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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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES IN January
Jan 1: Prayer for the present, 12 noon on Facebook Live Jan 2: Prayer for the future, 12 noon on Facebook Live Jan 6: Epiphany Party in RLC parking lot, 5-7pm Three Days of PrayerYou are invited to be part of 3 days of prayer starting at noon on Thursday 12/31 with our communion and prayer service and ending at noon on Sunday 1/3 after our Sunday service (which will focus on prayer).
Prayer Themes for each day: Noon on Dec 31-noon on Jan 1: Pray for the PAST. Pray about the blessings and challenges, the joys and the pains of 2020. Give them all to God. Noon on Jan 1-noon on Jan 2: Pray for the PRESENT: pray that you would be open and available to what God has for you in this new year. Pray that you would be fully open to God’s presence and leading. Noon on Jan 2-noon on Jan 3: Pray for the FUTURE: pray for yourself, your family, your church, your country and the world for God’s blessings and for a future with hope. When to pray? You can either pick a set time, or choose to pray during the hour corresponding to your birth month. (For example, I was born in May, so I will pray at 5 AM and/or 5 PM.) Sunday, Jan 3 WorshipSunday Jan 3 Worship Focused on Prayer
We will bring our 72 hours of prayer to an end as we gather for a Prayer Service to begin the New Year. Epiphany Party, Jan 6, 5-7pmEpiphany is the day we remember the revealing of Jesus to the Magi who had traveled from the East. We want to celebrate by gathering around a firepit on the church parking lot for food (hot dogs will be supplied, bring pre-packaged items to share), fellowship, prayer and Holy Communion.
Bring a lawn chair and individually wrapped food to share (if you wish). May you begin 2021 with your own Epiphany through which you come to know Jesus in ways you have never known him. (If you want to bring a broken branch from the ice storm to burn in the fire as we let go of 2020 and move into 2021, please do so!) Christmas Quilt RaffleThe quilt raffles drawing was made on Christmas Eve. The two winners were Byrona and Lori PC. The Quilting Ministry is the recipient of the raffle money and those funds help them throughout the year.
The RLC Living Nativity, Dec 11, 12, 13
The living nativity was a great success and many viewed it from their cars, listening to the audio through their radio.
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. Weekday Prayer Time on FacebookPastor is leading a quick devotional/prayer session most weekdays via Facebook Live. If you subscribe, you will get a notification. He will also post it on Facebook so you can view later. You can subscribe and get alerts.
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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.
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. There is a daily reading schedule you can follow (listed below). Pastor Mark will be posting devotions daily on Facebook based on the reading for the day, and will preaching each Sunday on the readings from the previous week.
Our Readings for January: Jan 4 Mark 1:1-8 Jan 5 Mark 1:9-12 Jan 6 Mark 1:14-15 Jan 7 Mark 1:16-20 Jan 8 Mark 1:21-28 Jan 9 Mark 1:29-39 Jan 10 Mark 1:40-45 Jan 11 Mark 2:1-5 Jan 12 Mark 2:6-12 Jan 13 Mark 2:13-14 Jan 14 Mark 2:15-17 Jan 15 Mark 2:18-20 Jan 16 Mark 2:21-22 Jan 17 Mark 2:23-27 Jan 18 Mark 3:1-6 Jan 19 Mark 3:6-12 Jan 20 Mark 3:13-19 Jan 21 Mark 3:20-22 Jan 22 Mark 3:23-27 Jan 23 Mark 3:28-30 Jan 24 Mark 3:31-35 Jan 25 Mark 4:1-9 Jan 26 Mark 4:10-20 Jan 27 Mark 4:21-25 Jan 28 Mark 4:26-29 Jan 29 Mark 4:30-34 Jan 30 Mark 4:35-38 Jan 31 Mark 4:39-41 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) or consider setting up Bill Pay from your bank. Thanks!
Temporary Changes from IRS on Charitable GivingThe IRS has made temporary limits on giving to some non-profit organizations and that includes churches.
Here is the link, if you would like more info: 
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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