Where All People Are God s People

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1 NEW LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School 9:30 a.m. New Mem ber Orientation Classes Sundays 9:30 a.m. Prayer and Praise 10:50 a.m. Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion First Sundays Bible Study-Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. New Light Staff and Officers Pastor Rev. Dr. Vernon Hurte (757) Diaconate Ministry Deacons, Chairperson Deaconess, Chairperson Trustees, Chairperson Financial Secretary Treasurer Church Clerk Sunday School Superintendent Christian Education Head Usher Missionaries Music Ministry Women s Ministry Men s Ministry Youth Ministry Young Adult Ministry New Members Ministry Health Ministry Kitchen Ministry Special Events Coordinator Transportation Ministry Outreach Ministry Audio/Video Ministry Office Assistant Web Developer Ministry Church address Church website Audio/Video Ministry Request Dea. George Nappier Deaconess Eileen Hopson Jane B. P arker Anjour Harris Betty Johnson Dea. Janet King Janet Waddy Dea. Arthur & Andrea Thornton Dea. Haywood Rogers Debra Je fferson Gregory Mitchell P amela Thomas P aul Whitfield Joanne Seward Deaconess Eileen Hopson Teresa Rawlings Frances Tyler-Jones P atricia Thompson Teresa Rawlings Arica P arker/ashley Whitfield Alton King Janet Waddy TD Mitchel l info@newlightbaptistchurch.org Name: P hone: Date of Service: AM P M Quantity (circle one) Please circle your media selection below: Cost: DVD - $15, Audio CD - $12, VHS tape - $10, Audio cassette - $5. Sr s Cost: DVD-$12.75, Audio CD-$10.80, VHS Tape-$8.50, Audio Cassette-$4.75 Submit order to Bro. Alton King or Bro. Andy Johnson 2000 East Broad Street Richmond, Virginia (804) Where All People Are God s People

2 You Are Welcome in This Place We pray that something expressed here through word, song, or deed will touch you in a special way. If you are looking for a church home, you need look no further. We invite you to become a member of our family. Worship - The reason for the church s existence is for us to gather as a community of faith to praise and worship our Lord and Savior. As a result, spiritual growth and renewal are among the many blessings we receive. If you desire a closer relationship with God, we pray that o ur worship service supports your spiritual journey. Learning - The study and application of God s holy word is the most instruc tive and enlightening endeavor by which anyone who is seeking to understand his or her place in the world can live as a part of a community of believers. Bible study, Sunday School and other ministrie s foster deeper learning in an open and rewarding way. Service We are a community of souls dedicated to serving our Lord Jesus Christ. We are committed to a call to action. We have several ministrie s whose purpose is to meet the needs of our parish and the larger community. Development Members can participate in a variety of programs that will immensely enrich their lives and those they serve. This development is realized through the discovery of each member s unique Spiritual Gift. Fellowship There is nothing like the bond of Christian fellowship. We are all one big family working, worshipping, and striving to encourage more personal interaction and clo ser relationship among members, resulting in growth and genuine care and concern for one another. We Welcome You! New Light Baptist Church Sunday, April 1, 2012 Communion Sunday * CALL TO WORSHIP Deacon George Nappier * INVOCATION * T HE HYMN OF PRAISE * RESPONSIVE READING #581 The Lord s Supper I Corinthians 11: **MUSICAL INTERLUDE **WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENT S REMARKS **INFORMAL FELLOWSHIP MUSICAL OFFERING Sis. Monique Ross Sis. Cheryl Snyder Rev. Dr. Vernon Hurte, Pastor WORSHIP T HROUGH GIVIN G - TIT HES AND OFFERING DIVINE READING MUSICAL OFFERING TH E PR EAC HED WO RD * INVIT ATION T O DISCIPLESHIP PRAYER & ALT AR CALL Mass Choir Mass Choir Rev. Dr. Vernon Hurte, Pastor, New Light Baptist Church * CHURCH COVENANT AFFIRMED/HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE * SONG OF CELEBRAT ION & BENEDICT ION *CO NGREGA TIO N STAND **WO RSHIPPERS MAY EN TER

