Gathering. The Call To Worship. Invocation. Assurance of Pardon

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1 The Hollis Presbyterian Church The Church Where Love Grows The Rev. Dr. Mark L. Chapman, Pastor Elder Delores Beagles, Liturgist November 11, :00 a.m. Gathering Introit The Call To Worship We Have Come Into This House The Processional Hymn To God Be The Glory # 66 Invocation The Prayer of Confession We gather here, not to seek your love, but to respond to it. We gather, not to gain your favor, but to bask in the wonder of it. We gather, not to explain ourselves, but to open our souls to receive your pardon. We gather, not in your name, but in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen Assurance of Pardon Apostles Creed: 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 Ghost, 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 on 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 Ghost; the Holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting.... The Gloria Patri

2 . Praise & Worship The Children s Message The Hollis Happenings The Greeting/Welcome of Visitors Passing of the Peace The Morning Prayer Prayer Response Majesty! To Worship Thee Somebody Prayed For Me Music Ministry The Voices of Praise The Memory Verse 2 Corinthians 9: 7, 8 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. The Old Testament Lesson Genesis 8: 6-17 L:After forty days Noah opened the window he had made in the ark and sent out a raven, and it kept flying back and forth until the water had dried up from the earth. C: Then he sent out a dove to see if the water had receded from the surface of the ground. But the dove could find no place to set its feet because there was water over all the surface of the earth; so it returned to Noah in the ark. month the earth was completely dry. ALL: Then God said to Noah, Come out of the ark, you and your wife and your sons and their wives. Bring out every kind of living creature that is with you - the birds, the animals, and all the creatures that move along the ground - so they can multiply on the earth and be fruitful and increase in number upon it. The New Testament Lesson Mark 1: 9-13 Worship In Song Jesus, You re The Center of My Joy THE SERMON: HOPE ON THE HORIZON The Invitational H y m n He s God The Whole World in His Hands # 344 Call for Tithes and Offerings Offertory Selection The Voices of Praise Doxology Offertory Prayer Recessional God Will Take Care of You #47 Benediction Three Fold Amen Postlude Deacons : F. Muir, B. Livingston, A. Baxter, K. McNair Ushers: Counters: G. Allen-Toles, A. Benjamin, K. Alston L: He reached out his hand and took the dove and brought it back to himself in the ark. He waited seven more days and again sent out the dove from the ark. C: When the dove returned to him in the evening, there in its beak was a freshly plucked olive leaf! Then Noah knew that the water had receded from the earth. L: He waited seven more days and sent the dove out again, but this time it did not return to him. C: By the first day of the first month of Noah s six hundred and first year, the water had dried up from the earth. Noah then removed the covering from the ark and saw that the surface of the ground was dry. By the twenty-seventh day of the second

3 THE ELDERS AND DEACONS AND USHERS OF THE HOLLIS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ELDERS DEACONS Vivian D. Solomon, Clerk CLASS OF 2012 CLASS OF 2012 Karla Alston Nedra Fuller-Brown Diana Bartelt Darlina Connor Henry Ellison Charmaine Grandison Tinnycua Hunter Kenneth McNair Clifton Rutherford John Spivey Phyllis Slaughter Em m anuel Roberts CLASS OF 2013 CLASS OF 2013 Sheila Baxter Shanieka Jean-Charles Norm a Clarke Jam ie Gilliard W illie Cooper Alex Muir Barbara Felker Fredericka Muir Agnes Pilgrim Arlene Roberts Donna Sweeting CLASS OF 2014 CLASS OF 2014 Estelle Allm an Anthony Baxter Arthur Benjam in Lisa Cham bliss-colon Sharon Bailey Barbara Livingston Shawn Harris Prudence Robinson Cynthia Shepard Deidre Sabai Valerie W arren USHERS Brian Colon J W ayne Fowler Aliya Lyons Ciarra Colon Karis Pringle Dante Matthews Sophia Danois Devon Matthews Trey Ellison Athena Ellison Jonathan Morgan HOLLIS HAPPENINGS November 11, 2012 W e ask that you read all the Hollis Happenings at a later time. It is filled with information and announcements that will keep you completely aware of everything that is happening in your Church. Say It With Flowers: Plan to com m emorate an Anniversary, Birthday, Special event or Memorial with a dedication of altar flowers. Please place your donation of $30.00 in a pew envelope in the collection plate at least two weeks prior to that special Sunday. This will cover the cost of the bouquet and the dedication. The form to order flowers is in the Narthex, pick up one as you enter the Sanctuary. W e are now taking orders for November 18, BIBLE STUDY: W e meet each W ednesday for morning Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. and evening Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. HPC Basic Bible Saturdays 12:00 Noon HPC Church School - Sundays 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. HPC Basketball Academy/HPC Youth M inistry Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Elementary/Junior High School Saturdays 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. High School Confirmation Class - Begins Sunday, January 6, 2013 th Due to the recent storm, The 90 Anniversary Celebration has been postponed until Sunday, November 18, At that time Rev. Michael Livingston will be able to be with us. EVENSON HAS BEEN POSTPONED: UNTIL JANUARY THE EXACT DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED. Next Saturday, Nov 17, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. The B Sharp Long Branch of the National Association of Negro Musicians will be presenting a Members Recital here at HPC.; featuring vocal and instrumental performances of the membership. A Free Will offering will be taken. PLEASE FILL IN THE FOOD TEAR OFF INSERT FOR OUR 90 th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ON NOV.18, REMINDER: Today we are asking you to please give a special offering of $90.00 to commemorate 90 years of Ministry here at Hollis Presbyterian Church, or however the Lord leads you to give. Job Posting - Seeking a qualified m usician to train, direct and accom pany an intergenerational Gospel Choir starting January Must dem onstrate proficiency in gospel m usic and service playing ability on piano or other keyboard instrum ent. For m ore inform ation contact Hale Thom pson, Minister of Music of Hollis Presbyterian Church. ( ) Harvest Rally and Anniversary Sunday will be celebrated together on November 18, 2012 in the Lower Auditiorium. Page 4 of Hollis Happenings Page 1 of Hollis Happenings

