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 – $4,605 (Goal - $5500)

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

Other 2023 Designated Giving to Date:

PCP Next 100 Fund - $100

Member 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 23, 2023

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

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

Psalm of the Month –

 ORDER OF WORSHIP

*Call to Worship/Greeting                            Psalm 99:1-3

*Praise                                                            Psalm 99A

*Prayer of Invocation

Reading of the Law                                        Exodus 20:1-21

Prayer of Confession               

*Psalm of Response                                         Psalm 130A

           Scripture Reading                                           Psalm 68:24-35

           *Praise                                                            Psalm 68E

Prayer of Intercession                                     

Psalm of Preparation                                       Psalm 119I (3&4)

                                                                       Tune: Amazing Grace

* Scripture Reading                                      TBD

* Prayer of Illumination                                      

Sermon-                                                           

*Psalm of Praise                                             Psalm 133A

*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 and the effects of rheumatoid arthritis.

·      Praise for Andrew getting a new job with a normal schedule so he can worship with us each Lord’s Day.

·      Pray for wisdom for the Kothmans in dealing with parental health needs.  

·      Praise for a successful brain surgery for Greg’s supervisor, Brian. Pray for a quick recovery. Brian is a Christian.

·      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 an end to abortion

Prayer for our Church

·    Pray for unity and strength for our congregation

Prayer for our Presbytery

·    Pray for Seattle RPC and Rev. David Witmer

Prayer for our Denomination

·    Give thanks with Orlando RPC for all the blessings of the

past year

Prayer for Local Churches

·    Pray for our local NAPARC and reformed churches in the

Reno area

Prayer for Missions/Fraternal Denominations

·     Pray for the RP Mission works in India

·     Pray for persecuted brethren

This Week’s Confessional Meditation

Covenant of Communicant Membership

1.     Do you believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the Word of God, the only infallible rule for faith and life

2.     Do you believe in the one living and true God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, as revealed in the Scriptures?

3.     Do you repent of your sin; confess your guilt and helplessness as a sinner against God; profess Jesus Christ, Son of God, as your Saviour and Lord; and dedicate yourself to His service: Do you promise that you will endeavor to forsake all sin, and to conform your life to His teaching and example?

4. Do you promise to submit in the Lord to the teaching and government of this church as being based upon the Scriptures and described in substance in the Constitution of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America? Do you recognize your responsibility to work with others in the church and do you promise to support and encourage them in their service to the Lord? In case you should need correction in doctrine or life, do you promise to respect the authority and discipline of the church?

5. To the end that you may grow in the Christian life, do you promise that you will diligently read the Bible, engage in private prayer, keep the Lord’s Day, regularly attend the worship services, observe the appointed sacraments, and give to the Lord’s work as He shall prosper you?

6. Do you purpose to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness in all the relationships of life, faithfully to perform your whole duty as a true servant of Jesus Christ, and seek to win others to Him?

7. Do you make this profession of faith and purpose in the presence of God, in humble reliance upon His grace, as you desire to give your account with joy at the Last Great Day?

This Month at GBRPC

Today (4/23) – We welcome you as you join with us in worship of the Triune God! 

Mon (4/24) – 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 15&16.

Sat (4/29) – Picnic Fellowship with Mt. Rose OPC. Please sign up for a side dish, dessert, or salad. Meat, buns, serving ware and condiments will be provided.

Mon (5/1) – 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.

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.

Pulpit Supply

4/30 - Rev. John Sawtelle (Lord’s Supper)

5/7 - Rev. John Sawtelle

5/14 - 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