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DEC. 13, 2016 RICHLAND HILLS CHRISTIAN CHURCH THE CHURCH VISITOR The Heart of Advent Over the next two weeks, we will have some of the most significant services of Advent for our church. Sunday, of course, we have our Choir Cantata and the culmination of this group’s hard work and dedication for many weeks. It has been a blessing to me each year I have been here. The all church Christmas Party is this Sunday also, and then next weekend we have our wonderful Christmas Eve service and Christmas Sunday. Our Sanctuary is in its full holiday regalia and at its most beautiful. We find ourselves filled with the joy of the season and enjoy the time spent with those we love both at home, but also here at church. But, my sisters and brothers in Christ, there are many around us each day who have not found the true meaning of this season. The world tells them about getting, instead of giving; and the more we get, the better it is. But, in Christ, we receive the gift that goes on without end and fills the emptiness that so many experience. So, this Christmas season, let’s turn our thoughts to the many lost souls we encounter each day and each week. Invite them to join us the next few weeks and let us work together to share with them about the love we have found from the Babe in a manger to a Savior on a Cross. Hunger for the Word This past Sunday I mentioned having some really nice study Bibles that could be given out, and after church I turned around and they were gone! People are truly hungry for the Word of God at Richland Hills, and I know that God is at work in this place. More of the Bibles will be available this coming Sunday as well. We are not asking for money for the Bibles, but people have offered to give to a Bible Fund to offset some of the expense. So…… if you need a Bible, take one - and if you want to help with this fund, donate. One of my goals as your pastor is to ensure every member of our congregation has a good Study Bible so that our faith will grow stronger and our love for God deeper. Our hearts will desire to serve with greater passion - what a place this will be! Richland Hills Christian Church 3908 Ruth Road Richland Hills, TX 76118 (817) 284-8679 Senior Pastor: Paul Klaus Website: www.rhccdoc.com E-mail: [email protected]
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DEC. 13, 2016 R I C H L A N D H I L L S C H R I S T I A N C H U R C H
THE CHURCH VIS ITOR
The Heart of Advent Over the next two weeks, we will have some of the most significant services of Advent for our church. Sunday, of course, we have our Choir Cantata and the culmination of this group’s hard work and dedication for many weeks. It has been a blessing to me each year I have been here. The all church Christmas Party is this Sunday also, and then next weekend we have our wonderful Christmas Eve service and Christmas Sunday. Our Sanctuary is in its full holiday regalia and at its most beautiful. We find ourselves filled with the joy of the season and enjoy the time spent with those we love both at home, but also here at church.
But, my sisters and brothers in Christ, there are many around us each day who have not found the true meaning of this season. The world tells them about getting, instead of giving; and the more we get, the better it is. But, in Christ, we receive the gift that goes on without end and fills the emptiness that so many experience. So, this Christmas season, let’s turn our thoughts to the many lost souls we encounter each day and each week. Invite them to join us the next few weeks and let us work together to share with them about the love we have found from the Babe in a manger to a Savior on a Cross.
Hunger for the Word
This past Sunday I mentioned having some really nice study Bibles that could be given out, and after church I turned around and they were gone! People are truly hungry for the Word of God at Richland Hills, and I know that God is at work in this place. More of the Bibles will be available this coming Sunday as well.
We are not asking for money for the Bibles, but people have offered to give to a Bible Fund to offset some of the expense. So…… if you need a Bible, take one - and if you want to help with this fund, donate.
One of my goals as your pastor is to ensure every member of our congregation has a good Study Bible so that our faith will grow stronger and our love for God deeper. Our hearts will desire to serve with greater passion - what a place this will be!
Richland Hills Christian Church3908 Ruth RoadRichland Hills, TX 76118(817) 284-8679Senior Pastor: Paul KlausWebsite: www.rhccdoc.comE-mail: [email protected]
CHURCH CALENDARDECEMBER
12.14 “Blessed Threaders” will resume meeting on January 4, 2017.
