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RIDGLEA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 6201 Camp Bowie

Chapel 11:00 am Session Meeting January 26,

1 RIDGLEA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 6201 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX (817) January 2017 New Year s Day Service Chapel 11:00 am Session Meeting January 26, 2017 Annual Congregational Meeting January 29, 2017 Following Fellowship Luncheon

3 January is often a season of new beginnings, and and at Ridglea Presbyterian Church, we have many new beginnings to celebrate, including a new series of sermons from the Gospel According to Luke.

We won t be taking it verse by verse, but we ll be hitting some of the major stories and developing the major themes.

2 3 January is often a season of new beginnings, and and at Ridglea Presbyterian Church, we have many new beginnings to celebrate, including a new series of sermons from the Gospel According to Luke. From now through Easter (April 16), we will be following Luke s gospel in our Sunday worship. We won t be taking it verse by verse, but we ll be hitting some of the major stories and developing the major themes. If you re looking for some new winter reading material, I suggest reading through Luke s gospel. It s just 24 chapters, and Like writes with a detailed style that many readers find appealing. If you d like to read ahead in preparation for Sunday worship, find below the readings from Like that we will be tackling this winter from the pulpit. January 8 - Jesus Baptism - Luke 3:1-22 January 15 - Sermon at Nazareth - Luke 4:14-30 January 22 - Fish for People - Luke 5:1-11 January 29 - Healing on the Sabbath Luke 6:1-16 February 5 - Raising the Widow s Son - Luke 7:1-17 February 12 - Are You the One? - Luke 7:18-35 February 19 - Forgiven at Jesus Feet - Luke 7:36-50 February 26 - Transfiguration - Luke 9:28-45 March 1 (Ash Wednesday) - Jesus Turns to Jerusalem - Luke 9:51-62 March 5 - Good Samaritan - Luke 10:25-42 March 12 - Lament Over Jerusalem - Luke 13:1-9, March 19 - Lost Sheep, Coin, Son - Luke 15:1-32 March 26 - Rich Man and Lazarus - Luke 16:19-31 April 2 - Zaccheus - Luke 18:31-19:10 April 9 (Palm Sunday) - Triumphal Entry - Luke 19:29-44 April 13 (Maundy Thursday) - Luke 22:1-27 April 14 (Good Friday) - Luke 23:32-47 April 16 (Easter) - Luke 24:1-12 Happy New Year! May God bless you and keep you, The Session of Ridglea Presbyterian Church See you in church! Peace, Ryan 3

4 The church office will be CLOSED Monday, January 2, and January 16, 2017.

125 Ryan s Lunch Bunch Meets most Thursdays at 11:00am at church to ponder the Narrative Lectionary Readings for the week.

the main hallway by the office. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Marchant. MLK Day Of Service!

3 4 The church office will be CLOSED Monday, January 2, and January 16, Pastoral Emergencies will be handled through the main church phone number , ext. 125 Ryan s Lunch Bunch Meets most Thursdays at 11:00am at church to ponder the Narrative Lectionary Readings for the week. Bring your lunch and join in! Please help us help others!! Wednesday mornings at 8:00 a.m. Currie Hall, 2nd Floor Kitchen There are sign ups for sandwich makers and meal providers for the Presbyterian Night Shelter and the Patriot House in the main hallway by the office. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Marchant. MLK Day Of Service! Make this MLK Day a Day ON, not a Day OFF! Join Fellow Ridglea Presbyterian Church Members in helping Tarrant Churches Together Annual MLK Day of Service. In 2017, this is on January 16th. The schedule is: 9am Worship for all at Baker Chapel, AME 10am worksite arrival and begin 12:45pm head to lunch 1pm lunch for all involved at Broadway Baptist Church Worksites will be many and they will vary in skills needed, ages, etc. Register by contacting Nancy Marchant (nmarchant@charter.net) or (sign-up available after 12/16) 4

5 The 2017 Flower Calendar is now posted.

and the reason for providing the Prayers continue for Reverend Elizabeth Dick and family in their move to Memphis, TN.

RPC IS VERY BLESSED TO WELCOME MANY NEW MEMBERS TO OUR CHURCH FAMILY IN 2016.

