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Chalice News
R
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Embracing Our Neighbors
with Christ-like Love
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March 21, 2017
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Let's Celebrate Our Disciples Heritage!
Beginning on
April 30th, and continuing every 5th Sunday of the month, RRCC will begin to offer special presentations about our denominational identity, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). These presentations will take place in the gym during the Sunday School hour, and all of the adult Sunday School classes are encouraged to attend.
These presentations are intended as a way to learn about the history, structure, theology, and current leadership of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). For some, almost everything that is presented will be new; for others, it will be a 4-times-a-year refresher course. The classes will be led by RRCC leaders and guests. Here are the dates for 2017:
April 30
July 30
October 29
December 31 is also a 5th Sunday, but there will be no Disciples Heritage presentation on that Sunday, because of the holiday.
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~ At RRCC We WORSHIP... ~
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(Thank you to Rod Walker for this photo from Worship!)
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This Sunday at RRCC
John 9:1-25
"A Muddy, Blessed Sabbath"
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The Valley of the Shadow
 This Sunday marks the 38th anniversary of the Treaty of Peace between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the State of Israel, which happened on March 26, 1979. The agreement notably made Egypt the first Arab state to officially recognize Israel. The Egypt-Israel treaty was signed by Egyptian president Anwar Sadat and Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin, and witnessed by United States president Jimmy Carter.
When Sadat and Begin signed this historic peace agreement, they ended three decades of hostilities between Egypt and Israel and established diplomatic and commercial ties. By the time the agreement was signed, Sadat and Begin and their officials had been working on the details for a couple of years. The Camp David Accords, signed in September of 1978, led to Sadat and Begin being jointly
awarded the 1978 Nobel Prize for Peace.
Sadat's peace efforts were not so highly acclaimed in the Arab world-Egypt was suspended from the Arab League, and on October 6, 1981, Muslim extremists assassinated Sadat in Cairo. Nevertheless, the peace process continued without Sadat, and in 1982 Egypt formally established diplomatic relations with Israel.
How sad it is that people who work courageously for peace and justice sometimes lose their lives in the process. President Sadat takes his place among others who were murdered in the midst of their struggle to make our world better--people like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mahatma Gandhi, Rev. Deitrich Bonhoeffer, and President Abraham Lincoln.
Hanging over our Lenten journey is the reality that the One we call Lord and Savior was also murdered while dedicating himself to healing and reconciliation. We are on our way to Jerusalem where that will happen. Jesus embodied the steadfast love of our heavenly Father. But the Light of the World would not be welcomed by those who prefer to dwell in the darkness of sin and corruption.
The "valley of the shadow" must be passed through on the road to resurrection joy. Blessings to you as your continue on the journey.
Peace in Christ,
Pastor Mitch
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Stewardship and Attendance
Attendance for Sunday, March 19th: 88
Tithes and Offerings Received on March 19th: $1,692.50
Tithes and Offerings Received for the month of March: $12,381.00
(Budgeted Need of Tithes and Offerings for March: $16,693.54)
Thank you for your faithfulness and dedication shown in support of the Church. Your attendance and stewardship are a witness of your commitment to Christ.
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Round Rock Christian Church to Host Annual Area Assembly!
Please mark your calendar for
Saturday, April 8th. The annual Bluebonnet Area/Lower Rio Grand Valley District Assembly is coming to our church! Here is more information about the event:
Register Here!
(Or pick up a registration form in the Welcome Center at Church!)
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Flowering of the Cross
 During the
9:15am Sunrise service on Easter Sunday (April 16th) this year, we will be practicing the "flowering of the cross" along with churches across the country. As part of this custom, each worshiper is invited to pick out a fresh flower from an assortment of lilies, daises, tulips, carnations, or other spring delights, or bring one from your garden at home. Then comes the meaningful moment when each individual approaches the cross and you place your flower upon the cross with reflection and reverence. Eventually the cross will be completely covered with beautiful flowers in a brilliant array of color. A symbol of death, darkness, pain and hopelessness is transformed into something beautiful, new and alive in celebration of the Resurrection of Christ.
Plan to be a part of this sacred ceremony at the Sunrise service and continuing on until the
11:00 a.m. service begins. Bring your flowers or one will be available at the church.
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DWM Creates Birthday Bags For Round Rock Serving Center
Your Assistance Needed
 Remember looking forward to a birthday party when you were a child? The joy and excitement of celebrating YOUR DAY was a special occasion. Many children in our community are provided this memorable experience only because the ROUND ROCK SERVING CENTER accepts birthday bags from our congregation and others to distribute to their clients who have a young child with a birthday that month. The ladies of our Disciples Women's Ministries put together bags that include the necessities for a party for eight young children.
