June 7, 2015

Second Sunday after Pentecost

Prelude “Alleluia, Sing to Jesus” Dix, Prichard

Lee Ann Spahr, organ

*Call to Worship Mike Eller It is good to give thanks to you, O Lord. We declare your steadfast love in the morning.

It is good to sing praises to your name. We proclaim your faithfulness by night.

For you, O Lord, have made us glad by your work;

at the work of your hands we sing for joy!

*Hymn 8 Come, Thou Almighty King All Stzs.

Invocation and Welcome Amanda Atkin

†Choral Praise “Oh How Good It Is” Getty, Townend; arr. Spacht

Adult Choir

*Time of Greeting

(Children are invited to come to the front during the time of greeting)

§Worship Chime “I Will Sing of My Redeemer” Prichard

Lee Ann Spahr, organ

†Choral Reprise “Oh How Good It Is”

Children’s Message Elizabeth Santana

*Hymn 527 I Know Whom I Have Believed All Stzs.

*Offertory Prayer Laura Kanai

Offertory “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go” Peace

Cynthia Griesedieck, piano

*Offertory Response God, Our Father, We Adore Thee

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—Three in One! We give Thee praise! For the riches we inherit, heart and voice to Thee we raise! We adore Thee! We adore Thee! Thee we bless through endless days!

We adore Thee! We adore Thee! Thee we bless through endless days!

Old Testament Reading 1 Samuel 8:4-20 §April Alston

†Allan Smith

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

Response: Thanks be to God!

Sermon “The More Things Change” Sean Allen

Discipline of Silence Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and

acceptable and perfect. - Romans 12:2

Call to the Table Sean Allen

The Lord’s Supper The Bread “Bread of Heaven” Jordan

Cynthia Griesedieck, piano

The Cup “Ave Verum Corpus” Mozart

Lee Ann Spahr, organ

Hail, true Body, born of the Virgin Mary, who having truly suffered, was sacrificed on the cross for mankind,

whose pierced side flowed with water and blood:

May it be for us a foretaste (of the Heavenly banquet) in the trial of death.

*Passing of the Peace Leader: The peace of Christ be with you!

People: And also with you.

*Hymn of Response

The Summons (Will You Come and Follow Me)

Ministry Opportunities Sean Allen

*Song of Sending 377 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus

Alleluia! Bread of Heaven, You on earth our food and stay! Alleluia! Here the sinful flee to You from day to day. Intercessor, Friend of sinners, earth’s Redeemer, plead for me,

Where the songs of all the sinless sweep across the crystal sea.

*Benediction Sean Allen

Postlude “Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness” Gardiner

Lee Ann Spahr, organ

*Please rise in body or spirit §8:45 service only †11:00 service only

Welcome Guests

June 7, 2015

Please complete this form, tear it off and

place it in the offering plate.

Circle title: Mr. Mrs. Dr. Ms. Miss

Circle one: Adult Youth Child

Name

Address

City

State Zip

Email:

Phone (home)

First time guest repeat guest ____

Guest of

Children’s names and ages:

I would like more information on:

How to become a Christian

How to become a member

Sunday School / Bible Study

College ministry

__ Youth ministry __Children’s ministry

Preschool ministry __Music ministry

Arranging a visit in my home

I would like to receive the newsletter.

Deacon of the week: Laura Kanai

Email: lckanai@yahoo.com Phone/text: 828-612-5702

The flowers today are given by Bob, Joy and Jack Millikan in celebration of Andrew’s high school graduation. We are very proud of you and wish you the best at NC State!

The carnation is placed at the front in honor Mildred Garrett’s 96th birthday on June 10.

First Time Guests - We extend a warm welcome to all guests. Information packets are available in the back of the sanctuary. Please pick one up.

Activity Bags for the children are located in the basket in the back of the sanctuary. Each bag contains a clipboard, paper, pencils, etc. Please return the bags to the basket at the end of the service.

