Upcoming Events:

Adventure Club/Pre-Teen • Pre-Teen Devo: Sunday April

2, 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

• Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch: Sunday, April 9, 12:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

• Family Supper: Wednesday, April 12, 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center

Teen • Summer Missions Donations

ongoing. • Golden Age Banquet Pictures:

Please visit the “Riverchase Church of Christ Youth Ministry” Facebook Page for all pics taken during the banquet. Thank you for a wonderful evening and helping us find TRUE GOLD.

College:

• Volleyball: Friday, March 24,

6:00 p.m. in the gym. • Video Game Night: Friday,

March 31, 6:00 p.m. at the Dorantes’ house.

Volume 37 March 21, 2017 No. 12

Guard

I replaced our smoke alarms yesterday. I smoked the kitchen up pretty good last weekend when the pizza I was cooking dripped cheese to the bottom of the oven. The silent smoke alarm caused me to run a test and it failed the test. The Bible warns us often about being on our guard and making sure we do not fail the test. The New American Standard Bible will translate four different Greek words in the New Testament with the English word “guard.” • Blepo—to see, understand, be aware of. In Mark 13:9 Jesus tells his disciples to “be on

their guard” concerning the things they will suffer in following him. • Phulasso—guard, protect, watch over, observe. We are to guard ourselves from every form

of greed. Elders are to guard the flock. Timothy was told to guard what was entrusted to him. We are to guard that we are not carried away by unprincipled people.

• Phroureo—guard, keep watch over, keep under control, restrain. The peace of God will

guard, keep under control or restrain us (Phil. 4:7) • Prosecho—give heed to, pay attention to. Guard or pay attention to this. If your brother

sins, rebuke him, if he repents, forgive him. Also pay attention to yourself that you are not weighted down by drunkenness or the cares of this life.

We must keep guard over ourselves to make sure we do not fail the test. -Dewayne

WHAT ARE YOU SAYING?

Psalm 19:3-4 “They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all the earth,” In a couple of our classes we are studying the Will of God. This verse was used last Sunday, and it made me think about what am I saying when I don’t use words. The psalmist is talking about God’s magnificent creation and how they talk to us by just standing there. By us taking the time to observe them, we can understand that they are talking about God. They are telling us about God’s magnificent power and holiness. As one of God’s creations what are we proclaiming? What are we saying? If every creation is saying magnificent things about God, what am I saying when I don’t open my mouth? What do the people around me hear about God when I’m not speaking? The verse continues saying that their voice goes into all the earth. To every person that we interact, what is the message they are hearing? They need to hear the magnificent things of God. They need to see our lives as an example to imitate. They need to see our lives as an example to follow and they need to see in our lives the existence of God! They need to see in us the love of Jesus, and they need to see in us the transformation that the Holy Spirit has made in us. -David

Spring & Summer Events

Tim Yaeger

We are now officially into Spring! This is a good time to double check our calendars for events that are coming up this spring and summer. Sign ups will be available starting this Wednesday night and available for a couple weeks in the West Foyer. Our purpose with these events is to build strong relationships with each other and most importantly continuing to teach our kids the saving message of Jesus Christ and rooting them in His Word.

Spring 2017 April 9 Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch April 12 Family Supper April 14-16 Leadership Training for Christ April 30 Family Picnic May 17 Family Supper May 21 K5 Graduation (Sunday Morning) May 21 6th Grade Reception (Sunday Evening) May 28 Pre-Teen Service Project & Devo

Summer 2017 June 3 Summer Bash June 11-14 Vacation Bible School June 23-24 McWayne 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 Family Mission Trip July 25 Intern’s Service Project August 5 Super Summer Send Off August 12 Tell-a-Tale Dinner August 25-27 Family Retreat Your service is essential to the Children’s Ministry!

Sign-Up RiverchaseChurch.org

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

464 252 491 743 333

$33,750.94 $36,596.61 $36,000.00

For the Record

Sunday, March 19, 2017

Upcoming Events

• Volleyball: Friday, March 24, 6:00 p.m. in the gym.

• Church Office Closed: Monday, March 27.

• Ladies’ Bible Class: Tuesday, March 28, 10:30 a.m. in the reception room.

• College Video Game Night: Friday, March 31, 6:00 p.m. at the Dorantes.

• Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, April 1, 8:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center.

• Baby Shower for David and Emily Homan: Sunday, April 2, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the reception room. They are registered at Babies R Us, Buy Buy Baby, and Target. It is a boy.

• LTC Practice: Sunday, April 2, 2:00 p.m.

• Pre-Teen Devo: Sunday, April 2, 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

• Teen Supper: April 5, 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

Dear Riverchase Family, Thank you to everyone for the prayers, flowers, cards and calls in the loss of our mother/grandmother. Your love and support is what got us through a very sad time. Thank you so much, Tammy & Kayla Tamez

Dear Riverchase Family, Words can not express the love we have been given from this congregation at the passing of my mom. We appreciate the food, cards, and flowers, but especially the prayers and concern that were expressed over and over during Mom’s illness and then for our family at her passing. Mom and Dad loved Riverchase and Riverchase loved them. They were so happy to be a part of a family that truly showed Christ in their deeds. Thank you so much, Bryan, Pat, Bryan Lee and Bethany Parker

Mark your Calendars ELDERS / MINISTERS / DEACONS MEETING

SUNDAY, April 9 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.

