October 11, 2015
October 2015 Prayer Focus:
Do Good – Galatians 6:10
October Van Driver
Anthony Martin
864-360-6191
S C Flood Victims
Bottled Water
Donations
All RRMBC members are asked to bring a case of bottled water to
church Sunday, October 11, 2015 for the victims of Hurricane
Joaquin in South Carolina. Our goal is to donate more than 200
cases. As of today, we are 195 cases short of our goal. Thank you
and continue to pray for all of the victims.
Bible Bee Contest
Our Sunday School Ministry is excited to start preparations for
this year Bible Bee. This will be a time for fun, learning and
competing to show off our biblical knowledge. We are inviting all
young people in 2nd through 12th grades to join us in representing
our church. Will you join us in the Doctrine Class, Sunday,
October 18, 2015 at 9:00 AM. Thanks to Mrs. Boseman, she is
leading us this year, parent get your children involve and bless
sister Boseman.
The Youth Bible Study has begun again
for the new school year.
Transportation will be in your
neighborhood.
Meal Served Prior to class.
Pickup-6:00 and 6:30
Return home-8:00-8:30.
Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church
TRUNK OR TREAT
Saturday, Oct. 31st
6:00PM – 8:00PM
AN EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
***trunks needed***
decorate your trunk and have fun passing out candy.
The Youth Advisory Board Needs your help!
We need volunteers for Security (to keep all our children safe)
We need volunteers for candy runner (to make sure each vehicle has candy)
We need volunteers for parking (to keep everyone safe)
We need volunteers for set-up/clean-up (to keep our church ground beautiful)
Wait! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR EVERYTHING…
Most of all we want this to be FUN Event for everyone
So… to keep it sweet! We need lots of CANDY and TRUNKS.
There is a TRUNK OR TREAT sign –up sheet in lobby outside the front office.
Please feel free to donate as much candy as you like.
There will be a box outside of the office to collect it all.
Thank you,
YAB we are doing great things here at the River.
Trip to Benedict College Fall Open House
Benedict College will host its Fall open house program on
Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 8:00 AM until 12:00
PM.
Information on scholarships, financial aid and Academic
Programs
This event will include a free lunch and free football game.
Please see flyer and sign up sheet in church vestibule to
sign up before October 29, 2015.
Minister Calvin Norris
YAB President
Family Appreciation Banquet Sponsored
by the Deacon Ministry
Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 6:00 PM At FLC
Admission - $10.00 Adult and $5.00 (children under 8 years old)
Deadline To Purchase Tickets is Monday, October 26, 2015.
Following Persons will be Recognized for their Service and Dedication to
Church over the years.
Mrs. Judy Farr, Mr. Talmadge Gray,
Mr.(Chief) Willie Johnson, Mrs. Shirley Lewers,
Mrs. Barbara Tolbert and Mr. Richard Winley
Families Of Month 2015
Women of the Bible
The study on the Women of the Bible
will meet Tuesday, October 27,2015 at
7:00 PM in the choir room. Please join
us as we continue to study one of the
named or no-named women in the word
of God.
Prayerfully,
Sister Lottie J. Barnes
Youth Mission Project
Youth Mission Project
The Angel’s with Attitude’s
Would like for you to bring all your gently used jeans for a
Local Mission Project presented by the RRMBC Youth Department.
All Jeans should be :
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Jean pants ONLY
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No shorts, no capris
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Jeans must be washed
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"Smelly/Odered" jeans will not be accepted
•
Jeans must have a size noted in the jeans
All Jeans should be given to the Youth Department by November 7, 2015
For more Information Contact:
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Brice Simmons: (864) 962-6957
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Nigel Drakeford: (864) 382-8265
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Shalyn Drakeford: (864)434-7942
We are looking for More Youth to participate with the Jean Drive. RRMBC JEAN
DRIVE
The NAACP 67th Birthday of
Mr. Truman Humbert Celebration
The NAACP will celebrate the 67th Birthday of
Mr. Truman Humbert Sunday, November 22,
2015 at 3:00 PM at Reedy River Missionary Baptist
Church. This fund raising event will benefit 29 local
high school students to compete in 2016 National
NAACP Convention. All proceeds will contribute to the
airfare, housing and food allowance for the 29
students. For more information, please contact Mr.
