Royal Lane Baptist Church Diverse People United in Christ THE MOSAIC April 18, 2012 Volume 26 Issue 8 From the Pastor Jesus waits somewhere in everyone s future to be discovered. Many who have known about him all their lives suddenly and surprisingly discover him, as if for the first time. The well-worn and wonderful face of the late Malcolm Muggeridge comes to mind. Muggeridge had been editor of The Manchester Guardian, Punch, and other publications when, in the latter part of his life, he was sent by the BBC on a trip to Israel to cover a proposed telecast on the life of Jesus. In reporting on the making of this telecast Muggeridge was struck by the sense of a vivid presence at the center of this project, almost as if the subject were alive. Later he wrote a book titled Jesus Rediscovered. In it he said, Yet behind all this there is a real person - - born, growing up, reaching maturity like other people; turning his mind, as I have tried to turn mine, to what life means rather than to what it provides; trudging through this self-same dust, and sheltering from this self-same sun; lying down at night to sleep, and rising in the morning to live another day. He wrote of Jesus teaching that not even a sparrow falls to earth without causing God concern. He realized that the universe is a message in code from God, which mystics, artists, and scientists strive to crack, sometimes with a measure of success, but to which Christ provides the key. In the aftermath of Easter, let us live with a sense of expectancy. Who knows what discoveries are awaiting any of us? Christ is risen! Live in expectancy. David Christ is risen! The next issues of The Mosaic are scheduled for May 2 & 16, 2012. The deadline for submissions will be 5:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to the date of publication.
Coming Events Sunday April 22 Third Sunday of Easter 9:30 am Donuts, Coffee/Juice Family Hall 9:45 am Royal Welcome Class Family Hall 9:45 am Christian Education Christian Education Classrooms 10:55 am Morning Worship Sanctuary 12-3:30 pm Youth Lunch & Muslim Experience 12:15 pm Meet the Artist, Kay Wyne Hawkins-Box Gallery 5:00 pm Intercessory Prayer Library Wednesday April 25 5:30 pm Youth Supper & Study Youth Center 5:30 pm Family Supper Family Hall Pork Chops. Au Gratin Potatoes, Corn, Salad, Rolls, Brownies 6:15 pm Children s Choir/Missions Children s Building 6:15 pm Midweek Service Bible Study with David Matthews Family Hall 7:15 pm Contemplative Prayer Room 204 7:15 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary Sunday April 29 Fourth Sunday of Easter 9:30 am Donuts, Coffee/Juice Family Hall 9:45 am Royal Welcome Class Family Hall 9:45 am Christian Education Christian Education Classrooms 10:55 am Morning Worship Sanctuary 12:15 pm Crop Walker Covered-Dish Luncheon Family Hall 2:00 pm Crop Walk Check-In, 2:30 pm Walk Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3826 Gilbert (Oak Lawn & Blackburn) 5:00 pm Intercessory Prayer Library Wednesday May 2 Mosaic 5:30 pm Youth Supper & Study Youth Center 5:30 pm Family Supper Family Hall 6:15 pm Children s Choir/Missions Children s Building 6:15 pm Midweek Service Bible Study with David Matthews Family Hall 7:15 pm Contemplative Prayer Room 204 7:15 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary The deadline for the order of service, the Midweek, and the Mosaic is Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. prior to publication. Support the RLBC Crop Walk Team Crop Walk April 29, 2012
Youth Believing in Change 8547 Stults Road Dallas, TX 75243 (214) 692-9242 Giving children the spiritual and educational foundation they need to succeed. March 29, 2012 This letter is to ask for your prayers and support of a ministry in which God has been saving souls and changing lives for more than 16 years. The name of the ministry is Youth Believing in Change (YBC). YBC s summer program begins Monday, June 4, 2012 and runs through July 27, 2012. Each day of the program, children are fed spiritually, nutritionally and educationally. YBC serves hot meals to 150+ children daily. Daily activities include arts & crafts, Bible study, choir, drama, evangelism, guitar, piano and violin lessons. Every day from 12:30-1:30 p.m. is D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything & Read) time. During this time volunteers from age 6 and up come out and read to, or with children ages 4-12. YBC is a great ministry and a great experience for all involved. Therefore, all are invited to come out and join me in a few weeks for a barbecue dinner and enjoy hearing YBC s choir, orchestra and special guest speaker Date: Thursday, April 26, 2012, 6:30-8 p.m. Location: Highland Park Presbyterian Church (Elliott Hall) 3821 University Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75230 Our guest speaker will be Melinda Rushing. Melinda grew up in YBC. In 2010 she graduated from the University of Houston with a bachelor s degree in psychology. This May she graduates from U of H with a degree in Social Work. Melinda s testimony of God working in her life through YBC is very inspiring. Please let me know if you will be my guest. Also please consider sponsoring a child to attend YBC s summer program. Most Sincerely,
