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 – $5,518 (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 30, 2023

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

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

Psalm of the Month –

 ORDER OF WORSHIP

*Call to Worship/Greeting                                                 Psalm 9:1-2

*Praise                                                                                  Psalm 9B

*Prayer of Invocation

Reading of the Law                                                            Galatians 5:16-26

Prayer of Confession                          

*Psalm of Response                                                            Psalm 51A

Receiving of the Pilcher family into Covenant Membership

The Covenant of Communicant Membership Vows

Steven and Kelsey Pilcher

Administration of the Sacrament of Baptism

The Baptismal Vows

The Administration of Baptism

Jackson Thomas Pilcher

Braydon Matthew Pilcher

Easton Rose Pilcher

Waylon James Pilcher

               Scripture Reading                                                              Psalm 78:1-8

*Praise                                                                                  Psalm 78B

Prayer of Intercession                                                        

Scripture Reading                                                              Mark 10:13-16

Psalm of Preparation                                                          Psalm 119M

Prayer of Illumination

Sermon-                                                           “Spiritual Mercies for Children” 

                                                                                                Rev. John Sawtelle

*Praise                                                                                  Psalm 128B

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Table Preparation

Administration of the Sacrament

Diaconal Offering

*Psalm of Praise                                                                 Psalm 72F

*Benediction

*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 recovering from a recent surgery on her shoulder and dealing with 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 Shelby Macaluso’s mother, Laura, who underwent a recent biopsy and received news that she has breast cancer.

·       Pray for Paul Adamson’s brother, Preston, who is suffering from poor gut health symptoms.

·       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

Prayer for our Church

·    Pray for unity and strength for our congregation

·    Pray for our covenant children

Prayer for our Presbytery

·    Pray for Treasure Valley RPC and Rev. Ryan Hemphill

Prayer for our Denomination

·    Pray that the Lord would make Grace RPC (State College PA) increase and abound in love toward one another.

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 Japan

·     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 (4/30) – 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 (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 7. We will meet in the White House at 6PM on every other Monday.

Mon (5/8) – 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 17&18.

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