Order of Worship • September 17, 2017 Prelude Call to Worship: Hymn 8: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (v. 1, 2, 4) Vance Stallings Welcome and Prayer: Rich Sylvester, Associate Pastor Celebration and Worship Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) Kingdom at Hand: Alex Mejias
Condolence: We would like to extend our prayers and sympathy to the family of Joni Pazera on her passing. Staff News: We welcome Torrie Banks, Early Childhood Caregiver, to the staff. Best wishes to Eileen Lowe (née Grant), Human Resources Director, on her recent marriage to Adam Lowe. If you would like to help hurricane victims: For information on donating or volunteering in response to the hurricanes’ devastation, please consider the following organizations currently serving on the ground: Samaritan’s Purse at samaritanspurse.org or Operation Blessing International at ob.org.
Choral Offertory: The Greatness of God
2017-2018 Annual Focus Documents Please pick up our Annual Focus booklet and Key Dates calendar at the Information Desk and Main Foyer. A large print edition is also available.
Hymn 4: How Great Thou Art Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 (p. 809) Isaiah Thomas, College and Young Adult Associate Morning Message: Kingdom Values Travis Simone, Lead Pastor Song of Response: All the Poor and Powerless Benediction You are invited to meet with members of our Prayer Team at the platform steps following the service. Musicians: Lynette Carpenter (leader), Janelle Nice (vocals), Marcia Budnikas (piano), Tommy Vereb (acoustic guitar), Doug DeBerry (electric guitar), Peter Budnikas (mandolin), Dawn Linton (accordion), Glenn Lavender (electric bass), Jordan DeBerry (drums) Choral Director: Ted Cornell Choral Accompanists: Nancy Luzar (piano), Marcia Budnikas (organ)
our giving Highlighted Verse for This Message Series: But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. — MATTHEW 6:33 (ESV)
Giving at the Chapel: As an act of worship to our
God who gave everything for us, we give back cheerfully to the Lord our tithes and offerings. • Checks should be made payable to Wlliamsburg Community Chapel. Please use the memo area of your check to indicate designations. All undesignated checks are credited to the General Fund. • Give one-time or recurring gifts online: wcchapel.org/giving
General Fund Offering Summary as of September 10
Sermon Notes
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 CHAPEL BULLETIN
Jan.–August September Annual 2017 Budget $2,420,000 $335,000 $3,950,000 Actual $2,376,372 $164,585 $2,540,957 Variance - $ 43,628
Contact: Cynthia Gibbs, Finance Director, 941-1567,
[email protected] wcchapel.org/giving
KINGDOM VALUES
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his fall we will be studying Jesus’ first teachings on the kingdom of God in the Gospel of Matthew. It is a section of Scripture we call the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus described God’s kingdom as one that stands in contrast to the world. It is a kingdom in which its citizens, the followers of Jesus, live a life marked by a new set of values and behaviors. The Sermon on the Mount depicts what human life and human community look like when they come under the gracious rule of their true King, Jesus Christ. As we study, we will be asked to examine ourselves (inwardly and outwardly) to see how we are living and reflecting these kingdom values. If we allow Jesus to lead us, we will discover a greater dependency on Him and a greater freedom from the world. Ultimately Jesus teaches that life in his kingdom is abundant life.
WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY CHAPEL 757-229-7152 • wcchapel.org
@wcchapel757
Our Mission & Vision Williamsburg Community Chapel is an interdenominational family of faith called to make disciples of Jesus Christ by: meeting people where they are on their spiritual journey ( ), getting people into God’s Word and God’s Word into people ( ), and preparing believers for works of service to foster unity and maturity in the Body of Christ ( ). — MATT. 28:19-20, EPH. 4:12-13 Contact: Josh Parker 880-9597,
[email protected] wcchapel.org/connect Today (Sept. 17) from 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Room 211. Whether you are looking to get more connected, grow in your faith, serve others, or are interested in membership, please join us! Walk-ins are welcome.
CHAPEL FAMILY UPDATE Tonight (Sept. 17) from
6:30-8 p.m., Worship Room. Please join us for our quarterly update on everything going on around the Chapel! You will hear how God has been at work through our ministries and receive an update on our finances. Contact: Hunter Ruch, 941-1246,
[email protected]
PRAISE TEAM Rehearsals: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at
7:30 a.m. Do you play the drums or the piano and have an interest in using your musical gifts to worship the Lord? If so, please contact Tommy Vereb, 941-1259,
[email protected]. TEAR HERE
We would love to hear from you! Please return this in the offering plate or at our Welcome Center in the Main Foyer.
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Contact: Jessica Washburn 941-1571,
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SMALL GROUPS Fall Sign-ups Today after each service, Main Foyer and Children’s Ministry area outside Woodward Hall. There are a number of new and existing groups that would love for you to join! Please pick up the Chapel-Wide Study: Kingdom Values Personal Devotional booklet at the spotlight tables, or check out our sign-up portal online at wcchapel.org/sgsignup or contact Evan Muro, 941-1575,
[email protected].
STUDENT MINISTRY Wiffle Ball World Series
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Preschool Story Truths
Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center We are excited to have a day filled with food, small group bonding, and of course, wiffle ball! Team sign up sheets will be available in the SM Worship Room and online: wcchapel.org/sm. Contact: Madeline Duke, 941-1564,
[email protected]
Fridays, beginning Sept. 22 (except the Friday after Thanksgiving) at 10:45 a.m., Resource Center (Door East 1) “Story Truths” is a Christianbased story time for preschoolaged children (ages 2-5) and their parents. Children will hear stories that emphasize biblical truths in a simple and fun way that they can understand. Contact: Kelly Johnston,
[email protected]
High School Small Groups This Sunday, Sept. 17 from 6:30-8 p.m. Freshmen: SM Worship Room; Upperclassmen: throughout community. If you have any questions as to where your group will be meeting, please contact Luke Kincaid, 570-0292,
[email protected].
Contact: Suzanne Leffler, 941-1562,
[email protected] wcchapel.org/serve Are you at a Turning Point in your life? Schedule a personal, confidential appointment in order to determine what resources are available to you within the Chapel, and outside the Chapel. For an appointment, contact Phyllis Leffler, 229-7152 or Suzanne Leffler, 941-1562.
PRAYER MINISTRY Prayer Teams meet throughout the week to pray for people’s needs. To submit your prayer request by phone or to join the Prayer Team, please contact Phyllis Leffler, 2297152,
[email protected]. wcchapel.org/prayer
OUR DAILY BREAD This ministry models Christ’s love and compassion by providing meals on a short-term basis to those in our Chapel family following surgery, illness, childbirth, or death of a loved one. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Cathy Loscalzo, 903-6101,
[email protected].
MISSIONS CORNER For information on how to get involved in Missions, please visit the Missions Corner near the East 1 entrance or online at wcchapel.org/missions. You can also follow us on Facebook (@wcchapelmissions). TEAR HERE
Prayer: Please submit your prayer requests on this form or online at wcchapel.org/prayer. Prayer teams are honored to pray for your requests throughout the week.
Missed last week’s Fall Group Launch? To get connected with a group, please contact Jessica Washburn, 941-1571,
[email protected]. NAME EMAIL/PHONE
This form may be placed in the offering plate or prayer boxes at the Worship Room doors.
