Order of Worship • October 22, 2017 Prelude
Staff News: We welcome Isaac Goncalves, High School Ministry Director, and Cathy Hellier, Connect Team Administrative Assistant, to the staff team.
Call to Worship: Hymn 6 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above (v. 1, 2, 4) – Vance Stallings
2017-2018 Annual Focus Documents Please pick up our Annual Focus booklet and Key Dates calendar at the Information Desk and in the Main Foyer. A large print edition is also available.
Welcome and Invocation Gayle Justice, Children’s Ministry Director Child Dedication 11 a.m.: Nella Kate Muro (Evan & Christina) Celebration and Worship King of Love Great Is Thy Faithfulness Kingdom at Hand: Claude Marshall Children & Youth Choirs Sing, Rejoice, Clap Your Hands You Are Welcome Here The Light of God’s Love Youth Choral Offertory: The Prayer of St. Patrick Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:1–18 (p. 811) Hunter Ruch, Associate Pastor Morning Message: Kingdom Disciplines Travis Simone, Lead Pastor Song of Reflection: Our Song in the Night Madeline Duke and Tommy Vereb Benediction
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)
KINGDOM VALUES
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 October 15
Jan.–Sept. Budget $2,755,000 Actual $2,661,426 Variance - $ 93,574
October Annual 2017 $350,000 $3,950,000 $219,724 $2,881,150
Contact: Cynthia Gibbs, Finance Director, 941-1567,
[email protected] wcchapel.org/giving
You are invited to meet with members of our Prayer Team at the platform steps following the service. Flowers: The flowers in today’s service were given by the Smethurst family in memory of Ben Smethurst. Sermon Notes Musicians: Tommy Vereb (leader, acoustic guitar), Joy Martin (vocals), Ted Fletcher (piano), Dawn Linton (accordion), Steve Linton (electric guitar), Bethany Bostron (electric bass), Jordan DeBerry (drums) Children & Youth Choral Director: Norma Champion Children & Youth Choral Accompanist: Norma Van Housen (piano) Organist: Ted Cornell
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 CHAPEL BULLETIN
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his fall we are 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 are 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 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
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ates! Thursday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at 2:30 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. Online tickets for this free event will be available while supplies last starting Wednesday, Nov. 15 at noon. In-person ticketing will be available the same day from 2–3 p.m. at the Chapel (Door East 2). 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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First Time Guest Returning Guest Regular Attendee Student Parent Single Senior Adult Married Widowed Please update my contact info.
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I would like more information about:
A relationship with Jesus Getting connected to a group (Small Group, Bible Study, etc.) Serving Becoming a member of the Chapel Receiving care/support Other:
Contact: Jessica Washburn 941-1571,
[email protected] wcchapel.org/grow
Fellowship Lunch
Wednesday, Nov. 1, from Noon–1:30 p.m., Student Ministry Worship Room Speaker: Mike Martin, Retired Sr. VP of Riverside Health System Registration and cost details online: wcchapel.org/seniorlunch Contact: Bobbie Dearmon, 344-1069,
[email protected]
Middle School Survivor Night
Saturday, Nov. 4, from 7–11:30 p.m. James City/Williamsburg Community Center. All 6th–8th grade students, come ready for a night of games, prizes, and bonding with your small group! Wear sneakers and athletic clothing. Please eat dinner beforehand, and bring a friend to join in the good times! Contact: Nick Mercer, 941-1210,
[email protected]
Story Truths Fridays (except
Nov. 24) at 10:45 a.m., Chapel Library (Door East 1) Story Truths is a story time for preschool-aged 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]
Growing Through Serving
Today (Oct. 22) from 4–5 p.m., meet in Student Ministry Worship Room For more details, please visit wcchapel.org/CM.
Table Talk for Parents:
Children in Worship Services Throughout Advent Season Sunday, Nov. 5, 6–7 p.m. Woodward Hall Bringing children to worship is an essential part of their faith journey. Learning to worship God involves parents teaching, training, and modeling worship and their love for God. Join us to share and talk about having your child in our worship services throughout the Advent season (K-5th grade) and learn what you can do in preparation to help your child more fully participate in worshiping God. Childcare is provided (6 weeks–5th grade). Contact: Heather Fletcher, 941-1245,
[email protected]
Contact: Suzanne Leffler, 941-1562,
[email protected] wcchapel.org/serve
Chapel Prayer Gathering
Tonight (Oct. 22) from 6:30–7:30 p.m., Woodward Hall Join others in the Chapel family for a time of prayer. We will gather together in small groups to intercede for our church, our city, our country, and our world. You don’t have to pray out loud if this makes you uncomfortable. All are welcome. Friday, Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 4 • This is a great opportunity to hear from our partners who serve in Spain, Nicaragua, Ukraine, and Central and Southeast Asia and who will be hosting our 2018 mission trips. The conference will give a more in-depth insight into the areas in which these missionaries serve and how they are serving. Come and hear how you could join one of the trips and partner with and support global outreach. For more information, please visit the spotlight table in the Main Foyer after the service. You can register for childcare (6 weeks-Kindergarten) online: wcchapel.org/missionconference.
CANCER SUPPORT MINISTRY 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each
month from 6:30–8 p.m. Serve Suite. These confidential group support meetings are led by trained facilitators. Contact: Steve or Dawn Linton, 476-7245,
[email protected] or Gerry Zel, 375-3308 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.
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This form may be placed in the offering plate or prayer boxes at the Worship Room doors.
