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WEEK AT THE ROCC
- Sunday,
January 11
9:00am
& 10:45am - Message by Chris Carpenter
9:00am
- Sunday School for Nursery through Kindergarten
Nursery --
Nursery Room
Toddler-Kindergarten
-- Children's Wing
10:45am -
Sunday School for Nursery through High School
Nursery --
Nursery Room
Toddler-2nd Grade
-- Children's Wing
3rd & 4th
Grade Boys -- Children's Wing
3rd & 4th
Grade Girls -- Room 119
5th Grade
-- Room 214
6th-8th Grade
Girls -- Room 204
6th-8th Grade
Boys -- Room 205
9th-12th
Grade Girls -- Room 215
9th-12th
Grade Boys -- Please serve in the Children's
ministry during 4th quarter
12:15pm
- Unashamed, "Couch Room" off of the Youth Room
6:00pm
- Big Dog Kafe, Youth Room
- Tuesday, January 13
6:00am
- Men's Study, Sanctuary
- Wednesday,
January 14
6:00pm
- Slice Prayer, "Couch Room" off of the Youth Room
6:30pm
- Slice Youth Group, Youth Room
- Saturday, January
17
1:30pm
- Artists' Gathering, Henrietta Foy's House
Family
Matters
- Our Freezer is Getting Low! Thank you
to everyone who has baked casseroles for our new Freezer Meals
Ministry! Already this has been a fruitful ministry, and
we have been able to get meals to several families in need after
surgeries, babies, and more. Our freezer is now starting
to get low in inventory, so if you took a pan last month, please
remember to bake the casserole and bring it into the church when
you are able. You can bring your casserole into the main
office or leave it with any staff member or Compassion Ministries
leader. Didn't get a pan? You can still find
a casserole recipe and contribute by clicking here to make a Quick
Italian Bake, a Chicken
Noodle Casserole, or a Tater
Tot Casserole. Please bake your casserole in a throw-away
tin and label your casserole with the type of casserole it is
and the date on which you baked it.
PRAISE
& PRAYER REQUESTS
- Faryn Smith - Praise the Lord, Sean & Roxanne
Smith had a healthy baby girl last Saturday, January 3rd, and
named her Faryn Noel. Please pray for the Smiths as they
transition into this new season of life.
- Savannah Kawa - Savannah had her gallbladder
removed last week. Everything went well and she is now recovering
at home. Please pray that God would give Savannah peace
and help her through healing and recovery.
- Karen Miller - Karen had her gallbladder removed
last week. Everything went well, and she is now recovering
at home. Please pray for peace, God's providence, and healing.
- Liz Pair - Liz had surgery recently, and she
is now at home recovering. Please pray for her healing and
strength, and pray also for Robert as he cares for her.
- Florine Sloan - Hannah Turner's grandmother,
who has congestive heart failure. Please pray for her strength,
perseverance, and healing, and for peace and perseverance for
Hannah and her mom as they care for her.
- Tina Hargis' Grandmother - Tina's grandmother
has an aneurysm, and needs open heart surgery but has opted not
to do it (she's 83). Please pray for healing, strength,
and perseverance for her grandmother, and for grace and mercy
for Tina as she ministers to her.
- Tony Plastino - Please pray for peace and mercy
for Tony and Beth Plastino as Tony has now moved to Fargo for
six months to take a job. Please pray specifically for discernment,
peace, and wisdom.
- Kim Remenar - Steve & Dianne Hankal's daughter,
who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. Kim
started chemo this week, and expects to undergo four treatments.
Please pray for God's peace, provision, and healing for
Kim, and for wisdom for Kim and her doctors regarding treatment.
Please pray also for the Hankals as they minister to their daughter
and her husband, Matt.
- Dawn Wayman - Dawn is doing well after her
recent heart surgery. Please pray for peace and comfort
and that her heart would heal completely, holding the new catheter
in place. It will be a few months before she is fully recovered
- please pray, too, for God's provision as she goes back to work,
that there will be light duty work for her to do until she fully
recovers.
- Mitzi Hendrich - Mitzi has been diagnosed with
breast cancer. Please pray for God's peace, protection,
and healing. She is currently undergoing radiation treatments.
You can read daily updates at her CaringBridge site: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mitzi
(email info@therocc.org
to get the site password).
- Judy Meals - Nick Meals' mother, who was in
a very bad car accident. Judy is progressing very well and
living at Wellington Place. She hopes to have her halo off
mid-January and then be able to go home to west Tennessee after
that. Please pray particularly for healing in her neck,
so that she is able to have her halo off with additional surgery.
