THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR THE BRANDERMILL CHURCH STAFF PASTOR Burt Brooks ASSOCIATE PASTOR AND MINISTER OF ADULT DISCIPLESHIP Ed Kross PASTOR OF CONGREGATIONAL CARE John Briggs DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRIES Tammy Tipton-Nay DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES Jamie Barrack DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES Ashley Haugh OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Dawn Rancka FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR Gina Glick COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Andrea Hammock WORSHIP LEADER Tonya Cory VOCALIST Cece Peace DIRECTOR OF THE BRANDERMILL PRESCHOOL Debbie Ellison CUSTODIAN Robert Dunford KITCHEN MANAGER/CHEF Sheila Mullen AUDIO/VISUAL DIRECTORS Mike Rancka/Ben Brooks A SERVICE OF WORSHIP ENTRANCE *(Stand as able) WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Please take this opportunity to sign and pass the attendance register CHILDREN‟S TIME and SUNDAY SCHOOL (9:00) COBLE SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION (9:00) Sarah Bowen, recipient PRELUDE Fairest Lord Jesus arr. Phillip Keveren *CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsive) L: Leader/P:People L: As we gather in your presence, O God, we seek light for our darkness P: and courage for our fear. L: We seek hope for our despair P: and joy for our sorrow. L: We seek strength for our weakness P: and forgiveness for our sins. L: At all times and in all places P: may your name be praised. *HYMN BCH No. 185/Screen When Morning Gilds the Skies *OPENING PRAYER O God, you have made heaven and earth and all that is good; and in Jesus Christ you show us that the secret of joy is a heart set free from selfish desires. Help us to delight in simple things and to rejoice always in the richness of your grace. Grateful for your grace may we be quick to offer mercy, excel in generosity and be people of peace. Amen “He calls the sheep by name.” MOSES “God’s Spokesperson” Week 1 Sunday, June 28, 2015 Fifth Sunday After Pentecost 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM COMMUNITY SHELTER DINNER - We are serving the evening meal to 25 veterans at the shelter on Sunday, July 5th. The group will meet at the church at 5:00 to complete preparations and leave for south Richmond at 5:30. Following dinner and rousing games of Bingo, we will return to the church at 8:00. Those interested in participating are asked to let Florence Hunt (744-4386) know of your availability on this holiday weekend. SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES - There are many things that occur behind the scenes to prepare for Sunday services. We are always looking for volunteers for the following: the Altar Guild, Communion Sunday (a volunteer preparing the elements the Saturday before, and clean up after service), greeters, ushers and communion servers. Please prayerfully consider where you can assist and contact Alice Lescault at [email protected] or 451-9895. KNIT WITS - The Knit Wits will be meeting the first Thursday in July and August and will resume their regular meetings in September. BATTER UP! - The church plays in a mildly competitive co-ed softball league open to ages 11 and older. The next game is Friday, 7/10 at 7 PM. Please contact Jeff Branyon at 320-3616 or [email protected]. BLOOD DRIVE - Sunday, July 26 from 8 AM to 12:00 PM. Sign up in Fellowship Hall or https://vadonor.org. For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact Elaine Grider at [email protected]. WALK-IN FOOD MINISTRY is scheduled for Monday, July 20th. Our church is responsible for the third Monday of every other month. The group leaves the church at 10 AM for Second Presbyterian Church to prepare and serve 150 plus lunches for those needing a hearty, healthy meal to start their week. The group returns around 1 PM. To volunteer, contact Florence Hunt at [email protected] or 744-4386. Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 AM to 3 PM Friday 9 AM to 1 PM Visit us online: www.brandermillchurch.org facebook.com/brandermillchurch twitter.com/bmillchurch THE BRANDERMILL CHURCH 4500 Millridge Parkway Midlothian, VA 23112 (804) 744-3661 Sunday, 6/28: 9:00 AM Worship (SY) 9:00 AM Sunday School Classes 10:30 AM Worship (SY) 10:45 AM Children‟s Church (Room 201) 3:30 PM Worship at BWHC (offsite) Monday, 6/29: 9:30 AM Prayer Group (Room 205A) 10:15 AM Pilates (cancelled this week) Tuesday, 6/30: 1:00 PM Tween Camp (YR) Wednesday, 7/1: 8:00 AM Men‟s Bible Study (Room 205A) 9:00 AM Tween Camp (YR) 9:45 AM Yoga (FH) Thursday, 7/2: 7:30 AM Rotary Meeting (offsite) 9:00 AM Tween Camp (YR) 2:00 PM Knit Wits (CR) 8:30 PM AA Meeting (Room 205) Friday, 7/3: Church offices are closed Sunday, 7/5: One worship service at 10:30 AM (Sunday School classes will not meet) 8:30 AM Youth: MS Mission Trip (offsite) 10:30 AM Worship (SY) 10:45 AM Children‟s Church (Room 201) 4:00 PM Community Shelter Dinner Prep (KT) SY - Sanctuary Rm. 201 - Fellowship Hall Rm. 203 - Conference Room Rm. 204 - Youth Room Rm. 205 - Multi-Purpose Room Rm. 205A - MP Classroom KT - Kitchen Office - Senior Pastor‟s Office Rm. 202 - Nursery LL - Lower Level Rm. 100 - Choir Room Rm. 105 - Art Room Rm. 111 - Family Classroom
