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FRANGELISM Andrew, Simon Peter s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, We have found the Messiah (that is, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas (which, when translated, is Peter). John 1:40-42 Join us in being obedient to the Great Commission by sharing your faith with 5 Friends, Relatives, Associates & Neighbors each week who are Unsaved, Unsure, or Unchurched. Invite them to be with you in Worship, Wednesday in the Word, or Church School. Our prayer is that they will come to know Jesus and commit to following Him daily. Saint Paul A M E Church Online Giving Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. II Corinthians 9:7 (NRSV) We have provided for your family and friends, a convenient way to give to the church that is secure and easy. We are pleased to offer Online Giving secured through Paypal Online Payment Processing. To receive special words of encouragement, messages and church updates from Pastor Marvin C. Zanders, II, Text: Believe11 - To: 41411 The Serving Acolyte Sean Way The Serving Stewards Bro. Willie Martin & Sis. Loretta Coppock The Serving Trustees Sis. Cheryl Hampton & Bro. Larry Clayton The Serving Choir The Doris A. Balkman First Fruit Choir & The Odell Brown Youth Choir The Serving Usher Board The S. S. Morris Usher Board The Serving Media Team Sis. Kendal Way, Sis. Queen Williams, Bro. Emmitt Alexander, Bro. George Hampton The Serving Courtesy Guild Speaker Sis. Marie Mobley The Serving Count Team Sis. Jetonne Riley & All Teams 2
We Do It All To The Glory Of God And For The Good Of Humankind! We are Sharing Christ and Meeting Needs through Exalting God s Greatness (Worship) / Equipping God s People (Training/Discipleship) Evangelizing God s World (Sharing our Faith) Expressing God s Love (Outreach/Service) THE MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS The message series, Being a Life-Changer based on Philemon 1:6 - pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective when you perceive all the good that we may do for Christ Jesus. This series is designed to help you use your everyday actions to have an eternal impact upon your sphere of influence. Your main purpose as a disciple of Jesus is to influence others to place their trust in Christ. The messages are: 1. My Story Can Change A Life 2. My Obedience Can Change A Life 3. My Invite Can Change A Life 4. My Faith Can Change A Life Stop by the Light of the Word table and purchase this life changing series today. SPLASH (Show People Love And Share Him) Don t forget to SPLASH your friends, relatives, acquaintances, and neighbors. Studies show that 50% of the people wo are invited to attend service do come. This week be intentional about inviting your unsaved, unchurched, and unsure friends, relatives, acquaintances, and neighbors to join you at the place where you connect with Jesus. If there are empty seats around you, help fill them with these words to the lost Romans 3:23 Romans 6:23 I John 5:11-12 Revelation 3:20 And pray with them the prayer of faith. Lord Jesus, I need you. I cannot handle my life by myself - anymore. I m sorry for my sins - I ask You to come into my heart and save me. I accept You by faith. AMEN. ALL Bulletin announcements must be received in the church office BY NOON on WEDNESDAY and APPROVED by the Pastor for publication. 3
THIS WEEK S MINISTRY TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE UPLIFTING OF HUMANITY Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20 (NRSV) JANUARY 2018 Mon, 29 Church School Teachers Training. @ 6:30pm Tue, 30 Mass Choir Rehearsal....@ 6:30pm Wed, 31 Wonderful Wednesday in the Word....Chapel @ Noon & 6:30pm CHURCHWIDE DANIEL FAST ENDS WMS Executive Board Meeting...Hilton Hotel-Baltimore, MD February 2018 Sat, 3 Leadership Nurture & Development Council.....Proctor Center @ 7:45am Ministers Meeting......Saint Paul Campus @ 9:00am Lay Meeting..Chapel @ 9:45am Pulpit Aid Board Meeting....Library @ 9:30am Children s Church/Blessing The Next Generation Staff Huddle...Saint Paul Campus @ 11:00am Sun, 4 FIRST SUNDAY WORSHIP / Lois B. Scott Female Youth Usher Board worshipping together Mon, 5 Steward Board Huddle....Saint Paul Campus @ 6:30pm Wed, 7 Wonderful Wednesday in the Word....Chapel @ Noon & 6:30pm Wed-Fri, 7-9 TAC District Conference....Mt. Olive Gainesville, FL 7th Bi-Annual WMS Night @ 7pm / 9th Pastor Zanders preaching @ 7pm Sat, 10 Sons of Allen Meeting....Chapel @ 9:00am Sun, 11 First Family Appreciation...Saint Paul Campus @ 9:30am Mon, 12 Trustee Board Huddle.....Proctor Center @ 6:30pm Tue, 13 Women of Allen Meeting.Rm #129-130 @ 5:30pm Wed, 14 Ash Wednesday / AMEC Founders Day Fri-Sun, 16+-18 Black Heritage Weekend.....Edward Waters College Sun, 18 Bishop Preaching @ 4:00pm Mon, 19 Official Board Huddle..Chapel @ 6:30pm Wed, 21 Wonderful Wednesday in the Word...Chapel @ Noon & 6:30pm Fri-Sat, 23-24 11th Episcopal District Lay Organization Weekend Sun, 25 Wed, 28 Pastor s Pupil Recognition Sunday Wonderful Wednesday in the Word.Chapel @ Noon & 6:30pm 2ND QUARTERLY CONFERENCE REPORTS DUE BY 5:00PM Mark Your Calendars Leadership Nurture & Development Council Saturday, February 3, 2018 @ 7:45am 4 Mark Your Calendars 2nd Quarterly Conference Tuesday, March 6, 2018 @ 6:30pm
