September 4, 2016 Randolph Memorial Baptist Church 4246 S Amherst Hwy Madison Heights, VA 24572 The Roundup Monthly Highlights: Sept. 4th Promotion Sunday Sept. 5th Labor Day, Office Closed Sept. 7th: Cheerful Hearts Luncheon and Wednesday Night Activities Resume Sept. 10th Community Picnic Sept. 11th-18th: Alma Hunt Missions Week Sept. 29th Bloodmobile Announcements Promotion Sunday: Today, Sunday, September 4th! Congratulations to all who have moved up to their new classes and to the new teachers for the 2016-17 year! Cheerful Hearts : Senior Group Meetings resume on Wednesday, September 7th in the fellowship hall. Community Picnic: This year the Believers Fellowship Sunday School Class is sponsoring a Community Picnic at RMBC Saturday, September 10 from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. We will be inviting the neighbors and community to a picnic meal at 12:00 noon. There will also be games (including electronic laser tag), music provided by our church folks, fellowship, and great food! This will be a whole church event. Please contact Jane Himes (592-7851) or Beth Rucker (444-4697) for more information, or if you would like to help serve by: setting up, tearing down, bringing or serving food, or supervising activities. Thank you in advance for helping to make this event a success by serving others and sharing God s love with those in our community! Alma Hunt Missions Week: September 11-18 will be the emphasis week for Alma Hunt. This is the offering for Virginia Missions. This year s theme is, Make the Most of every chance you get, from Ephesians 5:15-17. As a whole, Alma Hunt s goal is to collect $1,167,500. This year as you give to Virginia Missions, remember that every bit helps to Make it Count. Community Cheer Baskets Our collection continues. For the month of September please bring in cans or packaged fruit (peaches, pears, applesauce, mixed fruit etc). Please check expiration dates and be sure they have a mid 2017/early 2018 date. We will need 100 cans/packages of Fruit to reach our goal. Please continue to donate. THANKS!! There will be collections boxes in the connector building and the sanctuary entrance. Sympathy Families of Bea Dawson; Daniel Williams Curry (nephew of Sterling Fitzgerald); Barbara Ayers Cox (Sister of Esther Cash)
The Roundup Save the Date: Sunday, October 30th Fall Festival 4-7 pm Pastor s Corner Fall is back at RMBC. After Labor Day, our full Wednesday programs resume and the energy and excitement takes off. I m excited as we begin this new season together. It s a time of vitality and growth and I encourage you to join us. You can read in this newsletter about our special Wednesday night study and about all the other opportunities that are happening. I m also looking forward to our community picnic our Believers Fellowship Class is leading. I hope you will consider helping out with this outreach event. I love that this is something born from our Sunday School class members who are desiring to make a connection and difference in this community. I pray more God moments will follow! So with Fall, why not recharge and renew. Join us each week for Sunday School, Worship, and Wednesday nights. Blessings, Derik Notes From Susie Wednesday, September 7, 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall Music and Missions for Kids for Grade 6 and up! We will all meet in the fellowship hall for a few music games and snacks and registration, then go to our ministry meeting areas. in the sanctuary. in Room 205. in Room 204. meet in Room 202 and Kids in Action Room 304. See you there! Youth News For more information about Events visit: rmbcyouthministry@gmail.com www.facebook.com/rmbcyouth We have launched a new year! Youth in 6th through 12th grades are invited to join us every Wednesday at 7:15 PM for an interactive Bible Study, games, and food with Cadance Tyler and Joe Jackson. We don t just meet on Wednesdays! Come to Sunday School every Sunday at 9:45 AM for Bible study, games, and food with Cadance Tyler and Wendy Mattox Miller! Page 2
