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Dec 1st, 2006

Announcement:  All of the directories will be available to pick up by alphabet this Sunday in between Sunday School and worship and after the morning worship service.  This is a slight change from the announcement made earlier this week.  Also, any new families who have joined since the photos were taken will receive a directory as well.    

 

 

Nov 29th, 2006

Announcement:

  1. We have a special treat this Sunday.  The Men’s Harbor Light Salvation Army choir will sing for us during the morning worship service.
  2. The directories have arrived.  Brenda Martin will distribute directories between Sunday school and worship and after church this Sunday and next Sunday.  They will be given out alphabetically with A-M this Sunday and N-Z next Sunday.  You will need to sign for your directory and will not be allowed to pick one up for another family.  No directories will be given out through the Church office.  Once everyone has received their directory we will then see who has not received one and take of them at that time.

 

 

Nov 6th, 2006 

Reminder:

Don’t forget that our annual Thanksgiving Dinner is Wed. Nov. 15 @ 7:00 pm.  Please remember to sign up in the foyer for what you will bring.  We need lots of food and lots of help.  This event usually brings upwards of 130 people!  

 

 

Sep 28th, 2006 

Please pray for Delores Warwick and her husband, Roy.  Delores will sign a DNR at the hospital today. Roy continues to deteriorate in his health.  Please pray for Gods’ mercy.

 

Pray for Earlene and Jack Light’s granddaughter who was in an accident yesterday.  She is fine but her little boy is still in the hospital.

 

Thank you to the volunteers who will be helping the family mentioned yesterday is getting their things out of storage.

 

Have a blessed day!

Bro. Clay

 

 

Sep 27th, 2006 

A plea for help.

 

The family of one of our students in the student ministry is in need of help.  For over two years they have been living  in a small apartment after losing their home and have kept most of their belongings in a storage center, paying storage which they can’t afford.  They need some help getting those things out of storage by Saturday or they have to pay another month.  The storage center is on 1960 and they live in Spring.  I am unable to assist this weekend due to some prior commitments that can’t be changed.  If you have a pick up truck and can help for a couple of hours it would be greatly appreciated!  They also have a like new bedroom suite that will not fit in the apartment and are offering it to someone that might need it.  Otherwise they will have to continue to pay storage on it.  If you can help please let me know by this afternoon so I can pass the word along to the family.  I will be glad to put you in contact with them.  Thank you for your generosity and servant’s hearts.

 

 

Sep 18th, 2006 

Announcements & prayer requests:

 

  1. All of the RBC family is invited to John & Mary Jo’s new home this Sunday after church for a dedication service.  Come and join them in dedicating their new home to the service and ministry of God.

  2. We had a great day of worship yesterday.  We had 132 present.  Welcome David and Dana Oldham to our church family.  We will have their contact information to you shortly.

  3. Please pray for Mark Martin as he goes on an interview this week with Hilti Tools and as he prepares for microscopic surgery next week on his shoulder.

  4. Pray for Mike Humphrey’s father who has an infection in his leg.  He is in the hospital.

  5. Continue to pray for Roy Warwick at Memorial Northwest.

  6. Please pray for Justin who has an interview with New Caney ISD this morning @ 9:00

 

Have a blessed day

Bro. Clay

 

Sep 11th, 2006 

Announcements:

  1. Welcome Chris and Shelley Mitchell and their daughter Abigail to RBC!  They joined yesterday.  We will get their contact information to you soon.

  2. What a great service yesterday.  We had 91 in Sunday School and 142 in morning worship.  What a great way to begin the fall season.

  3. Darrin and Michelle Shrontz have puppies that need a good home.  They are black lab mix.  Contact Darrin and Michelle if you are interested.  They need to find new homes for these puppies before the baby arrives in February.

  4. The following prayer requests were just called into the church.

     

    1. Ann Speed begins radiation today for pancreatic cancer.

    2. Gussie Purvis’s niece who has been in a coma in Michigan died yesterday.  She was 21.  Gussie and Jim were able to get there before she passed.

