JANUARY 17, 2010

The Worship of God

10:30 A.M.

*Welcome - Rev. Henry Green

Prelude "Adoro te devote"

Call to Worship - Choir

"I Sing the Mighty Power of God"

Invocation - Everett Golihew

*+Hymn 627 "Lift Every Voice and Sing"

Congregational Reading "The Lord, Our Liberator"

+Hymn 426 "Victory in Jesus"

+Pastoral Offertory Prayer

+The Lord's Prayer

Giving of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory "Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice"

*+Doxology Hymn 253

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

Anthem "Simple Gifts" Adult Choir

Sermon - Rev. Green

"A Fragile World - A Faithful Response"

(The State of the Church)

John 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

+Hymn 294 "Have Thine Own Way Lord"

Introductions

+Closing Prayer - Jim Gottwald

Postlude "Hymnus" 

Please turn off all pagers and cell phones

+Congregation Standing

*The ushers will seat latecomers

Our Offering for Global Missions will continue through this month.  Heritage's goal is $8,000.00; $5,171.17 has been given.  Envelopes may be found in the pew racks.

The Church Office will be closed tomorrow in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Sally and Clair Morehead are enjoying some vacation time and will return to work on Tuesday, January 26^th.

Middle School Youth will have a Lock-In this Friday, beginning at 6 pm, and ending on Saturday at 10 am. Please eat dinner before you come.  Snacks will be provided as well as breakfast on Saturday.

Special Business Meeting called for Sunday, January 31, 2010 immediately following the morning worship service. The Music Committee recommends that the church authorize a campaign for the purchase of new hymnals for our sanctuary.  The hymnal to be purchased is Celebrating Grace: Hymnal for Baptist Worship, due to be launched on March 7, 2010.  Individuals will have the opportunity of purchasing one or more of these hymnals for our church in honor/memory of loved ones.  This campaign will begin February 1, 2010.  The cost of a hymnal is $15.00 and our goal is 300 by Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010.  Ralph Manuel is a member of the Celebrating Grace Hymnal Committee and two of his hymn tunes are included in this hymnal.  Our current hymnals were purchased in 1993 and we will continue to use them in our chapel.

Financial Reports: The Treasurer's Report for December 2009 and a balance sheet for the year ending 2009 are available on a table in the narthex.

Soup-er Bowl Sunday to Benefit Shelter. Heritage will be hosting a Soup-er Bowl fundraiser for the Annapolis Light House Shelter on Sunday, February 7^th, immediately following the morning worship service in the fellowship hall.  Chef Zach Pope will prepare a selection of soups, salad and dessert.  Admission is free, but donations will be requested to benefit the Shelter.

Job Opportunity: One Sunday a month for those who are willing to shape the future and influence history.  No degree or prior experience necessary.  All you need is a positive attitude.  The starting salary is negotiable, but the retirement benefits are out of this world.  If you would be willing to give one hour of your time to help in Extended Session, please contact Julie Golihew at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call, 410-263-6680.

Food Pantry Distribution: Tuesday, January 19^th - Betty Gottwald, and Thursday, January 21^st - Jean Mitchell.

January 24, 2010 - Worship Extended Care Workers: Nursery: Pat Pope; Preschool: 2's and 3's: Frankie and Heather Morehead; 4's and 5's: Michelle and Gregg Sleppy. Van Driver: Bill Wilson. Pianist: Jane Willingham. Closing Prayer: Bill Wilson.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR JANUARY 17-23

Today    9:15 am  - Sunday School for all ages

10:30 - Morning Worship

5:15 - Youth Choir

6:30  - Youth Fellowship

Monday  - Office Closed

Tuesday 6:30 pm - ESL

8:30 - Alcoholics Anonymous

Wednesday 5:45 pm - Church Dinner

6:30 - Prayer Meeting

- Children's Missions

- Youth Fellowship

7:15 - Adult Choir

Thursday 1:00 pm - Knit Chics

6:30 - ESL

Friday 6:00 pm - Middle School Lock-In

8:30 - Alcoholics Anonymous

Saturday 10:00 am - Lock-In ends

PRAYER CONCERNS

Our military and civilian personnel, their families, and leaders; Belle Ferchak, Doug Lacefield, Mary Ellen and Roger Marcil, Ida Russell, Nadine Griffie, Stan Mefford, Hamilton Nunnally, Dorothy Ayres, Anna Mae Lynch, Rachel Hall, Ed and Hilda Copeland, Faye Smith, Adele Stockett, 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, Ken Bell, Gladys Frey, Mario Vidotto, Ron Griffie, Ben Winstead, Blake Lennon, Jessie Glover, Betty and Larry Wilson, Minnie May Claggett, Kelley Miller, Esther Settembrini, Nancy Kaiser, Bob and Jan Colvin, Doris Stough, William Copeland, Brad Carter, Cheryl Lijewski, Tom Hall, Kenneth Pippin, Andrew Davis, Alice Beaulieu.

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