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Prelude Processional * Doxology Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Reverend John Foster Ph.D., Senior Pastor Sunday, May 1, 2016 7:45AM & 11:00AM HOLY COMMUNION 2 Big Bethel A.M.E. Church Phillip Skerrett, Jr. Ministers, Stewards and Acolytes #647 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. * Call to Worship Minister: People: Minister: People: Minister: People: Minister: People: Hymn of Praise I was glad when they said to me, Let us go to the house of the Lord! Our feet have been standing within your gates, O Jerusalem! For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness. For the sake of the house of the Lord our God; I will seek your good. They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. O Lord, I love the habitation of your house, and the place where your glory dwells. But 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 your sight, O Lord, my Rock, and my Redeemer. O sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things! I will sing of loyalty and of justice, to you, O Lord, I will sing. AMEC Hymn #196 There s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit 1. There s a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place, And I know that it s the Spirit of the Lord; There are sweet expressions on each face, And I know they feel the presence of the Lord ~REFRAIN~ Sweet Holy Spirit, Sweet Heavenly Dove, Stay right here with us, Filling us with Your love; And for these blessings, We lift our hearts in praise; Without a doubt we ll know that we have been revived When we shall leave this place. 2. There are blessings you cannot receive Til you know Him in His fullness and believe; You re the one to profit when you say, I am going to walk with Jesus all the way. ~REFRAIN~ Sweet Holy Spirit, Sweet Heavenly Dove, Stay right here with us, Filling us with Your love; And for these blessings, We lift our hearts in praise; Without a doubt we ll know that we have been revived When we shall leave this place. 3. If you say He saved you from your sin, Now you re weak you re bound and cannot enter in; You can make it right if you will yield, You ll enjoy the Holy Spirit that we feel. ~REFRAIN~ Sweet Holy Spirit, Sweet Heavenly Dove, Stay right here with us, Filling us with Your love; And for these blessings, We lift our hearts in praise; Without a doubt we ll know that we have been revived When we shall leave this place. Invocation Choral Response
Worship Through Music Babcock-Young Voices of Unity The Responsive Scripture John 14:23-27 Minister: 23 Jesus answered him, "Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. People: 24 Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; and the word that you hear is not mine, but is from the Father who sent me. Minister: 25 "I have said these things to you while I am still with you. People: 26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. ALL: 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. *Preface to the Decalogue (in the tune of #258) 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. *Summary of the Decalogue Gloria Patri #xvii-xviii Welcome to Big Bethel The Pastor s Words The Big Bethel Ministry Moment Worship through Giving: tithes & offering Philippian Ministry Women s Emphasis Month The Choral Response The Altar Call Worship Through Music Babcock-Young Voices of Unity The Sermon Pastor Foster Invitation to Christian Discipleship PRAYER OF SALVATION Dear Lord, I recognize that I am a sinner. Lord, I am sorry for my sins, and I am ready to change my life. I accept your forgiveness. I confess with my mouth that you are Lord, and I believe in my heart that God raised you from the dead; therefore, according to the word I am saved. The Bible says if any person be in Christ he or she is a new creation, the old is passed away and behold all things become new. Lord, I thank you for my salvation. 3 Jesus Saves
