From the Shepherd's Heart....Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Church family, I cannot thank you enough for your prayers for me while I was away in Africa. I felt them powerfully as God gave me strength to preach and travel.

Thank you again for the cards you sent with me to open each day assuring me of your prayers. The cards were such a blessing.

Thanks to Damon Olson, Isaac Mays, Wally Bryson, Craig White and Max Roden for preaching and teaching God's Word while I was away.

Let me give you an update from the business meeting this past Sunday night:

*  The proposed 2015-16 budget was presented.  Copies are available in the foyer of the church.  The final vote will be Sunday, October 4 in the 6:00 service with no further discussion.  If you have questions, feel free to speak to Daphne Garrett, Jan Peppers or any other member of the Finance Team.  Thanks to this team and all who worked so hard in bringing this to the church.

*  The Nominating Team brought their recommendations for the coming year and they were approved.

*  The Building and Grounds Team brought a recommendation of fixing the fire protections problems we have. The church approved doing this and work should begin soon.

*  Bro. Wally announced we had experienced some termite problems but it had been taken care of.

Sunday was a day mixed with emotions as Bro. Wally Bryson submitted his resignation as our Administrator in light of becoming the Director of Sports, Outreach and Missions at Central Baptist Church, Douglasville, GA where Bro. Steve McFall is Pastor.  This week is his last week here at RFBC.  We are delighted Kelly and Tucker will still be here on Sunday nights and Wednesday nights til Christmas; but we will miss this family.  We thank God for their many contributions woven into the fabric of this church's ministry and mission.  May their ministry be even greater and their impact even deeper for the sake of the Gospel.  Blessings to you