The Worship of God

February 23, 2020

11:00 AM

The prelude music is a time for beginning worship.  Observing a time of silence and prayer will free the congregation to focus on the worship of God.

The Prelude                                                                                      Mrs. Beth Braun

The Chiming of the Hour

The Call to Worship                      He Knows My Name

The Greeting and the Lord’s Prayer                            Miss Becky Wiliford

*The Opening Hymn # 334            Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine

The Scripture Lesson                  

Matthew 25: 31-36

When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory.  All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.  He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.

Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.  For I was hungry and you give me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.

2 Timothy 4: 9-13

Do your best to come to me quickly, for Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica.  Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.  Only Luke is with me.  Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry.  I sent Tychicus to Ephesus.  When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.

This is the gospel of Christ.

Thanks be to God.

The Morning Prayer

*The Offertory Hymn #550                I’d Rather Have Jesus

The Offertory

*The Doxology

The Choral Worship          Oh, I Want to I Know You More

The Sermon                                                                            Dr. Cecil J. Chambers

The Way and the Way of Visitation

The battle of showing up

The witness of grace

The fit of human compassion

*The Hymn of Decision # 483           Footsteps of Jesus

The Dismissal and Blessing

Go in the way of God to see and touch others in need.

We go in the power and name of the Savior.

God has shown you what is good.

What does the Lord require of you,

But to do justice,

And to love kindness,

And to walk humbly with your God?

Thanks be to God. Amen.

The Choral Response                     Amen        

The Postlude

*If you are able, please stand

Welcome

We are happy that you have come to worship with us.  We pray that you will be blessed by joining us in the praise and worship of our LORD.  

Deacons Meeting

Deacons meet on Monday evening at 7 o’clock.

Wonderful Wednesday Dinners 

Dinner will be served at 6 o’clock on Wednesday evening in the Wright Fellowship Hall.  This week’s menu:  Meal Loaf, Mashed Potatoes, Lima Beans, Dessert.  Please make your reservation by signing the list posted on the back hall bulletin board or by calling the church office by 10:00 am on Monday.

Study in I Corinthians at 6:45 p.m. led by our pastor.

Choir Rehearsal – 7:30 p.m.

 Homebound Members

Remember our homebound members this week in prayer.  Take time to send a card or call to Mrs. Jackie Harris, 8405 Marroit Road, Henrico, VA 23229.

Stew  Information

The Tucker Softball Team needs your help!  The Team will have a stew to raise funds on March 7^th – cost: $8.00 per quart.  Please sign up on the back hall bulletin board if you would like to buy some. 

Your Year End Statements are on the table in the sanctuary annex.  Please pick yours up this morning.

Thank You

Jackie Harris has called extending thanks and appreciation for the many kind deeds of remembrances of her during her recent hospitalization and rehabilitation.

Skipwith Baptist Church

1900 Skipwith Road

Henrico, Virginia 23229

804-282-2234

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Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this:

To visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep yourself unspotted from the world.

James 1: 27

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D. Cecil J. Chambers, Minister

Mr. Richard A. Tinsley, Music Minister

Mrs. Bethany H. Braun, Organist/ Pianist

Mrs. Pauline K. Taylor, Ministry Assistant

The Worship of God

February 16, 2020

11:00 AM

The prelude music is a time for beginning worship.  Observing a time of silence and prayer will free the congregation to focus on the worship of God.

The Prelude                                                                                      Mrs. Beth Braun

The Chiming of the Hour

The Call to Worship                      He Knows My Name

The Greeting and the Lord’s Prayer                                    Mrs. Nancy Starkey 

A Focus on our Sunday School    

*The Opening Hymn # 384                      The Bond of Love

The Scripture Lesson                  Ephesians 5: 25-33

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.

In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies.  He who loves his wife loves himself.  After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church – for we are members of his body.

For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. This is a profound mystery – but I am talking about Christ and the church.  However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

This is the word of God for the people of God.

