Volume 37 January 10, 2017 No. 2

Upcoming Events:

Adventure Club/Pre-Teen

AC/PT Family Supper:

Wednesday, January 11, 6:00 p.m. Cost $3.00. Menu: Chicken Fingers, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans and Banana Pudding.

Pre-Teen Devo:

Sunday, January 15, 6:00 p.m.

Pre-Teen Service Project &

Activity: Saturday February 4.

Teen

Small Group Leaders Retreat:

Friday-Saturday, January 13-14 at Hargis.

Winter Retreat: Friday-Sunday,

January 27-29. Cost $65.00.

College

Volleyball: Friday, January

20, 6:00 p.m. in the gym.

Leadership Training For Christ Sunday, January 15

2:00 p.m. – Sr. High Drama; Jr. High Puppets; Pre-Teen Drama 2:45 p.m. – Pre-Teen Chorus; Sr. High Puppets; Jr. High Drama 3:30 p.m. – Pre-Teen Puppets; Teen Chorus, Scrapbook 4:15 p.m. – Girls Speech, Guys Speech, Scrapbook 5:00 p.m. – Girls & Guys Song Leading, Scrapbook, Spanish This schedule will act as a guideline, but may change depending on the amount of participants that we have. LTC practices will be every other week beginning Sunday, January 15.

Don’t Push God Away

Psalms 1:1 “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers” David knew how to obtain God’s blessings. King David understood the path we need to take in order to be blessed by God. The very first thing he mentions when he writes this compilation of praises to God is for us to know how we can achieve happiness. Whether we think is important or not, we all desire to be happy. Different things make us happy. Different things make us smile, but the happiness described by King David is a happiness that is not given to us by things. A comedy can make us laugh for a couple of hours, and a good dessert can put a smile to our face. If what you want is perpetual happiness, that is not found in the things you do, but in the things you abstain from. God’s blessings come when We DO NOT eat of the fruit in the middle of the Garden. We abstain from the activities that push God away from us. We stay away from the things that make God move away from us. You see, God is wanting our presence. God wants to be near us, but the things that we do either pull him closer or push him away. Don ’t do the things that push God away! - David

Children’s Ministry 2017 Calendar

January 11 Family Supper, 6:00 p.m. February 4 Pre-Teen Service Project & Activity February 8 Family Supper February 12 Pre-Teen Devo & Valentine Party February 18-19 Faith at Home Conference February 19 Family Game Night 4:00 p.m. February 25 Molder of Dreams March 4 Father & Son Outing March 8 Family Supper, 6:00 p.m. April 9 Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch April 12 Family Supper April 14-16 Leadership Training for Christ April 30 Family Devo & Oak Mountain Fun Day May 17 Family Supper May 21 K5 Graduation (Sun Morning) May 21 6th Grade Reception (Sun Eve) May 28 Pre-Teen Service Project & Devo June 3 Summer Bash June 4-9 Apologetic Press Camp - ICYC June 11-14 Vacation Bible School June 23-24 McWane Lock-in June 25 Missions Fair & Pre-Teen Devo June 27 Movie Night July 2-7 Maywood Camp July 11 Princess Party July 13 Lego Party July 20 Mission Trip to Pinevale Children’s July 25 Intern’s Service Project August 5 Super Summer Send Off August 9 Family Supper August 12 Tell-a-Tale Dinner August 25-27 Family Retreat September 3 Pre-Teen Service Project & Devo September 8 Family Game Night September 13 Family Supper September 24 Family Sunday Picnic October 9 Fall Fun Day (Columbus Day) October 11 Family Supper October 21 Family Cookout & Devo October 29 Trunk or Treat November 8 Family Supper November 18 Family Day Trip December 2 Breakfast with Santa December 16 Caroling, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

God’s Masterpiece

Scott Pruitt We are almost two weeks into the New Year. How is everyone doing with your resolutions? Sometimes we succeed. Sometimes we get knocked down and fail. In the words of Rocky Balboa in Rocky V, “when things get hard, don’t look for someone to blame. Nobody is going to hit as hard as life, but life is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. That’s how WINNING is done. You ’ve got to be willing to take the hits without pointing fingers at someone to blame. Cowards do that and that ain’t you!!! Until you start believing in yourself, you aren’t going to have a life.” So often, we start out strong, but give up at the early signs of life’s attacks. I was greatly challenged this past week at my youth ministry conference, and I have been thinking about this thought multiple times a day. Know this. I love you no matter what. My love and pride for you does not come from what you accomplish, but who you are. For your successes, I am very happy, but I am always proud of you, because you are exactly what God created.

