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 |
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Ongoing Activities at RLC
-Adult Bible School, 9:15am, every Sunday -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 -RLC Council, Last Sunday of the month, 12:30pm -Sit, Walk, Stand Wed night fellowship and prayer, 6:30pm` SPECIAL ACTIVITIES COMING UP IN JUNE -June 4, End of School Bash, 6-8pm at the Wildman's -June 6: House Blessing for Lori B, Mom Lita, 12:15pm -June 6: ELCA Youth Gathering informational meeting, 2:00pm at Lori B's house -June 6: VBS Planning Meeting, 4pm -June 12-13: Manna Pantry food drive drop-off at RLC -June 16: RLC Blood Drive with the Bloodmobile, 3:30pm-7pm -June 28: Vacation Bible School starts at RLC Monthly Giving, May 28, 2021
As a wrap-up to Pentecost, a large group gathered around the fire pit in the RLC parking lot on May 23 to consider how the Holy Spirit has worked in people's lives over time, from the Old Testament to the New Testament to the last few centuries and even now. After eating a hot dog dinner and singing several songs, Pastor Mark gave a great overview. If you look closely at the photo, there is a feeling that the Holy Spirit was there with us.
Do You Love VBS? We Need You!
This year's theme is "Discovery on Adventure Island." If that gets your creative juices flowing, come be a part of the planning.
June meetings scheduled so far. Please join us. -June 6: 4pm at RLC VBS will be June 28-July 1 and will be a family-focused event. RLC Blood Drive on June 16!Give the gift of life-saving blood, right here at RLC. One out of seven people going to the hospital needs blood. You can help. For more info and the link to set up your appointment, please go to our Community Page.
Summer Wed Night Fellowship, 6:30pmJoin us at 6:30 on Wednesday nights this summer at church for fellowship, a devotion based on our journey through Ephesians, and prayer. We hope to have some food and/or beverages available each week, so if you would like to bring something to share, that would be great.
New Online Giving Options
Thank you for supporting our church, our youth and our community outreach. 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.
Connecting to Facebook LiveJust 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. |
New RLC In-person Covid GuidelinesWith an increasing number of members fully vaccinated, significantly fewer cases of Covid in Oklahoma and revised CDC guidelines, we have updated our RLC worship guidelines. Please see the full version of the letter from our Council President, Steven Tharp, at the bottom of our home page.
Collecting for Community Service Staff Who Work in the Heat for All of UsWe are collecting water bottles, sports drinks and snacks for our firefighters, police and park staff. If you want to help, please drop items off at the church or write a check to help us pay for these items. Make sure to designate for Service Workers. Thank you.
CW West Memorial CW as auctioneer.
The RLC Council has voted to purchase an electronic sign for the church in honor of CW West, who gave so much of his time, talents and heart to our church. The project he talked about often in the last year of his life was this sign. There will be a name plate on the sign in recognition of his contributions.
If you would like to contribute to his memorial, there is a separate category on our online giving form. You can also send a check with "CW Memoria"l in the notation line. Special Manna Pantry Food Drive Due to Postal Carrier Drive CancellationThe US Post Office Food Drive was cancelled again this year. This ONE drive brings in about 25,000 pounds of food to the Yukon community.
The Manna Pantry is asking all local churches to help. If you are able, please drop off non-perishable food items at RLC by June 18. The food can also be delivered to the Pantry on Sat, Jun 19 from 9am-2pm. Thank you. Congratulations to our graduating seniors
High School Graduates: Peter, Jordan B, Jordan F and Gavin. College graduates: Joshua and Haley (not pictured).
Gavin, Peter, Jordan B anf Jordan F show off their fabulous graduation quilts. The Quilt Ladies outdid themselves.
On May 16, we recognized our four seniors graduating from high school and two college graduates. They received a special gift from the congregation and three scholarships were awarded. We presented high school seniors with custom-made quilts, created by the Quilt Ladies.
See graduate photos, bios, quilt photos and scholarship presentation photos under Youth Activities. Committee Membership UpdatesAttention committee chairs: please review your list of committee members and provide updates to website manager Lori Philo-Cook. Our committee information is sadly out of date, and we would like to bring them up-to-date, with your help. Thank you.
Long-time Resurrection Kids Director, Kim Ramsey, RetiresTechnology Committee Being FormedThe RLC Council has determined that we need to take a more intentional approach to our technology. When you start thinking about it, it's surprising how much we have added over the last few years, as the needs of the church changed. A separate committee will help us manage it as technology continues to evolve.
This new committee will address everything from staff computers and software, record storage and back-up, the phone system, our text/phone/email messaging service, electronic security for the church property, our online church services, our sound system and big screen TVs in the sanctuary, our website, use of Zoom and Facebook and new technologies that we may add in the future. If you have a love for technology and want to share your talents and experience, please contact Council President, Stephen Tharpe. We are looking for members. 10:15 am Sunday Worship is Both In-person and Online We are worshiping in the church on Sundays and streaming worship services at 10:15am via Facebook Live.
