May 2, 2023

We are excited to begin preparations for VBS 2023 which will take place from 6/19-6/23. We will need plenty of volunteers, so please email Camille at camille@rbcstaff.com if you are willing to serve in this way. Also, registration for VBS is now open here! (The sooner, the better so we know how many supplies to order!!) We hope to see everyone there.

We encourage everyone to complete a skills & interests form for the 2023-2024 church year. This will help us to determine where you would most enjoy serving at RBC! You can find an online form here, or hard copies are available in the foyer.

The 2023 Spring Rummage Sale is happening this Saturday, May 6th at RBC from 7am-12pm! Please drop off any last-minute items you would like to place in the sale at the church office. All proceeds will go toward children's ministry needs, including offsetting the cost of children's camp.

Don't miss our Summer kick-off at the Birmingham Barons game on June 4th! All ages are welcome and you can sign up here. The last day to sign up is this Wednesday, May 3rd.

We are excited to announce that Dr. Paul House of Beeson Divinity School will be joining us as our retreat guest speaker, and Justin Cross will be leading worship. You don't want to miss this! Sign up here for the 2023 RBC Churchwide Retreat by 6/25!

Visit the RBC website to learn more about the 2023 Bible reading plan.

Click here to view the most recent RBC Kids Newsletter!

Have you found yourself in a caregiving role? Are you looking to share thoughts and ideas with other caregivers? If so, we would love to have you be a part of Caregiver Connections! An interest meeting will be held on Sunday, May 21st at 5:30 pm where more information will be given about this group. Attending the interest meeting does not mean you have to join the group- only that you are looking to learn more! Dinner will be provided, but if you plan to attend, please let Noelle know via email.

Wednesday Night Schedule

5:15 PM- Dinner

6:00 PM- Adult Bible study and children's activities



***It's the beginning of a new month***

Please make dinner reservations for the month of May here.

***The last week of Wednesday night activities before we break for Summer will be May 10th***

If you would like to support our congregation and ministerial staff by engaging in supportive prayer during Sunday morning worship, sign up for a time slot here.

We will be collecting our Global Hunger Relief Offering from Sunday, 5/7-Sunday, 6/4. Please prayerfully consider contributing to help those who are struggling to obtain food both locally and globally.

Click here to give online.

1. Ruth 4: 14-15, 17b NASB “Then the women said to Naomi, ‘Blessed is the Lord who has not left you without a redeemer today, and may his name become famous in Israel. May he also be to you a restorer of life and a sustainer of your old age; for your daughter-in-law, who loves you and is better to you than seven sons, has given birth to him. . . they named him Obed. He is the father of Jesse, the father of David.’” Father God, this story is so very amazing that only You Lord could work out such details. Imagine, this child in the linage of Jesus himself! Lord God, Your workings are far better than anything we can think or imagine. Faith, loyalty, kindness and generosity are all part of this story. Because You are sovereign in all situations we can trust You to work out the details of our lives. Help us to walk in faith even when things seem hopeless or confusing to us. 

2.  Zechariah 9: 9 NASB “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” Father, again we marvel at Your great plan, a plan for the salvation of mankind. Thank You for expressing Your plan through prophecies, Your written word, the life of Jesus on earth and Your Spirit’s revelation to us. Yes, we rejoice greatly!

Stewardship in Action

April Budget Needs: $54,166.67

April Budget Receipts (Thru 4/30): $64,540.23

Easter Offering for North American Missions (Thru 4/30): $12,099.23

To give online to the general budget or special offerings click the link.