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RIDGLEA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
6201 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76116-5524 (817)732-3388
www.RidgleaPres.org December, 2017
Session Meeting Thursday,
December 21, 2017 6:30 pm
Sanctuary and Room 112
And Advent Service of Wholeness
and Healing - Chapel
Christmas Eve Morning Service - Sanctuary 10:00 am Christmas Eve Pageant - Sanctuary 6:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - Chapel 9:00 pm New Year’s Eve Service - Chapel 10:00 am
Caroling
Sunday, December 17
following Fellowship
Luncheon
Advent Hope * Love * Joy * Peace
A very special thank you
to all who participated in
the Angel Tree to help
make a special Christmas
morning for many children
who otherwise might not
have had a Christmas.
Order forms for Poinsettias are in the bulletin. The
cost is $9.00. Please fill out and place in Offering
Plate or return to Patricia at Church Office.
Envelopes will be in the pews for this special collec-tion for Past, Present & Future Leaders of
PC (USA)
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Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
On a late November Sunday evening, I stood before a folding table in the narthex of the church. Standing to my left was a woman who became a grandmother for the first time earlier this year. Across the table from her was a woman who is a single mother of a teenage son. To my right were our twin sons, age 6. All around us at other tables in the room were women and men of vastly different ages, races, life experiences, and socioeconomic statuses. For a few hours on that Sunday afternoon, we came together as the Body of Christ. Through RPC’s partnership with Grace First Presbyterian Church of Weatherford and Kids Against Hunger of Parker County, in a few hours, we packed over 11,000 ready-to-eat meals. As Ridglea’s pastor, I am proud of the work we did, and I know those meals will make a difference to hungry people both here and abroad. But as a father, I am even more grateful for the opportunity that my sons had to work side by side with their church family. In recent months your church leaders have been doing some deep work about what makes Ridglea a great church. One of the theme words that we’ve identified is intergenerational. Our church places a high value on intergenerational ministry. Yes, we have age-specific Sunday School and children’s and youth ministry programs, but we are always seeking more intentional ways to incorporate children and youth into the full life of the church. Our young sons may not yet understand food insecurity or poverty, but they will always remember the day they got to stand in the narthex of the church, put on a hairnet and gloves carefully measure rice into a bag alongside the big kids and the grownups alike. When they are grown, they will remember when they were children growing up at Ridglea, they were treated not as “the future of the church,” but rather as a valued part of the Body of Christ right now. This kind of ministry does not just happen. It takes careful and thoughtful planning and good stewardship of financial resources. Your generous gifts are an indispensable part of this ministry. If you want to invest in both the present and the future of the church of Jesus Christ, I can think of no better place than Ridglea Presbyterian Church. Peace be with you, Ryan P.S. Did you know that you can make secure online donations to the church through our Web site? Simply go to www.ridgleapres.org/give
* From Invitation to Christ: A Guide to Sacramental Practices, Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2006.
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Please help us help others!! There are sign ups for sandwich makers and meal
providers for the Presbyterian Night Shelter and the Patriot House in the main hallway by the
office.
If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Marchant
Ryan’s Lunch Bunch
Meets most Thursdays at 11:00am at church to ponder the Narrative Lectionary Readings for the week. Bring your lunch and join in!
Wednesday mornings at
8:00 a.m.
Currie Hall, 2nd Floor
Kitchen
THESE DAYS
OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER, 2017
November 5—11 Living for God’s Pleasure by
Candasu Cubbage “nee Vernon”.
Louisville, Kentucky, grew up in
Ridglea Presbyterian Church in Fort
Worth, Texas, and moved to Louis-
ville when she married the most
wonderful man in the world. The
loves to sing, read, and bake pies.
She is still learning to be a first-time
wife and a stepmother to a ten year
old.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017
CELEBRATING THOMAS’ 15
YEARS OF SERVICE TO RPC.
PLEASE PLAN TO JOIN US FOR
CAKE AT THE FELLOWSHIP
LUNCHEON
FOLLOWING
THE 11:00 A.M.
SERVICE.
