1. September 27, 2015 September 2015 Prayer Focus: Praise Psalm 146

2. 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.

5. 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, 2015. Following Persons will be Recognize for their Service and Dedication to Church over the years. Mrs. Judy Farr, Mr. Talmadge Gray, Mr.(Chief) Willie Johnson, Mrs. Shirley Lewers, Mrs. Barbara Tolbert and Mr. Richard Winley Families Of Month 2015

6. Women of the Bible  The study on the Women of the Bible will meet Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the choir room. We will be studying the widow with the mite or the widow with the two coins ( Mark 12: 41-44; Luke 21: 1-4). Please join us as we study God's Holy Word. Prayerfully, Sister Lottie J. Barnes

7. Youth Mission Project

8. The NAACP will celebrate the 67th Birthday of Mr. Truman Humbert Saturday, 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 contirbute to the airfare, housing and food allowance for the 29 students. For more information, please contact Mr. Humbert at 864-346-3563 or 864-299-0644. Please note: NO GIFTS TO MR. HUMBERT. The NAACP 67th Birthday of Mr. Truman Humbert Celebration

9. 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

10. Youth Mission Project

11. 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) 962-6957Nigel Drakeford: (864) 382-8265Shalyn Drakeford: (864)434-7942 We are looking for More Youth to participate with the Jean Drive. RRMBC JEAN DRIVE

12. The Brotherhood Ministry

14. 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:864-478-6770 Email:Reedyriverson@gmail.com UCAA Basketball

15. The church directories have arrived. Each family that took a photo for the directory will receive one free copy per family. If you want an additional copy, the costs is $10.00 each. If you did not take a photo for the directory and would like to purchase one, the cost for the directory is $10.00 also. You may pay by check, cash, or credit card. We will have 100 directories for sale. Get your copy before they are all gone. The Directory Committee RRMBC Church Directories

16. 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.

17. September 27

19. Revival Schedule for Dr. Yowe  3 Night Revival Abyssinian Baptist Church, Harlem, NY - Wednesday, October 7 – 9, 2015 at 7:00 PM.  Mt. Sinia Baptist Church Anniversary, 1809 Old Post Road, Gaffney, SC 29341 – Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 4:00 PM.  Sunday School Publishing Board Confrerence, Nashville, TN - Monday, November 30, 2015 – December 2, 2015.

20. 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.

21. Congratulations

22. RRMBC Family of the month of September 2015 The Edward Family

23. 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

24. Thank you

25. 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

26. Thank you Our Thanks to You, With warmest thanks, grateful hearts, and deep appreciation for your thoughtfulness. We would like to express our acknowledgement and sincere appreciation for all of the prayers, cards, food and monetary gifts during the transition of our cousin and our aunt. Your love and support will always be remembered. Love, The Brackett Family

27. Thank you On behalf of HEAVEN SENT CHILDREN'S PRAISE DANCE MINISTRY, thank you Reedy River church family & friends for making our 2nd Annual Anniversary Celebration a huge success! Everyone had a grand time giving praise to the Lord through dance & song! Your presence, love & continued support makes what we do all worthwhile. "LET EVERYTHING THAT HAS BREATH PRAISE THE LORD! To God be the glory, Mrs. Toni T. Mckinney HEAVEN SENT CHILDREN'S PRAISE DANCE MINISTRY

28. Thank you  The Family of James S. Brown  acknowleges with deep appreciation your kind expression of sympathy. Thank you for your acts of kindness  Brown Family

29. Thank you  With Special Thanks  RRMBC Family  Your kind expression of sympathy will always be remembered.  Your donation to Hollywood Senior in my mother’s name is greatly appreciated.  Lee and Marcia Montgomery

30. Thank you  To All of You with Special Thanks…  This message, though brief,  Has a specially warm tough,  For it comes from the heart-  “Thank you all very much!”  Words cannot express how grateful our family is for all of the kindness shown to us during this difficult time. Every act of kindness meant so very much. Thank you for remembering our family. Cheryl Pulley and Gerald Neely

