The Worship of God October 22, 2017

Chimes of The TriniTy

preparinG for WorshipChoose this day whom you will serve,

whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.

Joshua 24:15, NRSV

orGan prelude All Praise to Thee ....................................................... arr. Ruth Elaine Schram Worth M., Acolyte Jackson Glover, Organ

WelCome To Worship Kristen Muse

inTroiT Glory Be to the Father ............................................................. Gloria paTri

Chancel Choir

invoCaTion and lord’s prayer

*hymn of praise, 576 I Stand Amazed in the Presence ...................................... my savior’s love

Children come forward during the final stanza for Children’s Sermon.

Children’s sermon Janice Haywood

*hymn of response, 477 We Are Called to Be God’s People........................................ausTrian hymn

sCripTure readinG and prayer Matthew 22:15-22, NRSV (page 803 in the Pew Bibles) David Hailey

Choral praise We Are Not Alone .................................................................... Pepper Choplin Chancel Choir Richard Austin, Soloist

sermon Following Jesus in a Fragmented World David Hailey

*hymn of CommiTmenT, 509 Trust and Obey ...................................................................TrusT and obey

*offerTory prayer

Jon Lanier, Genesis Class and Truett L.

offerTory Larita Kellison

presenTaTion of neW members

*benediCTion

*Chimes of The TriniTy

posTlude Postlude on “St. Theodulph” ........................................... arr. Douglas Wagner Jackson Glover, Organ

*Those who are able may stand with ministers and choir.Our pianist today is Larita Kellison.

Our organist today is Jackson Glover.

Weekly opporTuniTies sunday, oCTober 22 - family reTreaT, youTh fall reTreaT 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Morning Worship Service (Sanctuary) 11:15 AM Grace for All Nations (Chapel) 12:15 PM Youth Return from Retreat 4:15 PM Handbells (Rm. 10)monday, oCTober 23 8:45 AM Fit Over Fifty (FLC-Gym) 9:30 AM Ministers’ Meeting (Rm. 100) 9:45 AM Companions in Christ (FLC-Rm. 204) 1:30 PM Staff Meeting (Rm. 224) 5:30 PM Evening Fitness (FLC-Gym) 6:30 PM Cub Scouts (Rm. 30) 7:30 PM Boy Scout Troop Meeting (Rm. 32) 8:00 PM HBBC Members’ Fellowship Basketball Night (FLC-Gym)

Tuesday, oCTober 24 7:00 AM Yost Men’s Bible Study (Rm. 100) 10:00 AM Painting with Lorraine (FLC-Rm. 201) 12:00 PM Movers and Shakers Luncheon (Fellowship Hall) 12:30 PM AA Epiphany Group Meeting (FLC-Rm. 201) 4:45 PM Chair Yoga (Rm. 206) 5:30 PM HBBC Ladies Basketball (FLC-Gym) 6:00 PM Gentle Yoga (Rm. 200) 7:00 PM Children’s Ministry Council Meeting (Rm. 100) 7:00 PM Compassionate Friends Group (Rm. 206) 7:00 PM Healing from Family Rifts Group (Rm. 106) Wednesday, oCTober 25 8:45 AM Fit Over Fifty (FLC-Gym) 5:00 PM Family Night Fellowship Meal (Fellowship Hall) 5:30 PM Recreation with Kids (FLC-Gym) 5:30 PM Alpha Bells (Rm. 10) 6:15 PM The Gathering (Fellowship Hall) 6:15 PM Children’s Music (Rm. 11) 6:15 PM Screenagers Follow-Up Discussion (Rm. 204) 6:15 PM Point5 (Youth Discipleship) (FLC-Rm. 200) 7:15 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Rm. 118) 7:30 PM Wednesday Basketball Fellowship (FLC-Gym)

Thursday, oCTober 26 12:30 PM AA Epiphany Group Meeting (FLC-Rm. 30) 5:30 PM Evening Fitness (FLC-Gym) 5:30 PM Step-Up Alumni Program (FLC-Rm. 201) 7:00PM SightSingingDemystified(Rm.11)

friday, oCTober 27 6:30 PM Koinonia Sunday School Class Dinner (FLC-Rm. 201) 7:00 PM Grace Church for All Nations (Chapel)

saTurday, oCTober 28 8:00 AM AA Saturday Group (FLC-Rm. 201) 8:00 AM Grace for All Nations Bible Study (Chapel) 1:00 PM Hosanna Dance Troupe Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

WELCOME VISITORSWe are honored by your presence this morning. We would love for you to record your attendance on the Friendship Pad when it is passed to you and provide information so that we can contact you further.

ENTER TO WORSHIPThis is a holy hour. We invite you to enter this sanctuary with joy and reverence. We invite members and visitors to be seated near the front of the sanctuary to enhance our sense of community in worship. When you have taken your seat, spend a few moments inquietreflectionasyouprepareyourheartforworship.Iftheservice has already begun, please enter quietly by one of the side aisles. Please remember to silence your cell phone.

RESOURCES FOR HEARING IMPAIRMENTHearing assistance devices are available for those who have such need. Please see an usher for more information.

BECOME A MEMBER OF HBBCThose who desire to join our church may come forward to where the pastor is standing during the Hymn of Commitment. If you would like to meet with a minister before making this decision, any of our ministers would be happy to answer your questions.

