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Today’s Order of Worship

This Is The Day

Welcome

I Will Call Upon The Lord - We Will Glorify

Prayer

What A Fellowship – Firm Foundation

Sermon Amazing Grace – Nothing But The Blood

How Great Thou Art

Lord’s Supper – God Is So Good

Offering

Special Announcements When We All Get To Heaven

Closing Prayer

October 16, 2016

Welcome family, friends, & Antioch community.

If you are looking for a church home, please consider

joining us on the “journey.”

Nursery If you can’t be here, please swap your time with

someone else on the schedule or contact Zarinah

at 713-906-0242 or czarinah@gmail.com. Sunday 9:00 a.m. Worship

(upstairs foyer)

Faye Ford & Johana Cruz

Toddlers thru age 3 (upstairs room 201-202)

Pam Demonbreun/Zarinah Wilson

Sunday Bible Study 10:30 a.m.

(upstairs foyer)

Charmaine Herron

GROWING TOGETHER October 9, 2016 Sunday A.M. .............................................592 Bible Study...............................................341 Sunday P.M..............................................246

Offering...incl $1325 on-line..........13,390.33 Weekly Budget...............................14,800.00 Year-to-date ............................... -11,031.36 Baptisms YTD.............................................22 Placing Membership..................................52

gary.ruralhill@gmail.com

Homecoming Oct. 16

M & M’s Oct. 18

Trunk or Treat and Oct. 22

Hales Bonfire & Haunted Woods

Ladies Retreat Nov. 4-5

Room-in-the-Inn Begins Nov. 7

Hispanic Friend Day Nov. 20

No evening service

due to extended day activities.

PROMISELAND None today. Children worship with their

parents for this special One-Worship Sunday.

ONE MORNING WORSHIP 9:00 a.m.

Song Leaders Teto Alvarez - Rex Barker – Broderick Cunn -

Jon Reynolds - Danis Villalobos

Opening Prayer Wilfredo Salvatierra/Steve Alvarez

Closing Prayer Mike McClardy/Steve Alvarez

Communion Prayers Carlos Lara

Offering Prayers John Vongsaphay

Serving Communion Robert Ford Bryan Alvarado

William Gilbert Cristian Alvarado

Mason Jenkins Mario Andrade, Jr.

Richard Moore Tom Goetz

William Rittenbery Will Hodge

Glen Smith Jerry Johnson

Jerome Thompson

Tayshaun Thompson

Speaker Dan Dozier/Jorge Larrea

Announcements Gary Hale/Steve Alvarez

Greeters Bobbie Covington Randy Cousin

Lena Hampton Laura DeLay

Denise London Stephen DeLay

Robert London Micah McCormac

Dan Robinson Johnetta Whitaker

Mary Robinson

Count Offering Scott Roberts

Kyle Warner

Sound & PowerPoint Roger Roberts Jennifer Wilmore

Dale Petersen Randy Jones

Coordinator of Prayers: Terry Jennings

Pantry Team Aaron & Reta Herren

Mark Your Calendar

SCHEDULED TO SERVE – October 16, 2016

Rural Hill

Church of Christ

Shepherds: Burch Anderson

Rex Barker Mike Green

Mike McClardy Billy Smith

Randall Tidwell Larry Wilkinson

Ministers: Dan Dozier Gary Hale

Jon Reynolds Wilfredo Salvatierra John Vongsaphay

564 Bell Rd. Antioch, TN

37013 (615)361-1908

Web Site:

www.ruralhill.org

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We are

completely out

of these items:

Jelly

Spaghetti Sauce

Spaghetti

Jiffy Corn Bread

Desserts

Peanut butter

Food Pantry

Jon Reynolds Youth and Associate Minister Our vision as it relates to building a Christian community begins in

the home. The family was designed by God to be an environment of safety and security for children to grow emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. All parents understand that their roles to foster this kind of healthy home is essential to developing life-long followers of Jesus. We all want homes characterized by the qualities we see in Jesus. Welcoming homes that are “clean,” filled with children who respect their parents, are often times also extremely blessed physically, morally, and spiritually. In similar ways, the church provides a warm, accepting environment where Christ is loved and exalted. So, Christians learn and grow closer to one another and God. Rural Hill has been a light to a dark world, not because of what we can do, but because of what God is doing through us.

