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What an incredible summer it has been at Rogers Christian Church! As of August 2nd, eight family units have placed membership with us, and six people have surrendered their lives to Christ and have been baptized! We should never take these things for granted! God continues to move in powerful ways as we take seriously Paul’s words in Romans 1:16: “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.” We are seeing the fruit of a church that keeps coming, keeps sharing, keeps learning, and keeps praying. Let’s stay faithful in all four of these areas as we move into the Fall.

Our “What’s the Difference?” has been one of the most talked about series of my time as the Lead Pastor here at RCC. We’ve covered several cults and major world religions ranging from Mormonism to Buddhism. Throughout this series we have returned again and again to four clear distinctives that set biblical Christianity apart: first, that Christ is God and that He died for our sins; second, that we are sinners in need of a Savior; third, that salvation is by grace through faith in Christ alone; and fourth, that we have a Bible inspired by the living God that is the only infallible rule of faith and practice. These truths matter deeply, especially in a world of counterfeits! Know the truth, church, and you will recognize the lie. We will close this series on August 9th and begin a brand-new three-part series called “Origins,” the following Sunday. In this series we will carefully examine the Creation account in Scripture and thoughtfully compare it with evolutionary theory. We believe this series will strengthen our confidence in God’s Word and help us engage the culture around us with both truth and grace.

I’m very excited about the work that Jeana Pierson is doing among our Children and Nursery Ministries. On behalf of Jeana, I want to invite you to what may be a new tradition for us at RCC: Back-to-School Prayer night. On August 9th from 5:30pm-6:30pm, students, families, teachers, and anyone who cares about the next generation, are invited to walk through prayer stations together. We will pray for our schools, for the friendships our children will form, for teachers, for spiritual growth, and for God’s blessing over families as the new school year begins. Light refreshments will be available. We know that the Sunday before school starts is often busy, and that’s why we’re trying to keep this short and simple. The greatest thing we can ever do is pray, and this event gives us the ability to do it. What a meaningful way to start the year by placing everything in God’s hands!

Wednesday Nights @ RCC continue to be a vital part of our discipleship strategy for every age and stage of life. We are seeing a record number of C-Group sign-ups, and that is deeply encouraging because every adult needs to be connected in a small group. In addition to adult C-Groups, we offer strong programming for teenagers, children, and nursery-aged kids. If you have questions about student ministry, reach out to our Student Pastor, Isaac (isaac@rogerscc.org). For children’s ministry information, contact our Children’s Director, Jeana (jeana@rogerscc.org). Wednesday Nights @ RCC kick-off on August 19th from 6:30pm-8:00pm. We also have a thriving Young Adult Ministry that meets on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm as well, and childcare is available. Whatever your age or season of life, there is a place for you to grow in community and in your walk with Christ through Wednesday Nights @ RCC! Sign-up this Sunday!

As we step into a new season, let’s remain a people of corporate prayer and faithfulness. God has been kind to us this summer, and we believe He wants to do even more in the days ahead. Keep showing up. Keep inviting others. Keep opening the Word. And keep praying. The best is still ahead of us as we follow Jesus together!

See you Sunday, RCC!

In Christ,
Zach

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Comunidad Cristiana

Este fue el tema que tuve el privilegio de compartir durante la Convención Nacional Cristiana este mes de julio.
Fue una gran bendición predicar la Palabra de Dios y recordar que Jesús no solo oró por Sus discípulos, sino también por todos los que un día creerían en Él.
Comparto un pequeño fragmento de este mensaje, esperando que sea de bendición, ánimo y desafío para tu vida.

¡Que Dios te bendiga!

Intercediendo por los que han de creer
Una oración que nos incluye… y una misión que nos compromete
Rogers Comunidad Cristiana (RCC)


Hay momentos en la Biblia que revelan el corazón de Jesús de una manera extraordinaria. Uno de ellos se encuentra en Juan 17, conocido como la oración sacerdotal. Horas antes de ser arrestado y crucificado, Jesús no pensó primero en Su sufrimiento. Levantó Sus ojos al cielo y oró.

