Bible Readings 2024, Week 12; Mar.18-24 Mar. 18; Deut. 28. (Bonus reading Ps. 78).1. Deut. 28; Who is speaking in this chapter? God or Moses?2. Deut. 28:9; "...
Bible Readings 2024, Week 12; Mar.18-24 Mar. 18; Deut. 28. (Bonus reading Ps. 78).1. Deut. 28; Who is speaking in this chapter? God or Moses?2. Deut. 28:9; "...
"Scuba VBS...
You may recall from January’s update that we were putting the final touches on the very detailed Ministry Discernment Profile (MDP) which is a job description docume...
"Jesus opens our eyes to new experiences. We need to recognize Jesus as a teacher since he experienced life on earth just as we do. We can learn from his examples....
"How has Jesus opened your eyes?\n \nJesus opening the eyes of our hearts is growth in Spiritual discernment. We are able to see life in a new way and to appreciate...
"Instead of focusing on perfection, let's embrace growth and progress. We learn and grow from our experiences, even the ones that involve mistakes. The church is a...
"Over the past week what have you done to kill time?\n\nI have a book called “Kill Time,” which is made up of pages of puzzles or simple drawing activities that would...
"Check out the Holy Week Guide to know what and where is happening in this year’s Holy Week....
"Sharing our personal stories and faith journeys empowers people just like a trellis supports a climbing plant. When we hear what others have gone through during...
"I had to go through a brief examination for a passport and as I did, the examiner realized that I had lived in a variety of places in our country. I told him that I...
If you answer the phone and hear a recorded message instead of a live person, it's a ROBOCALL. Robocalls trying to sell you something are almost always illegal. Man...
"A few weeks ago you were introduced to a new group of Elders and Deacons as they were installed into their leadership responsibilities for our church. Each leader...
"It's been a wildly fun adventure full of snow, games, worship, and a deep dive into faith for our students as we headed up the mountain this past weekend to...
"RESTORE...
"There's so much to discover in this world. And one of the best adventures is to simply sit in wonder. One of the challenges younger people face is a lack of time...
"We come to God and God asks us what we want. We want to be with God. When we are in the presence of God, we are able to see with spiritual eyes. We can discern what...
"Creator and Giver of Life\nYour heart says that everyone should be saved and no one should be lost.\nYou seek to speak your Word into every heart, so that all may...
"We want to know God, and we want everything that gets in our way to go away so we can get to God. We know what a difference he can make in our lives and others...
"That’s not a misspelling. It’s a Gaelic word for mystical and mysterious religious experience. We are coming upon the season of Lent, and it isn’t inappropriate for...
"Roses are...
"On Sunday, February 4th, we infused some worship education into our 9:30 service. Below is a summary of the information shared with the...
"A news article came up on my feed one day a week ago. It was about a man who had discovered a 2600-year-old spiritual practice (as he judged it), and how it had...
"I always love the Call to Worship, Prayer of Confession, and Prayer for Illumination to reflect on what God is asking us to do as we walk alongside him. We shout...
"WOW! What an amazing response to the request for emergency assistance for clothing, bedding, shoes, and toiletries. I have made three trips with a very full car to...
"A dear friend and mentor died this past Thursday, Rev. Dr. Richard R. Streeter (Dick). Dick was a remarkable pastor who lived and worked for his congregation, his...
"We are called to become new versions of ourselves through God’s grace and love. The first song had the words: “See the weary, see the hurting, see the lonely, see...
"At RB Community, the blessing of community, growth, and support continues to thrive, all to the glory of our Heavenly Father. As we reflect on the many ways in...
"God changes us to be more like him. We become enabled to hear and communicate with God. Jesus is described as both fully human and fully divine so that he could...
"There have been a number of times when I’ve been sitting with a group of Christians and there’s been some dessert in the middle of the table. At camps, conferences,...
"2 Kings 7:3-9\n\nThere was a famine in Samaria (Chapter 6: 24-31). Benhadad, king of Aram (Syria), besieged Samaria so strongly that famine spread throughout the...
"The season of starts and resolutions is upon us. Do you participate in this? I don’t. I have made changes in my life. (Some of you have commented on my losing about...
"When I looked up some information about Scrooge, I began to see why Geoff used this character as an example for his sermon last week. Scrooge was changed and...
"This Sunday, the church will ordain and install our new ruling elders and deacons. Every year we elect officers to three-year terms of service, but rarely do we...
