Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Reverend John Foster Ph.D., Senior Pastor

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2 The Prelude The Processional The Doxology * The Call to Worship Minister: People: Minister: People: Minister: People: Minister: Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Reverend John Foster Ph.D., Senior Pastor Sunday, December 3, :45AM & 10:00AM HOLY COMMUNION Phillip Skerritt Jr. Ministers, Choir, Stewards and Acolytes 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. I was glad when they said to me, Let us go to the house of the Lord! Our feet have been standing within your gates, O Jerusalem! 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 dwell in the tents of wickedness. For the sake of the house of the Lord our God; I will seek your good. They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. 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. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my Rock, and my Redeemer. #647 People: 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. The Hymn of Praise AMEC Hymn #106 O Come, All Ye Faithful 1. O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold Him, born the King of angels: REFRAIN: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord! Amen 2. Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation, O sing, all ye bright host of heaven above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest; ~REFRAIN~ 3. Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning, Jesus, to Thee be all glory given; Word of the Father, now in the flesh appearing; ~REFRAIN~ The Invocation The Choral Response 2 Big Bethel A.M.E. Church

3 Worship Through Music Babcock-Young Voices of Unity The Responsive Scripture Psalm 107:1-8 Minister: 1 O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. People: 2 Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, those he redeemed from trouble Minister: 3 and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south. People: 4 Some wandered in desert wastes, finding no way to an inhabited town; Minister: 5 hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted within them. People: 6 Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress; Minister: 7 he led them by a straight way, until they reached an inhabited town. ALL: 8 Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to humankind. *Preface to the Decalogue (in the tune of #258) 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. *Summary of the Decalogue Gloria Patri #xvii-xviii Lighting of the Advent Candle Bro. Alvin Francis & Sis. Susan Wright 7:45AM / Drs. Price & Jackie Michael - 10:00AM Welcome to Big Bethel The Pastor s Words Philippian Ministry The Big Bethel Ministry Moment The Exercise of Christian Stewardship Deuteronomy 16:17 17 Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you. Worship through Giving: tithes & offering The Choral Response The Altar Call Worship Through Music The Sermon Babcock-Young Voices of Unity Pastor Foster Invitation to Christian Discipleship PRAYER OF SALVATION Dear Lord, I recognize that I am a sinner. Lord, I am sorry for my sins, and I am ready to change my life. I accept your forgiveness. I confess with my mouth that you are Lord, and I believe in my heart that God raised you from the dead; therefore, according to the word I am saved. The Bible says if any person be in Christ he or she is a new creation, the old is passed away and behold all things become new. Lord, I thank you for my salvation. Jesus Saves 3

4 The Affirmation of Faith I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only son our Lord who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead; and buried. The third day he arose from the dead; he ascended into heaven and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Church Universal, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sin, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen. The Holy Communion THE GENERAL CONFESSION Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all people, we acknowledge and bewail our manifold sin and wickedness which we from time to time most grievously have committed by thought, word and deed against Your divine Majesty, provoking most justly Your wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; the remembrance of them is grievous unto us. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father for Your Son our Lord Jesus Christ s sake; forgive us all that is past, and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please You in newness of life, to the honor and glory of Your name, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. The Recessional The Doxology The Benediction The Organ Postlude Pastor Foster Bro. Phillip Skerritt, Jr. Advent Year B First Sunday of Advent December 3, 2017 First reading Psalm Second reading Gospel Isaiah 64:1-9 Psalm 80:1-7, Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:24-37 SERV I N G I N T O D A Y S W O R S H I P E X P E R I E N C E 7 : 4 5 A M W o r s h i p E x p e r i e n c e 1 0 : 0 0 A M W o r s h i p E x p e r i e n c e Acolytes: Brenda & Linda Smith Philippians: Racquel Battle /Jerome Crawl Olivia Alston/ Stacey-Ann Taylor Choir: Babcock-Young Voices of Unity - Tamika Kelly Babcock-Young Voices of Unity Stewardess: R.T. Bussey & Eva Watson Stewardess Ministry R.T. Bussey & Eva Watson Stewardess Ministry Stewards: Alvin Francis /Susan Wright Tony Jones/Donna Williams Trustee: James Rudd/ Rosaland Thomas Khamisi Walters / Bettieanne Hart Ushers: Usherette Ministry #2 Usherette Ministry #2 AV Ministry: Marvin Fleming, SirRyan May SirRyan May/Phyllis Smiley Finance Team: Team 1-A Team 1-B 4 Big Bethel A.M.E. Church

5 - Hearing God s Word in the Sermon 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? Points/Topics: Let us remember our sick and shut-in with our cards & calls. (404) (404) Sis. Mildred Whalen,(770) Jesus Saves 5

6 th Anniversary Giving Thank you for your generous contribution to Big Bethel AME Church. Your gift allows Big Bethel to continue over 52 ministries impacting the congregation and community. These ministries include our worship services, Bible Studies, youth outreach, feed the hungry, college ministry, music and arts, visiting our sick and shut-in, and telling the world that Jesus Saves. Indeed thank you for your faithfulness, prayers and support. Nellie Adams Richard Dorsey Cynthia Holt Willie Louise Robinson Donnell & Deborah Thompson McDonald & Jayme Williams Gold Level Olean Bussey Timothy & Donna Crim John & Mary Ann Foster Stanley Foster Yvette George Cornelia Jordan Larry McCalop Amos McCrary Christopher Parker Joseph Patterson William & Annette Petty Stanley & Sharon Pritchett James Rudd Charleise Young 6 Big Bethel A.M.E. Church

7 th Anniversary Giving Silver Level Floyd & Rosa Baxter Shirlynn Bulls Charles Camp Geraldine Dodson Alvin & Milele Francis Thelma Glover Charles Moore Ernest Tate Donna Williams Bronze Level Marie Blake Dennis Brazil Marie Brown Michael Brown Alice Church William Coleman Gregory Coleman Walter Collins Frank & Martha Cummings George Davis Carol Dove Leslie Egbarin, Sr. Marvin Fleming John & Gloria Gaston Dorothy Glass Anita Houser Loretta Howell-Lillard Everett and Linda Jolly Tony & Delaine Jones John & Thomasine Jordan Joseph King Amelia Long Charlene Maddox James Marion Sonja Mason Nannette McGee Anne McKenzie Sylvia McRae Price & Jacqueline Michael Donald & Janice Murphy Lucile Neely Lucy Pennington Cheryl Prince Douglass & Pamela Selby Shirley Simmons Bill Sisk Frances Stephens Deborah Stephens-Lattimore Richard Stowe Martha Thomas Shelley Webster Kerry & Beverly Westbrooks M. Paulyne White Shirley Waters White Linda Williams Jimmy Woodson Joyce Young Jesus Saves 7

8 th Anniversary Giving Melvin & Juanita Aiken Robert Akins David Banks Lauren Blanchard Brenda Boddie Geraldine Burton Braunwin Camp Clarissa Carmichael Patricia Coles Teaner Corbett Charles Crowder Carol Crowder Kevin & Bridgett Cruse Mary Dansby Sallie Day Tisha Dease Raleigh Durden Etta Ferrell Jewell Foster John Green Shirley Green Ellen Hailey Keith Halford Ruth Harris Leigh Haynes Ethel Hicks Azira Hill Bernard Hines Danita Hines Oliver Hudson Sheila Johnson Evelyn Jones Lillian Jones Corene Jordan Sharon Jordan Shirley Kimble Willie Langley Richard Marion Ruth McKenzie Marie Metze Kerry Montford Margaret Nonyane Alicia Oden Ronnie Oden 8 Big Bethel A.M.E. Church Gloria Ogletree James Patterson Joseph Purter Tallulah Ragsdale Miriam Redding Roxcena Rozier Susie Senter William Spottsville Lawrence Stephens Mattye Sullivan Cheryl Taylor Stacey-Ann Taylor Grace Terrell-McCoy Louvenia Thomas Valerie Thomas Vera Thomas Joyce Tillman Trudy Tinnin Barbara Woods Susan Wright

9 DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday to all members celebrating birthdays during the month of December!!! 12/1 Marius Tilton, Elyshia Blackmon 12/2 Leslie Egbarin, Sr., Gloria Robinzine, 12/3 Nakeshia Smith 12/4 John Wheager 12/5 Shakor Jackson, Henry Walker III 12/6 Marcus Simms, Ivan Wilkerson 12/7 Henry Jackson, Julian Johnson, Curtis Knowlton II 12/8 LaDonna Edwards, Chaka Askin, Ciera Robinson, Camron Eppes 12/9 Isaiah Lawson III, Ellington Vernon Humphrey, Roosevelt Snowden, 12/10 Teaner Corbett 12/11 Sheila Johnson, Chavez Senatle 12/12 Barbara Woods, Jacqueline Simms, Alvin Francis 12/13 Anthony Mitchell 12/15 Tamara Hall, Jamye Williams, Monique Perkins 12/16 Gloria Pritchett 12/17 Silas Michael Walker 12/18 Patrice McFadden 12/19 Edwin Jackson, Sarah Caldwell, Yvonne Moore, 12/20 David Lewis 12/21 Lucille Carter, Alexandria Brooks 12/22 Lewis Evans, Lisa Brooks 12/23 June Nutter, Dorothy Evans, Dawn Carty, Willie Louise Robinson 12/24 Karen Fordham, Crystal Brown, Carlos King, Marguerite Bryant, Monique Brookes, Mattye Sullivan 12/26 Matthew Thompson, Donna O Neal, DeAnte Kent 12/27 Toni-Eileen Davis 12/28 Genesis Wilkerson 12/29 Jamila Davison 12/30 Charles Blackmon, David Shackleford 12/31 LaFeyette Tate, Pershell Brandon, Taylor Scott Jesus Saves 9

