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Praise God for how He changes hearts and saves souls! Below are some testimonies and baptisms from the past few weeks. If you want to skip ahead to a particular testimony or baptism, click on the “Watch on YouTube” link on the lower left of the video and look at the video notes to see the specific times for each individual.

   

As always, we invite you to join us on Sunday mornings for family groups (9:30 – 10:30) and worship (10:40 – 11:45). If you have any questions or want more information, please let us know.

This Saturday, April 17 is our second church work day for this spring. There is a lot of work that needs to be done, both inside and outside the church building. Whether you are a heavy lifter, a detailed cleaner, a good painter, a landscaping guru, a carpentry wizard, a helpful organizer, or a wise supervisor, we need your help. We have plenty of work for everyone who is willing to serve.

Beginning at 8 a.m., we will be working all morning but finishing around noon. Even if you can only help for a short time, please plan on joining us. If you have any questions or want more information, please contact us.

Thank you to the amazing church family members who continue to serve Christ by serving others inside and outside our church!

On Sunday morning, April 11, Pastor Nick will begin a new 7-week sermon series through 1 Corinthians 8-10 on the basis and importance of church family unity. As followers of Jesus Christ, we must avoid division while uniting in the gospel. This series will cover some of the practical aspects of what church unity entails.

Here is the planned schedule…

Sunday, April 11 – “The Choice: Fight or Unite” (1 Corinthians 1:10-17)

Sunday, April 18 – “The First Quandary: Am I My Brother’s Keeper?” (1 Corinthians 8:1-13)

Sunday, April 25 – “The Second Quandary: Weaker Believer Syndrome” (1 Corinthians 8:8-9; Romans 14:1-4)

Sunday, May 2 – Heart of Missouri Baptist Association Missions Emphasis Message with Preston Thompson

Sunday, May 9 – “The Answer: Love of the Gospel” (1 Corinthians 9:1-18)

Sunday, May 16 – “The Cost: Whatever It Takes” (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)

Sunday, May 23 – “The Motive: Racing for the Reward” (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

Sunday, May 30 – Special Gospel-Centered Message from Carson Humphreys

Sunday, June 6 – “The Goal: All for the Glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1)

As always, we hope you will join us every Sunday morning for family groups (9:30 – 10:30) and worship (10:40 – 11:45). To see our full weekly schedule, visit HERE. If you have any questions or prayer requests, please let us know. Hope to see you Wednesday and/or Sunday!

Please join us for family groups (aka Sunday School) from 9:30 – 10:30 and Resurrection Sunday worship from 10:40 – 11:40. We will also have a photo op area for you and your family and friends to take Easter morning pictures before and/or after services.

During our worship celebration, we will worship our Risen Savior through song, prayer, and the preaching of God’s Word. Pastor Nick will preach through 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 on what it means to live in the light of Jesus’ resurrection glory.

Question? Please let us know. We hope you will spread the word and join us!

On Sunday morning, Lord willing, Pastor Nick will begin a new five-week sermon series on returning to God in worship. When the Hebrew people returned from exile, they had to relearn how to worship God as He expected. Returning to God in worship can be difficult. In this short series of messages, Nick hopes to look at some of the passages from the post-exilic period that show how God led His people back to the worship of the One True God.

Repentance is required for such worship, and praise God for the power of repentance!

Here is the planned schedule of messages…

Sunday, February 14 – “True Worship” (Nehemiah 8:1-8)

Sunday, February 21 – “Desired Worship” (Nehemiah 8:9-18)

Sunday, February 28 – “Repentant Worship” (Nehemiah 9:32-37)

Sunday, March 7 – “Learned Worship” (Psalm 145)

Sunday, March 14 – “Worship Celebration” (Psalm 98)

As always, we hope you will join us on Sunday mornings and evenings, as well as Wednesday evenings. For our full schedule, click HERE. If you have any questions, please let us know.

The big game is on February 7th! And, whether you enjoy watching football or not, we hope you’ll join us for Football Sunday. It’s an F5 event, as we will focus on our faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ, gather as a family, and enjoy football, food, and fellowship with one another.

Please feel free to invite your unchurched family and friends to join us for this outreach event, as all are welcome. We will start with supper at 5 p.m., with the game beginning shortly thereafter.

During halftime of the game, you will have the opportunity to hear our very own Allen Tippett’s testimony about faith in Jesus Christ. A former coach and person who loves sports, Allen will share about the struggle to have the proper perspective on sports and still walk faithfully with Jesus.

If you have any questions about this event or about Richland Baptist Church, please contact us.

