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Women In Ministry: Women’s Luncheon Retreat, Saturday,
March 20, 10:30 – 1:00, in the Fellowship Hall. Theme: The Christian Woman in
the 21st Century, Speaker: Jan Suddith. Cost: $10, Scholarships available.
Contact Andrea Adams at 386-5581. Registration will be in the Cheatham Center
February 28, March 7, and March 14.
Oasis: New Thursday Morning
Bible study begins April 15 at 9:30 am. R.C. Sproul's Chosen by God will
be led by Phyllis Workman. Sign up on the Women In Ministry board or call the
church office by April 1st to have a book ordered.
Evening Oasis: Come join the Thursday Evening Oasis Bible study in
Country Gardens, 6:00 -7:30, as they study Ephesians, led by Kay Moomaw.
Easter Lilies and Easter Mission Offering This
year the Easter Mission Offering will be dedicated to the Haiti Relief Fund.
Gifts to the Easter Mission (Haiti Relief Fund) and to the REPC Floral Fund
(Easter lilies for the sanctuary) can be made by completing the form below and
sending it with your check (made to REPC with memo: "Easter Mission" or
"Floral Fund") to the church office, or by enclosing it in an offering
envelope. For all contributions received by March 28th, the names of
donors and those honored or memorialized will be listed in the Easter morning
bulletin on April 4th.
Bluefield Short Term Mission Trip Opportunity - If you're
interested in participating in a mission trip to the Wade Center in Bluefield,
West Virginia, April 29 - May 1, please contact David Plude at 239-1684 or
dgp08@comast.net for more information.
The Flower Guild cordially invites anyone interested to join us. You do not have to be a
skilled floral arranger to be part of the Flower Guild. The only requirement is
a desire to honor the Lord with your time and talents. Each week we make sure
there are arrangements under the cross and in the Narthex. We also decorate the
church at Christmas, Easter, and other special occasions. Our goal is to enhance
the worship of the Lord through the beauty He created. For more information,
call Janie Henderson: 993-3043 or 841-0271.s
Campus Outreach Prayer: A weekly time has been set to
pray for the ministry of Campus Outreach in Virginia as well as REPC's own
college students who are away at school. Anyone is welcome to participate on
Tuesday afternoons, 1:30-2:30, at the Campus Outreach House.
Annual Spring Food Drive: This year, as in previous
years, the Food Pantry needs donations of both food and money. Food suggestions
are: cereal, powdered milk, Bisquick, syrup, canned meats, spaghetti sauce,
canned fruits, peanut butter, pudding mix and Jello. Drop-off boxes will be
located at the bottom of the stairs near the Fellowship Hall. Thank you for
helping us feed the hungry in Lynchburg!
Email: If you have not been receiving email updates on
church services and activities, please call the church office (846-3441) to
confirm your email address.
Volunteers are Still Needed for Habitat for Humanity: See
yesterday's work on the Habitat bulletin board next to the library. Next week we
plan to work on the roof and we'll need another good volunteer turnout. Check
out our NEW BLOG at http://2010Habitatproject.blogspot.com for more
pictures and information. To volunteer, call Charlie Wilson at 534-8542 or fill
out a sign-up form at the bulletin board.
Rivermont Fellowship Night:
Please fill out a reservation card or call the
church office (846-3441) to sign up. Deadline for sign-up is each Monday at
Noon. The Menu for this Wednesday, March 17:
Tacos
60 Plus/Minus Luncheon: Join us on Wednesday, March 17,
at noon, for lunch in the Fellowship Hall, as Celeste and Jesse Wasserman give a
presentation on their recent trip to China. Make reservations by calling the
church office (846-3441) or by signing up on the bulletin board in the back
hallway.
Churches for Urban Ministry seeks Executive Director:
This is a part-time (25 hrs/week) position. Interested applicants should email
or mail a cover letter & resume to CUMDirector@gmail.com or CUM Search
Committee, c/o Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1022 Floyd St, Lynchburg, VA
24501.
