March 28, 2023

Join us for RBC's Spring Work Day on April 1, 2023 from 8:00am-12:00pm. Some of our planned Work Day activities include:

• Cleaning children's classrooms
• Setting up/organizing children's library
• Labeling children's resource closet
• Simple maintenance/repairs, cleanup & landscaping
• Organizing church library

We hope to see you there!

We encourage you to join us for our Holy Week Services/Events! If you would like to sign up for the Good Friday prayer vigil, you can do so here.

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.

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.***

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.

Throughout the month of March, we will be collecting our annual Easter offering for North American missions. This year our goal is to reach $12,000. Please prayerfully consider contributing to help support those on mission across the continent.

Click here to give online and please be sure to designate your offering either to the SBC or CBF if you have a preference. All undesignated contributions will be split equally.

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.

RBC Kids Event Sign-Ups

We would love for you and your family to be part of all that is going on here at RBC! Registration for Spring Fling is now live on the RBC website! Just go to "Life Stages" then "Kids" and click on the event you want to register for. Be aware of the registration deadline of April 7th! Mom and Me Spring Fling is $30 a person or $90 max per family. Other registration costs are covered by the Children's Ministry. I look forward to seeing you there!

Parent Resources

Parents!! There are several new resources available for you and your family! The first resource is called "Table Cards." This is a devotional material for you and your family that you can do at your own pace. The second resources is called "Easter in 5 Letters." This is 5 devotions for you and your family during Holy Week, starting with Palm Sunday. Both of these resources are available for pick-up at the Children's Welcome Desk.

We hope to see you at RBC's 2023 Spring Party on April 8th from 10:00am-12:00pm! Don't forget to invite a friend!

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 to 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. Children are the future of the church.  

2. 1 John 4:19-20 “We love, because He first loved us. If someone says, ‘I love God,’ and hates his brother, he is a liar, for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has seen.” Father God, many are hurting around us due to storms/tornados, loss of loved ones, financial difficulties, broken relationships, sickness and disappointments. Would You show us what actions You desire us to take in these situations? Grant us compassion and courage to go into difficult situations, to risk being inadequate or misunderstood. Keep us from complacency and cultivate a generous and appropriate response. Continually remind us to pray and to go in Your strength. Father, You are the source of encouragement; bless those who have experienced loss. 

3. Psalm 24:8 “Who is the King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty in battle.” Father God, we sometimes forget how awesome in power You are. Would You help us to daily walk in awareness of your strength and might? Remind us to often lift before You the staff positions needed at RBC and those You have to fill them. Would You pour out Your spirit on those making decisions? Give them discernment so that they do not doubt, but confidently submit to the church the persons that You have to lead our congregation. Help us to submit to Your leadership and to allow You to do mighty things through us. We praise You in advance for the ones You have chosen for these positions!

Stewardship in Action

March Budget Needs: $54,166.67

March Budget Receipts (Thru 3/26): $42,390.23

Easter Offering for North American Missions (Thru 3/26): $6,485.23

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