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FROM ZACH
What an incredible Easter Weekend we had, church! Thank you to all who attended, volunteered, and gave! I feel so confident in saying that as a church, we glorified the name of Jesus! I hope that your Easter experience was a good and lasting one. Our staff really tried to make sure that we had memorable moments so that this wasn’t just another Easter. My most memorable moment was looking upon the crown of thorns on the platform during the Good Friday service. It really gave me a chance to imagine the pain King Jesus endured at the hands of the Romans. I reflected on the crown of thorns Easter morning even though it was no longer on the platform because He Has Risen. It made my celebration even better.
You never really “close the book” on Easter. The truth of the resurrection impacts eternity. That’s why we’ve planned a six-part message series titled, “Walk Like Jesus.” If you were with us for our Easter services, you heard me talk about the church’s ability to share in Jesus’ victory over death. Because he is victorious, we also lay claim to that victory through his precious blood. Yet, it seems that it is so easy for us to walk through this life defeated. So, to live in victory, we must walk in victory. We must constantly remind ourselves that the stone that covered the tomb is no longer a problem. There is nothing that separates us from the love of Christ! To walk in victory, we must walk like Jesus.
Throughout this series, we will keep up the Victory Boards to the north and south of the platform. If you identify an area of your life where you need victory, but aren’t currently living in it, I’d ask you to please approach one of the Victory Boards during the worship set and write that area of your life on it. It can be one word, such as “finances,” “weight.” It can be a sentence, “I need victory in my marriage,” “I need victory in my job.” My commitment to you is that I will pray over each of the statements on the board, and as I identify themes, I will work hard to show you how Jesus walked in victory in similar situations. It’s going to be a great series!
As I close, let me encourage you to please purchase your tickets for The Seder Meal on April 24th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. We won’t have our regularly scheduled children, teen or adult activities on that Wednesday evening, so you should be available. If you have any questions about the event itself, please feel free to reach out. It’s an amazing evening, and one that will bless you immensely.
In Christ,
Zach
You never really “close the book” on Easter. The truth of the resurrection impacts eternity. That’s why we’ve planned a six-part message series titled, “Walk Like Jesus.” If you were with us for our Easter services, you heard me talk about the church’s ability to share in Jesus’ victory over death. Because he is victorious, we also lay claim to that victory through his precious blood. Yet, it seems that it is so easy for us to walk through this life defeated. So, to live in victory, we must walk in victory. We must constantly remind ourselves that the stone that covered the tomb is no longer a problem. There is nothing that separates us from the love of Christ! To walk in victory, we must walk like Jesus.
Throughout this series, we will keep up the Victory Boards to the north and south of the platform. If you identify an area of your life where you need victory, but aren’t currently living in it, I’d ask you to please approach one of the Victory Boards during the worship set and write that area of your life on it. It can be one word, such as “finances,” “weight.” It can be a sentence, “I need victory in my marriage,” “I need victory in my job.” My commitment to you is that I will pray over each of the statements on the board, and as I identify themes, I will work hard to show you how Jesus walked in victory in similar situations. It’s going to be a great series!
As I close, let me encourage you to please purchase your tickets for The Seder Meal on April 24th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. We won’t have our regularly scheduled children, teen or adult activities on that Wednesday evening, so you should be available. If you have any questions about the event itself, please feel free to reach out. It’s an amazing evening, and one that will bless you immensely.
In Christ,
Zach
Contact Zach Here:
FROM ALLEN
I want to thank all those involved in making Easter Sunday a special day. My teams worked very hard to get all the music and lyrics down for Friday night and Sunday morning. It was a team effort, and it would not have happened without their help. I also want to thank you, the congregation, for showing up on Sunday morning ready to worship Him. One of the most beautiful sounds to me is the sound of my congregation lifting their voices to their Creator.
Ps. 53:5a, “But there they are, overwhelmed with dread, where there was nothing to dread.” We have all been guilty of breaking Jesus’ instruction to not worry (Matt. 6:25ff). The fool is central to the context of the Ps. 53 passage. The fool says in his heart there is no God, that fool is corrupt, doesn’t do any good, has turned away from Him, knows nothing, is violent, and never calls on God. Then verse 5 makes this observation, “But there they are …” standing isolated, alone. Probably not standing alone, because there are a lot of fools in this world, but definitely isolated!
