Hello,

Advent. A time of anticipation. Anticipating the great joy of God becoming human. Joy of redemption from sin. Ei and its members are anticipating the results of the ongoing business plan competition, the changes to the monthly group meetings, the growth of the Ei Network and the Ei Forum moving to the new West 83rd Street building. Anticipate and Participate with us. 

Sincerely,

Russell Laplante
Entrepreneur


OwnEnergy Inc. is a renewable energy development company located in Brooklyn, NY. Russell Laplante, an active member of the EI community, was a founding member of the OwnEnergy team in 2007. OwnEnergy develops utility scale wind energy projects that produce renewable, pollution free power for utilities and large electric consumers. The company’s first 100 megawatts will be constructed in 2012, including the one in Oklahoma which will be used to power Oklahoma State University for the next 25 years. Russ has been the lead developer for the last 3 years. [press release]. Collectively these projects will generate enough electricity to power 30,000 homes, create 300 jobs in rural communities across America, and inject $200mm of investment into the American economy.

For Russell, entrepreneurship is the process of taking a leap of a faith to build something that doesn’t yet exist which will make the world a better place for God’s people. Renewable energy is a form of stewardship - it will help keep the world clean and sustainable for future generations.

GOSPEL & CULTURE CONFERENCE RESOURCES

On November 4-5 we held our first conference on faith & work where 450+ participants experienced how God is powerfully at work in the world a gained a new vision for how He sees and uses our work. Dr. Richard Mouw's keynote address and Q&A are available in video format on our website. Continue to check back periodically as we continue to release the other presentations via video. Also, a limited number of Conference Workbooks (with 30-day Through the Bible Devotional) are available for purchase. The cost is $7 per book, plus s&h. Email cfw@redeemer.com to order copies.

A NIGHT OF ADVENT
Monday, December 19, 2011 @ 7:00 PM

All leaders and participants of the Entrepreneurship Initiative will join with Vocation Group & Arts Ministry participants to gather together for an evening of advent cheer. Space is limited. RSVP required HERE. Location received in confirmation.

FAITH & WORK NIGHT
Jan 30 + Feb 27 + Mar 26 + Apr 30 + May 21

Starting in January, ALL Redeemer vocation groups will meet on the last Monday night each month at Redeemer's new W83 building. We'll have individual vocation group breakouts & corporate time for common teaching. Attend with fellowship groups, spouses, friends, and roommates and simplify your calendars!

BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION UPDATE
We held our third workshop - Planning for Success - on Monday night so thank you John Alsdorf and the 35 attendees for working through anticipating obstacles in their respective businesses. Please pray for the judges who are reading through the executive summaries and the entrants who will be notified no later than Monday December 12th.

"GLIMPSE" LEADERS NEEDED! 
The Glimpse events from our Gospel & Culture Conference in November created such a buzz that we just couldn't let them die! What's a Glimpse, you ask? A cultural event (1) based in New York City, (2) experienced in community, (3) which points toward evidence of God’s glory and sovereignty over all things. We are seeking 1 Glimpse per congregation per month starting in January. Spread the word and send your proposal to cfw@redeemer.com. To get an idea, view Glimpses from the conference HERE.

WEST SIDE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 
Starting in 2012, the West Side will add another Sunday service and hundreds of volunteers are needed! To serve one Sunday a month, email phoebe@redeemer.com