4 THE CHURCH S VISION W e pray to You Oh God for the Hollis Presbyterian Church, that we, with steadfast intent, WORSHIP You and You only; that we give faithful WITNESS to You and Your church, according to Your Holy W ord; and that we be WILLING to learn, to give, and to serve as Followers of our Risen Lord; that we freely WELCOME Your people into our midst, honoring Your Spirit alive in each of us, as reflected in our individual and collective WORTHSHIP as Your children. By Your Grace and Power may it be so, according to the Ministry of Your Son Jesus, and in His Name. Amen Ministry of Care and Compassion: Show your love and concern for others by writing a note to, or calling someone on the list. Find out what a blessing you can receive when you think beyond yourself to pray for someone else! Home: Sister Lucille Davis is recovering at home and can be reached at ,, Pearl and Alonzo Hardy, Alice and Alfred Collins, Sylvia Sm all, Sister Mabel W ebb. Nursing Homes: Delores Odom, Highland Care Center. Alm a Fields is in Chapin Nursing Home, Hillside M anor: Mrs Mavis W atson, Mother of Deacon Patricia Garvey, Bro. Harry Deas at Hillside Manor, Elder Desvernie Haywood is in NYS Home for Veterans at St. Albans, NY Sister (Sally) Louise Day is recuperating in Cliffside at Graham Court, Flushing, NY , Elder W illiam Hunter is in North Shore Hospital; Rehab Center 300 Community Drive in Manhasset, NY. Out of Town/Asking for Prayers:: Thom as W ortham, brother of Deacon Alice Collins; Mrs. Carrie Chavis-W alker, (m other of Rev. Chavis) 133 Beachwood Drive, Palm Coast FL , Brother Herbert Hutchinson is now in Georgia and can be reached at Page 2 of Hollis Happenings SESSION IN ACTION HOLLIS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OCTOBER Street- Hollis, NY ; Fax hollispresbyterianchurch.org Devotion - 1 John 4: The Role of The Spirit In Fellowship THANK YOU! Deacon Board - Deacon/Elder Standard Operating Procedure M anual and Benevolence Database Minister Barbara Felker - For All You Do!!! Men s Council - Men s Day Rev. Mark L. Chapman - Youth and Youth Leaders - Youth Day Rev. Mark L. Chapman /HPC Congregation - Donations of both time and finances for the renewal of the stage in the Gym REMEMBER TO PRAY For the members and friends who are on the Pilgrimage to Israel every day at 12 Noon from 10/15/12 to 10/25/12 APPROVED: Refurbishing of the stage in the Gym FOR YOUR INFORM ATION: HPC Early Manna Service to resume in January Anniversary Sunday - Special Service - Musical Celebration; Guest Speaker - Rev. M ichael Livingston Page 3 of Hollis Happenings

5 2 Corinthians 9: 7, 8Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9: 7, 8Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. Gloria Allen- Toles Gertrude Bailey Minnie Bing George Cameron Sekou Diane Carla Hunter-Ramsey Sylvia Lyons Chantel Blyther Hopeton Shaw Gloria Allen- Toles Gertrude Bailey Minnie Bing George Cameron Sekou Diane Carla Hunter-Ramsey Sylvia Lyons Chantel Blyther Hopeton Shaw NOVEMBER 2012 NOVEMBER 2012

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