Thanks be to God.

The Morning Prayer

*The Offertory Hymn # 208                  Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

The Offertory

*The Doxology

The Choral Worship                       More Love to Thee

The Sermon                                                                             Dr. Cecil J. Chambers

Loving Our Wives

The example of Christ and the church

The common exercise of self-care

The personal application of love

*The Hymn of Response # 510   O Lord, May Church and Home Combine

The Dismissal and Blessing

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Now may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

Amen.

The Choral Response                     Amen        

The Postlude

*If you are able, please stand

Welcome

We are happy that you have come to worship with us.  We pray that you will be blessed by joining us in the praise and worship of our LORD.  

Wonderful Wednesday Dinners 

Dinner will be served at 6 o’clock on Wednesday evening in the Wright Fellowship Hall.  This week’s menu:  Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert.  Please make your reservation by signing the list posted on the back hall bulletin board or by calling the church office by 10:00 am on Monday.

Study in I Corinthians at 6:45 p.m. led by our pastor.

Choir Rehearsal – 7:30 p.m.

 Homebound Members

Remember our homebound members this week in prayer.  Take time to send a card or call to Mrs. Marge Perkins, 8 Rock Garden Lane, Henrico, VA 23228.

Mission Action

We are still collecting snack bags for the homeless.  If you would like to help check out the bulletin board in the back hall.  A sample bag is there as well as a list of suggested items.

For Your Information

The Tucker Softball Team need your help!  The Team will have a stew to raise funds on March 7^th – cost: $8.00 per quart.  Please sign up on the back hall bulletin board if you would like to buy some. 

Your Year End Statements are on the table in the sanctuary annex.  Please pick yours up this morning.

Also pick up your February Communicator!

Skipwith Baptist Church

1900 Skipwith Road

Henrico, Virginia 23229

804-282-2234

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“If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels,

 But

 Have not love,

 I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.”

I Corinthians 13: 1

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D. Cecil J. Chambers, Minister

Mr. Richard A. Tinsley, Music Minister

Mrs. Bethany H. Braun, Organist/ Pianist

Mrs. Pauline K. Taylor, Ministry Assistant

The Worship of God

February 9, 2020

11:00 AM

The prelude music is a time for beginning worship.  Observing a time of silence and prayer will free the congregation to focus on the worship of God.

The Prelude                                                                                      Mrs. Beth Braun

The Chiming of the Hour

The Call to Worship                      He Knows My Name

The Greeting and the Lord’s Prayer                                       Ms. Joanne Taylor  

*The Opening Hymn #411         Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

The Scripture Lesson              Hebrews: 10:25       (please read in unison

Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

This is the word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

The Morning Prayer

*The Offertory Hymn # 344                      Jesus Loves Me

The Offertory

*The Doxology

The Choral Worship                       I Will Love the Lord

The Sermon                                                                              Dr. Cecil J. Chambers

Coming Together

The discipline of being with others

The delight in Godly instruction

The drama of time

*The Hymn of Decision # 282             Living for Jesus

The Dismissal and Blessing

Go in peace to serve the Lord.

We go in strength and peace of God.

Go in the good name of God’s community.

We go in the name of God’s beloved community. Amen

The Choral Response                     Amen        

The Postlude

*If you are able, please stand

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Welcome

We are happy that you have come to worship with us.  We pray that you will be blessed by joining us in the praise and worship of our LORD.  

Sanctuary Flowers

Our flowers were given in loving memory of Eugene Watson Crews born on February 9, 1920 by his children and grandchildren.

Women on Mission

Join the ladies for prayer and mission study on Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock here at the church.

Wonderful Wednesday Dinners 

Dinner will be served at 6 o’clock on Wednesday evening in the Wright Fellowship Hall.  This week’s menu:  Chicken Salad Cold Plate, Fruit, Rolls,  Dessert.  Please make your reservation by signing the list posted on the back hall bulletin board or by calling the church office by 10:00 am on Monday.

