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INTO THE 21ST CENTURY t h e d e v e l o p m e n t o f a n e w l o g o

BY MICHAEL CLINGENPEEL

Sunday School9:45am – 10:45am in the Sunday School Classrooms

Current youth worship6:30pm – 7:30pm in youth area

Worship Service11am – 12pm in the Sanctuary

Celtic Evensong & Communion3rd Sunday, 5pm – 6pm in the Chapel

* All services held at the RRCB campus, unless otherwise noted.

SUNDAYSERVICES

Upcoming youth activitiesYouth Choir Jam is coming up!

Stewardship MessageLetter from the Committee

Check in on the ChildrenADVENT-ure Lunch for children and families

MissionsVolunteers needed!

How to cope with Holiday Grief2009 Advent Wreath

BY RACHEL HOFFMAN

Faith and FriendshipThis month students will be diving into a new Wednesday night Bible study which examines how our faith impacts our friendships. Students will learn what it takes to really be a “best friend” by

examining God’s love towards us and examining stories of friendships done right and friendships gone wrong in the Bible. Join us for this new series.

Youth Choir JamYouth Choir JAM is a weekend (Friday & Saturday) of music work-shops and fellowship with students from youth choirs around Vir-ginia, including Richmond, Hampton, Blacksburg & Roanoke. This

year the JAM will be hosted at River Road Church. The event ends with a concert on Saturday afternoon, which is open to the public.

Hull Street Shelter DinnerOn the first Friday (December 3) of each December youth and their families provide dinner for the Hull Street Center homeless shelter. Please sign up to provide a dish or to come and serve dinner.

Snack Supper will be provided by Rob and Jody Smart on November 14 and William and Eleanor Nurney on November 21. Regular Wednesday activities (6:00 p.m. Small group and 7:00 - 7:30 Group Building games) will be held during November. Regular Sunday evening activities (5:15 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal, 6:00 p.m. Snack Supper - $3, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Current youth worship) will be held in November. There will be NO evening youth activities on November 7. On November 28 there will be no Current youth Worhship so students can attend Hanging of the Green together. The Inquirers class will be Wednesdays, November 3 - 28 (skip November 7) at 6:00 p.m.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

November 5 - 7Middle School Retreat, Camp Crossroads

November 19 - 20Youth Choir JAM, Music Suite

November Youth Greeters (Sunday’s at 10:30 a.m. in the Narthex)November 7 - John Charles Wood

November 14 - Elliott Pate

November 21 - Lyndsey Lee & Jack West

November 28 - Taylor Gobble

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ADVENT-ure Lunch for FamiliesOn the First Sunday of Advent, preschoolers and elementary-aged children and their families join together for lunch and the mak-

ing of an Advent wreath for their family to use in Advent celebrations in the home. Each family also receives an Advent calendar as well as other ideas for celebrating the Advent season.

Hanging of the GreenThis is a special celebration of preparing our church for the coming

Christmas season. The service is at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Parents & Co.Parents & Co. is a support and resource group for parents (and

grandparents and friends) of preschool and elementary-aged children. This group focuses on the spiritual, emotional and physical health of the family. Speakers present information that is helpful in the strengthening of families. Parents & Co. meets once a month from September through May on Wednes-day evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

W a y o f t h e C h i l d B e g i n sUPCOMING EVENTS

Parents & Co. Raising Resilient PreschoolersNovember 17, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

ADVENT-ure Lunch for FamiliesNovember 28, Fellowship Hall, 12:15 p.m.

Hanging of the GreenNovember 28, Sanctuary, 6:00 p.m.

Way of the ChildSundays, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY PROGRAMSUPCOMING EVENTS

10 Great DatesNovember 19, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., Chapel Hall

River Roadsters to Ford’s Theatre (see side bar)

November 20, 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Concert Series (see side bar)

November 21, 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary

Go to rrcb.org for more information!

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or groups may make up a whole family box. Items needed: Instant Stuffing & /or Potatoes &/or Rice, Gravy (Turkey or Brown), Flavored Rice (Rice-a-Ro-ni, etc.), Canned Hams, Yams/Sweet Potatoes (Family Size Cans), Cranberry Sauce, Apple Sauce, Green Beans (Family Size Cans), Cream of Mushroom or Chicken Soup, Cans of Fried Onions, Corn (Family Size Cans or 2 smaller cans), Muffin or Cornbread Mix, Macaroni & Cheese (Family Size Boxes), Pre-made Pie Crust already in Pie Pan (Graham Cracker), Instant Puddings to make pies, Apple Juice, Instant Coffee, Box of Tea Bags, $10 Gift Cards from Kroger (to be used toward purchase of Turkey or other perishable items)

It’s time to gather toys and clothes for the RBA Christmas Store!Gifts for children ages infant through 12 years old (the Center di-

rectors report shortages for the 7-to-10 year olds). Suggestions: Clothing (including jeans, sweaters, sweatshirts, sleepwear, hats, gloves, socks, and underwear),games, toys, books, bicycles and helmets. Go easy on stuffed animals and Barbie dolls. In other words, purchase gifts that you would want your own children to receive. Do not wrap them; the parents need to see what they are selecting. (If you would like to donate some wrapping paper that will be appreciated.) Get your children to help in selections. Bring items to River Road Church Missions Table or the Church Office.

W M U W o m e n o n M i s s i o nUPCOMING EVENTS

Thanksgiving Baskets CampaignOctober 25 - November 14

RBA Christmas Stores CampaignOctober 31 - November 28

CROP WALKNovember 7

Look for more information on Missions in the Upper and Lower Commons

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B I R T H D AY S

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dr. michael clingenpeel pastormikeclingenpeel@rrcb.org

dr. robert dibbleminister to adultsbobdibble@rrcb.org

rev. barbara masseyminister to childrenbarbaramassey@rrcb.org

rev. rachel hoffman minister to youthrachelhoffman@rrcb.org

Michael PriceChurch Administratormikeprice@rrcb.org

Brittany RuffnerCommunications Specialistbrittanyruffner@rrcb.org

INFO 308.2193 + FAX 282.9172 rrcb.org

8000 river roadrichmond, va 23229

+BRIDGENovember 2, 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. Reception Room

KnittersNovember 20, 10:00 a.m. - noonUpper Commons

Mary Ann Brandt’s workFor sale in the Lower Commons from November 8 - November 29. Further information is to the right of this page.

Eleanor Cox specializes in watercolors that feature color and light in the landscape and garden. Her work focuses on Virginia but she has traveled abroad annually for 25 years to paint “en plein air” in England, Ireland, France, and Italy. Holding a BFA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, she has won many local and regional awards including honors from the Southern Watercolor Society, the Baltimore Watercolor Society, the Potomac Valley Water-colorists, and the Virginia Watercolor Society, all of which she is an artist member. Her work is in many private and corporate collections, including Forbes Magazine, Wachovia Bank, Philip Morris Corporation, CSX, Capital One, First Union Bank, and James River Corporation. Go to www.eleanorcox.com to see paintings by Eleanor Cox.

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The fingerpainting display of M a r y A n n B r a n d t ’s work will be for sale from Monday, November 8 – Monday, November 29. During that time, anyone wishing to pur-chase a painting(s) should write a check made payable to River Road Church with a designa-tion in the “memo” area saying Arts Outreach fund. Also, on the check should be the name of the painting you are purchasing. All paintings will remain on display until Monday, November 29 (a time for pick-up of purchased paintings will be arranged.) There will be a person on duty every Wednesday night before and after the dinner, and every Sunday prior to Sunday School and following the worship service. If you have any questions please call Judy Dixon at 357-4081.