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. Help Needed Repairing Our Storage BuildingWe 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. If you can help out with this project, please contact Lori B to Jason Horton. Jason is heading up this project.
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Safety Precautions for In-person Church Services
Dear RLC Family, May 25, 2021
We are all grateful for the progress that has been made in recent months through vaccinations and various Covid-related safety measures. We will continue to support steps to prevent the spread of Covid, but we also want to be responsive to the new CDC guidelines that were released a few days ago. Some cities and church bodies have recently rescinded their mask mandates for fully-vaccinated individuals, and some in the congregation of RLC have been requesting that we do the same.
Your Council met and discussed this on Sunday. Like everyone else, we are feeling our way through these changing guidelines. Our goal is to offer a safe and welcoming place for all to worship. We do not want anyone to feel uncomfortable at church. We understand that those of you who have both your vaccines are eager to get back to normal and we also recognize that some of you may choose not to be vaccinated, for personal or medical reasons, and we want you to feel comfortable at RLC, too. In trying to be sensitive to all, the Council has agreed on the following guidelines:
--We ask those who are not fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for whatever reason, to please continue to wear masks and social distance when attending RLC services or events.
--Those who have been fully vaccinated are not required to wear masks, but are welcome to continue to wear masks if they wish to do so.
--We will reserve and mark pews at the rear of the church for those individualss and families who have not yet been vaccinated, or those who wish to continue to social distance. You have the option of removing masks once seated in the pews.
--Hepa filters and covid cleaning protocols will continue to be in use until further notice. And hand sanitizer will be available.
--We will modify communion to accommodate individual preferences. For those who want to take communion up front, we will have a moving line (no kneeling at the altar). Those who are more comfortable using the sealed cups at their seat can continue to do so.
--Sharing of the peace will still be limited to those you came with. You are welcome to meet others in the fellowship hall or on the lawn after the service.
--Singing in the church will resume, but we ask those who have not been vaccinated to keep their masks on.
--We continue to ask those not feeling well or have a fever to stay home for the safety of your church family; we hope you will participate in the live online service.
--The online service on Facebook will continue for those who are not comfortable with these steps or those who simply prefer it at this time. It has become an unexpected blessing in support of our mission of outreach and something we plan to continue indefinitely.
We will all be glad when things are completely back to normal, but we hope these interim steps meet the needs of everyone. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me, a member of the Council or Pastor Mark.
Steve Tharp
RLC Council President
We are all grateful for the progress that has been made in recent months through vaccinations and various Covid-related safety measures. We will continue to support steps to prevent the spread of Covid, but we also want to be responsive to the new CDC guidelines that were released a few days ago. Some cities and church bodies have recently rescinded their mask mandates for fully-vaccinated individuals, and some in the congregation of RLC have been requesting that we do the same.
Your Council met and discussed this on Sunday. Like everyone else, we are feeling our way through these changing guidelines. Our goal is to offer a safe and welcoming place for all to worship. We do not want anyone to feel uncomfortable at church. We understand that those of you who have both your vaccines are eager to get back to normal and we also recognize that some of you may choose not to be vaccinated, for personal or medical reasons, and we want you to feel comfortable at RLC, too. In trying to be sensitive to all, the Council has agreed on the following guidelines:
--We ask those who are not fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for whatever reason, to please continue to wear masks and social distance when attending RLC services or events.
--Those who have been fully vaccinated are not required to wear masks, but are welcome to continue to wear masks if they wish to do so.
--We will reserve and mark pews at the rear of the church for those individualss and families who have not yet been vaccinated, or those who wish to continue to social distance. You have the option of removing masks once seated in the pews.
--Hepa filters and covid cleaning protocols will continue to be in use until further notice. And hand sanitizer will be available.
--We will modify communion to accommodate individual preferences. For those who want to take communion up front, we will have a moving line (no kneeling at the altar). Those who are more comfortable using the sealed cups at their seat can continue to do so.
--Sharing of the peace will still be limited to those you came with. You are welcome to meet others in the fellowship hall or on the lawn after the service.
--Singing in the church will resume, but we ask those who have not been vaccinated to keep their masks on.
--We continue to ask those not feeling well or have a fever to stay home for the safety of your church family; we hope you will participate in the live online service.
--The online service on Facebook will continue for those who are not comfortable with these steps or those who simply prefer it at this time. It has become an unexpected blessing in support of our mission of outreach and something we plan to continue indefinitely.
We will all be glad when things are completely back to normal, but we hope these interim steps meet the needs of everyone. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me, a member of the Council or Pastor Mark.
Steve Tharp
RLC Council President
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
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