SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2009
The Worship of God
10:30 A.M.
*Welcome - Rev. Henry Green
Prelude - Heritage Orchestra
"He's Got the Whole World in His Hands"
Call to Worship "Let Me Be Your Friend" Youth Choir
Invocation - Patricia Welker
*+Hymn 640 "Let All Things Now Living"
Presentation from Spa Creek Conservancy
+Hymn 638 "Now Thank We All Our God"
+Pastoral Offertory Prayer
+The Lord's Prayer
Giving of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory "It Is Well with My Soul" Orchestra
*+Doxology Hymn 253
(Children in K-Grade 5 may leave for Faith Quest)
Anthem "Bartimaeus" Adult Choir
Sermon - Rev. Green
Mark 10:46-52 "Persistence Pays Off"
+Hymn 307 "Just As I Am"
Introductions
+Closing Prayer - Bill Wilson
Postlude "Ode to Thanksgiving"
Please turn off all pagers and cell phones
+Congregation Standing
*The ushers will seat latecomers
We are happy to welcome Amy Clements, president of the Spa Creek Conservancy, who will be presenting the 2009 Champion of Spa Creek Award to our church during this morning's service.
The church's November business meeting will take place this Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Among other matters the election of deacons will take place and the 2010 budget will be presented.
On Sunday, November 15th, immediately following the morning worship service, there will be a meeting of parents of youth to finalize the decision choice for Passport 2010.
Next Sunday, November 15, our choir members will be joining their voices with singers from about twenty area churches in a Festival Service of Scripture and Song. This will be held in the (newly-renovated) Naval Academy Chapel, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to this event, which is free. A photo I.D. is required for entry onto the Naval Academy grounds. Only vehicles with proper security clearance are allowed to drive onto the grounds, but a shuttle bus will be provided. For more information, contact the church office.
Operation Christmas Child: Don't forget to bring your shoe box gifts to church next Sunday, November 15th. They will be delivered to the distribution center on Monday, November 16th. What a perfect gift to give in honor of Jesus' birthday. If you need a shoe box, please stop by the church office.
On Sunday, November 22nd, we will have our annual church-wide Thanksgiving Celebration. It will take place at 6:00 pm in the fellowship hall. Chef Zachary Pope will prepare the turkey and ham with all the trimmings. You are asked to bring vegetables, salads and desserts.
For your convenience Hand Sanitizers are available throughout the building.
Stay connected with HBC mail: Each week the HBC Publicity Committee emails an update on church events, Wednesday dinner menus and new items on the church web site (www.heritagebaptistonline.com). As winter approaches, we will also utilize email and our web site to notify folks of weather related closing and cancellations. If you are not on the church email list, join us! It's the best way to stay in the loop. Send your email address to
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or give it to Lea Hurt at church.
Food Pantry Distribution: Tuesday, November 10 - Jack Sturgis and Thursday, November 12 - Bob Caldwell.
November 15: Worship Extended Care Workers: Nursery: Maria Boord; Preschool: 2's and 3's: Kristen Phillips and Jordan Slocum; 4's and 5's: Michelle and Gregg Sleppy. Van Driver: Tom Antonielli. Pianist: Jane Willingham. Closing Prayer: Gayle Stucker.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR NOVEMBER 8-14
Today 9:15 am - Sunday School for all ages
10:30 - Morning Worship
5:15 pm - Youth Fellowship
Monday 6:00 pm - TOPS
Tuesday 6:30 pm - ESL
8:30 - Alcoholics Anonymous
Wednesday 5:45 pm - Church Family Dinner
6:30 - Business Meeting
- Children's Choirs
- Youth Fellowship
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; Joyce Domer, Nadine Griffie, Stan Mefford, Hamilton Nunnally, Patty Maddocks, Dorothy Ayres, Anna Mae Lynch, Rachel Hall, Ed and Hilda Copeland, Faye Smith, Adele Stockett, Terry and Bruce Fullerton, Kristy Keller, Mike Mefford, Tena Quesada, Doyal and Frances Sears, Rebecca Storck, Joan Sumner, Shelley Thompson, Paula Druskoff, Violet Zalewski, Doug Marks, Charles Pippitt, Rose Marse, Jean Marse, Jr., Kaeleigh Beld, Keith Bouilard, Melvin Slocum, Brenda Cook, Cynthia Worley, Ray Harris, Ron Winters, David Treadwell, Diane DiSano, Sue Lanham, Joyce Grieco, Thelma and Ken Bell, Gladys Frey, Mario Vidotto, Ron Griffie, Ben Winstead, Blake Lennon, Jessie Glover, Emily Hall and family, Betty and Larry Wilson, Minnie May Claggett, Kelley Miller, Esther Settembrini, Nancy Kaiser, Bob and Jan Colvin, Carolyn Prickett, Doris Stough, William Copeland.
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
This week's bulletin includes the order of worship, announcements, prayer requests and calendar items. Rev. Green's sermon,