Sunday Worship

  • Rev. Dr. Matt Newkirk (MTW missionary to Japan) will be preaching on Gen 1:26-28, “The Original Great Commission”
  • Matt and his wife Caroline will also be sharing about their mission work during Sunday school (10:15-10:45am, worship center)
  • Move up Sunday for all children’s Sunday school, ROCK, and Youth

Newkirk Mission Family Visit – 8/10

Matt serves as campus president and Professor of Old Testament at Christ Bible Seminary in Nagoya, Japan. He and his family have served in Japan with Mission to the World for over a decade. Previously, he obtained his Master of Divinity at RTS Orlando and served as part-time worship director at ROC (2005-2008); he earned his PhD from Wheaton College. Matt and Caroline have five children. Caroline has an MA in Intercultural Studies from Wheaton College, focusing on Japanese culture. 

Coming up in church life

All Church‣ Annual Vision Dinner, Sunday, August 17 (5-7pm), Giovanni’s catering
Women’s Ministry‣ Fall Bible studies on 1-2 Peter begin August 20-21 (sign up here)
‣ Sign up for “My God Does All Things Well” fall fellowship event (9/13)
YAF‣ Summer schedule of events
ROC On Wednesday‣ ROC On kickoff: Wed, August 20, dinner (menu) 5pm
‣ women, men, youth, children, and community group studies 6-7:30pm
Mercy‣ Thank you for everyone who is contributing to Joyful Treasures!
‣ Please pray for the event on Saturday, August 9
Children’s Ministry‣ Move up Sunday for all Sunday school and ROCK classes
Men’s Ministry‣ Fall Bible study on 1-2 Peter begins August 20 (sign up here)

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