In both Easter services I made the comment that we were there not only to celebrate Easter, but also to celebrate the presence of Christ with us, and that we kept coming back to church Sunday after Sunday to “refresh” that presence.

I hope that you were able to be with us for the entire Holy Week -- it was really special for me. As you know, we hosted the Maundy Thursday service with our sister churches, and the music and message were outstanding. (By the way we collected over $600.00 to be sent to the Trinity-Brazos Area.) Our 24-Hour Prayer Vigil was equally good and the time slots were completely filled. Several people said to me how beneficial the time in prayer was for them.

Our early service breakfast was four-star with eggs, sausage gravy, bacon, ham, sausage and pancakes. Steve Rosas and his crew did an outstanding job.

The second service was filled with excitement as we baptized three of our youth who had completed the Pastor’s Class: Holly Clay, Emily Clay and Cierra’ Randolph. It was a real blessing for this preacher and for our whole congregation.

Indeed, we all experienced the presence of Christ and if you were not able to be with us, I hope that we will greet you around the Lord’s Table next Sunday as we share the cup together and the Spirit of God among us.

“The Dart Test” - - A young lady named Sally entered into her seminary class. Her professor, Dr. Smith, was known for his elaborate object lessons. On the wall was a big target and on a nearby table were many darts. Dr. Smith told the students to draw a picture of someone that they disliked or someone who had made them angry, and he would allow them to throw darts at the person’s picture. Several students drew pictures of someone who stole their boyfriends or girlfriends, little brothers, etc. Sally drew a picture of her former friend in great detail and was very pleased. The class lined up and began throwing darts. Sally was very disappointed that the class ended before her turn. Sally was angry as Dr. Smith removed the target and revealed a mangled picture of Jesus full of holes and jagged marks. Dr. Smith only said these words…”In as much as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me.” Matthew 25:40 - - What a good lesson for all of us. See you on Sunday!

EASTER
OFFERING
$630.00
Thank you for your generous giving.
John Westmoreland
Stewardship Chair

Disciples Women (DWF) News

The DWF will meet on Tuesday, April 21, at 6:00, and our Outreach Project will be the Advocacy Center. Final plans for the May 5 Tasting Luncheon are being made. The Theme is “A Taste for All Seasons.” Posters and tickets are available in the church office. There is a sign-up sheet in the Info Hallway and aluminum pans for your convenience. We need all the ladies and men, too, to help make this our best Tasting Luncheon ever!!!

Connie Jefferson, Publicity

Welcome, New Members

Miss Cierra Randolph ~
Cierra is in the 8th grade at Lake Waco Montessori. Her address is 4216 Grim Avenue, Waco 76710.

Miss Holly Clay ~
Holly is in the 7th grade at Midway Middle School. Her address is 221 Lazy Acres, Waco 76712.

Miss Emily Clay ~
Emily is in the 4th grade at Speegleville Elementary Schools. Her address is 221 Lazy Acres, Waco 76712.

These young ladies were baptized on Easter Sunday morning.

BOY SCOUTS TROOP 403

The boy scouts are still collecting aluminum cans to help raise funds for upcoming summer activities. Please bring cans to the kitchen. Thank you for your continued support of our young men.

Max Vargas,
Troop Leader

MEMORIALS RECEIVED

Our church has received the following memorial to be used to the glory of God and the ministry of Richfield Christian Church.

In Memory of: Sue Bigham
From:
Clint & Inez Montgomery

Adams, Carol
Anderson, Bob
Anderson, Marty
Basquez, Lupe
Benson, Christian
Boatright, Jaiden
Boyd, Mildred
Braley, Seth
Bratten, Don
Burge, Susan
Burns, Marian
Cargile, Melvin
Catchings, Nial
Christian, Jere
Cohn, Barbara
Church, Inga
Clay, James
Davis, Carol
Davis, Don
Davis, Josh
Davis, Margaret
Dewlen, Lucille
Easterling, Maurine
Ebeling, Betty
Foster, Brie
Fuller, Hester
Evans, Debbie
Gentry, James
Gleissner, Nicholas
Gray, Amy
Helm, Bea
Helm, Lee
Horner, Davis
Houston, Peggy
Howze, Frank
Hurd, Sarah
Johnson, Randie
Jones, Patsy
Kattness, Michael
Kelly, Linda
Knowles, Kenneth
Labit, Valera
Laird, Peggy
Lasiter, June
Long, Dewayne
Lothlen, Glenn
Lothlen, Patsy
Maynard, Ginna
McCain, Tracy
McGee, Lynda
McKamie, Lura
Millsaps, Bill
Mitchell, Mark
Moix, Zachary
Montgomery, Don
Moore, Sharon
Moran, Wanda
Murphy, Cecil
Neale, Doug
Painter, Todd
Parker, Mildred
Pearson, Brandy
Peterson, Geraldine
Pryor, June
Quinlan, Dan
Quinn, Michael
Richardson, Steve
Riddle, Imogene
Sancillo, Wanda
Skinner, Jim
Smith, Glenn
Snyder, Shawna
Spears, Betty
Stidvent, Vivian
Story, Grant
Story, Joleta
Sykora, Jody
Tucker, J. L.
Urbel, David
Vernon, Robert
Wallace, Mary
Westmoreland, John
Yates, Phillip

Please notify the church office when a name can be removed from the Care and Concern list.

