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

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1 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. PRAISE & WORSHIP ( at 10:50a )... Music Ministry OPENING HYMN... (On Screen) Praise Him INVOCATION... Deacon Board Ushers Seat Worshippers * RESPONSIVE READING Church Covenant... Deacon Board LEADER: Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior; and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God, angels and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ. CONGREGATION: We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge and holiness; to give it a place in our affections, prayers and services above every organization of human origin; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrine; to contribute cheerfully and regularly, as God has prospered us, towards its expenses, for the support of a faithful and evangelical ministry among us, the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel throughout the world. In case of difference of opinion in the church, we will strive to avoid a contentious spirit, and if we cannot unanimously agree, we will cheerfully recognize the right of the majority to govern. LEADER: We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to study diligently the word of God; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintance; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be kind and just to those in our employ, and faithful in the service we promise others; endeavoring in the purity of heart and good will towards all men to exemplify and commend our holy faith. Sunday November 5, 2017 Worship at 11:00 a.m.

2 CONGREGATION: We further engage to watch over, to pray for, to exhort and stir up each other unto every good word and work; to guard each other s reputation, not needlessly exposing the infirmities of others; to participate in each other s joys, and with tender sympathy bear one another s burdens and sorrows; to cultivate Christian courtesy; to be slow to give or take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, being mindful of the rules of the Savior in the eighteenth chapter of Matthew, to secure it without delay; and through life, amid evil report, and good report, to seek to live to the glory of God, who hath called us out of darkness into his marvelous light. ALL: When we remove from this place, we engage as soon as possible to unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God s word. MUSIC MINISTRY...Mass Choir WELCOMING OF GUESTS... Pulpit CORPORATE PRAYER OF PETITION... Pastor Davidson * MUSIC MINISTRY...Mass Choir THE MESSAGE.... I m Free Part 5: Free to Praise!... Pastor Todd Davidson John 12:12-13 (GNT) INVITATIONAL HYMN...Mass Choir OFFERTORY PRAYER... Deacon Board SERVICE OF COMMUNION... Pulpit & Deacon Board CLOSING REFRAIN...Mass Choir CLOSING PRAYER... Pastor Davidson CLOSING INSTRUMENTAL MEDITATION... Musicians T O D A Y Please join us for our Congregational Season of Prayer & Healing. This is very important to the life of our congregation; everyone s participation is critical. We are asking everyone to commit to at least one hour of quiet time, prayer and devotion between the hours of 6:00 a.m. - noon OR 6:00 p.m - midnight. Additionally, each day, beginning October 22 nd through Thanksgiving Day, November 23 rd, a short devotional message will be presented by one of our Deacons or Ministers. Messages can be accessed on our website at or, (216) ext.101. Weekly printed transcripts will also be available from one of our Deacons. The Antioch Board of Deacons OCTOBER, NOVEMBER & DECEMBER BIRTH MONTH CLUBS: Will meet following service TODAY in the East 89 th Room (next to Pastor s office). Every member born in either of these three months is in one of the birth month clubs and is encouraged to attend. Worship at 11:00 a.m. 2 Sunday November 5, 2017

