Pastor Jim Update #5
Hello RBC Family,
By way of a midweek update, we praise the Lord that Jim is off all oxygen, and is able to fully breathe on his own.
Many of you have been so kind and willing to visit Jim and encourage him in his recovery. Due to unexpected rhythms with the doctors, medical staff, and his immediate family, before considering a visit to the hospital, please first reach out to me by email (brucecampbell@restonbible.org) so I can help schedule a time that does not conflict. Lord willing, if his steady progress continues, he is expected to be able to return home within a week or so.
We are grateful to the Lord for your prayers and concerns for Jim as he continues to heal. If you would like to send a card, note of encouragement or a written prayer for his encouragment, please mail to:
Pastor Jim Supp c/o Reston Bible Church
45650 Oakbrook Ct., Dulles, VA 20166
(If you missed Jim’s announcement about this aortic valve heart surgery, you can find in the announcements section of the May 17 service here.)
Preparing for Sunday | June 7
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Yes & Amen (You Never Fail) | [listen + lyrics]
Armando Sánchez, Matthew Ryan Harris, Ryan Nathaniel Rich, Zachary Bradon Rowe
Psalm 89:1
Every Step | [listen + lyrics]
Ian Lewis, James Ferguson
Hebrews 12:2
The Lion and the Lamb | [listen + lyrics]
Leeland Mooring, Benton Brown, Brian Johnson
Deuteronomy 33:26
Jesus Thank You | [listen + lyrics]
Pat Sczebel
Romans 5:10
SERMON TEXT
Romans 13
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,” and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. (Romans 13:8)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pastor Jim Update #4
Hello RBC Family,
After additional walking and improvements in his oxygen levels, Pastor Jim has finally been moved out of ICU. Praise the Lord, he continues to show significant improvement. Please continue to pray for his complete recovery with no setbacks or infections. Our next update will be when he is released from the hospital to continue recovery from home
Thank you for your continued prayers for Pastor Jim!
(If you missed Jim’s announcement about this surgery, you can find in the announcements section of the May 17 service here.)
Pastor Jim Update #3
Hello RBC Family,
Just a quick note on Pastor Jim’s continued progress: Jim has been able to successfully complete a short walk as his strength and circulation continues to improve. The medical team is keeping him in the ICU for now so he can continue to focus on breathing exercises that increase his lung capacity. Please continue to pray:
- That the exercises will increase lung capacity and that Jim can reach the milestone of being release from the ICU.
- Pray for the Lord to encourage and minister to Pastor Jim that he would not grow discouraged during these early days of recovery.
- Pray that the Lord will keep infection and other illness away while his immune system recovers.
- Pray for pain management.
- Pray for peace, encouragement and peace for Jim’s family as they care for him throughout his recovery.
Thank you for your continued prayers for Pastor Jim!
(If you missed Jim’s announcement about this surgery, you can find in the announcements section of the May 17 service here.)
Pastor Jim Update #2
We will continue to keep you updated on Pastor Jim’s progress and recovery after his aortic valve replacement surgery. Praise the Lord, Jim is able to move from bed to chair, a milestone which demonstrates he is regaining strength and that circulation is improving in his body. It appears he may be able to move out of cardiac ICU as early as tomorrow. Below are a couple specific prayer requests:
- Jim’s blood pressure remains a little high – pray this can be mitigated through a change in medications.
- His body is retaining some fluid – pray that this would drain as his body continues to recover.
- Pray that the Lord will keep infection and other illness away while his immune system recovers.
- Pray for pain management.
- Pray for peace, encouragement and peace for Jim’s family as they care for him throughout his recovery.
We are grateful for your continued prayers for a swift and full recovery for Pastor Jim.
(If you missed Jim’s announcement about this surgery, you can find in the announcements section of the May 17 service here.)
Preparing for Sunday | May 31
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Praise | [listen + lyrics]
Brandon Lake
Psalm 150:6
Be Lifted High | [listen + lyrics]
Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Jess Cates, Wade Joye, Jane Williams
John 3:30
The Joy | [listen + lyrics]
Andrew Holt, Mitch Wong
Nehemiah 8:10
Yes I Will | [listen + lyrics]
Eddie Hoagland, Jonathan Smith, and Mia Fieldes
Psalm 63:3-4
Oh Lord, You’re Beautiful | [listen + lyrics]
Keith Green
Psalm 27:4
SERMON TEXT
Romans 12
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. (Romans 12:9-13)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pastor Jim Update #1
This is just a brief note to let you know that Pastor Jim is out of surgery. The surgeon reported that the procedure went as planned and that Jim did very well. Pastor Jim is being moved to an ICU unit to start the recovery process. We are grateful for you care and continued prayers for a swift and full recovery! We’ll keep you updated as we receive news.
If you missed Jim’s announcement about this surgery, you can find in the announcements section of the May 17 service here.
Preparing for Sunday | May 24
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
The King Is in the Room | [listen + lyrics]
Ethan Hulse, Josh Farro, Phil Danyew, Phil Wickham, Taylor Johnson, Tommy Iceland
Luke 4:18
Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me | [listen + lyrics]
Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, Rich Thompson
Galatians 2:20
In Christ Alone | [listen + lyrics]
Keith Getty, Stuart Townend
Galatians 2:20
Holy Spirit
Bryan Torwalt, Katie Torwalt
Romans 15:13
SERMON TEXT
Romans 12
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. (Romans 12:3)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Celebrating Generosity: Guilford Adopt-a-School
For 15 years, your generosity of time, treasure and talent has allowed us to serve Guilford Elementary faculty and families with the love of Jesus. Thank you, RBC, for being a generous church. If you missed the video from a couple Sundays ago, you can check it out above.
Preparing for Sunday | May 17
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
All Creatures of Our God and King | [listen + lyrics]
Jonathan Baird, Ryan Baird, Francis of Assisi, William Henry Draper
Psalm 69:34
Christ Be Magnified | [listen + lyrics]
Cody Carnes, Cory Asbury, Ethan Hulse
Revelation 5:13
Christ Be All Around Me | [listen + lyrics]
Jack Mooring, Leeland Mooring, David Leonard, Leslie Jordan
Ephesians 4:4-6
Lord I Need You | [listen + lyrics]
Jesse Reeves, Matt Maher, Christy Nockels, Daniel Carson
Hebrews 4:16
SERMON TEXT
Romans 12
MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2)