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Overflowing by admin

John 7:38 “Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’”

My son, Wesley, has recently fallen in love with the movie Toy Story. We got him the replica Woody doll that now goes with him (and us) wherever we go. Woody has a place at the dinner table, in the car, and even has his own blanket and pillow! Wesley introduces Woody to everyone who crosses his path. As a family, we just got home from Disneyland, and Wesley got the chance to meet Woody in person! Just a few nights ago (it was the sweetest thing to see) as he was fast asleep, Wesley cracked the biggest smile as he was remembering the day they met. Wesley’s love for Woody overflows into every aspect of his life.

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Tags: Bryan, Edwards, Overflowing

Changes by admin

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” James 1:17

A few weeks ago my youngest daughter’s life changed forever and my family experienced something very exciting! On September 4, at 12:52 p.m., she was warm, safe and comfortable in the womb, completely content with the only way of life she had ever known. At 12:53 p.m., she was cold, uncomfortable and feeling very unsafe. It was bright and loud and all of her senses were peaked. Every single thing she was experiencing was brand new. She didn’t welcome this change; in fact, she was so upset about it that all of the nurses and doctors were commenting on how loud her screaming was!

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Tags: Billy, Changes, Johnson

In Raging Waves by admin

The summer between my freshman and sophomore year in college, I bought a small, 16 foot sailboat that only held about four people. My favorite place to sail was on Lake Michigan; the lake was so huge you couldn’t see any side other than the one you left from. It felt like you were alone at sea with unlimited routes to take.

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Tags: Austin, Fredrickson, In Raging Waves

Eternal Fulfillment by Tony D'Amico

“Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal.” – John 6:27

This was Jesus’ reply to the Jews the day after He fed the multitudes. He gave them a beautiful analogy of food to help them understand what He was saying.

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Tags: D'Amico, Eternal, Fulfillment, Tony

Kid’s Rock Meeting by Tony D'Amico

To all of our awesome parents who have children in our SLC Kid’s Rock program, and to all of our awesome teachers who serve: please join us THIS Saturday, August 16 at 6 p.m. at the Salt Lake building. We will introduce our new coordinators and talk about the important truths your kids will be learning this year — and how you can help them grow in the Gospel. Please contact Chris Erickson with any questions!

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Tags: Kid's Rock, Kids, Rock

Thankful by admin

“I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.” (Ephesians 1:16-17 NIV)

I was recently on vacation with my family in Iowa (see picture of butter cow above), and was reminded about how thankful I am for your faithfulness and generosity in your giving to The Rock Church! God is using your gifts and sacrifices to make a real difference in the lives of many people and in the ministry of our church.

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Tags: Bill, Thankful, Word, Young

Freedom by Caleb Yetton

John 3:17-18a “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned…”

Thank the Lord for this truth — I need to remind myself of it daily!

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Tags: caleb, freedom, yetton

Closer by admin

Psalm 145:18 “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”

As a dad, I am continually amazed by how much my little boy keeps growing and learning. He can bust out all of Michael Jackson’s dance moves, he can tell me about every slide at the park, and he ALWAYS remembers what I promised him we would do from the day before. Read more →

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Tags: Bryan, Closer, Edwards

Provo Church Campout by Tony D'Amico

If you are part of the The Provo Church, we are going camping and would love to have you join us! We’ll be camping on August 2-3 at Diamond Campground and THERE WILL BE NO CHURCH SERVICE ON SUNDAY IN PROVO (August 3) because we’ll be at the campground enjoying great food, fun activities and some baptisms! Read more →

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Tags: Campout, Provo

August Prayer List by Tony D'Amico

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” –Romans 12:12

We are rejoicing in hope. May we also be patient in tribulation, and constant in prayer. God wants to hear from His people! Pray with us this August for the future of The Rock, and for us to realize our goal of winning to Christ one life at a time, and one world in our lifetime. Read more →

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Tags: Prayer, Prayer List, prayer requests