December is a busy month in the life of the church (and with life in general). Christmas is an exciting holiday with our families and with our church family. To be sure you are aware of what’s happening with Richland during this busy season, below is a list of special dates to remember for the next month. Also, you can click HERE for our regular weekly schedule.

We invite you to join us for each of the below activities, as well as every Sunday for Prayer Gathering (9:00 a.m.), Family Groups (9:30 a.m.), and worship (10:40 a.m.) and every Wednesday for supper (5:45 p.m.) and ministries for all ages (beginning at 6:30 p.m.). Unless otherwise noted, all events are held at our church facilities.

December 2022

Sunday the 4th (12:00 – 4:00 p.m.) = Boot Camp Training for Children’s Christmas Program

Saturday the 10th (9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) = Dress Rehearsal for the Children’s Christmas Program

Sunday the 11th (6:00 p.m.) = Breakdown on Bethlehem Street Children’s Program

Sunday the 18th = Regularly Scheduled Prayer Gathering (9:00 a.m.), Family Groups (9:30 a.m.), and Christmas Worship (10:40 a.m.)

Wednesday the 21st (6:00 p.m.) = Christmas Candlelight Service & Supper

Saturday the 24th = NO Saturday Men’s and Womens’ Fellowships

Sunday the 25th = Regularly Scheduled Worship (10:40 a.m.) but NO Prayer Gathering or Family Groups.

Wednesday the 28th = NO Wednesday Evening Activities

Saturday the 31st = NO Saturday Mens’ and Womens’ Fellowships

New Advent Sermon Series “Unto Us”

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 – “The Promise of Power” (Isaiah 7:1-17)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 – “The Promise of Peace” (Isaiah 9:1-7)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 – “The Promise of Provision” (Isaiah 11:1-12)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 – “The Promise of Payment” (Isaiah 53:1-12)

If you have any questions, please contact us.

“Imagine that it’s Christmas Eve and you’re on your way to the store before the annual candlelight service. Suddenly you find yourself transported back in time to the night of the birth of the Messiah! The places you are used to seeing are all gone; the usual trappings of modern society don’t work. And, to top it off, you’re placed in a situation where you have to help a young couple deal with having a baby — with no hospital!”

Please join us afterwards for great fellowship and great food as we enjoy supper after the program!

We hope to see you there!

All are welcome. Join us as we celebrate the Messiah’s birth and look forward to His second coming!

As always, we also invite you to join us on Sunday mornings for family groups (9:30 – 10:30) and our worship celebration (10:40 – 11:45). To see our regular schedule, click HERE. Please let us know if you have any questions or prayer requests.

Here is the planned schedule of messages…

Sunday, November 28 (10:40 a.m.) = HOPE (Luke 21:25-36)

Sunday, December 5 (10:40 a.m.) = JOY (John 1:19-34)

Sunday, December 12 (10:40 a.m.) = PEACE (Luke 3:1-17)

Sunday, December 19 (10:40 a.m.) = LOVE (Luke 1:39-55)

Sunday, December 19 (5 p.m. Candlelight Service) = LIGHT of LIFE (John 8:12)

As always, we hope you will join us during our regularly scheduled services on Sundays and Wednesdays. If you have any questions, please let us know.

As always, November and December are busy months in the life of the church (and with life in general). Thanksgiving and Christmas are exciting holidays with our families and with our church family. To be sure you are aware of what’s happening with Richland during this busy season, below is a list of special dates to remember for the next couple of months. Also, you can click HERE for our regular weekly schedule.

We invite you to join us for each of the below activities, as well as every Sunday for Family Groups (9:30 a.m.), worship (10:40 a.m.), and Prayer & Praise Service and Youth Group (6:00 p.m.) and every Wednesday for supper (5:45 p.m.) and ministries for all ages (beginning at 6:30 p.m.). Unless otherwise noted, all events are held at our church facilities.

November

Sunday the 21st (5:00 p.m.) = Thanksgiving Service & Supper at Grand Prairie Baptist Church

Wednesday the 24th = NO Wednesday Evening Activities

December

Saturday the 4th (1:00 p.m.) = TeamKID (Grades 1-5) to Participate in the Fulton Christmas Parade

Sunday the 5th (12:00 – 4:00 p.m.) = Boot Camp Training for Children’s Christmas Program (Grades 1-5)

Sunday the 28th (12:00 – 2:30 p.m.) = Deacons’ Training and Lunch (Deacons’ Wives also Invited)

Saturday the 11th (10:00 – 11:00 a.m.) = Dress Rehearsal for the Children’s Christmas Program (Grades 1-5)

Sunday the 12th (6:00 p.m.) = Christmas in Reverse Children’s Program (see below)

Sunday the 19th = Regularly Scheduled Family Groups (9:30 a.m.) and Christmas Worship (10:40 a.m.)

