3rd Sunday African American History Observance

Transcription

1 3rd Sunday African American History Observance February 16th, The Rev. Dr. R.M. Leffall, Senior Pastor - - The Rev. Willie D. Hall, Senior Associate Pastor - - The Rev. Daron W. Willis, Associate Minister - - The Rev. Charles L. Williams, Associate Minister - - The Rev. Gregory Perkins-Bowen, Associate Minister - Contact Us Phone: Fax thetab@mytabnow.org

2 Winning Our primary concern throughout our ministry is to bring people to a personal saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. We place a strong emphasis on evangelism as a way of Life, always reaching out to those who are lost. INSTRUCTING Our desire is to promote personal growth, whether In group settings or in one-on-one relationships. We believe in teaching the principles set forth in God s Word. Seeking to instill a Christ centered life. We focus on the truth of scripture and its practical application. SENDING Our ministry is motivated by Jesus command to Go into all the world and preach the gospel. We take full responsibility to effectively carry the message of God s love throughout the world by equipping and sending those who are willing to follow this Great Commission. ENCOURAGING Our people are the heart of our ministry! Jesus set forth in the New Testament, we are committed to a life of servanthood. Daily our goal is to provide an environment where we can nurture and encourage the body of Christ.

3 3RD SUNDAY February 16, :00-10:30 A.M. - SUNDAY SCHOOL Bro. George Saunders, Jr., Superintendent Dea. Clea A. Lewis, Assistant Superintendent ~ Order of Service ~ MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. James 2: 26 10:45 A.M. DEVOTIONAL PERIOD HYMN SCRIPTURE PRAYER TESTIMONY PERIOD 11:00 A.M. THE PROCESSIONAL THE CALL TO WORSHIP O come, let us worship and bow down: Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. For He is our God: and we are the people of His pasture and the sheep of his land. THE INVOCATION THE CHORAL RESPONSE Spirit Of The Living God #124

4 CONGREGATIONAL SONG OF PRAISE I am On The Battlefield #493 CHORUS I am on the battlefield for my Lord, I m on the battlefield for my Lord; And I promised Him that I, would serve Him till I die. I m on the battlefield for my Lord. VERSE1 I was alone and idle, I was a sinner too, I heard a voice from heaven, Say there is work to do, I took the Master s hand, And I joined the Christian band, I m on the battlefield for my Lord. VERSE 2 I left my friends and kindred Bound for the Promised Land, The grace of God upon me, The Bible in my hand. In distant lands I trod, Crying sinner come to God, I m on the battlefield for my Lord. VERSE 3 Now when I met my Savior, I met Him with a smile, He healed my wounded spirit, And owned me as His child, Around throne of grace, He appoints my soul a place, I m on the battlefield for my Lord. WELCOME OF VISITORS ANNOUNCEMENTS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS MINISTRY OF MUSIC Hello RESPONSIVE READING: Colossians 2: 1-7 MINISTRY OF MUSIC TITHES / OFFERTORY / BUILDING FUND THE CHANT PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW Male Chorus ALTAR CALL & SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER (Those persons with specific prayer requests and or praise reports may come to the Altar at this time.) MINISTRY OF MUSIC Anna Washington Women s Chorus

5 THE SERMONIC HYMN Amazing Grace #135 VERSE 1 Amazing grace how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now am found, Was blind but now I see. VERSE 2 Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed! VERSE 3 Thro many dangers toils and snares I have already come Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. VERSE 4 When we ve been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We ve no less days to sing God s praise Than when we d first begun. THE SERMON Pastor Leffall THE INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP (This period is for the reception of New Members ONLY) THE SERVICE OF BENEDICTION THE CHANT God Be With You (the words to the chant are on the last page) Threefold Amen The road to success is oftentimes dotted with many tempting parking spaces Nursery Service is available each Sunday for infants and toddlers in the Helen Towns Child Care Room, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.

6 God Be With You God be with you God be with you God be with you 'Til we meet again God be with you Oh, God be with God, God be with you Until we meet again (repeat) If I never more shall meet you If I never more shall greet you God, be with you 'Til we meet again Keep on working for the Master He'll be with you here and after God be with you Until we meet again God be with you God be with you God be with you 'Til we meet again God be with you God is truly with us God be with you Until we meet again (repeat)

7 Today s Message SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 3rd SUNDAY February 16, 2014 Subject: Scripture: High Points : ATTEND CHURCH REGULARLY CD S AVAILABLE FOLLOWING SERVICE AUDIO CASSETTES AVAILABLE BY REQUEST ONLY CONTACT MEDIA MINISTRY - OR USE ORDER FORM IN THE TAB

8 Upcoming on Our Calendar FEBRUARY 2014 African American History Observance (all month long) TODAY 3rd Sunday February 11:00 A.M. Morning Worship Service Monday, February 7:00 p.m. Monday Night Bible Study Tuesday, February 18th 7:00 p.m. Young Adults Bible Study Ministry Wednesday, February 11:00 a.m. Mid-Week Prayer Service School Of 7:00 p.m. NEXT SUNDAY 4th Sunday, February 11:00 a.m. Annual African American Cultural Day Service (Fellowship Feast Follows Morning Worship Service) MARCH st Sunday, March 5:00 p.m. Quarterly Vesper Service - Ordinance of The Lord s Supper 2nd Sunday, March 3:30 p.m. Tabette s Annual Musical Service Our Continual Goal for Every Member a Soul Winner Each One, win One to Christ in 2014

9 All Hymnals are to remain in the Sanctuary IMPORTANT In order to keep the solemnity of the Service each Sunday, we request that you, kindly disconnect all cellular phones and pagers once you have entered the Sanctuary. Thank you for your cooperation, and we hope that you enjoy our Service. Sanctuary Policies We do hope to adequately minister to you during our Morning Worship Celebration. Please do not move around after the Service has begun, and please be sensitive to those who want to listen to the Service and learn from God s Word. We say this to you because of our desire to keep distractions to a minimum. Please put your trash in our garbage cans located in the Hallway and not in the Pew racks Please Help us to Cut Energy Costs by cutting off lights when Rooms, Hallways and Meeting Areas are not in use. Thank you for your Co-

10 Our Church Leadership Pastor Leffall & Associate Ministers Deacons Ministry Trustee Ministry Groups/Auxiliaries and Department Leaders Continuing Prayer Requests National Leaders President Barrack Obama The Senate and House of Representatives Leaders around the World Our Supreme Court Justices Local Leaders Mayors City Councilpersons Board of Supervisors The Homebound Sick & Shut-in Caregivers Hospitalized and those in Convalescent Facilities General Concerns Our Church Families Those helped by our Breakfast Ministry Those encouraged by our Prison Ministry The Homeless Our Children in Public Schools, Charter Schools, Colleges & Universities Public and Charter School Teachers Safety for our children and teachers in our surrounding communities Churches across denominational lines Pastors & Lay Leaders Bereavement Continued prayer for families affected by the passing of loved ones Personal Financial Disaster Unemployed\ Job Seekers

11 Sunday, February 23, 2014 we will have our Annual African American Cultural Day Fellowship Feast immediately following Morning Worship Service. All members are invited to share in this time of fellowship and reflection of God s goodness. Listed below are the food items needed to complete our menu, which will be supplied by the auxiliaries. Boosters Macaroni & Cheese Deacons & Ministers Paper Plates, Cups Napkins & Forks Laymen Ministers & Deacons Wives Mothers Board Missionary Society Senior Choir Sunday School Tabettes Choir Usher Board #1 Usher Board #2 Youth Church Corn Bread/Muffins, Cakes Greens & Yams Black Eyes Peas Cakes Greens & Yams Yams Corn Bread/Muffins Macaroni & Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Yams & Cakes If you are not a member of an auxiliary, and wish to bring a food item, please inform the Church Office. We thank everyone in advance for his/her support and participation.

12 ATTENTION! ATTENTION To All Group, Auxiliary Leaders Please check your mail boxes for important information (The Group Reports) for the 2013 Annual Church Conference. All Reports are due Today, Sunday, February 16, 2014 Reports can be ed to me at: or given to Arlene Breckenridge in the Church Office. Your timely submission is greatly appreciated. Job Openings!!! Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church is currently accepting applications for the following job openings: Financial Secretary Office Assistant Custodian All jobs are part time positions All questions should be directed to Pastor Leffall Applications may be obtained in the Church Office

13 Attention!! Attention!! 2013 Contribution statements may be secured from Sis. Arlene Breckenridge after Service Today or during the weekdays 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In the Church Office To: All Ministry and Group Leaders We are in the process of preparing a Master Church Calendar for 2014, and we need your input. Please submit to Pastor Leffall, your planned dates for Annual Services, Special Activities and Events. We thank you in advance for your cooperation in this regard. Membership Update Requests: We are currently in the process of updating our Membership Roll. If there have been any changes in your address. or phone number we need this information. You may give the info to Sis. Arlene Breckenridge or turn it in to the Church Office. We thank you so very much for your cooperation in this request.

