There s A Sweet, Sweet Spirit In This Place

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1 There s A Sweet, Sweet Spirit In This Place SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00 A.M. MARCH 26, 2017 ANNUAL MEN S DAY CELEBRATION! 620 Parkrose Avenue Memphis, TN Dr. James L. Netters, Senior Pastor Reverend Melvin D. Watkins, Co-Pastor

2 MVBC MEN S MINISTRY Men Leading By Example ~MEN LEADING IN PRAYER~ [This morning: Praying for the Church] *********************************************************************************************************** MEN S MONTH HEALTH TOPICS (Health Awareness Ministry) MARCH IS COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 1 in 2 men will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime. Men make 1/2 as many physician visits for prevention as women (less chances for early detection and treatment). Sources of information: Shelby County Health Department Men's Health Network

3 OUR AFFIRMATION OF FAITH I believe in God, the maker of Heaven and Earth, the ruler and preserver of our lives. I believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, my Lord, and Savior. I believe in the Holy Spirit, who proceeded from the Father and Son, who is the giver of life. I believe in the Bible, the Universal Church, Holy Baptism, and the Lord s Supper. I believe in the Resurrection of the dead and life in the world to come. RESPONSIVE READING The Upright Man ~ Psalm 1 (NKJV) LEADERS: 1 Blessed is the man, who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; CONGREGATION: 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night. LEADERS: 3 He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper. CONGREGATION: 4 The ungodly are not so, but are like the chaff which the wind drives away. LEADERS: 5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. ALL: 6 For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish. LEADER: The Word of God, for the People of God ALL: GLORY BE TO GOD! BENEDICTION 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 Our Mission The Mount Vernon Baptist Church- Westwood exists to honor God in all that we do, proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and live by the power of the Holy Spirit.

4 ~ About Our Messenger ~ REVEREND KENRIC CONWAY Retired Pastor Family of God Baptist Church- Panama City, FL Director of Evangelism- Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Westwood Reverend Kenric R. Conway is married to the beautiful Evelyn Neal-Conway and they have 5 wonderful sons. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri in He attended St. Louis public schools and graduated from Soldan High School in He was blessed with a Football Scholarship and attended Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Mo. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work, Psychology from Missouri Southern State University, a Master s Degree in Theology from the Mid America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, Tennessee. He is a retired United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. Pastor Kenric Conway served as pastor for several dynamic congregations. Most recently he retired as Senior Pastor of Family of God Baptist Church in Panama City, FL after faithfully serving for over 10 years. Under his leadership the church grew spiritually, numerically, and financially. Many souls were saved and added to the church family. By the time Pastor Conway left The Family of God Baptist Church had two fully functioning vibrant locations, purchased additional property for ministry and was completely debt free. Pastor Conway is a KINGDOM FOCUSED pastor! Reverend Conway has a plethora of clinical, pastoral, academic and leadership experience which spans over 40 years. He is an Adjunct Professor at the Baptist College of Florida. He has served in over twenty different countries, including: England, France, Germany, Italy, Panama, and Australia. For several years he served as a faculty member at Baylor University in Waco, Texas teaching and counseling over 300 student athletes. Previous assignments include Director of Chaplains at the Veteran s Administration Medical Center, Memphis, Tennessee, and Director of Chaplain Service, Veterans Administration Medical Center, San Diego, California. Since his return to Memphis, he has reunited with Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and is working diligently in the ministry. He currently serves as a Wednesday Night Bible Study instructor, Director of Evangelism, and Church Revitalization Core Team Leader. We are blessed and happy to have Rev. Kenric Conway as our Annual Men s Day speaker.

5 MT. VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH-WESTWOOD *The People of God Celebrate in Worship* ANNUAL MEN S DAY CELEBRATION Men Revitalizing In Christ Psalm 51:10-12 THE MORNING WORSHIP Call to Worship... Reverend Ballard Davis, III, Presiding Processional... Male Chorus *The Affirmation of Faith* Responsive Reading... Bro. Larry Johnson Devotional Prayer... Trustee Albert Renfroe Ministry of Music... Male Chorus Pastoral Greetings Altar Call... Bro. James Clark Ministry of Music... Male Chorus The Message of Hope...Reverend Kenric Conway The Invitation to Discipleship Deacon Emeritus Presentation The Ministry of Giving Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. ~ Malachi 3:10 ~ Recognition of Visitors... Deacon Breon Franklin Benediction 10:00 A.M.

