The above motto was included in the pamphlet for the 20th Anniversary Celebration of RVICS held at. Calvary Bible Colleg
The Traveler “… be ye doers of the Word and not hearers only”
James 1:22
RVICS, Inc., 1800 S.E. 4th Street, Smithville, TX 78957 Phone: 800-727-8914 E-mail:
[email protected] Web: www.rvics.com
The following is a Motto of RVICS founder’s Henry and Margaret Schaeffer: “I am only one person, but I am one. I cannot do everything but I can do something for the Lord; and what I should do and am able to do - by the grace of God – I will do.” The above motto was included in the pamphlet for the 20th Anniversary Celebration of RVICS held at Calvary Bible College in Kansas City, MO in June 1997. To me it sounds like an appropriate motto that perhaps all RVICS members should adopt because each one of us can do something for the Lord. Note that this was included in a pamphlet for the 20th Anniversary Celebration and we are currently progressing through the 40th Anniversary year of RVICS. It has been 20 years since then and counting! To God be the Glory!! Praise Him that He continues to bring in new members which means He continues to touch hearts and encourages couples to join RVICS so the RVICS teams can continue to serve the project locations throughout the USA. I also discovered the poem presented below in the same pamphlet. The writer’s name is anonymous.
“Why Volunteer” Inside This Issue “It’s Not For The Money; It’s Not For Fame;
It’s Not For Only Personal Gain; It’s Just For Love Of Fellow-Man; It’s Just To Lend A Helping Hand; It’s Just To Give A Little Self; That’s Something You Can’t Buy With Wealth. It’s Not For Medals Worn With Pride; It’s For The Feeling Deep Inside; It’s That Reward Deep In Your Heart; It’s That Feeling That You’ve Been A Part Of Helping Others Far And Near; That Makes You Be A Volunteer.” Thank you SO much for your continued service through RVICS! Thank you SO much for your continued prayers for RVICS!! And again to God be the Glory! In His Service,
Paul
President’s Page
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HQ Info
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New Members
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50th/60th Anniversaries
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Memorials
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Sympathies
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Happenings
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Exciting News
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Web site Instructions
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Village Memberships And Sites Available
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2017 May–September Office Team
HQ Information Headquarters Phone: 800-727-8914 E-mail:
[email protected] Web: www.rvics.com Paul’s (RVICS) Cell Phone: 512-718-8831
John & Barb Grieve: May,Sept Tracey & Marie Owen: May-Aug Paul & Sandy Swetland: July-Sept
Office Hours: Mon-Wed 8:30-3:30, Thur 8:30-11:30 If an emergency arises, please notify Headquarters Staff using the cell number.
Tips for Taxpayers Who Travel for Charity Work Do you travel while doing charity work? Some travel expenses may help lower your taxes if you itemize deductions when you file this year. Here are five tax tips the IRS wants you to know about travel while serving a charity.
“ It is the task of a servant To obey his master. It is the obligation of the master To provide all his servant requires. Therefore, the servant must never live In fear his supply will run out.”
1. You must volunteer to work for a qualified organization. Ask the charity about its tax-exempt status. You can also visit IRS.gov and use the Select Check tool to see if the group is qualified. 2. You may be able to deduct unreimbursed travel expenses you pay while serving as a volunteer. You can’t deduct the value of your time or services. 3. The deduction qualifies only if there is no significant element of personal pleasure, recreation or vacation in the travel. However, the deduction will qualify even if you enjoy the trip. 4. You can deduct your travel expenses if your work is real and substantial throughout the trip. You can’t deduct expenses if you only have nominal duties or do not have any duties for significant parts of the trip. 5. Deductible travel expenses may include: Air, rail and bus transportation Car expenses (actual gas expenses or .14 per mile) Lodging costs The cost of meals (50%) To learn more see Publication 526, Charitable Contributions. The booklet is available at IRS.gov or by calling 800 -TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).
Welcome New Members
Rick and Betty Davidson Steven and Janet Meyers Brian and Nancy Snyder Tennyson and Marsha Sider
TX IA MN ON
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Memorials and Honorariums You may recognize a departed loved one who is now with the Lord or you may honor someone special in your life by contacting our office. A letter will be sent notifying the family that a donation has been made in memory of their loved one or to notify the person you are honoring. A “thank you” letter will then be mailed to the person making the donation.
