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THE BRIDGEWATER CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN at Worship October 11, 2015 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
GATHERING
PRELUDE (11:00) Great Is Thy Faithfulness setting by Douglas E. Wagner CONNECTING WITH EACH OTHER Jeff Carr
Please sign and pass the Friendship Register pad located at the inside aisle of the pew. Signing helps us learn the names of those worshiping near us. After all have signed, the pad can be passed back to the inside aisle.
MOMENT FOR MISSION (11:00) Refugee Family Introductions Omda Suliman Haran, father Badria Abdulla Adam, mother Abdelnasir Omda Suliman, son
WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS Cindy & Mike Fike Betty & Jimmy Ross *HYMN # 521 Come, thou fount NETTLETON
PROCLAIMING
CHERUB & CAROL CHOIRS (11:00)
Cherub Choir: I Am the Church Avery & Marsh Down in My Heart George Cooke
Carol Choir: God’s Holy House Robert Lau
CHILDREN’S TIME (11:00) Tony Stovall Children of ALL ages are invited to the front of the sanctuary for a time of building upon and connecting to faith through stories and interactions. Following the Children’s Story, all children preschool through 5th grade are invited to attend Children’s Worship in the Agape Room.
SCRIPTURE READING Mark 10:17-31 NRSV
*HYMN # 545 Be thou my vision SLANE SERMON “Letting Go” Jeff Carr
RESPONDING
REFLECTIONS (8:30) Music for contemplation, followed by conversation. ANTHEM (11:00) Write Your Blessed Name K. Lee Scott OFFERING
Invitation Offertory
(8:30) We bring our tithes and offerings to the worship center. (11:00) Ushers receive our tithes and offerings.
Draw Me Close arr. Phillip Keveren PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Tony Stovall *HYMN # 327 Great is thy faithfulness FAITHFULNESS *SENDING WORDS POSTLUDE (11:00) Postlude in C J. Christian Heinrich Rinck * Rise as able in body and spirit. The flowers on the altar table in are celebration and honor of Naoma Clague’s 90th birthday on October 7. LISTEN! THE STORY OF THE APOSTLE PETER The Shenandoah Valley Biblical Storytellers invite you to…”Listen! The Story of the Apostle Peter.” There will be two programs: TODAY at 7 p.m. – church sanctuary Sunday, October 25, at 7 p.m. Timberville Community Center Admission is free! Everyone welcome!
MEETINGS & OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE & NURTURE October 11-17, 2015 (All events are p.m. unless noted)
Today 9 a.m. Bell Choir Rehearsal Choir Room 9 a.m. Puppets Rehearsal Agape Room Children’s Worship during Worship at 11 3:00 Congregational / District Listening Social Hall
7:00 Shen. Valley Biblical Storytellers Sanctuary Mon. 5:00 Retired Ministers & Spouses Maple Terrace
7:00 Executive Committee Lounge Tues. 7:00 Finance Commission Lounge 7:00 Refugee Committee – Refugee House, Apt. A Wed. 8 a.m. Bridgewater Ministers Maple Terrace 11 a.m. Office Staff Meeting Pastor’s Office
12:30 Jubilee Circle Thomas House 2:00 Pastor’s Book Study Lounge 5:15 Cherub Choir (K-2) Rehearsal Sanctuary
5:30 Wednesday Evening Meal Social Hall (Menu: Pork loin & hotdogs; Vege: Quiche) 5:45 Carol Choir (3-5) Rehearsal Sanctuary 6:30 Yorff Rehearsal Orff Room 6:30 Brethren Student Movement Carter Center
7:00 Friendship Circle – Funkhouser Women’s Health Center 7:00 JOY Circle – Funkhouser Women’s Health Center (Those wishing to carpool meet at church at 6:30 p.m.) Thurs. 7:30 Sanctus Choir Rehearsal Choir Room NEXT SUNDAY– October 18, 2015 – 21st Sunday after Pentecost Worship: 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. – Sanctuary Pastor Chris Zepp, preaching Sermon: “The Distance to Hear” Scripture Readings: Job 38:1-7, 34-41 & Mark 10:35-45 Bell Choir Rehearsal – 9 a.m. – Choir Room Puppets Rehearsal – 9 a.m. – Agape Room Blood Pressure Clinic – 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. – Office Reception Area Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. – Classrooms
BRIDGEWATER CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
An inclusive family of faith seeking to follow Jesus and live the love of God.
Our Mission… As an inclusive community of faith, we commit ourselves to embody the love of God and to share our diverse lives and gifts with each other and the world. Through faith formation, worship, mission, and fellowship we
boldly proclaim the peace and love of Christ. Together we work for justice, extend grace, and partner with God to offer abundant life,
healing, and hope to our community and the world.
Our Values… Sharing life together and including all persons in our common life.