Adult Choir (7:00 pm)12.17 Adult Choir (10:00 am - Noon)12.18 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 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) Christmas Cantata (10:30 am) followed by Coffee Fellowship honoring Tommie & Jean Plummer’s 65th Wedding Anniversary All Church Christmas Party (6:00 pm) (please bring your favorite finger foods!)12.21 All Church Christmas Caroling (6:30 pm)
Cocoa and cookies before caroling!12.24 Christmas Eve Service (7:00 pm)
Traditional service of candles, carols, communion and the Word. Child Care provided thru age 2 years of age.12.25 Christmas Sunday Service (10:30 am)
Family friendly service with carols and devotional. Children will be included in our service (no childcare for this service)
SERVING SCHEDULE 12.18.16
Worship Coordinator Jeff Stricklin
Deacons (Month of December) Norma Hopkins, Carol Jean New,
Sandy Rutherford, Rita RoweWorship Leader
Shelly ChattinThe Table
Jim Phillips & Brian HallChildren’s Moment
Pam RunnelsGreeters
Cameron & Brittany JoynerCoffee Fellowship
Plummer’s 65th Wedding AnniversaryCommunion Preparation
Jeff & Patricia StricklinCommunion Clean-Up
Rita Rowe & Loyce Greer
FAITHFUL ATTENDANCE
& GIVING 12.11.16
Sunday School - 40 Worship Service - 141 Faithful Giving (12.11) - $ 5,520
Quote: Who Moved My Pulpit? by Thom S. Rainer
“Churches should never have periods lacking urgency. We have the most important message to give to the world. The gospel is the only way of salvation. Millions upon millions need to hear the message. The local church is one of God’s key instruments for sharing the Word and love of the gospel.”
Quote: 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.
“Seek first the kingdom of God…” —Matthew 6:33
Please let the office know if there is anyone that needs to be taken OFF of or ADDED to this list. We appreciate your help!
Please pray for the following:
The Family of Bill WallisArlene KendallDalpha LloydMildred SampsonMelanie HatfieldNathan McGee, great grandson of Polly
SlamaTom Loughlin FamilyDavid Lott FamilySarah WellmanWanda NoahDale ProctorBob & Kay WhiteTina OblingerJessica, niece of Gretchen HalfmannDuane McGormley,
Kevin McGormley’s dadMike ProppeLincoln Mancuso Brenda Ledbetter Alvarado’s granddaughter, Reagan
Crib Nursery Guardian
Angel Grandmas
12.18 - Joan Burgett 12.25 - Anna Noah
Play Room Parent Helper
Schedule:
12.18 - Evan Lawson 12.25 - Brittany Joyner
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP SCHEDULE
12/18 - Tommie & Jean Plummer’s 65th Wedding Anniversary 12/25 - No Coffee Fellowship
BIRTHDAYS &
ANNIVERSARIES
BIRTHDAYS (DECEMBER) 12.15 Ryon McCann12.17 Polly Slama12.19 Hunter Greer12.22 Leah Hughes12.23 Charlie Brandt12.27 Charlene Cox
ANNIVERSARIES (DECEMBER)
12.19 Donna Walker (Garland)12.22 Toby & Pam Runnels12.24 Tommie & Jean Plummer,
Willard & Florine Tyler
Youth Outing at Panther Island Ice
All Church Workday - Sept. 10, 2016
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Fun was had by all at our winter youth outing at Panther Island Ice. We had 6 of our youth and two guests. We are very blessed to be able to continue to grow our elementary and youth programs here at RHCC.
Adult Sponsors: Rachel Walther and Brandon Hall
Youth: Caitlyn, Pricilla, Zoey,Trevor, Zander, Chase and two guests (Chyna and Antonio).
Ways to serve
Lookingaheadatanewyear,wehavenumerousopportuni6esavailablethatneedsomeextrahandstohelpmakeourworshipservicesrunsmoothly.Pleaselookatthelistanddescrip6onandifyoucanhelpserveinanyoftheseareas,pleaseseePatriceMorrison.Theservingscheduleforthefirstquarterisgoingoutsoon.We’dlovetohavemorenamesonthelist.
CommunionPrep–preparecommunionfortheSundayservice.ThiscanbedoneonSundaymorning,oradayortwobeforeandplacedintherefrigerator.Thisisdoneonarota2on.
CommunionCleanup–aFerservice,collecttheusedcupsfromthepews,collectthetraysfromthetableandgatheringarea.Throwoutthecups,wipedownthetraysandstoretheminthecabinet.Tieupthetrashandrelinethegarbagecan.Thisisdoneonarota2on.
