First Sunday in Lent

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2 First Sunday in Lent Greystone Baptist Church February 22, 2015 Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long. Psalm 45:4-5 Prelude Tim Hendrix Call to Worship Hallowed Be Thy Name April Alston Solo, Choir Our Father Who Art in Heaven, -Mallotte Hallowed Be Thy Name *Time of Greeting Welcome Worship Chime *Hymn 122 Children s Message Pastoral Prayer Glorious Is Thy Name (Children please come forward during last stanza) Amanda Atkin Tim Hendrix April Alston Amanda Atkin 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 -African-American Spiritual I m Gonna Pray So God Can Use Me *Gospel Reading Mark 1:9-15 Skip Pike Allan Smith *Hymn Shades of Purple, Shades of Blue Tune: Dix Shades of purple, shades of blue, green and yellow, orange, red Noah and his family, too, saw the rainbow overhead. God, Creator, high above You displayed Your sign of love. Soon new life was springing forth, filling land and sea and air. God, You chose to bless the earth with the promise of Your care And Your promised love extends far beyond our human friends.

3 In the rainbow, You were clear: every living thing has worth. You love every creature here on this planet we call Earth. God, forgive when we destroy gifts from You that bring You joy. May Your church begin to see in that rainbow high above: We are daily called to be stewards of this world You love. Since the earth is dear to You, may we treat it kindly, too. Text: Copyright 2012 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. *Offertory Prayer Offertory Donnie Moorefield Sandra Hunt *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 For The Beauty of the Earth -Rutter Scripture Reading Genesis 9:8-17 Skip Pike Allan Smith Reader: May God add understanding to the reading of the lesson. Response: Thanks be to God! Sermon OT MA - Mature Audience Only Sean Allen Discipline of Silence Rainbows introduce us to reflections of different beautiful possibilities so we never forget that pain and grief are not the final options in life. - Aberjhani, Journey Through the Power of the Rainbow *Hymn 344 *Passing of the Peace Leader: The peace of Christ be with you! People: And also with you. Grace Greater than Our Sin *Closing Chorus 519 Jesus Is Lord of All Jesus is Lord of all. Jesus is Lord of all- Lord of my thoughts And my service each day. Jesus is Lord of all. *Benediction Postlude 1966 by Broadman Press. Used by permission CCLI# *Please stand as you are able 8:45 service only 11:00 service only Sean Allen Tim Hendrix

4 The flowers today are given by JoEllen Ammons family. The carnation is placed at the front of the sanctuary in honor of Iris Hilliard s 97th birthday today. Deacon of the week: Donnie Moorefield dmoorefield0101@gmail.com, Phone/Text: 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. Wednesday Nights during Lent Our Lenten Bible Study will be 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. This pastor led study begins March 4. Important Dates from the Music Minister Search Team Please plan to come to the following events in upcoming weeks: Wednesday, February 25, 6:15 PM in the sanctuary - Information session about the Candidate for Associate Minister of Music. Come hear from the Search Team about this outstanding candidate. Weekend in View of a Call, February 27 - March 1 - Opportunities for you to meet the candidate and the candidate's family. Weekend's events will include: Choir Rehearsal, Saturday, February 28 at 10 AM. Meet & Greet Reception for the entire congregation, Saturday afternoon, February 28, 3:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall Participation in worship leadership in both services, Sunday, March 1, with a brief meet and greet in the Fellowship Hall between worship services. There will be a Special Called Church Conference immediately after the 11 AM service on March 1 to consider a motion to call the candidate as our next Associate Minister of Music.

