The View from River View

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1 The View from River View Volume 11 Issue 6 Ministerial Staff: Pastor - Chad Morrow Youth Pastor - Steve Chesser Worship Leader - Brian Lutz Sunday Morning Worship: 8:45 AM & 11:00 AM Sunday School/Small Group Bible Study: 10:00 AM Sunday Evening Worship & Youth Ministry: 6:00 PM Wednesday Adult Bible Studies: 7:00 PM Wednesday Children & Youth Ministry: 6:30 PM Inside this issue: The Pastor s Heart 1 Nov/Dec Louisville Road * Cox s Creek, KY * It is hard to believe that this is the final newsletter for As I look back, we have much to celebrate as a church family and we will do so on Sunday December 30th. As you read the scriptures, stones of remembrance were placed by God s people to remind them and future generations of God s faithfulness. This is the heart behind our annual Time of Remembrance service. If anyone has any pictures (baptisms, pictures from our events, etc) from 2018 that you would like to include for that day, please get them to me by December 16th. Since my heart currently seems to be on remembering things, I would like to remind us all about what our focus should be on as a church family. The early church in the New Testament focused on evangelism and disciple making. They were always sharing the gospel and then discipling those that came to Christ. Everything seemed to flow from those two priorities. The they was every Christian, not just the apostles or church leaders. So with this as a reminder, let s make it hard for someone to go to hell from Cox s Creek, KY, from your work place, from your neighborhood, and from your school. This will happen when each Christian regularly shares the gospel and then disciples those who come to faith in Christ. We have disciple making groups (D Groups) here at church that help us spiritually grow and equip us to be obedient to God s word. Let s all refocus and make it hard for people to go to hell from anywhere WE are! All for His Glory - Pastor Chad Youth Ministry & Children s Ministry 2 Education Ministry 3 Stewardship 4 Missions 5 Reports 6-7

2 THE VIEW FROM RIVER VIEW PAGE 2 The youth recently finished up the DVD driven Experiencing God Bible study. Many have shared that they really enjoyed this study. In October, the youth went to Spencer County High School for their annual Fields of Faith youth event. It was a wonderful evening with youth leading the music and sharing personal testimonies as the gospel was shared. We had 7 adults and 14 students that went from our church family. I am very thankful for the youth serving as well at the Highgrove Fall Festival and cleaning out the church basement. Great job! In Christ - Brother Steve Weekly Schedule Sunday mornings 8:45 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM Sunday night 6:00 PM Wed night 6:30 PM Youth Pastor - Steve Chesser The Christmas Window Children s Play December 9, :00 PM Weekly Schedule Sunday mornings: Sunday School - 10:00 AM Children s Church (Pre K - 3rd) - 11:00 AM Wed night - 6:30 PM Children s Ministry Leader - Krystal Morrow Ladies Cookie Swap December 16, :00 PM Bake some cookies and bring the recipe to share. We will also exchange Christmas ornaments. ($5 limit)

3 THE VIEW FROM RIVER VIEW PAGE 3 Education Ministry Ministry Leader - Gary Barker Purpose of Education Ministry 1. Reach people 2. Teach people 3. Minister to people 2018 Sunday Bible Study High Attendance: 107 We have gone from summer to fall. The holiday season is right in front of us. Allow me to ask you a question, what is your relationship with the Word? We all desire to be in control of our lives only to discover we are not. We have questions about many things, questions we need answers to. Decisions we need to make, but honestly don t know which way to turn. Your relationship to the Word is the true answer! He promises to direct our paths if we trust Him with all our hearts, Proverbs 3:5-6. In our small groups (Sunday School) we are studying the book of James. The question I also have for you is, are you obeying the part of the Word that you know? James 1:22 says; But become doers of the Word and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Obey the Word you do know & He will reveal more to you. Let us help you understand & apply the Word in your life, join us in Sunday School! We also have discipling groups that all of us need. Please join us In His Name - Bro. Gary - James 1:22 Sunday Mornings at 10:00 AM Class Teacher Room Nursery (0-2) Patty Chambers Nursery Ages 3-5 Becca Person B3 Grades 1-3 Krystal Morrow B7 Grades 4-5 Linda Crady B6 Youth Scott Whicker Youth Truth Seekers Eric Vessels B2 Homeward Bound Jodie Hovious B1 Couples Class Josh Magsig C3 Sisters in Christ Breakaway Ages Betty Sanders Codie & Katie O Daniel C2 C1 Glory Seekers Gary Barker B4 Sunday Night Bible Studies at 6:00 PM Upcoming 2019 Studies: How the Church Can Minister to the Addicted Parenting in the Digital Age Marriage Enrichment Wednesday Night Bible Studies at 7:00 PM Explore the Bible Series: The Book of James Senior Men & Women Joe Coulter A2

