Rock Island Presbyterian Church
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June 2026
Hello!
June is the month in which we celebrate fatherhood. Proverbs 20:7 says that “A righteous man who walks in his integrity – how blessed are his sons who walk after him.” A good father leads his family, is a Christlike model, and provides for his family’s spiritual, emotional and physical needs. As believers in Christ, God claims us as his very own children. 2 Corinthians 6:18 says “And I will be a Father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty.” We have been blessed to have both earthly and heavenly fathers.
These are the events we have planned for this month…
Sunday, June 7 - Church at 10am in the sanctuary with communion.
Sunday, June 14 – Church at 10am in the sanctuary followed by a fellowship dinner. We will be cleaning the fellowship hall after we eat so anyone who can stay to help would be appreciated!
Sunday, June 21 – Church at 10am in the sanctuary.
Sunday, June 28– Church at 10am in the sanctuary. After church we will be cleaning the sanctuary. Anyone who can stay after and help will be greatly appreciated!
Thank you to all who serve this congregation… without your service this ministry would not be possible!
Thanks,
Barry
April 2025
Hi everyone!
As you may be aware, we will soon be celebrating Palm Sunday and Easter. For the next three Sundays I will be presenting a special study entitled “studies of the resurrection.” We will be looking primarily at 1 Corinthians 15 but will also study other related texts. The truth of the resurrection of Christ is one of the foundations of our faith. It should prove to be an interesting series. Please join us if you can!
These are the events we have planned for April…
Sunday, April 6 - Church at 10am in the sanctuary with communion.
Sunday, April 13 - (Palm Sunday) Church at 10am in the sanctuary followed by a fellowship dinner. (please bring a dish to share)
Sunday, April 20 – (Easter) Church at 10am in the sanctuary.
Sunday, April 27 – Church at 10am in the sanctuary.
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 “For I delivered to you as of firstimportance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day.”
See you in church!
Barry
May 1, 2026
Hello!
May is the month in which we celebrate motherhood. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10 and on that day, we take a few moments to be thankful for our mothers, without whom none of us would have life. They sacrifice for us- teaching us, taking care of our needs, loving us, and making us feel loved and wanted.
Proverbs 31 says it like this – “An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels, the heart of her husband trusts in her. Her children rise up and bless her; her husband also, and he praises her, saying; many daughters have done nobly, but you excel them all!” A godly woman is a blessing to everyone around her!
These are the events we have planned for this month…
Sunday, May 3 - Church at 10am in the sanctuary with communion.
Sunday, May 10 – Church at 10am in the sanctuary followed by a fellowship dinner. We will be cleaning the fellowship hall after we eat so anyone who can stay to help would be appreciated!
Sunday, May 17 – Church at 10am in the sanctuary.
Sunday, May 24– Church at 10am in the sanctuary. After church we will be cleaning the sanctuary. Anyone who can stay after and help will be greatly appreciated!
Sunday, May 31 – Church at 10am in the sanctuary.
Thank you to all who serve this congregation… without your service this ministry would not be possible!
Thanks,
Barry
March 1, 2026
Hello!
Hello!
I have a friend who likes to say “every day is a second chance…”
This reflects scripture! Lamentations 3: 22 – 23 says “
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”
Spring is a representation of new life and renewed hope. Let’s remember that it is always a good day to make a change for the better.
Please remember that Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 8.
Please have a look at our new church website blog!
Also, we have a Facebook page that reflects some of the things we have been doing lately.
If you see a post, please like and share it if you can. It will help us reach more people in our community.
The church is also on Instagram. Like and share.
These are the events we have planned for this month…
Sunday, March 1 - Church at 10am in the sanctuary with communion.
Sunday, March 8 – Church at 10am in the sanctuary followed by a fellowship dinner. We will be cleaning the fellowship hall after we eat so anyone who can stay to help would be appreciated!
Sunday, March 15 – Church at 10am in the sanctuary.
Sunday, March 22– Church at 10am in the sanctuary. After church, we will be cleaning the sanctuary. Anyone who can stay after and help will be greatly appreciated!
Sunday, March 29 – Church at 10am in the sanctuary.
See you in church!
Barry
February 1, 2026
Hello!
First, some fun February facts… February is the shortest month of the year, with only 28 days.
February contains Groundhog Day (Feb 2) Superbowl Sunday (Feb 8),
Valentines Day (Feb 14),
President’s Day (Feb 16) and Ash Wednesday (Feb 18).
It is also national tater tot month, national cherry month, and contains national Golden Retriever day and most importantly, national Pizza day!
February is one of the most frequently misspelled words in the English language (February, not Febuary!)
That is a lot of activity for the shortest month of the year!
These are the events we have planned for this month…
Sunday, February 1 - Church at 10am in the sanctuary with communion. We will also be cleaning the sanctuary and Sunday school room after church. Please help if you can!
Sunday, February 8 – Church at 10am in the sanctuary followed by a fellowship dinner. We will be cleaning the fellowship hall after we eat so anyone who can stay to help would be appreciated!
Sunday, February 15 – Church at 10am in the sanctuary.
Sunday, February 22– Church at 10am in the sanctuary. After church, we will be cleaning the sanctuary. Anyone who can stay after and help will be greatly appreciated!
See you in church!
Barry
January 1, 2026 Happy New Year!
Another year has come and gone, and it is naturally a time when we think about events that have happened in the past year. It is also common to think about the possibilities that 2026 may hold.
It brings to mind the song “Because he lives” It goes like this… “because He lives, I can face tomorrow – because He lives, all fear is gone – because I know he holds the future – and life is worth the living, just because He lives” One of the last things Jesus said to his disciples is found in Matthew 28:20.
He says “and so, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Let’s remember that no matter what happens, Jesus’ presence and power will be with us, helping us through whatever life may bring.
These are the events we have planned for this month…
Sunday, January 4 - Church at 10am in the sanctuary with communion.
Sunday, January 11 – Church at 10am in the sanctuary followed by a fellowship dinner. We will be cleaning the fellowship hall after we eat so anyone who can stay to help would be appreciated!
Sunday, January 18 – Church at 10am in the sanctuary.
Sunday, January 25– Church at 10am in the sanctuary. After church, we will clean the sanctuary. Anyone who can stay after and help will be greatly appreciated!
Have a great new year!
Barry