Upcoming Events:

College

• Get Together: Friday, October 22, 5:30 p.m. at the Gott’s home.

• Volleyball: Friday, October 29, 6:00 p.m. in the gym.

Adventure Club/Pre-Teen

• Family Supper: Wednesday, October 20, 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

• Fall Festival: Saturday, October 30.

Teens

• Teen Retreat: Friday - Sunday, October 22-24.

• Teen Worship Under the Stars: Wednesday, November 3, at Veteran’s Park.

• Out of the Darkness Walk: Sunday, November 7, 2:30 p.m. at Veteran’s Park.

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This year for Anniversary Sunday instead of doing a food drive, we are collecting much needed items for Childhaven and Agape. Please collect the items from one of the following list and bring them to the church building by Sunday, November 7.

List A: -Toilet paper -Kleenex -Paper towels -Laundry detergent -Dryer sheets -Dishwasher detergent -Liquid dish soap Approximately $30.00

List B: -Diapers: (please buy size 3 or up) -Pull-ups -Wipes: (unscented or sensitive skin) Approximately $40.00

Anniversary Sunday Congregational Service Project

Deadline: November 7, 2021

Backpacks for the Homeless

On Saturday, December 12, the teens will deliver 200 backpacks and sleeping bags to the homeless in downtown Birmingham. We have purchased all clothing / hygiene items in bulk, and if you would like to make a monetary donation, please earmark your check “homeless clothing.” The cost per backpack is $85 and includes the following: Bible, backpack, sleeping bag, winter coat & hat, long sleeve shirt, socks, underwear, hygiene kit with deodorant, toothpaste & toothbrush, soap, shampoo, comb, chapstick, & hand sanitizer. We will also have special hygiene kits for the homeless ladies.

You and Me Forever

Malvin Sanders

There is a book I recommend by Francis Chan called, "You and Me Forever" and it is about marriage and family in the light of following God. How making God your priority as a family fixes a lot of your problems. (Matthew 6:33) But in that book there is a quote that hit me like a ton of bricks, "If you'd rather watch your kids grow up than see the face of your savior today, you don't grasp the beauty of God” Wow... ouch... Sometimes we make our kids our priority, when really they and we would be better served by making God our priority. It is all about a paradigm shift that allows us to see that when we put God first, "all these (other) things will be added to us," This week whether we are a parent, grandparent, or teenage lets do something that SHOWS our family our priority and shared mission!

Rainbow Omega

Poinsettias

The forms for Rainbow Omega Poinsettias are now in your boxes. Orders are due to the church office Wednesday, November 3. Please make your checks payable to Rainbow Omega. Delivery will be on Wednesday, November 17.

We are two weeks away from our Annual Fall Festival. We hope you are all making plans to attend! Please make sure you are inviting your friends and neighbors too. We are in need of help with grilling hotdogs and preparing food Saturday afternoon prior to the Fall Festival. If you are able to help prepare food, please come to the building at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 30. We have plenty of opportunities to help with running games, welcoming visitors, giving out candy, and chaperoning inflatables. Remember, the Fall Festival is for the entire congregation, not only our children’s ministry.

Inflatables Snow Cones Cotton Candy Games Popcorn

Riverchase Ladies’ Expo

Sunday, November 14, 2021

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Riverchase Church of Christ

Family Life Center

Come and find out what your sisters do, make and sell.

Teen Fall Retreat Marshall Retreat Center,

Guntersville, Alabama Friday – Sunday,

October 22-24, 2021 Leave Friday: 5:45 p.m.

(Eat dinner before you come)

Return Sunday: 12:00 p.m.

Check your email for more information.

For the Record

Sunday, October 17, 2021

Upcoming Events

• Agape Pecan Sale: October 1 - 31. • KidMin Family Supper: Wednesday, October

20, 6:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. • College & Young Pros Get Together: Friday,

October 22 5:30 p.m. at the Gott’s. • Teen Fall Retreat: Friday - Sunday, October

22-24. • Bridal Tea honoring Kristen Collie,

Bride-Elect of Dimitri Sims: Sunday, October 24, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Reception Room. They are registered at Target, Amazon and Bed, Bath and Beyond.

