October 2007 Newsletter

River Springs Church

Trophies of Grace

We’re in a new Sunday morning message series that looks into the results and blessings of God’s Grace. The new series is called “Trophies of Grace” and every message will emphasize and illustrate a truth from the Bible about what grace is and why it’s so important.

· Each Sunday will be an excellent opportunity for your friends, neighbors, seekers and newcomers to hear how great God’s Grace really is. 10-7 Message: “I Am Who I Never Dreamed I’d Be”, a first-person in-character monologue, a drama of grace.

· 10-14 Message: “What A Change!” (Transforming Grace)

· 10-21 Message: “Free At Last!” (Liberating Grace)

· 10-28 Message: “How Sweet The Sound”

· Each Wednesday, we go deeper into the Bible’s rich storehouse about how we can live in God’s Grace.

Youth Outing to the State Fair, Team Impact, and Bowling – October 12

There’s no school in District 5 on Friday, October 12 so youth are meeting at the church at 10 a.m. and going to the State Fair together. That evening, we’ll go to Northside church and see Team Impact do amazing feats of strength. After that we’ll do some late night bowling and then lock-in at the church. Contact Kelley Marsh, kelleymarsh@wildblue.net or 345-6522.

The Quest For Authentic Manhood

Men meet every Thursday night, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. here at the church. We watch and listen to excellent teaching from Robert Lewis, then we talk about it. Every man is invited to come, even if you can’t come every Thursday. Contact Scott Mooney, 732-5885, smooney@bellsouth.net for more information. www.mensfraternity.com

Baptism – October 14

Believer’s Baptism is a marvelous picture of God’s grace. The new believer is baptized to obey Jesus, to follow His example, and to commemorate the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. And most of all, baptism shows that the old is dead and the new is alive. It symbolizes the new life of the new believer. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things are passed away. Behold! All things have become new!” 2 Corinthians 5:17. We are having a River Springs Baptism service on Sunday evening, October 14. Contact Pastor Tim, jaredhannahpop@aol.com , if you are ready to be baptized.

RSC Seminars – To Help You Grow in God’s Grace

Saturday, October 20, 9 a.m. Church 301 – My S.H.A.P.E. for Ministry

This is a one-day retreat (9 to 4 with lunch) in which you discover how God

uniquely shaped you for ministry. It helps you find your place of service in

the church and community. $15.

Sunday, October 21, 5 p.m. Church 201 – Spiritual Growth

This is a three-hour seminar (5 to 8:30 p.m. with supper) in which

you learn how to experience spiritual growth and how to establish

spiritual growth habits in your life. Free.

Sunday, October 21, 5 p.m. Church 101 – RSC Membership Seminar

This is a three-hour seminar (5 to 8:30 p.m. with supper) in which

you learn all about River Springs Church: what we believe, what

we value, what we’re trying to do, our strategy, leadership structure,

affiliation, and how to join. Free.

Friday & Saturday, Nov. 16-17 Every Member a Missionary Retreat

This is a Friday night and Saturday retreat at River Springs Church

in which we will expand our ministries and mission projects. We

want to make sure every person has a place of meaningful service,

so it’s important that every RSC member attend. $15.

Contact Pastor Jimmy Parris, jimmy.parris@gmail.com to sign up for any of the

seminars.

Events

September – November “Trophies of Grace” message series

October 7, 10:25 a.m. Baby Dedication
October 7, 1:30 p.m. Men’s softball practice, Dist. 5 ofc. field
October 7, 3:45 p.m. G Team Outreach
October 7, 6:00 p.m. Youth Cross Training
October 8, 7:15 p.m. Men’s Softball Game
October 9, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Night Women’s Bible Study
October 10, 6:45 p.m. Kids’ Klub & Wednesday Night Childcare
October 10, 7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Small Group
October 10, 8:30 p.m. Worship Team Rehearsal
October 11, 7:00 p.m. The Quest For Authentic Manhood
October 12, 10:00 a.m. Youth to State Fair, Team Impact, Bowling
October 14, 5:30 p.m. Believer’s Baptism
October 14, 6:00 p.m. Youth Cross Training
October 15, 6:15 p.m. Men’s Softball Game
October 16, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Night Women’s Bible Study
October 17, 6:45 p.m. Kids’ Klub & Wednesday Night Childcare
October 17, 7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Small Group
October 17, 8:30 p.m. Worship Team Rehearsal
October 18, 6:45 p.m. Relay For Life Meeting at RSC
October 18, 7:00 p.m. The Quest For Authentic Manhood
October 20, 9 to 4 Church 301 Seminar
October 21, 3:45 p.m. O Team Outreach
October 21, 5:00 p.m. Church 101 & 201 Seminars
October 21, 6:00 p.m. Youth Cross Training
October 23, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Night Women’s Bible Study
October 24, 6:45 p.m. Kids’ Klub & Wednesday Night Childcare
October 24, 7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Small Group
October 24, 8:30 p.m. Worship Team Rehearsal
October 25, 7:00 p.m. The Quest For Authentic Manhood
October 25, 7:00 p.m. County Councilman Bill Malinowski
October 28, 10:25 a.m. Communion
October 28, 6:00 p.m. Youth Cross Training
October 30, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Night Women’s Bible Study
October 31, 6:00 p.m. Church-Wide Halloween Party
November 1, 7:00 p.m. The Quest For Authentic Manhood
November 2-3 Women’s Retreat
November 10, 7:00 p.m. Ladies Crafts Night
November 16-17 Church-Wide Ministry Retreat

