A Message from the Pastor

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2 A Message from the Pastor My Brothers and Sisters: During the past quarter, the Youth of Antioch have provided exceptional leadership in focusing our congregation s attention on the value and rewards that FELLOWSHIP adds to the vitality of our Church Family. Their demonstration of fellowship has been spiritually contagious. With scripture reference found in 1 Peter 2:9 and Jeremiah 29:11, our young people envision themselves as members of the Chosen Generation Born to Do GREAT Things. As pastor, my heart has been warmed during the past three months as I have watched and participated in the activities that our youth have spearheaded during the third quarter of Vision They have been exemplary and courageous in their commitment to Christian Service and Christian Education. I have been extremely pleased by their spirit of team work, by their tenaciousness and especially by the exuberance of excitement that they have shared in implementing their activities. We should all be proud of the commitment that our youth continue to demonstrate as they grow and develop into strong Disciples of Christ. On this very special occasion, we are blessed to have eight of Antioch s youth to speak today on their chosen theme. Most of our speakers have been a part of the Antioch Family since their birth. They are actively involved in youth ministry and dedicated to living for Christ regardless of the challenges and confrontations that they face as Christians in today s society. During our Worship Services today, the Youth will pass the Leadership Torch to our congregation s Family Division who will be responsible for organizing programs and activities from October through December with the expressed aim of strengthening our understanding of Baptist Doctrine. I invite every member of Antioch to become actively engaged in the activities of the Family Division. Yours in God s Service, Reverend Cameron M. Alexander

3 Antioch Baptist Church North Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor September 23, :45AM & 11AM Sunday Worship Services FELLOWSHIP CULMINATION & TORCH PASSING A Chosen Generation (1Peter 2:9, Jeremiah 29:11) CHOSEN TO LEAD CHOSEN TO PRAISE CHOSEN TO WORSHIP BIBLE-BASED CHRIST-CENTERED HOLY SPIRIT-LED MISSION-BOUND EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP DOCTRINE STEWARDSHIP 540 CAMERON M. ALEXANDER BLVD, NW ATLANTA, GA

4 W O R S H I P S E R V I C E I like the silent church before the service begins. By Emerson YOUTH DIVISION CULMINATION & TORCH PASSING The Call to Worship The Devotion...Deacons Ministry, Jr. Deacons The Presentation of God s Word...7:45AM - Bro. Stephon Johnson 11:00AM - Bro. Nile Oates The Processional...Led by Youth Step Team...Pastor, Ministers, Youth Speakers, Youth Division God Like You The Morning Hymn...Walking In Authority The Prayer...7:45AM - Sis. Zion Byrd and Sis. Madison Winston 11:00AM - Bro. Elijah Lewis and Bro. Justin Swittenburg The Scripture...7:45AM - Sis. Kyra Huff 11:00AM - Sis. Bethany Price The Gloria Patri Youth Division Presentation Youth Choir Selections...Let Go & Let God, God Made Me The Recognition of Visitors...7:45AM - Bro. Malik Davis 11:00AM - Sis. Jade Ferguson The Announcements...7:45AM - Sis. Gabriel Jackson 11:00AM - Sis. Ashley Danels LITANY OF PRAISE MINISTER: Let us stand for our Litany of Praise MINISTER: We are... CONGREGATION: Bible-based, Christ-centered, Holy Spirit-led, and Mission-bound MINISTER: We stand on... CONGREGATION: The four pillars, Fellowship, Evangelism, Doctrine, and Stewardship MINISTER: So, let us... ALL: Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is GOD: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD IS good; HIS mercy is everlasting; and HIS truth endureth to ALL generations. Psalm 100 DOXOLOGY...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.

