Volume XXXVIVII May 3, 2016 No.18

Upcoming Events:

Adventure Club /Pre-Teen

AC / PT Supper: Wednesday,

May 11.

Farewell to our sixth grade:

Sunday, May 22, following evening service.

Teen

Teen Supper: Wednesday, May 4;

Menu: Brisket Sandwiches, Corn on the Cob, Fresh Fruit Salad, Homemade Banana Pudding ALL FOR $3; Starts at 6:00 p.m.

Senior Banquet: May 21. Please

RSVP to church office by May 15. Graduates and Parents: No charge; everyone else $12.50 PICTURES DUE THIS WEDNESDAY,

MAY 4.

College

Wednesday Night Supper:

May 4, 6:45 p.m. in the college classroom.

Luau: Sunday, May 15, 7:00

p.m. in the reception room.

Circle of Life

A couple of weeks ago we were in Nashville to see our granddaughter’s, Elsie, in her school’s performance of “The Lion King.” We heard again, the song, “Circle of Life.” It really is a circle in many ways. I was thinking about one of those ways. We come from God and we return to God. Saturday, May 7, would be Cathy’s birthday. She would be 66. But she isn’t. She is no longer bound by time. No longer bound by days, months, seasons and years. No longer troubled by the things of this life. She waits in peaceful rest for the day she lived for all of her life. In March of 2009, Larry, Gary, Keith and I lost our Dad. Our Mom lost her husband. In June of the same year, I lost my wife. Mom lost her husband and I lost my wife for ever, at least in the since of husband and wife as we know it in this life. We wait to see the new and greater relationship God has in mind for us in the new heaven and the new earth. I have memories of Dad and especially Cathy which are my constant companions. Some make me sad. Some make me laugh. But the memory on this day brings strong encouragement from two people who journeyed this circle of life as it was intended. They came from God, and they have returned to God, as all of us will do. But the difference in people is in how well we listen and submit to God during the journey of that circle of life. And, oh, how they listened. I have been, and continue to be, blessed with people who show me the way to walk this circle of life to please the One who brought me here and the One to whom I am returning. -Dewayne

From Useless to Useful

John Mark is an interesting character in the Bible. He is mentioned no less than 8 times in the Bible. What I know about him is mostly from the book of Acts. He was a relative of Barnabas. He was the reason why Paul and Barnabas departed ways and went to different locations to establish churches. In Acts13:13, John Mark left the group of missionaries from Antioch, and he returned to Jerusalem. We can speculate as to what caused him to make that choice but the Bible doesn’t say, because it is not important. What is important is that he abandoned the group in the middle of the huge task of evangelizing the Gentile world.

On the second missionary journey in Acts 15, Barnabas wanted to bring John Mark, but Paul was against it. They decided it was better to go on separate teams. Barnabas took John Mark, and Paul took Silas. It wasn’t wrong of Paul to not want to take John Mark. You have limited resources in the mission field. You have to be able to count on the people that join you to help accomplish the mission. Paul didn’t think that John Mark was “that” man. When you know someone and have a close bond with them, you can see their potential. That you understand that they’re going to make mistakes and encouragement is needed in order to flourish. Barnabas saw that in John Mark. Only time will tell what happens. More next week. -David

Giving Your All

Tony Brimingham

If you ever want a life lesson handed to you, just spend a few Sunday nights teaching the Adventure Club. These little ones have life in the palm of their hand. They handle situations in ways that I only wish I could. My prayer is that these little guys will always keep their heart close to Jesus. My prayer is that they will always have the genuineness of love that they show to those around them. This past Sunday night, one of our Adventure Club kids brought a handful of coins. These coins are put into the collection plate and then passed on to Por Los Ninos at the end of the year. We raise an amazing $150, one quarter at a time. As time to pass around the collection plate approached, this little girl noticed that the kid next to her did not have any coins to put into the collection plate. She gave one of her coins to this kid. A few minutes later she noticed another kid with nothing to put into the plate. She gave that kid one of her coins. Throughout class she did this over and over again until she had nothing left to give herself. She had given away all her coins. When prompted about how nice that was to give her coins away, she just smiled, blushed and looked down, not wanting any credit. This little girl had given all that she had so that others could have something of value. I am reminded of the song written in 1865 that goes like this: Jesus paid it all, All to him I owe, Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. I am so thankful that Jesus was not stingy with His love. I am so thankful that Jesus was not afraid of the sacrifice. I am so thankful that Jesus passed His quarter to me. I am so thankful that Jesus gave His all.

