1. family and parenting
2. children

A Service for the Worship of God (9:45 & 11:00)
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
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We ask that both guests and members PRINT the information requested
in the pew pads and return them to the end of the pew.
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Riverchase Chancel Ringers
Acolytes: 9:45 Brayden LaPore and Avery DeBerry
11:00 Caroline Sanders and Anna Beth Goodman
And when the new world is revealed, and when the new world is revealed:
Oh, Lord, I want to be in that number, when the new world is revealed.
Oh, when they gather round the throne, oh, when they gather round the throne;
Oh, Lord, I want to be in that number, when they gather round the throne.
And when they crown Him King of Kings, and when they crown Him King of Kings:
Oh, Lord, I want to be in that number, when they crown Him King of Kings.
And when the sun no more will shine, and when the sun no more will shine,
Oh Lord I want to be in that number, when the sun no more will shine.
And when the moon has turned to blood, when the moon has turned to blood,
Oh Lord I want to be in that number, when the moon turns red with blood.
WE BELIEVE IN ONE GOD
And on that hallelujah day, and on that hallelujah day:
Oh, Lord, I want to be in that number, on that hallelujah day.
Invocation
Minister:
THE GIFTS WE BRING
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true Church, apostolic
and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare:
Receiving of Our Tithes, Offerings, and Attendance
The Gifts We Bring
Minister and People:
Keith Owens
Offertory
We believe in God the Father, infinite in wisdom, power and love,
whose mercy is over all His works, and whose will is ever
directed to His children's good.
We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of man, the gift
of the Father's unfailing grace, the ground of our hope, and
the promise of our deliverance from sin and death.
We believe in the Holy Spirit as the divine presence in our lives,
whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance of the truth
of Christ, and find strength and help in time of need.
We believe that this faith should manifest itself in the service of
love as set forth in the example of our blessed Lord, to the
end that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth.
Amen.
Worthy of Worship
*Doxology (Hymnal 94)
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LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
A LIGHT UNTO MY PATH
Scripture Lesson 9:45 (Pew Bible 846)
Joel 2:1, 7-9, 12-13
Scripture Lesson 11:00 (Pew Bible 120)
Acts 3: 1-5
This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God!
*Hymn of Praise 85
We Believe in One True God
RATISBON
Sermon 9:45
THY KINGDOM COME
Sermon 11:00
Can I Ride?
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Joyful Noise
Children’s Time and Children’s Church
Before the Moon Turns to Blood
Dr. Jim Savage
Rev. Mark Wadley
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
*Greeting of Friends and Guests
Music for Mediation
Marching Toward Mercy
(Those wishing more information on church membership are asked
to call Dr. Jim Savage, Senior Pastor, 397-3013)
*Hymn 453
Susan Sheffield
Morning Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer (in unison)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom
come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day
our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those
who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and
the glory forever. Amen.
More Love to Thee, O Christ
MORE LOVE TO THEE
*Benediction
May the Lord bless you and keep you; may the Lord make His face
to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you; may the Lord lift up
His countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen.
Postlude
Psalm XIX
Altar Flowers
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The flowers on the altar are in honor of Kayla’s 16 birthday,
given by Amber, Gregg, and Dylan Palmier.
The rosebud on the altar is in honor of David Henry Tanner,
new baby of Chris and Elizabeth Tanner.
Proud grandparents are David and Bonnie Wainwright.
And when the revelation comes, and when the revelation comes:
Oh, Lord, I want to be in that number, when the revelation comes.
Welcome and Announcements (Please silence all cell phones.)
Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
When the Saints Go Marching In
Glory, glory hallelujah! The Lord goes marching on.
Oh when the saints go marching in, when the saints go marching in:
Oh, Lord, I want to be in that number, when the saints go marching in.
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Prelude
Anthem
Marcello
Wireless earphones and large print hymnals and pew Bibles are available
from the ushers. Please ask an usher for assistance, if needed.
From the Finance Office: A principal reduction of $300,000 has been applied to the
Line of Credit to reduce our long-term debt to $2,029,964. Each quarter we will revisit
our financials to determine if it is feasible to reduce our principal balance. Thank you,
everyone, for your continued financial support of RUMC. Susan Phillips
General Announcements
Welcome New Member: Anna Haynes.
Sign up now for next year's flower honorariums/memorials in the Narthex. Each
arrangement is $55 and payment will be due at the time of the reservation.
Greeters needed for the 2nd Sunday, 8:45 service. Please contact Gary A. Mummert
at gmummert@bellsouth.net or call 205-980-8111.
October 21: General Meeting Potluck Luncheon and guest speaker Karim ShamsiBasha on his conversion from Islam to Christianity. 11:00 AM in the Riverchase Room.
Everyone welcome!
New Evening Book Club! All welcome! Thursday, October 21 at 6 PM in the Library,
Room 18. Please read, The Lost Wife, by Alyson Richman and bring a sack supper.
Lynda Kern will lead our discussion.
Please wear your church name tags! It will help new members and staff members
learn your names.
Drop-in Communion is offered at 10:40 each Sunday (when it is not served during
worship) in the Prayer Chapel after the 9:45 service.
