Upcoming Events:

College

• Volleyball: Friday, February 28, 6:00 p.m. in the gym.

Adventure Club/Pre-Teen

• Preteen Devo: Sunday, March 8, 6:00 p.m. in the 4th grade classroom

• Parent Meeting: Sunday, March 8, 5:00 p.m. in the Reception Room

Teen • Digital Awareness: Sunday,

March 1, 5:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center and Teen Room.

• Teen Supper: Wednesday, March 3, 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

• One Three: Friday, March 13.

Forward, Back To Jerusalem

I first saw the phrase used in the title in a sermon outline book. It was the title for a sermon. The title intrigued me. The meaning of the phrase is not an actual call to return to the city of Jerusalem but a call to return to the word of God. Specifically, it is a call to return to the word of God as it was described in Acts 2:42 which occurred in the city of Jerusalem. That verse reads as follows:

They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (Acts 2:42 NIV)

The teaching of the apostles is the teaching they heard from Jesus. We have Jesus’ words given to us in the words of the apostles recorded for us in the New Testament. We are to abide in those words. John, one of the apostles, gives this warning.

Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God; whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.

(2 John 1:9 NIV)

So, we in fact move forward in our walk with Jesus when we go back. Go back to the words of Jesus. Go back to the Bible. Forward, back to the Bible. -Dewayne

Volume 40 February 25, 2020 No. 8

Digital Awareness Many have responded with desire to attend this workshop. We are opening it up to 5th grade - 12th grades. If you are a grandparent of this age group, you are also welcome to attend, but we ask that anyone desiring to attend, please call the church office to let us know you will be here in order for us to ensure we have adequate seating and food provided. We look forward to a very enlightening and productive evening together.

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,2 but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law

day and night.3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit

in season and whose leaf does not wither-- whatever they do prospers. (Ps. 1:1-3 NIV)

Molder of Dreams

“A Grand Celebration”

Friday, March 13

6:30 p.m.

Our annual Molder of Dreams banquet is only a few weeks away. All kindergarten through 6th graders are encouraged to invite their teachers, coaches, or mentors to this banquet. Remember to RSVP by emailing eric@riverchasechurch.org. Please also take several pictures of your child with their teacher. These pictures can be silly, candid shots and we will include them in the slideshow presentation. All reservations need to be made by Sunday, March 8 so that we will have plenty of time to prepare. Parents, remember if your child is attending with his or her guest you will need to stay at the banquet to help serve food and help clean up.

Summer Parent Meeting

Sunday, March 8

5:00 p.m. in the Reception Room

All parents of children in Adventure Club and Preteens are invited to a parent meeting to discuss all upcoming spring and summer events. We will review the calendar, discuss important dates, and have time for parents to sign up to volunteer for activities.

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

377 229 400 629 330

$32,902.65 $39,760.37 $37,500.00

For the Record

Sunday, February 23, 2020

Upcoming Events

• LiveWires! Trip to Golden Flake: Wednesday, February 26, 11:00 a.m.

• Volleyball: Friday, February 28, 6:00 p.m. in the gym.

• LiveWires! and Family Game Night: Friday, February 28, 6:30 p.m.

• Digital Awareness: Sunday, March 1, 5:00 p.m. in the Teen Room and Family Life Center.

• Ladies’ Bible Class: Tuesday, March 3, 10:30 a.m. in the Reception Room.

• Teen Supper: Wednesday, March 4, 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

• Molder of Dreams Banquet: Friday, March 13, 6:30 p.m.

• Dorcas Club: Saturday, March 21, 9:00 a.m. in the Reception Room.

• VBS: Sunday - Wednesday, June 7 - 10.

Dear Riverchase Congregation, Thank you so much for the use of the building and the meal you prepared during the funeral of my brother, Doug Mears. It is an honor to just write his name once more, since a name is greater than jewels. Doug won awards for service in his years of moving furniture nation wide. No one is perfect on this earth but he loved his Savior Jesus Christ. Sincere Gratitude,, Dorothy Dean Mears Reeder and Family

Dear Riverchase Family, Thank you for all your prayers, cards, phone calls and the flower arrangement you sent during the death of my brother, BJ Dover. We especially appreciated those who came to the visitation. Thank you for being such a caring and loving church family. Our Love, Roy & Betty Jernigan & Family

Dear Riverchase Family, I want to thank the wonderful family at Riverchase for the kind words and cards sent to me during my recovery and the valentine cards were a nice surprise. Love, Ruby Lakeman

Sympathy

Our sympathy is extended to David and Neisha Dorantes and their family, in the passing of David’s mother, Celia Dorantes. The funeral was last week in Mexico.

Welcome to the Family

Welcome to Drew, Starr, Brooke and Ethan Wagner (FTG #4) who recently placed membership. Their address is 536 Canterbury Road, Pelham, Alabama 35124. Starr’s phone number is 931-637-4064.

Larry and Luann Spivey

Proudly announce the birth of their granddaughter, Annie Spivey. She was born Wednesday, February 19. She weighed 8 lbs. and was 21 1/2 inches long. The proud parents are Drew and Heather Spivey. Proud big brother is Tucker.

