Awaken (Provo)
~ posted 08.30.10
The entire service on the first Friday and Sunday of each month in Provo is dedicated to awakening our commitment to Christ by coming together with worshipful hearts and participating in communion. Please join us for one or both of this month’s services on Friday, September 3 (outside), and Sunday, September 5 (inside).
Outreach Class
~ posted 08.23.10
Learn how to effectively communicate your faith using The Diagram, a step-by-step method of sharing the Gospel utilizing 40 memory verses. This fifteen-week class starts at 3:30 p.m. beginning August 29 at the Sandy building. There’s a small registration fee of $15 to cover materials — click here to register.
Youth Group Starts Soon in Provo and Sandy
~ posted 08.16.10
Can you believe summer is almost over? Even scarier is a new school year fast approaching. This means it’s time for youth group to kick in again! All parents (both if possible) of junior- and senior-high youth are invited to join us for some very important meetings. You’ll hear the vision of our youth group and we’ll plan our year together (bring your calendar!). At the Sandy location, the meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17. Contact Bill Young for more info. At the Provo location, the meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25. Contact Mark Trerise if you have questions. Parents only for this first initial meeting.
Just Do It!
~ posted 08.09.10
It’s time for our annual community service project where we reach out to the needy in Provo and bless them FOR FREE! Start dreaming up ways that you can share Christ’s love — food, clothing, acts of service, fun and games — then bring everything you need to make it happen. Starts at 9:00 a.m. THIS SATURDAY, August 14, at the Provo building. Contact Steve McInroy for more info.
House Churches (downtown)
~ posted 08.02.10
Don't forget — midweek house churches start back up this Wednesday, August 4, with small groups resuming in September. Contact Josh Whitney for more info!
Red Cross Blood Drive
~ posted 07.26.10
The Rock Church Boy Scout Troop is sponsoring a blood drive for The Red Cross from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, at the Sandy building. Stop by and give LIFE by giving blood!
Freedom Festival Prayer and Prep
~ posted 06.28.10
There will be a prayer meeting for the Provo Freedom Festival at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, at the Provo building. We will also be discussing final preparations, so anyone wanting to participate is encouraged to attend. Contact Mac for more details and to find out how you can be a part!
all-church campout information
~ posted 06.12.10
It's here! Yup, we're excited about the all-church campout THIS WEEKEND! Here is some last-minute information that we hope will assist you in your final preparations.
Roots weekly prayer list part four
~ posted 06.02.10
22. Pray for more small groups that pray together. 23. Pray that we would love each other. 24. Pray that God would give us words of grace to speak to our friends of differing faiths. 25. Pray that God would bless us and our church. 26. Pray that we would rest in Jesus, remembering that God is there in hard times. 27. Pray that we would take comfort in the Holy Spirit’s intercession for us when we don’t know how to pray. 28. Pray that we would trust and obey God with our giving. 29. Pray for our country and its leaders. 30. Pray that we would trust God for all that we ask of Him. 31. Pray that we would be good stewards of our resources, understanding that all we have belongs to God.
Roots weekly prayer list part three
~ posted 05.24.10
15. Pray that we would understand our adequacy in God. 16. Pray that we would grow closer to God. 17. Pray that God would give us servants’ hearts. 18. Pray that God would use us to honor Him no matter the circumstance. 19. Pray that we will share our faith and help grow God’s kingdom by reaching the lost. 20. Pray that we would delight ourselves in the Lord. 21. Pray that we would remain in Christ and live completely dependent upon Him.
Roots weekly prayer list part two
~ posted 05.17.10
8. Pray that we would trust God in all circumstances. 9. Pray that God would help use our gifts for His purposes. 10. Pray that we would not waver from our sincere and pure devotion to Christ. 11. Pray that we would be self-controlled. 12. Pray that we would be bold in sharing the Gospel. 13. Pray that God would show us anything that needs changing in our lives. 14. Pray for the leaders of our church.
Roots weekly prayer list part one
~ posted 05.11.10
1. Pray that our faith would be heightened. 2. Pray that we would experience the power of God. 3. Pray that we would seek Christ’s kingdom first in all our decisions. 4. Pray that we would know God’s plans for us. 5. Pray that our church family would be closely united. 6. Pray that God would use The Rock and its members to accomplish the Great Commission. 7. Pray that everyone in our church would serve God wholeheartedly.
National Day of Prayer
~ posted 05.03.10
Please plan on attending the FREE National Day of Prayer event held at the state capitol building on Thursday, May 6, at 7:00 p.m. Gather together with your Christian brothers and sisters throughout the valley to uphold and represent the name of Christ. What a privilege to have the freedom to gather publicly and call upon the Lord on behalf of our nation, our state, and its leaders. May God poor out His Spirit and blessings on our country as we humbly approach His throne. Be there!
Rock Solid
~ posted 04.26.10
If you are planning on taking our Rock Solid marriage class beginning May 8, please click here to register. We need a confirmed number of people in order to prepare the proper amount of materials, so please respond now. Thanks!
