April 11, 2023

Thank you to everyone who served during the church workday, Holy Week, and the Spring Party. We had 19 visiting families at our Spring Party which was a huge success! We are so grateful for your help and could not have done it without you.

We are excited to begin preparations for VBS 2023 which will take place from 6/19-6/23. We will need plenty of volunteers, so please email Camille at camille@rbcstaff.com if you are willing to serve in this way. Also, registration for VBS is now open here! (The sooner, the better so we know how many supplies to order!!) We hope to see everyone there.

Get ready for the 2023 Spring Rummage Sale happening on May 6th at RBC! We encourage you to drop off items in the church office that you would like to be included in the sale. All proceeds will go toward children's ministry needs, including offsetting the cost of children's camp.

Don't miss our Summer kick-off at the Birmingham Barons game on June 4th! All ages are welcome and you can sign up here.

We are excited to announce that Dr. Paul House of Beeson Divinity School will be joining us as our retreat guest speaker, and Justin Cross will be leading worship. You don't want to miss this! Sign up here for the 2023 RBC Churchwide Retreat!

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

Click here to view the most recent RBC Kids Newsletter!

Parents, we are going to CentriKid Camp July 10-14th! This is for children who have completed 2nd-6th grade. If your child is interested in going to camp, please contact Camille for more information including cost, fundraising, registration deadlines, what to expect, and more.

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.

Wednesday Night Schedule

5:15 PM- Dinner

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

Please make dinner reservations for the month of April here.

Our First Quarter Business Meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 26th at 6:00 pm. Please RSVP here if you plan to attend.

Meet Clayton Mullins, RBC's Candidate for the position of Associate Pastor of Discipleship- Students and Missions! Click here to read Clayton's bio. We will host a meet-and-greet and Q & A session with Clayton on Wednesday, April 19th at 6 pm. Please make a reservation on the RBC website if you plan to eat dinner that night. The congregational vote of affirmation will take place in a special called business meeting following the service on 4/30.

Please make plans to attend a recognition lunch on April 16th in honor of Murphy Maddox's thirteen years of service as RBC's worship pastor. This event will take place immediately following Sunday morning worship, and notes of appreciation for Murphy's service are encouraged. ***Lunch is provided at no cost but reservations are required. RSVP here.***

1. Matthew 9: 37-38 KJB “Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.’” Father, we come before You asking that You send us children’s workers to teach and care for our children. While their hearts are tender to Your word let us seize each opportunity to proclaim who You are. We ask that our children come to faith in Jesus. They are the future of the church! 

2. Matthew 16:8 NASB “I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.” Lord God, You have promised that the gates of hell will not overcome Your church. You are our steadfast hope. Your plan is solid; Your will is sure, regardless of what goes on around us or how things seem. You will succeed in Your purpose. Lord, strengthen Your church to stand strong, to be in alignment and unity, firm in our allegiance to You with good stewardship of the blessings You have given us. Grip our hearts to hold tightly to Your word, to crave purity of thought and deed. Mold us to become men and women of prayer. 

Stewardship in Action

April Budget Needs: $54,166.67

April Budget Receipts (Thru 4/9): $45,586.33

Easter Offering for North American Missions (Thru 4/9): $11,199.23

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