VIEWS AND REVIEWS “A LOVING CHURCH”

Royal Palm Christian Church is a loving

and loveable church. All you have to do is look

around to see examples. When people are

hurting, RPCC members are eager to help. When

some members have reason for joy, all others at

RPCC gladly applaud. As the scriptures say,

“Weep with those who weep; rejoice with those

who rejoice” (Romans 12:15). That is what

happens at RPCC.

I love this church because I see the many

people who give of themselves. Each week on

Thursday evening members and friends of the

church come to provide food to the dozens of

families who come in need. Some of those

participating in this ministry have been involved

for nearly ten years, rarely missing a week.

I love the youth and youth sponsors here

at RPCC. We have had some remarkable young

people involved in our youth groups who have

graduated and moved on to work and serve in

different parts of the country. Presently we have

wonderful youth who are growing in Christ,

learning to lead and supporting one another. I’m

so thankful for the adults who faithfully offer love

and guidance each week. Good things are

happening.

Good things are happening with the

children as well. Not only do we have an

amazing preschool full of loving teachers and

staff, we have terrific volunteers who serve

during children’s church. Still others work to

teach, encourage and bless our delightful

youngsters at others times, both on Sundays and

during mid-week. It is a thrill to see the smiles

and the joy of the children as they learn and sing

about God.

I thank God for the musicians who lead us

in praising the Lord of all. With their instruments

and voices they lift our hearts to God. I am

deeply appreciative of the dedication these folks

have as they give their time each week to

practice and prepare. Their efforts add so much

to the joy we share in worship.

Equally I praise God for the dedicated

members and friends at RPCC who prepare food

for meals, whether during our Gateway program

or for Sunday fellowship meals or for other

special occasions. I’m thankful for the thoughtful

and caring people who make the coffee and

snacks for after worship services and during

other times of need. Their contribution is not

something to be taken for granted. It adds much

to our church life.

I thank God for the people who do behind-

the-scenes planning and who work so hard on

special events. Right now I am so conscious of

all the effort being put into the Fall Fiesta, to

insure it is a success. There are others who work

on the church board and committees who

continually work to improve the ministry of the

church. I praise God for these talented

people…and all who will come!

I could go on and on. The love and effort

and service and sacrifice I see is inspiring. Sure

every church has shortcomings and needs

improvement in one area or another.

Nevertheless, I love RPCC and I know God is at

work among us, active and working in exciting

ways. Let’s all support in every way possible the

God-glorifying ministry of our church.

Grace and Peace,

Craig

Church Chatter October 2010

“We will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before us, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.” (Isaiah 55:12)

FFaallll FFiieessttaa October 9th

4:00 – 8:00 pm

PRESCHOOL NEWS FROM MS. SUZANNE

Fall has arrived and the leaves are falling

all over preschool. We have tasted so many

apples – red, yellow and green – then graphed

the results to determine our favorite. Our math

skills were put to good use as we chopped,

poured, and measured to create yummy apple

crisp and autumn apple pancakes.

On the International Day

of Peace the “Terrific 3’s” had a

peace parade throughout the

school sharing their peace

message with all.

We encourage all of our families to read

with their children daily. Talk about books – the

front, the back, the author, the illustrator, the

words and the sounds. If you need help choosing

books or would like to borrow books from our

school library, please stop by the office and we’ll

be happy to help you. Remember…“Reading is a

lifetime skill.”

Fall Fiesta (October 9th from 4 – 8pm) is

almost here. This event is a fun-filled day with

activities for the whole family. Mark your

calendars and plan to attend. Preschoolers have

been practicing some great songs with Ms.

Stacey, our Music Teacher, and will be singing at

this event at 5:00 p.m.

Preschool Happenings

10/5 Sharing with Pastor Craig

10/6 Sharing with Pastor Craig

Individual Student Photo’s

10/7 Individual Student Photo’s

10/9 Fall Fiesta (4-8pm)

10/24-27 Scholastic Book Fair

10/29 Halloween Parties

10/30 Planning Day – Preschool Closed

Full Time Care Open

Email Prayer Group Would you like to be part of a group of

people dedicated to praying for the needs and

requests that are made known? Prayer requests

are routinely sent out via email to the pastor,

elders, and prayer group. Confidential requests

only get sent to the pastor and elders. If you

have a prayer need or would like to participate in

the prayer group, call 954-753-2383.

BLESSINGS God is always at work! Do you have a

blessing to share with your RPCC family? We

would love to include it an upcoming Chatter.

Please email your blessing to the church office at

royalpalmchristianchurch@gmail.com.

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS 1st Kelli Pruner

3rd Briana Euler

6th Paul Veliyathil

7th Judy Borchardt

8th Christine Dunhill

10th Lydia Genno

11th Brandon Ehlebracht

Tami Ehlebracht

12th Karen Miller

16th Sharon Jennings

Kristen Ramos

17th Lori Beach

19th Nichole Nembhard

21st Coral Wiedman

23rd Paul Shuster

24th Mike Burke

26th Angela Edwards

30th Lee Gold

Jeff Snyder

31st Jonathan Watts

OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES 11th Ken & Coral Wiedman

27th Tony & Luisa Saltalamacchia [We apologize if your name is not on the list. Please call the office to update your information!]

YOUTH NEWS Our youth meet every Wednesday evening

at 7:00. The D-Unit group [Middle & High School

youth] meets in the Youth Room and Sanctuary,

and occasionally they experience KRASH [kids

relaxing at someone’s house]. Special activities –

including KRASH info – are posted on the D-Unit

Facebook fan page, so check that out.

The younger youth meet too. JYF [Junior

Youth Fellowship for 3rd – 5th grade kids] meets at 7:00

on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesdays, and Kidz Praiz

meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays. Come have

some fun with us!

ANGEL TREE To benefit the Prison Fellowship Angel

Tree Program, the Angel Tree team will be

hosting an afternoon of Jamaican Folklore told

through recitations and jokes. There will also be

musical entertainment and refreshments along

with some yummy baked goods for sale. Join us

on Saturday, October 23rd, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm

in the Fellowship Hall.

For more information, please speak with

Sybil Campbell or Billie Abell.

Royal Palm Christian Church Invites you to our 4th Annual

Saturday, October 9th

4 pm ~ 8 pm

– No Entry Fee –

Live Music [RPCC Preschoolers, Central Charter’s Choir & Dancers,

S. Florida Jubilee Chorus & School of Rock’s House Band],

Bounce House, Raffles, Silent Auction, Food & Fun

50/50 Raffle ($10.00 per 50/50 raffle ticket)

[You need not be present to win ~ prize must be claimed by 12/31/2010]

FFaallll

FFiieessttaa!!