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0 A Place Where Jesus Is Lord, Everyone Is Loved,

FEBRUARY 17, 2019 ANNUAL USHERS & GREETERS

Senior Pastor Reverend Kenric Conway Executive

1 0 A Place Where Jesus Is Lord, Everyone Is Loved, And No One Stands Alone. SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00 A.M. FEBRUARY 17, 2019 ANNUAL USHERS & GREETERS EMPHASIS MONTH Reverend Melvin D. Watkins, Jr. Senior Pastor Reverend Kenric Conway Executive Assistant Pastor Dr. James L. Netters, Sr. Pastor Emeritus Mt. Vernon Baptist Church-Westwood 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 John Baptizes Jesus ~ Matthew 3:13-17 (NKJV) LEADER: 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. 14 And John tried to prevent Him, saying, I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me? CONGREGATION: 15 But Jesus answered and said to him, Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he allowed Him. LEADER: 16 When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. CONGREGATION: 17 And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 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* ANNUAL USHERS & GREETERS EMPHASIS MONTH Ushers & Greeters Serving With A Purpose I Corinthians 15:58 THE MORNING WORSHIP Call to Worship... Reverend Paul Dunbar, Presider Processional... Millennium Choir * The Affirmation of Faith* Responsive Reading... Sis. Brigetta Todd Devotional Prayer...Bro. Charles Dortch Baptismal Celebration Ministry of Music... Millennium Choir Recognition of Visitors... Sis. Constance Woods Pastoral Greeting Altar Call... Deacon Darrell Anderson Ministry of Music... Millennium Choir The Message of Hope... REVEREND MELVIN D. WATKINS, JR., SENIOR PASTOR The Invitation to Discipleship 10:00 A.M. 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

PRAYER CONCERNS: -Family of Bro. Anthony Gilliam (Dec), in his passing. Funeralized yesterday. -Bro. William Cox & Family, in the passing of his brother, Mr. Robert Cox of West Point, MS.

4 PRAYER CONCERNS: -Family of Bro. Anthony Gilliam (Dec), in his passing. Funeralized yesterday. -Bro. William Cox & Family, in the passing of his brother, Mr. Robert Cox of West Point, MS. Funeralized yesterday, Feb Sis. Benetta Wheeler (Jan) Methodist University Hospice Care (wife of Ron Wheeler (Mar) -Sis. Deanna Roan (Dec) Methodist University -Sis. Cloatea Gooch (Apr) Methodist South (mother of Sylvester Gooch (Aug) -Bro. Milton Johnson (Apr) Baptist East -Bro. Joe Moody (Apr), is home from the hospital -Trustee Marva Quinn (Dec) -Sis. Jacqueline Irvin (Feb) *Sis. Dorothy Wriden (niece of Rev. Edna Woods -Sis. Ethel Ward (Jul) -(mother of Jowanna Ross (Sept). *Mr. Richard Spight in New Orleans Rehab (father of Sis. Debbie Pruitt (Sept). -Bro. Murray Stone (Aug) (brother of James & Willie Stone) *Herbert H. Brown of Walls, MS, *Robert Brown of Chicago, IL & *Alice Kelley of Los Angeles. Brothers & Sister of Sis. Yvonne Acey (Aug). -Sis. Debbie Brown (#Dec) Parkway Nursing -Sis. Patricia Kee (Feb) Sis. Earnestine Gooch (Nov) -Sis. Wimpsey Livingston (#Nov) -Mother Maggie Smith (Mar) -Sis. Deanna Roan (#Dec) -Sis. Sheree Woodard (#Dec) -Bro. Robert Taylor (Apr) -Bro. Michael Young (Jun) -Bro. Nathaniel Berkley (#May) -Bro. Robert Brown (Nov) -Little Sis. Lisa Pittman (#Nov) -Sis. Celia Busby (Jul) -Mother Bertha Barry (#Feb) -Sis. Louise Massey (Aug) -Sis. Mary Montgomery (Oct) -Bro. George Thomas (Jun) Harborview -Sis. Aileen Hughes (#May) -Bro. Joe Gaines (#Jul) -Bro. Clarence Carhee (Dec) -Sis. Louvencia Shannon (Oct) -Bro. Wallace Callahan (#Jun/Nov) Parkway Nursing -Sis. Benetta Wheeler (Jan) -Sis. Carlean Cannon (#Sept) -Sis. Lillie Wheeler (Aug) -Mother Ruthie DeBerry (#Feb) -Deacon Jack Handy (#Apr) -Sis. Verna Fleming (#Mar) -Sis. Faye Lawson (#Jan) -Deacon Alphonzo Davis (#Feb) -Sis. Annease Martin (#Jun) St. Peters -Sis. Sharon Perry (Oct) (#shut-in) -Sis. Estella Pew (#Dec) -Mother Delores Lomax (Apr) -Sis. Mary Alice Gillum (#Jul) -Sis. Francetta Willingham (#Jul) -Sis. Lurene Holloway (#Jan) -Bro. L. C. Gordon (Jun) -Sis. Tanzia Rounds (Jun) -Sis. Kayla Rice (Apr) -Bro. Roy Threlkeld (father of Larissa Tyler) -Bro. Sol Cheeks (Apr) *Bro. Lawrence Harper *Sis. Pamela Burroughs & Beverly Burroughs (Feb) Family *Sis. Maxine Houston Birmingham, AL *Miss Kamari Clayton ************************************************************************************************************ Our family is overwhelmed with feelings of gratitude and appreciation. We cannot thank our church family enough for all of the out pouring of love and support Thank you so very much. Velma, Clarence Dickson and Family. ************************************************************************************************************ READING THE BIBLE IN A YEAR FEBRUARY (DEUTERONOMY 4 25)