Bible Study Early Worship Late Worship Total Sunday Morning Sunday Night Contribution YTD Average Budget

303 160 432 592 340

$33,198.32 $41,218.66 $36,000.00

For the Record

Sunday, January 8, 2017

Upcoming Events

AC/PT Supper: Wednesday, January 11, 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Cost $3.00.

Teens Small Group Leaders Retreat: Friday-Saturday, January 13-14.

Pre-Teen Devo: Sunday, January 15, 6:00 p.m. in the Reception Room.

FTG #1, #2, & #7 Fellowship: Sunday, January 15, 7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

Ladies’ Bible Class: Tuesday, January 17, 10:30 a.m. in the Reception Room.

Dear Riverchase church, The family of Don Ellenburg thanks you for your kind expression of sympathy. Thank you for the dish garden that was sent it was beautiful. In Christian love, Nancy & Stentsen ( B e a r d e n / C r o w l e y Family)

Ladies Bible Class will resume on Tuesday, January 17, 10:30 a.m. in the reception room.

17th Annual Riverchase Singing January 27, 2017 7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.

Welcome to the Family

Welcome to James Robbins (FTG #3) who recently placed membership. His address is 1309 Summerchase Drive, Hoover, Alabama 35244. His phone number is 501-305-9220.

AC/PT Supper Wednesday, January 11, 6:00 p.m.

Cost : $3.00 Menu:

Chicken Fingers, Green Beans, Mac and Cheese, Rolls and Dessert

PRE-TEEN DEVO

Sunday, January 15

6:00 P.M.

In the Reception Room

Family Time Fellowship

Family Time Groups #1, #2 & #7 will be having a fellowship dinner after evening service Sunday, January 15, in the Family Life Center.

Riverchase Brothers and Sisters

We will be having our 17th Annual Riverchase Singing on Friday, January 27 at 7:00 p.m. We have a great need for volunteers to prepare food and help with set up and clean up before and after the singing. We need sandwich platters, finger foods and soups. There is a sign-up sheet in the main and west wing foyer.

This week at Riverchase:

Wednesday, January 11 AC/PT Supper 6:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday, January 13-14 Teens Small Group Leaders Retreat. Sunday, January 15 Pre-Teen Devo FTG #1, #2 & #7 Fellowship Supper Tuesday, January 11 Ladies Bible Class 10:30 a.m. Friday January 20 Volleyball 6:00 p.m. Please continue to remember in prayer: Noreen Anderson (Jina O’Clair’s mother), Patricia Anderson (former member), Greg Case (Penny’s husband), Tommie Cleghorn (Jay’s mother), Bonnie Daniels (Turner ’s friend), Celia Dorantes (David’s mom), Robert Garner (Paula Davis’ friend), Joan Harris (Betz’s friend), Jim Hollon (Clemmons’ friend), Richard Howe (Steve’s dad), Butch Johnson (Dana Jones’ brother), Dot Mandle (Kelley’s friend), Nancy Marlo (Tami Picantine’s sister), Ralph Martin (Kristi Sibert ’s dad), Charles Mills (Robert and Michelle’s father), Dell Moody (Jane Windam’s cousin), Thelma Moon (Diana Barnes’ mother), Maxine Mount (Darrell’s mother), Jay Odom (Kevin Arvin’s brother-in-law), Claudia Sibert (John’s mother), Matt Snow, Deb Rose (Heidi Bogg ’s mother), Kristy Tatum (Rardin’s neighbor), Roger Thomas (Fabray Turner’s uncle), Olen Vickery (Kim Ledingham’s brother-in-law), Bill Wright (Georgia Vaughn ’s father). Please pray for our active duty deployed military: Thomas Balentine ( Rejetta’s son) Jimmy Hendley (Jim & Peggy’s son)

