JANUARY 19, 2016 R I C H L A N D H I L L S C H R I S T I A N C H U R C H

THE CHURCH VIS ITOR

The Echoes Continue I can still hear them, can you? As I hit the spikes on the cross on Sunday it just reminded me again of what Christ has done for me. His suffering and death for my shortcomings, my sin is, at times, beyond my ability to fully comprehend. Why me? Why us? I believe it is important to personalize what Christ has done for each of us in order for it to reach deep within our souls and inspire us for whatever he calls us to do. Christ gave His all for us. As I mentioned, during my upbringing I went to the Stations of the Cross every year during Lent. It was the remembrance of Christ’s journey to Calvary and his suffering and ultimately his crucifixion on the Cross. I am to this day burdened by those images and thoughts. Each

year during Lent I have shown the Passion of the Christ at the churches we have served because I want us to be reminded of his love and sacrifice for us.

The Maturing in Christ cards I passed out over the last few weeks seeks to do the same things. To connect us to our faith and belief in God in such a way that we are motivated to do more, to be more for God. 29 members of the church, so far, have committed to giving more of themselves to growing in their faith. Of course I know some took them home as well. Out of the 29, 26 committed to reading through the entire Bible or New Testament this year. That’s up about 25% from last year. Everyone of them committed to praying for our church daily. Many also said they would attend a Sunday School class. It’s not too late for you to commit.

The Maturing in Christ forms will be just outside of the Sanctuary and I encourage you to make a commitment and fill one out. You will never be the same after making a deeper commitment to God.

--Pastor Paul

ALWAYS WE!!! Never Me.

CHURCH CALENDAR

JANUARY

01.19 CWF Night Group (6:30 pm)01.20 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (7:00 pm)01.24 Prayer Ministry (8:45 am) Seekers, Pioneers, Young Adult, Youth SS Classes (9:15 am - 10:10 am) Preschool SS Classes (9:45 am) Morning Worship Service (10:30 am), CWF Executive Board after worship “Experiencing God” (4:00 pm)01.26 CWF Visitation Day (9:30 am)01.27 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (7:00 pm)01.31 Prayer Ministry (8:45 am) Seekers, Pioneers, Young Adult, Youth SS Classes (9:15 am - 10:10 am) Preschool SS Classes (9:45 am) Morning Worship Service with Pastor Fred Banda preaching (10:30 am) Chili Cook-Off in Fellowship Hall “Experiencing God” (4:00 pm) 02.03 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (7:00 pm)

SERVING SCHEDULE01.24.15

Worship CoordinatorJeff Stricklin

Deacons (Month of January) Toby Runnels, Gay Agan,

Brandon Hall, Judy WaltherWorship Leader

Doug FulkThe Table

(Bread) Jo Ellen Howard(Cup) Bill Agan

Children’s MomentShelly ChattinGreeters

Dawn Phillippi & Terri WilliamsCoffee FellowshipJamie & Leah Hughes

Communion Clean-UpTheresa Tyler & Loyce Greer

FAITHFUL ATTENDANCE & GIVINGSunday, January 17, 2016

Sunday School - 41 Worship Service - 112 Faithful Giving (01/17) - $ N/A

January Birthdays:01/21 - Byron Graham01/26 - Monica Williams

Maturing in Christ This past Sunday in the bulletin, I placed an insert to challenge us in several areas in 2016. I provided an opportunity for every one attending to make a commitment to grow in their faith in 2016. This coming week those forms will be located onthe table in the Gathering Area outside of the sanctuary. Watch and see the difference it makes in the life of this God’s church as WE work to move

Please pray for the following:

Linda BakerJerry Tyson, friend of Mike VisagePeggy Krendl, niece of Jeff StricklinWillard TylerJane SlamaMike ProppeGayle LukeLincoln Mancuso Brenda Ledbetter Charles & Betty LeeRev. Katie AlexanderBrady PerezRalph GumpVeronica WebbAlvarado’s granddaughter, Reagan Harold & Jody McClureJim & Connie PhillipsKarla RichardsonTommy Duer Stan & Preble LehewGary MorganBetty Stork, Lisa Klaus’ mother

RightNow Media One of the programs we got involved with last year was RightNow Media. I have been to three of their conferences here in Dallas and am really encouraged by its potential to reach into the lives of people both in the church and those that have moved away from church. This technology driven resource contains 10,000 resources and just about anything that you could want. This includes 2,000 Christian cartoons. It can be accessed on any smart device including phones, computers, and TVs, to name a few. I hope in 2016 you take some time to look at this wonderful resource. See the difference it can make in your faith walk. Also, if you have a family member or friend that you think would benefit from this resource, send me the email, and we can add them to our account. Don’t miss out on this great resource!

