Congaree Baptist Church
December 27, 2009
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.” John 15:1-2 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 “Holy Ground” Adult Choir
Hymn 206 “Blessed Be the Name”
Welcome & Morning Prayer Pastor Steven A. McLain
Fellowship Chorus 212 “I Love You, Lord”
“I love You, Lord, and I lift my voice to worship You. O my soul, rejoice! Take joy, my King, in what You hear: may it be a sweet, sweet sound in Your ear!” CCLI # 2370880
Offertory Hymn 93 “It Came upon the Midnight Clear”
Doxology 253 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Offertory Prayer Ushers
Offertory Accompanists
Special Music “Come to Me” Adult Choir
Message Pastor Steven A. McLain
Rejoice! Messengers of Joy
Philippians 2:19-30
Hymn of Invitation 310
“Out of My Bondage, Sorrow, and Night”
Benediction
Postlude Accompanists
Accompanists: Joyce Baldwin, Barbara Williams
Deacon of the Month
The deacon of the month is Jimmy Watford. The assistant is Keith Sturkie. 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.
Evening Worship – 6:00 pm
Prelude Accompanists
Hymn 566 “Tell the Good News”
Welcome & Evening Prayer Pastor Steven A. McLain
Offertory Hymn 547 “I Stand Amazed in the Presence”
Offertory Prayer Ushers
Offertory Accompanists
Special Music
Message Pastor Steven A. McLain
Hymn of Invitation 321 “The Savior Is Waiting”
Benediction
Postlude Accompanists
Accompanists: Joyce Baldwin, Barbara Williams
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 & Meagan Langley
Toddlers am Gary & Janice Pelfrey
Nursery pm Shelvy Sturkie
Wednesday Activities Cancelled
There will be no Wednesday evening activities this Wednesday, December 30, due to the New Year’s Holiday. Regular Wednesday activities will begin again on January 6.
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Join us this Thursday, January 31, at 11:00 pm for our New Year’s Eve Celebration.
Personnel Committee
There will be a meeting of the Personnel Committee this Monday, December 28, at 6:00 pm.
From Building and Grounds
The Building and Grounds Committee asks that you please observe the No Parking Signs when parking.
Youth Fundraiser
Our Youth will be selling calendars as a fundraiser in December. Contact Misty Sturkie for more information.
Youth New Year’s Eve Lock-In
Youth are invited to join us for our Annual New Year’s Eve Lock-In this Thursday night.
Youth Ski-Trip
The youth are planning a Ski Trip for the 3rd weekend in February. Mark your calendar and watch for more details.
Women's Ministry Launch
Women’s Ministry Launch will be held at the home of Steve and Rhonda Leaphart, 237 Dogwood Circle, West Columbia, on Saturday, January 9, at 10:30 am. Come and find out what Women's Ministry is all about. Brunch will be served and door prizes given away!
Senior Adult Happenings
Road Runners will meet on Monday, January 11, at 11:00 am. Please bring a covered dish for our lunch. I would like for everyone who comes to wear an apron (men included.) You may have one that your mother wore or made or one that you made yourself. If you don’t have one, try to make one, beg or borrow one, but please wear an apron. We will have fun! Hope to see you there. COME ON ROADRUNNERS! –Doris Mooney
Southern Savers: Extreme Couponing 101
Southern Savers: Extreme Couponing 101 will be held at First Baptist Church of Columbia on Thursday, January 28, from 6:30 ‘til 9:00 pm. Carpool will leave from the church at 5:45 pm. The cost is $10 payable at the door and includes a detailed couponing guide. Please see Vicky McLain to register.
Jumpstart the New Year
Jumpstart the New Year with four special nights of spiritual focus- January 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 5:00 pm. Look for more details in the weekly bulletins.
Women’s Weekend Get-Away
All women are invited to the Women’s Weekend Get-Away in Pigeon Forge, TN, March 26 – 28. The speakers will be Liz Curtis Higgs and Angela Thomas. The worship leader will be Lyn Westafer. The concert artist will be Selah. If interested, contact Linda Lucas at 894-3876 by January 10.
Sermon Notes
Sunday, December 27, 2009
I. Timothy – The Proven Son
v. 19-24
II. Epaphroditus- The Selfless Servant
v. 25-30
III. Paul – The Loving Father
Special Opportunities for the Week
Sunday, December 27
Intercessory Prayer, 9:00 am
No Children’s Bible Drill
Monday, December 28
Personnel Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm
Wednesday, December 30
No Activities
Thursday, December 31
Youth Lock-In
New Year’s Eve Celebration, 11:00 pm
Friday, January 1
New Year’s Day
Saturday, January 2
Brotherhood Breakfast, 8:00 am
Sunday, January 3
Intercessory Prayer, 9:00 am
Building and Grounds Meeting, 11:30 am
Prayer Requests
Pastor McLain & Family, Mary Alice Gunter, George & Faye Smith, Abby Bradley, Lowell Parsons, Jack & Ellie Shirey, Ray Chavis, Billy & Lora Baldwin, Louise Fant, Upward Program
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, December 20, 2009
Sunday School Attendance 158
Morning Worship Attendance 265
Weekly Budget Requirement $5,852.00
Undesignated Funds Received $5,000.35
Designated Funds Received $1,010.50
Total Received $6,010.85
