CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY SERVICE

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1 APRIL 7, 2019 FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY SERVICE DOES THIS OFFEND YOU?

2 THE WORSHIP OF GOD APRIL 7, 2019 chimes of the trinity preparing for worship May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy. Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves. Psalm 126:5-6, NRSV Organ Prelude O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing... arr. Jason Payne Baylor S., Acolyte welcome to worship David Hailey Introit All Glory, Laud, and Honor...arr. Valerie W. Stephenson HBBC Handbells & Youth Bells Invocation and Lord s Prayer *Hymn of Praise No. 310 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee...HYMN TO JOY (Children come forward for children s sermon on final stanza) Children s Sermon Sarah Mears (Children leave for children s worship) *Hymn of Reflection No, 546 Give Me Jesus...Spiritual/arr. Dwayne Davis Scripture and Prayer John 6:60-71, NRSV (Page 868 in the Pew Bibles) Kristen Muse

3 Choral Praise Walk Worthy...Joseph Martin Chancel Choir Sermon Does This Offend You? David Hailey *Hymn of Commitment, No. 583 Jesus Paid It All...ALL TO CHRIST *Offertory prayer Hassan Elfaysal, Hailey Class offertory When I Survey the Wondrous Cross... arr. Kastner/McChesney HBBC Handbells & Youth Bells presentation of new members Parent/ Child Dedication Adam and Lindsay Holland and their son *Benediction *Chimes of the Trinity Piano Postlude Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee...arr. James Koerts *Those who are able may stand with ministers and choir.

4 WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES Sunday, April 7 9:45 AM Sunday School 9:50 AM Grade School Drama Ensemble Performance (Fellowship Hall) 11:00 AM Morning Worship Service (Sanctuary) 11:00 AM Children s Worship (Rm. 11) 11:15 AM Grace for All Nations (Chapel) 4:00 PM Congregational Business Meeting 4:00 PM Hosanna Dance Troupe (Fellowship Hall) 5:00 PM Alpha Bells (Rm. 10) 6:00 PM Youth Movie Night Monday, April 8 9:00 AM Fit Over Fifty (FLC-Gym) 9:30 AM Ministers Meeting (Rm. 100) 12:00 PM CC Planning Committee (Rm. 206) 2:00 PM Staff Meeting (Rm. 206) 5:30 PM Finance Committee (Rm. 101) 6:30 PM Cub Scout Den Meetings (Rm. 213) 7:00 PM Deacons Meeting (Rm. 204) 7:30 PM Boy Scout Troop Meeting (Rm. 24) 8:00 PM HBBC Members Fellowship Basketball Night (FLC-Gym) Tuesday, April 9 7:00 AM Yost Men s Bible Study (Rm. 100) 10:00 AM Painting with Lorraine (FLC-Rm. 201) 10:30 AM Baptist Women - Crafts 12:00 PM Baptist Women - Luncheon (Fellowship Hall) 12:30 PM AA Epiphany Group Meeting (FLC-Rm. 201) 5:30 PM Women s Basketball Fellowship (FLC-Gym) 5:45 PM Membership Growth Committee (Rm. 100) 6:30 PM Yoga (Rm. 11) 7:00 PM Compassionate Friends Group (Rm. 206) Wednesday, April 10 9:00 AM Fit Over Fifty (FLC-Gym) 5:00 PM Family Night Fellowship Meal (Fellowship Hall) 5:30 PM Recreation with Kids (FLC-Gym) 6:00 PM CPR/AED Class (Rm. 206) 6:15 PM The Gathering (Fellowship Hall) 6:15 PM Preschool Missions/Grade School Electives 6:15 PM Point5 Youth Discipleship (FLC-Rm. 200) 7:15 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Rm. 118) 7:15 PM Choir Express (Rm. 118) 7:30 PM Wednesday Basketball Fellowship (FLC-Gym) Thursday, April 11 8:30 AM Bridge (FLC-Rm. 206) 9:30 AM Yoga (Rm. 11) 10:00 AM Adult Ministries Trip to Wilson 12:30 PM AA Epiphany Group Meeting (FLC-Rm. 201) 5:30 PM Evening Fitness (FLC-Gym) 5:30 PM Step-Up Ministry Program (FLC-Rm. 201) 6:30 PM Pickleball (FLC-Gym) Sunday, April 14 8:15 AM Sonshine in the Park 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Morning Worship Service (Sanctuary) 11:15 AM Grace for All Nations (Chapel) 4:00 PM Hosanna Dance Troupe (Fellowship Hall)

