ANNOUNCEMENTS

February 6, 2010
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 God’s 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, February 6, 2010, is the Fifth
Sunday after the Epiphany, the
season of the church year when we
celebrate Jesus’ revelation as the Son
of God and follow him as he preaches
the good news throughout Galilee in
the early part of his ministry.
We are very pleased to have you with
us as we worship God’s Beloved
today.
 TODAY
Guest speaker in worship
We are pleased to welcome Ross Kelly
to Ravensworth today
Ross is the former co-director of the
Cornerstone Children’s Home in
Nimule, Sudan
He has just returned from a visit to the
Cornerstone Kids, and he will share his
experiences in Nimule and his thoughts
on the recent referendum in southern
Sudan
Ross will stay after worship to answer
any additional questions you may have
for him
 THIS WEEK
College / Young Adult Bible study
Monday, February 7
7:00 p.m.
Bob and Sarah Turner’s house
Contact Bob for directions

Tuesday Mornings
Tuesday, February 8
10:00 a.m.
Bible study topic: The Book of the
Twelve—Hosea
Teacher: Bob Turner
The discussion will be followed by
exercise and a brown-bag lunch
 THIS WEEK
Choir rehearsal
Tuesday, February 8
7:00 p.m.

Education Commission
Wednesday, February 9
2:00 p.m.

Retirees’ Breakfast
Thursday, February 10
9:00 a.m.
Cost: $2.50

Leadership Council
Thursday, February 10
7:00 p.m.
 NEXT WEEK IN WORSHIP
Sunday, February 13, is the Sixth Sunday after the
Epiphany. We will celebrate Mission Muster Sunday
together, with a special emphasis on missions in
worship and at an international luncheon to follow
(see below). We invite you to join us as we worship
God together.
Worship Leader: Rich Carfagno
Lections: Proverbs 31:8-9
Psalm 113
Philippians 1:3-6
Matthew 4:12-23
 NEXT WEEK
Ravensworth 101, Session 2
Sunday, February 13
9:30 a.m.
If you are new to Ravensworth and would
like to learn more about our church, come
to the library during the Sunday School
hour for the second of three sessions of
this introductory “course” on our church

Called Business Meeting

Sunday, February 13
Immediately after worship
We will meet briefly to authorize the
signing of the loan paperwork for the
renovation project
 NEXT WEEK
Missions Muster Luncheon
Sunday, February 13
After the called business meeting
Over lunch we will discuss our church’s
missions partnerships and learn how to
contribute to them in tangible ways
We will enjoy dishes from different parts of the
world where our partners are located (including
the US)
If you would like to bring a special dish, contact
Beth Moffett, Missions Commission chair
RSVP by filling out the response card today, by
registering, or by calling the church office by
Thursday afternoon
 LOOKING AHEAD
Ravensworth 101, Session 3
The final installment of the three-week
introduction to our church for newcomers
February 20, during the Sunday School hour

Leadership Transition Workshop

Saturday, February 26
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
For all members of Commissions and
Committees at Ravensworth
Start the new leadership year right! Come to
the transition workshop
 LOOKING AHEAD
Ash Wednesday Worship
Wednesday, March 9
7:00 p.m.
Begin your Lenten journey with this moving
service of repentance and hope

Youth Mission Madness

April 1-3
Fredericksburg Baptist Church
Cost: $88
Registration deadline: February 20
 LOOKING AHEAD
Outreach Focus Areas for 2011-12
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.
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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
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RBC is affiliated with the following Baptist groups:

The Alliance of Baptists

The American Baptist Churches

in the USA

The District of Columbia

Baptist Convention
 RBC 411
RBC is affiliated with the following Baptist groups:

• The Baptist General Association

of Virginia

• The Northstar Church Network

• The Association of Welcoming

and Affirming Baptists