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November 28, 2010

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TODAYToday, November 28, 2010, is theFirst Sunday of Advent, the

beginning of the church year.

During Advent we prepare

ourselves for the coming of theChrist, 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.

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THIS WEEK College / Young Adult Bible study

y Monday, November 29

y 7:00 p.m.

y Bob and Sarah Turners house

y Contact Bob for directions

Tuesday Mornings

y Tuesday, November 30

y 10:00 a.m.y Bible study topic: The Book of the TwelveHosea

y Teacher: Bob Turner

y Bible study followed by exercise and

the Hanging of the Greens (see next slide)

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THIS WEEKy

Hanging of the Greensy Tuesday, November 30

y 11:15 a.m.

y Immediately after Tuesday Morning Bible

study and exercisey Help decorate our Sanctuary in

preparation for Christmas

y Lunch is available for $7 per person

y Please register in advance by adding your

name to the sign-up sheet on the bulletin

board or by contacting the church office

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THIS WEEKy Commission Meetings

y Wednesday, December 1

y Education 2:00 p.m.

y Missions 7:00 p.m.

y Childrens Lock-in

y Friday, December 3

y 6:30 10:00 p.m.

y For kids in Kindergarten through 5th gradey Contact Lourie Russell for more

information

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Sunday, December 5, is the Second Sunday of Advent.

These four weeks at the start of the Christian year

help prepare us for the coming of Christ, both as a

child at Christmas and as the Sovereign Lord at theconsummation of history.

Sermon: In the Wilderness (Steve Hyde)

Worship Leader: Dave Farmer

Lections: Isaiah 11:1-10

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19

Romans 15:4-13

Matthew 3:1-12

NEXT WEEK IN WORSHIP

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NEXT WEEKy

Christmas Markety Sunday, December 5, 9:30 a.m.

yJoin us during the Sunday School hour for

the Missions Commissions fourth annual

Christmas Market

y Honor your loved ones by making

donations to our local and international

mission partners

y Light breakfast provided

y Cant make it at 9:30? Come to the mini-market after worship next week or the

following two Sundays

y Check your email for the 2010 gift catalog,

or pick up a copy in the church office today

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NEXT WEEKy Friendship Class Luncheon

y Monday, December 6

y 11:30 a.m.

yRetirees Breakfasty Thursday, December 9

y 9:00 a.m.

y Cost: $2.50

yPlease register online, by filling out aresponse card today, or by calling the

church office

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LOOKING AHEAD Deacons Commission

y Sunday, December 12

y 8:00 a.m.

Christmas Mini-markety Sunday, December 12

y 12:15 p.m.

Library Committeey Monday, December 13

y 9:30 a.m.

Leadership Councily Thursday, December 16

y

7:00 p.m.

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LOOKING AHEADy Christmas Mini-market

y Sunday, December 19

y 12:15 p.m.

yChristmas Cantatay Sunday, December 19

y 11:00 a.m. (during morning worship)

y Christmas Eve Worship

y Friday, December 24

y 7:00 p.m.

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LOOKING AHEAD Outreach Focus Areas for 2011-12

y Make the church more inviting and receptive to families

with children.

y Enhance our identity messages, materials, and methods to

communicate better to outsiders what is special about

Ravensworth Baptist Church and how through us God can

make a difference in their lives and the lives of others.

y Reach out inside to connect better with and retain existing

members and long-term visitors.y Watch your email inbox for more details in the

coming days.

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RBC 411

5100 Ravensworth Road

Annandale, VA 22003

703-941-4113

Our Staff:

STEVE HYDE, Senior Pastor

BOB TURNER, Associate PastorYOUNG MI SON, Choirmaster/Organist

GAIL FEWELL, Ministry Assistant

www.rbc-va.org

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RBC 411

RBC is affiliated with the following Baptist groups:

y The Alliance of Baptists

y The American Baptist Churches

in the USA

y The District of Columbia

Baptist Convention

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RBC 411

RBC is affiliated with the following Baptist groups:

y The Baptist General Association

of Virginia

y The Northstar Church Network

y The Association of Welcoming

and Affirming Baptists