Sunday, February 16, 2014

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1 Administrative Information Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday (10 am - 3 pm) Church Office Telephone: Church Fax#: (732) Church Website: Pastor s tkporter21@gmail.com 2014 Thematic Emphasis: Discerning God s Will, Discipling God s People If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed... John 8:31 Minister-on-Duty for the month of February Rev. James Hawkins If you are in need of spiritual consultation, crisis intervention, prayer or if you have questions regarding your spiritual wellness please call the Deacon Ministry Members James Hall ~ Guy Credle ~ James Plummer ~ Jesse Garrison Paul Quamina ~ Nathaniel Bean If you are a member of Pilgrim and have any questions regarding Congregational Wellness Issues (Sick & Shut In, Communion, Baptism, Loss in Family etc.) please call ~ For Benevolent & Financial Support, please call; Deacon James (732) Trustee Ministry Information If you are a member of Pilgrim and have any questions regarding: financial facility or facility issues, please contact Trustee Randy (732) ~ In case of emergency go to your nearest emergency room, or dial 911 for assistance. General WiFi Access Code SS I.D: QHPV4 Password: 18017D16CE Sunday, February 16, 2014 Church Etiquette Please silence cell phones before worship Please sit near wings or close to rear if leaving early Please move into pews to allow entrance for others Please avoid unnecessary movement during the Offertory & Invitation Remember the Sanctuary is a Sacred Place; reverence God at all times while in it Please leave items of the church in their rightful place Remove all garbage when you leave No food or beverages in Sanctuary

2 Please Remember To Pray For: Christian Education for All Ages Family Sunday School Classes Beginners Class (ages:4-6) Elementary Class (ages:7-8) Upper Elementary Class (ages:9-11) Jr. H.S./H.S. Class (ages:12-17) Young Adults Class (ages:18-28) Adults Class (29+) Discipleship Class for New Members Sunday School Meeting Thursday, Feb. 6pm Teachers & Staff Meeting with Pastor Porter. If you are interested in serving in the Sunday School Ministry, you are more than welcome to attend the meeting. Those At Home: Lillian Williams (Middletown); Betty Stafford (Tinton Falls); Elizabeth Credle (Eatontown); Clint Peavy (Asbury Pk.); Trustee John Powell (Red Bank); Elizabeth Randolph (West Long Branch); Ethel Phillips (Long Branch); Velma Schaeffer (Tinton Falls). Those In the Hospital/Rehab: Ernestine Taylor (Tinton Falls); Grace Hart (Neptune Med Center); Elaine Murray (Chapin Hill); Rose Everett (Care One-Holmdel); Emma Randolph (Kentucky); Mary Dillard (Meridian Rehab.); Nettie Melvin (Lakewood); Ronald Owens (Gateway Rehab.) Prayer Requests (updated weekly): President Barack Obama & Family; Pastor & First Family; Ministries/Outreach Initiatives of PBC; United States Armed Forces - Active Duty & Veterans; Jelani Phillips (granddaughter of Trustee Randy & Ethel Phillips; medical challenges; Ayesha Burney s daughter (lost close friend, CA); Fred Persol ( surgery); Dawn Lasky (knee surgery); Rev. David Harrington & family (lost brother); Almentia Williams (surgical procedure); Denise Banks (car accident); Christopher Cox recovery); Raymond Johnson (car accident); Riggins Family (loss); Family of Antonio Ballenger (he passed). Those Who Are Bereaved (updated on the 1st of each month): Rev. Jerome Stradford (lost brother, SC); Cox Family (lost loved one); Milagros Jeter (lost sister); Tyra & Tamara Sawyer (lost grandfather); Ethel & Randy Phillips (lost dear friend). Those in the Military & College: Please See Bulletin Board Outside the Church Office. If you have a picture of these individuals, please drop off in the Church Office. Mid-Week Bible Study Class Wednesday s 7pm to 8pm 1 st Quarter Focus: Introduction to Bible Content 2 nd Quarter Focus: Introduction to the Old Testament 3 rd Quarter Focus: Introduction to the New Testament 4 th Quarter Focus: Introduction to Church History *At the end of each quarter there will be a service of celebration. Certificates will be awarded for those attending 80% of the Classes for that quarter Use prayer cards for weekly prayer requests during Mid-Week Prayer Service. Anyone needing the prayers of the Pastor & Congregation, please Weather Alert In the event of Inclement Weather (Snow) please call the church on Sunday morning. The Trustees will put an announcement on the church answering machine regarding the service schedule for the day after 7:00am.

