Do You See What... Raising the Flag

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1 NOVEMBER 10, 2015 R I C H L A N D H I L L S C H R I S T I A N C H U R C H T H E C H U R C H V I S I TO R and give more of ourselves for the good of others and for the glory of God? Let us start dreaming big for God and ask Him to guide us on our journey as a community in faith discovering the fullness of His love. Do You See What... Since the Advent season is just around the corner, I thought it would be good to share a line from a well known Christmas song. But instead of saying Do you see what I see?, I want to ask you Do we, as church, see what God sees here at Richland Hills? One of the challenges as we go through the process of revitalization is changing our self-image to match that of God s. God is waiting for us to say Here I am Lord, use me, and know that we are a church who can truly make a difference in this world - not by what we do but by what God does through us. One of the places we should strive to reach as we follow God is the place where we accomplish far more than we thought we could. It is at this place and moment that God has truly been the One at work. As we turn our attention to Advent and the holidays, how do we reach beyond ourselves to make an ever greater difference in this world and in the lives of others? How do we love more Raising the Flag Thanks to Disciples Men's Fellowship we were able to replace Military Branch Flags at Heritage Middle School in Colleyville this past Tuesday. In the photo Bill Agan was painting benches near the flag poles and in addition new mulch was placed in the bed. It looks great! Thank you RHCC for your generosity and your desire to honor our VETS.

2 CHURCH CALENDAR NOVEMBER Veteran s Day Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (7:00 pm) Corral on Hwy. 26 (8:30 am) November Birthdays: DMF Breakfast Meeting at Golden Prayer Ministry (8:45 am) Seekers, Pioneers, Young Adult, Youth SS Classes (9:15 am - 10:10 am) Preschool SS Classes (9:45 am) Morning Worship Service (10:30 am) Experiencing God Class (4:00 pm) 11/10 11/12 11/13 11/22 11/23 11/25 11/28 11/30 - Precilla Hodges, Rachel Walther Brittany Joyner Sandy Rutherford Arlene Kendall Zander McGormley Jared Gonzales Monty Williams Mary Gump FREE Concert by The Singing Women of N. Central Texas (6:00pm) CWF Visitation (9:30 am) CWF Night Group (6:30 pm) Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (7:00 pm) Prayer Ministry (8:45 am) 11/26 - Cameron & Brittany Joyner Seekers, Pioneers, Young Adult, Youth SS Classes (9:15 am - 10:10 am) Preschool SS Classes (9:45 am) Morning Worship Service (10:30 am) Bill Trammell Thanksgiving Dinner 11/15 - Doug & Kim Fulk 11/22 - Thanksgiving Dinner 11/29 - Evan & Shay Lawson following worship service. SERVING SCHEDULE Worship Coordinator Judy Walther Deacons (Month of November) Joan Burgett, Norma Hopkins, Carol Jean New, Theresa Tyler Worship Leader Evan Lawson The Table (Bread) Brian Hall (Cup) Bill Agan Children s Moment Pam Runnels Greeters Evan & Shay Lawson Coffee Fellowship Doug & Kim Fulk Communion Clean-Up Sharon Cummings & Donna Walker FAITHFUL ATTENDANCE & GIVING Sunday, November 8 Sunday School Worship Service Faithful Giving (11/08) - $ ,977

3 Please pray for the following: Willard Tyler Leah McCann and Family Jane Slama Mike Proppe Gayle Luke Glen Kostal, 1970 WSU Plane Crash Survivor Lincoln Mancuso Brenda Ledbetter Charles & Betty Lee Rev. Katie Alexander Brady Perez Jerry Stoughton Ralph Gump Veronica Webb Alvarado s granddaughter, Reagan Harold & Jody McClure Karla Richardson Tommy Duer Stan & Preble Lehew Gary Morgan Betty Stork, Lisa Klaus mother CWF November Calendar: The calendar dates have been switched on November 17 & 24. Please note these changes in your 2015 CWF Yearbook. Tuesday, November 17 CWF Visitation Day (9:30 am) CWF Night Group Meeting (6:30 pm) Tuesday, November 24 CWF Service Day (9:30 am) We will be stuffing the Salvation Army Forgotten Angel Christmas Stockings during our Service Day on November 24 and they will be on display on Sunday, November 29. Join us for a great time of fellowship with the women in your church! Christmas Stockings are Due this Sunday, Nov. 15 If you would like to help in other ways, we will need small items to fill the stockings for ages infant to 12. These can be dropped off on Sunday mornings. DMF Breakfast Meeting at Golden Corral on Hwy 26 Saturday, November 14-8:30 am Calling all men of Richland Hills Christian Church. The DMF will be having their Breakfast Meeting this Saturday, November 14, at 8:30 am at the Golden Corral on Highway 26. They have a wonderful breakfast buffet. We will be giving ALL DMF Chefs the day off!

4 Thank You Note No words can express how much we appreciate your kindness in our time of need. You filled my gas tank, provided food on our table and paid a utility bill. Thank you so much for the gift card! --Donna Hobbs & Family Bible Study Plans There is a table in the w e s t e n d o f t h e Gathering Area against that wall where several different versions of Bible plans have been placed. You can start one at anytime, or begin planning for the New Year. Let God s Word come to life in you. We Express Our Sincere Sympathy We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of M. L. Walling, who passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5. There was an internment on Monday in Kansas and there will be a Celebration of Life Memorial Service around Thanksgiving so that the whole family can attend. Cards may be sent to M. L. s wife: Beth Walling, 7122 Hedge Lane Terrace, Shawnee, KS

5 Local Christian Stations Dallas KCBI 90.9 FM Religious Dallas KLTY 94.9 FM Christian Radio Dallas KWRD FM Christian Talk Fort Worth KDKR 91.3 FM Christian Radio The Prayer Warriors of Richland Hills Christian Church Thanksgiving Special Offering We will be receiving our Thanksgiving Special Offering again this Sunday, November 15. This special offering benefits the Colleges, Universities, Seminaries, and the Divinity Houses affiliated with the Christian Church (DOC). These learning communities are an extension of the church, challenging students to understand and respond to God s call to serve. Attending a Disciples College or Theological School is possible through the scholarships and grants that are made available by generous individuals, the Disciples Mission Fund, and your gifts to the Thanksgiving Offering. Prayer is one of the most important things we can do as a body, so I am starting a group for whomever is interested in joining. There is a sign-up sheet in the Gathering Area. Each Tuesday, I will call the initial contacts and all week we will pray in the areas where God is leading us. Prayer, more than anything else, will change our church and put us in the place God wants us to be. So, if you are looking for a place to serve, this may be the perfect fit. Thanks, Pastor Paul You are invited to take a tour of the recently updated Nursery Rooms, Pre-School Classrooms and new Play Room in the West Hallway. Sunday, November 15 following Coffee Fellowship Time Stop in for a quick tour on your way home!

6 Bill Trammell RHCC Thanksgiving Dinner November 22 - after worship Tickets $5.00 Kids under 4 years FREE Tickets will be sold in the Gathering place before & after worship. CWF will be having the Annual Bake and Craft Sale CWF Bake & Craft Sale at the Thanksgiving Dinner on November 22 Our CWF women will have their annual Bake & Craft Sale during our Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, November 22nd. This is a fundraiser for their activities and service projects throughout the year. If you would like to donate a baked good or craft, please bring to the fellowship hall the morning of the sale. All donations are welcome!