A Word From Our Pastor

While our fall activities are launching over the weeks ahead (see this newsletter for information about those wonderful ministries), there are two big church-wide events that I hope you will participate.

 Saturday, September 11, we are having our 2nd Annual Stewardship Banquet.  This event is a night of good food, fellowship, and entertainment.  We hope our kids and youth will commit to performing in our talent show.  We will be collecting money to cover the costs of the catered meal and to add to our playground renovation fund.  RMBC supports and loves children.  A church that makes children’s ministries a priority is a church that has a bright future.  Our children’s ministries are busy and growing and we need age appropriate, updated, and safe playground equipment for our kids.  So come and be generous and enjoy a great evening.

Sunday, September 19, is our third annual “We Love Our New Members Lunch.”  Each year we have a church-wide potluck meal to celebrate those who have come into the church.  We have seventeen new members who have come into our church since our last meal. We will all be wearing name badges, and the new members will be wearing their own badges, so we can again say welcome to them.  This meal is in their honor and we hope each new member and family will be here ready to celebrate with us.  This is a time to say thanks to God for the blessings from the previous year.  God is good!  We should be thankful.

And so mark these events on your calendar!  You will not want to miss them.  

See you Sunday,  
Derik

Visit “Ministerial Musings” at www.dwhamby1.wordpress.com (or find the link on our web site). This resource has several posts a week that deal with issues that impact Christians today! 

Wednesday Nights

FOR THE ADULTS

6:30 p.m. in the Chapel

Following God in Changing Times
1 and 2 Samuel
Join us each week as we study the stories of Samuel, Saul and David!

 Nursery Provided for Bible Study and Choir Rehearsal.

YOUTH (GRADES 7-12) MID-WEEK ACTIVITIES

Sunday Night Adult Bible Study

Beliefs 101

September 19-November 21 at 5:45 pm in the Chapel

What do you believe about God? 
How do we understand the Trinity? 
How did Jesus’ death save us from our sins? 
How do folks who have not been to seminary understand Christian theology? 

Join us each week as we talk about the core teachings of the Christian faith.  Each week that the children meet during C.S.I. we will meet in the chapel for this important study.  In January 2011 we will study “Beliefs that Divide” and look at how some interpretations of the Bible, ethics, and life have divided Christian churches.  These two studies should help you build a stronger understanding of what you believe and why.

Our 2nd Annual Stewardship Banquet

Our 2nd Annual Stewardship Banquet
Saturday, September 11, 6:30 pm

Join us for a catered barbecue dinner and some fellowship and entertainment!

This is a family night and we want you to bring the kids to enjoy a night of fun!  In addition to delicious food, we will have a “Talent Show,” presented by our RMBC kids and youth. Please encourage your child to “dream up” something we might all enjoy.

We will be raising money for our playground improvement fund. It would be great to have our playground remodeled/expanded/improved, so that we can do more with our kid’s ministries. 
We have already had a generous gift given and hope that you will come and be ready to help give to this dream. 

The money we collect will pay for the catered meal and then go to the playground fund.
Pray and give to our children’s ministry!

Please sign up in the Connector Building foyer (or call the church office 845-8855) for:

Your Meal Reservation

Your Entertainment Act

Notes From Susie

THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the Union Music Service!!!  It  was glorious!  The choir and accompanists worked so hard on the music; the sound team worked to get the piano moved and make sure we sounded good; the pastor found the meaningful scripture to fit the songs; the ushers collected over $1100 in offering for Helping Hands; the kitchen team of Beth and Ammie Rucker organized the kitchen for snack supper; and people came to participate in the service.  I admit it’s a lot of work, but the   rewards are great!  Thanks again!

COMING SOON!
Teen Praise!
New night and time! 
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm in the sanctuary
For youth singers grades 7—12 
Beginning September 8th

Blessings, Susie

We Love Our New Members Sunday

Sunday, September 19, 2010

     We want our congregation to be able to get to know our new members here at RMBC. Therefore, we have planned a special time of fellowship.
     There will be a church-wide luncheon, immediately following the morning worship service on September 19th. New members will include all that have joined since July 31, 2009.

     Please make plans to bring that favorite dish and join us!

