ANNOUNCEMENTS

February 27, 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, February 27, 2010, is the
Eighth Sunday after Epiphany, the
season of the church year when we
celebrate Jesus’ revelation as the Son
of God and follow him as he preaches
the good news throughout Galilee in
the early part of his ministry.
We are very pleased to have you with
us as we worship God’s Beloved
today.
 TODAY

Called Business Meeting

Immediately following worship
The Admin Commission will present
their proposed budget for 2011-12
and will entertain questions and
suggestions from the congregation
We will not vote on the budget today;
that will take place next month
 THIS WEEK

College / Young Adult Bible study

Monday, February 28
7:00 p.m.
Bob and Sarah Turner’s house
Contact Bob for directions
 THIS WEEK
Tuesday Mornings
Tuesday, March 1
10:00 a.m.
Bible study topic: The Book of the
Twelve—Hosea
Teacher: Bob Turner
The discussion will be followed by
exercise and a brown-bag lunch

Choir rehearsal
Tuesday, March 1
7:00 p.m.
 THIS WEEK
Education Commission
Wednesday, March 2
2:00 p.m.

Missions Commission
Wednesday, March 2
7:00 p.m.

Deacons Commission
Thursday, March 3
7:00 p.m.
NEXT WEEK IN WORSHIP
Sunday, March 6, is Transfiguration
Sunday, the final Sunday before Lent.
We will commemorate Jesus’ meeting
with Moses and Elijah on a
mountaintop just before his fateful
trip to Jerusalem. Please join us as we
worship God together.
Worship Leader: TBA
Lections: Exodus 24:12-18
Psalm 99
2 Peter 1:16-21
Matthew 17:1-9
 NEXT WEEK
Ash Wednesday Worship
Wednesday, March 9
7:00 p.m.
We will begin our Lenten journey
together with a moving service of
confession, repentance, and the
assurance of pardon

Retirees’ Breakfast
Thursday, March 10
9:00 a.m.
Cost: $2.50
 NEXT WEEK
ACCA Service Project
Saturday, March 12
3:00 p.m.
We will meet at the church to prepare
sack lunches for clients of Bailey’s
Crossroads Community Shelter
Café Ravensworth
Saturday, March 12
6:00 p.m.
Come share your talents or just enjoy
the show over a hot cup of joe at our
open-mic coffee house
 LOOKING AHEAD
Daylight Saving Time Begins
Sunday, March 13
Don’t forget to “spring forward” an
hour Saturday night

Lenten Programs
Wednesdays, March 16 – April 13
7:00 p.m.
Theme: Wilderness Wanderings
No dinner, but desserts and beverages
provided
 LOOKING AHEAD
Leadership Council
Thursday, March 17
7:00 p.m.

Bread for the World Regional

Offering of Letters Workshop
Saturday, March 19
10:00 a.m.
Ravensworth Baptist Church
sanctuary
Called Business Meeting
Sunday, March 20
Vote on 2011-12 church budget
 LOOKING AHEAD
Youth Mission Madness
April 1-3
Fredericksburg Baptist Church
Cost: $88

Holy Week Worship Opportunities

Maundy Thursday
 Thursday, April 21
 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday
 April 22
 7:00 p.m.
 LOOKING AHEAD
Rebuilding Together
Saturday, April 30
8:00 a.m.
Contact Brad Moffett for more
information

Habitat for Humanity

Mission Trip
Early May (Exact dates TBA)
Nashville, Tennessee
Contact Dave Pope for details
 LOOKING AHEAD
Outreach Focus Areas, 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 congregation what is special
about Ravensworth 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.
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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:

Alliance of Baptists

American Baptist Churches USA

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