HAND BELL ANTHEM (11:00) Ring Joyfully Susan Geschke. SCRIPTURE READING Luke 18:9-14 NRSV. ANTHEM (11:00) Grace arr. Mark Hayes

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2 BRIDGEWATER CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN at Worship October 23, :30 & 11:00 a.m. You sitting in the pew next to me I don t know you. Oh, I know your name. I know the Hi, how are you? part of you. I know the Rainy weather we having, isn t it? part of you But I don t know you ~ Reaching for Rainbows, by Ann Weems GATHERING PRELUDE Triptych John Barr I. Prelude Processional III. Voluntary Joel 2:23-27, adapted Leader: Be glad and rejoice in the Lord your God; for God has given the early rain for your vindication, God has poured down for you abundant rain, the early and the later rain. People: We give thanks for the promise that the threshing floors shall be full of grain, the vats shall overflow with wine and oil. Leader: We shall be thankful to eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord our God. People: We come to be reminded, and we know that the Lord, the great I am, is our God and there is no other. All: Thanks be to God. Let us worship! RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP 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. *HYMN # 6 Here in this place GATHER US IN PROCLAIMING 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. HAND BELL ANTHEM (11:00) Ring Joyfully Susan Geschke SCRIPTURE READING Luke 18:9-14 NRSV ANTHEM (11:00) Grace arr. Mark Hayes SERMON My Faith Neighbor Jeff Carr REFLECTIONS (8:30) RESPONDING Music for contemplation, followed by conversation. *HYMN # 142 Brothers and sister of mine MINE ARE THE HUNGRY SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 5:13-16 NRSV arr. Douglas Wagner They will know we are Christians by our Love HAND BELL ANTHEM (11:00) OFFERING Invitation ~Feasting on the Word, Worship Companion, adapted Offertory (8:30) We bring our tithes and offerings to the worship center. (11:00) Ushers receive our tithes and offerings. Triptych John Barr II. Meditation PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE *HYMN INSERT *BENEDICTION Spirit of Gentleness Joel 2:28-32, adapted POSTLUDE A Festal Postlude John Barr * Rise as able in body and spirit.

