One Church Working Together

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1 Advent is a season observed in many Christian churches as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas. The term is a version of the Latin word meaning "coming". One Church Working Together Church Office: or Fax: office@mtcarmel-bc.org Website: mtcarmel-bc.org 5732 Race Street Philadelphia, PA Reverend Dr. Donald D. Moore, Pastor Reverend Dr. Albert F. Campbell, Pastor Emeritus

2 Organ Prelude Introit Hymn In Procession (Entrance for late worshippers) Call To Worship Invocation (Entrance for late worshippers) Hymn Of Praise Responsive Reading Sunday, December 3, :00 A.M. Worship Service Music by the Combined Choir Charles A. Johnson, Jr., Organist/Director Order of Service "Come and Worship" #217 "Jesus, the Light of the World" Choral Response The Lord s Prayer #188 "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" #74 Holy Communion Gloria Patri #654 Scripture Reading (Entrance for late worshippers) Anthem (Entrance for late worshippers) Altar Call Greetings And News Of The Lord s Work Tithes And Offerings Hymn Of Meditation Luke 1:26-38 (NIV) "Go Tell It On The Mountain" "Worthy Is The Lamb" The Mission of the Mount Carmel Baptist Church is to teach, preach and interpret the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Through the Power of The Holy Spirit, we will strive to convert the lost and build up the Body of Christ. We will further endeavor to eradicate miseducation, prejudices, and all forms of discrimination and their effects. In order to accomplish this as a community of faith, we must collectively strive to holistically meet the spiritual, physical, emotional, social and economic needs of our membership and community. Until the kingdoms of this world become the Kingdom of Our Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ... And He shall reign forever and ever. Amen Communion Meditation Advent, A Season Of Hope and Possibilities Reverend Dr. Donald D. Moore

3 Sermon Notes Date: Minister: Text: Title: Main Points Of The Sermon Invitation To Christian Discipleship Invitation To The Lord s Table Reading Of Mission Statement and Covenant Reception Of New Members Prayer Of Confession And Thanks The Giving Of The Bread And The Cup Hymn In Recession Benediction/Closing Response I Know It Was the Blood" Amen

4 ANNOUNCEMENTS Missionary Society The Angel Tree and Foreign Mission Donations will continue until December 1oth. Gifts will be delivered on December 16th MEN S USHER BOARD Mr. Richard Spencer Mr. Robert (Mike) Taylor Mrs. Marion I Williams 36 E Moyer Drive Bear DE St. Ignatius Nursing Home, Rm #221 B 4401 Haverford Avenue (04) Kearsley Nursing Home 2100 North 49th Street (31) MEN please join your fellow brothers of God to serve and utilize your talents as a Male Usher Board member. If you are interested please contact: Roy Langley # Mike Jones # Mr. Marvin Wiggins Saunders House, Rm Lancaster Ave., Wynnewood, PA CHOSEN 300 Monday December, 4, 2017, 6:30PM - 8:00pm 1115 SPRING GARDEN ST Joint Board Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 5,2017 7:00PM Fellowship Hall Church Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 19, PM Sanctuary

5 Ms. Barbara Bright Kathleen E. Brooks Bala Nursing Home, Rm #251 B 4001 Ford Road (31) 1616 Lindley Avenue Philadelphia (41) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thanksgiving Day Baskets To my Mount Carmel Church family. Mrs. Mabel Carter Bala Nursing Home, Rm#118 A 4001 Ford Road (31) Mrs. Louise Coleman Dresher Hill Nursing Home, Rm # Camphill Road, Fort Washington, PA Mrs. Naomi Collins Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, Rm Lansdowne Ave., Darby, PA Ms. Lee V. Goode Penn Center for Rehab and Care, Rm # Chestnut Street (39) Mrs. Sylvia Hicks Booker Bala Nursing & Rehab. Room Ford Rd, (31) Ms. Mary Lucas Simpson House, Rm #2C 2101 Belmont Avenue, (31) Mrs. Ruth Logan Brookside Health Care & Rehab Ctr., Rm # Woodland Road, Roslyn, PA Mrs. Rosetta Maddox Mrs. Theresa Matthews Philadelphia Nursing Home 2100 W. Girard Ave. (30) Manor Care Yeadon, Rm #122 B 14 Lincoln Avenue, Yeadon, PA With your commitment to help others and the generous donation from the TUG.his fund honoring the late Deacon Thomas U. Gatling, we were able to distribute two hundred and fifty one baskets last week. I would also like to thank all the men and women that had any part in assembling the baskets, making phone calls and distributing the baskets. May God honor you for your service. God Bless all of you. Deacon Calvin A. Austin Sr. Thank You! To my Mt. Carmel Church family, Thank you very much for all of the prayers, calls, cards, and gifts. God sent his Blessings through you. Love & Blessings, Dolores Thomas (Dee) Mrs. Agnes Nelson Broomall Rehab and Nursing Center 50 N. Malin Road, Broomall PA Mrs. Ruth Pearsall Watermark at Logan Square, Rm #227 2 Franklin Town Blvd. (03) Mrs. Frances Phillips Walnut Care Pavilion, Rm # Walnut Street (39)

