FEB 6, 2018 THE CHURCH VISITOR Back At It! This past week, I hope some of you missed my articles. Last Wednesday, as Alan and Linda came into choir, Linda asked me a profound question. She asked, Why didn t you write them by hand? What a great question, and I admitted to her that I didn t even think of it!. I am certainly a creature of habit, and I so rarely write things by hand it didn t even occur to me as an option. If I do write things by hand, often it takes a hieroglyphics specialist to translate what I have written into a readable language again. That s right, I never received good grades for penmanship. Now that I think about it, I probably should have just dictated it to Laura. It s a new week, and my computer seems to be functioning well, so, I Am Back! I thought I would start by giving you a f e w u p d a t e s. T h e C W F Wo m e n s Conference (formerly known as the CWF Women s Retreat) was a success, and thanks to Rev. Linda for sharing her thoughts on journaling with women from our church, as well as other churches in the area. Experiencing God is starting this coming Sunday at 4:00 p.m. in the Gathering Area. If you plan on attending, please let Pastor Paul know so he can get workbooks ordered. New screens for the Sanctuary will arrive some time next week and, hopefully, will be installed shortly thereafter. The east entrance of the church has had the tile removed, as it was coming up anyway, and carpeting is being installed soon. The Valentine Banquet is on Saturday, February 17, at 5:30 p.m. Despite all that is happening, I hope all of us are focused on and getting ready for Lent. It begins on February 14 th with our Ash Wednesday Service. Worship already has devotionals ready for distribution to provide daily reminders of what Christ did for us. The choir is planning for a cantata and other special music throughout this Holy season. I always encourage a heart of sacrifice for what we want and a recommitment of our time, talent, and treasure to God s work as we journey to Calvary together. How will this Lenten season be different from past ones is determined by the actions we take as individuals and as a Body. Let this be a season that we give of ourselves in meaningful ways for the good of others. 3908 Ruth Road Richland Hills, TX 76118 (817)284-8679 Senior Pastor: Paul Klaus Website: www.rhccdoc.com E-mail: info.rhcc@gmail.com
CHURCH CALENDAR FEBRUARY 02.07 Worship Committee Meeting (5:30 pm) Adult Choir Rehearsal (6:30 pm) - Nursery available! 02.10 DMF Breakfast Meeting (8:30 am) 02.11 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) Experiencing God Class (4:00 pm) 02.13 CWF Day Group Meeting (10:30 am) 02.14 Ash Wednesday Service (6:00 pm) (Child Care will not be available) (Choir will not be having rehearsal) SERVING SCHEDULE 02.11.18 Deacons (Month of February) Judy Walther, Logan Dinkel, Sandy Rutherford, Jamie Hughes Offering Meditation Evan Lawson The Table Mike Morrison & Brian Hall Children s Moment Norma Hopkins Greeters Mike & Patrice Morrison Coffee Fellowship Jeff & Patricia Stricklin Communion Preparation Carol New Communion Clean-Up Sharon Cummings & Loyce Greer 02.15 Blessed Threaders meet in Fellowship Hall (10:00 am) 02.17 DMF Sweetheart Banquet in Fellowship Hall (5:30 pm) 02.18 Week of Compassion Offering will be received. 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) "Experiencing God" Class (4:00 pm) 02.11 - Jeff & Patricia Stricklin 02.18 - Bill & Judy Walther 02.25 - Mike & Carrie Visage 03.04 - Alan & Linda Baker 03.11 - Baked Potato Bar FAITHFUL ATTENDANCE & GIVING 02.04.18 Sunday School - 35 Worship Service - 105 Faithful Giving (02.04.18) - $ 3,444
FEBRUARY CALENDAR Tuesday, February 13 CWF Day Group Meeting (10:30 am) Tuesday, February 20 CWF Service Day (9:30 am) CWF Night Group Meeting (6:30 pm) Sunday, February 25 CWF Executive Board Meeting after worship Tuesday, February 27 CWF Visitation Day Please pray for the following: Carol Jean New Iris Woodall Beverly Obregon Alyssa Danley, granddaughter of Connie Phillips Brenda Moran Preble Lehew Arlene Kendall Carol Neill, mother of Carrie Visage Maxine Gandy Mildred Sampson Grace Bennett Don Dodson Kim Nelson, friend of Sarah Frazier Nathan McGee, great grandson of Polly Slama Sarah Wellman Brenda Ledbetter Worship has provided Lenten Devotional Booklets. They are available in the Gathering Area this Sunday. Please take one per family! 02.11 - Carol Jean New 02.18 - Ann Runnels 02.25 - Melinda Carden Crib Nursery Guardian Angel Grandmas 02.11 - Melissa Hall 02.18 - Brittany Joyner 02.25 - Heather Hall Play Room Parent Helper Schedule:
