Third Sunday in Lent

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2 Third Sunday in Lent Greystone Baptist Church March 8, 2015 The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge. Psalm 19:1-2 Prelude Tim Hendrix Call to Worship Give us this day our daily bread Larry Ballard *Congregational Song Our Father which art in heaven, -Mallotte Hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, *Time of Greeting Worship Chime Welcome *Hymn 153 Children s Message Pastoral Prayer Worthy of Worship (Children please come forward during last stanza) Tim Hendrix Skip Pike Todd Lesley Allan Smith The Lord s Prayer Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Musical Meditation Amazing Grace Jim Paul *Gospel Reading John 2:13-22 Lillian Grant Cathy Perkinson *Hymn *Offertory Prayer Offertory Jesus, Name Above All Names Fairest Lord Jesus (stanzas 1 & 4) More Precious Than Silver Brian Grant Sue Newton

3 *Response God Who Made Us, Christ Who Calls Us Tune: Galilee God who made us, Christ who calls us, Breath who guides from deep within, May our lives of mumbled praying End with Heaven's clear Amen. Words: (c) 2010 York, Truett Theological Seminary. Used by permission CCLI # Anthem Seek the Lord - Carter Scripture Reading Exodus 20:1-17 Skip Pike Reader: May God add understanding to the reading of the lesson. Response: Thanks be to God! Sermon Bending Our Lives Toward God Sean Allen Discipline of Silence God dreams for us today. Today, at this moment, God has an image and a hope for what we are becoming. We should not let God dream alone. - Dorothy Sölle Ordinance of the Lord s Supper The Bread The Cup *Passing of the Peace Leader: The peace of Christ be with you! People: And also with you. *Hymn 591 Have Thine Own Way, Lord *Closing Chorus Long Ago, God Reached in Love Tune: Jesus Loves Me Ten Commandments were the way God called people to obey, For God wanted us to see: In obeying, we are free. Refrain: God, you are faithful, God you are faithful, God you are faithful: Your covenant is love! Text: 1999 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Used by permission CCLI# *Benediction Postlude *Please stand as you are able 8:45 service only 11:00 service only The flowers today are given by Brian and Wendy Top in celebration of Ashlyn s 16th birthday today, and Jackson s 19th birthday on March 30th. Sean Allen Tim Hendrix The carnation at the front is in honor of Pauline Noble s 95th birthday on March 12th. Deacon of the week: Brian Grant rbgrant@gmail.com, Phone/text:

4 First Time Guests - We extend a warm welcome to all guests. Information packets are available in the back of the sanctuary. Please pick one up. Activity Bags for the children are located in the basket in the back of the sanctuary. Each bag contains a clipboard, paper, pencils, etc. Please return the bags to the basket at the end of the service. The artwork on the cover of today s bulletin was designed using tagxedo.com Sewing Machines Needed If you have a sewing machine you no longer use that is in good working condition, please consider donating it to the mission team going to Belize this summer, June Contact Karen Brewer or Jill Pike. Buddy Break Training TODAY 2-4 PM, Gathering Room Youth Lunch and Fellowship. The Youth Choir will lead in worship at the 11:00 AM service on Sunday, March 15. Following worship, all youth are invited to lunch at La Rancherita on Six Forks Rd. We will carpool from the church after the 11:00 AM service. We also plan to have a time of fellowship after lunch when we return to the church. Students will need $10 - $15 for lunch. There will be no Sunday night activities (Youth Choir or Sunday Night Youth) that evening. Welcome Home Project Be sure and refer to the front page of the March 2015 Edition of the Greystone Today newsletter for full details on the launch of the Welcome Home Project. If you would like to see the progress on donations or enter a donation you simply need to select this link: This web page will show you the progress of all donations made thus far and the items that are still needed to successfully furnish the apartment for the family arriving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. You can enter items on the site without having to register. You cannot change your entry unless you sign up with user name and password. If you need help or have questions, contact: Bill Baxley or Amanda Atkin. Thanks for your support! Mission Team

