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:

11/06 - Owen Goggiano, Steve Pilcher

11/13 – Eric Maupin, Greg Kothman

11/20 – Tyler Macaluso & Miles Brazil

11/27 – Will Mejia & Paul Adamson

Nursery Schedule:

11/06 – Sandi Churchill & Evangeline Samul

11/13 - Kobi Kothman & Nate Kothman

11/20– Kelsey Pilcher & Sierra Kothman

11/27 ­– Jordyn Brazil & Mele Samul

Giving for the Month of November - $2822 (Goal - $5500)

Diaconal Fund - $847 (October - $43)

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 – November 20, 2022

Evening Worship .................................................................2:30 PM

Sunday School     ..................................................................5:15 PM

Psalm of the Month – 119B

ORDER OF WORSHIP

*Call to Worship/Greeting                                 Psalm 148:1-6

*Praise                                                            Psalm 148B

*Prayer of Invocation

Reading of the Law                                            Leviticus 19:1-18

Prayer of Confession                   

*Praise                                                            Psalm 51D

           Scripture Reading                                              Acts 24

                                                                                   Elder Greg Kothman

*Praise                                                            Psalm 54B

Prayer of Intercession                                         

Scripture Reading                                 Isaiah 54:11-17; Rev. 21:9-23

Psalm of Preparation                                          Psalm 119C (3,4)

Prayer of Illumination

Sermon-                             “A Secure Foundation for the City of God”                                                                        

*Psalm of Praise                                                  Psalm 46C

*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

“A Secure Foundation for the People of God”

Introduction

Theme: The righteousness of the Messiah will be the foundation

of the City of God; therefore we, as the people of God, are to

build our life on Him and seek our security in Him.

The Inhabitants of the City (Vs 11)

The Foundation of the City (Vs 11-14; 19-23)

The Security of the City (Vs 15-17; Rom. 8:32-39)

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.  

·      Pray for Andrew that he gets a better shift with his job so that 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.

·      Pray for Rev. Samul as he prepares to go on the Frontline program on December 8th.

·      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

Prayer for our Church

·     Pray for our growth and unity as a congregation

·     Pray for those who are struggling with depression and discouragement

Prayer for our Presbytery

·     Pray for our Treasure Valley RPC, and Rev. Ryan Hemphill.

Prayer for our Denomination

·     Pray for the Education and Publication’s board as they

continue to seek providing Christians with solid, edifying material.

Prayer for Local Churches

·     Pray Grace Community Church and Pastor Brian Borgman,

and other staff

Prayer for Missions/Fraternal Denominations

·     Pray for the RP of Japan

·     Pray for persecuted brethren

This Week’s Confessional Meditation

1. Marriage is an ordinance of God; however, to be unmarried is also an equally honorable state, and it may be the will of God for a person to remain single. Every effort should be made to submit to the direction of God in this matter, and to maintain a chaste and obedient life style. 1 Cor. 7:7-8.

2. Premarital sex relations or promiscuous sex practices as well as homosexuality and other perversions of the natural order are violations of God’s law and purpose. All should strive to discipline their sexual desires, maintain purity of thought and practice, and avoid situations which lead to sexual temptation.

1 Cor. 6:9, 15-20; 1 Cor. 5:1-5, 9-11; 1 Cor. 7:8-9; Rom. 1:26-28; Phil. 4:8; Prov. 5.

3. By God’s appointment the marriage relationship is to continue as long as both parties are living. Marriage may not be contracted for any other period. After the death of one party the other party may lawfully marry another. Matt. 19:4-6; Rom. 7:2-3; Gen. 2:24-25;

1 Cor. 7:39.

4. Marriage is a covenant relationship made before God between a man and a woman.

Prov. 2:17; Mal. 2:14; cf. Hos. 2:16-23.

5. The validity of marriage depends on the mutual agreement of the parties, rather than upon official administration; yet for the glory of God and the protection of the parties, and so that the greatness of the privilege and the seriousness of the responsibility of the marriage may be properly impressed on the parties, marriage should be contracted in the presence of a qualified officer and competent witnesses. Matt. 19:6; 1 Cor. 10:31; 1 Pet. 2:13.

6. The marriage of Christians should ordinarily be solemnized by an ordained minister of the Gospel. 1 Cor. 14:33, 40.

This Month at GBRPC

Today (11/20) – 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 (11/20) – Please fellowship with us at a potluck meal

immediately after the worship service, followed by Adult &

Children’s Sabbath School. 

Mon (11/21) – The Men’s Study will be held in the White House

at 6PM. We will be starting “Knowing God” by J.I. Packer.

Chapters1-2. Please get both the book and study guide.

Mon (11/28) – The Ladies Bible Study will be held at the White

House at 6PM.

                      Significant Dates in the Congregation

Birthdays

11/4: Jordyn Brazil

11/17: Ynez Goggiano

11/18: Kobi Kothman

Anniversaries

11/25: Greg and Kobi Kothman