Randolph Memorial Baptist Church 4246 S Amherst Hwy—Madison Heights, VA 24572

September 4, 2016 Volume 61, Issue 9

The Roundup

Monthly Highlights:

Sept. 4th– Promotion Sunday

Sept. 5th– Labor Day, Office Closed

Sept. 7th: “Cheerful Hearts” Luncheon and Wednesday Night Activities Resume

Sept. 10th– Community Picnic

Sept. 11th-18th: Alma Hunt Missions Week

Sept. 29th– Bloodmobile

Community Cheer Baskets Our collection continues. For the month of September please bring in cans or packaged fruit (peaches, pears, applesauce, mixed fruit etc). Please check expiration dates and be sure they have a mid 2017/early 2018 date. We will need 100 cans/packages of Fruit to reach our goal. Please continue to donate. THANKS!! There will be collections boxes in the connector building and the sanctuary entrance.

Promotion Sunday: Today, Sunday, September 4th! Congratulations to all who have moved up to their new classes and to the new teachers for the 2016-17 year!

“Cheerful Hearts”: Senior Group Meetings resume on Wednesday, September 7th in the fellowship hall.

Community Picnic: This year the Believers’ Fellowship Sunday School Class is sponsoring a Community Picnic at RMBC Saturday, September 10 from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. We will be inviting the neighbors and community to a picnic meal at 12:00 noon. There will also be games (including electronic laser tag), music provided by our church folks, fellowship, and great food! This will be a whole church event. Please contact Jane Himes (592-7851) or Beth Rucker (444-4697) for more information, or if you would like to help serve by: setting up, tearing down, bringing or serving food, or supervising activities. Thank you in advance for helping to make this event a success by serving others and sharing God’s love with those in our community!

Announcements

Sympathy Families of Bea Dawson; Daniel Williams Curry (nephew of Sterling Fitzgerald); Barbara Ayers Cox (Sister of Esther Cash)

Alma Hunt Missions Week: September 11-18 will be the emphasis week for Alma Hunt. This is the offering for Virginia Missions. This year’s theme is, “Make the Most of every chance you get,” from Ephesians 5:15-17. As a whole, Alma Hunt’s goal is to collect $1,167,500. This year as you give to Virginia Missions, remember that every bit helps to “Make it Count.”

Youth News

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The Roundup

Save the Date:

Sunday, October 30th

Fall Festival

4-7 pm

For more information about Events visit:

rmbcyouthministry@gmail.com www.facebook.com/rmbcyouth

Pastor’s Corner

Fall is back at RMBC. After Labor Day, our full Wednesday programs resume and the energy and excitement takes off. I’m excited as we begin this new season together. It’s a time of vitality and growth and I encourage you to join us. You can read in this newsletter about our special Wednesday night study and about all the other opportunities that are happening.

I’m also looking forward to our community picnic our Believers’ Fellowship Class is leading. I hope you will consider helping out with this outreach event. I love that this is something born from our Sunday School class members who are desiring to make a connection and difference in this community. I pray more God moments will follow!

So with Fall, why not recharge and renew. Join us each week for Sunday School, Worship, and Wednesday nights.

Blessings, Derik

We have launched a new year! Youth in 6th through 12th grades are invited to join us every Wednesday at 7:15 PM for an interactive Bible Study, games, and food with Cadance Tyler and Joe Jackson. We don’t just meet on Wednesdays! Come to Sunday School every Sunday at 9:45 AM for Bible study, games, and food with Cadance Tyler and Wendy Mattox Miller!

Notes From Susie– Wednesday, September 7, 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall

Music and Missions for Kids

Teen Praise for Grade 6 and up!

We will all meet in the fellowship hall for a few music games and snacks and registration, then go to our ministry meeting areas.

Teen Praise in the sanctuary. Young Musicians in Room 205.

Music Makers in Room 204.

Mission Friends meet in Room 202 and Kids in Action Room 304.

See you there!

Dear Church Family, Thank you very much for the beautiful flower arrangement sent during the loss our Todd. Your prayers, cards, visits, calls, food, and concern shown during Todd’s stay at UVA and during our loss is greatly appreciated and special thanks to Derik for his visits to UVA, Charlottesville during Todd’s illness. The outpouring of love shown during this difficult time is overwhelming. We are so blessed to be a part of such a loving, caring church family. Please continue to pray for us during the difficult days ahead. With Love,

Sterling, Lincoln, and Family

Thank You!