3 MEET THE CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES LEADERS: Parents! Aren t you ready for a Kid-Free night? Come meet the leaders of Children & Youth Ministries TODAY immediately following the morning worship service in Branch Hall. Find out when this and much more will take place. Contact Dea. Joyce Jones if you have any questions. TUTORING SERVICES: Every Sunday in the McKinney Library in Branch Hall after the morning worship service. All subjects covered (i.e. any math, English, etc.) Make sure your child brings his assignment. BALLOT ISSUES REVIEW 2017: Pamphlets are available in the rear of the Sanctuary. Atty. Gladys Harrison Dunbar BEREAVEMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Cathie, Bruce & Ingrid Chancellor and Robbi Moss whose father/father-in-law/grandfather, Mr. Robert Moss was funeralized at Antioch on Friday, November 3, Memorial service for Mary McKinney-Edmonds, daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Wade Hampton McKinney was held yesterday at Antioch. Rev. McKinney was the pastor of Antioch from 1934 to CONGRATULATIONS To Janaya Bankhead, 3 rd grader at Bluestone Elementary School in Euclid, OH. For the first quarter of the school year, she received 2 A s and 2 B s on her report card. She is also on the Honor Roll, and has perfect attendance. Janaya is the daughter of Maya Thompson, granddaughter of Maura Keene, great-niece of Dea. Pam Ashby and Emily Fleming and great-granddaughter of Gerri Evans. To Bryson Simpson and the Gilmour Academy Cross Country Team. Both boys and girls cross country teams placed in the top four teams at the regional meet this past Saturday and are headed to the state meet this Saturday, November 4 th in Columbus. This is Bryson s first year running cross country, and he has a personal record of Bryson was also selected by Gilmour Academy to represent his school at the Holy Cross Leadership Retreat at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis November 10 th - 12 th. To Miss Sage Cooper and Miss Lillian Newby, who will be performing with the Cleveland Ballet s Nut Cracker Suite at Playhouse Square this December 15 th -17 th at the Hanna Theatre. THANK YOU Antioch Family: Thank You for the UNITY on display for the Hallo-Lujah Festival. The Festival Leadership Team appreciated all the support to make this event a success: teachers, counselors, registration, contributing candy, decorating, games and working to pull it ALL TOGETHER. This event has young and seasoned working together to make the event GREAT. We had 471 people registered this year and 18 families came into the Counseling Room for prayer! We continue to plant the seeds and look to the Lord for the Harvest! Zelma & Roxie Brown, Dea. Saundra Berry & Dea. Derrick & Dcn. Courtney Dixon To Pastor Davidson and my Antioch church family: As a new member, I cannot express to you how grateful I am to have you care about me so much. I am doing much better since the accident a couple of week s ago. I especially want to thank my shepherding deacon, Dea. Floyd Rice for all of his acts of kindness to me. God bless you all. In Christian love, Jocelyn Johnson Worship at 11:00 a.m. 3 Sunday November 5, 2017

4 My sincere appreciation to the Antioch church family for your love, compassion and concern you showed me at the time of my incident last Sunday. Thank you, Pastor Davidson, for your laying on of hands and praying for me. Thank you all so very much. Rodney Evans HAPPY ANNIVERSARY James & Dea. Saundra Berry... November 4 th... Celebrating 39 Years of Marriage Joseph & Kenya Cooper... November 4 th... Celebrating 17 Years of Marriage John & Patricia Stinson... November 9 th... Celebrating 6 Years of Marriage Dea. Gabe & Dcn. Trina Bediako... November 12 th... Celebrating 29 Years of Marriage David & Janice Kay Smith... November 20 th... Celebrating 46 Years of Marriage Dea. Charles & Dcn. Sherri Chavers... November 22 nd... Celebrating 35 Years of Marriage Moreno & Betty Miller... November 23 rd... Celebrating 32 Years of Marriage Gary & Shalom Norton.... November 23 rd... Celebrating 15 Years of Marriage Walter & Faye Williams... November 25 th... Celebrating 45 Years of Marriage Clarence & Roni Watson... November 27 th... Celebrating 23 Years of Marriage HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sharan Marshall... November 1 st Karen Stewart... November 1 st Mary Collins-Glenn... November 2 nd Tresa Cansler... November 4 th Korion Colvin... November 4 th Christina Crawford... November 4 th Kevin Knuckles... November 4 th Josephine Wall... November 4 th LaMesha Ford... November 5 th Angelia Vannoy... November 6 th Gloria Webb... November 6 th Robin Bryant... November 7 th Valencia Harriott... November 7 th Almer Price... November 8 th Kathy Taylor... November 9 th Ryann Collins... November 10 th Asim Addison... November 11 th Bettie Cooper... November 11 th Ella Doss... November 11 th Karen Edwards-Johnson... November 11 th Malika Poole... November 12 th Min. Keith Taylor... November 12 th Rev. James Crews... November 14 th Julian Hill, Jr.... November 15 th Mia Beavers... November 16 th Joy Jackson... November 16 th Taylor Lowry... November 16 th Joyce Freeman... November 17 th Dorothy Woodall... November 17 th Diamond Shields... November 18 th Emily Fleming... November 19 th James Hart... November 19 th Richard White... November 19 th Rev. Ruby Holland... November 20 th Gay Jones-Williams... November 20 th Frederick Lyons... November 22 nd Hellen McCord... November 22 nd Dcn. Renee Mack... November 23 rd Stacy Mathews... November 23 rd Paula Wright... November 23 rd Ashley Taylor... November 24 th James Burns... November 25 th Ola Jean Dixon... November 26 th Monica Beardon... November 27 th Leola Fantroy... November 27 th Yolanda Jackson... November 27 th Walter Kimbrough... November 27 th Brenda Frazier... November 28 th Carol Gray... November 29 th Dea. Dwight Alexander... November 30 th Arthur Fantroy... November 30 th Marcel Mason... November 30 th DeDreana McClendon... November 30 th RECUPERATING MEMBERS (Contact Church Office for address information) George Askew Milorene Baker Henry Bolden Howard Bush Irene Coleman Eugene Crockett Julius & Inez Davis Deborah Dickinson Leonard Dixon Adele Hall Lula Jackson Theresa Keene Charlene Lawrence Shirley Lawrence Bess Lee Worship at 11:00 a.m. 4 Sunday November 5, 2017

