From the Field: Haiti Mission Trip
For much of 2019, Haiti has been experiencing significant political instability and economic hardships.
This has resulted in RBC cancelling several family missions trips to one of our partner churches in Pignon, Haiti. However, from June 27 to July 2, four men from RBC were able to go down and visit Pastor Francois, Pastor Aldean, the 62 children they care for, and the Philadelphia Baptist Church of Pignon. The video below shares a few highlights from our trip.
While we can’t solve all of Haiti’s problems and struggle to even relate to issues like 30%+ inflation, we can make a difference in the lives of one community in Haiti. Besides our usual goals of loving on children, encouraging the church, and maintaining and repairing equipment, our primary goal for this trip was helping set future educational and life goals for four of Pastor’s oldest children. In a society filled with hopelessness about the future, helping map out next steps for them, gives so much life.
Through your generosity, these kids will have the opportunity to go to university or trade schools to learn a profession. We pray for their futures that children who were orphaned, may one day be loving husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, church leaders, etc. and break the cycles of bondage through the Lord. It is a long term investment, but one where we trust God is transforming lives.
Preparing for Sunday | July 21
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Psalm 119 [listen]
Brian St. Andre
Psalm 119:103-104
‘Tis So Sweet | [listen + devotional]
Louisa M. R. Stead, Melody Von Kahle, Brian St. Andre
Psalm 34:8
His Mercy Is More | [listen]
Matt Boswell, Matt Papa
Romans 5:20
Build My Life | [listen + lyrics]
Brett Younker, Karl Martin, Kirby Kable, Matt Redman, Pat Barrett
Hebrews 12:28
Heart Abandoned | [listen]
Kristian Stanfill, Sean Curran
Psalm 51:10
SERMON TEXT
Joshua 23
Preparing for Sunday | July 14
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
This I Believe (The Creed) | [listen | lyrics]
Ben Fielding, Matt Crocker
Romans 1:16
Great Things (Worth It All) | [listen]
Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Wade Joye
Psalm 126:3
Great Are You Lord | [listen]
Leslie Jordan, David Leonard
2 Corinthians 4:6
Great Is Thy Faithfulness | [listen + lyrics]
William Marion Runyan
Lamentations 3:22-23
Doxology | [listen | lyrics]
Thomas Ken (1674), music attributed to Louis Bourgeois
Romans 11:36
SERMON TEXT
Hebrews 10:19-25
Acts 4
1 Corinthians 12
Preparing for Sunday | July 7
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Great and Mighty King | [listen]
Chris Brown, Zachary Kale, Brett Younker
Psalm 145:3
Death Was Arrested | [listen]
Adam Kersh, Brandon Coker, Heath Balltzglier, Paul Taylor Smith
Hebrews 2:9
What A Beautiful Name | [listen]
Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood
Hebrews 1:3
O Come to the Altar | [listen + lyrics]
Wade Joye, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, Christopher Brown
1 Peter 1:19
SERMON TEXT
Genesis 40
Preparing for Sunday | June 30
Preparing for Sunday | June 23
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Come Thou Fount| [listen | lyrics]
Robert Robinson
Psalm 16:11
Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me | [listen + lyrics]
Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, Rich Thompson
Galatians 2:20
Man of Sorrows | [listen]
Matt Crocker, Brooke Ligertwood
Isaiah 53:3
Overcome [listen]
Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick
Psalm 46:1-3
Doxology | [listen | lyrics]
Thomas Ken (1674), music attributed to Louis Bourgeois
Romans 11:36
SERMON TEXT
Genesis 38
Doxologies: Revelation and Response – Shadows of the Cross
I am excited to share with you Part 1 of our next Doxologies panel discussion.
This series will focus on the beautiful rhythm of “revelation” and “response” we see unfold throughout the Scriptures regarding the worship of God. In this pattern, God reveals Himself to His people, and then we offer a response to this revelation.
During the discussion, we will look at how this plays out through the Old and New Testaments, and how it applies to us as God’s people when we gather to worship.
Doxologies: Mighty God (Another Hallelujah)
What a joy to offer a new song as we worship together this weekend.
Please take some time to listen through Mighty God (Another Hallelujah) and reflect on the goodness of our mighty God, who is worthy of all praise, honor, and glory.
The wind is watching every gesture of Your hand
Waves of fear collapse at Your command
I know tomorrow when the pressure rushes in
You’ll be there to rescue me again
What a mighty God, what a mighty God You are
What a mighty God, what a mighty God You are
Here in Your presence there will be no other throne
All my heart is Yours and Yours alone
The song of heaven and my soul will sing the same
Jesus Christ, the name above all names
What a mighty God, what a mighty God You are
What a mighty God, what a mighty God You are
Glory, glory, and a thousand hallelujahs
O Lord my God, how great You are
Honor, power, and another hallelujah
O Lord my God, how great You are
Celebrating Generosity: Marleny’s Story
Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. – 2 Corinthians 9:13
Jesus was kind to use your gifts of time, talent and treasure you invest in our International Connection ESL program, Food Pantry and Guilford Partnership to impact Marleny’s life forever. RBC, thank you for being a generous church.
Preparing for Sunday | June 16
This week, we will be singing a new song together called “Mighty God (Another Hallelujah).”
You can hear the song and watch an intro video here. Please take some time to listen through “Mighty God (Another Hallelujah)” and reflect on the goodness of our mighty God, who is worthy of all praise, honor, and glory.
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Great Is Thy Faithfulness | [listen + lyrics]
William Marion Runyan
Lamentations 3:22-23
In Christ Alone | [listen + lyrics]
Keith Getty, Stuart Townend
Galatians 2:20
More Like Jesus [listen]
Brett Younker, Brooke Ligertwood, Kristian Stanfill, Scott Ligertwood
Romans 8:29
Mighty God (Another Hallelujah) | [listen]
Chris Brown, Steven Furtick
Jesus Is Better | [listen | lyrics]
Aaron Ivey, Brett Land
Mark 9:24
SERMON TEXT
Genesis 37