Ultimately, the burden of growing in the Lord falls on each individual. Children choose to follow their parents or they go their own way. As parents we want our kids to respect us because we know it will make them better people. Two questions:

1. Do we respect our Heavenly Father?

2. Have we taught our kids to respect Him?

Hispanic Christian Workshop on October 8 We praise God for a great day! There were 270 in attend-ance representing 6 Tennessee congregations and 2 Alabama congregations. God’s word was preached, classes for children were well organized, fellowship was enjoyed and delicious food was served. Many thanks to all those who helped in so many ways!

Wilfredo Salvatierra Hispanic Minister

Fuerza para resistir Resístanlo, man-teniéndose firmes en la fe, sabiendo

que sus hermanos en todo el mundo están sopor-tando la misma clase de sufrimientos. - 1 Pedro 5:9 Durante el otoño del 2008, por Cuba pasaron tres huracanes. Ciudades enteras fueron destruidas por el viento y la lluvia. Muchos árboles cayeron sobre las rutas pero, sorprendentemente, muchas palmeras se mantuvieron en pie sin sufrir prácticamente ningún daño. La firmeza de esas palmeras ante las tormentas es similar a la lucha del cristiano contra el diablo y el pecado. En esta vida hay tormentas que pueden sacudir nuestro mundo, y tentaciones que pueden apartarnos de la fe. Jesús lo sabe. Él mismo sufrió esas tentaciones, pero las resistió confiando en la Palabra de Dios como su máxima defensa. Ese es un modelo perfecto para nuestra resistencia diaria contra las tentaciones del diablo. Al igual que las tormentas que golpean la tierra, el diablo está siempre tratando de destruirnos. Pero, si estamos firmemente arraigados en la Palabra de Dios, por el poder del Espíritu Santo podemos resistir. La carta de Santiago lo dice muy bien: “Así que sométanse a Dios. Resistan al diablo,y él huirá de ustedes” (Santiago 4:7). Permitamos que el Espíritu Santo obre en nuestros corazones y mentes, dándonos la fuerza que necesitamos para enfrentar las tormentas de la vida.

Room-in-the-Inn This important ministry resumes for our 4th winter season on November 7. We will be hosting 12-14 homeless men on the 1st and 3rd Monday nights of the months of Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. & March. We drive the bus down to the Rescue Mission, pick the men up that have registered, bring them here for a hot supper, a warm bed and goodnight sleep, breakfast in the morning, and return them to downtown with a sack lunch in hand. This program requires lots of helpers in various ways. Life Groups will be coordinating specific dates. Sign-ups are also now underway for individuals who wish to help with this important ministry.

Harvest Sunday at Rural Hill On Sunday, October 30, we will have “Harvest Sunday” like we did last year, when we will re-stock our pantry with needed items. That morning, we invite you to bring some of the items on the list and place them on the stage area of our auditorium. Whether you can only bring one can or a whole bag full, you will be blessed by this exercise of tremendous outpouring of giving that will benefit those who are less fortunate.

Holiday items:

Boxed dressing

Sweet potatoes

Cranberry sauce

Canned ham

Canned tuna or chicken

Soups

Canned peas, carrots (we do not need corn or green beans )

Potatoes (canned or instant)

Canned fruit

Beef Stew

Ravioli or Beef-a-roni

Chili

Spaghetti sauce, spaghetti

Peanut butter, jelly

Rice

Macaroni & Cheese

Brownie mix

Jiffy cornbread mix

Breakfast items (cereals, oats & pop-tarts)

Boxed crackers

Rural Hill Celebrates 103 years

Jay Thompson tells his story to the youth.

Alex Davis 10/18

Upcoming Activities: October 19 - WOW October 22 – Trunk or Treat / Hale's Haunted Woods October 30 - Bordeaux Sunday - Nursing Home Worship - 7:30 - 10:30 am.