4 THE VIEW FROM RIVER VIEW PAGE 4 Elaine Hammond - Treasurer And now, these three things remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 It s time to pray and plan the 2019 budget. Please understand that even though we research and figure we make an educated guess on the money we will receive and what our expenses will be. And yes, as of the end of September, 2018 we are below our budget expectations by around $15,000. But also as of September our expenses were about $25,000 below what we had projected for that period. With our homecoming, revival and insurance paid during October we will be about even with the expense versus the contributions. Compared to 2017, our general fund contributions are up by $6, Our Building fund total as of last September was $127, and with the transfer of designated funds to our Building fund at the end of this September, our new balance is $232,852.68! As we begin the remodeling, this is such an exciting time for our church family! With a lot of prayer, patience and love God will bless our efforts for His building and His budget! Love & Blessings, Elaine Hammond YTD (Jan - Sep) 2018 Undesignated Receipts: $210, Budget Needs: $225, Total Offerings: $301, YTD (Jan - Sep) 2018 Cooperative Program: $25, Total Missions Giving: $42, Weekly budget needs for 2018 are $5,773 each week.

5 VOLUME 11 ISSUE 6 THE VIEW FROM RIVER VIEW PAGE 5 One Eight Missions Report Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and, to the end of the earth. Missions Leaders One Eight Missions - Thanks to everyone who helped with the Highgrove Fall Festival. You were part of showing the love of Christ and sharing the gospel in our community with over 500 people. So far, four people have shared that they have trusted Christ as their Savior. All Glory to God! Room In The Inn Schedule Kathy Bell Community Christmas Ministry - Dawn Cross Mission Trips South Dakota - May 19-25, 2019 Nov 17 - Vessel s Class Dec 15 - Hovious Class Community Christmas Ministry - December 1 Items needed per Sunday School Class: Deadline 11/18/18 Please place in Truth Seekers SS Class Room. Truth Seekers (Eric Vessels): 25 - Laundry Detergent (Purex 75 oz) Homeward Bound (Jodie Hovious): 25 - Stuffing (Cornbread) Glory Seekers (Gary Barker): 25 - Cranberry Sauce Sisters in Christ (Betty Sanders): 50 - Green Beans Senior Men & Women (Joe Coulter): 50 - Corn Couples (Josh Magsig): 25 - Tooth Paste & 10 - Deodorant (unisex) Age Group (Cody/Katie O'Daniel): 25 - Bars Ivory Soap & 15 - Deodorant (unisex) Saturdays will be scheduled for large donation drop-offs for the following GENTLY used items: Toys, stuffed animals, fashion accessories, shoes, winter clothes, and household goods Let's give from the pile we want to keep and not from the one we want to throw away. ALL for HIS GLORY! Any questions; please see Dawn Cross.

6 VOLUME 11 ISSUE 6 THE VIEW FROM RIVER VIEW PAGE 6 Building B update: November 11th will be the last Sunday that Building B will be in use for some time. We will begin removing items from Building B on November 14th. If there are items (desks, cabinets, decorations, etc) you are interested in, please see the Building and Grounds Team as many items are being made available for the church family to have for any donation to the building fund. Demolition/Construction starts on December 3rd. This is an exciting time for our church family! Regular updates will be provided and if there are any questions about the progress, please ask. November 11, :00 PM Everyone will have an opportunity to share what they are thankful for. Shoeboxes Due: November 11, 2018 Shoebox labels and info about what to pack are in the vestibule. Shipping cost is $9 per box. See Becca Person for more details.

7 VOLUME 11 ISSUE 6 THE VIEW FROM RIVER VIEW PAGE 7 November 18, :00 AM - 3:00 PM In the gym Most Recent Additions Kenneth Coulter - Letter Rita Coulter - Letter Marshall Stansbury - Baptism Herman Welch - Letter Lisa Welch - Letter Cody Dennis - Baptism Amanda Chesser - Baptism Kristen Quick - Baptism Al Rose - Letter Logan Cunningham - Baptism Greg & Kelly Stinnet - Statement Is God leading you to be part of the RVBC family? There are three ways to be part of the River View family: BAPTISM: For persons who have been saved by accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and desire to obey Christ by being scripturally baptized by immersion. LETTER FROM ANOTHER BAPTIST CHURCH: For persons who are saved, have been baptized by immersion after salvation, and are members in good standing of another Baptist church which will transfer them by letter to River View Baptist Church (we will handle transfer of the letter). STATEMENT OF FAITH: For persons who are saved and have been baptized by immersion after salvation but are not members of another Baptist church.