ORDER OF WORSHIP This service is subject to change by the movement of God s spirit.

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1 Antioch Baptist Church 8869 Cedar Avenue, Cleveland, OH Rev. Dr. Todd C. Davidson, Senior Pastor ORDER OF WORSHIP This service is subject to change by the movement of God s spirit. OPENING HYMN... (On Screen) I Love You, Lord, Today PRAISE & WORSHIP... Music Ministry INVOCATION... Deacon Board * Ushers Seat Worshippers RESPONSIVE READING Unity & Maturity in the Body of Christ... Deacon Board Ephesians 4:1-6 (NIV) Leader: As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Congregation: Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Leader: Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Congregation: There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; Leader: one Lord, one faith, one baptism; All: one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. * 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Sunday September 30, 2018

2 WELCOMING OF GUESTS... Pulpit MUSIC MINISTRY... Voices of Praise/Cherub Choir CORPORATE PRAYER OF PETITION... Pulpit MUSIC MINISTRY... Voices of Praise/Cherub Choir * THE MESSAGE... There is NO Box Part 23:... Pastor Todd C. Davidson You Get What You Give! Luke 6:38 (GNT) INVITATIONAL HYMN... OFFERTORY PRAYER... Deacon Board SPECIAL PRESENTATION... CLOSING REFRAIN... CLOSING PRAYER... Pulpit CLOSING INSTRUMENTAL MEDITATION... Musicians T O D A Y BRIEF AB GIRLS MEETING: TODAY after the morning worship service in the choir loft. THANK YOU The Men's Ministry and 4-Square Fellowship Ministry would like to thank the men of the church for participating in their first "Chat and Chew." It was a wonderful opportunity to fellowship, and all seemed to have a good time. You will be contacted soon to obtain your input regarding future gatherings. WORLD WIDE COMMUNION: The deacons will be serving communion to our sick and shut-in members on Sunday, October 7: George & Charolette Vivian Branche Askew Donell Brown Milorene Baker Florence Carter Harriet Banks Irene Coleman Eloise Bean Nathaniel Dashield Eva Bekes Addie Davenport Eloise Bennett Julius Davis, Sr. Henry Bolden Dorothy Dessau Mildred Dixon Pervis & Ola Jean Dixon Bertha Graham Adele Hall Dea. Paul & Dcn. Andrea Holland Patricia Howell Lula Jackson 11:00 a.m. Woship Service Sunday September 30, 2018

3 Robert Jones Charlene & Shirley Lawrence Bess Lee Dea. Viola LeGrande Geraldine McKinley Dorothy Mercer Mattie Nellums Jerome Newby Gregory Pettis Doreathea Pettus Patricia Roberts Marjorie Robinson Alma Smith Betty Thompson Meacie Walker Josephine Wall Walter Williams Gayle Young Royal Young RECUPERATING MEMBERS (Contact Church Office for address information) George Askew Milorene Baker Henry Bolden Irene Coleman Eugene Crockett Nathaniel Dashield Julius Davis, Sr. Adele Hall Lula Jackson Theresa Keene Charlene Lawrence Shirley Lawrence Bess Lee Zekila Le na George Mason Mattie Nellems Greg Pettis Doreathea Pettus Patricia Roberts Marjorie Robinson Anne Hunter Rosemond Howard Sims, Jr. Nikiya Taylor Josephine Wall Yvonne Ware PRAY ONE FOR ANOTHER, THAT YE MAY BE HEALED... James 5:16 Antioch Congregation Antioch Deacons Rev. Davidson and family Julius Davis, Sr. Charlene and Shirley Lawrence Harriet Banks Willa Morgan Edrice Clark Sam Jelks James Haynes Dcn. E. Craig Dea. Van and Dcn. Gerrye McCarley Dea. Paul and Dcn. Andrea Holland Dea. Rory and Dcn. Kathryn Turner Dea. Steve and Dcn. Doris Bullock Dea. Moon Mr. Jesse and Dea. Viola LeGrande Martha Brown Greg Pettis Pre-Term Abortion Clinic Workers Curry Family Heath Family Dorene Hamilton S. Insana M. Green Stewart Family Leonard Askew and family Gene Rice III and daughters Griffith Family Dixon Family Jemison Family Rice Family N'Kenizie and Mary Kenyatta Jeannette Lacey Sharon Mathis and family DeRan Blacman Diare Engle Reter Cless Jamal Rasheed Joe Harrison Abrasia Russell Brandie Snyder Robin Walton Jasmine Nance Tequlia Crump Nani Sanders Elizabeth Ragland Elizabeth Scott Amber Riley Padia Granes Tamiqua Jones Julie Houchins Bridgett King H. Hortense Ward Tyrone Ruff and family Stallworth Family Hays Family Bea Giles Cheryl and Nancy Sis. Juanita Shealy Denise and Crystal Jayla and Janiyah Jacques Smith Dana England Rodney Caldwell Penny Jeffrey and family Jamar Williams Donnetta Gamble The Family of Helen Jackson Terea Harrison Rasheda and Joey Harrison Family The Mason Family 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 3 Sunday September 30, 2018

