A Publication of Riverside Avenue Christian Church ( Disciples of Christ)
April 20, 2015
YOUTH SUNDAY
APRIL 26, 2015
10:50 a.m.
Join us on this special Sunday
as the youth of Riverside lead
us in an out-of-this world
worship service.
A Disciples of Christ Church
“We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for
wholeness in a fragmented world. As part
of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to
the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us.”
Come,
meet our special Visitors.
Reba Barrington
-Disciples of Christ Statement of Identity
RACC Mission Statement
The Mission of Riverside Avenue Christian
Church (Disciples of Christ) is to be and to
share the Good News of Jesus Christ,
witnessing, loving and serving from our
doorsteps “to the ends of the earth.”
(Acts 1:8)
An Open and
Affirming Congregation
2841 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 389-1751
www.jaxdisciples.com
Kent Dorsey
Minister
Marilyn Parrish
Minister of Music
Kelly Paterno
Director of Arts
and Youth Ministries
SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE:
Worship 8:30 & 10:50 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
A STEPHEN MINISTRY CHURCH
A WALK TO EMMAUS CHURCH
Reba Barrington,
much loved child
caregiver at
Riverside Avenue
Christian Church
passed away on
Saturday, April
18th, after a long
illness. Reba cared
for the children of RACC in our
church nursery, and in many
members’ homes for 22 years.
Graveside services will be held on
Thursday, April 23rd, at Jacksonville
Memory Gardens, 111 Blanding Blvd.
Orange Park, FL, 32073.
We will celebrate her life and all she
gave to our children and their families
with a memorial service and reception
this Saturday, April 25th at 11:00 a.m.
here at Riverside.
Memorials may be made to
Riverside Avenue Christian Church
or the Jacksonville Humane Society.
Volume 62 Number 16
THE GREAT UNDERWEAR
CHALLENGE
The Great Underwear Challenge
will fund new underwear for men,
women and children living without
this basic clothing garment. While
every year DESC distributes
$10,000 of new socks and
underwear in downtown
Jacksonville, unfortunately this
budget only affords 2 new pairs of
underwear per person. It is hoped
that the Great Underwear
Challenge will raise $25,000 to
provide each person with a week’s
worth of new underwear.
Riverside, as a Super Hero Team,
is raising donations that will be
used to purchase underwear of all
shapes and sizes. We invite you
and your family, friends and
co-workers to help us toward this
goal. A gift of $50 will allow us to
purchase four dozen pairs of boys’
underwear and $138 will purchase
20 dozen pairs of women’s socks!
Through our partnerships DESC
can purchase new underwear at a
greater discount than the general
public.
Join us on Tuesday, May 12th,
at the Avondale’s
Mellow Mushroom
from 5:30-8:00 p.m.,
bring your
donations, and enjoy
good food and
fellowship.
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Check Out What’s Going On
With RACC Children and
Youth Programming...
Youth Sunday Rehearsals:
Register NOW for Church Camp!
Wednesday, April 22nd 6:30pm
Saturday, April 25th 2:00-4:00pm
Thanks to all who attended our
Playgroup/Luncheon for Families with
Young Children! We all enjoyed lunch and
playtime outside yesterday as we got to
know one another better. The group
agreed to get together again soon, so stay
tuned for more information about another
parents’ meet-up!
R
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Looking Ahead…
Sunday, April 26th
Youth Sunday 10:50am
*Info meeting afterwards for families of
Youth interested in summer mission
opportunities
Sunday, May 3rd
Deadline to turn in church camp
registration forms to the church office!
Wednesday, May 13th
Drama Production 6:30pm
Sunday, June 7th
Graduation & Promotion Sunday
Y
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Information flyers and registration forms are
available in the church lobby. Forms are due to
the church office by May 3rd. Please see Kelly
if you have any questions about what church
camp is, who’s eligible, etc.
Know Anyone Who Enjoys
Working With Children?
