CHAPEL BULLETIN MAY 10, 2015 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; they made rabbis. When Jesus calls us to make disciples, 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. In the book of Psalms, we find a group of passages known as the Songs of Ascents. Psalms 120-134 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 traveled toward placing God s presence at the center of their lives. 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. We will read them, pray them and even sing some of them as we seek to make sure our discipleship process stays the course for the long haul.
Order of Worship May 10, 2015 Mother s Day Prelude: Rejoice, the Lord Is King Call to Worship: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Welcome: Ted Cornell, Minister of Worship Recognition of Mothers Child Dedication and Prayer: Travis Simone, Lead Pastor 9 a.m.: Anne Noelle Smethurst ( John and Jen) Benjamin Richard Sleeth (Will and Rachel) 11 a.m.: Savannah Jane Alford and Aiden Lee Weil (Amanda Howington) Henry James Allan (Brian and Kimberly) Celebration and Worship Creation Sings the Father s Song No One Higher Lessons for the Long Haul: Student Ministries Edition Choral Offertory: Nothing But the Blood Beverly McCoy, violin Hymn 203: And Can It Be (v. 1 & 4) Vance Stallings Scripture Reading: Psalm 126 (p. 613) Tommy Vereb, Pastoral Intern Morning Message: Joy Rich Sylvester, Associate Pastor Song of Reflection: Psalm 126 (Although We Are Weeping) Benediction MUSICIANS Leader Lynette Nice Vocals Janelle Nice Piano/Organ Marcia Budnikas Acoustic Guitar/Vocals Tommy Vereb Electric Guitar Doug DeBerry Banjo/Mandolin Peter Budnikas Bass Guitar Glenn Lavender Drums Russell Edwards 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.
We would love to hear from you! Please fill out the form below and leave it in the offering plate or the prayer boxes at the exits. First-time Guest Returning Guest Regular Attendee Please update my information Please send me the weekly Chapel email WELCOME THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE CHAPEL We believe membership is an important part of a person s journey of faith and demonstrates growing commitment to Christ s work in the world through His Church. For more information on becoming a member of the Chapel, contact Sue Starr at 941-1224 or srs@wcchapel.org. NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP EMAIL TEAR HERE KARL & SHARON DAVIDSON LAWRENCE & BRITTANY HAJEK PHONE AGE CATEGORY: 18-22 23-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 71+ STAGE OF LIFE: Single Married Single Parent Widowed Military I WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT: A relationship with Jesus Small Groups Monthly Meet and Greet Serving Baptism Membership Other: GAYE SMITH OLIVE SWILLEY LAMONTE & LISA TUCKER
ADULT BIBLE CLASS: SPIRITUAL BATTLE Begins Today! Sunday, May 10 at 10:45 a.m. Room 120, Facilitator: Joe Webers We will explore how the Scriptures instruct us to follow Jesus example when in spiritual battle. YOUNG @ HEART LUNCHEON Wednesday, May 13 from Noon 2 p.m. Woodward Hall, Speaker: Don Swope What God Has for You; Music: Doris Dawson s Group. Contact: Bridget Brumfield, 258-3879 or register online: wcchapel.org/registration VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 20 24 from 9 a.m. Noon For children in rising K Grade 5. (Preschool program for children of volunteers only). Child registration begins June 1. Register to volunteer online: wcchapel.org/register MOM S MORNING OUT 2015-2016 SIGNUPS (16 months 3 years) Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. May from 9:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Contact: Cindy Hogan, 941-1218, chogan@wcchapel.org or register online: wcchapel.org/registration COLLEGE GRADUATES Congratulations to our college seniors on their upcoming graduations. It has been an absolute joy to have you involved in this community throughout your college tenure. Thank you for being willing to serve and be served by the Chapel family. It will be exciting to witness where God will take you, and how He will use you from here. I had never been involved in a church until I went to college, and I have been in awe of the amazing community at the Chapel. God has blessed me incredibly through this community, and I have grown so much as a Christian through the many relationships that I have had with my peers, mentors, and ministry leaders. I will miss the Chapel when I leave Williamsburg, but I am so thankful that it showed me what a great community is supposed to look like. Thank you all for giving me a great four years! Liz Brown William & Mary, Class of 15 Tribe Fellowship Leader High School Small Group Leader
CONGO MISSION TRIP (AUG. 29 SEPT. 8) INTEREST MEETING Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m., Room 118 Bishop Désiré has invited us to help equip local pastors in counseling. Please consider applying for this trip if you have experience in this area, or are just interested in meeting our partners in ministry and learning from them. We will also be visiting the feeding center that we support in Mudaka. Contact: Daniel Peyton, dpeyton@wcchapel.org PRAYER You are invited to meet with members of our Prayer Team at the platform steps following the service. Prayer Teams pray weekly for prayer requests. To submit requests online or inquire about joining the Prayer Team, please visit: wcchapel.org/prayer TEAR HERE 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, 229-7152. PASTORAL CARE If you are in need of pastoral care, contact: John Green, jgreen@wcchapel.org. To see a list of care ministries, visit: wcchapel.org/resources/caresupport NAME EMAIL/PHONE
2015 GENERAL FUND OFFERING SUMMARY as of May 3 JAN.-APRIL MAY ANNUAL 2015 BUDGET $1,216,042 $ 330,253 $ 3,800,000 ACTUAL $1,128,402 $ 103,985 VARIANCE - $ 87,640 - $ 226,268 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: Eileen Grant, 941-1566, egrant@wcchapel.org ONLINE GIVING Give one-time gifts or set up recurring gifts online: wcchapel.org/giving OUR MISSION & VISION MATT. 28:19-20, EPH. 4:12-13 Williamsburg Community Chapel is an interdenominational family of faith called to make disciples of Jesus Christ by: meeting people where they are on their spiritual journey ( ), getting people into God s Word and God s Word into people ( ), and preparing believers for works of service to foster unity and maturity in the Body of Christ ( ). 3899 John Tyler Hwy. Williamsburg, VA 23185 757-229-7152 CONDOLENCES: We would like to extend our prayers and sympathy to Kelley MacDonald and her family on the passing of Kelley s father, Allen Kelley, and to Phyllis Hendrix and her family on the passing of her mother-in-law, Jean Hendrix.