14 To Pastor Leffall, Thank you so much for All the Praying you did for me. It really meant the world to me to have that wonderful prayer we had right before I went into surgery. I am truly blessed to have you and my Church Family in My life. Thanks so very much Sis. Nicole Walker To God Be The Glory! Amen Announcements: The Tabettes will be having Choir Rehearsal on the following dates: Saturday, February 15, 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March, 1, 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2:00 p.m. Anyone who would like to join the Tabettes, please come on the above dates. If you have any Questions please see Sis. Joyce Copeland or Sis. Daphne Christopher

15 Recent African American History (continued on Back) Angela Benton :: Unfortunately, too many people think that the only contributions black people have made to this technology revolution we re living in are hood videos. But techie Angela Benton is out to change that. As founder of Black Web 2.0 she is setting examples that blacks can be creators, not just consumers. Majora Carter :: An advocate for green space, Carter is the founder of the Majora Carter Group, a private, for-profit "green" economic consulting firm. She also founded the non-profit environmental justice solutions corporation, Sustainable South Bronx (SSBx). Her first major project was writing a $1.25M Federal Transportation planning grant for the South Bronx Greenway with 11 miles of alternative transport, local economic development, low-impact stormwater management, and recreational space. This led to the first new South Bronx water front park in over 60 years. Gabby Douglas :: As a member of the U.S. Women's Gymnastics team at the 2012 Summer Olympics, she won gold medals in both the individual all-around and team competitions. Douglas is the first woman of color and the first African-American gymnast in Olympic history to become the individual all-around champion, and the first American gymnast to win gold in both the individual allaround and team competitions at the same Olympics as well as being the only American all-around champion to win multiple gold medals. In December 2012, Douglas released her autobiography, Grace, Gold, and Glory: My Leap of Faith. The book debuted at number four on The New York Times Young Adult Bestseller List

16

17 MEETS EVERY 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH Patrica Davis-Johnson, Acting President Marie White-Fuqua, Chairperson - Please Join Us: Third Wednesday of each Month to fellowship, pray and praise the Lord 12:00 Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church Hattie Ellis, Chairperson - Please Join Us: Third Thursday of each Month to fellowship, pray and praise the Lord 1:00 The Home of Sis. Hattie Ellis Alberta Williams, Chairperson - Please Join Us: Third Saturday of each Month to fellowship, pray and praise the Lord 9:00 Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church Wilma Jean Benjamin, Chairperson - Please Join Us: Fourth Sunday of each Month to fellowship, pray and praise the Lord 10:00 Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church Joyce Copeland, Chairperson - Please Join Us: First Sunday of each Month to fellowship, pray and praise the Lord Following Morning Worship Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Rev. Daron Willis, Rev. Charles Williams & Rev. Michael Holliness - On site Visitations Hattie Ellis - Correspondence

18 We continue to encourage members free on Wednesdays from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon to join us in our mid week prayer service. A rich hour of prayer, praise and testimony followed by a message from Pastor Hall or his appointee. When Prayers Go Up, Blessings Come Down. The Evangelism/Witnessing Team Ministry meets every 1st and 4th Saturday of every month at 11:00 a.m. This team walks through the Nickerson Garden Housing area and specific areas surrounding Tabernacle reaching souls for Christ. This Ministry is open to all Christians with formal Evangelism Training. To become a part of this vital ministry contact Bro. George C. Saunders, Jr. at (323)

19 Tithing & Donations at Your Convenience Did you leave your Wallet or Checkbook at home? Have you or Other Members been Away? Are you going out of town, but still want to give while you are away? MyTabNow.org makes it easy to Make a Tithe or a Donation with ease and Convenience Using PayPal Click the Tithe/Donate button You do not need a PayPal account Send as much or as little as you want Impact Ministry Order Form: Please fill this out: Name: Date Phone: Cassette CD $5 Donation Paid: Yes No CD Orders will be ready immediately Following Service. Cassettes will be ready by Request

20 Tabernacle Of Faith Baptist Church South Central Avenue, Los Angeles, California The Reverend Dr. Reginald M. Leffall, Senior Pastor The Reverend Willie D. Hall, Senior Associate Pastor Cory Booker :: While Andrew Young and Carl Stokes usually take up most of the mayor discussions during Black History Month, guys like Newark, New Jersey mayor Cory Booker will be talked about sooner or later. While most mayors do little more than spam our , Booker is actually engaged in the digital world, communicating with his constituents via twitter and other social media platforms. He also was able to get Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to donate $100 million to the city s school system. Magic Johnson :: Johnson runs Magic Johnson Enterprises, a company that has a net worth of $700 million; its subsidiaries include Magic Johnson Productions, a promotional company; Magic Johnson Theaters, a nationwide chain of movie theaters; and Magic Johnson Entertainment, a movie studio. Johnson has also worked as a motivational speaker. Johnson was an NBA commentator for Turner Network Television for seven years, before becoming a studio analyst for ESPN's NBA Countdown in In 1994, Johnson became a minority owner of the Lakers, having reportedly paid more than $10 million for part ownership. He also held the title of team vice president. Johnson sold his ownership stake in the Lakers in October Oprah Winfrey :: Winfrey is best known for her self-titled, multi-award-winning talk show, which has become the highest-rated program of its kind in history and was nationally syndicated from 1986 to She has been ranked the richest African American of the 20th century, the greatest black philanthropist in American history, and was for a time the world's only black billionaire. She now is the first black woman to own a national cable network, aptly titled OWN. Recent African American History