Please also pray for patience and for God's sustaining power for
Nick and Lindsey as they care for and minister to Judy.
- Tim Cummings - Please continue to pray for
healing, strength, and wisdom for Tim and for God's peace and
provision for the Cummings family as Tim struggles with ongoing
health problems.
- Trayson Webb - A friend of Jake Steeley who
has been diagnosed with cancer. He is 11 years old.
Please pray for peace, perseverance, and healing.
- Jerry Lee - Jerry has been persevering through
cancer treatments. Please pray for God's strength, and for
healing from his cancer.
- Geneva & Frank Thompson - Neighbors of
the Covert family, Geneva's cancer has spread throughout her lungs,
and Hospice has been called in to care for her. Please continue
to pray for peace and strength, and for God's peace for the family
and for the Coverts as they trust in the Lord.
- Skip - Nancy Kissell's brother who is being
treated for cancer and underwent chemo and a bone marrow transplant
last year. Please pray for peace and healing, and that he
would seek Jesus, the source of true and eternal comfort.
- Benssy, Christy & Isaiah Hyppolite Jean
- Please pray for this military family who was a part of our body
and read more about their story at http://christyandbenssy.blogspot.com/.
- ROCC Families who are adopting:
- Luecke's - adopting 2 children from
Ethiopia.
- Carpenter's - adopting from Ethiopia.
- Jones's - adopting from China.
- The Missionaries & Outreach Ministries that ROCC
supports:
- Ozanne Family-
Missionaries to Poland, Loren, Christina, & kids.
Please continue to pray for the Ozannes' ministry in Poland,
that they would be effective ministers of the Gospel.
- Jeff Hutchison & Patch Ministries - A non-profit
Christian organization, which was started and is headed by
Jeff Hutchison, whose mission is to eliminate unsafe and unsanitary
housing in Blount County. Visit www.patchministries.org.
- Roberts Family - Missionaries to Maryville College
through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Please pray
that Bob would be an effective minister of the Gospel.
- Whitmire Family - The Whitmires are praying about
and working toward going to spread the gospel in Madrid as
full-time Young Life missionaries. You may check for updates
on the Whitmires at http://whitmire6.blogspot.com.
- The Persecuted Church - Please pray for our
brothers and sisters around the world who are suffering persecution
for the name of Jesus Christ. Visit persecution.com
to find out more information.
- U.S. Military - Please be praying particularly
for Major & Mrs. Crandall, Elizabeth Fidler, Eli Hughes, Benssy
& Christy Hyppolite Jean, Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Loud, 1Lt.
& Mrs. Robert Olson, and Mr. & Mrs. Jeff & Christina
Roller, Jr.
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
- Sanctity of Human Life Sunday - Sunday, January
18, we will take up a special offering to benefit Maryville's
Pregnancy Resource Center in recognition of the sanctity of human
life. Please be praying about how your family may be called
to support this important ministry to women in need. Visit
www.prcbctn.com to find
out more info about PRC.
- Attention all High School Seniors! You
are invited to attend a "senior lunch & more" Sunday,
January 25th, after the 2nd service in the high school room, hosted
by Chris & Jean Carpenter. We would ask that you RSVP so that
we will know how much food to bring by emailing Chris at carpechris@gmail.com
or by phone at 850-9088. Time will be approximately 12:30-2:00PM.
- Corporate Prayer - Monday, February 2, 7:00pm
in the Sanctuary. Prayer is a foundational piece of River
Oaks - please join us as we seek God and His wisdom together!
STUDENT
MINISTRIES
- Big Dog Kafe (Middle School Ministry):
Weekly Meetings:
- Sundays
@ 10:45am - Sunday School in the Youth Room during
the second service.
- Sundays
@ 6:00pm - Big Dog Kafe Youth Group meeting in the
Youth Room until 8:00pm
- YOUTH
GROUP PARENT NIGHTS (1st Sunday of the month)
None in Jan, Feb 1, Mar 1, April 5, May 3
Special Events:
- Sunday,
Jan 4 - no Big Dog Kafe (Christmas break)
- April
3 & 4 - 30 Hour Famine!
- Slice (High School Ministry):
Weekly Meetings:
- Sundays
@ 10:45am - For the first quarter, Girls Sunday School
in Room 215 during the second service. Boys should be serving
in the children's ministry as teachers or helpers.
- Wednesdays
@ 6:00pm - Prayer in the Youth Room - Join us!
- Wednesdays
@ 6:30pm - Slice Youth Group meeting in the Youth
Room until 8:30pm
- Every-other
Thursday, from 6:15-8:00pm - Girls Discipleship Group,
Kate Border's house. Click
here for details.
