From the Shepherd's Heart...Tuesday, October 13, 2015

It was an honor to recognize Bro. Paul Cagle this past Sunday as he has served His Lord and church faithfully this past year as Chairman of the Deacons.  It is a tough place to be with no pastor and Bro. Paul has served well.

It was equally honoring to present Bro. Joey Hall as the newly elected Chairman of Deacons.  Bro. Joey and his wife, Crystal, serve as our College and Career Sunday School teachers plus in many other positions in the church.  I first met Bro. Joey as he was a member of the Pastor Search Committee.  Pray for Bro. Joey has he leads our Deacons and as we work together for the edifying of the body of Christ here at Rainsville First Family.

This coming Sunday is a very important meeting "Upward Interest Meeting" for Upward Basketball. Miss Whitney Wigley has agreed to serve as our Commissioner if the church will support her.  The way we know of this church's continual interest and passion for this ministry is through a meeting like this coming Sunday.  If you have any interest in serving as a coach, assistant coach, score keepers, devotion speakers, or serving in the concession stand; then plan to stay after the service this Sunday to declare your vote to keep Upward Basketball as a vital and on-going ministry of this church.

Remember the goal of Upward is to "Promote the Discovery of Jesus through Sports."

If you are unable to attend, then write Whitney an email (whitneywigley@gmail.com)
RIGHT NOW and let her know you are willing to serve.

This Sunday is our Upward Football Banquet at 6:00.  We will meet in the Auditorium to share awards and hear a program by Madison Hagler.  I so appreciate Drew Hogsed's leadership as our Football Commissioner this year.  He has handled our league with purpose, focus and strength.

Also, there will be an Outreach to all those involved in Upward Football on Thursday, October 22 at 5:15 in the Large Fellowship Hall.  All our deacons will be leading out to visit each family involved in Upward Football.  All RFBC Upward football coaches and cheerleader sponsors are encouraged to participate and anyone else who wants to help us..just be here.

Speaking of Drew...what a blessing Sunday to see him baptize his daughter, Tenley.  GLORY!!!

Love you First Family and love being your pastor.
David