RCP Blog

RCP Blog


This community blog and prayer guide invites you to hold a two-square mile section of South Los Angeles in your heart, keeping abreast of the going-ons in the neighborhood and talking to God about the hopes and struggles of those who live here. You will come alongside a community of believers who are seeking to create a safe, healthy, opportunity-rich environment where children and youth can thrive. We are so glad you can join us on this journey.

Cradle to College Campaign Update!

Posted by Keo on 20 December 2010

The Cradle to College Campaign is 20 days into the month of December!  In the next 18 years, Redeemer Community Partnership's vision is to construct a highway of resources and supports for the children of our neighborhood that will begin before birth until they reach college.   Would you consider partnering with us financially?

 

So far we've had $3,300 donated and $2,370 pledged for a complete total of $5,670! This is one-third of the goal of $15,000! Mission Increase Foundation offered us a  matching grant that would match every pledged dollar in the month of December.  We could potentially secure $30,000 to greatly impact the lives of children and families in South Los Angeles.

 

If you would like to contribute, one time donations can be made online at www.redeemercp.org.  Monthly pledges and other donations can be sent to Redeemer Community Partnership at PO BOX 180499 Los Angeles, CA 90018. Thank you sincerely for your contributions, partnership, and care for the children and families of our neighborhood.  Merry Christmas! 


 

Christmas Bookstore Success!

Posted by Keo on 07 December 2010

Headline:  Parents and children eagerly purchased books at prices ranging from $0.50 to $2.00 at Adventures Ahead Christmas Bookstore

 

At the semester-close Awards Ceremony for Adventures Ahead, teachers honored their students in front of their families.  Each student received kind words from their teacher, a certificate, and a round of applause for their accomplishments this semester. 

 

Directly after the ceremony, the Christmas Bookstore opened.  Parents and students eagerly crowded around the bins filled with books.  There were books of all grade levels and topics.  Parents even had the choice to buy bilingual and Spanish books, giving them the opportunity to read to their children at home and encourage literacy growth in their mother tongue. 

 

The built up anticipation and excitement of parents and students to purchase books for a tenth of the original price vibrated through out the room, making it feel like Christmas morning.   One sixth-grade student bought the entire Harry Potter series for $7.00!  Not only did he get a fantastic deal, but also to him the books held entertainment and educational value, a source of enjoyment and achievement.

 

Thank you for your participation. You helped spread the joy of reading among the families of our community.  Please pray for our families as they establish learning environments and traditions at home that will increase the growth and educational achievement of their children.

 

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Reaching the Whole Family!

Posted by Keo on 29 November 2010

Two weeks ago, we launched our first Parent Education workshop helping parents move their kids from low-performing to high-performing schools. This is an important new piece in our strategy to help children move from cradle to college with a continuum of relationships, discipleship opportunities, and programs. John Hernandez--who grew up in our ministry and returned after college with a heart to help others complete the journey--did a great job facilitating the workshop.


John and Family at his younger brother's High School Graduation

 

Parents shared enthusiastically, learning from one another, and for some discovering for the first time that they had choices! As the meeting concluded, parents took home a booklet with each local school's performance data along with school applications. After the meeting no applications remained and parents stayed late to continue asking questions. Praise God that we've started off the year with such momentum! Parents are eager to learn more about other school options and educational programs available to them. Praise God that we have parents who care so deeply about the education and success of their children. Please pray that these parents would succeed in getting their children into higher performing schools and that they would become well-equipped advocates for their children's education.

Spreading CHRISTmas Cheer

Posted by Keo on 22 November 2010

We are having the second annual Christmas Bookstore.  Spread some Christmas Cheer by purchasing a book, so that children and their families at Adventures Ahead can re-purchase for 1/10th of the price!

The last day to send your book orders is Friday, November 26th. The Christmas Bookstore will be on Thursday, December 2, which is the last day of Adventures Ahead tutoring program.  We are excited to provide parents with a variety of book options.  We hope this will encourage daily reading at home and nurture a love of reading among our students.  Please pray for this event and for future ways that we can come alongside parents to help them create the best learning environments at home for their children.  Pray for our students that they would flourish into life-long learners.

Contact Lauren Tigrett at lauren@tigrett.com for more details or questions. Check out our Amazon Wish List:

https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3UVX72JO9OUCS

José with "Dragon's Breath" book

 

 

Harvest Carnival 2010

Posted by Keo on 15 November 2010

On a night normally shadowed by violence and fear, 400 people gathered on the Raymond block for the annual Harvest Carnival. Under bright floodlights, children, dressed as princesses and power rangers, stood in line for carnival games, jumpers, and face painting. Families petted bunnies at the petting zoo. Hungry participants stood in line at the taco truck. Teens chucked baseballs at a target to dunk Elliot, a local youth pastor, and their peers in a pool of water. Neighbors chatted animatedly with one another, as the youth in our youth group showcased their musical talent and provided entertainment for the evening. What a beautiful taste of the kingdom! Jesus is redeeming what's dark and broken and transforming our community with his light!

In the midst of the festivities, people filled out survey cards for a raffle drawing that asked about their interest in knowing God, being part of a Bible Study, and reconnecting with a church. 85 surveys were filled out and 36 expressed interest in joining a Bible Study! Please pray for these coming months as members of a local congregation, Church of the Redeemer, follow-up with neighbors. Pray for perseverance, divine appointments, and Bible studies, where people can know Jesus more personally and experience his love and transforming power through Christian community.