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FELLOWSHIP TIME: 10am enjoy a cup of coffee and visit with others
MORNING WORSHIP: 10:30am
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"The Church" we are the Church
Speaker: Dave Johnson, Head Elder
VIDEO SERMON BELOW
DATE: Sunday November 23rd,2025
VERSE(s)OF THE WEEK:
1 Corinthians 12: 12-13
One Body with Many Members
12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves[a] or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit.
Additional Accompanying Scripture:
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Devotional
God Will Keep It
All who have this hope in [Christ] purify themselves, just as he is pure. 1 John 3:3
Wealthy benefactors in communities across the United States have made an inspiring promise to students. If they get good grades throughout their thirteen years of school in their district, the benefactors will pay for four years at a public community college or university in their state. Statistics have shown in some cities that this motivates the students, rich and poor, to start doing well immediately after they hear the news. One teacher said, “It’s been a total shift in mindset. Every kindergartener will tell you they’re going to college. It’s reality.” The promise of what’s to come increases their desire and hope for their future.
The apostle John talked about a promise of what’s to come that helped motivate the early believers in their faith. Jesus promised to return; and when He does, John says, “We shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is” (1 John 3:2). He encouraged his readers: “All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure” (v. 3). We have the confident hope that one day we will see Jesus. And because of that promise, our desire to be more like Him increases because we’re loved by Him and love Him in return.
What a time that will be when we see Jesus face to face! Until then, we keep following Him, growing in our faith, and anticipating His coming. God will keep His promise.
In 1 John 3:1-6, the first and second appearances of Christ come into view. Verse 5 references His first appearance: “You know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins.” The second coming of Jesus is referred to in verse 2: “We know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.”
This passage also describes three aspects of God’s saving grace: justification, glorification, and sanctification. Because of Jesus’ sacrifice, all who receive Him by faith are justified or made right with God and become “children of God” (vv. 1-2). God’s children have the hope of being “like him” (v. 2), fully conformed to His likeness. That’s glorification. But in the meantime, “All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure” (v. 3). That’s sanctification.
Reflect & Pray
How can you keep walking closely with Jesus? In what ways do you want to become more like Him?
Becoming more like Jesus means loving others in need. Learn more by reading Love's Proof Is in the Provision.
I look forward to seeing You, Jesus, and to being made whole in every way.
**Courtesy of: Our Daily Bread Ministries
TO SEE MORE LIKE THIS VISIT: www.odbm.org
Let's Pray,
Dear Heavenly Father, grant us the wisdom to trust you with our lives, and to expect nothing less than your love and kindness towards we your children. Lord we ask that you strengthen our hearts in the Christian Hope, the Christian Hope and Freedom that only comes in and through Jesus Christ!
Amen!
Elders
MEET OUR STAFF; Our staff is dedicated to serving our congregation and community.
Darren Edwards
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Dave Johnson
David Nielsen
Our dear Brother Garry Brown on November 2nd,2025 passed to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus is alive and with him and we will be rejoicing that.
Please pray for his family
Garry Brown
Deacons
MEET OUR STAFF; Our staff is dedicated to serving our congregation and community.
Scott Stickney
Garry Brown
Joe Vodnick
September Johnson
Robin Ludeman
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
The Church, the Bride of Christ, and the Biblical Marriage, is the Gospel in Reality
Darren Edwards
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 29:1-9
29 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,
will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 By justice a king builds up the land,
but he who exacts gifts[a] tears it down.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.
6 An evil man is ensnared in his transgression,
but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
7 A righteous man knows the rights of the poor;
a wicked man does not understand such knowledge.
8 Scoffers set a city aflame,
but the wise turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man has an argument with a fool,
the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
Proverbs this week:
Week of Nov. 23rd, 2025
LADIES BIBLE STUDY by SEPTEMBER JOHNSON
The Book of Acts
Ladies Bible Study Thursdays @11am
What does Acts 2:38 mean?
It's likely that many in Peter's audience know of John the Baptist and even heard him preach. Those who accepted his words would have repented from their sins and been baptized to show that they affirm his message. And they would know that he did not claim to have any significance in and of himself, but that he was proclaiming that the Messiah was coming. In addition, John prophesied the Holy Spirit would come with fire, as He did just that morning (Acts 2:1–4), and the Messiah would give the Holy Spirit to His followers and destroy those who rejected Him (Matthew 3:1–12).
So, Peter's words are familiar to any Jew who spends time in Jerusalem. The call to repent, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit is the same as that given by John, but the addition of Jesus' name is new. It marks the fulfillment of John's prophecy (Luke 3:16).
It seems that anywhere baptism is mentioned in the New Testament, confusion follows. It must be clear that baptism is no more required for becoming saved than putting on a jersey is required to officially join a sports team. We are saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8–9), just as a professional football player is made a teammate by signing a contract. Baptism, like the uniform, is an outward, public sign, not a requirement in and of itself.
