A VIAnnouncement: One of our rbcstudents donated $55 so that someone else can attend DNOW 2011. Let's not take this lightly! Who do you know that needs to hear Sam's message this weekend? Call Julie at 885.5232 for details.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
A VIAnnoucement!!!
A VIAnnouncement: One of our rbcstudents donated $55 so that someone else can attend DNOW 2011. Let's not take this lightly! Who do you know that needs to hear Sam's message this weekend? Call Julie at 885.5232 for details.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
"Why Church?": Week 5 -- We're a Mighty Force
For the past four weeks, we've been trying to figure out how to answer the question: "Why Church?" Why is going to church important?For my final post, I'll start with a recap:
1. To fellowship and live in community because we were created to do so.
2. Because Jesus fills us with our own gifts. Each is unique.
3. To hold one another accountable.
4. To know why we believe what we believe.
5 And, finally, we are a force to be reckoned with.
The Bible says: Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or more are gathered in My name, there I am among them. (Matthew 18:19-20)
I think so often we forget what a special gift we have in salvation. That means we are in a relationship with He who made us! We ask, and He answers. We cry, and He hears. We praise, and He smiles. What a gift we have!
By gathering together, not only are we showing our love for Him by praising His name together, we are increasing the number of voices who are crying out with one heart and goal: to know Him and make Him known. We are gathering as a mass of people who all desire one another's prosperity. If there are prayer requests, we cry out together. If there are praises, we make a joyful noise together. AND WE ARE HEARD. Hallelujah.
I hope these past few weeks has changed what you think about going to church. If you've given up, I hope with all of my heart that you give it another chance. I pray that you find what you're looking for and more. Our God is an awesome God.
Grace,
Courtney Brewer
Monday, March 28, 2011
DNOW
DNOW, oh how we've missed you! April Fool's Day Weekend is going to be sweeeet.
DNOW is April 1-3. Find registration forms in the FC foyer, download here or use our way new online registration.
Cost is $55.
DNOW Parent Meeting is March 30, 7:30 p.m., Ridgecrest Room.
sneak a peek at Ryan Matthews' testimony.
invite a friend!
Friday, March 25, 2011
DNOW Sneak Peek at Ryan Matthews
One of our featured testimonies for DNOW 2011 is sophomore Ryan Matthews. Keep reading for a sneak peek at what he has to say. If you haven't yet signed up for DNOW, sign up now or on Sunday. Registration forms can be found in the FC foyer.Parent Meeting Choice #1 is Sunday at 5:15 p.m. in the Ridgecrest Room. Parent Meeting Choice #2 is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Ridgecrest Room.
excerpt from the testimony of Ryan Matthews
[ With that, no fireworks boomed and no choir sang. What did happen, though, continues to impact all those whom Matthews meets.
“Nothing in my life changed; I changed,” he states. "I found that I was more tolerant and forgiving in situations I wouldn’t have been without the Lord. Now, I feel as though God is telling me to be a leader in things I am involved in, not only so I can lead, but so I can influence those around me. If a leader is happy and positive, people wonder and ask. At that point, I can tell them that God allows me to be calm and positive in frustrating situations. I also pray for guidance as I prepare for the Jamaica mission trip so that I can share His love with the people of Harmony." ]
Want to read more about Ryan's life as a Christian, including why he'll never, ever be first? Sign up for DNOW already!
DNOW is April 1-3. Cost is $55.
Julie
Monday, March 21, 2011
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