ANNOUNCEMENTS

December 18, 2011

Ravensworth Baptist Church

is 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.

WELCOME TO RBC!

Love one another as I have loved you.

John 15:12

WELCOME TO RBC!

TODAY
Today, December 18, 2011, is the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the first season of the church year. During Advent we prepare ourselves for the coming of the Christ, both as the Holy Child of Bethlehem and as the Coming One who will one day bring the Reign of God to its ultimate fulfillment. We are very pleased to have you with us as together we worship the Lord with expectancy.

TODAY
Christmas Market
Immediately after worship Honor your friends and loved

ones with purchases that will benefit our mission partners Today is the final day of the Market

THIS WEEK
College/Young Adult

Bible study
Monday, December 19 7:00 p.m. Bob and Sarah Turners house

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.

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

NEXT WEEK
Christmas Day Sunday, December 25 No Sunday School Worship at 11:00 a.m. Church Office Closed
Monday, December 26 Merry Christmas!

CHURCH BETWEEN SUNDAYS

Stay Connected with

Ravensworth all week!

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

CHURCH BETWEEN SUNDAYS

Stay Connected with

Ravensworth all week!

Like us on Facebook
Keep up with your Ravensworth

friends Join in the conversation about some important topics

www.facebook.com/RbcVA

CHURCH BETWEEN SUNDAYS

Stay Connected with

Ravensworth all week!

Follow us on Twitter
Were tweeting regularly Get the very latest updates and

news items

www.twitter.com/RbcVA

OUTREACH FOCUS AREAS

Make the church more inviting and receptive to families with children. Enhance our identity messages, materials, and methods to communicate better to those outside our congregation what is special about Ravensworth and how through us God can make a difference in their lives and the lives of others. Reach out inside to connect better with and retain existing members and long-term visitors.

SMALL GROUPS
Coming in 2012...
The Education Commission

invites you to be a part of a small group for growth in discipleship Three groups are already available--see next slide for details

SMALL GROUPS
Groups are forming:
A Prayer group facilitated by

Lydia Mercado An Issue-oriented group on creating a disaster plan facilitated by Jeff Van Ness A Covenant Discipleship group facilitated by Kay Tarazi

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 more

information

RBC 411
5100 Ravensworth Road Annandale, VA 22003 703-941-4113 www.rbc-va.org

Our Staff:

STEVE HYDE, Senior Pastor BOB TURNER, Associate Pastor YOUNG MI SON, Choirmaster/Organist GAIL FEWELL, Ministry Assistant

RBC 411
RBC is affiliated with the following Baptist groups:
Alliance of Baptists

American Baptist Churches

USA
District of Columbia Baptist

Convention

RBC 411
RBC is affiliated with the following Baptist groups:
Baptist General Association of

Virginia

NorthStar Church Network

Association of Welcoming and

Affirming Baptists