CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY SERVICE

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1 MARCH 24, 2019 THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY SERVICE HAS NO ONE CONDEMNED YOU?

2 THE WORSHIP OF GOD MARCH 24, 2019 chimes of the trinity preparing for worship Seek the LORD while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near; Isaiah 55:6, NRSV Organ Prelude Beneath the Cross of Jesus...arr. Mary McDonald Stella M., Acolyte welcome to worship Kristen Muse Introit Hymn of Grateful Praise...Joel Raney Chancel Choir Invocation and Lord s Prayer *Hymn of Praise No. 159 Fairest Lord Jesus...CRUSADERS HYMN Scripture Reading John 8:2-11, NRSV (Page 870 in the Pew Bibles) David Hailey Vocal Meditation The Power of the Cross... OH, TO SEE THE DAWN Susan Hailey, Soloist Litany of Confession and Assurance Sarah Mears Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent, for the sake of Your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in Your will, and walk in Your ways, to the glory of Your Name. Amen. (Book of Common Prayer)

3 Leader: Almighty God, who does freely pardon all who repent and turn to Him, now fulfill in every contrite heart the promise of redeeming grace; People: forgiving all our sins, and cleansing us from an evil conscience through the perfect sacrifice of Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. (The Book of Common Worship, 1946) *Congregational Response No. 190 The Power of the Cross (Stanzas 3 & 4)... OH, TO SEE THE DAWN Sermon Has No One Condemned You? David Hailey Ordinance of Communion In Love We Remember Aaron McCrickard - 01/03/2019 Pete Holland - 01/08/2019 Garnett McCrickard - 01/21/2019 Liz Bradshaw - 01/27/2019 Kevin Nelson - 01/29/2019 (Names as of February 24.) Sharing the Bread Panis Angelicus...Cesar Franck George Weinbrenner, Euphonium Sharing the Cup A Lenten Meditation...Lloyd Larson Jackson Glover, Organ *Hymn of Commitment No. 586 Grace Greater than Our Sin... Moody *Offertory prayer Emily Griffith, Hailey Class offertory Lisa Moxley presentation of new members *Benediction *Chimes of the Trinity organ Postlude Postlude on St. Thomas...arr. Douglas Wagner *Those who are able may stand with ministers and choir.

4 WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES Sunday, March 24 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Morning Worship Service (Sanctuary) 11:15 AM Grace for All Nations (Chapel) 2:00 PM Eagle Scout Ceremony (Chapel) 4:15 PM Handbells (Rm. 10) 5:00 PM Alpha Bells (Rm. 10) 5:00 PM Youth Choir (Rm. 118) 6:00 PM Children s Drama Ensemble (Fellowship Hall) 6:00 PM The Point (FLC-Rm. 201) Monday, March 25 9:00 AM Fit Over Fifty (FLC-Gym) 9:30 AM Ministers Meeting (Rm. 100) 2:00 PM Staff Meeting (Rm. 206) 5:30 PM Evening Fitness (FLC-Gym) 5:30 PM Food Service Meeting (Rm. 204) 6:30 PM Adult Ministries Evening with Clyde Buckner (Rm. 200) 6:30 PM Cub Scout Den Meetings (Rm. 213) 7:30 PM Boy Scout Troop Meeting (Rm. 24) 8:00 PM HBBC Members Fellowship Basketball Night (FLC-Gym) Tuesday, March 26 7:00 AM Yost Men s Bible Study (Rm. 100) 10:00 AM Painting with Lorraine (FLC-Rm. 201) 12:00 PM Movers and Shakers Luncheon with Clyde Buckner (Fellowship Hall) 12:30 PM AA Epiphany Group Meeting (FLC-Rm. 201) 1:00 PM Senior Singers (Rm. 118) 5:30 PM Women s Basketball Fellowship (FLC-Gym) 6:30 PM Yoga (Rm. 11) 7:00 PM Children s Ministry Council Meeting (Rm. 101) 7:00 PM Compassionate Friends Group (Rm. 206) Wednesday, March 27 9:00 AM Fit Over Fifty (FLC-Gym) 4:00 PM Health Fair Committee (Rm. 100) 5:00 PM Family Night Fellowship Meal (Fellowship Hall) 5:00 PM Recreation with Kids (FLC-Gym) 5:15 PM LRP Informational Session (Rm. 204) 5:30 PM Youth Bells (Rm. 10) 6:15 PM The Gathering (Fellowship Hall) 6:15 PM Point5 Youth Discipleship (FLC-Rm. 200) 6:15 PM Preschool/Children s Missions 7:15 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Rm. 118) 7:15 PM Choir Express (Rm. 118) 7:30 PM Wednesday Basketball Fellowship (FLC-Gym) Thursday, March 28 8:30 AM Bridge (FLC-Rm. 206) 9:30 AM Yoga (Rm. 11) 12:30 PM AA Epiphany Group Meeting (FLC-Rm. 201) 5:30 PM Evening Fitness (FLC-Gym) 6:30 PM Pickleball (FLC-Gym)

