PO Box 1574, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 228-7488
www.restorationrva.org
Restoration for the Week
September 2, 2016
WHAT'S NEW
Restoration Church Vision Reset - This Sunday
Join us this Sunday for worship as we reset our vision for our God-given calling as a church. We will be looking
specifically at ways that we can all connect more with God and others through Restoration Church. What does
this look like? How can we get more connected? Where is God leading us as a church? We will be considering
these critical questions as we transition from the summer into the fall.
Congregational Meeting – This Sunday after the service
Session has called a congregational meeting on September 4, 2016, immediately following worship (approx.
11:30am), for the purpose of voting to concur with Pastor Billy Craig's request to dissolve his pastoral
relationship with Restoration Church in order to accept a pastoral call effective Sept 1, 2016. This business
item will be followed by a brief informational time to explain the Ruling Elder and Deacon nomination and
selection process.
Restoration Church Office Closed
The Restoration Church office will be closed on Monday, September 5th for the Labor Day holiday.
No Restore Hour Classes from 9/11 - 10/23
Starting Sunday, 9/11, there will be no Restore Hour classes at 9:00am. The Restore Kids (Sunday school for
children) time will be at 10:00am (in place of CHAOS). Parents can check in their children as early as 9:45am.
Adults are encouraged to participate in an Explore God discussion group in our community and our small
groups will be available for adults and youth to learn together and form new relationships.
Manera Schedule Change!
Manera will be moving from Thursdays to Mondays to make room for our middle school girls who normally
meet at the VCC Chick-fil-a which is temporarily closed for renovations. Our last Thursday at the VCC Panera
will on 9/8 and the first Monday at Panera will be on 9/12. The time will remain the same at 6:15am with the
studies starting at 6:40am & wrapping up at 7:30am. We will begin the Explore God material on 9/8. All men
are welcome to visit this Men's bible study. We are committed to empowering men to become better dads,
husbands, sons and men. For more info, contact Alan Dole at 804-363-0059 or ajdole@comcast.net.
Restoration Ministry Teams Luncheon
A Restoration Ministry Team member is someone who serves on a team and regularly attends ministry team
meetings. Team contributors are those who are actively serving and carrying out the mission of the teams and
the church. Are you currently serving as a team member or contributor? If so, you and your family are invited to
join us for a complimentary lunch after the service on Sunday, 9/25 as we launch into this new ministry year
and show our appreciation for your service! Lunch will be catered by Moe's. Please register if you plan to
attend so we can get an accurate head count for ordering food. Click here to register:
http://tinyurl.com/hdvwer5
Ties That Bind - Tues., 9/13 - New Location
We will learn about reverse mortgages at the September fellowship gathering. Jim Warns will join us. He is a
Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Specialist with Retirement Funding Solutions, Inc. We now meet at
Northside Baptist Church, 7600 Studley Road, Mechanicsivlle. Our program starts at 11 a.m. with lunch
following at noon. Cost is $5 for lunch. Please bring a canned good for MCEF. RSVP by email to
info@restorationrva.org or by calling 228-7488.
Weekend to Remember Marriage Retreat
Do you want to strengthen your marriage? Want to enjoy a meaningful, enjoyable, romantic and productive
getaway with your spouse (or fiancé)? Weekend to Remember will be in Williamsburg on November 18-20,
2016. Save the date on your calendar! FamilyLife is offering "buy one get one free" on registration from now
to 9/19. To get this pricing, register with our church's group name: "Restoration4Marriage" or you can just click
on this link to register:
http://shop.familylife.com/events_2.aspx?categoryid=97&groupName=Restoration4Marriage. For more
information, please contact Phil and Joy Gerk at (804) 550-0590 or pmgerk@gmail.com.
DISCIPLESHIP
Explore God - Community Outreach
We all have questions about God, faith, and purpose. From 9/11 to 10/23/16, Restoration will be joining with
100+ churches all over the Richmond area to explore these questions in an open and authentic way. Check
out our website for more information on how to get involved -http://www.restorationrva.org/explore-god.html
MISSIONS
BEUP Ashland
BEUP Ashland is a Christian program that provides free family and senior portraits to Ashland residents living
in poverty. A tangible picture with loved ones reminds families that through life's challenges they always have
something to be thankful for. Also, self-portraits remind individuals of their beauty and self-worth. You can
contact Kathryn (beupinc@gmail.com) for more information on how to get involved and/or donate frames (drop
off at 9040 Gold Ridge Lane in Mechanicsville).
