Congaree Baptist Church
Steven A. McLain, Pastor
101 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
803.755.9556
March 21, 2010
Morning Worship – 10:30 am
Prelude
Call to Worship “The King is Coming” Choir
*Hymn “At the Cross” p.139
Welcome & Morning Prayer Rev. Steven A. McLain
*Fellowship Chorus “Majesty”
“Majesty, worship His majesty. Unto Jesus be all glory, honor, and praise. Majesty, kingdom authority flow from His throne, Unto His own, His anthem raise. So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus. Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus, the King. Majesty, worship His majesty, Jesus who died, now glorified, King of all kings.”
(Words by Jack Hayford, Copyright 1981, CCLI#2370880)
*Offertory Hymn “At Calvary” p.138
*Doxology
“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” p.253
Offertory Prayer Ushers
Offertory “I Will Glory In the Cross”
Special Music Jason Sturkie
Message Rev. Steven A. McLain
“Five Ways to Draw Closer to Jesus”
(Ruth 3: 3-18)
*Hymn of Invitation
“Out of My Bondage, Sorrow, and Night” p.310
Benediction Rev. Steven A. McLain
Postlude
*Congregation stands and sings
Welcome Visitors 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 “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” p.448
Welcome & Evening Prayer Rev. Steven A. McLain
*Offertory Hymn “Revive Us Again” p.469
Offertory Prayer Ushers
Offertory
Special Music Ronda Connell
Message Rev. Steven A. McLain
“Surrender the Coins of Pride and the
Gold of Heaven Shall Be Yours”
(John 13: 6-8)
*Invitation Hymn
“Have Thine Own Way, Lord” p.294
Benediction Rev. Steven A. McLain
Postlude
Opportunities for the Week
Sunday – March 21st
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----- 4:30 pm
Wedding Policy Committee Meeting--- 5:00 pm
Evening Worship------------------- 6:00 pm
Youth Bible Study ----------------- 6:00 pm
Children’s Bible Drill ------------ 6:00 pm
Church Conference------------------ 7:00 pm
Money Counters Meeting ------------ 7:15 pm
Monday - March 22nd
Outreach--------------------------- 6:30 pm
Wednesday – March 24th
WOM-------------------------------- 9:30 am
Ladies Craft Group---------------- 10:00 pm
Supper----------------------------- 5:30 pm
Menu: Beef Stew, Carrots, Potatoes, Dessert,
Iced tea, Lemonade, Coffee, Water
Prayer Meeting/Bible Study--------- 6:30 pm
Youth (grades 7-12)---------------- 6:30 pm
GA’s & RA’s (grades 3-6)
Mission Friends (ages 2-7 years)
Adult Choir Practice--------------- 7:30 pm
Friday-March 26th
Women’s Weekend Getaway----------- 26th-28th
Saturday – March 27th
Easter Egg Hunt----------------- 10:00 am
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 Community Easter Egg Hunt is March 27 from 10 am-12 noon. Please meet in the gym at 10 am. Workers are needed. Please sign up in the Children’s building. If you need further information see or call Annette Havens at 356-9640.
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 sponsor a hole and get a free entry see Benji Carpenter, Ryan Havens or visit our website at
www.congareebaptistchurch.org for more information.
There will be a meeting for all money counters this evening after church conference in the Word of Life class.
Our Annie Armstrong Offering March to the Altar will be next week during the morning service on March 28.
The YAC is in process of being converted into an exercise room for those who are interested!
We are in need of any type of exercise equipment, supplies, DVD/VCR player, TV’s, etc. If you have any items you would like to contribute or have any questions, please call Denise at 446-6157.
The Annual Community Easter Sunrise Service will be held April 4, 2010. Further information to come.
The church office will be closed April 2, 5, & 6. The office will be opened on Wednesday April 7. If there is an emergency or someone hospitalized call the deacon of the month.
Since the office will be closed on Good Friday, I need all bulletin information on Wednesday, April 31, 2010 no later than 12 noon.
Statistics for Sunday, March14, 2010
Sunday School Attendance---------- 142
Morning Worship Attendance-------- 154
Weekly Budget Requirement----- $5,852.00
Undesignated Funds Received--- $4,560.70
Designated Funds Received----- $1,050.00
Total Received---------------- $5,610.70
Your deacons are ready to serve you.
Marvin Watson
Jimmy Watford (Assistant)
Rev. Steven A. McLain------------------------- Pastor
Toni Russell---------- Executive Assistant to the Pastor
Jason Sturkie--------------------------- Youth Director
Ronda Connell------------------------- Music Director
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
