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.)
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.
Memorial Service for Pamela J. Masaniello
After a brief struggle with a very aggressive lymphoma, Pam went to be with the Lord on March 18. She was home, surrounded by her family and friends who love her.
There will be a memorial service this Friday, March 20 at 11:00am at her daughter Christen’s home (3012 N Trinidad St., Arlington – 703-598-9899).
Livestream Only – January 25
Dear RBC Family,
The RBC campus will be closed all day both Sunday and Monday (Jan. 25-26) due to the winter storm.
A recording of Jim’s new message in our Romans series will be streamed on live.restonbible.org and our YouTube channel on Sunday at 9:00am and then available in the sermon archive afterwards. The livestream and sermon archive are also accessible via the RBC app.
As we move into the week, keep an eye on restonbible.org/weather or contact your ministry leader with any questions about church activities and events. Our snow removal contractor and facility crew will be working to clear the parking lot and sidewalks on Monday afternoon. All events are tied to the Loudoun County school opening and closure schedules unless exceptions are granted.
Remain prayerful and alert as to how the LORD might use this time beyond enjoying the beauty of it to build new or existing relationships that one day lead to spiritual conversations. Shoveling snow, cleaning cars, sledding, and hosting warm snacks and meals often provide opportunities to engage neighbors in unique ways. When Diana and I were first married and living in an apartment in Reston, there was a significant snow, and we met an upstairs couple for the first time. Eventually, they came over for dinner and we talked about their spiritual journey and Jesus Christ. He became their Savior and LORD, and after all these years are still His active disciples.
Looking forward to seeing you for in-person services on Sunday, February 1st.
Thanks,
Bruce
Bruce Campbell | Executive Pastor
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Interview with Matt & Kellie Kandel
We are thrilled to welcome Matt Kandel as our new Pastor of Worship. Get to know Matt and his wife Kellie a little through this short interview, and be sure to welcome them on Sunday!
Memorial Service for Simon Roberts
Many of you have been aware of the battle with cancer that our brother Simon Roberts has been valiantly fighting. On September 26 at noon, Simon entered into the presence and rest of his Savior, Jesus Christ. A Celebration of Life service will take place this Saturday, October 4 at 2:30 p.m at Reston Bible Church. Please pray for his wife Mary and their son Colin as they find their way forward on the road ahead. You can read Simon’s obituary here.
Memorial Service for Jan Viands
A longtime member of Reston Bible Church, Janet Viands, is now with her Lord and Savior. Janet came to faith on Dec. 24th 1978 at a Reston Bible Church Christmas service. She and her family have faithfully attended and served at RBC ever since. Family and friends are gathering at the Adams-Green funeral home on Monday September 22nd for her memorial service. Visitation is from 11am to 12:30pm. The service will begin at 12:30pm at 721 Elden Street, Herndon, VA. 20170. You can click here for more information.
Memorial Service for Cindy Wiese
Longtime RBCer Cynthia “Cindy” Edwards Wiese, 70, passed away peacefully at her home in PA on March 26. Click here to read her full obituary. A memorial service to celebrate Cindy’s life will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, May 10 at New Story Church, 110 Valley Park Road in Phoenixville, PA. To RSVP for in-person attendance or to request the livestream link, email Roy.