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FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

AUGUST 7, 2016 Total Received—$7397.00

General Contributions—$6,882.00 AUGUST 14, 2016

Total Received—$6279.00 General Contributions—$5,584.00

AUGUST 21, 2016 Total Received—$4,235.95

General Contributions—$3,970.95 AUGUST 28, 2016

Total Received—$4,309.25 General Contributions—$3,859.25

ATTENDANCE

AUGUST 7, 2016 Worship: 183; Sunday School: 82

AUGUST 14, 2016 Worship: 195; Sunday School: 81

AUGUST 21, 2016 Worship: 145 ; Sunday School: 73

AUGUST 28, 2016 Worship: 193; Sunday School: 91

Memorial Gifts

Honor Gifts In honor of our Lincoln & Sterling Fitzgerald:

Given by Gladys Mason

In honor of Susie Poindexter: Chelsea Thomas

In memory of Rev. William Bess: Jeane Wingfield

In memory of Beatrice Dawson: Cathy Blondino, Doug & Charlene Bolling

Mr. & Mrs. Danny Cash, Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln Fitzgerald, Mary Franklin, Mr. & Mrs. John Frichtel

Patsy Hancock, Carolyn Henson, Katherine Newman, Mr. & Mrs. William Powell, Glenda Rummage

Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Soult, Jeane Wingfield Big Island Hunting & Fishing Club

In Memory of Todd Fitzgerald: Julia Crawford, Betty Goff

Jerleen Fitzgerald, Linda Foster Dorothy Holleman, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Johnson

Joyce Kidd, Mr. & Mrs. George Moore Mr. & Mrs. Mike Padgett, Glenda Rummage

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Seagle, Mr. & Mrs. Gene Soult Keith & Gwen Wilkerson, Drew Woerner

Mike & Barbara Williams, Jeane Wingfield The Sel Moseley Sunday School Class,

RMBC “Cheerful Hearts” Senior Group

In Memory of Barbara Farmer: Lincoln & Sterling Fitzgerald, Katherine Newman

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Padgett RMBC “Cheerful Hearts” Senior Group

In Memory of Henry & Dee Gouyer: Given by Suzanne T. Gouyer

In Memory of Larry Padgett: Jeane Wingfield

In Memory of Buddy Pugh: Mr. & Mrs. Mike Padgett, Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Soult

Members of RMBC,

Thank you for the gift card to Lifeway and for the continued prayers and support as I transition into adulthood.

Sincerely, Catey Doss

Dear Church Family,

I am so grateful for your prayers and concerns while in the hospital, recovering from the effect of an antibiotic which I had been taking that mimicked a heart attack. Thank you also for the beautiful plant. Thanks to Derik for his visits, prayers and encouragement. Love in Christ, Gladys Mason

RMBC Family, Thank you all for your hospitality in welcoming myself and the Student.Church South Korea Team in July! Marco, Joy, and Yuji loved their time getting to know you and serving alongside you! Thank you, church family, for being the hands and feet of Jesus to my friends! We loved spending the week in Madison Heights! Thank you, Jaime Fitzgerald

To My RMBC Family, July 19th marked seventeen years of service for me here at RMBC. As your church secretary, and now financial administrator, I can truly say it’s been a joyous time for me. I continue to thank God for the privilege of having a “job” where I love my work. Beyond the paperwork, it’s been a great opportunity of ministry. I have enjoyed the wonderful time spent with so many nice folks, receiving sweet blessings year after year. It’s a great feeling to know that you are where God wants you to be. Thank you for the love, prayers and support you have sent my way. God’s blessing to all of you, Bonnie Alldredge

Thank you for all who attended our Union Service on August 28. The total raised for Helping Hands was $895! Thank you for your generosity for those in our community.

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Wednesday Night Activities Start Back

Wednesday Sept. 7th

6:30 pm Adult Bible Study Teen Praise Young Musicians Music Makers

7:00 pm Missions Friends Kids in Action

7:15 pm Youth Bible Study

7:40 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Nursery care is provided during Wednesday night Adult Bible Study and Sanctuary Choir.

“Cheerful Hearts” Monthly Meetings Resume

Covered-Dish Luncheon Wednesday, September 7th

11:30 a.m. RMBC Fellowship Hall

Program Director: Cindy Hunter Hostess: Carolyn Henson

Make plans to join us for some good food and great fellowship!

(For questions, contact Betty Bailey at 845-8548)

Thanks to all who helped deliver Meals on Wheels!

Our next delivery dates are: October 3-7, 2016

Operation Christmas Child

Items In Need:

Soap Wash cloths Tooth brushes Pencil sharpeners Color pads Coloring books Colored pencils

Bins are located in

the Connector Building.

Markers Small balls Stocking caps Gloves Children’s books (small) Sandwich bags (Ziploc)

What was our vision for

marriage again?

