Volume 38 January 30, 2018 No. 5

Upcoming Events:

College

• Volleyball: Friday, February 2, 6:00 p.m. in the gym.

Adventure Club/Pre-Teen

• Pre-Teen Devo and Friendship Banquet: Sunday, February 11, 6:00 p.m.

• Family Supper & Adventure Club Valentines Party: Wednesday, February 14,

6:00 p.m. • Molder of Dreams: Saturday,

February 24, 6:00 p.m.

Teen

• Widow’s Valentine’s Party: Saturday, February 3, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the reception room.

• Super Bowl Party: Sunday, February 4, in the Teen Room right after evening service.

• Winter Retreat: Friday-Sunday February 9-11,Children’s Harbor. Cost $ 65.00

Deadline: This Wednesday.

Debt

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Rom. 6:23 NIV) “I owed a debt I could not pay.” “Jesus paid a debt he did not owe.” “Christ Jesus paid the debt that I could never pay.” Jesus tells the story of a man who owed his master a debt that was so large he had no hope of ever being able to pay the debt. His master, out of compassion for him, forgave the entire debt. That same man went out from his master and found another man who owed him a small amount of money. He grabbed him and choked him and demanded the man pay him back. The man begged for patience and time to repay. The other man refused and had him thrown into jail. When the master who had forgiven the man heard of his wicked actions he told him he should have been merciful just as mercy had been extended to him. When Jesus forgives my debts, I need to strive to become like him and be willing to forgive the debts of those who sin against me. The heart of the gospel. The grace of God changing the hearts of men to become like God. -Dewayne

Fellowship Is Building A Relationship

Acts 2:44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. (NASB) Family reunions can be a little awkward. In Mexico I lived in the city and the rest of my cousins lived in small towns. Every time we visited, there were new cousins and boyfriends and girlfriends. I could never figure out who was an uncle, a cousin or just a neighbor. Most of the time I felt out of place. Some times the same thoughts are expressed regarding fellowships. I don’t know anyone. I don’t know those I should know and I have been coming here for a long time. Our fellowships are about family getting together and catching up! We usually just say hi, or shake a hand and smile. Our fellowships should involve talking to each other about what is going on in our lives. The Christians looked forward to fellowship! They knew that after worshipping God, they were going to connect with each other. It was a time to build relationships. - David

The RCOC Teens

Cordially invite you to a

Get Ready to be escorted and treated like a Princess.

We will eat fun hors d’oeuvres, play games together, and you may receive a smooch on

the cheek.

Attire: Casual Valentine’s Outfit

February 3 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Riverchase Church of Christ Reception Room

Please R.S.V.P by January 31 to the church office. 205.988.5808

TEEN WINTER RETREAT

Children’s harbor

Friday - Sunday

February 9 - 11

Cost: $65.00

Dead line to Sign up is

Wednesday, January 31.

Location: Riverchase Church of Christ Reception Room Date: Saturday, February 24 RSVP: Friday, February 16 signup.riverchasechurch.org tim@riverchasechurch.org

Please join us to honor the special school teacher, coach, homeschool educator, bible class teacher or mentor who has made a difference in your child’s life. Invitations are available to pick up in all K-5 to 6th grade classrooms. To read more and register online go to: signup.riverchasechurch.org

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

400 207 371 578 308

$32,996.13 $37,744.56 $37,500.00

Dear Riverchase Church of Christ, We would like to thank you for sending the beautiful potted plant when my grandmother passed away. It was an unexpected, kind gesture that we appreciated so much during that time. In Christian Love, Ryan, Robin, Grant, Hayden & Carter Vincent Dear Riverchase Church of Christ, On behalf of my family, thank you all for the flowers and visitors who came to my sister’s funeral. Thank you for all the prayers and cards. It is a blessing to be a member of Riverchase. Your expression of sympathy will always be remembered. In Christian Love, Shirley Bailey

To My Riverchase Family, Thank you to each and everyone of you for all the sweet cards and thoughts. In Christian Love, Shirley Wilson

For the Record

Sunday, January 28, 2018

Upcoming Events.

• Volleyball: Friday, February 2, 6:00 p.m. in the gym.

• Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, February 3, 8:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center.

• Widows Valentine’s Party: Saturday, February 3, 2:00 p.m. in the reception room.

• LiveWires! Sign-Up Pot Luck Lunch: Sunday, February 4, after late service in the Family Life Center.

• Teen Super Bowl Party: Sunday, February 4, after evening service in the Teen Room.

• Ladies’ Bible Class: Tuesday, February 6, 10:30 a.m. in the reception room.

• JR/SR Teens Auburn Devo: Tuesday, February 6, 4:00 p.m.

• Teen Supper: Wednesday, February 7, 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

LADIES’ BIBLE CLASS Tuesday, February 6

10:30 A.M. IN THE RECEPTION ROOM.

WE WILL BE STUDYING “By Faith”

LiveWires! Events

• LiveWires! Signup Pot Luck Lunch: Sunday,

February 4, after late service in the Family Life Center.

Welcome to the Family

Welcome to Randy & Kim Harmon and Kaitlin Matherly (FTG #7) who recently placed membership. Their address is 169 Golden Meadows Drive, Alabaster, Alabama 35007.

Saturday, February 3 8:00 a.m.

In the Family Life Center

Congratulations

Congratulations to Jim and Peggy Hendley in the retirement of their son, Commander Jim Hendley from 23 years in the Navy. His military decorations include the Meritorious Service Metal (4 times), the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation (4 times), the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2 times), numerous unit commendations and campaign medals. Thank you Commander Hendley for your service.

Safety Information from the Elders

To provide a more secure environment for our congregation, we are implementing a series of basic security measures. Initially, this will include directing everyone through the main entrances of our building. Accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis for unlocking other entry points. We appreciate your cooperation and wish to emphasize this is being implemented in a spirit of appropriate precaution and not in response to any known threat.

Some measures may prove slightly inconvenient. We prayerfully request your understanding and patience as we strive to ensure the safety of our church family.

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This week at Riverchase: Friday, February 2 • Volleyball Saturday, February 3 • Men’s Prayer Breakfast • Widow’s Valentine Party Sunday, February 4 • LiveWires! Sign-up Potluck Lunch • Teens Super Bowl Party Tuesday, February 6 • Ladies’ Bible Class • JR/Sr. Teens to Auburn for Devo

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: Kenna Brown (#4) recovering at home from surgery. Jake Cole (#5) recovering at home from health problems. Keith Dunn (#1) in room 9208 at UAB recovering from injuries from an automobile accident. Peggy Rogers (#4) in room 3301 at Shelby recovering from a broken leg. Lance Rushing (#2) in room 720 A at Spain Rehab recovering from surgery. Jacques Thompson (#6) recovering at home from hip replacement surgery. CONTINUE TO REMEMBER THESE MEMBERS: FTG #1: Rejetta Balentine, Lynda Cardwell, Angie Dickinson, 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, 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, Candy Parker, Vivian Parker 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. 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. Jonathan Griggs (friend of the Vaughn’s) recovering from amputation. 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. 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. 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.