Please tell us about yourself and those with you today. Provide as much information as you are comfortable sharing. If you leave your address, we will drop you a note of appreciation for your attendance in worship. Other than that, we will only contact you if you request it and in the manner you prefer.

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Welcome!Welcome to worship, friends and guests —brothers and sisters, all in the family of God!

We are glad to worship with you today.

CHURCH MEMBERS *NEW ADDITION Edith Allen John AmanAnn Avent Earle Bradley*Kay Marks Marian Monroe Jackie Nutt Carl Parker Linda Pleasants Harry Prevette Jean Rowland Jo Thomas Vera Warren

FRIENDS & FAMILYDonna Keningham (sister of Sue Johnson)Jennifer LeMay (daughter of Jo Cresimore)Ira Smith (father of Jeff Smith)

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_____ I made a personal decision today to accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.

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Today ..................................................Dulcina CornNext Week (March 12) ........................Glenn Harder

GUEST REGISTRATION____________________________________________________________________________________

DECISION RESPONSE____________________________________________________________________________________

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OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK___________________________________________________

SUNDAY, MARCH 5 9:40 am Sunday School10:40 am Coffee Fellowship in the Narthex11:00 am Worship11:00 am Abba Nissi Worship Service (FH) 1:00 pm Karen Bible Study 2:00 pm Karen Worship Service (Chapel)

MONDAY, MARCH 6 6:30 pm EA Lawyer Group (Chapel) 8:00 pm AA Meeting (Fellowship Hall)

TUESDAY, MARCH 7 9:00 am Morning Glory Bible Study 6:30 pm Evening Grace Bible Study (Rm 209, 206) 7:30 pm Meditation Group (Choir Rm & Parlor)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 11:00 am ATM Class (Chapel)11:30 am Mid-Day Bible Study 6:30 pm Evening Bible Study 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Practice

THURSDAY, MARCH 9 8:00 pm AA Meeting

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Weekly Sermon CDs are available upon request.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017

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Convenient Mobile Giving also available by scanning this QR code or downloading the FREE EasyTithe app on your smart device.

GIVING UPDATE___________________________________________________

Easy, Secure Online Giving is availableon our website at www.rrbch.com

For the week of February 26, 2017General Fund Offerings ..........................................................$ 1,873Income (Rent/Facilities Use)...............................................$ 1,098 Total Receipts .................................................$ 2,971

Weekly Budget Requirement ..............................................$ 5,829This week’s Net Excess/(Deficit) .......................................... $ (2,858)

Year to Date Budget Requirement..... ................................ $52,461Year to Date Net Excess/(Deficit)......................................... $ (8,933)

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A weekly missionary prayer focus from the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship book entitled, Prayers for the People.

“Love does no wrong to a neighbor;therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law.”

-- Romans 13:10

For those attending the Advocacy in Action conference, pray for strength, clarity, and courage as they work together to make this world look more like God’s kingdom. Ask God to open their eyes to the injustice around them, to open their ears to hear the stories of their neighbors, and to open their minds to creative ways to address need.Give thanks that we live in a land where the voice of the people can still be heard. Ask God to grant us wisdom and patience to discern God’s word for the world. Soften hearts and prepare the ears of those who hear that Word.Pray that God will give Advocacy in Action participants stamina so that they will not grow weary in well-doing. Ask God to grant them joyous companions for the journey. Give thanks for the model of God’s sone Jesus, who lived his life oriented towards those whom he called “the least of these,” while challenging the powers of his day. may we learn to follow confidently his example for the sake of the Gospel, for God’s people, and the world God so lovingly created.

The fresh flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the glory of God by the Jim Cresimore Memorial Flower Fund.

COME TO THE CROSS AND REMEMBERSunday, April 2nd at 7:00 p.m.

Meymandi Concert Hall

250 voices with The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle!

TICKETS: General Admission $10 (Children 10 & under free)

Purchase your tickets from any RRBC choir member using cash or check made payable to RRBC or you may purchase them online at www.rrbch.com.

Christ’s journey to the cross is filled with images of His sacrificial love for us: the Palms, the Cup and the Bread, the Nails, the Crown of Thorns, and more. These images form the centerpiece of this powerful event premiering Pepper Choplin’s brand new cantata. We are honored to be accompanied by The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, who will open the program with the beautiful PASSION SYMPHONY by Joseph Haydn. Choirs from nine churches are participating: All Saints United Methodist, Covenant Presbyterian of Wendell, Grace Haven Fellowship of Wake Forest, Highland United Methodist, Holland’s United Methodist, Ridge Road Baptist, Trinity Baptist, Woodhaven Baptist of Cary, and Zebulon Baptist.