Dates: October 21-23

Location: Virginia Beach

Register by: Sept. 3 2016

Call or email Mark for details:

(434-841 0538 or MarkBeck@PairsCare.com).

Every successful organization has a vision. How about your marriage? You and your spouse are invited to a weekend "visioning retreat" in Virginia Beach on October 21-23, 2016 (Friday evening to Sunday afternoon). Mark Beck will lead this time of learning, relaxing, Bible study and focusing on God's direction for your marriage. Give your relationship the time it deserves. Limited to ten couples. Cost is $495. Reservations must be secured by early September, so reserve your spot today.

Red Cross Bloodmobile Thursday, September 29th

1:00 pm to 6:00 pm Come and donate to help

our community!

Dear RMBC, Thanks for the important part you played in making our 24th annual Klothes 4 Kids project a huge success. Without your help, this project would never succeed. This year, 297 children from 124 different families received new back-to-school clothing and supplies for the upcoming school year. Thanks for making a difference in the lives of children in Central Virginia community.

Elizabeth Harris and the Klothes 4 Kids Committee

September 9 we finish our “Wisdom” study and begin a special focus.

Join us September 14 through October on Wednesday nights at 6:30 for a special discussion/video series on “The Call.” We will learn about the Apostle Paul’s call to ministry and how we are called to follow today. The youth group is studying the same material in their program! Bring a friend and start the fall out with this exciting time of learning and growth.

Wednesday Night

Upcoming Sermons 9-11: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 “Man in the Mirror”

9-18: 1 Timothy 2:1-7 “This Little Light of Mine”

9-25: 1 Timothy 6:6-19 “The Good Life”

10-2: 2 Timothy 1:1-14 “Carry On”

Change of Address for George, Greta, & Garrett Galloway:

123 Beauregard Lane

Aiken, SC 29803

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Tuesday, September 13th: 7:00 pm B&G Committee Meeting

Wednesday, September 14th: 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study Teen Praise Young Musicians Music Makers 7:00 pm Kids in Action Mission Friends 7:15 pm Youth Study & Fellowship 7:40 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, September 15th: 6:30 pm Stewardship Committee Meeting

Sunday, September 18th: 9:45 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship 6:30 pm Randolph Ringers Starts Back

Wednesday, September 21th: 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study Teen Praise Young Musicians Music Makers 7:00 pm Kids in Action Mission Friends 7:15 pm Youth Study & Fellowship 7:40 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Friday, September 23rd: Gateway Meal (Bessie Snead Class)

Sunday, September 4th: 9:45 am Sunday School- Promotion Sunday 10:50 am Worship

Monday, September 5th: Happy Labor Day– Office Closed

Tuesday, September 6th 2:30 pm Staff Meeting

Wednesday, September 7th: 11:30 am Senior Luncheon 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study Teen Praise Young Musicians Music Makers 7:00 pm Kids in Action Mission Friends 7:15 pm Youth Study & Fellowship 7:40 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Friday, September 9th: 12:00pm Set up for Community Picnic

Saturday, September 10th: 10:30-4 pm Community Picnic

Sunday, September 11th: 9:45 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship– Alma Hunt 12:15 pm Recreation Team Meeting

Monday, September 12th: 7:00 pm Sanctuary Remodeling Committee Meeting

Sunday, September 25th: 9:45 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship 6:30 pm Randolph Ringers

Wednesday, September 28th: 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study Teen Praise Young Musicians Music Makers 7:00 pm Kids in Action Mission Friends 7:15 pm Youth Study & Fellowship 7:40 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, September 29th: 1:00 pm Bloodmobile

Sunday, October 2nd: 9:45 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship 6:30 pm Randolph Ringers

Upcoming Events

Sunday Serving Schedules

Date Children’s

Church Nursery

Welcome Table

Ushers Security Multimedia

Sept . 11 Megan & Matt Stinson, Micah

Hunter

Amanda Cunningham, Heather White

Cindy Hunter, Brad Maines

Danny Burchett, Brian Casto, Don Jordan

Arnold White E.W. Grubbs

Sept. 18 Heather

Humphreys and Girls

Dana Jackson, Stephanie Middleton

Edna Ferguson, Glenda Rummage

Vaughn Tucker, Pete Horton, John Lewis,

Gerald Williamson

Mark Hunter Ric Woerner

Sept. 25 Youth Hank & Kym

Dawson Chuck Case, Jeff Thomas

Leon

Bullington E.W Grubbs

Oct. 2 NO CC Brandon Stinson, Megan Stinson

Richard & Linda Gilbert

Leonard Dawson, Brad Maines, David Peters

Cecil Cash Greg Bailey

Jim Davis, Joe Jackson,

Gene Prevento, Printice Rucker, Gene Webster