WorshipLeader–Starttheworshipservicewithawelcomeandgree6ng.Refertotheannouncementsthatarescrollingonthescreen.Announceanyaddi6onalitemsthatsomeonegivesyouthatmorning.Askthecongrega6ontostandasyouleadtheminprayertostarttheservice.Askthemtoremainstandingandsingastheysingtheopeningsong.
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Children’sMoment-giveashortliLlelessontothechildrenatthefrontofthesanctuary.ThereisusuallyalistofwhattheyarelearninginSundayschoolthatyoucanuseto6einwithyourlesson.Youcanreadashortstoryifyoufindsomethingthatfitstheirtopic.Leadtheminarepeatedprayerbeforeyoudismissthem.Thisdoesn’tneedtobealonglessonorprayer.Thisisdoneonarota2on.
WorshipCoordinator-thisposi2onisdoneonamonthlyrota2on.Theworshipcoordinatormakessurethatcommunionhasbeenprepared.CurrentlytheworshipcoordinatoristakingacountofthoseinaLendanceincludingthechildren’sarea.Star6nginJanuarytheweeklycountwillfalltothedeaconstodo.Theworshipcoordinatoralsomakessurethatthosewhoareservingforthatdayarereadytogo.Thedeaconsandelderswillberesponsibleforcoveringthetablestar6nginJanuary.Ifnooneissigneduptopreparecommunion,theworshipcoordinatorwillpreparethecommunion.Theworshipcoordinatormayassistinsea6nglatecomers.
Pleaseprayaboutwaysyoucanserve.Wehaveseveralpeoplewhoarecomingofftherota6oninJanuary.Unfortunately,thatleavesgapsinthescheduleandjustafewindividualsendupdoingthework.I’dappreciateyourhelp.
PatriceMorrison
Advent Devotionals The 2016 Advent Devotional booklets are
located on the tables just outside the sanctuary. This is a great resource to
make this Advent season more meaningful than ever.
All Church Christmas Card
The All-Church Christmas Card, beautifully designed by Peggy Edwards, is available in the Gathering Area. Save the price of cards and postage by signing the card and making a donation to the annual CWF Project. All names will be listed in the newsletter on Tuesday, December 20.
DECEMBER EVENTS: (Mark Your Calendars)
RHCC Christmas Cantata Sunday, December 18 - 10:30 am
The Adult Choir has been working hard on the Christmas Cantata under the direction of Charles Mason. They will be presenting the Cantata during
worship.
All Church Christmas Party Sunday, December 18 - 6:00 pm
Join us for a Texas Christmas, food (please bring your favorite finger foods), fellowship and a visit
from Santa!
All Church Caroling Wednesday, December 21 - 6:30 pm
We will meet for cocoa and cookies before caroling. All are welcome!
Christmas Eve Service Saturday, December 24 - 7:00 pm
Join us for a traditional service of candles, carols, communion and the Word.
Child care will be provided for this service(thru age 2 only)
Christmas Sunday Service December 25 - 10:30 am
Please plan on attending worship on Christmas morning so we can celebrate the
birth of our Savior. This will be a family friendly service with carols and devotional.
Children will be included in our service that morning and we will ask them to sing Happy
Birthday to Jesus! No childcare will be provided for this service.
Ping Pong Table
Have you been thinking about what you could give to our church for our youth program? We are looking to get a portable ping pong table for them to enjoy when they have gatherings. We have had them at other churches, and they are used frequently when they are available.
The family of Tommie & Jean Plummer
Invite you to celebrate their 65th Wedding Anniversary
Sunday, December 18, 2016 Richland Hills Christian Church
In the Gathering Place Immediately following Worship
We request no presents, Only your presence.
Extra! Extra! Just a Reminder!
Between Christmas and New Year, the office will be covered sporadically as the staff will have time off with t h e i r f a m i l i e s . F o r emergencies, Pastor Paul can be reached on his cell at 817-600-0031, but will be out of town several days. An
Elder will need to be reached if you need someone from the church. Laura will come in only to produce the bulletin and put final payroll together for the staff. This also means the last newsletter of the year will be next week - so if you have anything you want the congregation to know about, submit articles to the office by Monday evening.
On behalf of the staff, we want to wish all the members of RHCC “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May you be blessed abundantly during this Advent season.
DINKEL BABY SHOWER
Church Members Do:
Study the BibleCome to WorshipBecome InvolvedInvite OthersServe Faithfully