Study in I Corinthians at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday. Our Pastor will lead the Bible study this week. 

Choir Rehearsal – 7:30 p.m.

 Homebound Members

Remember our homebound members this week in prayer.  Take time to send a card or call to Mrs. Joyce Abbott, 1508 Brigham Road, Richmond, VA 23226.

Thank You

Pat and I thank you for your support, prayers and cards during my recent surgery.       Floyd

Mission Action

We are still collecting snack bags for the homeless.  If you would like to help check out the bulletin board in the back hall.  A sample bag is there as well as a list of suggested items.

Be sure to pick up your February Communicator this morning before you leave!

Skipwith Baptist Church

1900 Skipwith Road

Henrico, Virginia 23229

804-282-2234

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Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Colossians 2:16

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D. Cecil J. Chambers, Minister

Mr. Richard A. Tinsley, Music Minister

Mrs. Bethany H. Braun, Organist/ Pianist

Mrs. Pauline K. Taylor, Ministry Assistant

The Worship of God

February 2, 2020

11:00 AM

The prelude music is a time for beginning worship.  Observing a time of silence and prayer will free the congregation to focus on the worship of God.

The Prelude                                                                                       Mrs. Beth Braun

The Chiming of the Hour

The Greeting and the Lord’s Prayer                                        Mr. Will Silvestre  

*The Opening Hymn # 546                      Love Lifted Me

The Scripture Lesson           Psalm 139: 1-10     

O Lord, you have searched me and you know me.  You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord.    

You hem me in – behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me   Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.

Where can I go from your Spirit?  Where can I flee from your presence?  If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.

If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.

This is the word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

The Morning Prayer

*The Offertory Hymn # 280                  Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

The Offertory

*The Doxology

The Choral Worship                             Written in Red

The Sermon                                                                               Dr. Cecil J. Chambers

Clean Up for Supper

I Corinthians 11: 23-34

The memory of a holy shared meal

The warning of respect for holiness

The steps of preparation

The benefits of communion

*The Hymn of Decision # 372       According to Thy Gracious Word

The Service of Communion

The Invitation to the Table

The Blessing and Serving of the Elements

The Partaking of the Elements

The Departing in Peace

The Choral Response               Blest Be the Tie That Binds        

The Postlude

*If you are able, please stand

Welcome

We are happy that you have come to worship with us.  We pray that you will be blessed by joining us in the praise and worship of our LORD.  

Homebound Members

Remember our homebound members this week in prayer.  Take time to send a card or call to Mr. William Jennings, Symphony Manor, 12411 Gayton

Road, Henrico, VA 23238.

Wonderful Wednesday Dinners 

Dinner will be served at 6 o’clock on Wednesday evening in the Wright Fellowship Hall.  This week’s menu: Fried Flounder, Spoon Bread, Slaw, Macaroni Salad, Dessert.  Please make your reservation by signing the list posted on the back hall bulletin board or by calling the church office by 10:00 am on Monday.

Study in I Corinthians at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday. April Weaver will lead the Bible study this week.  Dr. Chambers will be away on vacation.

No Choir Rehearsal this week. 

Skipwith Baptist Church

1900 Skipwith Road

Henrico, Virginia 23229

804-282-2234

A Service of

 Praise

Proclamation

Communion

D. Cecil J. Chambers, Minister

Mr. Richard A. Tinsley, Music Minister

Mrs. Bethany H. Braun, Organist/ Pianist

Mrs. Pauline K. Taylor, Ministry Assistant

The Worship of God

January 26, 2020

11:00 AM

The prelude music is a time for beginning worship.  Observing a time of silence and prayer will free the congregation to focus on the worship of God.

The Prelude                                                                                       Mrs. Beth Braun

The Chiming of the Hour

The Greeting and the Lord’s Prayer                                       Mr. Will Silvestre   

*The Opening Hymn # 424                 Heavenly Sunlight

The Scripture Lesson             Psalm 27:1, 5-13                        

The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear?