The bountiful winter clothing contributed by the congregation in Octo-ber was warmly received by the Beautiful Feet ministry. This homeless resource started in the 1980s in the Water Gardens, renovated a church on the east side (near the Presbyterian Night Shelter) and is still expanding today. In addition to daily church services, they serve meals twice a day, offer showers, laundry, and clothing along with medical, dental, and eye care for the homeless as well. So, what’s in a name? Check out Romans 10:15 “... How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news”. Stay tuned as we expand our Outreach with this amazing group of committed Chris-
tians. 10:15 Isaiah 52:7
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RPC 2018 DIRECTORY
Contact Renee Stuart to set up times for sittings
817-223-4805
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Project S. O. U. P. + incredible Church family =
11,184 meals made
Thank you to all who helped set-up, shared time and patience, cleaned up, and espe-
cially to Beth & Paul Duncan for all the crocs of soup we enjoyed together.
The meals we made will make such a difference in South Texas. The fellowship
around the table was full of encouragement and smiles. Young and more experiences
all helped make it all happen.
Most importantly, together as a church family,
The table was full of Good News!
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June Calendar of Events:
RPC Youth & Children’s News……... Sunday @ 9:30 am Sunday School
in Room 206. December 3rd: #rpcy meet 5—7:30pm at RPC
December 10th: #rpcy meet 5-7:30pm at RPC
December 17th: Church-wide Christmas Caroling; 11 am worship, noon ish fellowship luncheon, caroling immediately following. If youth want to participate in caroling and family unable to participate, RSVP to Nicci by 12/12 for transportation.
December 24th: 10 am worship; 6 pm Christmas Eve worship Family-style in Sanctuary; 9pm Christmas Eve candle-light service in Chapel
[email protected] with questions or willing to share time, talents, or gifts.
RPCY December Calendar (6th—12th grades)
Our kiddos really care about all God’s creatures. They repackaged over four
-hundred pounds of dog & cat food for our hungry (and furry) friends.
Annual Church-wide Christmas Caroling Sunday, December 17
11am worship, noon ish fellowship luncheon, followed immediately by
caroling!
If Messenger Fellowship (2nd—5th graders)or RPCY (6th—12th grades) want to
particpate and families aren't going, please RSVP to Nicci by 12/12 to arrange transportation.
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Presbyterian Women - December, 2017
Our friend, Ginny Lunch, from Presbyterian Homes and Family Services,
joined us at our October general meeting. She introduced, Kinda, a counselor with
the organization. Together they explained a new emphasis to expand their programs
serving single parent families. This helps provide safe living conditions, counseling
and realistic goals for the future. Itasca now remains their only group home. The
group’s direction may have changed but it is obvious their goal to help children re-
mains. We were all moved when Kinda remarked, “We pray for our families.”
Reminder: The children on our angel tree this year are again from Presbyteri-
an Homes and Services.
Church Women United meets December 1 at First U.M.C., Burleson, for an
Advent Celebration. Only Circle Three meets this month on December 5 at Chris
Shahan’s home at 6:30 p.m.
All Circles gather on December 12 at 10:30 a.m. at the Church for our annual
Christmas celebration. The Gold Tone Show Choir, a community-based senior adult
choir, will entertain with seasonal music. A pot-luck luncheon will follow.
Ladies, mark your calendars and join us.
“Just Bring It” for December - Westaid could use some help restocking their
shelves for Christmas. We would love to bring them:
1. Stuffing mix or cornbread mix
2. Canned ham or yams
3. Canned cranberries (or sauce)
COME JOIN US!
THERE’S ALWAYS A SEAT WAITING FOR YOU!
BIBLE STUDY - MISSION - FELLOWSHIP
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Ridglea Presbyterian Church in partnership with Fort Worth
Opera invites your family to start a new tradition this Advent
season with Menotti’s warm and compassionate retelling of the
Adoration of the Magi, which illustrates the true and essential
spirit of the Christmas season. While a delight to audiences of
all ages, Amahl and the Night Visitors, unlike other Christmas
productions aimed at young audiences, avoids the banalities of
Santa Claus and sugar plum fairies to tell the deeply moving,
deeply moral story of Amahl, a lame shepherd boy, and his poor,
widowed mother. The family is visited one fateful evening by the
Three Kings on their way to Bethlehem, bearing gifts for a leg-
endary newborn child, the promised Messiah, who request shelter for the night. Amahl’s mother, en-
vious of the gifts intended for another, steals gold for her own disabled son. When caught in the act,
she explains to the Three Kings that she needs the gold to feed her starving child, she is readily for-
given. With great tenderness they try to explain to her who this newborn child is and how much He
needs the love of every human being to build His coming kingdom. Touched by their words, the poor
widow not only gives back the stolen gold, but wishes she could add a gift of her own. Amahl impul-
sively hands the Three Kings his wooden crutch, his most precious possession, and in so doing he is
miraculously cured of his lameness. As dawn appears in the sky, the Three Kings prepare to resume
their journey. Amahl begs his mother to let him join them, and is allowed to follow the Kings to Beth-
lehem to adore and give thanks to the Christ Child.
