News You Need To Know July 23, 2014

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The One Who Can Be Counted On...

Sermon by Pastor Fred this week

"The secret of a life of unending joy and peace involves finding something or someone who will “come through” for you 100 percent of the time in any and every situation forever."

Don’t forget to check out Pastor Eric’s latest blog....“What Are the Stressors in Your Life?” http://findingthewayblog.com/

STUDENT AID APPLICATIONS

The Finance Committee will be accepting applications for financial aid for TCAS and UCA until July 26, 2014.
Please provide completed forms to the church office. Hard copies or PDF’S are acceptable. Please direct any questions to Ron Clendenon, Chair, Finance Committee.
NOTE: You may pick up a hard copy of these forms on the counter in the lobby, or contact the church office to have one sent to you.

"In God We Trust"
Expansion Fundraiser

“Brother-Sister can you spare a dime?” Anyone who is willing to give up their pocket change for the Building Expansion from July – December may participate!
We have a generous donor from the community who will provide Matching Funds up to $1,000.
Children & Adults, we need your help! A container will be available in the lobby to collect your change!
Every penny counts DOUBLE!
“Our Money Says It – So Will We!”

SATURDAY, August 2nd!

All Church Potluck: Following the service, please join us in the Fellowship Hall or weather permitting, outside on the lawn for a potluck lunch! Plan to bring a dish to share!

Prayer Shawl Ministry: Join us in Classroom 2 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm! New Members Welcome!

An all church yard sale benefiting Breaking Ground, Building Community, will be held on August 1 & 3! This is a great time to get that pesky pile of unwanted items out of sight.
There are so many ways to contribute to this event:
Set aside items to be donated
Help with pick-up days
Be a "barginer" day of the yard sale
Be part of the planning:
We are looking for Yard Sale Enthusiasts that are excited about this event and want to bring their zest to the project!!
Get your shop on, One mans trash is another man's treasure.
NOTE: If you can hang onto your items until the week of the sale, that is preferred. If you absolutely cannot store your items until then please contact Doug Jones (509) 727-534 or Victoria Lahti (509) 203-5110 to schedule a drop off.

PLEASE NOTE: Church Board will meet on Monday, August 25 at 6:30 pm. Church Board Meetings are open to the membership to attend and we encourage each of you to do so.

MINISTRY PLACEMENT NEEDS YOU

Ministry Placement Committee is gearing up for a new term of office. We are in need of a few more members to serve on this committee. Serving on this committee involves meeting together to confirm and recommend individuals to serve in the various positions in the church. God has called each of us into ministry and helping people fit in where God has called them to serve is truly rewarding.

The Ministry Placement Committee is now accepting nominations for members at large to be a part of this ministry.

If you know of someone that you feel would be great in this roll please forward that information on to Bob Godwin at 946-5408 or at nwexplorer@TurboUSA.com.

Coming up AUGUST 9th at 6:30 pm
Set your calendars. Gonna be great!
Join us for a unique worship experience where we praise God, share with one another, & listen to His Word on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

Visit us on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/events/779688205389244/

RICHLAND FAMILY WORSHIP!

Desert Praise Quartet will be having a Family Worship Concert at the Richland Seventh-day Adventist Church August 9, at 11:00 AM. Plan to be here!

Sign up NOW for our NEW AUGUST 15^TH BLOOD DRIVE
Richland Seventh-day Adventist Church – Fireside Room
Friday, August 15, 2014
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
FREE Childcare provided ONSITE!
If you are a regular donor – please consider getting on our Richland Church schedule!

To schedule your appointment or for more information contact (509) 946-8807.
CLICK HERE to sign up online NOW!

If you have never given, come experience the power of saving a life! If you are unable to donate, please volunteer to bring food, or help out the day of the drive! We need you!
Contact the church office to sign up or get involved!

Naches Peak Hike...
Join us on August 16th for a hike to the Naches Peak Loop trail off of highway 410 to Chinook Pass. Meet up at the Queensgate Parking lot by USA gas at 1:30pm bring a sack lunch and food for a picnic POTLUCK dinner after the hike. For questions please contact Chris Fargo. Everyone’s invited!

Wedding Announcement!
With great joy we wish to announce to our Richland Church Family, that William R. Cowles and Anita L. Trinidad exchanged vows on Friday, July 18, 2014 at 10:30 AM in the Lancaster Seventh-day Adventist Church, Lancaster, California. Please join us in asking God’s blessings for the happy couple as they embark on a new life together with Him.

NEEDED: Room To Rent

There is a young man we would like to help who is very much in need of a room to rent, if you have one available. If you, or someone you know, can help please contact the Church Office @ 946-8807. Thank You!

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