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: Jennifer Haigwood; Infants: Kathy Teague, Kristie Whitlow, Todd Whitlow, Chris Perri, Stephanie Perri; Ones: Hannah Gordon, Justin Smith; Twos: Matt Spain, Aislinn Spain; Threes: Elaine Shakleford, Cindy Henson; Fours: Bailey Sock, Betty Boyce; Kindergarten: Jon Lanier, Ginny Lanier 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 loving memory of Robert E. Teel, Eunice H. Teel and Robert (Bobby) E. Teel, Jr., by Fred and Becky Teel, Tim and Joanie Teel and Crystal Goodman and their families.

6 UPCOMING EVENTS SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING - TODAY AT 4:00 PM FELLOWSHIP HALL Today 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). EASTER LILIES Each Easter we beautify our Sanctuary with Easter lilies. You and your family may give one of these lilies in memory or honor of a loved one or of someone who is meaningful to you. Your gift helps defray the cost of the sanctuary lilies and those taken to members served by the Home Visitation Ministry. The lilies cost $12 each, and a list of donors will be published on Easter Sunday. You can fill out one of the forms found around the church and mail it or bring it with your check to the Church Office. You can order online at hbbc.org/lilies. The deadline for submitting forms is Sunday, April 14. HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Palm Sunday April 14 - Children will participate in worship in a special processional. Children who plan to participate should be in the Sanctuary at 9:15 AM. No Family Night April 17 Maundy Thursday Worship with us at 6:30 PM on Thursday, April 18. Walk the Path to the Cross Good Friday April 19 - Stations will be set up across our campus, and a map and booklet will be provided so that you and your family may participate. Stations will be set up both inside and outside this year. At 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 3:00 PM, our ministerial staff will lead group walks through the stations outside. Easter Sunday April 21 - Bring pre-cut flowers for the Flowering of the Cross. The cross will be located at the FLC entrance until 10:15 AM. Our Easter Service will begin at 10:50 AM and will include Baptism. DISASTER RELIEF MISSION TRIP: APRIL 29-MAY 3 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) continues this work each and every week. There is no cost for the trip as donations to Baptists on Mission covers 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. MEMBERSHIP MATTERS BEGINS APRIL 28 Membership Matters is a 5-session class that meets during Sunday School starting Sunday, April 28 to provide newcomers perspectives on living in faith at HBBC. This class is open to all visitors and new members alike. To sign up, please contact our church office at (919) or celler@hbbc.org. WHIRLIGIG PARK / BASEBALL MUSEUM Join us on April 11 on a trip to the Whirligig Park / Baseball Museum in Wilson, NC. We will leave from the church at 10:00 AM and return by 4:00 PM. Your cost will be the price of your meal at the famous Parker s Barbecue. Please sign up by April 8. EASTER MISSIONS OFFERING Through the season of Lent, we are preparing our hearts to celebrate the Resurrection of our Savior. Sadly, many people in our world will not celebrate Easter as the observance of the resurrection. Perhaps they have not yet heard, or if they have heard, they have not yet responded to the Good News of Jesus life, death, and resurrection. One way we can share this Good News is through our gifts to our annual Easter Missions Offering. Our goal for the 2019 Easter Missions Offering is $20,000 and can be designated to CBF Global Missions, SBC Annie Armstrong Missions Offering or to HBBC Missions. So far, $3,675 has been given. You may give using the envelope you received in the mail or pick up one around the church. You can also give online by going to hbbc.org/give and selecting which Easter Offering category you would like to support! PALM SUNDAY: APRIL 14 Children are invited to participate in worship by being part of the special processional waving palm branches in remembrance of Jesus s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. Children will also lead other aspects of worship that morning. Any children who are planning to participate in the Palm Sunday processional need to be in the Sanctuary at 9:15 AM that morning to practice. 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

January 13, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14

January 13, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 January 13, 2019 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 THE WORSHIP OF GOD JANUARY 13, 2019 chimes of the trinity preparing for worship This