5 Zekila Le na Frances Mann George Madison George Mason Mattie Nellems Doreathea Pettus Patricia Roberts Anne Hunter Rosemond Josephine Wall Yvonne Ware PRAY ONE FOR ANOTHER, THAT YE MAY BE HEALED... James 5:1 Bonnie Adams Elijah Alford Stephanie Banks Edith Barnett Amos Barnes Howard Bush Rodney Caldwell Cancer patients Caregivers Madison Carter Cheryl Saundra Christian Thomasine Clark Chaz Cotton & family Rev. Davidson & family Denise Casey & Ralford Dixon Edith Eillis ACTIVITIES & EVENTS DURHAM CONSTRUCTION TRAINING JOB: Train to be a Union Construction Worker. Training class starts Monday, November 13 th at 6:00 p.m., 4447 Lee Road, Cleveland, Ohio. Contact Adrienne Lynne Carr. LET S KEEP IN TOUCH: Parents, if your child is currently attending college, submit their name, college they are attending and address to Lynne Carr by Sunday, November 12 th via and to the church office. WHAT MUST I DO TO BE OF SERVICE? Members of Antioch, we need you to step forward in service. Listed below are three (3) Ministries of Service areas that the Nominating Committee of Antioch are charged to staff with willing servants. This list provides a brief description of the duties in each Ministry. Please take a moment to review this information and Tracey Eldridge Ernestine Evans Leola Fantroy Lisa & Drexel Feeling & family Fire Victim (lost everything) Willie Beatrice Giles Susie Ann Harris Sabrina Heath Obia & Linda Hemphill Philip & Paula Hemphill Geraldine Henderson David Higgins Mary Hill Hinchell Family Linda Jackson & family Jayla & Janiyah D. Johnson Jocelyn Johnson Terikka Kenyatta Mary Lopes Rev. Marvin & Peggy McMickle Willa Morgan Pam Rencher & family Sanders Family Barbara Settles Simpson Family Renda Stewart Strangers in trouble Brinda Therman & family Yvonne Ware Ty Williams Claire Willis & family Charles Yearly contact me by phone, or leave your information with the church office identifying the areas where you are interested in serving. Thank you for your Service. Anthony Lockhart, Chairman, Antioch Nominating Committee 1) Trustees serve as the fiscal agents for the church to hold in trust all property and assets. Trustees have the overall responsibility to ensure the financial integrity of the church. This responsibility includes the employment of adequate record keeping practices, the regular review of activity in all church accounts and the provision for the periodic audit and/or review of church financial records by an outside firm. The Trustees are also responsible for securing the services of legal counsel and professional investment advisors, setting policies and maintaining guidelines for the operation of the church facility. Trustees receive and count all tithes and offerings of the church and arrange for their deposit. All contracts entered into by the church will be signed by the Chairperson or Vicechairperson of the Board. All checks from the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 5 Sunday October 8,

