Ravensworth Baptist Church Announcements, 12/4/11

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ANNOUNCEMENTSDecember 4, 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 4, 2011, is theSecond 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

The Market will also be open thenext two Sundays at 12:15 p.m.


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THIS WEEK

College/Young Adult

Bible studyMonday, December 5

7:00 p.m.

Bob and Sarah Turnershouse


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THIS WEEK

Tuesday Mornings

Tuesday, December 6

10:00 a.m.

Topic: Genesis 1-11

Teacher: Steve Hyde

Choir Rehearsal Tuesday, December 6

7:00 p.m.


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THIS WEEK

Commission Meetings

Education Commission

Wednesday, December 7

2:00 p.m.

Missions Commission


7:00 p.m.

Deacons Commission

Thursday, December 8

7:00 p.m.


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THIS WEEK

Retirees Breakfast


9:00 a.m. Cost: $2.50

Nominating Committee

Saturday, December 10

9:00 a.m.


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THIS WEEK

Youth Christmas Party

Saturday, December 10

7:00 p.m. Bob and Sarah Turners

house

Enjoy food, games, movies,and our annual white

elephant gift exchange


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NEXT WEEK

Library Committee Monday, December 12

10:00 a.m.

Book Discussion


7:00 p.m.

Book: The Greatest Prayer byJohn Dominic Crossan

Leaders: GJ Tarazi and

Steve Hyde


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Leadership Council


7:00 p.m.

Christmas Cantata

Sunday, December 18

During morning worship


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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 sectionwww.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

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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 January...

The Education Commissioninvites you to be a part of asmall group for growth indiscipleship

Details about signing up for agroup coming soon!


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SMALL GROUPS

Possible groups include: Bible Reading groups

Bible Study groups

Book Discussion groups Covenant Discipleship groups

Issue-oriented groups

Mission Action groups

Prayer groups

REP Support groups

Contact Bob Turner for more

information


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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, 12/4/11