August 14, 2022
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You Are All Around
God's Parting Blessing:
God go before you to lead you, God go behind you to protect you,
God go beneath you to support you, God go beside you to befriend you.
Do not be afraid.
May the blessing of God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit be upon you
Do not be afraid. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Amen
Hebrews 12:1
12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,
Verse 1
You hear me when I call
You are my morning song
Though darkness fills the night
It cannot hide the light
Whom shall I fear
You crush the enemy underneath my feet
You are my sword and shield
Though troubles linger still
Whom shall I fear
Chorus
I know Who goes before me
I know Who stands behind
The God of angel armies is always by my side
The One who reigns forever
He is a friend of mine
The God of angel armies is always by my side
Verse 2
My strength is in Your name
For You alone can save
You will deliver me
Yours is the victory
Whom shall I fear
Whom shall I fear
(Whom shall I fear)
Chorus
Bridge
(And) nothing formed against me shall stand
You hold the whole world in Your hands
I'm holding on to Your promises
You are faithful
You are faithful
(REPEAT)
Chorus
Verse 1
Beautiful Savior King of creation
Son of God and Son of Man
Truly I'd love Thee truly I'd serve Thee
Light of my soul my Joy my Crown
Verse 2
Fair are the meadows fair are the woodlands
Robed in flowers of blooming spring
Jesus is Fairer Jesus is Purer
He makes our sorrowing spirit sing
Verse 3
Fair is the sunshine fair is the moonlight
Bright the sparkling stars on high
Jesus shines brighter Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels in the sky
Verse 4
Beautiful Savior Lord of the nations
Son of God and Son of Man
Glory and honor praise adoration
Now and forevermore be Thine
Verse 1
Our Father everlasting
The all creating One
God Almighty
Through Your Holy Spirit
Conceiving Christ the Son
Jesus Our Saviour
Chorus 1
I believe in God our Father
I believe in Christ the Son
I believe in the Holy Spirit
Our God is three in One
I believe in the resurrection
That we will rise again
For I believe in the Name of Jesus
Verse 2
Our Judge and our Defender
Suffered and crucified
Forgiveness is in You
Descended into darkness
Your rose in glorious life
Forever seated high
Chorus 1
Bridge
I believe in You
I believe You rose again
I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord
Chorus 1
Chorus 2
I believe in life eternal
I believe in the Virgin birth
I believe in the Saints' communion
And in Your holy Church
I believe in the resurrection
When Jesus comes again
For I believe in the Name of Jesus
Chorus 1
Ending
For I believe in the Name of Jesus
Verse 1
You're before me
You're behind me
You're beneath me
You're beside me
Chorus 1
You are all Around
So I won't be afraid
God You're good, all the time
all the time, God You're good
Verse 2
'Cause You lead me
you protect me
You support me
and befriend me
Chorus 1
Verse 3
I pray Your blessing
be upon me
So that I may
be a blessing
Chorus 1
Verse 4
I go in peace
to love the Lord
I go in peace
to serve the Lord
Chorus 2
Amen
Amen
Amen
Amen
Nursery is open and staffed today. Emily Alexander and Sophia Schoneberg.
Join us Saturday August 20th, 2022 from 11AM-2PM at Rolling Acres CRC.
We are thrilled to offer an exciting educational opportunity on August 27 and August 28. We are hosting a workshop with Trudy Ash from the CRC Faith Formation Ministry on Faith Formation in the Family. The presentation Saturday evening will be especially for church leadership and ministry leaders while the Sunday presentation is for the congregation, especially families. In the current culture it is vitally important for the church to come along side parents to support faith formation in their children and homes. More information will follow soon.
Will you please consider leading our Jr. High group this year? D.J. and Sue Kline have stepped down from this role after many, many years of faithfully leading our Jr. High group, so please prayerfully consider if YOU could bless our kids by leading them in growing their faith walk and having a lot of fun along the way! Jr. High meets every other Wednesday through the school year opposite GEMS & Cadets. Talk to Terri Pals or any other member of the Outreach Team with questions.
Total given since May to our two missionary families, the Helfers and Klompiens, is $700! Thank you for your gifts to bless these two families! You can check out the giving on the thermometer in the fellowship hall. Remember, our goal is to bless them with $7,500 by next May! You can make your checks out to RACRC and put "Missionary Families" in the memo line.
Through the generosity of several individuals, an Endowment Fund has been provided for RACRC's use to expand God's Kingdom and the work of His Kingdom. These funds are intended for use in meeting needs that are not part of the ongoing programs and operations of the church. These Endowment Funds are maintained and managed to grow the principal of the funds to allow for perpetuity of God's work. The earnings generated by the principal may be distributed on an annual basis. IF INTERESTED, applications are to be submitted to the Endowment Fund Team. The Endowment Fund Team members, Brad Koenigsberg, Gail Seebeck, Sue Kline, and Terri Pals, can answer your questions regarding the funds and get you an application. The Endowment Fund was used most recently to bless our two new missionary families, the Klompiens and the Helfers, with support money to help spread the Gospel in their respective mission fields of Nepal and South Africa.