Primero oró por Sí mismo. Luego oró por Sus discípulos. Pero después hizo algo sorprendente:

Mas no ruego solamente por éstos, sino también por los que han de creer en mí por la palabra de ellos.
— Juan 17:20 (RVR1960)


¿Te has detenido a pensar en quiénes eran "los que han de creer"?

Esa oración nos incluye a nosotros.

Mucho antes de que naciéramos, antes de que escucháramos el evangelio, antes de que llegáramos a una iglesia, Jesús ya estaba intercediendo por todos aquellos que un día creerían en Él por medio del mensaje de Sus discípulos.

¡Qué maravilloso saber que nuestro Salvador pensó en nosotros antes de ir a la cruz!

Pero esta oración no solo nos llena de gratitud; también nos entrega una gran responsabilidad.

Somos la respuesta para la siguiente generación


Los discípulos recibieron la misión de anunciar el evangelio. Gracias a su fidelidad, millones de personas conocieron a Cristo. Hoy esa misión continúa en nuestras manos.

La pregunta ya no es únicamente: ¿Quién oró por mí?

La pregunta ahora es: ¿Por quién estoy orando yo?

Cada creyente conoce a alguien que necesita escuchar el mensaje de salvación.

Un familiar.
Un amigo.
Un compañero de trabajo.
Un vecino.
Una persona que quizá nunca entraría a una iglesia si alguien no la invitara.
Jesús sigue alcanzando vidas, y ha decidido hacerlo por medio de Su iglesia.

Una iglesia que intercede

En Rogers Comunidad Cristiana creemos que la oración precede al avivamiento y que toda transformación comienza cuando el pueblo de Dios se pone de rodillas.

Antes de compartir el evangelio con nuestros labios, debemos presentarlo en oración delante del Señor.

Cuando oramos por quienes aún no creen, estamos participando en el corazón mismo de Cristo.

Él oró por ellos.

Ahora nosotros también debemos hacerlo.

Un desafío para esta semana

Quiero invitarte a hacer algo sencillo, pero profundamente significativo.

Escribe el nombre de tres personas que todavía no conocen a Jesús.

Ora por ellas todos los días.

Pide que Dios abra su corazón.

Busca una oportunidad para compartir tu testimonio.

Invítalas a un servicio o a un Grupo de Comunidad.

Nunca subestimes lo que Dios puede hacer a través de una oración sincera y una invitación llena de amor.

Nuestra misión continúa

En RCC no existimos solamente para reunirnos los domingos.

Existimos para hacer discípulos, amar a las personas y llevar el evangelio a nuestra comunidad.

Mientras haya alguien que aún no conozca a Cristo, nuestra misión no ha terminado.

Que la oración de Jesús siga siendo también nuestra oración.

Sigamos intercediendo por los que aún han de creer.

Con gratitud y esperanza,

Pastor Arturo Mejía
Rogers Comunidad Cristiana
¿Y cómo creerán en aquel de quien no han oído? ¿Y cómo oirán sin haber quien les predique?
— Romanos 10:14 (RVR1960)
This was the message I had the privilege of sharing at the National Christian Convention this July.
It was a great blessing to preach God's Word and remember that Jesus prayed not only for His disciples but also for all who would one day believe in Him.
I'm sharing a short excerpt from this message, praying that it will encourage, strengthen, and bless your life.

God bless you!

Interceding for Those Who Will Believe
A Prayer That Includes Us… and a Mission That Challenges Us
By Pastor Arturo Mejía
Rogers Comunidad Cristiana (RCC)


There are moments in Scripture that reveal the very heart of Jesus, and one of the most beautiful is found in John 17. Just hours before His arrest and crucifixion, Jesus lifted His eyes to heaven and prayed.

He first prayed for Himself. Then He prayed for His disciples. But then He did something remarkable:
“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message.”
— John 17:20


Have you ever stopped to think about who those people were?

That prayer included us.

Long before we were born… before we ever heard the gospel… before we walked into a church… Jesus was already praying for everyone who would one day believe in Him through the testimony of His followers.

What an incredible thought!

The Savior of the world had you and me on His heart before He went to the cross.

But this prayer does more than fill us with gratitude—it also gives us a mission.

