Kewon M. Foster, Senior Pastor

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1 395 Chamberlain Street, SE Atlanta, Georgia ~ (Fax) Kewon M. Foster, Senior Pastor

2 Anniversary Preacher Rev. Dr. Gerald L. Durley Dr. Gerald L. Durley was born in Wichita, Kansas. He grew up in California and graduated from high school in Denver, Colorado. Being endowed with exceptional basketball skills and a deep interest in improving the civil and human rights of African Americans, Dr. Durley chose to leave the west and venture south to Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee. While earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, playing on a championship basketball team, and serving as student government president, he became very active in the civil rights movement. After graduating, Dr. Durley became one of the first Peace Corp volunteers to enter Nigeria, West Africa. From Africa he ventured to Switzerland where he enrolled in postgraduate studies at the University of Neuchantel. While there, he was invited to play for one of the Swiss National basketball teams. When he returned to the United States, Dr. Durley enrolled in Northern Illinois University where he again became intensely involved in the struggle for human dignity, and earned one of the first Masters Degrees in Community Mental Health. He earned a Doctorate Degree in Urban Education and Psychology from University of Massachusetts and a Master of Divinity Degree from Howard University. Dr. Durley is called upon to address hundreds of civic, political, higher education, and social groups throughout the year on various topics. He also served as associate pastor at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Arlington, Virginia, and he was ordained and became a pulpit associate at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. After 24 years of distinctive service, Dr. Durley stepped down from his position as Pastor of the historic Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Durley has served on a number of boards of directors and advisory boards, his organizational memberships are numerous, and his awards and recognitions are legion. Dr. Durley has been married for forty-five years to his wife, Muriel. Together they have one daughter, Nia, and one son, Hasan, and he is the grandfather of four.

3 Pastor Foster, Presider Prelude Call to Worship Deacons Congregational Hymn Welcome/Time of Fellowship Sis. Gerlene Mitchell Pastoral Emphasis Tithes & Offerings Rev. Ron Tillman Responsive Reading Matt.16: Rev. Calvin Tysinger Introduction of Speaker Rev. Paulette Scott Message Rev. Dr. Gerald L. Durley Pastor Emeritus Providence Missionary B C Invitation to Discipleship Benediction ~~~~~~~~~~~~

4 Responsive Reading Matthew 16: LEADER: And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. PEOPLE: And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. LEADER: Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ. PEOPLE: From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. LEADER: Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. PEOPLE: But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: LEADER: For thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. PEOPLE: Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. LEADER: For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. ALL: For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

5 Special Thanks: The Ministry of Christian Education would like to thank everyone for your support of our annual Graduates Luncheon. As coordinator for this event, I would like to say how grateful I am for your specific role you played in helping to make this function one of the best! Again, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! VBS: Calling men, women, teens and children. We invite you to plug into the Jesus Connection from June 8- June 12, 2015 at Liberty Baptist Church. We have bible classes, crafts, food, and games for all ages (Pre-School to Adults). The time is from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Please take the time to sign-up. We look forward to seeing you soon! The Front Porch 401: After completing this workshop, members will be equipped with the basic tools to empower them to serve as missionaries within their local community and abroad. This workshop will occur on June 13, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided during the workshop. Please sign up after service in the foyer. Scholarship Opportunity: Applications are still being accepted for The J. Sherman Pelt Scholarship. Apply today at or you may pick up an application in the Church Office. The deadline for submission is May 31, Church Trip: Calling all to enjoy the Holy Land Experience July 15-18, The cost is $375. A $100 Non-Refundable Deposit is due June 4 th. Come travel aboard a luxury motor coach that can accommodate the handicapped and has all the amenities you need! This trip is for every age! Please pick up a flyer in the foyer and see Deaconess Alvetta Taylor for more information. Roof Campaign: Make your pledge today and begin paying using the envelopes labeled Roof Campaign. We can raise the roof! Bracelet Fundraiser: The W.O.W. bracelets are ready for you to pick up and sell. Please see Deaconess Nicole McCann after service to obtain the number of bracelets you wish to sell. Each bracelet is $5. This fundraiser will run through June 14, Indeed, we appreciate your support.

6 Wednesday - Growth Group (6:30pm-8pm) Thursday - Bible Study (10:30am-12pm) Saturday - Love In Action (7:30am-9am), Prayer (9am-10am), and Choir Rehearsal (12:30pm-2pm) Sunday - Sunday School (9am) - Worship (10:15am) ~ Please Remember To Pray For Our ~ Sis. Beatrice Bowen Sis. Beatrice Fleming Sis. Margaret Ford Sis. Betty Gilmore Sis. Christine Minor Sis. Debbie Owens Sis. Sandara White Sis. Sarah Russell Bro. Alphonso Turner Sis. Mary A. Weaver Sis. Bernice Wells Bro. Columbus Wester Deacs. Mary Whelchel