November 1, 2015 November 2015 Prayer Focus: Workmanship – Ephesians 2:10

November Van Driver

Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church TRUNK OR TREAT Saturday, Oct. 31st 6:00PM – 8:00PM AN EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY ***trunks needed*** decorate your trunk and have fun passing out candy. The Youth Advisory Board Needs your help! We need volunteers for Security (to keep all our children safe) We need volunteers for candy runner (to make sure each vehicle has candy) We need volunteers for parking (to keep everyone safe) We need volunteers for set-up/clean-up (to keep our church ground beautiful) Wait! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR EVERYTHING… Most of all we want this to be FUN Event for everyone So… to keep it sweet! We need lots of CANDY and TRUNKS. There is a TRUNK OR TREAT sign –up sheet in lobby outside the front office. Please feel free to donate as much candy as you like. There will be a box outside of the office to collect it all. Thank you, YAB we are doing great things here at the River.

Don’t Forget to Set Your Clocks Back One Hour!

The Giving Tree – Accepting Application The Giving Tree Committee will be receiving names of children who may need assistance for Christmas. The application dates are Tuesday, October 27 and Thursday, November 5 from 10:00 to 1:00 pm at the administrative office. Please contact Barbara Tolbert at or Leonia Gray if you know of a request. Your information will be kept confidential. Thank You The Giving Tree Ministry

The Giving Tree - Donations The “Giving Tree” is a mission project of the Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church that recognizes the needs of children during the Holiday Season. With your help, we will be able to provide a gift to a child who might not otherwise receive one. We need the enthusiastic support of the Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church family to make a difference this Holiday Season. You may make a monetary donation or pull a numbered ornament from the “The Giving Tree” in the church vestibule and buy gifts from the wish list beginning November 8-29, Any help that you can offer will be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact: Kyle Miller Lee Gray Barbara Tolbert Annette Hunt Karen Nesbitt Linda Collins

Church Family Meeting Church Family Meeting will be Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary. Thank you.

The Brotherhood Ministry

Family Appreciation Banquet Sponsored by the Deacon Ministry Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 6:00 PM At FLC Admission - $10.00 Adult and $5.00 (children under 8 years old) Deadline To Purchase Tickets is Monday, October 26, Following Persons will be Recognized for their Service and Dedication to Church over the years. Mrs. Shirley Lewers, Mrs. Barbara Tolbert and Mr. Richard Winley Families Of Month 2015

Report Card Recognition Sunday, November 8, 2015 All report cards are due by 5:00 PM Wednesday, November 4, Thank you.

Jack Tate Reception There will be a reception for Jack Tate, a major contributor to Save Our Sons, Sisters Saving Sisters and the RRMBC Building Fund immediately after morning worship service, Sunday, November 8, 2015 in the Jack Tate Room. Everyone is invited to attend. Former mentors, mentees, BOD Members, contributors, scholarship recipients, and supporters of SOS and SSS are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Dea. Roger Owens at or Thank you.

Omega Psi Phi Achievement Week November 15-23, 2015 All Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Members of RRMBC are asked to invite their friends and family to worship with us on Sunday, November 15, Thank you.

Thanksgiving Community Celebration Dinner

The NAACP will celebrate the 67th Birthday of Mr. Truman Humbert Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church. This fund raising event will benefit 29 local high school students to compete in 2016 National NAACP Convention. All proceeds will contribute to the airfare, housing and food allowance for the 29 students. For more information, please contact Mr. Humbert at or Please note: NO GIFTS TO MR. HUMBERT. The NAACP 67th Birthday of Mr. Truman Humbert Celebration

Sunday School Fellowship Breakfast 8:00 AM at the FLC Cluster Sunday

SOS Community Chorale’s Annual Christmas Concert under the direction of Mr. Calvin Campbell and Mr. Phillip Martin will be Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church. Proceeds will benefit the Reedy River Trustee Spouses Dinky O’Neal Scholarship Fund and the Southernside Community Center. SOS Community Chorale Annual Christmas Concert

The Youth Bible Study has begun again for the new school year. Transportation will be in your neighborhood. Meal Served Prior to class. Pickup-6:00 and 6:30 Return home-8:00-8:30.