    3. Kyle Perkins’ son-in-law was in a car accident and was sent by life flight to the hospital.  He has regained consciousness.

    4. Please pray for Barbara and Alan Linden.  Alan and Barbara were my youth director’s years ago when I first came to know the Lord.  I just received word that Alan is being taken off life support.  He has battled with Rheumatoid Arthritis for several years and it has spread to his lungs.  I owe much of who I am to these sweet, godly people.  They live in CA.

     

    After several years of waiting we now are able to record on CD the morning message.  The first in the series of Desperate Households was recorded yesterday.  It will take some time to get the “order” system down but if you would like a copy of the message yesterday please let me know and we will get a copy for you.  We are asking $2 to help simply to help cover the cost of the CD’s labels and sleeves.  CD’s given to our shut-ins will be at no cost. MP3's of the sermons will also be available here on the website.

     

 

Sep 6th, 2006

Important News:

 

  1. Pray for Ann Speed and her family.  Yesterday Ann was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  She sees the oncologist on Thursday.

  2. Congratulations to Bonnie Underwood who has been away at Texas A&M.  She graduated August 11 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. She is now employed at TCB, an engineering firm in Houston.  Bonnie’s mailing address is 6614 Alfano Houston, TX  77076.

  3. After being in a nursing home for over 2 years, Olive Tisdale has returned to her home at 9718 Deer Trail Dr.  Houston, TX  77038.  Her phone number is now 281-820-3440.  She would love to hear from as many of you as possible or to have you stop by for a visit.

 

Aug 30th, 2006

Pray for Roy Warwick.  He fell out of bed this morning and they believe he broke his leg.

 

Thank you to everyone for taking the time to get your pictures taken.  I believe we had 73 sittings total. 

 

Don’t forget our annual business meeting and dinner tonight at 6:30.

 

 

Aug 24th, 2006

Prayer request and reminders:

 

  1. Pray for Michelle & Darrin Shrontz.  Michelle’s grandfather in Sweetwater, TX is not doing well.  They are there with him at this time.

  2. We will vote on calling Phil Baker as our new Student Minister this Sunday morning.  Please be present.

  3. Birthday party Sunday night.  We have the cakes we need; now we just need sandwiches, chips, etc.

  4. Pictorial directory photos will be Monday and Tuesday.  You should receive a reminder postcard by Saturday.  If not, check with Brenda Martin on Sunday to see what time you are scheduled.

  5. Business Meeting and Fellowship supper Wed. August 30.  We will vote on the new church budget, hear a few reports, approve our teachers, officers, etc. for another year and discuss and vote on selling some property that the church still has title deed to.  Please make every effort to be present.

 

 

Aug 18th, 2006

I trust everyone is having a pleasant Friday.  I wanted to update you on some prayer requests and give you a praise.

 

Jimmy Duke is fine but will not come home from the Hospital for another day.  His lung doctor has released him but his heart doctor wants to keep him another day.

 

Roy Warwick is due to be home this afternoon.  In fact, Delores is at home waiting for the van to deliver him.

 

Praise:  As many of you know who keep up with the prayer requests and email devotions we have been praying about calling a new Student Minister.  It appears the Lord has answered that prayer.  I have spent a great deal of time with Phil Baker who currently serves at Memorial Drive Baptist Church.  He is experienced in student ministry as well as worship and preaching.  His full resume will be available for review this Sunday morning.  The church will vote whether to call him on Sunday August 27.  Phil’s plan is to be in the office somewhere around the week of September 11.  This will be considered a full-time position.  Please see the attachments to review the Student Minister position along with benefits and compensation.

 

As always, have a blessed day!

Bro. Clay

 

 

Aug 16th, 2006

Here are few updates for the week.

  1. Jimmie Duke is recovering from his procedure to ensure his lung does not collapse again.  He should be headed home tomorrow morning.  Roy Warwick is recovering well from his stroke a couple of weeks ago and should be released from rehap by the end of the week.

