Volume XXXVIII December 9, 2014 No. 49

The Bible

The following quotation is copied from the Introduction of the International English Bible. This is the translation I was reading from on Sunday.

This Book (the Holy Bible) contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is the traveler’s map, the pilgrim’s staff, the pilot’s compass, the soldier’s sword, and the Christian’s charter. Here paradise is restored, heaven is opened, and the gates of hell are disclosed. Christ is its grand subject, our good is its design, and the glory of God is its end. It should fill the memory, test the heart, and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently, prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure. It is given to you in life, it will be opened in the Judgment, and it will be remembered forever. It involves the highest responsibility, rewards the greatest labor, and condemns all who trifle with its sacred contents. - Robert Chapman May we understand and know that when we open the Bible and read its words with careful attention, we are opening our hearts and minds to the very words of God spoken by him to us. May we be faithful and careful listeners. -Dewayne

Upcoming Events:

Adventure Club /Pre-Teen

Parents’ Night Out, Friday, December 12.

Pre-teen Christmas Caroling to the shut-ins, December 13.

Teen

Teen Caroling & Christmas Party, Saturday, December 13.

Caroling: 4:30 p.m. Christmas Party: 6:30 p.m.

College:

Volleyball, December 19, 6:00 p.m., gym

College Christmas Party, Sunday, December 28.

Caroling

Psalm 27: 5-7

David Dorantes

Yesterday was my first time to go Christmas caroling. I had so much fun! My family and I felt so good after caroling

that we just kept singing on our way home. This was the baby's first time as well, and she just wanted us to keep

singing. This was a great experience for our family, to go visit our church family who want to make it to church services

but for health reasons they just can't.

It encouraged us to see so many who came to sing and spread cheer. But what made us want to do it again were

the faces of our church family members who were just so happy to see us. They were so happy that we were there.

Their tears of heartfelt love when we sang together made us so happy.

It is amazing that something so little can make a big difference in the hearts of our family. I want to encourage you if

you can bring some cheer to those who need it this year, please do so!

Christmas Compassion

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Pre-Teen Christmas Caroling To the Shut-Ins

Saturday, December 13 5:30 p.m.

Bring a Big Smile!!! Bring a Friend!!!

Parents’ Night Out

“Polar Express Party”

Friday, December 12

6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Sign Up at

www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0449abab29a02-rccparents

Bible Study Early Worship Late Worship Total Sunday Morning Sunday Night Contribution YTD Average Budget

427 270 384 654 364

$41,565.64$31,542.63 $30,500.00

For the Record

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Sympathy

Our sympathy is extended to Terry and Juanita Pruitt in the death of Juanita’s brother-in-law, Billy Griffin. The funeral was today in Gadsden.

New Website

Get information on all the exciting events happening at Riverchase Church of Christ by visiting our new church website at www.riverchasechurch.org. Please register for the Members Only Section. Look for your confirmation email after registering.

Shower

If you would like to help with a wedding shower for Crystal Creel, please contact Jean Coker.

Donation Opportunity

Scott and Kristina Smith will be going to do a surgical clinic in Guatemala in January. They are collecting crayons, coloring books, activity books , sticker books and picture books. Many of the children coming to the clinic will have to wait several hours for their appointment. Collection boxes will be at all the main entrances.

Upcoming Events

Ladies Ornament Swap, TONIGHT, December 9, 6:30 p.m., reception room.

Christmas Caroling for Shut-ins, Thursday, December 11. Meet at 5:30. We still need song leaders and bus drivers.

Mens’ Prayer Breakfast, Saturday, December 13, 8:30 a.m., reception room.

FTG 3 and 4 Christmas Potluck Luncheon, Sunday December 14 after late service.

FTG 1 and 6 Finger Foods and Desserts, Sunday, December 14 after evening service.

FTG 2, 5, and 7 Potluck, December 21 after evening service in the gym.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Caroling for shut-ins

December 11 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up

on Bulletin board. We need Bus

drivers and carol leaders.

Ladies' Ornament Swap

Our Ladies' Night Out Ornament Swap will be TONIGHT, Tuesday, December 9th, at 6:30 pm in the reception room. Bring your favorite holiday finger food or dessert and a wrapped ornament ($10 or less) to swap. We will be making bracelets for the orphanage we support in India. There will also be an opportunity to make any size monetary donation for the children. Don’t miss the fun and the service opportunity.

This week at Riverchase: Thursday, December 11 - Christmas Caroling. Friday, December 12 - Parents’ Night Out Saturday, December 13 - Teen Christmas Party Saturday, December 13 - Pre-Teen Caroling to shut-ins. Please continue to remember in prayer: Patricia Anderson (former member), Bernard Bradford (Diane Snow’s Dad), Tommie Cleghorn (Jay’s mother), Bonnie Daniels (Turner’s friend), L.D. & Mini S. Davis (D. Bronte’s parents), Celia Dorantes (David’s mom) Pat Driskell (David’s mother), Kristen Harris (Ball’s friend), Joan Harris (Betz’s friend), Jennifer Henderson (friend of Masoner’s) Richard Howe (Steve’s dad), Butch Johnson (Dana Jones’ brother), Sharon Lawley (Brandy Tuech’s mother-in-law), Dot Mandle (Kelley’s friend), , Ralph Martin (Kristi Sibert’s dad), Nancy Marlo (Tami Picantine’s sister), Charles Mills (Robert and Michelle’s father). Dell Moody (Jane Windam’s cousin), Thelma Moon (Diana Barnes’ mother), Maxine Mount (Darrell’s mother), Julie Peltier (Lillies’ friend) Kristy Tatum (Rardin’s neighbor), Margie Winter (Bob’s niece).