The Lord is the stronghold of my life –  of whom shall I be afraid?

For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.  Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord.

Hear my voice when I call, O Lord; be merciful to me and answer me.  My heart says of you, “Seek his face!”  Your face, Lord, I will seek.

Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper.  Do not reject me or forsake me, O God my Savior.

Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me. Teach  me your way, O Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors. Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.

I am still confident of this:  I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.

This is the word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

The Morning Prayer

*The Offertory Hymn # 124              Who is He in Yonder Stall?

The Offertory

*The Doxology

The Choral Worship                  In the First Light

The Sermon                                                                               Dr. Cecil J. Chambers

Light and Salvation

God’s light moves us away from fear.

God’s promises secure us in trouble.

God’s security calms us.

*The Hymn of Decision # 405             Have Faith in God

The Dismissal with Blessing

Go in peace to love God and others in His name.

We go in the name of the Lord to give our allegiance to Jesus Christ and to love one another as he commanded.  Amen.

The Choral Response                       Amen

The Postlude

*If you are able, please stand

Welcome

We are happy that you have come to worship with us.  We pray that you will be blessed by joining us in the praise and worship of our LORD.  

Homebound Members

Remember our homebound members this week in prayer.  Take time to send a card or call to Mr. Donald Cooke, 7600 E. Parham Road,  Apt 107, Henrico, VA 23294.

Deacons Meeting…

.. will begin at 7 o’clock on Monday evening at the church.

Wonderful Wednesday Dinners 

Dinner will be served at 6 o’clock on Wednesday evening in the Wright Fellowship Hall.  This week’s menu: Pork Loin, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Dessert, Rolls. We hope you can join us!  Please make your reservation by signing the list posted on the back hall bulletin board or by calling the church office by 10:00 am on Monday.

Our Pastor continues the study in I Corinthians at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday.

Choir Rehearsal – Wednesday – 7:30 p.m. 

Thank You

Thanks so much for all the calls and cards this holiday season and also to all who have faithfully sent them all year long.  To the deacons I am enjoying your goody basket, just sorry that I was not here when you bought it by.  May this coming year be kind to us all.  Hugs to all!   Mildred Privott.

Skipwith Baptist Church

1900 Skipwith Road

Henrico, Virginia 23229

804-282-2234

“I am the light of the world.

Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness,

But will have the light of life.”

John 8:12

Dr. Cecil J. Chambers, Minister

Mr. Richard A. Tinsley, Music Minister

Mrs. Bethany H. Braun, Organist/ Pianist

Mrs. Pauline K. Taylor, Ministry Assistant

The Worship of God

January 19, 2020

11:00 AM

The prelude music is a time for beginning worship.  Observing a time of silence and prayer will free the congregation to focus on the worship of God.

The Prelude                                                                                      Mrs. Beth Braun

The Chiming of the Hour

The Greeting and the Lord’s Prayer                                   Mrs. Nancy Starkey   

*The Opening Hymn # 334          Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine

The Scripture Lesson                       John 1: 29-42      

The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of  God, who takes away the sin of the world!  This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’  I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Israel.” 

Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him.  I would not have known him, except that the one who sent me to baptize with water told me. ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is he who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’   I have seen and I testify that this is the Son of God.”       

The next day John was there again with two of his disciples.  When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”

When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.  Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, “What do you want?”  They said, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are you staying?”  “Come,” he replied, “and you will see.”  So they went and saw where he was staying, and spent that day with him.  It was about the tenth hour.

Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus.  The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him. We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ),  And he brought him to Jesus.  Jesus looked at him and said, “you are Simon, son of John.  You will be called Cephas” (which, when translated, is Peter”).  

This is the gospel of Christ.