Sunday, February 7

9:30 a.m. = Family Groups

10:40 a.m. = Morning Worship Celebration

5:00 p.m. = Faith, Family, Football, Food and Fellowship (including half-time testimony)

We hope to see you Sunday!

We invite you to join us Sunday morning for family groups and worship. There will be no Wednesday services, though, on December 23 or 30. On Sunday mornings, as usual, you will have the option of joining us in the worship center, sitting in the fellowship hall (overflow for those who prefer more space), or remaining in your vehicle (and tuned in to 91.1 FM or Facebook Live). Come and worship with us through song, prayer, giving, and the preaching of God’s Word.

If you missed our Christmas candlelight service, you can watch it (or other services, sermons, and more) on our YouTube channel.

Please note that, for the health and safety of those in attendance, we will still ask that people practice social distancing. While masks are not required, they are recommended for the sake of protecting those who are more vulnerable because of health problems (and to make them more comfortable gathering with us).

If you are more comfortable, as mentioned above, you can remain in your vehicle and tune in to 91.1 FM (beginning at 10:40 a.m.) or watch online via our Facebook page. Of course, we do not consider viewing online or listening from your vehicle to be a replacement for gathering with the body of Christ for worship and fellowship, but we understand that during this COVID-19 pandemic, some are simply unable to gather in larger groups. Thus, we are making these options available right now to serve those individuals.

Here is the rundown of our schedule for the next two weeks…

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22

6:00 – 7:00 a.m. = Men’s Coffee Fellowship
–This three-times-per-week fellowship has no particular agenda or required commitment. Rather, come as you are able and join us for fellowship and encouragement. Nick will have coffee ready and be available to visit on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 a.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m.

No other services until Sunday morning…

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27

9:30 a.m. – Family Groups
–Family groups are Bible study fellowships for all ages – children, youth and adults. Nursery is included for infants and toddlers, too. We consider family groups to be an essential ministry for discipleship and relationships.

10:40 a.m. – Morning Worship Service
–Morning worship is an essential time of growing in God’s Word together. It’s that time of the week when most of our church family is all together for the purpose of worshiping our Lord and building up His body. For those who are interested, we also provide nursery (toddlers and infants) and children’s ministry (kindergarten and below) during our morning worship services. Carson Humphreys will be preaching God’s Word during the morning service, but there will be no evening services.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29

6:00 – 7:00 a.m. = Men’s Coffee Fellowship
–See description above or visit HERE.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31

6:00 – 7:00 a.m. = Men’s Coffee Fellowship
–See description above or visit HERE.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 2

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. = Men’s Coffee Fellowship
–See description above or visit HERE.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 3

Family Groups are CANCELED for today

10:40 a.m. – Morning Worship Service
–Morning worship is an essential time of growing in God’s Word together. It’s that time of the week when most of our church family is all together for the purpose of worshiping our Lord and building up His body. Pastor Nick will resume his sermon series through Hebrews (The Journey of Faith) and preach through Hebrews 11 (“Jesus Is the Better Resurrection”). For those who are interested, we also provide nursery (toddlers and infants) and children’s ministry (kindergarten and below) during our morning worship services.

12:00 p.m. – Finance Team Meeting

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Questions? Just let us know.

If you have yet to do so during our Sunday morning worship services, would you consider giving sacrificially to the International Mission Board’s Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. We give so that more missionaries can go, and 100% of gifts given to this offering are used for sending and supporting missionaries serving in some of the most difficult places in the world – places that desperately need the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Day 8: Together from IMB on Vimeo.

As always, you can give to this important missions offering by giving in person on Sunday morning, sending your gift to the church office, or giving securely online. Thank you!

Please join us Sunday morning during our worship celebration at 10:40 for Pastor Nick’s new Advent sermon series – A Season of Preparation.

Advent is a time of preparation for an encounter with our amazing God who came to this world and took on flesh. As we prepare for Christmas, we eagerly celebrate the Coming King, while also looking forward to His second coming – the second Advent.

This four-week sermon series will include the following messages, Lord willing:

Sunday, November 29 – “Anticipation Is Preparation” (Matthew 1:1-18)

Sunday, December 6 – “Preparation Is Repentance” (Mark 1:1-8)

Sunday, December 13 – “Repentance Is Redemption” (Matthew 1:18-25)

Sunday, December 20 – “Redemption Is Certain” (Luke 1:46-55)

As always, we hope you will not only join us for worship but also for family groups (aka Sunday School) at 9:30 a.m. For our regular weekly schedule, click HERE. NOTE: There will be no Wednesday services or activities this Wednesday, November 25.

If you have any questions or prayer requests, please let us know.