Issue 49 KOINONIA Your monthly source of information and inspiration MARCH 2017

KOINONIA “A Journey of Stones”

Dear Church Family, Come join us as we begin a solemn journey….”A Journey of Stones.” The season of Lent begins Ash Wednesday and continues until Easter Sunday, a total of 40 days, excluding Sundays (as every Sunday is considered a “little Easter”). Lent is a time of intentional introspection, engaging the disciplines of self-examination and repentance. But these disciplines—significant as they are—are not ends in and of themselves. They are a means by which we would return to God with all our hearts. Unfortunately, the practice of engaging Lent had often been reduced to the singular question: “What are you giving up for Lent?” But the real question of Lent is this: “How will I repent and return to God with all my heart?” This begs an even deeper question: “Where in my life have I gotten away from God and what are the disciplines that will enable me to find my way back home?” How subtle are the ways we “leave” God in favor of other pursuits—even those that seem noble and necessary. The cares and concerns of life, even the dreams and visions that God has given us, can become distractions from the relationship itself. We wake up one day and realize that we have compromised what is most important. Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning. (Joel 2:12) Lenten disciplines help us to abstain from the daily distractions that prevent us from seeing and naming reality correctly. As we allow some of the external trappings of our lives to be stripped away, we can return to a truer sense of ourselves and a deeper pursuit of God. On Ash Wednesday we receive ashes on our foreheads as a way of acknowledging our human condition. No matter who we think we are, the tradition of Ash Wednesday reminds us that “you are dust and to dust you will return.” (Genesis 3:19) This is not meant to be morbid, but rather to limit the inflated image of self—to remind us that life is fleeting and how we spend it eternally significant. The ashes marking our foreheads carry the same meaning contained in the Old Testament practice of covering oneself with ashes. Ashes are an outward sign of an inward repentance and sorrow. “I turned my face to the Lord God, seeking him by prayer and supplications with fasting and sackcloth and ashes” (Daniel 9:3). When Israel had deserted God, Jeremiah summoned the nation to “gird on sackcloth, roll in the ashes” (Jeremiah 6:26). Ashes are the result of fire, evidence of what was, but is now lost—a symbol for our brokenness, with no hope except God. Facing our sin in the shadow of the cross is the healthiest way to deal with the reality of our sin. And as sobering as the Lenten season is, it is also strangely hopeful. There is a path for returning to God no matter how distracted I have been. And when we accept the challenge to make this solemn journey, the promise of Isaiah 61:3 becomes real for us on Easter morning….because God’s specialty is bringing “beauty from ashes!” Our sermons throughout Lent will deal with the “stones” of life—our hearts of stone, the stones of our sin, the stones that cry out, the stone that sealed the tomb and the one that was ultimately rolled away….by Jesus! Come join the journey— “A Journey of Stones” that will lead us to new life in Christ! Joyfully HIS and Yours, Pastor Gayle

RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH

River Hills Community Church Vision: To Ignite and Sustain Growing Relationships with Jesus Christ.

Our GRACE Values are: Give Joyously

Reach Others in our Community Through Christ Assist Through Serving with our Unique Gifts

Caring for our Church Family Equip One Another for Ministry

The Excitement is Building Capital Campaign Monthly Moments: As of the end of January, we have received $1,611,011.00 in pledges from 182 households toward our $1.8 million goal. We've received $1,097,357.48 towards those pledges, plus additional gifts in the form of memorials and one-time donations. We give thanks to God for this

wonderful blessing!

A Little Thank You From Emily Ann Roberts!!

MARCH EVENTS!

Ash Wednesday Service - The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 1, ushering in the forty days and six Sundays of reflection, repentance and renewal. The Ash Wednesday service will be held that evening in our sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. Children will begin in the service and be taken out to a special Ash Wednesday experience just for them. They will return to receive ashes with their families. Children’s Worship Teams will meet as usual!

Nexteps - A 4 Step Class for those interested in learning more about or in joining RHCC, will be offered in March, May, September and November. Classes meet each Sunday of the month after the 10:45 a.m. service in the Meeting Room of the Church Life Center. It is recommended that you take the steps in succession but you do not need to take them all in one month. All 4 Nexteps Classes must be completed before joining the church.