We tend to create drama where none existed previously. We experience angst, we worry, we fear about situations where there should be none. Jesus said it differently when he said, “Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life” (Matt. 6:27)? It’s easy for me to encourage people to just stop worrying! I really don’t think that is the answer. Like the old Bob Newhart skit entitled “Stop It,” when he plays the part of a crisis counselor, and his sole advice is to “Just stop it. It sounds horrible!” It’s funny, but useless. Most of us lack the discipline to do the things we ought, and to stop doing the things we shouldn’t (Rom. 7:14-20).
Can I offer an alternative? Let’s take all our worries, fears, and dread, and give them to Jesus. The next time you’re with your C-Group, ask the group, “What fears control you?” Be transparent and share your fears with the group. The next time you’re in a worship service, ask the Lord to give you victory over your fears. There is power in the name of Jesus and there is power is singing about the power of Jesus. Allow Him access into your hearts and He will transform you.
Servin’ God and Lovin’ It!
Allen
Ps. 53:5a, “But there they are, overwhelmed with dread, where there was nothing to dread.” We have all been guilty of breaking Jesus’ instruction to not worry (Matt. 6:25ff). The fool is central to the context of the Ps. 53 passage. The fool says in his heart there is no God, that fool is corrupt, doesn’t do any good, has turned away from Him, knows nothing, is violent, and never calls on God. Then verse 5 makes this observation, “But there they are …” standing isolated, alone. Probably not standing alone, because there are a lot of fools in this world, but definitely isolated!
We tend to create drama where none existed previously. We experience angst, we worry, we fear about situations where there should be none. Jesus said it differently when he said, “Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life” (Matt. 6:27)? It’s easy for me to encourage people to just stop worrying! I really don’t think that is the answer. Like the old Bob Newhart skit entitled “Stop It,” when he plays the part of a crisis counselor, and his sole advice is to “Just stop it. It sounds horrible!” It’s funny, but useless. Most of us lack the discipline to do the things we ought, and to stop doing the things we shouldn’t (Rom. 7:14-20).
Can I offer an alternative? Let’s take all our worries, fears, and dread, and give them to Jesus. The next time you’re with your C-Group, ask the group, “What fears control you?” Be transparent and share your fears with the group. The next time you’re in a worship service, ask the Lord to give you victory over your fears. There is power in the name of Jesus and there is power is singing about the power of Jesus. Allow Him access into your hearts and He will transform you.
Servin’ God and Lovin’ It!
Allen
Contact Allen Here:
Numa Student Calendar - April-May
April 13 - Numa Telethon Fundraiser - 10 am to 12 pm in the Student Center. Your student can raise funds for summer trips by taking part in this! Contact Isaac for more details! You must sign up!
April 19-20 - MAN CAMP 2024 - We'll be going on a guys only backpacking adventure in Ponca, AR on the Cecil Cove Trail to Jim Bluff to Hemmed in Hollow! It will be an overnight event of hard hiking, adventure, and amazing views! Don't miss this opportunity to explore God's plan for manhood! $40 - Must sign up to attend.
April 24 - Seder Meal - No Oasis, but join us for an amazing Seder Meal with your family that night! Tickets are for sale on Sundays! Kids - $5 Adults- $10
May 5 - Senior Recognition Sunday - This is a fantastic day for graduating High School Seniors! You get honored and get a free gift! We like to send our students off with a blessing! Please make sure you contact Isaac to let him know you’d like your senior honored!
FAR AWAY MAJOR EVENTS:
June 8-16 - Mission Trip to South Carolina
July 7-12 - Middle School Camp @ Maranatha Bible Camp
July 21-26 - Senior High Camp @ Maranatha Bible Camp
For Camp: please go here to register for either of the above dates:
http://maranathabiblecamp.org/summer-camp/2024-camp-dates
TO SIGN UP FOR EVENTS - PLEASE TEXT, CALL OR EMAIL ISAAC, OUR STUDENT PASTOR, OR SIGN UP AT THE HUB IN THE STUDENT CENTER.
479-426-5897 // isaac@rogerscc.org
April 13 - Numa Telethon Fundraiser - 10 am to 12 pm in the Student Center. Your student can raise funds for summer trips by taking part in this! Contact Isaac for more details! You must sign up!
