In-Person Services Sundays at 11:00 AM
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#Blessed
We see it on Facebook and Instagram whenever someone sees a beautiful sunset from their beach house, or when someone eats a deliciously prepared meal, or when a person’s children have won an award or built something fantastic. #Blessed. To be blessed, in this way, is to have a life that is beautiful, fun, exemplary, and an envy to others. In Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, however, the notion of blessing is turned upside down. Join us this summer as we look together at the Beatitudes and how Jesus’ life embodies blessing for the poor in spirit, mourners, the meek, those seeking righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, and even blessing in persecution. Together we will be asking what it looks like for Christians be to be #blessed.
While we are unable to host our regular congregational opportunities, you are invited to join us for two different Bible studies using Zoom, an online meeting platform. Zoom links available in This Week @ RCPC
Wednesdays at 11:00 AM with Andrew Whaley
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM with Leigh Sackett
For those in small groups, or who want to read along, we will be utilizing the book What Jesus Meant: The Beatitudes for a Meaningful Life by psychotherapist and pastor Erik Kolbell. Order your copy and join us!
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July 5: Blessed are the Meek
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pp. 57-68
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July 12: Blessed are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness pp. 69-82
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July 19: No readings
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July 26: Blessed are the Merciful
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pp. 83-95
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Aug 2: Blessed are the Pure in Heart
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pp. 97-107
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Aug 9: Blessed are the Peacemakers pp. 109-122
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Aug 16: Blessed are Persecuted for Righteousness' Sake pp. 123-136
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Aug 23: No Readings
"They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved." Acts 2:42-47
Preschool
The Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church Preschool was established to provide a ministry to the preschool-aged children of this church and our community. At RCPC Preschool, our staff works together to lovingly guide our children through a program of spiritual, physical, emotional and mental growth.