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Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY.  Shelby Moore said, “I can’t think of a thing to criticize my mother about.  There’s something special about your mother.  Honor your mother today”. Recent prayer requests:  Van Renfrow, Carla Bates, Kaye Garrison, Joy Mills, Brenda Michner, Paul McIntosh, Ruby Ely, and unspoken. Birthdays:  Mike Tate and…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Sunday, April 28, turned out to be a pretty day.  Congregation sang which seemed appropriate.  Last Sunday, we had over 104 in attendance. The church had a fishing day on Saturday at the Pay Pond north of Hartville.  The fish caught was the dinner last Sunday with all the fixins.…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist News

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist News

The  choir did a special. Bulletin Announcements:  Children’s church today with both Helen Batten and Sandy Housley.  We love all the kids attending now.  The children did a special. Community Outreach Program at Wonder Pay Lake-April 20, Saturday, starting at 8 a.m.  Church will pay for a free fishing day. …

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

March 31, Easter Sunday-we had over 40 attend Easter breakfast, and over 98 attend church services.  Shelby Moore said this was a “Good Crowd” today.  The choir did a special. The Children,  Jamie Guilliam and Stanley and Glenda Jones did specials. Birthdays:  Roy Dennis, Loretta Ellis, Katie Sellars, and Phyllis…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Today, St. Patrick’s Day, we had a big crowd in church, especially young children. Today’s addition to the prayer list:  Van and Sharon Renfrow, Carla and Erin Bates, Billie Marler, Sharon Marler, Terry Short, Jerry Lee, Kenny Northcutt, Becky Cottengim, Ernie Dobson, and Sue Durden. The choir did a special.…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Today, March 10, we had Children’s Church.  We have many new families attending bringing lots of children with them.  We appreciate their dedication in attending and letting their children sing specials.  Upcoming Events:  Senior Retreat, contact Pat Moore.  Easter Sunday, March 31, plan to come to Sunday School at 10…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Many are now on the prayer list.  Today’s requests:  Pat Moore, Lola Dennis, Carla Bates, Kenny Northcut, Dean Postlewait, Gene Jarad family, and the Alex Alexander family. Praise item:  the predicted ice storm missed us. The choir did a special as well as,  Glenda and Stanley Jones.  Sandy Housley taught…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Bro. Rick Batten spoke on ways to show love to your mate in today’s message.  He used passages from Proverbs 5: 18-20 and John 3: 16.  Rick and Helen sang a special; and the choir sang.  The Children sang a weekly special, also. Birthdays:  Alex Alexander Feb. 19, David Housley…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church News

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church News

Choir performed a special today, Feb. 3, 2013. Other specials were peformed by  our young girls led by Virginia Housley and Virginia Serghides.  Tammi Housley also sang as well. The church received thank you’s for the church dinner Saturday for Jennifer Alexander.  Stanley Jones preached the funeral, and he did…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Saturday, January 19, 2013, the church held a funeral and lunch for Pod Owens.  The church took children to the Jump Around in Seymour, and then to McDonalds for snacks. Recent birthdays:  Mike Housley, Katie Clouse, and Elizabeth Parks. Thank you cards were read by Shelby Moore from Kate Junge…

Rock chapel freewill baptist church news

Rock chapel freewill baptist church news

January 27-Gideons for evening services.  February 2-Bro. Stanley Jones will bring the message.  Quarterly Meeting if February 9th and the Mexican Valentine Banquet will be at noon on February 17th.  Birthdays:  Tony Serghides and Jamison Guilliams on January 16.  January 13- Stanley and Glenda Jones’ anniversary.  Recent prayer requests:  flu…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

We have all had a wonderful Christmas season, and we feel truly blessed this holiday.  We have had many good events at the church.  The ladies met at the parsonage for food, presents, and games on December 7- organized by Helen Batten.  Secret Sisters drew names for next year again. …

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church News

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church News

The choir did a special.  We have been singing beautiful Christmas music all month.  Members have been bringing Christmas cards to share with everyone.  Shelby Moore read an invitation to the church to the Wright Co. Children’s Home Open House Appreciation Lunch. Birthday:  Pat Moore -December 14. Stanley and Glenda…