  2. Jason Rose and Gulf Coast Sound would like to invite everyone from RBC to their friends and family night this Saturday.  The show starts at 7 and will last about an hour.  For more details go to http://www.hulfcoastsound.org/familynight06.html

  3. Be aware that the alarm system at the church is fully operational once again.  All buildings, including the garage are fully alarmed and will sound if you enter without a code.

  4. If you can help by picking up some van riders this Sunday let the church office know.  Both our van drivers, Roy and Ken, are out of town this weekend.

 

Thanks,

Bro. Clay

 

 

Aug 14th, 2006

Prayer Request:

  1. Jimmie Duke was rushed to the Methodist hospital this morning with a collapsed lung.  Surgery will take place tomorrow.

 

Aug 11th, 2006

Request from Sherry Griffo:

I need Styrofoam balls  all sizes  from (4" down to  1/2")   if they have any laying around or if they find any at garage sales and would like to donate them to the Girls.  I would greatly appreciate it.

We are also in need of:  

2 Liter ,  1.5 Liter,  1 liter,  20oz/16oz bottles.
3 1/2" x 3 1/2",  veg. cans, 
tuna cans (both reg. size and smaller),
Vienna sausage and potted meat cans (or like sizes)
 
We have orders for 6 sets of Snow Families already and I am sure more to come when I set up the display at the church on Sunday morning.

 

Aug 9th, 2006

Prayer Requests and Announcements:

  1. Please pray as we begin to actively start the search for a Student Minister.  Pray for the right person and pray that the Lord will provide the finances to fund this position.

  2. Don’t forget the Deacon Ordination this Sunday.  It will take place during our morning worship service with a Potluck lunch following the service.  Please plan to participate in this lunch by bring a main dish, vegetable or salads.  Please let the church office know what you plan to bring if you have not already done so.  PLEASE NO DESSERTS.  The church is providing a decorated cake.

 

Aug 2nd, 2006

Prayer Requests:

  1. Caroline Surber is out of the hospital and home.  The doctors are very pleased with the healing process and the physical therapy.  Please continue to pray.

  2. Roy Warwick, Delores’ husband had a stroke yesterday.  He is in Rm. ### at Memorial Northwest on Ella.  

 

July 31st, 2006

Announcements:

  1. We are off to a good start with sign ups for our pictorial directory.  Please sign up this Sunday if we have not contacted you before then.  The dates are Monday and Tuesday August 28 & 29.

  2. Please pray for Winona Buell to have the physical strength to endure all that she will be doing today with Mr. Buell’s funeral service.

  3. The internet connection in my office is currently not working so all email is being done at night or in the morning from home.  Thank you for your patience in responding so slowly.

 

July 27th, 2006

Prayer Requests and Announcements:

  1. Please pray for Mr. Buell.  He is on hospice at home and not expected to live much longer.  This was very sudden.  He is comfortable and receives medication every 2 hours.  His son and daughter are staying with Mrs. Buell.  Visits are not encouraged at this time however phone calls are appreciated and cards are welcome as well.  They ask that no meals be brought to the home.  We will keep you posted.

  2. Please be prepared to sign up for your pictorial directory photo this Sunday.  Photo dates are Aug. 28 & 29 (Mon- Tues.) from 3:00-9:30. 

 

July 20th, 2006

Announcement:

The ice cream social scheduled for this Sunday night after church is rescheduled for next Sunday night, July 30.  This is due to the fellowship hall already being set up for VBS which starts on Monday morning.  Thank you for your cooperation!

 

July 17th, 2006

URGENT PRAYER UPDATE
INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD
JULY 17, 2006

NORTHERN AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST. International Mission Board personnel in the Middle East urged Southern Baptists to pray for peace in Lebanon, Israel and the entire region as it plunges closer to full-scale warfare. “We’re not here to take sides,” said John Brady, who leads Southern Baptist work in Northern Africa and the Middle East. “Our tasks are to pray and minister in the name of Jesus Christ, so one day the people of these troubled lands will know the Prince of Peace.” Currently, all Southern Baptist workers in the region are accounted for and safe, he said.