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THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
THE BRANDERMILL CHURCH STAFF
PASTOR Burt Brooks
ASSOCIATE PASTOR AND MINISTER OF ADULT DISCIPLESHIP Ed Kross
PASTOR OF CONGREGATIONAL CARE John Briggs
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRIES Tammy Tipton-Nay
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES Jamie Barrack
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES Ashley Haugh
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Dawn Rancka
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR Gina Glick
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Andrea Hammock
WORSHIP LEADER Tonya Cory
VOCALIST Cece Peace
DIRECTOR OF THE BRANDERMILL PRESCHOOL Debbie Ellison
CUSTODIAN Robert Dunford
KITCHEN MANAGER/CHEF Sheila Mullen
AUDIO/VISUAL DIRECTORS Mike Rancka/Ben Brooks
A SERVICE OF WORSHIP
ENTRANCE *(Stand as able)
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Please take this opportunity to sign and pass the attendance register
CHILDREN‟S TIME and SUNDAY SCHOOL (9:00)
COBLE SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION (9:00)
Sarah Bowen, recipient
PRELUDE Fairest Lord Jesus arr. Phillip Keveren
*CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsive) L: Leader/P:People
L: As we gather in your presence, O God, we seek light for our darkness P: and courage for our fear. L: We seek hope for our despair P: and joy for our sorrow. L: We seek strength for our weakness P: and forgiveness for our sins. L: At all times and in all places P: may your name be praised.
*HYMN BCH No. 185/Screen When Morning Gilds the Skies
*OPENING PRAYER O God, you have made heaven and earth and all that is good; and in Jesus Christ you show us that the secret of joy is a heart set free from selfish desires. Help us to delight in simple things and to rejoice always in the richness of your grace. Grateful for your grace may we be quick to offer mercy, excel in generosity and be people of peace. Amen
“He calls the sheep by name.” MOSES “God’s Spokesperson”
Week 1
Sunday, June 28, 2015 Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
9:00 AM and 10:30 AM
COMMUNITY SHELTER DINNER - We are serving the evening meal to 25 veterans at the shelter on Sunday, July 5th. The group will meet at the church at 5:00 to complete preparations and leave for south Richmond at 5:30. Following dinner and rousing games of Bingo, we will return to the church at 8:00. Those interested in participating are asked to let Florence Hunt (744-4386) know of your availability on this holiday weekend. SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES - There are many things that occur behind the scenes to prepare for Sunday services. We are always looking for volunteers for the following: the Altar Guild, Communion Sunday (a volunteer preparing the elements the Saturday before, and clean up after service), greeters, ushers and communion servers. Please prayerfully consider where you can assist and contact Alice Lescault at [email protected] or 451-9895. KNIT WITS - The Knit Wits will be meeting the first Thursday in July and August and will resume their regular meetings in September. BATTER UP! - The church plays in a mildly competitive co-ed softball league open to ages 11 and older. The next game is Friday, 7/10 at 7 PM. Please contact Jeff Branyon at 320-3616 or [email protected]. BLOOD DRIVE - Sunday, July 26 from 8 AM to 12:00 PM. Sign up in Fellowship Hall or https://vadonor.org. For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact Elaine Grider at [email protected]. WALK-IN FOOD MINISTRY is scheduled for Monday, July 20th. Our church is responsible for the third Monday of every other month. The group leaves the church at 10 AM for Second Presbyterian Church to prepare and serve 150 plus lunches for those needing a hearty, healthy meal to start their week. The group returns around 1 PM. To volunteer, contact Florence Hunt at [email protected] or 744-4386.
