Welcome!
How do you make big decisions? In scripture, God gives us plenty of opportunities to learn from the ways generations of faithful Christians have approached the task. This weekend we look at the disciples taking responsibility for their part - obedience, and trusting the outcomes to God. How can we apply this in our lives, let’s find out as we grow in faith and fellowship together!
We want you to know, our church is a community of believers who come together to worship, pray, and learn from each other. We value the importance of family and strive to create an environment where individuals and families can grow closer to God and to each other.
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 a vibrant relationship with Jesus that leads us all to make a real difference in our communities and in the world.
So, if you are looking for a church home that seeks to make a Kingdom 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 me directly. My email is gary@yourrockhall.church and my office telephone is 410-639-2144.
Order of Worship:
Welcome Prayer of Adoration
Opening Worship
Prayer of Confession
Prayers of the People
Message
Acts 2: Decisions, Decisions
Acts 1:12-26
Holy Communion
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.
Closing Worship 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
O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing
Same Power
Lord I Need You
Be Thou My Vision
Message Notes
Acts 1: How it all began
Acts 1:12-26
Waiting, but not really.
Acts 1:12-26
How to get ahead of GOD'S WILL
Make permanent decisions on temporary emotions
Acts isn’t a story about SUPER Christians, but a story about Jesus building His CHURCH.
What we can learn:
Obedience To JESUS
Unity in PRAYER
Reliance on SCRIPTURE
Desire for GOD'S WILL
Sanctified Common SENSE
Reliance on God’s SOVEREIGNTY
Obedience is our responsibility, the outcome is God’s
Take it Home:
What does it mean to be a “witness” of Jesus (v8)? What facts, experiences, or truths are we testifying about (see also Luke 24:46-48 and Acts 10:28-43)?
Name three people you know who don’t yet know Jesus as their Savior. Begin to pray weekly for opportunities to be a witness to each of them and that God would open their eyes to truth.
How can you be a better witness for Jesus at work, school, or in the community?
What specifically can you do this week to tap into the Holy Spirit’s power in your life?
This week’s YouVersion Bible Reading Plan:
Join us as we take a deep dive into a 49-day study to explore one of the most powerful books of the New Testament. In this reading plan, you'll discover the freedom and victory we have in Jesus, the dangers of legalism, the fruits of the Spirit, and the amazing promise of God through Christ. Join HERE.
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
Frank & Mariann Dulin
Karen & Mark Weller
Dean & Anna Mae Wood
Hubbard Kendall
Patricia Brown
Elmer Gustafson
Mark Lusby
Rick Reedy
Marge Kelley
Sandy Scanlan
Pastor Bill Carroll
Shirl Edwards
Pastor Kenny Hickman
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, grant boldness and opportunities for us to share the Gospel with others. Ephesians 6:19
Monday - Our Church: God, help us be financially responsible and good stewards of the blessings You’ve provided. Malachi 3:10
Tuesday - Our Leadership: God, allow nothing to hinder our ministers and volunteers from Your calling on their lives. Nehemiah 6:3
Wednesday - Families: God, help us recognize the importance of first making disciples of Christ in our homes. Proverbs 22:6
Thursday - Our Community: God, we ask for your healing of the broken structures and systems in our community. 2 Chronicles 7:14
Friday - Children/Youth: God, help our young people humbly submit to and honor those in authority over them. Ephesians 6:1-3
Saturday - Adults: God, cause our adults to humble themselves and seek Your face. 2 Chronicles 7:14
This week’s events:
Sunday
8:30 am - Bible Studies @Wesley Chapel Church Hall
10:00 am - Weekend Worship @Wesley Chapel Church
11:15 am - Church Merger Meeting in Fellowship Hall
Monday
8:30 am - Merger Team @Charge Office
11:30 am - The Chosen @RH Church Hall CANCELLED
6:00 pm - Women’s Bible Study at @WC
Tuesday
7:00 pm - Small Group Bible Study @RH Church Hall
Wednesday
3:30 pm - Rock Solid Kids @RH Church Hall
6:00 pm - Dinner
6:30 pm - Youth Group
Thursday
7:00 pm - Praise Team practice
Sunday
8:30 am- Bible Studies @Wesley Chapel Church Hall
10:00 am - Weekend Worship @Wesley Chapel Church
Birthdays
Terri Mulikin 10/7
