THE CHURCH VISITOR F Y I. Without Focus Our Purpose is Limited. Security Improvements at RHCC

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1 NOV. 8, 2016 RICHLAND HILLS CHRISTIAN CHURCH THE CHURCH VISITOR F Y I Without Focus Our Purpose is Limited It really is that simple! Without focus, our purpose is limited and so is our impact for Christ. That s why you hear me talk about our purpose several times a year. It s the same reason we purchased books about what it means to be a church member. We think we know that, but the question is: are we living it out? That change must occur for us to go forward. We must move away from thinking about something to doing something about what we are thinking. Our call is to be lights in the darkness and help the least of our brethren. That doesn t happen without action on our part. This congregation can accomplish far more than we imagine if we just place our faith and trust in God and be obedient to His commands. If we study God s Word, our faith will grow. If we pray, we will hear His voice. If we hear and follow God s voice, we will discover the life God intended in unexpected places with unplanned destinations. Security Improvements at RHCC Recently, at the request of the Guiding Board, a security survey was completed by the Richland Hills Police Department. The intent was to help make our campus safer for everyone. As we look to utilize this information for the betterment of our congregation, you may see things change as w e i m p l e m e n t s o m e o f t h e recommendations we have been given. If you have an interest in helping this process move along smoothly and efficiently, please contact one of the leadership team members to find out where you can lend a hand. Together WE make this place better and safer. Richland Hills Christian Church 3908 Ruth Road Richland Hills, TX (817) Senior Pastor: Paul Klaus Website: info.rhcc@gmail.com

2 CHURCH CALENDAR NOVEMBER Worship Department Meeting (6:00 pm) Adult Choir (7:00 pm) City of Richland Hills Senior Lunch Bunch (Noon - 2:00 pm) DMF Breakfast Meeting (8:30 am) Prayer Ministry (8:45 am) Seekers, Pioneers, Discipleship, Coffee House, Youth SS Classes (9:15 am - 10:10 am) Preschool/Kindergarten Music Class (9:15 am) Preschool SS Classes (9:45 am) Morning Worship Service (10:30 am) - (We will be observing Veteran s Day!) Blessed Threaders meet for a short meeting after church (see article) CWF meet to sort items for the Christmas stockings (NOON-2) CWF Service Day (9:30 am) - We will be stuffing stockings (all are invited) CWF Night Group Meeting (6:30 pm) (Child Care available!) Adult Choir (7:00 pm) Prayer Ministry (8:45 am) Seekers, Pioneers, Discipleship, Coffee House, Youth SS Classes (9:15 am - 10:10 am) Preschool/Kindergarten Music Class (9:15 am) Preschool SS Classes (9:45 am) Morning Worship Service (10:30 am) CWF Visitation Day (9:30 am) No Adult Choir practice this evening! THANKSGIVING DAY (Church Office will be closed on Thursday and Friday!) SERVING SCHEDULE Worship Coordinator Judy Walther Deacons (Month of November) Joan Burgett, Mike Morrison, Theresa Tyler, Rachel Walther Worship Leader Mike Morrison The Table Brian Hall & Bill Agan Children s Moment Norma Hopkins Greeters Ann & Dan Runnels Coffee Fellowship Brian & Melissa Hall Communion Preparation Judy Walther Communion Clean-Up Kathryn Holiday & Sharon Cummings Blessed Threaders Do you love to quilt, sew, crochet, knit or cross stitch? Would you like to share that love with others? We would like to start a fellowship to meet at the church to share our gifts. If you would be interested in this fellowship, join us after church on Sunday, November 13, for a short meeting to decide on the best day and time. --Charlene Cox FAITHFUL ATTENDANCE & GIVING Sunday School - 51 Worship Service Faithful Giving (11.06) - $ 11,520

3 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: It s Time to Order Christmas Poinsettias! It s time to order poinsettias for the Advent Season. We will be ordering from Calloway s Nursery again this year. You have a choice of silk or live poinsettias for the price of $10 each. The order form will be inside your bulletin each Sunday. If you are unable to attend church, but would love to purchase a poinsettia, please call the church office. Laura will fill out the form for you. Kevin & Jill Sutherland and Family joined our church on Sunday, November 6. CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS We want to thank the night group for cutting out the stockings. Also a special thanks to all who decorated the stockings so beautifully. The stockings will be filled on Tuesday, November 15th. They will be on display in the Gathering Area on Sunday, November 20th. Then they will be boxed and delivered to the Salvation Army. Quote: PARTNERS IN PRAYER by John Maxwell God s hand moves when people and pastors pray together. Through prayer, God makes the impossible, possible. Through prayer, God greatly multiplies our efforts. C. H. Spurgeon said, Whenever God determines to do a great work, He first sets His people to prayer. Quote: GOD S POWER to CHANGE YOUR LIFE by Rick Warren The first tool God uses in changing us is the Bible. Through Scripture he teaches us how to live. Second Timothy 3:16-17 tells us, The whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives; it straightens us out and helps us do what is right. It is God s Way of making us well prepared at every point (LB). Thanks to ALL who helped in any way to make this project a success.