DMF Chili Cook-OffComing Your Way!

Sunday, January 31stright after Worship

The Countdown to the 2016 DMF Chili Cook-Off has begun - 13 more days until the chefs (aka “Chili Challengers”) bring their entries in for the judges. As of today, we have 17 contenders - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies will be awarded. Who will win? Brian Hall, Ross Perez, Ryon McCann, Evan Lawson, Monty Williams, Mike Visage, Jim Phillips, Sidney Baker, Jamie Hughes, Paul Klaus, Josh Morrison, Steve Chattin, Charles Mason, Toby Runnels, Bill Agan, Judy Walther, & JonnaBeth Howard.

Welcome to CWF

CWF (Chris*an Women’s Fellowship)welcomes ALL women of RHCC topar*cipateintheirweeklyac*vi*es.

JANUARY SCHEDULETuesday, January 19

NO CWF Night Group

Sunday, January 24 After Church - Executive Board

Tuesday, January 26 9:30 am - CWF Visitation

Girl Scout Cookies Have Arrived!Just in case you haven’t noticed, Girl Scout cookies are here again. Zoey McGormley will be selling them here at the church over the next few Sundays in the Gathering Area.

The annual large truckload that is distributed from our parking lot came in Tuesday totaling over 2100 boxes. The sales of these cookies provide the funds for Girl Scout activities throughout the year. So, please support this important fundraiser.

Children & Youth Survey

This Sunday an insert will be in the bulletin to gather information for our Children and Youth Ministry. We would ask that parents fill them out with the requested information so we can provide more opportunities for our youth and children to grow in their faith. After they are completed, simply place them in the offering plate so we can tabulate the information.

“Cooking with the Christians”CWF Cookbook for Sale

The CWF “Cook i n g w i t h t h e Christians” is now available for $10.00 each. This cookbook was compiled and illustrated by Jonna Howard. The recipes are from members of our church. Some of the categories included are: salads, appetizers, bread, casseroles, etc. You will thoroughly enjoy it. There is a sign-up sheet in the Gathering Area to place your order. Order one for yourself, your family and also your friends.

CWF WOMEN’S RETREAT AT RHCC - JANUARY 15 & 16

I would like to thank everyone who

w a s i n v o l v e d i n t h e G r e a t

Expectations Women's Retreat.  A

very special thanks to Reverend

Lisa Klaus for all her creativity and

organization that made this a truly

meaningful learning experience

for so many.  Additional thanks to

the kitchen crew of Terri, Pat,

Dawn, and Gay for the great food

and refreshments. We also

appreciate Ryon and Evan for

preparing the wonderful brisket we

enjoyed. We also express our

gratitude to Laura who stayed late

to get the cookbooks printed and

anything else we asked of her.  I

received so many compliments

f r o m o u r g u e s t s a b o u t t h e

graciousness of our members.  It

makes me proud to be a part of

RHCC.  It was truly a faith journey

f o r t h e C h r i s t i a n Wo m e n ’ s

Fellowship, and I thank God for all

the answered prayers.

--Norma Hopkins

“Exceeding Expectations”

KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR THE WOMEN’S RETREAT WAS PASTOR LISA KLAUS

HAVING A LOT OF FUN! KITCHEN CREW AT WORK STONE CRAFTING

WOMEN’S RETREAT

PICTURED BACK: PEGGY EDWARDS, NORMA HOPKINS PICTURED FRONT: PAM RUNNELS, GARY LOU GEDDES, JO ELLEN HOWARD

Save th

e

DATE!

