November 2010 Newsletter
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November 2010 Newsletter
ROGERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH “Loving God...Loving Others…” ROGERS, ARKANSAS t n i o P n o i t c The Conne November 2010 Harvest of Praise! Sunday, November 21st 9:45 A.M. All Bible Classes 11:10 A.M. One Service in the Bridge Sign ups are in the foyer to bring your favorite holiday dish to share! Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Misc. Side Dishes, Desserts. We also need 15 Turkeys and 10 Hams donated and delivered UNCOOKED to The Bridge kitchen by Sunday, Nov. 14th Invite your family, neighbors, and friends! Just Thinking... Dear Church, Most of us have personally said, or have heard someone say, what is commonly referred to as the “Lord’s Prayer”, recorded in Matthew 6:9-13. It begins, “Our Father, in heaven, hallowed be your name.” In the workbook study, “The Prayer of Jesus” by Ken Hemphill, the author makes an interesting statement. He said, “For years I prayed the Lord’s Prayer in a mechanical fashion, not paying attention to what I was actually saying.” How many of us have done the same thing? We repeat this prayer without giving much thought as to what it contains or how it is to involve us in a very intentional way. After all, when we pray this prayer, we are not giving God permission to have a “holy name”. God’s name is holy because God, by nature, is holy… The author states that the Lord’s Prayer is best understood as a personal commitment on our part to hallow God’s name in our lives. Loved ones, we are called by the name of Christ…as Christians we bear His name. We represent Him. Think about it loved ones. Maybe the first picture, the first impression that a lost person sees of what Christ is like is us. What sort of picture of Christ does your life reveal? 1 Peter 1:13-16 states, “Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled, set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do for it is written; be holy, because I am holy.” I invite you to pray this prayer with me…”Lord, hallowed be your name…in me and through me…Amen.” See you Sunday! Jack A Book Review from the Library Team! An Amish Romantic Mystery is the billing for this book, Anathema, by Colleen Coble. A young Amish girl is besieged with secrets and learns that pain and suffering of being not able to forgive the killer of her parents. Threatened with ‘shunning’ if she does not forgive, she runs away. This story is a mystery that keeps the reader turning the pages past bedtime. Will Hannah find forgiveness and belonging that she desires? Do we have secrets and the need to forgive in our own hearts? Adult Bible Classes! Classes! Sundays 9:45am & 11:10am The Gospel Unleashed When: Oct. 3-Dec.19, 9:45 A.M. Where: Room 115 Who: All Interested Teacher: Jim Mote, John Meyer When we read Acts, we are reading the never-ending story of Jesus. We see how Jesus worked through the church in the first century, and we are invited to see how our lives can be an ongoing part of the never-ending story. When we view the book that way, it takes on a whole new significance for us. Is there a pattern for the church in Acts? Yes. It is Jesus. It is our hope that as you read participate in this 12-week study, you will see Him better and be equipped to continue living out His life in your community of faith as His witnesses to the ends of the earth. The Foundations Class is a group of adults that focus on book studies and welcomes all ages of adults. Each week, we will take a portion of Scripture from a designated book and discuss how it impacted people then, and how it impacts us now. We are currently meeting in room 114 at 9:45 A.M. Teacher: Bob Brown Clothing Give-Away! Saturday, November 20th 9:00 A.M.—3:00 P.M Donations of gently used, clean, winter clothing: coats, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, etc. can be brought to RCC starting Wednesday, November 17th. We need your help in many areas to make this outreach a success! Please check out the table in the foyer and sign up to help! Thank you! If you would like to get involved in a Community Group, please call Allen at the church office: 636636-9067 “Nooma” videos and discussion Leader: Allen Williams Meets at 912 Park Place in Rogers “Jesus Among Other Gods” Leader: Jerry Zupan Meets at 903 S. 20th Street in Rogers “Jonah, A Life Interrupted” Leaders: Katie Breeding & Heather Hurst Meets at 603 Valley West Drive in Rogers “The Sacred Romance” (marriage study) Leaders: Scott & Belva Jones Meets at 715 Hardwood Road in Rogers “The Prayer of Jesus” Leader: Jack Galbraith Meets at 2012 S. 16th Street in Rogers “Love and War” Leader: Leland Judd Meets at 1206 W. Ash Street in Rogers “Total Forgiveness” by R.T. Kendall Leader: Bob Brown Meets at 226 S. 1st Street in Rogers “That the World May Know” by Ray Vande Laan Leader: Kevin Fielder Meets at 205 SW Orchard Way in Bentonville “Total Forgiveness” by R.T. Kendall Leader: George Panter Meets at 2601 Chateau Drive in Rogers 2501 West Oak Street Inclement Weather Policy Rogers, AR 72758 If you are wondering if RCC events are cancelled, please check these local TV and radio stations for a list of closings and cancellations. Phone: 479-636-9067 Email: office@rogerschristianchurch.org - KHOG 40/29 Web: www. rogerschristianchurch.org - KNWA TV - KFSM TV 5 - KLRC 101.1 - KFAY 98.3 - KURM 79.0 Ministry Team Leaders’ Meeting Nov. 14th 2:00 P.M. Tuesday Nights! - Prayer Meeting! Meet in the Sanctuary from 6:30 P.M.-7:30 P.M. All Ministry Teams are asked to attend. Meet in the old Fellowship Hall. Camp Joshua Workday/Representative Meeting! Saturday, November 6th Work begins at 8:00 A.M. The meeting is at noon with a meal following.Everyone is invited to come help prepare the camp for winter! Many hands make the load lighter. Bring rakes, blowers, hammers, paint brushes, putty knives, tree saws, etc. We have jobs for everyone! Any questions? Call Jerry Stuckey 479-283-0836 Elders Bob Brown Paul David Ladies Fellowship November 29th 6:00 P.M. Leland Judd Bob King John Meyer Jim Mote George Panter Ministry Staff Dates To Remember Senior Minister 11/6— Camp Joshua Workday/Meeting Jack Galbraith jack@rogerschristianchurch.org 8:00 A.M. work-12:00 P.M. meeting & meal 11/7— Time change! Turn clocks back. 11/14—Ministry Teams 2:00 P.M. Youth Minister October 2010 Zach Davis Attendance General Fund zach@rogerschristianchurch.org 10/3— 237 $10,136.64 Worship Minister 11/20—Clothing Give-A-Way 10/10—249 $ 3,050.55 11/21—Harvest of Praise 10/17—237 $ 8,112.10 11/23—Elders’ Meeting 6:00 P.M. 10/24—260 $ 4,797.33 Isaac King $ 7,729.69 isaac@rogerschristianchurch.org Board Meeting 3:00 P.M. 11/24—No Wed. night activities 10/31—280 11/25&26—Office closed for the holiday Avg— 253 11/29—Ladies’ Fellowship 6:00 P.M. Avg—$ 6,765.00 Weekly Need: $ 7,475.00 Allen Williams allen@rogerschristianchurch.org Children’s Director Secretary Sue Senty office@rogerschristianchurch.org