4 BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES Please let the office know if there is anyone that needs to be taken OFF of or ADDED to this list. We appreciate your help! Please pray for the following: Family of Don & Susan Olday The Family of Bill Wallis Arlene Kendall Dalpha Lloyd Melanie Hatfield Nathan McGee, great grandson of Polly Slama Family of Wendy (friend of Peggy Troth s sister) Patsy Agan, sister-in-law of Bill Agan Tom Loughlin Family David Lott Family Sarah Wellman The Stewart Family Wanda Noah Dale Proctor Bob & Kay White Tina Oblinger Jessica, niece of Gretchen Halfmann Duane McGormley, Kevin McGormley s dad Mike Proppe Lincoln Mancuso Brenda Ledbetter BIRTHDAYS (NOVEMBER) Corky Wardle Rachel Walther Douglas Carden, Brittany Joyner Sandy Rutherford Arlene Kendall Zander McGormley Beth Loosmore Jared Gonzales Monty Williams Melinda Carden Mary Gump ANNIVERSARIES (NOVEMBER) COFFEE FELLOWSHIP SCHEDULE 11/13 11/20 11/27 12/04 Crib Nursery Guardian Angel Grandmas Ann Runnels - Florine Tyler - JoEllen Howard - Carol Jean New Cameron & Brittany Joyner - Brian & Melissa Hall THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON Doug & Kim Fulk Steve & Shelly Chattin Play Room Parent Helper Schedule: Brandon Hall - Sal Caruso - Brian Hall - Ryon McCann

5 Saturday, December10th 5:00 PM Children 6 months 1 st grade Richland Hills Christian Church Pajamas Snacks will be provided on board but not a full meal, passengers should eat before arrival. The Advent Season Is it too early to be thinking about Christmas or Christmas Eve? Of course not, Halloween has passed and, I m sure, our plans for the season of Advent have begun. I am asking you to start planning how you will make church a bigger part of your life during this Advent season. This year is unique because Christmas falls on a Sunday. That means Christmas Eve falls on Saturday night. We will be having our regular Christmas Eve Service at 7:00pm on the 24th of December, and then there will be a Christmas morning service at 10:30am. Both will be family friendly celebrations. Start making your plans now, and invite family, friends and coworkers to join us as we celebrate Christ s coming!

6 Bill Trammell RHCC Thanksgiving Dinner November 20 - after worship Tickets $5.00 Kids under 4 years FREE Tickets will be sold in the Gathering place before & after worship THIS Sunday (and also may be purchased at the dinner) CWF will be having the Annual Bake and Craft Sale CWF Bake & Craft Sale at the Thanksgiving Dinner on November 20 Our CWF women will have their annual Bake & Craft Sale during our Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, November 20th. 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!

7 NEEDED: Winter Mittens, Scarfs and Hats The CWF is asking all women (or men) who crochet or knit to make scarfs and mittens for Binion Elementary. So, let s get those needles going and see how many we can have ready by the time cold weather hits. Many blessings to those with talent! --Thanks, Judy Walther CWF November Schedule: Monday, November 14 NOON - 2pm - Organize Christmas stocking stuffer items/donations Tuesday, November 15 9:30 am - CWF Service Day (we will be stuffing the Christmas Stockings, and lunch will be served!) 6:30 pm - CWF Night Group (child care available!) Sunday, November 20 CWF Bake & Craft Sale after church Tuesday, November 22 9:30 am - CWF Visitation Day Sunday, November 27 CWF Executive Board meeting after worship Honoring our Veterans This Sunday we will be celebrating Veteran s Day during our worship service. If you served and would like to share some memorabilia, please bring it on Sunday! We will have a table available for you to display it. If you have a family member who served and you would like them mentioned, please let Laura know by noon on Friday. All Church Decorating November 20th We need volunteers to help with decorating the church after the Thanksgiving Luncheon on Sunday, November 20th, for the Advent Season. Many hands make the work go faster!!! Loose Change Offering We collected $ for the I Can Still Shine Ministry. Thank you to everyone who donated for this outreach ministry. DMF Breakfast Meeting Saturday, November 12 8:30 am All men are invited to attend the monthly DMF Breakfast meeting. Join us as we eat, fellowship together, and have a short meeting.