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 AM to 3 PM
Friday 9 AM to 1 PM
Visit us online: www.brandermillchurch.org
facebook.com/brandermillchurch
twitter.com/bmillchurch
THE BRANDERMILL CHURCH 4500 Millridge Parkway
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 744-3661
Sunday, 6/28: 9:00 AM Worship (SY) 9:00 AM Sunday School Classes 10:30 AM Worship (SY) 10:45 AM Children‟s Church (Room 201) 3:30 PM Worship at BWHC (offsite) Monday, 6/29: 9:30 AM Prayer Group (Room 205A) 10:15 AM Pilates (cancelled this week) Tuesday, 6/30: 1:00 PM Tween Camp (YR)
Wednesday, 7/1: 8:00 AM Men‟s Bible Study (Room 205A) 9:00 AM Tween Camp (YR) 9:45 AM Yoga (FH)
Thursday, 7/2: 7:30 AM Rotary Meeting (offsite) 9:00 AM Tween Camp (YR) 2:00 PM Knit Wits (CR) 8:30 PM AA Meeting (Room 205) Friday, 7/3: Church offices are closed Sunday, 7/5: One worship service at 10:30 AM (Sunday School classes will not meet) 8:30 AM Youth: MS Mission Trip (offsite) 10:30 AM Worship (SY) 10:45 AM Children‟s Church (Room 201) 4:00 PM Community Shelter Dinner Prep (KT)
SY - Sanctuary Rm. 201 - Fellowship Hall Rm. 203 - Conference Room
Rm. 100 - Choir Room Rm. 105 - Art Room Rm. 111 - Family Classroom
*RESPONSE (Screen) Give Thanks
*GREETINGS OF THE PEOPLE PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
CHILDREN‟S TIME and CHILDREN‟S CHURCH (10:30)
JOYS AND CELEBRATIONS
MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD‟S PRAYER (Unison) Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
RECEPTION AND WELCOME OF NEW MEMBERS (9:00) Scott and Kelsea Baker THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM (10:30) Theodore Zepherin Stabler Son of Chris and Amy Stabler
*HYMN BCH No. 189/Screen Fairest Lord Jesus
SCRIPTURE READING Mark 2:1-12 (page 813)
SERMON A Hope Revealed The Rev. Ed Kross
ANTHEM Before the Throne of God by Cook/Bancroft
Cece Peace, soloist
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS
OFFERTORY Here I Am, Lord arr. Jack Schrader
*DOXOLOGY/Screen *PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Unison) Blessed are you, O Lord our God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts. With them we offer ourselves to your service and dedicate our lives to the care and redemption of all that you have made, for the sake of him who gave himself for us - Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
SENDING FORTH
*HYMN FWS No. 2222/Screen The Servant Song
*BENEDICTION
*RESPONSE (Screen) To Know You More (vs. 3)
*POSTLUDE Holy, Holy, Holy arr. Carol Tornquist
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LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
We have Sunday School for children (ages 3 through 5th grade) in the lower level and youth and adult small groups at 9:00 AM. Children‟s Church for ages 4 to 4th grade takes place after children‟s time during the 10:30 AM Service. Childcare for infants
and children up to age 4 is available in the Nursery located in the hallway.
