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 Order of Service, Announcements, Calendar Items, Prayer Requests, Sermon: Rev. Henry Green, "Finding Focus for our Passion," Scripture: Luke 24:35-48.
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2009
The Worship of God
10:30 A.M.
*Welcome - Rev. Henry Green
Prelude "Blessed Art Thou"
Call to Worship - "Lift High the Cross" - Choir
Invocation - Everett Golihew
*+Hymn 575 "I Will Sing of My Redeemer"
Congregational Reading "Christ's Love for Us"
+Hymn 176 "Fairest Lord Jesus"
+Pastoral Offertory Prayer
+The Lord's Prayer
Giving of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory "Redeeming Grace"
*+Doxology Hymn 253
Anthem - Adult Choir
"I Sing the Mighty Power of God"
Sermon - Rev. Green
Luke 24:35-48 "Finding Focus for Our Passion"
+Hymn 320 "Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus"
Introductions
+Closing Prayer - Bill Wilson
Postlude "In Joyful Praise"
Please turn off all pagers and cell phones
+Congregation Standing
*The ushers will seat latecomers
The white rose on the communion table is in memory of Chet Lanham who passed away on April 20th. He was the husband of Octa Lanham and a member of Heritage Baptist Church for 46 years.
A Vacation Bible School meeting for leaders will take place immediately following this morning's worship service in the library.
This week's Wednesday dinner will be potluck style. You are asked to bring a couple of your favorite dishes to share. Drinks will be provided.
Vacation Bible School is June 29-July 3 from 9 am - 12:30 pm. Registration is now open to church members only and any children coming with them. If your children are ready for a swamp stompin good time at Crocodile Dock, please pick up your registration forms on a table in the narthex or the church office now. When registration opens to the public on May 4th, classes will fill fast and space is limited.
KIDWALK: Go the Extra distance for our kids Saturday, May 2nd, and walk for underprivileged children. Enjoy a 5k walk starting at the Naval Academy stadium at 7:30 am, and winding through downtown Annapolis. Or, just come out for the fun activities from 9-11am. For more details see Lynn Keckler or the bulletin board by the lounge.
Men's Prayer Breakfast: This Saturday will be your last chance for a great breakfast and fellowship with the men of Heritage until September 5th after our summer of sun and fun! The Honorable Mike Busch will be our guest speaker and will share a Legislative update for Maryland. Good food, good fellowship, good questions! We will begin eating at 8 am.
Next Sunday, May 3rd, is Senior Adult Day. Our own Rev. Charles Barnes will be the guest preacher.
Come and Make the Heritage Building Sparkle! Heritage will be having a facility care day on Saturday, May 9th, beginning at 9 am, to help clean and maintain the interior and exterior of the building. All you need to bring is your elbow grease!
Ida Russell reports that the American Red Cross blood drive was a success. Twenty-six pints were collected. Thank you to all who gave. The volunteer workers were Dorothy Disney, Mary Ann Fulford and Barbara Munz. October 19 will be the next visit of the bloodmobile.
Attention Senior Adults! Come join us for a delicious lunch at Friendly Farm Restaurant in Upperco, Maryland, on Tuesday, May 19th. We will leave at 10:45 from the church parking lot. Dining is family style with choices of individual entrees. After dining you will want to check out the assortment of delicious baked goods for sale in the lobby or browse the gift shop and country store. A copy of the menu and sign up sheet is posted on the Senior Adult bulletin board by the chapel.
Food Pantry Distribution: Tuesday, April 28th - Laura Barnes and Thursday, April 30th - Marge White.
May 3rd: Extended Care Workers: Nursery: Rosa Glover; Preschool: 2's and 3's: Jennifer Pope and Jackie Pool; 4's and 5's: Amy and Ann Henry. Van Driver: Bill Wilson. Pianist: Edie Stucker. Closing Prayer: Linda Garverick.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR APRIL 26-MAY 2
Today 9:15 am - Sunday School for all ages
10:30 - Morning Worship
5:15 pm - Youth Choir
6:30 - Youth Fellowship
Monday 6:00 pm - TOPS
Tuesday 6:30 pm - ESL
8:30 - Alcoholics Anonymous
Wednesday 5:45 pm - Potluck Dinner
6:30 - Prayer Meeting
- Children's Missions
- Youth Hangout Time
7:15 - Adult Choir
Thursday 1:00 pm - Knit Chics
6:30 - ESL
Friday 8:30 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous
PRAYER CONCERNS
Our military and civilian personnel, their families, and leaders; Octa Lanham and family, Chuck Creager, Anna Mae Lynch, Virginia Currier, Ida Russell, Isolde Hawfield, Isabelle Fenner, Rachel Hall, Ed and Hilda Copeland, Faye Smith, Adele Stockett, Doris Franklin, Paul Archibald, Shirley Cerra, Myrna Ferrell, Terry and Bruce Fullerton, Kristy Keller, Homer Lacefield, Mike Mefford, Tena Quesada, Doyal and Frances Sears, Rebecca Storck, Joan Sumner, Shelley Thompson, Violet Zalewski, Doug Marks, Ross Stark, Sally Martin, Val Eucare, Charles Pippitt, Rose Marse, Jean Marse, Jr., Kaeleigh Beld, Keith Bouilard, Winston Bobbitt, Melvin Slocum, Ryan Jackson, Cecil Sherman, Kathy Boehm, Brenda Cook, Maryn Horst, Cynthia Worley, Ray Harris, Ron Winters, James Carr, David Treadwell, Lisa Pybas, Mario Gigotto, Tom Keckler, Hazel DiMaggio, Tyler Howard.
OUR MISSION
We believe Heritage Baptist Church exists to be a beacon reflecting God's unconditional love in Annapolis and surrounding communities. Using the Bible as our guide, our purpose is to share the Gospel message so that others may become followers of Jesus Christ and to provide an environment that facilitates the strengthening of believers. Each member, like every disciple of Christ, is commissioned to be faithful in the worship of God, Christian ministry, and fellowship with believers. We will continually look to God for power and direction to chart our course.
The following persons have been called to serve as leaders and enablers by the congregation.
PASTOR
Henry Green
MINISTER OF MUSIC
Ralph Manuel
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Everett Golihew
MINISTER TO SENIOR ADULTS
Charles Barnes
YOUTH DIRECTOR
Patricia Welker
ORGANIST
Eleanor Sturgis
ASSISTANT ORGANISTS
Ruth Anne Shiplette
Ellen Welker
LEARNING CENTER DIRECTOR
Betsy Zimmerman
SECRETARY
Sally Morehead
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Edie Stucker
FACILITIES MANAGER
Clair Morehead
RELIEF CUSTODIAN
Clyde Morehead
NURSERY COORDINATOR
Janet Dulin
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