6 *SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2017* CATCH THE VISION, FULFILL THE MISSION, MAKE THE TRANSITION MT. VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH-WESTWOOD A PLACE WHERE JESUS IS LORD, EVERYONE IS LOVED, AND NO ONE STANDS ALONE A CHURCH REVITALIZATION MOMENT Friendliness in the church is a major priority. Have you noticed the: Friendliness of our Greeters as they give out the programs Friendly and accommodating Ushers with helpful hands Friendliness of our members sharing the love of the Lord Friendly words of welcome to all visitors from the pulpit Visitor's cards, smiles, handshakes and goody bags for our guest Friendliness in the House of God should be seen, experienced, and expressed in a place where Jesus is Lord, Everyone is Loved, and No One Stands Alone. A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 *********************************************************************************************************** Special Announcements MEETING TODAY After the Morning Service: December Month Fellowship (Bessie Ball Netters Room) Business of EXTREME IMPORTANCE Scholarship Ministry (Sanctuary rear) Election of Officers New Members Welcome BOOKSTORE OPEN [this morning and each Sunday morning after worship] *********************************************************************************************************** WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2017 WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY at 7:00 p.m. *********************************************************************************************************** THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017 SENIORS & RETIREES Fellowship & Bible Study at 11:00 a.m. Praise In Motion (Praise Dance Ministry) at 6:30 p.m. Mass Choir Rehearsal AT 7:00 p.m. *********************************************************************************************************** 1 st SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2017 INTERCESSORY PRAYER [9:00 A.M. -11:00 A.M.] EVERYONE INVITED (Prayer Ministry asking for the participation of the APRIL Birth Month & Leadership) Everyone is invited to join in on our Prayer Conference Call Monday Saturday at 6am for 15 minutes. Call (access code ) ***********************************************************************************************************

