Great Basin
Reformed Presbyterian Church
9725 S Virginia St
Reno, NV 89511
Contact Info
Rev. Colin Samul Elder Greg Kothman
775-636-2703 775-552-5777
greatbasinRPC@gmail.com greg.kothman@gmail.com
Welcome
We welcome you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We hope you will be encouraged and edified, having heard Biblical truth in love. Great Basin RP is a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America, one of the oldest denominations in the United States. We are committed to the doctrines of Scripture and the formation of loving community as a necessary fruit of the Gospel. In light of the above, we believe that the most comprehensive and accurate summary of biblical teaching is found in the Westminster Confession of Faith, together with the Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms. These documents were completed in 1647 as a summary of Christian belief and practice, with the desired intention of helping Christ’s church become unified in doctrine, government, and worship (John 17:11). In addition to the Westminster Standards, we also maintain the Testimony of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America, which is our denomination’s own continuing and contemporary application of the Word of God to our current culture and context.
Set Up Schedule:
1/01 - Owen Goggiano, Steve Pilcher
1/08 – Eric Maupin, Greg Kothman
1/15 – Tyler Macaluso & Miles Brazil
1/22 – Will Mejia & Paul Adamson
1/29 - Owen Goggiano, Steve Pilcher
Nursery Schedule:
1/01 – Sandi Churchill & Evangeline Samul
1/08 - Kobi Kothman & Nate Kothman
1/15 – Kelsey Pilcher & Sierra Kothman
1/22– Jordyn Brazil & Mele Samul
1/29 - Sandi Churchill & Evangeline Samul
Giving for the Month of January – $3,474 (Goal - $5500)
Diaconal Fund - $895 (January - $18)
Oh come, let us worship and bow down;
Let us kneel before the Lord our maker.
Psalm 95:6
Great Basin
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Today’s Schedule – January 29, 2023
Evening Worship .................................................................2:30 PM
Sunday School ..................................................................5:15 PM
Psalm of the Month –
ORDER OF WORSHIP
*Call to Worship/Greeting Psalm 29:1-4
*Praise Psalm 29A
*Prayer of Invocation
Reading of the Law Hebrews 13:1-18
Prayer of Confession
*Psalm of Response Psalm 4B
Scripture Reading Jeremiah 17:1-13
Elder Greg Kothman
*Praise Psalm 146B
Prayer of Intercession
Scripture Reading Galatians 6:11-15
Psalm of Preparation Psalm 119D (3,4)
Prayer of Illumination
Sermon- “Paul’s Final Exhortation”
*Psalm of Praise Psalm 103A
*Benediction
*Congregation stands
Tithes/Offerings to GBRPC can be placed in the donation box on the back welcome table.
GBRPC provides a nursery for children under 3 years old, during the sermon. The nursery is located in the sanctuary, behind the Solas.
SERMON NOTES
“Paul’s Final Exhortation”
Galatians 6:11-15
Introduction
Theme: Christ alone has redeemed us and made us a new creation; therefore
we are to turn from all false teaching, and from all trust in the flesh, and
we are to be unashamed to be a gospel centered, Christ-exalting people.
The Judaizer’s Trust in the Flesh (Vs 11-12)
The Focus on Outward Performance
The Misunderstanding of Grace
Application: The Judaizing heresy is a continuing issue in the Church
The Judaizer’s Motives (Vs 12-1)
The Desire to Avoid Perfetion
The Desire to be Popular
Application: False teaching is motivated by the desire to compromise
for comfort and privilege
The Freedom of the Gospel (Vs 14-15)
Freedom from the Flesh
Freedom from the Desires of the World
The Freedom of being a New Creation
Application: We are to boast in being a gospel-centered, Christ-exalting
people.
PRAYER REQUESTS
· Pray for Sandi’s Aunt Jackie who has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
· Pray for Ynez Goggiano who is suffering from a frozen shoulder due to an injury she received in April.
· Praise for Andrew getting a new job position with normal hours/days so he can worship with us each Lord’s Day.
· Pray for wisdom for the Kothmans in dealing with parental health needs.
· Pray for RP Church Planters and for Rev. Hemphill as he is church planting in Boise, ID.
· Continue to Pray and give thanks for Eric Maupin who has experienced some relief from long COVID symptoms.
· Pray for Eric Mulder as he continues to struggle with a brain tumor and cancer treatment, and for him and his wife Leah as they search for a new Church.
· Please pray for Rev. Jon Maginn with pain and sleep issues.
· Pray for Tyler Macaluso’s father, Tony, who is carrying the weight of issues within his family.
· Pray for the Churchill’s Niece/Cousin Natalie
· Pray for Shanna’s back as she continues to suffer with Arthritis
· Pray for Rev. Patrick McNeely’s wife Jaclyn who was recently diagnosed with a genetic condition known to produce cancer.
