Congaree Baptist Church
December 6, 2009
“And Jesus answered, ‘The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel : The Lord our God is one Lord: and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.’” Mark 12: 29-30 KJV
Steven A. McLain, Pastor
Jason Sturkie, Youth Director
Ronda Connell, Music Director
101 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
Church: 755-9556
www.congareebaptistchurch.org
Church Office Hours
Monday & Thursday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Morning Worship – 10:30 am
Prelude Accompanists
Call to Worship Nikki Wojcik
Hymn 85 “The First Nowell”
Welcome & Morning Prayer Pastor Steven A. McLain
Fellowship Chorus 95 “Go Tell It on the Mountain”
“Go, tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and ev’rywhere; Go, tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born!”
CCLI # 2370880
Offertory Hymn 88 “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
Doxology 253 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Offertory Prayer Ushers
Offertory “Emmanuel: God With Us” Accompanists
Special Music Children’s Choir
Deacon Representation
Message Pastor Steven A. McLain
“The Danger of Being Religious”
Mark 12:18-43
Hymn of Invitation 309 “Lord, I’m Coming Home”
Benediction
Postlude Accompanists
Accompanists: Joyce Baldwin, Barbara Williams
Evening Worship – 6:00 pm
Prelude Accompanists
Offertory Hymn 103 “Away in a Manger”
Offertory Prayer Ushers
Offertory Accompanists
Christmas Musical “Christmas Hang Up” Children’s Choir
Hymn of Invitation 311 “Let Jesus Come into Your Heart”
Benediction
Postlude Accompanists
Accompanists: Joyce Baldwin, Barbara Williams
Deacon of the Month
The deacon of the month is Jimmy Watford (808-6183.) The assistant is Keith Sturkie (360-5245.) Our deacons are ready to serve you.
Intercessory Prayer
Pastor McLain will be having Intercessory Prayer in the Sanctuary this morning at 9:00 am to pray for the lost. Everyone is invited to come and pray.
To Our Guests
Please complete a “welcome” card and place it in the offering plate later in the service. “Welcome” cards are located on the back of each pew. Thank you for being our guest today. We invite you to worship with us again.
Children’s Church
Children’s Church is offered during the Morning Worship Service each Sunday. Children in grades K-4 thru 2nd are invited to come to Children’s Church at 10:30 am. Children in 3rd – 6th grades should go to the Sanctuary for worship and will be dismissed for Children’s Church following the Special Music.
Nursery
A nursery is provided for the Morning & Evening Worship Services. Children up to age 3 are invited. The nursery is located in the Children’s Building.
In the Nursery Today
Nursery am Lynn & Megan Langley
Toddlers am Gary & Janice Pelfrey
Nursery pm Shelvy Sturkie
Menu for Wednesday, December 9
Home-Made Soup & Sandwiches, Chips, Dessert
Children’s Committee Meeting
There will be a brief meeting of the Children’s Committee following the Morning Worship Service today.
Building and Grounds Committee Meeting
The Building and Grounds Committee will meet following the Morning Worship Service today.
Beth Moore Bible Study
The final Beth Moore Bible Study will be held today at 4:15 pm. Ladies are asked to bring a food item to exchange.
Children’s Christmas Musical
Please join us tonight as our children present our Children’s Christmas Musical at 6:00 pm.
Children’s Bible Drill
The Children’s Bible Drill will not be held this evening due to the Children’s Christmas Musical.
Flower Sign-Ups
The 2010 Flower Calendar has been posted in the main hallway. If you would like to place flowers in the Sanctuary, please sign up at your convenience.
Secret Sisters
It’s time to sign up for Secret Sisters for the New Year. Forms are available in the main hallway. Please fill out a form if you would like to participate. Please give your form to Linda Lucas, Vicky McLain or Ancha Sturkie no later than December 9.
Christmas Post Office
The Christmas Post Office is now set up! This is sponsored by the Women on Mission and all proceeds will go to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. The cost is 25 cents per card.
Loyalty Class Christmas Party
The Loyalty Class will have their Christmas party this Tuesday, December 8, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Contact Shelvy Sturkie for more information (755-1369.)
Children’s Outing
On Friday, December 11, children in grades 4 through 6 will be going to see “This Man Called Jesus” at Lake Murray Baptist Church. We will meet at the church at 5:30 pm. Please sign up in the Children’s Building if you plan to attend.
Secret Sister Christmas Tea
On Saturday, December 12, all ladies who are involved with the Secret Sister program will meet at the home of Annette Havens, 219 Sagemont Court, Lexington, from 3-5 pm for a Secret Sister Christmas Tea. Ladies with the last name beginning with the letters A through M are asked to bring a sweet food and letters N through Z are asked to bring a savory food. Be sure to bring your Secret Sister a Christmas gift.
