October 25, 2015 October 2015 Prayer Focus: Do Good – Galatians 6:10

October Van Driver Varner Shanks

The Youth Bible Study has begun again for the new school year. Transportation will be in your neighborhood. Meal Served Prior to class. Pickup-6:00 and 6:30 Return home-8:00-8:30.

Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church TRUNK OR TREAT Saturday, Oct. 31st 6:00PM – 8:00PM AN EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY ***trunks needed*** decorate your trunk and have fun passing out candy. The Youth Advisory Board Needs your help! We need volunteers for Security (to keep all our children safe) We need volunteers for candy runner (to make sure each vehicle has candy) We need volunteers for parking (to keep everyone safe) We need volunteers for set-up/clean-up (to keep our church ground beautiful) Wait! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR EVERYTHING… Most of all we want this to be FUN Event for everyone So… to keep it sweet! We need lots of CANDY and TRUNKS. There is a TRUNK OR TREAT sign –up sheet in lobby outside the front office. Please feel free to donate as much candy as you like. There will be a box outside of the office to collect it all. Thank you, YAB we are doing great things here at the River.

Benedict College will host its Fall open house program on Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Information on scholarships, financial aid and Academic Programs This event will include a free lunch and free football game. Please see flyer and sign up sheet in church vestibule to sign up before October 29, Minister Calvin Norris YAB President Trip to Benedict College Fall Open House

Church Family Meeting Church Family Meeting will be Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary. Thank you.

Family Appreciation Banquet Sponsored by the Deacon Ministry Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 6:00 PM At FLC Admission - $10.00 Adult and $5.00 (children under 8 years old) Deadline To Purchase Tickets is Monday, October 26, Following Persons will be Recognized for their Service and Dedication to Church over the years. Mrs. Shirley Lewers, Mrs. Barbara Tolbert and Mr. Richard Winley Families Of Month 2015

The Giving Tree – Accepting Application The Giving Tree Committee will be receiving names of children who may need assistance for Christmas. The application dates are Tuesday, October 27 and Thursday, November 5 from 10:00 to 1:00 pm at the administrative office. Please contact Barbara Tolbert at or Leonia Gray if you know of a request. Your information will be kept confidential. Thank You The Giving Tree Ministry

The Giving Tree - Donations The “Giving Tree” is a mission project of the Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church that recognizes the needs of children during the Holiday Season. With your help, we will be able to provide a gift to a child who might not otherwise receive one. We need the enthusiastic support of the Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church family to make a difference this Holiday Season. You may make a monetary donation or pull a numbered ornament from the “The Giving Tree” in the church vestibule and buy gifts from the wish list beginning November 8-29, Any help that you can offer will be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact: Kyle Miller Lee Gray Barbara Tolbert Annette Hunt Karen Nesbitt Linda Collins

Women of the Bible The study on the Women of the Bible will meet Tuesday, October 27,2015 at 7:00 PM in the choir room. Please join us as we continue to study one of the named or no- named women in the word of God. Prayerfully, Sister Lottie J. Barnes

Youth Mission Project

The Angel’s with Attitude’s Would like for you to bring all your gently used jeans for a Local Mission Project presented by the RRMBC Youth Department. All Jeans should be :Jean pants ONLYNo shorts, no caprisJeans must be washed"Smelly/Odered" jeans will not be acceptedJeans must have a size noted in the jeans All Jeans should be given to the Youth Department by November 7, 2015 For more Information Contact:Brice Simmons: (864) Nigel Drakeford: (864) Shalyn Drakeford: (864) We are looking for More Youth to participate with the Jean Drive. RRMBC JEAN DRIVE

The Brotherhood Ministry

Jack Tate Reception There will be a reception for Jack Tate, a major contributor to Save Our Sons, Sisters Saving Sisters and the RRMBC Building Fund immediately after morning worship service, Sunday, November 8, 2015 in the Jack Tate Room. Everyone is invited to attend. Former mentors, mentees, BOD Members, contributors, scholarship recipients, and supporters of SOS and SSS are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Dea. Roger Owens at or Thank you.

