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Here are your notices & reminders for the weekend of July 31 - August 2 , 2020


This Weekend


F riday, July 31, 2020
10:00 a.m. - Vision Advisory Team Meeting
(via zoom: Link HERE )

Sa turday, August 1, 2020
8:00 a.m. - Shalom Congregation (live stream)

Sunday, August 2, 2020
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
9:45 a.m. - Explorers Sunday School Class (via zoom: Link HERE )
10:00 a.m. - Open Circle Sunday School Class (via zoom: Link HERE )
11:00 a.m. - Worship Service and Fellowship (via zoom: Link HERE) 
3:00 p.m. - Manantial de Vida (off site)

Events are available to view on the RRCC Webpage:




This Sunday in Worship -- August  2, 2020
   
T H E    N I N T H    S U N D A Y
A F T E R    P E N T E C O S T

Scripture: 
Matthew 32:22-31

Sermon title: 
"Demanding a Blessing"  

Jacob wrestled with God
and was able to hobble away with a blessing. 
Soon Jacob will have to "wrestle"
for reconciliation with brother Esau.



You can also join the meeting manually at zoom.us/join
using the  following meeting ID and password:

Meeting ID: 850 8071 1718
Password: 273770  



The Order of Worship for This Sunday



Call to Worship  (based on Psalm 145)

The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation. His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. He rules throughout all generations.
The Lord always keeps his promises; he is gracious in all he does. The Lord helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads. The Lord is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness.

I will praise the Lord, and may everyone on earth bless his holy name forever and ever. Let us worship him today!


Sunday, August 2, 2020
Ninth Sunday After Pentecost  
Worship Leader: Gary Tucker
Elders: Tasha York and Steven Glover

NOTICE THAT THE LINKS TO OUR TWO WORSHIP
MUSIC VIDEOS ARE INCLUDED IN THE ORDER OF WORSHIP, BELOW. 
RANDY WILL PROVIDE THEM DURING THE SERVICE ON SUNDAY AS WELL, BUT THEY ARE HERE SO YOU CAN ENJOY THEM NOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE.


O R D E R  O F  W O R S H I P
 
  • 10:55 a.m. Host opens meeting
  • Prelude
  • Welcome/Announcements/Instructions
  • Call to Worship/Invocation
  • Passing of the Peace
  • Children's Message
  • Joys & Concerns
  • Reflections on Prayer
  • Pastoral Prayer/Lord's Prayer
  • Scripture Reading: Genesis 32:22-31
  • Message  "Demanding a Blessing"
  • Offering Meditation
  • Invitation to Communion and Words of Institution
  • Communion Prayers
  • Receiving the Loaf and the Cup
  • Benediction
  • Fellowship

Sunday's Scripture Reading







 
Genesis 32:22-31  (New Revised Standard Version)
 
 
22  The same night he arose and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 
23  He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise everything that he had. 
24  And Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until the breaking of the day. 
25  When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and Jacob's thigh was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. 
26  Then he said, "Let me go, for the day is breaking." But Jacob said, "I will not let you go, unless you bless me."
27  And he said to him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Jacob." 
28  Then he said, "Your name shall no more be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed." 
29  Then Jacob asked him, "Tell me, I pray, your name." But he said, "Why is it that you ask my name?" And there he blessed him. 
 
30  So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel, saying, "For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life is preserved." 
31  The sun rose upon him as he passed Penuel, limping because of his thigh.

RRCC Online Giving

You can now give online via the RRCC Website ,
or you can CLICK HERE to give.

Other ways to give are: 
  1. use your bank's electronic bill pay system feature to have a check mailed directly from your bank to RRCC
  2. mail your check directly to RRCC.
Address your envelope to:
Financial Secretary
Round Rock Christian Church
22 Chalice Way
Round Rock, TX 78665
Hopewell Middle School Supply Drive

T he 2020-2021 school year is just around the corner, and although no one knows exactly what "schooling" will look like this fall, the Hopewell Principal has indicated that many students will still need help with supplies (which can be used at school and/or home). Hopewell Middle School has requested the continued support of RRCC in providing much needed student school supplies, to begin the school year.
 
The Principal and Counselors have met to discuss the most needed items and also provided an approximate quantity needed and the Outreach Team has decided to purchase the supplies rather than request donations of supplies from RRCC members, due to the social distancing measures which continue to be in place. Although we do have a budget for Outreach to expense on events and supplies, we are providing an opportunity for additional donations, should anyone be interested in contributing to this worthy cause.
 
In the three years since we began this project in 2017, we have donated school supplies valued at over $2,000 to the students at Hopewell who need supplies. This year, more than ever, it is important the students have the supplies that they need and are engaged academically and know that they are supported by the community. It will be a school year like never before.

Please consider making a contribution to this project with a check or online contribution  marked (Hopewell School Supplies) during any week in July.

Thank you for your help in supporting the students of Hopewell Middle School, with school supplies, in our on-going effort to "embrace our neighbors with Christ-like love"!

The Outreach Team
Janette Johnston, Susan Kessler and Tricia Mouser

Minister Evaluation

In accordance with RRCC's bylaws, a committee has been formed to provide our senior minister with an annual performance review prior to September 1.

All church members are invited to provide input to be included in the process.
 
Please give your comments in writing to any member of the committee. Committee members, as defined in the bylaws, are: Tricia Mouser (immediately past moderator), Linda Glover (moderator), Katherine Cratin (Elder), and Steven Glover (chair, Pastoral Support Committee). We welcome your input as we work together to provide constructive encouragement to Pastor Mitch!

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We can be found on:
Twitter as  @ChurchRound
Instagram as  rrccdisciples 

RRCC Email Addresses:

info@rrdisciples.org (Molly)
rrcc-office@rrdisciples.org (Molly)
pastormitch@rrdisciples.org (Mitch)
bookkeeper@rrdisciples.org (Gary C.)

Prayer Updates

Mary Acree -- wound healing

Marty Graham -- hospitalized

Cynthia Guilbeau -- hip surgery 

Liz Maybaum -- fell and broke shoulder

Tricia Mouser -- rheumatoid arthritis management and treatment

Rilda Scarborough -- giant cell arteritis (vascular inflammation that can affect eyesight)

Kazuko Shinomura -- (Kumi's mother) recent back surgery

James Shrader -- (husband of Patti) coronary bypass recovery; in rehab

Lisa Walker's siblings Connie and Dale are both dealing with significant health issues