Riverchase Family: Dee Barr (#4) mitraClip procedure on Wednesday, January 18, at Princeton. Robert Crawford (#7) recovering at home from pancreatitis. Angie Dickinson (#1) at Aspire recovering from back surgery. Judy Ingram (#7) at home with health issues. Alan Jackson (#4) recovering at home from jaw surgery. Frank Kolb (#2) recovering at home from leg aneurysm surgery. Ollie Scott (#6) in room 353 at Galleria Woods for rehab. Corrinne Taylor (#4) is at The Oaks for rehab. Jean Thigpen (#6) recovering at home. Shirley Vines (#6) recovering from back surgery. CONTINUE TO REMEMBER THESE MEMBERS: FTG #1: Rejetta Balentine, Lynda Cardwell, Jean Marshall, Michelle Whitaker FTG #2: Henry & Vonda Cook, Dottie Harbst, Ed & Nina Pitchford, Jo Wamack FTG #3: Ray & Martha Johnston, Shirley Bailey, Becky Carter, David Hare FTG #4: Jeff Carroll, Elaine Evans, Peggy Rogers, Norma Thomas FTG #5: Jake Cole, Shirley Wilson FTG #6: Erick Boggs, Michelle Dichiara, John Gibson, Grover Jackson, Kathleen Perkins, Ollie Scott, Sarah Wolford FTG #7: Don & Jan Haefner, Judy Ingram, Candy Parker, Georgia Vaughn ADD TO YOUR PRAYER LIST OUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES: Alice Ball (Michael’s mother) breast cancer has returned. Danny Barber (Angela Davis ’s brother) stroke. Pat Beavers (Billy Gaines ’ cousin) cancer. Alice Bradford (Diane Snows’ mother) recovering from hip replacement. Jessica Brown (Glenda’s daughter in law) breast cancer. Becky Carr (friend of Hill ’s) liver cirrhosis. Marshall Coker (Elizabeth Whiteheads nephew) cancer. Cathy Crittenden (Dee Davis’ friend) brain tumor. Wynonia Davis (Peggy Jackson ’s mother) health problems. Lee Dawkins (Jane Snider’s cousin) cancer has returned. Teresa Evans (friend of the Peters ’) breast cancer. Brenda Forehand (Joyce Bowen ’s sister) recovering from colon and knee surgery. Christine Freano (friend of Sandra Thompson) in ICU at Brookwood with brain bleed and stroke. Sam Gray (Ward ’s neighbor) cancer. Karen Green (Norma Thomas ’ daughter) health issues. Scott Green (Cindy Thompson ’s cousin) brain tumor. Jan Hall (Helen Haskew ’s sister - in - law) health issues. Kim Harmon (friend of the Dorantes) health issues. Robert Howe (Carol Ingram’s father) chemo and radiation. Stephanie Hodge (David & Donna Jones ’ daughter) complex migraine. Robert Hughes (Emma Aycock ’s brother) in ICU in Chattanooga after a car accident. Kent Ingram (Anthony Dotson ’s uncle) colon cancer. Sharon Lawley (Brandy Tuech ’s mother in law) chemotherapy. Martha Manwarring (former member) health issues. Art Mealer (Bill Mealer’s brother) abdominal aortic aneurysm. Wayne Miller (Snow’s friend) cancer. Lynda Morris (Jim Hendley’s mother) recovering from surgery at Aspire. Lowell Newton (Michael’s dad) prostate cancer. Teresa Ragland (Becky Steen ’s sister) cancer treatments. Teresa Richards (friend of the Hills) breast cancer. Miller Rock (Jonn Rock ’s brother) health issues. John Sehon (Helen Haskew ’s uncle) heath problems. Mary Sharp (Anthony Dotson ’s grandmother) health problems. Billy Shikle (Helen Haskew ’s brother in law) chemo. Mariella Sirmon (Sirmon ’s granddaughter) health problems. Pam Snider (Bob Snider’s niece) under hospice care. Beth Spivey (Dewayne & Jane’s daughter in law) health problems. Barbara Stetler (Sims/Howe’s mother) health problems. McKaelia Sturgis (Haefner’s granddaughter) having vision problems. Nicole Valentine (Ward’s friend) cancer. Cindy Van Beck (friend of Posey’s) cancer. Carol Watson (Fred Langdon ’s sister) lymphoma. Don Watson (Fred Langdon ’s brother in law) dementia. Raymond White (Cindy Thompson ’s cousin) health problems. Craig Windle (Elaine Evans brother - in - law) spot on kidney. Ann Williams (friend of Georgia Vaughn) breast cancer. David Womack (Gina’s father) surgery for renal aneurysm.

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