Pastor Dr. Randy Sherron rsherron@rrbch.com

Minister of Music Kerry Johnson kjohnson@rrbch.com

Director- PreschoolPenny Atwoodpatwood@rrbch.com

Office AdministratorHolly Baldwinhbaldwin@rrbch.com

Office AssistantLois McCoy lmccoy@rrbch.com

Facilities ManagerMichael Arnold marnold@rrbch.com

2011 Ridge RoadRaleigh, NC 27607

Church 919.787.4423Preschool 919.787.5707Dial-A-Prayer 919.787.8823

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PRELUDE A Shield About Me Thomas & Williams

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Nothing But the Blood PLAINFIELD

INVOCATION AND LORD’S PRAYER Mrs. Dulcina Corn, DeaconOur 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen

*HYMN 8 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God EIN’ FESTE BURG

WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES Mr. Kerry Johnson

LENTEN READING Ms. Liz HarderLord Jesus Christ you have walked where we walk

And now you help us in our weakness;Blessed be your name.

Lord Jesus Christ, you have been tempted as we haveAnd now you come to help us in our danger;

Blessed be your name.Lord Jesus Christ, you were deserted and betrayed,

And now you are with us when all others have gone;Blessed be your name.

Lord Jesus Christ, companion Christ, friend and savior,Blessed be your name.

SPECIAL MUSIC I Sought the Lord Taylor & HicksMs. Amy Kemp, Soloist

MORNING PRAYER Mr. David Donnald

*HYMN 484 Higher Ground Oatman & Gabriel

*OFFERTORY PRAYER Mrs. Corn

OFFERTORY Amazing Love Graham Kendrick

SERMON TEXT Matthew 4:1-11 Mrs. Rebecca Hall

ANTHEM Look to the Cross Ruth Elaine Schram

SERMON Tempted and Tired Mrs. Hall

*HYMN OF COMMITMENT 550 I’d Rather Have Jesus Miller & Shea At this time you are invited to come forward to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, become a member of

Ridge Road Baptist Church, or share with this community of faith what Christ is doing in your life.

*PASTORAL BENEDICTION Mrs. Hall

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE I’d Rather Have Jesus Miller & SheaThan to be the king of a vast domain

Or be held in sin’s dread sway.I’d rather have Jesus than anything

This world affords today.

POSTLUDE I Will Sing of My Redeemer Bliss & McGranahan*Please stand as you are able

LENTEN SERMON SERIES

The Many Faces of LentBegins Today!

The sermons during Lent will follow the texts suggested by the Revised Common Lectionary. I don’t always follow the lectionary but I decided to do so this year because of the wide variety of people and subjects covered. We begin with Jesus’ temptations, move to Nicodemus, and then on to the woman at the well, David, and Ezekiel before reaching Palm Sunday. I hope you can be here every Sunday.

IN THE PULPIT TODAYOur pastor had a minor surgical procedure last week that necessitated him being out today. He plans to be back in the office this week and in the pulpit next Sunday. Our thanks to Rebecca Hall for again helping us out in a pinch.

SPRING SENIOR ADULT RALLY--Last Day to Sign up!The Raleigh Baptist Association is sponsoring the Spring Senior Adult Rally that will take place on Tuesday, March 28th at Salem Baptist Church in Apex. The guest speaker is David Moore (Bob Cratchit in Raleigh’s “A Christmas Carol”) and the music will be provided by the Hall Sisters. Tickets are $15 per person and that includes the program and lunch. PLEASE SIGN-UP using the tear-out form to the right. All registrations are due to the church office by THIS Monday, March 6th.

WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY RESUMESThe mid-day and evening Wednesday Bible studies will resume this Wednesday, March 8th.

TIME CHANGENext Sunday, Mar 12TH

Remember to set your clocks one hour ahead before going to bed next Saturday!

CALLED BUSINESS MEETING- Next Sunday, Mar 12TH

to Approve HVAC ReplacementIn May 2015 the church approved $15,000 to replace an HVAC condenser and air handler that services the office area, parlor, bathrooms beside of the parlor, and hallway behind the sanctuary. Since then we’ve managed to coax almost two more years of use out of the unit. However, in the last week it has gone past the point of more repairs or patches. At this point we need to replace the unit. Our regular provider, Newcomb and Company, has given us an updated quote of $18,944. The extra expense is due to a change in approach. Previously, we’d planned to go back with one large unit in the attic crawl space. This would have required a labor intensive process of taking the new unit apart and reassembling it in the attic. We would have incurred carpentry expenses not included in Newcomb’s price of approximately $15,000 and inspections by the city. Now we plan to replace the one large unit with two smaller units and have a “zoned” approach. One unit will control the offices and one will service the remaining spaces. This should provide utility savings and not require anything beyond the price quoted by Newcomb. The church will be asked to approve the total $18,944 for the project.

DRIVER NEEDED- Can you help?We need 1 person to go with our Senior adults to the Spring Senior Adult Rally on Tuesday, March 28th. You will need to be available from 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. and be willing to drive the church bus. No special license is required. If you would be willing to facilitate our seniors in attending this fun event, please contact the church office ASAP!

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