St. Mark A.M.E. Church YEARS Sunday, August 28, :00 AM Unity Worship Celebration. BISHOP REGINALD T. JACKSON Presiding Prelate

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1 St. Mark A.M.E. Church Church Anniversary 121 YEARS Praising God for the Victory of Years in Faith Sister Katrina Montfort & Brother Ulysses Jones Co-Chairpersons Sunday, August 28, :00 AM Unity Worship Celebration BISHOP REGINALD T. JACKSON Presiding Prelate Sixth Episcopal District Mrs. Christy Davis Jackson, Esq. Episcopal Supervisor Sixth Episcopal District REV. DR. CHARLES BENNETT Presiding Elder West Atlanta District Rev. Bertram C. Smith, Pastor

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3 Praising God for the Victory of Years in Faith August 28, 2016 Dear Pastor Bertram C. Smith & St. Mark A.M.E. Members: Congratulations on 121 years of great service to the community and for worshipping God in spirit and truth. As the Co-Chairs of the church anniversary, we extend a love-warming welcome to families and friends who will share this great event with our church family. God has smiled on us for another year to serve and to worship with the awesomeness of knowing that God reigns in our lives forever. Blessed are we, because we realize that we have come a long way from Chestnut Street to Campbellton Road. Blessed are we, because we know that we hold up the word of God for the people of God in every aspect of our lives to give him the complete honor, glory, and praise. We exalt the Lord Our God and we thank Him for such wonders as existing for 121 years to bless His name through the faith, perseverance, and endurance of challenges and successes in this great ministry. Again, Congratulations on your 121 st Church Anniversary. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised. Psalm 48:1 Yours in Christ Jesus, Brother Ulysses Jones, Co-Chair 121 st Church Anniversary Sister Katrina Y. Montfort, Co-Chair 121 st Church Anniversary

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7 St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church 121st Church Anniversary Celebration Praising God for the Victory of Years In Faith Order of Service Sunday, August 28, :00 AM Unity Service Sister Katrina Y. Montfort, Worship Leader Introit to Worship. Welcome Into This Place Welcome into this place, welcome into this broken vessel. You desire to abide, in the praises of Your people; So we lift our hands, and we lift our hearts; As we offer up this praise unto Your name. Processional* AME Hymnal #25 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee: Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty: God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee: Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee, Which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea: Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty: God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Amen. Praise through Dance.. Total Praise Doxology* Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above ye Heavenly Host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen *Stand **Enter/Exit

8 Call to Worship*..Sister Katrina Y. Montfort Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord, our feet shall stand within Thy gates, O Jerusalem. For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek Thy good. Those that be planted in the house of the Lord, shall flourish in the courts of our God. Blessed are they that dwell in Thy house, Lord, I have loved Thy habitation, the place where Thy honor dwelleth. For the Lord is in His Holy temple, let all the earth keep silence before Him. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. O sing unto the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth, and sing praises! The Hymn of Praise**.. AME Hymnal # 519..Brother Bill Myers The Church s One Foundation The Church s one foundation Is Jesus Christ her Lord; She is His new creation By water and the word. From heaven He came and sought her To be His holy bride; With His own blood He bought her, And for her life He died. Elect from every nation, Yet one o er all the earth, Her charter of salvation, One Lord, one faith, one birth; One holy name she blesses, Partakes one holy food, And to one hope she presses, With every grace endued. Yet she on earth hath union With God, the Three in One, And mystic sweet communion With those whose rest is won, O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we, Like them, the meek and lowly, On high may dwell with Thee. The Invocation...Chaplain Donnie Graves *Stand **Enter/Exit

9 The Choral Response....Choir and Congregation Pray for me, pray for me. Oh my brother, pray for me. When you bow at the Altar, please don t forget to pray for me, for me. Worship through Music** The Choirs of St. Mark The Liturgy of the Word (Remain seated) Old Testament..Deuteronomy 20: Sister Daisy Moses Epistle... 1 Corinthians 15: Quenton Brown New Testament. John 1: Gabrielle Wilson The Preface to the Decalogue*....AMEC Hymnal #69 From All That Dwell Below the Skies From all that dwell below the skies, Let the Creator s praise arise, Let the Redeemer s name be sung, through every land by every tongue. The Summary of the Decalogue....Sister Kim Sheffield Gloria Patri*.. AMEC Hymnal #69 Glory Be to the Father Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, World without end. Amen. Amen. The Occasion..Sister Rubye Barber The Litany of Celebration*...Brother Ulysses Jones Leader: People: Leader: People: Praise God in the sanctuary, Praise God for his mighty works, Praise God for bringing us through years of excellency and grace. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised. Our voices will shout the goodness of our God. Our hearts will render love and charity to the honor of our God. Our souls will uplift his name forever; and, we will magnify the Lord going in and coming out. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised. *Stand **Enter/Exit

10 Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: All: For the Lord our God is wonderful, powerful, and mighty. God will lead us to victory through years to come and forever more. God is our present help and He will not suffer our feet to be moved. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised. O God, you are our God. We give thanks to you and honor the majesty that reigns in our lives to protect us, and lead us to victory through many years to come. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised. The Lord has gone up with a shout. Our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He who keeps us will not slumber nor sleep. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised for His magnificent glory. Praise Him, Praise Him, for His greatness. Magnify Him for the triumphant defeat of our many woes and battles. Exalt Him and know that He who made us has already won the battle and given us the victory. God is our refuge and strength. A very present help in trouble. Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth. The Lord of hosts is with us. And, He has given us the victory. Benevolent Offering..Dr. Ruth E. Neal Choral Response.... AME Hymnal #644 All Things Come of Thee All things come of thee, O Lord; and of Thine own have we given Thee. Amen Recognition of Visitors.... Sister Angela Lawless Worship Through Giving.....Brother James Collier Offertory Response*......AME Hymnal #646 We Give Thee But Thine Own We give Thee but Thine own, What-e er the gift may be; All that we have is Thine alone A trust, O Lord, from Thee. Amen Presentation of the Speaker...Reverend Bertram C. Smith *Stand **Enter/Exit

