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April 2nd, 2016
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Issue No. 234
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The Restoration Connection
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A Turning Point In World History
Our text this Sunday is Acts 13:1-5.
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Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." 3 So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off. 4 The two of them, sent on their way by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus."
It was a big, bold and wholly unprecedented move that by any measured standards made no sense. Even so, it filled with God. This is the last Sunday that Eli & Sherling Sanchez will be with us. As I reflect on Acts 13, I see them. I hope you can be here to bless their family and send them off. Through their example, they challenge us all - to live by faith!
See You Sunday!
- Robin
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Digital Citizenship and Social Media Class
for ALL Ages... For School, Business,
and Grow RCC
Would you consider yourself a DIGITAL NATIVE, or a DIGITAL IMMIGRANT? Want to know the size of your DIGITAL FOOTPRINT, or even why it is important to have one? Maybe you are interested in learning more about all this SOCIAL MEDIA stuff and how it can impact your communication with others and outreach for RCC?
Join Jackie Stevens, Digital Learning Coach, to learn about all this and more. Bring your questions and your devices (laptops, smart phones, tablets). Sign up using the link below and tell us what you want to learn about - this class is customized based on your specific needs!!
MONDAY, APRIL 4TH FROM 7:00 - 8:30PM
This is an interactive and fun learning experience for all ability levels and ages.
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WAR ROOM MOVIE
Thursday, April 7th at 7PM
From the creators of Fireproof and Courageous comes
War Room
, a compelling drama with humor and heart that explores the power that prayer can have in marriages, parenting, careers, friendships, and every other area of life!
Thursday, April 7th at 7 p.m.
The
War Room movie
will be shown at Restoration Community Church in the sanctuary.
You will not want to miss out on this fun evening where we will turn RCC into our very own private movie theatre for the viewing of this
life changing movie!
INVITE FRIENDS!
Invite all of your family and friends to come to the movie with you! Send emails to your local contact list and invite them to attend.
Movie tickets will be available for FREE beginning on Easter Sunday, March 27th following service.
Be sure to take extra tickets to invite others!
Did you know we are even doing a 5 week study on this film?
This 5 week War Room Bible Study will begin on Thursday, April 14th at 7 p.m. and will continue each Thursday. You do not have to attend the movie premiere on April 7th in order to join this Bible Study, and you are welcome to join the study, even if you cannot make it for all 5 weeks of the study. Join Us!
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Women's Book Study
Women, join us as we begin a new study,
When the Heart Waits, by Sue Monk Kidd.
The study began
March 16th. We meet from
10:0
0 until noon at t
he church for the next six weeks.
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REVELATION BIBLE STUDY
Revelation contains more details about the end times than any other book in the bible. It portrays Christ ultimate victory over Satan and describes the career of the most powerful dictator in human history, the Antichrist. The church is mysteriously missing after chapter three. It mentions the seven year tribulation, the second coming of Christ, the battle of Armageddon, the 1,000 year reign of Christ and the new heaven and new earth.
Come join us Sunday morning at 9AM for this study.
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A Note from Eli and Sherling
Hello Dear friends,
So, we are packing and have finished preparing for our trip. However, today we've been hearing so much from God about childrens' need of hearing the gospel and we are so passion about this. You all ready know we do childrens ministry and we love it, and this is going to be important pilar of our ministry over the next few years.
We also had time to share and dream with our friends about how God will impact lives in the coming years and w
e finishing our day making a prayer for those little ones that need to know the Lord.
All over the world, children and youth represent the demographic that is most receptive to spiritual and developmental input. God is calling us to radically change the way we view young people and to respond to their strategic importance and rightful place in His Kingdom. They are also a powerful missions force affecting change in our world today.
Here is a video so you can reflect and how many need this in the missionary field "THE CHILDRENS".
Hope you guys like it:
Thank you for standing with us in prayer and in faith, believing what God will do in our time in missions.
We love you all-
Eli & Sherling, Mateo and Santiago, Sanchez
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OPEN DOOR MINISTRY
Ask | Seek | Knock
Jesus tells us in Matthew 7 that anyone who Asks receives; he who Seeks finds; and to him who Knocks, the door will be opened.
After reading this passage, I felt called to start a Ministry called OPEN DOOR with the purpose of helping to build God's Kingdom.
Open Door meets for lunch the
Second Sunday of each month
at Nantucket Grill following the Church Service. Our door is open to Visitors as well as Members with the hope that getting to know new friends in a small group setting will help create the feeling of belonging when considering joining other small groups at Restoration.
Every Second Sunday of Each Month
AT NANTUCKET GRILL @ 11:45*
Join us and bring a friend.
We hope you will join us. For more information, contact
Betty Sayles.
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For the Church...
Pray for our Pastor, he needs it too!
Praise
Alan Bonner's one year scan shows NO CANCER!
Linda Bonner's new great niece, Kaydance Rose, was born healthy!
Melony Lightfoot's son - Chris got the job!
Please share Praises, no matter how big or small!
Health
Linda Bonner's Mother - for peace and comfort
Ruth Mapes - complete recovery
Pat Faucelglia - diagnosis of tremors
Blake Scott - continued health and appointment with a cardiologist
Jo Anne Jones' grandson, Grayson - continued health
Patsy Carroll's daughters - all three fighting Cancer
Bob Thornhill - continued health
Jaclyn & Tom Stevens - getting pregnant
Life Issues
Kathlyn Aboulhosn - A Successful Interview/ Landing the Job
Melony Lightfoot and family - healing after death of her Mother
Nadya's son, Dmitry (has Lyme disease) and Oleg - employment
Mary Brook's son, Danny - protection and success witnessing to
others
Do you have a prayer concern or a praise you would like to share with your faith community?
