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Riverside Presbyterian Church
Worship
Sunday Services
We welcome one and all to our congregation and our worship life, regardless
of your previous religious affiliation. At RPC you will find a church family that
seeks to understand their lives in relation to God's love and direction. We
seek that understanding through worship, where we gather to pray, to sing,
and to hear God's word. In our congregation we welcome all ages to worship.
Sunday morning worship is at 10:00. Sunday School classes are available for
all ages during the months of September to May. Childcare is available
beginning at 8:45 a.m. Samples of recent sermons are available for download.
Worship Preview ∙ November 2008
November 2 Matthew 23:1-12 Path to Honor How does one go about
receiving honor within the realm of God? We will serve communion today.
November 9 Joshua 1-3a, 14-25 Considering the Cost Today we will
have a live drama with four voices instead of a sermon.
November 16 Matthew 2:14-30 Investing Your Talents How should
we invest the talents that God has given us for God's glory? Today is
Consecration Sunday
November 23 Matthew 25:31-46 Finding the Least What dies it mean
for us to care for "the least of these" in our modern culture? Today is "Christ
the King" Sunday
November 30 Isaiah 64:1-9 First Sunday of Advent This unusual
Advent worship service will feature a very heavy dose of music and a short
skit, but no sermon
Christmas Eve Services
There will be a 4:00 p.m. Family Service on Christmas Eve. Children are
needed as readers, actors, ushers, etc. All choirs will perform. If interested in
participating, please contact Lynda Nadkarni. At 11:00 p.m., we will have a
candlelight service of Lessons and Carols.
Presbyterian Worship at the British and Scottish Homes
Every first Sunday at 1:30, residents gather at the British Home for worship led
by the Deacons. Every third Sunday at 2:00 p.m., residents and guests at the
Scottish Home enjoy a worship service led by our Pastor Scott. All are
welcome at both services.
Music Ministry
Music is a vital part of worship at RPC. All members of the church take part in
our music ministry: singing hymns, chants, and spirituals as a congregation.
Our musical offerings to God are a reflection of our praise and worship. The
arts and religious faith together create the power and capacity to lift the
human spirit and articulate the mysticism of the eternal God. See Music for
more information about opportunities to participate in our Music Ministry.
Liturgists
The Worship Committee has recently adopted new policies for the Liturgist
(formerly "participating elder"). The new Liturgist need not be an elder. The
Liturgist now has nothing to invent--all words will be written by Scott and need
only be read with feeling. Also, those words will not include any difficult
Hebrew or Greek names since the Liturgist is no longer reading the Scripture
lesson. So, it's a much easier job and it's now open to ANYONE. If you would
be willing to take a turn at Liturgist, please contact Martha Heine.
Weddings
We understand that a wedding is a religious event. For information about
having your wedding at RPC, refer to our Wedding Guide.
Flowers for Worship
We welcome your gift of flowers to enhance worship. Flowers may be donated
in memory of a loved one, in remembrance of a special occasion, to the glory
of God or for a celebration you wish to recognize. A sign up poster is outside
the main office where you may sign up for a particular Sunday, or you may
contact the church office. There are two arrangements and you may take one
or both home with you, or the deacons will deliver the bouquets to sick
members, shut-ins and to families with new babies. The cost for the flowers is
$50.
We welcome one and all to our congregation and our worship life, regardless
of your previous religious affiliation. At RPC you will find a church family that
seeks to understand their lives in relation to God's love and direction. We
seek that understanding through worship, where we gather to pray, to sing,
and to hear God's word. In our congregation we welcome all ages to worship.
Sunday morning worship is at 10:00. Sunday School classes are available for
all ages during the months of September to May. Childcare is available
beginning at 8:45 a.m. Samples of recent sermons are available for download.
Worship Preview ∙ November 2008
November 2 Matthew 23:1-12 Path to Honor How does one go about
receiving honor within the realm of God? We will serve communion today.
November 9 Joshua 1-3a, 14-25 Considering the Cost Today we will
have a live drama with four voices instead of a sermon.
November 16 Matthew 2:14-30 Investing Your Talents How should
we invest the talents that God has given us for God's glory? Today is
Consecration Sunday
November 23 Matthew 25:31-46 Finding the Least What dies it mean
for us to care for "the least of these" in our modern culture? Today is "Christ
the King" Sunday
November 30 Isaiah 64:1-9 First Sunday of Advent This unusual
Advent worship service will feature a very heavy dose of music and a short
skit, but no sermon
Christmas Eve Services
There will be a 4:00 p.m. Family Service on Christmas Eve. Children are
needed as readers, actors, ushers, etc. All choirs will perform. If interested in
participating, please contact Lynda Nadkarni. At 11:00 p.m., we will have a
candlelight service of Lessons and Carols.
Presbyterian Worship at the British and Scottish Homes
Every first Sunday at 1:30, residents gather at the British Home for worship led
by the Deacons. Every third Sunday at 2:00 p.m., residents and guests at the
Scottish Home enjoy a worship service led by our Pastor Scott. All are
welcome at both services.
Music Ministry
Music is a vital part of worship at RPC. All members of the church take part in
our music ministry: singing hymns, chants, and spirituals as a congregation.
Our musical offerings to God are a reflection of our praise and worship. The
arts and religious faith together create the power and capacity to lift the
human spirit and articulate the mysticism of the eternal God. See Music for
more information about opportunities to participate in our Music Ministry.
Liturgists
The Worship Committee has recently adopted new policies for the Liturgist
(formerly "participating elder"). The new Liturgist need not be an elder. The
Liturgist now has nothing to invent--all words will be written by Scott and need
only be read with feeling. Also, those words will not include any difficult
Hebrew or Greek names since the Liturgist is no longer reading the Scripture
lesson. So, it's a much easier job and it's now open to ANYONE. If you would
be willing to take a turn at Liturgist, please contact Martha Heine.
Weddings
We understand that a wedding is a religious event. For information about
having your wedding at RPC, refer to our Wedding Guide.
Flowers for Worship
We welcome your gift of flowers to enhance worship. Flowers may be donated
in memory of a loved one, in remembrance of a special occasion, to the glory
of God or for a celebration you wish to recognize. A sign up poster is outside
the main office where you may sign up for a particular Sunday, or you may
contact the church office. There are two arrangements and you may take one
or both home with you, or the deacons will deliver the bouquets to sick
members, shut-ins and to families with new babies. The cost for the flowers is
$50.
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116 Barrypoint Road
Riverside, Illinois 60546
Riverside, Illinois 60546