RVICS Members: Eugene Schwaar Cleo Applegate
12/16/16 02/05/17
Family of RVICS Members: Joe Peters ( Dave & Pat Peter’s son) 02/22/17
Memorials: For: Cleo Applegate From: Anonymous Neal & Monica Adams Art & Ruth Boyd Angie Brannan Arden & Joyce Carlson Jean Cole Faith Cometto James & Louise Dorion John & Donna Dunn Allen & Linda Gibbs Arnold & Lois Johnson Mary Ann, Paul, & Kyle Koeneman Cheryl Lodge Dennis & Audrey Luehr Glenn & Sue McGee Walter & Joyce McGee Glenn & Kim Naeger Bill Pautler, Jr Ralph & Shirley Rose Maurice & De Arle Sanderson Pamela Sienkowski Derry & Lois Vineyard Michael & Betty Welge Judith Wolf Paul & Linda Zahner
2017 Anniversaries 60th Wedding Anniversaries
Bill & Ruth Lavender Paul & Nancy Wendling John & Bobbie White Benton & Gail Murdock Milo & Loretta Ware Floyd & Carol Riegling Glenn & Joyce Ginder Bob & Betty Carter
01/07/1957 01/12/1957 01/28/1957 06/21/1957 06/29/1957 08/02/1957 08/16/1957 08/31/1957
50th Wedding Anniversaries For: Jo Cain From: Bonnie Holden For: Bonnie McBrayer From: Angie Brannan Anonymous For: Lawrence Templeton From: Marshall & Martha Well
Honorarium For: RViCS Office Staff From:: Marshall & Martha Wells
Jerry & Anita Stanfill LaRue & Celia Jundt Cliff & Lydia Friesen Dave & Peggy King Orval & Pat Matheson John & Lola Camp Nelson & Ruth Orthner Larry & Gaylene Holloway John & Barb Grieve Doug & Susan Paishon Henry & Kathy Nickel
01/07/1967 02/19/1967 07/08/1967 07/08/1967 07/08/1967 08/12/1967 08/12/1967 08/22/1967 11/25/1967 12/09/1967 12/23/1967
(If we have missed an anniversary for the above years, please let us know. Thanks!)
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Patio extension in progress
The Murdochs in Concert March 25
? ? ? ? ? ? ? Roosters lay eggs?
New HVAC at Headquarters
John Grieve building cabinets for office storage
Ed Compton installing a door for the President’s new office.
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Exciting News ! ! ! ! Nick and Boo Jones are going to be RVICS Ambassadors traveling around the country presenting the RVICS ministry as they go! They will be making contacts with churches, RV parks, Christian RV Parks, RV Shows and anywhere else the Lord guides them. Their focus will be to make people aware of the opportunities for service during retirement. They will also be visiting RVICS teams working in the area. We will try to make the teams aware of their general itinerary, so if your team knows of a church they could contact, please let them, or headquarters know. We are excited to see how the Lord will direct and develop this new venture. Please be in prayer for the Jones’s as they travel.
Web Site Instructions For Map Access Contact the office to get your username & password. Then use the instructions below: 1. To gain access, go to the bottom right where it says “Member Login” there is a place to enter your username and password. Click on “Submit Login”. 2. Go to the top left for the “Show All” window, click there and a selection of the various months will appear. Select the desired one and click to open map locations for that month only. 3. Click any one of the red pointers, it will give you a box with the project name, city location and dates for that project. Click where it says “More Info” and additional information including complete address and the organizations web site. 4. If you want to go back to the same month click the back arrow or return arrow, upper left. 5. If there is more than one red pointer over lapping you can separate them by dragging them to the center of your map box. Then clicking the map plus (+) sign to enlarge them till they are separated, allowing you to choose the one you want. 6. You can continue to click or drag to enlarge an area till you see the red pointer right down to the exact street location. Click the “Satellite” button upper right of the map and it will show the actual terrain and buildings.
God is good, all the time! How To Make Better Use Of The Interactive Project Maps All are encouraged to use the Interactive Project Map on the RVICS web site: www.rvics.com Helpful Suggestions which will keep everyone updated on all the projects and their needs: As you click on the red pointer for a project, a small window opens with the project name, town & state, dates of project, number of couples still needed, and elevation of project site. If project is “Full” or has been “Cancelled”, or if there is a limited number of sites, it will be indicated here. Click on “More Info” and it will open a new window that repeats the same information plus the full address, phone number, web site link, and the amperage information we have received. If you have suggestions regarding other information that could be useful in this window, let headquarters know and we will consider the feasibility of adding it to each project. On the “Home” page is the date indicating when the map was last updated.
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Village Homes
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Memberships Available One time Membership fee: $3,500
For Village Home inquiries and Memberships Contact: Gladys Wright @ 918-791-8134
[email protected]
Yearly O & M fee: $420.00
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