Our new members for this past year are:
Kari Maines, Russell Bried, Tanner Hall, Gary Helbert, Barbara Helbert, Pat Goolsby, Kim Wonder, Troy Brown, Brad Johnson, Joan Carwile, Kay Woody, Betty Campbell, Hank Dawson, Kym Dawson, Amon Henson, Laura Henson, Sonny Woody

New Series beginning September 12

I Want to Tell You a Story
The Parables -  Stories Jesus Told

September 12-October 24
Join us each week as we explore the stories Jesus told!  What do the stories of the Good Samaritan, the Great Party, and so many others have to say to the 21st century?

Church-wide Picnic

Riverside Park

Saturday, September 25, 2010, 2:00 p.m.

Join us with your favorite covered-dish under the pavilion!
Drinks will be provided.

Sponsored by the Fellowship Class

News and Events

The Youth Rally was great.  We had around 100 youth and their leaders here at RMBC for a day of fun, fellowship, food, and worship.  We began the day with water fun, including a 100-foot slip and slide.  We raised money for missions with a splash tank that the youth designed and built themselves.  (It was sitting out Sunday for all to see their workmanship.  We are very proud of them.)  Then it was time for dinner and more fellowship.  Afterwards was an amazing worship service.  One Word provided the praise music and Madison Heights Baptist Youth shared part of their musical that they presented during their summer mission trip.  David led the message about how we can unscramble our lives using the acronym SPLAT:

   S:  stop
   P:  pray
   L:  let go
   A:  align your will to God’s
   T:  talk and share

When your life seems to be out of control, follow these steps to put it back together.  We all have    problems, some small and some severe.  And everyone, at one time or another, will feel that life, or a situation, is hopeless.  When this happens, remember SPLAT and remember that your Father in Heaven loves you and has plans for your life. “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  Jeremiah 29:11

In His Love,
David and Sharon Childress

We would like to welcome the 6th and 7th graders who are participating in the youth for the first time.  We meet on Sunday evenings from 5:30-7:00 pm, and on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm. The Team Praise has moved from Sunday evenings to Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the sanctuary.

6th graders are encouraged to continue in CSI and their Wed. children’s ministries, but will be included in the second hour on Wed evenings and in all youth special functions.

We are excited about the upcoming school year and what the Lord has in store for the RMBC youth.  Keeping with the theme of unscrambling our lives from the youth rally, we will begin a new video Bible series on September 8, dealing with conflicts within our relationships.  We hope that you can join us, as we explore God’s word.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Sunday, 9/5:  Labor Day weekend:  no YA

Wednesday, 9/8:  Beginning of new Bible series

Saturday, 9/11:  Stewardship Banquet. We need youth to perform in the talent show.

Wednesday, 9/22:  See You at the Pole  www.syatp.com

Wednesday, 10/6:  Youth Committee meeting

Saturday, 10/23:  Tentative Yard Sale

Sunday, 10/24:  Youth EnCounter: Danville, immediately following morning worship

Children's Sunday School Dept Event

"MOVIE UNDER THE STARS"

Saturday, September 17, 2010

Please see Pam Carter for details.

Bible Club for Children

C.S.I. - Christ Seeking Investigators Bible Club

Kids Age 3 - Grade 6

CSI Cookout: Sunday, September 12, 5:30 p.m.

 Please join us as a family for food, fun and fellowship as we celebrate the second year of our CSI Bible club. Entire church welcome!!!

**Intro to CSI immediately following in sanctuary to acclimate kids and parents to CSI. **

CSI Regular Meetings Begin:  Sunday, Sept. 19, 5:30-7:00 p.m.

If you’d like to be a part of this fun and exciting new ministry for children, please contact Jean Tomlin 846-1495. Also, there are a few more slots to fill for nursery help  during C.S.I. The sign-up sheet is located on the bulletin board in the Connector Building foyer.

Announcements

NOTICE: 

Upcoming newsletters:  Sept. 22, Oct. 6, Oct. 20.  Please let the church office know of upcoming events early, so that we can insert your article prior for your event. 

THANK YOU!