4 5 The 2017 Flower Calendar is now posted. If you would like to reserve a date for providing the flowers for a special occasion, please fill in your information and the reason for providing the Prayers continue for Reverend Elizabeth Dick and family in their move to Memphis, TN. They will be missed. We continue to keep them in our prayers and thank God for them! RPC IS VERY BLESSED TO WELCOME MANY NEW MEMBERS TO OUR CHURCH FAMILY IN JEANIE BIRDWELL BARRETT BIRDWELL AARON YOUNG DONNA WETH CHARLES WRIGHT JACKIE WRIGHT AMBER BIRDWELL BO BIRDWELL MICHELLE BIRDWELL MIKE BIRDWELL JAMES RUTHERFORD ROBIN RUTHERFORD STEPHEN CAREY LAUREN STEPHENS BRENT CODY MEREDITH MAHONEY JODY ADERHOLD TOM ADERHOLD MICHELE NIMERICK 5

6 Thank you to over 30 people from the Ridglea

Home for the Holidays luncheon sponsored by TCT and the

Many guests enjoyed homemade food, community,

5 6 Thank you to over 30 people from the Ridglea Presbyterian Church family for supporting the annual Home for the Holidays luncheon sponsored by TCT and the City of Fort Worth. Many guests enjoyed homemade food, community, encouraged words, and door prizes, What a difference it makes to be able to break wonderful bread together! 6

6 7 Spreading hope 7

220 at 9:30am; Worship at 11am in the Sanctuary.

January Calendar for 6th 12th graders (#rpcy) No Sunday School; 1 worship

m. #rpcy meet, supper served MLK Day of Service for all community; details in

#rpcy meet, supper served Contact Nicci with questions or to RSVP.

7 8 RPC Youth & Children s News... Every Sunday begins with worship at 8:30am in chapel; Sunday School in Room 220 at 9:30am; Worship at 11am in the Sanctuary. June Calendar of Events: Jan 1st: Jan 8th: Jan 15th: Jan 16th: Jan 23rd: January Calendar for 6th 12th graders (#rpcy) No Sunday School; 1 worship service at 11 a.m.; no youth activities 5 7:30 p.m. #rpcy meet, supper served 5 7:30 p.m. #rpcy meet, supper served MLK Day of Service for all community; details in this newsletter 5 7:30 p.m. #rpcy meet, supper served Contact Nicci with questions or to RSVP. (nicci@ridgleapres.org or ) Glimpse of Christmas Eve... Thank you Beth Duncan for providing supplies and sharing your time and passion for baking. The youth made 14 pies for the Home for Holidays luncheon. 8

Our favorite, The Little Drummer Boy had all four musicians playing one bass (at the same time!). We added an outstanding rum-pa-pum-pum! Lynne lead us in some holiday games.

8 9 Presbyterian Women January, 2017 Our friends and favorite musical group, The Funky Town All Stars, helped us to celebrate Christmas in style. We were entertained with a mix of Christmas carols sprinkled in among selections of Beatles, Baroque and Duke Ellington. Our favorite, The Little Drummer Boy had all four musicians playing one bass (at the same time!). We added an outstanding rum-pa-pum-pum! Lynne lead us in some holiday games. Then we settled down to enjoy good food and fellowship. It was wonderful to have some guests and always a joy when pastors and staff join us. We look forward to January 24 when our presentation will be from G.A.L.S. God s Amazing Love Storyteller. Mark your calendars. Circles are eager to continue our Who Is Jesus bible study. January 3 Coordinator s Meeting Church 10:30 am January 10 Circle One Miriam Gallagher s house 10:00 am Circle Two Church 10:00 am Circle Three Laura Saxton s house 6:30 pm January 24 General Meeting Church 10:00 am Program: God s Amazing Love Storyteller We continue our mission project: Just Bring It with a collection of baby items for Safe Haven; an organization that helps victims of domestic violence and others in need. We are looking for baby bottles, sippy cups, diapers and onesies baby outfits. Thank you for all you help. Welcome 2017 and welcome to all women who want to join us COME JOIN US! THERE S A SEAT WAITING FOR YOU! BIBLE STUDY MISSION FELLOWSHIP 9

10 Keep your eyes open for an announcement in the bulletin for Usher

If you are a regular attendee, you are qualified.

for fellowship with fellow ushers and greeters, as well as meeting and

Volunteers for membership on the Worship Committee also welcome!

9 10 Keep your eyes open for an announcement in the bulletin for Usher and Greeter training coming soon! If you are a regular attendee, you are qualified. It is usually for one Sunday a month and is an excellent opportunity for fellowship with fellow ushers and greeters, as well as meeting and greeting practically the whole Congregation. Sign-up opportunities will be available in the bulletin and in sign-up genius. Volunteers for membership on the Worship Committee also welcome! Thanks and God Bless, Your Worship Committee Such incredible music shared during worship services on December 18th during the annual Christmas Cantata. Thank you Music Department for sharing your time and talents with us! 10

11 Making contact... Ridglea Presbyterian Church is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA). It is governed by the Session, an elected body composing of elders and pastors.

