AFFIRMATION OF FAITH. REFLECTIONS (8:30) Music for contemplation, followed by conversation. *HYMN # 541 How clear is our vocation, Lord REPTON

Transcription

1

2 PRELUDE BRIDGEWATER CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN at Worship September 23, :30 & 11:00 a.m. GATHERING (11:00) from The Brethren Hymnal (1951, red) Songs of Salvation # Jeff Carr CONNECTING WITH EACH OTHER Please sign and pass the Friendship Register pad located at the inside aisle of the pew. Signing helps us learn the names of those worshiping near us. After all have signed, the pad can be passed back to the inside aisle. PROCLAIMING AFFIRMATION OF FAITH RESPONDING Back of Bulletin REFLECTIONS (8:30) Music for contemplation, followed by conversation. *HYMN # 541 How clear is our vocation, Lord REPTON *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE (11:00) Festival Postlude Domenico Zipoli * Rise as able in body and spirit. ANTHEM (11:00) How excellent Bruce Greer Janean Fawley CHILDREN S TIME (11:00) Children of ALL ages are invited to the front of the sanctuary for a time of building upon and connecting to faith through stories and interactions. SCRIPTURE READING James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a NRSV MOMENT FOR MISSION Church of the Brethren s Nigeria Crisis Response Roxane Hill, coordinator *HYMN INSERT The Lord God is my Light CHIBOK PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERING Invitation Offertory (8:30) We bring our tithes and offerings to the worship center. (11:00) Ushers receive our tithes and offerings. Blessed Jesus at Thy Word Prayer of Thanksgiving J.S. Bach TODAY S ANTHEM TEXT: Psalm 8 How excellent is your name in all the earth, O Lord, our Lord! You have set your glory above the heavens. How excellent, O Lord. When I consider your heavens, and the work of your fingers, The moon and the stars, which you have set in place. But what is man, that you are mindful of him? You have made him a little lower than the angels, And have crowned him with glory and honor. You have made him ruler over all creation; You have put things under his feet: all flocks and herds, And the beast of the field, the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, All that swim the paths of the seas. How excellent is your name in all the earth, O Lord, our Lord! You have set your glory above the heavens. How excellent, O Lord Oxford University Press All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A *HYMN # 13 Blessed Jesus, at your word LIEBSTER JESU, WIR SIND HIER SERMON Bob Ross, Art Class & Other Places to Pay Attention Jeff Carr

3 MEETINGS & OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE & NURTURE September 23-29, 2018 (All events are p.m. unless noted) This is a church events calendar and does not include all building events use. Please be sure to schedule ALL EVENTS through the church office. Today 9 a.m. Bell Choir Rehearsal Choir Room 12:30 Sr. Hi. Youth Pizza & Duck Pin Bowling Ruby s 4:00 Playground Woodchip Spreading all help appreciated Tues. 6:15 Child Care Center Board Lounge Wed. 5:15 Cherub Choir Rehearsal Agape Room 5:30 Wednesday Night Meal Social Hall Catered by: Jalapeño Southwest Grill Menu: Burrito or Quesadilla (Chicken, Beef, Cheese, Veggie), Cilantro Lime Rice, Black Beans, Cheese, Sour Cream & Pico de Gallo, Chips with Salsa & Guacamole, Salad Suggested Donation: $10 / adult; $5 / child 5:45 Carol Choir Rehearsal Agape Room 6:30 Yorffs Rehearsal Room # 35 6:30 Witness & Nurture Commission Open Door Room Thurs. 6:30 Puppet Practice Agape Room 7:30 Sanctus Choir Rehearsal Choir Room Fri.-Sat. Fri.-Sun. Youth Campout Home of the Staton s Brethren Student Movement Retreat Brethren Woods WOODCHIP SPREADING Today at 4PM folks will gather to help spread woodchips on the playground for our Bridgewater Childcare Center and the Bridgewater Preschool. Please bring wheelbarrows, carts, rakes, or other tools, especially small tractors with loaders or just come and join in the efforts and fellowship. NEXT SUNDAY September 30, th Sunday after Epiphany Worship: 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary Preaching: Pastor Jeff Carr Sermon: Fish Oil Scriptures: Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, & James 5:13-20 Bell Choir Rehearsal 9 a.m. Choir Room Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Classrooms BRIDGEWATER CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN An inclusive family of faith seeking to follow Jesus and live the love of God. Our Mission As an inclusive community of faith, we commit ourselves to embody the love of God and to share our diverse lives and gifts with each other and the world. Through faith formation, worship, mission, and fellowship we boldly proclaim the peace and love of Christ. Together we work for justice, extend grace, and partner with God to offer abundant life, healing, and hope to our community and the world. Our Values Sharing life together and including all persons in our common life. Growing in faith, compassion, and understanding. Serving one another and our neighbor s good. Sharing the love of God and the God that is love. PASTORAL MINISTRY STAFF Jeff Carr Senior Pastor Chris Zepp Associate Pastor ADMINISTRATIVE AND FACILITIES MINISTRY STAFF Fortunato Correa Custodian Phil Flory Treasurer Karissa Hunt Interim Financial Secretary Shannon Puffenbarger Administrative Assistant Leon Rhodes Head Teller PROGRAM & MUSIC MINISTRY STAFF Kathleen Arndt Child Care Center Administrator John Barr Organist Jim Benedict Bell Choir Director Jeanie Eye Christian Education Director Mary Beth Flory Pianist Marianne Houff Children s Choir Director Ellsworth Neff Sound, Light, Video Coordinator Curtis Nolley Sanctus Choir Director & Music Coordinator Clarke & Hope Staton Youth Ministry Coordinators CONTACT INFORMATION 420 College View Drive, Bridgewater, VA / (540) Normal office hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-noon, and 1-5 p.m.

