Session 3

Our Values

At RLCC, we live by one powerful set of values that shape everything we do. If you want to join us and serve the Lord together with us, itโ€™s important to know, understand, and embrace these values. To help you remember them easily, we use the acrostic COMMUNITY as our guide. 

Letโ€™s walk through what each letter means:
  • C โ€“ Christ and His Kingdom come first โœ๏ธ
Our top priority is always Jesus and His Kingdom. Everything we do is focused on following Him, becoming like Him, and doing what He will do if He is us in our life situations.
  • O โ€“ Obedience to Godโ€™s Word ๐Ÿ“–
We strive to listen to and follow Godโ€™s instructions in the Bible every day. The Bible is the basis of every truth and practice in RLCC.
  • M โ€“ Maintain sacred rhythms โณ
Having regular times for prayer, worship, and rest is essential. Being with Jesus through sacred rhythms of faith, or what we call godly habits, is what we teach everyone from the very beginning.
  • M โ€“ Make time for shared spiritual experiences ๐Ÿค
We love coming together for worship, prayer, and fellowship because growing in faith is better together. This is why we coined the word "communityship."
  • U โ€“ Use discernment in decisions ๐Ÿง 
We carefully seek Godโ€™s guidance and wisdom before making major choices. Therefore, we do not just go ahead and do things. We seek the Lord first.
  • N โ€“ Notice Godโ€™s movement ๐Ÿ‘€
We stay alert to how God is working around us and in our community. We learn from the Lord, first from His word, but also through our life experiences.
  • I โ€“ Invite openness and transparency ๐Ÿ’ฌ
Being honest and open with one another builds trust and accountability. We don't want to live in hypocrisy. We want to speak the truth in love to one another.
  • T โ€“ Take Godโ€™s Word as truth and wisdom ๐Ÿ“˜
When it comes to disagreements or conflicts, the Bible is our ultimate guide and foundation for all we believe and do. We don't want to be guided by mere emotion or personal preferences.
  • Y โ€“ Yield to Godโ€™s sovereignty ๐Ÿ™Œ
We trust that God is in control, and we find peace knowing He leads us through the Holy Spirit. We surrender all outcomes to the Lord.
Remember: 
Living out these values helps us grow closer to God and to each other.  Therefore, we want all our members to embrace these truths and principles from their hearts. Letโ€™s serve and grow together while adhering to these values! ๐Ÿ’’โœจ
Feel free to ask any questions!