Dear Friends at RMBC,
      Thanks so much for the gift certificate for Liberty Station. What an unexpected surprise! I didn’t do much, but was glad to help our at  music camp in Susie’s absence. Your thoughtfulness is a reflection of God’s heart. Thanks again.
      In His Service, Susan C Batten-Bell

Our family would like to thank our church family for praying for Betty Gayle during her several battles with cancer through the years. She went home to be with her (our) Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 12. We will miss her presence in this world, but look forward to a grand reunion in the world to come! 
     Thank you for your love and support.  Debbie and Alvin, Jess and Brad, Gladys, Don and Shirley, Beth and Florence

     The family of Ryland Meade wishes to thank you for your kindness and sympathy at a time when it was deeply appreciated. Thank you for the beautiful flowers that expressed your sympathy in the loss of our Dad.
     Love, The Meade Family

Dear Church Family,
     Thank you for your prayers and visits during my recent hospital stay. You are all loved and appreciated. The flowers were beautiful, but none more beautiful than each of you!
     Love in Christ, Debbie Rucker

Thanks for help with Meals on Wheels on August 16-20: Leslie & Roma Peters, Cindy Doss, Catey Doss, Lincoln Fitzgerald, Lurlene Wallace, Jack & Janice Housman, Gene & Audrey Prevento.

NEXT MEALS ON WHEELS IS OCTOBER 4-8, 2010.

MEMORIAL/HONOR GIFTS:

MEMORIAL GIFTS

In memory of Henry & Adelia Gouyer by Suzanne Gouyer

In memory of Margaret Webster, and Betty Gail Woolwine by Larry & Cathy Blondino

HONOR GIFTS

In honor of Bessie Snead by Bill & Barbara Johnson

In honor of Alvin Rucker by Larry & Cathy Blondino

ATTENTION NURSERY WORKERS:

Please remember that if you cannot serve on your assigned Sunday, you need to  secure a replacement. 

Each of you should have received a list of workers with telephone  numbers. If you need another copy, please contact the church office (845-8855).

“SAVE THE DATE!”
 
2011 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - June 26-30, 2011

Birthdays

  1st:  Kelsie Saunders
 2nd:  Julia Crawford, Andrea Lowery, Linda Thomas
 3rd:  Laurie Barrington, Brandon Grishaw, Barbara Hudson
 4th:  William Hudson
 5th:   Minabelle Arthur, Homer Massie 
 6th:   Sam Puckett, III
 7th:   Ernest Crawford, Caleb Hunter
 8th:   John Meeks, III
 9th:   Troy Brown, Lauryn Taulbee, Phillip Walton
10th:   Debbie Kirkland, Lindsay Kirkland
11th:   Pat Kost
13th:   Nicholas Dawson, Randy Power
14th:   Jared Kidd, Gavin Taulbee
15th:   Mason Thomas
18th:   Scott Bailey
19th:   Martha Herndon, Taylor Thomas
21st:   Winter Milton, Cathy Tucker
22nd:   Tanner Hall
23rd:   Gabriel Webster, Roxanne Woodson, Arnold White
24th:   Micah Hunter, John Witt
25th:   Norman Black, Alvin Rucker
26th:   Edna Ferguson, Alton Franklin, Mike Robinson
28th:   Alvin Allen, Davina Hall, Sarah Poindexter, Beth Woerner
29th:   Kenneth Crawford, Earl Marks, Sr.
30th:   Lisa Black, Austin Robinson, Clem Sweet
 

Welcome Table Volunteers Needed

Welcome Table!

We are changing how we do our welcome table and need your help!  We only need 2 people each Sunday to work the welcome table.  The volunteers will serve on a rotating basis.  If we have nine teams, you will serve every nine weeks.  If we have ten, you serve every ten.  So the more teams we get, the less you will serve.   Here are the duties:

1.   Welcome team serves ONLY after morning worship.  Slip out during the  invitation hymn and stand by the table in the front of the church near where the pastor shakes hands.

2.   Welcome team should offer materials for visitors about our church, be friendly, talk, and answer any questions.

3.   We hope to have some gifts soon (coffee mugs, pens, etc) that we can give to visitors that will help them remember us.

Why do we have this ministry?  When folks visit, it is important that they get information about our church and have conversations with friendly folks!  The pastor will begin to invite folks to stop by the welcome table.  Some weeks no one will stop and some weeks folks will.

A sign up sheet is posted in the Connector Building foyer. Please sign up and help us out!

