ANNOUNCEMENTS

December 12, 2010

Ravensworth Baptist Church
is an inclusive and welcoming Christian
community where expressing the love of
God to all people is central to our
worship, study, and service.

We welcome you to our church, and hope

you experience the warmth of God’s love
and ours while you are here.

WELCOME TO RBC!
“Love one another as
I have loved you.”
John 15:12

WELCOME TO RBC!
 TODAY
Today, December 12, 2010, is the Third
Sunday of Advent, the beginning of the
church year. During Advent we
prepare ourselves for the coming of the
Christ, both as the Holy Child of
Bethlehem and as the Coming One
who will one day bring the Reign of
God to its ultimate fulfillment.
We are very pleased to have you with
us as together we worship the Lord
with expectancy.
 TODAY
Communion
We will celebrate Communion during
worship today
At the Lord’s Table, Jesus is the Host,
and all are welcome
We invite all baptized Christians to join
us in sharing Communion with Christ
and with one another

Benevolence offering
At the end of the worship service, our
children will be collecting offerings to
help needy persons in our community
Please give generously—thank you!
 TODAY
Christmas Mini-market
Immediately after worship, until 1:00
p.m.
Fellowship Room
Donate to missions organizations in
honor of your friends and loved ones
Didn’t get a chance to visit the
Christmas Market last week? No sweat!
Come to the mini-market!
A final mini-market will be held after
worship next Sunday
 THIS WEEK
Library Committee
Monday, December 13
9:30 a.m.

College / Young Adult Bible study

Monday, December 13
7:00 p.m.
Bob and Sarah Turner’s house
Contact Bob for directions
 THIS WEEK
Tuesday Mornings
Tuesday, December 14
10:00 a.m.
Bible study topic: Hosea
Teacher: Bob Turner
Bible study followed by exercise and a
brown-bag lunch

Choir rehearsal
Tuesday, December 14
7:00 p.m.

Leadership Council
Thursday, December 16
7:00 p.m.
 NEXT WEEK IN WORSHIP
Sunday, December 19, is the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the
final Sunday before Christmas. During worship we will
enjoy the choir’s presentation of the Christmas cantata,
Season of Wonders: Celebrating the Miracle of Christmas,
by Joseph M. Martin.
Sermon: When Joseph Awoke(Steve Hyde)
Lections: Isaiah 7:10-16
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
Romans 1:1-7
Matthew 1:18-25
 NEXT WEEK
Christmas Mini-market
Sunday, December 19
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
Honor your loved ones by making
donations to our local and international
mission partners

Christmas Eve Worship

Friday, December 24
7:00 p.m.
 LOOKING AHEAD
Outreach Focus Areas for 2011-12
Make the church more inviting and receptive to
families with children.
Enhance our identity messages, materials, and
methods to communicate better to those outside
our congregation what is special about
Ravensworth and how through us God can make
a difference in their lives and the lives of others.
Reach out “inside” to connect better with and
retain existing members and long-term visitors.
Watch your email inbox for more details in the
coming days.
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5100 Ravensworth Road
Annandale, VA 22003
703-941-4113 www.rbc-va.org

Our Staff:
STEVE HYDE, Senior Pastor
BOB TURNER, Associate Pastor
YOUNG MI SON, Choirmaster/Organist
GAIL FEWELL, Ministry Assistant
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RBC is affiliated with the following Baptist groups:

The Alliance of Baptists

The American Baptist Churches

in the USA

The District of Columbia

Baptist Convention
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RBC is affiliated with the following Baptist groups:

The Baptist General Association

of Virginia

The Northstar Church Network

The Association of Welcoming

and Affirming Baptists