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 This week's bulletin includes the order of worship, announcements, prayer requests and calendar items, Rev. Green's sermon is entitled “Finding Peace in a World of Idolatry"...
The Worship of God
Enter with Reverence
Leave to Share God’s Love and Serve Others
Sunday, October 9, 2011 – 10:30 A.M.
Opportunities Henry Green
Prelude Ruth Anne Shiplette
“The Beautiful Garden of Prayer”
The Call to Worship Congregation
“Rejoice in the Lord Always”
Rejoice in the Lord always: again I say, Rejoice. [Twice]
Rejoice, rejoice, and again I say, Rejoice. [Twice]
Rejoice in the Lord always: again I say, Rejoice. [Twice]
The Invocation Thad Jackson
+Hymn No. 215 Darwall
“Rejoice, the Lord Is King”
+Greetings and Peace to You
Peace to you, peace to you, God’s great peace to you.
As you walk through your life in joy or strife,
God’s peace, God’s peace to you.*
Responsive Reading Philippians 4:4-9
+Hymn No. 60 Wye Valley
“Like a River Glorious”
The Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
The Offering and Offertory “More Like the Master”
+Hymn No. 705 Gloria Patri
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen.
(Children in K-Grade 5 may leave for Faith Quest)
The Anthem Adult Choir
“All to You”
The Gospel Reading Matthew 22:1-14
The Heritage Pulpit
“Finding Peace in a World of Idolatry”
A World that Wedges God Out
Matthew 22:1-14
Idols Shaped in Our Image
Exodus 32:1-14
Coming to Terms with and Finding Peace
Philippians 4:1-9
When we come to terms with God, we find peace.
When we find peace, we discover significant truths about:
Building positive relationships with others
We look for the best in others and for reconciliation with those in whom we have conflict.
Embracing a Song
We can learn how to “rejoice in the Lord always” without denying the challenges we face each day. A song in our hearts makes the journey better!
Gentle Words and Kind Tones
Our world is harsh enough. What you say and how you say it is as important as the message you are trying to convey.
The Perspective of Eternity
When we remember that the Lord is near, we see the world differently. We do not worry as much about the moment in time and we see things from a longer view, an eternal perspective!
The Importance of Prayer
Prayer trumps worry every day! When we worry excessively about things we have no control over and circumstances we cannot imagine or forecast, are we not placing ourselves in the seat of God? Remember, Jesus said, “Do not worry…”
Thinking Healthy Thoughts
Filling your mind with degrading thoughts about others or about yourself will not produce healthy relationships or a healthy life. It most certainly will not produce peace in your life!
Philippians 4:7 says, “The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
+Hymn No. 386 St. Agnes
“Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee”
Introductions
+Benediction
Postlude “There Is Power in the Blood”
+Congregation Standing
We ask that you please turn off, or put on silent mode, all cell phones and other electrical devices. Additionally, please no food or drinks in the sanctuary.
*The Baptist Hymnal, No. 663, Copyright © 1975 Broadman Press. CCLI # 1662915. Used by permission.
OPPORTUNITIES
Heritage’s Family Game Night will take place tonight at 6:30 in Assembly Room A (youth room). Games will be available, or you may bring your own, along with ping pong and pool. Refreshments will be provided.
We’ve begun work on our Christmas Cantata. Anyone interested in singing is welcome to come to our Cantata Choir rehearsals on Wednesdays from 7:15 to 7:45 pm. For more information contact Ralph Manuel.
The Trustees will meet this Thursday at 7 o’clock.
The annual CROP Walk for hunger will be next Sunday, October 16th, at 1:30 pm, at Quiet Waters Park. If you would like to walk, please see Everett Golihew for a donation packet, or if you will not be walking please consider sponsoring someone who will be.
Mark the date! On Monday, October 17, the Virginia Baptist Male Chorale will present a concert at our church at 7:00 pm. This is a choir made up of full-time ministers of music from Virginia, plus a certain member from “extreme northern Virginia” (our own minister of music). Following the concert there will be an ice cream and baked goodies fellowship, open to everyone. Come and bring a friend!
Faith Quest Kids Want You! Two lead teachers are needed to teach children in grades K-5 in Faith Quest on Sunday mornings every 4 to 6 weeks. No experience required only a willing heart! Easy, fun curriculum provided. Please contact Lora Dietrich at 410-987-9853 or
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if you are interested or for more information.
