The Good News SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:15 RUNNELLS CHRISTIAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10:30 NOVEMBER 2018 VOLUME 222 NOVEMBER 4-
Dear RCC, November is a month that begins and ends with holidays. November 1 is All Saints Day, a day when we remember those who have died who shared their faith with us. Then at the end of the month, we celebrate Thanksgiving. I never thought about these two holidays being connected, but as I read one of the scriptures for All Saints Day I was struck by this line: On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food (Isaiah 25:6a). A great and abundant feast is one of the primary images we have of the fulfillment of the kingdom of God (which we often call heaven). As you gather around your holiday tables this month, think about the ways you can make a little bit of heaven on earth. Think of the ways you can share that glimpse of heaven with the world. And think of the ways you imagine the kingdom of God being like a Thanksgiving meal. I imagine A feast where every child of God has enough to eat A home that is open to those who may not otherwise have a place to go A place where our past, present, and future meet A table that has enough seats for everyone A spirit of joy, laughter, security, and gratitude May these things be true around your tables this November. And may we strive to make our world like our tables, too, until the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, until it is on earth as it is in heaven. Blessings, Pastor Katie Pastor Katie Russell Cell Phone: 515.669.6036 Email: pastor.krussell@gmail.com Bible Sunday- November 18 One of the things for which we are very thankful is the gift of the Word of God. To help our children get into a good habit of reading, we will present Youth Bibles to our 2nd grade class, plus any older children who have not received one. The children we know will receive a Bible are: Jacobe Boos and Keaton Walker. (If you know of any child who would like to receive their Bible this year, please call the church office, 966-2587.)
At RCC we have two youth groups: Chi Rho and CYF. Chi Rho is for youth in grades 6-8th. The adult leaders for Chi Rho are: Pastor Katie, Sheila Aukes, Mike Miller. CYF is for youth in grades 9-12. The leaders for CYF are: Denise Pfister and Mike and Deb Bracewell. Kristin Danley-Greiner will be helping as needed with both groups. Both groups generally meet on the first and third Sunday, September through April (see schedule for exceptions.) Generally we try to begin each meeting by sharing a meal. Church members can contact Lynn Phipps via text at 515-419-3010 to assist with a meal: November 4 - dinner at 5:30 November 18 - lunch at 11:30 December 2 - lunch at 11:30 Youth Thanks ever so much for the great job of picking up ACORNS! I know it s a Huge job. I Really appreciate it!! Love Ya, Bob and Sally Hershey Youth Group Can/Bottle Drive Thank You! Your donations totaled $170.90 for the pickup load Bob Miller took to the Redemption Center. Thanks for helping our Youth! November 4 5:30-7:30 pm Create items for the Bazaar and play games November 18 11:30-1:30 pm Collect Food for Caring Hands December 2 11:30-2:30 pm Ice skating at Brenton Plaza December 16 11:30-1:30 pm Seasons of sharing Christmas Shopping
Runnells Christian Church, Thank you so much for your donation to support our Hunger Run 2018. We were able to hold a successful fund-raising event with your support. Caring Hands Outreach CHRISTMAS OUTREACH AUCTION! The Christmas Outreach Auction is Sunday, December 2. We count on the generosity of all our members to donate craft items, baked goods, coupons for services and from businesses. Then we count on your generosity and concern for those in need to come and bid on items. All the proceeds from this auction are used to help people in need in our local area. Our goal is to raise at least $5000 to help those in our community that need a helping hand. We are looking for a few people to help lead the charge asking for donations for our auction. (This consists of calling, stopping in person, mailing or emailing potential donors and then picking up the items). Questions or items to donate? Please call the church 966.2587. Come join the fun! Please help us Decorate! Saturday, December 1 starting at 9:30a.m. we will be decorating the church for the Hanging of the Greens on Sunday, December 2. We need lots of help people who can climb ladders, fluff garland and who enjoy decorating. Please come help us Saturday morning. Poinsettia Order Form In order to decorate our church for Christmas, we are offering the opportunity to order a poinsettia. Poinsettias may be dedicated in memory of a loved one or in honor of a living person. You are welcome to take your poinsettia home after worship on Christmas Eve. Last day to Order is Sunday, December 9 6 ½ Poinsettia # @ $8.00 Total $ Ordered by: In Memory of : In Honor of: Checks payable to Runnells Christian Church or RCC with Poinsettia written in the memo area. Along with your check, orders may be left in the church office or placed in the collection plate.
