The Covenant Covertp.qxd 2/14/07 2:35 PM Page 2. Empowerment Temple AME Church February 18, 2007

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1 The Covenant Covertp.qxd 2/14/07 2:35 PM Page 2 Empowerment Temple AME Church February 18,

2 The Covenant Covertp.qxd 2/14/07 2:35 PM Page 3 Order of Worship Praise & Worship Prayer of Thanksgiving Litany Empowerment Temple Video Presentation 12 Tribes of Empowerment Temple Announcements Selection The Charge The Challenge The Covenant The Commitment Invitation to Christ Offering Benediction

3 The Covenant Covertp.qxd 2/14/07 2:35 PM Page 6 The Covenant Agreement UNDERSTANDING COVENANT In the Bible, a covenant is a relationship based upon mutual commitments. It typically involves promises, obligations, and rituals. Covenant is how God has chosen to communicate to us, to redeem us, and to guarantee us eternal life in Jesus. These truths, revealed in the Bible, are the basis of Christianity. The Bible is a covenant document. The Old and New Testaments are really Old and New Covenants. Covenants are seen in the Scripture between individuals (Genesis 21:32; 1 Samuel 18:3), between one person and a group of people (Genesis 26:28; 1 Samuel 11:1-2), between nations (Exodus 23:32; 34:12; Hosea 12:1) and between God and man. Blessings accrue to those who are faithful, curses to those who aren t. SCRIPTURES FOR COVENANT To understand the Word of God accurately one must become familiar with the eight biblical covenants. They fall into two classes: Conditional (guarantees that God will do His part when the human meets his/her requirements stipulated); and Unconditional (its fulfillment is promised by God and depends upon God s power and sovereignty for its fulfillment). The EDENIC covenant (conditional), Gen. 1:26-31; 2:16-17; Gen. 3:15. The ADAMIC covenant (unconditional), Gen. 3:14-19 The NOAHIC covenant (unconditional), Gen 6:8, Gen 9:1-18, The ABRAHAMIC covenant (unconditional), Gen. 12:1-4; 13:14-17; 15:1-7, 18 17:1-14, Gal 3:15-17, The MOSAIC covenant (conditional), Ex. 20:1-31:18, Ex. 24:4-8, Deut 6:25, Levi 18:, Rm10:1-5, Gal 3:8-26, The LAND covenant (unconditional), Deut. 30:1-10 The DAVIDIC covenant (unconditional), 2Sam. 7:4-16; 1Chron. 17:3-15, Ps 89:3-4;19-20;25;27;29;33-34 The NEW COVENANT (unconditional), Jer. 31:31-40, Galatians 4:24, Hebrews 7:22 8:6-13 9: :24, Heb. 5:9, Eph. 2:20-22, Col. 1:18, Eph. 5:23. PROMISSORY PRINCIPLES OF COVENANT To attend worship services and Bible Studies To tithe To consecrate in prayer To reflect devotedly in the season of lent To serve in at least one ministry for two hours a month

4 The Covenant Covertp.qxd 2/14/07 2:35 PM Page 7 Team Contact Information WORSHIP TEAM Jonathan Nelson, Team Leader jnelson@empowermenttemple.org Choir Liaison: Calvin Green cgreen@empowermenttemple.org Dance Ministry Liaison: Ericka Hunt ehunt@empowermenttemple.org Hospitality Liaison: Troy Tignor ttignor@empowermenttemple.org ADMINISTRATION Milton Mayo, Team Leader mmayo@empowermenttemple.org Phone Communications/Personal Call Ministry Liaison: Myra Queen mqueen@empowermenttemple.org Phone Photo Not Available Intercessory Prayer Liaison: Christian Rose Liaison: Minister Ronnie Nsubuga crose@empowermenttemple.org rnsubuga@empowermenttemple.org ext. 533 Altar Guild Liaison: Deneen Hamlin Liaison: O Neil Mackey dhamlin@empowermenttemple.org omackey@empowermenttemple.org Ambassadors Liaison: Keith McBrown kmcbrown@empowermenttemple.org Security Liaison: Milton Corbett mcorbett@empowermenttemple.org Facility Upkeep Liaison: Nicole Pyles Liaison: Dwyane Turner npyles@empowermenttemple.org dturner@empowermenttemple.org New Members Ministry Liaison: Tiffany Powell Liaison: Kim Stokes tpowell@empowermenttemple.org kstokes@empowermenttemple.org Office Support Liaison: Joann Holly Liaison: Hope Williams jholly@empowermenttemple.org hwilliams@empowermenttemple.org Economic Development Liaison: Derrick Green Liaison: Lanette McClurkin dgreen@empowermenttemple.org lmcclurkin@empowermenttemple.org

5 The Covenant Covertp.qxd 2/14/07 2:35 PM Page 10 Team Contact Information Liaison: Mike Britton Strategic Development Team Liaison: Briana Penny OUTREACH Minister Chris Brown, Team Leader ext. 526 Homeless Liaison: Minister Pam Berrry Prison Liaison: Minister Anissa Johnson WMS Liaison: Kim Orange Seniors Liaison: Minister Harry Smith Street Evangelism Liaison: Charles Martin ext. 531 HIV - AIDS Liaison: Kenny Ebron kebron@empowermenttemple.org Phone Global Missions Liaison: Arthur Waters awaters@empowermenttemple.org Phone PROMOTION & P.R. MEDIA Nicole Kirby, Team Leader nkirby@empowermenttemple.org ext. 529 Newsletter (Echoes of Empowerment: Anniversary Edition) Liaison: Dana MacDonald dmcdonald@empowermenttemple.org Representation at City Council Meetings & at the State Legislature Liaison: Turhan Robinson trobinson@empowermenttemple.org