· Pray for Ginger Kothman as she adjusts to her new epilepsy medicine.
· Pray for Will and Kathleen Mejia and their new son, Charles.
· Pray for Jordyn’s friend, Jackie. She is dealing with chronic pain. Please pray for healing, comfort, joy and answers.
· Prayer for Miles and his family as they mourn the loss of his grandma. Pray for his grandpa as he is now alone and also that he would repent and trust in Christ.
· Pray for John Sawtelle as he is laying the groundwork for planting a RP church in Sacramento and that the Lord would send a fellow laborer.
· Pray for Rev. Samul’s uncle Dan whose wife, Donna died from the progress of dementia.
This Week’s Congregational Prayers
Prayer for our Nation
· Pray that our leaders would come to know Christ and
Submit to him
· Pray for our military and police
Prayer for our Church
· Pray for our congregational meeting
· Pray for unity and protection for our congregation
Prayer for our Presbytery
· Pray for Treasure Valley RPC and Rev. Ryan Hemphill
Prayer for our Denomination
· Pray for the video study in the life of Samson by Dr. Robert
W. Godfrey would be a blessing to those in the adult Sabbath school class at Rose Point (New Castle, Pa.) RPC
Prayer for Local Churches
· Pray for Dayspring Church and Pastor Jason Ching
Prayer for Missions/Fraternal Denominations
· Pray for the RP of Japan
· Pray for persecuted brethren
This Week’s Confessional Meditation
RPCNA Testimony concerning WCF Chapter 25: Of the Church (continued)
17. When any church imposes sinful requirements for membership; when its constitution or creedal statements are fundamentally unscriptural; when its administration is corrupt; or when sound preaching and proper discipline are neglected, it is the duty of Chris- tians to attempt its reformation. Then if such efforts prove ineffectual, it is their duty to separate from it, and to unite with a sound church.
Rev. 2:20-23; Acts 19:8-9; 2 Cor. 6:16-17.
18. Many antichrists will be present in the world throughout history. Prior to Christ’s coming the final “man of lawlessness” will be revealed. He will be destroyed by Christ.
1 John 2:18; 1 John 4:3; 2 Thess. 2:8.
19. Christians should walk in the light. Their beliefs, purposes, manner of life, and their rules of action and conduct should be based on the Word of God and should not be concealed. Oathbound societies usually involve an improper requirement of secrecy, aims which are immoral, intimate fellowship with unbelievers or participation in unbiblical worship. Membership in such organizations is inconsistent with a Christian profession, however good their announced purposes may be.
1 John 1:7; 1 Thess. 5:5; Matt. 5:14; 2 John 1:7-11; John 3:20-21; Eph. 5:8-14; Matt. 15:9.
RPCNA Testimony concerning WCF Chapter 26: Of the Communion of Saints
1.Concern for fellow believers should be a restraint to evil, especially to unkind speech and action against one another.
1 Cor. 13; Eph. 4:31-32; Rom. 14:19; Jas. 3:16-18; Gal. 5:15; 1 Cor. 12.
2. The congregation is the primary organic unit in the presbyterian system of church government. It is commonly composed of Christians residing in the same community who meet together for the worship of God.
3. In addition to their obligation to assemble for worship, believers should assemble for social purposes as another means of support and growth. In response to Christ’s love for them, believers are to express their love to one another by using their diverse gifts and talents to help their brethren; by giving and receiving counsel, support, hospitality and comfort; by spending time with one another and sharing joys and sorrows. This is especially necessary when, in the providence of God, brethren need material support and moral and spiritual encouragement. Heb. 10:24-25; Heb. 13:2; Gal. 6:2; Rom. 12:10, 13, 15; Eph. 4:28; Phil. 4: 10-14; 1 Cor. 16:1-2.
This Month at GBRPC
Today (1/29) – We welcome you as you join with us in worship of the Triune
God! If you are a regular visitor please reach out to Rev. Samul or
Elder Kothman about the Faithlife App for giving and Church Communication.
Today (1/29) – We will hold our congregational meeting in lieu of Sunday School. The agenda items will be approval of the 2023 budget as well as an overview of the Child Protection Policy for GBRPC.
Mon (1/30) – The Men’s Study will be held in the White House at 6PM.
We will be studying “Knowing God” by J.I. Packer. Please get both the book and study guide.
Mon (2/6) – The Ladies Bible Study will begin our new study, “The Lamb of God, Seeing Jesus in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy” by Nancy Guthrie. We will meet in the White House at 6PM on every other Monday.
Significant Dates in the Congregation
Birthdays
Owen G.: 1/13
Greg K.: 1/26
Kuyper: 1/27
Kinsley: 1/27