3 February 2014 Happy Birthday to: Pauline Smith ~ 1st Justin Cox ~ 1st Starzan Norman ~ 1st Naomi Porter ~ 5th Deacon Theoplilus Bean ~ 7th Miriam (Joy) Haskins ~ 10th Netanis Bean~ 12th Shyasia Banks ~ 12th Tiffany Burrell ~ 13th Deseree Johnson ~ 16th Danisha Clayton ~ 16th Lamar Davis ~ 17th John Maxie ~ 17th Sierra Parker ~ 17th Ibnameen Berry ~ 18th Rev. Arnold Jeter ~ 28th Eboni Lattimer ~ 28th Happy Anniversary to: Kenny & Rose Casiano Henderson ~ 13th *If you are celebrating a Birthday or Anniversary in the month of February, please contact the church office with your information so you can be recognized in our weekly bulletin. Musical Prelude 8:00 am - Order of Worship *Invocational Prayer... Associate Minister ~ Song of Worship ~ *Musical Selection The Ensemble ~ Welcome to Our Visitors ~ Special Presentation...The Dramatic Arts Ministry *Tithing Prayer & Praise Joyous, generous giving is God s plan for financing the work of His church Musical Selection The Ensemble SERMONIC MESSAGE Pastor Terrence K. Porter *Song of Grace & Invitation.... Ensemble & Congregation An Invitation to: Come Grow With Us *Altar Prayer.....Associate Minister *Pastoral Benediction Church Office Volunteers If you are interested in volunteering in the Church Office, please call the office with your availability. Thank you for your consideration. Lunch Break Warehouse Now Open: 986 Shrewsbury Ave, Unit #7 Tinton Falls, NJ Please call to inquire about donations. Hours of Operation: Mon.-Sat. 10am-2pm *Congregation Standing If Physically Able.

4 10:45 am - Order of Service Devotional The Deacons Ministry *Processional......The Church Choir *Call to Worship.. Ephesians 6:10, 11, 12, 18..Associate Minister Leader: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Congregation: Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Leader: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Altogether Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints *Invocational Prayer...Associate Minister ~ Song of Worship ~ Mu- sical Selection The Church Choir ~ Ordinance of Baptism ~ Welcome to Our Visitors..... Greeters Ministry ~ The Pilgrim Welcome Song ~ Special Presentation The Dramitic Arts Ministry ~ Reception of New Disciples ~ *Congregation Standing If Physically Able.

5 PBC Dramatic Arts Ministry Presents: ~ A Black History Month Celebration ~ Pilgrim s Journey to the Promised Land Written by: Sis. Norma Rogers February 22, PBC Doors Open: 5:00pm Showtime: 6:00pm Bring a friend & enjoy an evening of entertainment to God s Glory! All welcome! (Props Needed: Curtains; Quilts; Shawls; Wooded chairs/benches; Tablecloths) THE MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT MINISTRY OF PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH Presents: MOVIE NITE ~ NEW DISCIPLES CELEBRATION LITANY ~ Introduction of New Disciples.....Mentors Ministry The Commitment... Pastor Porter To the Candidate: Do you make a commitment to support your church through your faithfulness in attendance, your service within the church's ministries, and your giving as God blesses you through tithing. If you now make this commitment to this Church please say, I Will. To the Pilgrim Church (please stand if physically able): Do you commit to support our new disciple(s) of Christ through friendly relationships, encouragement toward spiritual growth, prayer and other support in times of special need. If you are willing to commit yourselves to this relationship of support and care for our new disciple(s), please say We Will. The Consecration: (read in unison) 'Therefore as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds us all together in perfect unity'. Col 3:12-14 The Prayer of Thanksgiving Time of Celebration: The Giving of Gifts (Deaconess Ministry) Welcome from the Ministry of Care (Mentors Ministry) The Official Right Hand of Fellowship: (Pastor & Deacon) Song of Fellowship: We Have Come This Far By Faith *Tithing Prayer & Praise... Associate Minister Joyous, generous giving is God s plan for financing the work of His church ~ No Cherub Church Today ~ Sermonic Selection(s) The Church Choir GOOD FELLOWSHIP! FOOD! GOOD FUN! GOOD When: Friday, March 28, 2014 Where: Pilgrim Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall Time: 6:30 9:00pm; (movie start time, 7pm sharp) Cost: $10 per couple SERMONIC MESSAGE Pastor Terrence K. Porter *Song of Grace & Invitation...Church Choir & Congregation *An Invitation to: Come Grow With Us (Please refrain from unnecessary movement at this time) *Altar Prayer....Associate Minister Pastoral Benediction *Congregation Standing If Physically Able.

