RIDGLEA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 6201 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76116-5524 (817)732-3388 www.ridgleapres.org March 2018 March 12-16, 2018 FWISD Spring Break Session Meeting Thursday, March 15, 2018 6:30 pm Sanctuary and Room 112
3 Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, One of the questions I often get asked is about the setting of the date of Easter. Christmas is always December 25, regardless of the day of the week, but Easter moves a great deal from year to year. I ll spare you the vagaries of church history and the differences between the Gregorian and Julian and solar and lunar calendars, but Easter is always the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Spring equinox (March 21). That s because according to Scripture, Jesus death and resurrection happened around the Jewish festival of Passover, which was always celebrated on the first full moon following the Spring equinox. Consequently, Easter can be as early as March 22 or as late as April 25! Holy Week begins this year on March 25 with Palm Sunday, the day we mark and remember Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Our morning worship services that day will feature a palm processional parade. On Maundy Thursday, March 29, we ll gather for worship at 6:30 p.m. in the chapel. Our Maundy Thursday worship will feature foot washing and the Sacrament of the Lord s Supper (Communion). On Good Friday, March 30, we ll gather again for worship at 6:30 p.m. in the chapel. Our service will feature and a special musical piece entitled, The Solemn Reproaches of the Cross. On Easter Sunday, April 1, we ll enjoy one combined worship service at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary, with a butterfly release on the south lawn before the service. If you like, bring some fresh cut flowers to put in our flower cross. The story of Jesus betrayal, execution, and resurrection is often described as The Greatest Story Ever Told. But it s more than just a great story. It s the foundation of our faith, and Easter changes everything. I hope you ll make plans to join us this year as we tell the story once again, and I hope you ll invite a friend or neighbor to join you, too. Peace be with you, Ryan * From Invitation to Christ: A Guide to Sacramental Practices, Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2006. 3
4 Please help us help others!! 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 nmarchant@charter.net Wednesday mornings at 8:00 a.m. Currie Hall, 2nd Floor Kitchen 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! Thanks to all who submitted BoxTops for Education vouchers for the Como Elementary Library. In December, RPC donated 175 BoxTops, valued at $17.50. To date, RPC has donated 7766 BoxTops (for a total value of $776.60) to Como Elementary. The funds are used to purchase books and other educational materials. A container is located in the kitchen near the main office for anyone who would like contribute. If you are unable to bring them to the church, you may send them in the mail to RPC (Attention: Karen Landon). BoxTops are found on dozens of General Mills products. General Mills donates 10 cents to the school for each BoxTops submitted. Every little bit helps! 4
5 Announcing 2018 RPC SCHOLARSHIP SEASON! Calling present and soon-to-be college students. The application window for 2018 scholarships will spring open on March 1 and must be received by 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2018. All applications MUST be submitted using the form accessible through the RPC home page (www.ridgleapres.org). The form is to be filled out online and sent to the Scholarship Committee via the "Submit" button. Please read instructions on the form carefully and provide concise responses to the questions that apply to you. Remember: Applications will ONLY be accepted via the on-line form and the deadline is 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2018. If you have any questions or problems with the form, please call Patricia at the church 817-732-3388. 2018 Flower Calendar The 2018 calendar for Flowers for Worship Services is posted. We still have many vacancies so if you plan to reserve a special day, please do so as soon as possible. 5
6 4th Annual RPC Women s Retreat An incredible time at the annual Women s Retreat! Thanks to all who participated including Reverend Rebecca Sicks for leading us on the journey of Exploring Grace and Robyn Reid for leading us in music. 6
7 RPC Youth & Children s News... RPCY RPCY (6th 12th January Calendar graders) (6th 12th grades) June Calendar of Events: March 4th: #rpcy meet 5 7:30pm at RPC Sunday @ 9:30 am Sunday School in Room 206. March 11th: #rpcy meet 5-7:30pm at RPC; we will RECREATE this evening March 25th: Palm Sunday in morning; #rpcy meet 5-7:30pm at RPC including a Seder Meal April 1st: EASTER SUNDAY! Butterfly Release at 9:30 am; one worship for all at 10 am; no evening activities Nicci@ridgleapres.org with questions or willing to share time, talents, or gifts. Who: 2nd 5th graders of RPC What: lunch, fellowship, mission When: Sunday, March 11th from 12:30 4pm Need adult help as well with food and mission. RSVP to nicci@ridgleapres.org 7
