2, 2018 HOLY BAPTISM & THE LORD S SUPPER

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1 1 st Sunday Chronicle September 2, 2018 HOLY BAPTISM & THE LORD S SUPPER The Courage To Lead The Faith To Follow

2 43) But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land: 44) And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land. Acts 27:43-44 (KJV) HOLY BAPTISM & THE LORD S SUPPER Moments of Prayer & Praise... Praise & Worship Ministry Call to Worship Hymn of Praise # Just A Little Talk With Jesus Selection Sanctuary Choir Morning Prayer Prayer Response Words of Welcome......Deaconess Wanda Atkins Right Hand of Fellowship Offering Missions Tithes Pastoral Comments Hymn of Preparation Sanctuary Choir SERMON THEME: TEXT: I ve Got A Feeling Acts 27:18-25, (KJV) Pastor Richard A. Dent Call to Christian Discipleship Church Covenant The Lord s Supper Benediction CHURCH NURSERY Open to children 1 to 6 years of age and Infants are welcome when accompanied by a parent.

3 A SELECTED WORD FOR YOU TODAY JOY! JOY! JOY! LISTEN TO GOD Fear not, for I am with you. Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV) To be successful in anything God calls you to do, you must be sensitive to the Holy Spirit within you and learn to recognize when He speaks to you through the Scriptures. When the pressure is on and you re tempted to move too quickly you ll hear His voice saying: You shall not go out with haste for the Lord will go before you, and the God of Israel will be your rear guard (Isaiah 52:12 NKJV). God s got you covered front and back. How good is that? When you re about to make a wrong turn or a bad decision He will remind you, In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps (Proverbs 16:9 NIV). When you don t have the ways and means to get the job done His voice will whisper: The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; you will be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail (Isaiah 58:11 NKJV). You have an unfailing supply. When you run out of answers and don t know what to do, He will reassure you: I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you (Psalm 32:8 NIV). When the load becomes too heavy to carry you ll hear His voice saying, Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall (Psalm 55:22 NIV). Hearing God s voice may mean you have to sacrifice lesser things and tune out other voices, but you must do it. Nothing, absolutely nothing, is more important than learning to recognize God s voice when He speaks to you. Love and Joy, Pastor Dent

4 Vacation Bible School 2018 Jesus the Kingdom Builder: Strong Families, Churches & Communities For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. Hebrews 11:10 (NIV) Vacation Bible School 2018 was a spiritual success. Each day our students were involved in different activities provided by dedicated volunteers in the following areas: Bible classroom instruction, arts & crafts, music, 5 star delicious healthy meals, security, transportation, registration, first aid, and outdoor activities. The daily attendance was over 80 students and because of God s presence, each day was a positive and joyful experience for everyone. Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. THEME FOCUS Jesus equips us to build! Written in an engaging, fun, construction theme, these lessons are based on biblical principles designed to build our relationship with Christ as we work to transform our communities. A revisit of historic Black towns showcases the self-sufficient businesses and enterprises that African Americans built after emancipation. Deacon Charles Kent & Sister Primrose Calder Co-Ministry Leaders