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

403 245 378 623 328

$39,329.45 $37,231.36 $34,500.00

For the Record

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Sympathy

Our sympathy is extended to David, Susan & Patrick Orth in the death of Susan’s mother, Juanita Jones. Funeral was last week in Leeds, Alabama.

Our sympathy is extended to Billie & Charles Harris in the death of Billie’s sister and Charles’ aunt, Eileen Ealy. Funeral was last week in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Summer Mission Trips

June 5-10 a group of our teens will be traveling to Bowling Green, Kentucky, to Potter Children Home. July 10-15 a group of teens will also be traveling to Orlando, Florida, to Give Kids the World Village. They partner with Make a Wish Foundation. July 17-24 a group of our High School Seniors and their parents will be going on a mission trip to an alternate location in lieu of Honduras, due to growing concerns of the Zika virus. 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 them 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.

Visitors’ Welcome Center

If you would like to help by working in the Visitors’ Welcome Center (welcoming visitors, giving out our welcome bags, escorting visitors to Bible classes, etc.) Please sign the sign up sheet on the LiveWires! bulletin board. All ages welcome.

Senior Graduation Banquet

The Senior Banquet will be Saturday, May 21, at 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Seniors and their parents are our honored guest, all others are $12.50 each. Please RSVP to the church office by May 15.

Upcoming Events

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

TOTS: Tuesday, May 10, 10:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center.

AC/PT Supper: Wednesday, May 11, 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

Baby Shower for Alicia Frye: Sunday, May 15, 1:30 p.m. -3:00 p.m. in the reception room. She is registered at Buy Buy Baby, Babies R Us, and Pottery Barn. It’s a girl.

FTG #2 & #7 Fellowship: Sunday, May 15, 7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

College Luau: Sunday, May 15, 7:00 p.m. in the reception room.

Senior Banquet: Saturday, May 21, 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

LiveWires! Events

LiveWires! Trip to Cullman to visit Ave Maria Grotto and Stone Bridge Farms: Thursday, May 12.

LiveWires! Game Night: Friday, May 20, 6:30 p.m. in the reception room.

Stentson Carpenter

24th Annual Birmingham Fundraising Dinner

Thursday, May 19, 2016 7:00 p.m.

The Hyatt Wynfrey Hotel Riverchase Galleria

Rainbow Omega Inc Presents

An Evening With

The Founder and CEO

6th Grade Farewell Banquet

The 6th Grade Farewell Banquet will be Sunday, May 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the reception room. All pre-teens are invited. If any 5th grade parents would like to help please contact Tony Brimingham.

This week at Riverchase:

Wednesday, May 4 Teen Supper, 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 TOTS, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 11 AC/PT Supper, 6:00 p.m. Please continue to remember in prayer: Patricia Anderson (former member), Tommie Cleghorn (Jay’s mother), Bonnie Daniels (Turner’s friend), Celia Dorantes (David’s mom), Pat Driskell (David’s mother), Ruth Hare (David Hare’s mother), Joan Harris (Betz’s friend), Jennifer Henderson (friend of Masoner’s) Richard Howe (Steve’s dad), Butch Johnson (Dana Jones’ brother), Alice Lucas (Gaines friend), Dot Mandle (Kelley’s friend), 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), Thelma Moon (Diana Barnes’ mother), Matt Snow, Maxine Mount (Darrell’s mother), Deb Rose (Heidi Bogg’s mother), Kristy Tatum (Rardin’s neighbor). Please pray for our active duty deployed military: Thomas Balentine ( Rejetta’s son) Jimmy Hendley (Jim & Peggy’s son)