We are looking for another
nursery attendant for Sunday mornings, as
well as someone to provide extended care
during arts center summer camps. If you know
of anyone with experience working with
children, please see Kelly Paterno!
Time For Arts Camp...
Call the church office to
register!
Preschool Camp
June 15-18, 9am-1pm
Ages 3-5 (potty trained) $100
T
Spiritual Arts Camp
July 13-17, 9am-3pm
3rd-8th grade $135
H
Elementary Arts Camp
July 27-31 & August 3-7
9am-3pm, PK4-5th grade $135
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Flower Calendar
The flower calendar for 2015 is posted on the
wall in the fellowship hall. The cost for a regular
arrangement is $25.00.
Dates available are:
May 10, 17, 24, 31
July 19, 26
August 2, 9, 16, 30
September 20, 27
October 11, 18
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
December 13, 27
April Birthdays
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The flowers can be in memory of or in honor of
someone who means something to you. Please
mark the calendar or call the church office
(389-1751) to choose your date.
College Scholarship Opportunity
The West Council of the JaxChamber will be
awarding a scholarship for the 2015-2016
school year to a deserving high school student
heading to college in the fall.
If interested, please download the application
at westcouncil.org.
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Anniversaries
Discovering Spiritual Gifts
The Voyagers Class recently began a study
on "Discovering Spiritual Gifts". The program
will study the major scripture passages about gifts.
The class is led by Rev. Fred Woolsey on
Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. All are welcome.
Save the Date!
Carry-in-dinner and party
celebrating Marilyn Parrish's retirement
Saturday, June 13, 5:30 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
(Marilyn's last Sunday will be June 14).
Lyn Hay
Jolie Newman
Shawn Cirignano
Barbara Thompson
Melanie Bryant
Michael Bryant
Tom Brown
Gracin Dorsey
Samantha Beaver
Carey Hepler
Autumn Turner
Susan Andrews
Alison Skidmore
Ray Murphree
Saunie McLaughlin
Leia Schantz
Deborah Bryant
Emma Hill
Gavin Dean
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Ron & Shelley Johnston
Virginia & Eulice Bryant
Frank & Betty Bratten
Jeremy & Kelly Paterno
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P REPARING
FOR W ORSHIP
APRIL 26, 2015
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
YOUTH SUNDAY
Lectionary Scriptures:
Acts 4:5-12
Psalm 23
I John 3:16-24
John 10:11-18
LAY WORSHIP MINISTERS:
Zachary Bolton, Annabelle Combs, Vivian
Cruikshank, Lilah Dees, Vivian Dees, Kendall
Halligan, Grayson Halligan, Jager Hess, Mitchell
Martin, Kyra McNeil, Parker Valentine, Aiden Weir,
Daniel Umberger
Acolyte: Leia Schantz, Zoe Var on
Children’s Moment: J ulie McNeil
Greeters: Deacons
Lock-Up: Kent Dor sey
MAY 3, 2015
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Lectionary Scriptures:
Acts 8:26-40
Psalm 22:25-31
I John 4:7-21
John 15:1-8
LAY WORSHIP MINISTERS:
Elders: Ray Mur phr ee, Kimber ly Weir
Liturgist: Ray Mur phr ee
Deacons: Emily Alexander, Kenny Chin, Jeff Covey
Acolyte: Tommy Holt, Ana Pater no
Children’s Moment: Kent Dorsey
Greeters: Deacons
Lock-Up: John Thompson
Watch, O Lord, with those who
wake, or watch, or weep tonight,
and give your angels and saints
charge over those who sleep.
Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ,
rest your weary ones,
bless your dying ones,
sooth your suffering ones,
pity your afflicted ones,
shield your joyous ones,
and all for your love’s sake.
-Saint Augustine
North Africa
(354-430)
PRAYER CONCERNS
The following people have been identified as
needing special prayers. Members and friends
are encouraged to hold them in prayer. To add a name to
the prayer list, call the church office, 389-1751. Names
will remain on the prayer list two weeks, unless otherwise
requested.
