E-Recorder Volume 2 Issue 19

E-Recorder

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January 5, 2021

From the Pastor

We began 2021 with a great start as we welcomed Gill Thompson (11:00am drummer) to our faith family! Although there is still much uncertainty surrounding COVID, I see many signs of God at work at RPBC. Bible Drill will be cranking back up soon, and the annual DNOW (Disciple Now) weekend is coming up this month. Certainly COVID has impacted OUR plans for the past year, but none of this came as a surprise to God. So, we can say that God’s plans have not been impacted at all! As we have adjusted to circumstances beyond our control, it has opened the door to new, different, and expanded ministries. We ventured into virtual VBS and Zoom Sunday School (before resuming Sunday School on campus). Through online streaming of a weekly Bible study and our worship services, we are reaching more people than ever before (Note: One woman in California reported that through our streamed services, God has touched her and she has renewed her walk with the Lord!). We have several people making weekly phone contacts from the church roll. And, we have more people involved in our prayer ministry now than before COVID.

As a church we have determined that COVID is not going to cause us to stop using the gifts and resources God has given us to do His kingdom’s work. We have just adjusted and continued to move forward. How about you? If COVID has impacted the way you were accustomed to worshipping, serving the Lord, and ministering to others, have you prayed for Him to show you an alternate path? You know, He may just use these circumstances to guide you in the direction He had planned for you to go all along!

Through this past Sunday, we were still $466 short of our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal. Whatever is given through this coming Sunday will close the books and be submitted. My prayer is that we will reach and exceed our goal!

I have enjoyed our colder-than-normal winter so far. But, I am already looking forward to spring. I cannot say that I have enjoyed 2020 for the most part. But, I am looking forward to what 2021 has to bring! I hope you will commit to doing great things for God in 2021, and set at least one goal whose sole purpose is to bring glory to God!

To God be the Glory!

Dan

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Church Goal: $10,000

Received: $ 9,534

Click HERE for daily prayer needs.

Please help us Welcome...

Gill Thompson

Joined by Letter:

Sunday, January 3

Wednesday, Jan. 6 @ 5:30 pm

Finance

Wednesday, Jan. 20 @ 6:00 pm

Churchwide Business

Sunday, Jan. 10 @ 4:00 pm

Ordination Council

All ordained men are invite to attend the Deacon Ordination Council held for James Carroll, Dallas Penton and Mike Breland.

Wednesday, Jan. 13 @ 7:00 pm

Deacons Meeting

January 10

Session 6

Explore the Bible:

Prepared

Luke 3:7-18

Bible Studies for Life:

Weathering the Blues

Psalm 31:1-8

Youth D'Now Weekend is quickly approaching. WE ARE IN NEED OF HOST HOMES for the weekend of January 22-24.

If you are willing to open your home or need more details, please contact Bro. Austin as soon as possible.

WEDNESDAYS

5:00 pm Hang time

(Snack Bar Open)

6:00 pm Worship

STUDENT LINKS:

Facebook

YouTube

Instagram

Wed., Jan. 13:

Black Light Night

Fri, Jan 22-Sun., Jan 24:

D'Now Weekend

Cost: $50

Deadline: Wed. Jan. 20

No matter how big or small your purchase from Claiborne Hill, your receipt can help us raise funds. This will be a year round fundraiser so remember to save your receipts. Special drop box located in Sanctuary lobby or church office.

A copy of the monthly Financial Report for November will be available in the church office upon request.

Sanctity of Human Life Sunday: January 17

RA Racing Day: February 6, 9:30 am at Lee Conference Center

Bible Drills: Associational Drills will take place at Central Baptist Church on

April 11 at 2:00 pm. (Children Grades 4-6, Youth Grades 7-12).

Take some time to

come together in prayer

Daily at 3:00 pm

1) Pray for our President and other

leaders in the U.S. and around the

world that the LORD will give them

the wisdom to deal with this crisis

2) Pray that the virus can be quickly

limited and contained

3) Pray that human life will be spared

4) Pray that the Lord will use this

crisis to soften hearts to the gospel

5) Pray that this will help spark a

spiritual revival

Schedule Changes with Covid Restrictions:

SUNDAYS:

8:30 am - Seniors 60+

(Doors will open at 8:15 am)

9:45 am - Sunday School - All Ages

11 am - All Ages

(Nursery available for Birth - 4 years,

Doors open at 10:30 am, Live

Stream)

Please help us adhere to some new changes as we come together for Worship.

We encourage face mask
Enter Sanctuary from Front Entrance
Handicap Entrance Location: south side foyer near welcome center
Only Sanctuary Restrooms will be open
Keep Social Distance (Every other pew will be available and roped off)
Tithe/Visitor card boxes will be available and located at three exits points
We will be cleaning between both morning services (Trash cans will be available at exit points)

Via

FACEBOOK or Vimeo

Sunday @ 11:00 am

Worship

Wednesday @ 6:00 pm

Prayer Meeting

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CHURCH OFFICE: Staff has returned to the office but we are temporarily closed to the public. We are available for our church members but we ask that you please contact the church office prior to entering building.

COMMITTEES:

All Committees may resume meeting as needed.

Must meet in Fellowship Hall as to adhere to social distancing rules.
Contact the church office to schedule meetings ahead of time. This is to assure we do not double book and have time to clean between meetings.

Church Volunteer Teams:

Security Teams and Ushers will be needed during our worship services. Bro. Brad will be contacting our weekly teams for verification.