5 The Torch Passing Ceremony...Youth Division Leaders to FAMILY Division Leaders The Tithes & Offering...Deacon & Usher Ministries 7:45AM - Youth Orchestra, 11:00AM - Youth Choir The Inspirational Messages: Youth Speakers Introductions by Parents 7:45 - Sis. Rachel Henderson, Bro. Sterling Bright, Sis. Channing Kirkland, and Bro. Nigel Walker 11:00 - Bro. Kolby Morton, Sis. Kayla Wilson, Bro. Dwaine Price Jr., and Sis. Nivek Anderson The Youth Choir Selection...Moving Forward Youth Ensemble & Youth Dancers The Invitation to Discipleship (Please refrain from walking during the Invitation to Discipleship) The Tithes & Offerings...Jr. Deacons The Remarks...Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Youth Chant The Benediction The Recessional...Instrumental Til We Meet Again

6 Thank you. To Pastor Alexander and our Antioch North family, Back to School Festival We thank you for your support and participation as we have demonstrated what it means to become involved in CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP. Today s society has for some reason correlated Christian Youth with the term BORING. However as we continue to learn and understand God s word, we realize that living a Christian life is not Boring. Through fellowship we have had fun and grown in our relationships with fellow Christians. We are extremely appreciative to our Pastor for including us in the 2012 Vision. This three-month journey has been filled with activities that have greatly enriched our lives and have certainly increased our understanding of what it means to be a member of the Chosen Generation; a generation that believes that we are Chosen to Praise Chosen to Worship Chosen to Lead! This year s journey has brought about another realization we were Born to Do Great Things. A Special Thanks to our 2012 Youth Division Leaders Elexis Neal, Janetta Hill, Jebril Reeves, Charles Wright Youth Explosion Trip to Birmingham Youth Brunch with Pastor

7 7:45AM Youth Culmination Speakers Sterling Chandler Bright Sterling is the son of Rev. Eddie and Vivian Bright. He is a freshman attending Riverdale High School. He has two brothers, Ryan and Julian. Sterling enjoys writing, baseball, football and the marching band. He is a principal scholar, honor roll student and has received several awards including Citizenship Award, Mayor s Cup Award, 1st Place in Clayton County Science Competition, 1st Place in Math Competition, Leadership Award in Music and Kohl s Scholarship Winner. Sterling s favorite scripture is Philippians 4:13, I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. He believes that this scripture tells him that God is always there for him and through Christ, he will succeed and get through any tough situation. Rachel Henderson Rachel is the daughter of Eric and Yvonnia Henderson. She is a 6th grader attending Crabapple Middle School. Rachel enjoys reading, writing, exercising and the arts. She has earned all As during her entire K-6 school years. Her other accomplishments include 1st Chair Viola in the school orchestra, Vice President of Student Government Association, Junior Beta Club, 1st Place Accelerated Reader Star Award, 1st Place Winner of the School Spelling Bee and in the Guinness Book of World Records for the Atlanta Falcons Virtual PE Class. She is also a business owner making handmade potholders. Rachel s favorite scripture if Philippians 4:4-7 because it tells you not to worry about your problems, just live your life loving, believing and trusting in God. Channing Kirkland Channing is the daughter of Donovan Kirkland. She is a Sophomore attending Allatoona High School. Channing enjoys playing the french horn and participating in the marching band. She has first chair in the top band ensemble and maintains a 4.0 GPA while taking honors courses. Channing s favorite scripture is Proverbs 3:5, Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. This is the first scripture that she memorized and she believes it is a great verse to rely upon during any and every chapter of life. Nigel Walker Nigel is the son of Glynna Walker. He is a senior attending The Westminster Schools. Nigel likes to dance. He is an Eagle Scout, Varsity Football Captain, and Discipline Council Member at The Westminster Schools. He is also a recipient of the West Point Academy Character Award, a Questbridge Scholar and a member of the National Honor Society. Nigel s favorite scripture is Jeremiah 29:11, For I know the Thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Nigel believes that this scripture explains where he s going on a path which, hopefully, he will not become his own obstacle. Nigel also believes that being a Christian youth is important because he is certain that it is the greatest accomplishment he will ever achieve.