DMFSweetheart

BanquetSaturday,

February 13

Save the date and mark your calendars for the 2016 DMF Sweetheart Banquet, February 13. We will  be having a meal catered by Jerry's Italian Restaurant followed by entertainment provided by our own talent here at RHCC. So if you like a variety of music including songs from the  Beatles, the Monkees, Mary Robbins, Elvis, Brad Paisley, the Eagles, Buddy Holly, the Temptations, Neil Diamond, Adele, Frank Sinatra, and more, then come join us for a fun evening.  If anyone needs transportation, please contact the church office or a member of DMF.  The food and the entertainment is free and a good time is guaranteed  for all.  

DearChurchFamily,

Ihavesomeexcitingnewstosharewithyou!Asyoumayknow,Ihavespentthelastfouryearstravelingaroundthiswonderfulcountryhelpingoutdifferentcommunitiesandhospitalsinneed.InowfeeltheLordiscallingmetosharemytime,skillsandfaithwiththoseinneedinothercountries.IhaveanamazingopportunitytotraveltoKampala,UgandaFebruary19-28foramedicalmissiontrip.IwillbeteamingupwithHandofHope,aJoyceMeyerMinistryandanawesomeorganizationcalledWatotobasedinUganda.

Duringourstay,wewillbetravelingtothetownshipofGulutoprovidemedicalanddentalservicestothesickandhurtingwhogowithouttreatmentforyears.Theteamwillbestayinginteamhousingandtravelinguptoanhoureachdaytoreachthoseinneed.Notonlywillthisopportunityallowmetohelpsharemymedicalskills,butitwillalsoallowmetosharemyfaithandthewordofGodwithothers. Nowwiththisinmind,andinordertomakethistrippossible,Iamaskingforyourhelpandconsiderationinpartneringwithmeinthiseffort.Todothis,Iamfirstaskingforyourprayers.Second,Iamaskingforanypossiblefinancialassistanceyoucouldoffer.IhavebeenabletosecuresomemoniestohelpwithairfaretoUganda.Theremainingcostofthistripwillbearound$1000forlodging,food,translators,travelbetweenhousingandclinicareas,medicinesandvaccines. Iknowthattherearemanyopportunitieseachyeartosupportthesetypesofoutreaches.So,ifyouhavealreadyfinanciallycontributed,pleasedonotfeelobligatedtopartneragaininthatway.Idohoweveraskthatyouwillpleasemarkyourcalendarandprayforthistrip.Wouldyoupleaseprayspecifically:

1.ThatGodwillprovide“opendoors”forthegospelthroughtheworkwewillbedoing, 2.Thattheteamwillhavesafetravelsandremainhealthyduringourmission, 3.ThatGodwillhelpguideourhandsandheartswitheverymedicalprocedurethatisdone,and 4.ThatGodwillwatchovermyhomeandfamilywhileIamgone.

Anotherwaytoparticipateandsupportthismissionistodonateanyoftheitemslistedatthebottomofthispage. Iamsoveryblessedtohavebeenraisedinthischurchfamily.Theamountofsupportthatyouallhavegivenmethroughouttheyearshasbeenincredible.Thankyousomuchforyourcontinuedsupportandconsideration.

Sincerely,RachelWalther

*IfyouwriteacheckpleasemakeitouttoRHCCandonthememolineputRachel’sMedicalMission,thiswillensurethatitis100%taxdeductible.

MedicalMissionItems

IfyouwouldliketodonateanyofthefollowingitemspleasebringthemtochurchonorbeforeFebruary14th.Travelsizeswouldbegreat!! • Smallflashlight • Batteries(AAandAAA) • Lipbalm • Coloringbooksandcrayons • Insectrepellent • Pens • Notebook • Sunscreen • Wetwipes/Babywipes • Handsanitizer • Travel-sizefirstaidkit(band-aids,alcoholwipes,Tylenol,ibuprofen) • Snacks(nuts,crackers,granolabars,hardcandy,individualpeanutbutterpacks,beefjerky,water flavorpacks)

Thankyousomuchforyoursupport!Ican’twaittosharetheexperiencesyouwillhelptocreatewhenIgetback!