Growing in faith, compassion, and understanding. Serving one another and our neighbor’s good.
Sharing the love of God and the God that is love.
PASTORAL MINISTRY STAFF Jeff Carr – Senior Pastor
Chris Zepp – Associate Pastor
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FACILITIES MINISTRY STAFF Fortunato Correa – Custodian
Phil Flory – Treasurer Shannon Puffenbarger – Administrative Assistant
Leon Rhodes – Head Teller Glenna Wampler – Business Manager
PROGRAM & MUSIC MINISTRY STAFF
Kathleen Arndt – Child Care Center Administrator John Barr – Organist
Jim Benedict – Bell Choir Director Jeanie Eye – Christian Education Director
Mary Beth Flory – Pianist Marianne Houff – Children’s Choir Director
Ellsworth Neff – Sound, Light, Video Coordinator Curtis Nolley – Sanctus Choir Director & Music Coordinator
Clarke & Hope Staton – Youth Ministry Coordinators
CONTACT INFORMATION 420 College View Drive, Bridgewater, VA 22812
www.bwcob.org / (540) 828-3711 Normal office hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-Noon, and 1-5 p.m.
This is a church events calendar and does not include all building events use. Please be sure to schedule ALL EVENTS through the church office.
SUNDAY MORNING INFORMATION & TODAY’S VOLUNTEERS HOSPITALITY CENTER in the Greeting Hall Nametags; large-print Bibles, hymnals, & bulletins; listening receivers; and information are available here. SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:45 a.m. Representative – June Craun All Are Welcome brochures, available in the pews and literature rack, list specific Christian Education opportunities and locations. PARKING ASSISTANCE: 10:30-10:55 a.m. every Sunday. CHILDREN ARE WELCOME! Children are always welcome among us and in our corporate worship gatherings. Activity bags are available in the greeting hall for their use and enjoyment. Additionally, childcare for children ages birth to kindergarten is available as well as a “cry room” for those who wish to listen and see the worship service in a separate room from the sanctuary. Ushers are more than willing to help you locate these resources.
Pianist (8:30) – Cindy Fike Greeters (11:00) – Jerry & Linda Clem Betty & Sheldon Propst Head Usher (11:00) – Devin Bowman Sound/Light Operators (11:00) – Ellsworth Neff & Adeline Hipps Decorators – Mary Ann Angleberger & Anita Beckman Van Driver – Melvin Wampler
Worship Leader – Tony Stovall
TODAY’S ANTHEM TEXT: Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471) Write your blessed name, O Lord, upon my heart, There to remain so indelibly engraved that no prosperity, That no adversity shall ever, ever move me from your love. Be to me a strong tower of defense, a comforter in tribulation, A deliv’rer in distress, and a faithful Guide to the courts of heav’n Through the many temptations and dangers of this life. O Jesu, my only Savior! © 1989 by Hope Publishing Co.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS JUBILEE CIRCLE will meet October 14 for a 12:30 p.m. luncheon and meeting at Thomas House in Dayton. Transportation by van will load at Maple Terrace at 12 noon, leaving by 12:15. If would like to ride in the van, please call LeVerle Sappington at 828-6159. GIVING STATEMENTS through the third quarter are available to be picked up in the greeting hall today. FALL SPIRITUAL FOCUS AT BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE On Tuesday, October 20, Bridgewater College’s Fall Spiritual Focus, “Faith Beyond Religion,” will feature author, speaker, preacher, musician, and spoken word artist Christian Piatt. At 9:30 a.m., Piatt’s address will be “Not That Kind of Christian: Re-Imagining Faith Beyond Religion” and at 7:30 p.m., his address will be “There Will Be Blood: Responding to Violence with a ‘Third Way’ Heart.” Presentations will be in Carter Center for Worship & Music; free and open to the public. Questions? Contact Chaplain Robbie Miller at [email protected]. CROP EVENTS INORMATION CROP Meal: Thursday, October 29, from 5-7 p.m. at BC KCC. CROP Walk: Sunday, November 1, beginning at 2 p.m. at Bridgewater
Community Center. To participate in the CROP Walk or attend the CROP Meal, sign-up on the forms in the literature rack or contact the church office. ATTENDANCE /STEWARDSHIP FOR LAST SUNDAY: 10/4/15 Worship Attendance: 8:30 – 23 11:00 – 271 Sunday School: 172 Pledges & Envelope Giving $12,192.75 Loose Offering 470.00 Church User Fees 314.00
Food Pantry 100.00 Wednesday Night Meals 72.00 Brethren Student Movement 20.00 Youth Programs 571.50 Decorating Committee 100.00 Back Pack Program 25.00 EYN Compassion Fund 200.00 Carson Kiracofe Memorial Fund 450.00 Clarence & Mary Quay Memorial Fund 25.00
~ Leon Rhodes, Head Teller
