At Ripon Grace, we believe the power unleashed at the Resurrection is active today, enabling us to know Jesus in a personal way and fueling our love for the people of the world.
Thank you for choosing to worship with us.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAY THIS WEEK ESPECIALLY FOR:
Tirus and Winnie Githaka
Tirus and Winnie are in Kenya with Medical Ambassadors.
They are praising God for safety, protection, and health in 2020. Let’s rejoice with Tirus and Winnie as they celebrate 20 years of marriage!
They ask for prayer for their children, provisions over ministry growth, and continued good health.
PLEASE PRAY FOR PHYSICAL NEEDS IN OUR CHURCH:
Vivian Becker, Charles Fikejs, Roy & Barbara McGee, Amanda Moghadas, Rod Renicker, Lois Shirk, Mary Silver, and many silent others
URGENT PRAYER REQUEST:
Jennifer Meeuwse was admitted to the hospital unexpectedly this week. She has been struggling to eat and has not been able to maintain her weight. Please pray for Jen, her family, and her care team.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SPIRITUAL NEEDS IN OUR CHURCH:
Pray that we would present ourselves as living sacrifices.
PRAY FOR OUR OVERSEERS
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GRACE GROUPS - several opportunities each week for a deeper study.
SUNDAYS - 11 am at Ripon Grace led by Wes Davis & 7 pm in Ripon led by Pastor Rex Rodgers (Bi-weekly, for young marrieds)
MONDAYS - 6:30 pm in Salida led by Rod Renicker
TUESDAYS - 6 am at Ripon Grace led by Pastor Glen Shirk (Men’s Study) & 9:30am/7pm in Ripon led by Lois Shirk (Women’s Study)
FRIDAYS - 6:30pm in various homes led by Dan Bartlett
SATURDAYS - 6 pm in Oakdale led by Don Boone (Bi-weekly)
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HYMN SING
TONIGHT at 6 pm.
Enjoy a precious time of worship and fellowship.
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GCBI ‘TO GO’ DINNER FUNDRAISER
Trevor Pedersen and David Shirk are raising money for GCBI this fall. You can purchase Tri-Tip dinner for four people and pick it up on March 21.
Dinner is only $50!
See Becky Pedersen for tickets.
**We also need paper grocery bags with handles. If you have extras please drop them by the church office.
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GRACE COFFEE NIGHT — March 13th
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LAST WEEK: FEBRUARY 23rd, 2020
Offering: $3,824.98
Missions: $605
Benevolence: $265
Attendance 9:15 - 76
Attendance 11:00 - 75
Online Giving Available Here: https://www.ripongrace.org/give.html
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Pastor Rex Rodgers (209)985-9347
For more information contact Tina Fikejs (209)324-2327
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Website: https://www.ripongrace.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ripongracechurch/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ripongracechurch/
Email: office@ripongrace.org
What's Love Got to Do With it?
“We are called to an active biblical love.”