Nexteps 1 on the first Sunday discusses your relationship with Christ and the History of RHCC. Nexteps 2 on the second Sunday explains how to become a member and how to join a small group. Nexteps 3 on the third Sunday assists you in discovering your personality traits and Spiritual Gifts. Nexteps 4 on the fourth Sunday explores the ministry you are gifted for based on your spiritual gifts,

passions, abilities, personality, temperament and life experiences. Preregistration is required to reserve a light lunch and obtain child care. Please call the church office by the Thursday before class at 803-831-1615.

River Hills Community Church Foundation Scholarship is available to students who are in their senior year at Clover High School, students who live in the district but attend private schools or church-affiliated schools, not necessarily in the Clover area and home-schooled students who live in the Clover School District. Applications are available at www.rhcconline.org, in the River Hills Community Church office and in the guidance department at Clover High School. Completed applications must be in the church office by Monday, March 6.

The Women of the Church will meet Tuesday, March 7, in Room 102 with fellowship at 9:30 a.m. and lesson at 10:00 a.m. Please read chapter 3, “O Sweet Exchange.” “Jesus Christ is What God Does, and The Cross Where God Did It,” by Frederick Buechner. The Next Young @ Heart Biblical Role Models class will meet on Monday, March 13, at 8:45 a.m. (note time change) in Room 116. We will be studying Moses from the Old Testament. A Bible classic about the man God chose to lead the children of Israel out of bondage and into the land God promised them. Please contact Harry Delk at 704-990-5058 or htdelk@yahoo.com. Young @ Heart Road Trip #2—Please Join us on Monday, March 13 for our second Young @ Heart Road Trip. Be here by 10:00 a.m. for a free trip to the Billy Graham Library with lunch included. This will be a special event, as our gang will get to spend time together learning more about Billy Graham and his love of the Lord Jesus Christ. We’ll be back no later than 3:00 p.m. Seating on the bus is limited, so an RSVP is required. Please let either Jo Webb know by phone at 803-831-0804 or Marion Stratakos via email marionstra@gmail.com. The last time this group took to the road, it was epic! Make sure you don’t miss out this time by RSVP’ing today!

Free Concert! The River Hills Community Church Music Ministry will host the UNCC Men's Glee and the Queens University Chorale & Chamber Singers, conducted by Professor Mitchell Lewis. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend this afternoon of choral music in the sanctuary on Sunday, March 19, at 4:00 p.m.

THE DAY SCHOOL AT RHCC

We will be welcoming spring soon at The Day School. Our children and teachers are having so much fun riding bicycles,

pretending, learning all kinds of math and science, arts and crafts, learning Spanish with Ms. Amy and Bible stories. We

are loving every minute. We will be planting our garden soon. Thank you to everyone who celebrated The Day School in

February during the 10:45 a.m. service. It was a joyous day! The sermon from Pastor Gayle, our violinist and former

student, Carly Bennett, our vocalists and former students, Jackson Wood and Abby Renner, and

singing with Ms. Marcy.

Wednesday, March 1 and Thursday, March 2 - Team Spirit Days

Monday, March 6 - Grandparents Day and Chapel, 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary

Monday, March 6 - Friday, March 10 - Scholastic Book Fair

Wednesday, March 15 and Thursday, March 16 - Crazy Hair Days

Thank you to everyone for all your love and support of the The Day School. As always, come and visit your

mission, where "Every Child is a Blessing".

Love and prayers,

Katherine

MISSIONS

Kairos Needs Cookies- Kairos weekend #35 at Kershaw Correctional Institution will be held March 23rd – 26th. Kairos is a program where inmates will be learning about Christianity. Our mission is to show God’s love for the incarcerated. The Kairos team brings in at least 4,000 dozen homemade cookies to distribute to every inmate in the institution. Any type of

cookie is permitted as long as it doesn’t have powdered sugar on the outside of the cookie. It is preferable that the cookies be made no bigger than 2” in diameter so that they won’t break. Please bring the cookies to the Sanctuary kitchen no later than Tuesday, March 21. A prayer signup sheet will be available in the Gathering Space and Experience

Worship beginning Sunday, March 5. Pastor Jason Bryant and Fred Wetherell will be serving on the team. In the past, church members Kent Jones and Kent Van Slambrook have served on many Kairos teams. If you have any questions, please call Fred Wetherell at 704-968-1413.

CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES Children and Youth: A Pasta Cookoff will be held on Wednesday, March 15, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Bring a crockpot of your best pasta recipe and donate your favorite cake. There will be awards for the top three pasta recipes and a silent auction for the yummy cakes that are donated! All proceeds will support youth summer camp and mission opportunities! There will be mac and cheese for little mouths! Sign up at signupgenius.com/go/10c0548a8ac28a6f49-pasta

IgNight & Parent University- Youth 6th-12th grade join us in the Life Center on Sunday, March 26, from 5:30-7:00 pm for a huge worship celebration. We encourage parents to attend Parent University in the meeting Room during the same time. Parent University seeks to understand Godly parenting through the study of scripture and science as well as sharing tips, insights and methods together. Children’s Worship Team Concert- - On Wednesday, March 29, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Shout Room, we will have the Children’s Worship Team Concert. Preschool through 5th grade children will present songs and scriptures that they have been learning and share art and other activities that they have worked on during weekly meetings. Children’s and Youth Schedules: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School – Nursery available for younger children. Classes available for Preschool children through 5th grade during the 9:15 a.m. service. We use Orange Ministry’s First Look curriculum for our Preschoolers. K through 5th grade will focus on benchmarks during this hour. Benchmarks are building blocks for Basic Christian Education and build a foundation which prepares them for the next step, Confirmation Class. 10:45 a.m. Sunday Mornings Shout and Shine - All kiddos preschool through 5th grade will start the morning with their parents in adult worship and will be called up to the front of the church for a special children’s message. Then they will be led out for their own special learning time in Shout and Shine. We use Orange Ministry’s curriculum for our Elementary and Preschool kiddos!

Youth Ministry Ignite Youth (6th-12th Grade) Ignite Youth Group is an exciting ministry for 6th-12th graders. We focus on igniting and sustaining relationships with Jesus Christ within our youth group and in our community! Our youth meet in small groups once a week throughout the Clover/Lake Wylie area based on interests and study. We all come together once a month for a huge Ignite worship celebration or local event. We encourage our youth to volunteer in our Children’s Ministry Area or other Worship and Arts teams or to sit with their parents during our Sunday morning worship services! Please contact our Family Ministry Director, Marcy Little, at marcy@rhcconline.org with any questions.

SUNDAY MORNING SMALL GROUPS CONNECTIONS 9:15 a.m. Room 116 Contact: Ellen Gillis, eg1641@bellsouth.net Attendance: 16 on roll/average attendance 13 Description: Primarily single women 50+. For March, Connections will continue their study, “Not A Fan” by Kyle Idleman. CONTEMPORARY 9:00 a.m. Room 201 Contact: Marianne Hickman, hick1945@gmail.com Attendance: 50+ on roll/average attendance 40 Description: Primarily middle-aged couples, but open to all. For March, the class will begin a study of “What is the Least I Can Believe and Still be a Christian: A Guide to What Matters Most” by Marti Theilen. FELLOWSHIP 9:15 a.m. Community Association Office Contact: Roy Atwell, royatwell@att.net Attendance: 8-14 per Sunday Description: 60’s and 70’s, but open to all. Bible study - reading and discussion. For March, the Fellowship Class will continue with the book of Ephesians and will follow with Philippians. PERSPECTIVE 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Family Room Contact: Cyndie Smith, cynthias_99@yahoo.com Description: Open to all interested adults. For March, we will continue studying “Facing the Giants in Your Life” by Dr. David Jeremiah. FAITH AND FAMILY 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Meeting Room Contact: Martha Park, swpmsp@aol.com Attendance: 20 on roll/15 average. Description: Primarily adults 35-50, but open to all adults. Studying growth in our faith as families. For March, Faith and Family will continue the study entitled “Spiritual Warfare.” RAISING KINGDOM KIDS 9:30 a.m. Room 104 Contact: Carr Bennett, carrbennett@me.com Description: Made up of primarily families with young children. For March, Raising Kingdom Kids will continue study-ing “Forgotten God” by Francis Chan. LIFE EXPERIENCE 10:30 a.m. Room 201 Contact: Martha Stein, marthaannstein@gmail.com Attendance: Parishioners attending the 9:15 service. For March, Life Experience will begin a study of the events of the Easter season in a book called “24 Hours that Changed The World” by Adam Hamilton.

