This spring we will be offering a Christian sex-education class for 5th-6th graders. The faith-based curriculum provides lessons for children and their parents, so we will need two teachers for the children’s classes (male and female), and a teacher for the parent’s class. We ask for your prayers as we wait for the Lord to fill this need. Perhaps this is where YOU can serve!

Quick Look for Multiministry Volunteers Needed

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February Events

2/2 Family Ministry, M203, Women’s Ministry, M203
2/4 Super Bowl Event
2/3 - 5 Marriage Enrichment Weekend
2/6 6pm Music Ministry Team, Hartman Rm
2/9 6pm Adult Council, Conf. Rm.
2/10 6pm Valentines Dinner & Movie
2/13 6:30pm Children’s Council, Hartman Rm.
2/14 6:30 pm Trustees, Conference Rm.
2/15 7pm Finance Team, 2nd Fl Parlor
2/20 6pm SPRC, 2nd Fl Parlor, 7pm Youth Council, M117
2/22 5:30pm Ash Wednesday Service
2/27 6:30pm Admin Council, Hartman Rm

Spirit Filled Hats

January, 2012 The “Spirit Filled Hats” RHS Chapterettes will gather, weather permitting, at O’Charley’s Restaurant, on the Bypass in Richmond on Friday, January 27, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. Please RSVP to Hostess, Winona at 625-9512, by January 23, 2012 as we would like to have a “head count”. Guests are cordially welcome. February, 2012 The “Spirit Filled Hats” RHS Chapterettes will meet on Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Olive Garden Restaurant, Richmond Centre, at 11:30 am. The yearly chapter dues of $10 are due before the end of February. Please call Hostesses, Time Grijalba at 626-9517 or Alice Edwards at 623-0793 by February 20. Guests are cordially invited. NOTE: If the Madison County Schools are closed because of inclement weather, the event will be re-scheduled. The local yearly chapter dues of $10 are due in January and February. "If you are unable to attend the January and February 2012 RHS Cp. events, please mail a check in the amount of $10 for the yearly chapter dues payable to: "SPIRIT-FILLED HATS RHS CP." and mail to Treasurer: Tine Grijalba, 507 Birch Court, Richmond, KY 40475, before the end of February. I wish everyone abundant joy and blessings in the New Year.

I Wish everyone abundanr joy and blessings in the new year

New officers for Men’s Ministry Begin January 1st

President: Kelly Upchurch
Vice President: Doug Petry
Secretary: Jon Metcalf
Treasurer: Dave Alexander

Marketing (Business) Team Leader(s):

Scott Collier & Kevin Conforti

In-Reach/Out-Reach Team Leader(s):

Ron Smith & Don Woomer

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Pastor's Sermon Sunday, January 29, 2012

Recognition of Those Married 50 Years or Longer

1941 - Rev. William and Norine Vasey 70 yrs
1942 - Spider and Margaret Thurman 69 yrs
1946 - Floyd and Darcia Coleman 65 yrs
1946 – KS and Ella Park 65 yrs
1950 – Hugh and Kathryn Peavler 61 yrs
1950 – Marvin and Barbara Perkins 61 yrs
1954 – Robert and Martha Grise 57 yrs
1955 – C.L. and JoNelda Cole 56 yrs
1955 – Ed and Donna Miracle 56 yrs
1956 – Duane and Bonnie Deyo 55 yrs
1956 – Sanford and June Jones 55 yrs
1957 – Don and Shirley Haney 54 yrs
1958 – Ralph and Nancy Azbill 53 yrs
1959 – Pat and Louise Ridgley 52 yrs
1959 – Don and Gloria Shadoan 52 yrs
1959 – Ron and Gloria Smith 52 yrs
1960 – Val and Nancy Randolph 51 yrs
1961 – Malcolm and Anne Poulter 50 yrs

UpTown Childrens Ministry

In keeping with the Mission Statement of Children’s Ministry to create an enthusiastic environment that provides opportunities for spiritual growth and development for all children so that they can apply Biblical principles in their lives and make a difference in the lives of others through a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ - the Children’s Ministry Team is proud to introduce, “UpTown”.

A dream for a renovated 3rd floor space to be called, UpTown - a safe and creative place designed just for kids to hang out with friends and to get to know and have a personal relationship with Jesus. UpTown will help kids discover that God has a bigger-than-life plan just for them. From the Bible themed spaces and murals on the walls to the committed teachers and leaders guiding worship and small groups – UpTown will be just for kids! We feel kids ought to have a space that fits them – from a safe and secure area for little ones to a bright, colorful environment designed for older kids that will help them become who God wants them to be.

Men's Ministry

Kroger Gift Card: Since the program began in Nov. 2008, it has produced a total income of over $5500. These funds have been used to assist various ministries of our church and also reach out into our community. Men’s Ministry thanks you for your support, and we want to encourage everyone to continue to load money on your card and use it for food, pharmacy, and NOW GASOLINE PURCHASES at Kroger. Every $100 placed on a card returns $4 to our Men's Ministry for our outreach programs.

Load money onto the card before shopping. Then, when checking out, use the card the same as a credit card. If you don't spend all the money on your card, your balance will be shown on your receipt. Remember, to keep the cards activated you must reload the card within 30 days after you have a zero balance.

If you need a card, contact the church office or someone on the Men’s Ministry Team. Cards are $5, but are already loaded with $5 for you to spend.