This Sunday I’ve called all of Restored Community Church together for 1 Service @ 10am for a holy convocation of prayer called “A Cry to Heaven”. This is a first for our church and you’ll want to be there for this special event – calling on God to save America. As we inch closer to election day – the most important election of our lives – we need to come together and ask God for mercy and grace as a people and as a nation. We see examples of this in the Books of Joel, Deuteronomy and others as examples of moments in history when God’s people desperately needed God’s forgiveness and favor.
For the last several weeks we’ve looked at passages telling the story of God’s people who’ve walked with God, turned away from Him, and then repented, returned, and experienced God’s Restoration and forgiveness.
On Sunday, October 27th @ 10am, we will come together to hold one large service in order to pray for our country to repent and return to God as His people in order that America might be sparred for a time of revival and salvation. We’re calling this special day – A Cry To Heaven.
This Sunday we’ll look at the former fisherman – Peter – and his bout with failure and how Jesus restored him back to his mission in life. How about you, have you ever experienced a failure that took you down and out for a time? Perhaps you’re there right now. I want you to know that God has not thrown you to the side. He’s waiting for you to repent, return, and be restored back to the purpose for which you were created. Everyone gets 2nd chances, and 102nd chances. Come here the message, “A Pardon for Peter” this Sunday!
This Sunday we begin a new series called “A Cry to Heaven.” Over the next few weeks, we will study the lives of some of the most well-known biblical characters in God’s Word in order to see how they fell to sin, and what they did to return to the Lord in order to walk with Him and continue on in their mission.
The many stories of fallen people like King David, and many empires bears this truth out; “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.” Proverbs 14:34
This Sunday we continue our study called “Scandalous” from the Book of Hosea. As you may know, the Nation of Israel had pulled away from God and the vows they had made centuries earlier after leaving Egypt in route to the Promised Land. They had taken on many of the traits and practices of their pagan neighbors and had left The Lord on the sidelines of their daily lives. Many times throughout these years God would send prophets to warn them of a coming judgement but Israel would not listen, much less obey the word of the Lord. They wanted to experience life without God. Be careful what you ask for… When the patience of God finally ran out, Israel would pay a high price as their enemies came – wiping out many thousands of Israelites, and taking many more as slaves back to their Assyrian homeland. God had warned them, but they would not listen.
The Restored campus is really buzzing with all that’s going on! During the week, Men’s and Women’s Bible studies have launched (it’s not too late to join). The youth ministries have restarted mid-week programs, young adults starts Sunday night, Christmas choir is rehearsing, and so much more! For more details on how you can jump into one these amazing opportunities, see below & sign up online!
Last Sunday was the largest attended church service ever at RCC! Wow! I apologize to those who arrived and couldn’t find parking onsite. Many had to park across the street and walk over and I’m sorry for the inconvenience.
Greetings friend,
I want to pause to personally thank those who’ve already participated in the generous support of the Restored Life Center at RCC. The construction journey has taken longer than we anticipated, and inflation has made it more costly than originally expected, but because of the many faithful givers, we’ve been able to complete the task God has laid out for our church in Idaho. He is so good!
Greetings friend,
It’s so good to be back with the church! Debbie and I had a refreshing time away together and we’ve returned ready and raring to go again!
This Sunday we’re back in our series called What Happens Next? where we’re looking at the order of the end of time. We’re coming to a close soon and this week my message is called - A Thousand Years with The King. Have you wondered about the Millennium and what happens during these thousand years? I hope to answer some of the questions you might have about this topic and others. Hope to see you in our new Restored Life Center! (RLC)