Humbert at 864-346-3563 or 864-299-0644. Please
note: NO GIFTS TO MR. HUMBERT.
SOS Community Chorale
Annual Christmas Concert
SOS Community Chorale’s Annual Christmas
Concert under the direction of Mr. Calvin
Campbell and Mr. Phillip Martin will be Sunday,
December 13, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Reedy River
Missionary Baptist Church. Proceeds will benefit
the Reedy River Trustee Spouses Dinky O’Neal
Scholarship Fund and the Southernside
Community Center.
The Brotherhood Ministry
Jack Tate Reception
There will be a reception for Jack Tate, a major contributor to
Save Our Sons, Sisters Saving Sisters and the RRMBC Building
Fund immediately after morning worship service, Sunday,
November 8, 2015 in the Jack Tate Room. Everyone is
invited to attend. Former mentors, mentees, BOD Members,
contributors, scholarship recipients, and supporters of SOS
and SSS are encouraged to attend. For more information,
contact Dea. Roger Owens at 864-313-9492 or 864-297-4694.
Thank you.
Thanksgiving Community Celebration Dinner
UCAA Basketball
In preparation of the Coming UCAA Basketball season we
are looking for coaches in all age groups. Cheerleading
Coaches also. Come and support your church team as we
prepare our kids to win on the court and in life. Go River!
Please contact
Minister Calvin Norris
Cell:864-478-6770
Email:Reedyriverson@gmail.com
RRMBC Church Directories
The church directories have arrived. Each family that took
a photo for the directory will receive one free copy per
family. If you want an additional copy, the costs is $10.00
each.
If you did not take a photo for the directory and would like
to purchase one, the cost for the directory is $10.00 also.
You may pay by check, cash, or credit card. We will have
100 directories for sale. Get your copy before they are all
gone.
The Directory Committee
Transportation Ministry
All requests to use the van or
buses must be submitted and
logged in the church van log
book located in the office and
notify Sis. Esther Bailey or
Bro. Anthony Martin. Thank
you.
October 25
Revival Schedule for Dr. Yowe
 3 Night Revival Abyssinian Baptist Church, Harlem, NY Wednesday, October 7 – 9, 2015 at 7:00 PM.
 Cornerstone Baptist Church Deacons Ordination Service, 700
South Converse Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306 – Sunday,
October 25, 2015 at 4:00 PM.
 Mt. Sinia Baptist Church Anniversary, 1809 Old Post Road,
Gaffney, SC 29341 – Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 4:00 PM.
 Sunday School Publishing Board Conference, Nashville, TN Monday, November 30, 2015 – December 2, 2015.
Pastoral Counseling Schedule
for Dr. Yowe
If you are in need for pastoral counseling,
Dr. Yowe is available Monday – Thursday
until 7:00 PM by appointment only.
Please contact the church secretary for
availability and scheduling. Thank you.
Congratulations
Congratulations
RRMBC Family of the month of
October 2015
Martha Wood and Family
Thank you
We would like to thank the volunteers that traveled with us to
Jamestowne Pointe Apartment homes and had bible study
with over 60 youth it was a great opportunity to study the
word, worship and engage the community. The lesson was
taught by Minister Calvin Norris it was from Mark 5:18:20
Titled: Tell your Jesus story. The youth truly enjoyed the
lesson and we're excited that Youth Bible Study was back for
the year. A special thanks to Ms. Denise Nelson,
Deaconess Sally Cade and Deacon Lee Montgomery.
Thanks for all the support!
Minister Calvin Norris
Thank you
Thanks to all for the calls, visits
and prayers while my wife, Denise
Nelson, was in the hospital. She
has been released and resting at
home.
