Treasuring God’s Creation

Westwood Baptist Church

April 3, 2016

11:00 a.m.

“In the beginning, God created . . .”

(Genesis 1:1a)

Welcome and Opportunities for Service Rev. Gray

Prelude Toccata on “All Creatures of Our God and King” Martin

* Call to Worship

Leader: Sisters and brothers, look around you and see the wonder of

God’s creation!

People: Morning has broken, like the first morning.

Leader: The tomb is empty, sleeping creation is awakening to the

blossom of springtime. The Creator is making all things new!

People: Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird.

Leader: Sing praise for the morning and evening for they are gifts from

God.

People: Praise for them springing fresh from the Word.

* Hymn # 48 Morning Has Broken

* Invocation Rebecca Larson

Children’s Time Dr. Abernathy

Morning Prayer Rev. Gray

You are invited to participate in this morning’s prayer. When the pastor says, “For the fruit of all creation,”

please respond, “Thanks be to God.”

Scripture Lesson Genesis 1:1-2:3 Readers: Holly Bryant, Skip Fee,

Juliette Frazier, Dave Schmitz

* Hymn # 43 This Is My Father’s World

Offertory Morning Has Broken Setting by Proulx

*+ Response # 27 All Creatures of Our God and King (v. 5) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him, all creatures here below;

O praise Him! Alleluia!

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

O praise Him, O praise Him!

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

* Prayer of Dedication Dennis Milam

Special Music In the Palm of His Hand arr. Paige

Sanctuary Choir with Hannah He, solo

Message “In the Beginning...The Gift of Creation” Dr. Abernathy

The Supper of Our Lord

The Bread The Cup

* Hymn of Commitment # 640 Let All Things Now Living

* Benediction The Lord’s Prayer Congregation

Postlude Welcome, Happy Morning Smith

+ There is no children’s church today. Activity packets are available in the back. * All who are able, please stand. Please see an usher for large print bulletins and hearing devices.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Westwood Women on a Mission—With only two months left in this year’s

program planning, the Westwood Women on a Mission still have a lot going on!

Please join us on Wednesday, April 6 at 10 a.m. in Whitten Hall to help finish our

mission project of clay pot people for the residents of Manor Care. We have 25 pot

people to complete, so will need plenty of willing hands.

Church Family Night—Join us this Wednesday, April 6, for a potluck dinner.

Bring a dish or two to share; drinks and tableware will be provided. No reservations

are needed. After the meal, David Kepley will join us to share on the theme of

greening the church.

5 Million Meal Food Fight—We are asking all small groups (Sunday school

classes, Women/Men on Mission, etc.) to select a 2.5 hour period during May 13-15

to pack food as part of our joint effort with Feed My Starving Children and the

NorthStar Church Networks. Registration and additional information can be found

at the Welcome Center, on the Westwood website, on the event website at

http://www.2016foodfight.com, or by speaking with one of the Westwood

coordinators: Jeanette Meyers, Holly Schmitz, Dina Church, and Andre Towner.

Sign up today for the Youth Mission Madness Weekend Mission Trip, April 8-

10. Register with forms at the Welcome Center or on the Westwood website or

email Andre. The $50 fee covers all costs for the weekend. Please pray for our youth

and adults who will be on this trip.

Day/Night Bible Study—Our final Day/Night Bible Study for the 2015-2016

school year will be on the book of Proverbs. We’ll be using Proverbs, Ecclesiastes,

& Song of Songs for Everyone by John Goldingay. The study will last six weeks

beginning on April 11 and 12. The Monday morning sessions will meet in Whitten

Hall from 10-11:30 a.m. and will be led by Dr. Abernathy. The Tuesday evening

sessions will meet in Room 17/19 from 7-8:30 p.m. and will be led by Rev. Gray.

Sign up at the Welcome Center; commentaries are $5.

Westwood children are invited to join us at Washington River Farm on Saturday,

April 16 at 10 a.m. Located in Alexandria, River Farm is a historic 25-acre site that

was once part of George Washington’s original five farms. It features a special

Children’s Garden made up of 13 small themed gardens designed to stimulate

children’s interest in plants and nature. Let Rebecca know if you plan to attend.

Special Music Program—On Sunday, April 17, the Children’s Choir will present

“Spring Fling Thing.” Don’t miss this special program of music.

Spring Work Day—Spring is on its way! Mark your calendar for Saturday, April

23, at 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come prepared to help spruce up areas outside and inside

the church. We will have a full list of possibilities to match with your skills and

abilities. Nursery care will be provided.

Applications for the Don Forester Scholarship are available on the Westwood

website and through the church office. High school seniors and current college

undergraduates are eligible to apply. Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded this

year. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit their applications no later

than May 15. Awards will be made in June. If you have questions, please contact

Eddie Maguire, Chairperson of the Forester Scholarship Committee.

Flower Dedication—The flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the glory of

God by Dennis and Lisa Hunt in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary.

THIS WEEK

April 3-10, 2016

TODAY 8:30 a.m. Deacon Meeting

9:45 a.m. Sunday School

11:00 a.m. Worship

2:00 p.m. Handbell Choir

2:00 p.m. IBR Worship

4:00 p.m. IBR Bible Study

6:00 p.m. Youth Dinner/Sunday Night Live!

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Women on a Mission

5:30 p.m. Church Family Night Potluck Dinner

6:15 p.m. Preschool/Children’s/Youth Activities

6:30 p.m. “The Greening of the Church” Guest Speaker

7:15 p.m. Adult Choir

Thursday www.GO Trip to Lancaster, “Samson”

7:30 p.m. IBR Rehearsal

Friday through Sunday Youth Mission Madness

Friday 7:30 p.m. IBR Worship

Saturday 7:30 a.m. Men on Mission

Sunday 8:30 a.m. Church Visioning Council

9:45 a.m. Sunday School

11:00 a.m. Worship

2:00 p.m. Handbell Choir

2:00 p.m. IBR Worship

4:00 p.m. IBR Bible Study

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Westwood Express 3/30 April Westwood World

LAST WEEK

Unified Offering

Budget Goal Through March 27 $ 171,606

Year-to-Date Amount Received $ 141,712

WORSHIP LEADERS

James Abernathy Senior Pastor

Stephen Gray Associate Pastor

Pat Close Minister of Music

Andre Towner Minister with Youth

Rebecca Larson Dir. of Preschool & Children’s Ministries

Olga Teutler Organist

Robert Whitten Pastor Emeritus

Dennis Milam Worship Deacon

Westwood Baptist Church

8200 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA 22152

703.451.5120 www.westwood-baptist.org