SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 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

THE CHURCH VIS ITOR

Two More Weeks

On September 20th we will have our second Back to Church Sunday since I arrived here. Last year I think we had 99 for our service and this year we are praying and believing for 150 plus. What an increase that would be! But this means all of us will have to work together towards this goal. Our sermon series on evangelism provided some information and tools to help us be more effective in sharing our faith. But now it’s in our hands to choose to reach out to those around us, share our faith, and our love for this Body of Christ. Invite someone to church because we love God and care about others who do not know Christ. It is also fellowship Sunday so they can also look forward to a great meal as well. Who wouldn’t want that? To move forward and to grow, we must let sharing God’s love become a vital part of our present and future life as a church. To tell the world of what Jesus has done is the great mission of the church.

FYI: We have added 18 new members to our church since 8/17/14. God is at work in this place!

 

Helping Hands

  There are several projects we want to get done here at the church ASAP and we need your help. Several rooms need to be painted and it would be far easier if a group of us undertook the projects. Also, don’t forget Sunday evening, Sept. 13, at 6:30 pm, we are planning on moving some of the furniture throughout the church to get ready for carpet cleaners that are coming on Monday. Please let the office or Pastor Paul know if you can help in either of these projects.

FYI for Everyone

Since the bulletin board was removed from the entrance near the office, the most recent financials as well as Board & Cabinet minutes have been harder to find. At our next Board meeting on Sept. 13, we will come up with a strategy that will help us provide the most current information we have to everyone. Thanks for your patience.

SERMON TITLE:“A Stranger Love: Hospitality at

Church”

SERMON TEXT: Hebrews 13:1-2

CHURCH CALENDARSEPTEMBER09.09 Sanctuary Choir rehearsal (7:00 pm)09.12 DMF Breakfast Meeting (8:30 am)09.13 Prayer Ministry (8:45 am) Seekers, Pioneers, Young Adult, Youth SS Classes (9:15 am) Toddler SS Classes (10:10 am) Morning Worship Service (10:30 am) Board Meeting (4:00 pm) Evangelism Class (5:00 pm) Prepare rooms for carpet cleaning (6:30 pm)09.15 CWF Service Day (9:30 am) CWF Night Group Meeting (6:30 pm)09.16 Sanctuary Choir rehearsal (7:00 pm)09.17 Guitar Lessons (7:00 pm)09.20 Prayer Ministry (8:45 am) Seekers, Pioneers, Young Adult, Youth SS Classes (9:15 am) Toddler SS Classes (10:10 am) Morning Worship Service (10:30 am) Tailgate BBQ Luncheon Evangelism Class (5:00 pm)

SERVING SCHEDULE09.13.15

Worship CoordinatorJudy Walther

Deacons (Month of Sept.) Carol Jean New, Connie Phillips,

Toby Runnels, Willard TylerWorship Leader

Judy WaltherThe Table

(Bread) Evan Lawson(Cup) Brian Hall

Children’s MomentShelly ChattinGreeters

Rick & Laura CrainCoffee FellowshipTailgate BBQ Luncheon

Communion Clean-UpBill & Judy Walther

09/13 - Noah - Rowe - Noah09/20 - Tailgate BBQ Lunch09/27 - Monty & Terri Williams

FAITHFUL ATTENDANCE & GIVING

Sunday, September 6

Sunday School - 36 Worship Service - 80 Faithful Giving (9/6) - $ 4,276

September Birthdays:09/02 - Ann Runnels, Gina Gonzales09/03 - JJ Alvarado09/04 - Judy Walther09/06 - Bill Walther09/07 - Gary Lou Geddes09/07 - Jerry Stoughton09/09 - Gay Agan09/15 - Brian Hall09/16 - Jo Ellen Howard09/20 - Florine Tyler09/29 - Harry Gonzales

September Anniversaries:09/03 - JJ & Carla Alvarado09/29 - Robert & Alyce Payne

If you have a birthday or anniversary in September and it is NOT listed, please contact the church office.

Please pray for the following:

Lincoln Mancuso (19 months old) who is the son of Brian & Brandon’s high school friendLeah HughesBetty LeeRev. Katie AlexanderBarbara LohryBrady PerezBobbie SpeerDon Lauderdale, Uncle of Kim FulkJerry StoughtonRalph GumpVeronica WebbAlvarado’s granddaughter, Reagan Harold & Jody McClureKarla RichardsonNettie CampbellTommy Duer John & Maxine GandyVictor BarnetStan & Preble LehewGary MorganLisa Klaus’ mother

YOUNG ADULT Starting THIS Sunday, September 13, the Young Adults will be meeting weekly during the Sunday School Hour. If you have any questions about this class, please contact Mike Morrison. He can be reached at:

(Cell): 817-455-2478 or (E-mail): j.m.morrison1961@gmail.com

FROM THE WORSHIPDEPARTMENT:

After the carpets are cleaned, we are asking people to leave their coffee and soft drinks in the Gathering Area and not b r i n g t h e m i n t o t h e sanctuary. We will provide bottles of water each Sunday for a n y o n e w h o w a n t s something to drink during worship service. Thank You.