Online Giving Survey

Please Share your thoughts

Online Giving Survey

Our elders are interested in learning of your interest in giving your contribution through online giving. They would like for you to go to our website at www.riverchasechurch.org and take the “Online Giving Survey”.

LiveWires!

LiveWires! please take time to look at the Sign-up sheets on the LiveWires! bulletin board near the coffee area in the West Foyer and sign up for the activities, trips, service projects that you are interested in! Sign up sheets will be taken down in a couple of weeks for planning purposes and making reservations.

LiveWires! Events

• Trip to Golden Flake: Wednesday, February 26, 11:00 a.m. See your email for details.

LIVEWIRES! AND

FAMILY GAME NIGHT

Friday, February 28

6:30 p.m. In the Reception Room

Please bring your favorite finger food.

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This week at Riverchase: Wednesday, February 26 • LiveWires! Trip to Golden Flake Friday, February 28 • Volleyball • LiveWires! and Family Game Night Sunday, March 1 • Digital Awareness Tuesday, March 3 • Ladies’ Bible Class Wednesday, March 4 • Teen Supper Please continue to remember in prayer: Patricia Anderson (former member), Tommie Cleghorn (Jay’s mother), Joan Harris (Betz’s friend), Richard Howe (Steve’s dad), Martha Manwarring (former member), Jay Odom (Kevin Arvin’s brother-in-law), Claudia Sibert (John’s mother), Barbara Stetler (Howe/Sims mother), Kristy Tatum (Rardin’s neighbor).

Please pray for our active duty deployed military:

Riverchase Family: Terry Pruitt (#2) will have shoulder surgery on Thursday, March 5. Shirley Wilson (#5) is in room 817 at Grandview with health problems. CONTINUE TO REMEMBER THESE MEMBERS: FTG #1: Rejetta Balentine, Lynda Cardwell, Angie Dickinson, Keith Dunn, Ollie Scott, Michelle Whitaker FTG #2: Glenda Arnold, John Bearden, Victor & Glinda Boone, Vonda Cook, Nina Pitchford, Lance Rushing, Bob Smith FTG #3: David Bath, Ruth Bath, Becky Carter, Billy Gaines, Angie Guffey, Martha Johnston, Nona Miller FTG #4: Jeff Carroll, Elaine Evans, Gary Evans, Bill Hester, Alan Jackson, Ruby Lakeman, Martha Mann, Everleigh Self, Cindy Snider FTG #5: Beverly Strange, Ron Waddell, Shirley Wilson FTG #6: Zane Armstrong, Erick Boggs, Michelle Dichiara, Don & Shirley Genry, Don Greer, Addie Jackson, Grover Jackson, Sarah Wolford FTG #7: Don & Jan Haefner, Peggy Hendley, Lori Lambert, Candy Parker, Tim Parker, Jerry Sharp ADD TO YOUR PRAYER LIST OUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES: Gladys Akers (David Akers mother) health issues. Noreen Anderson (Jina O’Clair’s mother) health issues. Alice Ball (Michael Ball’s mother) acute myeloid leukemia, chemo. Joe Belmont (Johnny’s father) lung cancer. Toby Blackwood (friend of Ollie and Mary Scott) cancer. Jessica Brown (Glenda’s daughter in law) breast cancer. Walt Brown (Helen Rardin’s brother) cancer. Patsy Burks (Rhonda Ball’s mother) eye issues. Randy Chew (Missy Wright’s dad) heart related issues. Cathy Crittenden (Dee Davis’ friend) brain tumor. Jerry Earnest (Handley’s friend) cancer. Bob Edwards (Ron Steen’s cousin) MDS. G. Estes (friend of Pitchford’s) chemo. Teresa Evans (friend of the Peters’) breast cancer. Jan Hall (Helen Haskew’s sister - in - law) health issues. Eli Hairston (Teen in Chelsea) brain trauma from a golf cart accident. Jane Harrison (Peggy Hendley’s sister in law) heart issues. Bob Hull (Howe’s brother-in-law ) cancer. Becky Morris (Rodney Morris’ sister in law) cancer. Myra Myrick (Pam Wampol’s aunt) ovarian cancer. Lauren Orth (David’s sister) health issues. Cecil Parker (Rhonda Ball’s grandfather) liver disease. McKenzie Ray (friend of Amber Henderson) leukemia. Ronnie Rogers (CJ Rogers father - college student) brain cancer. Margaret Seagrest (long time visitor) health issues. Mary Ella Sirmon (The Sirmon’s granddaughter) seizures. Matt Snow (Mark & Diane’s son) continuing treatments. Lisa Wallace (Bath’s niece) breast cancer. Carol Watson (Fred Langdon’s sister) lymphoma. Raymond White (Cindy Thompson’s cousin) health problems. Judy Wiley (David and Sarah Akers sister-in-law) pancreas cancer. Ann Winsett (Brett Moran’s grandmother) heart issues. Joseph Wright (Stephen Wright’s father) health issues.

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