Ed & Elaine Adams
Casey Alexander
Family of Reba Barrington
Sharon Bembry (Home)
Jean Bragg
June Brink
Broughall, Audry & Jimmy (Barbara Murphree)
Connie Collie
Charlie Crook (Life Care Center)
Peg Crook
Marjorie Galloway
Clark & Nancy Gilpin (Jan Dorsey)
Karen Griffenkranz (Duffy Family)
Pam Harvey
Grace Hawkins (St. Catherine’s)
Mark Horton (MaryAnn Richardson)
Frank Jackson (Kat & Preston Oughton)
Pat Jackson (Pam Harvey)
Dee Keller & Family (June Brink)
Sean Larkin
Darrell Lay (Mike Cox)
Jerry Moody (Tests)
Doris & Rodger Murray
Cheryl Olinger (Home)
Linda & Paul Overly (Mary Ann Richardson)
Bryon Paxton (Liz Paxton)
Barbara Perret (Chemo)
Bill Perret
Irene Peacock
Karl Rogers
Doris M. Thaler (Sandy & Richard Spranger)
Van Dijk family (Liz Paxton)
Tracy Vial (Mike Cox)
Richard Warencke (Mike Cox)
Eli Watterson (Milt Willford)
RACC leaders
Florida Disciples Regional Church
Stephen Ministers
Military Personnel & Families:
John Fekete, Georgia (Glynis Eddie Fekete)
Samuel French , Ft. Bragg, N.C. (Jo Hardwick)
Don McLean , Germany (Reba Barrington)
Robert Sharp II, Japan (Micah Sharp Rawls)
Steven Wernisch (Jim Wernisch)
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RIVERSIDE AVENUE CHRISTIAN CHURCH - CALENDAR OF EVENTS
April 19
April 20
8:30 Worship
10:00 Recycles
9:45 Small Groups/
Bible Study for all ages
6:30 Girl Scouts
10:50 Worship
12:15 Elders
April 21
April 22
Earth Day
10:00 Seniors
Exercise
April 23
April 24
6:15 Grace Yoga
11:00
Reba Barrington
Memorial
Service with
Reception
to follow
7:30 1Stick/2Sticks
3:30 RCAC Drama
Rehearsal
7:00 p.m.
Nehemiah
Assembly
At Potter’s House
April 25
ROW
5:30 dinner
(Hot Dogs/Sausage)
6:30 Classes
6:30 Choir
12:15
Nursery Family
Play Group Luncheon
3:30-5:30 RCAC Classes
April 26
Youth Sunday
Earth Stewardship Day
10:00 Recycles
8:30 Worship
6:30 Girl Scouts
9:45 Small Groups/
Bible Study for all ages
April 27
April 28
April 29
April 30
10:00 Seniors
Exercise
6:15 Grace Yoga
May 1
May 2
May 8
May 9
May 16
Armed Forces
Day
3:30 RCAC Drama
Rehearsal
6:30 Emmaus
Reunion
ROW
5:30 dinner (Pasta)
6:30 Classes
6:30 Choir
10:50 Worship
12:15 Elders
3:30-5:30 RCAC Classes
May 3
Christian Family Week
May 4
May 5
10:00 Recycles
8:30 Worship
9:45 Small Groups/
Bible Study for all ages
May 11
10:00 Recycles
12:15 Elders
6:15 Grace Yoga
ROW
5:30 dinner (Tacos)
6:30 Classes
6:30 Choir
8:30 Worship
10:50 Worship
10:00 Seniors
Exercise
3:30 RCAC Drama
Rehearsal
12:15 Elders
9:45 Small Groups/
Bible Study for all ages
May 7
6:30 Girl Scouts
10:50 Worship
May 10
Mother’s Day
May 6
May 12
May 13
May 14
May 15
10:00 Seniors
Exercise
10:30 Disciples
Women
7:45 Contra Dance
6:30 Girl Scouts
6:30 Emmaus
Reunion
3:30 RCAC
Drama Production
6:15 Grace Yoga
7:30 1Stick/2Sticks