Thanks be to God

 The MorningPrayer

*The Offertory Hymn # 407           Because He Lives

The Offertory

The Doxology

The Choral Worship                    It Was His Best   

The Sermon                                               Rev. Dr. Cecil Chambers

What I Know and What I Don’t

Limited but vital knowledge from spiritual awareness

Mystical experiences from divine action

The Hymn of Response # 213                     We Will Glorify

The Charge and Benediction

Be watchful,

Stand firm in your faith,

Be courageous and strong,

Let all that you do in love.

We go in the name and power of the Christ, the Lamb of God.

Let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

The Choral Response                        Amen

* Please stand if you are able.        

Welcome

We are happy that you have come to worship with us.  We pray that you will be blessed by joining us in the praise and worship of our LORD.  

Homebound Members

Remember our homebound members this week in prayer.  Take time to send a card or call to Mrs. Beverly Taylor, 1719 Devers Road, Richmond, VA 23226.

Church Council

The pastor, church officers and chairpersons of all committees make up the Council.  You have a meeting at the church on Monday evening  at 7 o’clock.

Finance Committee members will meet on Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock.

Wonderful Wednesday Dinners 

Dinner will be served at 6 o’clock on Wednesday evening in the Wright Fellowship Hall.  This week’s menu: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Dessert, Rolls. We hope you can join us!  Please make your reservation by signing the list posted on the back hall bulletin board or by calling the church office by 10:00 am on Monday.

The Quarterly Church Business Meeting will be called to orderat 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday evening.

Choir Rehearsal – Wednesday – 7:30 p.m. 

Skipwith Baptist Church

1900 Skipwith Road

Henrico, Virginia 23229

804-282-2234

Show us

the light of your countenance, O God,

 and come to us.

Based on Psalm 67:1

Dr. Cecil J. Chambers, Minister

Mr. Richard A. Tinsley, Music Minister

Mrs. Bethany H. Braun, Organist/ Pianist

Mrs. Pauline K. Taylor, Ministry Assistant

The Worship of God

January 12, 2020

11:00 AM

The prelude music is a time for beginning worship.  Observing a time of silence and prayer will free the congregation to focus on the worship of God.

The Prelude                                                                                      Mrs. Beth Braun

The Chiming of the Hour

The Welcome and the Lord’s Prayer                             Miss Becky Wiliford               

*The Opening Hymn # 223                     Alleluia

The Scripture Lesson                 Matthew 11: 28-29

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

This is the gospel of Christ.

Thanks be to God

 The MorningPrayer

*The Offertory Hymn #122                  Tell Me the Story of Jesus

The Offertory

The Doxology

The Choral Worship                         He Was Still Her Little Child

The Sermon                                                                              Rev. April S. Weaver

You are An Overcomer

The Hymn of Response # 417        Trusting Jesus

The Benediction

The Choral Response                        Amen

* Please stand if you are able.        

Welcome

We are happy that you have come to worship with us.  We pray that you will be blessed by joining us in the praise and worship of our LORD.  

We welcome Rev. April Weaver back to Skipwith.  April served as our youth director in 2007-09.  She presently works in the Activities Division of the Autumn Care Nursing Home in Mechanicsville, Va.  We look forward to her message this morning.

Our pastor and Cheryl are in South Carolina this weekend where Cecil will officiate in the wedding of their grandson, Jacob Chambers.

Homebound Members

Remember our homebound members this week in prayer.  Take time to send a card or call to Mrs. Mildred Privott,1600 Westbrook Ave. Apt 203, Richmond, VA 23227.

Personnel Committee…

.. meets on Monday evening at 7 o’clock at the church.

Women on Mission …

.. gather for mission study and prayer at 10:00 am. on Tuesday morning at the church.  All are invited!

Wonderful Wednesday Dinners 

Dinner will be served at 6 o’clock on Wednesday evening in the Wright Fellowship Hall.  This week’s menu: Barbecue, Slaw, Baked Beans, Rolls, Dessert. We hope you can join us!  Please make your reservation by signing the list posted on the back hall bulletin board or by calling the church office by 10:00 am on Monday.

