10:00 A.M. DECEMBER 2, 2018

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1 A Place Where Jesus Is Lord, Everyone Is Loved, and No One Stands Alone. SUNDAY 10:00 A.M. DECEMBER 2, 2018 REVEREND MELVIN D. WATKINS, JR., SENIOR PASTOR 620 Parkrose Avenue Memphis, TN

2 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 LORD S SUPPER + 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 (NKJV) LEADER: 11:23 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; CONGREGATION: 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me. LEADER: 25 In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me. CONGREGATION: 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord s death till He comes. LEADER: 27 Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. CONGREGATION: 28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. LEADER: 29 For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord s body. CONGREGATION: 30 For this reason many are weak and sick among you, and many sleep. 31 For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged. 32 But when we are judged, we are chastened by the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world. LEADER: The Word of God, for the People of God. ALL: GLORY BE TO GOD! 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. OUR VISION Our Vision is to be a growing, generous, healthy, and impactful church family; one that transforms lives, serves our community and develops leaders to impact the next generation.

3 MT. VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH-WESTWOOD *The People of God Celebrate in Worship* THE MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 A.M. Call to Worship...Reverend Kenric Conway, Presider Processional... Millennium Choir *The Affirmation of Faith* Responsive Reading... Sis. Emma Adams Devotional Prayer... Deacon Lawrence Griffin Ministry of Music... Millennium Choir Recognition of Visitors... Sis. Constance Woods Pastoral Greeting Altar Call... Deacon Maurice Jones, Sr. Ministry of Music... Millennium Choir The Message of Hope... PASTOR MELVIN D. WATKINS, JR. The Invitation to Discipleship The Holy Communion The Ministry of Giving Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV) Benediction All our Visitors are invited to refreshments and a gift in the Prayer Garden after the morning service. The Welcoming Committee will escort you to the Prayer Garden. Thank you for visiting Mt. Vernon!

4 PRAYER CONCERNS: -Sis. Annie Williams (Mar), in the passing of her brother, Mr. Robert Orey of Jackson, MS Funeralized Saturday, December 1 st. -Sis. Debra Pruitt (Sept), in the passing of her aunt, Mrs. Patricia Smith of Memphis. Funeralized last Friday, Nov Bro. Milton Kelly (Sept) & Family, in his passing. Husband of Nellie Kelly (Aug). *Miss Kamari Clayton LeBonheur Hospital (granddaughter of Robert Clayton (Apr). -Sis. Johnola Walker (Jan) Methodist University. Mother of Sherlene Walker (Oct) -Sis. Louise Massey (Aug) in Methodist University. Wife of Deacon Abel Massey (Jun/Oct). *Mother Bobbie Holcomb in Methodist University. Mother of Bro. Carl Ivory (Oct). *Sis. Maxine Houston in University Alabama Birmingham Hospital *Mr. Arthur Addison Healthsouth-Union Ave. (cousin of Deacon Willie Rhodes) -Sis. Patricia Kee (Feb) -Sis. Wimpsey Livingston (#Nov) -Sis. Deanna Roan (#Dec) -Bro. Robert Taylor (Apr) home recovering -Bro. Nathaniel Berkley (#May) Parkway Nursing -Little Sis. Lisa Pittman (#Nov) -Mother Bertha Barry (#Feb) -Sis. Aileen Hughes (#May) -Bro. Clarence Carhee (Dec) -Bro. Wallace Callahan (#Jun/Nov) Parkway Nursing -Sis. Carlean Cannon (#Sept) -Mother Ruthie DeBerry (#Feb) is home -Sis. Jeredia Farris (#Aug) Highland Memphis -Sis. Verna Fleming (#Mar) -Deacon Alphonzo Davis (#Feb) -Sis. Sharon Perry (Oct) (#shut-in) -Mother Delores Lomax (Apr) -Sis. Francetta Willingham (#Jul) -Bro. L. C. Gordon (Jun) *Sis. Pamela Burroughs & Beverly Burroughs (Feb) Family -Sis. Sheree Woodard (#Dec) -Bro. Michael Young (Jun) -Bro. Robert Brown (Nov) Graceland Nursing -Sis. Celia Busby (Jul) home recovering -Bro. George Thomas (Jun) Harborview -Bro. Joe Gaines (#Jul) -Sis. Louvencia Shannon (Oct) -Sis. Benetta Wheeler (Jan) -Sis. Lillie Wheeler (Aug) -Deacon Jack Handy (#Apr) -Sis. Faye Lawson (#Jan) -Sis. Annease Martin (#Jun) St. Peters -Bro. Gregory Netters (#May) -Sis. Estella Pew (#Dec) -Sis. Mary Alice Gillum (#Jul) -Sis. Lurene Holloway (#Jan) -Sis. Tanzia Rounds (Jun) -Sis. Gordie Lawson (Jun) -Sis. Helen Brown (Nashville Rehab) -Sis. Kayla Rice (Apr) *Bro. Lawrence Harper ****************** Bro. Tom Douglas & Family express sincere Thanks & Gratitude to Pastor Watkins, the Mother Board, Bro. Eddie Miller and the Mt. Vernon Family for every act of kindness during the homegoing service of my son, Mr. Terrence Kitreal Douglas. ****************** READING THE BIBLE IN A YEAR DECEMBER 2 DECEMBER 8 (GALATIANS 4 2 THESSALONIANS)