“The news gets worse each day as this conflict deepens,” Brady said. “We’re asking Southern Baptists to please take a moment to pray after any news update. Please pray for the peoples of this region … Each bit of news should be a nudge to a personal call to prayer.”

“Our folks are praying and staying in close contact with regional leadership,” Brady said of Southern Baptist workers in the region. “These are difficult days. Yet our work here, to quote the Apostle Paul, is to be a fragrance of life. In this part of the world where death is such a rampant thing, the fragrance of life from Christ is essential to bringing hope to these nations. Please pray that this fragrance will be real in all our lives and many will be drawn to the Prince of Peace.”

 

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International Mission Board
3806 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23230

 

 

July 17th, 2006

News:

Thank you so much for your generous support yesterday at BMC fundraiser lunch.  We raised $1,000 for the center!

We will pass out flyers again this Saturday 9-11:30.  We plan on passing out another 1,000 flyers.

If you know of a good attorney could you please let me know?  RBC has to make some legal decisions regarding real estate and we need some direction.  Please e-mail or call the office with the information.

 

-Harlan Yetter called this morning and Joyce is doing fine.  They are completely through with the one doctor and are only seeing their primary doctor.  She is feeling well and almost ready to come back to church.  They welcome calls and/or visits so feel free to contact them.

- Perry went to the doctor and was told his problem was vertigo.  He is on medication and it should clear within a week.

-Carolyn Surber is doing fine.  She is still in and out due to the morphine but she is doing well according to the doctors.  

 

July 14th, 2006

Updates, reminders and requests:

 

  1. Carolyn Surber came through surgery fine last night.  She is back in her room (Altek #849).

  2. Stephanie Ward came through surgery this morning fine.  She is on her way home.

  3. Don’t’ forget about the fundraiser luncheon for the Baptist Mission Center after church this Sunday.  Please bring a dessert if you can. 

  4. If you would like to help with the pictorial directory by acting as one of our coordinators, calling to make appointments or even help with layout of the candid pages, please contact the church office.

 

 

July 13th, 2006

Prayer request:

Carolyn Surber will undergo surgery this evening at 6:00 at Methodist Hospital.  

Geoff Purdon came through prostate surgery fine.  The doctors feel they got it all.

 

Have a blessed rest of the day

Bro. Clay

 

July 12th, 2006

Prayer request:

  1. Pray for Geoff Purdon, Steve’s father, as he undergoes colon surgery today.

  2. Carolyn Surber was admitted to Methodist Hospital yesterday.  She has decided to allow the Dr. to remove the rest of her leg up to the knee.  At this point we don’t know when surgery will take place.  It should be either later today or tomorrow.  We will keep you posted.

 

July 11th, 2006

Dessert request:

The Baptist Mission Center will be with us this Sunday to share their summer ministry.  WE are having a fund-raiser lunch of brisket, potato salad and baked beans.  All the proceeds will go to the Baptist Mission Center.  We are hoping to raise $1,000.  Would you please consider bringing a dessert for the lunch, it will be a great help.

 

July 10th, 2006

Prayer Requests:

1.       Continue to pray for Bro. Buell as he faces increased difficulty in breathing. 

2.       Pray for Geoff Purdon, Steve Purdon’s father.  He has been diagnosed with colon cancer and will have surgery on Wed. 7/12/06

 

June 27th, 2006

A request for help: 

Our student ministry and several adults will be attending Mission in the Pines this Sat-Wed.  Trinity Pines, the group that is leading this mission experience has several work projects lined.  They have asked us if we can provide an addition pressure washer.  If you have a pressure washer that we can use for the week, please let me know.  We can pick it up on Saturday and deliver it back to you next Thursday.  

 

June 20th, 2006

  1. Welcome Mary Walters who joined by promise of letter this last Sunday.  

  2. This Sunday is Adopt an Annuitant Sunday.  We will take a special offering that will go to help compensate retired pastors or their widows.  Please give as the Lord directs  your heart.

  3. Men@WORK will be this Thursday @ 6:30 in the fellowship hall.  No meal will be served so eat before you come.

  4. Sunday night we will have a pie social following the evening service.  Please plan on attending this time of fellowship.