Bible Study in 1 Corinthians

Following the dinner on Wednesday evening our pastor continues our study in 1 Corinthians at 6:45 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal – Wednesday – 7:30 p.m. 

Year End Statements are Available.

Please pick yours up this morning.  They are in the Sanctuary overflow room.

Looking Ahead

Church Council

The pastor, church officers and chairpersons of all committees make up the Council.  You have a meeting at the church on Monday, January 20 at 7 o’clock.

Quarterly Church Business Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday January 22 at 6:45 p.m.

Skipwith Baptist Church

1900 Skipwith Road

Henrico, Virginia 23229

804-282-2234

Dr. Cecil J. Chambers, Minister

Mr. Richard A. Tinsley, Music Minister

Mrs. Bethany H. Braun, Organist/ Pianist

Mrs. Pauline K. Taylor, Ministry Assistant

The Worship of God

January 5, 2020

11:00 AM

The prelude music is a time for beginning worship.  Observing a time of silence and prayer will free the congregation to focus on the worship of God.

The Prelude                                                                                     Mrs. Beth Braun

The Chiming of the Hour

The Call to Worship                     One Holy Night    

The Welcome and the Lord’s Prayer                                      Mrs. Carol Price      

*The Opening Hymn # 101          Gentle Mary Laid Her Child

The Scripture Lesson               Matthew 2:13-15; 19-23

When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream.  “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt.  Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.”

So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, where he stayed until the death of Herod.  And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.”

After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child’s life are dead.”

So he got up, took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel.  But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there.  Having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth.  So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets; “He will be called Nazarene.”

This is the gospel of Christ.

Thanks be to God

 The MorningPrayer

*The Offertory Hymn # 113                We Three Kings

The Offertory

The Doxology

The Choral Worship                Start at the Manger

The Sermon                                                                                 Dr. Cecil Chambers

Dreams of Protection and Guidance

Divine dreams are troublesome but effective

Divine dreams raise questions but are purposeful

The Hymn of Response #105         Child in the Manger

The Benediction

Congregational Response:

Peace, peace, peace on earth…and good-will to all men!

This is a time for LOVE!  This is a time for JOY!

Now let us all sing together…of PEACE, PEACE, PEACE on earth!

Silent Night, Holy Night… all is calm, all is bright!

Round yon virgin…mother and child!  Holy infant…so tender and mild!

Sleep in heavenly peace…Sleep in heavenly peace!

* Please stand if you are able.         

Welcome

We are happy that you have come to worship with us.  We pray that you will be blessed by joining us in the praise and worship of our LORD.  

Homebound Members

Remember our homebound members this week in prayer.  Take time to send a card or call to Mrs. Catherine Frostick, 1900 Lauderdale Drive  B208, Henrico, VA 23238.

Wonderful Wednesday Dinners 

Dinner will be served at 6 o’clock on Wednesday evening in the Wright Fellowship Hall.  This week’s menu:  Chunky Vegetable Soup, Sandwich, Fruit, Dessert. We hope you can join us!  Please make your reservation by signing the list posted on the back hall bulletin board or by calling the church office by 10:00 am on Monday.

Bible Study in 1 Corinthians Begins this Week on Wednesday

Following the dinner on Wednesday evening our pastor will give an introduction of our study in 1 Corinthians.  This will be an interesting Bible study for the next several weeks.  Bring your Bible and questions each Wednesday at 6:45 p.m.

Thank You

Dear Friends,

I want to thank you for the wonderful support you gave me during my month stay at the hospital.  It was quite an ordeal but knowing I had the prayers and love from all of you, got me through.

It’s still a battle to win, but with God’s love and strength, I know everything will be OK. Thank you again and keep up the prayers.  I love you all and miss you.

Marge

Skipwith Baptist Church

1900 Skipwith Road

Henrico, Virginia 23229

804-282-2234

Epiphany Sunday

“Hear my voice, O Lord,

 according to your loving-kindness,

 according to your judgments,

give me life.”

