THE MINISTERIAL STAFF The Rev. Carolyn Corey The Rev. Brenda Underwood The Rev. Quille Maxwell (Retired) The Rev. Sheridan Williams The Rev. Wanda The Rev. Shaneika Thomas Sis. Debra Bro. Rick Lee St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church 11359 Dexter Ave. Detroit, MI 48206 THE MUSIC STAFF Mrs. Vanessa Pickens Director of Music The Rev. Sheridan Williams Assistant Director of Music Mr. Robert Boone Drummer Bro. Rick Lee Assistant Director/Musician THE OFFICERS & CHAIRPERSONS Mr. Christopher L. Howie, Chairman, Board of Stewards Mr. Harold J. Watson, Chairman, Board of Trustees Ms. Lisa Green, Leader of Leaders THE CHURCH STAFF Ms. Shirley Bayne Administrative Assistant Mr. Morris Lockhart Building Superintendent African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Mid-West Episcopal District Michigan Conference ST. PAUL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH 11359 Dexter Avenue, Detroit, MI 48206 Church Office: (313) 933-1822 Fax: (313) 933-2424 Church Email: stpaul@ameziondet.comcastbiz.net Website: www.stpaulamezdet.org NOVEMBER 12, 2017 Detroit District 12 THE REVEREND DR. ELEAZAR MERRIWEATHER, PASTOR THE REVEREND RONALD L. BAILEY, PRESIDING ELDER SIS. CAMILLE C. STARNES, MISSIONARY SUPERVISOR BISHOP DARRYL B. STARNES, SR., PRESIDING PRELATE
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP 8:00 A.M. SIS. DEBRA PETTIGREW - WORSHIP LEADER THE CALL TO WORSHIP:..........Sis. Debra THE INVOCATION:........... Sis. Debra THE CHORAL RESPONSE: Spirit of the Living God...#692 THE SONG OF PRAISE:.... Oh Give Thanks...Pg. 10 in bulletin THE SCRIPTURE LESSON:...Sis. Debra THE PRAYER:.........Rev. Carolyn Corey THE SONG OF PREPARATION:. Guide Me Oh Thou Great Jehovah...#681 THE SERMON:... Rev. Dr. Eleazar THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP:..Rev. Dr. Eleazar 2 NOTES 11
Oh Give Thanks Chorus: Oh give thanks to the Lord, for all He has done Oh give thanks to the Lord, for His grace, we have won For He s already done what He said He would do Oh give thanks, Give thanks to the Lord Verse: When I was hungry Lord you fed me With Manna from on high When I was thirsty flowing water From the fountain that never runs dry When I was lost, Lord you found me Put your loving arms around me Oh give thanks, Give thanks to the Lord Vamp Oh give thanks, Oh give thanks Oh give thanks, Oh give thanks (Repeat as desired) Oh give thanks, give thanks to the Lord THE.Musicians THE ORDER OF WORSHIP 10:30 A.M. SIS. DEBRA PETTIGREW - WORSHIP LEADER PRELUDE:..... THE LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES:.......Acolytes THE PROCESSIONAL:...... Praise In The Temple THE CALL TO WORSHIP:. Sis. Debra THE INVOCATION:.... Sis. Debra THE CHORAL RESPONSE:... Spirit of the Living God...#692 THE SONG OF PRAISE:... Oh Give Thanks...Pg. 10 in bulletin THE RESPONSIVE READING:.. Rev. Wanda LEADER: ELEVENTH SUNDAY MORNING IN KINGDOMTIDE (I JOHN 2:24-25, 28-29; 3:1-2) Therefore let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father. PEOPLE: And this is the promise that He has promised us -- eternal life. 10 3
THE SCRIPTURE RESPONSE:.....The Gloria Patri, #641 THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH:.....Rev. Wanda THE SELECTION:.... The William M. White Male Choir THE SCRIPTURE LESSON:...Rev. Shaneika Thomas THE PRAYER & ALTAR CALL:.....Rev. Carolyn Corey THE PRAYER RESPONSE:. Something Good is Going to Happen To You Something Good is going to happen to you Happen to you, this very day Something good is going to happen to you Jesus of Nazareth is passing your way THE SELECTION:...The William M. White Male Choir THE SERMON:.....Rev. Dr. Eleazar THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP:..Rev. Dr. Eleazar THE INVITATIONAL HYMN:. Come to Jesus 4 SICK AND CONVALESCENT MEMBERS OF ST. PAUL A.M.E. ZION CHURCH AT HOME & OUT OF STATE Branch, Willie Caldwell, Lynndsi Chapman, Dealia DeNeal, Hazel Elledge, Romeldia Gooden, Doris Gurley, Ninell Hawkins, Eduardo Hearns, Mark Johnson, Johnnie Frances Mann Mattox, Carrie Maxwell, Quillie, Rev. Moore, Ernestine Morris, Ulysses Nix, Stephanie (Stevie) Poindexter, J.C. Powell, Donnie Roseborough, Cynthia Russell, Lorraine Sims, Annie Webb, Jean Williams, Jeanette We encourage you to do all that is in your power to help the sick and convalescent members, most of all pray each day that their bodies will be healed; remember that God is good all the time and all the time God is good. 9
