February 7, 2016 February 2016 Prayer Focus: Salvation John 3:16, Acts 2:21

February Van Driver Varner Shanks

February Meditation Roster Roger Sullivan

Report Card Recognition Sunday, February 14, 2016 All report cards are due by 5:00 PM Wednesday, February 10, Thank you.

BDIO Cluster Meeting All BDIO Cluster members to meet Sunday, February 21, 2016 after service in the JTFH for cluster fellowship discussion. Dea. Algie Dial, Jr.

SC Cureton Brotherhood Scholarship Fund Applications are available on our website.

February 28, 2016

Important Tax Documents The following individuals have important tax document for pickup in the Administration Office. Thank you. Point of Contact: Deacon Barnes, Akendria T. Allen Michael A. Byron Gerald Carter Nikita Cooper Kayshiana S. Evans John Farr Jr. Pierre Higdon Lawrence J. Jamison Gwendolyn Lewis Denise L. Nelson Jamar Nelson Katrina M. Norris Brice K. Simmons Amanda T. Simmons James Taylor Shaylunn Tolbert Derrick L. Drummond Terry A. Johnson Varner Shanks

End of the Year Tax Statement If you desire a printed copy of your tithe/offering 2015 End of the Year Tax Statement, please sign and complete required information on the form located in the Administration vestibule near the Administration Office. Thank you. Point of Contact: Deacon Barnes,

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.

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

Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and prayers Deacon Manual Lewers – Brookdale Seniior Living Solutions, 1306 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC 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

Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and prayers Ms. Genevive Webb - Patewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 2 Griffith Road Greenville, SC 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 to the Kerns and Finley Family Condolences to Ms. Betty Finley and family. Sis. Finley’s brother, Mr. JC Goodjoin, passed Wednesday night. Also, Mrs. Annette Kerns’ mother, Mrs. Francis Neubia, passed Wednesday night. Details are incomplete at this time. We will keep you posted as we continue to pray for theses families during their time of loss.

Condolences to Dr. Emma Owens and Family Condolences to Dr. Emma Owens and family. Deacon Roger Gene Owens, passed on Saturday, January 30, Visitation will be Friday, February 5, 2016 at 6:30 PM at Watkins, Garrett and Woods Mortuary. The funeral will be Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 12:00 PM at Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church. Visit our website photo gallery for pictures of Dea. Owens and the Love Bomb celebration. Click on the link for more details.

Condolences to Deborah Long and Family Please keep Sis. Deborah Long and family in your thoughts and prayers. Sis. Long’s husband, Mr. Anthony “Tony” Long, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Visitation and service for Bro. Long will be Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Watkins, Garrett and Woods Mortuary beginning at 12:00 PM. Click on the link for more details.

Condolences to Judy Farr and Family Condolences to Sis. Judy Farr and family. Helen Westfield, a relative of Sis. Farr’s passed on Sunday, January 24, Service for Sis. Westfield will be Friday, January 29, 2016 at 3:00 PM at Beaver Dam Baptist Church, Enoree, SC.

The Brotherhood Ministry

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.

Great News!!! Now you can view Reedy River’s calendar on our website. Go to >Upcoming Events>2016 Calendar Events. flc-events/ flc-events/

February Upcoming Events - Youth Sunday – Every 2nd Sunday -Prayer and Testimony- Wednesday, February 10, :00 PM Sanctuary -Omega Psi Phi Talent Hunt – Thursday, February 11, :00 PM Sanctuary -Erica Out of Office– Tuesday, February 16, Republican Primary Voting – Saturday, February 20, :00 AM FLC -Democratic Primary Voting – Saturday, February 27, :00 AM FLC -Black History Play – Saturday, February 27, :00 PM Sanctuary

February Upcoming Events -Mid-Week Worship Service –Wednesday, February 24, :00 PM Sanctuary -Baptist Minister Fellowship – Saturday, March 5, :00 AM FLC -CAD Day – Saturday, March 12, :00 AM -EFGTY Cluster Dinner Rescheduled – Saturday, March 19, :00 PM FLC -Good Friday Office Closed – Friday, March 25, Easter Sunday- Sunday, March 27, YWA Colon Cancer Awareness- Sunday, March 27, 2016