JUST A REMINDER I Am a Church Member by Thom S. Rainer 1. I Will Be a Functioning Church Member 2. I Will Be a Unifying Church Member 3. I Will Not Let My Church Be about My Preferences and Desires February Birthdays: 02.09 - Judy Chapman 02.11 - Rick Crain 02.17 - Caitlyn Crawford - Lisa Klaus 02.16 - Riley Hall 02.21 - Bill Agan 02.22 - Theresa Tyler 02.25 - John Bennett 4. I Will Pray for My Church Leaders 5. I Will Lead My Family to Be Healthy Church Members 6. I Will Treasure Church Membership as a Gift February Anniversaries: 02.11 - Mike & Patrice Morrison - Rick & Laura Hartsell A Little BRITE ness from Linda Henri J. Nouwen is my guiding theologian, a man who lives out a Theology of the Heart. In Nouwen s book Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World, he speaks to our lack of understanding that we are God s chosen Beloved: We are God s chosen ones, even when our world does not choose us. How do we get in touch with our chosenness when are surrounded by rejections? First of all, you have to keep unmasking the world about you for what it is: manipulative, controlling, power-hungry, and in the long run, potentially destructive. The world tells you many lies about who you are, and you simply have to be realistic enough to remind yourself of this. Every time you feel hurt or rejected, say to yourself: These feelings are not telling me the truth about myself. The truth is that I am the chosen child of God, precious in God s eyes, called the Beloved from all eternity, and held in an everlasting embrace. Second, keep looking for people and places where your truth is spoken, and where you are reminded of your deepest identity as a chosen one. And third, celebrate your chosenness constantly. This means saying Thank You, God, for choosing me, and Thank You to all those who remind you of your chosenness When we keep claiming the light, we will find ourselves becoming more and more radiant. (58-63) Blessings, Linda Barnette
Quote from: The Principle of the Path by Andy Stanley So pay careful attention to what you are paying attention to. Pay attention to the things that are competing for your attention. Pause before devoting your attention to anything. And devote special attention to those things that deserve your attention. For as Jesus said, your eye is the lamp of your entire body. And if your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Quote from: Don t Waste Your Life by John Piper If you are not yet a Christian, you are not your own. Christ has bought you at the price of his own death. You now belong doubly to God: He made you, and he bought you. That means your life is not your own. It is God s. Therefore, the Bible says, Glorify God in your body. God made you for this. He bought you for this. This is the meaning of your life. Easter Lily Order Form It s time to order Easter lilies! If you would like a lily to place in our sanctuary on Easter Sunday in honor, memory or appreciation of a loved one or friend, place your order quickly! Cost of the plants this year is $13.00. Deadline for ordering is Sunday, February 18. Please use the coupon below for placing your order. Orders will need to be dropped off at the church office or placed in the offering plate on Sunday morning. If you have no way of getting your order to the church, please call the church office. Please make your checks payable to RHCC. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I would like to order Easter Lilies In Memory of In Honor of In Appreciation of Given by Amount Enclosed
DMF Valentine s Banquet February 17-5:30 pm Once again, it is time for the annual DMF Valentine s Banquet. This event is for ALL members, and guests are welcome. Invite someone and come join us for fun, food, and fellowship. Enjoy entertainment from our very own members of RHCC, which will include the music of: The Beatles, Adele, Eagles, Anne Murray, Merle Haggard, Percy Sledge, Temptations, Trisha Year wood, Elvis, Neil Diamond and The Drifters, just to name a few. Singing along with these familiar tunes is encouraged. There are many others and a few surprises. Dinner is also provided (catered by Texas RoadHouse) and there is no cost for this entire evening. Child Care will be provided. Call the office if you need transportation. Don t miss the fun event! Sign-up sheets are available in the Gathering Area. You may also register by calling the church office. Please register by Thursday, February 8, so we can get a count for the food order. Please Join us!
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