Rev. Dr. J. Patrick Vaughn, our new Senior Pastor and Head of Staff, is scheduled to arrive on Sept. 15 and to preach here on Sept. 21, 2008.

Rev. Nate Phillips Associate Pastor Rev. Robert G. Bolt Supply Pastor

Events in September Sept 02 (Monday) Craft Group No meeting today. Regular meetings resume on Sept 9th. More TV sets and DVD players are still needed for Sunday School. Monetary or actual equipment donations are needed to replace 3 TV’s (at least 27-inch screens) and 7 DVD players and remotes in time for our Sept. 7th Sunday School opening. Please contact Barb Vanderkraats at vopera39@aol.com to make donations or to tell us about discounts we might get on these items. Youth Confirmation Class will start Sept 14 (and NOT on Sept 7th as noted formerly) All 8th graders are invited to be part of this class. Please email nate.phillips@rccpc.org with your name, phone number and address to register and receive details. Sept 07 (Sunday): 10:00 AM: First week of Fall Sunday School ! ! 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall: Adult Education "Being a Christian in the 21st Century" (No one ever said it would be easy), is a small group discussion moderated by John Egbers. Each week the group will consider one of the major moral issues that confront Christians today. What guidance can we get from scripture on topics such as:       -- Medical Progress and Longer Life Spans       -- Climate Change       -- Prisons and Prisoners       -- Moral Standards in a Diverse Society 10:00 AM in Founders Hall: Mum Sale: See the Community and Fellowship page Sept 14 (Sunday): 10:00 AM First Youth Confirmation Class 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall: Adult Education "Being a Christian in the 21st Century" (No one ever said it would be easy), is a small group discussion moderated by John Egbers. Each week the group will consider one of the major moral issues that confront Christians today. What guidance can we get from scripture on topics such as:       -- Medical Progress and Longer Life Spans       -- Climate Change       -- Prisons and Prisoners       -- Moral Standards in a Diverse Society 6 to 8 PM in the Tunnel: Youth Group Opening Night and Parents Meeting This is for students in fifth through twelfth grades. Are You Taking the PSAT or SAT Exams This Fall? Kaplan Test Prep Classes begin at Red Clay on September 20. Red Clay youth receive reduced rates on courses and tutoring. For details see www.kaptest.com/sat Do Your Best! is the Cub Scout motto. Boys in grades 1-5 participate in grade-specific family activities, firld trips, and group projects that develop life skills and positive values. Red Clay's program will start up in September. Enroll you son and his friends now and help plan this fall's programs. To sign up or ask questions please contact Fred Crowley at (302)-995-0700 (home) Learn more about the Cub Scout Program [National Boy Scout site]. Sept 20 (Saturday) 7:00 PM Founders Hall -- Let's Go Out to a (free) Movie provided by the Adult Ed Committee -- along with child care. This it the first in a series of movies with messages for Christians today. Popcorn and other snacks will be available. A short discussion period will follow the movie. Amazing Grace [a first-run movie starring Albert Finney and Joan Gruffudd; Rated PG10] is the story of William Wilberforce, an English politician who struggled for the abolition of slavery against powerful opposition. Sept 21 (Sunday): 8:30 and 10:00 AM [previously-posted time was wrong]: The Rev. Dr. J. Patrick Vaughn will lead us in worship today for the first time as our new Senior Pastor and Head of Staff. 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall: Adult Education "Being a Christian in the 21st Century" Sept 28 (Sunday): 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall: Adult Education "Being a Christian in the 21st Century"

Events in October through December Oct 10-12 (Friday eve through Sunday): Youth Group Fall Retreat at Cape Henlopen (Grades 7 to 12) Oct 26 (Sunday): Youth Group Service Sunday with Presbytery: (Grades 7 to 12) followed by dinner and a band. Nov 15 (Saturday): The Fall Festival: (Friday and Saturday) See the Community and Fellowship page Dec. 12-13: Advent Weekend: See the Community and Fellowship page

Events Next Year 2009 March 28 to April 3: Mission Trip to Costa Rica -- continuing the work begun here in 2008.