Rock Chapel Church

Rock Chapel Church

Choir did a special todayas well as:  Sharon Renfrow singing a special. New prayer requests:  Julie Spivey, Frances Marler, Jennifer Alexander, the jobless, those traveling, Danny Cutbirth, Raymond Sharr, Max Yarber, the Brian Gray family, Tom Coats, cancer patients, and our country. Birthdays:  Ally Smith and Barb Tate’s sister Debbie.…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church News

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church News

November 11, 2012, we had a Veteran’s Day Sunday.  Mike led the congregation in Patriotic songs.  Norman Virtue did the program:  he had all the Veterans stand up.  Our Veterans are:  Stanley Jones, Rick Batten, Norman Virtue, Darrell Price, Ron Putt, Van Renfrow, Alex Alexander, and Martin Bowie.  Norman led…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Many on the prayer list:  Servicemen; Imogene Williams, Jennifer Alexander, Sue Lathrom, Sue Hefner, Jack Lawler, Jerry Lee, Amber Junge, Shirley Moore, Wade Tooley, Jerry Snow, Ellen Buttram, Joe Moore, Donna Strain, Brent Caine’s son, Kaye Garrison, Roy Dennis, Steve Raney, Sandy Kelsey, Josh Scott, and the hurricane victims.  November…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Today, October 7, 2012 prayer requests:  Candy Riners, Marion Morgan, Christy Calhoun’s daughter, Kate Junge’s family- Amber Junge and Emily, Cody (David Housley’s son-in-law) becoming a minister, Glenda and Stanley (preaching in Lebanon this week), Sharon and Van Renfrow, Brent Cain’s son, Jennifer Alexander, Jake Sellars, Laurie Golden, Kaye Garrison,…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

“Clay Bird Shoot” yesterday was a big success with over 50 people attending.  Fun for all with plenty of great food, free ammo, free clays, sharing of guns, and a lot of good visiting.  Trap Shoot Winners:  Adam Housley, Jamie Gwilliams, Jason Mills, Colton and Trenton, Hunter Garrison, Sheridan Cantrell,…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Praise item: the rain.  Prayer requests:  Johnny Hicks, Sharon and Van Renfrow, Judy Marler, Teresa Crisp and family, Jennifer Alexander, Gary (being ordained) and Cherise Coy, Wayco (upcoming marriage), Kristen Smith and family, Mike and Barb Tate’s family, our country and servicemen, cancer patients, David Alexander’s wife, neighbors, and church…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Today’s prayer requests:  Jennifer Alexander; Bernice and Darrell Price; Vic Mills; Sharon Renfrow’s upcoming surgery; Pat Moore; Steve Raney; Phyllis Virtue; David Alexander’s wife; cancer patients; and our servicemen.  Choir Special: “I’m Glory Bound”. Special reading by Carla Bates: “Soaking Wet” and she sang, “I Won’t Have to Worry Anymore”. …

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Today’s prayer requests:  Shelby Moore’s sister; Jennifer Alexander; Monte Housley’s son Wes; for rain and a break in the drought; Oak Grove a pastor; cancer patients; and our servicemen.  The choir performed a special. Special reading by Virginia Serghides: “Sunday School Lesson and a story was on “forgiveness.” Rick, Helen,…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church News

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church News

Recent prayer requests:  Servicemen; cancer patients; Memphis Helsley; Monte Housley’s son Wes; Bro. Stanley Jones preaching in Licking this morning; new pastor for Oak Grove Church; Lola Dennis; Bernice Peterson; Johnny Hicks; Sharon Renfrow’s grandson Dustin (his house burned 2 weeks ago); Bernice and Darrell Price; Jennifer Alexander and her…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

On August 5, we had many prayer requests:  servicemen including Jessie McCart from Cabool;  for rain; Max Yarber; Memphis Helsley; Lola Dennis; Joyce Deed’s family; Monte Housley’s son; Carrie Coffman family; Vic and Joy Mills; Jennifer Alexander; Sue Lathrom; Sue Hefner; Stan Nehr; Jack Lawler; Jerry Lee; Daniel Curtis; and…

