SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2009

The Worship of God

 10:30 A.M.

*Welcome - Patricia Welker

Prelude - "Thanks Be to God"

Call to Worship "Rejoice, the Lord Is King" Choir

The Baptism of Steve Bromley, Teresa Taylor-Bromley and Kristen Page-Kirby

Invocation - Rev. Dub Pool

   *+Hymn 636 "We Gather Together"

Responsive Reading - Psalm 100  Use one of the pew Bibles or the New International Version

 +Hymn "In Thanksgiving, Let Us Praise Him"  

 +Pastoral Offertory Prayer

+The Lord's Prayer

Giving of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come"

Tracey Cogliano and Patricia Welker, flutes

*+Doxology Hymn 253

(Children in K-Grade 5 may leave for Faith Quest)

Anthem "Look at the World" Adult Choir

Sermon - Rev. Green Psalm 100 "Our Gift of Thanksgiving"

 +Hymn 482 "All to Thee"

 Introductions

+Closing Prayer - Bill Darnell

Postlude "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come"

Please turn off all pagers and cell phones

+Congregation Standing

*The ushers will seat latecomers

Thankful Tree: Today in the narthex you'll find brightly colored paper leaves.  Please take one and write what you are thankful for, then place it in the basket.  These leaves will be hung on a "thankful tree" in the fellowship hall for tonight's Thanksgiving Dinner.  This is an opportunity to count our blessings as a church family and make a lovely backdrop for our meal.

Tonight we will have our annual church-wide Thanksgiving Celebration.  It will begin in the sanctuary with a mission's presentation followed by the dinner.  Chef Zachary Pope will prepare the turkey and ham with all the trimmings.  You are asked to bring vegetables, salads, or desserts.

Today is the deadline for ordering Christmas poinsettias.  Please use the insert included in your bulletin.

Thanks to everyone who gave to Operation Christmas Child.  97 boxes were collected and delivered to the drop-off location.  Thank you for your commitment to this unique mission's project.

There will be no evening activities here this Wednesday, November 25^th.

The Church Office will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving.

On Saturday, December 5, at 8 o'clock, there will be a Men's Christmas Country Breakfast.  You won't want to miss this special meal prepared by Tom Antonielli and Everett Golihew.  A sign up sheet is posted on the bulletin board by the church lounge.

 The Deacons' Christmas dinner will take place on Saturday, December 5, at 6 o'clock, in the fellowship hall.

Full size paper (no plastic) bags are needed on a regular basis for our food distribution.  120 bags of food were given out in October.  The bags may be placed in the kitchen or church office.

Attention All Senior Adults: Please join us in celebrating our Savior's birth at the Senior Adult Christmas luncheon on Tuesday, December 8, at 11:30.  A delicious meal will be prepared by Chef Zach, a poem reading by Florence Haney, a musical program by Ralph Manuel and warm fellowship.  Everyone is asked to pay $10.00 to help cover the cost of the luncheon and bring non-perishable food items for the church pantry.  A sign up sheet is posted on the bulletin board across from the kitchen.

Get an early start on your Christmas Cards and gifts while you still have time!!  This class will take place on Thursday, December 10, beginning at 6 pm.  For more information and to sign up, please check the bulletin board by the church lounge.

Food Pantry Distribution: Tuesday, November 24 - Laura Barnes.

November 29: Worship Extended Care Workers: Nursery: Emily Morehead; Preschool: 2's and 3's: Maria Boord and Sierra Slocum; 4's and 5's: Julie Golihew and Patrick Green. Van Driver: Gayle Stucker. Pianist: Irene Green. Closing Prayer: Jim Gottwald.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR NOVEMBER 22-28

Today            9:15 am    - Sunday School for all ages

                    10:30         - Morning Worship

                      6:00 pm   - Thanksgiving Celebration

Monday         6:00 pm   - TOPS         

Tuesday         6:30 pm   - ESL

                      8:30         - Alcoholics Anonymous

Wednesday                    - No Evening Activities

Thursday                        - Thanksgiving

Friday            8:30 pm   - Alcoholics Anonymous

PRAYER CONCERNS

Our military and civilian personnel, their families, and leaders; Patricia Welker, 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, 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, Amy Delaney, Brad Carter, Cheryl Lijewski.

 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