ANNOUNCEMENTS

April 24, 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, April 24, 2010, is Easter

Sunday, when we celebrate Jesus’
resurrection on the third day after his
crucifixion. Today begins the Great
Fifty Days of the Easter season.
Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
We are very pleased to have you with
us as we worship the Risen Lord
together.
 THIS WEEK
Bible studies canceled
No College/Young Adult Bible study
on Monday, April 25, or Monday,
May 2
No Tuesday Morning Bible study or
other activities on Tuesday, April 26
Tuesday Mornings will resume May 3
as we begin our study of Jonah

Choir rehearsal
Tuesday, April 26
7:00 p.m.
 THIS WEEK

Alliance of Baptists Convocation

Friday, April 29 - Sunday, May 1
Louisville, Kentucky
Steve and Bob will both be attending
the convocation, so Lydia Mercado
will preach on May 1
 NEXT WEEK

Education Commission
Wednesday, May 4
7:00 p.m.

Missions Commission
Wednesday, May 4
7:00 p.m.
 NEXT WEEK

Interfaith Dialogue
Wednesday, May 4
7:00 p.m. (registration at 6:45)
Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center
Topic: The Messiah:  Who? When?
How?  What Judaism, Christianity
and Islam Teach
 LOOKING AHEAD
Habitat for Humanity
Mission Trip
Sunday, May 8 – Saturday, May14
Nashville, Tennessee
Contact Dave Pope for details

Supper Clubs
A new round of supper clubs will
begin soon
Sign up on the bulletin board today
Questions? Talk to Lourie Russell
 LOOKING AHEAD

Capital Pride Parade and Festival

June 11–12
We will be giving away bottles of
water with special Ravensworth
labels during the festival on Sunday
the 12th
To contribute to this effort, contact
Dave Farmer or Ron Bourne
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.
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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
 RBC 411
RBC is affiliated with the following Baptist groups:

Alliance of Baptists

American Baptist Churches USA

District of Columbia Baptist

Convention
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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