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Whether you're just starting to explore your faith in Christ, or have been following Him for a lifetime, you are welcome here.

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Sundays @ RBC:

Sunday School(s): 9:30a

Coffee Fellowship: 10:30a

Worship Service: 11:00a

Children's Church: 11:15a

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Sunday

October 18, 2026

Sunday School | 9:30–10:30 AM

Nursery care is available during Sunday School for infants through preschool.

Sunday Worship Service | 11:00 AM

Pastor Justin Rowland

Why are funerals better than parties?

Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

It seems more than just counterintuitive to say that “the day of death is better than the day of birth.” After all, who in their right mind would rather attend a funeral than a birthday party? But this is exactly the kind of view that Solomon advocates, because it’s only by thinking about life from the perspective of our death that we learn to live wisely. In this week’s sermon from Ecclesiastes 7, Pastor Justin will remind us how in the light of how short our lives are, it makes no sense to chase after what is fleeting. Instead, we should leverage our lives to invest in what will serve to advance God’s kingdom long after we’re gone.

Nursery care is available during Sunday Service for infants through preschool.

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Our Ministries

We have something for everyone! Kids, adults, families, men, women, and more. It's a great opportunity for fellowship, friendship, and spending time together praising His glory.

MINISTRIES

Our Team

Our pastors work hard to connect with and support our church members. They do more than just lead Sunday services; they also help us stay connected to Christ throughout the week.

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