IN ROOM 151 PLEASE MAKE ALL EFFORT TO ATTEND.

“TEA TIME” LADIES’ DAY

Saturday, April 8

8:30 a.m.—2:00 p.m.

In the Reception Room

Speaker: Cindi Bradley

Titus 2:3-5

Togetherness Enriches All

Summer Mission Trips June 3-9 a group of our teens will be traveling to Orlando, Florida, to Give Kids the World Village. They partner with Make a Wish Foundation. July 9-14 a group of teens will also be traveling to Bowling Green, Kentucky, to Potter Children’s Home. July 16-22 a group of our High School Seniors and their parents will be going on a mission trip to Montana. Throughout the summer, they will also be doing several local mission projects: (Mission Hometown) to help out in our community. If you would like to donate to these mission efforts, earmark your check for teen summer missions. You may turn in your checks to any of the office staff. Above all, remember us in your prayers this summer. Thank you.

Monday, March 27

LTC Convention Friday-Sunday, April 14-16

Mobile, Alabama.

Sympathy

Our sympathy is extended to William and Shauna Woloszyn in the death of William’s father, Johnnie Woloszyn. The funeral will be Wednesday, March 22, 1:00 p.m. at Southwest Church of Christ in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their address is 2082 Greenside Way, Hoover, Alabama 35226.

This week at Riverchase:

Friday, March 24 • Volleyball Monday, March 27 • Office Closed Friday, March 31 • College Video Game Night Saturday, April 1 • Men’s Prayer Breakfast

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), Wynonia Davis (Peggy Jackson’s mother) health problems, Celia Dorantes (David’s mom), Brenda Forehand (Joyce Bowen’s sister), Robert Garner (Paula Davis’ friend), Joan Harris (Betz’s friend), Jim Hollon (Clemmons’ friend), Richard Howe (Steve’s dad), Butch Johnson (Dana Jones’ brother), Martha Manwarring (former member) 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), Maxine Mount (Darrell’s mother), Jay Odom (Kevin Arvin’s brother-in-law), Claudia Sibert (John’s mother), 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), Carolyn Wylie (Mark’s mother) heath issues.

Please pray for our active duty deployed military: Thomas Balentine ( Rejetta’s son) Jimmy Hendley (Jim & Peggy’s son)

Riverchase Family: Pam Bosarge (#3) recovering at home from recent health issues. Elaine Evans (#4) heart related issues. David Hare (#3) at UAB recovering from two stents. Betty Jernigan (#5) at home recovering from a broken ankle. Nona Miller (#3) at a skilled nursing facility rehabbing a broken ankle. Denise Newton (#7) recovering at Shelby Baptist from having a blood clot removed from her arm. Bob Snider (#2) will have a heart ablation on Thursday, March 23, at Grandview. Cindy Snider (#4) back surgery Wednesday, March 29, at UAB. Norma Thomas (#4) recovering at home from blood clots in her legs. CONTINUE TO REMEMBER THESE MEMBERS: FTG #1: Rejetta Balentine, Lynda Cardwell, Angie Dickinson, Jean Marshall, Michelle Whitaker FTG #2: Henry & Vonda Cook, Dottie Harbst, Ed & Nina Pitchford, Bob Snider, Jo Wamack FTG #3: Ray & Martha Johnston, Becky Carter, David Hare, Thelma Moon FTG #4: Jeff Carroll, Elaine Evans, Peggy Rogers, Corrinne Taylor, Norma Thomas FTG #5: Jake Cole, Clark Kelley, 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. Pat Beavers (Billy Gaines’ cousin) cancer. Nancy Blankenship (Jane Windham’s sister) health problems. Jessica Brown (Glenda’s daughter in law) breast cancer. Becky Carr (friend of Hill’s) liver cirrhosis. Cathy Crittenden (Dee Davis’ friend) brain tumor. Lee Dawkins (Jane Snider’s cousin) cancer has returned. Teresa Evans (friend of the Peters’) breast cancer. Renee Folk (Cindy Thompson’s cousin) cancer. 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. Robert Hughes (Emma Aycock’s brother) in ICU in Chattanooga after a car accident. Bob Hull (Howe’s brother-in-law ) cancer. Kent Ingram (Anthony Dotson’s uncle) colon cancer. Tonya Masoner (Judy Masoner’s daughter) mass pressing on her lungs. 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. McKenzie Ray (friend of Amber Henderson) leukemia. Teresa Richards (friend of the Hills) breast cancer. Francis Rivers (Howe/Sims aunt) cancer. Miller Rock (Jonn Rock’s brother) health issues. John Sehon (Helen Haskew’s uncle) heath problems. Billy Shikle (Helen Haskew’s brother in law) chemo. Pam Snider (Bob Snider’s niece) under hospice care. Peggy Stocks (Snider’s friend) melanoma. Paul Strength (Cindy Thompson’s cousin) tumor on his kidney. 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. Andra White (Cindy Thompson’s cousin) cancer. 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.

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