WEEKDAY SMALL GROUPS

BROTHERS EXPLORE THE BIBLE Monday Evenings, 7:00 p.m. Family Room Contact: Tom Wollenberg - thewollyngroup@gmail.com. Men of all ages welcome. This study presents the opportunity to determine how God’s word has had an impact on our week as well as the rest of our lives. ADULT SMALL GROUP (Torah Class) Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. Room 116 Contact: Nancy Palmer at dncjbran@bellsouth.net. Open to all adults. The study for March will continue with the book of Deuteronomy. ADULT SMALL GROUP (Torah Class) Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Room 116 Contact: Nancy Palmer at dncjbran@bellsouth.net. Open to all adults. For the study for February after having studied the first books of the Old Testament called the Torah or the Books of the Law, we move to the Books of History and continue with the book of Joshua. (Continued)

WOMEN’S LIFE GROUP (LIVING IN FAITH EVERYDAY) Monday, 11:00 a.m. Library Contact: Linda Mullen, llwmullen@yahoo.com. This small group is open to any woman who is looking for fellowship and weekly Bible study. The group will continue the study of “Killing Jesus” by Bill O’Reilly, which should take Women’s Life Group through Easter. Our next book will be “The Way” by Adam Hamilton. WOMEN OF THE CHURCH Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Room 102 Contact: Chris Arthur, 704-516-3507. Group of 55+ who meet for fellowship and study on the first Tuesday of the month from September through May. Fellowship begins at 9:30 a.m. with study at 10:00 a.m. All women are invited. Please join us Tuesday, March 7, as we continue our study of Grace, with Chapter 3, by Mac Lucado. Some books will be available Quoting John Stott, “Grace is God Loving, God Stooping, God Coming to the Rescue, God Giv-ing Himself Generously in and Through Jesus Christ”. COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Various Rooms Contact: David Parsons at parsonsdav@aol.com. GENESIS STUDY (Torah Class) Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. Room 116 Contact: Gale Campbell at galeacampbell@gmail.com. No homework, no separate book; just bring your Bible, any version. CALLING ALL MEN Saturday Morning, 7:30 a.m. Bagel Boat Contact Steve Park via text or phone at 704-999-5077 Come join us at the Bagel Boat every Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. where we enjoy a good bagel, coffee and great fellowship,

MINISTRIES Care and Kindness Ministry – We provide support for church members during times of grief, illness or other hardship. We are a contact for shut-ins and others who may be confined to a nursing home, assisted living or rehabilitation center. Activities of the team include visiting, phone calls, preparing and distributing goody packages at holidays, sending cards and helping with meals. On occasion, team members have provided transportation to appointments. The team works closely with the Board of Deacons. For more information or to become a member of this ministry, please contact the church office at 803-831-1615. Born Again Beaders - The Born Again Beaders, a small group ministry of RHCC, hopes their “Soncatchers” will bring happiness and joy in the knowledge that God loves people deeply and wishes them peace today and always. If you would like to join the group for fellowship, they meet in the library every Thursday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. For information about the group, bead or jewelry donations or about obtaining a “Soncatcher,” please call the church office at 803-831-1615.

Stephen Ministry- “Before I had a Stephen Minister, I struggled with whether I even believed in God. Now I have seen God’s love face-to-face through my Stephen Minister. It is life-changing!” Prayer Shawl Ministry - Do you knit or crochet? Would you like to learn? If so, we would love to have you join us. We meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in Room 116 in the Sanctuary Building. We work on and bless the shawls and pray for the recipients. We hope that they wrap, enfold and give comfort, solace and warmth to those who receive them. You may become involved by making shawls or by requesting a shawl for a friend or loved one in need of comfort. Please contact Evelyn Stutz at 803-831-8252.

Larry Arnold & Family Christy Ayers Kevin Ballard Ruth Benson & Family Gary Bass Paula Blanton Burke Bowie Cynthia Boyd Charles Cawthon Debi Chacharon John & Jane Chislett Thomas Crider Helen Crosby Kim Curtin Beth Davis Max Davis & Family Harry & Pat Delk Jack Ewing Terry Floyd Charles Ford Sylvia Franklin Liz Gibson George Grogan Dave Hed Danny Helms Russell Helms Kent Hendrickson Candice Henry Ann Herrick Mark Hickman Peggy Hicks Bob Hill Eric Hinson Wren Jansen Jim Johnson Jo Steagald Johnson Bev & Ben Jones Daniel Jumper Karen Knowlton Frances & Wade Lawrence Dick Lewis and Family Bobby Little’s father Nicholas Lloyd