4 SUNDAY MORNING INFORMATION & TODAY S VOLUNTEERS HOSPITALITY CENTER in the Greeting Hall Nametags; large-print Bibles, hymnals, & bulletins; listening receivers; and information are available here. SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:45 a.m. PARKING ASSISTANCE: 10:30-10:55 a.m. every Sunday. CHILDREN ARE WELCOME! Children are always welcome among us and in our corporate worship gatherings. Activity bags are available in the greeting hall for their use and enjoyment. Additionally, childcare for children ages birth to kindergarten is available as well as a cry room for those who wish to listen and see the worship service in a separate room from the sanctuary. Ushers are more than willing to help you locate these resources. The Lord God is my light CHIBOK Decorators Rebekah & Mikah Overman; Lori Lineweaver Deacon Caregiver Bea Miller Fellowship Host Tim Kreps Head Usher Palmer Lee Berry Pianist (8:30) Loreen May Van Driver David Lineweaver Worship Leader Roxane Hill ATTENDANCE / STEWARDSHIP FOR SUNDAY: 9/16/18 Worship Attendance: 8: : Sunday School: 134 Pledges & Envelope Giving $7, Loose Offering Food Pantry Miscellaneous Wednesday Night Meals Altruistic Sunday School Class Text: The Psalter Hymnal 1959, Public Domain Music John G. Barr Copyright 2016 John G. Barr All rights reserved

5 Youth singers in temporary church Seeds & Fertilizer Distribution Quote by church staff in 2014 One day Boko Haram will be a thing of the past. One day those abducted will be brought back alive. One day Northeast Nigeria will be peaceful. It is four years later, and One Day still has not arrived. Violence continues to plague the Northeast. Many are still displaced and do not have enough food. The insecurity means people who are used to supporting themselves have no means to do so; making them dependent on outside aid. Despite the persecution and difficulty, Ekklesiyar Yan uwa a Nigeria (Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) continues to meet and grow. The Nigeria Crisis Response has done an incredible job at providing relief. Since 2014, Nigeria Crisis has assisted thousands of people with: Food & Medicine, Shelter & Sanitation, Peace Building & Trauma Recovery, Agricultural & Livelihoods, Education, and Church strengthening, recovery and rebuilding The journey to recovery is long and the need is still very great. United Nations 2018 OCHA report estimates 10.2 million people are still in need of humanitarian assistance. Everyone in Northeast Nigeria has been affected by the Boko Haram Insurgency! Ways you can help: Pray and give through the Nigeria Crisis Response (all areas above) Pray and support special projects: (Nigeria Church Rebuilding, Favored Sister s School, and Gurku Interfaith Village) Youth singers in temporary church Seeds & Fertilizer Distribution Quote by church staff in 2014 One day Boko Haram will be a thing of the past. One day those abducted will be brought back alive. One day Northeast Nigeria will be peaceful. It is four years later, and One Day still has not arrived. Violence continues to plague the Northeast. Many are still displaced and do not have enough food. The insecurity means people who are used to supporting themselves have no means to do so; making them dependent on outside aid. Despite the persecution and difficulty, Ekklesiyar Yan uwa a Nigeria (Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) continues to meet and grow. The Nigeria Crisis Response has done an incredible job at providing relief. Since 2014, Nigeria Crisis has assisted thousands of people with: Food & Medicine, Shelter & Sanitation, Peace Building & Trauma Recovery, Agricultural & Livelihoods, Education, and Church strengthening, recovery and rebuilding The journey to recovery is long and the need is still very great. United Nations 2018 OCHA report estimates 10.2 million people are still in need of humanitarian assistance. Everyone in Northeast Nigeria has been affected by the Boko Haram Insurgency! Ways you can help: Pray and give through the Nigeria Crisis Response (all areas above) Pray and support special projects: (Nigeria Church Rebuilding, Favored Sister s School, and Gurku Interfaith Village)

6 Favored Sisters School for Orphans and Internally Displaced Children Favored Sisters School for Orphans and Internally Displaced Children New school started in 2015 by Na omi Mankilik; has 241 students; reaches the whole student Spiritual, Physical, and Mental; strives to use a more loving form of discipline; English proficiency is highly encouraged; costs around $4000 a month (this includes fulltime feeding and care of the orphans who live at the school). Funds are needed to keep the school going (There is decreasing support from Nigeria Crisis Response) Gurku Interfaith Village New school started in 2015 by Na omi Mankilik; has 241 students; reaches the whole student Spiritual, Physical, and Mental; strives to use a more loving form of discipline; English proficiency is highly encouraged; costs around $4000 a month (this includes fulltime feeding and care of the orphans who live at the school). Funds are needed to keep the school going (There is decreasing support from Nigeria Crisis Response) Gurku Interfaith Village Started by Markus Gamache; home to 1000 Internally Displaced Persons from Gwoza/Madagali areas; managed and run by a committee of both Christians and Muslims; has a church, a mosque, a clinic (built by Swiss Embassy), and a community center. Needs for Gurku include: Assistance to properly document and register the land purchased for the Gurku community, Medicine for the community, and support for family still back home in the Boko Haram occupied area. Started by Markus Gamache; home to 1000 Internally Displaced Persons from Gwoza/Madagali areas; managed and run by a committee of both Christians and Muslims; has a church, a mosque, a clinic (built by Swiss Embassy), and a community center. Needs for Gurku include: Assistance to properly document and register the land purchased for the Gurku community, Medicine for the community, and support for family still back home in the Boko Haram occupied area.