- YOUTH
GROUP PARENT NIGHTS (3rd Wednesday of the month):
Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18, April 15, and May 20
Special Events:
- Wednesdays,
Dec 31 and Jan 7- no Slice (Christmas break)
- April
3 & 4 - 30 Hour Famine!
- Unashamed (College-Age Ministry):
Weekly Meetings:
-Every-other
Sunday @ 12:15pm, beginning January 11th - Bible
Study in the couch room off of the Youth Room. This
semester we will be studying Genesis. Join us - and
bring your friends!
ADULT
STUDIES
- Crown Financial Ministries Study Starting Soon!
Beginning January 15, 2009, we will be offering a 10 week study
on Thursday nights, from 7:00-9:00pm, to learn God's way of handling
our money. This is a class that will help bring you financial
freedom and change your perspective about how you can use your
money for God's glory. Contact Ole & Carole Olson, 379-2829.
- Tuesday Morning Men's Study - Men's study meeting
at 6:00am each Tuesday at the church. We have just begun a NEW
STUDY on How People Change - Join us! Contact Chris Kawa,
980-9088, or ckawa@therocc.org.
- ROCC Formation - Dig deeper into the truths
of scripture through a study in Biblical theology! We meet
the second & fourth Sunday of every month, and we will soon
be starting a study on prayers of the New Testament. Next
Meeting: Sunday, January 25, 6:00pm in the Sanctuary.
Contact Doug Halsne at doug@therocc.org
or Martie Thomas at martie@therocc.org.
- Looking for a Small Group? Check out
the Small Groups bulletin board at church, or click
here for a current list of small groups (Small Group leaders,
PLEASE let Kat know of any changes!). Feel free to contact
the small group leader(s) and set up a time to visit to find out
more. Don't see a small group that works with your schedule?
Contact Doug Halsne, 980-9088.
Compassion
Needs & Opportunities
- Washer & Dryer Available - There is a family
in the church who recently bought a new washer & dryer and
therefore have an older set in good working condition to give
to a family in need. If you or someone you know could benefit
from this resource, please call the church office, 980-9088.
- Odd Jobs - There are several families
in the body without work. If you would be willing to pay
someone to do odd jobs around your house, please contact the church
office, 980-9088.
- Gift Cards for River Oaks - Let’s bless
our Church Family! Many of our members will be facing difficult
times in the coming months. Please consider purchasing gift cards
($5-$50 value) from area grocery stores and/or Wal-Mart. Bring
them to church and put them in the offering. The cards will be
distributed by the Elders, Staff, and Compassion Ministries Team
to River Oaks families and friends.
- Meals/Freezer Ministry - Thank you to everyone
who took a pan & recipe! Please remember to bake the
recipe and bring the cooked casserole back to the church where
we will freeze it. Then, when a need arises in the body,
we will have a constant supply of casseroles ready to share.
OTHER
MINISTRY HAPPENINGS
- Liberty Assisted Living wants to say THANK YOU!
Liberty Assisted Living wishes to extend a heart-felt "Thank
You!" to all who were able to serve their residents by caroling,
visiting, and/or donating gifts. Thanks to everyone who
helped show the love of Christ to our community in this way!
- Jail Ministry - The last week of each month,
a team from ROCC goes with Grace Community Church to minister
to those in the Blount County Jail, Sundays & Thursdays, from
6:30-8:00pm. Contact Art Cash, 250-5357.
- Calling all
Artists! Kris Peterson has started a fellowship of River
Oaks artists. Next Meeting: Saturday, January 17,
1:30pm, Henrietta Foy's house (226 Bletchley Park Drive, Friendsville).
Contact Kris Peterson, 681-6363.
SERVING
OUR COUNTRY
Major (Dr.)
& Mrs. Crandall
In a small village outside
of Landstouhl, Germany for the next 3 years
Elizabeth Fidler:
562 Olympic Way - Apt
F
Oceanside, CA 92058-7917
Eli Hughes
Kandahar, Afghanistan
Benssy &
Christy Hyppolite Jean
Being transferred to
New Jersey
Mr. & Mrs.
L. Matthew Loud:
HN Loud & Mrs. Loud,
L Matthew
4082 Lilja Court
Midway Park, NC
28544
1Lt. (Chap.)
& Mrs. Robert Olson
Ft. Stewart, GA
*please pray for wisdom
as Robert ministers to and counsels the troops
Mr. & Mrs.
Jeff & Christina Roller, Jr.:
CPL Roller, Jeff
503 Courtyard West
Newport, NC 28570
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