Bernard Nelson
Thank you
Acts of kindness warm the heart, soothe
the soul, and make the world turn more
gently…
It’s nice to know that there are still people
who take such pleasure in doing special
things and making others feel good.
Thank you very much.
David Gray, Ann Gray and Etoy Hamilton
Thank you
Thank you to Sis. Sally Cade and Sis. Natalie Bennett for
their donations of office supplies. Their thoughtfullness
has provided cost savings to the churches budget. Please
be mindfull and considerate of their contributions.
Thank you
Thank you
With Special Thanks
This extra-special thank you note sent to you today holds more
appreciation than any words can say…
For you’re among the nicest people I have ever known, and you’ll
never be forgotten for the thoughtfulness you’ve shown.
Thanks for everything.
The Cooley family just wanted to thank you for our brother, for
fruit basket and visits from members. We are more than thankful
to the church for visiting him. Thanks, Thanks, Thanks.
The Cooley Family
Thank you
The Family of Johnathan Moon
Thank you for your thoughts,
prayers, food, gifts and kind
expression of sympathy. Please keep
us in your prayers.
The Bailey Moon Family
Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and
prayers
Please keep Sis. Gloria Pyles
and her family in your prayers.
Sis. Pyles has been moved from
Greenville Memorial Hospital to
St. Francis Hospital Downtown.
She in on the 4th level which is
the re-hab floor.
Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and
prayers
Sis. Melinda Williamson,
mother of Sis. Joyce Flint.
Sis. Flint has been caring for
her mother in Barnwell, SC.
Please keep Sis. Flint and
her mother in your prayers.
Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and
prayers
Sis. Freddie Pendergrass sister,
Mrs. Yvonne Johnson is in
Magnolia Place for rehab. It is
located off of Woodruff Rd.
Please keep the Johnson,
Sherman and Pendergrass
Families in prayer.
Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and
prayers
 Sis. Lillie Smith
 Sis. Phyllis Jones
 Sis. Ann Cureton
 Sis. Catherine Pinson
 Rev. John C. Eichelberger
 Sis. Cathy Shell Owens
 Sis. Gloria Pyles
Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and
prayers
 Bro. Carl Spencer – Diamond Rehab, Simpsonville, SC
 Deacon James Cooley - The Springs Assisted Living,
214 E. Curtis Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681.

 Ms. Lillian Denard - Quillen Manor, Fountain Inn, SC
 Sis. Abeline Rosemond - Austin, TX
 Ms. Genevive Webb - Patewood Rehabilitation and
Healthcare Center 2 Griffith Road Greenville, SC 29607
Please keep our Sick and Shut In in your thoughts and
prayers
 Bro. Ferdinand Chapman - National
Health Care, Mauldin, SC
Sis. Ellen Shumate Windham Magnolia Place, Woodruff Road,
Greenville, SC
Bro. David Gray - Glorified Nursing
Home, Room #307, Greenville, SC
Condolences
Please keep Sis. Sally Austin and family in your
thoughts and prayers. Sis. Austins cousin, Carol
Boyd Ray Fortson, passed. Service will be
Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Mt Zion Baptist
Church, Laurens, SC.
Condolences
Please pray for Rev. Willie Johnson and family. Rev.
Johnson’s brother, Robert Lee Johnson, passed,
Sunday, September 20, 2015. Service was
Saturday, September 26, 2015.
Please keep Bro. John Henry Davis and family in
yours prayers. Bro. Davis’ mother, Hannah Davis
Hellams passed Friday, September 18, 2015.
Service for Mrs. Hellams was Wednesday,
September 23, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Fellowship
Baptist Church in Irvington, NJ.
October and Upcoming Events
 Dr. Yowe’s 5th Anniversary - Sunday, October
18, 2015 Guest Speaker, Dr. Perry Simmons, Jr.,
Abyssinian Baptist Church, Newark, NJ.
 LEAD Academy Fall Harvest – Friday, October
23, 2015 at 4:00 PM
 Trunk or Treat – Saturday, October 31, 2015
at 6:00 PM
 Jack Tate Reception – Sunday, November 8,
2015 immediately after service.
