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RIDGLEA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
4350 River Oaks Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas 76114 (817) 732-3388
www.RidgleaPres.org April 2019
Session Meeting Tuesday,
April 16, 7:00 p.m.
9:00 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE - SANCTUARY
NO FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON IN
APRIL
Dinner for 8 4th Saturday in April, the 27th, as Easter Weekend
is the 3rd weekend. More info on Page 8
Sunday, April 14, 2019
April 18, 2019 Dinner Buffet 5:30 p.m. Worship Service 6:30 p.m.
Since Ridglea is not having a Good Fri-day Service, we have been invited to Westminster Presby-terian Church to attend their Good Friday Service at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. 7001 Trail Lake Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76133 (817) 292-1155.
Easter Sunday April 21, 2019
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Session Notes from March Meeting:
RPC session meetings are currently being moderated by Rev. Dr. Donald Hogg, Pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth. The members of the session appreciate his help during our time without a moderator, and appreciate Rev. David Fletcher, who is also attending session meetings.
Representatives from the Grace Presbytery Committee on Preparation for Ministry Training provided training to the session with regards to our role during the phases of Inquiry and Candidacy for Emily Everts.
The Mission Study Group is in the process of revising the initial Mission Study document that has been submitted to the Grace Presbytery Committee on Ministry. The Mission Study is a document that has to be prepared and approved by the COM before we can elect a Pastor Nominating Committee.
The Relocation Central Commission reported that the contractor has asked for bids on the Southwest Boulevard remodeling project.
Elder training has begun for our Elders-Elect. Training should conclude in May, with ordination and installation in June.
The RPC office hours have changed. The office will be open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A third child care worker has been hired to help with the church nursery as needed.
There will be two deliveries of Easter lilies this year. Lilies for homebound members will arrive early, so that they may be delivered the week before Easter.
The Fellowship Team will host a 9:00 a.m. breakfast on Easter Sunday.
The April session meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 16th at 7:00 p.m., due to the Maundy Thursday service on April 18th.
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RPC Session Elder Martin Cleworth Marsha Dueease John Godwin Karen Landon Blythe Lee Bill Long Lynne Payne Ivey Ramsey Julie Ritz Jerry Rottler Butch Saxton Tom Sisolak Will Stallworth Renee’ Stuart Marsha West
Deacons
Betsy Kibler - Funeral Reception Coordinator Nancy Ritts-and Dean Phillips Hospital Care Coordinator
Jane Johnson - Homebound Care Coordinator
Staff
David Fletcher, Guest Pastor [email protected] Patricia Taber, Office Manager [email protected] Jody Maas, Interim Director of Youth Ministry [email protected] Pier Crenshaw, Accountant [email protected] John Sauvey, Director of Music Ministries [email protected] Dale Bench, Organist [email protected] Thomas Rodriguez, Church Custodian building
Church Office #817.732.3388
Making contact...
Ridglea Presbyterian Church is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA). It is governed by the Session, an elected body composing of elders and pastors. Our committees, led by elders, oversee our ministries. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Email: [email protected] Our deacons oversee our ministries of care and compassion. Email: [email protected]
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Please help us help others!!
There are sign ups for sandwich makers for the Presbyterian Night Shelter in the main hallway by
the office.
If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Aprilant
Wednesday mornings at 8:00 a.m.
Fellowship Hall
Relocation Central Commission April Update
I’d like to commend our Design Team part of
the RCC made up of Will Stallworth, John Godwin,
Michael Birdwell, and Gordon Ramsey. They have
spent many hours verifying that plans match up to
what we want. Tedious but necessary work. The
contractor has sent out for bids, and we’re waiting
to hear back to know exactly what the cost of the
build will be. Hopefully, we’ll have specifics for the
congregation in May.
Marsha R. West for the RCC
Kathy Bales' broken leg bones continue to heal while she is in a rehabilitation center. Kathy has expressed appreciation to those who have come to visit her, and she says she misses her friends at RPC.
RPC continues to collect BoxTops for Education vouchers to donate to M. L. Phillips Elementary School. General Mills donates 10 cents to the school for each Box-Top submitted. During the past 10 years, RPC has donated over $800 worth of BoxTops to Fort Worth ISD schools. Place your BoxTops in the container located in the Fellowship Hall, or send them to RPC using this ad-dress: Ridglea Presbyterian Church, PO Box 26989, Benbrook TX 76126.
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DIRECTORIES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE
NARTHEX AND FELLOWSHIP HALL
RPC needs someone with website skills to be willing to update our church website. You would be donating those skills and your gift would be very much appreciated. The website is a tool of our church to reach out to the community, and it is very out of date. Please contact Lynne Payne, Outreach Committee Chair lpayne4621@ ya-hoo.com or Marsha West, Outreach Committee Co-Chair [email protected]
APRIL NEWSLETTERS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE
NARTHEX AND FELLOWSHIP HALL
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN THE ATTENDANCE BOOK IN YOUR PEW EACH WEEK .
New church office hours: Monday—Thursday 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m. Closed Fridays. If special needs arise, arrangements can be made. Call Patricia at the office (817) 732-3388 as soon as possible.
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June Calendar of Events:
RPC Youth & Children’s News……... RPCY January Calendar (6th—12th grades)
RPCY (6th—12th graders) Youth Sunday school in Room 112 9-9:45 am
April 7 : TBD
April 14: Palm Sunday No Messenger Fellowship.
April 21: Easter Sunday—No Sunday School. Breakfast and Flowering of Cross.
April 28: TBD
GOOD TIMES MESSENGER FELLOWSHIP
MARCH
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Dinner for 8
4th Saturday in April as Easter Weekend is
the 3rd weekend. The next Dinner for 8 is on Saturday, April 27. We would love for you to participate. To regis-ter go to onrealm.org/ridgleapres or contact Chris Shahan ([email protected] or 817 675-5040) or Katrina Little ([email protected] or 817 253-7973).
COME JOIN US!!
MARCH 2019
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WOMEN’S RETREAT—GRANBURY, MARCH 2019
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APRIL, 2019 Our February meeting gave us an opportunity to learn more about the “Daughters of Abraham”. Genie Long, our friend from the choir, brought two of her friends from this organization. Originally started to break down the walk of ignorance, these ladies, Jews, Christians, and Muslims met to share their tradi-tions, holidays and celebrations. Not only has a deeper understanding grown, but a genuine love for each other. They find themselves reaching out to others in need. A few weeks later during a cold, sometimes rainy weekend, about 39 women of Ridglea headed to Granbury for a retreat whose theme was “change”. Reverend Lynda Dinsdale guided us ever so lovingly as we explored this topic based on scripture, Ecclesiastes 3:1-9. Feared, disliked by humans, seasons of change, seem to be God’s way of helping (sometimes forcing) us to grow! We wrestled with questions like: “How can we accept change? And How can we meet the challenge to stay strong?” In small groups, and all together, we encour-aged each other to look for possibilities and be open to God’s blessings! Comments heard during and after the worship: I’m glad I went “Spot on” dynamic speaker God was with us Flexibility in scheduling made all the difference This was fun! Thanks to the committee. Many hours of planning made a wonderful opportunity for us all. Circles are meeting in April: Circle One April 9 Linda Wilson’s Home 10:00 a.m. Circle Two April 9 Church 10:00 a.m. Circle Three April 2 Lilia Briseno’s Home 6:30 p.m. General Meeting April 23 Church 10:00 a.m. Speaker from Beautiful Feet Ministries and celebrate Birthday Offering Just Bring It for April - We will be helping the Ronald McDonald House. They need paper goods: plates, bowls, cups, utensils, paper towels, and toilet paper.
BIBLE STUDY - MISSION - FELLOWSHIP
All Women of the Church Always Welcomed
There’s a seat waiting for you!
Presbyterian Women
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Service Session Work Group: Primary task is to provide for the service of the people of God, focusing on the external
life of the church. 2nd Tuesday of the Month
April 9, 2019 Ministry Teams meeting at 6:30 pm
Outreach Team: Focus on Mission Lynne Payne & Marsha West Commitment: Focus on Guests Reneé Stuart (as needed)
Your Session Invites you to Follow these simple steps:
1. Find your passion
2. Find your Ministry Team 3. Identify your meeting night
4. Get Involved!
Government Session Work Group:
Primary task is to provide support &
resources for the church.
2nd Thursday of the Month
April 11, 2019
Ministry Teams meeting
• Building & Equipment (as needed) John Godwin & Butch Saxton Personnel (as needed)
Jerry Rottler, Blythe Lee, Julie Ritz and Martin Cleworth
Clerk of Session Karen Landon
Worship & Nurture Work Group: Primary task is to provide for the service of the people of God, focusing on the internal life of
the church. 2nd Tuesday of the Month
April 9, 2019 Ministry Teams meeting
Worship Team: Ivey Ramsey, Reneé Stuart and (as needed) Tom Sisolak Christian Nurture: Marsha Dueease & Blythe Lee (6:15 pm) and Julie Ritz Fellowship Team: Martin Cleworth & Bill Long (as needed)
Session Meeting April 16, 2019 7:00 pm
Tuesday of the week of Session Meeting Ministry Team meeting
Finance & Budget (6:30 pm) (as needed) Ken Kibler & Will Stallworth
1st Wednesday of the Month April 3, 2019
Ministry Team meeting at 10:30 a.m. Care Team: Focus on Members
Jerry Rottler
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CAREoling Please join Robyn Reid and John Sauvey in a new
ministry-- CAREoling! --singing hymns to our homebound members after church. We plan on CAREoling the first Sun-day of each month at about 1pm, location to be deter-mined. Let us know if you are interested in joining us by con-tacting Robyn: 619-300-0806 or [email protected]
PALM SUNDAY APRIL 14, 2019
Easter Sunday—April 21, 2019
There will be a fellowship breakfast during the Sunday School hour, so we won’t have Sunday school that morning. All will be invited to help with Flowering the Cross during this time, so please bring flowers to help contribute if you can.
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RIDGLEA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
4350 RIVER OAKS BLVD.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76114
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