This Week: October 27th, 2024
For thirty-three years, God was with us. Jesus’ public ministry lasted a mere three of those years but the impact it must have been to the early disciples is hard to imagine for us today. Jesus leaves behind so many different parts of Himself. So, when Mary went to find the empty tomb, Jesus, along with heavenly beings, asked her, "Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you’re looking for?" (John 20:15 NIV). When we’ve hit rock bottom; when we’re suffering and in pain, what Jesus are we looking to find? Are we looking for a memory of a man, His sayings, His wise teachings? Or are we seeing the Resurrected Christ, the conquerer over Death, the promise fulfilled, the love of God fully demonstrated. We may look to His words for peace but His teachings become much stronger when we realize what the future holds. Peace comes from His words but no matter what life throws at us, joy comes from the empty tomb. Our sins are covered by the Cross, but our hope lies in the Resurrection. That should be the Jesus we seek.
This Week's Worship Service
The empty tomb is not an empty promise. When Peter and John saw this, they went home to ponder what it meant. But Mary, she saw the risen Lord and went to tell Apostles what she had seen, sorrow turning to joy. Then Jesus appeared to them all, as an apparition but even that didn't deter Thomas from questioning. There are multiple faiths being presented in our scripture today. Which one are you?
John 20:1-10
This Week's Church Sign Sermon
Inspirational wisdom can come from the simplest of things. So here we offer just a little Jesus as you drive by. We'd love to have you in for a visit.
Online Giving
Rockvale Cumberland Presbyterian Church is pleased to announce the opportunity for our church family and friends to tithe securely online. You can use your credit card, debit card or bank account to securely tithe a love offering or give to our church's ministries such as to our youth program or our building maintenance fund. You can also use the service's app on your Apple or Android device to give. If you chose to do so, you may also select the option to cover the fees the church is assessed for each transaction. Click the button below to make your offering and thank you.
Who We Are
Rockvale Cumberland Presbyterian Church has been a landmark in Rockvale Tennessee since 1889 at a simpler time when church was an integral part of the community. Church members were family that leaned on each other in times of struggle and celebrated together in times of joy. This spirit lives on in our diverse congregation bound together by a love for Christ and for one another. Our motto is simple, 'Whosoever will, is welcome - just as you are', in the manner as Christ said 'Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.' We hope to see you this Sunday morning.