10 POINSETTIAS FOR LOVED ONES Big Bethel's DECEMBE Sun Mon Tue W Legend (A) Annex/Conference Room (RM) Robert Mason Conference Room (FH) Fellowship Hall (S) Sanctuary (YRC) Youth Rec. Center (CR) Choir Room 3 7:45AM Worship Service (S) 8:45AM Church School (FH) 8:45AM New Members (FH) 10:00AM Worship Service (S) POINSETTIAS FOR LOVED ONES 10 SICK & SHUT IN VISITATION DAY 7:45AM Worship Service (S) Church Conference 8:45AM Church School (FH) Dr. Andrea Lewis 8:45AM New Members (FH) 1st Sermon 10:00AM Worship Service (S) Immediately after 10:00AM Youth Church (FH) 10AM Service ANG ADVENT SERVICE ALLEN TEMPLE WOODSTOCK 4:00PM COME ON HOME FOR 4 (712) , Code :00PM Male Chorus (CR) 11 (712) , Code :00PM Male Chorus (CR) 5 4:00PM Bag Lunches (FH) 7:00PM BYVOUC (CR) 12 4:00PM Bag Lunches (FH) 6:30PM CS & F Meeting (A) 7:00PM BYVOUC (CR) 6:30PM PRAISE BREAK EXP 6 (712) , Co 12:00PM Bible Stud 7:00PM Bible Study 13 6:00AM Prayer Cal (712) , Co 12:00PM Bible Stud 7:00PM Bible Stud 6:30PM Youth Cho 17 7:45AM Worship (S) 8:45AM Church School Christmas Program (FH) 8:45AM New Members (FH) 10:00AM Worship Service (S) 10:00AM Youth Church (FH) 4:00PM Come On Home For Christmas Annual CONCERT: I Worship the King & FELLOWSHIP RECEPTION 18 (712) , Code :00PM Male Chorus (CR) 19 4:00PM Bag Lunches (FH) 6:30PM CS & F Meeting (A) 7:00PM BYVOUC (CR) 20 (712) , Co 12:05PM Bible Stud 7:00PM Bible Study 247:45AM Worship Service (S) 8:45AM Church School (FH) 8:45AM New Members (FH) 10:00AM Worship Service (S) 31 10AM WORSHIP--FAMILY & FRIENDS 10:00PM 12:00AM 25 (712) , Code :00PM Male Chorus (CR) 26 4:00PM Bag Lunches (FH) 6:30PM CS & F Meeting (A) 7:00PM BYVOUC (CR) 27 (712) , Co 12:05PM Bible Stud 7:00PM Bible Study CHURCH OFF 10 Big Bethel A.M.E. Church

11 R 2017 Events Calendar ed Thu Fri Sat CHRISTMAS!! 1 (712) , Code :00AM Love Feast 9:00 Ministerial Staff Mtg. 3:00PM-6:00PM Foster Family Christmas Party e y/(fh) (FH) 7 7:00PM Signs of Praise (FH) 7:00PM Praise Team (CR) 7:00PM Big Bethel Chorale (S) 8 (712) , Code :00AM Steward Board Meeting (RM) SUPER SATURDAY NEW MEMBERS CLASS 8:30AM-2:00PM SED CHRISTMAS PARTY 12:00 NOON l de y (FH) y (FH) ir (S) 14 7:00PM Signs of Praise (FH) 7:00PM Praise Team (CR) 7:00PM Big Bethel Chorale (S) 15 (712) , Code :00AM Worship & Arts Ministry (FH) 10:00AM Big Bethel Chorale (S) 10:00 Class Leaders Council 3:00 6:00 LAY ORG Christmas Fellowship e y/(fh) (FH) (712) , Code :00AM Edge-Cannon Lay Organization (FH/TS) 10:00AM Worship & Arts Ministry (FH) 10:30AM Youth Choir (S) e y/(fh) (FH) CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY BREAK 28 7:00PM Signs of Praise (FH) 7:00PM Praise Team (CR) 7:00PM Big Bethel Chorale (S) ICE CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY BREAK Jesus Saves 11

12 Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Bishop Reginald T. Jackson, Presiding Prelate, 6th Episcopal District Mrs. Christy Davis Jackson ESQ., Episcopal Supervisor, 6th Episcopal District The Reverend Dr. Larry W. Hudson Sr., Presiding Elder, North Atlanta District The Reverend John Foster Ph.D., Senior Pastor The Reverend Charmain Purvis, Special Assistant to the Senior Pastor The Reverend Monica Jones Ph.D., Director of Christian Education The Reverend Willie L. Langley, Minister to the Sick & Shut-In/Nursing Care The Reverend Rosie Hunter, Big Bethel Village Rev. Chuck Lyons, Jr., Minister of Worship & Arts 12 Big Bethel A.M.E. Church November 2017 Operational Balance Forward $ 32, Tithes & Offering $ 50, Other Receipts $ 39, Total Available $ 122, Disbursements $ (87,341.00) Ending Balance $ 35, FOCUS: To Date $ 161, November Receipts $ 2, Disbursements (Mortgage) $ (163,547.00) Balance - FOCUS $ - Amount Due Others (11/30/17) $ 79,372.00

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16 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. 16 Big Bethel A.M.E. Church