Sunday the 19th (5:00 p.m.) = Christmas Candlelight Service

Wednesday the 22nd = NO Wednesday Evening Activities

Sunday the 26th = Regularly Scheduled Family Groups (9:30 a.m.) and Worship (10:40 a.m.) but NO Evening Service

Wednesday the 29th = NO Wednesday Evening Activities

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Advent is a time of preparation for an encounter with our amazing God who came to this world and took on flesh. As we prepare for Christmas, we eagerly celebrate the Coming King, while also looking forward to His second coming – the second Advent.

This four-week sermon series will include the following messages, Lord willing:

Sunday, November 29 – “Anticipation Is Preparation” (Matthew 1:1-18)

Sunday, December 6 – “Preparation Is Repentance” (Mark 1:1-8)

Sunday, December 13 – “Repentance Is Redemption” (Matthew 1:18-25)

Sunday, December 20 – “Redemption Is Certain” (Luke 1:46-55)

As always, we hope you will not only join us for worship but also for family groups (aka Sunday School) at 9:30 a.m. For our regular weekly schedule, click HERE. NOTE: There will be no Wednesday services or activities this Wednesday, November 25.

If you have any questions or prayer requests, please let us know.

We hope you will join us for this series during Sunday morning worship each week at 10:40. Before that, you are invited to gather with us for family groups (aka Sunday School) at 9:30.

Here are the messages Nick will be preaching this month:

Sunday, December 1 (10:40 a.m.) = “Light Defeats Darkness” (John 1:1-5)

Sunday, December 8 (10:40 a.m.) = “Rejection for Reception” (John 1:6-13)

Sunday, December 15 (10:40 a.m.) = “The God-Man” (John 1:14)

Sunday, December 22 (10:40 a.m.) = “The New & Better Way” (John 1:15-18)

Sunday, December 22 (5 p.m. Candlelight Service) = “God Uses Faithfulness” (Luke 2:1-21)

Please note that before the Candlelight Service on December 22, there will be live Christmas music performed by Richland children, youth, and adults from 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions about our holiday schedule, please click HERE and/or let us know. Hope to see you on Sunday!

We invite you to join us for each of the below activities, as well as every Sunday for Family Groups (9:30 a.m.), Morning Worship Celebration (10:40 a.m.) and Prayer & Praise Service (6:00 p.m.) and every Wednesday for free supper (5:45 p.m.) and ministries for all ages (beginning at 6:30 p.m.). All events below will be held at our church facilities.

Wednesday, November 27th = NO Wednesday Evening Activities

Sunday, December 1st (2:00 p.m.) = Monthly Ministry at Fulton Nursing & Rehab
Join us as we minister to the nursing home residents by worshiping with them through song and a short devotional.

Thursday, December 5th (4:00 p.m.) = Monthly Ministry at the Fulton Soup Kitchen
Join us in serving food at the Fulton Soup Kitchen (214 West 4th Street).

Saturday, December 14th (9:00 a.m.) = Candy Making Fellowship
Join us for a fun time of fellowship and candy preparation for the Christmas season.

Sunday, December 15th = Recycled Teenagers’ Christmas Lunch
The Recycled Teens (typically those ages 55+, but no ID is required) will gather for their monthly fellowship lunch with a Christmas theme.

Sunday, December 22nd = Regularly Scheduled Family Groups (9:30 a.m.) and Christmas Worship Celebration (10:40 a.m.)

Sunday, December 22nd (4:30 p.m.) = Live Christmas Music
Before the Christmas Candlelight Service begins at 5 p.m., you are welcome to come early and listen to live Christmas music performed by Richland children, youth, and adults from 4:30 – 5:00.

Sunday, December 22nd (5:00 p.m.) = Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
One of the highlights of the year for many people, this 45-minute candlelight service is a great time of worship through song, prayer, the reading of the Christmas story, and a short message.

Wednesday, December 25th = NO Wednesday Evening Activities

Sunday, December 29th = Regularly Scheduled Family Groups (9:30 a.m.) and Worship (10:40 a.m.) but NO Evening Service

Wednesday, January 1st = NO Wednesday Evening Activities

Thursday, January 2nd (4:00 p.m.) = Monthly Ministry at the Fulton Soup Kitchen
Join us in serving food at the Fulton Soup Kitchen (214 West 4th Street).

Sunday, January 5th (2:00 p.m.) = Monthly Ministry at Fulton Nursing & Rehab
Join us as we minister to the nursing home residents by worshiping with them through song and a short devotional.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Here is the schedule of messages during worship each week:

December 2 – “Immanuel Promised” (Isaiah 7)

December 9 – “Immanuel Realized” (Matthew 1:18-25)

December 16 – “Immanuel Experienced” (Colossians 1:15-20)

December 23 – “Immanuel Crowned” (Revelation 21)

You can also listen to any of our Sunday morning messages HERE.

On Sunday evenings at 6:00, we have our Prayer & Praise Service, a time when we worship God through song, prayer and devotions in His Word together. Our Christmas Candlelight Service, though, will be Sunday, December 23 from 5:00 – 5:45 p.m.

If you have any questions or want more information, please let us know. You can check out our weekly schedule HERE. We hope to see you soon!