5 CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNITY NEWS Neighbor to Neighbor Community Development Corporation 814 Clifton Avenue, Phone Neighbor to Neighbor was established in 1995, as the non-profit of 1 st African Baptist Church. Since that time, N2N has provided many programs that are beneficial to community residents and beyond. Each month, we will highlight the programs and services offered at our organization. Please become involved and support us in the great work that we have begun. CAMP JOY IS 25 YEARS OLD!!! We salute all the dedicated directors, teachers, administrators, bus drivers, counselors, nurses, maintenance and general volunteers for 25 consecutive years of outstanding service to the families and residents of our community. What a great milestone, GOD IS GOOD! SAVE THESE DATES! Saturday, September 15 from 11am to 2pm, join us at N2N Wardrobe Basics open house. This initiative is to provide residents with a career wardrobe and workshops that will help them succeed in their pursuit to independence. On Saturday, September 29, from 10am to 3pm we will have our first COMMUNITY DAY (to reintroduce us to the neighborhood) located at Conway Park, Hook Road, Darby Township. (Rain date Saturday, October 6) There will be something for everyone-music, food, spoken word, vendors, games, prizes and much more. Support our fundraiser-n2n has DISCOUNT MOVIE AND DINNER CARDS! For the cost of $10, you can purchase a card that will give you discounts to movies, shopping, dining and much more. Buy them for yourself, give them as gifts. Funds raised will support our many programs and can be purchased at N2N. DID YOU KNOW!! Neighbor to Neighbor is an authorized PearsonVue Test Center! No need to go to Media or Center City when looking for a place to take your GED, CADA, IT and Teaching certifications or 134 other computerized tests. We have convenient day, evening and weekend test hours. For scheduling, contact: For those aspiring to obtain their GED but are not comfortable using the computer, we offer the written exam known as HiSet (High School Equivalence Test.) For scheduling, neighbor2neighbordarbytownshipsharonhill #07809

6 CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNITY NEWS (Continued) MEN S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST Saturday, September 8, :30am BIBLE STUDY Wednesday, September 12, :00 pm Reverend Steven Mack, Pastor Little Rock Baptist Church Camden, N.J. Guest Preacher Brother Bob Hawkins, Ministry Leader WOMEN OF FAITH MINISTRY Saturday, September 8, :00am Topic: R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Treat Others The Way You Want To Be Treated All women are welcome to attend! Conference Code: Facilitators: Sister Diana Greene Reverend Beverly S. Hudson YOUTH MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL DINNER & FASHION SHOW Sunday, September 9, 2018 (Following morning Service) Cost $10.00 Adults $5.00 Youth Free for 2yrs and under Contact: Sis. Monique Buchanan Sis. Lakeisha Kinlaw Sis. Shirley Officer Saturday Bible Study September 15, :00 am First African Baptist Church Hour of Power Prayer Line September 13, :00 PM (Facilitated by the Associate Ministers and the Deacons) Prayer Conference Line Dial-in Number: Conference Code: WOMENS FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST Saturday, September 15, :30am Theme: Abiding In His Love TEXT: Lamentations 3:22-23 (KJV) Sister Beatrice Dent, Ministry Leader HOUR OF POWER SERVICE September 21, :00PM 8:00PM Rev. Horace Kinlaw, Ministry Leader

7 CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNITY NEWS (Continued) MEN S ANNUAL SPIRITUAL RETREAT What: First African Baptist Men s Retreat When: October 26 28, 2018 Where: Best Western Plus Concordville, PA THEME: Knowing Your Purpose In Christ TEXT: Ephesians 1:11 Cost: $ (double) $ (Triple) Guest Preachers: Pastor Edmund Sherrill Mt. Enon Baptist Church Pastor Edward Sparkman Shiloh Baptist Church Pastor Steven T. Mack Little Rock Baptist Church Primary contacts: Brother Bob Hawkins, Deacon Joe Burch Deacon Kevin Youngblood MINISTRY COORDINATOR S MEETING Tuesday, September 25, :30pm Agape Room All Ministry Leaders are asked to attend! Submit your upcoming events for 2018/2019 YOUNG ADULT (S.W.A.G.) MINISTRY September 28, :30 PM BOWLING OUTING McDade Bowling Lanes 2105 McDade Blvd., Holmes, PA Minister Kenneth & Sister Nicole Wilson 26 TH ANNUAL SPIRITUAL RETREAT April 12 14, 2019 Double Tree by Hilton Wilmington 4727 Concord Pike, Claymont, DE, THEME: Abiding In His Love TEXT: Lamentations 3:22-23 (KJV) Sister Beatrice Dent, Ministry Leader