10 11 Making contact... Ridglea Presbyterian Church is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA). It is governed by the Session, an elected body composing of elders and pastors. Our committees, led by elders, oversee our ministries. If you have any questions or concerns, please don t hesitate to contact us. Clerk@RidgleaPres.org Our deacons oversee our ministries of care and compassion. Deacons@RidgleaPres.org RPC Session Elder Assignment Martin Cleworth... Fellowship Cary Dorman... Worship Marsha Dueease... Christian Nurture Andi Ferreira.....Fellowship John Godwin... Building & Equipment Ken Kibler... Finance & Budget Debra Lee.Christian Nurture John Little... Congregational Care Nancy Marchant.....Outreach Susan Maxwell... Worship Lynne Payne..Outreach Ivey Ramsey... Finance & Budget Jerry Rottler... Congregational Care Kathy Severson... Personnel Jane Sisolak... Clerk of Session Tom Sisolak... Building & Equipment Brett Wyatt...Commitment Zim Zimmerman... Personnel Deacons Betsy Kibler - Funeral Reception Coordinator Nancy Ritts- Hospital Care CoCoordinator Katharine Rottler - Homebound Care Coordinator 11 Staff Ryan Baer, Pastor ryan@ridgleapres.org Ext. 103 Patricia Taber, Office Manager office@ridgleapres.org Ext. 105 Nicci Kennedy, Coord. of Child/Youth Ministries nicci@ridgleapres.org Ext. 106 Pier Crenshaw, Accountant pier@ridgleapres.org Ext. 104 John Sauvey, Director of Music Ministries john@ridgleapres.org Ext. 108 Dale Bench, Organist dalepipeorgan@sbcglobal.net Ext. 108 Thomas Rodriguez, Church Custodian building Church Office # , Fax #

11 12 Service Session Work Group: Primary task is to provide for the service of the people of God, focusing on the external life of the church. 1st Tuesday of the Month January 3, 2017 Ministry Teams meeting at 6:30 pm Outreach Team: Focus on Mission Lynne Payne & Nancy Marchant Commitment: Focus on Guests Sara Riley & Brett Wyatt Care Team: Focus on Members John Little & Jerry Rottler Worship & Nurture Work Group: Primary task is to provide for the service of the people of God, focusing on the internal life of the church. 2nd Tuesday of the Month January 10, 2017 Ministry Teams meeting at 6:30 pm Worship Team: Cary Dorman & Susan Maxwell Christian Nurture: Marsha Dueease & Debra Lee Fellowship Team: Martin Cleworth & Andi Ferreira Your Session Invites you to Follow these simple steps: 1. Find your passion 2. Find your Ministry Team 3. Identify your meeting night 4. Get Involved! Government Session Work Group: Primary task is to provide support & resources for the church. 2nd Thursday of the Month January 12, 2017 Ministry Teams meeting at 6:30 pm Building & Equipment John Godwin & Tom Sisolak Finance & Budget Ken Kibler & Ivey Ramsey Personnel Kathy Severson & Zim Zimmerman Clerk of Session Jane Sisolak Transition Committee Your Session has created a Transition Committee to handle all things related to the move. Under the Transition Committee there are 4 subcommittees. Your Session is looking for members at large to fill out these subcommittees. The Subcommittees are as follows. - Inventory Team: Handling the documentation of all assets within RPC and coordinate the storage as needed during transition to our new property - Building Team: Handling the entire build process; including management of architecture firm, period of performance for contractors, etc.; also overseeing the design of the new facility, both interior and exterior - Nesting Team: Coordination of the nesting facility in alignment with the building team timeline - Mission Team: Discerning the future mission of RPC and coordinating any design requirements that would need to be included in the new property with the building team 12

12 RIDGLEA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 6201 CAMP BOWIE BLVD. FORT WORTH, TEXAS ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED January Birthdays The next newsletter deadline will be January 20 at noon. Gladys Key 1/2 Hundley Rankin 1/2 Bill Thompson 1/3 Jessica Tibbets 1/5 Melissa Salazar 1/5 Kynda Houara 1/7 Karen O'Dell 1/7 Warren Brown 1/7 Mary Ann Keil 1/10 Dan Salazar 1/11 Nancy Marchant 1/12 Betty Hammons 1/12 Linda Fisseler 1/13 Jack Duff 1/13 Bob Brennand 1/15 Tyler Roberts 1/15 Jeff Monte 1/16 Betsy Kibler 1/18 Sarah Wyatt 1/19 Chase Lee 1/19 Jared Welch 1/21 Marsha West 1/21 Bill Morris 1/23 Nicci Kennedy 1/24 Dean Phillips 1/25 Mariah Calderon 1/27 Kaiti Severson 1/28 Reagan Henderson 1/

RIDGLEA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

RIDGLEA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 6201 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76116-5524 (817)732-3388 www.ridgleapres.org January 2018 CHURCH SERVICES BACK TO REGULR SCHEDULE CHAPEL 8:30 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 A.M.