March 1, 2020 • Rex Rodgers
Paul's Plan || Romans 15:14-33
March 29, 2020 • Rex Rodgers
Paul’s Plan || Romans 15:14-33 Pastor Rex Rodgers “Timeless truth can be learned in a recap or itinerary” 0:00 - Paul’s Plan Sermon by Pastor Rex 28:54 - Worship 48:01 - Easter Announcement CCLI License #111125 CCLI Song # Raise a Hallelujah 7119315 Wonderful 106879 Great are you Lord 6460220 How Great is our God 4348399 ____________________________________ The church is not a building, let’s continue to BE THE CHURCH! We recognize this strategy of church will be new and different for many of you and we want to support you in any way that we can. - REMEMBER God is in control. - SOCIAL DISTANCING does not mean we have to be SPIRITUALLY DISTANT. - GET CREATIVE on how you connect with others. The front office will still be open Monday through Thursday during this time. Pastor Rex Rodgers (209)985-9347 For more information contact Tina Fikejs (209)324-2327 ______________________________ Worship will not be included this Sunday as we figure out technical logistics, but please Worship through Giving either by drop off at the office or through our website or app Giving Portal. Website link: https://www.ripongrace.org **App links below** YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/uc83q... Facebook Link: https://m.facebook.com/ripongracechurch/ Instagram Link: https://instagram.com/ripongracechurch Website Giving Portal: https://www.ripongrace.org/giving (see also Ripon Grace Church app) ______________________________ RIPON GRACE CHURCH APP Apple App Store Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ripon-g... Google Play Store Link (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... **also available for AMAZON APP STORE ______________________________ Ripon Grace is still striving to foster authentic relationships--our building is limited so our connection with one another is getting creative! Started this past week... *Grace Kids has mailed packets to your children. *Helping the housebound--shopping and doorstep delivery and the young teaching the older how to order from one's ipad. *We are reaching out through phone, text, and email. (Because not everyone has Facebook) *Deacons are checking on church family who need to stay home. *You can watch this Sunday's (March 22) sermon on-line at 9:15 & 11:00 am. What we're working on... *On-line worship music (hopefully next Sunday, March 29) *Other video updates and encouragement (you'll never guess who's getting in front of the camera) *We are finishing up a new directory (which you can receive by mail or email) so you can uplift one another. How you can help... *Pray for each other, church leadership, and our governing authorities. *Let us know if you or someone else in our fellowship needs prayer or practical help. (Call Pastor Rex, Tina, or leave a message on the church recorder) *Let us know if you are available to pick up medicine, groceries, or fast food for someone else. *Share encouraging moments on our Ripon Grace Family Page Extra Credit Challenge *Contact three random people from Ripon Grace this week. Tell them a joke, read them a verse, or pray together on the phone. (If you need a phone number, call Tina)
From 6 Feet Away
March 22, 2020 • John Villines
The church is not a building, let’s continue to BE THE CHURCH! We recognize this strategy of church will be new and different for many of you and we want to support you in any way that we can. - REMEMBER God is in control. - SOCIAL DISTANCING does not mean we have to be SPIRITUALLY DISTANT. - GET CREATIVE on how you connect with others. The front office will still be open Monday through Thursday during this time. Pastor Rex Rodgers (209)985-9347 For more information contact Tina Fikejs (209)324-2327 ______________________________ Worship will not be included this Sunday as we figure out technical logistics, but please Worship through Giving either by drop off at the office or through our website or app Giving Portal. Website link: https://www.ripongrace.org **App links below** YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/uc83q... Facebook Link: https://m.facebook.com/ripongracechurch/ Instagram Link: https://instagram.com/ripongracechurch Website Giving Portal: https://www.ripongrace.org/giving (see also Ripon Grace Church app) ______________________________ RIPON GRACE CHURCH APP Apple App Store Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ripon-g... Google Play Store Link (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... **also available for AMAZON APP STORE ______________________________ Ripon Grace is still striving to foster authentic relationships--our building is limited so our connection with one another is getting creative! Started this past week... *Grace Kids has mailed packets to your children. *Helping the housebound--shopping and doorstep delivery and the young teaching the older how to order from one's ipad. *We are reaching out through phone, text, and email. (Because not everyone has Facebook) *Deacons are checking on church family who need to stay home. *You can watch this Sunday's (March 22) sermon on-line at 9:15 & 11:00 am. What we're working on... *On-line worship music (hopefully next Sunday, March 29) *Other video updates and encouragement (you'll never guess who's getting in front of the camera) *We are finishing up a new directory (which you can receive by mail or email) so you can uplift one another. How you can help... *Pray for each other, church leadership, and our governing authorities. *Let us know if you or someone else in our fellowship needs prayer or practical help. (Call Pastor Rex, Tina, or leave a message on the church recorder) *Let us know if you are available to pick up medicine, groceries, or fast food for someone else. *Share encouraging moments on our Ripon Grace Family Page Extra Credit Challenge *Contact three random people from Ripon Grace this week. Tell them a joke, read them a verse, or pray together on the phone. (If you need a phone number, call Tina)