Dawn Patrol Bible study for men meets on Tuesday mornings
at 6:30 am, in the Fellowship Hall, with hot coffee, tasty treats, good
fellowship, and Bible study on Ezra-Nehemiah. Whether you’re a regular attendee
or wanting a fresh start, this study is open to all men and their friends in the
community.
2010 Flower Calendar: The Flower Calendar for the New
Year is posted on the bulletin board in the back hallway. If you would like to
donate flowers for the sanctuary in the coming year, and you have a special date
in mind, be sure to sign up. Also, please remember to call the church office to
give us information for the bulletin for that date.
Bulletin and Newsletter Deadlines:
*The
deadline for announcements for the
Sunday bulletin is the previous
Wednesday at noon.
*The
Rivermont Press deadline is the
15th of each month.
Handicap Parking: Please observe the spaces in the REPC
parking lots marked for the handicapped. Those spaces are to be used by those
with handicap stickers and our senior saints who need them.
Receive The Rivermont Press via email! If you prefer to read the
church newsletter online, let us know and we will stop mailing your household's
Rivermont Press via "snail mail." Just send your email address to
receptionist@rivermont.org, noting the word "Newsletter" in the subject line.
(Be sure to include your name!) We'll take it from there.
For Those with Hearing Aids: Our main floor is Hearing Looped.
Turn your Telecoil(s) ON to hear the service.
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Sunday, March 14
Fourth Sunday in Lent Daylight Saving Time Begins Youth High School
Retreat @ Eagle EyrieSunday 8:30 am Worship 9:35 am Sunday School
11:00 am Worship 4:00 pm Youth Council mtg 4:30 pm Youth Band Rehearsal 5:00 pm SNL (6-7 Grades)
5:00 Rivermont Int'l Ministries mtg 6:30 pm Worship
Monday, March 15 Newsletter Deadline 10:00 am
Intercessory Prayer Group
Tuesday, March 16 6:30 am Dawn Patrol 9:00 am Men's
Work Team 10:30 am Fitness Class 6:30 pm Officers' meeting 7:00 pm
Session meeting 7:00 pm Deacons meeting
Wednesday, March 17 12:00 pm 60 Plus/Minus Luncheon
4:15 pm Praise Ringers 5:00 pm Cherub Choir/Chapel Choir 5:00 pm Carillon
Bells 5:45 pm RFN meal 6:30 pm Sanctuary Choir 6:30 pm RFN Bible
Studies
Thursday, March 18 9:00 am Women's Bible Studies
Friday, March 19 10:30 am Fitness Class
Saturday, March 20 10:00 am Women In Ministry Retreat
Sunday, March 21 Fifth Sunday in Lent 8:30 am
Worship 9:35 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship 5:00 pm No SNL 5:00
pm Worship 6:00 pm Stop Hunger Now event
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General Information
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Church Hours
The church office and facilities are open the days and hours posted
below. If you need to make a delivery of flowers or food, to set up a Sunday
School classroom, to speak with or to leave a message for a staff person, please
be aware that these are the times available.
Monday -Friday
8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Saturday
9:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
APPOINTMENTS WITH THE PASTOR
Would you like to speak privately with Pastor Mabray? If so, please call
the church office to schedule an appointment. Pastor Mabray sets aside
Wednesdays to take appointments, but if Wednesdays are not convenient for you,
the office can schedule you for another day. Making an appointment ensures that
you won’t get interrupted and that Pastor Mabray will be available. Thanks!
Communications Center for CD and Tape Requests
The REPC Communications Center is located in the Cheatham
Reception Area in the closet to the left of the John Knox room entrance. The
Communications Center is where you pick up tapes, CD's, copies of sermons, etc.,
that you have requested. Items you order are labeled with your name. To order
tapes or CDs of services, please use the envelopes in the pew racks labeled
"Cassette Tape Order Form." Complete an order envelope and put it in the
offering plate; or, if you decide after the service to order a tape or CD, you
can also drop your payment envelope in the clear box located on the shelf in the
Communications Center. Cassette tapes and CDs are just $2 if you pick them
up or $3 if mailed. And lastly, REMEMBER to pick up your order in the
Communications Center closet in the Cheatham Reception Area.
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