THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR

THE BRANDERMILL CHURCH STAFF

PASTOR John Briggs

ASSOCIATE PASTOR AND MINISTER OF ADULT DISCIPLESHIP Ed Kross

CONGREGATIONAL CARE CHAPLAIN Charles Hunt

DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRIES Tammy Tipton-Nay

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES Jamie Barrack

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES Ashley Haugh

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Dawn Rancka

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR Gina Glick

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Andrea Hammock

WORSHIP LEADER Tonya Cory

VOCALIST Cece Peace

DIRECTOR OF THE BRANDERMILL PRESCHOOL Debbie Ellison

CUSTODIAN Robert Dunford

KITCHEN MANAGER/CHEF Sheila Mullen

AUDIO/VISUAL DIRECTORS Mike Rancka/Ben Brooks

A SERVICE OF WORSHIP

ENTRANCE *(Stand as able)

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Please take this opportunity to sign and pass the attendance register. If you are visiting and would like to learn more about our church, please provide your email address. We will send you our weekly e-news.

PRELUDE Great is the Lord arr. Jack Schrader

*CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsive) L: Leader/P:People

L: Christ commissions his followers to tell others about him. P: The harvest is small because the laborers are few. But where people have shared the news of Christ, there is rejoicing over the harvest. L: Each generation reaps a sufficient harvest to keep the Church alive. But the church still makes too little impact in society. P: May God help us accept Christ’s Commission to interpret his good news to our neighbors.

*HYMN BCH No. 158/Screen Come, Christians Join to Sing

*GREETINGS OF THE PEOPLE

PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE

CHILDREN’S TIME and CHILDREN’S CHURCH

JOYS AND CELEBRATIONS

MORNING PRAYER

“He calls the sheep by name.” MOSES “God’s Spokesperson”

Week 1

Sunday, July 5, 2015 The Sixth Sunday After Pentecost

10:30 AM

BACKPACKS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH - We are collecting new and gently used backpacks for children and youth for Mercy Mall to distribute. Please drop off donations in the Youth Room. GUATEMALA - Our Brandermill team needs to make a substitution because of a team member’s unfortunate accident which resulted in a broken hip. At this point, the airline is not willing to transfer the existing ticket to James Justin Nay, and we need to buy another ticket. Please prayerfully consider helping. A donation may be made online on the church website or by dropping off a check at the church office with Guatemala in the memo line. Your generosity for this mission is greatly appreciated. BLOOD DRIVE - Sunday, July 26 from 8 AM to 12:00 PM. Sign up in Fellowship Hall or https://vadonor.org. For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact Elaine Grider at t_grider@verizon.net. WALK-IN FOOD MINISTRY is scheduled for Monday, July 20th. Our church is responsible for the third Monday of every other month. The group leaves the church at 10 AM for Second Presbyterian Church to prepare and serve 150 plus lunches for those needing a hearty, healthy meal to start their week. The group returns around 1 PM. To volunteer, contact Florence Hunt at floshunt@gmail.com or 744-4386. WOMEN’S RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES - Ladies, please mark your calendars for a Women’s Retreat this fall (9/18-19) at Camp Hanover. "Women in Scripture and the Church," will be presented by the Rev. Nancy Summerlin, Moderator of the Presbytery of the James. Early registration is advisable for lodging preferences. See camphanover.org for details and to register.

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 AM to 3 PM

Friday 9 AM to 1 PM

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THE BRANDERMILL CHURCH 4500 Millridge Parkway

Midlothian, VA 23112

(804) 744-3661

Sunday, 7/5: 10:30 AM Worship (SY) 10:45 AM Children’s Church (Room 201) 4:00 PM Community Shelter Dinner Prep (KT) Monday, 7/6: 9:30 AM Prayer Group (Room 205A) 9:30 AM Preschool Summer Camp (LL, FH) 10:15 AM Pilates (SY) Tuesday, 7/7: 9:30 AM Preschool Summer Camp (LL, FH Wednesday, 7/8: 8:00 AM Men’s Bible Study (Room 205A) 9:30 AM Preschool Summer Camp (LL, FH) 9:45 AM Yoga (SY) 11:30 AM Sacred Circle Dance (SY)

Thursday, 7/9: 7:30 AM Rotary Meeting (MP) 9:30 AM Preschool Summer Camp (LL, FH) 8:30 PM AA Meeting (Room 205) Friday, 7/10: 9:30 AM Centering Prayer (offsite) Saturday, 7/11: 9:00 AM Branderbells (SY, FH, MP) Sunday, 7/12: 9:00 AM Worship (SY) 9:00 AM Sunday School Classes 10:30 AM Worship (SY) 10:45 AM Children’s Church (Room 201)

SY - Sanctuary Rm. 201 - Fellowship Hall Rm. 203 - Conference Room

Rm. 204 - Youth Room Rm. 205 - Multi-Purpose Room Rm. 205A - MP Classroom

KT - Kitchen Office - Senior Pastor’s Office Rm. 202 - Nursery LL - Lower Level

Rm. 100 - Choir Room Rm. 105 - Art Room Rm. 111 - Family Classroom

INVITATION TO THE OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS

OFFERTORY My Country, ’Tis of Thee arr. John Carter

*DOXOLOGY (Screen)

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Unison) Righteous and Holy God: On our own, we know we lack the strength to be the people of compassion and generosity that will please you. We know we are drawn by our own nature to that which serves our own selves and which meets only the needs of the moment. As we offer our gifts to you this day, we are reminded that only through your presence with us and in us are we are able to live generously, act compassionately, and forgive mercifully. Help us keep our human nature contained and our divine nature unleashed! We pray it in Christ’s holy name. Amen.

