November 7, 2023

The RBC Finance Committee has prepared the proposed budget for 2024, which can be viewed here. A special called business meeting will take place on Sunday, November 12th to vote on the proposed budget.

Wednesday Night Schedule

5:15 PM- Dinner

6:00 PM- Adult Bible study and children's/youth activities

7:00 PM- Adult Choir Rehearsal

Please make your dinner reservations here as soon as possible if you plan to eat on Wednesday nights during the month of November. After signing up for the meals you will attend, we ask that, if at all possible, you pay for your meals on the Sign-Up Genius website. Simply leave the quantity as "1" and input the total cost for the month in the "cost" box. This is a secure site, much like Realm. However, if paying online is not an option for you, please submit a cash or check payment to the church office at your convenience as money will no longer be taken in the fellowship hall on Wednesday nights.

Feel free to email Noelle with any questions or concerns you may have regarding Wednesday night meal sign-ups/payments.

RSVP for our Thanksgiving meal on 11/15 here.

Click here to view the 4th Quarter RBC Seniors Newsletter! Please email Noelle if you would like to regularly receive this newsletter.

SBA Christmas Gift Shop 2023

We are excited for another opportunity to support the Shelby Baptist Association's Christmas Gift Shop!

The Christmas tree will be set up in the foyer and ready with names of children and teens to be assigned on Sunday, November 5th. 

We also encourage everyone to bring cookie and popcorn tins for the parents who are bringing children to the gift shop to enjoy.

All items due back by Sunday, November 26th!

If you would like to support our congregation and ministerial staff by engaging in supportive prayer during Sunday morning worship, sign up for a time slot here.

Nine Lessons and Carols Important Dates:

-Performance and reception will be held on 12/3 beginning at 5:00 PM

-Rehearsals for the Christmas program are currently taking place on Wednesday nights from 7 PM - 7:30 PM until the performance. Regular choir members will stay until 8 PM on these rehearsal nights. You do not have to be a member of the regular choir to participate in the Lessons and Carols Service. The more the merrier!

Are you looking for a way to serve? Do you have instrumental talent that you would like to share with our congregation? Email Roberta about joining RBC's worship team! She is looking especially for those who play drums and/or guitar with a reasonable level of proficiency. We would love to hear you play!

This year RBC Kids (preschool and up) will be part of our Christmas Music Program, "Lessons and Carols" on Sunday Evening, December 3rd! Because of this, Kids Choir Practice will be starting at 5:45pm on Wednesdays instead of 6) and run to 6:10pm. If your child can't make it until 6pm, please come anyway! Since the children are singing in the program, we are asking that they be present at the Dress Rehearsal on Thursday, December 30th at 6pm. The kids should be done with their portion of dress rehearsal by 6:30pm.

Click here to view the most recent RBC Kids Newsletter!

Click here to view the most recent RBC Students Newsletter!

Visit the RBC website to learn more about the 2023 Bible reading plan.

1. Proverbs 4: 23 NASB “Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life.” Father God, help us to guard our hearts from those thoughts that could pull us away from our closest fellowship with You. Help us to choose grace and forgiveness toward others over a need to be justified.

2. Isaiah 40: 10-11 NASB “Behold, the Lord God will come with might, With His arm ruling for Him. Behold, His reward is with Him. And His recompense before Him. Like a shepherd He will tend His flock, In His arm He will gather the lambs And carry them in His bosom; He will gently lead the nursing ewes.” Father God, we take courage and comfort knowing that You are already victorious. You tenderly care for us while gently leading us. How we praise You this day!  

Stewardship in Action

November Budget Needs: $54,166.67

November Budget Receipts (Thru 11/5): $15,349.00

To give online to the general budget or special offerings click the link.