Our mission is 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!
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We are currently meeting at 10:15am on Sundays.
Normal Worship Schedule: Saturday 4:30 PM: Traditional/relaxed svc Sunday 9:15 AM: Traditional svc 11:15 AM: Contemporary svc |
Pastor Updates |
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES IN FEBRUARY
Feb 7: Souper Bowl Sunday Feb 14: RLC Blood Drive, 11:30am-2:30pm, Bloodmobile at RLC parking lot CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Feb 17: Ash Wednesday, 7pm service Feb 24: Lenten Service, 7pm (In-person & Facebook Live) Feb 28: Adult Bible School restarts w Paul Francel Donating Blood to Show Your Love for Fellow Oklahomans
RLC Blood Drive: Sun, February 14: CANCELLED
We will be hosting a blood drive and the blood mobile will be at RLC on February 14th. What a great way to celebrate Valentines Day--by showing love to our community! You can sign up on line at the OBI Website: https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/350327 Super Bowl Sunday
Each year on Super Bowl Sunday, churches around the county participate in a program called Souper Bowl of Caring. On that day (or before) you are invited to drop off non-perishable food items for our local Manna Pantry or cash to go into Pastor Mark’s discretionary fund to help people in need.
You can vote for your favorite team in the Super Bowl, while helping out our neighbors in need. You can choose to make your donations in the name of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or the Kansas City Chiefs. We will see which team’s fans are more generous. Update: The Kansas City Chiefs won RLC votes by a big margin. Connecting to Facebook LiveThe easiest way to get to the church's Facebook page is to 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. 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. Sun Morning Zoom Prayer TimeSunday Morning Prayer Time After Church
After the Sunday service, at 11:30am, you are invited to connect to a prayer time via the Zoom app. You can choose to join by voice only or voice and audio, so you can see others in the group. CANCELLED SUN FEB 7th Call All Handymen and WomenWe need your help! We are looking for help with rehanging the doors on the red barn and rebuilding the ramp to the barn. A small committee is being formed to take this on. IIf you can help out with this project, please contact Lori B.
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10-:15am Sunday Worship is Now Both In-person and OnlineWe will be worshiping in the church this Sunday, and we will be streaming worship services at 10:15am via Facebook Live.
Helping the Homeless AllianceDuring this cold time, homeless people are in greater need. The Homeless Alliance is in needs of coats, hats, mittens, scarves--especially for children. If you have extras, they can be dropped off at 1724 NW 4th St. in OKC. Sleeping bags, blankets and cash are also welcomed.
Scripture Journals for the Book of Mark are AvailableIf you would like a Scripture Journal for Mark with scriptures on one page and journal lines on the opposite page on which to take notes and share your prayers, they are available for a $3 donation.
Studying the Gospel of MarkStarting on January 4, and going until Easter, we will be going through the Gospel of Mark as a congregation.
Our Readings for February: From now until Easter, Pastor Mark will continue to post daily devotions and do Sunday sermons based on the readings we are doing in the Gospel of Mark. Readings for February: Feb 15 Mark 7:1-5 Feb 16 Mark 7:6-8 Feb 17 Mark 7:9-13 Feb 18 Mark 7:14-23 Feb 19 Mark 7:24-26 Feb 20 Mark 7:27-30 Feb 21 Mark 7:31-37 Feb 22 Mark 8:1-9 Feb 23 Mark 8:10-13 Feb 24 Mark 8:14-21 Feb 25 Mark 8:22-26 Feb 26 Mark 8:27-30 Feb 27 Mark 8:31-33 Feb 28 Mark 8:34-38 Ash Wednesday, Feb 17, 7pm
We will begin the season of Lent with Ash Wednesday worship at 7pm on February 17. The service will begin with imposition of ashes outside before we enter into the sanctuary and end with Holy Communion outside at the end of worship.
Midweek Lenten Services at 7pm
Wednesdays from February 24-March 24 at 7:00 PM
Our theme for Lenten midweek services this year is “Learning to Think like the Kingdom of God.” We can only fully understand who God is, who we are and what this life is all about when we stop thinking like the world and start thinking like God. February 24 – “Don’t be Conformed to the Word, but be Transformed by the Renewing of Your Mind” – Romans 12:2 March 3 – “Strength Made Perfect in Weakness” 2 Corinthians 12:9 March 10 – “Greatness Not in Being Served but in Serving” Matthew 20:25-28 March 17 – “Love Your Enemies and Pray for Those Who Persecute You” Matthew 5:43-47 March 24 – “Losing Your Life by Trying to Hold on to It, and Finding your Life by Letting Go of It” Mark 8:34-36 Speak Up!Would you be willing to give a short testimony interview?
We finish our journey through Acts this Sunday. Then, on Sunday, November 22, we will focus on how we can keep living out the same society-transforming relationship with God, having the same access to the same the Holy Spirit as they had in Acts. In the Sundays ahead, Pastor Mark wants to have short interviews where people share some of their faith testimony as part of the Sunday services. He can interview you live during the service, or we can record your interview. Let Pastor know if you are interested in sharing. Thank You for Your Regular GivingThanks for your faithful giving. The giving has dropped off a little bit as our Covid-19 isolation has stretched on. You can drop off offering at church Monday-Friday from 9-Noon, mail it in, bring to the drive-in (or one of the other events at church), set up RLC as a payee on your bank bill payment service, or use our online payment service. https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ET8V9MXVAS53N
Thanks! 
Pastor Visits and Prayer RequestsDo You Want a Visit? Holy Communion?
Pastor Mark makes house calls. If you want to do a visit (in your yard, socially distanced in your house, at a restaurant, park or coffee shop), let Pastor Mark know. If you would like to receive Holy Communion, or have communion kits delivered for the next Sunday, let Pastor Mark know. Also, please email Pastor Mark at prmark@rlcok.org if you have any prayer requests. |
Safety Precautions for In-person Church Services
We are taking several steps to protect everyone who attends our in-person church services:
-We request that everyone wear a mask (extras will be available if you need one).
-All of the hymnals and Bibles have been removed to avoid spreading germs.
-Social distancing will be practiced for everyone's safety. Some pews will be blocked off.
-Due to the spread of Coronavirus when singing, we will not be singing in the church at this time.
-Hand sanitizer will be available in every pew. You are also invited to bring your own.
-We request that everyone wear a mask (extras will be available if you need one).
-All of the hymnals and Bibles have been removed to avoid spreading germs.
-Social distancing will be practiced for everyone's safety. Some pews will be blocked off.
-Due to the spread of Coronavirus when singing, we will not be singing in the church at this time.
-Hand sanitizer will be available in every pew. You are also invited to bring your own.
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.
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