"Repent" is from the Greek root word metanoeo. It means to completely change one's paradigm, to admit error and accept the truth. In Christianity, it means to accept the viewpoint of God about the world, Jesus, and oneself, and act accordingly. "Forgiveness" is from the Greek root word aphesis. It is a pardon, granted by the victim of a crime or offense, whereby the victim agrees to relinquish his or her right to recompense from the perpetrator. In this case, God forgives our crimes against Him and places the burden on Jesus.
So it is that Peter calls the Jews to admit they are wrong, accept God's correct view of things, and trust that Jesus has paid for their sins. The crowd responds, and "there were added that day about three thousand souls" (Acts 2:41).
What does Acts chapter 2 mean?
Acts 2 presents the end of the age of the Mosaic law and the beginning of the church age. Ever since the Israelites escaped slavery in Egypt, God had dealt with His creation primarily through the law He gave Moses. As the Israelites abided by the law, God blessed them. When they broke the law, God judged them. Hundreds of years of history proved the Israelites were incapable of fully keeping the law. No one can be good enough to earn God's favor. God must bridge the gap caused by sin in order to bestow His forgiveness.
This is why He sent His Son, Jesus. With His crucifixion, burial, and resurrection, Jesus was the perfect, sinless sacrifice that can stand in that gap caused by sin. His death fulfilled the requirement that sin always brings death and granted an "imputed" sinlessness on whoever believes Him (John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 5:21). The Mosaic law has proven it cannot save, only Jesus can and will. Now it's time to spread that good news.
Jesus provided the way of salvation. Yet His incarnation and immediate presence—one individual in one geographical region with a three-year ministry—is not the best way to spread the news to the world. For that, God chooses to rely on Jesus' followers, but they will not be alone (John 16:7–11). The job is too big. He sends the Holy Spirit to dwell in each believer, equipping them for the job ahead. And so, as Jesus ascended into heaven, He told His followers to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4–11).
A little over a week after Jesus' ascension, about 120 Jesus-followers wait together in Jerusalem. Apparently without warning, the Holy Spirit fills the house with a sound like a great wind and lands on each believer, giving them the ability to speak different languages. Jerusalem is filled with visitors who have come to celebrate Pentecost. They hear the different dialects and are astounded—how did Galileans get this ability? Some are curious; others are dismissive (Acts 2:1–13).
Peter, ever the spokesman but now enlightened by the Holy Spirit, addresses the crowd. The prophet Joel prophesied this moment (Joel 2:28–32). This is the "last days" when God will pour out His Spirit. This is the time of prophecies and visions and dreams. Jesus of Nazareth is revealed as the Jewish Messiah they've been waiting for. His miracles attest to the truth. He fits David's prophecies (Psalm 16:8–11; 110:1). And these men standing with Peter are witnesses that Jesus died and rose again (Acts 2:14–36).
When the crowd realizes they are complicit in the murder of God's Messiah, their reaction is immediate. They follow Peter's guidance to repent of their sins, trust Jesus to forgive them, and agree to be baptized as a public admission of their new loyalty. In response to their faith, the Holy Spirit comes on them. In all, about three thousand make this commitment (Acts 2:37–41).
Many of the 120 who receive the Holy Spirit that morning have known each other for years, presumably some for their whole lives (Acts 1:12–15). By nightfall, about three thousand will join them. Many of the new believers have no real idea of who Jesus is beyond Peter's quick sermon. So the infant church provides what's needed: teaching about Jesus from the apostles, affirmation of the message through signs and wonders, community through joint meals, and a unity that extends even to personal property. In one day, the church is created (Acts 2:42–47).
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
🎄 CHRISTMAS PORGRAM 2025 SIGN UP 🎄
Christmas is coming where we once again Celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Savior, and all that was accomplished on that Blessed Day
Theme: Redeeming Love
Galatians 4:4-7
4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. 6 And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7 So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.
Definition of Redeem:
The essential meaning is achieving the transfer of ownership from one to another through payment or by something of equivalent value.
If you are interested in participating in the Christmas Choir or in some other way, please call Tina Esvelt
OR SIGN UP AT BACK TABLE IN FOYER
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*WEEKLY HAPPENINGS 2025*
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Pastor Darren Lee Edwards
May 12, 1962 – August 26, 2025
With deep sorrow but steadfast hope in Christ, we announce that Pastor Darren Lee Edwards, 63, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on August 26, 2025, in Rice, Washington.
Though we grieve, we do so with the promise of Scripture: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” (John 11:25)
P.O. Box 607 Chewelah, WA 99109
https://www.gofundme.com/f/sgmsw-support-crystal-after-darrens-passing
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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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1 Corinthians 12:12-13
One Body with Many Members
12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves[a] or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit.