Great Basin

Reformed Presbyterian Church

9725 S Virginia St

 Reno, NV 89511

Contact Info

Ruling Elder Greg Kothman

775-552-5777          

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.

Tithes/Offerings in March – $3,951 (Goal - $5500)

Diaconal Fund - $1,007 (Giving in March - $100)

Other 2023 Designated Giving to Date:

PCP Next 100 Fund - $100

Assessments - $250  

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 – April 2, 2023

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

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

Psalm of the Month –

 ORDER OF WORSHIP

*Call to Worship/Greeting                            Psalm 98:1-3

*Praise                                                            Psalm 98B

*Prayer of Invocation

Reading of the Law                                        Deuteronomy 5:6-22

Prayer of Confession               

*Psalm of Response                                         Psalm 130A

           Scripture Reading                                            Zechariah 9:9-10

           *Praise                                                            Psalm 72B

Prayer of Intercession                                     Elder Kothman

Psalm of Preparation                                       Psalm 119M

* Scripture Reading                                      John 12:12-19

* Prayer of Illumination

Sermon-                               “Illumination Prevails Over Ignorance”

                                                                                   Rev. John Sawtelle

*Psalm of Praise                                             Psalm 65A

*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

       “Illumination Prevails Over Ignorance”

  John 12:12-19

PRAYER REQUESTS

·      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 Rev. Patrick McNeely’s wife Jaclyn who was recently diagnosed with a genetic condition known to produce cancer.

·      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.

This Week’s Congregational Prayers

Prayer for our Nation

·    Pray that our leaders would come to know Christ and

submit to him

·    Pray for Governor Joe Lombardo

Prayer for our Church

·    Pray for unity and strength for our congregation

Prayer for our Presbytery

·    Pray for Los Angeles RPC as they continue to search for a Pastor

Prayer for our Denomination

·    Pray for Stillwater RPC and OKC RPC as they go through the transition to becoming two congregations. That God would add to their numbers daily those who are being saved and enable them to minister wisely in their communities

Prayer for Local Churches

·    Pray for Mt. Rose OPC and Pastor Scott Johnson

Prayer for Missions/Fraternal Denominations

·     Pray for the RP Mission works in India

·     Pray for persecuted brethren

This Week’s Confessional Meditation

RPCNA Testimony concerning WCF Chapter 32: Of the State of Men After Death, And the Resurrection of the Dead

1. God has appointed to every man the time when he shall leave this world. Ps. 39:4-5; Eccl. 3:2; Ps. 139:16.

2. We reject the idea of inactivity of the soul between death and resurrection called “soul sleep.” Eccl. 12:7; 2 Cor. 5:1-9.

3. We reject the teaching that there is a “second chance” of salvation after death. Luke 16:22-26; Heb. 9:27; 2 Cor. 6:2; John 5:28-29; 2 Pet. 2:9.

4. We reject the teaching that there is a purgatory, where souls must be purified before entering heaven. Luke 23:43; 2 Cor. 5:6, 8; Phil. 1:23.

5. We reject the idea that the soul at death is, or can be, reincarnated in another human or animal form. Eccl. 12:7; Heb. 9:27.

This Month at GBRPC

Today (4/02) – We welcome you as you join with us in worship of

the Triune God! Please welcome Rev. John Sawtelle as he is here to preach the Word.

Mon (4/3) – The Ladies Bible Study will continue the study, “The Lamb of God, Seeing Jesus in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy” by Nancy Guthrie. We will be discussing Week 4 & 5.

We will meet in the White House at 6PM on every other Monday.

Mon (4/9) – The Men’s Study will be held in the White House at 6PM. We will be studying “Knowing God” by J.I. Packer – Chapters 13&14.

Sat (4/15) – Nicki is moving locally and would like assistance with some furniture pieces at 9:00am. Please let her or Elder Kothman know if you are available and for the address.  

Ongoing- Please register for “Family Camp” to be held the first week of July in Tahoe. Please reach out to Greg or Kobi with any questions.

Sat (4/29) – Picnic Fellowship with Mt. Rose OPC. Please consider volunteering as a coordinator.

Pulpit Supply

4/2 – Rev. John Sawtelle

4/9 -  

4/16 – Rev. Ryan Hemphill (Tentative)

4/23- Rev. John Sawtelle

Significant Dates in the Congregation

Potluck Schedule

4/2- Chili Cook-Off (A-G main)

4/9- Celebration Dishes (H-Z main)

4/16- Italian (A-G main)

4/23- Tapas/Apps (no assignment)

4/30- Taco Bar (H-Z main)

Birthdays       

Waylon: 4/3

Joshua: 4/8

Ashley: 4/25

Braydon: 4/30