Getting to Know RUMC: Regular monthly session led by staff for questions about
RUMC and tours. Bring your questions and join us at 9:45 AM in the Prayer Chapel.
Next meeting is November 9.
Check It Out...FAITH + SPORTS. Come and browse the library, Room 18 across from
the Riverchase Room.
UMW Casserole Sale: Oct. 26, 4-6 PM at Trunk or Treat. Frozen beef, chicken, or
vegetable casseroles for $8.00 and $15.00.
Congratulations to these UMW Mission Award recipients: Susan Clopton, Tom
Douglass, Jim Savage, Kenny Rogers, and Linda Lunsford! A donation has been made
in each of their names to the mission where they volunteer most.
Welcome Rev. Wesley Savage, our new Minister of Young Adults! Wesley will
begin a new off-site worship service soon and a New Young Adult Sunday School
class that begins Nov. 2! Both couples and singles are welcome. Wes Savage leads in
Room 230 (top of stairs in office/reception area.)
We also welcome Dr. Scott Phillips, part-time Director of Technology.
Generosity and Outreach
Rev. Buzz Barrett, 987-4072; Buzz@RiverchaseUMC.Org
Our First Fruits matching gift for $50,000 now totals $210,873. What a blessing!
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. We listened to what Scripture had to say
about First Fruits, and believed, and we were blessed. Stewardship is about
understanding that all is God’s and we are stewards. Think about it…and give – as an
act of worship…thanx…Buzz
Congregational Care
Dr. Tyler Christiansen, 987-9348; Tyler@RiverchaseUMC.org
Rev. Mark Wadley; Mark@RiverchaseUMC.org
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Alabama Grief Support: Meets 1 and 3 Thursdays in Room 28, at 10:00 AM. All
newly widowed people are welcome! Contact Doug Deal, 437-1806.
Community Grief Support Service: For information, call 870-8667.
Beginning Experience: A ministry for those who are divorced or separated. For more
information, call 969-8509 or visit: http://birminghambeginningexperience.org.
AA: 6:30 PM Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays in E111.
Career Assistance Ministry: Contact Mike Coffey, morcoffey@gmail.com.
Overeaters Anonymous: Saturdays at 10:30 AM in Room 31.
United Methodist Men – Eddie Shadeed, 978-6998
United Methodist Men meets the third Sunday of each month at 7:15 AM in the
Riverchase Room with breakfast and a guest speaker. Next meeting: November 16,
Tricia Kirk, Executive Director of The Exceptional Foundation.
Children’s Ministry
Susan St. John, 397-3008; SusanS@RiverchaseUMC.org
Calling All Volunteers for Trunk or Treat: October 26. Please email Susan St. John
if you’d like to reserve a trunk space or to volunteer.
October Mission Focus: New Toys.
Student Ministries,
Seth Moon, 397-3006, Seth@RiverchaseUMC.org
Gina Horn; Gina@RiverchaseUMC.org
Scott Barnes and Michelle Smith, 397-3007
Combined Youth Sunday School for JHPeeps and RUSH at 9:45 in the Student
Center.
Middle School Youth Weekly Schedule:
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Youth Choir Sundays at 4:30 PM.
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Jr. High Peeps: Sundays 5:30-8:00 PM. Snack supper - $3.00.
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Wednesday Night Activities: Midweek, 6-8 PM.
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Guys/ Girls Bible Study: Wednesdays, 7-8 PM.
Senior High Youth Weekly Schedule:
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Youth Choir Sundays at 4:30 PM.
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RUSH: Sundays 5:30-8:00 PM. Snack supper - $3.00.
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Wednesday Night Activities: Unwind, 6-8 PM.
If you are not receiving emails for high school or middle school, go to
jhpeeps.com and follow the link to sign up.
Nursery Ministry
Cheryl Beckham; Cheryl@RiverchaseUMC.org
RUMC Nursery is here for you! If you or anyone you know attending RUMC is
expecting a baby, please sign our Special Deliveries Book in the nursery.
Day School
Leslie DeLoach, 989-8070; LeslieRDS@gmail.com
Publix Cards to benefit RDS. There is a basket outside the school office. Swipe the
card each time you shop at Publix, and a percentage is donated to the Day School.
Box Tops for Education: We have a collection box in the Welcome Center.
Executive Pastor and Missions
Rev. John Ray, 397-3012; John@RiverchaseUMC.Org
Needed for Lord's Ladies Ministries: Christmas cards, stamps, paper, bar soap,
shampoo, and socks. Please mark "LLM" and place in a green mission bin.
Christian’s Place Needs: Toilet paper, paper towels, soap, shampoo, laundry & dish
detergent, and all size diapers. Label items “Nauvoo” and place in a mission bin.
Habitat for Humanity: Contact Clint Bruess, 987-9448 or cbruess@bsc.edu, if you
can help.
Need Home Repair? Flooring, roofing, framing, trim, siding, painting, wall, and yard
work done by men at The Foundry. Call Jim Seale, 903-6539.
A Promise to Help: Needs medical supplies. Mark “APTH” and place in the green
mission bins, then contact Barry Anglin, 426-1629, or banglin@mortonsalt.com.
