Bulletin for Sunday, October 19, 2025

Opening of the Word
Eileen Karakas

Prelude
Teresa Wallace

Call to Worship
Pastor Mark 

Song of Response: #3 "Worthy of Worship" v. 1

Greeting and Welcome
Pastor Greg

Fellowship Song: #393 “The Family of God” & "All Things Are Yours"

Children's Sermon
Pastor Greg

Hymn: #14 "I Will Bless the Lord"
 
Offertory Prayer

Offertory: “House of Grace"
Sanctuary Choir and Susan Matney, organ

Mission Moment: Operation Christmas Child

Pastoral Prayer
Pastor Mark  

Scripture Reading: Luke 18:1-8
Sandy Sloane
 
Sermon:  "Follow Through"
Pastor Mark

An Invitation: #314 "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name"

Announcements
Pastor Greg

Blessing of the Ice Cream 

Sending Song: #275 "Celebrate Jesus"

Postlude
Susan Matney 

"Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness,"
- Psalm 145:3

Those 50 and older- join us for LAAF!
Those aged 50 and older are welcome at this month's LAAF gathering on Tuesday, October 21, starting at 10 AM. The program for this month is a presentation on internet safety tips and tricks by Jeff Poore. Lunch is potluck, so please plan to bring a dish to share!

Mission Action Project: We are collecting the following items for Round Hill Elementary School:

• Boys’ and girls’ underwear, sizes 2–4, 4–6, and 6–8
• Gender-neutral children’s sweatpants, sizes 4–6 and 6–8
• Dry-erase markers
• 24-count packs of crayons
• Glue sticks

Next Wednesday: Everbless Presentation
Please plan to join us on Wednesday, October 22, at 4 PM as we welcome representatives from Everbless, a ministry partner through the Baptist General Association of Virginia. This presentation will focus on estate planning and giving, the benefits provided to you and your family through good preparation, and how your estate can also be an instrument of blessing to your church and other ministries and missions you are passionate about.

Anyone is welcome to attend this presentation, so feel free to invite family and friends who may be interested. You can even make a reservation to have dinner at the church right after the presentation by clicking HERE! If you have any questions, please talk to Pastor Mark or a member of our Stewardship Committee.

Save the Date: Fall Festival 
We invite everyone to join us for an afternoon of fellowship and fun during this year's Fall Festival on Sunday, October 26, from 4–6 PM. We’ll have various activities for all ages to enjoy. This event is open to all, and everything during the event is free!

Here is the official schedule for this year's Fall Festival:

• 4–4:45 PM: Welcome Table
  Make sure to stop by the Welcome Table to get your tickets for a hot dog dinner!
• 4–4:30 PM: Trick-or-Treating
  Children are invited to trick-or-treat around our Sunday School wings and gather as many sweet treats as they can!
• 4–5:30 PM: Face Painting
  We’re excited to welcome back the Northside Middle School Cheer Squad as our face painters for the evening.
• 4:30–5:30 PM: Crafts
  Children can stop by the craft station to complete various fall- and Halloween-themed crafts with Ms. Teresa and her team.
• 4:30–6 PM: Hot Dog Dinner
  Ms. Patty and Ms. Pat will start serving hot dog lunches at 4:30 PM and continue until 6 PM or until we run out of hot dogs. Don’t forget to get your meal ticket from the Welcome Table! (This includes church members and volunteers!)
• 5:30–6 PM: BINGO
  Everyone’s favorite—BINGO with Pastor Mark—will begin at 5:30 PM on the dot! Make sure to grab your board and a seat.
• All-Day Activities: Giant obstacle course, bouncy house, and carnival games!