Bulletin for Sunday, November 3

October 31st, 2024

As We Gather

Verse of the Week
"Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing." - Psalm 100:2

Prelude
Teresa Wallace

Welcome
Pastor Greg

Welcome Song: #393 "The Family of God" & #668 Doxology

As We Guide

Children's Sermon
Pastor Greg

As We Give

Hymn of the Month: #672 "For All These Things"

Melrose Ministry Focus: Operation Christmas Child

Offertory Prayer
Benjamin Kasinga

Offertory
Susan Matney

As We Grow

Pastoral Prayer
Pastor Mark

Scripture Reading: John 13:1-15
Pastor Trice

Sermon: "Eating with Dirty Hands"
Pastor Mark

Anticipating the Table: "I Surrender All"
Bethesda Ensemble

Partaking in Holy Communion

An Invitation: #384 "The Servant Song"

Announcements
Pastor Greg

As We Go

Sending Song: #389 "Blest Be the Tie"

Benediction
Pastor Mark

Postlude
Susan Matney

Events & Announcements

Mark Your Calendars: Prayer Breakfast
The Baptist Men invite all to join them for a Prayer Breakfast on Sunday, November 10 at 8:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. After the serving of the meal, the Baptist Men will have a short program recognizing veterans. A love offering will be taken for Operation Christmas Child.

November Creatives Night
We invite all to come and join us on Sunday, November 10 at 5 PM to learn the essentials to making Chrismon ornaments. Chrismons are ornaments made during Advent that are symbolic of the name, life, and saving acts of Jesus Christ. You will have the choice of either making cross stitched or beaded ornaments. Instruction will be given for both ways and ALL supplies will be provided. Also, if you have a full tree but still want to learn how to make these ornaments, come and join us and donate your creation to the church to use on our Chrismon tree in the Sanctuary! Registration is not needed and this event is FREE!

Note: If you are planning on learning to cross stitch an ornaments please bring a small embroidery hoop with you!

Operation Christmas Child 2024
We invite you to help participate in this year’s Operation Christmas Child drive by picking up a box to fill this Sunday. Boxes are located outside the Sanctuary and near the stage in the Fellowship Hall. We invite you to bring your packed box back to Melrose on Sunday, November 24. To learn more about Operation Christmas Child and to learn what to pack in a box, go to the Samaritan’s Purse website HERE.