“War Room”(the movie)

If you haven’t seen this movie make plans to GO!!!!!

Several Members and Paul & Lisa have seen it already and said that it was great and it’s about prayer and its power in our lives.

COMING SOON:“Cooking with the Christians”

Grab your bonnets and aprons; roll up your sleeves. We are calling for your all-time best recipes. Prepare yourself for the 2015 edition of “Cooking With The Christians”! Please provide a copy of your favorite dishes and desserts to Jonna Howard, in the nursery. Got pictures? - Bring them too! Yo u m ay a l s o e m a i l J o n n a a t : jonnabhoward@gmail.com.

RightNow MediaThe ladies of our Christian Women’s Fellowship - Day Group are using technology for their activities. The ladies are using RightNow Media study for the Book of James for the next 7 meetings. This resource is available to every member and we invite you to check it out. If you would like access please contact Pastor Paul.

Sharing Her Story through Technology

Laura Crain, one of our newest members, used a 21st century method (Facebook) to share about our church. That says a lot about the Body of Christ here at RHCC.

Share your story. Ok, here it is. For our entire marriage, Richard and I sought a church home that met the needs of our diverse faith stories. We searched and searched. We got discouraged. We gave up several times and just quit trying for awhile. A little more than a year ago, we applied for membership at a church we both liked. We were denied membership for not "fitting into" their requirements. My heart broke and I wondered if we would ever really feel like we were home with God's family ever again. Then we tried a church that wasn't even on our radar, it had nothing that we had "wanted" when we made our list of church qualities we thought we needed. Within five minutes, we knew we were home. What you think you want is not always what God has in store-what He has is always more. And we have been given more than I ever imagined. Family in every sense of the word-faith, hope, love, and fellowship that was beyond my expectations. If you are searching for a home to come home to, please join us at Richland Hills Christian Church. You will be welcomed, you will be valued, treasured, and encouraged. Back to church Sunday is September 20th, but you don't have to wait!!! Join us any Sunday at 10:30.

“Tailgate Party” Fellowship Luncheon

Sunday, September 20following Worship

Menu:Hamburgers, Hot Dogs,Potato Salad, BeansChips & Cheese DipCookies & Ice Cream

Wear your favoritejersey to

church thatday!

DMF BreakfastSaturday, Sept. 12

8:30 am

Calling ALL men of RHCC for a DMF Breakfast Meeting THIS Saturday, Sept. 12, at 8:30 am. Our “surprise” CHEF will be BILL WALTHER! Wild Bill will be in town and we have asked him to fill in with his OUTSTANDING B r e a k f a s t - “ H A N D GRENADES”!! You guys are in for a real treat.

“Most of us spend most of our lives accumulating the wrong things. We’ve bought into the consumerist lie that more is more. We mistakenly think that the more we give, the less we will have. But in God’s upside-down economy, our logic is backward. You ultimately lose whatever you keep and you ultimately keep whatever you lose for the cause of Christ.”

From All-In: You are One Decision Away From a Totally Different Life by Mark Batterson

Welcome to CWF(Christian Women’s Fellowship)

CWF  welcomes  ALL  women  of  RHCC  to    par6cipate  in  their  weekly  ac6vi6es.    

The Day Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10:30 am, with Service days the third Tuesday of each month at 9:30 am, and Visitation on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 9:30 am.

The Night Group meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. It is a great time of learning, sharing, and fellowship.

We are very excited about hosting a WOMEN’S RETREAT, lead by our own Lisa Klaus, on January 15th and 16th. Save the date and watch for more information as the time nears.

--Norma Hopkins, CWF President

SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE

09.15 9:30 am - CWF Service Day

6:30 pm - CWF Night Group

09.22 9:30 am - CWF Visitation Day

09.27 11:50 am - CWF Exec. Board

A Special Invitation to CWF Service Day

ALL are invited to attend the women’s service day on Tuesday, September 15th. We meet at 9:30 am in fellowship hall; however, feel free to arrive at a time that suits you best. Join us to work on service projects to brighten the life of other and enjoy a special time with other Christian women. Lunch will be served.

PRAYER CHAIN

Our CWF’s Prayer Chain has been active for many years. If someone is s ick , having surgery, etc., they send out emails or make phone calls to those who are on the Prayer Chain list. If you would like to be on this list, please contact Judy Chapman at (817) 284-7090.

Way To Go Wednesday!

Dinner MenuSeptember 16 - 4:45 - 5:45

(Dinner is still available

for late-comers)

Sloppy Joes

Chips

Dessert

Iced Tea

Please sign up so we prepare

the right amount of food.

“This will be our last Way to Go Wednesday session for 2015. Help us put the sparkle on our entrance, foyer, Gathering Place and Sanctuary to welcome guests on

National Back to Church Sunday.”

Happy 100th Birthdayto

Jessie Lawson

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