April 19-20 - MAN CAMP 2024 - We'll be going on a guys only backpacking adventure in Ponca, AR on the Cecil Cove Trail to Jim Bluff to Hemmed in Hollow! It will be an overnight event of hard hiking, adventure, and amazing views! Don't miss this opportunity to explore God's plan for manhood! $40 - Must sign up to attend.
April 24 - Seder Meal - No Oasis, but join us for an amazing Seder Meal with your family that night! Tickets are for sale on Sundays! Kids - $5 Adults- $10
May 5 - Senior Recognition Sunday - This is a fantastic day for graduating High School Seniors! You get honored and get a free gift! We like to send our students off with a blessing! Please make sure you contact Isaac to let him know you’d like your senior honored!
FAR AWAY MAJOR EVENTS:
June 8-16 - Mission Trip to South Carolina
July 7-12 - Middle School Camp @ Maranatha Bible Camp
July 21-26 - Senior High Camp @ Maranatha Bible Camp
For Camp: please go here to register for either of the above dates:
http://maranathabiblecamp.org/summer-camp/2024-camp-dates
TO SIGN UP FOR EVENTS - PLEASE TEXT, CALL OR EMAIL ISAAC, OUR STUDENT PASTOR, OR SIGN UP AT THE HUB IN THE STUDENT CENTER.
479-426-5897 // isaac@rogerscc.org
Contact Isaac Here:
What's Happening!
Here’s what’s coming up in our ministry . . .
MAY: THE BIBLE BUDDY READING PLAN
This quarter, we're embarking on a Bible reading plan unlike any other. Kids love stuffed animals, you say? We do too! We'll match your child up with a stuffed animal buddy, and you'll begin reading scripture together - what could be better?
SUMMER CAMPS!
JULY 13: BEGINNER DAY CAMP
(For kids GOING INTO grades PREK-1)
Early Bird Pricing: $40
JULY 15-16: OVERNIGHT CAMP
(For kids GOING INTO grades 1-2)
Early Bird Pricing: $95
JULY 17-20: ELEMENTARY CAMP
(For kids GOING INTO grades 3-5)
Early Bird Pricing: $200
*CHILDREN GOING INTO 6TH GRADE WILL GO TO MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP WITH ISAAC KING.*
MAY: THE BIBLE BUDDY READING PLAN
This quarter, we're embarking on a Bible reading plan unlike any other. Kids love stuffed animals, you say? We do too! We'll match your child up with a stuffed animal buddy, and you'll begin reading scripture together - what could be better?
SUMMER CAMPS!
JULY 13: BEGINNER DAY CAMP
(For kids GOING INTO grades PREK-1)
Early Bird Pricing: $40
JULY 15-16: OVERNIGHT CAMP
(For kids GOING INTO grades 1-2)
Early Bird Pricing: $95
JULY 17-20: ELEMENTARY CAMP
(For kids GOING INTO grades 3-5)
Early Bird Pricing: $200
*CHILDREN GOING INTO 6TH GRADE WILL GO TO MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP WITH ISAAC KING.*
What We're Teaching!
THROWBACK: A 4-Week Series from the Gospels on Jesus' Teachings.
SERIES OVERVIEW:
From retro toys to fashion trends, we all love a good throwback. (Especially for grown-ups because it reminds us of being young again.) There are things that remind us of a moment in time, but other things feel timeless and like they’re always in style. In this four-week series, kids will travel through the decades and see that the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels are always trending. As we hear from Jesus, we’ll see it’s always good to be humble, we can always forgive, Jesus is always fair, and love always needs action.
Download this months parent devotional:
SERIES OVERVIEW:
From retro toys to fashion trends, we all love a good throwback. (Especially for grown-ups because it reminds us of being young again.) There are things that remind us of a moment in time, but other things feel timeless and like they’re always in style. In this four-week series, kids will travel through the decades and see that the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels are always trending. As we hear from Jesus, we’ll see it’s always good to be humble, we can always forgive, Jesus is always fair, and love always needs action.
Download this months parent devotional:
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Hello, church!
April is one of my favorite months of the year. The air is warming up, the birds are singing, and all the beautiful colors start to re-appear. There is something very good about new beginnings each year!