5 WELCOME VISITORS We are honored by your presence this morning. We would love for you to record your attendance on the Friendship Pad when it is passed to you and provide information so that we can contact you further. ENTER TO WORSHIP This is a holy hour. We invite you to enter this sanctuary with joy and reverence. We invite members and visitors to be seated near the front of the sanctuary to enhance our sense of community in worship. When you have taken your seat, spend a few moments in quiet reflection as you prepare your heart for worship. If the service has already begun, please enter quietly by one of the side aisles. Please remember to silence your cell phone. RESOURCES FOR HEARING IMPAIRMENT Hearing assistance devices are available for those who have such need. Please see an usher for more information. BECOME A MEMBER OF HBBC Those who desire to join our church may come forward to where the pastor is standing during the Hymn of Commitment. If you would like to meet with a minister before making this decision, any of our ministers would be happy to answer your questions. FOR CHILDREN DURING WORSHIP Extended Session: Childcare is provided for birth-5 year olds during worship. Children ages 4-5 visit the Sanctuary briefly for the Children s Sermon. Children s Worship: For 1st-5th graders, 1st & 3rd Sundays during the school year. (Children leave at the designated time during worship and are picked up in Room 11 following worship). Worship Bags: Worship bags are available at all of the entrances to the Sanctuary to encourage children to participate in worship. Please return them as you leave worship. ABOUT SUNDAY SCHOOL On Sunday mornings at 9:45 AM, we provide classes for all ages to enjoy Bible study and fellowship. Call the church office for more information. TODAY S EXTENDED SESSION HELPERS Assistant: Ryan Adams; Infants: Betsy Patterson, Marie Abee, Maggie Gordon, Vivian Hughes, Haley Day; Ones: Cathy Howard, Molly Lindsay; Twos: Kate Hall, Bobby Hall; Threes: Jessica Adams, Kim Ray; Fours: Kristen Minshew, Sarah Mears; Kindergarten: Adam Holland, Lindsay Holland WORSHIP LEADERS Dr. David Hailey, Pastor...drdhailey@hbbc.org Rev. Kristen Muse, Senior Associate Pastor...kmuse@hbbc.org Dr. Larry Dickens, Minister of Music...ldickens@hbbc.org Rev. Ward Page, Associate Pastor/Students and Outreach...wpage@hbbc.org Rev. Sarah Mears, Minister to Children and Families...smears@hbbc.org Lisa Moxley, Music Associate/Accompanist...lmoxley@hbbc.org Tyler Ingram, Assistant Minister of Music...tingram@hbbc.org Jackson Glover, Organist...jglover@hbbc.org Jessica McDougald, Children s Ministry Intern...jmcdougald@hbbc.org Sarah Wilson, Ministerial Intern...swilson@hbbc.org ABOUT TODAY S WORSHIP The sanctuary flowers are given in honor of the Fellowship Sunday School Class by Ron and Janice Poole. Today as we observe the Lord s Supper we would like all believers to be able to participate; therefore, we offer gluten-free wafers in individually wrapped packets for those with dietary restrictions. Following worship, ushers will be at the doors with baskets to receive a World Hunger offering. Lent is a season for prayer, reflection, and discovery. We are calling our journey this year Wonders in the Wilderness and each week we will explore a question that Jesus asked as we join Him in His journey to Jerusalem. Our prayer is that we will wonder together with God and one another during this holy season.

6 UPCOMING EVENTS LONG RANGE CAPITAL PLANNING INFORMATION SESSIONS Last March our church received a report from our Long Range Capital Planning Committee. Included in this report were four recommended capital projects, all of which were received enthusiastically by our congregation. These capital planning projects include Sanctuary renovations with enlarged chancel; Kitchen expansion and Fellowship Hall improvements; Elevator to provide access to all levels in both chapel and educational buildings; Enhanced accessibility to nursery and chapel building with additional parking. Church leaders have been working diligently and now we are ready to bring an update to the congregation. Please plan to join us at one of the upcoming informational sessions listed below. These sessions will be approximately 45-minutes in length and will contain the same information. Choose the session that is most convenient for you. Wednesday, March 27 at 5:15 PM in the Hailey Classroom (Room 204) - Childcare will be available in the gym. No reservation needed. Grab your dinner at 5:00 PM and head up to the meeting or the dinner line will be open until 6:30 PM if you want to get dinner afterward. Sunday, March 31 at 9:50 AM in the Fellowship Hall - Please note that Family Sunday School for grade-schoolers is taking place at the same time. SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING On Sunday, April 7, at 4:00 PM we will gather in the Fellowship Hall to consider recommendations to proceed with a Capital Campaign and further design work for the capital projects. The meeting will include a brief overview of the projects, time for questions, and then a vote. Please make plans to attend this meeting. Childcare will be available upon reservation with Sarah Mears (smears@hbbc.org). THE GATHERING DURING LENT Join us as we gather around the tables again during the season of Lent to have some more family discussions. Each week we will explore a question from Jesus in preparation for Sunday worship. As we Wonder in the Wilderness together, we ll discuss some questions like, What s Your Name?, Has No One Condemned You?, Why Do You Worry?, Does This Offend You?, and others. We had some great discussion during the fall and it is sure to happen again. We will begin at 6:15 PM each Wednesday night in the Fellowship Hall. Plan to join us in an intergenerational, family discussion around the table. DISASTER RELIEF MISSION TRIP April 29-May 3, our disaster relief mission trip will serve in Lumberton, NC. There is a lot of rebuilding that still needs to be done to help those that have been affected by the Hurricanes of Baptists on Mission (Baptist Men) continue this work each and every week. There is no cost for the trip as donations to Baptists on Mission cover this for volunteers. We will leave Monday morning and return on Friday afternoon; lodging will be in bunks and meals will be provided. Serving just a few days during the week is also an option. Contact Kristen Muse to sign up by April 8. MONTHLY LUNCHEON The Adult Ministries monthly luncheon will be meeting March 26 at 12 noon in the Fellowship Hall. Clyde Buckner will be the guest. Cost is $6 per person and is open to those ages 55 and up. Please RSVP to Cathy Eller (celler@hbbc.org or (919) ). PIZZA AND STORIES Clyde Buckner is a mountain man with a wonderful knack for telling stories. He will be telling some stories from a 1927 book of poems by James Weldon Johnson. Join us March 25 at 7:00 PM in the Koinonia classroom for this special time. Please sign up today. FAMILY SUNDAY SCHOOL All grade school children (1st-5th graders) and their parents are invited to join us for a special Family Sunday School on Sunday, March 31. We hope you will make plans to join us for this special time of Bible Study, games, and fellowship. A light breakfast will be served ROOTED IN STRENGTH FITNESS CHALLENGE 2019 Rooted in Strength Fitness Challenge: After 10 weeks of the fitness challenge, HBBC has accumulated 72,305 minutes so far! Keep checking your s for encouraging tips and fitness opportunities in the FLC. Remember, our top contributor will receive a prize! Don t forget to keep logging your minutes at Contact David Keel (dkeel@hbbc.org) for more information. TO GIVE ONLINE If you are interested in giving online, you may scan the QR code to the left or go to Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC