Jesus teaches “many things” from a boat to a crowd that has gathered on the seashore. He teaches in parables, including the parable of the sower — “let everyone with ears to hear listen!” We often associate discipleship with “doing” — and certainly that is part of it. But we must also return time and again to the Teacher at the sea who offers us the stories that encourage, challenge, provoke and confuse. We are to be thinking and discerning disciples who act out of understanding and compassion.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
“Discipleship by the Sea – Listen”
Behind the Curtain (Formerly From the Pastor)
Upcoming Events
- 1/22 Wednesday morning Bible Study 10am at ROL
- 1/25 4E Leadership Summit at Palm Coast UMC 10-2pm
- 1/25 Youth Trip to Rock the Universe at Universal Studios
- 1/26 ROL Relay For Life Meeting after worship
- 1/26 Youth Group at ROL every Sunday 6:30-7:30pm
- 1/27 Monday evening Bible Study at Don Juan’s Mexican Restaurant at 6:30pm
- 1/29 Wednesday morning Bible Study 10am at ROL
- 1/30 Teen Sync LGBTQ Group 6-8pm
- 2/8 Women’s Winter Social 2-4pm at Stella’s home
- 2/8 Youth “Camp In” 7pm-7am
- 2/16 Valentine’s Day Youth Dinner FUNraiser
- 3/1 Spring Clean Up Day 9-1pm
- 3/17-3/21 Youth Mission Trip to Hendersonville, NC, spots still available, sign up with Kayla
- 4/12 ROL Spring Carnival
ROL Relay For Life Meeting 1/26
Relay For Life meeting Sunday 1/26 after church if your interested in being apart of the team to help raise money for the American Cancer Society. If you can’t make it & you want to be a part of Relay, please reach out to Becky Kimball 904.254.7325 or becky.kimball1961@gmail.com.
Women’s Winter Social
Women’s Winter Social is scheduled for February 8th from 2-4pm at Stella’s home! This is a great time for the women at River of Life to share some fun and laughter! Please register through the Church Center App to let us know you’re coming.
Online Bible Study
Everyone welcome to join the online Bible Readings as we journey through the Book of Psalms. This is a 2 part series, Psalms 1-75 and then 76-150….5 chapters per week. You can join at any time and if you get behind, just skip to where we are! I will send you the next links for those of you already in the Online studies. For anyone that wants to join, please reach out to stellakaypainter@gmail.com.
Spring Clean Up Day
March 1, 9am-1pm
Youth News
Opportunities to Serve
Seeking volunteers for Nursery, Preschool, Children’s Sunday School age, and Youth! Talk to Kayla and let’s get you set up!
HUGS Food Assistance for St. Johns County Youth Contact Margaret Campbell
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Ricky Alford – January 6
Olivia Bolick – January 9
Aleshia Beery – January 9
McKynzee Owens – January 19
Jim Haugen – January 19
Cam Walker – January 27
Waylon Beery – January 27
Tim Bell – January 30
Please let us know if you are celebrating an Anniversary this January.