  5. A new three-part class will take place at Rittenhouse Baptist Church July 2, 9 & 16.  This class will be taught by Bro. Clay and will address the topic of What it Means to be a Southern Baptist.  This will help clarify or answer questions that many new and long-time members have.  If you would like to be a part of this class for just 3 weeks let your teacher know that you will be gone for just 3 weeks and then you will return.

 

June 6th, 2006

Please pray for Steve and Crystal Purdon.  Steve’s grandmother passed away today.  The funeral will be on Wednesday.

 

June 5th, 2006

  1. We had 28 adults attend our first Sunday night service last night.  19 of our students and youth workers attended another service but will be with us the rest of the time.  Thank you all for making it a great time.
  2. Continue to pray for Cecil Garner and Joyce Yetter.
  3. Men@WORK will meet this Thursday in the fellowship hall @ 6:30.  You will need to grab something to eat before you come.  There will be no meal this Thursday evening.
  4. I will be out of the office from Wed. June 8-15.  If there is an emergency contact the church office and they will be able to contact me.

 

May 30th, 2006

  1. Cecil is home from the hospital!  His doctor came in yesterday when Belva and I were there and said he was free to go.  It may take 12-24 months for all the feeling to come back to his arms and hands.  Continue to pray for that.

  2. The month of May saw our highest sustained average for worship.  We averaged 113 in worship.  Thank you for your faithfulness and your willingness to invite people.  As we enter summer, enjoy the time you take off with your family.  Rest and relax and get recharged.  When you are in town, remember to come and worship with your church family

  3. I will be out of the office the rest of the week.  Our family is taking a few vacation days after Justin’s graduation tomorrow.  Pray for my nephew Dustin as he flies in tomorrow.  We will see you all on Sunday!  Don’t forget if you have a son/daughter that graduated from high school this year to let us know so we can recognize him/her this Sunday.

 

May 26th, 2006

I just received a call from Cecil who is on his way to the Memorial Herman in the Woodlands.  Surgery is scheduled for 2:00 this afternoon.  The doctor said he is within 1 turn of the head of being a quadriplegic.  He has 3 vertebrae that are pressing against the spinal chord and threatening to severe it.  He will be in the hospital for at least 2 days and in a collar for 8 weeks.  Please keep him in prayer.  Becky is not able to be there, she is home sick and his daughters can’t get to here before the surgery.  

 

Bro. Clay

 

May 25th, 2006

  1. Thanks to everyone who helped support our youth last night.  At last count they raised over $700.  We had over 90 people in attendance.
  2. Men@WORK meets tonight in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30. We will have sandwiches and then view the DVD.  There are still some work books available if you have not gotten one yet.
  3. Next Sunday, June 3 is Graduate Sunday.  We will recognize and honor all our high school graduates from the class of 2006.  If you have a student who graduated from high school this year please let the church office know so we can make sure to include them.  

  4. If any of you have pictures of family or friends that are currently serving in the Armed Services could we please use their pictures this Sunday?  I know it is late in the week but if you could get them to us by tomorrow or email them we will make use of them in the service this Sunday.  Please label your picture with your name and the names of the individuals.

     

    Thank you for your help.

     

    Bro. Clay

 

 

May 24th, 2006

HUGE PRAISE!! 

Justin passed Economics!  He got an 89 on the final and it gave him a passing grade.  Thank you all for your prayers and your encouragement.  He has his English and Math finals on Friday.  Please continue to pray.  You are all such a great church family!

 

May 22nd, 2006

News:  Welcome our newest members:

Jack and Earlene Light (Joined by letter)

 

Reminder:

Men- Don’t forget that Men@WORK meets this Thursday night at the church.  We will start with a sandwich supper at 6:30

 

 

May 18th, 2006

Prayer request:

 

Pray for Michelle Shrontz's grandfather, Jack Heard, as he faces a heart catheterization on May 26th.  He also is on oxygen after having been diagnosed with irreversible emphysema and asthma. Michelle will be going to spend time with him.