Currently to complete eleven bags the following (numbers in parenthesis) packages of at least eight are needed: cake mix (11), napkins 11), desert plates (11), favors -balloons, stickers, etc. (11). The Dollar Store is a great place to pick up these items. Donations should be placed ASAP in the bin in the Welcome Center. Pam Knight heads the birthday bag project for RRCC. Jean Bell coordinates the DWM effort. See Jean for more information or should you wish to make a cash donation she will purchase the specific items needed.
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March Mac & Cheese Madness Update!
 This Sunday, March 26th, is a "count day" for this round of Mac & Cheese Madness! Donations were picked up this week by John Claymon, so that our neighbors in need do not have to wait for the food on the shelves. We did a count however, and those totals will be added to all donations that come in this week with the cutoff Sunday morning at 10:30am. Here are the current totals:
Disciples Women = 8 boxes
Children & Youth = 24 boxes
Choir = 50 boxes
Guiding Board = 8 boxes
Bring in your donations this week to support your group or divvy it up among all the groups! Donations will be counted Sunday and the two winners who will advance to the Championship round will be announced during Worship.
Remember, it's all for fun and regardless of the winner, the Serving Center and our neighbors in Round Rock are the true winners! Good luck everyone!
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Free Coffee and Donuts!
No Foolin'!
 It may be April Fool's Day, but Round Rock Christian Church really is planning to give away Free Coffee and Donuts! Our Vision Team is spearheading this event for folks in our neighborhood
on Saturday morning,
April 1st, from
7:30 to 9:00 a.m. People can walk over to the church, or they can simply drive through our front "loop" in their cars.
This is simply an expression of hospitality from our congregation to the neighborhood we are a part of. It is one way that we are "embracing our neighbors with Christ-like love." If you want to know more and/or are interested in helping, please contact Venessa Harmel at 512-426-0577 or [email protected]
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Easter Egg Hunt - Candy and Small Toys/Trinkets Needed!
 Easter Sunday will be here soon; Easter falls on Sunday, April 16th. We will have our annual Easter Egg Hunt for the children before Worship around the exterior of our Church. We need your help with donations of candy and small toys/trinkets (erasers, rings, etc.) Any items that can fit into a plastic egg will be great!
You can put your donations into the bin in the foyer marked "Easter Egg Hunt." Thank you!
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Serving With You This Week ...
Worship Leader: Venessa Harmel
Greeters: Gary Tucker, Bea Sherry
Sunday Treats: Liz Maybaum
Deacons: Deborah Roberts, Jackie Switzer, Steve Osteen
Elders: Mary Murray, Venessa Harmel
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You Can Serve in MANY Ways!
 No matter your talent or desire, there is a place for you to serve your Church, our Church, at RRCC! Here are signup links for the various Ministries you can serve:
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Round Rock Christian Church Prayer List
OUR CHURCH, RRCC
Let the Holy Spirit be with us & guide us
- Pray for Pastor Mitch Maxted, as he provides leadership for our church
- Lay Leaders, Guiding Board, Elders, Vision Team, Shut-In Servers & Prayer Group
- Randy Preston & all members of choir & music
- Rod Walker, w/ Praise Team, Cut Bait Band, Jimmy w/ keyboard, Tyler w/drums
- Christina and all she does with Youth Group, & Office
- Enable us to develop a passion for praying
- Enable us to increase our tithes & offerings to meet needs of church
- Our partnership with Shalom Seventh Day Adventist & Manantial de Vida congregations
- Successful Midweek services (Wednesday evenings 6:30-7:10 p.m.
- Enable our new custodians to meet the needs of our church
- Lenten Season Successes
- BBA/LRGVD Area Assembly at RRCC April 8
- Guide us in our efforts to serve coffee & Donuts to our neighborhood April 1
- We pray that someone will step up to lead our CMF. Please!
MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
- Acree, Mary
- Adair, Mildred (Tina & Mike, cancer)
- Barnett, Barbara
- Bell, Jean
- Boles, Gayle &her Mom
- Christina & Crispin-April Dismissal
- Cueva, Deb, Raphael & boys
- Davis, Lloyd & Marilyn; Greg returns to Calif. March 22
- Glover, Linda
- Guilbeau, Cynthia & Rick
- Habtemariam, Meaza & Solomon
- Harmel, Venessa
- Heiller, Harriet (heart & blood issues)
- Hubbard, Harold (Cynthia's Dad)
- Hunt, Darlia
- Jackson, Gwen
- Johnston, Kerry-Janette's Bro.
- Maybaum, Paul &Liz
- Mehlow, Carolyn & Clarence
- Nichols, Martha
- Plough, Paul & Margaret
- Preston, Linda
- Riordan, Jim
- Smith, Nancy & family
- Snider, Ed
- Walker, Rod
- Whigham, Tiffany
OTHER
- Israel
- Our Nation & our Military
- People suffering/Haiti
- Pray for persecuted Christians throughout the world
- Control I.C.I.S. and other groups who strive to kill others of different religions
- Our new President & all appointees
- Peace
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Thank You, Disciples Men!
