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THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
THE BRANDERMILL CHURCH STAFF
PASTOR Burt Brooks
ASSOCIATE PASTOR AND MINISTER OF ADULT DISCIPLESHIP Ed Kross
PASTOR OF CONGREGATIONAL CARE John Briggs
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRIES Tammy Tipton-Nay
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES Jamie Barrack
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES Ashley Haugh
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Dawn Rancka
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR Gina Glick
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Andrea Hammock
ACCOMPANIST Kim Peachy
WORSHIP LEADER Tonya Cory
VOCALIST Kate Rancka
DIRECTOR OF THE BRANDERMILL PRESCHOOL Debbie Ellison
CUSTODIAN Robert Dunford
KITCHEN MANAGER/CHEF Sheila Mullen
AUDIO/VISUAL DIRECTORS Mike Rancka/Ben Brooks
A SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE
ENTRANCE *(Stand as able)
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Please take this opportunity to sign and pass the attendance register
TEACHER RECOGNITION (9:00)
CHILDREN’S TIME and SUNDAY SCHOOL (9:00)
PRELUDE Peace in the Midst of the Storm arr. Bill Wolaver
*CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsive)
Leader: O God, your constant love reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness extends to the skies. People: Your righteousness towers like the mountains, your justice is deeper than the sea. Leader: All find protection under the shadow of your wings. We feast on the abundance you provide. People: You are the source of all life, and in your light, we see light.
*HYMN BCH No. 158/Screen Come, Christians Join to Sing *GREETINGS OF THE PEOPLE PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE CHILDREN’S TIME and CHILDREN’S CHURCH (10:30)
“He calls the sheep by name.” MOSES “God’s Spokesperson”
Week 1
Sunday, May 3, 2015
The Fifth Sunday of Easter 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM
CELEBRATION SUNDAY - Our senior pastor Burt Brooks will be delivering his last sermon at The Brandermill Church on Sunday, May 17
th, after which he will
be taking the remainder of his time to spend with his family and prepare for his new ministry. Burt will be on call for pastoral and administrative needs until his last official day, Tuesday, June 30th. We will have one combined service on Sunday May 17
th at 10:30 AM, followed by a reception for Burt and Florence,
Ben, Clay, Sam, Kelli, and Mattie. We hope that you will plan to be here and join us in this celebration. Please contact John Chamberlain at [email protected] for more information. MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH - Horst and the men of the church invite all ladies of the church to brunch on Sunday, May 10. Brunch will be served in Room 205 between 9:30 and 10:30 AM and ladies are invited to dine at their convenience during that time. Please mark the attendance pad with “MOM” or call the church office (744-3661, ext. 101) to let us know you’re coming. MEN, we still need vol-unteers to set up, serve, run food, help care for mom’s children (so she can enjoy her meal!), etc. Call Dawn at the number above to volunteer to help.
COMMUNITY SHELTER - We will be serving dinner this evening. We will meet at the church at 4 PM to prepare dinner, leave for the shelter at 5:30 and expect to return around 8 PM. Please contact Jeff Branyon at [email protected] for more info. SERVING BEHIND THE SCENES - The Worship Committee is looking for several people to volunteer to work behind the scenes to make our services special. Your help is needed to prepare communion and prepare the altar for worship. Both of these can easily happen on a Saturday and, while neither take much time, both are essential. Please contact Alice Lescault at [email protected] to volunteer your help. BATTER UP! - The church plays in a mildly competitive co-ed softball league open to ages 11 and older. The next game is Friday, 5/8 at 8:30 PM. Please contact Jeff Branyon at 320-3616 or [email protected]. MEN’S BREAKFAST will be Saturday, May 9 in the Multi-Purpose Room at 8 AM. Our speaker will be Rev. Ben Campbell, best known for his work at Richmond Hill. Rev. Campbell will talk about his vision for the future of transportation in the Richmond region. You can sign up on the attendance pads in the sanctuary, on the sheet outside Dawn's office, or e-mail or call her. PASTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE (PSC) - Members of the Brandermill Church congregation interested in serving on the pastor search committee (PSC) should contact Chuck Clement, council chair, at [email protected] by May 17, 2015. SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING - Sunday, May 31 at 11:45 AM to approve the PSC nominating committee’s slate of candidates for the Pastor Search Committee. The meeting agenda will also include discussion on the PSC search process and expectations.
