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Please make plans to join us for a new sermon series called Help My Unbelief, beginning Sunday, April 24 during our morning worship celebration at 10:40.

This four-week series examines doubt in the life of a Christian. The experiences of biblical characters show us that doubt pushes believers toward a deeper understanding of faith. God desires that we walk with him in our seasons of doubt.

Here is the planned schedule for the next four weeks…

Sunday, April 24 – “From Doubt to Pursuit” (Matthew 11:2-6)

Sunday, May 1 – “From Doubt to Change” (Matthew 16:21-24)

Sunday, May 8 – “From Doubt to Faith” (Mark 9:20-29)

Sunday, May 15 – “From Doubt to Worship” (John 20:20-29)

As always, you are invited to join us not only for our morning worship celebration but for all of our services and activities. If you have any questions or prayer requests, please let us know.

Please join us for Prayer Gathering from 9:00 – 9:15, 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 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 Luke 24:13-35. Looking at the story of the Emmaus Road, he will show how the resurrection of Jesus brings clarity to the Scriptures and to our lives.

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

Pictures for our new church directory will be taken Saturday, April 30. Please spread the word to anyone and everyone who would like their picture taken, as the more people we have, the more benefits our church receives for the new directory. Of course, only church members and regular attenders will be in the directory, but anyone is invited to get their picture taken and will have the opportunity (but no obligations) to purchase family/individual picture packages. Spread the word to all of our Richland family, most importantly, but also to anyone in our community. Please see Sherry Wentz to set up an appointment to get your picture taken. Thank you!

Please make plans to join us for a new sermon series through the parable of “The Good Samaritan,” beginning Sunday during our morning worship celebration at 10:40. This two-week series will explore the parable of the good Samaritan from two important angles. First, the series will show how Jesus, as our unexpected neighbor, cares for us in our brokenness. Second, the series will challenge believers to follow in Jesus’ footsteps and minister to a broken world as the Samaritan did.

Here is the planned schedule for the next two weeks…

Sunday, March 27 – “The Healing of Brokenness” (Receiving Mercy) (Luke 10:25-37)

Sunday, April 3 – “The Helping of Healing” (Giving Mercy) (Luke 10:25-37)

As always, you are invited to join us not only for our morning worship celebration but for all of our services and activities. If you have any questions or prayer requests, please let us know.

As you are already aware, there is a crisis ongoing for the people of Ukraine. They are fleeing their homes and country hoping for peace and relief. Sometimes it is hard to know what you can do to help. The International Mission Board and SEND Relief teams are currently working at the borders to provide the prayer and relief that the refugees need. You can help by praying for them and giving toward their needs. Please click on this link and watch the video for more information. Thank you!

Ukraine Crisis IMB & Send Relief (imb) from IMB on Vimeo.

At the beginning of our worship celebration this morning, we had the joy and privilege of hearing Keegan and Crosby’s testimonies, followed by their public professions of faith through believer’s baptism. You can watch the testimonies and baptisms below.

The video begins with a short explanation of baptism, but to skip to Crosby’s testimony and baptism, go to the 01:47-minute mark. To skip to Keegan’s, go to the 04:57-minute mark.

Please make plans to join us for a new sermon series through the Book of Zechariah, beginning Sunday during our morning worship celebration at 10:40. Focusing on the themes of grace and forgiveness, this series will explore God’s faithfulness to redeem and purify His people. He is a God who remembers His promises and renews His followers.

Have you experienced a NEW beginning with Him? Are you ready to? No matter how far you have strayed from God, He offers you a chance to begin again. We were created by a God who makes all things new!

Here is the planned schedule for the next few months…

Sunday, January 9 – “Renewed and Returning” (Repentance) (Zechariah 1:1-6)

Sunday, January 16 – “Renewed and Chosen” (by God) (Zechariah 1:7-2:13)

Sunday, January 23 – “Renewed and Restored” (Redeemed) (Zechariah 3:1-10)

Sunday, January 30 – “Renewed and Strong” (in the Lord) (Zechariah 4:1-14)

Sunday, February 6 – “Renewed and Promised” (Sure in the Lord) (Zechariah 5:1-6:15)

Sunday, February 13 – Special Message from Guest Preacher

Sunday, February 20 – “Renewed and Transformed” (from Fasting to Feasting) (Zechariah 7:1-8:23)

Sunday, February 27 – “Renewed and Expectant” (of the Messiah) (Zechariah 9:1-17)

Sunday, March 6 – “Renewed and Right” (Following the Right One) (Zechariah 10:1-11:17)

Sunday, March 13– “Renewed and Secure” (and Satisfied) (Zechariah 12:1-13:1)

Sunday, March 20– “Renewed and Victorious” (and Hopeful) (Zechariah Zechariah 13:2-14:21)

As always, you are invited to join us not only for our morning worship celebration but for all of our services and activities. If you have any questions or prayer requests, please let us know.

We encourage our church members to give a missions offering every Sunday, year-round, and this is the time of year we especially emphasize giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for the International Mission Board. Below is a 4-minute video that we hope will help you understand why we are so passionately committed to this cause. To God be the glory!

Yvette Aarons: Life on Mission from IMB on Vimeo.

We encourage our church members to give a missions offering every Sunday, year-round, and this is the time of year we especially emphasize giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for the International Mission Board. Below is a 4-minute video that we hope will help you understand why we are so passionately committed to this cause. To God be the glory!

David Cornelius: Life on Mission from IMB on Vimeo.