Please Give Blood
There will be a blood drive at Creative Office, Friday, 9/9 from 12:00 - 4:00pm. Call Paul Jeffrey (228-7491) or
Daniel Bonilla (368-3958) to sign up. Appointments are preferred. However, walk-ins are welcome. Special
childhood cancer awareness t-shirts will be given to all participants.
Poor Kids Viewing, Ashland Theater, Friday, 9/23
Circles Ashland will be hosting the viewing of a Frontline Documentary, Poor Kids, which is a film of growing up
poor in America through the eyes of a child. The film will be shown at The Ashland Theater, Friday, 9/23, 6:30 7:30pm followed by a panel discussion at 7:45-8:30 with Thad Williamson, Dr. Sarah Cribbs, Jay Brown, Rev.
Ben Campbell and an Ashland Circle Leader who has completed training in the program. Dave Cooper, Circles
Ashland Executive Director, will be the Moderator. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments for
sale will benefit the Ashland Theater.
Jobs for Life Global Breakfast of Champions
Would you like to hear more about Jobs for Life and how leaders from cities across the world (including
Richmond) are coming together to address poverty through the dignity of work? Have you ever wondered
about volunteering, mentoring, attending or praying for this program? Please join us at Third Church Fellowship Hall at 10 a.m. on Tues., 9/13 to meet & hear from groups partnering all over the city for Jobs for
Life. Participants include those at Into The Neighborhood, STEP, and other nonprofits and churches from
across the Metro Richmond area. There will also be a live-streaming video from Jobs for Life headquarters and
other partners around the world. To Register: www.jobsforlife.org/Global-Breakfast-of-Champions-2016. Any
questions, contact Missy Harden at missharden@verizon.net.
CHILDREN
K.I.X. (Kids in Christ) Fall Programs
A fantastic opportunity for ANY boy or girl (1st-5th grade) in Hanover County. Meetings are held at Pearson's
Corner Elementary School twice a month (2nd and 4th Wednesdays) from 6-7:30pm and at John Gandy
Elementary (2nd and 4th Tuesdays) from 5:30-7 pm. The students (under the guidance of mentoring adults
and youth helpers) complete lessons relevant to their lives with introductions to leading lives of faith. The 201617 K.I.X. session starts at Gandy on 9/27 and at Pearson's on 9/28. Cost is only $15 if you register by 9/6.
Price goes up to $25 on 9/7. Click this link to register for the program at
Pearson's: http://tinyurl.com/j93e4wq or this one for the program at Gandy http://tinyurl.com/hqxb48h. Dinner
will be provided at the Gandy location only.
YOUTH
DNOW 2 Middle & High School Fall Retreat
Registration for Disciple Now 2 is OPEN! This weekend is a wonderful opportunity for students to grow in their
understanding of what it means to follow Jesus while having fun with other students their age and their adult
leaders at Watermarks Camp in Scottsville, VA! The retreat is November 18-20. We will leave Mechanicsville
around 5pm on the 18th and head out to camp in charter buses. We will return around mid-afternoon on
Sunday. Space is limited so register NOW: http://tinyurl.com/jjx3l3z. Cost is $155 (this includes t-shirt, lodging,
activities, and meals). Registration fee is nonrefundable!
Youth Band Registration & Informational Meeting
Registration is now open for any student in grades 6-12 who is interested in joining a Restoration youth
band/worship team! Read team descriptions and register here: http://www.restorationrva.org/youth.html (scroll
down to the section under the 5th heading). All new participants will start on our newest team, Launch, and
may be moved to Generation or Limitless, according to skill level. Launch will meet Wednesday nights during
the school year, from 6-7 p.m. Generation will meet Thursday nights from 6 - 7:15 p.m. Limitless will meet the
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. There will be an interest/welcome meeting for
all new and potential members on Wednesday, 9/7 from 6 - 7 p.m. at Libbyland to give students a
chance to hear about how youth worship teams work at Restoration. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE
REGISTERED TO ATTEND THE INTEREST MEETING. All rehearsals will start the week of 9/11.
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE
Budget Information
2016 Total Budget Contributions
$859,975
YTD Budgeted Contributions
$578,830
YTD Actual Contributions (excluding large one-time gifts)
$498,598
Weekly Amount Needed To Meet Budget
$ 16,538
Total Contributions Received Previous Sunday
$ 16,185
Contribution surplus or deficit (excluding large one-time
gifts)
$ 80,232
YTD Large One-Time Gifts Received
$137,000
Weekly Attendance
This Week's Attendance
284
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