FOR CHILDREN DURING WORSHIPExtended Session: Childcare is provided for birth-5 year olds duringworship.Childrenages4-5visittheSanctuarybrieflyforthe Children’s Sermon.Children’s Worship: For 1st-5th graders, 1st & 3rd Sundays during the school year. (Children leave at the designated time during worship and are picked up in Room 11 following worship).Worship Bags: Worship bags are available at all of the entrances to the Sanctuary to encourage children to participate in worship. Please return them as you leave worship.

ABOUT SUNDAY SCHOOLOn Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m., we provide classes for all ages toenjoyBiblestudyandfellowship.Callthechurchofficeformore information.

TODAY’S EXTENDED SESSION HELPERSAssistant: Jennifer Haigwood; Infants: Kathy Teague, Kristie Whitlow, Todd Whitlow, Chris Perri, Stephanie Perri; Ones: Chase Wellford, Stephanie Wellford; Twos: Brent Henson, Michelle Henson; Threes: Haley Smith, Cindy Henson; Fours: Alina Mosunova, Betty Boyce; Kindergarten: Jon Lanier, Ginny Lanier

WORSHIP LEADERSDr. David Hailey, Pastor .....................................drdhailey@hbbc.org Rev. Kristen Muse, Associate Pastor .......................kmuse@hbbc.org Dr. Larry Dickens, Minister of Music .................. ldickens@hbbc.orgRev. Ward Page, Minister of Youth and College .....wpage@hbbc.orgSarah Mears, Minister to Children and Families .... smears@hbbc.orgTyler Ingram, Music Ministry Intern .....................tingram@hbbc.orgEmily Patton, Children’s Ministry Intern ............... epatton@hbbc.orgMichael Sizemore, Youth Ministry Intern .........msizemore@hbbc.org

TO GIVE ONLINEIf you are interested in giving online, you may scan the QR code to the right or go to www.hbbc.org/give.

ABOUT TODAY’S WORSHIP Today’ssanctuaryflowersareprovidedbyJohnandDeborah,JulianandDebbie,

and Tom Bunn in loving memory of Julian and Martha Bunn.The roses on the pulpit are placed to celebrate the births of John and Susan

Cashwell’s granddaughter on October 16th and Ches and Sarah Crow’s son on October 16th. Proud grandparents are Ches and Faye Crow and great-grandmother, Helen Crow.

SCREENAGERS DISCUSSIONS: WEDNESDAYS AT 6:15 PMOur church recently hosted a community viewing of the documentary, Screenagers, which highlights the challenges of parenting children and teenagers in this age of technology that is so readily accessible. We are hosting a series of follow-up parent discussions in the Hailey Classroom (Rm. 204) to continue the conversation on Wednesdays at 6:15 PM. For more information, visit hbbc.org/screenagers.

NEWCOMERS LUNCHEONIf you are new to HBBC or are thinking about joining, be our guest for a luncheon following worship on Sunday, October 29. This will be an informal time to gather around a meal and share conversations with members and ministers. Please RSVP to Christine Moore at cmoore@hbbc.org or 919.833.4617.

DEACON ELECTION: OCTOBER 29The names of the deacon nominees are Lee Carter, John Cashwell, Ed Gaskins, Clara Gay, David Hawkins, Ed Morris, Rob Patton, Gene Ray, Kathy Teague, Bruce Thompson, Jim Wall, and Barbara Whiteman. We will be voting by ballot on Sunday, October 29, following worship, to elect deacons for the coming year.

WORSHIP AT THE POINT: OCTOBER 29Worship @ The Point is a monthly worship experience in our Youth Center for students grades 6-12. Our next experience is October 29, with another one coming November 19. We’ll have dinner at 6:00 PM, then worship until 7:30 PM.

HIGHER GROUND BROADCAST & ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY: NOVEMBER 5As we gather for worship on Sunday, November 5, our church will celebrate 91 years of ministry which include 29 years of broadcast ministry. We are inviting members of our broadcast congregation to honor us with their presence. If you know of a regular viewer, encourage them to come. We also want to invite the members of our broadcast congregation to stay for lunch. They can register at www.hbbc.org/broadcastsundayorbycallingthechurchoffice.Thankyouforhelpingusgettheword out.

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS: STARTS NOVEMBER 5Have you recently joined HBBC or are you prayerfully considering becoming a member? Are you seeking more information about deepening your relationship with Christ?Doyoudesiremoreinformationabouthowtojointhechurchorhowtofinda place of service? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you would be a perfect candidate for Membership Matters: a 5-week discussion group that deals with all of these issues. Susan Hailey, Betty Boyce and Nancy Graybeal will serve as facilitators for the class. Our next 5-week session begins on Sunday, November 5 at 9:45 AM. If you are interested in learning more about HBBC as well as meeting others that are new to the church, this is the class for you. To sign up, contact Christine Moore (cmoore@hbbc.org) for more details.

VETERAN’S LUNCHEONAll veterans and their families are invited to join us for a luncheon on Friday, November 10 at noon. The lunch will be served by children from our church and community, and they will be sharing a special program. Please RSVP by calling the churchoffice(919-833-4617)orsigninguponlineatwww.hbbc.org/veteranlunch.

VETERAN’S DAY CAMPAll children, grades 1-5, are invited to join us for a Veteran’s Day camp on Friday, November 10. Throughout the day children will participate in Bible Study, games, crafts, mission projects, and more. They will also be serving lunch and eating with veterans from our church and community. The cost of camp is $20/child. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot soon at www.hbbc.org/veterans-day-camp-registration/.