God is alive, active, and transforming lives, and we want to celebrate those who have put their faith in Him as they give a public expression of that faith through baptism. (From our doctrinal statement)AtRockland, as established by the authority of the Holy Scriptures, we hold Baptism to be an act of initiation into the Christian Fellowship of one who, by public declarat...

THIS COMING WEEKEND! We are looking forward to a GREAT weekend as wecelebratePastor Ed Lange's retirement, September 12 13.The Worship service schedule looks different this weekend, so that we can accommodate more people as we gather to hear Ed's final sermon as a pastor here,celebrate the gift of Ed's faith and friendship to those at Rockland Church these past 32 year...

SAVE THE DATE! Join us as we celebrate Pastor Ed Lange's retirement, September 12 13.The Worship service schedule will look a little different at Rockland theweekend of Sept. 12 and 13, so that we can accommodate more people as we gather to hear Ed's final sermon as a pastor here,celebrate the gift of Ed's faith and friendship to those at Rockland Church these past 32 ...

There are still spots at the services this weekend, so go to our website to signup! If you have any problems getting signed up to be a part of the services, reach out to us and we'd be glad to help. It sure seemed unimportant when she said it, but now I can't forget it. Let me set the scene... Years ago we had a panel discussion at a church where I was a st...

There are still spots at the services this weekend, so go to ourwebsiteto signup! If you have any problems getting signed up to be a part of the services, reach out to us and we'd be glad to help. We just wanted to take a brief moment to keep everyone in the loop about happenings in our Care Ministry with the retiring of Pastor Ed Lange this September. T...

Click the video above for a one-minute video update from Jim! Bible studies start back this week!DETAILS HEREWe have three options for a more in-depth study of 1 Peter led by our pastors. Anyone is welcome! Men's: Tuesdays 7-8 AM Everyone: Wednesdays 9-10 AM Online: Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 AM(Click Hereto access the online study) There are still spots at the se...

- TODAY - SERVICES:This Sunday is part 2 in "What is Wrong with Our World and How to Fix it."If you have signed up, we will see you in person at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00!If you are watching from home, the 9:30 (traditional) and 11:00 (contemporary) will be live-streamed. You can go to our website (www.rockland.church) to see the same streaming options as always! ...

- TODAY - SERVICES:If you have signed up, we will see you in person at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00!If you are watching from home, the 9:30 (traditional) and 11:00 (contemporary) will be live-streamed. You can go to our website (www.rockland.church) to see the same streaming options as always! We have had streaming glitches the past couple weeks, but we are hopeful they...

As you heard this last Sunday, we have a couple of big weeks coming up for us at Rockland. Here is what's coming, and the best ways to prepare. THIS WEEK: This coming week (7/19)I am going to be addressing"What is Wrong with America and how to Fix it."I look forward to finishing that message and the whole world being fixed. ...

There are still a few spots at the services this weekend.Go to our website to signup! "Why did God allow sin at all? Why didn't He just keep sin out of the garden of Eden?" Have you ever wondered that? I have. I don't know that I have a perfect answer, but here is the beginning of one way to look at it.1 Peter 1:20 clearly says that the rescue plan of God w...

"Providence" is a marvelousword. The problem is that no one really knows what it means and why it matters. Sometimes people use the term "providence" to mean God Himself. For example, when George Washington experiencedGod's protection during General Braddock's defeat at the Battle of the Monongahela(near modern-day Pittsburgh)in 1755 he wroteto his brother, John A. Was...

As many of you might know, June 19thwas the day I was to walk my daughter down the aisle at Rockland and then perform her wedding.Due to COVID-19,Aimee's wedding has been rescheduled to October. Recently, Michelle and I connected with Aimee and her fianc Josh (with the proper social distancing of course).During a moment of private conversation, Aimee expressed her sadne...

- TODAY - SERVICES:Today we start a series in First Peter called "Our Living Hope". Our world tells us that we need tocompensatefor our weaknesses. Our Christian friends tell us we need tokillour weakness. Neither is right. See you in a while to see what the Scriptures teach!If you have signed up, we will see you in person at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00!If you are watc...

See below for sign-ups for Worship Services next weekend and Bible Studies this Wednesday! WORSHIP SERVICES 6/14 SIGN-UP! ⭐️Click here for our website and click on "In-Person Sign-Ups" in the green box to sign up for one of 3 worship services this weekend!This weekend we kick off a study in 1 Peter called "Our Living Hope". Sign-up and join us!Services are:8:00 - T...

WORSHIP ONLINE, 8:30 and 10:30 TODAY (If you have signed up, we will see you in-person!)You can stream this morning's service through our website:HEREWatch on YouTube Live:HEREWatch on Facebook Live:HEREDownload the free app on yourdevices.Today's Message: Why do we even have this thing called "The Church"? It is soweare constantly reminded of the greatest story e...

Many of you have asked about in-person Bible studies, andI'm thrilled to let you know that they are kicking off this Wednesday! Please sign up so we can plan accordingly, but we have PLENTY of space. These are also all 'open' Bible studies meaning that you can start them any time, and make the weeks you can, miss the weeks you must, start a few weeks in, whatever your s...