5 Wednesday Nights during Lent Our Lenten Bible Study is an exploration of one of the best known parables in the Bible. Henri Nouwen wrote a reflection of the story of the Prodigal Son based on his experience and love of the powerful Rembrandt painting, The Return of the Prodigal Son. Join us for a reflection of the characters, art and life under Nouwen s gentle encouragement as we continue this pastor led study that began March 4. Joint Worship Service join us at 11:00 AM on Sunday, March 29 (no 8:45 AM service but there will be Sunday School at 9:45 AM) Mar. 8 Mar. 9 Mar. 10 Mar. 11 Mar. 15 Mar. 14 Mar. 15 Mar. 25 Mar. 28 Mar. 29 Apr. 2 Apr. 11 Apr Apr. 25 Team Meetings this week Student Ministry Leadership Team, 5:00 PM, Youth Room Emergency Response Team, 7:00 PM, Parlor Personnel Team, 7:00 PM, Books on the Corner Budget Team, 6:00 PM, Parlor Constitution & Bylaws Team, 6:30 PM, Books on the Corner Deacon Meeting, 7:00 PM, Gathering Room Preschool/Children s Ministry Team, 7:15 PM, Gathering Room Outreach Team, 4:00 PM, Gathering Room Upcoming Events Buddy Break, 10:00 AM, Fellowship Hall Youth Lunch and Fellowship, 12:00 PM, details in today s bulletin Children - Skating, 2:00-5:00 PM, Jelly Beans in Wake Forest No Wednesday Night Live activities due to Spring Break Senior Adult Sponsored Trip to Morehead Planetarium, more information coming Joint Worship Service, 11:00 AM, Sanctuary (no 8:45 AM service) Youth Trip - Carolina Hurricanes game, youth will meet here at 4:00 for the 5:00 PM game at PNC Arena. Maundy Thursday Service, 7:00 PM, Sanctuary Buddy Break, 10:00 AM, Fellowship Hall Youth Beach Retreat, more information coming soon! Spring Carnival, more information coming soon!

6 Growing Greystone Through Prayer Concerns Nancy Godwin, health concerns Bruce Acosta, brother-in-law to Teresa Caraway, son-in-law to Margaret Thomas, health concerns Bill Judd s father, Edward Judd, health concerns Joyce Beauchaine, recent surgery Amanda Thompson, daughter-in-law of Dottie Thompson, health concerns Debbie Reynolds, health concerns Hazel Perdue s sister, Reda Southall, health concerns Marc and Kim Wyatt and their ministry to internationals Lee Ann Spahr, health concerns Cindy Vestal, health concerns Pat Day, broken right foot Vercie Eller, health concerns Carl Dawson s mother, Lorraine Dawson, health concerns Steve Holden, health concerns Hazel Perdue s niece, Sandra Warnick, health concerns Evelyn Harper, back problems Rubye Light, Gene Light s mother, health concerns Jan Ballard s brother, Stanley Pegram, health concerns Residential communities/health Care Facilities Cypress (Rosewood): John Lawrence Rex Nursing Care: Louise Abernathy Rex Rehab: Nancy Godwin Springmoor (Stewart Health Center): Vergie Baxley, Mary Evelyn Divers, Martha Eames, Mildred Garrett, Sallie Greene, Madeline Griffith, Iris Hilliard, Juanita Register, Grace Smith Sympathy Dick Baine s family on his death, 2/21/15 Tom Allen s family on his death, 2/13/15 Thanks to all those who sent cards and notes while I was recovering from surgery. Truly Greystone Baptist is the end of the search for a caring and friendly church. A special thanks to Skip Pike, our Minister to seniors for his visits and prayers. Thanks to our wonderful, caring church. Arnold Lawson