With Prayers and Heartfelt Sympathy Our prayers & Christian sympathy go out to the family & friends of: Pastor Pat (Ryan) Oberbillig, who passed away on October 2 at the age of 75 Bob Hershey, who passed away on October 20 at the age of 75. May God s peace comfort you in the time of your loss. All Military Personnel Veterans Jerry Adams Jodi and Kelly Dirks family Tammy Gaudette Marti Ingle Jennifer Lessard Amber Leuker Evon Kelly Owen Martin Lori Natelborg Jodi Nicolet Catherine Cage Robuck Donny Sanford Betsy Simonsen Stan Simonsen Marilyn Wilson Valley View Village: Jeanne Vermie 2555 Guthrie Ave. Bldg. C Des Moines, IA 50317 Prayer Concerns Prairie Vista Village 2785 1st Avenue South Altoona, IA 50009 Dorothy Bowers-#231 Bill Henry #241 Doris Miller #237 Nancy Moore #242 Alex Gaudette PO Box 1742 Ft. Myer, VA 22211 Home Communion Our elders are taking Communion once a month to those who are homebound, in nursing homes or hospitalized. If you are not receiving Communion or know of someone who would like Communion brought to them, please contact our elder chair, Katie Temple at 515.966.2580. In an effort to keep our prayer concerns current, names will remain on the list for four weeks. At that time names will be removed unless you have called the office to ask that a name remain on the list and give an update on the person s well-being. Thanks for your help!
Dear church family, Thank you for the wonderful donations for the medical mission trip to Haiti. I was able to take almost all of the supplies in a check bag, 50 pounds of supplies. (The few other items went to Caring Hands.) I was amazed at how quickly people filled the bin with an assortment of requested items! The $500 from the RCC international fund helped Emma and I with the expenses of the trip. Even more, the blessing and your prayers helped make the trip a possibility. On behalf of the Hatian people, "mesi" (thank you in Creole.) My daughter, Emma Reeve-Lobaugh, and I joined a team from Dubuque and Indiana to work on a medical mission trip in Haiti September 30 through October 8. We worked at an established clinic in the mountains, about 45 minutes from Port-A-Prince, in Gromothe. Our small but effective group was made up of two doctors, 2 nurses, a physical therapist, and 7 others: we ran a pharmacy and a lab, had two people doing clinic intake, and three separate stations each with a doctor/nurse and a scribe. Emma took blood pressures, temperatures and weights, also assisted folks waiting their turns. I worked with another nurse, between the 2 doctors at their stations, evaluating, diagnosing and prescribing treatments and medications. We treated a variety of fungus (it is a tropical setting), scabies, and intestinal parasites. High blood pressure is very common. We treated babies, expectant moms, folks with injuries, infections and so forth. There even was a baby born at the clinic on Saturday! We were able to serve 676 people! Please join me for a presentation about the international mission trip at worship service on November 11. Thank you for prayers and donations, Katie Temple and Emma Reeve-Lobaugh We collected over 125 pairs of socks as well as gloves and hats during Socktober! For the month of November, we will collect feminine hygiene products for the Caring Hands Food Pantry. Sheila Aukes Missions Coordinator Our September noisy offering, $210.57,will go to our Christian Camp & Conference Center. October noisy offering, $212.06, will go to Caring Hands. November donations will go toward S.E.P. student lunch accounts. Thank you for your support!
Our thanks to Jack Merkle! What a wonderful time! Some of us thought it was a little cold, others???
Runnells Christian Church The Body of Christ: Place Stamp Here J E SUS Building Growing Serving Runnells Christian Church ( Disciples of Christ) 309 Brown Street P.O. Box 30 Runnells, Iowa 50237 Address Service Requested (Please use P.O. Box 30 when addressing all mail to Church) Phone: 515-966-2587 E-mail: runnellscc@msn.com pastor.krussell@gmail.com Website: www.runnellscc.org Church Staff: Ministers: The Congregation Pastor: Rev. Katie Russell 515-669-6036 Council Chair: Deb Bracewell Church Secretaries: Barb Miller/Sue Howard/Deb Bracewell Choir Director: Mike Miller Children s Choir Director: Tammy Feeley Bell Choir Director: Sheila Aukes Pianist: Tammy Feeley Custodian: Leonard Northway Nursery Attendant: Ann Hammen (U. S. Post Office requires P.O. Box 30 on all church mail.) OCTOBER 2018 COUNCIL SUMMARY November 4 The council met on Wednesday October 10th at 7:00pm Pumpkinville is October 21st 4:30-7:30 October 14th there will be a pet blessing service at 2:30pm Trunk or treat is Tuesday October 30th, 6-8pm. Still looking for trunks. Check your calendar for more important dates in November Next council meeting is November 14th at 7:00pm All are welcome to attend the council meetings Submitted by Tiffany Phillips Thank You for Recycling Ink and Toner Cartridges Bring your empty cartridges to Church or drop them off at Staples. (Church acct is 515-966-2587 Runnells Christian Church/Barb) If we donate 20 a Month the Church will receive $480.00 a year for office supplies.