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Round Rock Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

Embracing our neighbors with Christ-like love

RRCC Friday Reminders

for July 8-10, 2022

This Weekend's Events:

Check for event details and ZOOM MEETING LINKS

on the RRCC Website Calendar.

Friday, July 8, 2022

Moponic Cleaning

Saturday, July 9, 2022

8:00 a.m. - Iglesia Adventista Shalom

8:30 a.m. - Disciple Mens Ministry

9:30 a.m. - Handcrafters Ministry Link HERE

6:00 p.m. - Shalom Congregation

Sunday, July 10, 2022

9:30 a.m. - Open Circle Sunday School* (In-person and zoom) Link HERE

9:30 a.m. - Explorers Sunday School (In-person)

11:00 a.m. - Worship Service (In-person and zoom) Link HERE

12:00 p.m. - Lunch Bunch

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

*If needed, please call Bea Whitley 512 633 8616 or Janette Johnson 512 876 1010 prior to 8:30 a.m. to insure the link's activation.

This Sunday in Worship - July 10, 2022, 11:00 a.m.

The Fifth Sunday After Pentecost

"From Wonder to Honest"

Psalms 82

Rev. Dr. Andy Mangum

Click here for the zoom link if you can't attend the service in person

You can also connect with the online service manually at zoom.us/join

using the following meeting ID and password:

Meeting ID: 864 8287 2175

Password: 273770

A Message From Our Visiting Minister

When we pray the Lord’s Prayer we pray that God’s will might be done “on Earth as it is in heaven.” Psalm 82 describes in fuller detail just what that prayer might mean for us. The Psalms present a spectrum of prayer postures before God. They express praise, gratitude, lament, complaint, petitions for intercession, and wisdom. Psalm 82 uses theological imagination to suggest what God might say in the midst of a council managing the universe. The Psalm is directed both to God as a prayer for justice and compassion and it is a call to the people enact this vision on earth.

About Rev. Dr. Mangum

Andy Mangum is the Regional Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Southwest—A position he has held since 2017. Prior to joining the Regional Staff, Andy served 20 years as a local church pastor In Arlington, Irving, and DeSoto and 5 years as a Youth Minister in Weatherford and Amarillo.

Andy is married to Lori, an educational diagnostician. They are the parents of Madison Coleman (married to Taylor) an eighth grade English teacher, Andrew Mangum an event coordinator at West Texas A&M University who is engaged to Lauryn Carroll, and Joshua a high school junior. Their grandchildren are Annie and Ellie Coleman (don't ask about them unless you want to see pictures).

The Order of Worship for This Sunday

Sunday, July 10, 2022

The Fifth Sunday After Pentecost

Worship Leader: Katherine Cratin

Elders: Jill Toomey and Jean Bell

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Prelude
Praise Songs: "Wonderful Cross"
Welcome and Announcements
"Let There Be Peace on Earth"
Call to Worship
Invocation
Congregational Hymn: #479 "We Have Heard the Joyful Sound"
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer
Gloria Patri
Choir Anthem
Scripture Reading - Psalm 82
Message "From Wonder to Honest"
Hymn of Discipleship: #722 "This is My Song"
Offering Meditation
Doxology
Offering Prayer
Invitation to Communion
Words of Institution
Communion Prayer
Receiving the Loaf and the Cup
Benediction
Praise Song: "We Believe"

Scripture Reading

Psalm 82 (New Revised Standard Version)

¹God has taken his place in the divine council;

in the midst of the gods he holds judgement:

²‘How long will you judge unjustly

and show partiality to the wicked? Selah

³Give justice to the weak and the orphan;

maintain the right of the lowly and the destitute.

⁴Rescue the weak and the needy;

deliver them from the hand of the wicked.’

⁵They have neither knowledge nor understanding,

they walk around in darkness;

all the foundations of the earth are shaken.

⁶I say, ‘You are gods,

children of the Most High, all of you;

⁷nevertheless, you shall die like mortals,

and fall like any prince.’

⁸Rise up, O God, judge the earth;

for all the nations belong to you!

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

Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch will be meeting at Mighty Fine Burgers this Sunday after worship service. All are welcome!

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

Handcrafters Ministry will Meet via ZOOM on Saturday, July 9, 2022

THIS Saturday's Handcrafters Ministry meeting will be held

via zoom at 9:30 a.m. Link HERE

Elders Meeting, Tuesday, July 12, 2022

The Elders will be meeting this

Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Link HERE

Sunday Worship Masking Recommended

Round Rock Christian Church Congregation,

The Guiding Board is watching the Covid levels in our community and as of this time we are at the level Medium or Yellow. We are strongly recommending that everyone who can please wear a mask during our gathering and worship time. Hopefully the levels will decrease soon, and we can get back to our new normal, but in the meantime stay safe – protect yourself and others – and stay healthy.

