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December 19, 2010

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Ravensworth Baptist Churchis an inclusive and welcoming Christian

community where expressing the love of

God to all people is central to our worship,

study, and service.

We welcome you to our church, and hope

you experience the warmth of Gods love

and ours while you are here.

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Love one another as

I have loved you.John 15:12

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TODAY

Today, December 19, 2010, is theFourth Sunday of Advent, thebeginning 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 the

Reign of God to its ultimatefulfillment.

We are very pleased to have youwith us as together we worship

the Lord with expectancy.

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TODAYy Christmas Cantata

y During worship this morning the choirwill present the Christmas cantata,Season of Wonders, by Joseph M. Martin

y There will be no childrens worship

today; we invite the children in gradesone to five to remain in the sanctuary toenjoy the music

y Christmas Mini-market

y Immediately after worship, until 1:00 p.m.y Fellowship Room

y Donate to missions organizations inhonor of your friends and loved ones

y T

his is the final mini-market of 2010

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THIS WEEKy College / Young Adult Bible study

y Monday, December 20

y 7:00 p.m.

y Bob and SarahTurners house

y Contact Bob for directions

y Tuesday Mornings

y Tuesday, December 21

y

10:00 a.m.y Bible study topic: Hosea

y Teacher: BobTurner

y Bible study followed by exercise and a

brown-bag lunch

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THIS WEEKy Choir rehearsal

y Tuesday, December 21

y 7:00 p.m.

y

Christmas Eve Worshipy Friday, December 24

y 7:00 p.m.

yJoin us for a service of lessons, carols,

special music, and the Passing of theLight

Christ byhighest heaven adored

Christ the everlasting Lord

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Sunday, December 26, is the First Sunday of

Christmas. Bring your family and join with us as we

worship Christ, the newborn King.

Sermon:Rachel Weeping(BobTurner)

Lections: Isaiah 63:7-9

Psalm 148

Hebrews 2:10-18Matthew 2:13-23

NEXTWEEK IN WORSHIP

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LOOKING AHEADy Holiday Schedule

y Monday andTuesday, December 27-28: Church

office closed

y Monday, December 27: No College/Young Adult

Bible studyy Tuesday, December 28: No Tuesday Mornings

y January Leadership Meetings

y Wednesday, January 5

y Education Commission, 2:00 p.m.

y Missions Commission, 7:00 p.m.

y Thursday, January 6: Leadership Council, 7:00 p.m.

y Sunday, January 9: Deacons Commission, 8:00 a.m.

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y Potluck Lunch and Quarterly BusinessMeeting

y Sunday, January 20, 12:30 p.m.

y Reports dueWednesday, January, 12

y Youth/Young Adult Ski Retreat

y Friday to Sunday, January 28-30

y Cost: $100

y

Deadline: January 16

y Ravensworth 101

y An introduction to our church for newcomers

y February 6, 13, and 20, during the Sunday School

hour

LOOKING AHEAD

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yOutreach Focus Areas for 2011-12

yMake the church more inviting and receptive to

families with children.

y Enhance our identity messages, materials, and

methods to communicate better to those outsideour congregation what is special about

Ravensworth andhow throughus God can make

a difference in their lives and the lives of others.

y

Reach

out inside to connect better wit

handretain existing members and long-term visitors.

LOOKING AHEAD

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RBC 411

5100 Ravensworth Road

Annandale, VA 22003

703-941-4113

Our Staff:

STEVE HYDE, Senior Pastor

BOB TURNER, Associate PastorYOUNG MI SON, Choirmaster/Organist

GAIL FEWELL, Ministry Assistant

www.rbc-va.org

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RBC 411

y RBC is affiliated with the following Baptist groups:

y The Alliance of Baptists

y The American Baptist Churches

in the USA

y The District of Columbia

Baptist Convention

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RBC 411

y RBC is affiliated with the following Baptist groups:

The Baptist General Associationof Virginia

The Northstar Church Network

The Association of Welcomingand Affirming Baptists