Thank You! Dear Church Family, Thank you very much for the beautiful flower arrangement sent during the loss our Todd. Your prayers, cards, visits, calls, food, and concern shown during Todd s stay at UVA and during our loss is greatly appreciated and special thanks to Derik for his visits to UVA, Charlottesville during Todd s illness. The outpouring of love shown during this difficult time is overwhelming. We are so blessed to be a part of such a loving, caring church family. Please continue to pray for us during the difficult days ahead. With Love, Sterling, Lincoln, and Family Members of RMBC, Thank you for the gift card to Lifeway and for the continued prayers and support as I transition into adulthood. Sincerely, Catey Doss Dear Church Family, I am so grateful for your prayers and concerns while in the hospital, recovering from the effect of an antibiotic which I had been taking that mimicked a heart attack. Thank you also for the beautiful plant. Thanks to Derik for his visits, prayers and encouragement. Love in Christ, Gladys Mason RMBC Family, Thank you all for your hospitality in welcoming myself and the Student.Church South Korea Team in July! Marco, Joy, and Yuji loved their time getting to know you and serving alongside you! Thank you, church family, for being the hands and feet of Jesus to my friends! We loved spending the week in Madison Heights! Thank you, Jaime Fitzgerald Thank you for all who attended our Union Service on August 28. The total raised for Helping Hands was $895! Thank you for your generosity for those in our community. To My RMBC Family, July 19th marked seventeen years of service for me here at RMBC. As your church secretary, and now financial administrator, I can truly say it s been a joyous time for me. I continue to thank God for the privilege of having a job where I love my work. Beyond the paperwork, it s been a great opportunity of ministry. I have enjoyed the wonderful time spent with so many nice folks, receiving sweet blessings year after year. It s a great feeling to know that you are where God wants you to be. Thank you for the love, prayers and support you have sent my way. God s blessing to all of you, Bonnie Alldredge FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP AUGUST 7, 2016 Total Received $7397.00 General Contributions $6,882.00 AUGUST 14, 2016 Total Received $6279.00 General Contributions $5,584.00 AUGUST 21, 2016 Total Received $4,235.95 General Contributions $3,970.95 AUGUST 28, 2016 Total Received $4,309.25 General Contributions $3,859.25 ATTENDANCE AUGUST 7, 2016 Worship: 183; Sunday School: 82 AUGUST 14, 2016 Worship: 195; Sunday School: 81 AUGUST 21, 2016 Worship: 145 ; Sunday School: 73 AUGUST 28, 2016 Worship: 193; Sunday School: 91 Page 3 Honor Gifts In honor of our Lincoln & Sterling Fitzgerald: Given by Gladys Mason In honor of Susie Poindexter: Chelsea Thomas Memorial Gifts In memory of Rev. William Bess: Jeane Wingfield In memory of Beatrice Dawson: Cathy Blondino, Doug & Charlene Bolling Mr. & Mrs. Danny Cash, Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln Fitzgerald, Mary Franklin, Mr. & Mrs. John Frichtel Patsy Hancock, Carolyn Henson, Katherine Newman, Mr. & Mrs. William Powell, Glenda Rummage Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Soult, Jeane Wingfield Big Island Hunting & Fishing Club In Memory of Todd Fitzgerald: Julia Crawford, Betty Goff Jerleen Fitzgerald, Linda Foster Dorothy Holleman, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Johnson Joyce Kidd, Mr. & Mrs. George Moore Mr. & Mrs. Mike Padgett, Glenda Rummage Mr. & Mrs. Joe Seagle, Mr. & Mrs. Gene Soult Keith & Gwen Wilkerson, Drew Woerner Mike & Barbara Williams, Jeane Wingfield The Sel Moseley Sunday School Class, RMBC Cheerful Hearts Senior Group In Memory of Barbara Farmer: Lincoln & Sterling Fitzgerald, Katherine Newman Mr. & Mrs. Mike Padgett RMBC Cheerful Hearts Senior Group In Memory of Henry & Dee Gouyer: Given by Suzanne T. Gouyer In Memory of Larry Padgett: Jeane Wingfield In Memory of Buddy Pugh: Mr. & Mrs. Mike Padgett, Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Soult