7 PRAYER CONCERNS: CONDOLENCES TO: -Family of Deacon Otha Lee Harris (Dec/Aug) & Family, in his passing. Funeralized yesterday (March 25). Husband of Sis. Sallie Harris (Feb). Stepfather of Sis. Joann Ireland (Oct), Sis. Sharon Donaldson (Dec), & Bro. Joe Epps (Apr) -Sis. Zeporia Tate (Mar) and Family, in the passing of her sister, Mrs. Barbara Killebrew. Memorial service: 11am Tuesday (March 28) at Mississippi Blvd Church. Sister-n-law of Deacon Willie Tate (Apr). -Family of Mother Dorothy Donald (May), in her passing. Homegoing services: 11am Saturday (April 1) at Mt. Vernon. Sister of Alberta Adele Berkley (May), Sister-n-law of Nathaniel Berkley (May), and cousin of Pastor Netters (Sept). IN THE HOSPITAL: -Bro. Otis Wheeler (Jul) VA Hospital (son of Sis. Lillie Wheeler (Aug) *Bro. Earl Davis Jr -Kenneston Hospital-Marietta, GA (son of Sis. Jackie Harper Davis (Oct). -Sis. Wimpsey Levingston (Nov) Methodist University (mother of Sis. Deanna Roan (Dec). *Mr. Thurman Mitchell Methodist South ICU -Mother Mildred Horton (Jan) Methodist South (mother of Sis. Linda Netters (Dec). SPECIAL PRAYER: *Mother Dorothy Chism Joyner, *Mr. Roosevelt Wren, *Ms. Maxine Houston (Saundra Burt), *Bro. Johnnie Irvin-SF Signature Rehab. *Bro. A.J. Arnold (Barbara Farmer (Jan) *Bro. William Arnold -Bro. Jeff Arnold (Oct) -Mother Bertha Barry (#Feb) -Bro. Nathaniel Berkley (May) -Sis Katie Bess (#Feb) -Sis. Shirley Blocker (May) -Mr. Marion Brewer (#Jun) -Bro. Barry Parker Brown (Jan) -Sis. Debbie Brown (Dec) Parkway Ctr -Sis. Gwendolyn Brown (Feb) -Sis. Roberta Brown (May) -Sis. Kammie Brunswick-Wayland, NY -Sis. Georgia Buford (#Jan) -Sis. Beverly Burroughs (Feb) & Family -Sis. Saundra Burt (Jan) -Bro. Wallace Callahan (#Jun/Nov ) -Pkwy -Sis. Carlean Cannon (#Sept) -Bro. Askia Carhee (Oct) Military -Bro. Clarence Carhee III (Dec) Military -Sis. Zettie Cathey (Jul) -Sis.Tiara Clayborn (Jul) -Bro. Justin Clayton (Sept) -Little Miss Kamari Clayton (May) -Rev. Kendric Conway (Feb) -Deacon Alphonzo Davis Sr. (Feb) -Mother Ruthie DeBerry (#Feb) -Sis. Ann Everett (Jan) -Sis. Jeredia Farris (#Aug)Highland Memphis -Sis. Verna Fleming (Mar) St Peters -Bro. William Fleming (Mar) Poplar Point -Bro. Frank Ford (Nov) -Sis. Johnnie Foster (Oct) -Bro. Joe Gaines (#Jul) *Mrs. Nettie Wheeler (Mae Clayton) -Bro. William Golliday (#Nov) -Sis. Cloatea Gooch (Apr) -Bro. Harold Goodrich (Aug) -Bro. Lavalius (LC) Gordon (Jun) -Deacon Jack Handy (#Apr) -Sis. Lillian Harris (Feb) *Bro. Lawrence Harper -Bro. Timothy Harper (Jul) -Sis. Kathryn Haywood (#Oct) -Mother Alberta Henderson Chicago, IL -Bro. Jose Hernandez (Mar) -Sis. Dorothy Hodges (Feb) -Sis. Lurean Holloway (Jan) -Mother Mildred Horton (Jan) -Sis. Katie Hudson (Jun) -Sis. Vester Hunt (Aug) -Sis. Greta Jones (Dec) -Sis. Mae Jones (May) -Deacon Maurice Jones (Dec) -Sis. Viola Jones (Aug) -Bro. Freddie Kee (Jul) -Sis. Marion Kee (Aug) -Sis. Faye Lawson (#Jan) -Sis. Catherine Logan (Aug -Sis. Wimpsey Levingston (#Nov) -Bro. Winston Lomax (Jul) -Sis. Annease Martin (#Jun) St. Peters -Sis. Louise Martin (#Aug) St. Peters -Sis. Louise Massey (Aug) -Sis. Lorene Mayes (Nov) -Sis. Lorsie Meriwether (Feb) -Bro. Anthony Netters (Sept) -Sis. Chandra Netters (Sept) -Sis. Edwinta Netters (Nov) -Bro. Gregory Netters (#May) -Bro. James Newell Jun)-Quince Nurs -Sis. Sharon Perry (Oct) -Mother Girtie Pendleton(#Jun) SF Signature -Sis. Estella Pew (#Dec) -Little Sis. Lisa Pittman (#Nov) -Sis. Ruth Pollard (Sept) -Sis. Debbie Pruitt (Sept) -Bro. Johnny Ray (May) Sis. Melody Rideout (Sept) -Sis. Deanna Roan (Dec) -Sis. Tanzia Rounds (Jun) -Sis. Cathelia Smith -Sis. Ollie Mae Smith (May) -Sis. Pauline Smith (#Apr) -Bro. Clarence Somerville (Jan) -Sis. Ezella Stokes (Aug) -Deacon Willie Tate (May) -Mother Katie Terell (Feb) -Bro. George Thomas (Jun) Harborview -Deacon Thad Turner (Feb) -Sis. Lillie Wheeler (Aug) -Sis. Ethel Ward (Jul) -Sis. Carrie Willis (Apr) Quince Nursing -Sis. Lelia Wimbley (Jun) -Bro. Willie Wimbley (Mar) -Bro. Lloyd Williams, Jr. (Jul) OTRD -Sis. Mary Williams (#Sept) -Sis. Francetta Willingham (Jul) -Sis. Clara Woodard (Dec) -Rev. Edna Woods (Dec) -Bro. Michael Young (Jun) *Mr. Willie Gentry (Rev Edna Woods) *Mr. Anthony Greer Pkwy Ctr (C. Wells) *Ms. Ida Bell Gregory (James Gregory) *Mr. Rogers Whitehead (Patricia Davis) READING THE BIBLE IN A YEAR: March 26-April 1 (I Kings 1: 22)

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12 SUNDAY SERVICES Sunday School: 8:45am 9:45am Morning Worship: 10:00am Children s Church: 10:00am GOSPEL WITNESS BROADCASTS (Pre-Recorded Services) Televised Worship Service CATV17 Mondays, 9:00pm Radio Broadcast WDIA Sundays 7:00pm HOUR PRAYER LINES Local Calls (901) Long Distance Calls Toll Free: (888) Everyone is invited to join in on our Prayer Conference Call Monday Saturday at 6:00am for 15 minutes. Call (access code ) OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9:00am 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am 4:00pm CHILD CARE CENTER (Monday-Friday) 6:00am 6:00pm HOW TO CONTACT US 620 Parkrose Avenue - Memphis, TN Phone: (901) Website: www. Mt-Vernon.org Dove@mt-vernon.org Sanctuary Wi-Fi -Go to -settings turn wifi on select mt-vernon