November 22 and 29, 2015 November 2015 Prayer Focus: Workmanship – Ephesians 2:10

November Van Driver Linda Collins

DVDs of the Jack Tate Visit and Reception are available thru the A/V Ministry. Thank you. Deacon Roger Owens

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

Thanksgiving Community Celebration Dinner

Check Requests Submission and Pick Up Deadline For Thanksgiving week, please submit all requisitions for check cutting no later than November 21, Checks will be available for issue on November 25 (Wednesday) from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thank you for your support. Point of Contact: Deacon Barnes, Treasurer #1.

Thanksgiving Treats After Service The Visionary Ministry will provide Thanksgiving treats to the congregation immediately following service in the vestibule on Sunday, November 22, Thanks, Doris Goins & Natalie Bennett

Office Closed for Thanksgiving The office will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27, Thank you.

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

Sunday School Fellowship Breakfast 8:00 AM at the FLC Cluster Sunday

NSVW ANNUAL HOLIDAY FELLOWSHIP DINNER WILL BE DECEMBER 04, 2015 AT THE REEDY RIVER FAMILY LIFE CENTER Please place your name on the attendance sheet in the administration lobby or contact your Deacon. The meal will be catered for $ Sing-up deadline is November 29,2015 NSVW ANNUAL HOLIDAY FELLOWSHIP DINNER

The Brotherhood Ministry

Church Family Meeting Date Change Church Family Meeting will be Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary. Thank you.

Christmas Play Drama Ministry Christmas Play will be Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 4:00 PM in the Sanctuary. Thank you.

The study on the Women of the Bible The study on the Women of the Bible will not meet for the month of November due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. The month of December we will fellowship with the Golden Age Ministry. More information will be given at a later date. Thank you. Prayerfully, Sister Barnes

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

Christmas Fellowship Dinner will be Sunday, December 20, 2015 immediately after service at FLC. Thank you. Judy Farr Christmas Fellowship dinner

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.

November 29

Revival Schedule for Dr. Yowe  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.

Thank you  With Special Thanks To All Of You. Although this note says “Thank You” In just this simple way, There’s special meaning in these words To all of you today, For the thoughts behind this message Are especially warm and true, And words cannot express the special Thanks this brings to you.  The family of the late Hazel Nixon would like to convey our sincerest appreciation for the thoughtfulness, prayers, support and love presented to us after his passing. Continue to pray our strength in the Lord as we enter into this holiday season. God commands us to love ye one another just as Christ loves the church. May God continue to richly bless you as you continue to be a blessing to others through your ministry.  The Nixon Family

Thank you  Thank You Very Much. Even though you didn’t have to do it, You did it anyway, and it was much appreciated.  Dear Pastor Yowe and the Reedy River Church family, I just wanted to thank you all for my gift as well as for all the prayers and well wishes that have been given to me other the years. I appreciate everything that the church has done for me, and I thank you once again.  Bruce Reggie Ford

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Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and prayers  Please keep Deacon Manual Lewers in your prayers during his illness. He is in Greenville Memorial. Mrs. Lewers will update the church family of his status.

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  Condolences to Sis. Tracy Sullivan and family. Sis. Sullivan’s step-father, Mr. Obie Garrison, Jr. passed at his home Monday, November 9, Service bro Bro. Garrison will be Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 5:00 PM at Watkins, Garrett and Woods.

November and Upcoming Events  Spirit Chick-fil-A Mauldin – Thursday, November 5, :00 PM  -Church Family Meeting – Thursday, December 10, :00 PM  -Christmas Play– December 12, 4:00 PM  -Youth Sunday is every Second Sunday at 10:00 AM  -Report Card Recognition - Sunday, November 8, 2015  -Jack Tate Reception - Sunday, November 8, 2015 immediately after service JTFH

November and Upcoming Events  LMR Cluster Holiday Dinner – November 15, 2015 immediately after service FLC  Dr. Yowe at Mt. Sinai Church Anniversary, Gaffney, SC – Sunday, November 15, :00 PM  Deacon Spouses Class – Tuesday, November 10 and 17, 2015 at 6:00 PM Room 200  Thanksgiving Community Dinner – Saturday, November 21, :00 PM FLC  NAACP/Truman Humbert’s 67th Birthday Benefit Concert Celebration – Sunday, November 22, :00 PM

November and Upcoming Events  Thanksgiving and Day After Thanksgiving Office Closed – Thursday, November 26-27, 2015  Sunday School Fellowship Breakfast – Sunday, November 29, :00 PM FLC  Cluster Sunday – Sunday, November 29, 2015  Scott Baby Dedication – Sunday, November 29, 2015  Sunday School Publish Board Conference, Nashville, TN – November 30 – December 3, 2015

November Rehearsals at the River  Angelic Voices 9:00 AM—Choir Room -208  Sanctuary Choir –- 6:30 PM except after 1st Sunday Sanctuary  Senior Choir –– 10:00 AM Choir Room  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 9:00 AM-JTFH  Drama Ministry – Mondays & 6:30 PM Sanctuary and 6:30 Choir Room

November 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 – 11/07 7:30 AM FLC  Christian Education Teacher Training – 11/17 6:30 PM FLC  Christian Education – 11/05 6:30PM FLC  Cluster Leaders Meeting – 11/14 9:00 AM JTFH  Deacon Leadership Meeting—5:30 PM Conference Room  Deacon Meeting—11/24 6:30 PM JTFH  Deacon Spouses Meeting - Every 3rd Saturday 9:30 AM JTFH

November Ministry Meetings at the River  Finance Ministry Meeting—10/22 6:00 PM JTFH  FLC Committee Meeting – 10/05 6:30 PM FLC CR  Giving Tree In-Take – 11/05 10:00 AM Room 202C  Golden Aged Christians— 3rd Thursdays 10:00 AM FLC  HR Meeting— 10/12 6:30 PM FLC  Leadership Meeting – 11/10 7:00PM Conference Room  Missionary #2 – 2nd Sundays 12:00 PM – Primary Class Room  Morris College Alumni Meeting – 11/21 3:00 PM Choir Room  Pastors Aid Committee – 4th Sundays 12:00 PM Young Adult Class Rm.  Report Card Committee Meeting – 11/04 6:30 PM Room 200  Salvation Army Ministry – 11/14 6:00 AM Salvation Army

November Ministry Meetings at the River  Senior Missionary Society – 10/11, 12:30 PM Choir Room  Summer Camp Committee Meeting – 11/24 6:30 PM DLC  Sunday School Meeting – 10/06 6:30 PM FLC CR  Sunday School Teacher Meetings –11/03 6:30 PM FLC  The Women of the Bible Study—4th Tuesdays 7:00 PM Choir Room  Trustee Meeting –11/23 6:30PM Choir Room  Trustee Spouses’ Meeting –11/09 6:30 PM Choir Room  Usher’s Meeting – 11/07 10:00 AM Sanctuary  Van Ministry Meeting –  Visionary Ministry – 11/07 11:00 AM Choir Room  Women of the Bible – 4th Tuesdays 7:00 PM Choir Room  YAB Meeting – 11/12 6:30 PM FLC  YWA Meeting – 11/10 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 January due by December 18, All announcements must be submitted in writing. You may or leave your announcement in the secretary in-box. Only announcements submitted in writing by the deadline will be add. No dates available for the months of October-December on the calendar. Deadline for event approval is Friday, November 9, 2015 for the Month of January.

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