SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2009

The Worship of God

 10:30 A.M.

*Welcome - Rev. Henry Green

Prelude "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name"

 Invocation - Everett Golihew

    *+Hymn 424 "Heavenly Sunlight"

 Congregational Reading "God's Care for Us"

 +Hymn "His Eye Is on the Sparrow"

 +Pastoral Offertory Prayer

+The Lord's Prayer

Giving of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory "With Loving Hearts"

*+Doxology Hymn 253

(Girls and Boys in K-5 may leave for Faith Quest)

Anthem "Satisfied" Summer Choir

Sermon - Rev. Green - John 6:35, 41-51 "For the Life of the World"

 +Hymn 411 "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus"  

Introductions

+Closing Prayer - Tom Antonielli

Postlude "A Flourish of Trumpets"

 Please turn off all pagers and cell phones

+Congregation Standing

*The ushers will seat latecomers

Our Wednesday evening activities for the Fall will begin on September 2^nd.  The schedule is as follows: 5:45-6:30 pm - fellowship dinner; 6:30-7:15 - Prayer Meeting; 6:30-7:15 - Children's Programs; 6:30-7:15 - Youth Fellowship; 7:15-8:30 - Adult Choir.  This year the dinners will have a new format and the costs will be as follows: Youth/Adults - $5.00; (Children (6-11) - $1.00; Preschoolers - no charge; maximum per family $14.00.  (First time guests - no charge).  Everyone must make a dinner reservation by marking the appropriate place on the worship registration form, or by calling the church office on Monday.  If you held a permanent reservation in the past, a new one must be made. During the 6:30-7:15 time slot, children's choirs and missions groups will be offered in alternating blocks.  Missions will begin on September 2^nd through October 7^th.

 The new Sunday School year will begin on September 6th.  If you are not now in a Sunday School class, why not consider joining one!  The classes are for all ages from the very youngest to the very oldest.

 Our Sunday evening activities will begin on September 6^th except for Youth Bible Study and Fellowship which begins next Sunday, August 30^th.  During the 4:00-5:00 time slot, Handbells and Orchestra will be offered in alternating blocks (Handbells will begin on September 6^th).  The schedule is as follows: 4:00-5:00 - Orchestra/Handbells; 5:15-6:15 - Youth Choir; 6:30-8:00 - Youth Bible Study and Fellowship.

 Backpack Buddies program is preparing for the 2009-2010 school year, working with Georgetown East Elementary School.  Food items which can be eaten from the package/can or easily prepared in the microwave may be used.  The program is designed to supply food items for elementary school children who may otherwise not have sufficient food over the weekends.  The donation container will be in the narthex on Sundays and in the office during the week.  Monetary donation checks should be made payable to Heritage Baptist Church designated for "Backpack Buddies."  For suggested food items please read the article in the September Herald.

 Food Pantry Distribution: Tuesday, August 25 - Laura Barnes; and Thursday, August 27 - Mel Howard Jr.

 August 30^th: Extended Care Workers: Nursery: Sally Morehead; Preschool: 2's and 3's: Frankie and Heather Morehead; 4's and 5's: Michelle and Gregg Sleppy. Van Driver: Gayle Stucker. Pianist: Irene Green. Closing Prayer: Carlton Fulford.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR AUGUST 23-29  

Today            9:15 am    - Sunday School for all ages

                    10:30         - Morning Worship                     

Monday         6:00 pm   - TOPS         

Tuesday         8:30 pm   - Alcoholics Anonymous

Wednesday    6:00 pm   - Prayer Meeting

                                      - Youth Fellowship

                      6:45         - Summer Choir

Friday            8:30 pm   - Alcoholics Anonymous

PRAYER CONCERNS

Our military and civilian personnel, their families, and leaders; Don Briggs, Pete Mager, Jackie Pool, Hamilton Nunnally, Charles Barnes, Patty Maddocks, Teresa Hansen, Fred Wagner, Dorothy Ayres, Chuck Creager, Anna Mae Lynch, Ida Russell, Rachel Hall, Ed and Hilda Copeland, Faye Smith, Adele Stockett, Paul Archibald, 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, Charles Pippitt, Rose Marse, Jean Marse, Jr., Kaeleigh Beld, Keith Bouilard, Winston Bobbitt, Melvin Slocum, Cecil Sherman, Brenda Cook, Cynthia Worley, Ray Harris, Ron Winters, David Treadwell, Lisa Pybas, Tom Keckler, Hazel DiMaggio, Diane DiSano, Sue Lanham, Joyce Grieco, Thelma and Ken Bell, Gladys Frey, Mario Vidotto, Ron Griffie, Chuck Krulak, Ben Winstead, Blake Lennon, Jessie Glover, Donna Hartman, Emily Hall and family, Betty and Larry Wilson, Minnie May Claggett, Kelley Miller, Esther Settembrini.

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

Amy Henry