November 29

Revival Schedule for Dr. Yowe  Mt. Sinia Baptist Church Anniversary, 1809 Old Post Road, Gaffney, SC – Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 4:00 PM.  Sunday School Publishing Board Conference, Nashville, TN - Monday, November 30, 2015 – December 2, 2015.

Pastoral Counseling Schedule for Dr. Yowe  If you are in need for pastoral counseling, Dr. Yowe is available Monday – Thursday until 7:00 PM by appointment only. Please contact the church secretary for availability and scheduling. Thank you.

Congratulations Congratulations to Bro. Ricky Pulley and the Greenville Chapter of the South Carolina State University Alumni National Association for being recognized tonight at the unveiling of the Stellar Calendar and Saturday, during the homecoming game, for the significant amount of funds raised and donated to the SCState Annual Scholarship Fund. Thank you to RRMBC for your contribution to the fund.

Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and prayers  Please pray for Sis. Dorothy McClendon. Sis. McClendon is in room #5407 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and prayers  Please pray for Sis. Geraldine McBroom. Sis. McBroom is recovering from a fall that injured her head and kidney.

Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and prayers  Sis. Lillie Smith  Sis. Phyllis Jones  Sis. Ann Cureton  Sis. Catherine Pinson  Rev. John C. Eichelberger  Sis. Cathy Shell Owens  Sis. Gloria Pyles

Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and prayers  Bro. Carl Spencer – Diamond Rehab, Simpsonville, SC  Deacon James Cooley - The Springs Assisted Living, 214 E. Curtis Street, Simpsonville, SC   Ms. Lillian Denard - Quillen Manor, Fountain Inn, SC  Sis. Abeline Rosemond - Austin, TX  Ms. Genevive Webb - Patewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 2 Griffith Road Greenville, SC 29607

Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and prayers  Bro. Ferdinand Chapman - National Health Care, Mauldin, SC  Sis. Ellen Shumate Windham - Magnolia Place, Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC  Bro. David Gray - Glorified Nursing Home, Room #307, Greenville, SC

Condolences Please keep Bro. Ed Nixon and family in your thoughts and prayers. Bro. Nixon’s brother, Mr. Hazel Nixon, passed Monday, October 19, Service for Mr. Nixon will be Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Reid Chapel AME Church, 1008 Dibert Street, Sumter, SC. Ephriam D. Stephens Funeral Home, 230 S Lafayette Drive, Sumpter, SC is handling the arrangements. Friends and loved ones are received at the home of Bro. Ed Nixon’s niece, Felicia Nixon, 172 Plowden Mill Road, Sumter, SC

November and Upcoming Events  Spirit Chick-fil-A Mauldin – Thursday, November 5, :00 PM  -Church Family Meeting – Thursday, November 5, :00 PM  - Deacon’s Appreciation Banquet – November 7, 6:00 PM  -Youth Sunday is every Second Sunday at 10:00 AM  -Report Card Recognition - Sunday, November 8, 2015  -Jack Tate Reception - Sunday, November 8, 2015 immediately after service JTFH

November and Upcoming Events  LMR Cluster Holiday Dinner – November 15, 2015 immediately after service FLC  Dr. Yowe at Mt. Sinai Church Anniversary, Gaffney, SC – Sunday, November 15, :00 PM  Deacon Spouses Class – Tuesday, November 10 and 17, 2015 at 6:00 PM Room 200  Thanksgiving Community Dinner – Saturday, November 21, :00 PM FLC  NAACP/Truman Humbert’s 67th Birthday Benefit Concert Celebration – Sunday, November 22, :00 PM

