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Stocks Exchange
As you know, I am not often left speechless! However, these past few weeks and especially our Sunday of celebration have rendered me somewhat speechless. There are not works adequate enough to articulate my gratitude for you. To say I was overwhelmed by your monetary gift and words of celebration is a vast understatement. The best gift of all was eating lunch with 350 of my closest friends!
A flood of emotions and thoughts run rampant in my heart and mind as I write this last Stocks Exchange. I want to close this part of our journey by saying THANK YOU: for your forgiveness and grace exhibited in word and deed, for your sacrificial giving to God’s mission for this church, for your bravery and trust as you have become “missional” in nature, for your steadfast belief in being free and faithful Baptist’s, for allowing me to share life with you, for your laughter and smiles along the way, for embracing me in my humanity, for helping to grow my family and my faith, for loving me through mistakes I made, for being wonderful people to lead, love, and serve with.
My final word to you: Rosalind Hills Baptist Church; you truly are A PLACE TO BELONG AND A PLACE TO BECOME.
God Bless You, Tom Stocks
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Speakers for February Worship
The following is the schedule of speakers in our Sunday morning worship services for the month of February.
10th – David Miller
17th – Charles Fuller
24th – Charlie Hoffler
Bible Study Leaders
The following is the schedule of Bible study leaders on Wednesday nights for the month of February.
6th – Todd Stafford
20th – Anne Peters
27th – Susan Kirk
They will be teaching from Joyce Meyer’s book “I Dare You”
CHURCH KEYS
We are currently taking inventory of our church keys. If you have a church bus or a church van key please contact the office at 344-7888 or email Amber at amber@rosalindhills.org
Contact information for Emergencies:
You may contact the church office for emergencies between the hours of
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. You may contact Bekah Clawson at any time on her cell phone. (540) 353-7879. Please be vigilant in letting us know of illnesses and hospitalizations of church members, visitors or family members. Even if you think we know, please check to be sure. Thank-you for your help.
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News from Women's Ministry Unlimited
Page Turner Book Club
Join the monthly Page Turner Book Club on the third Tuesday’s of each month. The next meeting will be on February 19th at 7:00 pm at the home of Anne Peters. For more information contact Peggy Walker at 345-5300.
Mom’s Prayer Group
All moms are welcome to bring a lunch and join us on the First Friday in March, the 7th at 12:00 pm in the children’s wing to eat, laugh, learn, and pray for our children. For more information call Cathy Harris.
Spring Bible Studies
JESUS THE ONE AND ONLY
A 12 week Bible Study by Beth Moore
Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. beginning March 4
Cost $15.00 for book
Sign-up in Crossover or
call Susan Kirk 772-0638
Experiencing the Heart of Jesus
By Max Lucado
Study resumes April 10
Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays
10-11:30 a.m.
Sign-up in crossover or contact
Susan Kirk 772-0638
Sweet Mondays
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When
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What
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Where
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Feb.
18
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Bon Appetite with Mrs. Pam. Preparing a healthy meal together and then eating it!
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Fellowship Hall
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March 17
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Go Green – St. Patrick’s Day with emphasis on environmental awareness
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Betsy Miller’s
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April
21
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Beads, bangles, and Baubles – Make jewelry with Pam Rose
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Choir Suite
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Children's Corner
Thought for the week: “You will always be your child's favorite toy.” ~Vicki Lansky
Children’s Sunday School 2/10/08
Bible Story: Jesus Teaches that we are to be Salt and Light
Bible Point: We can help others see Jesus.
Bible verse: In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16
New Acorn and Oak sign-Ups
On Sunday, Feb. 10th we will have the sign-ups for the 2008 Acorn/Oak matchups. Parents please consider signing up your 3-10 year old for this program and letting them be the “acorn” to one of our fine “oaks”! Matches will be made by the end of February and a light breakfast for the new matches will be on Sunday March the 2nd in the Music Suite at 9:30 am.
NVMS Scholarship Applications
NVMS Scholarship Applications are now available in the NVMS office for the 2008-2009 school year. Three will be awarded and applications are due April 1st.
Sofa and Dressers
The Berisa family who recently moved is looking for a sofa and a couple of dressers. Please contact me if you could help.
Thank YOU Peggy Murray!!
If you did not notice the new classroom flags in the children’s wing this past Sunday, please stop by and take a look at Peggy Murray’s handiwork!! As someone who cannot manage a basic hem, I am in awe of her talent as well as her willingness to donate her gifts in service to the Lord! It is the service of so many great folks here that makes this place such a wonderful place to serve!
