Volume 38 January 2, 2018 No. 1

Upcoming Events:

College

• Volleyball: Friday, January 5, 6:00 p.m. in the gym.

• Devo and Game Night: Friday, January 19, 6:30 p.m. in the Reception Room.

• College Adoptive Parent Pot Luck: Sunday, January 28, after late service.

Adventure Club/Pre-Teen

• Family Service Project: Saturday, January 6, 10:30 a.m. Cost: $5.00 for ice skating

• Pre-Teen Devo: Sunday, January 7, 6:00 p.m. in the KidCave

• Family Supper: Wednesday January 10, 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center

Teen

• Teen Supper: Wednesday, January 3, 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Cost: $3.00. Menu: Tony’s Hamburgers and Hotdogs, Chips and Dessert.

• Small Group Leaders Retreat: Friday-Sunday, January 12-14.

Let’s Finish Well

Here we are in the second day of the New Year. How are you doing so far? Thinking of the way you intended to be in 2017, how did you do last year? Planning to do in 2018 is a good start, but it does not accomplish anything. Planning, intending and resolving are not the same thing as accomplishing. Having a “to do list” does not equal having a “done list.” A full year is a long race to run. So let’s break this down into one step at a time. Your one step may be a day at a time for some things, an hour at a time for other things, and moment by moment for the really difficult things. We need to have an overall focus that controls everything and formulates our goal. For us as Christians, it should already be set. What would God have me to do? How can I accomplish His will for me? Those two questions alone cause us to realize that we must spend regular time in His word so we can know His will for us. As we come to better understand His will, we are faced with the dilemma that we have already failed and we fail often. But we also come to understand that He knows that about us and does not expect perfection from us. As a matter of fact, He tells us that if we say we are perfect and have no sin we are lying and the truth is not in us. So what do we do with our imperfection? We acknowledge it, confess it to Him and strive to turn from it. Be open and honest with Him, yourself and others. This is the success He wants for us in 2018. -Dewayne

Resolution, Day 1

Proverbs 16:9 The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. (NASB) By today you have probably made your resolutions. Like me, you have already started. This year is going to be different because I already have an accountability friend who is going to help me keep true to my promise. This year is going to be different because I have prayed to God about this and I will try not to give up before I reach my goal. This year is going to be different because I have made a plan on how to execute my goals in every situation I find myself in. It has taken me a year to learn how to develop a plan and follow through with it. One more thing that is going to make a difference for me, is that I have asked God to open my eyes and ears in order to be aware of those opportunities I prayed for. All my plans and desires and resolutions for this year will be futile if I don’t open my eyes and ears to see and hear what God is showing me everyday. The Lord will direct every step, but I can’t follow if I’m not willing to go there. The Lord is leading but I can’t get there if I’m not willing to go where He is leading. I pray that this year the Lord will help you in everyway to reach your goals! All the glory be to God forever. - David

Happy New Year

2018

An Exciting Year in 2018

Each new year is exciting because every year and every day is a new start in Christ. No matter where you have been or what you have done, God offers His children a new beginning. I’m looking forward to serving along side all of you this year. Here’s a glimpse at our spring calendar and major events into the summer. January 6 Service Project, Activity January 7 Pre-Teen Devotional, 6:00 p.m. January 10 Family Supper, 6:00 p.m. February 11 Pre-Teen Devo & Friendship Banquet Following, Rec Rm. 6:00 p.m. February 14 Family Supper & Adventure Club Valentine Party, 6:00 p.m. February 24 Molder of Dreams, 6:00 p.m. Reception Room March 4 Pre-Teen Devotional, 6:00 p.m. March 14 Family Supper, 6:00 p.m. March 18 Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch, 12:00 p.m. March 30 – April 1 Leadership Training for Christ April 8 Pre-Teen Devotional, 6:00 p.m. April 11 Family Supper, 6:00 p.m. April 27-28 Family Campout, Oak Mountain Park April 28 Family Cookout & Devo at the Lake, Oak Mountain State Park May 6 K5 Bible Presentation Ceremony May 6 6th Grade Reception, 7:00 p.m. May 16 Family Supper, 6:00 p.m. May 29 Movie Night May 31 VBS Service Project / Workday Great Summer Opportunities June 3-8 Apologetics Press Camp – ICYC July 1-6 Maywood Camp July 19-22 Family Mission Trip August 24-26 Church Retreat, Shocco Springs Family Service Project— Saturday, January 6 We invite all kids and parents to join! We’ll meet in the gym at 10:30 a.m. for our service project and lunch. Then we’ll go to ice skating and return to the building by 1:15 p.m. If you are able, contribute $5 per skater.

James and Shirley Bailey

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Annabelle Chabert

Proudly announce the birth of their great granddaughter, Baily Elizabeth Ogle. She was born Wednesday, December 27. She weighed 6 lbs. and 2 oz. and was 20 inches long. The proud parents are Trey and Elizabeth Ogle.

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

405 207 370 577 232

$42,275.74 $36,218.11 $36,000.00

Dear Riverchase Church of Christ Family, Thank you so much for the love that you have shown us over the last month since our house fire. The prayers, calls, gift cards and offers to help with anything we need has meant so much to us. We will never forget the incredible support you have given us. With Love, Donnie & Kathy Turrentine Dear Riverchase Family, We have not attended due to my health problems and we miss being there. We appreciate everything this wonderful congregation did for us during Don’s illness. Everyone is so loving and special. May God bless you for your kindness. Please continue to pray for us to get healthy again. Love, Don & Jan Haefner

Come and enjoy an evening of volleyball.

Friday, January 5, 6:00 p.m.

In the Family Life Center

For the Record

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Upcoming Events

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

• Volleyball: Friday, January 5, 6:00 p.m. in the gym.

• Pre-Teen Service Project: Saturday, January 6. • LTC Practice: Sunday, January 7. • Pre-Teen Devo: Sunday, January 7, 6:00 p.m. • TOTS: Tuesday, January 9, 10:30 a.m. in the

Family Life Center. • Bridal Tea for Kaitlyn Cromeens, Bride Elect

of Jarred Smith: Sunday, January 21,1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the reception room. They are registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond, Anthropologie, Macy’s, Sur La Table, Sugarboo and West Elm.

• Riverchase Annual Singing, Friday, January 26, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Riverchase Singing January 26, 2018

7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.

TOTS Join us on Tuesday, January 9, 10:30 a.m. for TOTS. We will meet in the Family Life Center to make bears then enjoy a potluck lunch together.

LTC PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Sunday, January 7

1:30 p.m. – Sr. High Drama; Jr. High Drama; Pre-Teen Drama 2:15 p.m. – Pre-Teen Chorus; Teen Chorus 3:15 p.m. – Sr. High Puppets; Jr. High Puppets; Pre-Teen Puppets 4:15 p.m. – Girls & Guys Song Leading; 9th Grade Puppets; Scrapbook 5:00 p.m. – Girls & Guys Speech; Scrapbook

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This week at Riverchase: Wednesday, January 3 • Teen Supper Friday, January 5 • Volleyball Saturday, January 6 • Pre-Teen Service Project Sunday, January 7 • LTC Practice • Pre-Teen Devo Tuesday, January 9 • TOTS

Please continue to remember in prayer: 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), 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), 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).

Please pray for our active duty deployed military: Jimmy Hendley (Jim & Peggy’s son) Michael Epperson (Amber Henderson brother-in-law)

Riverchase Family: Curdell Allen (#2) recovering at home from knee surgery. Diania Clemmons (#4) recovering from the flu. Roy Jernigan (#5) recovering at home from a stroke. No visitors please. Art Mathews (#2) recovering at home from knee surgery. David Stockman (#7) recovering from a car wreck. CONTINUE TO REMEMBER THESE MEMBERS: FTG #1: Rejetta Balentine, Lynda Cardwell, Angie Dickinson, Jean Marshall, Michelle Whitaker FTG #2: John Bearden, Victor & Glinda Boone, Henry & Vonda Cook, Cathy Hayes, Ed & Nina Pitchford, Jo Wamack FTG #3: Ray & Martha Johnston, Becky Carter, David Hare, Nona Miller, Thelma Moon, Jean Oglesby FTG #4: Jeff Carroll, Elaine Evans, Gary Evans, Alan Jackson, Martha Mann, Peggy Rogers, Norma Thomas FTG #5: Jake Cole, Shirley Wilson, Norma Nabors FTG#6: Zane Armstrong, Erick Boggs, Michelle Dichiara, Shirley Genry, John Gibson, Grover Jackson, Kathleen Perkins, Ollie Scott, Sarah Wolford FTG#7: Don & Jan Haefner, Judy Ingram, Lori Lambert, Denise Newton, Candy Parker, Vivian Parker, Georgia Vaughn ADD TO YOUR PRAYER LIST OUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES: Kristin Adams (friend of Peggy Jackson) brain tumor. Noreen Anderson (Jina O’Clair’s mother) health issues. Andy Arvin (Kevin’s Brother) prostate cancer. Ruth Bath (Kathy Turrentine’s mother) heart related issues. Jessica Brown (Glenda’s daughter in law) breast cancer. Eleanor Callan (friend of the Mathews) recovering from heart surgery. Becky Carr (friend of Hill’s) liver cirrhosis. Cathy Crittenden (Dee Davis’ friend) brain tumor. Roger Davis (Peggy Jackson’s brother) leukemia. Lee Dawkins (Jane Snider’s cousin) cancer. Angela Dickerson (Amber Henderson cousin) health problems. Sally Dunn (Keith Dunn’s mother) recovering from a stroke. G. Estes (friend of Pitchford’s) chemo. Teresa Evans (friend of the Peters’) breast cancer. Renee Folk (Cindy Thompson’s cousin) cancer. Sam Gray (Ward’s neighbor) cancer. Scott Green (Cindy Thompson’s cousin) brain tumor. Jan Hall (Helen Haskew’s sister - in - law) health issues. Bob Hull (Howe’s brother-in-law ) cancer. Kent Ingram (Anthony Dotson’s uncle) colon cancer. Melissa Jackson (Grover & Jo’s Daughter-in-law) recovering from colon surgery. Lewis Kryger (Handley’s friend) lymphoma, 127 Crestmont Lane, Pelham AL, 35124. Sharon Lawley (Brandy Tuech’s mother –in-law) chemo. Tonya Masoner (Judy Masoner’s daughter) radiation. Juliana May (Bill & Twyla Jones daughter) pregnancy complications. Paul Meacham (member at Panama Street) brain cancer. Wayne Miller (Snow’s friend) cancer. Lynda Morris (Jim Hendley’s mother) health problems. Vanessa Mount (Mount’s daughter in law) hashimoto disease and sero negative arthritis. Lowell Newton (Michael’s dad) prostate cancer. Lauren Nudo (Friend of the Coehoorn’s) stage 4 cancer. Teresa Ragland (Becky Steen’s sister) cancer. McKenzie Ray (friend of Amber Henderson) leukemia. Teresa Richards (friend of the Hills) breast cancer. Wally Riggins (friend of Alan Boshell) infection after surgery. Miller Rock (Jonn Rock’s brother) health issues. Glen Rogers (Neisha Dorantes father) broken collar bone. John Sehon (Helen Haskew’s uncle) heath problems. Mary Ella Sirmon (The Sirmon’s granddaughter) seizures. Jenny Slaughter (The Slaughter’s daughter-in-law) breast cancer. Matt Snow (Mark & Diane’s son) evaluating treatment options. Paul Strength (Cindy Thompson’s cousin) kidney tumor. Clay Tinney (friend of Alan Jones) recovering from a stroke. Nicole Valentine (Ward’s friend) cancer. Cindy Van Beck (friend of Posey’s) cancer. Carol Watson (Fred Langdon’s sister) lymphoma. Raymond White (Cindy Thompson’s cousin) health problems. Ann Williams (friend of Georgia Vaughn) breast cancer. Lisa Wills (former member) breast cancer.