Riverchase Family: Jan Haefner (#7) stress fracture on left hip and fractured lower back from a fall. Addie Jackson (#6) at Shelby Baptist with a broken leg. Bettye Lovell (#1) recovering at home from pneumonia. Continue to remember these members: Shirley Bailey (#3), John Bearden (#2), Lynda Cardwell (#1), Jeff Carroll (#4), Becky Carter (#3), Jake Cole (#5), Henry & Vonda Cook (#2), Michelle Dichiara (#6), David Driskell Jr. (#3), Elaine Evans (#4), John Gibson (#6), Don & Jan Haefner (#7), Judy Ingram (#7), Alan Jackson (#4), Grover Jackson (#6), Ray Johnston (#3) Debra Jones (#2), Ed & Nina Pitchford (#2), JJ Redmon (#1), Peggy Rogers (#4), Ollie Scott (#6), Norma Thomas (#4), Jo Wamack (#2),Sarah Wolford (#6). Add to your prayer list our friends and relatives: Noreen Anderson (Jina O’Clair’s mother) health issues. Kellie Aycock (the Aycock’s daughter - in - law) signet cell carcinoma. Jessica Brown (Glenda’s daughter in law) breast cancer. Yvonne Campbell (Denise Newton’s mother) recovering from a broken pelvis. Becky Carr (friend of Hill’s) liver cirrhosis, transplant needed. Greg Case (Penny’s husband) in UAB hospital after a motorcycle accident. Camden Creamer (Terry Pruitt’s great nephew) recovering from stem cell transplant. Lee Dawkins (Jane Snider’s cousin) cancer has returned. Henry DuBose (Kelly Watt’s father) COPD. Marie Echols (Judy Ingram’s sister) heart problems. Robert Garner (Paula Davis’ niece, Rebecca Garrick’s, father) terminal lung cancer. Elise Greene (Tim Henry’s mother) in rehab in Florence. Zach Harris (Jimmy & Theresa Harris’ son) diagnosed with lupus. Jim Hollon (friend of Mike Clemmons) in Brookwood with Guillain Barre Syndrome. Kim Horne (Kim Ledingham’s coworker) lung cancer. Robert Howe (Carol Ingram’s father) chemo and radiation. Kent Ingram (Anthony Dotson’s uncle) colon cancer. Karen Kirby Sarah Pate’s cousin) in UAB with 2nd/3rd degree burns on 40% of her body. Michael Lacey (Kim Ledingham’s cousin) hodgkins lymphoma. Sharon Lawley (Brandy Tuech’s mother in law) chemotherapy. Marlin Murphree (Kelly Skelton’s father) serious health problems. Wayne Miller (Snow’s friend) cancer. Jay Odom (Kevin Arvin’s brother-in-law) recovering from a stroke. Lyle Parker (Bryan Parker’s dad) recovering from multiple strokes. John Pierce (Rebecca Hill’s father) heart problems. Teresa Ragland (Becky Steen’s sister) cancer treatments. Teresa Richards (friend of the Hills) breast cancer. Jon Sanford (Paul Sanford’s father) moved to rehab. Deegee Schroeder (Shanda Watts mother) health issues. Marie Seals (friend of the Snow’s) thyroid cancer. John Sehon (Helen Haskew’s uncle) multiple heath problems. Mary Sharp (Anthony Dotson’s grandmother) health problems. Billy Shikle (Helen Haskew’s brother in law) chemo. Claudia Sibert (John Sibert’s mother) breast cancer. Roy Sims (Scott & Lori’s father) neck surgery May 4. Mariella Sirmon (Sirmon’s granddaughter) severe reflux. Pam Snider (Bob & Jane Snider’s niece) under hospice care. Donna Somerville (friend of the Ball’s) acute leukemia. Roger Thomas (Fabray Turner’s uncle) leukemia. Cindy Van Beck (friend of Posey’s) cancer. Olen Vickery (Kim Ledingham’s brother in law) Alzheimer’s. Carol Watson (Fred Langdon’s sister) lymphoma. Don Watson (Fred Langdon’s brother in law) dementia. Burt Wheeler (Debra Jones’ father) possible Alzheimer's. Craig Windle (Elaine Evans brother - in - law) spot on kidney. Ann Williams (friend of Georgia Vaughn) breast cancer. Bill Wright (Georgia Vaughn’s father) in hospital with heart issues.

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