THE CELEBRATION OF APPOINTMENT (Screen)

SCRIPTURE READING Luke 10:1-11, 17-20

SERMON Heroes in Our Midst The Rev. John Briggs

*HYMN BCH No. 617/Screen I Come with Joy (vs. 1-3)

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION No. 12 (choral responses) This month our communion offering will go toward the Five-Cents-a-Meal/Presbytery of the James hunger relief program. If you are not here the first Sunday of the month, you can use the communion offering envelope to contribute throughout the month.

THE LORD’S PRAYER (Unison) Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP Please come forward to receive Holy Communion at any one of the serving stations. All stations serve juice, with the exception of the station to your far right, where wine is served. Gluten-free elements are available at the center station.

PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING

SENDING FORTH

*HYMN BCH No. 696/Screen America, the Beautiful (vs. 1 and 2) Monica Rakes, handbell soloist / Tonya Cory, pianist The congregation will sing after one verse is rung.

*BENEDICTION

*RESPONSE (Screen) Guide My Feet

*POSTLUDE Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory arr. John Carter

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

We have Sunday School for children (ages 3 through 5th grade) in the lower level and youth and adult small groups at 9:00 AM. Children’s Church for ages 4 to 4th grade takes place after children’s time during the 10:30 AM Service. Childcare for infants

and children up to age 4 is available in the Nursery located in the hallway.

Rocking chairs are available in the rear of the Sanctuary for parents who would like to rock their infants and young children.

Please join us for refreshments in the Fellowship Hall at 10:00 AM. Your coffee is welcome during morning worship!

Worship Leaders

The Rev. Ed Kross, Alice Lescault

Ushers

10:30 AM - Mark Lyons, Billy Prichett, Jim Allen, Scott & Deanna Lane

The flowers on the chancel are

dedicated in loving memory of George Milbredt and Patrick LaBarber, given by Sonja Turner and in loving memory of

Mary and Ernest Earle, given by Tom & Linda Earle.

Last Week 6/28/2015 Offering: $20,559

Worship Attendance:

9:00 - 130 10:30 - 180 Total - 310

TODAY’S WORSHIP The Reverend John Briggs, Preacher

CHURCH FAMILY - Sam Gentz, Ann Spencer, Carl Williams, Bill Julian, Carole Phelps

Our love and sympathy go out to Cece Peace and family, whose grandmother died recently.

Our love and sympathy go out to Ashley Haugh and family,

whose great uncle died recently.

HOMEBOUND/ASSISTED LIVING/NURSING HOME/ONGOING HEALTH ISSUES

Marie Ball, Penny Goodall, Alice Palmer, Ethel Butler, Pauline McFarlane, Mary Alice McCarthy, Virginia Reid, Dottie Arnaudin, Joe Ruggiero, Helen Payne,

Bernard and Eleanor Curtis

KNOWING GOD Beginning Sunday, July 26 in Room 205A at 9 AM

Have you ever wondered about God's true nature? Is he always loving, fair and just? Is it possible to really know this big and unknowable God? Come join us as we search

scripture to examine these and other faith-shaping questions.

“SABBATH MOMENTS” DEVOTION AND BRUNCH July, August, September, October (3rd Tuesday of each month) at 10 AM

Ladies and gentlemen are invited to a special devotional time with sharing and brunch at The Egg and I restaurant. To register, call Dawn Rancka in the church office or sign up

outside of the office one week prior to event. Visit brandermillchurch.org for more information.

CHRISTIAN CONVERSATIONS (CONTINUED)

Tuesdays, 7-8:30 PM (June 2 - July 14) “Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine,” a 7-week, video-based

study by Max Lucado, will be the topic of discussion at a small study group in the home of Mark and Linda Saunders in Woodlake. Each member needs to purchase the “Grace”

participant’s guide with the ISBN number: 978-1401675844. Contact Linda at 272-2847 or lindagsaunders@gmail.com for more info. Please register online or e-mail Dawn.

Our New Interim Lead Pastor is a

Familiar Face

Reverend Briggs came to our church three years ago to serve as the Pastor of Congregational Care, so many of you know him already. John entered the pastoral ministry after retiring from a 20-year business career in 1995. In the 16 years that followed, he served several congregations as a pastor in the Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. In 2005, he and his partners, Marc Brown and Kathy Merry, formed the consulting firm Faithful Journey, LLC. In 2008 they published their first pair of books, “Does Your Church Have a Prayer?” to assist churches with mission and vision plan-ning. He and his wife Norma have been married for 46 years and have two children and four grandchildren.

SAVE THE DATE! VBS at Hillside Court will be August 10-15 and we will need help on August 9 to decorate. Please let Tammy know if this is something you are interested in supporting or would enjoy assisting with. SACRED CIRCLE DANCE - Wednesday, July 8 and 15 from 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM in the Sanctuary. Come and experience ancient dances from around the world that promote healing of individuals and the world. "There are no mistakes only variations!" LABYRINTH AND CENTERING PRAYER - Friday, July 10 at 9:30 AM. We will meet in the side parking lot at 9:30 and carpool to the Labyrinth at Union and experience Centering Prayer in Watts Chapel at 10:30. Afterwards, we’ll have a quick bite of lunch. Please let Tammy know if you can attend.