3 MEETINGS & OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE & NURTURE October 23-29, 2016 (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 7:00 Rockingham Male Chorus Concert Sanctuary Mon. 7:00 Women s Fellowship Cabinet Lounge Wed. 2:00 Pastor s Book Study Lounge 5:15 Cherub Choir Rehearsal Agape Room 5:30 Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal Social Hall (Menu: Soup and Sandwiches) 5:45 Carol Choir Rehearsal Agape Room 6:30 YORFF Rehearsal Room # 35 6:30 Small Group Organizational Gathering Seekers Room 7:15 Puppet Practice Agape Room Thurs. 5-7 BC CROP Meal Dining Room at Kline Campus Center 7:30 Sanctus Choir Rehearsal Choir Room Fri. 3:00 Memorial Service for Glenn Garner Sanctuary 5:30 BSM Halloween Party Home of the Zepp s Sat. 5:00 Autumn Celebration Social Hall NEXT SUNDAY October 30, th Sunday after Pentecost Worship: 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary Pastor Chris Zepp, preaching Sermon: Fortuitous Events Scripture Readings: Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; Luke 19:1-10 Bell Choir Rehearsal 9 a.m. Choir Room Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Classrooms CROP Walk 2 p.m. Bridgewater Community Center PASTOR CHRIS is off and out of town with family this weekend. He will return to his regular schedule on Tuesday. 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 Shannon Puffenbarger Administrative Assistant Leon Rhodes Head Teller Glenna Wampler Business Manager 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. All Are Welcome brochures, available in the pews and literature rack, list specific Christian Education opportunities and locations. 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. Pianist (8:30) Cindy Fike Fellowship Host Donnie Fulk Greeters (11:00) Mandi & Todd Glendye; Margaret Horn Head Usher (11:00) Devin Bowman Sound/Light (11:00) Ellsworth Neff & Skip Eger Decorators Dwynn & Tony Stovall Deacon Caregiver Bea Miller Van Driver Sid Grove Worship Leaders Clarke & Hope Staton ATTENDANCE /STEWARDSHIP FOR SUNDAY: 10/16/16 Worship Attendance: 8: : Sunday School: 148 Pledges & Envelope Giving $7, Loose Offering Deacon s Fund Wednesday Night Meals Heifer International Jubilee Circle EYN Compassion Fund JOY Circle 1, Altruistic S. S. Class Friendship Circle 1, David Evick Memorial Fund ~ Leon Rhodes, Head Teller TODAY S ANTHEM TEXT: adapted from John Newton Amazing grace, how sweet the sound; that saved a wretch, like me; I once was lost, but now am found; I once was blind, but now I see. Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and that same grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear the hour when I first believed! Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already safely come; This grace hath brought me safe thus far, and surely grace will lead me home, I shall go home. When we ve been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, the glorious sun, We ve no less days to sing God s praise than since the day we first begun by Beckenhorst Press, Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A SMALL GROUPS GATHERING WEDNESDAY We have received a steady stream of interest and suggestions for potential small groups throughout the summer and early fall. Some of the possibilities that have been shared include: A group focused on topical discussions of current events and issues such as school bullying, gun violence, etc A group for young adults with busy families focused on community service A group for recently widowed persons A group that plays board games together A group that would take turns hosting one another for fellowship meals in their homes A Bible study and reflection group Various age or gender specific groups To help get things kicked off, we will be having an organizational meeting this Wednesday evening (10/26) at 6:30 in the Seekers room. At that meeting we will help identify facilitators and hosts, make connections, and explore needed resources. If you have questions or ideas, or are wanting to join a small group but are not able to attend the meeting, please contact Pastor Chris. PUPPET PRACTICES RESUMING THIS WEEK! Experienced puppeteers will get together this Wednesday at 7:15 in the Agape Room to set up the stage, refresh their skills, and prep for the new year. New puppeteers can join in beginning the following Wednesday, November 2. Questions? Contact Pastor Chris or Ben Neher.

5 MEETING WITH EYN LIAISON Markus Gamache, the liaison between EYN (Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) and the Church of the Brethren U.S. will speak in the Carter Center Stone Prayer Chapel on Tuesday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. Markus is from the northeast region of Nigeria that has been devastated by Boko Haram and will share his first-hand experience of the situation there. Everyone is welcome to this event sponsored by the Bridgewater College Kline-Bowman Institute for Creative Peacebuilding and the Bridgewater Church of the Brethren. HAITI FUNDRAISER A Bowl of Good will have a Hurricane Matthew Haiti Fundraiser this Tuesday, October 25, from 5-9 p.m. Join our community at A Bowl of Good by eating a Haitian cuisine meal. All proceeds will go to Beyond Borders as they sponsor 100 families who have been hardest hit by the Hurricane. Sponsorship means that for 18 months they will help the families as they rebuild their homes, send their children to school, have enough to eat and earn a living to support themselves. Beyond Borders has been rated 100 out of 100 for accountability and transparency by Charity Navigator. For more info go to: CROP EVENTS Crop Meal Thursday, October 27, from 5-7 p.m. Crop Walk Sunday, October 30, at 2 p.m. Registration forms are available from the literature rack & information can be picked up in the greeting hall. AUTUMN CELEBRATION Next Saturday, October 29, Fellowship & Recreation Commission will host an evening of fun for the whole family in the Social Hall. Bring a sandwich or equivalent for everyone in your family; finger foods and beverages will be provided. At 5:00 p.m. the pumpkin carving contest will begin. To enter, bring your pumpkin, tools you will need to carve with, and a container to collect money in. At 6:00 p.m., when dinner begins, people can vote on their favorite carved pumpkin by donating money in their respective containers. The pumpkin that raises the most money will be declared the winner! All proceeds will benefit the John Kline Homestead Trust. After dinner, around 7:00 p.m., we will enjoy music, games, and more fun for all. For more information, or if you cannot bring a pumpkin but want to participate in the contest, please call Palmer Lee Berry at Let s make this Autumn well worth celebrating!

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