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday - 9 AM to 3 PM
Friday - 9 AM to 1 PM
Visit us online:
www.brandermillchurch.org facebook.com/brandermillchurch
twitter.com/bmillchurch
THE BRANDERMILL CHURCH 4500 Millridge Parkway
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 744-3661
Thursday, 5/7: 10:00 AM Adult Study: Bonhoeffer (Rm. 205A) 2:00 PM Knit Wits (Room 203) 7:00 PM Knite Wits (Room 203) 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (SY) 8:30 PM AA Meeting (Room 205) Friday, 5/8: 5:30 PM Youth: Drive-In (offsite) Saturday, 5/9: 8:00 AM Men’s Breakfast (Room 205) 9:30 AM MOPS National Meeting (FH, MP) Sunday, 5/10: 9:00 AM Worship (SY) 9:00 AM Sunday School Classes 9:30 AM Mother’s Day Brunch (Room 205) 10:30 AM Worship (SY) 10:45 AM Children’s Church (Room 201)
Sunday, 5/3: 9:00 AM Worship (SY) 9:00 AM Sunday School Classes 10:30 AM Worship (SY) 10:45 AM Children’s Church (Room 201) 11:45 AM VBS Planning Meeting (CR) 11:45 AM Youth: Senior Brunch (Room 205) 4:00 PM Community Shelter Dinner (KT)
Monday, 5/4: 9:30 AM Prayer Group (Room 205A) 10:15 AM Pilates (Room 201)
Tuesday, 5/5: 3:00 PM Brandermill Woods Bible Study (offsite) 7:00 PM Ladies Bible Fellowship PM (Rm. 205A)
Wednesday, 5/6: 8:00 AM Men’s Bible Study (Room 205A) 7:00 PM Branderbells (SY) 7:00 PM Staff Parish Meeting (CR)
SY - Sanctuary Rm. 201 - Fellowship Hall Rm. 203 - Conference Room
Rm. 204 - Youth Room Rm. 205 - Multi-Purpose Room Rm. 205A - MP Classroom
KT - Kitchen Office - Senior Pastor’s Office Rm. 202 - Nursery
Rm. 100 - Choir Room Rm. 105 - Art Room Rm. 111 - Family Classroom
JOYS AND CELEBRATIONS
MORNING PRAYER
RECOGNTION OF 2015 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES (10:30) INVITATION TO THE OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS
OFFERTORY My Shepherd Will Supply My Need arr. Joseph M. Martin
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; O praise Him. Alleluia! Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost; O praise Him. Alleluia! O praise Him. Alleluia! Alleluia!
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Unison) Good shepherd, you graciously spread a table before us. We offer you these gifts, tokens of our grateful hearts. Nourish us at the feast of the Lamb, that we may proclaim to all the world your triumphant love in Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
GOSPEL READING Matthew 8:23-27 (p.789)
SERMON Is Your God Big Enough...to Calm the Storm? The Rev. Burt Brooks
*HYMN BCH No. 617/Screen I Come with Joy (vs. 1-4) THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION No. 12 (choral responses) Today’s Communion Sunday Offering will support two children in Haiti who are supported by the Children and Family Ministries. The offering may be placed in the mission offering baskets on the front pews.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (Unison) Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP Please come forward to receive Holy Communion at any one of the serving stations. All stations serve juice, with the exception of the station to your far right, where wine is served. Gluten-free elements are available at the center station.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION (Unison/Screen) Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves to others, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
SENDING FORTH *HYMN BCH No. 133/Screen Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
*BENEDICTION
*RESPONSE BCH 617/Screen I Come with Joy (vs. 5) *POSTLUDE The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve arr. Joseph M. Martin
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LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
We have Sunday School for children (ages 3 through 5th grade) in the lower level and youth and adult small groups at 9:00 AM. Children’s Church for ages 4 to 4th grade takes place after children’s time during the 10:30 AM Service. Childcare for infants
and children up to age 4 is available in the Nursery located in the hallway.