The Bible Study ‘Everyday Questions’ by Ravi Zacharias Int. Ministries. DVD’s, 7 study books and leaders guide - FREE!
20935 Jonquil Ave. Clear Lake, IA 5042.
Join us, Thursday, August 25th at 5:00 – 7:00 pm for Pistol Practice.
Cost: $5.00, Bring your own Pistol and Ammo, go through twice if you wish.
See you there.
Mar. 6th North Iowa Christian School
Apr. 3rd Youth for Christ
May 1st Gem’s & Cadets International
Jun. 5th Renew (CRWRC) July 3rd Youth Bible Camp Aug 7th Northern Lights Homeless Shelter
Sep. 4th Habitat for Humanity Oct. 2nd Faith Formations Nov. 6th Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank & Nov. 20th Salvation Army
Dec. 4th Crossroads Ministry
If donating with a check, please make it out to RACRC, the church in turn will pay the agency. *Or if doing VENMO in the space provided for description put special offering.
All the chairs are hooked together in the sanctuary. This was done for everyone's safety. Please do not try to move them.
Reminder if you borrow tables and chairs from the church, please remember to follow equipment borrowing procedures. Upon return, please make sure all items are clean and in good order.
There are some New books added to the Library.
Would you like access to the devotional offered by the church, please call 641-424-1369 or email the church secretary at racrcsec@msn.com.
Please pray for Gracelyn Kmoch as she continues to grow and spend some time in the NICU and pray for Amber Kmoch as she heals. Please pray for our missionary’s JinHee’s father, Lee, who is recovering from a serious car accident. Prayers of thanksgiving for baby Damon (Vern & Sue Pedelty’ s great grandson) he is now home and being monitored. Keep Tony Trettin in your prayers as he is taking chemotherapy treatments. Remember Ukraine, pray for peace. Pray for our missionary family the Helfers as they minister to the people of South Africa.
“Run the Race”
Thoughts for Today
· Review the outline.
BLESSing – Pastor Phil
*Let me encourage you in RA’s Monthly Memory 😊*
Make it a matter of prayer
Hebrews 12:1-2
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.
Have you ever won a trophy or a medal for something? (Allow time for responses.) When we think of medals, we often think of the Olympics – gold, silver, and bronze. One of my favorite things to watch in the Olympics are the track races where people run faster than anyone else in the world!
Several years ago when the Olympics were held in Barcelona, Spain, the world saw one of the greatest moments in Olympic history. A young man named Derek Redmond had dreamed all his life of winning a gold medal in the 400 meter race. He had worked hard to get to the Olympics and his dream was within his reach. He was in the semi-finals and was running the race of his life. He could see the finish line just ahead as he rounded the final turn. Suddenly, he felt a sharp pain in the back of his leg and he fell to the track with a torn muscle in his right leg.
Derek struggled to his feet and started to hop toward the finish line on one foot in an attempt to finish the race. (Hop on one leg.) Suddenly, a large man came out of the stands, pushed aside a security guard and ran to Derek's side. It was Derek's father, Jim Redmond. "You don't have to do this," he told his son. "Yes, I do," said Derek. "Well, then," said his father, "we're going to finish this together."
And they did. They stayed in Derek's lane all the way to the end. At first, the crowd watched in silence. Then they rose to their feet and cheered -- and wept.
Derek Redmond didn't win the gold medal, but he walked away with the incredible memory of a loving father who, when he saw his son in pain, left his seat in the stands to help him finish the race.
Our Bible lesson today describes a race that you and I are running that is even bigger and more important than the Olympics. In Hebrews we learn that, "Since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses, let us run the race that God has set before us. Throw aside anything that will slow you down. Keep your eyes on Jesus." What is this race that we have before us? It is the race of following the example that Jesus set for us and expects us to follow as one of His disciples. It is a race of obedience to God's Word and faithfulness to Jesus' call to "Follow me." (Hebrews 12:1-2)
Life is like a race that has been set before us. We may struggle and face many obstacles, but we have a great crowd of witnesses who are cheering us on. We have a Heavenly Father who loves us and will help us when the pain is too great. We have a Savior, who left His place in heaven and came to earth to show us how to run the race. If we will keep our eyes on Him, how can we help but finish the race?
Dear Jesus, sometimes life is difficult. Help us to keep our eyes on You and to run the race that is before us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Here is the link: Run with Endurance Children's Sermon | Sermons4Kids