ANNOUNCEMENTS

April 10, 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 10, 2010, is the Fifth

Sunday in Lent, the six-week season
of self-examination, repentance, and
recommitment leading up to Easter.
During Lent, we walk with Jesus on
the road to Jerusalem and the cross.
We are very pleased to have you with
us as we worship God today.
 TODAY

Library Presentation
Immediately following worship
Please join the Library Committee in
the library for a special presentation,
Using Children’s Literature to
Develop Social Justice
 THIS WEEK

College / Young Adult Bible study

Monday, April 11
7:00 p.m.
Bob and Sarah Turner’s house
Contact Bob for directions
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Tuesday Mornings
Tuesday, April 12
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

Choir rehearsal
Tuesday, April 12
7:00 p.m.
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Wilderness Wanderings
Wednesday, April 13
7:00 p.m.
Lourie Russell
Refreshments at 6:30 p.m.
Note: This is the final Wednesday
evening program of the spring.
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Retirees’ Breakfast
Thursday, April 14
9:00 a.m.
Cost: $2.50
Please sign up on the response card
or by calling or emailing the church
office

Leadership Council
Thursday, April 14
7:00 p.m.
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Holy Week Worship Opportunities

Maundy Thursday
 Thursday, April 21
 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday (Ecumenical)
 Friday, April 21
 12:00 p.m.
 Location TBA
Good Friday (Ravensworth)
 Friday, April 22
 7:00 p.m.
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Alliance of Baptists Convocation
Friday, April 29 - Sunday, May 1
Louisville, Kentucky
Talk to Steve Hyde, Bob Turner, or
G.J. Tarazi if you are interested in
going

Rebuilding Together
Saturday, April 30
8:00 a.m.
Contact Brad Moffett for more
information
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Interfaith Dialogue
Wednesday, May 4
6:30 p.m.
Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center
Topic: The Messiah:  Who? When?
How?  What Judaism, Christianity
and Islam Teach

Habitat for Humanity

Mission Trip
May 8-13
Nashville, Tennessee
Contact Dave Pope for details
 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
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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