WORSHIP SCHEDULE THE CHURCH AT FELLOWSHIP Church School Discovery Hour @ 7:45am 9:15am New Disciple Orientation @ 8:30am THE CHURCH AT FELLOWSHIP MORNING GLORY WORSHIP SERVICE @ 9:30am Holy Communion Every First Sunday Baptism/New Disciple(s) Fellowship 2nd & 4th Sundays 9:30am WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD The grass withers, the flower fades; but the Word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8 (NRSV) A Strong Commitment + A Strong Church = A Strong Community Each Wednesday we come together to learn more about Jesus and the Word of God. The sessions are noon and 6:30PM. The evening session features the choir and ushers from the previous Sunday as well as lessons for children and youth. Make plans now to join us for this wonderful time of faith, family and fellowship. CHURCH FAST: MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Steward Board Meeting Monday after the First Sunday @ 6:30pm Trustee Board Meeting Monday after the Second Sunday @ 6:30pm Official Board Meeting Monday after the Third Sunday @ 6:30pm Edward Lang, Sr. Prayer Ministry / Sweet Hour of Prayer (THE SHOP) He was praying in a certain place, and after He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, Lord, teach us to pray Luke 11:1 (NRSV) An Hour of Prayer and Meditation Sweet Hour of Prayer DAILY SCHEDULE: Tuesday - Saturday 5:30 a.m. 6:30a.m. Sunday @ 6:00 p.m. 7:00p.m. (TOLL FREE) 1-641-715-3580 Access Code: 196254 5
ORDER OF WORSHIP FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY YOUTH SUNDAY JANUARY 28, 2018 @ 9:30AM Kendal Way Worship Leader **************THE PRAISE FESTIVAL**************** **THE CALL TO WORSHIP......Morgan Pratt Leader: Come and sit at the feet of our teacher. People: Christ reveals the ways of God. Leader: People: Come and see that God s Kingdom has drawn near. God sets the captives free and fills the needy with good things. Leader: Come and praise our source of courage and strength. People: The Spirit leads us in wisdom and truth. All: Come! Let us worship the Lord. THE HYMN OF PRAISE..... There s Not A Friend...AME Hymn #381 The Congregation and Choir There s not a friend like the lowly Jesus, No not one, no not one; None else could heal all our soul s diseases, No not one, no not one; Refrain Jesus knows all about our struggles, He will guide till the day is done; There s not a friend like the lowly Jesus, No not one, no not one. No friend like Him is so high and holy, No not one, no not one; And yet no friend is so meek and lowly, No not one, no not one. There s not an hour that He is not near us, No not one, no not one; No night so dark but His love can cheer us, No not one, no not one. Did ever saint find this friend forsake him? No not one, no not one; Or sinner find that He would not take him? No not one, no not one. Was e er a gift like the Savior given? No not one, no not one; Will He refuse us a home in heaven? No not one, no not one. THE PRAYER.......... Ian Williams, II (instrumental) **Minister and Congregation Standing 8 The Children of the Light Nursery is available in Room 109
THE SCRIPTURE Psalm 46:1-7......Shawnie Odom THE WORSHIP THROUGH SONG...... Suede Souls THE GIFTS FOR MISSION...................Jaylah Lesesne **THE CHORAL RESPONSE..............The Congregation and Choir All things come of Thee, O Lord; and of Thine own have we given Thee. Amen. THE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.......Sis. Marie Mobley THE PASSING OF THE PEACE THE WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING THE WORSHIP THROUGH SONG... The Doris A. Balkman First Fruit Choir & The Odell Brown Youth Choir THE SPRINKLE OF JESUS.........LaMone Gibson **THE INVITATION THE REMARKS Pastor Marvin C. Zanders, II THE BENEDICTION "Attention All Pastor's Pupils" "The second grading period for this school year has ended. Sunday, February 18 is the deadline to submit copies of report cards in the decorative box in the Narthex or by email to Starlet Wilder at alstar3@comcast.net by 12 midnight." "Recognition Sunday Sunday, February 25, 2018 Pastor's Pupils can only be recognized by submitting a copy of their report card by the specified deadline." 9
