Announcements for the week of February 14th

SEE ABOVE FOR CANCELLATION INFORMATION

Consider joining the Spring session of midweek Bible Studies on the book of Revelation which meet Wednesdays at 10:30 AM(Custis Hall) and 6:30 PM (Parlor).

In case of inclement weather, please check the website for the latest cancellation information, listen to Friday phonemail (press #6 on the phone menu) or check the WTOP cancellation list and Channel 7 TV. Decisions will be made by 8AM Sunday mornings. As always...use your best judgment as to whether or not to come out.

It has been suggested that RPC link Friday email to current News Notes.  News Notes and calendar for October are on this website from the sidebar. You can also click on this link to get to the December pdf directly:http://www.riverdalepresbyterian.org/RPC_NEWSLTR_02_2010.pdf. Paper copies are available in the narthex and by the parking lot door at the church.

College student scholarship alert! There are two great opportunities for financial support for Presbyterian students: 1. National Presbyterian College Scholarship at http://www.pcusa.org/financialaid/programs/natpresbycollege.htm (for those attending Presbyterian-affiliated schools, 3.0 GPA, and financial need) and 2. Jashemski Scholarship (through Takoma Park Presbyterian Church at http://takomaparkpc.org/jashemski.html, 3.5 GPA, merit-based).

Get Ready with Prayer Group will meet for breakfast and devotions at Professional Coffee Shop (on Route 1 near Franklins) from 7-7:30 AM Mondays (2nd Monday at IKEA at 10 AM). Please join us or alert us of any prayer requests by using the link on this website or http://www.riverdalepresbyterian.org/prayer_request.htm.

Church office hours 8AM-4PM, Monday (closed this week for MLK holiday), Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Whereever you are on your journey of faith, you are welcome here.

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Mission Statement of Riverdale Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

A people gathered by Christ:
- Who express gratitude through praise,
- Who know the humility found through repentance,
- Who seek to practice the compassion of Jesus as God’s very will!

To bring our Mission Statement to life:
- We invite and strive to provide a warm welcome to people of varied religious viewpoints, cultural backgrounds and personal lifestyles.
- We nurture children, youth and adults through a spirited ministry of Christian Education.
- We offer innovative programs in music and drama that add spirit to our Church and welcome to our surrounding neighborhood.
- We offer significant financial support to the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), as well as to a significant number of local mission organizations in Prince George’s County.
- We open our doors to the homeless, to community service groups and for activities that enrich quality of life.
- Such ministry is performed by many volunteers, who are sustained by an energetic staff.

In all that we do, we seek to be strong in the teaching and compassion of Jesus Christ!