Bill MacIndoe Tony Margano Nancy McDonald Margie McGee Art McVearry, Sr. Dick Meier Lloyd Miller Melanie Miller Family of Connie Moore Andy Newsome Kathy Noel Juanita Norton Ruth Parker Susan Patterson Mallery Pittman Larry Plummer Marge Reese and Family Ralph Reavis Amber Rhodes Pat Roberts & Family Diane Roberts Phil Romines Becca Rousek Ron Runkle Polly Schuerg Marge Schumacher Colleen Schwier John Sitton Pam Smith Pastor Patricia Starr Marion Stratakos Susan Taylor Tabitha Taylor Bertie Terwilleger & Family Larry Thompson Brenda Tyson Hugh Walker John Wilkerson Roland Wlodyka Jeanne Woolery Addie Univar John Zeola

FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE

Church Office Deadlines: Sunday Bulletin - All announce-ment information must be emailed to Wendy by noon on the Tuesday before that Sunday.

Videos for Worship Screens - Must be emailed to Wendy 10 days prior to the Sunday that it is to be on the screens. Koinonia - All information must be emailed to Wendy by the 15th of the month If your information is received after these deadlines, there is a good chance it will not get in the Koinonia or into the bulletin on the Sunday requested. It takes time to prepare, proofread and print the newsletter and the Sunday bulletins. Please email Wendy at wendy@rhcconline.org. Thank you.

The 2017 Flower Calendar is in the Gathering Space ready for you to sign up for altar flowers for the Sunday you desire. The flowers will be placed on the altar in memory of or in honor of a loved one. Flowers are ordered by you through Magnolia Florist at 803-831-9155 or Gwen Vogt at 704-504-1732. Please call or email Wendy in the church office at wendy@rhcconline.org to let her know the wording that you want in the bulletin on that Sunday. If you have any questions, please call the church office at 803-831-1615. Thank you.

Sunday, March 12 Daylight Savings

Starts at 2:00 a.m.

Prayer requests will remain on the Prayer List for 30 days. If you would like your request to stay on the Prayer List longer than 30 days, please contact Pastor Jason at 803-831-1615.

FINANCIAL NEWS

MONTHLY BUDGET JANUARY ACTUAL YTD 2017 ANNUAL BUDGET PLEDGE $60,416.63 $48,372.01 $48,372.01 $725,000.00 PLATE $21,000.00 $22,082.16 $22,082.16 $252,000.00 PLEDGING UNITS FOR 2016 - 166

Financial Results - January 2017

For your convenience, a new secured Drop Box has been placed on the wall outside the entrance of the staff offices near the volunteer office. If you need to drop off your regular tithe, a donation, a payment for Bible study books, youth group, a memorial, etc., you can start putting it in the new secured Drop Box. It will be checked on a daily basis, so feel free to use it when needed.

Description January

Actual YTD January

Budget YTD 2017 Annual

Budget

Pledge Income $48,372.01 $60,416.63 $725,000.00

Plate Offering $22,082.16 $21,000.00 $252,000.00

Interest Income $17.27 $22.88 $275.00

Building Use $210.00 $375.00 $4,500.00

10% Tithe To Missions ($7,068.14) ($7,819.13) ($93,830.00)