Please pray for our RHCC sick Deborah Darnell’s 3 brothers, James, Lewis & Terry, are dealing with health issues. Donald Deatheridge’s father, Don Deatheridge, father-in- law of Laurie Deatheridge, is home now with Hospice assisting. Cammie Fapetu is recovering from cancer surgery. Dot Green is at Life Care of Hickory Woods, room 315. Jamie Hardin’s mother is recovering from surgery. Dorothy Jefferson will have surgery October 19. Lee Jolivette’s mother-in-law has recently been diagnosed with cancer. Engles & Nancy Pope’s 15-yr-old granddaughter, Erin Pickel, has been suffering from a progressive neuro- logical illness for many years. She is in a Greenville, SC hospital, due to multiple seizures. Judith Thompson has requested prayers for health concerns. Larry Tidwell is recovering from an injury to his hand where he lost a finger and damaged a couple of others. Madlyon Waters’ sister, Paula Pope, has in-home care and is on a list for a kidney transplant. Charles Waters’ sister, Marion Warren, is in declining health.

Our sympathy is extended... to Gary Hale and family on the death of his uncle, Virgil Hale, a former minister at Rural Hill. The funeral was Tuesday in Kentucky.

Thank You Note “From the bottom of our hearts...Thank you so much – May the world always be as wonderful for you as you make it for others! We are forever grateful for your thoughts and prayers, the food you provided, and your love.” Dan & Mary Robinson & the Family of Maggie Muse

Responses Cammie Fapetu – Jimmie Morris –

Judith Thompson – Matt, Irene, & Lydia Tollerson - Richard More

Haywood Elementary Haywood Elementary is the school we partner with during the year to provide support and encouragement to teachers and students. Their fall event will be Saturday, October 29, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. They are in need of give-away items and volunteers to help with the event. Fliers are at the Welcome Center.

Homecoming This Sunday, October 16 One Morning Worship 9:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall...

followed by class at 10:30 with a special presentation of the Guatemala Mission Video.

Children in 6th grade and down will go to their regular classes. All others will go to the auditorium, unless they are helping with lunch set-up.

A potluck dinner will come next (around 11:30) followed by family day activities.

Meat will be provided. Please bring side dishes, desserts, and drinks.

No evening service due to extended day activities.

A food drop-off will be set-up on the sidewalk by the kitchen door. You may drive around, drop-off your food to the kitchen helpers, then proceed to park.

Ezell-Harding is allowing us the use of their parking lot that morning. We encourage our younger folks to park there or on the designated places in the field or behind the Yack Shack to free-up the closer parking places for our older people and guests.

M & M’s (Mature Members 55+) Tuesday, Oct. 18, 6:00 p.m. potluck in the fellowship hall. Football night – wear your team colors, caps, & jerseys if you wish.

Wednesday Night Meal Oct. 19

Meals are served 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Menu this week: SantaFe Soup, Chicken & Rice Soup, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Salad, Buns, Dessert, Tea

$5 for adults, $3 for children 11-3yr, under 3 is free. Please rsvp at Sign-Up Central in the foyer or

email the office by noon on Monday. wanda.ruralhill@gmail.com

A Ladies Prayer Night is planned..... .... this Thursday night from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the elders’ conference room next to the office. All ladies are invited!

Kid’s Korner Trunk or Treat &

Hales’ Haunted Woods and Bonfire (weather permitting)

This event is planned Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Hales’ property, 4118 Twin Oaks Lane, Antioch. Cars will line-up with their trunks open, ready to hand out candy to the little costumed kiddos at 5:00 p.m. A bonfire

and cookout will start at 6:00. The haunted woods will begin at 6:30. Please bring hotdogs or kielbasa, buns, chips, soft

drinks, desserts and outdoor chairs. The event will conclude at 8:30 p.m.

October 16

Marriage Enrichment Class #LoveStory Looking for a boost in your marriage? Want to know how to speak your spouse's love language? Interested in better communication between you & your spouse? Whether you've been married 30 years, 30 months or 30 minutes, this class is for YOU! Join us Sunday, October 23, at 9:30 am, in the fellowship hall for our first class. (We had 85 at the introductory session!)

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Register now!

Ladies Fall Retreat

Nov. 4-5 Hillmont Camp

You are invited to a Wedding Shower

for Mary Quick, daughter of Cindy Melton

on Sunday, October 23, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.

in the fellowship hall. She and her fiance, Coty Crow, are registered at

Target & Bed, Bath & Beyond.