Valera Labit has been released from rehab at Regent Care and is now home. Doug Neale continues in rehab at Weston Care in Temple and is doing well. Joleta Story (David’s stepmother) is continuing her treatment at home. Grant Story is in a ventilator-assisted nursing facility in San Antonio waiting for Medicaid assistance to get him back home. Dawn Rene’ Andrews (David and Paula’s niece) is awaiting surgery in early May. Don Montgomery (Clint’s brother) remains in the hospital in San Antonio. John Westmoreland received wonderful news from his PET Scan last Monday, no cancer cells were found. Lura McKamie continues her rehab at Regent Care. Price Brock had successful pacemaker replacement and is doing well. Frances Clay had cataract surgery on March 16 and is still experiencing some difficulty. Barbara Cohn's surgery scheduled for April 20 has been postponed. Laurie Hall (Rachel Weeaks's sister) had a surgical procedure two weeks ago and the biopsy report was negative. Michael Kattness (Lisa’s nephew) is tolerating the anti-rejection drugs for his bone marrow transplant. Bill Millsaps (Lucille Dewlen’s brother) is critically ill in Waco.

Serving In Iraq: Tony Ramirez (James McCord's nephew) ~ Michael Hunt (Debbie Webb's co-worker's son)

Serving In Afghanistan: Andy Bianchi (friend of the Leggetts)

Pray for all of these and pray for the parents of our congregation and parents around the world as they lead their families in building Christian homes.

Several members of the church belong to the Heart of Texas Sertoma Club. They will have a Kite Festival on Saturday, May 2, from 10:00-3:00 at the Heart of Texas Miniature Aircraft Field. The festival is free, parking is free, and they will give away 100 kites. There will be games and food vendors. There is a flyer on the bulletin board for more information. What a great way to spend time with your children and grandchildren!!!

The parents and leaders of Pack 403 want to thank Richfield Christian Church for all their support. We had a very successful Spaghetti Luncheon. We collected $667.00 from the lunch and bake sale. Thank you also to Jake Blankinship, who matched the funds up to $500.00. The funds raised will be used to help scouts attend Summer Day Camp in June.

Kayla Rosas
Pack 403

On behalf of and to the Education Committee, due to your generous commitment of time, talent, treasure and treats, the Easter Egg Hunt and game play time allowed the young and young-at-heart to have a great time on Saturday. We had over 40 children and as many adults attend. The burgers were the best. I overheard Van Tusa tell someone that one thing about our church is that everyone pitches in to make events like these a success. I could not agree more!!!

The Education Committee will host the Grads & Dads Fellowship Luncheon on Sunday, June 7.

Vacation Bible School is scheduled for June 14-18, and I am in need of a pre-school teacher. Please contact me if you would like to teach or co-teach.

Kent Holguin,
Education Committee Chair

To:
Van & Linda Tusa for hosting the Easter Egg Hunt and the all-church cookout on Saturday.

*From:              Caritas
                          Advocacy Center
                          Mission Waco
                          Meals & Wheels
*Notes posted on Info Hallway Bulletin Board

Hey Gang!

Sunday, April 26!!!!! That’s the date I need to know if you are going on the Mission Trip. We will be making definite plans for the trip this Sunday at Youth Group, and I need your help. Also, you and your parents need to come up to me this Sunday and say “Lily.”

BIG CONGRATS TO CIERRA, HOLLY AND EMILY! We are so proud of you.

We have a lot going on in the upcoming month. We will start a fundraiser call “RENT A KID” (grades 6-12). Church members will be able to rent a youth for $5.00 per hour to do anything you need. Youth Work Order Forms will be available in the Info Hallway for you to fill out. Please return the forms to me.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
May 2 - Kite Festival for ages 6-14 (see related article in this newsletter)
May 23 - End of Year Party (6th - 12th grade)
June 14-18 - Vacation Bible School

Children’s Corner:

Parents, please keep your eyes on this section for upcoming events for our younger youth.

My office hours: Tuesday & Thursday 1:00-2:30
My email: amy_sutton@baylor.edu

“As members of the body of Christ known as Richfield Christian Church, we believe that we are called to share the Good News that leads people to Jesus Christ; called to provide a place of worship, spiritual support and nurture to all who come; called to support the growth and development of outreach and mission at home and abroad; and called to help train and educate those persons chosen by God to service in ministry, both lay and ordained—so help us God.”