6 main church accounts will be authorized and signed by the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson of the Board. 2) Board of Christian Education, in cooperation with the Director of Teach, shall unify, supervise and promote all educational programs of the church including the Church School (Sunday School), Vacation Bible School, the Baptist Youth Fellowship, Youth Ministry, Children s Ministry, the Nursery and all other groups and classes operating in the field of Christian Education. 3) The Board of Evangelism, in partnership with the Director of Evangelism, shall assist in the promotion of the evangelistic program of the Church. It shall, under the direction of the Senior Pastor and Board of Deacons, plan for and promote home visitations, plan revival services, and engage the Church in other methods of personal and congregational evangelism. ANGEL TREE: Angel Tree Christmas is about sharing the love of Jesus Christ and reconnecting incarcerated parents with their children. This year our goal is to provide 145 children with clothing and toys. Donors are needed to purchase gifts on behalf of the incarcerated parents. Angel Tree gift tags are available for pick-up in Branch Hall following the morning worship service. Donated gifts are due the Sunday after Thanksgiving, November 26 th. Questions may be directed to Debra Groce or Dcn. Sherri Chavers. ANTIOCH 125 TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Thank you to all who have already responded to the call to get involved in the exciting plans for the celebration of Antioch's 125 th Anniversary Celebration. This is an excellent opportunity for new members to learn more about their new church home, and a great opportunity for seasoned and long-standing members to reunite, reclaim and remember the amazing milestones the church has achieved for 125 years and counting. Fill out your form and return it to the metal boxes in the front and back of the church labeled 125 th Anniversary, or, put completed form in the mailbox marked Bulletin Tear-Offs located in the Reception area. Stay tuned for the announcement of a general "Kick-Off" meeting. Ruthie Brown SHREK PERFORMANCE: Come support our young men, Richard White and Stanton Clark as they perform in the Cleveland Heights High School s production of SHREK The Musical. Last performance is TODAY, November 5 th at 4:00 p.m. Tickets $5.00. Call (216) for ticket information. The show will be held at the Dina Rees Evans Performing Arts Center at Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights. MIGHTY MEN OF ANTIOCH: Men, your voices are still needed. Rehearsal continues for the Mighty Men of Antioch on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. ANTIOCH BOOK CLUB: "The New Jim Crow in the Age of Colorblindness" by Michelle Alexander. Join us on Mondays, 6:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Nursery/Dance Studio area in the McKinney Center Lower Level for a time of vibrant discussion and reflections. New Jim Crow discussion leader: Nov. 6 th...vincent Holland.. The Color of Justice NOVEMBER 7 TH WOMEN S MINISTRIES MEETING: Regular meeting, Tuesday, November 7 th, 10:00 a.m. in the McKinney Center Lower Level. Devotion Leaders: Burroughs-Malekebu Circle. Homeless Ministry: Waite Circle. Bible Study: The book of Habakkuk. NOVEMBER 7 TH BANDAGES FOR THE CONGO: Tuesday, November 7 th, 4:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. to complete the bandages for the Congo project. At least 10 teams of two people each are needed to be fully engaged in rolling bandages. Come join us as we complete this mission project. Sybil Jones NOVEMBER 11 TH LIVING WILL/HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY: Seminar on Living Wills and 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 6 Sunday November 5,

7 Health Care Power of Attorney will be offered again on Saturday, November 11 th, 10:00 a.m. in Branch Hall. Registration is encouraged. Call the church office at (216) Atty. Gladys Harrison Dunbar NOVEMBER 11 TH MEN S MINISTRY MEETING: Saturday, November 11 th, 9:00 a.m. in the McMickle Chapel. Men, your presence is needed. We look forward to seeing you! NOVEMBER 12 TH SUNDAY SCHOOL: Join Us! 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. This week s lesson, Mediator of the New Covenant, Bible Background JEREMIAH 31, Printed Text JEREMIAH 31:27-34 Devotional Reading PSALM 87. Try as we might, humans often fail in our relationships. How can we restore broken relationships with others? Jeremiah foresaw a time when God would make a new covenant, writing His law on human hearts with the vow to be Israel s God and to make Israel His people. The Sunday School Department NOVEMBER 12 TH ANTIOCH WOMEN S MINISTRY ANNUAL FALL TEA: Sunday, November 12 th, 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. in Branch Hall. Theme: Teapots with Character Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. (I Timothy 4:12) Please come dressed for tea along with your fanciest hat and gloves! We welcome all women to participate and to become involved in this wonderful ministry. See you there! SERMON NOTES 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 6 Sunday November 5,