Welcome To Rice Christian Fellowship Church
Find hope, purpose, and community at Rice Christian Fellowship Church.Transforming lives through FAITH.
Affiliate of EFCA
Elders
MEET OUR STAFF; Our staff is dedicated to serving our congregation and community.
Darren Edwards
Dave Johnson
David Nielsen
Deacons
MEET OUR STAFF; Our staff is dedicated to serving our congregation and community.
Scott Stickney
Garry Brown
Joe Vodnick
September Johnson
Robin Ludeman
The Church, the Bride of Christ, and the Biblical Marriage, is the Gospel in Reality
Darren Edwards … Pastor
Statement of Faith
WE BELIEVE:
1. WE BELIEVE The scripture of the Holy Bible, both old and new testaments, to be the inspired Word of GOD, without error in the original autographs, the complete revelation of his will for the salvation of all persons and the Divine and final authority for Christian faith and life.
2. We BELIEVE In one GOD of all things seen and unseen, Divine originator of all principalities, powers and authorities, infinitely perfect and eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
3. WE BELIEVE That Jesus of Nazareth is the Christ, Fully God and Fully Man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life and was crucified to death on a Roman Cross as a sacrifice for the sins of all mankind, fulfilling the prophecies concerning the messiah in the scriptures. Further, He rose from the dead, ascended into heaven where at the right hand of God He is now our High Priest and Advocate.
4. WE BELIEVE That the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ and during this age, to convict man, regenerate the living sinner, and indwell, instruct and empower the believer for Godly living and service, guiding all believers to walk in Truth, Love, and Obedience.
5. WE BELIEVE That man was created in the image of God but fell into sin and is therefore separated from God and lost, and only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be restored.
6. WE BELIEVE That the shed blood of Jesus Christ and His Resurrection provide the ONLY grounds for salvation and justification for all who believe, and only those who receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Sovereign Lord are born of the Holy Spirit, thus becoming children of God, which is a permanent condition.
7. WE BELIEVE That water baptism and the Lord's Supper (Communion) are sacraments to be observed and commemorated collectively be the church during the present age of grace. They are not, however, to be regarded as a means of salvation.
8. WE BELIEVE That the true church is composed of all persons who through saving faith in Jesus Christ have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and are united together in the Body of Christ, His bride preserved for Him at his second coming, which is His Church of which He is the Head.
9. WE BELIEVE That only those who are members of that true church are eligible for membership in this local church body.
10. WE BELIEVE That Jesus Christ is the Lord and Head of this church body and every local church has the responsibility and right, under Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit, to make decisions governing it's own affairs without interference.
11. WE BELIEVE In the imminent coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. This hope has a vital bearing on every aspect of the lives of each believer that should bear fruit worthy of their calling, abilities, and spiritual gifts.
12. WE BELIEVE In the bodily resurrection of believers from the grave, of the believer's everlasting and permanent joy in the presence of God; of the unbeliever's
How do we actually live like God is Enough??
1. Start with DAILY SURRENDER!!
2. Employ morning gratitude listing specific ways God has been sufficient
3. Do "REGULAR CONTENTMENT CHECKS" throughout the day
4. Intentional "DOWNSIZING" of life's excesses
5. Dwelling Daily into scripture
6. Journal God's sufficiency EXAMPLE: 1. PROTECTION 2. PROVISION
7. Apply sufficiency in real life challenges by acknowledging the struggle
8. Lean into other Christians ... 2 Corinthians 12:9
Authored by: C. Edwards
Baptism-dead to sin - ALIVE to CHRIST
Baptism-dead to sin - ALIVE to CHRIST
Baptism-dead to sin - ALIVE to CHRIST
Baptism is an important step of obedience and public declaration of faith.
Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heavens were opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”
On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking in tongues and prophesying.
Find Hope and Healing
Baptism-dead to sin - ALIVE to CHRIST
Baptism-dead to sin - ALIVE to CHRIST
Psalm 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted
And binds up their wounds.
Jeremiah 17:14
Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed;
Save me and I will be saved,
For You are my praise.
He sent out his word and healed them,
and delivered them from their destruction.
Missionary Work in Kenya and Romania
Our Missions in Romania
Summer Macsim
Donations can be through: http:/rememberromania.org
Missionary to Romania since 2005.
We started Light & Hope as we saw the need to help the poor with not just a “hand-out” but rather a “hand-up”. Many Romanians continue to live in poverty and we believe that education and the love of Christ can bring CHANGE in a post-communist country.
We offer food, clothing, shoes and school supplies to children living in poverty, along with equipping them for school and helping them with needs to stay in school. This is one of the keys to stopping the cycle of poverty generated by illiterate parents. We are located in Hunedoara, Romania, one of the poorest cities in Romania.
From this outreach work it has opened the door for bible studies, salvation, baptisms, and so much more. It is our mission to not forget the poor of Romania.
PROVERBS by SCOTT STICKNEY
Proverbs of Solomon
15 With patience a ruler may be persuaded,
and a soft tongue will break a bone.
16 If you have found honey, eat only enough for you,
lest you have your fill of it and vomit it.
