Volume 39 May 7, 2019 No. 19

William Ayers Anna Ayers Noah Brown Claire Clemmons

Landon Hammett Logan Justice

Saylor Lambert Bryce Perrien

Jackson Pruitt Kaylyn Tomlinson

Hannah Combs

Class of 2019

Dylan Jones

Katharine Lillie

Words of Comfort

Let God comfort you today with these words. Close your eyes and have someone else read it to you. In fact, if you are needing these verses today, call me, and I will read to you. May you find comfort today. Psalm 30:5 – “…Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” Psalm 34:17-18 – “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart and saves such as have a contrite spirit.” Psalm 40:1-2 – “I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry; He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps.” Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never permit the righteous to be moved.” Psalm 70:20-21 – “You, who have shown me great and severe troubles, shall revive me again, and bring me up again from the depths of the earth. You shall increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side.” - David

Kindergarten

Bible

Presentation

6th Grade Movin’ On Up Banquet

Adventure Club/Pre-Teen

• Family Supper: Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

• 6th Grade Last Hoorah: Saturday, May 18, 4:30 p.m.

• Preteen Movie Night: Tuesday, May 28, Time TBD.

College

• Volleyball: Friday, May 17, 6:00 p.m. in the gym.

Fruit of the Spirit Please join us for the

Riverchase Senior Banquet Honoring our 2019 Graduates

Saturday, May 11 6:00 p.m. - 9:oo p.m.

Riverchase Church of Christ Sunday attire

Seniors and their parents are our guests Additional guests $12.50 each

Senior Reception: Sunday morning, May 12

(before Bible Class in Teen Room. Seniors and families welcome)

Bible Presentation: Sunday morning, May 12 Seniors– please meet on front row (Teen Side) in auditorium at Beginning of Second Service.

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

386 230 365 595 240

$35,210.21 $35,424.14 $37,500.00

Dear Riverchase Family Your cards, prayers, words of concern and kindness have been abundant and so encouraging. We are thankful for the meals, taking me to UAB appointments and other acts of service. Your generosity has been greatly appreciated. We have been blessed to enjoy the power of your prayers and God’s love. Having a church family like you at a time like this is truly a special gift. In Christ, Jo and Grover Jackson

For the Record

Sunday, May 5, 2019

Upcoming Events

• Senior Banquet: Saturday, May 11, 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

• Senior Reception: Sunday, May 12, after early service in the Teen Room.

• Men’s Brown Bag Lunch: Monday, May 13, 12:00 p.m. in the Reception Room.

• TOTS: Tuesday, May 14, 10:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center.

• LiveWires! Trip to Natchez: Wednesday - Saturday, May 15-18.

• AC/PT Supper: Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

• Volleyball: Friday, May 17, 6:00 p.m. in the gym. • 6th Grade Last Hoorah!!: Saturday, May 18. • FTG #1, #4, #5, #6 Potluck Lunch: Sunday, May

19, after late service in the Family Life Center. • FTG #2 #3, #7 Potluck Supper: Sunday, May

19, after evening service in the Family Life Center.

Summer Mission Trips

June 2-7, a group of teens will be traveling to Bowling Green, Kentucky to Potter Children’s Home. June 22 – 28, a group of our High School Juniors and Seniors and their parents will be going on a mission trip to Baja. July 13-20, a group of our teens will be traveling to Orlando, Florida to Give Kids the World Village. They partner with Make a Wish Foundation. Throughout the summer, they will also be doing several local mission projects: (Mission Hometown July 24-27) to help out in our community. If you would like to donate to these mission efforts, please earmark your check 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.

LiveWires! Events

• Trip to Natchez: Wednesday - Saturday, May 15- 18.

Sympathy Our sympathy is extended to the Bobby & Cheryl Thomas, Chris & Lori Fornwalt, Matthew & Meredith Hutchinson and family in the death of their mother and our dear sister, Norma Thomas. The funeral was last week in Adamsville, Alabama.

Sympathy Our sympathy is extended to Roy and Betty Jernigan in the death of their sister in law, Louise Dover. The funeral will be today in Jasper, Alabama.

Prayers

Sean Marks came forward Sunday evening asking for prayers of strength and encouragement.

Congratulations

We rejoice with Johnny Ward who was baptized Thursday. Johnny, a fourth grader, is the son of Lisa Ward.

VBS June 9-12, 2019 "You've Got a Friend in Me"

The Great Toy Challenge

Don’t forget to go by the VBS workroom and sign-up for the great toy challenge.

Congratulations

We rejoice with Kaitlyn Vise who was baptized Sunday. Kaitlyn, is the daughter of Susan Vise and the grand daughter of Larry and Jeanne Vise.