5 Give a Book a Home The Media Team has been cleaning house to make room for additions to Greystone s library collection. There will be an open house in Books on the Corner on Sunday, March 1st from 9:15-10:00 AM. Join us for hot wassail and cookies and Give a Book a Home. Buddy Break Training Sunday, March PM, Gathering Room The Wyatts have shared with us that the triangle area is home to many internationals. A simple way we can help is to provide umbrellas for the Wyatts to share with them. The children of Greystone will be collecting new and gently used umbrellas of all sizes through March 1. Feb. 23 Feb. 24 Mar. 1 Team Meetings this week Music Minister Search Team, 7:00 PM, Gathering Room GBC Weekday Preschool Team, 6:30 PM, Books on the Corner Senior Adult Team, 7:00 PM, Linda McDaniel s home Missions Team, 5:00 PM, The Parlor Feb. 25 Feb. 28 Mar. 1 Upcoming Events Search Team Information Session, 6:15 PM, Sanctuary Meet & Greet Reception, Music Minister Candidate, 3:30 PM, Fellowship Hall Give a Book a Home, 9:15 AM, Books on the Corner Special Called Church Conference, 12:00 PM, Sanctuary Mar. 6-8 Women s Retreat, Caraway Conference Center Mar. 8 Buddy Break Training, 2-4 PM, Gathering Room Mar. 29 Youth Trip - Carolina Hurricanes game, youth will meet here at 4:00 for the 5:00 PM game at PNC Arena Dear Greystone Family, Thank you so much for the cards, calls, flowers, meals, and prayers for our family throughout my father s illness and passing. Your support continues to be an enormous blessing in our lives. Kraig, Anne, Sallie, Betsy and Erin Mueller

6 Growing Greystone Through Prayer Hospital Dick Baine, Wake Med Praise Dale O Neal, health is improving 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 Benjamin (Buddy Break VIP), recent surgery Arnold Lawson, recent surgery 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 Donna and Bill Judd s great niece, Brooklyn Milisits, health concerns Residential communities/health Care Facilities Cypress (Rosewood): John Lawrence Magnolia Glen: Nancy Godwin Rex Nursing Care: Louise Abernathy Springmoor (Stewart Health Center): Vergie Baxley, Becky Dean, Mary Evelyn Divers, Martha Eames, Mildred Garrett, Sallie Greene, Madeline Griffith, Iris Hilliard, Juanita Register, Grace Smith Sympathy Tom Allen s family on his death, 2/13/15 Kraig Mueller s family on the death of his father, Robert Mueller, 2/3/15 David Cox s family on the death of his mother, Elizabeth Cox, 1/27/15 Bill Davenport s family on the death of his mother, Jeanette Davenport, 1/26/15 Mary Sue Nocar s family on the death of her dad, Theodore G. Erler, 1/26/15

7 Looking ahead this week... Sunday, February 22nd 8:45 a.m. Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School / Orientation 11:00 a.m. Worship 12:00 p.m. New Member Luncheon - Fellowship Hall 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, February 23rd 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 - Youth Bldg. 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts - Fellowship Hall 8:00 p.m. AA Co-Ed Group - West Wing, Room 2 Tuesday, February 24th 6:30 p.m. AA Women s Group - West Wing, Room 2 Wednesday, February 25th 5:00 p.m. Supper - Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. Children - Missions 6:15 p.m. Search Team Information Session 7:05 p.m. Adult Choir - Choir Room Friday, February 27th 8:00 p.m. AA Group - West Wing, Room 2 Saturday, February 28th 3:30 p.m. Meet & Green Reception, Music Minister Candidate, Fellowship Hall Sunday, March 1st 8:45 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Give a Book a Home - Books on the Corner 9:45 a.m. Sunday School / Orientation 11:00 a.m. Worship 12:00 p.m. Special Called Church Conference 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 Troop 33 would like to acknowledge the time and financial support of our devoted Troop Committee person Tom Allen who served for five years. He also judged the Pack 33 Pinewood Derby Race for 3 years. We send our condolences to Tom's family and the Church. Welcome Guests February 22, 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 p.m., February 25, 2015 Name Temporary Permanent Cancel this week only Adult plate $5.00 Child $3.00 Adult & Kids Menu: Spaghetti for all ages, salad bar, french bread, assorted desserts Make reservations/cancellations by noon Monday, 2/23/15. Place this tear off in the offering plate or your reservation to: office@greystonechurch.org

8 Welcome to Greystone Baptist Church February 22, :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