10 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 (NRSV) PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: http://light-of-the-word.org to view messages and series available RADIO: WCGL 1360AM V SUNDAYS 7:30 a.m. and TUESDAYS 5:15 p.m. V Listen Online: www.wcgl1360.com 2018 FIRST FAMILY APPRECIATION CELEBRATION The Stewards of Saint Paul request your prayers, support and participation, as we, as an entire Church Family, prepare for celebrating 18 years of dedication service, so lovingly given to us by our First Family. Join us on: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2018 9:30 A.M. CELEBRATION WORSHIP SERVICE CELEBRATION DINNER TO FOLLOW Thank you. St. Paul AME Girl Scouts will sell Girl Scouts cookies in the Proctor Center immediately following morning worship on Sunday, January 28, 2018(4th Sunday). Please support our girls. Please bring cash- no checks. Cookies are $4 per box. Thanks, Sharon Linton-Gallon Girl Scouts Troop Mentor
Justice Ministry News Thank you Justice Ministry members and others of St. Paul who attended the Meeting with Sheriff Mike Williams this past Tuesday at Greater Grant. 132 persons were there and St. Paul had 27 present. The purpose of this meeting was to support the members of the Jacksonville Re-Entry Center committee, which includes our own Queen Williams, to find Out the Sheriff s plan to re-place the over $600,000.00 of the State Grant that had to be returned, because the funds was not used in a timely Manner. Well, guess what? He does not have a plan and does not know if the Money will be replaced. The Re-Entry Center had to turn away hundreds of Ex-Offenders because of the lack of Personnel to handle all of the cases coming in. When the money was sent back, those new employees that was Hired, had to be fired. The committee will continue to pressure the Sheriff For the needed funding for the Re-Entry Center and the Ex-Offenders who need this assistance to get back on their feet. We will keep you up-dated on the progress. The Sheriff did agree to attend the Rally in March and the Nehemiah Assembly in April. Thank you St. Paul for your support of this unique Ministry that allows us to Go out into the City, our neighborhoods and communities to make a difference In the lives of those that are least among us. Doing Justice takes commitment. Geneva Pittman, Coordinator, Queen Williams and Ann White, Team Leaders. The Ministry believes that your One Word has proven to be helpful in 2017. We now ask you to prayerfully seek your One Word for 2018
Acknowledgements We gratefully acknowledge the Altar Flowers donated to the glory of God and in celebration of Shaquille Johnson, Jr. 1st Birthday (1/26) From: The Family PULPIT AID BOARD For information regarding flowers for the Altar and/or Pulpit, please contact, Sis. Edna Harrington @ 904-923-3808. Thank you! The Pulpit Aid Board SPECIAL NOTE The price to purchase the Altar or Pulpit Flowers has increased to $60.00 14
Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. James 5:14 (NRSV) CONFINED / RECOVERING AT HOME Virginia Bouler 1483 Windle Street, 32209 354-1633 Darlene Chandler 5114 Pennant Drive 607-6516 Willie Garner 6062 Ribault Road, 32209 Sallie Grissett 3304 Pearce Street 32209 765-9052 Inez Hickson 4024 Anderson Woods Dr, 32218 765-3679 Albertha Johnson 5118 Moncrief Road 768-3736 Bessie Jones 10858 Natalie Dr. E, 32218 768-4290 Mary Jeanette Jones-Clayton 3150 Windsong Drive #3110 Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-322-2334 Rigley Cook San Jose Health & Rehab Ctr. 9333 San Jose Blvd. James Johnson Jax Nursing & Rehab Center 4134 Dunn Ave, 32218 Louise Joseph Noble House of Jacksonville 6561 San Juan Ave, 32210 Leanora Lee Lakeside Nursing & Rehabilitation 11411 Armadale Rd, 32218 Ruth Medlock 1881 W 3rd Street, 32209 354-4364 Amelia Norman 7038 Bishop Hatcher Dr. W. 32219 764-7417 Wilhelmina Sharpe 3804 Robert C. Weaver Dr., 32208 768-8875 Carlene Snead 1857 E. 23rd Street, 32206 354-0070 Eardean Taylor 638 Basswood Street 354-4931 Winifred Williams 10660 Old St. Augustine Rd, Bldg 1400, Rm #1402, 32257 699-5686 NURSING CARE FACILITIES Roosevelt Robinson West Jax Nursing & Rehab Center 1650 Fouraker Road, 32221 Lenreatha Sawyer Lanier Terrace Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center / 12740 Lanier Rd Rm#203-A, 32226 / 757 0600 DO NOT SEND CARDS TO FACILITY 15 HOSPITAL
Notes: The Messenger: The Text: Message Title: Special Points To Remember: A Special Invitation is extended from Pastor & Mrs. Marvin C. Zanders, II and The Saint Paul Church Family Visit Us Any Time! Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church 6910 New Kings Road Jacksonville, FL 32219 Office: 904-764-2755 Fax: 904-768-8552 Email: stpaul@stpaulamejax.com Website: stpaulamejax.com