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Greetings friend,
Debbie and I are back in town after our annual Family Vacation. 24 of us – including all 16 grandkids – went to The Great World Lodge in Washington for some family bonding time for a few days and we had a blast! Thanks Pastor John Collins for faithfully preaching last Sunday!
This Sunday we continue our Update Israel miniseries with “Why Support Israel?” A few weeks back I laid out how anti-Semitism is accelerating across the world and sadly, we witnessed it in our own country again last Sunday. Police arrested an Egyptian man for fire-bombing several Jewish people who were marching in Boulder Colorado in support of the hostages held by Hamas terrorists. A line is being drawn in countries and streets across the globe demanding that people choose whether or not to support Israel’s very existence. This Sunday we will discuss reasons for believers and churches to stand beside this nation – God’s chosen. I hope you can make it at 9am or 11am.
There’s a lot of wonderful things happening this summer at Restored. First, a much-loved musician by the name of Jordan Feliz has agreed to come to our church for a concert on Friday, June 27 @ 7pm! I hope you’ll plan to come and invite a friend or family who hasn’t connected with a church here in Idaho.
Each year one of the most-impactful events we host is our Celebrate America service. This year it falls on Sunday, June 29 at both 9am and 11am hours. This is the weekend where we give thanks to God for this great nation He established 249 years ago! Included in this celebration is our appreciation of those who’ve served our country, be they in the military, or as a first responder as a cop, firefighter, or paramedic. This part of the service is so full of emotion and appreciation, but we need your help. If you, or a loved one has served in the above capacity, would you upload a photo of them on our website. All photos must be submitted by June Sunday, June 15th! We would love to honor all our RCC heroes!
RCC’s Vacation Bible School is called Kidz Quest, and it runs 5 mornings from 9 to noon beginning July 21 -25. We’re in need of several more servants who can help set up, encourage kids, or sing along with the children. Imagine getting to be a part of introducing kids to Christ! You can sign up online.
Bulletproof is BACK! It begins Wednesday nights, June 11, with food trucks! Bulletproof is our summer Bible study where the whole family is invited to come and study the God’s Word TOGETHER! Children learn age-appropriate lessons in the Kid’s classrooms while the youth and parents are in the Worship Center sitting at tables with their Bibles opened. This year the study is called – Living Victoriously in Difficult Times by Precept Ministries. Come and learn together as a family or as a single. Study guides are $8 and will be in the lobby where you can register for this amazing opportunity this Sunday!
DADS! Father’s Day is just around the corner, and you’re invited to our celebration of fatherhood. I have a special message for that Sunday, and a special gift for you that will bless your pallet and your soul. Be sure to invite all the dads and granddads that you know to this special event on Sunday, June 15 at both services.
May the Lord bless you and keep you in His arms.
Thanks for staying InTouch!
Pastor Ben