February Rehearsals at the River Angelic Voices Choir–2nd 9:00 AM—Choir Room -208 Sanctuary Choir –- 6:30 PM except after 1st Sunday Sanctuary Senior Choir –– 3rd 11:00 AM 4th 10:00 AM Choir Room – 208 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 Rehearsal—-3rd 9:00 AM- Sanctuary 4th 9:00 AM JTFH Drama Ministry – Mondays & 6:30 PM Sanctuary and 6:30 Choir Room Guitar Lessons – Thursdays 6:00 PM FLC

February Ministry Meetings at the River Intercessory Prayer- Mondays 6:00 PM Young Adult Class Rm. Adopt-a-Highway – 02/20 9:30 AM JTFH Brotherhood Meeting – 1st Saturday of the month 7:30 AM FLC Christian Education Teacher Training – 3rd Tuesdays 6:30 PM FLC Christian Education – 1st Thursdays of the month 6:30PM FLC Cluster Leaders Meeting – 2nd Sunday of the month 9:00 AM JTFH Deacon Leadership Meeting—Monday after 1st Sunday 6:00 PM Conference Room Deacon Meeting—4th Tuesday of the month 6:30 PM JTFH Deacon Spouses Meeting - Every 3rd Saturday 9:30 AM JTFH

February Ministry Meetings at the River Finance Ministry Meeting—6:00 PM JTFH FLC Committee Meeting – 1st Monday of the month 6:30 PM FLC CR Golden Aged Christians— 3rd Thursdays 10:00 AM FLC HR Meeting—2nd Mondays of the month 6:30 PM FLC Leadership Meeting – 2nd Tuesday of the month 7:00PM Conference Room Missionary #2 – 2nd Sundays 12:00 PM – Primary Class Room Morris College Alumni Meeting – 3rd 3:00 PM Choir Room Pastors Aid Committee – 4th Sundays 12:00 PM Young Adult Class Rm. Report Card Committee Meeting –2/10 6:30 PM Room 200

February Ministry Meetings at the River Salvation Army Ministry – 2nd Saturday of the month 6:00 AM Salvation Army Senior Missionary Society –, 12:30 PM Choir Room Summer Camp Committee Meeting – 02/23 6:30 PM DLC Sunday School Teacher Meetings –1st Tuesdays of the month 6:30 PM FLC The Women of the Bible Study—4th Tuesdays 7:00 PM Choir Room Train Up a Gentleman/Junior Brotherhood – ? FLC Trustee Meeting –4th Mondays of the month 6:30PM Choir Room Trustee Spouses’ Meeting –3rd Monday of the month 6:30 PM Choir Room

February Ministry Meetings at the River Usher’s Meeting – Saturday before 1st Sunday 10:00 AM Sanctuary Van Ministry Meeting – VBS Prep Meeting - 01/23 10:00 AM Room 200 Visionary Ministry – 1st Saturday of the month 11:00 AM Choir Room Women of the Bible – 4th Tuesdays 7:00 PM Choir Room YAB Meeting – 2nd Thursdays of the month 6:30 PM FLC YWA Meeting – 1st Tuesdays of the month 6:15 PM – Room 200

MINISTRY LEADERS In an effort to make planning you events easier, we have posted all the forms you need to request a room and/or for announcements on our website. Click on Ministries>Ministry Packet.

REMINDER TO ALL ALL EVENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO DR. YOWE FOR APPROVAL 90 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT. ALL EVENTS FLC MUST COMPLETE A USAGE REQUEST FORM AND SUBMIT IT TO THE CHURCH OFFICE OR MRS. GLENDA WILLAMSON, FOR APPROVAL. THANK YOU. Announcements for the month of March are due by February 23, All announcements must be submitted in writing. You may or leave your announcement in the secretary in-box. Only announcements submitted in writing by the deadline will be added. Deadline for event approval is Friday, February 12, 2016 for the Month of March.

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