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In just a few months, June 4-11, we have more than a dozen people (including several youth) heading to Guatemala for our second trip to minister to orphans at Casa De Mi Padre in Santa Cruz Del Quiche and proclaim the gospel to people in the surrounding communities.

Then, in July, we have some youth joining dozens of other youth from the Grand Crossings Baptist Association on their annual mission trip to North Dakota. While there, they will continue their gospel ministry to Native Americans living on a reservation.

Finally, in November, we have a few people heading to Central Asia to minister to locals with the hope and promise of Jesus Christ.

Would you consider supporting those going on these trips? Our church is in the process of doing some fundraisers with more information in our foyer, like the envelope campaign pictured below.

Also, you can give quickly and securely online by clicking HERE and selecting “Mission Trip Fund” from the dropdown menu.

If you have any questions about God’s heart for the nations, our commitment to His mission, or anything above, please contact us.

Since our Sunday morning services were canceled today, Sunday, February 10, 2019, Pastor Nick Drake shared a short devotion from Exodus 4 on why we need to trust GOD and HIS adequacy, rather than looking to ourselves.

UPDATE: Sunday evening services have also been canceled. We hope to see you Wednesday evening, though.

On Sunday evening, January 27th, we had our annual New Life Celebration to give thanks for those who publicly trusted in Jesus Christ in 2018 and pray for many more in 2019.

We were blessed to hear a testimony of God’s faithfulness Sunday morning, as well as some more “interviews” of testimony during our evening service. You can watch and/or listen to the times of testimony below.

You can also listen to Rick’s testimony by clicking HERE.

You can also listen to the full version of Katie, Ryan and Amber’s testimony HERE.

You can also listen to Robbie and Delma Sue’s testimony, as well as a short gospel message from Pastor Nick, by clicking HERE.

The big game is this coming Sunday! 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 some powerful testimonies of faith in Jesus Christ. If you have any questions about this event or about Richland Baptist Church, please contact us.

Sunday, February 3

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 testimonies)

And, here are some of the other players who will be sharing during halftime of the game:

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 to is celebrate the new life in Christ of those who have surrendered to Him, as well as pray for many more in 2019.

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 27

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.

Financial Peace University (FPU) is coming to Richland in February!  We will start our 9-week course on Sunday, February 10, from 4-6 p.m.  FPU teaches us how to manage our money according to how God designed us to do so.  Since 1994, millions of people have used these principles to transform their lives.  This class will be for any person or couple who struggles with debt, living paycheck to paycheck, burdened by student loans, wanting to make better financial decisions, or even just starting out in marriage.

Childcare will be provided.

Registration is required, along with the purchase of the class materials online.  The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, January 15, but the sooner the better.

Please see Preston or Kami Thompson if you have any questions, or contact the church.  If you are interested in helping sponsor a couple to go through the class or you would like to help with childcare, please let them know. Thank you!

This coming Sunday, January 6, Pastor Nick will begin a new 5-week sermon series from 1 Samuel on the life of King Saul. How did Saul go from being a humble young man to a vindictive and jealous king? 

Here are the messages Nick hopes to cover in this series:

1 Samuel 13:5-14 – “Villains Follow Fear”

1 Samuel 14:24-46 – “Villains Love Power”

1 Samuel 15:1-22 – “Villains Refuse Submission”

1 Samuel 18:7-9 – “Villains Are Narcissistic”

1 Samuel 28:3-8, 15-19 – “Villains Are Foolish”

How can we avoid falling into the traps to which Saul succumbed? Sometimes, we might like to think we are heroes, but could our actions be leading us to become villains? We pray this sermon series will help you seek the Lord and grow in your relationship with Him.

As always, you are invited to join us on Sunday mornings for Family Groups (9:30) and our morning worship celebration (10:40), and Sunday evenings for our prayer and praise service. We also have a free supper on Wednesday evenings at 5:45, followed by activities for all ages from 6:30 – 7:30.

For more information on our weekly schedule, please click HERE. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

Ladies and gentlemen, it is time to show off your best baking skills for a great cause. On January 5, 2019, at Richland at 5 p.m., we will have a pie and cake auction in order to raise support for those going on mission trips in 2019. We have missionaries going on trips to Guatemala, North Dakota, and Central Asia this coming summer.

Here is what is required: 1) make your best 1 or 2 pies or cakes for the auction. 2) Invite your friends and family to come to the auction.

Also, we will have a dinner for this event, so everyone can eat before the auction begins.

Remember, this is a fundraiser and will be a fun time of fellowship for everyone. If you have any questions please contact Preston Thompson at 573-826-9584 or grandcrossings@gmail.com.

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 6:15 p.m.). All events below will be held at our church facilities.

Saturday, December 8th (9:00 a.m.) = Candy Making Fellowship
Join us for a fun time of fellowship and candy preparation for the Christmas season.

Sunday, December 23rd = Regularly Scheduled Family Groups (9:30 a.m.) and Christmas Worship Celebration (10:40 a.m.)

Sunday, December 23rd (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 26th = NO Wednesday Evening Activities

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

Saturday, January 5th (5:00 p.m.) = Missions Supper and Pie & Cake Auction
This event is a fundraiser for those going on mission trips to Guatemala, North Dakota and Central Asia in 2019. We hope you’ll join us for a fun time of fellowship for everyone.

If you have any questions, please contact us.