We would like to pray for you or praise God for your blessings.
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Feeling Overwhelmed?
Need a Friend to Walk with You?
You may request a Stephen Minister by calling:
Alan Clement, 919.624.7080 (men)
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REQUEST A MEAL
As a part of our hospitality ministry, members of our church often provide meals for those among us who are sick or in need. If you know of someone who could be served by this ministry or would like to be a part, please let us know. CONTACT US
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| Contact Us Restoration Community Church www.restorationcomm.org 11001 Raven Ridge Road, Suite 103 Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Office 919-845-6100 Robin 919-889-6300 Cathy 919-889-6343 |
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Christian Book Drive - March 20th thru April 10th
Digital Class with Jackie Stevens - April 4th, 7-8:30pm
War Room Movie & Bible Study - April 7th, 7pm
Contact Susan Deprisco
National Day of Prayer Breakfast at RCC, May 5th
Contact Carol Parker
Belarussian Children arrive in Raleigh- June 8th
Belarussian Blessing Service - June 12th, 10AM
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Interested in joining one of RCC's Small Group Ministries?
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RCC Small Groups are now forming!!
Stay Tuned for More Information!
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Nicaragua Construction Trip
August 3-10, 2016
We have reservations for 20 people to participate in a Mission trip that will help others in this very poor country. No experience needed, just a heart full of love.
The cost per person is $1300 and includes airfare, room & board, meals, transportation, interpreters, etc.
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RCC is planning on starting up our Dinner Groups this Fall. Want to add your name to the list?
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Visit the BIG APPLE with RCC
OPEN DOOR MINISTRY has scheduled a trip to New York City,
December 2-5, 2016
, with Diamond Tours.
Brochures are available that list the sights we will see, price of the trip which includes
lodging, transportation, gratuities to the bus driver and step on tour guide, 6 meals, and the
admission fee to the 9/11 Museum.
If seeing the beautiful New York Christmas
decorations is on your Bucket List--now is the time at a great price.
4 Days & 3 Nights for One Low Price
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Join us anytime for good food and fellowship every Tuesday at 7:00AM at Big Ed's North located at Quail Corners Shopping Center, 5009 Falls of Neuse Road. |
Knitting Ministry | Knit One, Pray Too
Our knitters meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the A-B room at Restoration. Feel free to join us. Beginners are welcome! Contacts: Dolores and Leila |
HERE TO SERVE THE CHURCH FAMILY
Mike and Lisa Harris have graciously committed to coordinate congregational care for Restoration Community Church.
The Care Team
has been created to address several areas of need that sometimes fall thru the cracks. This includes areas such as hospital or home visitation, attendance tracking, encouragement cards as well as occasionally providing meals to someone in need.
Mike and Lisa are committed to working in conjunction with the Church Staff, the Elders, the Prayer Team and the Stephen Ministers to make sure that in every way possible, we are effectively serving you as a church family.
If you are interested in serving on the Care Team, feel free to contact them as well.
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SOUND & TECHNICAL SUPPORT NEEDED
We
are looking for some talented individuals who have an interest in running the sound board
on Sunday morning
services
and
Wednesday
evening band rehearsals.
We also need assistance in running PowerPoint presentations on the computer.
If you have an interest in either one
of these areas and have a good ear for what "sounds" good and/or have some computer skills to share, we'd like to talk with you. Contact Blair if interested!
We need your help. Many thanks.
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Belarussian Outreach Clothing Drive
On June 8th, 16 Belarussian children will arrive in Raleigh for 6 weeks of healing. Most of these children come to us with little more than the clothes on their backs. Clothing is collected for the children to wear while in the United States and winter clothes to send home with them. We are in need of gently used clothing for children ages 6 - 16.
Clothing Drive Coordinator - Stacy Odum
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Beginning March 20th, donate Christian Books and Bibles, used or new, For Christian Library International, CLI, a Raleigh based Prison Ministry. These books can lead inmates to Christ!A collection bin labeled CLI will be in the atrium from March 20th thru April 10th.
Contact Leila Aboulhosn at 919-539-9837 with question, or go to CLI's website
www.cli.world.
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RCC is looking for a Wheelchair
Restoration Church wants to replace one of its wheelchairs. If you have a wheelchair you would like to donate, or know someone who may, please contact one of your church elders or email Restoration Church
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Contributions to the Above & Beyond Fund enables us to fund many projects and programs including community outreach, youth programs, and church plant & growth.
Please prayerfully consider making a contribution to Above & Beyond!
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Kim Kohagen Fund
Contributions through the Kim Kohagen fund have enabled us to assist those among us with extraordinary and urgent needs. If you would like to contribute to the Kim Kohagen fund or if you are aware of an urgent need in our community, feel free to contact us:
kimkohagenfund@restorationcomm.org
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| Ministry Information
Remember to go to our website for additional information on classes, ministries, or
to listen to sermons.
www.restorationcomm.org
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Did you know RCC has a Lost and Found. It is beside the desk as you enter the church. Please check within the next two Sundays if there is anything you have left behind recently. If items are not picked up by then, they will be taken to one of the Raleigh Missions.
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| Need a Room? Do you need a room at the church for your class, group, or event? If so please click here to complete the online room reservation form. Once your request has been approved your reservation will appear on the church calendar. |
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 Have Information for the Newsletter? Jaclyn Stevens coordinates our newsletter each week.The deadline for submitting information for the newsletter is Tuesdays by midnight. Newsletters, on average, are sent on Thursdays of each week. Click here to submit your information. |
OUR MISSION AND VISION
"For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again." 2 Corinthians 5:14-15
Christ's love compels us to:
Be reconciled to God and restored to true life.
Be reconciled to each other and restored to true community.
Be reconcilers in the world, helping restore others to true life.
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