Volume XXXVIVI September 22, 2015 No. 38

Upcoming Events:

Adventure Club /Pre-Teen

Pre-Teen Devo : Sunday, October 11, 7:00 p.m. Family Life Center.

AC/PT Supper: Wednesday, October 14, 6:00 p.m. Family Life Center. Cost $3.00.

Hayride: Saturday, October 17, 6:00 p.m. at the home of Glenn and Francie Savage.

Chili Cook Off / Trunk or Treat: Sunday, October 25, at 4:30 p.m.

Teen J.D.R.F. Walk for a Cure:

September 27; Donations accepted to help research find a cure for Juvenile Type 1 Diabetes. Please make checks payable to J.D.R.F. We will meet at 1:00 p.m. at Veteran’s Park in Hoover on Valleydale Road. Come Join Us!

College

Paintball: Thursday, September 24, 6:00 p.m. at Central Alabama Paintball Park in Alabaster. Cost is $20.00.

Lawson State Volleyball Game: Friday, September 25, 6:00 p.m. Meet at Lawson State Community College.

Pray This Way

I was challenged by some prayers from the book of Second Thessalonians. How many other prayers have I read over without allowing myself to be challenged by them? Let me share these with you. We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. (2 Thess. 1:3 NIV) But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as firstfruits to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. (2 Thess. 2:13 NIV) With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith. (2 Thess. 1:11 NIV) Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. (2 Thess. 3:16 NIV) How does that peace come? By believing. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Rom. 15:13 NIV) Do I pray this way for my fellow believers? Do I pray for the good things they do which have been prompted by faith in Jesus? Do I know the joy of peace is found in believing Jesus? -Dewayne

Prayer in Distress and Deliverance

Jonah chapter 2: From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God He said: “In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you

listened to my cry. You hurled me into the depths, into the very heart of the seas, and the currents swirled about me, all

your waves and breakers swept over me. I said, ‘I have been banished from your sight; yet I will look again toward your

holy temple.’ The engulfing waters threatened me, the deep surrounded me; seaweed was wrapped around my head. To

the roots of the mountains I sank down; the earth beneath barred me in forever. But you, Lord my God, brought my life

up from the pit. “When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, Lord, and my prayer rose to you, to your holy

temple. “Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God’s love for them. But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will

sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the Lord.’ And the Lord

commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land.

- David

The First Step

Tony Brimingham

Let me introduce you to a future Figure Skating Gold Medalist, Brooklyn Smith. This precious, adorable, and sweet three year old little girl braved the ice for the first time on Saturday. She was a little scared and a little nervous at first, but quickly found the courage to jump on the ice. Thus beginning her career toward gold medal stardom. You might ask how do I know that this charming and lovely face will hoist the gold someday? I don’t know, but I do know that she has participated in the most important part of the process. She has taken her first step on the ice. Without this first step, nothing else is possible. She will never be an Olympian without this first step. The first step is so important. What if Moses had never taken the first step out of the land of Egypt? What if the apostle Paul had never taken the first step toward Ananias’ house? What if Peter and Andrew had never stood up, dropped their nets, and took their first steps following Jesus? What if Jesus had never taken the first steps into the wilderness to be tempted? The first step is so important. Today, I urge you to loosen those chains of sin that bind you and take the most important step, the first step. Today, I urge you to take the first step away from the sin that you are hiding. Today, I urge you to take the first step away from the relationships that are dragging you down into the mud. Today, I urge you to take the first step away from the places where darkness resides. GO FOR THE GOLD! Not the gold medal that hangs around your neck. Something much better - the gold I am talking about lies in the streets leading to my Mansion on the hilltop.

Go ahead! Take that first step!

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

410 240 419 659 351

$30,615.21 $32,830.53 $32,500.00

For the Record

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Sympathy

Our sympathy is extended to Carl and Kelly Watts in the death of Kelly’s mother, Mary DuBose. The visitation will be Tuesday, September 22, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and the funeral will be Wednesday, September 23, at 2:00 p.m. at Selma Funeral Home.

Update Your Directory

Charles Harris has a new address:1327 Cove Lake Circle, Birmingham, Al. 35242.

Pictures for Directory

Kim Cleghorn will be making pictures for our November pictorial directory every Sunday in September and October. She will be making them after Sunday school and after late service.

Paintball

If you are interested in playing paintball on Thursday, September 24, at 6:00 p.m. see David Dorantes for more information. The cost is $20.00.

Gift Room

There are a lot of miscellaneous dishes and gifts that have been left in the gift room. Please check to see if you have anything that has been left.

Special Prayer Request

Sandy Sims is in Guatemala until September 28, for a medical mission trip. She would greatly appreciate your prayers for a safe trip.

Christian Woman Magazine

Ladies, it is once again time to renew or start your Christian Woman Magazine. The cost is $17.98. Please make your check out to Riverchase Church of Christ. The deadline is Wednesday, October 21.

Dear Riverchase Family, Thank you just isn’t big enough to cover all the gratitude, appreciation and love that we feel for all of you as you have supported us during this time. God has truly blessed us with this wonderful church family. We can not imagine trying to get through the days, months, and even years without all of you. In Christian Love, Jina, Tyler & Molly O’Clair

Dear Riverchase Family, Once again, I am the recipient of your many kindnesses and thoughtfulness. Thank you to those who came to the hospital on the day of my surgery to wait with my family. Thank you for the prayers on my behalf, the many cards, flowers and delicious food. You are an extraordinary church. In Christian Love, Dee Barr

Upcoming Events

Paintball: Thursday, September 24, 6:00 p.m. at Central Alabama Paintball Park. Cost $20.00.

J.D.R.F. Walk for a Cure: Sunday, September 27, registration begins at 1:00 p.m. at Veteran’s Park.

Ladies Bible Class: Tuesday, September 29, 10:30 a.m. in the reception room.

Young Couple Marriage Seminar: Saturday, October 3, 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the reception room.

FTG #1, #3 and #5 Potluck Fellowship: Sunday, October 4, 7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

FTG # 4 Fellowship: Sunday, October 4, 11:30 a.m. in the reception room.

Volleyball: Friday, October 9, at 5:00 p.m. in the gym.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, October 10, 8:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center.

LiveWires!: Check your bulletin board for upcoming events.

Young Couple Marriage Seminar October 3

1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Reception room

Featured Speaker Devin Swindle

From Harding University

Discussing what the bible says about the issues facing young couples in today’s world

Please contact the office, David Dorantes or

David Driskell if you plan to be there.

Childcare is available and a meal will be provided

This week at Riverchase: Thursday, September 24 Paintball at Central Alabama Paintball Park. 6:00 p.m.

Cost $20.00 Friday, September 25 Volleyball at Lawson State, 6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 27 J.D.R.F. Walk for a Cure. Registration begins at 1:00 p.m. at

Veteran’s Park. Tuesday, September 29 Ladies Bible Class at 10:30 a.m. in the reception room Please continue to remember in prayer: Patricia Anderson (former member), Sherry Cardwell (Lynda Cardwell’s mother), Tommie Cleghorn (Jay’s mother), Bonnie Daniels (Turner’s friend), L.D. & Mini S. Davis (D. Bronte’s parents), 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), Sharon Lawley (Brandy Tuech’s mother-in-law), Kate Kirk (Greg Coker’s cousin), 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), Barbara Stetler (Sandy Sims and Lydia Howe’s mother), Maxine Mount (Darrell’s mother), Kristy Tatum (Rardin’s neighbor). Please continue to remember our military in prayer : Thomas Balentine (Rejetta Balentine son) Michael Epperson (Kevin and Amber Henderson’s brother -in-law) Jim Hendley (Jim and Peggy’s son) Dewayne Hester (Bill and Jan’s son) Alan Smith (Bates’ grandson) Brad Walker (Tommy’s son) Kirk Walker (Tommy’s son)