At their March meeting the Disciples Men worked on re-covering the Welcome Center chairs that had suffered some tears and damage from use over the years. The chairs look great, thank you Disciples Men.
The Men also worked to prep the exterior staircase for painting by scrapping and sanding as needed. Today Jim Kessler and Steve Osteen have been hard at work on painting the staircase. It looks great already; and what a beautiful day outside too!
Thank you to the Men for all their work to improve the appearance of the Church, from inside to out!
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Refreshing New Bible Study Begins Wednesday, March 22!
 Overcomers Bible Study will begin a new series of the Book of Daniel. We will be using the Beth Moore study guide and her video presentation. We have studied the Book of Daniel in the past but find new discoveries, refreshes our memories and enlightens us each time we delve into the scriptures.
We invite you to join us Wednesday evenings at 7:15pm in the home of the Scarboroughs.
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Sunday School
There is a place for everyone
In Sunday school at
9:30
am
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CLASS
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LOCATION
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STUDYING /TEACHER, CONTACT
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NURSERY
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1st hallway; main building
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Infants/toddlers (playtime & stories)
9:30 through morning worship
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Ages 4-8
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2nd hallway; main building
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Study: Early ministry of Jesus through Bible verses and activities; Teachers
Judy Jocoy & Jennifer Kienzle
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Grades
3-5
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2nd floor of fellowship hall building
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Study: Early ministry of Jesus through Bible verses and activities; (9:45 am)
Teacher, Pam Knight
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CYF
(Gr. 9-12)
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Library; main building
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Study: "Experiencing Christ Together"; Teachers, Christina Harmel & Katie Maybaum
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Open Circle
ADULT
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1st floor; fellowship hall
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Study: Home by Another Way, Barbara Brown-Taylor
Contacts: Jackie Switzer
& Anna Marie Blair
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Explorers
ADULT
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2nd hallway; main bldg.
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Study: Gospel of John;
Leader, Solomon Habtemariam
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The Seekers
ADULT
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2nd floor; fellowship hall
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Study: The Great Controversies of Early Christian History
Contact: Paul Maybaum
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Upcoming Birthdays
Steve Osteen - March 23rd
Randy Preston - March 23rd
Abbie Hardt - March 25th
Jim Kessler - March 27th
Bobby Jenkins - March 30th
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
7:00pm - Shalom Congregation
7:00pm - Texas Elite Volleyball
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
3:00pm - Caring Hearts Prayer Group
6:30pm - AAU Basketball
6:30pm - The Word on Wednesday Worship
7:00pm - Overcomers Bible Study
7:15pm - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, March 23, 2017
7:00pm - Shalom Congregation
7:00pm - Texas Elite Volleyball
Saturday, March 25, 2017
8:00am - Shalom Congregation
Sunday, March 26, 2017
The Fourth Sunday of Lent
9:30am - Sunday School
10:30am - Fellowship
11:00am - Worship
12:15pm - Lunch Bunch at Springhill Restaurant
12:15pm - Youth Group
2:30pm - Ministerio Internacional Manantial de Vida
Monday, March 27, 2017
5:00pm - Round Rock Community Choir
6:30pm - AAU Basketball
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
10:00am - Mom's Club
7:00pm - Shalom Congregation
7:00pm - Texas Elite Volleyball
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
3:00pm - Caring Hearts Prayer Group
6:30pm - AAU Basketball
6:30pm - The Word on Wednesday Worship
7:00pm - Overcomers Bible Study
7:15pm - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, March 30, 2017
7:00pm - Praise Band Rehearsal
7:00pm - Texas Elite Volleyball
Saturday, April 1, 2017
7:30am - No Foolin' Coffee & Donuts
8:00am - Shalom Congregation
Sunday, April 2, 2017
The Fifth Sunday of Lent
9:30am - Sunday School
10:30am - Fellowship
11:00am - Worship
12:15pm - Lunch Bunch at Mighty Fine
12:15pm - Youth Group
12:15pm - Bridge Group
2:30pm - Ministerio Internacional Manantial de Vida
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Elders Prayer Corner/Closing Message
Grateful and Aware of God's Love
Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!) O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever!
- Psalm 106:1
God is always good to us, always faithful to us, always working so diligently in our lives. He is always doing something for us and acting in our best interest, so we need to respond by letting Him know we appreciate His abundant goodness. For example, "Lord, thank You for a good night's sleep," or "God, I thank You that my visit to the dentist didn't hurt as much as I thought it might," or "Father, thank You for helping me make good decisions today," or "Lord, thank You for keeping me encouraged."
We can thank God silently in our hearts, and we can also voice our thankfulness aloud because that helps us stay conscious and aware of God's love, which He demonstrates through His goodness to us. Prayer of Thanks I thank You, Father, that You are always faithful to me. Even when I can't see it, You are working on my behalf because You love me and You have a great plan for my life. Thank You for all the ways You demonstrate that love on a daily basis.
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