During the month of April, the children of The Harbor Nursery will be learning about how God makes everything. Your children will hear words and songs about the world God made; explore God’s creation; and participate in play activites to touch and see things God made.
Our theme and memory verse will be from Genesis 1:1 “God made everything.”
AT HOME:
Make time in your day to enjoy God’s beauty, if you are able. As you are out on a walk, driving around town or playing at the park, point out the things you see that God has made; The green grass, the flowers on the ground, or the sun in the sky.
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VOLUNTEER in The Harbor Nursery!
We have many volunteer opportunities available in the Harbor Nursery Ministry and at Check-in!
•1st and 2nd Service Check-in Volunteers
•1st and 2nd Service Whales Classroom Teachers (highest need!)
•1st and 2nd Service Substitutes
If you're interested in serving in this vital ministry at RCC, please reach out to Andrea VanAuken using the form below.
Thank you!
April is one of my favorite months of the year. The air is warming up, the birds are singing, and all the beautiful colors start to re-appear. There is something very good about new beginnings each year!
During the month of April, the children of The Harbor Nursery will be learning about how God makes everything. Your children will hear words and songs about the world God made; explore God’s creation; and participate in play activites to touch and see things God made.
Our theme and memory verse will be from Genesis 1:1 “God made everything.”
AT HOME:
Make time in your day to enjoy God’s beauty, if you are able. As you are out on a walk, driving around town or playing at the park, point out the things you see that God has made; The green grass, the flowers on the ground, or the sun in the sky.
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VOLUNTEER in The Harbor Nursery!
We have many volunteer opportunities available in the Harbor Nursery Ministry and at Check-in!
•1st and 2nd Service Check-in Volunteers
•1st and 2nd Service Whales Classroom Teachers (highest need!)
•1st and 2nd Service Substitutes
If you're interested in serving in this vital ministry at RCC, please reach out to Andrea VanAuken using the form below.
Thank you!
Email Andrea, The Nursery Coordinator, with the form below:
INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS
One of the most exciting parts of being an International Missions Committee member is getting to help move forward new funding projects and watch as our brothers and sisters in Christ further their efforts in sharing the Gospel worldwide. Recently, our team approved funding for Pastor Mark Cabiao who oversees the Colasan church in the Philippines. Colasan needs a roof for their brand-new church building, and RCC was able to provide the funds for them to build one. We also approved funding for ACCMA to build a children’s room in the Udangan church. Additionally, we are funding a power point projector that ACCMA will be able to use for events like their yearly convention, their men’s and women’s fellowships, youth camp, and various seminars. Thank you, RCC, for being generous and helping to expand the Kingdom!
-The International Missions Committee
-The International Missions Committee
Community Groups are active! If you aren't involved in a C-Group and would like to be, please contact Allen Williams with the form below!
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Women's Ministry Gathering
Join us Monday, April 8th, at 6:30pm for our next Women's Ministry Gathering. We will be enjoying a taco bar, and will have a speaker from the Benton County Sheriff's Deptartment come and speak to us about personal safety. Bring a dessert to share if you wish. Come share in fellowship and win some door prizes! Childcare will be provided. See you there!
Join us Monday, April 8th, at 6:30pm for our next Women's Ministry Gathering. We will be enjoying a taco bar, and will have a speaker from the Benton County Sheriff's Deptartment come and speak to us about personal safety. Bring a dessert to share if you wish. Come share in fellowship and win some door prizes! Childcare will be provided. See you there!
Men's Breakfast
Guys of all ages are invited to join us for our Men's Breakfast on Saturday, April 13th! Our own Tony Streck will be the guest speaker. We will meet in the Worship Center at 8am for an awesome time of food and community! Bring some friends, and we hope to see you there!
Guys of all ages are invited to join us for our Men's Breakfast on Saturday, April 13th! Our own Tony Streck will be the guest speaker. We will meet in the Worship Center at 8am for an awesome time of food and community! Bring some friends, and we hope to see you there!
