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 April – $924 (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 9, 2023

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

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

Psalm of the Month –

 ORDER OF WORSHIP

*Call to Worship/Greeting                            Psalm 100

*Praise                                                            Psalm 100A

*Prayer of Invocation

Reading of the Law                                        Matthew 5:17-30

Prayer of Confession               

*Psalm of Response                                         Psalm 119M

      Scripture Reading                                         Psalm 16

      *Praise                                                            Psalm 16D

Prayer of Intercession                                    

Psalm of Preparation                                       Psalm 119N (1&2)

                                                                       Tune: Olive’s Brow

* Scripture Reading                                      Matthew 8: 27-34

* Prayer of Illumination                                      

Sermon-                                                             “Christ’s Authority”

                                                                               Rev. Johnathan Kruis

*Psalm of Praise                                             Psalm 23A

*Dismissal Prayer

*Congregation stands

Tithes/Offerings to GBRPC can be placed in the donation box on the back welcome table.

GBRPC provides a nursery room for children under 3 years old, during the sermon. The nursery is located in the sanctuary, behind the Solas.

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.

·      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 Will and Kathleen Mejia and their new son, Charles.

·      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 revival in our land

Prayer for our Church

·    Pray for unity and strength for our congregation

Prayer for our Presbytery

·    Pray for All Saints Irvine & Rev. Hsing Tang

Prayer for our Denomination

·    Pray with Rochester RPC for Pastor Ryan Somerville and their ruling elders and deacons, that God will bless their ministry to His people

Prayer for Local Churches

·    Pray for Mt. Rose EV Free and Pastor Steve Mapa

Prayer for Missions/Fraternal Denominations

·     Pray for the RP Mission works in South Sudan

·     Pray for persecuted brethren

This Week’s Confessional Meditation

RPCNA Testimony concerning WCF Chapter 33: Of the Last Judgement

1. The return of our Lord to earth is clearly taught in Scripture. He made many promises to return. His coming will be personal and visible. He will come in glory at a time unknown to man. Rev. 22:7, 12, 20; John 14:3; Acts 1:11; Rev. 1:7; 1 Thess. 4:16; Matt. 16:27; Col. 3:4; Luke 12:40; Rev. 16:15; Mark 13:32-35; 1 Thess. 5:2.

2. At the time of Christ’s second coming all the dead will be raised and the world will be judged. John 5:28-29; 2 Thess. 1:7-10; Ps. 96:13; Ps. 98:9.

3. We reject the teaching that the Kingdom of God can only be brought in by Christ’s return or that Christ is not now reigning as King over all things. Matt. 28:18; Eph. 1:20-22; Phil. 2:9-11; Col. 1:18.

4. The final judgment for the Christian will be an assessment of his obedience to God and of his stewardship of the gifts and talents God has committed to his care. Whatever is imperfect will be burned away, and his faithfulness will be rewarded. 2 Cor. 5:10; Rom. 14:10-12; 1 Cor. 3:9-15; 1 Cor. 4:5; Matt. 25:14-40.

5. Believers are to look forward eagerly to the last great day, in which they will share in Christ’s final victory over evil and experience the fullness of joy which is found in the presence of God, forever. 2 Pet. 3:11-13; Ps. 16:11.

This Month at GBRPC

Today (4/09) – 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 (4/10) – The Men’s Study will be held in the White House at 6PM. We will

continue our study “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.  

Mon (4/17) – 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 6.

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

Wed (4/19) – Prayer Meeting will be held at the Macaluso’s home at 6PM. Please send updates, praises and requests to Elder Kothman.

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 or grill master.

Pulpit Supply

4/16 –

4/23 - Rev. John Sawtelle

 4/30 -

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