October Rehearsals at the River
 Angelic Voices Choir–10/03 @ 9:00 AM—Choir Room -208
 Combined Choir – 10/12 @ 6:30 PM Choir Room, 10/17 @ 9:30 AM
Choir Room
 Sanctuary Choir – Thursdays @ 6:30 PM except after 1st Sunday Sanctuary
 Senior Choir –10/17@11:00AM, 10/24@10:00AM -Sanctuary
 Sunbeam and Youth Choirs – 1st, 2nd and 4th Saturdays 10:00 AM
-Choir Room
 Fellowship Choir –Tuesdays 6:30 PM, Saturdays 10:00 AM Sanctuary
 Children’s Praise Dance—Every 2nd and 4th Saturdays 11:15AM –
JTFH and Sanctuary
 Praise Dance Rehearsal—- 10/10 @ 9:00 AM-JTFH
 Drama Ministry – Mondays & Tuesdays @ 6:30 PM Sanctuary and
Thursdays @ 6:30 Choir Room
October Ministry Meetings at the River
 Intercessory Prayer- Mondays 6:00 PM Young Adult Class
Rm.
 Adopt-a-Highway – 11/14 9:30 AM JTFH
 Brotherhood Meeting – 10/03 7:30 AM FLC
 Christian Education Teacher Training – 10/20 6:30 PM FLC
 Christian Education – 10/01 6:30PM FLC
 Cluster Leaders Meeting – 10/10 9:00 AM JTFH
 Deacon Leadership Meeting— 10/05 5:30 PM Conference
Room
 Deacon Meeting—10/27 6:30 PM JTFH
 Deacon Spouses Meeting - Every 3rd Saturday 9:30 AM
JTFH
October Ministry Meetings at the River
 Finance Ministry Meeting—10/22 6:00 PM JTFH
 FLC Committee Meeting – 10/05 6:30 PM FLC CR
 Golden Aged Christians— 3rd Thursdays 10:00 AM FLC
 HR Meeting— 10/12 6:30 PM FLC
 Leadership Meeting – 10/13 7:00PM Conference Room
 Missionary #2 – 2nd Sundays 12:00 PM – Primary Class
Room
 Morris College Alumni Meeting – 10/17 3:00 PM Choir
Room
 Pastors Aid Committee – 4th Sundays 12:00 PM Young
Adult Class Rm.
 Salvation Army Ministry – 10/10 6:00 AM Salvation Army
October Ministry Meetings at the River
 Senior Missionary Society – 10/11, 12:30 PM Choir Room
 Sunday School Meeting – 10/06 6:30 PM FLC CR
 Sunday School Teacher Meetings –6:30 PM FLC
 The Women of the Bible Study—4th Tuesdays 7:00 PM
Choir Room
 Trustee Meeting –10/26 6:30PM Choir Room
 Trustee Spouses’ Meeting –11/09 6:30 PM Choir Room
 Usher’s Meeting – 10/03 10:00 AM Sanctuary
 Visionary Ministry – 10/03 11:00 AM Choir Room
 Women of the Bible – 4th Tuesdays 7:00 PM Choir Room
 YAB Meeting – 10/08 6:30 PM FLC
 YWA Meeting – 10/06 6:15 PM - FLC
REMINDER TO ALL
MINISTRY LEADERS!!!
• ALL EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR THE FLC MUST
COMPLETE A FLC USAGE REQUEST FORM AND
SUBMIT IT TO FAMILY LIFE CENTER DIRECTOR,
FOR APPROVAL. ALL EVENTS MUST
BE
SUBMITTED TO DR. YOWE FOR APPROVAL 90
DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT. THANK YOU.
• Announcements for the month of November due by
October 16, 2015.
• No dates available for the months of October-December
on the calendar. Deadline for event approval is Friday,
October 9, 2015 for the Month of December.
For more information, please visit our website
at www.reedyriverchurch.com.