Riverside Church of Christ

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1 Riverside Church of Christ IN THIS ISSUE: Pg. 1 Announcements Pg. 2 Announcements Continued Pg. 3 Devotional Pg. 4 Volunteers Pg. 5 Prayer Requests Weekly Prayer Reminder This week we are praying for the India Mission. Take some time each day this week to pray for this mission and those who oversee it. Wednesday Night Meal Come enjoy a home cooked meal & fellowship with your Riverside family each Wednesday evening before class. Serving begins at 5:45 and ends at 6:30. Cost is $5 for adults & $3 for children up to 12 years. You must RSVP for your meal(s) by contacting the church office via phone call or by noon on Monday. The menu for next Wednesday is a Christmas Dinner. Foster Kids Christmas Party The Christmas Party for the Foster Kids will be THIS Thursday, December 14th. If you picked up a wish list for a child, please bring item(s) to Danny Hebert by TONIGHT, December 13th. If you would like to help with the event, please contact Danny Hebert. December 13, 2017 Office Closed for Christmas The office will be closed Friday, December 22nd, and Monday, December 25th for Christmas. Have a safe and Merry Christmas! Office Closed New Years Day The office will be closed Monday, January 1st for the New Year Holiday. We wish everyone a Happy New Year! Winterfest Our Youth will be going to Winterfest in Arlington, TX on January 12th 14th. The cost is $110. Each student will also need money for 5 meals (approximately $10 a meal). More information is on the youth website, If you have any questions, see Will Collins. (member login - username: riverside, password: disciple)

2 Announcements Continued Faith House Supply Drive We have begun a Pillow Drive for the Faith House. Please bring your pillows to the building, and Tonya Ardoin will make sure they are delivered. Don t forget the pillowcases! Also, we have a supply list submitted by the Faith House. They are in need of the following supplies: Supplies- Bleach, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Dish Detergent, Brooms/Dustpans, Mops/Mop Buckets, Cleaning Supplies, Disinfectant Spray, Foil/Plastic Wrap, Vinyl/Latex Gloves, Trash Bags (38x60 gal.); Household- Laundry Detergent, Towels/Washcloths, Pillows/Pillowcases, AA & AAA batteries, Light Bulbs (45w & 60w), Disposable Dishes/Utensils, Twin Bedding/Mattress Covers; Children- Pull-ups, Strollers, Car Seats, Sippy Cups, Diaper Cream, Bottles/Pacifiers, Diapers (sizes 4-6), Baby Shampoo/Lotion, New Toys (ages 1-4 years); Kitchen- Chicken, Cooking Oil, Ground Meat, Mac N Cheese, Milk, Butter, Eggs, Bread, Lunch Meat, Cheese, Water (bottled or gal.), Seasoning Blend/ Spices, Chef Boyardee type products; Snacks- Pop-tarts, chips, cereal, juice, etc.; Health & Beauty- Band Aids, Deodorant, Hand Sanitizer, Brushes/Combs, Feminine Products, Underwear (All Sizes), Toothbrush/Toothpaste, Nail Polish/Remover, Body Wash/Lotion, Shampoo/ Conditioner, Shaving Cream/Razors; Gift Cards- Gas Cards, Target, Walmart, Lowe s/ Home Depot. Also, monetary donations will be accepted. Please contact Johan Adendorff, Quincy Carter, or LaTarsha Carter to give monetary donations or if you have any questions. Online Giving You can now give online at rcoc, on your phone with the easytithe app, or you can text (337) to give! (member login - username: riverside, password: disciple)

3 Ornaments by Lance Bennett I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. (Philippians 1:3-5) As I sit in my living room at night, I have a nice view of our family Christmas tree. As I mentioned last week, I enjoy seeing the lights gleaming from the tree. Their soft, warm glow brings me comfort and peace each evening. The lights are not all I see on the tree. Hanging from each branch are ornaments that Misty, Davidson and I carefully placed upon the tree a couple of weeks ago. These ornaments are special to us. They remind us of significant events that have occurred in our lives. There are ornaments that Misty and I received when we were newly married that commemorated our first Christmas together. There are ornaments that we received when Davidson was born celebrating his first Christmas. There are ornaments that Davidson has made during preschool and elementary school that remind us of those sweet times as he grew up. There are also ornaments given to us by dear friends who have blessed our lives throughout our years together. These friends live in Tallahassee, Chattanooga, and, of course, several of you who have shared life with us over the past ten years. We have laughed together, cried together, worshipped together, served together, and experienced the blessings of fellowship in God s family. As we see these ornaments, we are reminded of God s goodness to us and the blessings he has provided through the friends who have loved us so well. Ornaments are more than baubles that hang on a tree. They are reminders of those events in our lives that God has used to shape and mold us in our journey with Him. They are reminders of those friends who have loved us, encouraged us and shared moments in life together that will always be remembered with love and affection. Ornaments are signposts of a life lived for the glory of God and the community He has continually provided that has blessed us over and over. As you look at your tree this evening, I hope you see more than ornaments. I hope you see the working of the One who has blessed you with those moments and relationships throughout your life that have led you where you are today. Enjoy some time around your tree this evening. Cherish your ornaments and remember the blessings of God.

4 VOLUNTEERS Children s Education Sunday Mornings Cradle Roll Class - Catherine Gordon 3-5 year olds - Melissa Gentner 1st-5th grade - Ann Langston Wednesday Nights 2-5 year olds - Brittany Collins 1st-5th grades - Kelly Daniel Nursery December 17 - Andrea Hines December 24 - LaTarsha Carter December 31 - Karla and Gabrielle Adendorff January 7 - Leola and Adria Conley January 14 - Myree and Sabrina Ardoin Power Point December 17 - Tanner and Elisabeth Ellsworth December 24 - Cody Broussard & Tori Vincent December 31 - Shayne and Victor Hall January 7 - January 14 - Children s Church December 17 - Cheryl Smith December 24 - Paula Prejean December 31 - Kathy DePew Ages 3-6 January 7 - Natalie Harvison January 14 - Paula Prejean Ages 6-9 January 7 - Dwayne and Leola Conley January 14 - Quincy and LaTarsha Carter th Quarter Adult Education Classes Sunday Mornings 9am: Auditorium: Shayne Hall > Psalm 119 Adult Rm 1: Danny Hebert > Life Recovery Children s Wing: Lance Bennett > P.G. Parental Guidance Required Wednesday Nights 7pm: Auditorium: Randy Davis > Study the Bible with a Friend Adult Rm 1: Women s Prayer Group

5 Prayer Requests for Sunday, December 10, 2017 Martha Thibodaux has not been feeling well. Her medication was recently changed. Please continue to keep her in your prayers. Shelton Bowen is in OLOL #508 after passing out and hitting his head. Please pray for his quick healing. Joan Beduze, (Norm & Jo Gosa s friend) is having open heart surgery today (12/11). Please pray for a successful surgery and healing. Julie Campbell continues to struggle with a respiratory infection. Please pray for her healing. Red Babin (Will & Julie Campbell s friend) will be undergoing surgery for a blocked carotid artery this week. Please pray for his healing and recovery. Evela Thibodaux (Barbara Gallier s friend) has been diagnosed with brain cancer. Please pray for her healing and recovery. Susan Nelson (Pat Badon s sister) has been struggling with longstanding health issues with her lungs. She also has had tests run for other health concerns. Please pray for healing for her lungs and for positive results from her recent medical tests. Jeremy Norwood (Jimmy Norwood s son) continues to battle cancer. Please pray for his healing. "Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God." -Leo Buscaglia