http://rezchurch.org "All our hopes we set on the Risen Christ." Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:07:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en ChurchOfTheRezNewshttp://feedburner.google.com By Craig Every Sunday evening we congregate within the walls of our church and we are again reminded of who and what we are: a community of worshipers. For the worship team community has had a bit of a head start however. Singers, sound techs, presentation people, and musicians must gel ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~4/qNxLXn1Fj_w" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~3/qNxLXn1Fj_w/ http://rezchurch.org/2009/11/16/practicing-for-life/ Aaron Damiani gave a sermon entitled 'What Is Dignity?' on Nov 15, 2009, based on 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1.   You may listen or download the sermon here.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~4/-29Z5lBz4n4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~3/-29Z5lBz4n4/ http://rezchurch.org/2009/11/15/aaron-damiani-what-is-dignity/ The Rev. Dr. Peter Kuzmic visited with us and shared the sermon on Nov 08, 2009 to mark the Internation Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.  You may listen or download his sermon here.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~4/pW_qeLW8Zc4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~3/pW_qeLW8Zc4/ http://rezchurch.org/2009/11/15/rev-dr-peter-kuzmic-nov-08-2009/ We celebrated several baptisms at Rez on November 1, 2009, and The Rev. Mark Rudolph shared the sermons with us that night.  Yo may listen or download here.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~4/2xyzBKvPeYY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~3/2xyzBKvPeYY/ http://rezchurch.org/2009/11/15/rev-mark-rudolph-stay-in-the-boat/ Dear Rez Family, This Sunday (November 8th) is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. After the worship service, we will pray for the saints who are persecuted for their faith. Please join us. Religious Freedom Group members will lead us in praying for Justice, Fellowship, ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~4/t7glsR3rxi0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~3/t7glsR3rxi0/ http://rezchurch.org/2009/11/08/international-day-of-prayer-for-the-persecuted-church-events/ The women of Resurrection recently took a weekend retreat together in Front Royal, Va., and experienced a great time of fellowship and worship.  Here are a couple of testimonies that should give you a glimpse of the experience. By Dee Daniels Scriven When the Women’s Retreat was first announced at Rez, I thought, ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~4/K0DKzufXUDk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~3/K0DKzufXUDk/ http://rezchurch.org/2009/11/05/testimonies-from-the-rez-womens-retreat/ You may listen to Dan's sermon, based on 1 Corinithians 10:14-22, here.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~4/H8RmewLPbB8" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~3/H8RmewLPbB8/ http://rezchurch.org/2009/11/02/rev-dan-claires-sermon-october-25-2009/ Please join us on Oct. 25th immediately following the worship service to  learn more about what's happening in the life of the Church of the Resurrection, with time for Q & A with the clergy and Parish Council. Baby-sitting will be provided. Please bring the following: Last name beginning with A-M: Main ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~4/eKu5tfcNIi4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~3/eKu5tfcNIi4/ http://rezchurch.org/2009/10/22/up-meeting-and-potluck-october-25th/ We were blessed to have Bishop Rucyahana with us this past Sunday at Rez to celebrate Aaron Damiani's ordination as a deacon.  He preached the sermon also, and you can listen or download it here.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~4/K-9aivMjJds" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~3/K-9aivMjJds/ http://rezchurch.org/2009/10/19/bishop-john-rucyahanas-sermon-at-rez-october-18-2009/ Aaron Damiani preached from 1 Corinthians 10 on October 11.  You can listen or download the sermon here.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~4/03sKnUX8X3Q" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~3/03sKnUX8X3Q/ http://rezchurch.org/2009/10/19/aaron-damianis-sermon-from-october-11-2009/ Dan Claire preached from 1 Corinthians 9 on October 4, you may listen or download his sermon here.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~4/qaqsYwcw8pU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~3/qaqsYwcw8pU/ http://rezchurch.org/2009/10/19/rev-dan-claires-sermon-from-october-4-2009/ <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~4/pLlva4E7f28" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~3/pLlva4E7f28/ http://rezchurch.org/2009/09/30/sonrise-school-one-life-rwanda-gala/ You may listen or download Aaron's sermon entitled 'A Mean and Special Gift' here.  The text for the sermon was 1 Corinthians 8:1-13.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~4/4s8-Kvwo5ZA" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~3/4s8-Kvwo5ZA/ http://rezchurch.org/2009/09/28/aaron-damiani-on-a-mean-and-special-gift/ You may listen or download Dan's sermon on 'Divorce and Remarriage' here.  The texts from this week were Mark 10:1-12 and 1 Corinthians 7:10-16.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~4/qMRFqt6KGoY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~3/qMRFqt6KGoY/ http://rezchurch.org/2009/09/21/rev-dan-claire-on-divorce-and-remarriage/ The Resurrection Essentials course begins Wednesday, September 30, at 7 PM, and continues five weeks through October 28. Essentials is a course for people who want to know more about what we believe and why, and is part of the membership process at the Church of the Resurrection. The course, led ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~4/b1yfoc8LP10" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~3/b1yfoc8LP10/ http://rezchurch.org/2009/09/21/correction-rezessentials-starting-930/ Volunteer Opportunity for Legal Professionals and Law Students - 9/22/09. On Tuesday, September 22, Christian Legal Aid of the District of Columbia (CLADC) will be hosting a legal clinic for residents and guests of the Central Union Mission.  The clinic will be held at the Mission (1350 R Street, NW) from 7-9 ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~4/TQ-vJ_aG3aM" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~3/TQ-vJ_aG3aM/ http://rezchurch.org/2009/09/16/volunteer-opportunity-with-christian-legal-aid-of-dc-tues-922/ Attention all artists, art lovers, and those who like food: Mark and Marina Dotson are professional artists from St. Petersburg, Russia who use art and creativity as a way to introduce Russian children to the Kingdom of God.  Mark and Marina will be visiting Rez on September 27th to discuss about ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~4/IrQxkysXK6c" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~3/IrQxkysXK6c/ http://rezchurch.org/2009/09/16/arts-discussion-sept-27th/ Women’s Retreat, October 16-18, 2009 Peters Lodge Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center 600 4-H Center Dr Front Royal, VA 22630 Teaching by Sally Breedlove Cost: $100 (all inclusive: meals & two nights stay, Friday & Saturday) Deposit with Sign-up: $50 *Last day to sign-up and pay full amount: September 27th* For questions, please contact: AllieHines@gmail.com Scholarships available, please contact: wporter@rezchurch.org<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~4/O15nVP3FpC4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~3/O15nVP3FpC4/ http://rezchurch.org/2009/09/16/women%e2%80%99s-retreat-october-16-18/ Last night's Urban Prayer and Worship time at COSC was a wonderful time of coming together in the Spirit.  About half a dozen churches were represented at the gathering, and it was a fruitful time. Each quarter, one local urban ministry is highlighted for prayer, in addition to always praying for ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~4/yGahHeY3KRs" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~3/yGahHeY3KRs/ http://rezchurch.org/2009/09/15/viewpoint-one-church-night-of-prayer/ You may listen to or download Dan Claire's sermon from September 13, 2009 here.   The text for the sermon was 1 Corinthians 7:17-24.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~4/3K4pRSixTc4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChurchOfTheRezNews/~3/3K4pRSixTc4/ http://rezchurch.org/2009/09/14/rev-dan-claire-on-social-status-gods-calling/