SUNDAY   October 5, 2008

TODAY'S  GREETERS:     Karen Lembo
SCRIPTURE READER:      Helen Herrick
DEACON OF THE DAY:    Richard Laurino
    

MEMORIAL FLOWERS:  
The flowers in the sancuary today have been placed there 
to the glory of God, and inloving memory of:

LeRoy Williams, from his wife Phyllis
A birthday remembrance for Leo Dunn, from Muriel & Victor Mustafa
                        
NEXT WK GREETERS: Bernie Bowdoin & Donna Mears
SCRIPTURE READER:  Jean Kelly
DEACON OF THE DAY:  Marion Waitt

                      PRAYER LIST
 FOR THOSE HOSPITALIZED & HOMEBOUND

             Geraldine Anderson,  Joan Anthony, Donna Dyson, Jan Olson
              Denise Rocha,  Marion Thomas, , Grace Viall, 

               Please remember them in your thoughts and prayers.
                 A card of cheer would help to brighten their day.
                         If you are in need of an address,
                   please contact the church office @ 433-2039

   THIS WEEKS ACTIVITIES:                                             

October 5	Sunday	10:00 AM	Worship Service/Communion
October 6	Monday	10:00AM  2:30PM 5:30PM 6:30PM 6:30PM	Bible Discussion  RFC RFC Board Jane Adams Guild Scouts
October 7	Tuesday	2:30PM 6:00PM 7:00PM 7:30PM	RFC Bell Choir Road to Recovery Choir
October 8	Wednesday	2:30PM 6:30PM	RFC Scouts
October 9	Thursday	9-noon-12noon 2:30PM 6:30PM 7:30PM	Cobweb RFC N/A O/A
October 10	Friday	2:30PM	RFC
October 11	Saturday	7:00PM	Carousel Group

                                 *RFC-Riverside Family Center    
                                 *N/A-Narcotics Anonymous
                                *O/A- Overeaters Anonymous

               Announcements

Congratulation & Welcome
To Peter and Ruth Hainsworth who  joined our church family. We warmly welcome you and look forward to working with you as we travel the path together.

Thank You
To the many volunteers who gave of their time and talents at yesterdays' festival.  And special thanks to David Kelly who worked endlessly to make the day a fun filled success.!  Thank you all!  Also , the board of Trustees extends a sincere thanks to David for all his work this week trimming the bushes and cleaning the church grounds.

Food Drive 
Knowing that htis year's need for Thanksgiving Baskets will be more than ever, the Board of Deacons will again sponsor a food drive beginning Sunday, October 26th when we'll be accepting your generous donations of canned peas and corn. Also needed are large laundry baskets to help deliver the baskets A complete list of food needs will be forthcoming in future bulletins. Thank You!
 
PFLAG
The monthly PFLAG meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 16th beginning at 7:00 P.M. This is a family-based education and support group that promotes thehealth and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered person and their families and friends. You have a home in PFLAG!
  
Blood Pressure Screening
Priscilla O'Connor will be taking blood pressure readings today in the library immediately following worship service.

Church Bazaar --November 22
Many thanks to Sue Olson who will be this year's "Red Tree" Bazaar coordinator.  this year, the bazaar will take place on Saturday, November 22, and we're looking forward to your help.  If you have someitems for our tables, would like to work the bazaar, or would like to contribute in some way, please see Sue as soon as possible as the planning process has started.  Call Sue if any questions or to sign up for help  437-0641  Thank you.

Assistance Needed
We are looking for volunteers who are willing to give some of their time to the children in Sunday School.  The curriculum is simple to follow and training will be provided.  If you would like to spend a Sunday or two with the children, please sign up in the narthex.  And thanks for your help.

Bingo
Join us for bingo on Thursday evenings beginning at 6:15PM in Johnston.  (100 Federal Way)  We are looking for players, workers and bakers to make some specialties to make bar like goodies for the kitchen.  For directions and details, please call the church office.

Shaw's Receipts
The children of the Riverside Family Center are collecting receipts from Shaw's market and would appreciate your help in filling the box.  For every $5000 in receipts, RFC will receive a percentage of the total receipts.  Please place your reciepts in the container in Bristol Hall.  Thank You!

Family Center
Registrations are now being accepted .  Informational packets are available in the narthex.  The After School with the Arts Program offers a variety of enrichments.  If you have any questions, contact the Director, Jessica Clark at 433-2822.
 
Coupons
We have been asked to help the EP Senior Center collect manufacturers coupons for our military families.  The coupons will be clipped and given to families for use at the PX commissaries.  Please place your coupons in the designated box in the nartex, or drop them off at the Senior Center on Waterman Avenue.  If you have any questions, please speak with Gloria Meservery, 434-9192.

Bible Study/Discussion- Monday mornings @ 10AM  
The Monday morning bible discussion group  is on Monday mornings @ 10AM.  Anyone wishing to join us is welcome.  

Doors, Heat & Lights
Now that the colder weather is here, please help us minimze our expenses by enduring that all lights are off, doors are locked and the heat has been turned down when leaving the building after your group's meeting.  Thank You!

Soup Kettle Proceeds
Our "Soup Kettle" is placed in the sanctuary on the second and fourth Sundays of each month to receive your much needed support.
                                 On the second Sunday,   
All proceeds support the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen in Providence.  The kitchen serves 250-300 hot evening meals every Sunday.
                                   On the fourth Sunday,   
All proceeds support the Pastor's Fund for those in need.  Your help is greatly appreciated.

Soda Pop Cans
Don't forget to save those deposit soda cans and bottles during the summer months.  It's another good way to support the Youth Fund.  Cans and bottles can be placed in the blue bucket in the kitchen.  Thank You.

Gift Certificates Available for Sale to Help Support the Youth Fund
Just a reminder that if you're doing your grocery shopping,
drop by the office and purchase gift certificates.  
Shaw's Certificates are available in denominations of $10, $25 and $50. Please see Donnie Peterson or drop by the church office.
This is a great way for you to support the Youth Fund.

Choir Rehearsal-
There will be choir rehearsal on Tuesday, September 2nd at 7:30 P.M. New members are invited to attend.

Food Pantry 
We continue to collect non perishable food items for  the East Bay Community Food Pantry. There is always a great need to fill the Pantry with non- perishable items.  Items needed most are canned soups & stews, canned meats, cereals, canned tuna and meats, pasta, sauces, peanut butter, jelly, condiments, and packaged meals. 
Did you know that the local food pantry once fulfilled 200 requests for food each month, but that number has now increased to 500! 
Your support is always needed and is much appreciated.

Altar Flowers
If you would like to  place flowers  on the altar for Sunday worship services, please call the church office at 433-2039, or complete a "flower envelope". Flower envelopes  are located in the narthex. 
               Flowers can be placed in the memory of a loved one,
                     or in celebration of an event special to you! 
                       You will be billed directly by the florist

RESOLVING TO
MAKE A
DIFFERENCE