Riverchase Family: John Bearden (#2) recovering at home. Seeing doctor on Monday, September 28, regarding surgery on right ankle. Jackie Mathews (#2) recovering at home from heart surgery. Ed Pitchford (#2) recovering at home. Shirley Wilson (#5) recovering at home. Sarah Wolford (#6) recovering at home. Continue to remember these members: Shirley Bailey (#3), Dee Barr (#7), John Bearden (#2), Noah Brown (#1), Lynda Cardwell (#1), 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), Alan Jackson (#4), Grover Jackson (#6), Bill Johnson (#5), Ray Johnston (#3) Debra Jones (#2), Diana Kelley (#5), Bill Lovell (#1),Steward Masoner (#4), Norma Nabors (#5), Norma Thomas (#4), Ed & Nina Pitchford (#2), Peggy Rogers (#4), Ollie Scott (#6), Matt Snow (#4), Jo Wamack (#2), Michelle Whitaker (#1), Shirley Wilson (#5), Linda Yerby (#4). 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. Ruth Bath (Kathy Turrentine’s mother) recovering from a fall. Joe Belmont (Johnny Belmont’s father) chemo and radiation. Bernard Bradford ( Diane Snow’s father) under hospice care. Joseph (Buddy) Bradford (Emma Aycock’s cousin) lung cancer. Jessica Brown (Glenda’s daughter in law) breast cancer. Gloria Campbell (The Campbell’s sister in law) treatment for cancer. Dottie Carpenter (Jan Snider’s sister in law) has cellulitis. Becky Carr (friend of Hill’s) liver cirrhosis, transplant needed. Hubert Conner (Ellen Davis’ father) bladder cancer. Camden Creamer (Terry Pruitt’s great nephew) rare blood condition. Jim Dillinger (Jana’s dad) cancer has returned. Lee Dawkins (Jane Snider’s cousin) cancer has returned. Marie Echols (Judy Ingram’s sister) heart problems. Walburga Giguere (Karen Owen’s mother) health problems. 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. Vivian Ledingham (mother of P Ledingham) poor pulse in legs. Brenda Lowery (former member and Ryan Holsonback’s sister) bacterial infection. P.O. Box 9074, Miramar Beach, Fl. 32550 Alice Lucas (friend of the Gaines) brain tumor. Whit McMath (friend of Rardin’s) complications from brain tumor. Wayne Miller (Snow’s friend) cancer. Jay Odom (Kevin Arvin’s brother-in-law) recovering from a stroke. Cecil Parker (Rhonda Ball’s grandfather) health issues. John Pierce (Rebecca Hill’s father) heart problems. Teresa Ragland (Becky Steen’s sister) cancer treatments. Teresa Richards ( friend of the Hills) breast cancer. Eric Ritchie (Pitchford’s friend) chemo. Amy Roebuck (Lindsay Handley’s cousin) cancer, 682 Shirey Rd, Henagar, AL 35978. Marie Seals (friend of the Snow’s) thyroid cancer. John Sehon (Helen Haskew’s uncle) improving. Dustin Semore (Sim’s son-in-law) running tests for a seizure. Billy Shikle (Helen Haskew’s brother in law) chemo. Lynneth Slaughter (Harry Slaughter’s mother) recovering at home. Pam Snider (Bob & Jane Snider ‘s niece) under hospice care. Donna Somerville (friend of the Ball’s) acute leukemia. Roger Thomas (uncle to Fabray Turner) chemo & radiation. Danielle Tucker (niece of Ryan Holsonback) breast cancer. Havanna Tyree (family member of Diana Kelley) 8 year old recovering from car wreck. Cindy Van Beck (friend of Posey’s) cancer. Olen Vickery (Kim Ledingham’s brother in law) memory impairments. Darryl Waid (friend of Handleys) health issues. 2524 Comache Drive, Birmingham, Al 35244. Cambrie Walker (friend of Rardin’s) cancer. 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.

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