8 11:00AM Youth Culmination Speakers Nivek Anderson Nivek is the daughter of Deacon Clarence and Debra Anderson. She is a summa cum lude graduate of the University of Georgia where she received a BS degree in Family and Consumer Sciences. Nivek loves music. She enjoys sports, bowling and card games. She is Antioch s 2008 Young Woman of the Year. Also in 2008, she received 3rd Place in the Great Debate at the Georgia Missionary Baptist Convention. Nivek is a Faculty Cello Instructor at the Greater Atlanta Christian School. She is currently in comprehensive training to become a Certified Music Practitioner. She will be certified to play therapeutic cello music at the bedside of patients in hospices, hospitals and nursing homes. Her favorite scripture is Romans 8:28, And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose. Kolby Ellis Morton Kolby is the son of Deacon Keith Morton and Ms. Terri Steele Morton. He is an 8th grader attending Inman Middle School. Kolby enjoys basketball, tennis, cooking and reading. His favorite TV shows are River Monsters, Call of the Wildman and Everybody Hates Chris. Last school term Kolby was on the Honor Roll all year. In July, he attended tennis camp at Mc- Ghee Tennis Center. This was his first tennis experience. Now he is on the Washington Park Tennis Team and is in first place for boy s doubles. He also can t wait until basketball season because he will be a player on the Inman Middle School Basketball Team. Kolby believes that being a Christian youth is important because if we follow the teachings of Jesus and the bible, it will guide us to become better adults and have eternal life with Jesus Christ. Dwaine Terrel Price, II Dwaine is the son of Dwaine and Dana Price. He is a senior attending Benjamin E. Mays High School. Dwaine enjoys swimming, playing baseball and basketball, lifting weights, working out and socializing with friends. He is an Honor Roll student in the top 10% of his class. He is also the section leader in the marching band. His favorite scripture is Psalm 23 because it reminds him that no matter what he is facing, he doesn t have to be fearful because God is there for him. Dwaine believes being a Christian youth is important because he has the opportunity to create a relationship with God while he is young and that he will have the opportunity to continue to grow this relationship as he matures. Dwaine also feels very fortunate to live in a house with a big family that offers lots of love and support whether he wants it or not. Kayla Janae Wilson Kayla is the daughter of Rodney and Chandra Wilson. She has two younger brothers, Rodney II and David, and an older sister, Shakiyla. Kayla is a junior attending Mt. Zion High School Fine Arts Magnet Program. Kayla enjoys singing, acting and reading. She is an A/B Honor Roll Student, Outstanding Math and Language Arts Student. Other accomplishments include the Kenny Leon s True Color Theatre Apprenticeship Program, Clayton County Honor Musical; District 6 Honor Chorus; Governor s Honors Program Finalist and The Fulton County Teen Artists Academy. Kayla s favorite scripture is Psalm 21:5, His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty has thou laid upon him. Kayla believes that it is wonderful to know that we serve a God who is happy and honored when we are victorious. It is like having another proud parent in her corner when going through life s tests.

9 Antioch, let s get ready to Rejoice! John 15: th Celebrating 135 Years, He s been with Us from the beginning We ve Got a Testimony! Church Anniversary I n celebration of our Church s upcoming 135th Anniversary, a Commemorative Souvenir Booklet is being organized to recognize this historic anniversary. The 135th Commemorative Booklet will feature advertisements and well wishes from Antioch members and friends, tributes to loved ones and acknowledgements from our business and community partners. Proceeds from our 135th Commemorative Souvenir Booklet will be used to support the Antioch Urban Ministries Inc. and the Antioch Scholarship Ministries. For more information, please contact a member of the Church Anniversary Committee following service in the Northex or contact Deacon Benny Williams in the church office at (404) Your support is important to the success of this endeavor I n the continued spirit of celebrating our upcoming 135th Church Anniversary---We ve Got A Testimony!! Beginning -Sunday, September 30, 2012, Antioch will observe the first in a series of Survivor/Awareness Sundays. In Partnership with the American Cancer Society, the congregation will recognize September as National Prostrate Cancer Awareness Month. On Sunday, September 30th, members and friends who are Survivors of Prostrate Cancer will be recognized and honored through prayers and testimonies of how God is still in the healing business. Additional Survivor Awareness Sundays will be observed during October and November. Yes Antioch, We Have A Testimony! Are you ready to share yours?

