Ravensworth Baptist Church Announcements, 12/18/11

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ANNOUNCEMENTSDecember 18, 2011


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Ravensworth Baptist Churchis an inclusive and welcoming Christiancommunity where expressing the loveof God to all people is central to our

worship, study, and service.

We welcome you to our church, andhope you experience the warmth of

Gods love and ours while you are here.

WELCOME TO RBC!


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WELCOME TO RBC!

Love one another

as I have loved you. John 15:12


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TODAY

Today, December 18, 2011, is theFourth Sunday of Advent, thefirst season of the church year.During Advent we prepare

ourselves for the coming of theChrist, both as the Holy Child ofBethlehem and as the ComingOne who will one day bring theReign of God to its ultimatefulfillment.

We are very pleased to have youwith us as together we worshipthe Lord with expectancy.


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TODAY

Christmas Market

Immediately after worshipHonor your friends and loved

ones with purchases that willbenefit our mission partners

Today is the final day of theMarket


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THIS WEEK

College/Young Adult

Bible studyMonday, December 19

7:00 p.m.

Bob and Sarah Turnershouse


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THIS WEEK

Tuesday Mornings

Tuesday, December 20

10:00 a.m.

Topic: Genesis 1-11

Teacher: Steve Hyde

Choir Rehearsal Tuesday, December 20

7:00 p.m.


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THIS WEEK

Christmas Eve Worship

Saturday, December 24

7:00 p.m.

Celebrate the birth of Jesus

at a special service featuring

carols, lessons, Communion,and the Passing of the Light


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NEXT WEEK

Christmas Day

Sunday, December 25

No Sunday School Worship at 11:00 a.m.

Church Office Closed

Monday, December 26

Merry Christmas!


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CHURCH BETWEEN SUNDAYS

Visit the church web site Listen to sermons, read the

newsletter, see whats coming up

Check out the special content in

the Members section

www.rbc-va.org

Stay Connected with

Ravensworth all week!
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Stay Connected with


Like us on Facebook Keep up with your Ravensworth

friends

Join in the conversation about

some important topics

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Stay Connected with


Follow us on Twitter Were tweeting regularly

Get the very latest updates andnews items

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OUTREACH FOCUS AREAS

Make the church more inviting andreceptive to families with children.

Enhance our identity messages,materials, and methods to

communicate better to those outsideour congregation what is specialabout Ravensworth and howthrough us God can make adifference in their lives and the lives

of others. Reach out inside to connect better

with and retain existing membersand long-term visitors.


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SMALL GROUPS

Coming in 2012...

The Education Commission

invites you to be a part of asmall group for growth indiscipleship

Three groups are alreadyavailable--see next slide fordetails


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SMALL GROUPS

Groups are forming:

A Prayer groupfacilitated by

Lydia Mercado An Issue-oriented group on

creating a disaster plan

facilitated by Jeff Van Ness

A Covenant Discipleshipgroup facilitated by Kay

Tarazi


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SMALL GROUPS

Other possible groups

include:

Bible Reading groups Bible Study groups

Book Discussion groups

Mission Action groups

REP Support groups

Contact Bob Turner for moreinformation


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5100 Ravensworth RoadAnnandale, VA 22003703-941-4113

Our Staff:

STEVE HYDE,Senior PastorBOB TURNER,Associate PastorYOUNG MI SON,Choirmaster/OrganistGAIL FEWELL,Ministry Assistant

www.rbc-va.org

RBC 411


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RBC 411

Alliance of Baptists

American Baptist Churches

USA

District of Columbia Baptist

Convention

RBC is affiliated with the following Baptist groups:


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RBC 411

Baptist General Association ofVirginia

NorthStar Church Network

Association of Welcoming and

Affirming Baptists

RBC is affiliated with the following Baptist groups:

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Ravensworth Baptist Church Announcements, 12/18/11