5 *SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2019* Special Announcements MEETING TODAY FOLLOWING THE MORNING SERVICE: JANUARY BIRTH MONTH FELLOWSHIP in the Williams Room OCTOBER Birth Month Fellowship in the Rucker Room RUTH CIRCLE in the Thompson Room. SCHOLARSHIP MINISTRY in the Board Room SEPTEMBER FELLOWSHIP members please register and /or update your current contact information at the table in the foyer. ***************************************************************************************** WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY Do not miss Pastor Watkins exciting teaching series on The Holy Spirit. Join us each Wednesday at 6:30pm. ****************************************************************************************** THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019 Seniors & Retirees FELLOWSHIP /BIBLE STUDY AT 11:00A.M. Mass Choir Rehearsal at 7:00p.m. MALE CHORUS NOTICE: Rehearsals every 3 rd Thursday Singing every 3 rd Sunday ********************************************************************************************* 4 th SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2019 INTERCESSORY PRAYER [9:00 A.M.] FEBRUARY Birth Month Fellowship asked to participate EVERYONE INVITED Ministers Meeting (11am) Multipurpose Center Ushers & Greeters (11am) Sanctuary with a Fellowship to follow at Westwood Manor with Prayer Ministry. ***************************************************************************************** 4 th SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 ANNUAL USHERS & GREETERS DAY CELEBRATION Guest Preacher: Rev. Jordon Taylor, Senior Pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church ****************************************************************************************** FEBRUARY BIRTH MONTH members who are interested in purchasing t-shirts, please see Sis. Burroughs immediately after service at the table in the church lobby. ****************************************************************************************** 61 ST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL TEA This Afternoon from 4:00pm 6:00pm Metropolitan Baptist Church 767 Walker Ave Free ~ Everyone Invited!

6 HEART DISEASE is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. The good news Heart Disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. CATCH THE SIGNS EARLY: Don t wait to get help if you experience any of these heart attack warning signs: 1) Chest discomfort, 2) Discomfort in other areas of the upper body (i.e. back, neck, jaw or stomach); 3) Shortness of breath, 4) Other signs: breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness. Pay attention to your body and call 911 if you experience any of these symptoms and they are not relieved. Mt. Vernon Health Awareness Ministry ********************************************************************************************************** The WOMEN'S MINISTRY is a ministry for every woman, and each of us is valuable because of the impact that we can make in transforming lives. Let's shower love on the young ladies of Westwood High School and Geeter School with personal care items. Please drop off donations listed below at the church office through March 8th. If you shop online, you may purchase items in bulk through Amazon. DONATIONS NEEDED (300): 1. Toothbrush 2. Toothpaste 3. Bath Wash / Soap 4. Deodorant 5. Feminine Pads / Tampons Also, the Women's Ministry will be presenting workshops to the young ladies of Westwood High School and their mothers. We need at least 4-5 women to join us on March 8th & April 12th from 2:00-3:10 pm at Westwood High School to assist and support this initiative. Please respond if you are available is a Year of Restoration in living the life you were created to live while helping others along the journey of life. Thanks, Mt. Vernon s Women s Ministry

BLACK HISTORY FACTS DID YOU KNOW THAT? DR. IDA GRAY was the Black woman in America to earn a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. She was born in Clarksville, Tennessee.