6 Happy Belated Birthday To Mrs. Levora Haire Who celebrated her 94 th Birthday Members Who Are Ill Ms. Sheila Broyles Hughes 6015 Christian Street Philadelphia, PA Ms. Mary L. Brown Simpson House, Room Belmont Avenue Philadelphia, PA Ms. Marlene Crowder Philadelphia Nursing Home 2100 West Girard Avenue Philadelphia, PA on November 30th. Ms. Haire is a member of the Noon day Bible Study and Sunday School and Mrs. Olive Chandler Celebrated her 88 th birthday on December 2 nd Mrs. Wisteria Harris Ms. Minnie High Mrs. Janice Langley Ms. Marion Moody Mr. James Parrot Mrs. Ruth Pearsall Mr. Arthur Phillip Mrs. Emily Redmond Mr. Ed Robinson 7121 Hummingbird Place, 1st Floor Philadelphia PA Harmer Street Philadelphia, PA Monument Rd. Philadelphia, PA Finch Place Philadelphia, PA St. Ignatius Nursing Home 4401 Haverford Avenue, Room 221A Philadelphia, PA Ashwood Lane Plymouth Meeting PA Georgian Rd Philadelphia PA Delancey Street Philadelphia, PA Malcom Street Philadelphia, PA Mr. Harry L Robinson, Jr Edwards Ave Pennsauken NJ Ms. Dolores Thomas Silver Lake APTS. #308 6 Amosland Rd. Morton, PA

7 Extended to: Mrs. Arlene Duncan-Brown & Family Ms. Thera Martin & Family Ms. Beverly Maloy & Family Family of the late Loretta Brown Mrs. Clorise Wynn & Family Family of the late Aurelia Lee

8 The Foreign Mission Board of the NBC USA INC. 94th Annual Christmas Drive Monday, December 11, :00 pm Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church Parrish Street Rev. James Moore, Sr. Host Pastor Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Albert F. Campbell, Pastor Emeritus Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Let's come out and lend our support to our Pastor Emeritus!!! (The Baptist Pastors & Ministers Conference of Phila. & Vicinity will be in charge) Rev. Darrian A. Brown-President Mount Carmel Church School In Conjunction with the Mount Carmel Players Presents For Unto Us A Child Is Born!! Saturday, December 16, :00 Noon D. W. Hoggard Fellowship Hall Isaiah 9:6(KJV) DONATION Please bring one of the following items for distribution to the Saunders House Nursing Facility Annual Community Service Christmas Project: (*Sponsored by the Church School Orchestra) 1)Package of white socks 2)Scarves 3)Gloves 4)Hats Deacon Harry E. Allen, Gen l Superintendent Rev. Dr. Willette Burgie-Bryant, Minister of Christian Education Rev. Dr. Donald D. Moore, Pastor Rev. Dr. Albert F. Campbell, Pastor Emeritus

9 TUESDAY DEC 4RD WEDNESDAY DEC. 5H THURSDAY DEC. 6TH FRIDAY DEC. 7TH SATURDAY DEC. 8TH CHORUS REHEARSAL 7:00PM SANCTUARY JOINT BOARD MEETING 7:00PM FELLOWSHIP HALL BIBLE STUDY NOON FELLOWSHIP HALL JR & YP CHOIR REHEARSAL 6:00PM SANCTUARY PRAYER MEETING 6:00PM MPR BIBLE STUDY 7:00PM FELLOWSHIP HALL MIME MINISTRY 6:30PM FELLOWSHIP HALL PRAISE DANCE MINISTRY 6:30PM MPR CHOIR REHEARSAL 7:00PM SANCTUARY MEN OF MT CARMEL 7:00PM CHOIR DRESSING RM HAND CHIME MINISTRY 9:30AM MPR MCBC YOUTH ORCHESTRA 10:00AM ROOM 9 D.W. HOGGARD SCHOLARSHIP 10:00AM MPR MALE CHORUS SANCTUARY

10 Join us Tuesday, December 5th for the final West District Plan public meeting! View draft recommendations for growth, development, and preservation in the West District, and give your feedback! Tuesday, December 5th6:30-8:00pmWest Philadelphia High School4901 Chestnut Street Light refreshments provided Accessible entrances Parking lot on-site Market-Frankford Line to 46th or 52 Street Bus routes 21, 31 For more information about the West District Plan, visit the Phila2035 website. Contact: Brian

11 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, :00PM TO 10:00PM HILTON HOTEL 4200 City Ave, Philadelphia, PA COST: $50.00 & $25.00 (Age 13 and younger) Payment Types: CASH & CHECKS (Checks payable to MCBC) TICKET SALES: Every Sunday following Sunday morning service in the Tape Room on the Sanctuary level, beginning on Sunday October 29th through Sunday December 10th. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Contact: Lisa Boston

12 SENIOR CHRISTMAS PARTY Date: Wednesday Dec. 13, 2017 Time: 12noon to 2pm Place: MCBC D. W. Hoggard Fellowship Hall 5732 Race Street Cost: $20.00 per person Good Fun, Music & Fellowship Please see Inez O. Davis for reservations and payments on Sunday's after service in the Tape Room and Wednesday's before and after Bible Study. - The Flower Ministry will be accepting orders for Poinsettias until December 17, 2017 The cost is $8.00. To place an order please call: Cynthia Alfred or Renee Johnson or Rebecca Gray