STORIES
God is such an incredible author. Here are a few of the stories he's been writing here at RRCOC.
Have a story about God's work in your life that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear it (and maybe look for an opportunity to share it with others). Send us an email.
Alpha Stories
PENELOPE, JUSTIN, AND RAGINA’S STORIES
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CHRISTINE’S STORY
Where do you turn when you don't know where to go? Christine tried turning to people, but then she found Someone much more reliable.
STILL BREATHING: JOY DILLMAN
When you hide the word of God in your heart, sometimes it wakes you up in the middle of the night…
HOW WE LIVE LOVE: Be Brave
Sandra Sibley moved to Croatia just after a horrific civil war. Was she afraid? No.
HOW WE LIVE LOVE: Be Open-Handed
Letting go of expectations, trusting in God, and a tattoo reminder
AMANDA’S STORY
Amanda Tuttle's been searching for a purpose for most of her life. Now she's found it.
THE SUMPTERS' STORY
By God's grace, a year ago our church decided to fully fund an adoption. We didn't know who or when or how. Now we do...
ON LOVING FROM AFAR
Marissa & Trevor Smith share their journey with child sponsorship through Compassion International
SHAREFEST 2018
Stuff shared. Love lived toward 200 plus families in our community.
DINA'S STORY
Dina grew up believing in God, but somewhere along the line she walked away. God never walked away from her.
LUKE'S MENTORING STORY
What does it mean to be a mentor? It means showing up and living love.
MICAH'S STORY
Micah shares what led him to the river.
ANTHONY & PRECIOSA
LEANN & TILLY
JASON, JANICE & SUSAN
SHAREFEST 2017
TED & KEN
Ted and Ken discuss worship, spiritual disciplines and transformation.
HANNAH'S STORY
Hannah shares her decision to get baptized
EMMA'S STORY
Emma Harnett on serving at Camp Barnabas
KAY LYNN, HEATH, & KELLY
Kay Lynn and Heath look back on their 2nd grade Bible class with their teacher, Miss Kelly.
ANGIE & MIKE
Good things happen when we open ourselves to relationship. Watch the No More Islands series here.
2014 SENIOR PROFILES
Get to know our graduating seniors.
WHO IS JESUS?
We asked our folks to give their one-word answers to the question, "Who Was/Is Jesus?"--these are some of their answers.
Lindsey and Dan’s Story
Lisa’s Story
STILL BREATHING: GIL TORRES
On reading the Word of God over and over, growing to truly love it, crying in the car, and receiving the gift of a still breathing book
HOW WE LIVE LOVE: Be Genuine
Jason Whaley on knowing who he is in Christ, and living in a way that embraces his God-given identity.
HOW WE LIVE LOVE: Be Changed and Changing
Rachel Schmidt's been in Christ for a while, but recently she's seen herself truly becoming more and more like Him.
BACKPACKS IN THE PARK
One way God's working among us to live love, including snowcones!
COURTNEY'S STORY
Courtney never felt worthy of love. But then something changed.
EVE'S STORY
Eve Gerhardt on getting baptized and the kind of Christian she's going to be
ANGIE & JOSIAH
Angie shares the story of discovering her son has spina bifida, and how RRCOC has come alongside her in her journey to care for him.
PATTI'S STORY
Patti Fatheree shares her story of transformation through suffering.
PAM & ARLEEN
Pam and Arleen share their stories of God doing the impossible in their lives. Watch the accompanying sermon and monologue here.
LISA, JANINE, & KEELY
Here's what happens when we live life together. Watch the No More Islands series here.
TIM'S STORY
A sudden diagnosis, a heartbreaking loss, and divine presence in the valley of the shadow of death. Watch the Requiem Required series here.
KERRI'S STORY
When she was 9, Kerri went on a family vacation to Florida and was changed forever.
ERIC & JODI
Eric and Jodi have been married for one year, and they want a marriage of unusual excellence. Check out the sermon series here.
MARK & PATTY
Mark and Patty have been married for 24 years, and they want a marriage of unusual excellence. Check out the sermon series here.
IRENE'S STORY
Love, collaboration, and the wisdom of a homeless man in the French Quarter.
JIM & KELLEE
Jim & Kellee have been married for 33 years, and they want a marriage of unusual excellence. Check out the sermon series here.
GRATITUDE & PRAISE
We invited people to reflect on 2013 and share something they're grateful that God gave to them last year. As they did, we praised our loving Father for his work. The Psalmist was right; His love endures forever.
Eric’s Story
Eric Posadas didn’t really believe in God when his longtime girlfriend told him she intended to marry a Christian. In the months that followed, Eric’s journey to figure out faith led him here to Round Rock Church of Christ.
Bob’s Story
STILL BREATHING: ABIGAIL SCHMIDT
Being dyslexic makes Bible reading hard, but Abigail Schmidt thinks it's worth the work.
HOW WE LIVE LOVE: Always Be Celebrating
Toni Moman reflects on celebration, remembering the birth of her grandchild and coinciding sudden death of her sister-in-law.
HOW WE LIVE LOVE: Be Together
Abbey and Margaret are unlikely friends, but thanks to a haircut and one intentional choice they're learning how to Be Together
HOW WE LIVE LOVE: Be A Reason For Someone To Come Home
Enrique needed someone to listen. And being heard helped him feel at home.
THE SIBLEYS’ STORY
A story from our missionaries in Croatia about the power of partnering
THE WIGINTONS' STORY
A story about waiting, a story about talking to God in the dark, a story about the waiting that won’t end here on earth...
A CHAMPS CAMP STORY
Tanja and Asia Wren have been attending and volunteering at Champs Camp for 13 years. Let them explain why you should definitely jump on board!
SLOAN'S STORY
There's no "right" time to give your life to Jesus. Except maybe now.
LEADING A SMALL GROUP
Apparently, leading a small group means having a healthy appreciation for bacon.
TO OUR FATHERS
Honoring our dads. With markers.
WYATT & STORMY
LUKE'S STORY
Luke Marrs on serving at Camp Barnabas
MATTHEW'S STORY
LEON & HEATHER
Good things happen when we connect. Find out more about small groups at RRCOC here.
STEPHEN & JOY
Stephen and Joy share their story of pain, grief, and the healing God has provided. Watch the Requiem Required series here.
REMEMBER
One of our families engages every year in a beautiful tradition. Watch as Lee & Michelle Mohrmann share one of the ways they remember.
SYRIA MEDITATION
As of September 2013, 6 million Syrians had lost their homes, and anywhere between 150,000 & 500,000 men, women, and children have been killed. Please pray for the people of Syria.
JACK & BRENDA
Jack & Brenda have been married for 46 years, and they want a marriage of unusual excellence. Watch the sermon series here.
MATTHEW'S STORY
Matthew attends our church every Sunday. He is not a Christian.
SAMANTHA'S STORY
On saying goodbye, and hello, to a mother. Watch the Requiem Required series here.