The Story – Christmas at ROCK Church
Our Christmas Celebration will be on Sunday, December 19th at 9am & 11am. Invite a guest to join you as we celebrate The Story of Christ’s birth through the arts. On December 26th at 10am we will be having a very special one hour family service. Children are welcome to join us in the main auditorium for a time of celebration and communion.
Storytellers
Everybody has a story. But, we often feel that our story is either irrelevant or does not measure up to the great heros of the Bible. Through this series, we will take a look at one character each week to look at their weaknesses and their triumphs. We will learn how to: see God working through our own stories share our faith move beyond our weakness move past our lack to see God’s provisions realize that God works through ordinary, incompetent, scared people who will simply trust Him 10/17/2010 – Introduction: Would my story fit in scripture? 10/24/2010 – Chapter 1: From riches to rags to riches again (Job) One day Job was on the top of the world. Everything was going his way. Then he lost everything. But, he never gave up believing in God and God never gave up on Job. In the end, God restored everything Satan had stolen. 10/31/2010 – Chapter 2: Who me? I’m afraid you’ve got the wrong guy (Gideon) Gideon was the smallest of his family and his clan was the weakest in the land. He was the guy that the nerds shoved into the locker. Yet, God chose the weakest of the weak to deliver His people. 11/7/2010: Chapter 3: Two guys walk into a brothel… (Rahab) Sex, lies, espionage, intrigue and redemption. No, it’s not the latest blockbuster movie. God chose a prostitute named Rahab to hide the messengers sent to spy on Jericho. Because of her faith, her whole house was saved. 11/14/2010 – Chapter 4: Foreclosure is one thing. But, this was ridiculous (Prophet’s Widow) She had seen the debt collectors repo chariots, homes and livestock. But, today the repo man was coming for her kids. To make matters even worse, she had nothing in her home to even try and negotiate. She would have been at the bottom of the barrel, if only she had a barrel. But God had different plans. 11/21/2010 – Chapter 5: Why do I give thanks? This may take a while… (David) David was happy worshipping God in the fields while watching his father’s sheep. He learned to be afraid of nothing because God was on his side. When his own family did not believe in him, God chose him again and again. David was far from perfect. Because he knew how to repent and turn from his failures, God said David was a man after His own heart. 11/28/2010 – Chapter 6: I thought God’s promise was for prominence, not prison.(Joseph) Joseph had a dream. A really big, exciting dream. If he had known that the path to seeing it fulfilled would see him thrown into slavery before being exalted to prominence. Just when he thought life was getting good, he landed in prison. This was not a part of the dream. But the road from prison to palace was a very short road. 12/5/2010 – Chapter 7: Modern day parables from modern day saints (Your Story) This week, we take a look at the incredible God sized stories right here at ROCK Church. What has He done in your life? 12/12/2010 – Chapter 8: You wouldn’t believe me if I told you… (Joseph) Am I Jesus’ dad? That’s a very interesting story. The short answer is yes and no. I’m just a carpenter. I don’t know why WHAT’S YOUR STORY? Jesus changes lives, and we want to celebrate that as a church by sharing more stories on our website and in our services. We’re looking for all sorts of stories of how God has been moving in the lives of our members and attendees: In rescue, such as salvation in Jesus or freedom from a particular sin or healing from a broken situation. In loving care, such as an answered prayer, a divine appointment or an instance of God’s special favor. In mission, such as volunteering, serving the community or bringing others closer to Jesus. We can’t promise every story will be told, but we will share as many as possible with ROCK Church staff and volunteers to encourage them in their ministry!
The Bridge
Many Christians are not aware that they have access to the supernatural dimension where they can experience God and be used in ministry beyond their natural, physical limitations. In this 3 part series we will examine stories of people in the Bible who moved into a supernatural dimension where they experienced God and were used in supernatural ministry. We will also discover biblical principles of how all of us can move beyond the limitations of our natural, physical world to experience God have have ministry in a supernatural realm. These principles are bridges from the natural to the supernatural.
Practical Atheist
94% of Americans claim to believe in God or some other supreme being. But, do we really act like God exists? Only one third of Christians believe God expects us to be holy. Seriously? What’s wrong with this picture? Do we really believe what we claim about God? Does the truth of the Bible have impact our daily lives? Are we actual Christians or practical atheists?