6 The Covenant Covertp.qxd 2/14/07 2:35 PM Page 11 Team Contact Information Gathering of the Greats Liaison: Minister Mario Scott CHRISTIAN LIFE Minister Denise Jones, Team Leader Sunday School Liaison: Rev. Angela Bullock Mid-day Service (FLC) Liaison: Rev. James Nelson, Asst. Pastor ext. 524 Marriage Enrichment Liaison: Minister Eva Branch Christian Parenting/SPICE Liaison: Lottie Benyard Liaison: Minister Benita Keene YPD Early Childhood Development Liaison: Erica St. Bernard Liaison: Minister Kotoshia Berry Liaison: Minister Shawntel Grant SOLO Singles Liaison Minister Stephanie Hick ARTS AND CULTURE Minister Tessa Couser, Team Leader Book Club Liaison: Minister Joann Montague Monthly Film Festival Liaison: Sonia Rufus

7 The Covenant Covertp.qxd 2/14/07 2:35 PM Page 14 Team Contact Information EDUCATION & LITERACY Rev. Kevin Brooks, Team Leader GED, Math, Science, Computer, Reading & After School Tutorial Programs Liaison: Loren McCaskill Liaison: Nakia Kutcherman Financial Literacy Liaison: Mike Simmons Liaison: Kevin Setzer RESURRECTION SUNDAY OVERSIGHT Lisa Mooney, Team Leader Liason: Laura Ford HEALTH & FITNESS Stephany Stevens, Team Leader Wellness Program Liaison: Rodney Madison Liaison: Eugene Williams MENTAL HEALTH Liaison: Mary Johnson, Team Leader Support Groups & Teen Counseling Liaison: Minister Kathy Briggs Liaison: Minister Russell St. Bernard Liaison: Tanya Lassister

8 The Covenant Covertp.qxd 2/14/07 2:35 PM Page 15 Resurrection Sunday Sunday, April 8, :30 a.m. 1st Mariner Arena 201 W. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21201

9 The Covenant Covertp.qxd 2/14/07 2:35 PM Page 16 Service Times Worship Services Teen Temple Sunday School Children s Church Tuesday Bible Study Men s Bible Study Women s Bible Study MIT I MIT II Wednesday Rush Hour Prayer Sunday Rush Hour Prayer Empowermenttemple.org Sundays 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sundays 11:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday 11:15 a.m. 7:30 p.m. 1st Saturday 9:00 a.m. 1st Saturday 10:15 a.m. 1st Saturday 12:00 noon 1st Wednesday 7:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 6:30 a.m. Every Service Live

10 The Covenant Covertp.qxd 2/14/07 2:35 PM Page 12 Empowerment Tribes Cell groups are divided according to the first initial of last names. If you need help in finding a home cell group or would like to participate in leadership, you can call or your respective Tribal Leader. Tribe Letters Leaders Contact: Reuben A, G, I, Q Leroya A. Cothran tribereuben@@empowermenttemple.org Ext 301 Simeon B Shiree M. Southerland tribesimeon@empowermenttemple.org Ext 302 Judah C, K Mario Scott tribejudah@empowermenttemple.org Ext 303 Zebulun D, E, F Benita Keene tribezebulun@empowermenttemple.org Ext 304 Issachar H Charlene A. Johnson tribeissachar@empowermenttemple.org Ext 305 Ephraim J Regina Nsubuga tribeephraim@@empowermenttemple.org Ext 306 Manasseh R, X, Z Dana MacDonald tribemanasseh@@empowermenttemple.org Ext 307 Dan M Joanne A. Montaque tribedan@empowermenttemple.org Ext 308 Gad N,O,P,U,Y Joann and Frank Holly tribegad@@empowermenttemple.org Ext 309 Asher S Harry Smith tribeasher@empowermenttemple.org Ext 310 Naphtali T, L, V Rachel G. Heggins tribenaphtali@empowermenttemple.org Ext 311 Benjamin W Dolores l. Winston tribebenjamin@empowermenttemple.org Ext 312 Min. Ronnie Nsubuga Coordinator: ext rnsubuga@empowermenttemple.org

11 The Covenant Covertp.qxd 2/14/07 2:35 PM Page Tribes of Empowerment Temple JOIN A HOME CELL GROUP What is a Cell Group? A Cell Group (or Home Cell) is a small group of people who are committed to first of all building up one another, and secondly to fulfill the great commission in reaching out to the lost. They meet together weekly, as well as having contact with other people throughout the week. The Cell is like a larger family than just your own. It is comparable to the cells in a human body that provide protection, communication, life, sustenance etc. Likewise the Cell Group is there for protection, edification, acceptance, support and communication. Your Commitment to the Cell Group The Cell will challenge and encourage your level of growth and commitment. In the Cell you will discover your ministry and gifting and you will find the joy of receiving a blessing but more important, of being a blessing. Your participation will help build up the rest of the group. Make a decision not to allow anyone or anything to hinder you from attending your Home Cell. Your Contribution to the Group You are a valuable member of your group. God expects you to be actively involved in the growth of other Cell Members. The Holy Spirit will give you spiritual gifts to help you minister to the rest of the group (1 Corinthians 12:7-12). You can also help your Cell Group by doing practical things for them and using your talents or abilities to help them. Commit to your Cell and allow the Lord to use you and work through you to edify His body. BENEFITS Meet Weekly In depth discussion of Pastor Bryant s Sermon notes Build a support network team Opportunity to serve and be recognized in Ministry Free customized Bible material from Pastor Bryant VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE AND GET A PASSWORD TO DOWNLOAD INFORMATION:

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16 The Covenant Covertp.qxd 2/14/07 2:35 PM Page 1 Empowerment Temple AME Church Primrose Avenue Baltimore, MD Administration Office 1505 Eutaw Place Baltimore, MD 21217