How Do I FOLLOW. for the Long Haul?

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1 How Do I FOLLOW for the Long Haul? CHAPEL BULLETIN APRIL 19, 2015

2 Order of Worship April 19, 2015 Prelude: Let There Be Glory and Honor and Praises Gathering Song: All Creatures of Our God and King Welcome and Prayer: Rich Sylvester, Associate Pastor Celebration and Worship Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us Forever Reign Lessons for the Long Haul: Gloria Aiken Choral Offertory: Our Great Savior Norma Champion, soloist Hymn 6: Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above Vance Stallings Scripture Reading: Psalm 120 (p. 612) Tommy Vereb, Pastoral Intern Morning Message: Repentance Travis Simone, Lead Pastor Song of Reflection: Wilt Thou Forgive? Alex Mejias Benediction: Doug Bunn, Associate Pastor MUSICIANS Leader/Acoustic Guitar Alex Mejias Vocals Jasmine Connolly Joy Martin Piano Marcia Budnikas Electric Guitar Cliff Roebuck Mandolin/Banjo Peter Budnikas Bass Guitar Bethany Bostron Drums Scott Gemmell-Davis CHORAL DIRECTOR Ted Cornell CHORAL ACCOMPANISTS Piano Nancy Luzar Organ Marcia Budnikas You are invited to meet with members of our Prayer Team at the platform steps following the service. CONDOLENCE: We would like to extend our prayers and sympathy to Sherry Cooke and her family on the passing of her mother, Pat Snipes; and to Marcia Harrell and her family on the passing of her husband, Arthur.

3 How Do I FOLLOW for the Long Haul? he mission statement of our church comes directly from Matthew 28:18, where Jesus calls us to make disciples. In the context that Jesus first uttered this command, it was a radical statement. No one made disciples. Different teachers had disciples, but they were training them to graduate from the discipleship process and become rabbis. No one made disciples; they made rabbis. When Jesus calls us to make disciples, He is calling us to a radical new task. He is calling us to engage in a perpetual process. We must learn how to be disciples, that is how to follow Jesus, for the long haul. Tucked away in the book of Psalms, we find a group of passages known as the Songs of Ascents. Psalms were sung as pilgrims journeyed to Jerusalem to ascend the steps of the Temple. They were written to keep people on track mentally, emotionally and spiritually as they journeyed toward placing God s presence at the center of their lives. Centuries upon centuries have passed and the content of these songs still has the wisdom to nudge us back on track as we journey toward having God s presence, Jesus Himself, at the center of our lives. The themes they touch on are timeless. The practices they advise are enduring. The wisdom they provide is durable enough for even the longest journey. We will read them, pray them and maybe even sing some of them as we seek to make sure our discipleship process stays the course for the long haul. THIS WEEK SUMMER MISSION TRIP TO PRAGUE: June 30- July 12 Learn. Encourage. Engage. Information Meeting Tuesday, April 21, 7 p.m., Room 120 Contact: missions@wcchapel.org WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY PRECEPT UPON PRECEPT Thursdays, April 23 May 14 9:30 11:45 a.m., Moog Hall, Cost: $10 Genesis Part 4: Wrestling with God A Study on Isaac, Jacob, and Esau (Genesis 24-36). Childcare available with pre-registration only. Register online: wcchapel.org/register or contact: Ann Berg, donaldjberg@cox.net, GIDEON S INTERNATIONAL Visit our Ministry Spotlight table in the Main Foyer TODAY!

4 COMING SOON Sunday, April 26 10:45 Noon, Room 156 Whether you are new to your faith, new to the Chapel, or looking to find out more about membership, please join us! Register online: wcchapel.org/register ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, April 26, 6:30 p.m., Main Worship Room All are invited to come and hear what God has been doing at the Chapel over the past year and what we are anticipating in the year to come. Childcare available (6 weeks 5 years). Register for childcare online by April 20 at wcchapel.org/register CELEBRATION FOR ROB & TINA CAMPBELL Sunday, April 26, following the Annual Meeting, Main Foyer Please join us for a reception for Rob and Tina in order to express our gratitude for their faithful service at the Chapel. ADULT BIBLE STUDIES MINI BIBLE COLLEGE: Old Testament Survey Sundays, 9:30 a.m., Room 120 Facilitator: Rob Smith The Mini Bible College is a practical devotional survey of the Bible developed by Dick Wood ward, our late Pastor Emeritus. The original video recordings of Dick Woodward teaching the material are used in the class, along with group discussion led by the facilitator. CHARACTER This 3-week class starts today. Sundays, 10:45 a.m. Room 120, Facilitator: Joe Webers This is a study of God s character being built in Christians. CAN cer SUPPORT SEMINAR A Game Changer: New Technology and Screening Tools Tuesday, May 5, 6 p.m., Room 120 The emphasis will be on breast cancer with a physician of radiology oncology and patient navigator as our speakers.

5 connect First-time Guest Returning Guest Regular Attendee Please update my information Please send me the weekly Chapel Prayer Request To submit a written request, please place this form in the offering plate or the prayer boxes at the exits. You may also submit your prayer requests by contacting: prayer@wcchapel.org, NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TEAR HERE PHONE AGE CATEGORY: STAGE OF LIFE: Single Married Single Parent Widowed Military I WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT: A relationship with Jesus Monthly Meet and Greet Baptism Small Groups Serving Membership Other: NAME /PHONE

6 2015 GENERAL FUND OFFERING SUMMARY as of April 12 JAN. MARCH APRIL ANNUAL 2015 BUDGET $ 918,386 $ 297,656 $ 3,800,000 ACTUAL $ 868,023 $ 150,713 VARIANCE - $ 50,363 - $ 146,943 NOTE: All Giving Please make checks payable to Williamsburg Community Chapel. Please use the memo area of your check to indicate designations. All undesignated checks are credited to the General Fund. Contact: Rob Campbell, Executive of Administration, ONLINE GIVING Give one-time gifts or set up recurring gifts online: wcchapel.org/giving To find Sunday media, calendar and registrations, community groups, information about pastors and staff, employment opportunities, or to sign up for our weekly , visit: wcchapel.org 3899 John Tyler Hwy. Williamsburg, VA MOM S MORNING OUT SIGNUPS Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. May 9:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Parents can get a chance to catch their breath while their children have a full morning of activities. Register online: wcchapel.org/registration Contact: Cindy Hogan, , chogan@wcchapel.org