4 ACTIVITIES & EVENTS LOST AND FOUND: Church family, if you have items in the Lost and Found that you have not picked up, please remove them today. Lost and Found is located in the Reception room in the McKinney building. Items not picked up will be discarded. WERE YOU INTERVIEWED FOR THE DOCUMENTARY OF ANTIOCH S 125 th ANNIVERSARY? Our church legal counsel has determined that every person who was in the documentary must sign a RELEASE FORM giving permission for their image and likeness to be shown in the documentary. We must have the signed release before we can start sales of the DVDs. Minors 18 years and under must have the signature of a parent or guardian. Ruthie Brown will be available immediately after service in Branch Hall with release forms. Mass Choir members and bible study class, please see Dea. Anthony Lockhart for your release form. The sooner your release form is received, the sooner we can go into production of the DVDs. We know you are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to buy your copies of this very special documentary of your church s history. The 125 th Anniversary Committee LET S WORK TOGETHER: Church family, please be sure to turn off lights, air conditioners when leaving meeting rooms/spaces. The Fire Department had made a trip to the church due to an air conditioner that was left running in the McKinney Center lower level. Although our Security staff checks the building, let s all do our part to work together in keeping our church safe. PRAYER: Would you like to have someone pray for you and with you? If so, come and join us for prayer at 9:00 a.m. every Sunday in the sanctuary. READ THROUGH THE NEW TESTAMENT THIS YEAR! New Testament calendar reading schedule for the month of October are in the McMickle Chapel, and front and back of the sanctuary. 125 th Anniversary Spiritual Growth Committee FRONT ROW SEATING: Church family, you are welcome to sit in the sanctuary front row pews for your comfort and convenience. LIVESTREAM: We are now live! To access the livestream on Sundays at 11:00 a.m., go to our Facebook page: cleveland/?ref=bookmarks. To access livestream from our website, go to. Click on Live Broadcast in the navigation bar. TAG US!: You can tag us on Facebook and Instagram at #Antiochcleveland NEW MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY: The Antioch Prison Ministry is looking to expand its ministry at the Juvenile Detention Center. We are looking for individuals willing to commit to one hour per week to provide services and programs to girls years old. To learn more about this opportunity to serve, please contact Rev. Waite. 125 th CHURCH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION VIDEO: The video from the 125 th Celebration Reception at the InterContinental Hotel on Sunday, July 22 is now available on our website. Click on the link underneath the 125 th logo on the homepage. Photos will be coming at a later date. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Sunday September 23, 2018

5 THE SOUVENIR JOURNAL COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR PICTURES: The 125 TH Anniversary Committee is now looking to collect pictures of past activities at Antioch, and, the older, the better! This souvenir journal is being compiled and will be ready to be distributed in December. Contact Barbara L McCollum. Thank you for your continued support. CHURCH CALENDAR AND RESERVING SPACE: To reserve space in the church for meetings, events, programs, celebrations, etc., please contact Karen Edwards-Johnson, church secretary, (216) (Thank you for your cooperation.) and veteran crocheters are welcome to become a part of the Crochet Fellowship Ministry. Thank you in advance. Dr. Edna D. Connally THE ANTIOCH BOOK CLUB: Next reading selection is MR. INSIDE by T. L. James. Mr. Inside is a fictional, fast paced suspense documentary of how one man, through circumstances beyond his control, comes faceto-face with his interior enemy. The Inside is a metaphor pointing to that bitter place in our hearts where we live in fear and anger, holding the sovereign God responsible for life's unjust events. Join us Mondays for spirited conversations in the lower level of the McKinney Center at 6:45 p.m. Books can be purchased at your favorite bookseller. Rev. Mylion Waite POLITICAL IMPACT MINISTRY: The 2018 Statewide General Election is Tuesday, November 6. Please verify your voter status before Election Day. The Political Impact Ministry will be available in Branch Hall every Sunday following service to update your address, name, and register new voters! For more information, or to join the ministry, contact Gigi Traore. Dates to remember: Tues., 10/9 Voter Registration Deadline Wed., 10/10 Early Voting Begins Mon., 11/5 Early Voting Ends Tues., 11/6 Election Day COLLEGE STUDENTS INFORMATION: Parents, please send your college student s mailing information to the church office as soon as possible. Thank you. HEALTH WALK OPPORTUNITIES: Meet us in Branch Hall for the following opportunities to WALK and raise awareness for our HEALTH: October 6: AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION: Donations are being accepted "TO STOP DIABETES" for research, educational programs and services to individuals and families who suffer with this disease. Join Antioch Steppers for a WALK to show support for this cause on October 6, 8:00 a.m. at the Lower Shaker Lakes (corner of Coventry Rd. and North Park Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH.). Donations accepted until Sunday, October 21. Contact Mary Tinsley. October 13: WALK TO END ALZHEIMER S 10:00 am, Great Lakes Science Center. Contact Dcn. Courtney Dixon. CROCHET FELLOWSHIP: The Crochet Fellowship Ministry will be recycling grocery store plastic bags by crocheting them into mats for the homeless. It will take a great number of bags for the mats so we are asking the congregation to donate their plastic bags. Please give your plastic bags to Charlotte Dillard, Linda Laster and Dr. Edna Connally. All new OCTOBER 7 AB GIRLS MEETING: Next Sunday, October 7 after the morning worship service in the choir loft. Meeting will last no more than 15 minutes. Meeting focus is on the upcoming presentation on Sunday, October 14 at the request of Ms. Ruthie Brown, Chairperson, Antioch 125 th Anniversary 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 5 Sunday September 30, 2018