Please continue to remember our military in prayer : Greg Black (Steen’s son in-law) Michael Epperson (Kevin and Amber Henderson’s brother-in-law) Jim Hendley (Jim and Peggy’s son) Dewayne Hester (Bill and Jan’s son) Amy Milliron (#7) Alan Smith (Bates’ grandson) Brad Walker (Tommy’s son) Kirk Walker (Tommy’s son)

Riverchase Family: Leigh Ann Andrews (#2) recovering from surgery. Glinda Boone (#2) recovering from a fall. Bonnie Gant (#7) Lakeview Estates, 2634 Valleydale Road, Birmingham,

35244. Billy Ingram (#1) recovering at home. Judy Ingram (#7) recovering at home. Alan Jackson (#4) health problems. Grover Jackson (#6) health issues related to transplant. Bill Johnson (#5) recovering at home. Jeremy McDowell (#7) recovering at home following a fall. Michael Newton (#7) recovering at home from surgery. Kathleen Perkins (#6) flu and pneumonia. Helen Rardin (#7) recovering from surgery. Jane Snider (#2) torn meniscus. Evan Slaughter (#2) cards of encouragement: 677 West Covington Ave,

Attalla, AL 35954. Matt Snow (#4) cancer. 358 Line Creek Circle, Sharpsburg, GA 30277. Bobby Thomas (#5) recovering from back surgery. Shirley Wilson (#5) able to be at services. Continue to remember these members: Shirley Bailey (#3), Lynda Cardwell (#1), Jake Cole (#5), Henry Cook (#2), Michelle Dichiara (#6), Elaine Evans (#4) , John Gibson (#6), Don and Jan Haefner (#7), Diane Hager (#2), Ray Johnston (#3) Debra Jones (#2), Evelyn Kelley (#1), Steward Masoner (#4), Judy Miles (#2), Norma Nabors (#5), Ed & Nina Pitchford (#2), Peggy Rogers (#4), Jo Wamack (#2), Michelle Whitaker (#1).

Add to your prayer list our friends and relatives: Keith Beagle (Susan Mealer’s brother-in-law) rare lymphoma. Robby Bentley (friend of the Tuech family) lymphoma. Rachel Burrow (friend of Peggy Jackson’s) breast cancer: 1064 Lea Dr,

Millan, TN 38358. Sherry Cardwell (Lynda Cardwell’s mother) breast cancer. Susan Chaney (Francie Savage’s sister) recovering from surgery. Inez Clark (Helen Rardin’s cousin) cancer. Hubert Conner (Ellen Davis’ father) bladder cancer. Dewy Daniels (cousin of Wagner’s) lymphoma. Nancy Earl (friend of Brimingham’s) inoperable stomach cancer. Marie Echols (Judy Ingram’s sister) heart problems. Frances Eitson (Diane Snow’s aunt) recovering from cancer surgery. William Fortner (Lisa Lillie’s dad ) inoperable cancer. Phyllis Fox (friend of the Crauswells) cancer treatments. Joey George (Judy Miles great nephew) serious health problems. Walburga Giguere (Karen Owen’s mother) health problems. Billy and Pat Griffin (Juanita Pruitt’s sister and brother -in-law) health

issues. Jan Hall (Helen Haskew’s sister-in-law) chemo. Ruth Hare (David Hare’s mother) health problems. Ronnie Holmes (Hill’s family friend) recovering from surgery. Robert Howe (Carol Ingram’s father) chemo and radiation. Matt Hutchinson (Meredith Hutchinson’s husband) recovering from foot

surgery. Kent Ingram (Anthony Dotson’s uncle) colon cancer. Addie Jackson (Grover and Ron’s mother) Room 127A Rehab/Nursing

home in Columbiana. Rod Jones (Shae Watkins’ father) moved to rehab. Caroline Maddox (Hendley’s neighbor) cancer. Rebecca Martin (friend of Dana McCarver) UAB with Leukemia. Wayne Miller (Snow’s friend) cancer. Frances Moon (friend of Doris Tucker) cancer. Bill Pittman (father of Billy) Brookdale Place: 400 University Park Drive,

Suite 159, Birmingham, AL 35209. Teresa Ragland (Becky Steen’s sister) cancer treatments. John Rasmussen (Kim Ledingham’s co-worker) spots in brain, changing chemo meds. Faye Reeves (Paula Davis’ mother) multiple sclerosis. Teresa Richards ( friend of the Hills) breast cancer. Eric Ritchie (Pitchford’s friend) chemo. George Robinette (Jeremy’s father) lung cancer. Billy Shikle (Helen Haskew’s brother in law) cancer returned. Clyde Smith (Jason Smith’s dad) cancer. Conner Smith (friend of Ollie and Mary Scott) recovering at Lakeshore

from heart problems. Barbara Stetler (Lydia Howe and Sandy Sims’ mother) recovering at

Howe’s from a stroke. John Miller Sturgis (D & J Haefner’s son) recovering at home following a wreck. Cambrie Walker (friend of Rardin’s) cancer. Bruce Windham (James Windham’s brother) recovering at home. Linda Woodard (friend of Peggy Jackson's) inoperable tumor.

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