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Round Rock Christian Church

22 Chalice Way

Round Rock, TX 78665

From Anna Marie...

Looking for the Best by Fanny Lee Seville

Luke 12.35-40

At the end of town, in a little white brick house, lived a friendly, kind widower. This particular evening he sat quietly contemplating his life. He was baptized Marvin Martin III, but most folk called him M&M. He had lived all of his life in this house. It was here that he was born. It was here that many happy remembrances occurred. And it was here that he experienced the magnificent birth of his baby sister. The angelic expression on his mother's face when she held her daughter for the first time remained vividly in his memory. Often he recalled with joy the good times he shared with his family until that fateful day when they were taken from him in an automobile accident. His mother's sister graciously quit her job and came to live with him. She was a warm, loving woman, and treated him like her own son.

Tonight, as M&M opened the Bible for his evening devotions, he smiled and thought his life was very good. After his prayers he wrote in his black book. Then he went to bed. During the night, he fell into a very deep sleep from which he never awoke.

Marvin's pastor began his memorial service with these words: "Today, we gather to remember the life of Marvin Martin III, affectionately called M&M. He was the kindliest man I have ever known. His was a life lived for others. Permit me, please, to share with you the last seven entries in M&M's diary." Taking Marvin's black book in hand, his pastor read:

Sunday: Looking for the best in others.

Today, Pastor read from the Gospel of Luke, 12.35-40, about being ready for Jesus' return. I believe I am ready. Before church this morning, I spoke with Jan about my visiting with her kindergarten class tomorrow. She's expecting me. After worship I served coffee at coffee hour. It gave me great pleasure to ask the people "Decaf or regular?" I loved seeing the appreciative expressions on the faces of those enjoying my freshly baked cupcakes and homemade peanut butter fudge. I especially enjoyed watching Pastor hold a six-year-old child with cerebral palsy. Her head nestled under his chin as he lovingly held her in his arms. The scene reminded me of Jesus' telling his disciples to let the children come to him. Thank you, God, for pastors who care for everyone.

Monday: Looking for the best in others.

Today is my 81st birthday. To celebrate I baked sugar cookies, decorated each one with a happy face, and took them to Jan's kindergarten class. Tears filled my eyes as the children sang "Happy Birthday" to me. After reading several stories to them, I said good-bye and gave each child a hug. Jan loves teaching. Her eyes sparkled with tender, loving kindness. I think it's commendable that she uses her own money to buy supplies for her classroom. Every day after school, she volunteers to tutor students with learning difficulties. She is a very dedicated teacher. I wish all teachers possessed her commitment. Thank you, God, for teachers who care.

Tuesday: Looking for the best in others.

At noon today, I served lunch at the soup kitchen. It seems each week there are more and more people without a home. I pray for their safety. Tonight on the evening news, I heard the most amazing story. An NBA basketball player created a line of athletic shoes costing only $15 a pair, so that poor children could have the pleasure of wearing new shoes. I applaud his compassion and concern for these children whose parents don't have $100 or more to pay for trendy basketball shoes. Thank you, God, for people who care.

Wednesday: Looking for the best in others.

This week I am scheduled to make Called-to-Care visits. Today I visited John. Yesterday he was hit by a car. John had the courage to save a little boy who had wandered into the street. Fortunately he wasn't hurt, but John suffered a broken leg. I think my peanut butter fudge helped to cheer him. Thank you, God, for courageous people.

Thursday: Looking for the best in others.

I missed rehearsal with the Senior Singers today. Next Thursday we sing at the nursing home. I'm so grateful that I can live independently. Thank you, God, for my good health. Instead of singing, I traveled with Joe to a home where floodwaters had filled the basement of a widow's home. I stand in awe of Joe. His commitment to others is one to be emulated. No matter where the need, be it in Florida or Mississippi or Louisiana or Pennsylvania or North Dakota, there is Joe, leading a disaster response team. Thank you, God, for people who care.

Friday: Looking for the best in others.

In the mail today was a letter from Chip, thanking me for the 100 blankets I mailed to him in Iraq. He said all his buddies appreciated receiving a new, clean, warm blanket. I'm so proud of my grandson for serving our country, but I'm frightened for his safety and for the lives of others serving in the military. I hate war. It seems that every decade of my life the United States has been in some kind of military conflict. I pray for world peace. Thank you, God, for those who protect us.

Saturday: Looking for the best in others.

I'm rather tired tonight. Most of the day I worked with members of the church, helping to build a Habitat for Humanity home. My church friends are always ready to lend a hand whenever there is a need. Our church is blessed to have many committed members. Thank you, God, for the Church.

"And so it was with Marvin Martin III, always looking for the best in others when in reality it was we who saw his good works." M&M's pastor wiped tears from his eyes as he continued, "When his blessed Savior came, Marvin was ready. One can imagine Jesus saying, 'Well done, good and faithful servant.' "

Thanks be to God for folk like Marvin who are always ready to help others cheerfully and willingly, no matter who they are, no matter what their need may be.

Future Events 

Disciple Mens Retreat

Greetings from Heavenly Hot Houston.

This is a reminder of our Christian Church in the Southwest's annual regional Disciples Men's retreat on Friday evening, September 16 through Sunday morning worship on September 18th. 

Attached HERE is a summary retreat schedule for the weekend.

Can you recall one of your most memorable spiritual experiences? I would imagine that a retreat or something like a Walk to Amaeus would come to mind. It does for me. And, I will always remember one of our past regional men's presidents, Tom Brown describing his experience at this retreat when he would tell people, "It is such a wonderful spiritual experience standing side by side with our men at Lake Brownwood singing Amazing Grace!"