If you are at high risk for severe illness, talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions

• Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines

• Get tested if you have symptoms

People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.

If you are immunocompromised, learn more about how to protect yourself.

Find out more about the COVID-19 situation in Williamson County, Texas with COVID-19 Data Tracker.

Thank You,

Tasha York

Board Moderator

All-Church Game Day, Monday, July 11

Everyone is welcome to join in the fun at 12:00 noon on Monday, July 11, for the ALL-CHURCH GAME DAY! Bring your own lunch and drink, and if you have a favorite game, bring it along! Games will be determined by participants.

ALL-CHURCH GAME DAY is hosted by your Disciples Women’s Ministry. Questions? Contact Mildred Adair, Anna Marie Blair, Linda Glover, Darlia Hunt, Susan Kessler, Jackie Switzer.

Annual Hopewell Middle School School Supply Drive

The 2022-2023 school year is just around the corner, and, as in the past, the Hopewell Principal (Lynda Garinger) has indicated that many students will still need help with supplies. Hopewell Middle School has requested the continued support of RRCC in providing much needed student school supplies, to begin the school year.

The Principal and Counselors have provided a list of the most needed items and the Outreach Team will purchase the supplies rather than request donations of supplies from RRCC members, to ensure that specific needs are met. Although we do have a budget for Outreach to spend on events and supplies, we are providing an opportunity for additional donations, should anyone be interested in contributing to this worthy cause.

In the five years since we began this project in 2017, we have donated school supplies valued at over $2,700 to the students at Hopewell who need supplies. This will be our 6th year in this partnership, and it is important that the students have the supplies that they need and are engaged academically and know that they are supported by the community. The last two years have been like never before, and this year will surely have its challenges.

Please consider making a contribution to this project with a check or online contribution marked (Hopewell School Supplies) during any week in July. Thank you for your help in supporting the students of Hopewell Middle School, with school supplies, in our on-going effort to "embrace our neighbors with Christ-like love"!

The Outreach Team

Janette Johnston, Susan Kessler and Tricia Mouser

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:

• 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 and Worship Teams

Thank you for your follow through and participation.

Social Justice Group Began a New Book on June 28

The social justice study book that meets on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m., via zoom began a new book on Tuesday, June 28.

This is their second book on race and racism for the group. 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. 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 local bookstores.

Zoom Link Here

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, Dan Knight, Katie Maybaum, Tara Pollock, Randy Preston, Rod Walker

• Our Vacant Lot Task Force and Christian Church

• Homes, as they prayerfully consider possibilities

• The Sabbatical Task Force and all who will have additional responsibilities 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, including the book groups and social justice study group

• 40 Days of Prayer and Faith Sharing - that the church may feel results of their prayers and want to continue so that others may become so involved

• 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 – daughter Michelle now awaiting date for additional surgery to relieve back pain

• Jackie Culbertson - family concerns

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

• Guilbeau, Cynthia and Rick – Both are recovering from Covid; Rick is at The Auberge in Cedar Park while Cynthia’s arm heals; she and Rick are now remodeling their current house and she’s staying with a next door neighbor

• Johnston, Janette – mother Billie’s service to be in Lubbock on Saturday at 1:00; has issues with a shoulder for which there will be multiple consultations

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

• Sonnenberg, Georgeanna (Richland Springs) - no energy due to ongoing anemia

• Walker, Lisa – awaiting approval for kidney transplant

Whitley, Charles - recovery from falling from a ladder. He fell Monday and underwent surgery Wednesday.

• Those who are being treated for cancer: Nancy Fennimore’s niece Thresa; Barbara Graham’s son, Bob Weaver; Bob Jenkins’ sister, Janet; Steve and Amy Osteen’s brother-in-law, Mike Murphy; Gary and Amy Tucker’s brother, Terry; Phyllis Wilson’s sister, Jane Hudson

• Those who are healing from or scheduled for joint replacements - Tara Pollock’s dad; Kathleen Vercellino; Tasha York

• Those with ongoing health concerns – Barbara Barnett; Katherine Cratin’s son, Timothy Quick; Rafael Cueva’s mother, Gladys; Solomon Habtemarium; Darlia Hunt; Janette Johnston’s granddaughter, Izzy

• Those who are homebound and would so appreciate more visitors

• Those in need of prayer who prefer to remain anonymous.

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, 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