Prayer Requests: Joy Baugh Lyn Brown on the death of her cousin, Elmer Rahn Jack Cole, father of Lisa Faulkinbury Don Gray, brother of Betty Renfroe Linda Hueston Sally Hurder, mother of Mike Hurder Melton James, brother-in-law of Shirley James Pete Johnson Adrian Lee, father of Dan Lee, and his mother, Evangeline Beverly Nelson Danny Ray s friend, Lanette Stan Spealman, brother, Lyn Brown Jane Stubblefield Dorothy Tilden; Zelda Kuhns, aunt of Dorothy Tilden; & Terri Miller, friend of DorothyTilden Katie Van Cleave, niece of Harry & Debi Wooten Jordan Weilage Dee Dee & Duane Young ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please continue to pray for: Terry Burke, son-in-law of Dina DiMaria; Anita Gonzalez, mother of Scott & Steve Gonzalez; Lonnie Harris; Thomas Jarvis, brother of Nancy & Tru Pollard, friends of Martha Box; Dot Johnson; Lydia Kandol; Annie Levy; Anna Marie Lowe; Hector & Josefa Mederos; Everett Nelson; Janet Ramirez, daughter & Lisa Ritchey, niece of Jack & Judy Mullinax; Maebelle Raiza s friend, Delma; Terry Simmons; Deborah Stribling ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Remember the homebound: Kathleen Akin, Dorothy Cantrell; Nadine Francis; LuDean King; Faye Laney; Nell Markle; Dorothy Miller; Norman Morris; Jo Willa Morton; Libba Studdard; Allyene Wilcox Six-week grief support group for family and friends who have lost a loved one. Visiting Nurse Association presents Sharing the Journey: Coping with Grief May 8 through June 12, 10:00-11:30 am Royal Lane Baptist Church, Room 205 Session Objectives Week 1: Strength through Sharing Introduction to program, sharing our stories and common grief experiences. Week 2: The Grief Process Understanding the process and tasks of grief. Week 3: A Life to Celebrate Sharing the stories of our loved ones. Week 4: Caring for our Needs Grief adjustments and stress management. Week 5: Handling Special Occasions Honoring our loved one and grieving through the holidays. Week 6: Grief to Hope Progress review and long-range recovery. Space is limited and pre-registration is requested. For maximum benefit, please plan to attend all sessions. For more information or to pre-register, call Sue Rafferty, Bereavement Coordinator, at 214-689-2922. Ready for the Easter Egg Hunt - 2012 Dear Pastor Matthews & Congregation, Thank you so much for taking the time to contact and visit my mother recently. Being able to come to church last Sunday was a treat for her. The overwhelming welcome she received from you and the congregation thrilled her beyond words. Thank you for reaching out and lifting her up in your arms. Sincerely, Judy Hamlet (Libba Studdard s daughter)
Deacons of the Week April 22 Terry Berrier [469] 556-3814 Dennis Turnbull [214] 240-9061 April 29 Sue Northrup [214] 797-6100 Kelley Keith [214] 334-5068 Midweek Service 6:15 p.m. Wednesday April 25 & May 2 in Family Hall Bible Study with David Matthews Join us for a Fellowship Meal at 5:30 pm. In the Hawkins-Box Gallery April 20 June 14, 2012 Kay Wyne Meet the Artist April 22, 2012 12:15-2:00 p.m. Hawkins-Box Gallery To change mail or email preferences for The Mosaic, contact Barbara Merry, 214-361-2809, ext. 10 or bmerry@royallane.org. Scriptures of the Week April 22 Acts 3:12-19 Psalm 4 1 John 3:1-7 Luke 24:36b-48 April 29 Acts 4:5-12 Psalm 23 1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18 Midweek Menu Wednesday, April 25 Pork Chops, Au Gratin Potatoes, Corn, Salad, Rolls, Brownies Wednesday, May 2 tbd Happy Birthday! April Bill Thiele... 21 Patrick Calhoon... 22 Miranda Davolt... 22 Anne Young Fritsche... 22 Peter Seefeldt... 23 Nancy Ferrell... 24 Tara Gray... 27 Jo Willa Morton... 27 Ruthi Neal... 27 Dorothy Tilden... 27 Theresa Helms... 29 Rodney Williams... 29 Joy Ewere... 30 May Jaxson Hill... 1
The Mosaic is published bi-weekly. Royal Lane Baptist Church 6707 Royal Lane Office Hours: Dallas, TX 75230-4145 Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday Midweek: 6:15 pm Office: [214] 361-2809 Sunday School: 9:45 am Fax: [214] 361-2988 Sunday Worship: 10:55 am www.royallane.org Rosa Barrientos, Housekeeping Danny Wesley Ray, Organist Jonathan Brink, Minister of Youth Janet Schultz, Administrative Assistant Michael Hurder, Facilities Manager Ray Vickrey, Pastor Emeritus C. David Matthews, Senior Pastor Shelly Watts, Children s Minister Barbara Merry, Administrative Assistant Garey Wisdom, Pianist Harry Wooten, Minister of Music and Worship Royal Lane Baptist Church 6707 Royal Lane Dallas, Texas 75230-4145