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Hey family, throughout this series called Resurrecting Faith, we’ve been talking about how God responds to us when we sin. And not only how he responds, but how his word leads us to repent as well. But this week we’re going to look at how to respond to one another when we’ve blown it—when we’ve failed to live up to even our own standards, let alone God’s. How do we help to restore each other? I look forward to seeing you at 10 am Sunday at 360 Schermerhorn. We are definitely seeing many people return now that so many have been fully vaccinated! We continue with our efforts to keep our worship space clean and to check temperatures and provide sanitizer and masks to those who need them. Kids’ Church is also live at 360 Schermerhorn on Sundays, in their kids-only, brand-new classroom! If you can’t make our live service, there will be a preview online Saturday at 6 p.m. via Facebook Live (RHOW-BK page) and on Zoom, 472 778 7718, password 0825. Kids’

Hey family, this Sunday of course is Mother’s Day, a special time to show our moms how much we love and value them. After service this there will be an opportunity to get your photo taken with your own beloved mom! Please bring her with you to receive this beautiful souvenir of the day. And if YOU are the mom, bring your loved ones along and get them in the picture! We’re continuing with our series called Resurrecting Faith. I look forward to seeing you at 10 am Sunday at 360 Schermerhorn. We are definitely seeing many people return now that so many have been fully vaccinated. We continue our special efforts to keep public areas sanitized, and to check temperatures and provide masks to those who need them. Kids’ Church is also live at 360 Schermerhorn in their brand-new, kids-only space. If you can’t make our live service, there will be a preview online Saturday at 6 p.m. via Facebook Live (RHOW-BK page) and on Zoom, 472 778 7718, password 0825. Kids’ Church can be acces

Hey family, at some point or other all of us have experienced the crippling shame and guilt we feel after knowing what’s best to be done--and ignoring it completely. Some of the greatest scars that I personally have, and that I know others have, are when they knew better and they did wrong anyway. This week we’re going to dive deeper into those moments in life where we’ve done what we knew we shouldn’t have done, and avoided what we knew we could have done. What does it mean to run to the Lord after the guilty verdict is in, and after the shame is heavy? Please join us for our second week of studying Psalm 51—and extend an invitation to your friends. Every one of us has to deal with guilt, shame, and struggles. I look forward to seeing you at 10 am Sunday at 360 Schermerhorn. PLEASE NOTE—After service we will hold one of our twice-annual congregational meetings. This is a great time to catch up on where we are now as a church and where we’re going. If you can&

Hey family, as you know we’ve begun a new series called Resurrecting Faith. We’ve been trying to address what happens in our lives after we’ve messed up. After we’ve gone to the place we said we were never gonna go, after we did the thing we said we would never do, after we hung out with people we said we’d never see again—how do we respond? We talked about what happens on the morning after--what to *know* about our response to God and what to *do*. This Sunday we’re going to learn how to talk to God after we’ve blown it. You don’t want to miss it. We’ll see you at our live service at 10 a.m., and please invite a friend. Let them know we are taking temperatures, sanitizing our space, socially distancing and everything else to create a safe, healthy environment. Kids’ Church is open as well! PS, please note for your calendar—We will be having one of our twice-annual congregational meetings after service on Sunday, May 2. Th

Hey family, last week we talked about how we've all been in that "morning-after" place--the time after we've sinned, when we're feeling that God cannot forgive us. We looked at Micah 7:7-9 and talked about being brokenhearted and yet how we can be bold and come before the Lord. This week we'll talk about practical applications. Until I see you Sunday at 10 a.m., I hope you will read these verses in Micah and ponder them in your heart. Remember, we've hired a professional cleaning firm to sanitize the sanctuary and other spaces before Sunday service, and we continue to take temperatures, require masks, etc., in order to keep everyone healthy. For those who are not ready to return to our live services, there will be a preview of the message on Saturday at 6 pm on the RHOW-Brooklyn Facebook page and also on Zoom, 472 778 7718, password 0825. RHOW Kids' Church is also open for ages 5-11, but

Hey family, I’m so grateful that many of you were able to come to our Easter service at 360 Schermerhorn. It was so special to be together with you. From all accounts, many people felt blessed, and we got to see seven people receive the Lord! We’re kicking off a brand-new series called “Resurrecting Faith.” This week we’ll talk about what's the most important thing when it comes to doing that. Many of us who have struggled to get back to where we were and then to move forward have difficulty with one simple concept. And that’s what we’re going to discuss this week. It’s a great time to invite a friend! Remember that our live services are held in a safe, clean space, and we hope to see you Sunday at 10 a.m. Kids’ Church is open as well in their brand-new room!

