Welcome.
We are glad to have you join us for worship this week. We are continuing a message series from the book of Revelation. We are looking at the letters that Jesus gave to seven churches. Letters to encouragement and correction.
These letters are significant to us at this time as our churches are going through a season of change. But they are significant to us as individuals as God’s grace works in us to live out the new life - our personal do-over - that faith in Jesus makes a reality.
Our church is a true family of believers who come together to worship, pray, and learn from God and each other. We value being connected to other believers and strive to create an environment where individuals and families can grow closer together.
At our church, we believe that everyone has the potential to impact the world. In our programs and ministries, we seek to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to make a Gospel difference in our community and in the world.
So, if you are looking for a church home that seeks to make a positive impact in Rock Hall and the world, we invite you to join us. No matter who you are or where you come from, you are welcome here. We look forward to getting to know you and to growing in our faith together.
If you have any questions or want to discuss your faith journey, please don’t hesitate to contact Pastor Gary directly, by email - gary@yourrockhall.church or by telephone - 410-639-2144.
Thank you again for joining us.
Order of Worship:
Welcome Prayer of Adoration
Opening Worship
Prayer of Confession
Prayers of the People
Message
Do-Over: From Partial Obedience to Complete Surrender
Revelation 2:12-17
Closing Worship Next Steps
Find practical ways you can take a first “next step” in your faith journey on our website. Just go to nextsteps.yourrhc.com.
Benediction
Life is much more than an accident. Wherever I go, I believe God needs me there. Wherever I am, I trust God has put me there. He has a purpose for me being there -
Christ, alive in me, wants to do something through me, no matter where I am.
I believe this and go in His grace and His love and His power.
If you would like someone to pray with you, please come and meet one of our ministry leaders at the end of the service.
Songs for Worship
Raum Chapel
171 There's Something About That Name
133 Leaning On The Everlasting Arms
396 O Jesus I Have Promised
Combined Worship @RHUMC
Great Things
Clean
Psalm 23: Surely Goodness Surely Mercy
I Need Thee Every Hour
Message Notes
Do-Over: From Partial to Complete Obedience
Revelation 2:12-17
Partial Obedience = Complete Compromise
The Compromised Church
Revelation 2:12–13 NIV
The Signs and Symptioms of Compromise
Revelation 2:14–15 NIV
God’s Call to Conviction
Revelation 2:16 NIV
The Promise of Obedience
Revelation 2:17 NIV
Is your faith a Thermometer or a Thermostat?
This week’s YouVersion Bible Reading Plan:
There is a truth that changes everything: Jesus is King. It’s the destiny of the universe for all to see His kingship. But how might we see and experience Jesus as King right now when so much in our world doesn’t seem to line up with His reign? This 5-day bible plan is a journey through the Scriptures to encounter the kingship of Jesus Christ.
This Week's Announcements:
Meet with Pastor Gary Do you have a question or issue you need to discuss? Pastor Gary is available for pastoral counseling with individuals and couples To schedule, just Click “Meet with Pastor Gary” on our website
Prayer Request Policy Change In order to maintain a more current prayer list, we provide a copy of this past week’s prayer requests. Submit prayer requests using the prayer request cards in the pews or the digital prayer request form on our website: pray.yourrhc.com Please make sure you have permission to share other’s information.
Current Prayer Requests
Our children and youth ministries
Caregivers and first responders
People of Ukraine
Our nation’s leaders
Healing of our nation
Israel and the Middle East
People battling addictions
Single parents and their kids
Pastor Gary and family
Joe & Cheryl Holliday
Dickie & Bettie Porter
Eddie & Rosalie Kuechler
Karen & Mark Weller
Dean & Anna Mae Wood
Frank & Mariann Dulin
Michael Geibel
Chase Dolgos
Mark Lusby
Rick Reedy
Patricia Brown
Elmer Gustafson
Hal McBride
Hubbard Kendall
Bill Carroll
Marge Kelley
Joanne Ashley Carson
Active Military & their families including:
Trevion Hopkins
Kyle Schauber
Brock Willey
Makenzie Williams
Steve McCarthy
Tristan Hague
Dakota Collison
Geoffrey Andersen
John Pettit
Jonathan Conner
Dante Spagnolo
Homebound:
Phyllis Dierker
Jackie Price Williams
Edna Cox
This week's prayer focus:
Join us in focused and specific prayer for our church, our community, and our world. Be prepared to see God do great things as we collectively turn to Him in prayer.
Sunday - Our Mission: God, give us a deep passion for the work of Christ. Luke 4:18-19
Monday - Our Church: God, develop spiritual growth & maturity in Your church. Hebrews 5:12-14
Tuesday - Our Leadership: God, help our pastor proclaim Your Word boldly. 2 Timothy 4:2
Wednesday - Families: God, help couples be faithful to the marriage promises they made to You and to each other. Hebrews 13:4
Thursday - Our Community: God, we thank you for those who serve in our community. 1 John 3:16
Friday - Children/Youth: God, help our young people commit themselves to a life of purity of mind and body. Psalm 119:9-11
Saturday - Adults: God, help our adults find and fulfill Your purpose for their lives. Jeremiah 29:11-14
This week’s events:
Sunday
8:30 am - Worship Celebration @RC
10:00 am - Combined Worship Celebration @RHC
Monday
11:30 am - Chosen study
Tuesday
7:00 pm - Small Group Bible Study @Rock Hall Church Hall
Wednesday
6:30 pm - Youth Group @Youth Center
Thursday
7:00 pm - Praise Team practice
Sunday
8:30 am - Worship Celebration @RC
10:00 am - Combined Worship Celebration @RHC
