Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing.

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1 Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing. Blessing, and honor, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

2 THE WORSHIP OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS THE LORD The Third Sunday after Pentecost July 3, :55 a.m. WE COME BEFORE GOD Prelude Welcome and Announcements Invocation and Lord s Prayer Chiming of the Hour Introit Call to Worship Hymn of Praise No. 36 Anthem Prayer for the Nation Silent and Pastoral Children s Sermon Hymn No. 629 Offertory Prayer Collection of Offerings with Offertory Doxology see insert Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens Adore Him God of Our Fathers WE LISTEN FOR GOD S WORD First Lesson Matthew 5:21-26 Second Lesson James 1:19-21 Sermon Commanded to Be Serious About Our Anger WE RESPOND TO GOD S CALL Hymn of Commitment No. 498 Words of Dismissal with Benediction Congregational Response O God, We Ask for Strength May the grace of Christ our Savior and the Father s boundless love, With the Holy Spirit s favor, Rest upon us from above. Amen. Postlude

3 GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR WORSHIP TODAY Welcome to this service of worship. The pastor and other worship leaders have put a great deal of time, thought and effort into the planning and implementation of the service. It is their hope and prayer that the service will constitute a fit offering of praise unto Almighty God, and that it will serve God s purposes as he continues to work in the lives of his children. Ushers are available to assist you in any way during the service. They are wearing gold identification badges and are stationed near the exits during the service. For those with children, please note the following provisions for childcare during the service: care for infants to one year olds in the nursery; care for two and three year olds in room 21 (down the preschool hallway); children s church for children age four through second grade in room 26 (also located down the preschool hallway the children leave for this class with its leaders following the Children s Sermon in the worship service). An usher will be glad to help you locate these rooms either before or after the service. The worship service is recorded on DVDs and is available upon request through the church office. A manuscript copy of the sermon is posted each Monday on the church website ( Visitors Please fill in the information below, tear off at the perforation, and place in the offering plate when it is passed. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Name: Address: Phone: I would like a call. I am interested in church membership.

4 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, July 3 9:45 A.M. Devotion in Sanctuary 9:45 A.M. Sunday School 10:55 A.M. Worship Service Monday, July 4 Office is Closed Tuesday, July 5 7:00 P.M. Men s Bible Study Wednesday, July 6 6:30 P.M. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study DEACON OF THE MONTH: USHERS: NURSERY WORKERS: TWOS & THREES: CHILDREN'S CHURCH: ACOLYTE: Worship 110 Children s Church 10 Sunday School 71 Nursery & Toddlers 5 PRAYER REQUESTS June 29, 2011 Herb Young Barbara White Alex Nagy Dottie Swain Paul Sellers Otelia Frazier Paul Knighton Josie Gough Becky Thompson Acie Watts Pat Howell Suzie Hill Dan Kriss and family Jeanie Joy and Janessa Dove Ken and Marie Burton Youth and Chaperones Leon Kerns Roy Hall Ellie Howdershell VBS Ron York James Christopher, Captain, Tommy Robinson, Ron York, Nathan Morgan, Brad Young Tina Elmi, Jill Christopher Melissa Bacon Ruth Anne Sawyer Harrison Stewart PROGRESS REPORT Weekly budget needs $6, /29/2011 Offering 5,676.00* *Details posted on bulletin board. HAYMARKET BAPTIST CHURCH Washington Street PO Box 182 Haymarket, Virginia (703) haymarketbc@verizon.net Web Site: Dr. Charles D. Stewart, Minister (cell ) Rev. Matthew Hensley, Minister of Education (cell ) Ann Whitney, Ministry Assistant Dr. Patricia Howell, Choir Director Jim Westerhouse, Organist