 

Continue to pray for Joyce Yetter.  Her labs are all low again and she is having a tough week.

 

Thank you for praying for Justin.  His test was this morning.  He still has a final in Economics on Wed. of next week @ 7:15.  Pray for all our students taking finals in the next few weeks.

 

Pray for Olivia, Justin and Sarah as they travel to Trinity Pines tomorrow for life guard training.

 

Have a blessed day.

Bro. Clay

 

May 16th, 2006

Don’t’ forget the church wide workday this Saturday.  The men will also have a steak out at the close of their time.  This is for men only.  If you are not physically able to attend the workday but would like to come to the steak out please do.  Bring your own meet and a side.  The church will provide salad and drinks.  We also need a couple of grills.

 

Welcome all our recent new members:

 

Veda Brown- baptism

Claude & Joyce Record- Letter

Mark & Brenda Martin- Letter

Sara- baptism

 

Have a blessed day

Bro. Clay

 

May 10th, 2006

  1. The service for Charles Cannon will be Thursday May 11 @ 2:00 pm at Heights Funeral Home with a graveside following at Brookside.  If you can help in preparing a meal or transporting a meal to Mike Cannon’s home in the Hidden Valley Subdivision please contact the church office or email the church.
  2. If you have a copy of I can only imagine or Homesick by Mercy Me or the song I bow on my knees could I borrow it for the funeral service tomorrow?  Please let me know.
  3. The DVD for our Men@WORK has not arrived yet so we will not meet Thursday May 11.  Our next meeting and study will be May 25 @ 6:30 in the fellowship hall.
  4. From a personal standpoint- please lift Justin up in your prayers.  He is down to the wire regarding grades.  The counselor called us last night to inform us that he still needs a passing grade in Economics in order to graduate.  He is studying hard.  Please pray for him.

 

May 3rd, 2006

Please pray for Blanche LaVois, one of our senior adults.  Her son passed away Monday morning from cancer which was only diagnosed in February.  The service is tomorrow at 4 pm at St. Luke’s Methodist Church on Westheimer.

 

Ladies Banquet

Child care is being provided Saturday night by our Acteen girls.  Child care will be for children up to grade 5.  The banquet is for adult ladies only.  Please feed your children before bringing them to the church.  

 

April 26th, 2006

Today is the last day to register for the Financial Freedom Seminar.  Call by 5:00 or let me know if you are on the campus this evening.  I also need someone to help man the book table at the seminar. This person can be an attendee to the conference. 

 

Men @ WORK will meet tomorrow night at Denny’s @ 6:30.

 

Parent’s night out is Friday.  7-11 Free baby sitting!


 April 25th, 2006

Register by Wed., April 26 to attend the Journey to Financial Freedom Seminar.  The cost is $25/person.  Scholarships are available but you must call and register by Wed.

Men @ WORK meets Thursday April 27 @ Denny’s @ 6:30.

Parent’s night out.  Free babysitting by the Acteen girls this Friday night from 7-11. Call the church office to reserve your sitter of Belva @ 281-651-9310

 

April 24th, 2006

The funeral arrangements for Rufus & Cherry’s granddaughter, Shannon Stovall are as follows:

 

Viewing- 5-9 pm Tuesday April 25

Klein Funeral Home

16131 Champion Forest Dr.

281- 320-2674

 

Funeral Service- 11:00  Wed. April 26

John Wesley Methodist Church

5830 Bermuda Dunes Dr.

Houston, TX  77069

281-444-2112

 

Parents; Charlie & Elizabeth Stovall

Brother; Collin

 


April 24th, 2006

Reminder:

  1. Wednesday is the last day to register for the Journey to Financial Freedom Seminar that will be this Saturday. The cost is $25/person.  Some scholarships are available.

  2. Men @ WORK will meet this Thursday night at Denny’s by the church.  We will meet @ 6:30 p.m.

  3. Parent’s night out is this Friday from 7-11.  The Acteen girls will provide free child care.  Call Belva for more details @ 281-651-9310