Third Sunday Fellowship-Club 56
Sunday, February 17th Club 56 will head to McDonalds then bowling at Lee High Lanes following the 11:00 worship service. Bus transportation will be provided, students will return to church by 3:00, plan to pick them up then. Students will need $20 for lunch and bowling.
cathy@rosalindhills.org
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Facts and Figures (As Of Jan. 31)
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Amount Needed Weekly
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$12,639.81
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Amount Needed to Date
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50,599.24
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Budget Receipts
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25,699.82
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Budget Receipts to Date
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68,905.74
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Overage
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18,346.50
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Worship Attendance 1/27
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435
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Worship Attendance 2/3
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298
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From your Finance Team
Just a word of thanks to the church family for making January an overwhelming success in meeting and exceeding our financial needs. Thanks to your supreme sacrifice and dedication, you have affirmed your commitment to His church that His ministry will go on.
Your Finance Team Leader
Correction
Please make the following correction to your February calendar.
The morning worship services for
the rest of the month are at 8:30 am and 11:00 am (not 10:30).
Sorry for any confusion.
TNS FUND
Contributions to Tom Stocks and his family, “TNS Fund” will be accepted through the end of February.
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You’re Invited
Carole Sue Routt and Mark Edward Alford, along with our families invite you to our wedding. It will take place at Rosalind Hills Baptist Church on February 24th 2008 at 12:20 in the afternoon. A small reception will follow in the fellowship hall.
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Food Pantry
Last week the food pantry served 29 households and 75 persons. We are still in need of paper bags.
Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament
The 17th Annual Roanoke Valley Baptist Association Golf Tournament will take place at Ole Monterey Golf Course on Friday, May 16th. Shotgun starts at 8:00 am and 1:30 pm. Cost is $45.00 which includes golf, lunch by Chick-Fil-A, and prizes. Deadline to submit team entry form is May, 5th. For more information and entry forms, contact Amber at 344-7888 or email: mailto:amber@rosalindhills.org
Valentine Variety Show
Make plans to attend the Annual Valentine Variety Show. Wednesday, February 13th at 6:15 pm. A potluck dinner will be served before hand at 5:15 pm. Come and support those who are showing off their talents.
Commissioned to Go and Serve
This past Sunday we commissioned Tom Stocks to go and serve. During the service the concept of Hearing the Call, Preparing to serve and then being Obedient to the calling of God was explored. We as Christians are all called to go and serve. We each have a calling and we must be obedient to what God has called us to do. Rosalind Hills Baptist Church has work to do. God is preparing a servant even now to be our new pastor, however, as we wait for that person to be revealed to us we must be obedient to our calling.
We will have the opportunity to hear more about the Intentional Interim process soon as we invite an expert to share that information with us. That process will help us continue to understand who we are as a church and as the people of God. The process will also help us prepare ourselves for the coming of a new pastor.
We have declared ourselves, “A Place to Belong, A Place to Become, Becoming a welcoming community, sharing the presence of Christ wherever we are.” We now have a responsibility to step up and be that church. Last Wednesday night we voted to move the CBF Missional grant monies from the former Apartment Ministry to our Food Pantry Ministry. Now we must begin the process of finding persons who feel called to serve on a Steering Team for this ministry. There will be many opportunities to serve with our Food Pantry. Even now a group of women from the Women’s Ministry Leadership team are taking time when the Food Pantry is open to be present and pray with those who come through the doors. Rosalind Hills Baptist Church, You are commissioned to “be the presence of Christ wherever we are” Go and Serve!
Blessings,
Bekah
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Youth.net
Wow, what a celebration this past Sunday. RHBC you did it right for a pastor that has served this church and this community for over 18 years. I truly believe that our love for him was displayed and I want to say thank you for setting such a great example. The children and youth of our church needed to see a time of rejoicing and celebration for a man that has given so very much. As I stood on the stage with him, I could feel the love from our church, a love that said we thank you, but also said we know God is calling you for a different ministry now. I know it is not up to us to say that we approve, but it was like the whole church was saying “we approve.” We are losing a great servant and for that we are sad, but we know others are getting a great servant that will help them become a church like Rosalind Hills. Thank you to all that celebrated. Thank you Tom Stocks for your servant attitude and for helping RHBC learn to be “a place to belong… and a place to become.” We love you and will miss you dearly.
A Special Thank You to…
Bruce Tomlinson for always being willing to help.
Matthew Miller for always saying “yes” when I need something done with the youth. I truly appreciate you and love you.
Special Recognition
To Barrett LeHardy for his hard work and dedication and his new appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Awesome. So many are so proud of you.
Dates to Remember:
Wednesday, February 13
Is the deadline for all Children’s Camp Counselor Applications to be turned in to Cathy.
Changed Saturday, February 23rd
Youth ski trip to Winterplace Ski Resort. More information will be available on Sunday morning. Thank you to Theresa Nowak for initiating and organizing this trip. Please sign up in the Youth Suite to reserve your spot.
Mission Opportunities
Give someone a big smile for God. You just never know how much it can change someone’s life.
In His Service, David Miller
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