5 ANNOUNCEMENTS Bulletin Cover Artwork The design on the front of the bulletin is a picture of a decorative mosaic in a church in Warton Woods, Missouri. The symbol is an ancient one depicting Christ as the Lamb of God, bearing the victory banner that signifies his defeat of the power of sin through his sacrificial death and mighty resurrection. Added to this version of the symbol is the reference to the scroll/book with the seven seals that only the agent of humankind s redemption may open (Revelation 5). It points to the role of the triumphant Christ as the one who is to judge humankind and bring in the kingdom of God. Paired with the symbol as a whole are the verses from Revelation5:12-13 which bring to clear focus the meaning of the symbol for our use on the worship bulletin cover in these days. Because of the magnificent work of the Son in carrying out humankind s salvation, God Father, Son and Holy Spirit is worthy to receive the fullest offering of worship the redeemed of the Lord may bring. All Christian worship is grounded in a celebration of Christ s work of redemption. Every Sunday is Easter Sunday. Vacation Bible School VBS will be held July The theme this year is The Big Apple Adventure. The workers are in preparation for this year s school so please be in prayer for them. Something New on the Website There is something new on the website. At the bottom of the homepage is an Our Daily Bread box that features scripture passages, inspirational quotes and prayers. It changes daily, Monday through Friday. The hope for this new feature is that church members and friends may turn to our website for devotional purposes. To this same end, don t forget that you can access the weekly sermon, monthly newsletter, and a parenting newsletter on the website as well. Dr. Stewart Away Next Sunday Dr. Stewart and family will be away on vacation July In his place next Sunday, July 10, our own John Carey will lead worship and preach. Please remember John in your thoughts and prayers as he makes preparation for this service. Keep the Stewarts in your prayers, too, as they travel to and from the beach.

6 The Call to Worship from Psalm 148 Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels, praise him all his host! Praise him, sun and moon, praise him all you shining stars! Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens! Let them praise the name of the Lord! For he commanded and they were created. And he established them for ever and ever; he fixed their bounds which cannot be passed. Praise the Lord from the earth, you sea monsters and all deeps, fire and hail, snow and frost, stormy wind fulfilling his command! Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars! Beasts and all cattle, creeping things and flying birds! Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth! Young men and maidens together, old men and children! Let them praise the name of the Lord, For his name alone is exalted; his glory is above earth and heaven.

7 ANNOUNCEMENTS Bulletin Cover Artwork The design on the front of the bulletin is a picture of a decorative mosaic in a church in Warton Woods, Missouri. The symbol is an ancient one depicting Christ as the Lamb of God, bearing the victory banner that signifies his defeat of the power of sin through his sacrificial death and mighty resurrection. Added to this version of the symbol is the reference to the scroll/book with the seven seals that only the agent of humankind s redemption may open (Revelation 5). It points to the role of the triumphant Christ as the one who is to judge humankind and bring in the kingdom of God. Paired with the symbol as a whole are the verses from Revelation5:12-13 which bring to clear focus the meaning of the symbol for our use on the worship bulletin cover in these days. Because of the magnificent work of the Son in carrying out humankind s salvation, God Father, Son and Holy Spirit is worthy to receive the fullest offering of worship the redeemed of the Lord may bring. All Christian worship is grounded in a celebration of Christ s work of redemption. Every Sunday is Easter Sunday. Vacation Bible School VBS will be held July The theme this year is The Big Apple Adventure. The workers are in preparation for this year s school so please be in prayer for them. Something New on the Website There is something new on the website. At the bottom of the homepage is an Our Daily Bread box that features scripture passages, inspirational quotes and prayers. It changes daily, Monday through Friday. The hope for this new feature is that church members and friends may turn to our website for devotional purposes. To this same end, don t forget that you can access the weekly sermon, monthly newsletter, and a parenting newsletter on the website as well. Dr. Stewart Away Next Sunday Dr. Stewart and family will be away on vacation July In his place next Sunday, July 10, our own John Carey will lead worship and preach. Please remember John in your thoughts and prayers as he makes preparation for this service. Keep the Stewarts in your prayers, too, as they travel to and from the beach.

8 The Call to Worship from Psalm 148 Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels, praise him all his host! Praise him, sun and moon, praise him all you shining stars! Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens! Let them praise the name of the Lord! For he commanded and they were created. And he established them for ever and ever; he fixed their bounds which cannot be passed. Praise the Lord from the earth, you sea monsters and all deeps, fire and hail, snow and frost, stormy wind fulfilling his command! Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars! Beasts and all cattle, creeping things and flying birds! Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth! Young men and maidens together, old men and children! Let them praise the name of the Lord, For his name alone is exalted; his glory is above earth and heaven.