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
Proverbs 26:22-28
22 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
they go down into the inner parts of the body.
23 Like the glaze[a] covering an earthen vessel
are fervent lips with an evil heart.
24 Whoever hates disguises himself with his lips
and harbors deceit in his heart;
25 when he speaks graciously, believe him not,
for there are seven abominations in his heart;
26 though his hatred be covered with deception,
his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
27 Whoever digs a pit will fall into it,
and a stone will come back on him who starts it rolling.
28 A lying tongue hates its victims,
and a flattering mouth works ruin.
Proverbs 26:22-28
Week of August 24th, 2025
LADIES BIBLE STUDY by SEPTEMBER JOHNSON
The month of August is Summer Break
The Ladie's Bible Study will return September 4th
Have a Fantastic August Ladie's!!!
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
Womanhood Retreat
On October 10-12, at Pinelow Conference Center at Deer Lake, WA,
Columbia River Bible Church, Calvary Chapel of NE WA and Rice Christian Fellowship will be sponsoring a retreat focusing on "Womanhood".
As you know, "Womanhood", and the proper biblical viewpoint of it, is constantly skewed and twisted so that it has become a confusing and even negative notion in our culture.
What does it mean to be a woman? What are some specific battles us Christian women face and how can we effectively 'war' for our families, churches and communities?
The time is now to stand up and proclaim the good, true and beautiful to a culture (sometimes even in our churches) that has lost it's way.
Morna Gilbert, a long time homeschool and retreat teacher will be speaking. She has decades of women's ministry leadership at fourth Memorial and has taught young ladies at Moody Bible Institute about biblical womanhood. She spoken to our group of women multiple times and we are excited to have her back! Morna will be bringing our guest dinner speaker, Shannon Ritter. You won't believe how these two sisters met! You can read more about them at www.mycrbc.org/retreat.
This retreat is unique in that we are targeting young ladies 14+ to attend along with our feisty "more mature" women! We will have a lodge just for them! Mom's can stay in a room with their daughter or not. If a Mom is unable to attend, girls under 18 will have a "Mom" leader to chaperone them. The evening entertainment will feature young ladies under 30 competing in a cupcake challenge/ "Nailed it" competitions!
Our goal is that young ladies attending will hear the beautiful message of womanhood and that it is perfect and fulfilling, just as God designed it!
Are you a brand new mama with a baby? Bring that wee babe with you and we'll make sure you're taken care of! What is womanhood, after all, without motherhood?
The retreat is not just for the young but for all ages engaged in the battle of life. Come be strengthened and encouraged to keep fighting for our culture!
Visit our website for registration. The website is www.mycrbc.org/retreat. You may even make payments! Need a partial scholarship? We may be able to help you out. Please see our retreat page for more information.
🍃Calendar Spring into Summer Events 🍃
*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.
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Luke 14:26
26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.