Happy New Year!

We have entered the New Year! While it is pretty

much the same as the last ten months of 2020, we

are anticipating a change going forward. Let us

pray for a positive change which will bring

healing and hope to the church, the state, the

nation, and the world.

As a church we continue to worship through our

ONLINE presence. This is truly frustrating,

difficult and at times causing distress, yet I am

thankful we have this opportunity to share the

gospel out of the box.

The numbers still reflect we are in a tough place

when it comes to being gathered in person. We

all long for such a time; but in the meantime, it

the best decision. The deacons will continue to

assess the situation and make the decision which

will keep us protected. Until then, we will

provide for spiritual provisions through the

ONLINE Campus.

Make note of the various items in this newsletter

regarding the church family at Rockford Baptist

Church. Bro. Jeff

RBC LIVE Families Founded in FaithrJANUARY 2121, ISSUE 1

Matthew 16:24 (KJV)

"Then said Jesus unto hisdisciples, 'If any

man will come after me, let himdeny himself, and take up his

cross, and follow me.'"

Theme for 2021

This year we are challenged in our theme verse to take

the cross of Jesus and follow Him. It is not

an east task, it is a path which has pain and suffering, but

it the way to walk in this world as we show the light and

love of Jesus for a lost world.

Check out the sermons being posted on the website at

https://rockfordbaptistchurch.org/sermons/

and let us all make it our aim to take up the cross.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions© is our opportunity to give for the world to hear the message of hope and life

found only in Jesus Christ. Because this offering is so important we have extended ourtime of giving through the month of January. Please consider giving so the world may

know!

OUR GIFTS AS OF TODAY: $2,019.77

CelebrateDECEMBER 2020 ISSUE page 02

We will update the Januarybirthdays and anniversaries

in February

PrayWe are challenged to pray for America atthis important time. The transition ofpowers takes place this month and wemust remember the scriptures tell us:

“I exhort therefore, that, first of all,supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving

of thanks, be made for all men; Forkings, and for all that are in authority; that we

may lead a quiet and peaceable life in allgodliness and honesty. For this is good andacceptable in the sight of God our Savior…”

1 Timothy 2:1-3 (KJV)

Our VlogYou will want to see the Vlog for this month as we share

important information from this newsletter, information

about events or happenings at RBC, and a time of

devotion and prayer. Take a moment an connect, have

conversation, and allow us to communicate.

The Vlog is on the YouTube channel at Rockford

Church. The YouTube page is one to which you can

subscribe; please do so to receive updates when new

videos are posted. You will also be able to access the

Vlog through the website at

https://rockfordbaptistchurch.org/digital-communication/