FISK JUBILEE SINGERS, were the first African American choir to perform at the White House for Ulysses S. Grant March of 1972.

The singers start touring Ohio, New York and other new England states, Great Britain and Europe that raised an estimated $150,000 that was used to construct Fisk s first permanent building, Jubilee

ROBERT ROBINSON TAYLOR was the first to Black to graduate from MIT(Massachusetts Institute of Technology).

7 BLACK HISTORY FACTS DID YOU KNOW THAT? DR. IDA GRAY was the Black woman in America to earn a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. She was born in Clarksville, Tennessee. LUCIEN VICTOR ALEXIS was nicknamed The Negro Einstein at Harvard University. He graduated from Harvard cum laude in 1917 in only three years. FISK JUBILEE SINGERS, were the first African American choir to perform at the White House for Ulysses S. Grant March of The group, from Fisk which is located in Nashville TN, was first organized as a fundraiser to help the University that was facing serious financial issues. The singers start touring Ohio, New York and other new England states, Great Britain and Europe that raised an estimated $150,000 that was used to construct Fisk s first permanent building, Jubilee Hall. LIEUTENANT COLONEL MERRYL TENGESDAL was the first and only Black woman to fly the United States Air Force Elite U-2 spy stealth plane, used for risky reconnaissance. ROBERT ROBINSON TAYLOR was the first to Black to graduate from MIT(Massachusetts Institute of Technology). In 1892 he received an architecture decree but received honors in trigonometry, architectural history, differential calculus and applied mechanic. JESSIE L. BROWN was the first Black pilot in the United States Navy in April He was born in October 13, 1926 in Hattiesburg, MS but died in December 1950 while flying his 20 th mission when his was shot down during the Korean War. MATTHEW HENSON was an African American Explorer that is best known for as the codiscoverer of the North Pole with Robert Edwin Peary in LAMAR JACKSON, a sophomore quarterback at the University of Louisville, won the Heisman Trophy in He is youngest player ever and the first player from Louisville to win the Heisman. Physicist and inventor George Carruthers developed ways to use ultraviolet imaging in order to view images in deep space that were previously impossible to see. In 1972, Carruthers invented the Far Ultraviolet Camera/Spectograph, the first moon-based observatory. It was used in the Apollo 16 mission. Then, in 1986, one of his inventions captured an image of Hailey s Comet. DID YOU KNOW THAT? TOM LEE, 39 year old African American river worker was returning to Memphis in 28-foot motorboat after delivering an official to Helena, Arkansas, when he witnessed the sinking of the M. E. Norman. The M. E. Norman was a sightseeing tour ship for attendees and families of the Mid-South convention of the American Society of Civil Engineers in Memphis, Tennessee. On May 8, 1925, the ship capsized and began to rapidly sink as it approached Cow Island Bend in the Mississippi River. Lee, who could not swim, made several trips and saved 32 with his motorboat (searching throughout the night), 20 were able to swim to safety with only 23 passengers and crew drowned. About 30 acres of the downtown riverfront is named in his honor..

The Women's Ministry is planning a fellowship for September but tickets will need to be purchased in the next few weeks. The event is Fervent-2.0 featuring Priscilla Schirer.

8 The Women's Ministry is planning a fellowship for September but tickets will need to be purchased in the next few weeks. The event is Fervent-2.0 featuring Priscilla Schirer. Tickets: General Admission: $20 Preferred Seating: $35 VIP: $75 Groups: Groups of 20 or more can get $5 off registration on General Admission or Preferred Seating. Go to ferventtheevent.com for ticket info. See Michelle Holman or Loie Watkins for plans to attend as a group.

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 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

SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00 A.M. FEBRUARY

A Place Where Jesus Is Lord, Everyone Is Loved, And No One Stands Alone. SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00 A.M. FEBRUARY 24, 2019 ANNUAL USHERS & GREETERS DAY CELEBRATION! Reverend Melvin D. Watkins, Jr. Senior Pastor