ANNOUNCEMENTS

December 5, 2010
Ravensworth Baptist Church
is an inclusive and welcoming Christian
community where expressing the love of
God to all people is central to our
worship, study, and service.

We welcome you to our church, and hope

you experience the warmth of God’s love
and ours while you are here.

WELCOME TO RBC!
“Love one another as
I have loved you.”
John 15:12

WELCOME TO RBC!
 TODAY
Today, December 5, 2010, is the
Second Sunday of Advent, the
beginning of the church year.
During Advent we prepare
ourselves for the coming of the
Christ, both as the Holy Child of
Bethlehem and as the Coming One
who will one day bring the Reign of
God to its ultimate fulfillment.
We are very pleased to have you
with us as together we worship the
Lord with expectancy.
 TODAY
Christmas Mini-market
Immediately after worship, until 1:00
p.m.
Fellowship Room
Didn’t get a chance to visit the
Christmas Market during the Sunday
School hour? No sweat! Come to the
mini-market!
Mini-markets will be held after worship
the next two Sundays as well
 THIS WEEK
Friendship Class Meeting and Luncheon
Monday, December 6
11:30 a.m.

College / Young Adult Bible study

Monday, November 29
7:00 p.m.
Bob and Sarah Turner’s house
Contact Bob for directions
 THIS WEEK
Tuesday Mornings
Tuesday, December 7
10:00 a.m.
Bible study topic: The Book of the
Twelve—Hosea
Teacher: Bob Turner
Bible study followed by exercise
and a brown-bag lunch
Choir rehearsal
Tuesday, December 7
7:00 p.m.
 THIS WEEK
Retirees’ Breakfast
Thursday, December 9
9:00 a.m.
Cost: $2.50
Please register online, by filling out
a response card today, or by calling
the church office
Day Trip to Union Station
Saturday, December 11
Bus departs Annandale United
Methodist Church at 10:00 a.m.
Sponsored by the Shepherd’s
Center of Annandale-Springfield
NEXT WEEK IN WORSHIP
Sunday, December 12, is the Third Sunday of Advent,
traditionally associated with joy and symbolized by the
rose candle in the Advent wreath. We will also celebrate
Communion next Sunday, and collect a Benevolence
Offering for local relief.
Sermon: The Voice of Mary (Steve Hyde)
Worship Leader: Ben Wilkins
Lections: Isaiah 35:1-10
Psalm 146:5-10
James 5:7-10
Matthew 11:2-11
 NEXT WEEK
Deacons Commission
Sunday, December 12
8:00 a.m.

Christmas Mini-market
Sunday, December 12
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
Honor your loved ones by making
donations to our local and
international mission partners

Leadership Council
Thursday, December 16
7:00 p.m.
IF CHURCH WERE LIKE SPORTS...
TOP TEN REASONS I STOPPED ATTENDING
SPORTING EVENTS
10. Every time I go, they ask me for money.

9. The people I sat by didn't seem very friendly.

8. The seats were too hard and not comfortable at all.

7. The coach never came to call on me.

6. The referee made some decisions I did not agree

with.
IF CHURCH WERE LIKE SPORTS...
TOP TEN REASONS I STOPPED ATTENDING
SPORTING EVENTS
5. Some games went into overtime, and I was late getting home.

4. The band played some songs I had never heard before.

3. The games are scheduled when I want to do other things.

2. My parents took me to too many games when I

was growing up.

1. I don't want to take my children, because I want

them to choose for themselves what sport they
like best.
 LOOKING AHEAD
Christmas Mini-market
Sunday, December 19
12:15 p.m.

Christmas Cantata
Sunday, December 19
11:00 a.m. (during morning worship)

Christmas Eve Worship

Friday, December 24
7:00 p.m.
 LOOKING AHEAD
Outreach Focus Areas for 2011-12
Make the church more inviting and receptive to
families with children.
Enhance our identity messages, materials, and
methods to communicate better to those outside
our congretation what is special about
Ravensworth Baptist Church and how through
us God can make a difference in their lives and
the lives of others.
Reach out “inside” to connect better with and
retain existing members and long-term visitors.
Watch your email inbox for more details in the
coming days.
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5100 Ravensworth Road
Annandale, VA 22003
703-941-4113 www.rbc-va.org

Our Staff:
STEVE HYDE, Senior Pastor
BOB TURNER, Associate Pastor
YOUNG MI SON, Choirmaster/Organist
GAIL FEWELL, Ministry Assistant
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• RBC is affiliated with the following Baptist groups:

• The Alliance of Baptists

• The American Baptist Churches

in the USA

• The District of Columbia

Baptist Convention
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• RBC is affiliated with the following Baptist groups:

• The Baptist General Association

of Virginia

• The Northstar Church Network

• The Association of Welcoming

and Affirming Baptists