Come and worship with us through song, prayer, giving, and the preaching of God’s Word. Ron Forbis will be preaching a message title “What Did He Say?” from Matthew 16:21-25.

If you are unable to join us in person, you can watch online via our Facebook page. Of course, we do not consider viewing online to be a replacement for gathering with the body of Christ for worship and fellowship, but we understand that some people are simply unable to gather in person due to sickness, travel, or other circumstances. Thus, we are making these options available to serve those individuals.

Here is the rundown of our schedule for this week…

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. = Men’s and Women’s Fellowships
–The women and men each have separate fellowship gatherings on Saturday mornings from 8-9. You are welcome to come and go as you are able. The women meet in the fellowship hall, and the men meet in the prayer chapel (Carson’s Family Group’s room). Invite others and join us for free coffee (or tea and/or lemonade) and snacks.

10:00 a.m. = Baby Shower for Jake and Kasey Ellis

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6

9:00 a.m. = Prayer Gathering
–Our weekly prayer gathering is a time to pray specifically for our church, our community, our country, and the advancement of the gospel to the world. Everyone is invited to join us, and we do not have other activities during this 15-minute time of prayer, including nursery or children’s activities, as we want all ages to join us and see the value, importance, and power of intentional corporate prayer.

9:30 a.m. = Family Groups (aka Sunday School)
–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 (and live on Facebook)
–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.

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Questions? Just let us know.

This nine-week series examines the historic Apostles’ Creed. The Apostles’ Creed is an ecumenical creed, with Christians from nearly every branch of the faith agreeing with its contents. But it is more than a historic document; it is an accurate representation of our faith. In many ways, this is Christianity 101. “The Creed” will not only empower us to know what we believe, but also offer confidence by detailing the foundations for that belief.

Here is the planned schedule for the nine weeks of this series.

Sunday, April 9 – “The Creed Comes from the Bible” (Jude 3; 2 Timothy 3:10-17; Proverbs 22:6)

Sunday, April 16 – “God Created Everything from Nothing” (Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-18)

Sunday, April 23 – “Jesus Is the Foundation” (Luke 6:46-49)

Sunday, May 7 – “Jesus Died for Our Sins” (Hebrews 10:1-12)

Sunday, May 14 – “Jesus Lives” (Luke 24:1-12)

Sunday, May 21 – “Jesus Is at God’s Right Hand” (Luke 24:44-53)

Sunday, May 28 – “God is Triune” (Romans 8:31-35)

Sunday, June 4 – “The Church Is a Gift & a Necessity” (Hebrews 10:19-25)

Sunday, June 11 – “Christians Are Forgiven and Live Forever” (1 Corinthians 15:42-57)

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.

Next Sunday, January 15, Pastor Nick will begin a new sermon series through the book of Acts. What better place to consider who we are as a church and what we are called to do?! The themes of gospel, family, and mission run throughout Luke’s record of the early church. Will you join us as we study this book together over the next several months?

We will take a break in April – May for a sermon series on what we believe and then jump back into the book of Acts after that.

So, please make plans to join us for this new sermon series during our Sunday morning worship celebration at 10:40. For a lineup of the rest of our regular services and activities, please click HERE.

As always, if you have any questions, needs, and/or prayer requests, please let us know.

December is a busy month in the life of the church (and with life in general). Christmas is an exciting holiday with our families and with our church family. To be sure you are aware of what’s happening with Richland during this busy season, below is a list of special dates to remember for the next month. Also, you can click HERE for our regular weekly schedule.

We invite you to join us for each of the below activities, as well as every Sunday for Prayer Gathering (9:00 a.m.), Family Groups (9:30 a.m.), and worship (10:40 a.m.) and every Wednesday for supper (5:45 p.m.) and ministries for all ages (beginning at 6:30 p.m.). Unless otherwise noted, all events are held at our church facilities.

December 2022

Sunday the 4th (12:00 – 4:00 p.m.) = Boot Camp Training for Children’s Christmas Program

Saturday the 10th (9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) = Dress Rehearsal for the Children’s Christmas Program

Sunday the 11th (6:00 p.m.) = Breakdown on Bethlehem Street Children’s Program

Sunday the 18th = Regularly Scheduled Prayer Gathering (9:00 a.m.), Family Groups (9:30 a.m.), and Christmas Worship (10:40 a.m.)

Wednesday the 21st (6:00 p.m.) = Christmas Candlelight Service & Supper

Saturday the 24th = NO Saturday Men’s and Womens’ Fellowships

Sunday the 25th = Regularly Scheduled Worship (10:40 a.m.) but NO Prayer Gathering or Family Groups.

Wednesday the 28th = NO Wednesday Evening Activities

Saturday the 31st = NO Saturday Mens’ and Womens’ Fellowships

New Advent Sermon Series “Unto Us”

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 – “The Promise of Power” (Isaiah 7:1-17)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 – “The Promise of Peace” (Isaiah 9:1-7)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 – “The Promise of Provision” (Isaiah 11:1-12)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 – “The Promise of Payment” (Isaiah 53:1-12)

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Paul’s letter to the churches in Galatia is perhaps one of the most important letters for the church. This eleven-week series will look at its importance and theological relevance for our faith and life today. Specifically, we will look at the sweeping vision of grace that Paul lays out in this letter.

Here is the planned schedule for the ten weeks of this series, along with a few breaks in the series…

Sunday, September 4 – “The Grace of God” (Galatians 1:1-5)

Sunday, September 11 – “The Way of Grace” (Galatians 1:6-10)

Sunday, September 18 – “The Calling of Grace” (Galatians 1:11-24)

Sunday, September 25 – “The Work of Grace” (Galatians 2)

Sunday, October 2 – “Grace with Faith” (Galatians 3:1-26)

Sunday, October 9 – “The Promise of Grace” (Galatians 3:26-4:7)

Sunday, October 16 – “The Identity of Grace” (Galatians 4:8-31)

Sunday, October 23 – “The Response to Grace” (Galatians 5:1-15)

Sunday, November 6 – “The Spirit of Grace” (Galatians 5:16-26)

Sunday, November 13 – “The Service of Grace” (Galatians 6:1-10)

Sunday, November 27 – “The Power of Grace” (Galatians 6:11-18)

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.

This ten-week series shows how to have Kingdom living in an upside-down world. In a world of sin and brokenness, Jesus shows what it looks like to live the life of a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven through His time-honored and beloved “Sermon on the Mount.”  Do you struggle to live a consistent Christian life in a world that tries to drag you down?  Join us each Sunday to hear what the Lord’s wisdom reveals!

Here is the planned schedule for the ten weeks of this series, along with a few breaks in the series…

Sunday, June 5 – “Kingdom People” (Matthew 5:1-12)

Sunday, June 12 – “Kingdom Influence” (Matthew 5:13-16)

Sunday, June 19 – “Kingdom Law” (Matthew 5:17-20)

Sunday, June 26 – Special Sermon from Dennis Peterson

Sunday, July 3 – “Kingdom Standard” (Matthew 5:21-48)

Sunday, July 10 – “Kingdom Practice” (Matthew 6:1-18)

Sunday, July 17 – Special Sermon from Dennis Peterson

Sunday, July 24 – Special Sermon from Dennis Peterson

Sunday, July 31 – “Kingdom Treasury” (Matthew 6:19-24)

Sunday, August 7 – “Kingdom Trust” (Matthew 6:25-34)

Sunday, August 14 – “Kingdom Court” (Matthew 7:1-6)

Sunday, August 21 – “Kingdom Power” (Matthew 7:7-12)

Sunday, August 28 – “Kingdom Wisdom” (Matthew 7:13-29)

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.