10 O ur 2nd Annual --- Toiletry from Trav- 1ea1ta el and Shoebox Drive. Beginning day, September 16th Members are asked to start donating Toiletry Travel items and shoebox- today--sun- es to be made available to Antioch members and residents of AUMI. Your shoeboxes and toiletry items such as travel shampoo, soap, lotion, conditioner, toothpaste and toothbrushes are needed. Collection bins will be located outside the sanctuary and fellowship hall. O n Sunday, October during both services- Antioch will observe Kin- dred and Acquaintances Day!. In recognition of our upcoming 135th Church Anniversary, Members are asked to invite their extended family and friends to worship with us on this special day. Members with the most Kindred and Acquaintance guests will be recognized. ACE BUSINESS Economic Recovery Workshop & Job Fair in partnership with the Atlanta Business League Keynote Speaker Senator Valencia Seay Georgia General Assembly District 34 PRESERVATION Psalm 121:8 Register online for these valuable workshops at antiochnorth.org Visit antiochnorth.org for more information. SATURDAY OCTOBER 6 9:30AM FREE Continental Breakfast Lunch - $7 Brown Bag (sandwich, chips, drink, fruit/dessert) Workshop I Financial Recovery Workshop II Housing/Real Estate Workshop III Youth Entrepreneurs

11 OCTOBER-DECEMBER And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. Joshua 24:15 VOTER REGISTRATION AT ANTIOCH Attention ALL Antioch Baptist Church North Members. We are delighted to announce the launching of our 2012 Voter s Registration and Cast Your Ballot Campaign. Our goal is to have 100% participation from all the members being registered to vote. We want voter registration to be convenient for all our members, including our senior citizens, college students, and those who have limited transportation. Come join with us down stairs in Fellowship Hall on the following two dates: Sunday, October 7, 2012 for Voters Registration Sunday, October 28, 2012 for Absentee Ballot Voting You may also pre-register on Sunday, September 30th, in the North-Ex. Let s get Empowered, Educated, and Prepared about Voting during this election. Visit our church website, look for advertisements around the church, and/or see Min. Darrell Arnold, Min. Lester Duncan, or any member of the Voter s Campaign Ministry for details. 135th CHURCH ANNIVERSARY Survivor Sunday s - Awareness Sundays September 30 - Prostate Cancer Awareness October 28 - Breast Cancer Awareness November 25 - Prostate Cancer Awareness Kindred & Acquaintances Day - October 14 Recognizing the Antioch Church member with the most Kindred & Acquaintance (Friends & Family) present at each service Hands On Antioch Day - Oct. 20, 2012, 9:00am SEPTEMBER BIRTH MONTH FELLOWSHIP The September Birth Month Fellowship will be held on Friday, September 28, 7:00pm in the 590 Building. Antioch s Vessels of Praise Dance Ministry will perform during this exciting celebration. The theme is Immovable Tales of Faith told through Dance. Members and friends are encouraged to attend. Members born in the month of September are asked to please meet with your coordinators, Sisters Nell London, Evangelia Hunt and Rev. Derrick Jackson in the rear of the church after both services. SCHOLARSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEES The Scholarship and Scholarship Advisory Committees are gathering information for Antioch high school seniors who are graduating in Parents are asked to submit the student s name and high school to Deacon Jerome Trimble at Jerome.trimble@live.com. You may also call the church office at to leave information for Deacon Trimble or Sis. Wendy Harding. BAPTISM - SUNDAY, Sept 30, 11:00am Baptism for our added members will be held on Sunday, September 30. Come and celebrate the excitement of more souls being added to the Kindgom of Heaven! ANNUAL CHURCH CONFERENCE - Tuesday, Oct 9, 7pm Antioch s Annual Church Conference will be held on Tuesday, October 9, at 7:00 p.m. The deadline for receipt of all auxiliary/ministry reports and elected officers is TODAY. Reports can be electronically submitted to pastorproposal@aol.com or by fax at The Calendar and Budget Committees also need your input in developing the 2013 calendar and budget documents. Please submit your information/request electronically to calendarrequest@antiochnorth.org or by fax at the same number. Auxiliary leaders are also asked to please check your mail boxes and secure your memo. JOB READINESS WORKSHOP In preparation to support the ACE Expo and Job Fair, a Job Readiness Workshop will be presented by the Empowerment Outreach Ministry. The Workshops will be held on Thursdays, September 27, and October 4, at 6:30 p.m. They will highlight resume writing, dressing for success and interviewing skills. Register online at A clothing drive will be held in conjunction with the dressing for success workshop. Members and friends are asked to donate clean business clothes on hangers for those needing attire for the job fair. Donations can be left downstairs outside of Fellowship Hall.

