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In today's newsletter...

this weekend in SLC/Sandy:
Undressing

this weekend in Provo:
In Christ

coming up:
Order for Glory

To download messages, click here.

Pray for Mike Lister to find new employment.

Pray for two-year-old Averi Sartor who has developed complications following a heart transplant.

Pray that Christ’s Kingdom will continue to expand through the various ministries of The Rock Church.

Do you have a special prayer need? Click here to share your need and have people begin praying for you right now. Also, please join us in daily prayer for our church, click here to grab a copy.

“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him” (Colossians 2:6 ESV).

Is your mission on earth finished? If you‘re still alive, it isn‘t.

SPEAK A Word From Steve McInroy

“But when they hand you over, do not worry about how or what you are to say; for it will be given you in that hour what you are to say, for it is not you who speak, but it is the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you” (Matthew 10:19-20 NASB).

I find tremendous comfort in reading about ordinary people in the Bible going through real-life situations. When Jesus sent out the twelve apostles and they were faced with persecution, He let them know He would help them, even with the words they were to speak.

I wrestle with knowing what to say in all kinds of situations. Many of the people with whom I labor also experience this same struggle, and when they share their intimidation with me I usually just say, “I know exactly what you‘re going through. That must be difficult. Let‘s pray and trust God to help you.”

The typical response to that is kind of a blank stare. I interpret this as them silently saying, “That‘s all?”

I wonder if that was the kind of response Jesus got from the disciples? Even if they were initially overwhelmed with doubts, they eventually stepped out in faith and reached much of the known world equipped with little more than the words from God.

And that‘s no small thing.

Depending on God is ALWAYS better than being independent from Him! Or as it says in Ephesians 1:13 (ESV) — “In Him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the Gospel of your salvation, and believed in Him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.”

God can and will give us the right words to speak at just the right time to accomplish His purposes, so take heart and walk by faith. The words will come.

Mac

Most people who attend The Rock Church might not realize that our financial situation is often somewhat of a seesaw. We never know how or when God will provide, but He always does! So when we‘re facing a particular shortfall, we‘re overjoyed when God moves in the hearts of His people to give — and that was very evident in 2011! Our financial review for last year has been completed, and you may click here to download a copy of our annual report. God loves a “cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7), and so do we. THANK YOU!

This week at the Sandy location we‘ll be having registration for our winter session of small groups. Click here to check out the directory so you can come prepared to sign up. Our downtown midweek house churches are also back in full swing — contact Steele Croswhite for details. And for information regarding life groups at our Provo location, please contact Steve McInroy. Small groups are a huge part of The Rock, so get plugged in!

Monthly Prayer List
The February prayer list is now available, click here to grab a copy and pray together with the church!

Every Man‘s Monday (Sandy)
Join our journey through John Eldredge‘s book Wild At Heart at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 6, at the Sandy building. This month‘s topic is A Battle to Fight. Don‘t miss it — be a man!

Baby Dedications (Sandy)
Dedicating a child to the Lord acknowledges God‘s sovereignty not only over the child, but also over Mom and Dad. This is a special time for parents to come before God, submitting themselves to His wisdom as they seek to carry out their parental responsibilities. The next baby dedication service will be held at the Sandy location on Sunday, February 19. Contact the church office to be scheduled.

WIT (Provo)
February 2, 7:00 p.m., Provo

Every Man's Monday (Sandy)
February 6, 7:00 p.m., Sandy

Baby Dedications
February 19, Sandy

Pastor's Social
February 26, 2:00 p.m., Sandy

life groups (Provo)
most Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m., contact Steve McInroy for info

house church/small groups (Salt Lake City)
most Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., contact Steele Croswhite for info

For the full calendar, click here.

February 01, 2012
In today's newsletter... Celebrate Community News Upcoming Events Prayer this weekend in SLC/Sandy: Undressing this weekend in Provo: In Christ coming up: Order for Glory To download messages, click here. Pray for Mike Lister to find new employment. Pray for two-year-old Averi Sartor who has developed complications following a heart transplant. Pray that Christ’s Kingdom will continue to expand through the various ministries of The Rock Church. Do you have a special prayer need? Click here to share your need and have people begin praying for you right now. Also, please join us in daily prayer for our church, click here to grab a copy. TRUTH “Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him” (Colossians 2:6 ESV). THINK Is your mission on earth finished? If you‘re still alive, it isn‘t. FOLLOW	SPEAK A Word From Steve McInroy “But when they hand you over, do not worry about how or what you are to say; for it will be given you in that hour what you are to say, for it is not you who speak, but it is the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you” (Matthew 10:19-20 NASB). I find tremendous comfort in reading about ordinary people in the Bible going through real-life situations. When Jesus sent out the twelve apostles and they were faced with persecution, He let them know He would help them, even with the words they were to speak. I wrestle with knowing what to say in all kinds of situations. Many of the people with whom I labor also experience this same struggle, and when they share their intimidation with me I usually just say, “I know exactly what you‘re going through. That must be difficult. Let‘s pray and trust God to help you.” The typical response to that is kind of a blank stare. I interpret this as them silently saying, “That‘s all?” I wonder if that was the kind of response Jesus got from the disciples? Even if they were initially overwhelmed with doubts, they eventually stepped out in faith and reached much of the known world equipped with little more than the words from God. And that‘s no small thing. Depending on God is ALWAYS better than being independent from Him! Or as it says in Ephesians 1:13 (ESV) — “In Him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the Gospel of your salvation, and believed in Him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.” God can and will give us the right words to speak at just the right time to accomplish His purposes, so take heart and walk by faith. The words will come. Mac CELEBRATE Most people who attend The Rock Church might not realize that our financial situation is often somewhat of a seesaw. We never know how or when God will provide, but He always does! So when we‘re facing a particular shortfall, we‘re overjoyed when God moves in the hearts of His people to give — and that was very evident in 2011! Our financial review for last year has been completed, and you may click here to download a copy of our annual report. God loves a “cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7), and so do we. THANK YOU! COMMUNITY This week at the Sandy location we‘ll be having registration for our winter session of small groups. Click here to check out the directory so you can come prepared to sign up. Our downtown midweek house churches are also back in full swing — contact Steele Croswhite for details. And for information regarding life groups at our Provo location, please contact Steve McInroy. Small groups are a huge part of The Rock, so get plugged in! NEWS Monthly Prayer List The February prayer list is now available, click here to grab a copy and pray together with the church! Every Man‘s Monday (Sandy) Join our journey through John Eldredge‘s book Wild At Heart at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 6, at the Sandy building. This month‘s topic is A Battle to Fight. Don‘t miss it — be a man! Baby Dedications (Sandy) Dedicating a child to the Lord acknowledges God‘s sovereignty not only over the child, but also over Mom and Dad. This is a special time for parents to come before God, submitting themselves to His wisdom as they seek to carry out their parental responsibilities. The next baby dedication service will be held at the Sandy location on Sunday, February 19. Contact the church office to be scheduled. UPCOMING WIT (Provo) February 2, 7:00 p.m., Provo Every Man's Monday (Sandy) February 6, 7:00 p.m., Sandy Baby Dedications February 19, Sandy Pastor's Social February 26, 2:00 p.m., Sandy life groups (Provo) most Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m., contact Steve McInroy for info house church/small groups (Salt Lake City) most Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., contact Steele Croswhite for info For the full calendar, click here.