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Round Rock Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

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Embracing our neighbors with Christ-like love

Chalice News for

June 21, 2022

This coming Sunday in worship --

June 26, 2022

The Third Sunday After Pentecost

John 13:1-20

"What King Jesus Wants"

Rev. Steve Digby

A Message From Our Visiting Minister

It is a privilege to welcome Rev. Steve Digby to the pulpit for the second week in a row. On the June 26, Steve will preach on the text from the gospel of John, chapter 13, “Love One Another.”

Steve asks that we give some thought prior to Sunday to what it means to love one another.

While planning for his sabbatical perhaps the most important of tasks that Pastor Mitch organized was ensuring that outstanding ministers deliver sermons each week. The diversity of the ministers he selected and their depth of faith and love of the Lord is, and will continue through the summer, to be a blessing to each of us.

Reverend Digby

Steve is a retired ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He has served congregations in Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Most recently he served First Christian Church in Lockhart, prior to that, he served Memorial Drive Christian Church in Houston, and congregations in Victoria, Odessa, and Oak Cliff in Dallas.

He comes from a long line of Disciples, going back to the 1830’s when an ancestor was influenced by Alexander Campbell’s peaching and helped to start the second Stone Campbell Movement church in Georgia.

Rev. Digby and his wife Gwen have three grown children and two grandsons who all live nearby.

Scheduled Sabbatical Visiting Ministers:

June 26 - Rev. Steve Digby

July 3 - Rev. Venessa Harmel

July 10 - Rev. Dr. Andy Mangum

July 17 - Rev. Chuck Kutz-Marks

July 24 - Rev. Chuck Kutz-Marks

July 31 - Rev. Al Walker

August 7 - Rev. Chuck Kutz-Marks

August 14 - Rev. Christal Fisher

August 21 - Rev. Christal Fisher

August 28 - Rev. Christal Fisher

September 4 - Rev. Dr. Andy Mangum

Online Giving

RRCC has three ways you can give your tithe:

Go to the RRCC website rrdisciples.org and click on the "GIVE HERE" button at the top of the main page. Or use the link at the top of each newsletter. It will take you to the same place.

Use your bank's electronic bill pay 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

From Anna Marie...

This is, perhaps, a reminder to us as we care for the long life of Round Rock Christian Church.

"As a conference minister in the United Church of Christ, I spend a lot of time with congregations who are declining in attendance, size and energy. Often the folks in those churches are looking back to remember what the church was like during their heyday — full pews, burgeoning Sunday school classes, and lots of financial support for programs and staff. That is not the reality of the mainline church in the 21st century. And yet, we look back. This scripture lesson, this good news, reminds us that “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God” Nostalgia is wonderful but nostalgia will not help the church survive or thrive. Just as we no longer use rabbit ears on our televisions or use a rotary phone, we can no longer employ the same methods of sharing the good news of God’s love. Let’s not spend our time looking back, seeking to replicate what was. Instead let us move bravely forward to engage the world in the here and now with the message of God’s love and grace." Bonnie B.

This is an ideal opportunity for us to practice loving one another.

Upcoming Events

Check for event details and ZOOM MEETING LINKS

on the RRCC Website Calendar.

Texas Heat Volleyball meets in the gym throughout the week.

Please check our website calendar for their latest schedule.

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

11:00 a.m. - NO Social Justice Study and Action Group - we will resume June 28

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

1:00 p.m. - Caring Hearts Prayer Meeting Link HERE

6:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir

Thursday, June 23, 2022

11:00 a.m. - Wired WORD Class

Friday, June 24, 2022

7:00 p.m. - Shalom Children's Program Rehearsal

Saturday, June 25, 2022

8:00 a.m. - Shalom Congregation

6:00 p.m. - Shalom Congregation

Sunday, June 26, 2022

9:30 a.m. - Open Circle Sunday School-See below for Meeting Link Information

9:30 a.m. - Explorers Sunday SchoolL

11:00 a.m. - Worship Link HERE

12:00 p.m. - Lunch Bunch

3:00 p.m. - Ministerio Internacional Manantial de Vida

Monday, June 27, 2022

34 I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.’ John 13:34-35

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

11:00 a.m. - Social Justice Study Group Link HERE

Future Events

Independence Day - July 4

Life Line Screening Event in Gym - June 29

Newsletter Deadlines

Please submit your Tuesday Newsletter articles and pictures before 10:00 a.m. on Mondays, and your Friday Reminders articles and pictures before 12:00 p.m. on Thursdays.

Thank you!