Dr. Cecil J. Chambers, Minister

Mr. Richard A. Tinsley, Music Minister

Mrs. Bethany H. Braun, Organist/ Pianist

Mrs. Pauline K. Taylor, Ministry Assistant

The Worship of God

January 5, 2020

11:00 AM

The prelude music is a time for beginning worship.  Observing a time of silence and prayer will free the congregation to focus on the worship of God.

The Prelude                                                                                      Mrs. Beth Braun

The Chiming of the Hour

The Call to Worship                     One Holy Night    

The Welcome and the Lord’s Prayer                                      Mrs. Carol Price      

*The Opening Hymn # 101          Gentle Mary Laid Her Child

The Scripture Lesson               Matthew 2:13-15; 19-23

When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream.  “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt.  Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.”

So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, where he stayed until the death of Herod.  And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.”

After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child’s life are dead.”

So he got up, took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel.  But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there.  Having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth.  So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets; “He will be called Nazarene.”

This is the gospel of Christ.

Thanks be to God

 The MorningPrayer

*The Offertory Hymn # 113                We Three Kings

The Offertory

The Doxology

The Choral Worship                Start at the Manger

The Sermon                                                                                Dr. Cecil Chambers

Dreams of Protection and Guidance

Divine dreams are troublesome but effective

Divine dreams raise questions but are purposeful

The Hymn of Response #105         Child in the Manger

The Benediction

Congregational Response:

Peace, peace, peace on earth…and good-will to all men!

This is a time for LOVE!  This is a time for JOY!

Now let us all sing together…of PEACE, PEACE, PEACE on earth!

Silent Night, Holy Night… all is calm, all is bright!

Round yon virgin…mother and child!  Holy infant…so tender and mild!

Sleep in heavenly peace…Sleep in heavenly peace!

* Please stand if you are able.         

Welcome

We are happy that you have come to worship with us.  We pray that you will be blessed by joining us in the praise and worship of our LORD.  

Homebound Members

Remember our homebound members this week in prayer.  Take time to send a card or call to Mrs. Catherine Frostick, 1900 Lauderdale Drive  B208, Henrico, VA 23238.

Wonderful Wednesday Dinners 

Dinner will be served at 6 o’clock on Wednesday evening in the Wright Fellowship Hall.  This week’s menu:  Chunky Vegetable Soup, Sandwich, Fruit, Dessert. We hope you can join us!  Please make your reservation by signing the list posted on the back hall bulletin board or by calling the church office by 10:00 am on Monday.

Bible Study in 1 Corinthians Begins this Week on Wednesday

Following the dinner on Wednesday evening our pastor will give an introduction of our study in 1 Corinthians.  This will be an interesting Bible study for the next several weeks.  Bring your Bible and questions each Wednesday at 6:45 p.m.

Thank You

Dear Friends,

I want to thank you for the wonderful support you gave me during my month stay at the hospital.  It was quite an ordeal but knowing I had the prayers and love from all of you, got me through.

It’s still a battle to win, but with God’s love and strength, I know everything will be OK. Thank you again and keep up the prayers.  I love you all and miss you.

Marge

Skipwith Baptist Church

1900 Skipwith Road

Henrico, Virginia 23229

804-282-2234

Epiphany Sunday

“Hear my voice, O Lord,

 according to your loving-kindness,

 according to your judgments,

give me life.”

Dr. Cecil J. Chambers, Minister

Mr. Richard A. Tinsley, Music Minister

Mrs. Bethany H. Braun, Organist/ Pianist

Mrs. Pauline K. Taylor, Ministry Assistant

The Worship of God

December 15, 2019

11:00 AM

The prelude music is a time for beginning worship.  Observing a time of silence and prayer will free the congregation to focus on the worship of God.