I love studying something that forces me to wrestle with deep, timely truths, putting them into an email,and offering some encouragement for those who read them. Lately, these emailshave been largely detail-oriented.Thanks in advance for you patience as I send yet one more.First of all, if you decide to stay home this weekend, please do it with our complete 100% support ...

"Hey! What's going on this weekend at Rockland?!"Excellent Question!I'm glad I pretended you asked it. First of all, we are absolutely going to be live-streaming services as well as havingonline Bible studyduring the week!Second, we are still waiting to hear from the governor's office aboutsome new guidelines(and JeffCo withpossible variances) about what in-person service...

Thanks for the pictures of you and your family worshiping!Surely there are a few more out there! Reply to this email if youhaven't yet! WORSHIP ONLINE, 9AM TODAY: You can stream this morning's service through our website:HEREWatch on YouTube Live: HEREWatch on Facebook Live: HEREDownload the free app on yourdevices. What you need to know this week! -Ser...

Click the above image for a short video update on Rockland's re-opening plans....

Thanks for the pictures of you and your family worshiping!Surely there are a few more out there! Reply to this email if youhaven't yet! WORSHIP ONLINE, 9AM TODAY: You can stream this morning's service through our website:HERE-Watch on YouTube Live: HERE-Watch on Facebook Live: HEREDownload the freeapp on yourdevices. What you need to know this week! -Se...

Thanks for the pictures of you and your family worshiping!Surely there are a few more out there! Reply to this email if youhaven't yet! WORSHIP ONLINE, 9AM TODAY: You can stream this morning's service through our website:HEREWatch on YouTube Live:HEREWatch on Facebook Live:HEREDownload the freeapp on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Roku devices. What you ne...

Thanks for the pictures of you and your family worshiping!If you haven't sent yours in yet, reply to this email with one! WORSHIP ONLINE, 9AM TODAY: You can stream this morning's service through our website:HERE-Watch on YouTube Live:HERE-Watch on Facebook Live:HEREDownload the free app on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Roku devices. ANNOUNCEMENTS -COVID-...

Thanks for the pictures of you and your family worshiping! If you haven't sent yours in, send it! WORSHIP ONLINE, 9AM TODAY: You can stream this morning's service through our website:HEREWatch on YouTube Live:HEREWatch on Facebook Live:HERE ANNOUNCEMENTS 30-Minute Zoom call for Married Men We are going to assemble all our married men and have a one-time zoom call to ...

WORSHIP ONLINE, 9AM TODAY: You can stream this morning's service through our website:HEREWatch on YouTube Live: HEREWatch on Facebook Live: HERE BOXCASTDownload the freeBoxCast app on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Roku devices Streaming note: When you stream, be sure to check theresolution you have your player set to. It can go all the way up to 1080p (very high-resolu...

NEW STREAMING OPTIONS: You can stream this morning's service at 9:00 AM as always through our website:HEREORWatch on YouTube Live: HEREORWatch on Facebook Live: HEREAlso, though we have not fully tested it, you should also be able to watch via a free app called BoxCast on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Roku devices. Give it a try and let us know how it goes!--------------...

Some more pictures came in of peopleworshippingtogether onlineso this is what our sanctuary looks like!Thanks for the pictures!Keepsending them if youhaven't yet!See below for a few quick announcements. -------------------- SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: A new online Bible Study started last Wednesdayon our new YouTube page! We are studyingtruths that help us stand firm in th...

Lent will soon be here and Rockland will be fully engaged in this preparation for Easter, April 4. Even as early as the second century Christians have observed a time of fasting, a special focus on the poor, and spiritual disciplines. The traditional purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believers through prayer, penance, repentance of sin, almsgiving, atonement and ...

Your elders met four times since our last update, always beginning with prayer asking our Lord for guidance and direction, and finishing with prayers for specific individuals in the congregation needing prayer. In October and November, we began the process of developing goals for 2020. We are working on a five-year strategic plan and are seeking to put the next year goals...

Your elders have met monthly since the last Chimes update. We always begin with prayer and a devotional seeking the Lord's wisdom and guidance in all we do and consider. At several meetings, we discussed and reviewed recommendations for changes to our Constitution from the Document Review Team. A final version was approved by the elders at the September meeting and will b...

...Henry David Thoreau, American author famous for writing Walden. Someone asked if he had made peace with God. Thoreau answered "I didn't know we had ever quarreled." How did that happen, you ask? Sometimes, the history is so insightful that it adds measurably to the overall story. Thus, it is with our mountain missions. Nancy Judge, EChO Development Director, and Sandy ...

As bittersweet as it is to say goodbye to the beautiful pews, they have gone on to find happy and useful homes and we here at Rockland look forward to the years ahead in comfy, modern chairs. ...

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Holy Week Schedule What is Holy Week? Holy Week is a week when Christians remember with sorrow all the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus. On Easter Sunday our sadness is turned to joy as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ! Palm Sunday April 14, 9:00 10:30am Maundy Thursday April 18, 7:00-8:00pm - Reflective Service and with Communion Good Fr...

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When we go to church, a fire evacuation of our Church on Sunday morning is likely the farthest thing from most people's minds. Yet, it is something that the Security Committee has thought about and for which we have planned. The forty or so Security Team Observers and Ushers are being trained in our Evacuation Procedures. Our mission is to protect life and property and to ...