Seeking loving hearts and helping hands to assist lead teacher on Sunday mornings from 9:15 to 10:15 in the 2 and 3 year old Sunday School class. No prior preparation required….just bring yourself for some preschool fun! If you are interested please contact Lora Dietrich.
A Musical Journey: Ralph Manuel has completed his doctoral musical composition, “Jesus, Our Joy.” The presentation of his work is on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, in Campbellsville, Kentucky. We are wondering if some of the church families are interested in attending this concert. If you are, please indicate that interest by signing the sheet on the Missions bulletin board (outside the kitchen). There will be a meeting to discuss plans for the trip after the Youth Spaghetti Dinner on October 23rd. Hope to see you there.
Our Fall Fun Fest will take place on Saturday, October 29th, from 10 am – 12 noon. This is one of the biggest events of our church. Volunteers are always needed. There will a lot of games, refreshments, a moon bounce, “trunk or treating” and much more. If you would be willing to help with this important ministry to our community, please sign up today. The lists are posted on the bulletin board across from the church office.
Food Pantry Distribution: Tuesday, October 11 – Jack Sturgis and Thursday, October 13 – Jim Smith.
October 16: Extended Care Workers: Nursery – Maria Boord; Preschool 2’s and 3’s – Frankie Morehead and Heather Merritt; 4’s and 5’s – Jackie Pool and Sierra Slocum. Bus Driver: Tom Antonielli. Pianist: Donna Manuel.
OCTOBER 9-15
Today 9:15 am - Sunday School
10:30 - Morning Worship
4:00 pm - Adult Handbells
5:15 pm - Youth Choir
6:30 - Family Game Night
Monday 6:00 pm - TOPS
Tuesday 11:30 am - Lunch Bunch at the
Italian Market
8:30 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous
Wednesday 5:45 pm - Fellowship Dinner
6:15 - Birthdays
6:30 - Children’s Time
- Youth Hang Out
6:45 - Bible Study in Chapel
7:15 - Adult Choir
Thursday 1:00 pm - Knit Chics
7:00 - Trustees
Friday 8:30 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous
The Mission of
Heritage Baptist Church
As followers of Christ, we share God’s love and serve others.
Pastor: Henry Green
Minister of Music: Ralph Manuel
Director of Education: Everett Golihew
Interim Youth Director: Melissa Manuel
Organist: Eleanor Sturgis
Assistant Organists: Ruth Anne Shiplette
Ellen Welker
Learning Center Director: Helen Holmboe
Secretary: Sally Morehead
Financial Secretary: Edie Stucker
Facilities Manager: Clair Morehead
Relief Custodian: Clyde Morehead
Nursery Coordinator: Amy Henry
PRAYER CONCERNS
Missionaries serving in crisis areas of our country and the world, our military and civilian personnel, their families, and leaders, Don Briggs in the loss of his father; Ray Cook, Mel Howard Jr, Christopher Hardesty, Teresa Hansen, Chuck Creager, Keith and Barbara Mattison; Fred Wagner, Adele Stockett, Hamilton Nunnally, Rachel Hall, Ed and Hilda Copeland, Faye Smith, Milton Jernigan, Tena Quesada, Joan Sumner, Mario Vidotto, Esther Settembrini, Cheryl Lijewski, Andrew Patterson, Dana Killendenz, Joan Blandford, Ellie McCabe, Bill Snyder, Bruce Fullerton, Paul Bobbitt, Jonathan Pickett, Cynthia Worley, Edgar Weedon, Bud Windham, Kathryn George, Morgan Creek, Tad and Thaeda Franz, Margie MacClay, Bernie Morris, Darlene Raines, Mike Williams, Coralee Adkins, Evelyn Cabral, Janet Cogliano, Nancy Howell, Phoebe King; Kathleen Purdy, Vickie Shepherd, Kyle Proctor, Rebecca Hebler, Gordon and Beth Slocum, Betty Kirby, Colleen Neese, Wanda Barker, Collett family, Frank Pethel, Spiker Family, Ilene Sunderland.
We update our Prayer Concerns on a regular basis. Please make us aware of any individuals that we need to include on our list. Thank you.
Seventeenth Sunday after
Pentecost
October 9, 2011
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice.
And the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:4-9 |
