This Week: July 5th, 2026
We have heard the saying 'God works in mysterious ways’. The phrase traces back to William Cowper, an English poet, who wrote the hymn "Light Shining Out of Darkness" in 1774. The famous opening line is often paraphrased as, 'God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform.’ Cowper wrote it during a period of severe depression, and the hymn became widely popular in English-speaking Christian worship. We don’t know all that Cowper was dealing with during this time, but the line in the first stanza, 'He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm,’ gives an image of God standing in sovereignty over the turbulence of our lives. It brings to mind Mark 4:35-41, which is an image of God’s power over creation, but also of our lack of faith. You may be going through a difficult time. But what you cannot overcome with drink, drugs or some other worldly distraction, God already has your redemption in his hands. He looks past today’s present problem and sees a time in your life when the storm will pass and the sun will break through the clouds. Turn to Him because only God can bring lasting peace in the midst of today’s storms and the ones sure to come in our future.
This Week's Worship Service
God chose an unlikely cast of characters to be His chosen. They each had a special thing in common. Despite their flaws they maintained faith in God. And he continually put them in a place to see His Will accomplished and gave them what they needed to overcome obstacles in their lives.
Hebrews 11:8-12
This Week's Church Sign Sermon
Inspirational wisdom can come from the simplest of things, so here we offer just a little Jesus as you drive by. We'd love to have you in for a visit.
Online Giving
Rockvale Cumberland Presbyterian Church is pleased to announce the opportunity for our church family and friends to tithe securely online. You can use your credit card, debit card or bank account to securely tithe a love offering or give to our church's ministries such as to our youth program or our building maintenance fund. You can also use the service's app on your Apple or Android device to give. If you chose to do so, you may also select the option to cover the fees the church is assessed for each transaction. Click the button below to make your offering and thank you.
Who We Are
Rockvale Cumberland Presbyterian Church has been a landmark in Rockvale Tennessee since 1889 at a simpler time when church was an integral part of the community. Church members were family that leaned on each other in times of struggle and celebrated together in times of joy. This spirit lives on in our diverse congregation bound together by a love for Christ and for one another. Our motto is simple, 'Whosoever will, is welcome - just as you are', in the manner as Christ said 'Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.' We hope to see you this Sunday morning.