Volume 61, Issue 7 Upcoming Sermons 9-11: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Man in the Mirror 9-18: 1 Timothy 2:1-7 This Little Light of Mine 9-25: 1 Timothy 6:6-19 The Good Life 10-2: 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Carry On Wednesday Night September 9 we finish our Wisdom study and begin a special focus. Join us September 14 through October on Wednesday nights at 6:30 for a special discussion/video series on The Call. We will learn about the Apostle Paul s call to ministry and how we are called to follow today. The youth group is studying the same material in their program! Bring a friend and start the fall out with this exciting time of learning and growth. Cheerful Hearts Monthly Meetings Resume Covered-Dish Luncheon Wednesday, September 7th 11:30 a.m. RMBC Fellowship Hall Program Director: Cindy Hunter Hostess: Carolyn Henson Make plans to join us for some good food and great fellowship! (For questions, contact Betty Bailey at 845-8548) Thanks to all who helped deliver Meals on Wheels! Our next delivery dates are: October 3-7, 2016 What was our vision for marriage again? Change of Address for George, Greta, & Garrett Galloway: 123 Beauregard Lane Aiken, SC 29803 Red Cross Bloodmobile Thursday, September 29th 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm Come and donate to help our community! Operation Christmas Child Soap Wash cloths Tooth brushes Pencil sharpeners Color pads Coloring books Colored pencils Items In Need: Markers Small balls Stocking caps Gloves Children s books (small) Sandwich bags (Ziploc) Bins are located in the Connector Building. Wednesday Night Activities Start Back Wednesday Sept. 7th 7:00 pm Missions Friends Kids in Action 7:15 pm Youth Bible Study Nursery care is provided during Wednesday night Adult Bible Study and Sanctuary Choir. Dates: October 21-23 Location: Virginia Beach Register by: Sept. 3 2016 Call or email Mark for details: (434-841 0538 or MarkBeck@PairsCare.com). Every successful organization has a vision. How about your marriage? You and your spouse are invited to a weekend "visioning retreat" in Virginia Beach on October 21-23, 2016 (Friday evening to Sunday afternoon). Mark Beck will lead this time of learning, relaxing, Bible study and focusing on God's direction for your marriage. Give your relationship the time it deserves. Limited to ten couples. Cost is $495. Reservations must be secured by early September, so reserve your spot today. Dear RMBC, Thanks for the important part you played in making our 24th annual Klothes 4 Kids project a huge success. Without your help, this project would never succeed. This year, 297 children from 124 different families received new back-to-school clothing and supplies for the upcoming school year. Thanks for making a difference in the lives of children in Central Virginia community. Elizabeth Harris and the Klothes 4 Kids Committee
Sunday Serving Schedules Date Children s Church Nursery Welcome Table Ushers Security Multimedia Sept. 11 Megan & Matt Stinson, Micah Hunter Amanda Cunningham, Heather White Cindy Hunter, Brad Maines Danny Burchett, Brian Casto, Don Jordan Arnold White E.W. Grubbs Sept. 18 Heather Humphreys and Girls Dana Jackson, Stephanie Middleton Edna Ferguson, Glenda Rummage Vaughn Tucker, Pete Horton, John Lewis, Gerald Williamson Mark Hunter Ric Woerner Sept. 25 Youth Hank & Kym Dawson Chuck Case, Jeff Thomas Jim Davis, Joe Jackson, Gene Prevento, Printice Rucker, Gene Webster Leon Bullington E.W Grubbs Oct. 2 NO CC Brandon Stinson, Megan Stinson Richard & Linda Gilbert Leonard Dawson, Brad Maines, David Peters Cecil Cash Greg Bailey Upcoming Events Sunday, September 4th: - Promotion Sunday Monday, September 5th: Happy Labor Day Office Closed Tuesday, September 6th 2:30 pm Staff Meeting Wednesday, September 7th: 11:30 am Senior Luncheon Friday, September 9th: 12:00pm Set up for Community Picnic Saturday, September 10th: 10:30-4 pm Community Picnic Sunday, September 11th: Alma Hunt 12:15 pm Recreation Team Meeting Monday, September 12th: 7:00 pm Sanctuary Remodeling Committee Meeting Tuesday, September 13th: 7:00 pm B&G Committee Meeting Wednesday, September 14th: Thursday, September 15th: 6:30 pm Stewardship Committee Meeting Sunday, September 18th: 6:30 pm Randolph Ringers Starts Back Wednesday, September 21th: Friday, September 23rd: Gateway Meal (Bessie Snead Class) Sunday, September 25th: 6:30 pm Randolph Ringers Wednesday, September 28th: Thursday, September 29th: 1:00 pm Bloodmobile Sunday, October 2nd: 6:30 pm Randolph Ringers