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2 Welcome to Big Bethel AME Church Atlanta 10:00AM Worship Service Sunday, April 29, 2018 The Organ Prelude Phillip Skerrett, Jr. The Processional Ministers, Stewards, Choir and Acolytes The Doxology A.M.E. Hymn No. 647 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. The Call to Worship Minister: I was glad when they said to me, Let us go into the house of the Lord! Our feet have been standing within your gates, O Jerusalem! (Psalm 122:1-2) For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. (Psalm 84:10) Minister: For the sake of the house of the Lord our God; I will seek your good. (Psalm 122:9) They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. Minister: O Lord, I love the habitation of your house, and the place where your glory dwells. But the Lord is in His holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. (Habakkuk 2:20) Minister: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my Rock, and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:14) All: O sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things! I will sing of loyalty and of justice, to you, O Lord, I will sing. (Psalm 98:1,4) The Hymn of Praise. A.M.E. Hymn #53 - Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah 1. Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but you are mighty; Hold me with your powerful hand. Bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more Bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more. 2. Open now the crystal fountain, whence the healing waters flow. Let the fire and cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through. Strong Deliverer, Be Thou still my strength and shield. Strong Deliverer, Be Thou still my strength and shield. 3. When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside. Bear me through the swelling current, Land me safe on Canaan's side. Songs of praises, I will ever give to Thee, Songs of praises, I will ever give to Thee, Amen Invocation The Choral Response Family & Friends Day The Worship Through Music Worship Ensemble The Responsive Scripture... John 15:1-8 Minister: 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. 2 He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. 2 Big Bethel A.M.E. Church

3 The Responsive Scripture (continued).. John 15:1-8 Minister: 3 You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. Minister: 5 I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. 6 Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. Minister: 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. ALL: 8 My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples. The Preface to the Decalogue (in the tune of #258) The Summary of the Decalogue From all that dwell below the skies, let the Creator s praise arise; let the Redeemer s name be sung, through every land by every tongue. And Jesus said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And the second is like it, you shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets. The Gloria Patri #XVII-XVIII The Welcome to Big Bethel The Philippian Ministry The Big Bethel Ministry Moment.....Women s Emphasis Ministry The Worship Through Creative Expression.....Kwanzaa-Sol Dance Ministry The Worship In Giving: tithes & offering The Exercise of Christian Stewardship Hebrews 6:10 (NIRV) 10 God is fair. He will not forget what you have done. He will remember the love you have shown him. You showed it when you helped his people. And you show it when you keep on helping them. The Choral Response... A.M.E. Hymn #646 The Altar Call The Worship Through Music Worship Ensemble The Sermon Pastor John Foster Invitation to Christian Discipleship The Recessional The Benediction The Postlude Phillip Skerrett, Jr. Jesus Saves 3

4 Points/Topics: - Hearing God s Word during the Service Since we forget 90% of what we hear, it has been suggested that note taking will double the percentage of our take home response. Why not try it and see? Let us remember our sick and shut-in with our cards & calls. (404) (404) Sis. Mildred Whalen,(770) MONDAY 6:00AM (712) , CODE JOIN US! PRAYER REQUESTS! INTERCESSORY! WEEKLY SCRIPTURE READINGS First* reading and Psalm Alternate* First reading & Psalm Fifth Sunday of Easter *Acts 8:26-40 Psalm 22:25-31 April 29, 2018 Second Gospel reading 1 John 4:7-21 John 15:1-8 Acolytes PERSONS SERVING IN THE WORSHIP EXPERIENCE Makayla Folds and Charis Eppes Choir Worship Ensemble Philippians Racquel Battle & Victoria White Stewardesses Eva Watson Stewardess Ministry Stewards Stanley Foster and Tallulah Ragsdale Trustee Annette Petty & Kerry Westbrooks/Dennis Brazil Ushers Usherette Ministry #1 AV Ministry Finance Team Team 2-A Phyllis Smiley,Marvin Fleming & Diarra Davis 4 Big Bethel A.M.E. Church

5 Choir Schedule April-May 2018 Women s Day Choir Rehearsals Tuesday May 1 7:45-9:00 & Thursday May 3 7:00 p.m. Tuesday May 8 & Thursday May 10 7:00 p.m. Tuesday May 15 & Thursday May 17 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 19 10:00 a.m. Babcock-Young Voices of Unity Rehearsal Tuesday April 24 7:00 p.m. Tuesday May 1 6:30-7:45 p.m. Mass Choir Rehearsals for Bishop Jackson s Investiture Service Rehearsals will be held at St. Philip: Saturday April 28 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Wednesday May 16 during Annual Conference 7:00 p.m. Johnson-Schofield Male Chorus Rehearsal Mondays 7:00 p.m. The Chorale Rehearsal The Chorale will not have rehearsal until after Women s Day. Rehearsal will resume Thursday, May 24 7:00 p.m. Jesus Saves 5

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8 Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Vision Statement A spirit-filled fellowship engaging in fervent worship, Bible-based teaching and preaching, and compassionate missions driven to be the miracle in downtown Atlanta. Mission Statement The mission of Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ; and to communicate to the world through preaching, teaching, evangelizing, worshipping, and stewardship, that Jesus Saves! Values Statement: We are a God centered, people-oriented Christian community operating in an environment of excellence and love. All that we do is undergirded by prayer.