The Prelude                                                                                     Mrs. Beth Braun

Welcome, Announcements, and Lord’s Prayer                      Mr. Will Silvestre

*The Call to Worship Hymn # 107   Come, Little Children                             

The Lighting of the Advent Candle JOY                                 Mrs. Diane Tinsley

Prayer and Dedication of the Soldier Bags                           Dr. Cecil Chambers

*The Offertory Hymn # 118           What Child is This?

The Offertory “The Little Drummer Boy” by Beth Braun, Carolyn & Rick Tinsley

*The Doxology

The Path to Bethlehem

Arrange by Russell Mauldin

Musical Selections Include:

Bethlehem Overture

O Come All Ye faithful (with congregation as directed)

We give You all the glory…We give You all the glory!

We give You all the glory…Christ…the Lord!

O Little Town of Bethlehem/ The Glory of Christmas

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/We Three Kings

How Far…To Bethlehem?

Swaddling Clothes –    Beth Braun, soloist

It’s Still the Greatest Story Ever Told!

How Far…To Calvary?

Come to Bethlehem/Joy to the World! (with congregation as directed)

He rules the world…with truth and grace,

And makes…the nations prove!

The glories of…his righteousness…

And wonders of His love, and wonders of His love…

And wonders…wonders…of His Love!

The Benediction                                                                                  Dr. Chambers

Congregational Response:

Peace, peace, peace on earth…and good-will to all men!

This is a time for LOVE!  This is a time for JOY!

Now let us all sing together…of PEACE, PEACE, PEACE on earth!

Silent Night, Holy Night… all is calm, all is bright!

Round yon virgin…mother and child!  Holy infant…so tender and mild!

Sleep in heavenly peace…Sleep in heavenly peace!

* Please stand if you are able.        

Welcome

We are happy that you have come to worship with us.  We pray that you will be blessed by joining us in the praise and worship of our LORD.  

Homebound Members

Remember our homebound members this week in prayer.  Take time to send a card or call to Mr. William Jennings, Symphony Manor, 12411 Gayton Road, Henrico, VA 23238.

Wonderful Wednesday Dinner with Santa

Dinner will be served at 6 o’clock on Wednesday in the Wright Fellowship Hall.  The menu:  Chicken Tenders, Tato Tots, Green Beans, Fruit, Rolls, Dessert. Make your reservation by signing the list posted on the back hall bulletin board or by calling the church office by 10:00 am on Monday.

7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

Thursday – Choir Sings at the Airport for the Troops – 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Everyone is invited to come out, hear the music and help give out the gift bags that have been prepared for the troops. They will be in the American Airlines area.  If you have signed up to ride in the vans, please be at the church no later than 3:45 p.m. as they will leave at 4 o’clock.

Mission Action

This month we are making snack packs for the homeless.  It is easy to do and we would love your help.  Take a gallon size zip bag and fill it with: 1 breakfast bar, pop tart or power type bar;  1 pop top or hand held soup; 1 peanut butter crackers; 1 snack item, cookies, chips etc.; 1 potted meat or Vienna sausage; 1 apple sauce, small fruit cup or raisins; 1 juice box/small drink; napkin, plastic fork or spoon.  Leave your bags in the Sunday School office mission action box.

Gift Baskets

We are gathering items to fill baskets that our deacons will deliver to our homebound members this Christmas.  If you would like to help, check out the suggested list in the December Communicator or bring things you think they would enjoy.  You may leave them in the Sunday School office.

There are large envelopes to receive your Christmas Cards for the homebound on the table in the fellowship hall by the piano.

The Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service…

.. will begin at 5:30 PM on the 24^th.   Bring family and friends for this beautiful service of worship with music and communion!

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Skipwith Baptist Church

1900 Skipwith Road

Henrico, Virginia 23229

804-282-2234

The Third Sunday of Advent

Rev. Dr. Cecil J. Chambers, Minister

Mr. Richard A. Tinsley, Music Minister

Mrs. Bethany H. Braun, Organist/ Pianist

Mrs. Pauline K. Taylor, Ministry Assistant