RSC Now a S.C. Election Commission Polling Place

River Springs Church sees its building as a gift from God to be used as an instrument for Him and as a resource for the community. We’re happy to be the meeting place for many home owners associations, community meetings, and Relay For Life team meetings. Now we are an official polling place for the Spring Hill precinct. Check your new voter registration card to see where you vote and remember to vote on Tuesday, November 6.

Halloween

Since October 31 is a Wednesday, we’re just getting together to have some fun. Wear a costume if you like. Come and stay or just drop by while trick-or-treating. We’ll have a bonfire, a hayride, some corndogs, and some games. 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

County Councilman Bill Malinowski

In an effort to hear from and serve his constituents, Richland County Councilman Bill Malinowski is available at the River Springs Church Community Center on the fourth Thursday night of each month at 7 p.m. Anyone is invited to drop by and speak with the councilman. Contact Malinowski at 932-7919 or malinowski@rcgov.us

Referendum on School District Five

As pastor, I do not endorse political candidates or political parties. I have found that they all have to compromise too much in order to get anything done. I do speak to moral issues that confront us and I sometimes give a point of view as the senior pastor of River Springs Church about issues that may affect the church.

I support the passage of the District Five bond referendum because I am a parent actively involved in many school activities. I see the need. But the main reason that I support a Yes vote on the upcoming referendum is that its passage will greatly benefit River Springs Church in many ways. A new middle and high school built in five or six years very near River Springs’ location will enlarge our influence and dramatically increase our opportunities for missions and evangelism. This would put RSC right in the hub of a new community. I foresaw this when I was led by God to start River Springs and as God led us to our location. What God has done in and through us so far is only prologue to the real River Springs story that He is writing. You can go to the district five web page athttp://www.lex5.k12.sc.us and click on the facilities tab for more information. Malisa Johnson has offered to answer any questions you might have about it. malisajohnson@bellsouth.net

I respect those who have determined themselves to vote against anything that might raise our taxes. I understand that. Nevertheless I am an advocate for what’s best for RSC and I invite our members to consider voting Yes on the referendum on November 6. Pastor Tim

During the Sunday 10:25 worship service, our Preschool Ministry provides a warm, caring atmosphere with excellent teachers for children birth through kindergarten. Parents should check in their preschoolers before the 10:25 worship starts.

We have a Children’s Worship time for children in 1^st through 5^th grades. School aged kids are invited to come to worship at 10:25 with their parents and then, after the puppets and a song, the children will exit together to go to Children’s Worship. It’s a great time of fun learning about the Bible.

We have a complimentary tape of this morning’s message for you at the Tapes table. Previous messages are available at www.riversprings.org

Please fill out your connection card and put it in the offering basket which will be passed in the middle of the service, just before the message.

v CrossTraining – Our youth meet on Sunday nights at 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. It’s called CrossTraining and youth in 6^th grade through 12^th grade are encouraged to come to the church for a multi-dimensional multi-faceted multi-multi great time of fun, fellowship and learning. Youth Pastor Kelley Marsh at kelleymarsh@wildblue.net .

Wednesday Nights at River Springs

God intends for you to not just come to church, but become part of a local church. You really experience the fellowship of River Springs Church by coming to Bible study and small groups on Wednesday nights. We provide Kid’s Klub for children in first through fifth grade and we provide preschool childcare for babies through K5. These go from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m.

At 7:00, Pastor Tim and Pastor Jimmy lead interesting Bible study and interactive discussion about the Bible texts. This is a great way to learn more about what the Bible says and where it says it. Then we meet in small groups to talk and pray for each other. We dismiss at 8:30 so parents can get their children and so worship team rehearsal can begin, but those who can often linger a while in the lobby to enjoy good conversation.

New Ladies Study

Our Women’s Bible study meets Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the Mooney’s house! It’s the Beth Moore study called Daniel. For more info contact Lori Mooney at 732-5885.

Websites Recommended

www.juststopandthink.com

www.crosswalk.com is a terrific site for excellent daily devotions, Christian networking, news, and items of interest to Christians. The site also has a free and fast Bible concordance that is well indexed in many translations.

www.imb.org is the site of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. It contains news stories about missionaries and missions volunteers in projects around the world. This site will help you know how to pray for the spread of the gospel.

www.scbaptist.org is the site of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Here you’ll find information about events, seminars, conferences, resources, mission projects, and ministries that are available to members of churches like River Springs Church.