Quilt Ministry - The RCP Quilt Ministry, which creates and donates prayer quilts to those in need, will begin this year under new leadership.  We wish to thank our outgoing founder, Jackie Eberhardt, for all her hard work in establishing this important ministry.  Please join us for fun and fellowship on Saturday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. as we kick off another new year for the Quilt Ministry.  We usually meet the first and third Saturday of each month in the .  Even if you don't quilt, please join us!  We have a need for fabric cutters, pressers, someone to make fabric selections and assemble the quilt kits, historian and fund raising, etc.  We hope to see you on September 18th.  For more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Griefshare - GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. The group meets weekly to address the various emotional physical and spiritual challenges that are faced in dealing with the loss of a loved one. If you, or someone you know, might be intersted in attending or learning more about GriefShare, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Carter Blood Drive - Sunday, September 26th, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You can mean the difference between life and death by taking 45 minutes out of your Sunday morning to give this priceless gift.  Please sign up in the narthex or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Congregational Care:  REMINDER - We have cards available in the narthex to send to those on our prayer concerns list.  We have also provided a list of their mailing addresses for your convenience.  Please contact the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you need additional information.

SOUL Ministry - Thank you!  Your generosity to SOUL Ministry is so significant that I can no longer keep track of the number of bags of clothing you've contributed.  Things that have the greatest impact are:  sun glasses, hats and caps, reading glasses, socks and underwear.  If you would like to contribute any of these items please leave them in the shopping cart located in the narthex to be delivered to people who need and appreciate them.  You can learn more about SOUL Ministry at www.soulchurch.org.  Blessings, Pat Robinson

Devotional Workbook for "Seeking God" Sermon Series - "Seeking God: The Joy of Personal Revival"  is a 12 week series that begins this Sunday, August 29th and ends in November, right before Advent.  This is meant to be an interactive series; and it has a workbook that accompanies it.  It is available for purchase for $15.00 in the church office during the week and on Sundays.  The workbook is meant for individuals, and has 6 days of devotional material and "homework assignments" each week.  Pastor Angie will preach on the topic for the week's work on the Sunday that follows.(e.g. If the topic for the week 1, which is Monday, August 30th - Saturday, September 4th is forgiveness, the sermon topic for Sunday, September 5th will be forgiveness.)  She enthusiastically encourages everyone to purchase and journey though the workbook throughout the sermon series.  One's life can truly be changed through the dedicated time with God and openness to God's work in one's life that the workbook and series are designed to privide.  For further information and/or questions, please check out the website at www.seekinghim.com.

Pastor Search Team - We welcome the Rev. Angie Mabry-Nauta who will lead us in worship as our full time pulpit supply.  This simply means that Angie will fulfill our needs as the preaching pastor on Sundays and also for funerals and weddings during our search for a new pastor.   If you would like to see future updates or contact someone from the Pastor Search Team, click here.

Choir Practice - The Children's Choir and Sounds of Joy choir practice, Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  If you are interested in joining either or would like to recieve further information please contact Mike and Joan Crawford.

Tom Thumb's Good Neighbor Program - The next time you're at Tom Thumb, remember to pick up a Reward Card application at the courtesy booth to fill out and link your card to our account.  Tom Thumb will pay us a percentage of our account total, so be sure to use your card every time you shop.  Forms are available in the narthex.

Kroger Share Card - The next time you're at Kroger remember to take your Kroger Share Card and present it at the checkout stand.  Kroger will pay us a percentage of our total account.  Cards are available in the narthex.

RCP Game Night - Mark your calendar and join us Saturday, September 11th, in the fellowship hall for a dinner and game night.  Bring a side dish or a dessert to share.  Chicken and rolls will be provided.  This is a great way to make new friendships and fellowship.  Please RSVP so we know how much chicken to buy.  For more information or questions please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

New Adult Sunday School - In the Word a new adult study group with shared leadership.  This will be a group dedicated to studying scripture in a discussion format, starting with a  study guide put together by the much sought after Bible teacher, Eugene H. Peterson.  This will be a twelve week study on the book of Psalms starting this week with Psalm 1.  Please join us at 9:45 a.m. in the Great Room (#7) this Sunday if you can!

Possibilities Adult Sunday School - Is beginning a new study called "Student Life Bible Study" please join us on Sunday mornings at 9:45 in upstairs classroom #2.  For more information you can contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

SAVE THE DATE!!! - In July 2011, approximately 3,000 high school students and their youth group leaders will be attending Rocky Mountain High in Estes Park, Colorado.  Rocky Mountain High is a large youth group event put on by the Synod of the Heartland (part of Reformed Church in America).  This experience leads many students to Christ and is a pivotal moment in their faith walk.

Nursing Home Birthday's - Join us the last Sunday of each month at the Heritage Park Nursing Home in Plano (3208 Thunderbird Lane) starting at 3:00 p.m. to celebrate birthdays with very special seniors.  Contact Marlene Mills for more information.

Check out all the Youth Events - www.i-crave.org or the RCP calendar for all upcoming youth events.

Weekly Update - If you have information you would like to provide for the weekly update the deadline to provide this information is every Wednesday by noon.  Please forward all information to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it