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December 12, 2010

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Ravensworth Baptist Churchis 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

Gods love and ours while you are here.

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Love one another as

I have loved you.John 15:12

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TODAY

Today, December 12, 2010, is the

Third 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.

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y Communiony We will celebrate Communion during

worship today

y At the Lords Table, Jesus is the Host,

and all are welcomey We invite all baptized Christians to join

us in sharing Communion with Christ

and with one another

y Benevolence offeringy At the end of the worship service, our

children will be collecting offerings to

help needy persons in our community

y Please give generouslythank you!

TODAY

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TODAYy Christmas Mini-market

y Immediately after worship, until 1:00

p.m.

y Fellowship Room

y Donate to missions organizations inhonor of your friends and loved ones

y Didnt get a chance to visit the

Christmas Market last week? No sweat!

Come to the mini-market!y A final mini-market will be held after

worship next Sunday

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THIS WEEKy Library Committee

y Monday, December 13

y 9:30 a.m.

yCollege / Young Adult Bible studyy Monday, December 13

y 7:00 p.m.

y Bob and SarahTurners house

y

Contact Bob for directions

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THIS WEEKy Tuesday Mornings

y Tuesday, December 14

y 10:00 a.m.

y Bible study topic: Hosea

y

Teacher: BobTurnery Bible study followed by exercise and a

brown-bag lunch

y Choir rehearsal

y

Tuesday, December 14y 7:00 p.m.

y Leadership Council

y Thursday, December 16

y 7:00 p.m.

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Sunday, December 19, is the Fourth Sunday of Advent,

the final Sunday before Christmas. During worship we

will enjoy the choirs presentation of the Christmas

cantata,Season of Wonders: Celebrating the Miracle ofChristmas, by Joseph M. Martin.

Sermon: When Joseph Awoke(Steve Hyde)

Lections: Isaiah 7:10-16Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19

Romans 1:1-7

Matthew 1:18-25

NEXTWEEK IN WORSHIP

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NEXTWEEKy Christmas Mini-market

y Sunday, December 19

y 12:15 1:00 p.m.

y Honor your loved ones by making

donations to our local and internationalmission partners

y Christmas Eve Worship

y Friday, December 24

y 7:00 p.m.

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LOOKING AHEADyOutreach Focus Areas for 2011-12

yMake the church more inviting and receptive to

families with children.

y Enhance our identity messages, materials, and

methods to communicate better to those outsideour congregation what is special about Ravensworth

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 retainexisting 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

y 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

y 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