THE WORSHIP OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS THE LORD
The First Sunday after Pentecost
June 3, 2012 10:55 a.m.
WE COME BEFORE GOD
The Gathering of God’s People
The Prelude
The Greeting and Announcements
The Recognition of Graduates
The Invocation and Lord’s Prayer
The Chiming of the Hour
The Introit
The Call to Worship from Psalm 99
The Lord reigns; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake!
The Lord is great in Zion; he is exalted over all the peoples. Let them praise thy great and terrible name!
Extol the Lord our God; worship at his footstool! Holy is he!
Extol the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain; for the Lord our God is holy!
The Hymn of Praise No. 247 “Come, Thou Almighty King”
The Scriptural Call to Prayer Psalm 105:1, 4
O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, …. Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his presence continually.
The Silent Prayer
The Pastoral Prayer
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
The First Lesson John 3:1-17
The Children’s Sermon
The Hymn of Preparation No. 350 “The Church’s One Foundation”
The Offertory Sentences 1 Timothy 1:15
The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. And I am the foremost of sinners.
The Offertory Prayer
The Collection of Offerings with Offertory
The Doxology
The Anthem
The Second Lesson Hebrews 10:19-25
The Sermon “Born of Water and the Spirit”
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S CALL
The Invitation to Christian Response
The Hymn of Response No. 354 “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord”
The Words of Dismissal Ephesians 2:19-22
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. In him the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built together spiritually into a dwelling place for God.
The Benediction
The Congregational Response
May the grace of Christ our Savior and the Father’s boundless love,
With the Holy Spirit’s favor, Rest upon us from above. Amen.
The Postlude
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, June 39:45 A.M.Devotional
9:45 A.M.Sunday School
10:55 A.M. Worship Service
5:00 P.M.Youth Ignite
Tuesday, June 57:00 P.M.Men’s Bible Study
Wednesday, June 66:00 P.M.Prayer Meeting and Bible Study
7:00 P.M.Choir Practice
DEACON OF THE MONTH: Jackie Cafferty (703)754-7620
USHERS:John Burke, Captain, Tommy Robinson,
Ron York, Nathan Morgan, Brad Young
NURSERY:Tina Elmi, Beth Smith
TWOS & THREES:Ruth Anne Sawyer
CHILDREN'S CHURCH:Frances Kennedy
PROGRESS REPORT FOR May 27, 2012
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR WORSHIP TODAY
Welcome to this service of worship. The pastor and other worship leaders have put a great deal of time, thought and effort into the planning and implementation of the service. It is their hope and prayer that the service will constitute a fit offering of praise unto Almighty God, and that it will serve God’s purposes as he continues to work in the lives of his children.
Ushers are available to assist you in any way during the service. They are wearing gold identification badges and are stationed near the exits during the service.
For those with children, please note the following provisions for childcare during the service: care for infants to one year olds in the nursery; care for two and three year olds in room 21 (down the preschool hallway); children’s church for children age four through second grade in room 26 (also located down the preschool hallway – the children leave for this class with its leaders following the Children’s Sermon in the worship service). An usher will be glad to help you locate these rooms either before or after the service.
The worship service is recorded on DVDs and is available upon request through the church office. A manuscript copy of the sermon is posted each Monday on the church website (
Those interested in joining the church should contact the pastor. He will be happy to share with you the requirements for church membership.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank YouElizabeth and I wish to thank our Church Family for the floral offering that was sentas well as the many cards and prayers sent our way during our great sorrow over the loss of my brother, John Edd Shirley. The entire Shirley family appreciates your love and concern during this time.Thank you so very much.Kelly and Elizabeth Shirley
Update from the Associate Pastor Search Committee The committee is finalizing its plans to present a candidate to the church in the very near future. Please continue to uphold the committee in your prayers.
Special Collection Sponsored by Women on Mission Each year for the past few years we have supported WMU of Virginia and the Roanoke Valley Baptist Association in their efforts to help Native Americans on the Standing Rock Reservation in the Dakotas. This year one of the requests is for new underwear and socks for children and adults (boxer shorts are requested). You can place donations in the box located in the great hall.They will be appreciated very much.
Trip to Crewe, VA The Missions Committee is organizing a trip to Crewe, Virginia, to take place on June 9. We will tour Crewe Baptist Church and visit the gravesite of Lottie Moon. If time allows, we may also visit some other places relevant to Lottie Moon. We will leave the church about 7:00 a.m., and return late afternoon or early evening that same day. If you are interested in taking part, please add your name to the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the overflow room. See Edith Kennedy for additional details.
Congratulations We rejoice with the Thompson family over the news of a new birth. This past Wednesday, Rebecca and Teddy Wohlgemuth gave birth to Reese Catherine Wohlgemuth (7 pounds, 7 ounces, 20 inches). Reese is the sister of big brother Carter, granddaughter of Dee and Dinah Thompson, the niece of uncle Bill and aunt Elizabeth, and great-granddaughter of Warren and Beckie Thompson. We pray God’s blessings on this precious little girl and on her family.
Continental Breakfast A continental breakfast will be provided before Sunday school on June 17. It will be served at 9:15 a.m. Come and enjoy good food and good fellowship with your church family on the Lord’s Day.
Job Available at Leland Seminary There is a part-time administrative assistant job available at Leland Seminary. It involves 20-25 hours of work per week, Monday through Thursday. Requirements include: strong skills in all Microsoft Office programs; ability to quickly learn other programs; help with web page, e-newsletter, and event planning. Also required are a strong Christian commitment, friendly attitude, and desire to be part of a growing seminary in Arlington. The pay range is $15-18 per hour, depending on qualifications. Send resumé and references to: