October 3, 2023

Join us for RBC's Fall Work Day this Saturday, October 7th from 8:00am-12:00pm. Some of our planned Work Day activities include:

• Office renovation prep
• Simple maintenance & repairs
• Labeling children's resource closet
• Working on the children's library
• General cleaning and organizing

We hope to see you there!

Join us for our deacon-sponsored, churchwide picnic immediately following the service on Sunday, October 15th! If you plan to attend, please be on the lookout for RSVP sheets in the foyer or your Sunday School Class. RBC will provide the meat, but we ask that (if you are able) those whose last name starts with A-P bring a side to share with the group and those whose last name starts with R-Z bring a dessert to share. However, please do not hesitate to come, even if you cannot prepare a side or dessert. We hope to see you there!

Donations Needed!

The children's program is in need of donations of candy and Little Debbie cakes for the Fall Festival! Please drop off any donations at the chuch office. Thank you!

Our Third Quarter Business Meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 25th at 6 pm. Dinner will start at 5:15pm and will be provided at no cost. However, we ask that you RSVP here if you plan to eat. We hope to see everyone there!

We invite you to join us for a Next Steps Lunch on Sunday, October 29^th immediately following the service. This lunch is open to anyone who has been visiting with us and is considering joining our church family or just wants to know more about RBC. We also invite anyone who may already be a member of RBC but would like to find out more about our programs, our congregation, or areas in which you can serve. This lunch will be provided at no cost but we ask that you RSVP to Noelle if you plan to attend.

Wednesday Night Schedule

5:15 PM- Dinner

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

7:00 PM- Adult Choir Rehearsal

***October's Wednesday meal sign up is now available!***

Please make your dinner reservations here as soon as possible if you plan to eat on Wednesday nights during the month of October. 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.

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

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!

Click here to view the most recent RBC Students Newsletter!

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

If you plan to attend October's Senior Adult event on 10/10, please email Noelle by Sunday, 10/8. Thank you!

Dates to Remember

• Wednesday, October 18th- Kids will have a special presentation about baptism in place of Kids' Choir.
• Sunday, October 22nd- Kids' Worship will be available for all kids grades K-5 due to the sensitive nature of the sermon topic. Whether or not your child attends Kids' Worship will be at your discretion.
• Sunday, October 29th- Kids' Choir singing in worship.

We are still in need of volunteers to help with the Fall Festival! There are jobs of a variety of commitment levels that need to be filled! If you are able to help, please sign up in your Sunday School class or by contacting Camille!

Click here to view the most recent RBC Kids Newsletter!

1. Jonah 2: 1-2 NASB  “Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the stomach of the fish, and he said, ‘I called out of my distress to the Lord, And He answered me." I cried for help from the depth of Sheol; You heard my voice.” Lord God, how many times do we cry out to You for help and You answer us? How many times do we stumble and You pick us up? How many times do we forget our promises to share with lost or hurting individuals and then we let the opportunity pass by? Father help us to go where You direct us and to speak what You want us to say.

2. Luke 18: 27 NASB “But He said, ‘The things that are impossible with people are possible with God.’” Father God, would You open our eyes to see the mighty acts You perform? Strengthen our faith to believe that when You are at work in our situation’s miracles occur.

Stewardship in Action

September Budget Needs: $54,166.67

September Budget Receipts (Thru 9/30): $43,716.19

Offering for State Missions (Thru 9/30): $5,160.00

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