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This week at Riverchase:

Saturday, May 11 • Senior Banquet Sunday, May 12 • Senior Reception Monday, May 13 • Men’s Brown Bag Lunch Tuesday, May 14 • TOTS Wednesday, May 15 • AC/PT Supper Wednesday - Saturday, May 15 - 18 • LiveWires! Trip to Natchez Friday, May 17 • Volleyball Please continue to remember in prayer: Patricia Anderson (former member), Greg Case (Penny’s husband), Tommie Cleghorn (Jay’s mother), Celia Dorantes (David’s mom), Brenda Forehand (Joyce Bowen’s sister), Joan Harris (Betz’s friend), Jim Hollon (Clemmons’ friend), Richard Howe (Steve’s dad), Butch Johnson (Dana Jones’ brother), 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), Roger Thomas (Fabray Turner’s uncle), Olen Vickery (Kim Ledingham’s brother-in-law).

Please pray for our active duty deployed military:

Riverchase Family: Glenda Arnold (#2) recovering from artery and lung problems. Pat Bearden (#2) foot still trying to heal. Morgan Carter (#6) stage 3 brain tumor. Starting a new chemo treatment. Peggy Hendley (#7) health issues. Dana Keith (#2) recovering at home from surgery. Denise Newton (#7) will have a bone density test and back injections on Friday, May 17. Tim Parker (#7) recovering from shoulder surgery and a heart attack. Laura Rutledge (#1) recovering from colon surgery. Emily Watts breast cancer. Pam Williams (#6) recovering from shoulder surgery. Jane Windham (#7) recovering from kidney stone surgery. CONTINUE TO REMEMBER THESE MEMBERS: FTG #1:Rejetta Balentine, Lynda Cardwell, Angie Dickinson, Keith Dunn, Judy Ingram, Michelle Whitaker FTG #2 Glenda Arnold, John Bearden, Victor & Glinda Boone, Vonda Cook, Nina Pitchford, Lance Rushing FTG #3: Martha Johnston, Becky Carter, Nona Miller, Thelma Moon, Jean Oglesby FTG #4: Jeff Carroll, Elaine Evans, Gary Evans, Bill Hester, Alan Jackson, Martha Mann, Doug Mears, Cindy Snider FTG #5: Jake Cole, Ron Waddell, Shirley Wilson FTG #6: Erick Boggs, Michelle Dichiara, Shirley Genry, John Gibson, Grover Jackson, Ollie Scott, Sarah Wolford FTG #7: Don & Jan Haefner, Lori Lambert, Candy Parker ADD TO YOUR PRAYER LIST OUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES: Noreen Anderson (Jina O’Clair’s mother) health issues. J.R. Andrews (Peggy Jackson’s friend) cancer. Toby Blackwood (friend of Ollie and Mary Scott) cancer. Patsy Burks (Rhonda Ball’s mother) recovering from surgery to help clot bleeding above her eye. Jessica Brown (Glenda’s daughter in law) breast cancer. Becky Carr (Danny Hill’s sister) liver cirrhosis. JV Ceraso (Pruitt’s neighbor) pancreatic cancer. Cathy Crittenden (Dee Davis’ friend) brain tumor. Bob Edwards (Ron Steen’s cousin) MDS. G. Estes (friend of Pitchford’s) chemo. Teresa Evans (friend of the Peters’) breast cancer Sam Gray (Ward’s neighbor) cancer. Jan Hall (Helen Haskew’s sister - in - law) health issues. Jane Harrison (Peggy Hendley’s sister in law) heart issues. Patrick Henderson (Amber Henderson Brother-in-law) cancer. Bob Hull (Howe’s brother-in-law ) cancer. Sandra Hunt (Barbie Browns mother) health issues. Vicki Love (Mary Smith’s daughter) breast cancer. Tonya Masoner (Judy Masoner’s daughter) radiation. Jackie McKenzie (Vaughn’s cousin) health issues. Paul Meacham (member at Panama Street) brain cancer. Becky Morris (Rodney Morris’ sister in law) cancer. Kim Morris (Rodney & Sue Morris’ daughter) health issues. Lauren Nudo (Friend of the Coehoorn’s) stage 4 cancer. McKenzie Ray (friend of Amber Henderson) leukemia. Margaret Seagrest (long time visitor) health issues. Everleigh Self (Tammy Tamez’s granddaughter) Soto’s syndrome Mary Ella Sirmon (The Sirmon’s granddaughter) seizures. Matt Smith (Beason’s friend) colon cancer. Matt Snow (Mark & Diane’s son) continuing treatments. Paul Strength (Cindy Thompson’s cousin) kidney tumor. Nicole Valentine (Ward’s friend) cancer. Cindy Van Beck (friend of Posey’s) cancer. Lisa Wallace (Bath’s niece) breast cancer. Having a mastectomy. Carol Watson (Fred Langdon’s sister) lymphoma. Junius Wells (Jeneen Anderson’s father) final stage of heart failure. 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.