31. Thank you  Thank You from Owens Family to RRMBC for condolences  Aug 26, 2015  Dea. Roger Owens, Deacon Spouse Emma Owens, and the entire family of Charles Owens, deceased brother of Dea. Roger Owens, sincerely thank the RRMBC family for their thoughtful, prayerful compassionate concern and expressions of condolences during their period of bereavement. Many thanks for those who called, sent cards, contributed funds or food, visited, attended the Home Going services, or just said a prayer. You are an amazing family of Christian believers. We are honored to be a part of you. May heaven continue to smile upon you, and may God continue to bless you.  Dea. Roger Owens and Deacon Spouse Emma Owens

32. Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and prayers  Please keep Sis. Gloria Pyles and her family in your prayers while she is in the hospital. Sis. Pyles was admitted to Greenville Memorial Hospital last week. She is in Room #4618. The family has requested limited visitation at this time.

33. 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.

34. 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.

35. 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

36. 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 29681.   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

37. 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

38. Condolences  Please pray for Rev. Willie Johnson and family. Rev. Johnson’s brother, Robert Lee Johnson, passed, Sunday, September 20, 2015. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.  Please keep Bro. John Henry Davis and family in yours prayers. Bro. Davis’ mother, Hannah Davis Hellams passed Friday, September 18, 2015. Service for Mrs. Hellams was Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Fellowship Baptist Church in Irvington, NJ.

39. Condolences  Mr. Jonathan Moon passed Thursday, September 10, 2015. He is the Son-In- Law of Mrs. Esther Bailey. Funeral service will be Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 3:00 PM. Beasley Funeral Home of Greenville is handling the arrangements. Please keep this family in yours prayers.  Mr. Jonathan Moon  26 Kay Drive  Greenville, SC 29605  You can contact Mrs. Bailey at 864-438-9687.  Charles Edward

40. Condolences  Please pray for Deacon Ron Brackett and family. Deacon Brackett’s aunt, Corrie Willie Mae Logan Brackett, passed Saturday, August 29, 2015. Funeral Services will be Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Mt. Clavary Baptist Church, Cowpens, SC. The Foster Funeral Home is assisting the family.

41. Condolences  Mr. Steve Brown passed Thursday morning, August 27, 2015.– James Steven Brown, 65, husband of Sandra Kay Fletcher Brown, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015. Visitation will be from 12:30 - 1:30 PM Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church. The service will follow at 1:30 PM at the church. Burial will be at Greenville Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church, Adult Sunday School Class, 1012 Mauldin Road, Greenville, SC 29607. Gray Mortuary, Pelzer.. Please keep Deacon Sandra Brown and family in your prayers during this time.

42. Condolences  Please pray for Deacon Ron Brackett and Family. Deacon Brackett’s first cousin, Mr. James Lee David Brackett of Cowpens, entered eternal rest Saturday, August 22, 2015 at his home. Funeral Services will be Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 12:00 PM at The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Timothy L. Hunter officiating, assisted by Dr. A.L. Brackett and Rev. Jacob Hunter, II. The Gilmore Mortuary is assisting the family.

43. Condolences  Condolences to Deacon Roger Owens and family. Dea. Owens’ brother, Mr. Charles Owens of Baltimore, MD, passed Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Service for Mr. Owens will be Sunday, August 23, 2015 at 2:00 PM at New Hope Baptist Church, Clemson, SC 29631. The Adams Mortuary, 500 E. South First Street, Seneca, SC, 29687 is in charge of arrangements. Their phone # is 864-882-2524. Please keep the Owens family in your thoughts and prayers.

