Congaree Baptist Church

Steven A. McLain, Pastor

101 Pine Ridge Drive

West Columbia, SC 29172

803.755.9556

Morning Worship

July 4, 2010

10:30 a.m.

Prelude

Call to Worship                  Presentation of the Flags/Pledges

                         “The Star-Spangled Banner”                    p.635

Welcome & Morning Prayer                                                Rev. Steven McLain

*Fellowship Chorus “I Love You, Lord”                            p.212

(Words & Music by Laurie Klein, copyright 1978, 1980 House of Mercy Music)

Recognition of Veterans

*Offertory Hymn                     

“America the Beautiful”           p.630

Offertory Prayer                                                                   Ushers

Offertory                                 

Special                    What is the 4th of July?                         

          Marine Corps Commandant of SC—Gene Wilbur         

Music                                      

“Long May you Stand/My Country ‘Tis of Thee”              Choir

                            “Sweet Freedom’s Song”

Message                                                                              Rev. Steven McLain          “Can God Really Use Your Life?”

                            (Acts 9:1-6; 10-16)

*Hymn of Invitation                 

                         “Jesus Is Tenderly Calling”                     p.316

Benediction and Blessing

Dismissal of our Guest and Senior Adults

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.

Everyone is welcome

to participate in the

SS Patriotic Sunday Luncheon Today

 In the gym, following worship service

Menu will include:

BBQ, Chicken, Rice, Hash, Green Beans,

Baked Beans, Slaw, and Desserts

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

NO EVENING SERVICE

Opportunities for the Week

Sunday – July 4

      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.

      Patriotic BBQ............... 11:30 a.m.

      No Evening Service

Monday – July 5

      Church Office Closed due to July 4th holiday

      Church Council meeting rescheduled for tomorrow

Tuesday—July 6

     Church Council Meeting.... 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday – July 7

     Supper ...................  5:30 p.m.

Menu:

 Sub Sandwiches, Chips, Dessert, & Drink

      Prayer Meeting/Bible Study... 6:30 p.m.       

      Youth (grades 7-12)...........6:30 p.m.

      Adult Choir Practice......... 7:30 p.m.

      Deacon’s Meeting............. 7:30 p.m.

Saturday – July 10

        Brotherhood Breakfast  8:00 a.m.

JULY DEACONS

 Marvin Watson

 Jimmy Watford 

Announcements  

Today’s altar flowers are given

in honor of Joey & Lynn Langley’s

24th Wedding Anniversary.

Church council will meet on Tuesday, July 6 at

7:00 p.m. instead of Monday, July 5 because  

of the holiday weekend.

Vacation Bible School 

   JULY 11-15, 2010

             5:45 p.m.-SUPPER (Mon-Wed)

             6:00-8:30 p.m.-Saddle Ridge Ranch (VBS)

Donations needed for VBS Suppers

 Hamburger meat                                            Snacks

 Hot dogs                                                   Ice Cream

 Hot dog buns                                                Cookies

 Relish                                                              Chips

 Hot dog chili                                                  Lettuce

 Tomatoes                                                Cucumbers

 Ranch dressing                                                   Milk

 Cheese (grated)                                   Pork & Beans

 Ragu Spaghetti Sauce           Cash donations accepted                            

Kids For Christ, the Wednesday night summer programs for children will begin July 21, 2010 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This program will continue for 4 weeks. The last day for Kids For Christ is August 11, 2010. If you can help with this ministry please contact Annette Havens.

MISSION TRIP TO

SANTIAGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

 FRED AND BRITTANY SMITH

JULY 10-17, 2010

PRAY FOR TRAVELING MERCIES, OPEN HEARTS TO THE GOSPEL,

AND BLESSINGS FOR ALL

WHO PARTICIPATE.

If you have the following items, please return them to the church this week: Tables from gym, Utensils from the kitchen, A large pedestal vase from the flower room, and the floor buffer.                             

                                          Thanks!

Statistics for Sunday,

June 27, 2010

Sunday School ................. 141

Morning Worship................ 161

Weekly Budget Requirement...... $5,852.00

Undesignated Funds Received.... $4,086.20 

Designated Funds Received...... $2,381.00

Total Received................. $6,467.20

Meet Our Staff

Rev. Steven 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