We Are God's Plan to Reach the Next Generation

Jesus entrusted His disciples with the message of the gospel. Because they faithfully proclaimed His Word, countless lives have been transformed throughout history.

Today, that same mission belongs to us.

The question is no longer:

Who prayed for me?

The question is:
Who am I praying for?

Every believer knows someone who needs Jesus.

A family member.

A friend.

A coworker.

A neighbor.

Someone searching for hope, peace, and purpose.

Someone who may never enter a church unless someone lovingly invites them.
Jesus continues to reach people through His Church—and He has chosen to work through us.

A Church That Prays

At RCC, we believe that prayer always comes before revival and that every spiritual awakening begins when God's people seek Him together.

Before we speak to people about Jesus, we must first speak to Jesus about people.

When we pray for those who have not yet believed, we join Christ in His own mission.

He prayed for them.

Now we are called to do the same.

A Challenge for This Week

This week, I encourage you to write down the names of three people who do not yet know Christ.

Pray for them every day.

Ask God to open their hearts.

Look for opportunities to share your testimony.

Invite them to worship with you or to one of our Community Groups.

Never underestimate what God can do through one faithful prayer and one loving invitation.

Our Mission Continues

At RCC, we are not simply called to gather on Sundays.

We are called to make disciples, love people, and share the hope of Jesus Christ with our community.

As long as there are people who have not yet heard the Good News, our mission is not finished.

May the prayer of Jesus become our prayer as well.

Let us continue interceding for those who will believe.

With gratitude and hope,

Pastor Arturo Mejía
Rogers Comunidad Cristiana
“How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?”
— Romans 10:14
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EVERY SUNDAY - Jr. High and High School Bible Study @ 9:30am in the Student Center!  (Starting June 7th, every Sunday this summer, we'll have a dirty soda bar for students who attend the study)

EVERY WEDNESDAY - OASIS  @ 6:30 pm 
A Mid-week worship/small group experience exploring the Bible together!

August 5 - Canoe Trip from 9am-5pm - $25 plus a sack lunch.   **Must sign up to attend

August 19 - Kick-Off for Wednesday Nights at RCC 6:30 pm!  
A Great night of Extreme Games, Dinner, Sundays and Prizes!  Invite your friends!

Contact Isaac Here: 

Hello, RCC Kids Families!

August is here, and we are excited to begin a new school year and another great season of ministry together!

Back-to-School Prayer Event | August 9, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Join us for a special evening of intentional prayer as we prepare our children and families for the new school year. Families will move through prayer stations focused on different parts of school life, including learning, friendships, teachers, spiritual growth, and family life.
Our heart is to remind our children that we begin every new chapter with prayer. We don’t want them to bring God into their lives only when things become difficult—we want them to learn to invite Him into every part from the very beginning. We hope your entire family will join us!

Wednesday Night Kick-Off | August 19
Wednesday nights are back! We’ll celebrate with lots of water games, ice cream, and TONS of fun!
Please send your children in clothes and shoes that can get wet, and make sure they bring a towel. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back!

What We’re Learning
This month, we will continue walking through The Biggest Story as we cover Lessons 32–37. We love seeing our kids discover how every part of Scripture points to God’s wonderful plan to rescue His people through Jesus.

Take the Memory Verse Home!
Our memory verse cards change each Sunday and are available for families to take home. Please grab the new card each week and spend time practicing the verse with your children!
The kids are doing an excellent job learning God’s Word, and we are so proud of them. When these conversations and habits continue at home, the impact goes even further. Learning Scripture together is a simple but meaningful way to help your children see that following Jesus is something we do as a family—not only while we are at church.

There Is a Place for You to Serve!
RCC Kids could always use more volunteers! We currently have a few openings on both Sundays and Wednesday nights.
Serving in RCC Kids doesn’t always mean teaching a lesson or working directly with children. We also have behind-the-scenes positions that allow you to serve in a meaningful and impactful way while supporting everything God is doing through our kids ministry.
Whether you love leading children, helping families feel welcome, preparing materials, organizing supplies, or supporting our team behind the scenes, there may be a place that fits your gifts and comfort level. If you are interested in learning more—without committing right away—please reach out to Jeana. We would love to help you find the right place to serve!

We are praying for each of our RCC Kids families as you begin the new school year. We’re excited to see what God will do in the lives of our children this fall!

Contact Jeana Here: 

Community Groups are active! If you aren't involved in a C-Group and would like to be, please contact Zach Davis with the form below!

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Numa Student Ministry Canoe Trip
On August 5th, the Numa Student Ministry will be going on a canoe trip from 9am-5pm. We’ll meet in the church parking lot at 8:30am, and get on the river by about 10am. It costs $25 per student plus a self-packed sack lunch. Parents are invited to be leaders on this trip as long as you give us time to run a background check.

**Must sign up to attend at the Hub in the Student Center, or by contacting Isaac King, our student pastor, at isaac@rogerscc.org.
Back to School Prayer Event
Join us on August 9th from 5:30-6:30pm in the Children’s Center, as we pray over students, teachers, schools, friendships, and families before the new school year begins. We’ll walk through prayer stations together, enjoy light refreshments, and cover the year ahead in prayer. Everyone is welcome—students, families, and educators! You can contact Jeana, our Children’s Director, at jeana@rogerscc.org if you have questions. We hope to see you there!
Ladies Out to Lunch Bunch
All ladies are invited to lunch August 10th at 11am at Golden Corral in Rogers. This is a fun time of fellowship with other ladies, and we hope you will join us! Contact Krista Howard, 479-903-5762, for more information.
Wednesday Nights @ RCC
Wednesday nights start back up on August 19th! All adults are invited to get involved in a Community Group. Community Groups are small groups that focus on fellowship, discipleship and prayer, and  meet in host homes or here on RCC's campus. Sign-up sheets are available at the back of the Worship Center! NUMA Student Ministry is for all students in 6th-12th grades,  RCC Kid's Ministry  is for children ages 4yrs—5th grade, and Nursery care is available for ages three years and down.  Make plans now to get involved in a Wednesday night group!
The 8th Street Motel Serving Ministry
Our next service at The 8th Street Motel will be on Thursday, August 27th. We need 2 people to help with meal preparation at 1pm in the Worship Center kitchen, and 12 people to help with set up and serving. We’ll meet in the Worship Center at 4:15pm to go set up, and should be done by 5:30pm. A sign up sheet is available on the RCC table. Contact the church office, 479-636-9067, for questions.
The Greeting Team Needs You
RCC’s First Impressions Team needs your help! The First Impressions Team is one of the many ways that RCC makes all visitors to our campus feel welcomed and important. We desperately need people to fill this important position! If you are interested, you can contact the office at office@rogerscc.org or 479-636-9067. We need your smiling faces in important places!
Baby Room
Due to all of the babies in our church family, we have created a baby room for parents and their children. This is a space where you will find a changing table, play mat, chairs, and a tv that will be live streaming the Sunday service. The Baby Room is located near the coffee in the Worship Center. Enjoy! 
RCC's Church Directory
The RCC eldership would love for our members and guests to be a part of our church directory! Click the “Directory Registration Sign Up” tab on the home page of the RCC app, or click the Directory Sign Up button below, to get started. For families, only the name and email of a parent is needed to get started. For individuals, please send your name and email.
Homebound Communion
We have put together teams of individuals who will deliver communion to our homebound church members. If you are unable to make it on campus for service and would like for someone to come to your home and serve you communion, please contact our Lead Pastor, Zach, at the church office by phone or email (479-636-9067, zach@rogerscc.org).
THE NON-FOOD PANTRY
The Non-Food Pantry is open on the first Tuesday of every month from 5-6pm. If you, or someone you know needs some help, then stop by! Photo ID and proof of residency in Rogers are needed in order to receive items.
Are you crafty?  Or do you just have a heart for those in pain? Join this ministry!

Pray, while making a shawl, for an individual who has a long term illness  (Illness lasting 6+ months)

How you can help:
1. If you can crochet or knit, your help in making shawls would be greatly appreciated
2. Donations to help with the yarn for making shawls. (Just an average cost for the yarn to make a shawl is approximately $15.)
3. Send in names for people to receive a shawl. Text or call 479-426-5687 or send a  Facebook message to Heather Fyffe.

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