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P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Tuesday, May 26 Today we bring our grief, surrender our control, and trust the gentle King who comforts and gives the earth to the meek. Together we will pray (P.R.A.Y.) each day – ‘P’: Pausing to be still as we come into the presence of the Lord. ‘R’: Rejoicing as we remember who our God is and what He…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Monday, May 25 Today, we come to Jesus as needy disciples, ready to receive the kingdom he gives to the poor in spirit. Together we will pray (P.R.A.Y.) each day – ‘P’: Pausing to be still as we come into the presence of the Lord. ‘R’: Rejoicing as we remember who our God is and what He has done, and…

Prepare for Worship Saturday, May 23 By: Ryan Brasington START DEVOTIONAL Hey, Church!  Last Saturday’s personal worship surveyed the history of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), which is the denomination with which Rio is affiliated. Today, I want to explain in greater depth what beliefs and practices make a church uniquely Presbyterian. And, of course, the goal…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Friday, May 22 Today, we come to Jesus by the sea and hear his gracious call to follow him and join his kingdom mission. Together we will pray (P.R.A.Y.) each day – ‘P’: Pausing to be still as we come into the presence of the Lord. ‘R’: Rejoicing as we remember who our God is and what He has done, and…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Thursday, May 21 Today, we come to Jesus in Galilee and rejoice that the light of his kingdom shines into places of darkness. Together we will pray (P.R.A.Y.) each day – ‘P’: Pausing to be still as we come into the presence of the Lord. ‘R’: Rejoicing as we remember who our God is and what He has done,…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Wednesday, May 20 Today, we come to Jesus on the mountain and learn that no shortcut is worth the cost of divided worship. Together we will pray (P.R.A.Y.) each day – ‘P’: Pausing to be still as we come into the presence of the Lord. ‘R’: Rejoicing as we remember who our God is and what He has done, and…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Tuesday, May 19 Today, we come to Jesus at the temple and learn that true faith trusts God without demanding that he prove himself on our terms. Together we will pray (P.R.A.Y.) each day – ‘P’: Pausing to be still as we come into the presence of the Lord. ‘R’: Rejoicing as we remember who our God is and…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Monday, May 18 Today, we meet Jesus in the wilderness and learn that God’s Word is stronger than any hunger, weakness, or temptation. Together we will pray (P.R.A.Y.) each day – ‘P’: Pausing to be still as we come into the presence of the Lord. ‘R’: Rejoicing as we remember who our God is and what He has…

Prepare for Worship Saturday, May 16 By: Ryan Brasington START DEVOTIONAL Hey, Church!  It often surprises people to learn that Rio is a PCA church. I bet I just surprised some of YOU! But yes, we are affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). While our pastors fully align with the PCA’s doctrine and form of governance, we don’t emphasize “Presbyterian” in…

Prepare for Worship Saturday, May 9 By: Ryan Brasington START DEVOTIONAL Hey, Church!  As I head off on a sabbatical next week, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your many years of love, support, and prayers.  When Julie and I joined the staff at Rio, we were 23 and 22 years old (funny how I’m unrecognizable in this picture and Julie has literally not…