Hey family, as New York City tries to get back to some semblance of normalcy, with stadiums opening and indoor dining at restaurants, we look forward to this Easter season to be the time where we return to pursuing Christ and growing together in physical community. This has been a very tough season for many of us in isolation, so we invite you to come to our Good Friday and Easter services. We will be socially distanced, wearing masks, and everything sanitized in preparation--but most of all, we'll be getting back to the joy of connecting with one another and worshipping together. What a glorious privilege this is. Please invite a friend. We'll see you at 7 pm Friday for Good Friday service and 10 am Sunday for Easter. Children's church will be offered at both services. A preview of the Easter message can be heard online at 6 pm Saturday on Facebook Live (RHOW Brooklyn page) or via Zoom, 472 778 7718, password 0825. God bless you! --Edwin

Hey family--Good Friday and Easter are the holiest time of the year. Last year we were unable to worship together, but this year we are ready to hold live services. We have hired a professional cleaning company to prepare the children's room, the sanctuary, and everyplace else that we will congregate. (In fact, you can read a brief message about them below.) Our Good Friday service begins at 7 p.m. April 2, and Easter service begins at 10 a.m. Seating in the sanctuary will be organized to allow for safe attendance, and I pray so much that you will join us. --Edwin "IATRIC Professional Cleaning Services’ experience in Critical Care Units more than qualifies us to deep clean and disinfect the Recovery House of Worship - Brooklyn. We use CDC & EPA-approved deep cleaning and disinfection techniques, products, equipment, and Steam Cleaning Technology to control the spread of germs that lead to infections such as Influenza and COVID-19. We take our business seriously and treat your business as if it were ou

Hey family, the holiest time of the Christian year is approaching, and we can't wait to see you at our live services on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. In preparation for this experience of Christ's death and resurrection, we have been in a series that calls us to look deeply at ourselves and our relationship to our savior. This week, Pastor Gus will speak about how God gives each one of us the gift of Faith, to be used to come to Christ but also to trust in God the Father. There are many blessings God has for his children, blessings that remain unwrapped because we hold on to other things so tightly. We can't experience what He has for us until we realize that it is better to give than to receive. Generosity is where it all begins. Join us this Sunday for week 5 of our Lent series. Our live service is Sunday at 10 a.m., and we are making sure all guidelines are met for keeping our space clean and healthy. There will be a preview service online Saturday at 6 pm on Facebook Live (RHOW-Brooklyn page) or on Z

Hey family, In the midst of all that we are dealing with and struggling through, how we can we help each other stay strong and committed to Jesus? As we continue in our Lenten series leading up to Easter, this week we’ll learn about intercessionary prayer--praying deeply and purposefully on behalf of other people. Join us Saturday or Sunday to find out more about what that means and how it works. (Don't forget, Daylight Savings Time begins Saturday night--set your clocks forward one hour.) Each week we are using a devotional study to help in understanding our topic. Here is a link to the seven-week devotional. Those who attend service at RHOW at 10 am Sunday will receive it as a printout. If you can't attend in person, please join us online Saturday at 6 pm on Facebook Live (RHOW-Brooklyn page) or on Zoom, 472 778 7718, password 0825. RHOW kids ages 5-11 can attend a fun online service of their own at 10:30 am Sundays, Zoom ID 988 1189 3709, pw 7X1kTS. --Edwin Twitter Facebook Website

Hey family, in this season of Lent we have been asked to look within and surrender our plans, thoughts, and feelings to God. This week we’ll embrace what repentance is—and what it is not. Having a conscious contact with God and living in daily repentance will lead to greater intimacy with Him. Each week we will be using a devotional study to help in understanding our topic. Here is a link to the seven-week devotional. Those who attend service at RHOW at 10 am Sunday will receive it as a printout. If you can't attend in person, please join us online Saturday at 6 pm on Facebook Live (RHOW-Brooklyn page) or on Zoom, 472 778 7718, password 0825. RHOW kids ages 5-11 can attend a fun online service of their own at 10:30 am Sundays, Zoom ID 988 1189 3709, pw 7X1kTS. --Edwin