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June 25 - Tasha York

June 26 - Andrew Hardt

Disciples Women’s Ministry Hosts June Game Day

What do you do to beat the heat when the 8^th continuous day of 100+ degree weather plagues Central Texas? You drop in on Game Day at the church with a bag lunch to find fun and fellowship, over a choice of games. Balderdash, RLC, Mexican Train, and hand-held ice cream was a win-win situation for a baker’s dozen of friends on June 13. Mark your calendar for July 11, and August 8, for the two remaining Game Days this summer. All members and friends are welcome.

Pictured: L to R: Jean Bell, Martha Nichols, Tara Pollock, Darlia Hunt and Carrol Scarborough.

Social Justice Group Begins New Book On June 28

The social justice study group will begin reading a new book at its next meeting on Tuesday, June 28, at 11:00 a.m. Zoom link below

Uncommon Conversations With A Black Man, by Emmanuel Acho, forms the springboard for group conversation. This is the group’s second book on race and racism.

Mr. Acho is a native of Dallas and the son of Nigerian immigrant parents. He is the host of the hit video series by the same name; however, perhaps he is most familiar as a former NFL player and Fox sports analyst. He began his professional career with the Cleveland Browns and later played with the Philadelphia Eagles while earning a master’s degree in the off season at the University of Texas.

New participants are encouraged to join the group. The book is available on Amazon and in local bookstores.

Zoom Link HERE

Calling All Greeters

In our continuing efforts of “Embracing our neighbors with Christ-like love”, we want to ensure that our visitors and members are greeted each week on Sunday morning. We are putting in to place the following greeters “schedule”.

Each month the following ministry/team will be responsible to have two people present by 10:30 in the welcome center to open doors for people to enter, greet them by name if possible, offer coffee, show them where the rest rooms are etc.

The schedule is as follows:

June - Elders
July - Guiding Board
August - Sunday School classes
September - DWM
October - Disciple Men
November - Deacons
December - All Book Clubs Wired word, Social Justice, Thursday book club.
January - Vision Advisory Team

Thank you for your follow through and participation.

Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch be meeting at Tio Dan's this Sunday after worship service. All are welcome!

Text or call Tasha York (512-567-8770) for more information.

Guiding Board Update

There was a brief meeting Monday evening (June 20, 2022) in which all the church’s ministries were represented. The financial report was good, always a blessing. The decision was made to begin planning for and funding the next sabbatical.

2022 RRCC Sign Ups:

Elder Responsibilities Sign Up

Weekly Worship Leader Sign Up

Sunday Worship Deacons Sign Up

Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir rehearses on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.

Prayer Needs

OUR CHURCH, RRCC

• The RRCC staff: Jimmy Horowitz, Mitch Maxted, Katie Maybaum, Randy Preston, Molly Salzwedel

• Our Guiding Board, Ministries Council, Elders, Deacons, & Ministries

• “Techies” Gary Collier, Tara Pollock, Dan Knight, Randy Preston, Rod Walker, Katie Maybaum

• Our Vacant Lot Task Force and Christian Church Homes, as they prayer-fully consider possibilities

• The Sabbatical Task Force and all who will have additional responsibili-ties this summer, especially Anna Marie Blair and all of our clergy hosts

• Explorers, Open Circle, The Wired WORD and all of the RRCC study/fellowship opportunities, incl. the book groups and social justice study group

• 40 Days of Prayer and Faith Sharing -- fruits

• Caring Hearts Prayer Group; Lunch Bunch, Shut-In Servers, Stephen Ministry

• Enable us to develop a passion for praying and increasing our tithes and offerings

• Our partnership with Shalom Seventh Day Adventist & Manantial de Vida congregations

• The visiting clergy—Rev. Al Walker, Rev. Steve Digby, Rev. Venessa Harmel, Rev. Andy Mangum, Rev. Chuck Kutz-Marks, and Rev. Christal Fisher

MEMBERS AND FRIENDS

• Barnett, Barbara – ongoing health concerns

• Blair, Anna Marie – Anna Marie recovering from hip replacement sur-gery; her brother Hank Terrell to have surgery for spinal stenosis on Thursday

• Boles, Gayle - back at home, but awaiting refurbishing work

• Cratin, Katherine – Katherine’s brother, Kennith Smith, recovering from heart bypass surgery; prayers also for Katherine’s son, Timothy Quick

• Cueva, Rafael & Deb – Deb broke her foot; Rafael’s mother Gladys trying to get off ventilator

• Fennimore, Nancy –niece Thresa (pronounced “tressa”) is now receiving chemo treatments

• Graham, Barbara - her son Bob Weaver has been diagnosed with cancer

• Grant, Caleb - suffered a broken arm at Camp Gonzo last week

• Greene, Emmiline – ongoing prayers of strength and healing and endur-ance for Emmiline and her family after the death of her son Judson

• Guilbeau, Cynthia and Rick – at The Auberge in Cedar Park while Cyn-thia’s arm heals; she and Rick are now planning to remodel their current house.