Rocking chairs are available in the rear of the Sanctuary for parents who would like to rock their infants and young children.
Please join us for refreshments in the Fellowship Hall at 10:00 AM. Your coffee is welcome during morning worship!
Worship Leaders
9:00 AM - The Rev. John Briggs, Heather Kohl
10:30 AM - The Rev. Ed Kross, Alice Lescault
Ushers
9:00 AM - Bob Weatherford, Ann & Brad Coble, Terry Lynn 10:30 AM - Woody Lawman,
Chris Remme, Jeff Branyon, Tim Grider
Acolytes Mandy Begg, Aiden Findlay
The flowers on the chancel are in memory of Roy Sherman and Randy
Richter, given by Craig & Caroline Moses and in celebration of their 60th wedding
anniversary, given by Judy & David Smith.
Last Week 4/26/2015
Offering: $11,197
Worship Attendance: 9:00 - 140 10:30 - 210 Total - 350
TODAY’S WORSHIP The Rev. Burt Brooks, Preacher
CHURCH FAMILY - K. G. Braun, Elena Van Horn, Bill and Chris White, Sam Gentz, Ann Spencer, Yvonne Hubbard, Mary Kirby
HOMEBOUND/ASSISTED LIVING/NURSING HOME/ONGOING HEALTH ISSUES
Marie Ball, Penny Goodall, Alice Palmer, Ethel Butler, Pauline McFarlane, Mary Alice McCarthy, Virginia Reid, Dottie Arnaudin, Joe Ruggiero, Helen Payne,
Bernard and Eleanor Curtis
The extended prayer list is available in the entrance hallway.
LADIES BIBLE FELLOWSHIP (AM) Tuesdays, 10 AM in Room 205A (April 21-May 26 - No class May 5)
Join us for a six-week DVD-driven discussion group, “When God’s Spirit Moves.”
INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT Sundays, 9 AM in Room 205 (Today-May 17)
Do you want a better understanding of the Bible or do you want to become reacquainted with the core writings of our faith? Please join Steve Begg and Greg Allen for an
introductory six-session class that gives an overview of the New Testament.
CHRISTIAN CONVERSATIONS Tuesdays, 7-8:30 PM (April 21-May 12)
“Before Amen” a 4-week, video-based study on the power of simple prayer by Max Lucado will be the topic of discussion at a small study group in the home of Mark and
Linda Saunders in Woodlake. Both men and women are welcome to join. Each member needs to purchase the “Before Amen” study guide with the ISBN number: 978-0-5291-2334-3. Contact Linda Saunders at 272-2847 or [email protected] for more
info. To register, please email Dawn.
ANIMATE PRACTICES Sundays, 9 AM in Room 205A (Today-May 17)
Jesus is risen! How do we live in light of the resurrection? How do we experience the presence of the risen Christ in our everyday lives? Join us as we explore seven core
Christian practices that help us live as those who have died and risen with Christ.
TEACHER APPRECIATION is TODAY during the 9 AM service. If you have led a small group, circle, Bible study, or Sunday School class, we want to thank you! VBS REGISTRATION has begun! June 22-26 will be an action packed week with G-Force Adventures! “In God we live, move, and exist.” Acts 17:28. We will explore how to put our faith into action as we experience God’s unstoppable love and discover how to fuel up and move in and through life with God. We will see our church come alive with movement and images such as skateboards, running shoes, in-line skates and more. Please see how you can help this year’s VBS (sure to be the best ever)! Stop by the VBS table and find out how you can help!
SENIOR RECOGNITION SUNDAY is TODAY. Seniors will be recognized during the 10:30 service. Seniors and their families are invited to a brunch after the service. There is also a $500 scholarship available. Please see Ashley for an application. DRIVE-IN MOVIE - On Friday, May 8
at 5:30 PM, the youth will meet at church and
carpool to the Goochland Drive-In Theater. Cost is $8.50, movies TBA. See Ashley for more information.
This month’s Communion offering goes toward supporting the Children and
Family Ministries’ sponsored Haitian children, Marie (left) and Wedaline.
The financial support pays for the cost of their schooling in Haiti.
