Volume 37 January 17, 2017 No. 3

Upcoming Events:

Adventure Club/Pre-Teen

Pre-Teen Service Project & Activity: Saturday February 4, 12:00 p.m. Cost $5 for lunch.

Family Supper & Adventure Club Valentine Party: Wednesday February 8, 6:00 p.m. in the gym.

Teen

Winter Retreat: DEADLINE THIS WEDNESDAY. Friday-Sunday, January 27-29. Cost $65.00.

College:

Volleyball: Friday, January 20, 6:00 p.m. in the gym.

17th Annual

Riverchase Singing

January 27, 2017 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Be our guest for a night of congregational singing. Songs from Songs of Faith and Praise. Join us for a soup and sandwich supper following

the singing.

Walk, Stand And Sit…NOT

Psalm 1:1-2 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. Do not walk. Do not go along with people who live as if there is no God. Don’t pay attention to their counsel. Don’t pay attention to their advice about how we should live our lives. Sometimes even from people who may call themselves Christians, but they don’t live like there is a God. The Psalmist probably had a few people in mind, those who were in the temple on Saturday, but the rest of the week lived in a manner opposite of God’s way. He is not saying that we don’t need to associate with them, but he is saying that we need to avoid their ideas and advice about living. You will be blessed when you ignore the advice of people who live like there is no God. Crossing ways with a bear or a lion or a snake can be fatal. That’s why we need to avoid those things. If we see one of those wild animals we don’t walk along with them, instead we go the opposite way. Your life will be so much better when we walk with the Lord instead of the counsel of the wicked. -David

Create

Scott Pruitt

This past weekend, we had a small group leaders’ retreat at Hargis Christian Retreat Center, and it was full of energy, adventure, focus, distraction, and a time to create a masterpiece. We sang, got extremely distracted by a mouse running across the floor, attempted to refocus, but we were unsuccessful for a period of time. All I heard were a bunch of squealy screams and in unison, all human legs were raised into their chairs. I was the only one standing and a bit freaked out, because I was the one closest to the door where the mouse was seen. It was gonna get me first. Thank goodness for Tyler O’Clair, who volunteered for “Mouse Watch and Bouncer.” We never saw it again, but we struggled to regain focus. That is how our lives are, so often. We have grand plans to accomplish each day, but we get distracted by things and people, at times. Remember that plans are the starting point, but when distractions come, sometimes we need to adjust and adapt. Some of God’s greatest creations came when distractions came. Think of how many souls were touched and healed by Jesus throughout his journey of life. The man lowered through the roof, woman at the well, woman who anointed his feet with her tears, demon possessed man in the cemetery, and the list goes on and on and on. How did Jesus deal with distractions? He stopped and created a masterpiece. Why? The distractions were not a distraction to him, they were a soul in need of a Savior. Their value is priceless. We had 5 minutes each to create. Think of what we can do in a lifetime.

SAVE THE DATE

Faith at Home Conference

February 18-19

Please mark your calendars to attend and invite your friends to our 1st Faith at Home Conference. Topics, sessions and discussion will provide encouragement to build up your family and strengthen your marriage. More information will be coming soon!

Pre-Teen Service

Project & Activity

When: Saturday February 4 Time: 12:00 p.m. Where: Meet in the gym Bring: $5 for lunch We will meet for lunch, complete our service project and go to High Point Climbing for our activity. To sign up, please email: tim@riverchasechurch.org

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

487 265 454 719 322

$33,586.23 $38,674.52 $36,000.00

For the Record

Sunday, January 15, 2017

Upcoming Events

Volleyball: Friday, January 20, 6:00 p.m.

LiveWires! Game Night: Friday, January 20, 6:30 p.m. in the reception room.

Bridal Tea for Amy Varner Bride Elect of Nolan Griffin: Sunday, February 5, 1:30 p.m. -3:00 p.m. in the reception room. They are registered at Belk and Bed, Bath and Beyond.

Riverchase Singing: Friday, January 27, 7:00 p.m.

Life South Blood Drive: Sunday, January 29, 9:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. in the reception room.

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

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.

Riverchase Church of Christ

LifeSouth Blood Drive

Sunday, January 29

Sympathy

Our sympathy is extended to Trey and Heather Woodard in the death of Trey ’s grandmother, Reatha Rainer. The funeral was last week in Meridian, Mississippi. Their address is 374 Walker Way, Pelham, Alabama 35124.

Congratulations

We rejoice with Ashley Fowler who was baptized Wednesday night. Ashley, a sixth grader, is the daughter of Mike and Melanie Fowler.

LiveWires! Events

LiveWires! Game Night: Friday, January 20, 6:30 p.m. in the reception room.

LiveWires! Signup Potluck Lunch: Sunday, January 29, 12:00 p.m. In the Family Life Center.

Come out and enjoy an evening of volleyball.

Friday, January 20, 6:00 p.m.

In the Family Life Center

Leadership Training For Christ

January 29

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

Sympathy

Our sympathy is extended to former member Dean Carr on the sudden passing of his wife, Rita. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 18, 4:00 p.m. at Sellars Funeral Home in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. The funeral will be Thursday, January 19, 11:00 a.m. at Concord Road Church of Christ.

This week at Riverchase: Friday , January 20 Volleyball 6:00 p.m. LiveWires! Game Night 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 24 Ladies Bible Class 10:30 a.m. Friday January 27 Riverchase Annual Singing 7:00 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. Glenda Boone (#2) recovering from surgery for broken bones in her neck. Angie Dickinson (#1) in room 228 at Aspire recovering from back surgery. Judy Ingram (#7) at home with health issues. 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, 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) health problems. 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 on January 30 at Gadsden Regional Hospital. Carolyn Wylie (Mark’s mother) health issues.

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