March 13, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Word from our Pastor

Welcome!

It is indeed our pleasure to have you worshiping with us this morning.  It has been a great week.  We’ve had several wonderful reports from our mission team in Kenya and God is providing and working through them. Praise the Lord for all that He is doing there. We also began our 40 Days of Renewal on Wednesday and are looking forward to what God is going to accomplish in and through us as we read God’s word, pray and fast together. I pray that our hearts and minds will be focused on God this morning; let’s put all of the distractions of this week aside and worship our Lord and Savior.

Love,

Pastor Dennis

Awana

Awana is a program designed for children ages 2 through 6th grade.   AWANA meets on Wednesday  evenings from 6:30 until 8:00.  Are you interested in being a hero to some children?  Please come join us in this ministry!  We are looking for male leaders for our 3rd-6th grade boys & someone to help in Cubbies.

Oasis Meeting – Going Green

The women of Riverside will meet this Thursday, March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day) at 6:30 in the Dining Room.  Come for laughter, encouragement and a fun time to be had by all.  For more information contact Christy Spradlin at 706.783.4889

Band of Brothers

The Men of Riverside will meet tomorrow evening, Monday, March 14th  at 6:30 p.m.at the Barn.  Contact Dennis Nix  at the church office for more details or see their  webpage at www.goriverside.com .

International Service Practice

There will be a practice for the flag ceremony on International Sunday on Saturday, March 19th from 10am-Noon.  If you are interested in being a part of this ceremony, please sign up TODAY at the information center. Many people are still needed.  We would love it if you would join us!

Windows of Opportunity

There is an opportunity to help in our Awana Puggles class on Wednesday nights. Our Puggles are 2 and 3 years old, and are learning concepts like – God made the animals.  These children are precious and so incredibly sweet.  Please consider investing your time to create a firm foundation of belief for these little ones.  Of course, all of our children’s workers must submit to a background check and interview for the safety of our little ones.

Volunteers needed for our Set Up Teams.  The Set Up Teams are responsible for clearing the chairs from the sanctuary floor before the Wednesday night AWANA ministry and setting them back up before Sunday morning worship. Please sign up at the Band of Brothers table or contact Tony Mattox (706-788-2443) for details.

Modesty

With Springtime in the air and warmer weather upon us, please  keep modesty in mind as you dress for church functions.

International Sunday

Next Sunday will be International Sunday here at Riverside.  We will be recognizing all the different nationalities that God has allowed us to minister to in some way.  Please make plans to be a part of this day.

Children’s Bulletin

If you have a child in the 3rd -6th grade and they will be attending the second service, please pick up a kid’s bulletin at the Information Center.

On the Calendar

3/13               Daylight Savings Time Begins (Spring Forward an  hour)

3/13               Baby Dedication

3/14               Band of Brothers

3/17               Oasis Going Green

3/19               International Sunday Practice 10-12

3/20               International Sunday

3/24               Benevolence Distribution

3/27               Communion

3/28-4/1        Spring Break

3/30               No Awana due to Spring Break

Workin’ on the Buildin’

Year  to Date Receipts                             $8,917.51

Year to Date Needs:                                 $8,938.00

Difference:                                                   $   (20.49)

Monthly Payment Amount                   $3,512.96

Balance of building loan is $188,559.82 as of 2/15/2011

If at all possible the Finance Team would appreciate  separate checks for Workin’ on the Buildin’ funds, because they are deposited into a separate Property account.

Missions Focus – Kenya Mission Team

Please pray for our Mission Team that headed to Kenya on Wednesday.  The team consists of Pastor Joe Wood, Tom Kruer, Eddie Bouknight, Roger Smith, Diane Bouknight and Phyllis Rogers.  Please pray for the team and the men and women  that they will minister to on this trip – that they will understand and accept the message of salvation and rise up and lead their families  and community.  For updates please visit www.goriverside.com.