Thanksgiving Community Celebration Dinner

The NAACP will celebrate the 67th Birthday of Mr. Truman Humbert Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church. This fund raising event will benefit 29 local high school students to compete in 2016 National NAACP Convention. All proceeds will contribute to the airfare, housing and food allowance for the 29 students. For more information, please contact Mr. Humbert at or Please note: NO GIFTS TO MR. HUMBERT. The NAACP 67th Birthday of Mr. Truman Humbert Celebration

SOS Community Chorale’s Annual Christmas Concert under the direction of Mr. Calvin Campbell and Mr. Phillip Martin will be Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church. Proceeds will benefit the Reedy River Trustee Spouses Dinky O’Neal Scholarship Fund and the Southernside Community Center. SOS Community Chorale Annual Christmas Concert

In preparation of the Coming UCAA Basketball season we are looking for coaches in all age groups. Cheerleading Coaches also. Come and support your church team as we prepare our kids to win on the court and in life. Go River! Please contact Minister Calvin Norris Cell: UCAA Basketball

Transportation Ministry All requests to use the van or buses must be submitted and logged in the church van log book located in the office and notify Sis. Esther Bailey or Bro. Anthony Martin. Thank you.

October 25

Revival Schedule for Dr. Yowe  Cornerstone Baptist Church Deacons Ordination Service, 700 South Converse Street, Spartanburg, SC – Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 4:00 PM.  Mt. Sinia Baptist Church Anniversary, 1809 Old Post Road, Gaffney, SC – Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 4:00 PM.  Sunday School Publishing Board Conference, Nashville, TN - Monday, November 30, 2015 – December 2, 2015.

Pastoral Counseling Schedule for Dr. Yowe  If you are in need for pastoral counseling, Dr. Yowe is available Monday – Thursday until 7:00 PM by appointment only. Please contact the church secretary for availability and scheduling. Thank you.

Congratulations

RRMBC Family of the month of October 2015 Martha Wood and Family

Thank you We would like to thank the volunteers that traveled with us to Jamestowne Pointe Apartment homes and had bible study with over 60 youth it was a great opportunity to study the word, worship and engage the community. The lesson was taught by Minister Calvin Norris it was from Mark 5:18:20 Titled: Tell your Jesus story. The youth truly enjoyed the lesson and we're excited that Youth Bible Study was back for the year. A special thanks to Ms. Denise Nelson, Deaconess Sally Cade and Deacon Lee Montgomery. Thanks for all the support! Minister Calvin Norris

Thank you Thanks to all for the calls, visits and prayers while my wife, Denise Nelson, was in the hospital. She has been released and resting at home. Bernard Nelson

Thank you Acts of kindness warm the heart, soothe the soul, and make the world turn more gently… It’s nice to know that there are still people who take such pleasure in doing special things and making others feel good. Thank you very much. David Gray, Ann Gray and Etoy Hamilton

Thank you Thank you to Sis. Sally Cade and Sis. Natalie Bennett for their donations of office supplies. Their thoughtfullness has provided cost savings to the churches budget. Please be mindfull and considerate of their contributions.

Thank you With Special Thanks This extra-special thank you note sent to you today holds more appreciation than any words can say… For you’re among the nicest people I have ever known, and you’ll never be forgotten for the thoughtfulness you’ve shown. Thanks for everything. The Cooley family just wanted to thank you for our brother, for fruit basket and visits from members. We are more than thankful to the church for visiting him. Thanks, Thanks, Thanks. The Cooley Family

Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and prayers  Please pray for Sis. Dorothy McClendon. Sis. McClendon is in room #5407 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and prayers  Please pray for Sis. Geraldine McBroom. Sis. McBroom is recovering from a fall that injured her head and kidney.

Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and prayers  Please keep Sis. Gloria Pyles and her family in your prayers. Sis. Pyles has been moved from Greenville Memorial Hospital to St. Francis Hospital Downtown. She in on the 4 th level which is the re-hab floor.

Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and prayers  Sis. Melinda Williamson, mother of Sis. Joyce Flint. Sis. Flint has been caring for her mother in Barnwell, SC. Please keep Sis. Flint and her mother in your prayers.

Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and prayers  Sis. Freddie Pendergrass sister, Mrs. Yvonne Johnson is in Magnolia Place for rehab. It is located off of Woodruff Rd. Please keep the Johnson, Sherman and Pendergrass Families in prayer.

Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and prayers  Sis. Lillie Smith  Sis. Phyllis Jones  Sis. Ann Cureton  Sis. Catherine Pinson  Rev. John C. Eichelberger  Sis. Cathy Shell Owens  Sis. Gloria Pyles

Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and prayers  Bro. Carl Spencer – Diamond Rehab, Simpsonville, SC  Deacon James Cooley - The Springs Assisted Living, 214 E. Curtis Street, Simpsonville, SC   Ms. Lillian Denard - Quillen Manor, Fountain Inn, SC  Sis. Abeline Rosemond - Austin, TX  Ms. Genevive Webb - Patewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 2 Griffith Road Greenville, SC 29607

Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and prayers  Bro. Ferdinand Chapman - National Health Care, Mauldin, SC  Sis. Ellen Shumate Windham - Magnolia Place, Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC  Bro. David Gray - Glorified Nursing Home, Room #307, Greenville, SC

Condolences Please keep Bro. Ed Nixon and family in your thoughts and prayers. Bro. Nixon’s brother, Mr. Hazel Nixon, passed Monday, October 19, Service for Mr. Nixon will be Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Reid Chapel AME Church, 1008 Dibert Street, Sumter, SC. Ephriam D. Stephens Funeral Home, 230 S Lafayette Drive, Sumpter, SC is handling the arrangements. Friends and loved ones are received at the home of Bro. Ed Nixon’s niece, Felicia Nixon, 172 Plowden Mill Road, Sumter, SC

Condolences Please keep Sis. Sally Austin and family in your thoughts and prayers. Sis. Austins cousin, Carol Boyd Ray Fortson, passed. Service will be Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Mt Zion Baptist Church, Laurens, SC.

October and Upcoming Events

October Rehearsals at the River  Angelic Voices 9:00 AM—Choir Room -208  Combined Choir – 6:30 PM Choir Room, 9:30 AM Choir Room  Sanctuary Choir – 6:30 PM except after 1st Sunday - Sanctuary  Senior Choir -Sanctuary  Sunbeam and Youth Choirs – 1st, 2nd and 4th Saturdays 10:00 AM -Choir Room  Fellowship Choir –Tuesdays 6:30 PM, Saturdays 10:00 AM - Sanctuary  Children’s Praise Dance—Every 2nd and 4th Saturdays 11:15AM – JTFH and Sanctuary  Praise Dance Rehearsal—- 9:00 AM-JTFH  Drama Ministry – Mondays & 6:30 PM Sanctuary and 6:30 Choir Room

October Ministry Meetings at the River  Intercessory Prayer- Mondays 6:00 PM Young Adult Class Rm.  Adopt-a-Highway – 11/14 9:30 AM JTFH  Brotherhood Meeting – 10/03 7:30 AM FLC  Christian Education Teacher Training – 10/20 6:30 PM FLC  Christian Education – 10/01 6:30PM FLC  Cluster Leaders Meeting – 10/10 9:00 AM JTFH  Deacon Leadership Meeting— 10/05 5:30 PM Conference Room  Deacon Meeting—10/27 6:30 PM JTFH  Deacon Spouses Meeting - Every 3rd Saturday 9:30 AM JTFH

October Ministry Meetings at the River  Finance Ministry Meeting—10/22 6:00 PM JTFH  FLC Committee Meeting – 10/05 6:30 PM FLC CR  Golden Aged Christians— 3rd Thursdays 10:00 AM FLC  HR Meeting— 10/12 6:30 PM FLC  Leadership Meeting – 10/13 7:00PM Conference Room  Missionary #2 – 2nd Sundays 12:00 PM – Primary Class Room  Morris College Alumni Meeting – 10/17 3:00 PM Choir Room  Pastors Aid Committee – 4th Sundays 12:00 PM Young Adult Class Rm.  Salvation Army Ministry – 10/10 6:00 AM Salvation Army

October Ministry Meetings at the River  Senior Missionary Society – 10/11, 12:30 PM Choir Room  Sunday School Meeting – 10/06 6:30 PM FLC CR  Sunday School Teacher Meetings –6:30 PM FLC  The Women of the Bible Study—4th Tuesdays 7:00 PM Choir Room  Trustee Meeting –10/26 6:30PM Choir Room  Trustee Spouses’ Meeting –11/09 6:30 PM Choir Room  Usher’s Meeting – 10/03 10:00 AM Sanctuary  Visionary Ministry – 10/03 11:00 AM Choir Room  Women of the Bible – 4th Tuesdays 7:00 PM Choir Room  YAB Meeting – 10/08 6:30 PM FLC  YWA Meeting – 10/06 6:15 PM - FLC

REMINDER TO ALL MINISTRY LEADERS!!! ALL EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR THE FLC MUST COMPLETE A FLC USAGE REQUEST FORM AND SUBMIT IT TO FAMILY LIFE CENTER DIRECTOR, FOR APPROVAL. ALL EVENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO DR. YOWE FOR APPROVAL 90 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT. THANK YOU. Announcements for the month of November due by October 16, No dates available for the months of October-December on the calendar. Deadline for event approval is Friday, October 9, 2015 for the Month of December.

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