"I preached a sermon where someone walked out. Well, I’ve preached a number of sermons where people walked out. In fact, there was one sermon where people left in...
"I would like us to reflect this week on a few words Mofid said in the sermon and something Geoff wrote about in his Christmas Devotions brochure. These words really...
"January is Human Trafficking Awareness month and one of our supported missionaries, Linley Krahel works with RAISING A VOICE in Knoxville, TN. The focus of Raising...
"One of the aspects of God is that he is unchanging, while we are always in a fluid stream of change. When we enter a new year, we hear people around us talking...
"Today, as you read this, Beckie and I are celebrating our 48th Wedding Anniversary. We got married on December 27th, 1975… back in the last century. (We didn’t have...
"C. S. Lewis, the Christian author and apologist, famous for “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,” wrote in a letter about an incident where his brother heard a...
"The theme of last Sunday was Joy! We definitely had joy in the service and then socializing with each other on the patio. Groups of people who are there for each...
"I told the story of Joy Davidman, American Jewish Atheist, in my message last Sunday. She was at one point a leader in the communist movement in America, because of...
"A long time ago in a land faraway from where I write, a peasant boy was born to the family of a construction worker and his wife. His brothers were all named after...
"What a way to end the year than knowing that hope, growth, and a shared journey with others toward peace and wholeness is there for us! This is a learning process...
"“Ring, ring, ring the bells, Ring them loud and clear, To tell the children everywhere That Christmas time is near.”\n\nThis week, students in our Outdoor Classroom...
"This week I want to reflect on the worship service and the Christmas Concert last Sunday. Both were very impactful for me, and I would like to tell you why. \n\nI...
"This week I spoke with our preschool children in their chapel time. I brought in a Nativity set I received from my son. It is from Uganda because I spent some...
Starting last December and lasting through March, some 30-40 interviewers reached out to the members of the congregation to discover some of the best moments in the ...
"Throughout the month of December many of the missions we support will join us in worship and in fellowship on the courtyard. Come join us to learn more about these...
"The volunteers at this church offer their time and talents to us because they love our church. It is that love that signals the presence of Holy Spirit as you walk...
"During the month of December leading up to Christmas, you will have an opportunity to visit with local and international mission groups, and missionaries that RBCPC...
"During the service, Liz told us about choosing a paper tree leaf in the Narthex after the service and writing on it what we are thankful for. There is a display of...
"The title sounds like a bunch of guys in the pub, right? Actually, it is a town in Germany, where a group of Christians met as the Nazis rose into power. These...
"As we approach Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment and say how grateful we are for our families here at RB Community Church. We are blessed to be part of an...
"My 3-year-old granddaughter and I got into an important conversation the other day when she was visiting. It was on how much better it feels when you get the heel...
"The sermon started by referring to the importance of unity among Christians and the need for financial support for the church's future endeavors. Pledging is...
Feel like you experience holiday weight gain every year? Instead of accepting it, try making smart choices as part of your holiday meals. Chances are you will avo...
"Go to God to get strength. We can bring to the world so many things with God. We can be life giving. We bring hope and find that life has purpose. We can teach the...
"(Jonah 1:3) \"So Jonah arose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa, found a ship bound for Tarshish, paid its fare, and sailed...
"If you’re a fan of The Lord of the Rings then you know Denethor. He is the father of Boromir and Faramir, two sons who were warriors in the story. He is also the...
"Jesus was human. We saw how Jesus struggled through many things. He was willing to wait and willing to learn from his experiences. This is a great example of who we...
"There were so many phrases I highlighted in red as I was typing up my notes from the worship service. The sermon talked about who we are as a church and how we can...
"I rely on reminders. I’m a person who people used to call “absent-minded,” but I’ve learned in studying mindfulness that I’m more “hyper-focused.” I can get easily...
"Within the intricate fabric of family life, what is a household without a touch of conflict, a dash of drama, and a generous dose of laughter? The everyday...
"Our 2023 Annual Report is now available. ...
"“Thank you so much for the kids’ shoes! They look amazing and I know our kids will be overjoyed to have new shoes. They are used to getting used shoes that wear out...
"The County of San Diego wants to recognize RB Community's programs and community support. Specifically the county wants to recognize our VBS program. Last week...
Falls can lead to a loss of independence, but they are preventable. Fall prevention is important for older adults to continue living active and independent lives. Ea...