The Rock Weekly – March 4, 2026

  • Good Friday (prayer, worship and communion) – April 3rd 6pm-8pm.

Go to www.therock.org/events for more information and additional events

 

Praying in the Garden

Hello Rock Family, 

Along with themes of Humility and Discipleship, this year we wanted to encourage everyone to “stay awake” in regards to prayer. 

Matthew 26:40 CSB
Then he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. He asked Peter, “So, couldn’t you stay awake with me one hour? Stay awake and pray, so that you won’t enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 

In Luke and John there’s a reference that Jesus and the disciples would go to this place to pray frequently. Sometimes the frequent things become the familiar things, and the familiar things become the unimportant things. It’s often said, “familiarity breeds contempt”. 

Perhaps “contempt” is too strong a word for most people; especially in regards to prayer. But I suspect the temptation to feel casual towards a familiar prayer meeting still exists, even two thousands years later.  

Whether it’s the monthly fasting, the weekly corporate prayer meeting, or your own personal time with the Lord; the temptation to skip, snooze, or disengage is very real.  The disciples fell asleep in their garden prayer meeting, but had they known Jesus would go to the cross within a day, they likely would have found a way to stay awake and pray. 

We don’t know what’s around the corner, but we should understand that in every season (now more than ever) Jesus is calling us to be alert, awake, and prayerful. 

Father God, would You help us by giving us the will and the power (the desire and the ability) so that we live according to Your good purpose (Philippians 2:13). Would You help us to actively push back against the “current” of the world that would cause us to drift off-course or out to sea. And we ask that You give us a spirit of grace to pray and obey all of Your commands. In Jesus’ name, Amen! 

May you have grace to stay awake,
Pastor Andrew & Your Rock Staff

 

 

IMPORTANT SERVICE & WEEKLY INFORMATION:

WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORSHIP & PRAYER SERVICE  7:00pm *Children’s Ministry available*
Facebook Live:  https://www.facebook.com/rockchurchco
The Rock Online Livestream:  https://www.therock.org/live/

 

FOUNDATIONS CLASS – 6:00pm Wednesdays
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99757846764?pwd=Tm8zQ0JQWk1xeHFBcEU5anNFN1l4dz09

 

YOUTH ~ ABIDE YOUTH (6th – 12th Grade) – WEDNESDAY NIGHT – 7:00pm
Invite a friend and come have a great time. If you have any questions, email jaden@therock.org

 

FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION – 1st & 3rd Saturday of each Month
https://www.therock.org/foodbank/
Email Lindy@therock.org if you would like to volunteer or have questions.

 

SUNDAY MORNING PRE-SERVICE PRAYER  8:15-9:15am –
ZOOM Direct Video Link:
           https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85340164797?pwd=V0lmWFRRL0R6Tm56QTdRUHNoMWI3QT09
ZOOM Meeting ID: 853 4016 4797
          ZOOM Phone Option +12532158782,,85340164797#

 

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE 9:45am  *In-Person & On-line*
           Facebook Live:  https://www.facebook.com/rockchurchco
The Rock Online Livestream:  https://www.therock.org/live/

 

OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE  Here are some ways you can partner with The Rock as you practice generosity – our regular tithe/giving, compassion help, missions, and our food bank.  Click on the following link or graphic.  www.therock.org/give

 

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