7 Looking ahead this week... Sunday, March 8th 8:45 a.m. Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School / Orientation 11:00 a.m. Worship 2:00 p.m. Buddy Break Training - Gathering Room 6:00 p.m. Grace Tones Ensemble - Sanctuary 6:00 p.m. Youth Choir - Choir Room 6:45 p.m. Sunday Night Youth - Youth Room Monday, March 9th 9:30 a.m. Yoga - Fellowship Hall 6:30 p.m. AA Women s Group - West Wing, Room 1 6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts - Fellowship Hall 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts - Youth Bldg. 6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts - Youth Bldg., Old Choir Room 8:00 p.m. AA Co-Ed Group - West Wing, Room 2 Tuesday, March 10th 6:30 p.m. AA Women s Group - West Wing, Room 2 Wednesday, March 11th 5:00 p.m. Supper - Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. Children - Missions 6:00 p.m. Youth - Worship and Study 6:15 p.m. Adult Study 7:05 p.m. Adult Choir - Choir Room Friday, March 13th 8:00 p.m. AA Group - West Wing, Room 2 Saturday, March 14th 10:00 a.m. Buddy Break - Fellowship Hall Sunday, March 15th 8:45 a.m. Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School / Orientation 11:00 a.m. Worship 12:00 p.m. Youth Lunch and Fellowship 2:00 p.m. Children - skating at Jelly Beans, Wake Forest 6:00 p.m. Grace Tones Ensemble - Sanctuary 6:00 p.m. Youth Choir - Choir Room 6:45 p.m. Sunday Night Youth - Youth Room To our church family, Katie and I would like to thank you for your prayers, cards, s, love and support during the recent death of my mother. Your care and compassion continue to bring us comfort. God's blessings to all. Bill Davenport Welcome Guests March 8, 2015 Please complete this form, tear it off and place it in the offering plate. Circle title: Mr. Mrs. Dr. Ms. Miss Circle one: Adult Youth Child Name Address City State Phone (home) First time guest Guest of Zip Children s names and ages: repeat guest I would like more information on: How to become a Christian How to become a member Sunday School / Bible Study College ministry Youth ministry Children s ministry Preschool ministry Music ministry Arranging a visit in my home I would like to receive the newsletter. Wednesday Night Live Supper Reservation for 5:00-6:00 PM, March 11, 2015 Name Temporary Permanent Cancel this week only Adult plate $5.00 Child $3.00 Adult Menu: Beef stroganoff with noodles, corn and butter beans, baked fruit, dinner roll, assorted desserts Kid s Menu: Pizza, fruit, brownie Make reservations/cancellations by noon Monday, 3/9/15. Place this tear off in the offering plate or your reservation to: office@greystonechurch.org

8 Welcome to Greystone Baptist Church March 8, :45 and 11:00 a.m. Every Member a Minister 7509 Lead Mine Road Raleigh, NC (919) Church Office: (919) Church Fax: (919) Number for on-call minister: (919) Church Staff Sean Allen Senior Minister, pastor@greystonechurch.org April Alston Associate Minister, Children and Preschool children@greystonechurch.org Amanda Atkin Associate Minister, Faith Formation faith.formation@greystonechurch.org Larry Ballard Interim Associate Minister, Music music@greystonechurch.org Tom Barrett Minister of Properties, properties@greystonechurch.org Claude Bennett Minister of Properties, properties@greystonechurch.org Phil Kraemer Financial Secretary, finance@greystonechurch.org Pamela B. Phillips Weekday Preschool Director weekdaypreschool@greystonechurch.org Skip Pike Associate Minister, Senior Adults senior.adults@greystonechurch.org Allan Smith Associate Minister, Students students@greystonechurch.org Annette Variano Admin. Asst., office@greystonechurch.org Check Out Our Web Site Mission Statement With Christ as the Cornerstone, we will build a church of living stones, where every member is a minister and is equipped to express God s love by word and deed to all people. Based on I Peter 2:5, 6