12 Members in Hospitals Care & Comfort Ministry Sick & Shut-In Lists Members in Nursing Homes & Rehabilitation Centers Sis. Ozrie Canady AG Rhodes/Wesley Wood Rehab Ctr. Sis. Mary Carson Emeritus Assisted Living Sis. Lillian Edinburgh Riverdale Place Healthcare Sis. Bettye Harris Nursecare of Buckhead Sis. Eunice Harrison Manor Care Health Service Sis. Billie Hartley College Park Healthcare Center Mother Mary Hood Signature Healthcare of Buckhead Sis. Wilma Johnson - American Cancer Hope Lodge, Decatur Mother Ella Mae Merritt - Sadie G. Mays Nursing Home Sis. Rosalie Thomas - Summerset Assisted Living Sis. Betty Tye Lake City Nursing Rehab Center Mother Lula West Traditions Health and Rehab Sis. Eva Williams AG Rhodes/Wesley Woods Rehab Ctr. Sis. Roselle Wright-Signature Healthcare of Buckhead Members Convalescing at Home Bro. John Alexander Sis. Rosa Ashe Sis. Bernice Brown Sis. Bertha Way Bryant Sis. Robertine Bryant Bro. Ken Burwell Mother Mattie Chivers Bro. Jesse Davis Bro. Mike Evans Sis. Minnie George Sis. Bonita Hammond Bro. Carlton Hendrix Sis. Shante Holiday Sis Pearla Holmes Mother Elizabeth Johnson Sis. Gwendolyn Johnson Bro. Joseph Johnson Sis. Stephanie Johnson Bro. Phillip Lyde Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 3 John 1:2 Sis Cara Malbrough Bro. David McCier Sis. Sylvia McClain Sis. Ramona Moore Sis. Sallie O Bryant Sis. Mary Perkins Sis. Cynthia Price Bro. Richard Raglin Sis. Ruby Rhodes Bro. Jesse Rosser Bro. Fred Samuels, Jr. Dea. Ronald Smith Sis. Janie Starks Bro. Leroy Walker Bro. Walter Wilcher Sis. Anne Williams Mother Dorothy Williams Sis. Ida Williams Bro. James Williams TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL The Sunday School Ministry requests your presence at Sunday School. Today s lesson is Steadfast Thanks. The scripture comes from Hebrews 12: We have classes for every age group, so we look forward to seeing you in Sunday School at 10:00am today. All college students are encouraged to attend the College Student s class in room 4. The lesson for next Sunday will be Steadfast Love Hebrews 13:1-3; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Serving the least of these... TELEPHONE HOPE LINE MINISTRY offers prayer and confidential support. The phone number is HOPE(4673). HUMAN SERVICES MINISTRY For the week ending September 15, 2012, 606 food boxes were distributed. The value of the groceries was $11,595 (average cost per family estimated at $48/box if purchased retail). A total of 9,376 pounds of food was distributed, 606 meals served to AUMI residents, and 385 community meals served. CLOTHING BANK Sixty-three (63) families received goods through the Clothing Bank. Worship Service Coordinator 7:45am & 11am - Bro. Lindsay Cottingham Security Chiefs on duty 7:45am - Bro. Lee Baker, 11am - Bro. Wilbert Robinson Trustees on duty 7:45am - Sis. B. J. Walker, 11am - Deacon Bob Jones Health Professionals on duty 7:45am - Sis. Felicia Jackson, 11am - Sis. Felicia Jackson