17 Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house,
lest he have his fill of you and hate you.
18 A man who bears false witness against his neighbor
is like a war club, or a sword, or a sharp arrow.
19 Trusting in a treacherous man in time of trouble
is like a bad tooth or a foot that slips.
20 Whoever sings songs to a heavy heart
is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day,
and like vinegar on soda.
21 If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat,
and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,
22 for you will heap burning coals on his head,
and the Lord will reward you.
Proverbs 25:15-22
Week of June 29th, 2025
LADIES BIBLE STUDY by SEPTEMBER JOHNSON
The Book of Malachi
NEXT:
7/3/25
"Robbing GOD/The Challenge to Repent"
Malachi 3:6-12
6 “For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed. 7 From the days of your fathers you have turned aside from my statutes and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you, says the Lord of hosts. But you say, ‘How shall we return?’ 8 Will man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you say, ‘How have we robbed you?’ In your tithes and contributions. 9 You are cursed with a curse, for you are robbing me, the whole nation of you. 10 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. 11 I will rebuke the devourer[a] for you, so that it will not destroy the fruits of your soil, and your vine in the field shall not fail to bear, says the Lord of hosts. 12 Then all nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight, says the Lord of hosts.
What does Malachi chptr.3 mean
Malachi's prophecy takes the form of a wave, which flows back and forth through several topics. Chapter and verse divisions don't make this clear. Malachi, meaning "My Messenger," delivers three main lessons, each divided into two halves. The halves are mirrored around a central point, so the prophet's ideas cycle through similar themes, forwards and backwards. Unlike other prophets, Malachi speaks in the form of a dialogue. For almost every accusation, Israel responds with doubt and apathy.
Malachi's first message, to Israel's priests, ended in Malachi 2:9. The second message, scolding Israel for her unfaithfulness, began in Malachi 2:10 and runs through Malachi 3:6. The criticism of this particular lesson comes in two parts. First, Israel is marrying those who worship other gods (Malachi 2:11). Second, the men of Israel are divorcing their Jewish wives in order to marry these pagan women (Malachi 2:14). This, God described as an act of spiritual violence, condemned in the strongest terms (Malachi 2:16). That condemnation ends the first half of Malachi's second message.
Chapter 2 verse 17 began the second half of Malachi's second message. There, Israel delivers an arrogant, dangerous set of spiritual criticisms of God. Specifically, the claims that God allows the wicked to prosper, and that He is not demonstrating His justice on earth (Malachi 2:17). This is an unwise attack on God. At the very least, each person should recognize their own sin and wickedness (Romans 3:10). Asking God to judge means asking to be judged.
Chapter 3, then, begins with God's promise to do exactly what Israel is—hypocritically—asking for. God will send a messenger to proclaim the imminent arrival of the Messiah (Malachi 3:1). And, one day, that Promised One will rule with all of God's power. This, however, will be a day of judgment and division. God's holiness and judgment is described in terms of fire and potent chemicals (Malachi 3:2). The second message of Malachi's prophecy ends with a stinging rebuke of Israel: the only reason they have not been annihilated is the unchanging faithfulness of God (Malachi 3:6).
Verse 7 begins the final message delivered to Israel by Malachi. Here, God accuses the people of "robbing" Him by withholding His required tithes and offerings (Malachi 3:8). God's covenant with Israel included both blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience. Israel complains about their sad state, but fails to see that this is exactly what God promised them in return for unfaithfulness.
The end of Malachi chapter 3 takes a somewhat more hopeful tone. At least some of the priests and people of Israel were still faithful. They responded to Malachi's message as God intended. As a result, God makes a promise to remember their faithfulness (Malachi 3:16). Chapter 4, which is very short, transitions into a contrast of the fates of the righteous and the wicked. In context, these are those who follow God, with those who do not, respectively.
This last lesson from Malachi is an appeal for Israel to return to her former faithfulness. God's judgment is coming, sooner or later.
Join Our Ladies Bible Study Group
Our Ladies Bible study group is a great way to deepen your understanding of scripture and connect with others in our community. We (LADIES) meet every Thursday @ 11am and we welcome ALL LADIES who are interested in learning and growing in their faith.
News & Events
DUE TO SUMMER ACTIVITIES MEN'S BREAKFAST WILL BE POSPONED TILL FURTHER NOTICE, HAVE A GREAT SUMMER GENTLEMEN
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*WEEKLY HAPPENINGS 2025*
*Sunday Bible Study @ 9am All Welcome
*Sunday Worship @ 10:30 .. Children’s Sunday School
*COMMUNION Second Sunday
*Crafts @ 10 am Every 1st Sat. Of Month & 3rd Wed of month
*Thursday Women’s Bible study 11am, Praise Practice 1:00pm
*Last Sunday of month POTLUCK
Online Tithes/Offering
The ministries of RCF are financed by those who give their tithes to the Lord as taught by the Bible (Malachi 3:10, Hebrews 7:5) As we honor God with our tithes and offerings, we are personally blessed by God (Proverbs 3:9-10) Tithe and offering box located in back of church or donate online.
2 Corinthians 5:10
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.