The Hollis Presbyterian Church The Church Where Love Grows The Rev. Dr. Mark L. Chapman, Pastor

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1 The Hollis Presbyterian Church The Church Where Love Grows The Rev. Dr. Mark L. Chapman, Pastor August 12, :30 a.m. Elder Karla Alston, Liturgist Gathering Call to Worship Invocation The Hymn of the Morning He Leadeth Me #461 The Prayer of Confession Out of the depths I cry to you O Lord. Lord, hear my voice. If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be revered. I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His Word I hope. Amen The Assurance of Pardon The Apostle s Creed The Hollis Happenings The Greeting/Welcome of Visitors Passing of the Peace The Morning Prayer Prayer Response I Really Love The Lord Memory Verse NEW Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God s will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will. The Old Testament Lesson: Jeremiah 9: 23, 24; 17: 5-8 Elder Karla Alston The New Testament Lesson: Philippians 4: Elder Karla Alston Worship In Song As The Deer/Shout To The Lord THE SERMON: The Invitational Hymn Standing On The Promises #271 Call for Tithes and Offerings

2 O f f e r t o r y Doxology Offertory Prayer Closing Hymn O How I Love Jesus #529 Benediction Deacons Serving: B. Livingston, D. Connor, M. Roberts Counters: D. Moore, P. Slaughter, N. Clarke

3 HOLLIS HAPPENINGS August 12, 2012 We ask that you read all the Hollis Happenings at a later time. It is filled with information and announcements that will keep you completely aware of everything that is happening in your church. Say It With Flowers: Plan to commemorate an Anniversary, Birthday, Special event or Memorial with a dedication of altar flowers. Please place your donation of $30.00 in a pew envelope in the collection plate at least two weeks prior to that special Sunday. This will cover the cost of the bouquet and the dedication. The form to order flowers is in the Narthex, pick up one as you enter the Sanctuary. We are now taking orders for August 19, We will be worshiping in Lorne Brown Hall every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. from now until the end of August. RECRUITING FOR ALL C.E. MINISTRIES- Summer Enrichment Program (Summer Camp), Church School, Youth Ministry. Summer camp ( has two sessions) the first is July 2-27 and July 30 - August 17. Registration forms are in Church Office. See Sheila Baxter for details. SAVE THE DATE: On September 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. our new member Brother Ron Crichlow is bringing his Gospel Ensemble, RCE, to Hollis Presbyterian Church in celebration of our Homecoming/Family & Friends Weekend. We will be asking for your support as Patrons, Supporters, and Boosters in order to cover expenses, rather than selling tickets. IT S NOT TOO LATE to join us for the experience of a lifetime on the Pilgrimage to the Holy Lands, October If you are among the next 2 people to sign up you will help us raise close to $3,000 for C.I.R.F. Information and registration forms are available in the church office. If interested please call Isramworld at (800) and ask for the Hollis Church trip. Payment in full should be made by August 15th. Ministry of Care and Compassion: Show your love and concern for others by writing a note to, or calling someone on the list. Find out what a blessing you can receive when you think beyond yourself to pray for someone else! Home: Sister Lucille Davis is recovering at home and can be reached at ,, Pearl and Alonzo Hardy, Alice and Alfred Collins, Sylvia Small, Sister Mabel Webb. Nursing Homes: Delores Odom, Highland Care Center. Alma Fields is in Chapin Nursing Home, Hillside Manor: Mrs Mavis Watson, Mother of Deacon Patricia Garvey, Bro. Harry Deas at Hillside Manor, Elder Desvernie Haywood is in NYS Home for Veterans at St. Albans, NY Sister Doret Dixon : As of July 17 Doret is still in the hospital dealing with various complications. The good news is she is no longer on dialysis. Doret can be reached through the Caring Bridge website. Please drop her a note of encouragement and prayer. Call the church office if you need instructions on how to use the website. Sister (Sally) Louise Day is recuperating in Cliffside at Graham Court, Flushing, NY , Elder William Hunter is in North Shore Hospital; Rehab Center 300 Community Drive in Manhasset, NY. Out of Town/Asking for Prayers:: Thomas Wortham, brother of Deacon Alice Collins; Mrs. Carrie Chavis-Walker, (mother of Rev. Chavis) 133 Beachwood Drive, Palm Coast FL , Brother Herbert Hutchinson is now in Georgia and can be reached at

4 SESSION IN ACTION HOLLIS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH June 2012 Devotion - Requirements of Leadership - Relational Leadership - 1 Peter 5:2 THANK YOU!!! From - Rev. Mark Chapman - Special thank you to the church officers for their tireless work and devotion in service to God. From - The Session to Rev. Mark Chapman for his unending love and leadership as our Pastor and friend. From - Nat l Council of Churches - $ donation to the Poverty Initiative Director Rev. M ichael Livingston (former Pastor of HPC). Approved R. Crichlow - RCE Gospel Ensemble - concert to be held September 8, Building and Grounds - Replacement of fence around the Great Lawn. Co-Chairpersons of the Nominating Committee - B. Felker and D. Bartelt Early Childhood Development Program - Informational meetings for parents during the month of July - Saturdays 10:00 a.m. and Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. New M embers Reception - September 30, 2012 HPC/NCCA Summer Enrichment Program - Session 1-07/02/12-07/27/12 Session 2-07/30/12-08/17/12 Christian Education: Bible Week Course - Basic Bible - September Open Night Forum - Youth Next Session Meeting - September 18, 2012

5 AUGUST 2012 Randall Alston Sharon Bailey Shanieka Jean-Charles Doret Dixon Nedra Fuller-Brown Margaret Gilliard Remelle Johnson Maxine Medley Wanda Mercer Warren Turner Ruth Wright