March to the Altar for Lottie Moon
On Sunday, December 13, we will have our March to the Altar for Lottie Moon Christmas Offering during the Morning Worship Service. Please pray about this and give as you feel led to do so.
Christmas Cantata
On Sunday, December 20, the Adult Choir will present “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” during the Morning Worship Service. The choir has spent much time and energy preparing, so please plan to attend to show your support.
Staff & Deacon Christmas Luncheon
All Staff and Deacons are invited to attend our Staff & Deacon Christmas Luncheon on Sunday, December 13, following the Morning Worship Service. This luncheon is for all paid staff and present & past deacons. Please bring a $5 to $10 gift for our gift exchange. Sign-up in the main hallway if you plan to attend.
Senior Adult Ministry
The next Road Runners meeting will be held on Friday, December 18, at 5:30 pm. We will meet in the Sanctuary for our program and then go to the Word of Life class for fellowship and finger foods. Our guest will be Bob Michalski who will play the saxophone. Please bring a finger food and don’t miss it!
Christmas Visit to National Health Care
On Saturday, December 19, the children and anyone who would like to go will meet at the church at 10:00 am to go to National Health Care to sing Christmas carols and visit with the residents.
Christmas Drop-In at Parsonage
You are invited to attend a Christmas Drop-In at the Parsonage on Saturday, December 19. Last names beginning with the letters A-H will come at 1:00pm; I-P at 2:00pm; and Q-Z at 3:00pm. These are suggested times only. If you cannot come during your allotted time, drop by anytime between 1:00 and 4:00pm.
Happy Home Flavoring
The Faith, Hope, & Charity Class is selling Happy Home Flavoring at a cost of $3 per bottle. See Renate Bruce.
Chaperones Needed
If you are interested in being a chaperone for some of our Youth events, please contact Eva Warren.
Youth T-Shirt Design Contest
The youth are having a T-shirt design contest for new shirts. Please submit your ideas (on paper) to Jason Sturkie no later than noon on December 13. See Jason for more information.
Youth Committee Meeting
The Youth Committee will meet on Sunday, December 13, at 4:30 pm at the home of Joey & Lynn Langley.
Youth Fundraiser
Our Youth will be selling calendars as a fundraiser in December. Contact Misty Sturkie for more information.
Youth Progressive Christmas Dinner
Our Youth will have a Progressive Christmas Dinner/Party on Tuesday, December 22. Please meet at the church at 6:00 pm. If you wish to exchange gifts, please bring a $5 to $10 gift.
Special Opportunities for the Week
Sunday, December 6 Final day to order Poinsettias
Intercessory Prayer, 9:00 am
Preschoolers Sing, 10:30 am
Building & Grounds Meeting, 11:30 am
Children’s Committee Meeting, 11:30 am
Beth Moore Bible Study, 4:15 pm
Children’s Christmas Musical, 6:00 pm
Monday, December 7 Upward Basketball, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Church Council, 7:00 pm
Tuesday, December 8 Loyalty Class Social, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Upward Basketball, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Deacons Meeting, 7:00 pm
Wednesday, December 9 Regular Activities, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Thursday, December 10 Upward Basketball, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Friday, December 11 Children Outing to “This Man Called Jesus,” 5:30 pm
Saturday, December 12 Upward Games, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Secret Sister Christmas Tea, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Sunday, December 13 Intercessory Prayer, 9:00 am
March to the Altar for Lottie Moon Offering, 10:30 am
Staff/Deacon Social, 11:30 am
Youth Committee Meeting, 4:30 pm
Deacon Training Seminar, 5:30 pm
Evangelism/Soul Winning Class, 6:00 pm
Church Conference, 7:00 pm
Sunday Morning & Evening Schedule
Library Hours 9:00 am
Sunday School 9:30 am
Morning Worship 10:30 am
Children’s Worship 10:30 am
Evening Worship 6:00 pm
Youth Bible Study 6:00 pm
Children’s Bible Drill 6:00 pm
Wednesday Evening Schedule
Supper 5:30 pm
Prayer Meeting / Bible Study 6:30 pm
Youth, GA’s, RA’s, Mission Friends 6:30 pm
Adult Choir Practice 7:30 pm
Statistics for Sunday, November 29, 2009
Sunday School Attendance 138
Morning Worship 163
Weekly Budget Requirement $5,852.00
Undesignated Funds Received $3,800.75
Designated Funds Received $248.00
Total Received $4,048.75