6 THIS WEEK AT PILGRIM Date Event/Meeting Time Location Sun. 2/16 Family Sunday School 9:30am Lower Level Discipleship Class for New Members 9:45am Board Room Order My Steps Dance Rehearsals (following service) Hispanic Speaking Worship Service ~ 3:00pm Sanctuary Mon. 2/17 PBC Dancers 5:30pm Tues. 2/18 Aslan Bible Study 5-8:30pm Class Rooms Music & Arts Min. Meeting 5:30pm Board Room The Ensemble Rehearsal 6:00pm Sanctuary Church Workers Series 7:00pm Choir Room The Church Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm Sanctuary In His Hands Ministry (Men Gr.) 7:30pm Annex Wed. 2/19 Prayer Meeting 6:30pm Fellowship Hall Bible Study 7:00pm Fellowship Hall Focus: Intro. to Basic Bible Content Thurs. 2/20 Walk of Faith Meeting 12 noon Board Room Pastor & Chairs Meeting 5:30pm Pastor s Study VOP Rehearsals 6:00pm Sanctuary Dramatic Arts Rehearsal 7:00pm Class Room Sr. Ushers Meeting 7:00pm Class Room In His Hands Ministry (Bible St.) 7:30pm Fellowship Hall Fri. 2/21 Youth Choir Rehearsals 7:00pm Sancturay Dramatic Arts Rehearsal 7:00pm Fellowship Hall Sat. 2/22 Women s Meet & Greet Fellowship 9-10am Annex Arts4theHeart Dance Class 11-1:00pm Pilgrm s Journey to the Promises Land 5:00pm ~ Church & Community Announcements ~ 2014 Homecoming Weekend Initial Meeting: Thurs. March 6pm Committees are forming: (Activities, Publicity, Reception, Concert & Choir Workshop, Dance Workshop, Dramatic Arts, Awards & Recognition, Decorations, Bowling, Golf) If interested in any of the above, please attend meeting or contact Pastor Porter/Church Office. ***************************************************************************** Names & Addresses Needed If you have names & addresses of former members, please submit them to Office as well. Thank you. PBC Community Bulletin Board: Please submit pictures & names of members/relatives in the Military or Law Enforcement for our board. Also, please have your college students bring their school s pennants (flag shape emblems of that institution). We would like to post and recogize them on our PBC Community Board Dates PBC Community Outreach Day: Saturday, March 29 Sat., March Mon., March 3 Young Adults Eye Glasses Initiative: Please remember to bring in unwanted eye glasses in good condition. You can change lives just by giving the gift of better sight! Sponsopred By: SWAT Ministries Fellowship 9am Team One: Outreach to Eatontown Mall Team Two: Outreach to Wesley Arms, Red Bank (Youth Min. & Willing Workers) Team Three: Community Outreach, Red Bank If interested in teams, please contact Rev. Darlene Wilson. Next Youth Fellowship: Wednesday March 5, 2014 Guest Speaker Gary Moore: Issues Related to Drug Addiction Community Service: Outreach Day: March, 9am (details above). Please send your youths out to be a blessing to others! Save These Dates: Event Meridian Church Challenge Awards Ceremony Sheraton Hotel, Eatontown NJ 9am. Please remember to rsvp. All welcome! Pastor Porter will be receiving: The Earl B. Teasley Humanitarian Award for Monmouth County 4:15pm. Agricultural l Bldg Kozloski Road Freehold. Scholarship Applications 2014 Scholarship Applications are now available in the vestibule. Some requirements have been changed. Please review carefully. Deadline is June Tax Statements Are Now Available PBC Nursery: 10:45pm every Sunday for infants & toddlers. Entertaining & interactive. The Ushers will be happy to assist you. Thank you.