• Ladies’ Bible Class: Tuesday, October 26, 10:30 a.m. in the Reception Room.

• Fall Festival: Saturday, October 30. • 5th Sunday Fellowship: Sunday, October 31,

6:00 p.m. This is a Soup and Chili Fellowship. • Anniversary Sunday: Sunday, November 7.

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

350 193 317 509 376

$36,350.17 $37,158.86 $37,500.00

Dear Riverchase Family, My heart cannot express the gratitude and appreciation I feel for the prayers and outpouring of love and support that I have received during my own personal battle with COVID and with the recent passing of my father. Thank you for being alongside me during the times I have needed you the most. Love, Sean Marks

Dear Riverchase Children’s Ministry, Thank you for the wonderful basket of BLUE goodies. It was an unexpected surprise. I will enjoy all the goodies. Thank you for thinking about me. Love, Mary Smith

Dear Riverchase Church of Christ, Thank you for all the cards, calls, texts and potted plant sent to us with my brother’s passing. It is comforting to know our church family was praying for me. Thank you, Bill McMillan

Bridal Tea

Join us for a bridal tea Sunday, October 24, from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., in the Reception Room. We will be honoring Kristen Collie, Bride - Elect of Dimitri Sims. Dimitri is the son of Scott and Sandy Sims. They are registered at Target, Bed, Bath and Beyond and Amazon.

Ladies’ Bible Class The Ladies’ Bible Class will be on Tuesday, October 26, 10:30 a.m., in the Reception Room. The Bible class will continue their study of “Echoing His Heartbeat: The Life of David.” We hope you will join us!

Prayers John Bearden came forward on Sunday, asking for prayers of encouragement to be stronger in his faith.

Welcome to the Family

Welcome to David, Bethany and Emily Tongate (FTG #4) who recently placed membership. Their address is 157 Village Lane, Pelham, Alabama 35124. David’s phone number is 205-873-5033 and Bethany’s is 205-753-0845.

Johnny Barnes will be retiring from flight instruction at the end of October. During his instructing years, Johnny has flown over 3,800 hours with student pilots. Johnny has been a tireless advocate for using aviation to help others. He organized and orchestrated multiple aid flights to include the Gulf Oil Spill and Tornado Relief for the April 27, 2011 outbreak. During the ceremony,

Johnny was awarded the “Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award” recognizing over 50 years of safe flying. Congratulations to you Johnny for being a great Christian example for the rest of us.

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This week at Riverchase Wednesday, October 20 • KidMin Family Supper Friday, October 22 • College and Young Pro’s Get Together Friday - Sunday, October 22 - 24 • Teen Fall Retreat Sunday, October 24 • Bridal Tea for Kristen Collie, Bride-elect of

Dimitri Sims Tuesday, October 26 • Ladies’ Bible Class Please continue to remember in prayer: Patricia Anderson (former member), Tommie Cleghorn (Jay’s mother), Joan Harris (Betz’s friend), Richard Howe (Steve’s dad), Martha Manwarring (former member), Claudia Sibert (John’s mother).

Please pray for our active duty deployed military: Kenneth Bedgood - Qatar Carson Lester - Lithuania

