NOV. 8, 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

Without Focus Our Purpose is Limited

It really is that simple! Without focus, our purpose is limited and so is our impact for Christ. That’s why you hear me talk about our purpose several times a year. It’s the same reason we purchased books about what it means to be a church member. We think we know that, but the question is: are we living it out? That change must occur for us to go forward. We must move away from thinking about something to doing something about what we are thinking.

Our call is to be “lights in the darkness” and “help the least of our brethren”. That doesn’t happen without action on our part. This congregation can accomplish far more than we imagine if we just place our faith and trust in God and be obedient to His commands. If we study God’s Word, our faith will grow. If we pray, we will hear His voice. If we hear and follow God’s voice, we will discover the life God intended in unexpected p laces wi th unplanned destinations.

Security Improvements at RHCC

Recently, at the request of the Guiding Board, a security survey was completed by the Richland Hills Police Department. The intent was to help make our campus safer for everyone. As we look to utilize this information for the betterment of our congregation, you may see things change as w e i m p l e m e n t s o m e o f t h e recommendations we have been given. If you have an interest in helping this process move along smoothly and efficiently, please contact one of the leadership team members to find out where you can lend a hand. Together WE make this place better and safer.

Richland Hills Christian Church3908 Ruth RoadRichland Hills, TX 76118(817) 284-8679Senior Pastor: Paul KlausWebsite: www.rhccdoc.comE-mail: info.rhcc@gmail.com

FYI

CHURCH CALENDAR

NOVEMBER11.09 Worship Department Meeting (6:00 pm) Adult Choir (7:00 pm)11.10 City of Richland Hills Senior Lunch Bunch (Noon - 2:00 pm)11.12 DMF Breakfast Meeting (8:30 am)11.13 Prayer Ministry (8:45 am) Seekers, Pioneers, Discipleship, Coffee House, Youth SS Classes (9:15 am - 10:10 am) Preschool/Kindergarten Music Class (9:15 am) Preschool SS Classes (9:45 am) Morning Worship Service (10:30 am) - (We will be observing Veteran’s Day!) “Blessed Threaders” meet for a short meeting after church (see article).11.14 CWF meet to sort items for the Christmas stockings (NOON-2)11.15 CWF Service Day (9:30 am) - We will be stuffing stockings (all are invited) CWF Night Group Meeting (6:30 pm) (Child Care available!)11.16 Adult Choir (7:00 pm)11.20 Prayer Ministry (8:45 am) Seekers, Pioneers, Discipleship, Coffee House, Youth SS Classes (9:15 am - 10:10 am) Preschool/Kindergarten Music Class (9:15 am) Preschool SS Classes (9:45 am) Morning Worship Service (10:30 am)11.22 CWF Visitation Day (9:30 am)11.23 No Adult Choir practice this evening!11.24 THANKSGIVING DAY (Church Office will be closed on Thursday and Friday!)

SERVING SCHEDULE11.13.16

Worship CoordinatorJudy Walther

Deacons (Month of November) Joan Burgett, Mike Morrison,Theresa Tyler, Rachel Walther

Worship LeaderMike MorrisonThe Table

Brian Hall & Bill AganChildren’s Moment

Norma HopkinsGreeters

Ann & Dan RunnelsCoffee FellowshipBrian & Melissa Hall

Communion PreparationJudy Walther

Communion Clean-UpKathryn Holiday & Sharon Cummings

FAITHFUL ATTENDANCE

& GIVING11.06.16

Sunday School - 51 Worship Service - 130 Faithful Giving (11.06) - $ 11,520

“Blessed Threaders” Do you love to quilt, sew, crochet, knit or cross stitch? Would you like to share that love with others? We would like to start a fellowship to meet at the church to share our gifts.

If you would be interested in this fellowship, join us after church on Sunday, November 13, for a short meeting to decide on the best day and time.

--Charlene Cox

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

Kevin & Jill Sutherland and Family joined our church on Sunday, November 6.

Quote: PARTNERS IN PRAYER by John Maxwell

“God’s hand moves when people and pastors pray together. Through prayer, God makes the impossible, possible. Through prayer, God greatly multiplies our efforts. C. H. Spurgeon said, ‘Whenever God determines to do a great work, He first sets His people to prayer’”.

Quote: GOD’S POWER to CHANGE YOUR LIFE

by Rick Warren

“The first tool God uses in changing us is the Bible. Through Scripture he teaches us how to live. Second Timothy 3:16-17 tells us, ‘The whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives; it straightens us out and helps us do what is right. It is God’s Way of making us well prepared at every point’” (LB).

It’s Time to OrderChristmas Poinsettias!

It’s time to order poinsettias for the Advent Season. We will be ordering from Calloway’s Nursery again this year. You have a choice of silk or live poinsettias for the price of $10 each. The order form will be inside your bulletin each Sunday. If you are unable to attend church, but would love to purchase a poinsettia, please call the church office. Laura will fill out the form for you.

CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS

We want to thank the night group for cutting out the stockings. Also a special thanks to all who decorated the stockings so beautifully. The stockings will be filled on Tuesday, November 15th. They will be on display in the Gathering Area on Sunday, November 20th. Then they will be boxed and delivered to the Salvation Army.

Thanks to ALL who helped in any way to make this project a success.

Please let the office know if there is anyone that needs to be taken OFF of or ADDED to this list. We appreciate your help!

Please pray for the following:

Family of Don & Susan OldayThe Family of Bill WallisArlene KendallDalpha LloydMelanie HatfieldNathan McGee, great grandson of Polly SlamaFamily of Wendy (friend of Peggy Troth’s sister)Patsy Agan, sister-in-law of Bill AganTom Loughlin FamilyDavid Lott FamilySarah WellmanThe Stewart FamilyWanda NoahDale ProctorBob & Kay WhiteTina OblingerJessica, niece of Gretchen HalfmannDuane McGormley, Kevin McGormley’s dadMike ProppeLincoln Mancuso Brenda Ledbetter

Crib Nursery Guardian

Angel Grandmas

11.13 - Ann Runnels11.20 - Florine Tyler11.27 - JoEllen Howard12.04 - Carol Jean New

Play RoomParent Helper

Schedule:

11.13 - Brandon Hall 11.20 - Sal Caruso11.27 - Brian Hall 12.04 - Ryon McCann

COFFEE FELLOWSHIP

SCHEDULE

11/13 - Brian & Melissa Hall11/20 - THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON11/27 - Doug & Kim Fulk12/04 - Steve & Shelly Chattin

BIRTHDAYS &

ANNIVERSARIES

BIRTHDAYS (NOVEMBER)11.09 Corky Wardle11.10 Rachel Walther11.12 Douglas Carden, Brittany Joyner11.13 Sandy Rutherford11.22 Arlene Kendall11.23 Zander McGormley11.24 Beth Loosmore11.25 Jared Gonzales11.28 Monty Williams11.29 Melinda Carden11.30 Mary Gump

ANNIVERSARIES (NOVEMBER)11.26 Cameron & Brittany Joyner

Saturday, December10th

5:00 PM

Pajamas

Richland Hills Christian Church

Children 6 months – 1st grade

Snacks will be provided on board but not a full meal, passengers should eat before arrival.

The Advent Season

Is it too early to be thinking about Christmas or Christmas Eve? Of course not, Halloween has passed and, I’m sure, our plans for the season of Advent have begun. I am asking you to start planning how you will make church a bigger part of your life during this Advent season.

This year is unique because Christmas falls on a Sunday. That means Christmas Eve falls on Saturday night. We will be having our regular Christmas Eve Service at 7:00pm on the 24th of December, and then there will be a Christmas morning service at 10:30am. Both will be family friendly celebrations. Start making your plans now, and invite family, friends and coworkers to join us as we celebrate Christ’s coming!

“Bill Trammell” RHCC

Thanksgiving Dinner

November 20 - after worship

Tickets $5.00

Kids under 4 years FREE

Tickets will be sold in the Gathering place

before & after worship THIS Sunday

(and also may be purchased at the dinner)

CWF will be having the Annual Bake and

Craft Sale

CWF Bake & Craft Saleat the Thanksgiving Dinner on November 20

Our CWF women will have their annual Bake & Craft Sale during our Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, November 20th. This is a fundraiser for their activities and service projects throughout the year.

If you would like to donate a baked good or craft, please bring to the fellowship hall the morning of the sale. All donations are welcome!

NEEDED: Winter Mittens, Scarfs and HatsThe CWF is asking all women (or men) who crochet or knit to make scarfs and mittens for Binion Elementary. So, let’s get those needles going and see how many we can have ready by the time cold weather hits. Many blessings to those with talent!

--Thanks, Judy Walther

CWF November Schedule:

Monday, November 14NOON - 2pm - Organize Christmas stocking

stuffer items/donations

Tuesday, November 15 9:30 am - CWF Service Day (we will be

stuffing the Christmas Stockings, and lunch will be served!)

6:30 pm - CWF Night Group (child care available!)

Sunday, November 20CWF Bake & Craft Sale after church

Tuesday, November 229:30 am - CWF Visitation Day

Sunday, November 27CWF Executive Board meeting after worship

Honoring our VeteransThis Sunday we will be celebrating Veteran’s Day during our worship service. If you served and would like to share some memorabilia, please bring it on Sunday! We will have a table available for you to display it.

If you have a family member who served and you would like them mentioned, please let Laura know by noon on Friday.

All Church Decorating November 20th

We need volunteers to help with decorating the church after the Thanksgiving Luncheon on Sunday, November 20th, for the Advent Season.

“Many hands make the work go faster!!!”

Loose Change OfferingWe collected $100.00 for the I Can Still Shine Ministry. Thank you to everyone who donated for this outreach ministry.

DMF Breakfast MeetingSaturday, November 12

8:30 am

All men are invited to attend the monthly DMF Breakfast meeting. Join us as we eat, fel lowship together, and have a short meeting.