RUMC Disaster Response: To receive team updates or to volunteer, email Bob
Thompson, bobthompson.rumc.drm@gmail.com.
New Sunday School Class for couples in their “mature stage of life.” Meets at 9:45 in
Room 11, led by Byron and Beth Carden and Steve & Lynn Shanks, “Open Door.”
Music Ministry
Dr. Jeff Reynolds, 397-3004; Jeff@RiverchaseUMC.Org
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Riverchase Community Choir meets the 2 and 4 Sundays at 4:30 PM in S210.
Orchestra: Wednesdays at 6:00 PM.
Sanctuary Choir: Rehearses Wednesdays from 7-8:15 PM.
Children’s Choirs: Wednesdays at 6:00PM.
Scouting Ministry
Randy Batten, 401-7929; batten11@gmail.com
October Camp Out is bike riding including Boy and Girl Scouts
Join Pack 367 Cub Scouts! David Luthin: drluthin@samford.edu, or329-3333.
Join Girl Scouts: Cynthia Stafford cynthia4616@charter.net, 410-4715.
Scoutmaster Troop 367: Lee Picard, lee.picard@gmail.com, 910-2821.
Advisor Venturing Crew 2367: Mike Holt, mikeh@hghhardware.com or 222-1510.
Discipleship
Nancy Harper, 397-3003; Nancy@RiverchaseUMC.Org
Wednesday Night Dinner Menu: Chicken Parmesan with angel hair pasta & sauce,
green beans, garlic roll, and dessert. Adults $6 /children $3.50. Sign-up on the
Friendship Pad or by calling the church office by noon Monday! If you want the salad
bar, mark “S” on the Friendship Pad.
Open Wednesday Classes:
Parenting Teens Today; Falling Upward; One Thousand Gifts (Women); BreatheMaking Room for Sabbath (Women).
Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study: Acts, with Debbie Lammons. Meet at 9:15
AM, in E104.
Tuesday Morning Mother’s Study at 10:00 AM. When You Come Unglued, Stick
Close to God, with Heather Monsma, in Room 29. Childcare available.
Open Sunday Classes: Kay Arthur’s, Sermon on the Mount.
United Methodist Women – Lynda Kern, 733-9915
UMW Mission Focus: McCoy Adult Day Care – napkins, paper towels, graham
crackers and Ritz crackers. Mark items “UMW” and place in one of the mission bins.
Circle Meetings:
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October 21: General Meeting, 11 AM, see notice in General Announcements.
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October 21: New Evening Book Club, 6:00 PM, Room 18, read The Lost Wife,
and bring a sack supper.
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October 27: Riverchase Readers at 10:00 AM in Riverchase A. Please read,
Look Homeward Angel, by Thomas Wolfe and bring your lunch.
Recreation Ministries
Rev. Bob O’Neil, 987-5290; Bob@RiverchaseUMC.Org
Rebounders Coaches Needed: Contact Bob O’Neil.
Riverchase Rebounders Registration: www.riverchaseumc.leagueapps.com. Our
Co-ed Youth Basketball League is for children ages 4-10. Evaluations (for ages 6-10)
are Oct. 29 or Nov. 4, 6:30-8:00 PM. Contact Bob O’Neil.
Zumba: Tuesdays at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.
Yoga Is Back! Tuesday mornings at 8:30 in Riverchase A. Contact Stephanie FedorJoseph: stephanierfedor@aol.com for information and to be on the group email.
Yoga: Tuesdays - 6 PM - Fireside Room and Thursdays - 6 PM - Riverchase A.
Pilates: Mondays, 8:30 AM, Room 37; Thursdays, 5:00 PM, S210. Contact Stephanie
Fedor-Joseph: stephanierfedor@aol.com for information and to be on the group email.
Adult Ministries and Singles Events
Patti Copeland, 397-3019; Patti@RiverchaseUMC.org
Adult Ministries Events:
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Day Trippers: October 28, 9:30 AM, we will visit the two museums in Columbiana
and have lunch at Bernie’s on Main.
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Like to play party bridge? Join us 1 and 3 Fridays. Call Edith Box, 987-8582.
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Needle and Thread meets 1 and 3 Tuesdays each month at 10:00 in room
104/5. Join us to work on your personal projects or make lap throws for use in the
Sanctuary on Sundays.
Singles Events:
 Singles Impact Ministry: SIM is an outreach ministry of RUMC that reaches
several hundred single adults each month. We meet every Thurs. night at 6:30 in
the Fellowship Hall for food and fellowship, Bible study with Mark Wadley at 7:00.
 Singles At Riverchase: Our Sunday School class meets at 9:45 in Room 130A for
a time of fellowship before the lesson begins at 10:00. Expand your circle of
friends, hear motivating lessons, and be refreshed for the week ahead.
Stewardship Report
Mission and Ministry Budget 2014
Budget Needed Weekly
Budget Receipts (October 12)
Over/(Under)
Long Term Debt
Total Worship (October 12)
Remember RUMC in your will.
$2,826,025
$54,347
$57,422
$3,075
$2,029,964
1,687