RIVERCHASE FAMILY Sharon Garrett (#7) in Shelby Hospital with heart problems. Becky Hopper (#2) recovering from surgery on a broken arm. Meredith Hutchinson (#2) recovering at home from liver surgery. Roy Jernigan (#5) under hospice care. Bobby Thomas (#5) diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Scheduled to have open heart surgery on Wednesday, October 20, at Grandview. Sarah Wolford (#7) in Shelby Hospital ICU with pneumonia and atrial fibrillation. CONTINUE TO REMEMBER THESE MEMBERS: FTG #1: Rejetta Balentine, Charles Bates, Keith Dunn, Michelle Whitaker FTG #2: Glenda Arnold, John Bearden, Victor Boone, Lynn Franks, Meredith Hutchinson, Kay Kolb, Nina Pitchford, Lance Rushing, Bob Smith, Bob Snider, Jane Snider, Doris Tucker FTG #3: David Bath, Ruth Bath, David Bedgood, Becky Carter, David Hare, Martha Johnston FTG#4: Jeff Carroll, Susan Chaney, Vonda Cook, Elaine Evans, Gary Evans, Bill Hester, Alan Jackson, Everleigh Self, Cindy Snider FTG #5: Beverly Strange, Ron Waddell FTG #6: Zane Armstrong, Erick Boggs, Michelle Dichiara, Don & Shirley Genry, Don Greer, Jo Jackson, Jane Spivey, Sarah Wolford FTG #7: Don & Jan Haefner, Peggy Hendley, Lori Lambert, Lisa Lillie, Jerry Sharp, Lisa Ward, Katie Yaeger ADD TO YOUR PRAYER LIST OUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES: Jeanne Anderson (Win’s mom / Jane Spivey’s sister in law) recovering from surgery. Health issues. Noreen Anderson (Jina O’Clair’s mother) health issues. Don Baker (Bill Baker’s brother) open heart surgery October 21, in Dallas, Texas. Jessica Brown (Glenda’s daughter in law) breast cancer. Roy & Yvonne Campbell (Denise Newton’s parents) health issues. Lynda Cardwell (former member) MS. Inez Clark (Helen Rardin’s cousin) cancer. Diania Clemmons (former member) thyroid cancer. Dave and Lawanda Collins (Sue Morris cousin) in hospital with COVID. Kathy Cunningham (friend of Peggy Jackson) lumpectomy for breast cancer. Kent Ellis (Cindy Thompson’s brother) radiation for cancer. G. Estes (friend of Pitchford’s) chemo. Carolyn Grinstead (Pam Wampol’s aunt) recovering from surgery. Judy Jones (Kim Ledingham step mother) health issues. Jan Hall (Helen Haskew’s sister - in - law) health issues. Megan Harrel (Hendley’s daughter) seeking answers for continuing health issues. Jane Harrison (Peggy Hendley’s sister in law) heart issues. Billy Helms diagnosed with NASH. Wade Hembree (Cindy Thompson cousin) hip problems. Bill Laughmiller (friend of the Porterfield’s and Snow’s) health issues. Roger McCondichie (Pam Wampol’s uncle) health issues. Carl McDonald (friend of the Gaines) tumor in throat. Mike Pitts (Dana Keith’s dad) pacemaker procedure. Ruby Pitts (Dana Keith’s mother) Alzheimer’s and continuing health problems. Bill Ragor (friend of Mary Scott) lung cancer. McKenzie Ray (friend of Amber Henderson) leukemia. Faye Reeves (Paula Davis’ mother) stroke. Ronnie Rogers (CJ Rogers father - college student) brain cancer. Pattie Ryan (Sarah Pate’s mother) recurring melanoma. Tabitha Schaeffer (Michael Newton’s friend) colon cancer. Mary Ella Sirmon (The Sirmon’s granddaughter) seizures. Tricia Shanlever (The Hare’s daughter) liver issues. Colin Smelley (infant friend of the Wampol’s) health issues. Pauline Strickland (Pam Williams friend) immunotherapy. Mr. Tariq (friend of Dee Davis) needs prayers. AnnaLynn Thomas (18-month old friend of Cindy Thompson) has an infection and is on a ventilator. David & Karen Ulric (friend’s of the Wampol’s) pancreatic cancer. Alan Van Horn (Chad Leverett’s stepfather) prostate cancer. 450 Deer Field Rd, Pell City, 35125. Raymond White (Cindy Thompson’s cousin) health problems. Bill Winton (Jernigan’s son in law) bypass surgery.

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