150th Year Anniversary at Richland ARP

Richland's second Sanctuary with Sunday School rooms.

150 years!
Sincere and overflowing "Thanks" to all who shared in our
October 23rd, 150th Anniversary CelebrationS!
We have posted photos from that special day (see below). PLEASE CONTINUE TO LEAVE YOUR MEMORIES AND GREETINGS WITH US IN THE FIELD BELOW...
GOD BLESS!

Richland Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church will officially celebrate her sesquicentennial the weekend of October 23, 2016. Just prior to this celebration will be our HOMECOMING WEEK, beginning on Sunday, October 23. Look for these events to take place:
Oct. 16 - Evening Psalm & Hymn Sing
Oct. 17 - Evening Lectures; 7PM
Oct. 18 - Evening Lectures; 7PM
Oct. 19 - Wednesday Night Family Sup
Oct. 20 - Evening Lectures; 7PM
Oct. 21 - Mission's Banquet in Memphis
Oct. 22 - Richland Open House; 10a-3p
Oct. 23 - Anniversary Sunday
-- 10:30 Registration
-- 10:50 Announcements
   -- 11AM Public Worship of God
   -- Noon Marker Unveiling
   -- 150th Historical Photograph
   -- Potluck Luncheon in Memorial Hall
Homecoming Week!
October 16-23/'16

Richland's first meeting hall which doubled as the first schoolhouse in Rosemark!

Richland's first Sanctuary

Richland's third Sanctuary with reception hall and Sunday School rooms (1950).

Richland's 150th Anniversary group photo, October 23, 2016.

History

There are several documents that catalog the founding, establishment, and ongoing ministry of Richland ARP. These texts are available for research and located throughout our campus. The history behind our church name and the community in which we reside, Rosemark, is itself an enlightening unfolding of plans laid, but modified by other events. One community agency that has faithfully documented and preserved the history of our area is known as H.A.R.E (Historic Archives of Rosemark and Environs). This group of volunteers has been instrumental in illustrating the events and individuals who have labored to establish a church, school, and way of life in this part of north Shelby County, TN.
Here is an example of our church history available online: LINK HERE
Visit the Rosemark Historic District Facebook page
Visit the Richland ARP Facebook page
View the 20 minute documentary HERE

Heritage

Christianity has a double emphasis. It recalls what God has done in the past for His people and it focuses on the future plans that God has promised for His people. To mark a 150th Anniversary Year is a humbling accomplishment -- this is only a product of God's abiding grace. But it is not our purpose to solely be an historical marker of days gone by... Our desire is to continue to be a beacon of God's amazing grace!
If already in your short lifetime, you have realized that God's kingdom does not arrive with clamor, innovation, and worldly entertainments; but by faithfulness, service, reverence, and ordinary means of grace, then we invite you to join us as we seek to mark our future paths with the Biblical hallmarks of proclaiming God's Word, administering the sacraments, and discipling all those whom the Lord our God will call.
(PS. We have applied for an historical marker, and we think that is kinda cool; but we humbly pray that our future will be marked by seeking Christ and his righteous kingdom, first!)

MESSAGES:
"I remember the Centennial Celebration. I was in the scouts and we were helping direct parking and and held umbrellas for people as they walked into the sanctuary Sunday morning. It was the most full I had ever seen the sanctuary. Standing room only. It "rained cats and dogs" which is what I remember most...hard and the entire day!"
   -- Chuck Wooten

"I have so many fond loving memories of this church. Friendship, laughter, education and love. Ms. Lottie teaching Sunday school, my mom, Ruth McFerrin playing piano for Vacation Bible School, Alice Winburn doing crafts at VBS. My father's Sunday school class members driving him up to Vanderbilt Hospital when he had appointments and members giving our family food and money when my father was disabled and could not work. I especially appreciate the love and fellowship they gave me and my sister Lela when our parents passed away. I cherish all my wonderful memories from this church and the community it is in. Thanks and Love,"
                                                                                                               --Kristy L. McFerrin (daughter of Ruth and Jim McFerrin)

"Memories: Vacation Bible School, trips to Bonclarken, as teenagers many of us were in the choir, Sunday nights were always special with Pat and Ruth. There were trips to Millington for burgers or minature golf.
Memories of teachers who exhibited the love of Jesus.
Men who showed us how men should act in church.
A church who brought meals to my shutin mother for years.
I am very thankful for this church for grounding me in the Christian faith. My wife also thanks this church for what it did for me."                                                                                                                                                   -- William Montgomery

"We regret we are unable to attend your joyous 150th Anniversary Celebration. With love and many happy memories of our times together,"                                                                                                                                   -- Milton & Ann Brown

"Congratulations on your big day!"                                                               - First Presbyterian Church of Rosemark (PCUSA)

"My Dad was James Boyd McCalla. My family and I were at the 200 Year Re-Union at ARPC. I have attended Church services at ARPC several times in the past with Mrs Stella McCalla ("Granny" to me) and her other son, Ferris McCalla ("Uncle Ferris" to me) when I visited or lived on the farm there in Rosemark.
I am a member of Belle Aire Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (22 yrs). I will pray for this Church Family and plan to visit soon.
God bless," -- Charles Wayne (Chuck) McCalla