just for the morning. Please bring your own camping chair, as seating at the venue is limited.
Hope to see you there!
Baby Dedication Sunday
We will be holding baby dedications on Sunday, the 30th of August, during the service.
Please contact us if you would like to dedicate your baby, or would like more information about baby dedication.
Are your Details Up to Date?
You may think we have all your details, but we would love it if you could do a quick update.
As part of our commitment to communicate better through a variety of channels, we would like to ensure that we have everyone’s updated details on our church database. You can update your details by filling in this short form (one per household). It should automatically update and sync on our side, even if you have filled it in before.
Please complete the details update form right here.
Redeemer North & Redeemer South
Did you know that we have ongoing weekly Sunday services in three locations around the island? In addition to our service in Black River, which we also livestream to YouTube, we have services in both The Vale and Blue Bay on Sunday mornings.
Redeemer North
Redeemer North meets at our new Redeemer North location every Sunday morning at 9:30. The service consists of some worship, a message from the Word, and a time of coffee and fellowship after the service. There are also Kids’ Ministry classes during the service.
Feel free to contact the church for more information.
Redeemer South
Redeemer South has a service in their location above Blue Bay Superette every Sunday morning at 9:30. The service consists of some worship, a message from the Word, and a time of coffee and fellowship after the service. There are also Kids’ Ministry classes during the service.
Feel free to contact the church for more information.