School's out for Summer! Come celebrate with us at Goodberry's on Strickland Road at 7pm on June 8th.

Youth Mission Trip, Greenville, SC June 21 - 26 - We will spend 4 days working with the Nicholtown neighborhood in Greenville while also having plenty of time for fellowship and devotion in the evening. Cost is $150.

Unidiversity Youth

Camp, University of Tennessee-Knoxville,

July 20 – 25 - Spend a week with nearly 500 students from a variety of

churches in the southeast at Unidiversity Youth Camp. We will participate in Bible Study, Fellowship, and Worship together that week. Cost is $300.

Vacation Bible School, August 6-9 - Get ready for an icy expedition climbing Mt. Everest where we will learn all about conquering

challenges with God's mighty power. Be thinking about how you can be part of this great adventure. We will need teachers, trail guides, decorators, snack preparers, and more to make it to the top of the mountain. If you want to be part of this exciting event please let a team member know. Our VBS planning team for this year is: Amy Davis, Jamie Allen, Jamie Mabe, Lou Dawson and April Alston.

June is Busting Out All Over!

(in the closets and the drawers)

Please bring your gently used clothing for all ages, children and adults to the Clothing Closet. Donation slips are available in the church office. Consider volunteering as a helper on Wednesday mornings or Thursday afternoons, once a month. Contact Fred or Barbara McGehee for information, 919-848-7034.

Prayer Request

Please list the name and/or any other

information you wish to share about your

prayer concern and specific needs.

_____Share with the church body to pray

_____For pastor / staff only

Your name:

(Please place in the offering plate or hand

to usher or staff as you leave.)

Welcome to

Greystone Baptist Church

June 7, 2015

8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Every Member a Minister 7509 Lead Mine Road

Raleigh, NC 27615

Church Office.……………………………………………………………….. . (919) 847-1333

Church Fax…………………………………………………………………….(919) 847-9893

Number for on-call minister.……………………………………………..…....(919) 817-8975

Church Staff Sean Allen……………………………………………………………………………...Senior Minister pastor@greystonechurch.org April Alston …………………………………………Associate Minister, Children and Preschool

children@greystonechurch.org Amanda Atkin………………………………………………..Associate Minister, Faith Formation

faith.formation@greystonechurch.org Tom Barrett…………………………..Minister of Properties, properties@greystonechurch.org Claude Bennett………………………Minister of Properties, properties@greystonechurch.org Mike Eller………………………………………………………………….Associate Minister, Music

worship@greystonechurch.org Phil Kraemer……………………………….Financial Secretary, finance@greystonechurch.org Pamela B. Phillips……………………………………………………Weekday Preschool Director

weekdaypreschool@greystonechurch.org Skip Pike …………………………………………………………Associate Minister, Senior Adults senior.adults@greystonechurch.org Allan Smith……………………………………………………………..Associate Minister, Students students@greystonechurch.org Annette Variano……………………………………….Admin. Asst., office@greystonechurch.org

Check Out Our Web Site www.greystonechurch.org

Mission Statement

With Christ as the Cornerstone, we will build a church of living stones, where

every member is a minister and is equipped to express God’s love by word and

deed to all people. Based on I Peter 2:5, 6

Looking ahead this week . . .

Sunday, June 7th

8:45 a.m. Worship

9:45 a.m. Sunday School / Orientation

11:00 a.m. Worship 6:00 p.m. Grace Tones Ensemble - Sanctuary

Monday, June 8th

6:30 p.m. AA Women’s Group - West Wing, Rm.1

6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts - Fellowship Hall 8:00 p.m. AA Co-Ed Group - West Wing, Rm. 2

Tuesday, June 9th

6:30 p.m. AA Women’s Group - West Wing, Rm. 2

Wednesday, June 10th

4:30 p.m. College Fellowship, Mission Project - Alliance Medical Ministry

4:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship, Mission Project - Alliance Medical Ministry

