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The big game is on February 2nd! And, whether you enjoy watching football or not, we hope you’ll join us for Football Sunday. It’s an F5 event, as we will focus on our faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ, gather as a family, and enjoy football, food, and fellowship with one another.

Please feel free to invite your unchurched family and friends to join us for this outreach event, as all are welcome. We will start with supper at 5 p.m., with the game beginning shortly thereafter.

During halftime of the game, you will have the opportunity to hear our very own Nate Bloss’ powerful testimony about faith in Jesus Christ. A former football player for Mizzou, Nate will share about the struggle to have the proper perspective on sports and still walk faithfully with Jesus.

If you have any questions about this event or about Richland Baptist Church, please contact us.

Sunday, February 2

9:30 a.m. = Family Groups

10:40 a.m. = Morning Worship Celebration

5:00 p.m. = Faith, Family, Football, Food and Fellowship (including half-time testimony)

We hope to see you Sunday!

Please join us Sunday evening at 6:00 for our annual New Life Celebration. We will begin with corporate worship, including some testimonies of those who have come to faith in the past year. Our hope is to celebrate the new life in Christ of those who have surrendered to Him, as well as pray for many more in 2020.

After our time of worship, we will have a cake and ice cream reception in our fellowship hall.

Don’t forget to join us in the morning, too.

Sunday, January 19

9:30 a.m. = Family Groups
10:40 a.m. = Morning Worship Celebration
6:00 p.m. = New Life Celebration (cake & ice cream to follow)

Questions? Please contact us.

This coming Sunday morning, Pastor Nick will begin a 3-week 2020 vision series, talking about our church’s purpose and vision: Gospel. Family. Mission. Over the next few weeks, he will look at each part of our purpose, challenging you to go through 2020 with a biblical vision for a faithful Christian lifestyle.

As always, we invite you to join us Sunday for Family Groups (9:30 – 10:30), followed by worship (10:40 – 11:45). For our full weekly schedule, click HERE.

Below is Nick’s plan for his 2020 Vision messages:

January 5 – “Our Passion Is the GOSPEL.” (Romans 3:21-26)

January 12 – “Our Church Is Our FAMILY.” (Romans 12:3-8)

January 19 – “Our World Is Our MISSION.” (Matthew 28:16-20)

If you have any questions or prayer requests, please let us know. Hope to see you Wednesday and Sunday!

On Sunday morning, Pastor Nick will begin a new Advent sermon series – “The Light Has Come.” Looking at the Christmas story for the perspective of the Gospel of John, we will see how the Light of the world – Jesus Christ – invades the darkness to bring salvation to all who trust in Him.

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!

Please mark your calendar for our upcoming activities during the holiday season. 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.), 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.

Please join us at Richland Baptist Church on Sunday, November 24th (5-7 p.m.) for our annual Thanksgiving service and supper. As always, we’ll gather together with Grand Prairie Baptist Church, hosting them and anyone else in the community who would like to join us.

Everyone is invited, so please spread the word. We will have worship right away at 5:00, followed by a delicious supper that is free for all who can come.

Also, to be sure you are aware of what’s happening with Richland during this busy holiday season, below is a list of special dates to remember. 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 (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 24th (5:00 p.m.) = Thanksgiving Service & Supper

Wednesday the 27th = NO Wednesday Evening Activities

December

Sunday the 1st (2:00 p.m.) = Monthly Ministry at Fulton Nursing & Rehab

Thursday the 5th (2:00 p.m.) = Monthly Ministry at Fulton Soup Kitchen

Saturday the 14th (9:00 a.m.) = Candy-Making Saturday

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

Sunday the 22nd (5:00 p.m.) = Christmas Candlelight Service

Wednesday the 25th = NO Wednesday Evening Activities

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Our annual fall festival was Sunday, October 20, 2019, and we had a blast. Over 200 people gathered for a great time of food, fellowship, and fun. Below are just a few highlights captured on camera (or smartphone).

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Please make plans to join us at our church facility Friday evening (7 p.m.) for our ninth annual gospel sing to benefit Serve, Inc. The price of admission is non-perishable food item(s) and/or a monetary donation to Serve. All proceeds from this event will go to Serve and their ministry to Callaway County residents who need help with food. If you enjoy gospel music, you’ll have a great time at this event, which will feature various artists performing gospel music. If you have any questions or want more information, please contact Rick Smith at 573-864-1133. To see our regular weekly schedule of activities, please click HERE.

This past Sunday during our worship celebration, we had the privilege of hearing Tillie and Penni’s testimonies of Christian faith and celebrating their baptisms with them. You can listen to their testimonies and watch their baptisms below.