Another good experience a man takes from this retreat is the one shared by bringing a new attendee to Lake Brownwood. True Discipleship is something passed along to someone else. We have a basic need to share discipleship. What other event exists that can better help us build discipling relationships with someone else, other than our annual Disciples Men retreat at Lake Brownwood? Inviting men to come and encouraging them to bring someone else gets us back to our basic calling 'to go and make disciples.' After all, you've got to be one before you can make one.

These men's retreats are more than just a time to be away from our home settings and families. More importantly, it is a time when we get the opportunity to reconnect with God at a level that goes beyond what we usually experience at our home churches. Also, it is the only time each year when all men get the opportunity to fellowship at a Regional level.

Retreat information with pictures and bios of our keynote speakers are displayed on our CCSW web site along with online Eventbrite Registration forms.

Please click on this web site to register and join us. www.ccsw.org/men

May God guide you to discover one of those memorable spiritual experiences. 

Blessings and peace,

Nathan Higginbotham

director, Disciples Men

RRCC Chalice Car Decals

Pick up a car decal for you car from the counter in the welcome center. Please add $2.00 or more to your offering and show off your RRCC pride as you drive around town!

"Swarm the Hive" Volunteers Needed!

School Bells are Ringing!! Can you help?

The annual Hopewell Middle School “Swarm the Hive” student orientation has been scheduled for the morning of August 11^th (Thursday) and Principal Lynda Garinger has asked if we could provide any volunteers to help distribute class schedules that morning. The specific times aren’t set, but probably in the range of 8am to noon.

We’ve had a wonderfully successful experience partnering with our neighborhood schools for 8 years and serving the families in our neighborhood! Please contact a member of the Outreach Team ASAP if you are able to volunteer for any help the morning of August 11^th!

The Outreach Team

Tricia Mouser, Janette Johnston and Susan Kessler

RRCC Game Day

Disciples Women’s Ministry Hosts

August 8, 2022, Game Day

What do you do to beat the heat on a blistering sweltering day in August? You drop in on Game Day at the church at twelve noon with a bag lunch to find fun and fellowship, and a cool dessert!

Following lunch, a host of board games like Balderdash, Mexican Train, Who Knew-- or a favorite game that you brought. Small groups are formed to play in the library and classrooms for a win-win afternoon of conversation and fun.

Mark your calendar for Monday, August 8, the final summer game afternoon of the summer. It is sponsored by the Disciples Women-however, EVERYONE is welcome. Bring a friend!

Sign Up for the Regional Assembly Today!

You are invited to join members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Southwest on October 14 and 15, 2022 at Central Christian Church, San Antonio, TX.

Link HERE

The theme for Assembly this year is “Reconnecting Community." Reconnecting Community will RE-Member our common ground in God’s grace, Re-Ignite our passion for collaboration and connection, and Re-Focus our attention to the call God has placed before us beyond all that the last two years has given us. The Christian Church in the Southwest is poised to reconnect our communities and imagine what the future will hold.

Our October 14, 2022 daytime schedule (pre-assembly) will include a CCSW Learn: Congregational Care (in person only), a 6-hour workshop on Congregational Care led by Rev. Dr. Dara Cobb-Lewis. Dr. Cobb-Lewis has been a congregational minister, Regional Minister in South Carolina, and maintains a private pastoral counseling ministry. The workshop will focus on how congregational leaders can care for their congregations and ministries as a whole while also attending to the personal well-being of individual members. Courses in Healthy Boundaries (online and in person) and Pro-Reconciliation/Anti-Racism (online and in person). In the evening, we will be led in worship by the Texas Christian Missionary Fellowship.

Saturday, October 15, 2022, will include morning prayer, the consecration of our Regional Youth Ministry Council, an All-Assembly “Reconnecting Community” conversation, Workshops, Business meeting and closing worship.

This is both an IN PERSON and ONLINE event. You are encouraged to participate IN PERSON at Central Christian Church, San Antonio TX or you can participate from the comfort of your own home, or wherever is easiest for you!

Everyone is welcome and invited to participate in all that is happening during assembly. Don’t worry if this is your first time, or your 100th time – you are welcome and are an important part of the Region.

Visit www.ccsw.org/ra2022 for information about the speakers, how to register, a daily schedule, and more!

Calling All Greeters



In our continuing efforts of “Embracing our neighbors with Christ-like love”, we want to ensure that our visitors and members are greeted each week on Sunday morning. We are putting in to place the following greeters “schedule”.

Each month the following ministry/team will be responsible to have two people present by 10:30 in the welcome center to open doors for people to enter, greet them by name if possible, offer coffee, show them where the rest rooms are etc.

The schedule is as follows:

• August - Sunday School classes
• September - DWM
• October - Disciple Men
• November - Deacons
• December - All Book Clubs Wired word, Social Justice, Thursday book club.
• January - Vision Advisory/Worship Teams

Greeters duties include but are not limited to:

• Wear name badge.
• Ensure coffee supplies are filled.
• Open front door for those who need assistance.
• Have name tags available for those that don't have one.
• Have pink cards in hand for those who request to have a joy or concern shared.
• Welcome all around!
• Clean up coffee station and coffee pots between when service starts and when service ends.

Thank you for all you do!

Gary and Amy, Worship Co-chairs

Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch will be meeting at Pok-e-Jo's this Sunday after worship service. All are welcome!

Text or call Tasha York (512-567-8770) for more information.

2022 RRCC Sign Ups:

Elder Responsibilities Sign Up

Weekly Worship Leader Sign Up

Sunday Worship Deacons Sign Up

Chancel Choir

Sunday School

Elders Prayer/Closing Message