Hey Family, we are starting a 40-day journey leading up to Easter that will bring us into deeper intimacy with God. This is what is known as the season of Lent. This Sunday, Pastor Gus will lead us in talking about how to focus more on Him. What is distracting you from better listening to and following Jesus? Each week we will be using a devotional study to help in looking at our topic. Here is a link to the seven-week devotional. Those who attend service at RHOW at 10 am Sunday will receive it as a printout. If you can't attend in person, please join us online Saturday at 6 pm on Facebook Live (RHOW-Brooklyn page) or on Zoom, 472 778 7718, password 0825. --Edwin

Hey Family, I have a very special announcement and invitation for you! We are starting a few minutes early this Saturday as we go live on the RHOW Brooklyn page. Please share with your friends and family to join us here on FB Live and on Zoom this Saturday, February 13 at 5:55 pm. After the announcement, we’ll finish up our short series on a piece of scripture that I find incredibly important. Last week we talked about throwing away false gods. But how do we do that? That’s what we’ll talk about this week. If you can make it in person, our Sunday service begins at 10 am at 360 Schermerhorn. As you know, we are observing all CDC guidelines to make sure that attending church is not just an uplifting experience but a healthy one as well.

Next Step Community Church

Hey family, that's a cute picture on top of this newsletter, isn't it? But did you ever stuff your face with a yummy-looking cake--only to end up totally sick later? This week in our series "Beat That Attitude" we'll be talking about how our appetite for the wrong things can leave us feeling empty and dissatisfied. God has a better plan. Join us as Pastor Zac continues to walk us through Jesus' Sermon on the Mount--and in fact, we encourage you to read Matthew Chapters 5-7 to receive the full power of that message. Our in-person service starts on Sunday at 11 am, or you can join us online at 6 pm Saturday on the RHOW-Brooklyn Facebook page or use Zoom, 472 778 7718, password 0825. --Edwin

Hey family, we're in a new series called "Beat That Attitude." Our starting point is Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, in which he explains that new attitudes come from a surrendered, changed heart. Are you clinging to an attitude that is keeping you from experiencing God's blessing? Join us as Pastor Zac speaks Saturday at 6 p.m. (RHOW-Brooklyn Facebook live or via Zoom, 472 778 7718, password 0825). Or, we'll see you at 11 a.m. on Sunday at 360 Schermerhorn, where we are observing ALL safety precautions. In preparation for this message and the rest of the series, you are encouraged to read Matthew Chapters 5 through 7, the full text of the Sermon on the Mount. --Edwin

Join us this week as Pastor Gus leads us in looking at the sayings of Jesus that address our toxic attitudes that do not yield Kingdom of Heaven results. I look forward to seeing you online Saturday at 6 or live at 360 Schermerhorn at 11 a.m. Sunday, January 10. --Edwin How to make your tithes and offerings: * By check, send to Recovery House of Worship, 360 Schermerhorn St., Brooklyn 11217. * By Zelle, use email RHOWBK.org@gmail.com. * Via our website, RHOWBK.org, click on the GIVING tab at the top right.

Next Step Community Church

Hey family, we are in the second week of our Advent series, as we approach the beautiful day of Christmas 2020. We are so grateful that God sent his Son, that he might save everyone who seeks him. This week we’ll reflect on Christmas and how some people turn away from the beauty and the wonder of the incarnation, while others embrace it wholeheartedly. Why not bring a friend to join us at 360 Schermerhorn? As you know, we are observing safe social distancing, taking temperatures, handing out masks, and in general making sure that attending church is not just an uplifting experience but a healthy one as well. If you choose to join us online, you can go to the RHOW-Brooklyn Facebook page at 6 pm on Saturday Dec. 12 or use Zoom, 472 778 7718, password 0825. --Edwin

Hey Family, we have never needed hope more than we need it in this season. For many of us, 2020 has been a year of loss, pain, disappointment, and confusion. It's into this world that the infant Christ is born--and he offers himself as a consolation to all our hurts. Come this Sunday as we celebrate Communion as a church family and talk about the baby Jesus, who would give us hope even in a year like 2020. --Edwin