5 *SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2018* Special Announcements RESERVED SEATING this morning for DECEMBER BIRTH MONTH MEMBERS behind the Missionaries to acknowledge our Birthdays. ENGAGEMENT: Pastor Watkins will preach at Citadel of Deliverance COGIC-7749 E. Shelby Dr. This afternoon at 3:00p.m., for Men s Day. Rev. Linwood Dillard, Host Pastor. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 MIDWEEK WORSHIP CELEBRATION at 6:30p.m. Mt. Vernon will present the First Sermon of Bro. Timothy Cleaves. Please come out to give your support. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 SENIORS & RETIREES FELLOWSHIP /BIBLE STUDY at 11am. Mass Choir Rehearsal at 7:00p.m. 2 ND SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018 INTERCESSORY PRAYER [9:00 A.M.] DECEMBER Birth Month Fellowship asked to participate EVERYONE INVITED SCHOLARSHIP MINISTRY Taking POINSETTIAS ORDERS in the foyer for scholarship fundraiser. Donation: $10 OCTOBER Birth Month Members are getting New T-shirts (new colors). If you would like to purchase one, please contact: Theresa Hall or Sarah Myles MT. VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH ANGEL TREE ANGEL TREE available December 2 December 21 The gifts will be presented to students: December 22 at 1:00p.m. at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. During this wonderful season oif giving, remember our Adopt-a-School students, who are in need, by selecting a name from the 2018 Angel Tree in the Foyer and purchasing an uniform and gifts for a student in need. Details concerning the students needs and wishes will be available at the Angel Tree Table. Thank you for your continuous dedication to this worthwhile project. Contact Sis. Christine Wells or Rev. Paul Dunbar for more details. Sponsored by: Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Adopt-a-School Committee

6 THE MINI MISSIONARIES AKA M & M S Sunshine Circle ~ Red Circle ~ Ambassadors Of the Mt. Vernon Missionary Department Invite You to celebrate the Holiday Season with us!!!! FREE EVENT for the entire family FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, :30 pm 8:30 pm Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Westwood Multi-purpose Center Enjoy speakers, crafts, treats, Christmas decorations etc. and movie: Polar Express movie Sip & Paint for teens (sippin orange juice/sprite and/or sparkling cider!!) Paper and Wood Crafts Crafts for 12 under ~ Crafts for 21 older Please come out and support your M&M s on their Christmas extravaganza. CALLING ALL COUPLES!! The Couples Up Together Ministry will fellowship December 14, 2018 Theme: Blessed Holiday Fellowship (Bring-a-Dish) Place: MVBC Choir Room Time: 7:00 p.m. Please Contact Timothy or Elizabeth Cleaves for more details! (901) / (901)

7 LOVE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Westwood Youth Development, Inc. Mt. Vernon Baptist Church -Westwood 2018 ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE Celebrating Christmas With The Community Our goal for 2018 is to provide 200 families with Christmas food baskets and toys. We can feed a family of 5 for one week with a food basket and toys for $45. We are asking each member if they would sponsor a family. Ministry Leaders please encourage 100% participation from our membership. Baskets will be given out the week before the Christmas Holidays. The last day to turn in request forms to the office is by Sunday, December 16, Request Forms available in the Welcome Desk in the foyer. We are asking each member if you would please sponsor a family. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Blessing Bags containing SOCKS, HATS, GLOVES, SCARVES and SNACKS will be delivered to the Homeless throughout the city of Memphis in December. Your donation of $5.00 will help reach our goal of 200 people. Donations collected November 18-December 16. This initiative is being led by Isaiah Watkins and the Children & Youth Ministry.

8 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 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) www. mt-vernon.org dove@mt-vernon.org Wifi: Mt_Vernon_Guest Password: worshipprayer **Digital Bulletin mt-vernon.org under Resource or download Mobile Mount Vernon Baptist