7:05 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal - Choir Room

Friday, June 12th

8:00 p.m. AA Group - West Wing, Rm. 2

Saturday, June 13th

10:00 a.m. Buddy Break - Fellowship Hall

Sunday, June 14th

8:45 a.m. Worship

9:45 a.m. Sunday School / Orientation

11:00 a.m. Worship 6:00 p.m. Grace Tones Ensemble - Sanctuary

Welcome Home Project #2

In partnership with the Wyatt Ministries and the United States Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, the Greystone Missions Team is pleased to announce Welcome Home Project #2. We anticipate a target date for a new family move in sometime during the month of June 2015. A list of items needed are posted on Sign Up Genius for your review and to sign up. To sign up to donate items please go to this link or type into your internet browser: www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0848A4A822A3FA7-welcome. Once we have dates for the actual move in, we will post slots for volunteer support for

setting up the apartment.

Thanks. Greystone Missions Team

Other Upcoming Events

June 13, 2015

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Senior Adult Sponsored Trip

Saturday, June 20, 2015

Ayr Mount Plantation House in Hillsborough, NC (sign up sheet is in the hallway on the lost and found table.)

June 24-27, 2015

Converse College,

Spartanburg, SC

Arkansas Mission Trip

July 18-24, 2015

Arch McFadyen Memorial

Scholarship-Fall 2015

Applications are now being accepted. Details are in the June newsletter. A link to the application is on the church website on the home page or you can pick one up at the church office. Completed applications are due by 7/15/15 and should be

returned to: Greystone Baptist

Church, 7509 Lead Mine Road,

Raleigh, NC 27615, ATTN:

Allan Smith

Team Meetings this week

June 7 - Missions Team, 5:00 PM, The Parlor

June 8 - Stewardship Team, 6:00 PM,

Breezeway classroom (Youth Bldg.)

June 9 - Budget Team, 6:00 PM, Parlor

Constitution/Bylaws Team, 6:30 PM,

Books on the Corner

Deacon Meeting, 7:00 PM, Gathering Room

June 14 - Student Ministry Leadership Team, 5:00

PM, Youth Room

Growing Greystone Through Prayer

Concerns

• Jerry Blankenship, recovering from recent surgery

• Carl Dawson’s mother, Lorraine Dawson, health concerns

• Eunice Bland, recovering from knee surgery

• Jeff Joyner’s mother, Carrie Joyner, health concerns

• David Peebles, recovering from surgery

• Donna Tunstall, recovering from surgery

• Joe LeNoir III, recent surgery on left hand

• Zane Wood, recovering from surgery

• Mike Ogden’s mother, Louise Ogden, health concerns

• Nancy Godwin, health concerns

• Bill Taylor, recovering from surgery

• Steve Holden, health concerns

• Stacy Pardue, health concerns

• Vergie Baxley, health concerns

• Amanda Thompson, daughter-in-law of Dottie Thompson, health

concerns

• Hazel Perdue’s sister, Reda Southall, and niece, Sandra Warnick, health

concerns

• Marc and Kim Wyatt and their ministry to internationals

• Cindy Vestal, health concerns

• Evelyn Harper, back problems

• Rubye Light, Gene Light’s mother, health concerns

Residential communities/Health Care Facilities

Cypress (Rosewood): John Lawrence

Rex Nursing Care: Louise Abernathy, Nancy Godwin

Springmoor (Stewart Health Center): Vergie Baxley, Mary Evelyn

Divers, Martha Eames, Mildred Garrett, Sallie Greene, Madeline Griffith,

Juanita Register, Grace Smith

Sympathy

• Cathy Byman’s family on the death of her father, Alvin Clapp, 5/22/15

Greystone Family -

Thank you so much for the love and support you have shared following the death of my Dad. Every card, every smile, every hug, and every prayer has been greatly appreciated and

treasured. May God bless each of you for your kindness!

Leigh Ammons and family