6 Celebration. Please contact Constance Walker, with questions or for more information. OCTOBER 2 WOMEN S MINISTRIES MEETING: Tuesday, October 2, 6:00 p.m. in Branch Hall. Potluck dinner assignments by last name: A-F Chips and veggie tray; G-K desserts; L-T salads; U-Z drinks. Bible study: 1 Corinthians. Homeless Ministry: Ruth B. McKinney Circle on Thursday, October 25. Devotion: Florence Cochran Circle. Reminder to all circles: Please bring bars of soap for the Bread of Life ministry when you come to Tuesday s meeting. OCTOBER 5 FAMILY GAME AND BOWLING NIGHT: Friday, October 5, 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Rollhouse Wickliffe, Euclid Avenue, Wickliffe Table games, bowling, card and video games, pool tables, and intergenerational fun! (See flier in bulletin) explains how humankind chose to do wrong and thus introduced sin into God s perfectly created world. This week s lesson, Noah s Steadfast Faith. Bible Background GENESIS 6:8-19; Printed Text GENESIS 6-9b-22 Devotional Reading MATHEW 24: Faithfulness is a needed quality of life, but it is difficult to achieve. How can persons be faithful in difficult situations? Noah is an empowering example of someone who remained faithful to what God asked him to do regardless of the opposing circumstances and consequences. Sunday School Department OCTOBER 9 AMERICAN BAPTIST WOMEN S MINISTRIES OF GREATER CLEVELAND A SPIRITUAL RETREAT : Tuesday, October 9, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Covenant Baptist Church, 140 Richmond Road, Euclid Speaker: Rev. Christine A. Smith, Senior Pastor. Topics: Salt Ye are the salt of the earth. (Matt. 5:13-16); Peace You will keep in perfect peace (Isaiah 26:3-4). Continental breakfast. Lunch: $4.00. OCTOBER 6 WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT: Church family, you are invited to witness the joining of Jamila M. Peoples and Grady M. Nunn on Saturday, October 6 at 2:00 p.m. at Antioch. Jamila is the daughter of Barbara J. Peoples and the late Raymond Peoples. OCTOBER 11 SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY TRIP TO THE AMISH COUNTRY: Thursday, October 11. Sign-up for the Amish Trip in the McKinney Library in Branch Hall after the morning worship service today. Tell your friends. See a member of the Senior Adult Ministry Committee for more details. OCTOBER 7 COME JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL! 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. God Created the World. This unit has five sessions. They concentrate on God s creating the universe, earth, and people and then declaring all things created good. Although God created and sustains all life, humankind is special to God and unique. Session Four explores how God established the institution of marriage and the process of reproduction in order to populate the earth. Session Five OCTOBER 21 MEN S DAY Calling all men to celebrate Men s Day, Sunday, October 21, 11:00 a.m. service. Guest speaker: Rev. James Stallings, Pastor, Mount Zion Baptist Church in Seattle, Washington. Rev. Stallings served on the staff of Antioch years ago. For this Men s Day occasion, we are asking each man to give a special donation of $ The funds will be used for Project Angel Tree, Coats for Kids, and the Kind Fund of Malawi, Africa for children s school supplies. Church family, we are seeking your prayers and support. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 6 Sunday September 30, 2018

7 See Dea. Wayne Owens or Clarence Bozeman for more information. OCTOBER 27 TH SAVE THE DATE HALLO-LUJAH FESTIVAL: Mark your calendars to VOLUNTEER for the Hallo- Lujah Festival on Saturday, October 27 th from 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. This is Antioch s Largest Community Outreach Event, and our FUN ALTERNATIVE to Halloween. We need EVERYONE to help by JOINING A TEAM to help on that day, AND/OR the week before, with SET- UP and CLEAN-UP. Contact Dcn. Courtney Dixon, (216) WE NEED CANDY, CANDY, CANDY! It s not too early to start purchasing and bringing in your donations of candy for this year s Hallo- Lujah Festival. Leave your donations in the church office. SERMON NOTES 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 7 Sunday September 30, 2018