Opportunities/Serving - Week of September 5

OPPORTUNITIES WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 5
Sunday, September 5
  9:45 a.m.—Bible Study
 10:50 a.m.—Morning Worship
Monday, September 6
   Office Closed
Tuesday, September 7
  7:00 p.m.—Personnel Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 8
  6:30 p.m.—Adult Bible Study
  6:30 p.m.—Youth Power Hour
  6:30 p.m.—Teen Praise
  6:30 p.m.—Young Musicians/Kids in Action
  6:30 p.m.—Music Makers/Mission Friends
  7:40 p.m.—Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Saturday, September 11
  6:30 p.m.—Stewardship Banquet

SERVING WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 5
Nursery Workers: Debbie Rucker, Gladys Mason, Esther Wood, Heather White, Abby Tomlin
Ushers: James Downey, Don Jordan, Frances Simpson
Welcome Table Hosts: Betty Bailey, Sterling Fitzgerald,Kitty Marks
Sound Board: Ric Woerner
Children’s Church: Kim Wonder
Collector Team: Phillip Carter, Marie Milton
Counter Team: Les & Roma Peters, Eleanor Bomar
Building & Grounds: Brad Dawson
Security Team: Duval Doss

Opportunities/Serving - Week of September 12

OPPORTUNITIES WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12
Sunday, September 12
  9:45 a.m.—Bible Study
         10:50 a.m.—Morning Worship
  5:30 p.m.—Youth Alive
  5:30 p.m.—C.S.I. Kickoff Cookout/Intro Night with the Parents
  7:00 p.m.—Randolph Ringers
Monday, September 13
  4:00 p.m.—Staff Meeting
Tuesday, September 14
  2:00 p.m.—WMU Meeting
  5:00 p.m.—Personnel Committee Meeting
  7:00 p.m.—Building & Grounds Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 15
       6:30 p.m.—Adult Bible Study
  6:30 p.m.—Youth Power Hour
  6:30 p.m.—Teen Praise
  6:30 p.m.—Young Musicians/Kids in Action
  6:30 p.m.—Music Makers/Mission Friends
  7:40 p.m.—Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, September 16
  7:00 p.m.—Stewardship Committee Meeting
Friday, September 17
  Children’s S.S. Dept. “Movie Under the Stars”

SERVING WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12
Nursery Workers: Ann Hall, Caroline Hall, Melanie Woods, Edna Ferguson
Ushers: Phillip Carter, John Lewis, Pete Horton, Carson Peters
Welcome Table Hosts: Youth Department/2 Adults, 2 Youth
Sound Board: Don Jordan
Children’s Church: Katie Hamby
Collector Team: Phillip Carter, Marie Milton
Counter Team: Les & Roma Peters, Eleanor Bomar
Building & Grounds: Brad Dawson
Security Team: Printice Rucker

Opportunities/Serving - Week of September 19

OPPORTUNITIES WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 19
Sunday, September 19
  9:45 a.m.—Bible Study
 10:50 a.m.—Morning Worship
 12:15 p.m.—New Members Luncheon
  5:30 p.m.—Youth Alive
  5:30 p.m.—C.S.I.
  5:45 p.m.—Adult Bible Study
  7:00 p.m.—Deacons Meeting
  7:00 p.m.—Randolph Ringers
Wednesday, September 22
  6:30 p.m.—Adult Bible Study
  6:30 p.m.—Youth Power Hour
  6:30 p.m.—Teen Praise
  6:30 p.m.—Young Musicians/Kids in Action
  6:30 p.m.—Music Makers/Mission Friends
  7:40 p.m.—Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Friday, September 24
  5:45 p.m.—New Land Meal
Saturday, September 25
  2:00 p.m.—Church-wide Picnic at Riverside Park

SERVING WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 19
Nursery Workers: Beth Rucker, Kaytee Rucker, Tamara Downey, David Childress
Ushers: Dakota Fitzgerald, Gene Prevento, Printice Rucker, Ron Rummage
Welcome Table Hosts: Cindy Hunter, Brad Maines, Heather White
Sound Board: Greg Bailey
Children’s Church: Stepanie Mason
Collector Team: Phillip Carter, Marie Milton
Counter Team: Les & Roma Peters, Eleanor Bomar
Building & Grounds: Brad Dawson
Security Team: Jim Thompson