Help the Scouts
~ posted 04.19.10
Does your lawn need a little kick-start for the spring? The Rock’s Boy Scout troop will be doing lawn aerations on Saturday and Sunday, April 24-25, for a suggested donation of $25 (or less) to help offset their summer camp expenses. Contact Andy Peterie to be scheduled.
Compassion Weekend
~ posted 04.12.10
Sunday, April 18, is Compassion Sunday worldwide, and THIS WEEKEND you’ll have the opportunity to sponsor a child with Compassion International. You can make a huge difference in the life of a child, as well as your own. Look for the special Compassion table in the lobby.
Set Apart series starts this weekend
~ posted 04.05.10
Have you ever felt overwhelmed or wanted to give up on the Christian life? As Christians, we sometimes feel out of place in this world. We don't always fit in. This study of the book of 1 Peter will help you discover the transforming truths of being set apart for God's holy purposes.
Every Man’s Monday
~ posted 03.29.10
TONIGHT, March 29, will be our final men’s meeting before we break for the summer. We’re celebrating with a cookout, so we’ll be starting a little earlier than usual at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a side dish (enough to feed 8-10) if your last name starts with A-M, or a dessert if your last name starts with N-Z. The church will provide the meat, buns, plates, cups, condiments, etc. (small donation of $3). It should be an awesome time, so don’t miss it!
Parenting Conference
~ posted 03.19.10
Rick Whitney has been a national leader with Great Commission Churches for over 35 years. He has spoken to thousands of parents on the important issue of raising godly children, and he knows a little bit about that since he and his wife Neva have successfully raised seven of their own! Starting at 7:00 p.m. TONIGHT, March 19, and continuing at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, Rick will share a life-changing look at parenting that will strengthen and encourage the hearts of any father and mother. From toddlers to teenagers, Rick will cover the bases necessary to help equip you to face — and succeed — at the challenge of parenting!
Ladies’ Night
~ posted 03.15.10
Our theme for this year is Imitate Me: Following the Example of Others as They Follow the Example of Christ. Join us for part three — Contentment/Attitude — at 7:00 p.m., TONIGHT, March 15, at the Sandy building!
GCLI: Spring 2010
~ posted 03.08.10
If you were not able to join us for our spring leadership meeting, click here to listen to the messages and download the PDF about spiritual warfare!
GCLI
~ posted 03.01.10
Plan to be a part of our winter Great Commission Leadership Institute, for everyone interested in becoming a better leader in your home, church and work place! We’ll be gathering at the Sandy building from 9:00 to 2:00 on Saturday, March 6, for worship and some great teaching. Lunch will be provided — be sure to join us!
Baby Bottle Recall
~ posted 02.24.10
Last weekend was the deadline for returning all baby bottles (filled with coins, bills, checks, etc.) for our support of Pregnancy Care Center in Salt Lake City. If you forgot yours, no worries — but please bring them this weekend. Contact the church office if you have any questions. Thanks!
Baby Dedications
~ posted 02.22.10
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 and His church, submitting themselves to His grace and wisdom as they seek to carry out their parental responsibilities. The next baby dedication services will be held on Sunday, March 7. Contact the church office to be scheduled.
You Can Help
~ posted 02.12.10
Two of our sister churches in Minneapolis have been assisting Haiti for the past two years through a food program called Kids Against Hunger. If you would like to know more or perhaps contribute to this cause, please visit www.filltheirplate.org.
All-Worship Weekend
~ posted 02.08.10
God is so good, so amazing, so gracious, so loving — sometimes we just need to sit around and do nothing but praise Him. And that's exactly what we've got planned for this coming weekend. Join us at one of our five services!
Small Group Spotlight
~ posted 02.01.10
Small groups start THIS WEEK! Our three locations have varying people demographics, so our small groups are handled differently at each location with the hope of providing a relevant way for everyone to get plugged in. For more information regarding life groups at our Provo location, please contact Steve McInroy. For information regarding midweek house churches at the downtown location, please contact Josh Whitney. And click here for a directory of all the small groups being offered at the Sandy location. No matter which service you attend or which location, small groups are a huge part of The Rock — so get plugged in!
Annual Baby Bottle Campaign
~ posted 01.22.10
Many people recognize January 22 as the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, and this coming Sunday — January 24 — is Sanctity of Life Sunday, a day set aside by former president Ronald Reagan as a time to remember the unborn. This coming weekend we will be using this occasion to kick off our annual baby bottle campaign supporting Pregnancy Resource Center of Salt Lake City. Please join us in this opportunity to support and pray for the plight of the innocent.
Spiritual Gifts Survey
~ posted 01.11.10
If you would like to take the spiritual gifts survey that Bill mentioned in his message this past weekend, please click here!
Faithwalkers
~ posted 01.04.10
If you weren't able to attend this year's conference, check out the excellent messages by clicking here!