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

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2 Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Reverend John Foster Ph.D., Senior Pastor Sunday, February 5, :45AM & 11:00AM HOLY COMMUNION Prelude Processional Phillip Skerrett, Jr Ministers, Choir, Stewards and Acolytes * Doxology #647 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. * Call to Worship Minister: People: Minister: People: Minister: People: Minister: People: 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. 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... Every Time I Feel the Spirit Spiritual REFRAIN: Every time I feel the spirit, Movin in my heart I will pray Every time I feel the spirit, Movin in my heart I will pray 1. Up on the mountains my Lord spoke Out of His mouth came fire and smoke. Looked all around me, it looked so fine I asked the Lord could it be mine REFRAIN: Every time I feel the spirit, Movin in my heart I will pray Every time I feel the spirit, Movin in my heart I will pray 2. The Jordan river is chilly and cold. It chills the body but not the soul. There aint but one train upon this track. It runs to heaven and the right back. REFRAIN: Every time I feel the spirit, Movin in my heart I will pray Every time I feel the spirit, Movin in my heart I will pray Invocation Choral Response Worship Through Music Babcock-Young Voices of Unity *Congregation stands 2 Big Bethel A.M.E. Church

3 *The Responsive Scripture 1 Corinthians 2:9-16 Minister: 9 But, as it is written, "What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the human heart conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him" People: 10 these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. Minister: 11 For what human being knows what is truly human except the human spirit that is within? So also no one comprehends what is truly God's except the Spirit of God. People: 12 Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that is from God, so that we may understand the gifts bestowed on us by God. Minister: 13 And we speak of these things in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual things to those who are spiritual. People: 14 Those who are unspiritual do not receive the gifts of God's Spirit, for they are foolishness to them, and they are unable to understand them because they are spiritually discerned. Minister: 15 Those who are spiritual discern all things, and they are themselves subject to no one else's scrutiny. ALL: 16 "For who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?" But we have the mind of Christ. *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 Welcome to Big Bethel Black History Moment Philippian Ministry The Pastor s Words 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 Jesus Saves 3

4 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. 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. 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. Recessional Doxology Benediction Pastor Foster PERSONS SERVING IN THE WORSHIP EXERIENCE 7:45 11:00 Acolytes Joshua and Marcus Aiken Choir Babcock-Young Voices of Unity Babcock-Young Voices of Unity Philippians Jerome Crawl & Racquel Battle Olivia Alston & Stacey-Ann Taylor Stewardesses R.T. Bussey & Eva Watson Stewardess Ministry R.T. Bussey & Eva Watson Stewardess Ministry Stewards Tony Jones & Yvette George Shirley Simmons & Donnell Thompson Trustee Rosaland Thomas & James Rudd Bettieanne Hart & Khamisi Walters Ushers Usherette Ministry #2 Usherette Ministry #2 AV Ministry SirRyan May& Marvin Fleming SirRyan May & Marvin Fleming Finance Team Team 2-A Team 2-B WEEKLY SCRIPTURE READINGS First reading Psalm Second reading Gospel Exodus 34:29-35 Psalm 99 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Luke 9:28-36, ( 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. Sis. Mildred Whalen,(770) Jesus Saves 5

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10 Big Bethel's FEBRUA Sun Mon Tue Wed Legend (A) Annex/Conference Room (RM) Robert Mason Conference Room (FH) Fellowship Hall (S) Sanctuary (YRC) Youth Rec. Center (CR) Choir Room 1 (712) , Code 4 12:05PM Bible Study/(F 7:00PM Bible Study (FH 5 7:45AM Worship Service (S) 9:45AM Church School (FH) 9:45AM New Members (FH) 11:00AM Worship Service (S) 6 (712) , Code Access Code Turner Theological Seminary Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Service 6:30pm Bi g Bethel AMEC 7 4:00PM Bag Lunches (FH) 7:00PM BYVOUC (CR) 8 (712) , Code 4 12:00PM Bible Study/(F 7:00PM Bible Study (FH Turner Theological Seminary Founders Day Celebration 12 7:45AM Worship Service (S) 9:45AM Church School (FH) 11:00AM Worship Service (S) FOUNDER S DAY CELEBRATION 13 Prayer Call # Access Code :00PM Bag Lunches (FH) 6:30PM CS & F Meeting (A) 7:00PM BYVOUC (CR) 15 (712) , Code :45AM Worship Service (S) 9:45AM Church School (FH) 9:45AM New Members (FH) 9:45AM Parents Café (FH) 11:00AM Worship Service (S)Church School Black History Program 20 (712) , Code :00PM Male Chorus (CR) 21 4:00PM Bag Lunches (FH) 6:30PM CS & F Meeting (A) 7:00PM BYVOUC (CR) 22 (712) , Code 4 12:00PM Bible Study (F 7:00PM Bible Study (F ***Wear Afrocentric Attire*** 26 7:45AM Worship Service (S) 9:45AM Church School (FH) 11:00AM Worship Service (S) 1:00PM YPD Black History & Heritage Dinner & Program 27 (712) , Code Access Code :00PM Male Chorus (CR) 28 4:00PM Bag Lunches (FH) 6:30PM CS & F Meeting (A) 7:00PM BYVOUC (CR) 10 Big Bethel A.M.E. Church

11 RY 2017 Events Calendar Thu Fri Sat H) ) 2 7:00PM Signs of Praise (FH) 7:00PM Praise Team (CR) 7:00PM Big Bethel Chorale (S) 3 (712) , Code :00AM Ministerial Staff Meeting 10:00AM Saturday School Initiative (YRC) H) ) 9 7:00PM Signs of Praise (FH) 7:00PM Praise Team (CR) 7:00PM Big Bethel Chorale (S) 10 (712) , Code :00AM Steward Board Meeting CANCELLED (RM) 10:00AM Saturday School Initiative (YRC) Church School Black History Scavenger Hunt In Savannah, Georgia :00PM Signs of Praise (FH) 7:00PM Praise Team (CR) 7:00PM Big Bethel Chorale (S) 17 (712) , Code :00AM Worship & Arts Ministry (FH) 10:00AM Big Bethel Chorale (S) 9:00-11:00 Class Leaders Mtg H) H) 23 6:30PM Trustee Board Meeting 7:00PM Signs of Praise (FH) 7:00PM Praise Team (CR) 7:00PM Big Bethel Chorale (S) 24 (712) , Code :00AM Saturday School Initiative (YRC) 10:00AM Edge-Cannon Lay Organization (FH/ TS) 10:00AM Worship & Arts Ministry (FH) 10:30AM Youth Choir (S) Scavenger Hunt: Visit to Charleston, SC 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 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 Bro. Chuck Lyons, Jr., Interim Minister of Worship & Arts Big Bethel AME Church Bag Lunch Ministry Schedule Month Ministry Contact Person February Stewardess Boards Daphne Stowe & Alicia Oden March WMS Lisa Johnson Whigham April BYVOU Choir Opal Knowlton May Usherrette Ministry #1 Priscilla Burnett Johnson/Schofield Male June Chorus/MOBB Richard Marion July Usherrette Ministry #2 Wanda Patterson August Usherrette Ministry #3 Nannette McGee September Joseph Lane Male Ushers William Coleman October Samuel Hopkins Giles Ed Jones November Lay Organization Dr. Shirley White December Sunday School Sylvia McRae January 2017 Operational Balance Forward $ 160, Tithes & Offering $ 71, Other Receipts $ 17, Total Available $ 249, Disbursements $ (97,347.00) Ending Balance $ 152, FOCUS: To Date $ 140, January Receipts $ 2, Disbursements (Mortgage) $ (142,617.00) Balance - FOCUS $ - Amount Due Others (01/31/17) $ 90, Big Bethel A.M.E. Church

13 FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday to all members celebrating birthdays during the month of February!!! 2/1 Lauren Crim, Timothy Crim, Patricia Diggs, Vickie Johnson, Keith Jones 2/3 Merlene Thomas, Tanesha Wilkins 2/4 William Coleman, Karen Walter 2/5 Joshua Ancrum 2/6 Lynda Lowe, Joseph Patterson, Mara Thompson-Kendall 2/8 Willie Edwards, III, Alfredda Jackson, Carnella Robinson, Susan Wright 2/9 Melvin Aiken, Tanyika Black, Markita Latimore-Sport, Michael Morris, Wanda Ridgeway 2/10 Jewel Foster, Ronald Hall II, Dorothy Kelsey, Randall Taylor 2/12 Stephen Jackson 2/13 Rosa Baxter, Marcia Bearden, Taylor Holloman-Pressley, Henderson Pettway 2/14 Austin Haynes, Jr., Jack Shannon, 2/16 Lairalaine Morgan-White; 2/17 Sheila Bussey, Alexandria Miller, Dexter Wilkerson, Maria White- Tillman 2/18 Rochelle Blackmon, J. Wayman Henry, III, Deborah Stephens- Lattimore 2/19 Wesley Jackson, Jr., Olivia Seniors, Olivia Smith 2/20 Richard Williams 2/21 Maketris Jackson, Marie Brown 2/22 Brooke Austin 2/23 Geraldine Dodson, David Phillips 2/24 Herbert Griggs, 2/25 Ronnie Oden, Bryant Williams 2/26 Alexander Lewis Johnson 2/27 Kayla Jenkins 2/28 Celeste Ariel Jackson, Jennifer Smith, Ernest Tate, Miriam Redding Jesus Saves 13

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16 16 Big Bethel A.M.E. Church VOTERS REGISTRATION Voters Registration will be the 1st Sunday of each month following BOTH 7:45 AM. And 11:00 A.M. Worship Services. At this time, you may also change or update your address a name.

17 FULTON COUNTY PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH (PICH) PROGRAM BIG BETHEL AME CHURCH PRESENTS Pillars of Good Health Diabetes WHAT: WHO: WHEN: Big Bethel AME Church Health and Wellness Ministry has started a walking group COME OUT AND JOIN US! Congregation, Family, and Friends Meet Up With Us Twice a Month to Begin February 11 th and 25 th from 1pm-2pm Big Bethel AME Church Health and Wellness Ministry has started a walking group and would like for you to come out and join us! Strive for the Pillars of Good Health and become healthier, lose weight, and join in the fun and fellowship. All that you need to do is complete the pre-participation form, walk with us twice a month for 60 minutes (to begin), report back, and earn prizes It s just that easy! FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT BILL OR REV Jesus Saves 17

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