Our mission: Connecting upward, inward and outward.
We are a group of people who share faith in Christ and a love for God. We strive to care for others by following the example of Jesus. We are welcomed by God, just as we are, and we pray that we welcome others in the same way. Come visit us!
Join us at 9:15am for Sunday School.

Worship is at 10:15am.

Church-wide Bible Study is on Wednesday Nights at 6:30pm.
​
​Check out our women's and men's Bible Study groups.
Picture
Thank you for 11 great years at RLC, Pastor Mark.

Pastor's Page
Ongoing Activities at RLC
-Adult Bible School, 9:15am
-Hand and Foot Canasta, 1st Thursday of the month
​-Quilt Ladies, 2nd Saturday of the month, 9am
-Senior Night Out, 3rd Thursday of the month, 5:30pm
-The Men's Group, 3rd Sunday of each month
-RLC Council, Last Sunday of the month, 12:30pm (changed for Nov and Dec due to holidays)
-Wed night fellowship and prayer, 6:30pm 
-Men's Breakfast: Every even numbered Thursday at 8am, location changes each time.
​-Women's Bible Study: Tuesdays at 6:30pm (more info under Bible Studies)
-May 19: Pastor Mark's birthday
-May 21: VBS Planning Mtg after worship service
​-May 21: Next Steps Mtg after worship service
​-May 25: Community Kindness Gala, Dale Robertson Center, tickets are $30
​-May 28: Honoring our 2023 graduates at 10:15 svc with reception to follow service
-June 2-4: Family Camp
-June 13-16: Vacation Bible School, 10am-12:30pm

Wednesday Dinner and Bible Study in May, 6:30pm

Our Wednesday night dinners and Bible studies continue through May.  We are exploring the big questions of faith using the Alpha Course.  Topics in May – “How does God Guide us?”, “How can I Resist Evil?”, “How and Why Should we Tell Others?” & “Does God Heal Today?”
Picture
If we all help, we can meet our budget, support the church and open up new ways for God to bless our lives. ​

Next Steps Discussions

The next “Next Steps” meeting is May 21, after our worship service at 11:45am. 

Everyone is invited to join the discussion of where we are going, where we need to keep going that way, and where we need to change our course as a congregation. We will be done by 12:30 so Church Council can meet.

We Have a New Bishop for our Synod!

Effective July 1, Bishop Girlinghouse will be stepping down and Becca Middeke-Conlin will become Bishop. For more info, go to "Our Ministry Team" page. Becca has visited RLC and was well received. We welcome her energy, enthusiasm and faith. We also appreciation the 12 years that Bishop Girlinghouse has led our Synod. 

Heads Up to New RLC Graduates

Calling all RLC Graduates: we are in need of your graduation/senior pictures and a bio. For more information please contact Lori B.

The Next VBS Planning Meeting
​ is May 21

​There will be a VBS Committee meeting on April 23, 2023 after the service; it will be held in the double glass classroom. See you there. 

Vacation Bible School Wish List
​See What You Have at Home!

Take a look at the list of what is needed for our June VBS and let Lori B know what you can help with. 
If you would like to be a Flower/Candle Sponsor, 2023 is now open. There is a new sign-up chart in the Fellowship Hall. 

Our Outside Blessing Box Needs Food

We are going through a lot of food through our outside blessing box. We are in need of breakfast items, pop top lid canned goods and easy to open protein items, etc. We also need gloves, scarfs, hand warmers, etc. Thank you. 

Collecting Change for ELCA Youth Gathering

​Message from our youth: Please help us get to the ELCA Youth Gathering 2023, in Minneapolis MN. There is a gas can in the large fellowship hall.  We are asking people to put their change from each week into the gas can to help cover our travel to the Gathering.  Thank you!

Are You Willing to Share a Testimony?

 Pastor Mark is looking for people who are willing to share testimonies of where God has shown up in their lives.  Talk with Pastor Mark if you feel God’s nudge to share your testimony.  It could be done live at church or by video.

Why Do You Give Regularly to RLC?

What is your personal story about why you give to RLC? If you would like to share your story ,please contact Pastor Mark.

Several Giving Options

You can now give to RLC several ways, including online, if you choose to. Just click on the Donate button on the top of the homepage and you will go to our new Giving Page, listing all of the options for giving to RLC. You can use any credit or debit card even if you aren't on PayPal.
Picture
Just click on this link:  
Don't want to give online? You can also drop your offering off at church Monday-Friday from 9-Noon, mail it in, or set up RLC as a payee on your bank bill payment service.

Thank you for supporting our church, our youth and our community outreach. 

Connecting to Facebook Live

Just click on this link:  https://www.facebook.com/rlcofficial/live/

Once there, watch for the "Live" message and click on it. Once on, you can click on the visual and you will also see the Comments section, where you can communicate with others and share prayer requests. You can also go back to view services you missed. 

Or even easier, Like RLC on Facebook and get an alert when the service is live and click on the alert!
How to Connect to a Zoom Meeting:
Click on this RLC meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4637039774?pwd=VTNlSEJpR2svV2IvdXA4d3lyWVpRQT09

This link will take you directly to the RLC meeting.
-You will be asked to enter a password: RLC.
-Then, you can choose to connect via video, if you would like.
-Then, select audio so you can hear and be heard. 

For further help, please go to our special section.
RLC is going places. We're building a new church. We invite you to add a little extra to your normal giving and designate it for the new church. And please volunteer to help on a committee as we move forward with our vision for the future! Learn more: http://www.rlcok.org/vision-for-the-future.html

You are Welcome Here!

We are seniors, young parents, teens, children, married, and single. We are from different places and different religious backgrounds. We come together to worship, to help and support one another and to serve our community.

Pray With Us on Facebook

Visit Us:
675 W Vandament Ave,
Yukon, OK 73099