ANNOUNCEMENTS

May 22, 2011

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, May 8, 2011, is the Fifth

Sunday of Easter, the season known
as the Great Fifty Days in celebration
of the Resurrection of Jesus. We
rejoice in the promise of life found in
the empty tomb.
Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
We are very pleased to have you with
us as we worship the Risen Lord
together.
 TODAY

Lunch and Quarterly Business

Meeting
Immediately following worship
Lunch is free, but we will accept
offerings to cover the costs
Business Meeting packets are
available in the Narthex
 THIS WEEK

Friendship Class meeting

Monday, May 23
11:30 a.m.

College/Young Adult Bible study

Monday, May 23
7:00 p.m.
Bob and Sarah Turner’s house
 THIS WEEK
Tuesday Mornings
Tuesday, May 24
10:00 a.m.
Bible study topic: The Book of the
Twelve—Jonah
Teacher: Bob Turner
The discussion will be followed by
exercise and a brown-bag lunch

Choir rehearsal
Tuesday, May 24
7:00 p.m.
 THIS WEEK
Passport Balance due
No later than Sunday, May 29
Youth and parents: If you have
paid your $75 deposit, the balance
you owe is $255
Make check payable to
Ravensworth Baptist Church, with
“Passport” in the memo line, and
please pay Bob directly
Watch your inbox for a special
message about this year’s Passport
trip and important forms
The dates of the trip are July 3-8
 NEXT WEEK
Memorial Day
Monday, May 30
Church office closed
No College/Young Adult Bible study

Education Commission
Wednesday, June 1
2:00 p.m.

Missions Commission
Wednesday, June 1
7:00 p.m.
LOOKING AHEAD
Offering of Letters
Sunday, June 5
9:30 a.m.
Join the Genesis class for this
optional workshop during the Sunday
School hour
Learn about Bread for the World’s
campaign to combat hunger and
poverty in 2011 and write letters to
your Representative and Senators
For more information, contact Bob
Turner
LOOKING AHEAD

Lobby Day
Tuesday, June 14
All day (begins at 8:00 a.m.)
Bring your walking shoes and your
passion for ending hunger and join
activists from all over the country for
a day of inspiration and advocacy
To sign up or to learn more, contact
Bob Turner
 LOOKING AHEAD
Children-led Worship
Sunday, June 5
The children of Ravensworth will
serve as worship leaders, Children’s
Time leaders, and offering collectors
during the morning worship hour
(Steve will preach)

Graduate Recognition
We will honor our high school and
college graduates during worship
Stick around for a coffee hour after
worship to celebrate our graduates
LOOKING AHEAD
Capital Pride Events
Sign-making with other AWAB
churches
 Saturday, June 4
 Commonwealth Baptist Church
Pride Parade
 Saturday, June 11
 Carpool leaves Ravensworth at 4:00 p.m.
Pride Festival
 Sunday, June 12 — All day
 Sign up to staff the Ravensworth booth, or
just stop by
For more information, contact Dave
Farmer or Ron Bourne
 LOOKING AHEAD

Supper Clubs
A new round of supper clubs is
starting soon
Sign up on the bulletin board today
Questions? Talk to Lourie Russell
OUTREACH FOCUS AREAS
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.
 RBC 411
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
 RBC 411
RBC is affiliated with the following Baptist groups:

Alliance of Baptists

American Baptist Churches USA

District of Columbia Baptist

Convention
 RBC 411
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