November and Upcoming Events  Hour of Power MidWeek Worship Service - Wednesday, November 25, :00 PM  Thanksgiving and Day After Thanksgiving Office Closed – Thursday, November 26-27, 2015  Sunday School Fellowship Breakfast – Sunday, November 29, :00 PM FLC  Cluster Sunday – Sunday, November 29, 2015  Scott Baby Dedication – Sunday, November 29, 2015  Sunday School Publish Board Conference, Nashville, TN – November 30 – December 3, 2015

November Rehearsals at the River  Angelic Voices 9:00 AM—Choir Room -208  Sanctuary Choir –- 6:30 PM except after 1st Sunday Sanctuary  Senior Choir –– 10:00 AM Choir Room  Sunbeam and Youth Choirs – 1st, 2nd and 4th Saturdays 10:00 AM Choir Room  Fellowship Choir –Tuesdays 6:30 PM, Saturdays 10:00 AM Sanctuary  Children’s Praise Dance—Every 2nd and 4th Saturdays 11:15AM – JTFH and Sanctuary  Praise Dance 9:00 AM-JTFH  Drama Ministry – Mondays & 6:30 PM Sanctuary and 6:30 Choir Room

November Ministry Meetings at the River  Intercessory Prayer- Mondays 6:00 PM Young Adult Class Rm.  Adopt-a-Highway – 11/14 9:30 AM JTFH  Brotherhood Meeting – 11/07 7:30 AM FLC  Christian Education Teacher Training – 11/17 6:30 PM FLC  Christian Education – 11/05 6:30PM FLC  Cluster Leaders Meeting – 11/14 9:00 AM JTFH  Deacon Leadership Meeting—5:30 PM Conference Room  Deacon Meeting—11/24 6:30 PM JTFH  Deacon Spouses Meeting - Every 3rd Saturday 9:30 AM JTFH

November Ministry Meetings at the River  Finance Ministry Meeting—10/22 6:00 PM JTFH  FLC Committee Meeting – 10/05 6:30 PM FLC CR  Giving Tree In-Take – 11/05 10:00 AM Room 202C  Golden Aged Christians— 3rd Thursdays 10:00 AM FLC  HR Meeting— 10/12 6:30 PM FLC  Leadership Meeting – 11/10 7:00PM Conference Room  Missionary #2 – 2nd Sundays 12:00 PM – Primary Class Room  Morris College Alumni Meeting – 11/21 3:00 PM Choir Room  Pastors Aid Committee – 4th Sundays 12:00 PM Young Adult Class Rm.  Report Card Committee Meeting – 11/04 6:30 PM Room 200  Salvation Army Ministry – 11/14 6:00 AM Salvation Army

November Ministry Meetings at the River  Senior Missionary Society – 10/11, 12:30 PM Choir Room  Summer Camp Committee Meeting – 11/24 6:30 PM DLC  Sunday School Meeting – 10/06 6:30 PM FLC CR  Sunday School Teacher Meetings –11/03 6:30 PM FLC  The Women of the Bible Study—4th Tuesdays 7:00 PM Choir Room  Trustee Meeting –11/23 6:30PM Choir Room  Trustee Spouses’ Meeting –11/09 6:30 PM Choir Room  Usher’s Meeting – 11/07 10:00 AM Sanctuary  Van Ministry Meeting –  Visionary Ministry – 11/07 11:00 AM Choir Room  Women of the Bible – 4th Tuesdays 7:00 PM Choir Room  YAB Meeting – 11/12 6:30 PM FLC  YWA Meeting – 11/10 6:15 PM - FLC

REMINDER TO ALL MINISTRY LEADERS!!! ALL EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR THE FLC MUST COMPLETE A FLC USAGE REQUEST FORM AND SUBMIT IT TO FAMILY LIFE CENTER DIRECTOR, FOR APPROVAL. ALL EVENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO DR. YOWE FOR APPROVAL 90 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT. THANK YOU. Announcements for the month of Demember due by November 9, No dates available for the months of October-December on the calendar. Deadline for event approval is Friday, November 9, 2015 for the Month of January.

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