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Life in his name
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We welcome you to our Sunday service, where we come together to worship
FELLOWSHIP TIME: 10am enjoy a cup of coffee and visit with others
MORNING WORSHIP: 10:30am
CHILDRENS CHURCH: Please feel free to utilize our childrens church
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"Life in His Name" cont.
Speaker: Int. Pastor Ben Anderson
VIDEO SERMON BELOW
DATE: Sunday October 18th,2026
Verse(s) of The Week:
John 12:27-50
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The Son of Man Must Be Lifted Up
27 “Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. 28 Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” 29 The crowd that stood there and heard it said that it had thundered. Others said, “An angel has spoken to him.” 30 Jesus answered, “This voice has come for your sake, not mine. 31 Now is the judgment of this world; now will the ruler of this world be cast out. 32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” 33 He said this to show by what kind of death he was going to die. 34 So the crowd answered him, “We have heard from the Law that the Christ remains forever. How can you say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?” 35 So Jesus said to them, “The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. 36 While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.” (Hebrews 1:1-3, John 3:19-21))
The Unbelief of the People
When Jesus had said these things, he departed and hid himself from them. 37 Though he had done so many signs before them, they still did not believe in him, 38 so that the word spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:
“Lord, who has believed what he heard from us,
and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?”
39 Therefore they could not believe. For again Isaiah said, (Isaiah 53:1-4)
40 “He has blinded their eyes
and hardened their heart,
lest they see with their eyes,
and understand with their heart, and turn,
and I would heal them.”
41 Isaiah said these things because he saw his glory and spoke of him. (Isaiah 6:1-7) 42 Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue; 43 for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God. (John 5:44)
Jesus Came to Save the World
44 And Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me. 45 And whoever sees me sees him who sent me. 46 I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness. 47 If anyone hears my words and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. 48 The one who rejects me and does not receive my words has a judge; the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. 49 For I have not spoken on my own authority, but the Father who sent me has himself given me a commandment—what to say and what to speak. 50 And I know that his commandment is eternal life. What I say, therefore, I say as the Father has told me.”
TAKEAWAYS:
** Jesus ascension on the cross forces all men to believe in him or despise him
** Love the light of Christ by following Jesus on the calvary road
** GOD blinds man's eyes by sending them a savior that doesn't glory in man
**While you have the light, Believe in the Light
The word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. Psalm 33:4
Interim Pastor: Ben Anderson
Todays Sacred Reading & Words of Encouragement
Todays Sacred Reading
Words of Encouragement
Words of Encouragement
Mini Sermon
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.
14 For the body does not consist of one member but of many. 15 If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 16 And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would be the sense of hearing? If the whole body were an ear, where would be the sense of smell? 18 But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. 19 If all were a single member, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many parts,[b] yet one body.
Words of Encouragement
Words of Encouragement
Words of Encouragement
Time and Struggles
Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife. Genesis 25:21
Josephine Cochrane (1839-1913) was tired of having her dishes damaged by handwashing, so she decided to create a dishwasher. Shortly after she began her design, her husband passed away, leaving her in debt. Those circumstances reinforced her need to succeed. In 1886, with a mechanic’s help, she built and then patented the first commercially successful hand-powered dishwasher. At first her dishwasher didn’t sell, but then hotels and restaurants began purchasing them. It wasn’t until the 1950s that dishwashers became popular in homes.
Sometimes it takes time and struggles for plans to come to fruition. The same is also sometimes true of God’s promises. Abraham and his descendants were promised they’d become a great nation, yet Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob never saw it happen. Abraham was one hundred years old when Sarah gave birth to a son, Isaac (Genesis 21), and Isaac was sixty when Rebekah finally gave birth (25:20-21, 26). When Jacob settled in Egypt during a famine, his family numbered only seventy persons (46:27). It wasn’t until the time of Moses (about 400 years later) that the Israelites became a great nation.
As Isaac waited for a son, he did what we’re all called to do: He “prayed to the Lord” (25:21). Bring your hopes and struggles to God. He’ll bring you comfort, guidance, strength, and blessings as you wait.
As the chosen son of the Abrahamic covenant, Isaac carried the burden of ensuring that Abraham would have countless descendants (Genesis 17:1-8). But there were obstacles to overcome. Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah (25:20), and she was barren (v. 21). But unlike his father Abraham with Hagar (see 16:1-4), Isaac didn’t try to help God out. Instead, he turned his predicament over to God, prayed, and asked Him to intervene (25:21). Isaac persevered in his prayers and unwaveringly trusted God. Many years later, God answered his prayer when Rebekah became pregnant (v. 21). Isaac was sixty years old when Jacob and Esau were born (v. 26). Whatever difficult challenges or trials we face, we can bring them to God. Jesus said “to always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1). Trusting God means waiting patiently for Him to act. As we bring our struggles to Him, He’ll comfort us as we wait.
**COURTESY OF: Our Daily Bread Ministries** To see MORE like this go to https://www.odbm.org/en
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
Tiny Heartbeat Ministries
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Tiny Heartbeat Ministries provides the educational arm of the pro-life movement in the
Pacific Northwest by training churches on how to get involved in the fight, counseling
outside of abortion clinics, and engaging the public in urban centers and on college
campuses in order to protect unborn lives.
Stephen and Chloe are eager to join the Ti
Tiny Heartbeat Ministries provides the educational arm of the pro-life movement in the
Pacific Northwest by training churches on how to get involved in the fight, counseling
outside of abortion clinics, and engaging the public in urban centers and on college
campuses in order to protect unborn lives.
Stephen and Chloe are eager to join the Tiny Heartbeat team as missionaries in the
Seattle area and North Idaho respectively,
to learn more, Visit: https://tinyheartbeatministries.com
Thank you for your prayers!
Ministries
Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Tiny Heartbeat Ministries Annual Gala
Additional Information
Join us for the Tiny Heartbeat Ministries Annual Gala on November 7, 2026 in Moscow, ID
AND November 14, 2026 in Kent, WA.
Missionary Work in Vanuatu
News & Events
**Ladie's Bible study W/sm. groups Starts Nov.1st**
Check your groups day, time & location
**FRIDAY BOOK STUDY: The book is called, GOOD & ANGRY
The Study Location will be @ Dave & Patty's home, The time will be 7-8 pm
⭐️ CHANGE ON CALENDAR: TUESDAY PRAYER WILL BE HELD AT RCF CHURCH TILL FURTHER NOTICE .. AND .. TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY 6-7pm ... currently in the Book of Ephesians
**CONGRATULTIONS to Megan A. as NEW Ladie's Bible Study Leader & Elayne K. as New Choir/Music Leader**
Calendar Fall to Winter Events
*WEEKLY HAPPENINGS 2026-2027*
*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
*Tuesdays 9am morning prayer ... Bible Study 6-7pm
*Thursday Women’s Bible study 11am, Praise Practice 10 am
*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.
John 12:27-28
The Son of Man Must Be Lifted Up
27 “Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. 28 Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.”