connect grow serve CHAPEL BULLETIN NOVEMBER 23, 2014
Order of Worship November 23, 2014 Hymn 559: Come, Ye Thankful People, Come Travis Simone, Lead Pastor Welcome and Prayer Celebration and Worship Everlasting God Forever Oh Our Lord Choral Offertory: How Firm a Foundation Scripture Reading: John 13:1-17 (p. 1066) Tommy Vereb, Pastoral Intern Morning Message: How Do I FOLLOW? Serve Doug Bunn, Associate Pastor Benediction Please join us for the Ministry Fair in the Main Foyer where you ll find 30 different ways to Connect, Grow, and Serve with the Chapel. You are invited to come to the front for prayer following each service. MUSICIANS Leader/Acoustic Guitar Glenn Lavender Vocals Cindy Copeland Joy Martin Piano Marcia Budnikas Electric Guitar Dave Phelps Mandolin/Banjo/Vocals Peter Budnikas Bass Guitar Clarke Morledge Drums Russell Edwards CHOIR DIRECTOR Ted Cornell CHOIR ACCOMPANISTS Piano Nancy Luzar Organ Marcia Budnikas HAPPY THANKSGIVING! The Chapel will be closed for Thanksgiving, Nov. 27 and 28, and no weekday activities are scheduled during this time. If you have an immediate need for pastoral assistance, please call the Chapel s main number: 229-7152, and leave a message with the operator.
As we learned in Mark 10:52, a disciple is someone who follows Jesus. The Gospel of Mark helped us answer the question, Who am I following? We will now ask and answer the second question of discipleship, How do I follow? The Bible s blueprint for how a disciple is made can be summarized in three words: connect, grow, and serve. These three words connect to the mission Jesus gave His Church. They can help make that mission memorable and allow us to carry that mission with us on our spiritual journey. In John 15, Jesus illustrates how we are to connect, grow, and serve in Him and for Him, saying, I am the vine; you are the branches. This is to my Father s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. With a better understanding of who Jesus is, we must now have an understanding of how to follow Him. The Upper Room Discourse ( John 13-17) will be our guide as we seek clarity on how disciples are to follow Jesus. ADULT BIBLE STUDY Biblical Study of the Blood Covenant Beginning Sunday, Nov. 23, 10:45 noon Room 120 An understanding of blood covenants will open our eyes to some things hidden in God s Word. It will lead to a better understanding of our relationship with God, and should lead to a renewed or increased confidence to live in God s Spirit. Pumpkin: $10 or Pecan: $14 Order during Café hours by calling: 941-1238 or email: sflanary@wcchapel.org Deadline to order is Monday, Nov. 24 by close of business. Pick up the pies at the Café on Tuesday, Nov. 25 or Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 8 a.m. 2 p.m. For any other holiday catering needs, please contact: Steve Flanary, Director of Food Service Ministry, sflanary@wcchapel.org, 941-1238. Thank you to everyone who donated food to last week s Tribe Fellowship Thanksgiving. Your service helped make the event a huge success.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES ANGEL TREE TO BENEFIT GROVE CHRISTIAN OUTREACH CENTER Sundays, Nov. 23, and 30 Stop by the Christmas tree in the East Foyer or in Kids Crossing and reach children in our community who would not otherwise receive a Christmas gift. WINTER HOMELESS SHELTER Dec. 22-23, Jan. 4-11 Sign up now to volunteer as we offer hospitality at the Chapel to people who are homeless in the greater Williamsburg area. Register online: wcchapel.org/cofm CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS Order a poinsettia for the Worship Room this Christmas season in honor or in memory of a loved one. Order online today at wcchapel.org/registration. Cost: $15. A list of those honored or remembered will be included in the Dec. 21 bulletin if purchased by Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. Christmas Concerts Dec. 11-14, 2014 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! If you would like to serve at one of the concerts, visit our Ministry Spotlight today in the Main Foyer. Parents: stay connected with what s happening! All Children s Ministry Parents: Text WCCPARENTS to 41411 All Children s Ministry Volunteers: Text CMVOLUNTEER to 41411
connect First-time Guest Returning Guest Regular Attendee Please update my information Please send me the weekly Chapel email 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. NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TEAR HERE EMAIL 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 Monthly Meet and Greet Baptism Small Groups Serving Membership Other: NAME EMAIL/PHONE
GENERAL FUND SUMMARY 2014 Offerings Received to Date as of Nov. 16 $ 3,197,067 Expenses to Date $ ( 3,394,000) Offerings Needed as of Nov. 16 $ ( 196,933) Estimated Remaining Expenses through Dec. 31 $ ( 432,000) Offerings Needed to Meet 2014 Expenses by Dec. 31 $ ( 628,933) 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: Tina Harrell, Finance Services Team Leader, 941-1567, tharrell@wcchapel.org ONLINE GIVING Give one-time gifts or set up recurring gifts online: wcchapel.org/giving CONDOLENCE: We would like to extend our prayers and sympathy to Susan Dickerson and her family on the passing of her husband Martin. STAFF NEWS: We welcome Anita Buchtel to the staff as a Food Services Ministry Assistant. SERVICE OPPORTUNITY The Bus Ministry serves our congregation by providing shuttle service on Sunday mornings as well as meeting Ministries requests for long haul transportation. If you are interested in joining the Bus Ministry Team, please contact: Jay Holden, 941-1561, jholden@ wcchapel.org. 3899 John Tyler Hwy. Williamsburg, VA 23185 757-229-7152 wcchapel.org