Iglesia Cristiana Traiga un Amigo
Le invitamos a nuestro Ministerio Iglesia Cristiana a un evento especial “Traiga un amigo” el domingo 14 de abril. Como siempre, adoraremos con toda la congregación durante el servicio de las 11 am, luego el Pastor Arturo Mejía, Sr. será nuestro orador invitado en el Centro Estudiantil. Después del servicio, tendremos una reunión familiar con comida y juegos aquí en el Centro de Adoración. ¡Asegúrese de invitar a amigos, familiares, compañeros de trabajo y vecinos a este evento especial! Para obtener más información, comuníquese con nuestro pastor de la Iglesia Cristiana, Freddy Alas al 479-295-2495.
Iglesia Cristiana Bring a Friend
We invite our Iglesia Cristiana Ministry to a special “Bring A Frend” Event on Sunday, April 14th. As always, we will worship with the entire congregation during the 11am service, then Pastor Arturo Mejia, Sr. will be our guest speaker in the Student Center. Following service, we will have a family gathering with food and games back here in the Worship Center. Please make sure to invite friends, family, co-workers and neighbors to this special event! For more information, please contact our Iglesia Cristiana Pastor, Freddy Alas at 479-295-2495.
Le invitamos a nuestro Ministerio Iglesia Cristiana a un evento especial “Traiga un amigo” el domingo 14 de abril. Como siempre, adoraremos con toda la congregación durante el servicio de las 11 am, luego el Pastor Arturo Mejía, Sr. será nuestro orador invitado en el Centro Estudiantil. Después del servicio, tendremos una reunión familiar con comida y juegos aquí en el Centro de Adoración. ¡Asegúrese de invitar a amigos, familiares, compañeros de trabajo y vecinos a este evento especial! Para obtener más información, comuníquese con nuestro pastor de la Iglesia Cristiana, Freddy Alas al 479-295-2495.
Iglesia Cristiana Bring a Friend
We invite our Iglesia Cristiana Ministry to a special “Bring A Frend” Event on Sunday, April 14th. As always, we will worship with the entire congregation during the 11am service, then Pastor Arturo Mejia, Sr. will be our guest speaker in the Student Center. Following service, we will have a family gathering with food and games back here in the Worship Center. Please make sure to invite friends, family, co-workers and neighbors to this special event! For more information, please contact our Iglesia Cristiana Pastor, Freddy Alas at 479-295-2495.
Ladies Out to Lunch Bunch
All ladies are invited to lunch on April 15th at 11am at the 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.
All ladies are invited to lunch on April 15th at 11am at the 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.
Join us for a Seder Meal
We are very excited to host Jack Zimmerman with Jewish Voice Ministries on Wednesday, April 24th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Jack will lead us through a traditional Passover Meal, also known as The Seder Meal! As a Messianic Jew, Jack will take us back to the very first Seder Meal observed just before God led the nation of Israel out of Egypt. Following the symbolic Seder Meal, we will share a meal together. All of this will take place here on campus. Tickets can be purchased at our church office during the week, or in the Worship Center on Sunday mornings. 13 years and up: $10. 4 years to 12 years: $5. Maximum out of pocket per family will be $40. Free childcare for children 3 years and under will be provided.
We are very excited to host Jack Zimmerman with Jewish Voice Ministries on Wednesday, April 24th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Jack will lead us through a traditional Passover Meal, also known as The Seder Meal! As a Messianic Jew, Jack will take us back to the very first Seder Meal observed just before God led the nation of Israel out of Egypt. Following the symbolic Seder Meal, we will share a meal together. All of this will take place here on campus. Tickets can be purchased at our church office during the week, or in the Worship Center on Sunday mornings. 13 years and up: $10. 4 years to 12 years: $5. Maximum out of pocket per family will be $40. Free childcare for children 3 years and under will be provided.
8th Street Motel Serving Ministry
Our next service at 8th Street Motel will be on Thursday, April 25th. We need 4 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.
Our next service at 8th Street Motel will be on Thursday, April 25th. We need 4 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.
Senior Recognition Sunday
Do you have a Graduating High School Senior? We'd love to honor them on May 5th for Senior Recognition Sunday! Please email our Student Pastor, Isaac King, by April 14th for more information: isaac@rogerscc.org, or click the Contact Isaac button below!
Do you have a Graduating High School Senior? We'd love to honor them on May 5th for Senior Recognition Sunday! Please email our Student Pastor, Isaac King, by April 14th for more information: isaac@rogerscc.org, or click the Contact Isaac button below!
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).
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.
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.
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.