Monday, August 07, 2006

BRBC Update

The Lord is continuing to bless Berean Reformed Baptist Church. Last Thursday Charly and I drove to Fresno, CA where Charly was examined for the office of elder. The Lord blessed Charly during this time with excellent recall and rhetoric. He received an overwhelming recommendation to the office of elder. We have had three Lord's Day Worship services now and words cannot express my excitement and delight! Yesterday we had 29 people worship with us. If I had to choose two words to describe the worship at BRBC they would be "pure" and "simple."
We have made it through the first 8 verses of John chapter 1. Our messages will soon be available at www.ephesuschurch.com. The elders there have graciously allowed us to post our sermons there until we can have our own place for them.
My family is settling in here in CA. I am working for the Stanislaus County Library. Right now I am delivering books between libraries but am interviewing for another position next week. Please pray for this job opportunity as it would help the living situation. We all miss our family in Georgia extremely. I often have to hold back the tears as our boys ask why they can't see the people they love in GA. The folks there are very dear to my family and greatly missed.
Thank you for your prayers and your support.

3 comments:

Best Book Buys said...

RC,

Since you have mentioned worship a couple of times, is BRBC going to post a position paper or something similar on worship or any resources on worship that you would recommend?

RJ

Robert Cole said...

Russ,
We are now offering a two-day "BRBC Worship Experience." It's absolutely free and includes two meals and possible lodging. All you have to pay for is your airfare.
At this conference, you will accompany Robert Cole and Charly Garza on Saturday afternoon as they set up the classroom for the following day's Lord's Day gathering. You will enjoy an evening of fellowship (including fine Mexican Cuisine) at the home of Robert Cole. On Sunday morning you will attend Berean Reformed Baptist Church. Your admission is free but you may be asked for a love gift.
At the end of this conference, when asked if you have read the BRBC position paper on worship you will respond with, "I don't need the paper, I experienced it!"
Call to register now!




Dax,
The cookies are great in Santa Claus County. BRBC is offering a half day, all (all but travel, food, lodging and spending money)expense paid tour of Santa Claus County as part of the above mentioned conference.
See you there!
RC

Robert Cole said...

Russ,
We may get to a position paper eventually. Life is a bit busy at the moment. In the mean time, you could stroll to our underdeveloped website. Click on "About Us". Click on the link for our position paper and read the sections on Worship and music. This may give you an idea.