ST. PAUL A.M.E. ZION CHURCH WEEKLY CALENDAR SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. Worship Service 9:15 A.M. Sunday School 10:30 A.M. Worship Service CHURCH OFFICE MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. BIBLE STUDY WEDNESDAY 10:30 A.M. 6:30 P.M. PRAYER/ HOUR OF POWER WEDNESDAY 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. OUTREACH DEPARTMENT MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. (313) 397-2184 THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM MONDAY AND WEDNESDAYS 12:00 NOON TO 1:00 P.M. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS Attention All Choir Members: We will be rehearsing every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in preparation for the Christmas Concert. Please mark your calendar. From the Music Ministry. We pause today to say thanks to the men and women who served our country in the Armed Forces, we are very grateful for your service. May God continue to bless and keep you in His loving care. Signed: Rick Lee, Director of the Christian Education. NOVEMBER 12 Veteran s Day 18 Rev. Dr. Eleazar s 60th birthday celebration; in the Fellowship Hall; 12:00 p.m. 19 Ecumenical Thanksgiving Worship Service @ St. John C.M.E.; 8715 Woodward; 3:00 p.m. 20 Quarterly Conf.; 6:30 p.m. DECEMBER 3 Candlelight Memorial Service; 6:00 p.m. 17 Christmas Fellowship Dinner Mass Choir Christmas Concert; 3:30 p.m. 24 One Service, 9:00 a.m. CHOIR REHEARSALS TUESDAY 6:00 P.M. - William M. White Male Choir 7:15 P.M. - United In Praise Choir THURSDAY 6:30P.M. - Cathedral Choir 8 5
HEARTH HEALTHY AT EVERY AGE HEATHY CORNER You re truly never too young or too old to protect your heart. The buildup of plaque in your arteries can silently start as early as your late teens and early 20s, explains Jennifer H. Mieres, M.D., professor of cardiology and population health and senior vice president, Office of Community and Public Health, at the North Shore-LU Health System. Lower your odds of developing heart disease by keeping an eye on these key factors and lifestyle habits in your 30s, 40s, and 50s, and beyond: 50S+ TELL YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT ANY UNUSUAL FATIGURE: One study of more than 1,500 female heart attack survivors found that the majority had symptoms months before the event. The most common sign was unexplained fatigue that interfered with everyday activities., for example, having to rest between making sides of bed. Describe to your physician how fatigue impacts your daily activities rather than just reporting that you re tired, advises Jean McSweney, Ph.D., R.N., Associate Dean for research at the College of Nursing, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. FINE-TUNE YOUR DIET - You may not be as efficient at metabolizing starch and sugar as you get closer to menopause, Goldberg says. The American Heart Association recommends limiting your intake of added sugars to lower your heart disease risk. Also cut back on simple carbs - like pretzels and other packaged snacks - as well as processed foods, which are high in sodium. And eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and at least two 3 1/2 oz of servings a week of oily fish like salmon. TEST FOR C-REACTIVE PROTEIN - Women who have elevated levels of C- reactive protein, a measure of inflammation in the blood, might benefit from going on cholesterol - lowering therapies, even if their cholesterol is normal, Goldberg says. Bless Them Abundantly: A Veteran s Day Prayer Dear Lord, Today we honor our veterans, worthy men and women who gave their best when they were called upon to serve and protect their country. We pray that you will bless them, Lord, for their unselfish service in the continual struggle to preserve our freedoms, our safety, and our country s heritage, for all of us. Bless them abundantly for the hardships they faced, for the sacrifices they made, for their many different contributions to America s victories over tyranny and oppression. We respect them, we thank them, we honor them, we are proud of them, and we pray that you will watch over these special people and bless them with peace and happiness. In Jesus name we pray; Amen. By Joanna Fuchs MAINTAIN YOUR SOCIAL NETWORK - Research has found that strong social ties can help ward off heart disease, says Kathi L. Heffner, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at The Rochester Center for Mind-Body Research, University of Rochester Medical Center. Make time to see loved ones at least once a week and consider forging new connections by joining a local club of your interest or doing volunteer work - at a soup kitchen or community garden, for example. Studies show the more varied your network is, the healthier you ll be. 6 7