Rock Chapel Church

Rock Chapel Church

July 22- Recent Prayer requests:  Pat Moore, Sharon Renfrow, Velma Gray family, Bernice Peterson’s nephew, Roy Mallernee family, Norman and Phyllis Virtue’s daughter, Debbie; Joyce Deeds, Johnny Hicks, Shelby Housley, Jennifer Alexander, Ezra Entriken (Ken Harris’ grandson), Vicki Thompson, Stan Nehr, Sue Hefner, Jack Lawler, Jerry Lee, Imogene Williams, Sue…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

We appreciate the group “Higher Vision” for providing us with great music last Sunday (Homecoming Sunday) at Rock Chapel.  Members of the group were:  Alan Dickinson, Bill Pratt, Sonny and Lana Kirkland with Glenda Dickinson operating the sound system.  We had many visitors and a really good Potluck Dinner.  Tammi…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

UPCOMING EVENTS:  April 25- 7 p.m. attend Hartville FWB Church for the Gold City concert; April 28- Men’s Rally in Ozark, Mo. At 10:30 a.m. with Bro. Fred Warner the speaker; April 29- cake and punch for Nicole Sellars after evening services; May 3- 7:00 a.m. Men’s breakfast; May 12-…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Easter Breakfast at Sunday School today.  During the morning service, we had beautiful Easter songs led my Mike Housley. The Choir special Led by Tammi Housely was a beautiful Easter Medley of songs.  Special by Lois Carter’s son-in-law Jamie and special by Stanley Jones. A special reading by Kaden Bruce. …

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist

We have had some really great specials the last two weeks:  Choir-”I Never Shall Forget the Day”; Tammi Housley-”Yes, Always, He Knows What’s Best For Me”; Tammi, Virginia Housley, and Sharon Renfrow-”I was Down on My Knees”; and today Sharon Renfrow- “Oh, the Glorious Things He Has Done.” Mike Housley…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist

Special prayers today for:  Sandy Housley’s niece, Ed Campbell’s family, Mike Housley’s best friend, Ricky Serghides moving to Arkansas, Dane Solomon family, David Housley’s friend, Kenneth Kuntz, and Mike Patterson. Bulletin Announcements:  “Helping Hands Program” (collecting food and hygiene products) for the Wright Co. Children’s Home.  Nov. 20-Wild Game Dinner…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist

Today was Pastor Appreciation Sunday.  The Choir special was:  “His Grace Is Sufficient.” Specials today for Pastor Appreciation were: Norman Virtue told two funny stories about a preacher skipping church to play golf and one when he went deer hunting. David Housley read a Preacher Appreciation poem to our pastor,…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Rock Chapel prayer requests:  Tyler and Weston McIntosh, Caleb Dixon, Stanley Nehr, Jennifer Alexander, Joyce Deeds, Sandra Hawkins, the David Littrell family, Lily Gass, Max Yarber, Norman Virtue’s daughter, Sharon Renfrow, hurricane victims and families, and many unspoken requests. Upcoming Events:  Men’s Fellowship Breakfast this Thursday, Sept. 1, at 7…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist

Today’s choir special was: “I’ll Be a Friend to Jesus.” Morning Specials were by Carla Bates and Sharon Renfrow singing “Help is on the Way” and Rick and Helen singing “I Know a Man Who Can.”  We had Children’s Church with teacher Sandy Housley.  Upcoming Events:  Women’s Conference in Hartville…

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Rock Chapel Freewill Baptist Church

Everyone was so thankful for the rain and the cooler temperatures for a few hours.  Choir special today was  “His Grace is Sufficient.” Virginia Serghides did the reading, “The Smell of Rain.”  Virginia Serghides was the teacher in Children’s Church today.  Prayer requests:  Sandra Hawkins, Mark Swartzfigur, Joyce Washburn, Joyce…