8 Presbyterian Women - March, 2018 What is happening at Tarrant Area Food Bank? More than we know, we found out when Megan Smock came to speak to us. Megan has just begun working in the development department. The Food Bank serves 270 partner agencies churches, schools, community centers and shelters). Some of their specialized programs: Food for Kids Senior Share provide fresh groceries Community Kitchen 16 week culinary training course Nutrition Education includes community gardens Mobile Food Pantry Lynne Payne told us the Outreach Committee has helped provide meat at times in the past. There s a lot going on in our community. Church Women United meet March 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Genesis United Methodist Church. It is the World Day of Prayer. A covered dish luncheon follows. Circles are Meeting: Circle One March 13 Nancy Ritts home 10:00 a.m. Circle Two March 13 Church 10:30 a.m. Circle Three March 6 Delaine Godwin s home 6:30 p.m. General Meeting March 27 Church-Speaker Salvation Army 10:00 a.m. Every three years, Presbyterian Women from all states gather at the Church wide Gathering. This year s event takes place August 2 5 at Louisville, Kentucky. The theme is Arise, shine, your light has come! Isaiah 60:1. A great opportunity to connect with friends, make new ones, hear from inspiring speakers, meet out international guest, learn about new ways to live out our faith and join the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Presbyterian Women. More information is available at www.presbyterianwomen.org/ gathering. Thank you for your generous response to the care room of Western Hills High School. Just Bring It March Safe Haven, women s shelter, has need of toiletries: Shampoo Body Wash Soap Toothpaste Toothbrushes, Etc. COME JOIN US FOR MARCH ACTIVITIES THERE S ALWAYS A SEAT WAITING FOR YOU! BIBLE STUDY - MISSION - FELLOWSHIP 8
9 COMO BUILD The Outreach Co wants to remind those of you who like to do "buildy" type things :), as your way of sharing God's love in the world, that Habitat for Humanity has a Como Build going on. The link will give you info about signing up for times. They are building 12 new homes! There will also be a Presbyterian Build in May sometime. More info later about that opportunity. For more info: https://trinityhabitat.volunteerhub.com/lp/main/events March 11 25 One Great Hour of Sharing March 25 RPC Assemble Sack Lunches 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in Loggia Thank you all for continuing to support the Prayer Bear Ministry at Cooks Children s Hospital. These 121 hugables will be well-loved! 9
10 Easter is coming. There will be opportunities to order and signup to deliver Easter lilies in the Sunday Bulletins. Look for the Easter Lily Order Form in the bulletins to purchase in honor or in memory of a loved one or event by March 16. You may take your lily home after Easter Sunday worship, or donate it to be taken to a home bound member. Cost is $10.00. March 2018 One Great Hour is a Christian effort to empower, provide water, supply food, and give relief from disasters. 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. Email: Clerk@RidgleaPres.org Our deacons oversee our ministries of care and compassion. Email: Deacons@RidgleaPres.org RPC Session Elder Martin Cleworth Cary Dorman Marsha Dueease John Godwin Ken Kibler Karen Landon Blythe Lee Bill Long Nancy Marchant Susan Maxwell Lynne Payne Ivey Ramsey Jerry Rottler Tom Sisolak Will Stallworth Marsha West Brett Wyatt Deacons Betsy Kibler - Funeral Reception Coordinator Nancy Ritts-and Dean Phillips Hospital Care Coordinator Jane Johnson - Homebound Care Coordinator 11 Staff Ryan Baer, Pastor ryan@ridgleapres.org Ext. 103 Patricia Taber, Office Manager patricia@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 #817.732.3388, Fax #817.732.4331
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 March 6, 2018 Ministry Teams meeting at 6:30 pm Your Session Invites you to Follow these simple steps: Outreach Team: Focus on Mission Lynne Payne, Nancy Marchant & Marsha West Commitment: Focus on Guests Brett Wyatt 1. Find your passion 2. Find your Ministry Team 3. Identify your meeting night 4. Get Involved! 1st Tuesday of the Month March 6, 2018 Ministry Team meeting at 10:30 a.m. Care Team: Focus on Members Jerry Rottler Government Session Work Group: 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 March 13, 2018 Ministry Teams meeting Primary task is to provide support & resources for the church. 2nd Thursday of the Month March 8, 2018 Ministry Teams meeting Worship Team: Ivey Ramsey & Susan Maxwell (6:30 pm) Christian Nurture: Marsha Dueease & Blythe Lee (6:15 pm) Fellowship Team: Martin Cleworth & Bill Long (as needed) Building & Equipment (as needed) John Godwin & Tom Sisolak Personnel (as needed) Cary Dorman Clerk of Session Karen Landon 2nd Tuesday of the Month March 13, 2018 Ministry Team meeting Finance & Budget (6:30 pm) Ken Kibler & Will Stallworth 12 Session Meeting March 15, 2018 6:30 pm
RIDGLEA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 6201 CAMP BOWIE BLVD. FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76116 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED March Birthdays The next newsletter deadline will be March 16, 20 18 at noon. 13 13