44. September and Upcoming Events  Austin Wedding – Friday-Saturday, September 18-19, 2015  Dr. Yowe’s 5 th Anniversary - Sunday, October 18, 2015 Guest Speaker, Dr. Perry Simmons, Jr., Abyssinian Baptist Church, Newark, NJ

45. September Rehearsals at the River  Angelic Voices Choir–09/05, 9:00 AM—Choir Room -208  Sanctuary Choir –- 09/03, 09/17, 09/24 6:30 PM Sanctuary  Senior Choir –09/26 – 10:00 AM Choir Room - 208  Sunbeam and Youth Choirs – 1 st, 2 nd and 4 th Saturdays 10:00 AM Choir Room  Fellowship Choir –09/08, 09/16, 09/19 6:30 PM, 10:00 AM Sanctuary  Children’s Praise Dance—Every 2 nd and 4 th Saturdays 11:15AM – JTFH and Sanctuary  Praise Dance Rehearsal—- @ 9:00 AM-JTFH

46. September Ministry Meetings at the River  Adopt-a-Highway – 11/14 9:30 AM JTFH  Intercessory Prayer- Mondays 6:00 PM Young Adult Class Rm.  Brotherhood Meeting – 09/05 7:30 AM FLC  CAD Convention – 08/15 7:30 PM, 08/16 9:00 AM  Christian Education Teacher Training - 09/15 1:00 PM 6:30PM FLC  Christian Education - 09/10 1:00 PM 6:30PM FLC  Cluster Leaders Meeting – 09/12 9:00 AM JTFH  Deacon Leadership Meeting- First Mondays after First Sunday 5:30 PM JTFH  Deacon Meeting - Fourth Thursdays 6:30 PM JTFH  Deacon Spouses Meeting - Every 3rd Saturday 9:30 AM JTFH  Finance Ministry Meeting—09/24 6:00 PM JTFH

47. September Ministry Meetings at the River  FLC Committee Meeting – 09/07 6:30 PM FLC CR  Golden Aged Christians— 3rd Thursdays 10:00 AM FLC  HR Meeting— Second Mondays 6:30 PM FLC  Leadership Meeting – Second Tuesdays 7:00PM Conference Room  Missionary #2 – 2nd Sundays 12:00 PM – Primary Class Room  Morris College Alumni Meeting – 09/26 3:00 PM Choir Room  Pastors Aid Committee – 4th Sundays 12:00 PM Young Adult Class Rm.  Salvation Army Ministry – 09/12 6:00 AM Salvation Army  Senior Missionary Society – 09/13, 12:30 PM Choir Room  Sunday School Meeting – 08/05 6:30 PM FLC CR  Sunday School Teacher Meetings – 09/01 6:30 PM FLC

48. September Ministry Meetings at the River  Trustee Meeting –09/28 6:30PM Choir Room  Trustee Spouses’ Meeting –09/07 6:30PM Choir Room  Usher’s Meeting – 09/05 10:00 AM Sanctuary  Van Ministry Meeting – 09/26 10:00 AM Room 200  Visionary Ministry – 09/05 11:00 AM Choir Room  Women of the Bible – 4th Tuesdays 7:00 PM Choir Room  YAB Meeting – 09/10 6:30 PM FLC  YWA Meeting – 09/15 6:15 PM - FLC

49. 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 October due by September 3, 2015. No dates available for the months of September-November on the calendar. Deadline for event approval is Friday, October 9, 2015 for the Month of December.

50. 2016 Ministry Calendar of Events Due Date A 2016 Ministry Packet was emailed to all ministry leaders. Please complete the 2016 Ministry Events, Meetings and Rehearsal Dates and the 2016 Ministry Members Contact Information forms. Please take advantage of this opportunity. Your 2016 ministry events will need Dr. Yowe's approval before it is added to the church calendar. The deadline date is past due and all events will be submitted for approval to Dr. Yowe and Leadership Friday, September 18, 2015. If you have not received your packet, please contact the church secretary. A ministry leader session will be scheduled for October.

51. For more information, please visit our website at www.reedyriverchurch.com.