Church Related Income $63,613.30 $73,995.38 $887,945.00

Preschool Tuition/Registration/Sch. $34,989.65 $24,768.00 $247,680.00

Interest $4.71 $6.25 $75.00

Special Projects/Other Income $0.00 $143.75 $1,725.00

Summer Tuition $0.00 $416.63 $5,000.00

Lunch Bunch $2,718.75 $1,300.00 $13,000.00

Preschool Related Income $37,713.11 $26,634.63 $267,480.00

Total Related Income $101,326.41 $100,630.01 $1,155,425.00

Expenses

General & Administrative $4,554.17 $5,058.26 $60,700.00

Staff/Salary/Benefits $42,617.28 $47,128.12 $565,537.66

Children's Ministry $616.49 $2,120.65 $25,450.00

Youth Ministry $158.23 $1,008.48 $12,100.00

Deacons $213.40 $758.26 $9,100.00

Worship & Arts $1,252.71 $1,850.00 $22,200.00

Discipleship $0.00 $529.13 $6,350.00

Stewardship $0.00 $0.00 $500.00

Nominations $0.00 $25.00 $300.00

Outreach $0.00 $250.00 $3,000.00

Fellowship $0.00 $333.26 $4,000.00

Trustees $11,169.10 $16,155.50 $193,866.00

Preschool $19,960.91 $25,839.82 $249,585.00

Total Expenses $80,542.29 $101,056.48 $1,152,688.66

Income Less Expenses $20,784.12 ($426.47) $2,736.34

March 2017

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 9:00 Genesis Bible Study 5:00 Bible Study 6:30 Ash Wednesday Service

2 8:30 Bible Study 1:00 Born Again Beaders 6:45 Overeaters Anon 8:00 AA-Al Anon

3 4 7:30 Bagel Boat-Men’s Small Group 11:00 Darla Lewis Memorial 2:00 Terry Terwilleger Memorial 8:00 AA

5 First Sunday in Lent 8:00 Worship Service 9:15 Experience Worship 9:15 Sunday School 10:15 Family Table 10:45 Life Experience 10:45 Worship 11:45 Youth Committee 11:45 Nexteps 2:00 Dynamic Marriage Class 6:00 Discipleship Committee

6 9:30 Preschool Grandparents Day 11:00 Women’s LIFE Group 6:00 Cub Scouts 6:30 PSRC 7:00 Men’s Bible Study

Preschool Grandparents Day

7 9:00 Children’s Comm 9:30 Women of the Church 10:00 Staff Meeting 5:30 Spirit Sisters Emmaus Reunion Group 6:00 Foundation Trustees 7:00 CBS 7:30 Boy Scouts

8

9:00 Genesis Bible Study 4:00 Daisy Girl Scouts 5:00 Bible Study 5:00 Children’s Worship Teams 7:00 Missions Comm. 7:00 Choir Rehearsal

9

8:30 Bible Study 1:00 Born Again Beaders 6:45 Overeaters Anon 8:00 AA-Al Anon

10

11 7:30 Bagel Boat-Men’s Small Group 8:00 AA

12 Second Sunday in Lent 8:00 Worship Service 9:15 Experience Worship 9:15 Sunday School 10:15 Family Table 10:45 Life Experience 10:45 Worship Service 11:45 Nexteps 2:00 Dynamic Marriage Class 4:00 UNCC Men’s Glee Club Concert 4:30 Youth Committee

Daylight Savings

13 8:45 Young @ Heart Study 10:00 Young @ Heart Road Trip 11:00 Women’s LIFE Group 5:30 Trustees 6:30 Finance 7:00 Men’s Bible Study

14 10:00 Staff Meeting 5:30 Emmaus Reunion Group 6:00 Stephen Ministry 7:00 CBS 7:30 Boy Scouts

15 9:00 Genesis Bible Study 5:00 Bible Study 6:00 Pasta Cookoff. 7:00 Choir Rehearsal

Koinonia Deadline

16 8:30 Bible Study 1:00 Born Again Beaders 6:45 Overeaters Anon 8:00 AA-Al Anon

17

18 7:30 Bagel Boat-Men’s Small Group 8:00 AA

19 Third Sunday in Lent 8:00 Worship 9:15 Experience Worship 9:15 Sunday School

10:15 Family Table

10:45 Worship 10:45 Life Experience 11:45 Nexteps 12:00 Worship & Arts 2:00 Dynamic Marriage Class 6:00 Council Meeting

20 11:00 Women’s LIFE Group 6:00 Cub Scouts 7:00 Men’s Bible Study

21 10:00 Staff Meeting 5:30 Spirit Sister s Emmaus Reunion Group 7:00 CBS 7:30 Boy Scouts

22 9:00 Genesis Bible Study 1:00 Prayer Shawl 4:00 Daisy Girl Scouts 5:00 Children’s Worship Teams 5:00 Bible Study 7:00 Choir Rehearsal

23 8:30 Bible Study 1:00 Born Again Beaders 6:45 Overeaters Anon 8:00 AA-Al Anon

24

25 7:30 Bagel Boat-Men’s Small Group

8:00 AA

26 Forth Sunday in

Lent 8:00 Worship 9:15 Experience Worship 9:15 Sunday School

10:15 Family Table 10:45 Worship 10:45 Life Experience 11:45 Nexteps 2:00 Dynamic Marriage Orientation 5:30 Ignite & Parent Uni-