Rocking chairs are available in the rear of the Sanctuary for parents who would like to rock their infants and young children.
Please join us for refreshments in the Fellowship Hall at 10:00 AM. Your coffee is welcome during morning worship!
Worship Leaders
9:00 AM - The Rev. John Briggs, Marty Kump
10:30 AM - The Rev. John Briggs, Steve Begg
Ushers
9:00 AM - Warren Ragsdale, Bob Kohl, Erna van den Nieuwenhuizen, Ann Gatz
The flowers on the chancel are dedicated in loving honor and memory of
our families, given by Bob & Norma Gibbons and in loving memory of Lillian Bier-Tucker, given by John Tucker
and Mark & Andrea Lyons.
Last Week 6/21/15 Offering: $12,625
Worship Attendance:
9:00 - 120 10:30 - 171 Total - 291
TODAY‟S WORSHIP The Reverend Ed Kross, Preacher
CHURCH FAMILY - Sam Gentz, Ann Spencer, Carl Williams, Bill Julian, Carole Phelps
HOMEBOUND/ASSISTED LIVING/NURSING HOME/ONGOING HEALTH ISSUES
Marie Ball, Penny Goodall, Alice Palmer, Ethel Butler, Pauline McFarlane, Mary Alice McCarthy, Virginia Reid, Dottie Arnaudin, Joe Ruggiero, Helen Payne,
Bernard and Eleanor Curtis
The extended prayer list is available in the entrance hallway.
CHRISTIAN CONVERSATIONS (CONTINUED) Tuesdays, 7-8:30 PM (June 2 - July 14)
“Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine,” a 7-week, video-based study by Max Lucado, will be the topic of discussion at a small study group in the home of
Mark and Linda Saunders in Woodlake. Each member needs to purchase the “Grace” participant‟s guide with the ISBN number: 978-1401675844. Contact Linda at 272-2847 or
[email protected] for more info. Please register online or e-mail Dawn.
“SABBATH MOMENTS” DEVOTION AND BRUNCH July, August, September and October (3rd Tuesday of each month) at 10 AM
Ladies and gentlemen are invited to a special devotional time with sharing and brunch at The Egg and I restaurant. To register, call Dawn Rancka in the church office or sign up
outside of the office one week prior to event. Visit brandermillchurch.org for more information.
THE GOD WE CAN KNOW: EXPLORING THE „I AM‟ SAYINGS OF JESUS
Sundays, May 24-July 12 , Room 205A at 9 AM Join us for “The God We Can Know: Exploring the „I Am‟ Sayings of Jesus” by Rob
Fuquay, a 7-week, DVD-based study. Visit brandermillchurch.org for more info.
*Visit our website to view more small groups and learning opportunities!*
TOOTH BRUSH/TOOTHPASTE COLLECTION - The Children and Family Ministries is collecting travel toothbrushes with toothpaste (the zipper packs found in travel-sized items section at Wal-Mart) for CARITAS. Please place donations in the bin in Fellowship Hall. Thank you!
MISSION TRIP DONATIONS - The youth group is looking for some donations of tools and supplies for our mission trips. We need paintbrushes in a variety of sizes |(2-5 inches), N-95 safety masks (we need 20) and roller covers (standard size). GOT A KROGER CARD? - Attention families who shop at Kroger! Here's a way to give our youth group some free money! Go to krogercommunityrewards.com and register your Kroger Plus card to the Brandermill Church Youth Group. Our number is 86276. Once you register once, you don't have to do anything else. Kroger will send us a quarterly check. The more people who link their Plus cards, the more money we earn! TWEEN CAMP for rising 6
th and 7
th graders will be held June 30- July 2. Tuesday we
will start with an afternoon of teambuilding and games at church, followed by a service project on Wednesday and conclude with a few rounds of mini golf! Contact Ashley for more details or to sign-up.
