This Week: January 11th, 2026
In our lives we will face many trials of our faith. Financial struggles, health struggles, the loss of a loved one. But Scripture tells us that when we face trials, we are building up our faith (James 1:2-4). Trials draw us closer to God so that we can learn to lean on Him and not on our own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6). We are also told in Scripture that God does not give us more than we can handle (1 Corinthians 10:13). Our part in this must be that we are progressing in our Christian growth. We must be surrendering ourselves on a daily basis to His will, seeking opportunities to share Christ with others, emulating His example by living out His teachings. If we do not grow from our trials, if we forget God’s work in our lives during them, then what value does the trial have? If we fail to turn to God during these moments, they serve nothing more than to push us deeper into ourselves and further from the peace we so desire. Peace through Christ is a promise God makes, but it is a process that is participatory. We must never forget when we endure trials and God relieves our suffering. For if we do, we lose one of the greatest gifts He gives.
This Week's Worship Service
We can glean much from the stories of how our favorite hymns came to be. Many of these songwriters were so struck by God’s Word and His Grace, or felt His presence in their lives so strongly, that they turned to music to express their overwhelming adoration for Him.
Psalms 57:7
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.