3 NO TICES & ANNO UNCEMENTS IT S TAX S EASO N AGAIN! Did you know the IRS has several free tax prep sites this year? Several of these sites have raised the income limit to $57,000 and some even take filers as old as 72 years old. So, if you fall in that range and want to prepare your own taxes for free go to to view the different free file sites they have. I Peter 4:10 says Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God s grace in its various forms. As a tax preparer, I use my gift to service my NLBC family! Sister Cheryl Snyder. NEED A MID-W EEK SPIRITUAL BOOST? Join Pastor Hurte for a "Mid-week Prayer Boost" conference call every Wednesday at Noon. T ake 10 minutes out of your day each Wednesday to connect with Pastor Hurte and other members of the NLBC family through prayer over the phone line. To participate, all you have to do is call (760) , and use the Access Code (102493#). It's that simple! ALL FO R C HRIST, LLC We know you ve been waiting anticipating The live recording of the Live Combined Choir Recording CD and DVD are waiting to be bought. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Virginia and all participating churches. Please see Sis Cookie Bowman to get your CD and/or DVD. C HILDREN S CHURC H MINISTRY Children s Church is sponsoring a trip to Washington, D.C. to the Martin Luther King Memorial and other sites in the area. The trip is being planned for Thursday, April 12 th. T he cost is $28 per person. Please see Trustee Jane Parker or Trustee Ann Harris to make your payment no later than TO DAY, April 1 st. If you as a member would like to sponsor a child, please see T rustee Jane Parker. If you have other questions, please see Sis. Gail Scruggs. We are planning an educational yet fun time for all! EAS TER SUNDAY Easter is the 2 nd Sunday, April 8 th. You don t want to miss it! Below is the order of service. 6:15 am - 7:30 am - Sunrise Service 7:30 am - 8:30 am - Breakfast served 8:40 am - 9:40 am - Sunday School 9:45 am - 10:00 am - Praise & W orship 10:00 am - Morning W orship Service PO T LUC K Women come out for the Women s Ministry pot luck scheduled for Saturday, April 14, 2012 from Please feel free to bring your favorite dish to share and prepare to have a day full of food, fun and lots of fellowship. CURRENT WEEK S ACTIVITIES NEW LIGHT O N THE MO VE Mark your calendar and plan to join us for the following ministry opportunities: Monday, April 2 - Wednesday, April 4 Pastor Hurte in Second Baptist Church, South Richmond, 7pm Sunday, April 3pm - Church Anniversary Celebration at the Community Independent Methodist Church (12033 River Rd., Chesterfield, VA). Pastor Hurte will preach, and the NLBC choir and ushers will serve. Dinner will also be served upon our arrival. Wednesday, April 4 Noon, Prayer (760) (102493#) Friday, April 6 Pastor Hurte in 7 Last Words Second Baptist Church, 7pm April 2nd 7pm nightly - Pastor Hurte will be in revival at Second Baptist Church, South Richmond. NLBC choir and ushers will serve on T uesday night, April 3rd. Good Friday, April 6 7pm - Pastor Hurte will be one of the preachers for the "Seven Last Words" service at Second Baptist Church (Idlewood Ave.) Sunday, April 8 Sunrise Service & Breakfast, 6:15 am

4 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be m ade for everyone (I Tim othy 2:1) Sis. Barbara Crockett Bro. Julius T urner Sis. Donetta Tinsmon Bro. Curtis Simmons Sis. Betty Clarke & Family Sis. Naomi Saunders Sis. Florence Jones & Family Sis. Brenda T homas & Family Sis. Lavern Harris Persons on our Prayer Wall Dea. Dorothy Crockett Dr. Robert Whitehead and Family INTERCESSORY PRAYER LIST Bro. Andy Johnson Sis. Myrna Gordon Sis. Annie Lucas Sis. Linda Valentine & Family Deaconess Hazel Williams Bro. Anthony Robinson Bro. Jamond Kingston Sis. Juanita Brown Deacon Andrew Hopson Bro. Theodore James Bro. Frank Nelson The Family of Sis. Mary T aylor Pastoral Family and All Ministries of New Light Baptist Church PLEAS E R EMEMB ER TO PRAY FOR THES E FA MILIES & MINISTR IES MED ITATION FOR THE WEEK We pray for the Spirit of the Resurrection in Metropolitan Richmond: For a spirit of love, cooperation, peace, community, and commitment to all people in God s Name. Amen! Daily Bible Readings for the Week of April 2, April 8, 2012 Mon., Apr 2 Lead by T ruth and Light Psalm 43 T ue., Apr 3 Walking in God s T ruth Psalm 86:8-13 Wed., Apr 4 Arrest of Jesus John 18:1-11 Thu., Apr 5 Denial of Jesus John 18:12-18 Fri., Apr 6 Questioning of Jesus John 18:19-24 Sat., Apr 7 What Is T ruth? John 8:31-38 Sun., Apr 8 Are You the King? John 18:28-37 Sunday School Lessons Lessons in Living April 2012 The Word Was In the Beginning On Palm and Easter Sunday, we look at the death and resurrection of Jesus as recorded in John. April 1 Jesus Testifies to the Truth John 18:28-37 John agrees with the Synoptic Gospels that Pilate s first question to Jesus was: Are you the king of the Jews? Pliate tries to establish that Jesus is a rebel with military might. Jesus refutes this thought because He came to testify to the truth (John 18:37, NIV) April 8 Resurrection Sunday The Living W ord John 20:1-10, The disciples were afraid and locked themselves in a room. They did not expect a resurrection. When Jesus appeared to them, they greatly rejoiced. The Word is Hear and Now T hese three lessons offer a study in the power of Jesus words as He lived among us as a human being. Jesus words have the power not only to purify the T emple, but to restore human life and to heal, as well. April 15 Cleansing the Temple John 2:13-22 The Jewish people had to buy animals or their sacrifices in the temple. Jesus turns over the tables of the money changers in the temple because they should not have been in the temple cheating those who came to buy and worship.

5 April 22 Woman of Samaria John4:7-15, 23-26, The dual meaning of water and the dual boundaries that Jesus crosses are expressed in this story. The living water refers to fresh drinking water or life-giving water (v. 10). Jesus crosses two cultural boundaries in this story: the boundary between Jews and Samaritans and between men and women. April 28 Healing the Blind Man John 9:1-17 The healing power of clay made with spittle was a popular form of healing in the Greco-Roman world. John also writes how a person can have sight but not see, and how a blind man received his sight and the gift to see truth. Read the Bible in a Year - April Have you ever considered reading the entire Bible? It's easy to do if you spread it out over a year. T he 1,189 chapters of the Bible can be read in a year at a rate of 3¼ chapters per day. It s not too late, make a commitment today to read and study God s Word!!! 1. Joshua Samuel 1-2 & Matthew Joshua & Matthew Samuel Judges Samuel 5-6 & Matthew Judges 3-4 & Matthew Samuel Judges Samuel 9-10 & Matthew Psalms Samuel Judges 7-8 & Matthew Samuel Judges Samuel & Matthew Judges & Matthew Psalms Judges Samuel & Matthew Judges & Matthew Samuel Judges Samuel & Matthew Judges Samuel Ruth Samuel Psalms Samuel & Matthew 28