Congaree Baptist Church
Proclaiming the Truth for the
Glory of God!
Steven A. McLain, Pastor
101 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172
803.755.9556
Morning Worship
10:30 a.m.
May 30, 2010
Prelude
Call to Worship “America the Beautiful” Choir
Welcome & Morning Prayer Rev. Steven McLain
*Fellowship Chorus “This Is the Day” p.359
(Words & Music by Les Garrett Copyright 1980 Maranatha Music)
*Offertory Hymn “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” p.634
Doxology
“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” p.253
Offertory Prayer Ushers
Offertory “Let There Be Peace”
Special Music “Let Freedom Ring” Congaree Quartet
Special Observance of Memorial Day
Marine Corps Commandant of SC Gene Wilbur
“Taps” Eva Warren
Message Rev. Steven McLain
“Remembering Casualties”
(Ephesians 6: 10-12)
*Hymn of Invitation
“I Need Thee Every Hour” p.450
Benediction
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 p.m.
Prelude
*Hymn “My Jesus, I Love Thee” p.210
Welcome & Evening Prayer Rev. Steven McLain
*Offertory Hymn
“Fairest Lord Jesus” p.176
Offertory Prayer
Offertory
Special Music Choir
Message Rev. Steven A. McLain
“Great Commission Resurgence”
(Matthew 28)
*Invitation Hymn
“Have Thine Own Way, Lord” p.294
Benediction
Postlude
Opportunities for the Week
Sunday – May 30
Coffee Hour................ 8:30 a.m.
Intercessory Prayer........ 9:00 a.m.
Library Hours.............. 9:00 a.m.
Sunday School ............. 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship........... 10:30 a.m.
Children’s Worship........ 10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship............ 6:00 p.m.
Youth Bible Study.......... 6:00 p.m.
Children’s Bible Drill..... 6:00 p.m.
Monday – May 31 MEMORIAL DAY
Church Office Closed
Wednesday – June 2
Supper...................... 5:30 p.m.
..... Menu: Chicken and Rice, Dessert,
Iced tea, Lemonade, Coffee, Water
Prayer Meeting/Bible Study.. 6:30 p.m.
Adult Choir Practice........ 7:30 p.m.
Saturday – June 5
Brotherhood Breakfast....... 8:00 a.m.
JUNE DEACONS
Derwood Roland: 609-3174
Marvin Watson: 315-3251
Announcements
Special Missions Offering, Lexington Baptist
Association—“When God’s People Pray” is TODAY.
**A basket will be placed by the front sanctuary glass doors for you to place your offering in at the end of service.**
Kids for Christ
A meeting of anyone interested in working during the summer children’s program, Kids for Christ, will be held in the Shadows of the Cross SS room immediately following the worship
service June 13. Kids for Christ will be held Wednesdays starting July 21 and ending August 11. Workers are NEEDED! Please plan to attend this meeting to find out how you can serve!
Kidskamp Congaree
COMING SOON!
JUNE 14-18, 2010
CONGAREE ARENA
CONTACT CARLA KOPACZ
Vacation Bible School 2010
July 11-15, 2010
(Ages 2 years old-Adult)
5:15-5:45 p.m.—Supper at the Big Sky Grill
6:00-8:30 p.m. —Worship Rally
Music at the Campfire Creek
Mission at Firefly Cavern
Arts & Crafts at Blazing Star Sables
Recreation at Mustang Mountain
Sign up today!
Forms are available on the table in the mall hall or
See Rebecca Sturkie, VBS Director
Precious metal offering (giving of gold, silver, and precious stones) will be taken June 6 during the morning worship service. This offering is a commitment to God that you are willing to give Him the items you hold dear to you and follow his example. The precious metals will be sold and proceeds will be used by the church to further God’s kingdom.
There will be a Long Range Planning Committee meeting on June 6, 2010 from 3:30 p.m. until 4:45 p.m. I encourage all members of the committee to make plans to attend.
Statistics for Sunday,
May 23, 2010
Sunday School ................... 133
Morning Worship.................. 135
Weekly Budget Requirement........ $5,852.00
Undesignated Funds Received...... $4,468.51
Designated Funds Received........ $2,121.00
Total Received................... $6,589.51
Meet out Staff
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