11 Worship Through Music**...The Choirs of St. Mark The Message.....Bishop Stafford J.N. Wicker Presiding Prelate of the 18 th Episcopal District Invitation to Discipleship* Reverend Bertram C. Smith Acknowledgements st Anniversary Committee Co-Chairs Remarks Reverend Bertram C. Smith Doxology* Benediction*.... Reverend Bertram C. Smith TOPIC: SCRIPTURE TEXT: ACTION POINTS: *Stand **Enter/Exit

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16 Platinum Level ($500 & Up) Dr. Ruth E. Neal & Family Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Marian Johnson & Patrons Psalm 97:9 For you, LORD, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.

17 Gold Level ($499 - $125) Secular Education Commission Usher Board #1 Mass Choir T.N. Hercules Usher Board Turner Jordan Stewardess Board Carey Purnell Stewardess Board Board of Trustees Board of Stewards Carolyn Cue Pittman Usher Board #2 Louise Henderson Usher Board Eloise Coan Women s Missionary Society Lay Organization Sunday Church School James Collier Insurance, LLC Rev. Vivian & Katrina Montfort Fred & Brenda Grant United Voices of Praise Choir Johanna Hercules Stewardess Board Young People s Division (YPD) January Birth Month Club February Birth Month Club March Birth Month Club April Birth Month Club July Birth Month Club August Birth Month Club November Birth Month Club September Birth Month Club Morris Brown Club Pastor Henley & Wilkes Chapel AME Church Russell & Patricia Simpson Psalm 106:1 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever.

18 Silver Level ($124 - $75) Willing Workers Sons of Allen December Birth Month Club Courtesy Guild Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

19 BronzeLevel ($74 - $50) May Birth Month Club John 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

20 In Loving Memory of My Wife Vivian Jones Forever in Our Hearts Ulysses Jones & Family

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22 In loving memory of our June Birth Month Brother Rev. Walter E. Daniels The St. Mark A.M.E. Church Club June Birth Month Club Colossians 2:5 - For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

23 In loving Memory of Magnolia Hayes From her Nephew Nehemiah Clark Philippians 1:3 - I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

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25 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Sorors of St. Mark A.M.E. Church In Loving Memory of Rosemary Allen Florence Bankston Melbahu Blalock Saundra Bruce Burgess Sherese Burgess Marietta Harvey Collins Maya-Simone Collins Geraldine Cooper Julie Crawford Barbara Epps LaShonda Foster Monique Green Patsy Hilliard Nickkia Johnson Ann Davis Jones Mamie Mays Jordan Patricia Kearns Daisy Moses Uniquka Norris Virga Stewart Joann Holland Strange Pauline Warrior Naomia White Sharron White Alexis Williams Helen Williams Mary Hollinshead Elizabeth Jordan Lula Johnson Curyle Maddox Peggy White Omega Omega Gone but never forgotten

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27 Sarah Allen Stewardess Board On our 121 st Church Anniversary we look back and reflect on our members that are no longer in our lives but in our hearts. We will always cherish them and their contributions to the church and the Sarah Allen Stewardess Board. The death of His faithful ones is valuable in the Lord s sight. Psalms 116:15

28 Congratulations to all of our soloists for a moving and spirit-filled evening!

29 Praising God for the Victory of Years in Faith Sister Katrina Y. Montfort & Brother Ulysses Jones, Co-Chairpersons 121 Years of Service Special thanks to all Committee Members, Church Family, Relatives & Friends. Ads Committee Birth Months Speaker Committee Edna Ashford Margaret Tillman Reverend Bertram C. Smith Rubye Barber Ulysses Jones Jacquelyn Washington Finance Committee Katrina Y. Montfort Ulysses Jones Edna Ashford Katrina Y. Montfort Jacqueline Washington Saundra Burgess Rubye Barber Souvenir Booklet Public Relations Committee Ushers/Greeters Committee Edna Ashford James Juniel LaRonnia White Kim Sheffield Marie Brown Jacqueline Washington Kenneth Brown James Juniel Kim Sheffield Margaret Tillman Marjorie Carruthers Marie Brown Fundraiser Committee Theme/Program Committee Photographer Katrina Y. Montfort Reverend Bertram C. Smith Carl Williams Robert Brooks Andre Gore Brooks Andre Gore Brooks Elizabeth Rosser Brittney Bolton Margaret Tillman Nedra Juniel Katrina Y. Montfort Edna Ashford Ulysses Jones Marie Brown Music Committee Kenneth Brown Darion Taylor Clara Ussery Julie Crawford Marjorie Carruthers Margaret Tillman Ulysses Jones

30 C THE LORD HAS DONE GREAT THINGS FOR US, AND WE ARE FILLED WITH JOY. PSALM 126:3 ongratulations To Pastor Bertram C. Smith and First Lady Wendolyn Smith & the St. Mark AME Church Family on your 121st Church Anniversary! C A R J O A N S P H O T O G R A P H Y PORTRAITS WEDDINGS SPECIAL EVENTS Carl & Joan Williams ect.com

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