• Habtemariam, Solomon and Meaza – ongoing concerns

• Hunt, Darlia – has begun treatments (injections) for macular degenera-tion

• Jenkins, Bob – sister Janet undergoing a 2nd round of treatments for melanoma tumors

• Johnston, Janette – her mother, Billie, will likely enter hospice care soon; granddaughter Izzy is still having some issues with her heart valve; Janette herself has issues with a shoulder for which there will be multiple consultations

• Kiser, Ilene – injection in knee on Tuesday and has requested surgery be scheduled after Christmas

• Maxted, Katsuo – cervical dystonia (chronic neck pain and stiffness)

• Mehlow, Carolyn – adjusting diet because of decreased kidney function

• Mowers, JW – continues to heal physically and emotionally from assault at school

• Osteen, Steve and Amy – brother-in-law Mike Murphy is being treated for pancreatic cancer; please pray for peace and comfort to the family members who are so close to him

• Richmond, Elliot (Disciples pastor at FCC in Luling) – his wife Kathy’s memorial service will be Sat., June 25 at Shepherd of the Hills CC

• Sherry, Bea – praying she’ll make the most of her living situation at Franklin Park

• Sonnenberg, Georgeanna - no energy due to ongoing anemia

• Tucker, Gary and Amy - brother Terry Tucker still battling cancer

• Walker, Lisa – awaiting approval for kidney transplant

• Wilson, Phyllis – adopted sister Jane Hudson is being treated for kidney cancer

• York, Tasha - has been scheduled for knee replacement

• Those who want and need prayers but won’t ask for their publication

OTHER

• COVID-19 -- prayers for all who are working to increase the number of vaccinated and boosted people; for all health professionals

• All who don’t know Jesus

• Our military personnel and families

• Ukraine – under attack, refugees, diaspora

• All challenges related to health care access, climate change, confusing immigration policies, increasing gun violence (Buffalo and Uvalde most recently), and racial injustice

• Students, their families, teachers, administrators, and staff. Our ongoing relationship with Union Hill Elementary and Hopewell Middle Schools

• The best for Pastor Mitch as he has the opportunity for rest and renewal.

• Blessings on each of our visiting ministers as they prepare, travel, and share their messages from God’s Word

Sunday School

Early Childhood Class (ages 4-7) -Taught by Lisa Walker

Intermediate Class (3rd-5th grade) - Taught by Jennifer Kienzle

Chi Rho Class - (6th - 8th grade) - (studying the book, "Middle School TalkSheets" for ages 11-14. "These TalkSheets present every aspect of Jesus' life in a way that young teens can connect with as they learn to apply the lessons to their own lives.")

CYF Class (9th - 12th grade)

Open Circle (primarily adult women) - 9:15 a.m. Sunday mornings in person and via ZOOM, studying Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others by Barbara Brown Taylor. ALL ARE WELCOME! If needed, please call Bea Whitley 512 633 8616 or Janette Johnson 512 876 1010 prior to 8:30 am to insure the link's activation. Link HERE

Explorers (mixed adults) - 9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings, facilitator is Mildred Adair; studying Paul's letter to the church at Corinth.

The Wired WORD (adult men) - 11:00 a.m. Thursday mornings. Led by Rev. Maxted, this class looks at what the scriptures have to say about important current events and issues.

RRCC Office Hours

RRCC Office Open: Tuesdays 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Wednesdays 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Thursdays 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Fridays 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Anna Marie Blair will be at RRCC on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Elders Prayer/Closing Message

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:

2 a time to be born, and a time to die;

a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;

3 a time to kill, and a time to heal;

a time to break down, and a time to build up;

4 a time to weep, and a time to laugh;

a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

5 a time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together;

a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

6 a time to seek, and a time to lose;

a time to keep, and a time to throw away;

7 a time to tear, and a time to sew;

a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

8 a time to love, and a time to hate;

a time for war, and a time for peace. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Most of us would agree that life has its ups and downs. Wise King Solomon believed this and reflected on our responses to fluctuating circumstances. In Ecclesiastes, he wrote: “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: . . . a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance”

We do a disservice to ourselves and others when we portray the Christian life as peaceful and happy all the time. Instead, the Bible portrays the believer’s life as consisting of seasons of ups and downs. In what season are you? Whether a time of joy or sadness, each season should motivate us to seek the Lord and trust Him.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, help us to turn to You not only in sadness but also in joy. We know You give us both good times and bad to draw us to You and help us grow. May we learn to trust You in all seasons of life. Amen.

Contact Us

Round Rock Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

22 Chalice Way

Round Rock, TX 78665

(512) 244 3260