Congaree Baptist Church
Steven A. McLain, Pastor
101 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
803.755.9556
March 28, 2010
Morning Worship – 10:30 am
Prelude
Call to Worship “Written in Red” Sweet Assurance
*Hymn “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” p.144
Welcome & Morning Prayer Rev. Steven A. McLain
*Fellowship Chorus
“Oh How He Loves You and Me” p.146
*Offertory Hymn “Are You Washed in the Blood” p.136
*Doxology
“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” p.253
Annie Armstrong Offering March to the Altar
Offertory Prayer Ushers
Offertory “The Old Rugged Cross Made the Difference”
Special Music “Then Came the Morning” Choir
Message Rev. Steven A. McLain
“Forever with the Lord”
(I Thessalonians 4:13-18)
*Hymn of Invitation
“The Nail-Scarred Hand” p.318
Benediction Rev. Steven A. McLain
Postlude
*Congregation stands and sings
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 “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks” p. 521
Welcome & Evening Prayer Rev. Steven A. McLain
*Offertory Hymn “Why Do I Sing About Jesus” p.541
Offertory Prayer Ushers
Offertory
Special Music
Message Rev. Steven A. McLain
“Invitation to Intimacy”
(Matthew 11:28)
*Invitation Hymn
“Lord, I’m Coming Home” p.309
Benediction Rev. Steven A. McLain
Postlude
Opportunities for the Week
Sunday – March 28th
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
Deacon’ Training------------------ 5:00 pm
Evening Worship------------------ 6:00 pm
Youth Bible Study ---------------- 6:00 pm
Children’s Bible Drill ----------- 6:00 pm
Wednesday – March 31st
Supper---------------------------- 5:30 pm
Menu: Vegetable Soup, Cornbread, Sandwiches, 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
Deacon’s Meeting------------------ 7:30 pm
Friday-April 2nd Church Office Closed
Saturday – April 3rd
Brotherhood Breakfast 8:00 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
Sunday night the church voted to suspend having weddings at the church until the new Wedding Policy is finalized and approved.
3rd Annual Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, April 17, at 9:00 am at Charwood Golf Course. Registration cost is $65 per player. To sponsor a hole www.congareebaptistchurch.org for more information.
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 at 7 am, April 4, 2010 at the Rodeo Arena.
The church office will be closed April 2, 5, & 6. The office will reopen on Wednesday April 7. If there is an emergency or someone hospitalized call the deacon of the month. **I need all bulletin information on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 no later than 12 noon.**
A New Believer’s class will be held April 18 at at 9:30 am.
Statistics for Sunday, March 21, 2010
Sunday School Attendance-------------- 144
Morning Worship Attendance------------ 164
Weekly Budget Requirement---------- $5,852.00
Undesignated Funds Received-------- $3,735.60
Designated Funds Received---------- $1,743.70
Total Received--------------------- $5,479.30
Marvin Watson: 755-3352
Jimmy Watford: 673-3536
(Assistant)
Your deacons are ready to serve you.
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