Amahl has served generations of young Americans as their first serious contact with classical music
and opera. Indeed, many in their maturity point to Amahl as having first opened their ears to opera,
making them life-time lovers of classical music. As its sublime music has opened generations of ears,
so its no less sublime subject matter continues to open generations of hearts to the miracles of faith,
forgiveness, and charity—strong lessons for us all to learn, child and adult alike.
Performance date is Sunday, December 10th, 2017 at the 3 PM at Ridglea Presbyterian Church, lo-
cated at 6201 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76116. For additional information, please contact
John Sauvey, Director of Music Ministries, at [email protected] or 817-732-3388.
COMO BUILD
The Outreach Co wants to remind those of you who like to do "buildy" type things :) , as your way of sharing God's love in the world, that Habitat for Humanity has a Como Build going on. The link will give you info about signing up for times. They are building 12 new homes! There will also be a Presbyterian Build in May sometime. More info later about that opportunity. For more info: https://trinityhabitat.volunteerhub.com/lp/main/events
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CELEBRATION OF PASTOR RYAN AND
FAMILY’S 5 YEARS WITH RPC.
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RPC Session Elder Martin Cleworth Cary Dorman Marsha Dueease John Godwin Ken Kibler Blythe Lee Bill Long Nancy Marchant Susan Maxwell Lynne Payne Ivey Ramsey Jerry Rottler Jane Sisolak Tom Sisolak Will Stallworth Marsha West Brett Wyatt
Deacons
Betsy Kibler - Funeral Reception Coordinator Nancy Ritts- Hospital Care Coordinator
Katharine Rottler - Homebound Care Coordinator
Staff
Ryan Baer, Pastor [email protected] Ext. 103 Patricia Taber, Office Manager [email protected] Ext. 105 Nicci Kennedy, Coord. of Child/Youth Ministries [email protected] Ext. 106 Pier Crenshaw, Accountant [email protected] Ext. 104 John Sauvey, Director of Music Ministries [email protected] Ext. 108 Dale Bench, Organist [email protected] Ext. 108 Thomas Rodriguez, Church Custodian building
Church Office #817.732.3388, Fax #817.732.4331
Making contact...
Ridglea Presbyterian Church is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA). It is governed by the Session, an elected body composing of elders and pastors. Our committees, led by elders, oversee our ministries. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Email: [email protected] Our deacons oversee our ministries of care and compassion. Email: [email protected]
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Service Session Work Group: Primary task is to provide for the service of the people of God, focusing on the external life of
the church. 1st Tuesday of the Month
December 5, 2017 Ministry Teams meeting at 6:30 pm
Outreach Team: Focus on Mission Lynne Payne, Nancy Marchant & Marsha West Commitment: Focus on Guests Brett Wyatt Care Team: Focus on Members
Jerry Rottler
Your Session Invites you to Follow these simple steps:
1. Find your passion
2. Find your Ministry Team 3. Identify your meeting night
4. Get Involved!
Government Session Work Group:
Primary task is to provide support &
resources for the church.
2nd Thursday of the Month December 14, 2017
Ministry Teams meeting
• Building & Equipment (as needed) John Godwin & Tom Sisolak Personnel (as needed)
Cary Dorman Clerk of Session Jane Sisolak
Worship & Nurture Work Group: Primary task is to provide for the service of the people of God, focusing on the internal life of
the church. 2nd Tuesday of the Month
December 12, 2017 Ministry Teams meeting
Worship Team: Ivey Ramsey & Susan Maxwell
(6:30 pm) Christian Nurture: Marsha Dueease & Blythe Lee (6:15 pm) Fellowship Team: Martin Cleworth & Bill Long (as needed)
Session Meeting
December 21, 2017
6:30 pm
3rd Tuesday of the Month December 19, 2017
Ministry Team meeting
Finance & Budget (6:30 pm) Ken Kibler & Will Stallworth
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RIDGLEA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
6201 CAMP BOWIE BLVD.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76116
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