Preparing for Sunday | December 18
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Angels We Have Heard On High | [listen]
by: Hymn possibly from the 18th century; translated by James Chadwick (1862)
Luke 2:9
Silent Night | [listen]
by: Franz Xaver Gruber, Joseph Mohr, John Young
Luke 2:1-20
All Creation Sing (Joy To The World) | [listen]
by: Isaac Watts (1719), Steve Fee
Luke 2:10
O Little Town Of Bethlehem | [listen]
by: Phillips Brooks
Micah 5:2-3
SERMON TEXT
Micah 5:1-2
Celebrating Generosity: Guilford Thanksgiving
Over Thanksgiving, RBC partnered with the staff of Guilford Elementary School to host a Thanksgiving dinner for the students and their families. Over 700 people enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving meal, many for the first time. Every person left full, happy, and grateful. We are so thankful for your generosity and your faithfulness. The staff at Guilford sends their thanks for your continued amazing support! Thank you for being a generous church.
Preparing for Sunday | December 11
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Great Things | [listen]
by: Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Wade Joye
Psalm 126:3
All Creation Sing (Joy To The World) | [listen]
by: Isaac Watts (1719), Steve Fee
Luke 2:10
Angels We Have Heard On High | [listen]
by: Hymn possibly from the 18th century; translated by James Chadwick (1862)
Luke 2:9
O Come All Ye Faithful | [listen]
by: John F. Wade (1743)
Luke 2:15-16
I Will Look Up | [listen + lyrics]
by: Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Wade Joye, Matt Redman
Psalm 121:1
SERMON TEXT
Isaiah 7:14
Isaiah 9:1-6
Celebrating Generosity: First Fruits
Because of the generosity of over 800 volunteers who did 150 jobs, our First Fruits project raised over $41,000! Food and gift cards were personally delivered to 35 families and another 35 will receive food cards in the next few days. Excess funds will be used to provide several scholarships to local high school students and bless the staff of several area high schools. Thanks to all who donated directly, provided jobs and participated that day to bring joy (and food) to many hurting families in our community. Thank you for being a generous church!
Preparing for Sunday | December 4
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Cornerstone | [listen]
by: Eric Liljero, Reuben Morgan, Edward Mote, and Jonas Myrin
Ephesians 2:20
All Creation Sing (Joy To The World) | [listen]
by: Isaac Watts (1719), Steve Fee
Luke 2:10
O Come All Ye Faithful | [listen + lyrics]
by: John F. Wade (1743)
Luke 2:15-16
This Is Amazing Grace | [listen + lyrics]
by: Josh Farro, Phil Wickham, Jeremy Riddle
Revelation 5:12
SERMON TEXT
Genesis 12:1-3
Celebrating Generosity: Solid Ground
Because of your generosity, Reston Bible Church can host classes like Solid Ground, where many can explore the firm foundations of the Christian faith. Thank you for being a generous church.
Preparing for Sunday | November 27
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
How Deep The Father’s Love | [listen]
by: Stuart Townend
Galatians 6:14
Come Thou Fount | [listen]
by: Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, London Gatch, Wade Joye, Jane Williams
Deuteronomy 31:6
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel | [listen + lyrics]
by: Text: Latin, 12th century. Tune: VENI IMMANUEL; adapted by T. Helmore (1854)
Isaiah 12:5
Your Promises | [listen]
by: Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye
2 Peter 1:3-4a
Great Things | [listen]
by: Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Wade Joye
Psalm 126:3
SERMON TEXT
Genesis 3:15
Preparing for Sunday | November 20
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
This Is Amazing Grace | [listen + lyrics]
by: Josh Farro, Phil Wickham, Jeremy Riddle
Revelation 5:12
In Your Presence | [listen]
by: Mack Brock, Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, London Gatch, Wade Joye, Jane Williams
Deuteronomy 31:6
Jesus Paid It All | [listen + lyrics]
by: Elvina M. Hall (1865)
Colossians 2:13-14
Come To Me | [listen]
by: Elizabeth Akers, Jeff Capps, Michael Bleecker
Matthew 11:28-30
Rejoice | [listen]
by: Dustin Kensrue, Stuart Townend
Philippians 4:4
SERMON TEXT
1 Peter 4:8-13
Thank You from Nicaragua
We are thankful that over 500 hundred bikes have been donated by RBCers in support of the Casa Bernabe orphanage in Nicaragua.
Thanks in part to your generosity, the orphanage has developed Nica Bikeshop, a thriving bicycle shop where orphans are discipled in Christ as they learn vocational skills like bike repair, sales and customer service. We recently received the photo above from some of the Nica Bikeshop workers – the sign reads, “Thank you RBC Friends. You are a blessing!”
We also received the message below from Cal Covert, our ministry contact for the bike donations. Cal is on the board of directors for NicaWorks, the non-profit organization that oversees the bike collection and many other aspects of care, support and ministry in Nicaragua.
The bike shop has provided opportunities for many Nicaraguans, including orphans and at-risk youth. It is now the largest bike shop in all of Nicaragua. RBC has played a vital role in donating more than 500 bikes to the ministry. The shop has been a tremendous opportunity to mentor young men and women who otherwise would have no hope of a future for themselves or their families. For example, Josh, the director of the bike shop is a recovering alcoholic. Last fall he looked me square in the eyes and said, “If it wasn’t for this business, I know I would be dead right now.” Not only has he pulled his life together, but he is in a strong walk with Jesus that he never had before. Josh meets with his Nicaraguan and American (via Skype) mentors at least once every week.
Thank you, RBC, for your continued generosity as we know Christ and make Him known in Northern Virginia and around the world!
Preparing for Sunday | November 13
SONGS WE’LL BE SINGING TOGETHER
Be Thou My Vision | [listen]
by: Eleanor Henrietta Hull, Mary Elizabeth Byrne (Arrangement: Ascend The Hill)
2 Corinthians 3:17-18
O Praise The Name | [listen + lyrics]
by: Benjamin Hastings, Dean Ussher, Marty Sampson
Romans 5:8
Jesus Is Better | [listen]
by: Aaron Ivey, Brett Land
This I Believe (The Creed) | [listen + lyrics]
by: Ben Fielding, Matt Crocker
Romans 1:16
Rejoice | [listen]
by: Dustin Kensrue, Stuart Townend
Philippians 4:4
SERMON TEXT
Ephesians 5:17 – 6:9