Monday, January 31, 2011
Weather and Services
Dear rbcparents:If you believe weatherpeople, you probably expect some sort of winter storm to make itself at home in our area the next few days. (-4 degrees with -20 windchill, anyone?) To help alleviate some stress for pre-planners, I want to give you a number. Write this down: 417.887.2317. This number is the main line for Ridgecrest Baptist Church. When services are canceled church-wide (due to, say, a blizzard), a message will be left on this line telling you so. Therefore, if the roads are a little snowy Wednesday, you can call 417.887.2317 and check for cancellations.
Thinking ahead,
Julie
Friday, January 28, 2011
summer | MISSIONS: Freddie Hill, sponsor
Mr. Freddie Hill, above in the blue shirt, is dad to seniors Miss Brooke Hill and Miss Brittany Hill and has been a sponsor on multiple summer MISSIONS trips. Though no official, scientific poll has been taken, folks no doubt would agree that Freddie is an utmost asset. Below, he shares with us how "sponsor" isn't another name for "babysitter" and why parents should consider saying, "yes," to the opportunity.
Q: Outside of the student ministry, have you been involved in other mission trips? If so, please tell me briefly about them. Do you feel missions is a big part of your life?
A: I have not been involved in other mission trips outside the student ministry, but I want to continue to be involved in missions, as I feel it should be a large part of my/our lives.
Q: What influenced your decision to be part of student ministry mission trips?
A: I wanted to experience missions with my daughters.
Q: What doubts, if any, did you have?
A: The volume of work to be done in the amount of time we had to do it, but God was in control, and we always accomplished what we set out to do and more.
Q: Adults, for the most part, participate in student ministry mission trips as sponsors. Sponsors have the responsibility of keeping an eye on students. Because of that, some might think that adults aren’t as involved with the mission aspect of mission trips. How did your experience compare with that mentality?
A: I was very involved from the planning stages to hands-on. Having to keep an eye on students never hindered my participation.
A: I was very involved from the planning stages to hands-on. Having to keep an eye on students never hindered my participation.
Q: What are some memories you have of the trips? What did you enjoy?
A: Seeing the students working hard, doing a good job, and reaching out to others. Getting to know the students and seeing them grow spiritually.
A: Seeing the students working hard, doing a good job, and reaching out to others. Getting to know the students and seeing them grow spiritually.
Q: From your experience, why would other parents want to serve as sponsors during student ministry trips?
A: Because whatever you might think is more important will quickly become unimportant when you spend time with the students and watch them serving others with joy and the desire to please God.
A: Because whatever you might think is more important will quickly become unimportant when you spend time with the students and watch them serving others with joy and the desire to please God.
Julie Johnson
Parent Party: SUNDAY, 6 p.m., FC
Our annual Parent Party -- or party for parents -- is Jan. 30, 6-8 p.m. in the FC. In addition to hearing vision for rbcstudents in 2011, we'll share fab, one-night-only discounts for DNOW and CAMP and have early registration for SUMMER MISSIONS. Deposits are required.We'll also have finger foods.
And a theme.
rbcparents: This is your chance to put on your favorite pair of overalls, lace up those cowboy boots and use straw as a hair accessory. Hillbillies, our Parent Party 2011 is for you.
This year's contests are as follows.
: Best Outfit
: Seed-spitting contest (seeds supplied)
: Burping contest (the ladies are looking good!)
: Best yee-haw
: Best turkey/chicken call (please do not bring your own turkey or chicken)
: Best hillbilly accent
A Blue Ribbon Champion will be awarded for each category.
Our tradition of prize packages will also continue, with packages including gifts of the spa, food, the Imax and more.
We would be honored to party with you. No need to R.S.V.P. Open to all parents with students in 7th-12th grades. Guests and friends are welcome. Please call Julie at 885.5232 with questions.
Julie
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Parent Party: Details, Details, Details
Our annual Parent Party -- or party for parents -- is Jan. 30, 6-8 p.m. in the FC. In addition to hearing vision for rbcstudents in 2011, we'll share fab, one-night-only discounts for DNOW and CAMP and have early registration for SUMMER MISSIONS. Deposits are required.We'll also have finger foods.
And a theme.
rbcparents: This is your chance to put on your favorite pair of overalls, lace up those cowboy boots and use straw as a hair accessory. Hillbillies, our Parent Party 2011 is for you.
This year's contests are as follows.
: Best Outfit
: Seed-spitting contest (seeds supplied)
: Burping contest (the ladies are looking good!)
: Best yee-haw
: Best turkey/chicken call (please do not bring your own turkey or chicken)
: Best hillbilly accent
A Blue Ribbon Champion will be awarded for each category.
Our tradition of prize packages will also continue, with packages including gifts of the spa, food, the Imax and more.
We would be honored to party with you. No need to R.S.V.P. Open to all parents with students in 7th-12th grades. Guests and friends are welcome. Please call Julie at 885.5232 with questions.
Julie
Monday, January 17, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Wish you were here!
Dear rbcparents:
Ski MISSIONS 2011 is Jan. 13-17. Check back often for updates from Nate while in Keystone, Colo. Have a question? Want a picture? Post a comment below.
Please note: Final check-in is at 4 p.m. Thursday. Bus leaves at 4:30 p.m.!
Julie
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