8 CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNITY NEWS (Continued) 2018 MEN S RECOGNITION BANQUET SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, :00 PM AGAPE ROOM COST: $30.00 Deacon Andre Dunkley Brother Gregory Eldridge N O T E S O F T H A N K S Dear Pastor Dent, Sister Dent and the First African Baptist Church Family, Theme: Jesus the Kingdom Builder: Strong Families, Churches & Communities Theme Scripture: For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. (Hebrews 11:10, NIV). Thank you, thank you! We sincerely thank those who volunteered their services for First African Baptist Church 2018 Vacation Bible School in the following areas (The classrooms, Art & Crafts, Music, Kitchen, Security, Transportation, Registration, Nurses Ministry, Office Staff and Bookstore Staff). Your services made a significant difference in the lives of these young people. We truly could not have had such a spiritual successful year without each one of you. Again, thank you and May God continue to bless each one of you as you continue to labor in His vineyard. Looking forward for another successful VBS next year! Love and Joy, Deacon Charles Kent and Sister Primrose Calder Ministry Leaders Brother Jordan Fletcher Brother Fred Williams To First African Baptist Church Family, Your comforting expression of sympathy will always be held in grateful remembrance. Sincerely, Geneva, Alexis and Family Brother Marcus McBurrows SEE ANY MEMBER OF THE MEN S MINISTRY FOR TICKETS Brother Bob Hawkins, Ministry Leader To Pastor Dent, and First African Baptist Church Family, On behalf of the Men s Ministry, I would like to take this opportunity to thank B.W. Watkins and all the ministries who donated food and desserts and helped the men in the kitchen during our recent Men s Cookout. Special thanks to Bro. Steven Sharpe, Bro. Val Gibson, Dea. Bobby Kemper, Dea. Darnell Atkins, Dea. Joe Burch who did a great job on the grill and thanks to Bro. Alfred King who provided the music, and to Br. Aaron Blunden and Bro. Christian Hall for their continued help. Your presence at our Annual Men s Cookout meant so much! Looking forward to next year! Blessings, The Men s Ministry Brother Bob Hawkins

9 SHOOT A BALL, NOT A GUN This essay was written for the Philadelphia Youth Basketball Newsletter. Summer has just started and things are already hectic and dangerous in my neighborhood. I ve been home from school for about two weeks, and there s already been two shootings this week alone. Luckily, I ve been at PYB camp this week, but maybe if I hadn t decided to attend the week of basketball camp, I might have been the one laying bloody on the concrete. I m sure you ve heard the old saying, Idle hands are the devil s workshop. Basketball doesn t just occupy kids, it saves lives. Basketball allows young people to become part of something bigger than themselves, by being part of a team instead of part of a gang. Coaches are given the responsibility to resemble father and mother figures to kids that may be without one. Basketball teaches morals, responsibility, and instills work ethic and accountability. I can t imagine the peace and comfort that my mother and grandmother find when they know that their boy is in a gym instead of on the block. However, I don t find that same peace and comfort as I often worry for the safety of my friends. A few years back, when we were about 13 or 14, many of my friends and I who had been traveling life s journey together reached a fork in the road. I decided to take the road less traveled, but many of them followed the path of their older brothers and uncles. They decided that if a summer league wasn t paying, they simply weren t playing. The sad thing is, they were actually nice. Seriously, most of them were dunking before high school and were making good amounts of money on the playground in games of H-O- R-S-E or pickup. The guy that makes it out is rarely, and I mean rarely, the most talented athlete. The one that makes it usually gets a break or someone in their life gives them some guidance and shows them another way to go. Although I don t plan to be an NBA player, I feel a connection to players like Lebron James, Damian Lillard, and Carmelo Anthony, just to name a few. These are guys that were surrounded by not only the hood as a physical setting, but the hood mentality as well, which is indeed more powerful. So, I wonder, we were raised together, but what separates us? I think it s the belief in one s dream. I am motivated by a dream, and I am blessed to have been brought up by special people who nurtured my dreams and made me believe that even though they were far-fetched, they were still attainable nonetheless. Over time, as things have changed, I still cling to my dream; I have a will to facilitate it. I learned it from Kobe. It s the Mamba Mentality. I try to apply it to every aspect of my life. It is the belief that No matter the odds, no matter who or what is in my way, come Hell or high water, I must reach my goal, this must get done. I don t just feel that passion on the court. It translates to the classroom and the rest of my life. Even as a young black man, a being that is criminalized and targeted by the law and the media, the two biggest influencers in society, I still have a belief that I can win at this game called life. But I didn t write this to credit myself as some resilient survivor, because I am someone who has greatly benefited from the hard work of parents who went to great lengths to give me opportunities that my friends have not been afforded. Unfortunately, I notice that this is indeed what separates us, the malnourishment of one s dream. On the court, you are the master of your own destiny. It s important to us young kids of color in urban communities, as it seems that we have absolutely no control over our destiny. The court is a place of refuge from all the mess on the outside. One can just come out and hoop. It is the ultimate meritocracy. You win because you are simply better. Even when all hope is depleted by broken homes, school systems, biased laws, and the feeling that your best will never be good enough, you still have basketball. Written by: Michael Clark, 11th Grader at George School

10 OUR KNOWN SICK AND SHUT-IN House of Andrew (W) Deacon Darnell Atkins Sister Louella Ward 319 Bailey Rd., Yeadon, PA Sister Mary Warren 1301 Peterson St. Apt. 208 Chester, PA Sister Gladys Whitsett 1307 Burton Ave. Sister Deborah Williams 4980 State Rd., Apt Drexel Hill, PA Deaconess Virginia Williams 1405 Clifton Ave, House of Bartholomew (S) Deacon Joseph Tribbey Sister Lizette Steward 143 Bartram Ave. Lansdowne, PA Sister Cynthia Stewart Sister Emily Hinton Sims Sister Rose Stokes Sister Janie Strong St. Francis Nursing Home 1412 Lansdowne Ave., Rm #111 Darby, PA Orange Ave 2 Nassau Drive Willingboro, NJ Clifton Avenue House of James (Alphaeus) (J, K) Deacon Joe Burch Sister Iola Jackson 1010 Baird Ave., Yeadon, PA Sister Ida Johnson 1101 Hook Road, Apt. 204 Sister Linda Jones 2818 Island Ave., Phila., PA House of James (Zebedee) (H) Deacon Kevin Youngblood Sister Mary Hairston 831 Fern St., Yeadon, PA Deaconess Bearnestine Hammond Deaconess Gladys Handsome Sister Gwendolyn Handsome 84 N. Lansdowne Ave., Apt.202 Lansdowne, PA Greenhill Road 1508 Hermesprota Drive House of John (M, P) Deacon Sam Sudler Sister Mary Mathis 1101 Hook Rd., Apt. 105 Brother James (Resee) McDaniel Sister Ernestine Moore Brother John and Sister Cynthia Poole Trustee Raymond Pollard 531 South 4 th St., Colwyn, PA Lansdowne Ave., Yeadon, PA Farmhouse Rd., Sicklerville, N.J Bland School Road Harrells, North Carolina House of Matthew (E, G) Deacon Willie Oliphant Deacon Roy and 1116 Tribbett Ave. Sister Loretta Gilliam House of Matthias (, D, I, L, Q, U V, Y, Z) Deacon Charles Kent Sister Zinzinita Dent 8516 Lynnewood Road Phila., PA Deaconess Dorothy Latney 6123 Washington Ave. Philadelphia, PA Sister Bertha Lewis Fairview Care Center 850 Paper Mill Rd., Rm# 117 Glenside, PA Sister Alfreda Loadholt 2 S. Glenwood Ave, Apt. F1 Clifton Heights, PA Brother Earl Zelaya St. Francis Nursing Home 1412 Lansdowne Ave, Darby, PA House of Peter (B) Deacon David Thorpe Sister Beverly Barton 905 Greenhill Rd., Sister Marilyn Bracy 754 Arbor Rd., Yeadon, PA Sister Sarah Brooks 7822 Chelwynde Ave. Philadelphia, PA Sister Juanita Brown 204 Walnut Street, Morton, PA Sister Patricia Bunyon-Dorsey 2712 S. 76 th Street Philadelphia, PA House of Phillip (C) Deacon Nelson Brockenborough Sister Lucille Chavous 1548 Forrester Ave. Sharon Hill PA Sister Helen Crawford Dingle 101 Lafayette St., Collingdale, PA House of Simon (F, N, O) Deacon Thomas Davis Deacon Oliver Feaster Fair Acres Geriatric Center 340 Middletown Rd, Media, PA House of Thaddaeus (A, R) - Deacon Tino Gilliam Sister Amy Alexander Fountains at Franklin, Franklin Rd, Apt B Southfield, MI Sister JoAnn Ragin 1033 Orange Ave., Brother Steven Ravernell 7920 Caesar Place, Phila., PA House of Thomas (T) Deacon Kenneth Baines Deacon Harvey Taylor 2995 West Chapel Ave, Apt. KLG Cherry Hill, N.J Sister Cheryl Taylor Brookdale Echelon Lake 207 Laurel Road, Rm 213 Voorhees, N.J Sister Deborah Terry 502 Clifton Ave., Deaconess Cloytee Triplett 527 Cherry Lane, Lansdowne, PA WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS Sister Toni Davis Sister Nadine Harvey Sister Thomasina Jones Sister Alicia Watson

11 WHAT S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH September 2 September 8, 2018 Sunday, September 2, 2018 Monday, September 3, 2018 Tuesday, September 4, 2018 Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Thursday, September 6, 2018 Friday, September 7, 2018 Saturday, September 8, :45 am Sunday school (Adults & Youth) 8:45 am New Members Discipleship Class 9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship Service Holy Baptism & The Lord s Supper LABOR DAY OBSERVED 6:30 pm P.H.I.T. (Adult Fitness Class) 7:00 pm Voices of Joy Choir Rehearsal 12:00 pm Noon Day Prayer 6:00 pm Prayer Meeting Led by the Houses of Simon & Thomas 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Emergency Food Cupboard 6:30 pm Girl Scouts 6:00 pm Youth Fellowship Night 8:30 am Men s Fellowship Breakfast Rev. Steven Mack, Pastor of Little Rock Baptist Church, Camden, N.J. Guest Preacher 9:00 am B.W. Watkins Workshop Meeting 9:00 am Women of Faith Ministry Topic: Conference Number: Conference Code: :00 am Bible Study 10:00 am J.U.M.P. Mime Rehearsal 11:00 am Deacon & Deaconess Meeting 11:30 am Angelic Choir Rehearsal 12:30 pm Little & Total Praisers Dance Rehearsal 1:00 pm B.W. Watkins Event Material for the Bulletin and PowerPoint must be submitted by 11:00 am every Tuesday. Please submit your request to FABC-Joy@fabc.microsoftonline.com

12 Church Office Hours Monday through Friday..9:00am 4:00pm (Closed from 12:30pm 1:30pm each day) Evening Hours.6:00pm 9:00pm Telephone Numbers Office Office Fax Trustees Fax Kitchen Neighbor to Neighbor Community Development Corporation Telephone Number Fax Number Website: Ask-A-Lawyer questions to: Sunday Wednesday Wednesday Evening Saturday BOOKSTORE HOURS 9:00am 10:00am & After Service 11:00am 1:30pm 6:30pm 8:30pm 11:30am 1:30pm Phone: First African Baptist Church 901 Clifton Avenue Website: NURSERY Hours: 9:45am End of Service Open to children 1 to 6 years of age. Infants are welcome when accompanied by a parent.