THE SHEPHERD S HEART AME CHURCH

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1 THE SHEPHERD S HEART AME CHURCH Monthly Newsletter 4/1/2016 Volume 22 Next Level Ministry For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God 1 Corinthians 1:18 A Message from Pastor Sapp In the month of April, we ve added ministries that focus on inreach and outreach. Our youth will have more opportunities for growth and unity. And, we have become apprised of several needs of the community in which we minister. 1 st Annual Itty Bitty Easter Party We met at the beautiful Commons Park in the Village of Royal Palm Beach. The kids enjoyed playing on the playground, the Easter Egg Hunt and the grilled hotdogs! Looking forward to next year! TSH Family, We specifically focused on the importance of the cross during the Lent season. Our Lenten fasts was meant to force us to meditate on the suffering of Christ. And, the sermon and bible study series, It all started with 12 was meant to teach us that much was accomplished behind the scenes away from the crowd. We celebrated Palm Sunday as Jesus the Christ s official arrival announcement to the world. We concluded the season on Easter Sunday with the sermon, Be Free! I pray that in our journey to the cross, the message of the Cross was communicated well. I pray that God will strengthen your prayer lives and your burden to live for Him. My prayer and call is to prepare you to become His warriors equipped to rescue the lost by demonstrating His undying love. So I appreciate greatly your willingness to focus on ministry and community impact versus money and attendance. God has revealed that if we continue to focus on ministry the increase in both money and people will be the result. Love, Pastor Sapp

2 2 nd Quarterly Conference Our quarterly conference with Presiding Elder Jessie and Sis. Virginia Harvin was enriching, enlightening and encouraging! Elder Harvin stated that our report was wonderfully prepared and executed. He added greatly to the Steward Board training that Pastor Sapp began. His main lesson for the Stewards was that their responsibility was to TSH members and Pastor Sapp. He suggested strongly that the Stewards relieve Pastor of duties that they could otherwise perform, specifically membership statistical info and maintaining connections with members. His message was truly heard! Easter Sunday Worship! TSH did it again! The Young Adults were in charge of the worship service and the Itty Bitty Ministry delivered their speeches phenomenally! Service was followed by the first, Osie Atkins Indoor Easter Egg Hunt. Named after Youth Director, Sis. Alma Robinson s Mother. As she was known for celebrating Easter in a BIG way with her family, often including the entire neighborhood.

3 And the King will answer and say to them, Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me. Matthew 25:40 NKJV Community Offering: Our community offering for the month of April is sponsoring the youth and young adult abuse and violence awareness event (Flyer pictured below). Scheduled for April 30 th and hosted by The House of Loveillionaires, and Coretta Speaks Life. The Y.A.Y. Ministry (13 & up only) are serving at the event to fulfill their community service project. Please let Sis. Tammy Know ASAP if there are youth in need of a church shirt. Family Cell Fundraising Competition The Bussey/Gill Family Vs. The Harvin/Robinson Family Which family is TSH Family Cell Winner ahead? The Harvin/Robinson family has scheduled an evening service to recognize Fathers or Men who are fatherly in the community. The Bussey/Gill Family???? Additional competition will take place assigned to, please contact the church office (561) in the selling of digital ads for TSH s 1 st Annual Teacher Appreciation Service scheduled for Sunday, May 15 at 11 a.m. And so the competition continues. *If you don t know which family cell you re

4 Members Beyond the Church Congrats! goes out to Bro. Ernest & Tammy Bussey for being awarded Top Securities Producers at the African American Leadership Conference in Orlando. to newest TSH member, Sis. Javonda Porter for becoming a licensed Cosmetologist and beginning her business! Let s give her our TSH support!! Updates: The Elevation Through Education Ministry is providing a Social Media Marketing Workshop for TSH Leaders and Members on Wednesday April 27 at 6pm at the church office meeting room. Please bring your wi-fi ready devices. *(The Steward Board will meet immediately following the workshop) This same workshop will be offered to the general public on May 11 at 6pm. Registration for the public session will be available online on April 15, $30.00 registration fee. See Bro. Remar Harvin, ETE Ministry Director for more info. TSH Kids Klub will debut on Sunday May 15 immediately following worship service. *(Will normally be scheduled on 4 th Sundays) In essence, it will be a fun, learning obstacle course with a variety of different stations. The kids will have to participate in each station before moving on to the next one. The final hour will be free play. If you wish to volunteer to create and facilitate a station, or if you have a suggestion for an outsider to come in to facilitate a station, please contact Youth Director, Sis. Alma Robinson. Friends & Family Networking Day May 29 th. Please invite your entrepreneur family and friends to share in our worship and to set up a free booth to network after service. TSH out of the box giving!!! A. TSH now has a Giving App, follow the instructions on the pic below to download onto your device. B. Another option is to arrange Bill Pay with your bank to automatically deposit your regular offering directly into the church account. Both options are free to you!

5 TSH 2016 Graduating Seniors Ahmad Johnson Tyrell Smith Shawna Sapp Shaquille Bussey Shannon Sapp Dreyfoos Seminole Ridge Seminole Ridge Seminole Ridge Seminole Ridge Ahmad goes to Prom (1 down, four to go!) And crowned Prom King! TSH Senior Athletes actively scouted by colleges! Football: Shaq & Ty Lacrosse: Shannon Sapp The Y.A.Y. Ministry Chat and Chew is going well! The Chat and Chew closes out April by taking a Cooking class! To nominate a teacher, pick up nomination form from reception. To sale digital ads, pick up the ad form at reception as well. For more info see Sis. Alma

6 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Monthly Member Highlight Ephesians 4:29 Bro. Ernest Bussey, Husband to Sis. Tammy, Father of five, including our own Bro. Herb and Shaquille, grandfather to Tyrell, Tamya, Hereja, lil Herb. He lives in Loxahatchee. Has worked with PBSO for over 20 years. A Primerica Reprehensive, recently awarded top securities producer. At TSH, Bro. Ernest is a Steward, Trustee Protem. And general all around leader and servant. An original TSH Member, we are greatly blessed to have him in our number. Bro. Ernest Bussey March Happenings 1. Each Wednesday 6:30 a.m.tsh Members Only Prayer Call, 5:30pm Livestream Intercessory Prayer via Facebook 2. Wednesday April 6 & 20 Bible Study 3. Sunday April 10 Homeless Supply Bags Packing, immediately after worship 4. Saturday, April 16 Y.A.Y. Ministry Chat & Chew (Cooking Lesson) 5. Sunday, April 17 Baptism Service during 11 a.m. Worship 6. Saturday April 23 9 a.m. Church School Convention Hurst Chapel 7. Sunday April 24 Y.A.Y. Ministry in charge of worship 8. Wednesday April 27 6pm ETE Ministry-TSH Leadership & Members Social Media Marketing Workshop 9. Saturday April 30 Young Adult Abuse & Violence Awareness Event 2pm