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This Weekend
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Friday, March 26, 2021
Happy Friday!
Saturday, March 27, 2021
8:00 a.m. - Shalom Congregation (live stream)
Sunday, March 28, 2021
The Sixth Sunday in Lent PALM SUNDAY
9:45 a.m. - Explorers Sunday School Class (via ZOOM) Link HERE
9:45 a.m. - Open Circle Sunday School Class (via ZOOM)
11:00 a.m. - Worship Service and Fellowship (via ZOOM) Link HERE
3:00 p.m. - Manantial de Vida (off site)
Zoom Meeting Links and events are available
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This Sunday in Worship -- March 28, 2021
THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN LENT
P A L M S U N D A Y
using the following meeting ID and password:
Meeting ID: 864 8287 2175
Password: 273770
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The Order of Worship for This Sunday
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Call to Worship (adapted from a piece by Carol Penner)
Jesus is coming! From the mountainside, from the seaside, from the homes of the rich and the company of the poor, from the bedside of those who are sick,
Jesus is coming! Along dusty roads, with a ragged band of travellers, Jesus comes to Jerusalem, Jesus comes to worship. How shall we welcome him?
Do we picture ourselves in the crowds that welcomed him? They shouted, "Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!" How shall we welcome Jesus in worship today?
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Sunday, March 28, 2021
The Sixth Sunday of Lent
Worship Leader: Tricia Mouser
Elders: Pam Knight and Barbara Barnett
O R D E R O F W O R S H I P
- 10:55 a.m. Host opens meeting
- Prelude/Welcome/Announcements/Instructions
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Praise Song "Christians, We Have Met to Worship"
- Call to Worship/Invocation
- Pastoral Prayer/Lord's Prayer
- Message: "Calling for Change"
- Choir Anthem "When Love Crossed Over"
- Invitation to Communion and Words of Institution
- Receiving the Loaf and the Cup
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Scripture Reading
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Mark 11:1-11 (New Revised Standard Version)
When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples and said to them, "Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it. If anyone says to you, 'Why are you doing this?' just say this, 'The Lord needs it and will send it back here immediately.'"
They went away and found a colt tied near a door, outside in the street. As they were untying it, some of the bystanders said to them, "What are you doing, untying the colt?" They told them what Jesus had said; and they allowed them to take it.
Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields. Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting,
"Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David!
Hosanna in the highest heaven!"
Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.
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RRCC Online Giving
Other ways to give are:
- use your bank's electronic bill pay system feature to have a check mailed directly from your bank to RRCC
- mail your check directly to RRCC.
Address your envelope to:
 Financial Secretary Round Rock Christian Church 22 Chalice Way Round Rock, TX 78665
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Good Friday Prayer Vigil
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Please participate in RRCC's 2021 Good Friday Prayer Vigil
on April 2, 2021, from 6am to 6pm.
Sign up HERE for one or two 30-minute time slots and be a part of this year's twelve-hour prayer vigil. Participants are asked to pray from home, as we will not be using our church sanctuary for this year's Prayer Vigil. Thank you in advance for being a part of this year's Vigil, as we lift up the needs of our congregation, our neighborhood, and our world, and as we prepare our hearts for the most powerful and joyous day of the Christian year -- Easter Sunday!
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Disciple Missions Fund
DISCIPLES MISSION FUND SPECIAL DAY OFFERINGS
provide an opportunity to highlight specific ministries as part of our faith celebrations. There are six Disciples Mission Fund Special Day Offerings received each year during Easter, Pentecost, Thanksgiving, and Christmas seasons, plus Reconciliation and Week of Compassion.
Your special Easter Offering will support:
- college students in leadership development programs
- global mission partners
- health and social service ministries
- the formation of new congregations
- pastors and chaplains
- ...and so much more!
The 2021 Easter Offering will be received on March 28 and April 4. You may give by check or online at www.rrdisciples.org, designating your gift as Easter Offering.
Imagine what God can do when we share our gifts!
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Explorers Sunday School Class New Study
Following studying the four gospels, the Explorers are currently winding up their informal study of the ACTS of the Apostles and have elected to next study the book of Romans beginning April 18.
The group will continue to use the John MacArthur Bible Studies series, Romans: Grace, Truth, and Redemption.
Following the four gospels and the Acts (of the Apostles), this epistle is named for its first intended audience, the church in Rome. The author, Paul, was a Roman citizen who was converted on his way to Damascus in 33-34 AD where he (had) planned to arrest Christians in the city. Rather, Paul immediately began to proclaim the gospel, traveling for three years preaching the good news of Jesus Christ.
He was a learned man who spoke several languages. Born, Saul (Hebrew name), Paul (Greek name) was born close to the time of the birth of Jesus, in Tarsus in Asia Minor (today, Turkey) of Greek parentage. As his father, Paul was a member of the Pharisees, a strict Jewish sect. He studied in Jerusalem under the rabbi, Gamaliel. More than any other man of his day, Paul was relentless in his mission to spread the gospel through much of the Roman Empire during his three missionary journeys around the Mediterranean Sea. The Explorers class invites all men and women to join them in this journey to explore with Paul and one another. We usually number from eight to twelve each Sunday at 9:45 AM for forty-five minutes of fellowship and study. Mildred Adair facilitates the class. Should you like a study guide, contact Linda Glover to have the book mailed to your home ($10).
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RRCC Email Addresses:
info@rrdisciples.org (Molly)
rrcc-office@rrdisciples.org (Molly)
pastormitch@rrdisciples.org (Mitch)
bookkeeper@rrdisciples.org (Gary C.)
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Prayer Updates
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All who have lost loved ones in recent weeks, including the Graham and Plough families. Rev. Eric Elder's memorial service (virtual) is this Sunday, March 28th at 4 p.m. local time
Mary Acree is recovering from a recent fall
Katherine Cratin's sister Marietta (memory) and brother-in-law Frank (potassium problems)
Nancy Fennimore's sister Joan is battling ALS and consulting with specialists in North Carolina
Rick and Cynthia Guilbeau; Cynthia's father Harold Hubbard
Janette Johnston's mother Billie Johnston, in Alabama, is awaiting surgery
Pam Knight is recuperating at home from recent eye surgery
Jean Bell's son Chris Miller is experiencing some neuropathy in association with cancer treatments
Gary Tucker's brother Gary -- continued strengthening after two recent surgeries
Garvid Wilson -- chemo/immunotherapy treatments continue
Tasha York -- healing and strength for her mother Peggy, who has suffered a number of health challenges and is now living with family
All who have battled/are battling COVID-19; doctors, nurses, hospital staff and family members caring for them; vaccine researchers, manufacturers, and distributors; vaccination center professionals and volunteers
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Rock Christian Church
