Bulletin for Sunday, September 27

WORSHIP    
Call to Center Hearts
Pastor Connie

Opening of the Word

Call to Worship
"Touching Heaven, Changing Earth"

FELLOWSHIP     
Greeting & Welcome
#393 "The Family of God"

Children’s Sermon
Pastor Mark 
 
Our Songs of Praise and Calling
"The Summons" v. 1, 3, 5
#356 "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" v. 1, 3

DISCIPLESHIP     
Offertory Prayer
Macie Preston 

Offertory: "People Need the Lord"
Sanctuary Choir 

Sunday School Teacher and Leader Recognition

Pastoral Prayer
Pastor Mark 

As we are led in prayer in unison, the words to The Lord’s Prayer will be appear on screen from Matthew 6:9-11.

Scripture reading: Acts 17:1-9
Patty Huffman 

Sermon: “Turning the World Upside Down”
Pastor Mark 

Hymn of Invitation
#371 "Come, All Christians, Be Committed" 

SERVICE
Announcements  

Sending Song
#491 "Shine, Jesus, Shine" chorus only

Benediction
Pastor Mark 

Postlude
Susan Matney 

RSVP Now- Homecoming Sunday
There really is no place like home! We are thrilled to invite you, your loved ones, and anyone who has been a part of our journey to this year's Homecoming celebration on Sunday, October 4 at 10 AM. Join us for a special homecoming service where we welcome back Rev. Larry Sprouse, be blessed by special music performances, and hear how God has been working at and through Melrose Baptist.

Following worship we are inviting all to join us for a special homecoming lunch. We are asking those coming to lunch to please RSVP by calling the church office at 540-366-6631 or going online HERE.

Come celebrate our shared history, the blessings of the past year, and the exciting future ahead! 

Update About Our Ministerial Staff Vacancy
We know you're concerned about our progress towards filling this position. Soon, you will be asked to complete a survey that will help us further identify the needs of our congregation as we move forward. In the interim, please share your ideas or suggestions with any of us so that we can include them in our discussions. Please continue to be in prayer for our committee, our congregation and the person or persons who will eventually be asked to join our staff. Thanks!

Your Personnel Committee,
Jeb Wallace
Luanne Meredith
Pat Dillon
Evelyn Harris
Debby Hill
Allen Journell