27 11:00 Women’s LIFE Group 6:00 Cub Scouts 7:00 Men’s Bible Study

28 10:00 Staff Meeting 5:30 Emmaus Reunion Group 6:00 Stephen Ministry 7:00 CBS 7:30 Boy Scouts

29 9:00 Genesis Bible Study 5:00 Bible Study 5:30 Children’s Worship Team Concert 7:00 Choir Rehearsal

30 8:30 Bible Study 1:00 Born Again Beaders 6:45 Overeaters Anon 8:00 AA-Al Anon

31 12:00 Discipleship

EXERCISE - Every Mon., Wed., Fri. 7 a.m.

YOGA - Every Tue. & Thurs. 9 a.m.

The day school at rhcc 103 Hamilton’s Ferry Road, Lake Wylie, SC 29710

Phone: 803-831-5043 Fax: 803-831-5042

Email: preschool@rhcconline.org website: rhccdayschool.com

CHURCH STAFF

Gayle Montgomery Senior Pastor PastorGayle@rhcconline.org Jason Bryant Minister of Congregational Care Jason@rhcconline.org Marcy Little Director of Family Ministries Marcy@rhcconline.org Monica Hussman Children’s Ministry Coordinator Monica@rhcconline.org John Leon Lewis Minister of Worship and Arts Traditional Service JohnLeonLewis@rhcconline.org Bobby Little Minister of Worship and Arts Bobby@rhcconline.org

“Experience” Service Carol Forsythe Organist Sue Dobrzeniecki Business Manager Sue@rhcconline.org Wendy Burkett Administrative Assistant Wendy@rhcconline.org Mike Moore Maintenance Manager Mike@rhcconline.org Katherine Hinson Preschool Director Preschool@rhcconline.org

River Hills Community Church 104 Hamilton’s Ferry Road, Lake Wylie, SC 29710

Phone: 803-831-1615 Fax: 803-831-5042

Email: churchoffice@rhcconline.org website: www.rhcconline.org

March Birthday

If your birthday is not listed, please call the church office so

we can add it to our list! We don’t want to miss your

birthday!

Our mobile app is available for download in the Apple & Play

stores! Look for River Hills Community Church to

download it.

1.Jacki Chapman, Clare Hoffman 2. Marion Stratakos, Carolyn Lane 5. Sherri McKinney 6. Johanna Gould, Jackie Zinn, Richard Frank 7. Lyn Fraedrich 8. Steve Trites, Will Whisenant, Hannah Cummings, Jerry Simons, Brenda Shifflette 9. Doug Kelley 11. Barbara Ford, Doug Kelley 12. Ann Rother, Gary Gross 13. Brendan Clark 15. Sandy Naylor 16. Pam Hawthorne, Sandra McVearry 18. Gail Dowis, Eric Hinson, Roberta Herold 19. Jackson Thomas, Shelly Wagoner, Don Long 20. Patricia Holden 21. Bob Tarte 22. Christopher Little, Durham Smith 23. Lamar Burdette, Ann Pugh 25. Betty Stewart, Jim Johnson, Nancy McDonald 26. James McClain 27. Jean Marshall, Martin Stein, Cooper Wilson 28. Chad Thompson, Vicki McKenna 29. Jim Arthur 30. Lisa Hunter, Michael Dent 31. Tommy McCarter

104 Hamilton’s Ferry Road

Lake Wylie, SC 29710

We are a community that stimulates contagious faith and spiritual growth in Christ.

WWW.RHCCONLINE.ORG

THE RIVER HILLS EXPERIENCE WORSHIP TEAM

If you are a singer or musician and would like to use your voice or talents by joining the Experience Worship Team, we would love for you to get involved. You are invited to contact our Contemporary Minister of Music, Bobby Little, at bobby@rhcconline.org or call him at the church office (803) 831-1615. We would love to have you join us. Details about the Experience Worship Team: Singers and musicians on the team will be involved in a weekly rehearsal. Rehearsal times – Thursday nights from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. and Sunday morning review at 8:00 a.m. The worship team plays every Sunday at the 9:15 a.m. service. This musical group will provide music for our Experience service and also special occasions

in different worship services throughout year.