Congaree Baptist Church
Steven A. McLain, Pastor
101 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
803.755.9556
www.congareebaptistchurch.org
March 7, 2010
Morning Worship – 10:30 am
Prelude
Call to Worship “Bless His Holy Name” Choir
*Hymn 146 “O How He Loves You and Me”
Welcome & Morning Prayer Pastor Steven A. McLain
*Fellowship Chorus “Great and Mighty”
“Great and mighty is the Lord our God, Great and mighty is He. Great and mighty is the Lord our God, Great and mighty is He. Lift up your banner, let the anthems ring praises to our King; Great and mighty is the Lord our God, Great and mighty is He.”
Written by Marlene Bigly, Copyright 1984, CCLI#2370880
*Offertory Hymn 132 “There Is Power in the Blood”
*Doxology 253 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Offertory Prayer Ushers
Offertory “Without His Amazing Love”
Special Music
Message Rev. Steven A. McLain
“The Spirit Opens the Treasures of God”
(1 Corinthians 2: 9-10)
*Hymn of Invitation 312 “Softly and Tenderly”
Benediction Pastor Steven A. McLain
Postlude
*Congregation stands and sings
Welcome to Our Guests
We would like to have a record of your visit today. Please complete a “welcome” card located in the back of each pew, fill it in and place it in the plate during the offertory. Thank you for visiting Congaree Baptist and we trust the Lord will bless you through this service. Please come and worship with us again.
Evening Worship – 6:00 pm
Prelude
*Hymn 361 “We Have Come into His House”
Welcome & Evening Prayer Rev. Steven A. McLain
*Offertory Hymn 417 “Trusting Jesus”
Offertory Prayer Ushers
Offertory
Special Music
Message Rev. Steven A. McLain
“Intercessory Prayer”
(John 17: 9-20)
*Hymn of Invitation 275
“I Surrender All”
Benediction Rev. Steven A. McLain
Postlude
Opportunities for the Week
Sunday – March 7th
Intercessory Prayer-------------------------- 9:00 am
Library Hours-------------------------------- 9:00 am
Sunday School ------------------------------- 9:30 am
Morning Worship----------------------------- 10:30 am
Children’s Worship-------------------------- 10:30 am
Women with Purpose Bible Study begins-------- 4:30 pm
Evening Worship----------------------------- 6:00 pm
Youth Bible Study --------------------------- 6:00 pm
Children’s Bible Drill ---------------------- 6:00 pm
Monday - March 8th
ROADRUNNERS--------------------------------- 11:00 am
Outreach---------------------------------- 6:00 pm
Tuesday - March 9th
Loyalty Class Dinner------------------------- 6:00 pm
Deacons Meeting------------------------------ 7:00 pm
Wednesday – March 10th
Ladies’ Crafts------------------------------ 10:00 am
Supper--------------------------------------- 5:30 pm
Menu: Breakfast for Dinner
Prayer Meeting/Bible Study------------------- 6:30 pm
Youth (grades 7-12)-------------------------- 6:30 pm
GA’s & RA’s (grades 1-6)
Mission Friends (ages 3-5 years)
Adult Choir Practice------------------------- 7:30 pm
Nursery provided for Children (Birth-3 yrs)
A nursery is provided for the Morning & Evening Worship Services. The nursery is located in the Children’s Building behind the playground. If you need help ask any member and they will assist you.
In the Nursery Today
Nursery am------- Keith & Ancha Sturkie
Toddlers am------ Nikki and Tim Wojcik
Nursery pm------- Jason & Misty Sturkie
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Building & Grounds Committee will NOT meet today. The committee will meet next Sunday, March 14 @ 11:30 am.
A children’s New Believers class will be held March 14, 2010 at 9:30 am. This class will be led by Pastor Steven.
There will be a drop-in baby shower for Sara Pelfrey Earle next Sunday, March 14 from 2-4 pm. The shower will be held in the Shadows of the Cross classroom. Sara is registered at Target &
Babies R Us.
Just Give Me Jesus-Do you long for a fresh touch from God or a more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ? If so, make plans to attend Just Give Me Jesus at Greenville’s BI-LO Center on March 19 & 20, 2010. This is a free two-day revival for women featuring Anne Graham Lotz. For more information, please call the local revival team office or visit www.AnneGrahamLotz.com.
3rd Annual Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, April 17, at 9:00 am at Charwood Golf Course. Registration cost is $65 per player and includes green fees, cart fees, range balls, lunch and door prizes. To see how to sponsor a hole and get a free entry see Benji Carpenter, Ryan Havens or visit our website at
www.congareebaptistchurch.org for more information.
Children’s Worship is offered during the Morning Worship Service each Sunday. Children in grades K-4 thru 2nd are invited to come to Children’s Worship at 10:30 am. Children in 3rd – 6th grades should go to the Sanctuary for worship and will be dismissed to attend Children’s Worship following the Special Music.
Statistics for Sunday, February 28, 2010
Sunday School Attendance---------- 162
Morning Worship Attendance-------- 175
Weekly Budget Requirement------ $5,852.00
Undesignated Funds Received---- $5,402.00
Designated Funds Received------ $1,756.13
Total Received----------------- $7,158.13
Marvin Watson
Jimmy Watford
(Assistant)
Your deacons are ready to serve you.
Staff of Congaree Baptist
Rev. Steven A. McLain----- Pastor
Jason Sturkie---------------- Youth Director
Ronda Connell-------------- Music Director
Toni Russell----------------- Executive Assistant to the Pastor
Joyce Baldwin--------------- Organist
Barbara Williams----------- Pianist
Church Office Hours
Monday –Thursday--------- 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Friday-------------------------- 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Ways to Contact the Church
Email: congareebaptist@sc.rr.com
Web Site: www.congareebaptistchurch.org
Telephone: 803.755.9556