Affirmation of Faith I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only son our Lord who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead; and buried. The third day he arose from the dead; he ascended into heaven and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Church Universal, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sin, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen. Holy Communion THE GENERAL CONFESSION Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all people, we acknowledge and bewail our manifold sin and wickedness which we from time to time most grievously have committed by thought, word and deed against Your divine Majesty, provoking most justly Your wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; the remembrance of them is grievous unto us. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father for Your Son our Lord Jesus Christ s sake; forgive us all that is past, and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please You in newness of life, to the honor and glory of Your name, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. Recessional Doxology Benediction Pastor Foster WEEKLY SCRIPTURE READINGS First reading Psalm Second reading Gospel *Acts 16:9-15 Psalm 67 Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 John 14:23-29 or John 5:1-9 SERVING IN TODAY S WORSHIP EXPERIENCE 7:45 11:00 Acolytes Linda and Brenda Smith Choir BYVOU BYVOU Philippians Racquel Battle & Jerome Crawl Stacey Taylor & Keith Burnett Stewardesses R.T. Bussey & Eva Watson Stewardess Ministry R.T. Bussey & Eva Watson Stewardess Ministry Stewards Alvin Francis & Sylvia McRae Leslie Egbarin & Rosalyn Johnson Trustee Rosaland Thomas & James Rudd Bettieanne Hart & Khamisi Walters Ushers Usherette Ministry #2 Usherette Ministry #2 AV Ministry Marvin Fleming and SirRyan May Marvin Fleming and SirRyan May Finance Team Team 2-A Team 2-B 4 Big Bethel A.M.E. Church
- Hearing God s Word in the Sermon Since we forget 90% of what we hear, it has been suggested that note taking will double the percentage of our take home response. Why not try it and see? Points/Topics: Let us remember our sick and shut-in with our cards & calls. 5 Jesus Saves
MAY BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday to all members celebrating birthdays during the month of May!!! 5/1 Tyler Crim, Rosalind Lowman, Alane Sullivan 5/2 Derek Dewitt, Treyvon Jackson 5/3 Anthony King Hayes, Angela Williams, Audrey Rhodes 5/4 Sierra Tillman-Garner 5/5 Sarah Green, J. Wayman Henry, James Vance Miriam Thompson, Roshaud Turner, 5/6 Robert Ancrum, Corey Baxter 5/7 Roosevelt Harden, Jamye Selby, Thomas Sullivan 5/8 Charles Horn 5/10 Charles Crowder, Patience Mitchell, Braunwin Camp 5/11 Timothia Kent, William Robbins, III, Jaquan Ridgeway, Daphne Stowe, Deborah Upshaw, Gail Wilkerson, Pamela Wilkes 5/12 Lillian Jones 5/13 Alessandro Bray, Bryanne Burroughs 5/14 Rose Schofield 5/15 Linda Williams 5/16 Linda Jolly, Robert Stadford, Willie Langley 5/17 Cyicoby Copeland, Brenda Smith, Linda Smith 5/18 Hakeem Brooks, Elva Mickle 5/20 Miriam Hopkins, Corey Thompson, Phelicia Berry Vance 5/21 N. Nannette McGee, Kyle Oden 5/22 Elaine Hudson 5/23 Hadley Spivey 5/24 Kenneth Anderson, Milani Black, Andrea Parker, Jahiem Harris 5/25 Frank Glover, Sr. 5/26 Thelma Berry 5/27 Marvin Fleming, Farai Matangir, Brenda Queen, Deborah Watts 5/28 Sophie Brown, Sophia Nelson 5/30 Floyd Baxter 5/31 Darren Jones, 6 Big Bethel A.M.E. Church
Schedule of Events for Women s Emphasis Month April 30th - Love Feast 8:00am Fellowship Hall May 13th-15 th- Women s Spring Retreat Held at Pine Mountain Chalets and Resort 14475 Highway 18 Pine Mountain, GA 31822 May 18th and 25h- Fellowship Dinner and Bible Study Noon Day and 7:00PM Theme: You re Already Amazing A Journey to be the person God wants you to be May 22nd - Women s Day Worship Service 7:45 AM - speaker Alaya Boykin 11:00 AM speaker - awaiting confirmation Reception immediately following May 27th - Big Bethel Trinity House Team Dinner 5:30PM - Members are encouraged to participate by supplying a prepared food item for residents at Trinity House 7 Jesus Saves
Big Bethel's MAY Sun Mon Tue 1 7:45AM Worship Service (S) 9:45AM Church School (FH) 9:45AM New Members (FH) 11:00AM Worship Service (S) 2 6:00AM Prayer Call (712) 432-3100, Code 440772 7:00-9:00PM Male Chorus (CR) 3 4:00PM Bag Lunches (FH) 6:30PM CS & F Meeting (A) 6:30-7:30PM Women s Day Choir (CR) 4 6:00AM Prayer C (712) 432-3100, 6:30-7:30PM Be 8 7:45AM Worship Service (S) 9:45AM Church School (FH) 9:45AM New Members (FH) 11:00AM Worship Service (S) 9 6:00AM Prayer Call #1-712-432-3100 Access Code- 440772 6:30 PM CHURCH CONFERENCE (FH) 10 4:00PM Bag Lunches (FH) 7:00PM BYVOUC (CR) 7:00PM-9:00 Women s Day Choir (CR) 11 6:00AM Prayer (712) 432-3100, 7:00-9:00PM Male Chorus (S) 15 7:45AM Worship Service (S) 9:45AM Church School (FH) 9:45AM New Members (FH) 11:00AM Worship Service (S) 16 6:00AM Prayer Call (712) 432-3100, Code 440772 7:00PM Male Chorus (CR) 17 4:00PM Bag Lunches (FH) 6:30PM CS & F Meeting (A) 7:00PM-9:00 Women s Day Choir (CR) 18 6:00AM Prayer (712) 432-3100, 12:00PM Bible S 6:30-7:30PM Be 22 7:45AM Worship Service (S) 9:45AM Church School (FH) 9:45AM New Members (FH) 11:00AM Worship Service (S) 23 6:00AM Prayer Call (712) 432-3100, Code 440772 7:00PM Male Chorus (CR) 24 4:00PM Bag Lunches (FH) 6:30PM CS & F Meeting (A) 7:00PM BYVOUC (CR) 25 6:00AM Prayer (712) 432-3100, 12:00PM Stream 6:30-7:30PM Be 29 8:45AM Church School (FH) 10:00AM ONE Worship Service [S] [Bearden Scott Youth] 12:00-2:00 Lay Serving Lunch after service [FH] 1:00-3:00 Usherette Brd #2 (RM) 30 6:00AM Prayer Call (712) 432-3100, Code 440772 7:00PM Male Chorus (CR) 31 7:00PM BYVOUC (CR) 8 Big Bethel A.M.E. Church
2015 Events Calendar Wed Thu Fri Sat all Code 440772 arden-scott Youth (CR) 5 7:00-9:00PM Big Bethel Chorale (CR) 6 6:00AM Prayer Call (712) 432-3100, Code 440772 2:00-9:00PM MAKE-UP Photo Sessions (FH) 7 10:00AM Saturday School Initiative (YRC) 10:00AM-4:00PM MAKE-UP Photo Sessions (FH) Call Code 440772 12 7:00PM Signs of Praise (FH) 7:00PM Praise Team (CR) 7:00PM Big Bethel Chorale (S) 13 6:00AM Prayer Call (712) 432-3100, Code 440772 14 9:00-10:00 Musicians Rehearsal (S) 10:00AM Big Bethel Chorale (S) 1:00-7:00PM Morris Brown Graduation (S) Call Code 440772 tudy [FH]6 arden Scott Youth [CR] 19 7:00PM Signs of Praise (FH) 7:00PM Praise Team (CR) 7:00PM Big Bethel Chorale (S) 7:00PM-9:00 Women s Day Choir (CR) 20 6:00AM Prayer Call (712) 432-3100, Code 440772 6:00PM Trinity House/Big Bethel TEAM Dinner 21 10:00AM Saturday School Initiative (YRC) 10:00AM Worship & Arts Ministry (FH) 9:00-10:00AM Musicians Rehearsal (S) 10:00-11:00AM Women s Day Choir (S) 12:00-2:00PM Signs of Praise Mime Ministry (S) Call Code 440772 ing Bible Study (FH) arden Scott Youth [CR] 26 4:00-8:00PM Renaissance Learning Ctr 7:00PM Signs of Praise (FH) 7:00PM Big Bethel Chorale (CR) 27 6:00AM Prayer Call (712) 432-3100, Code 440772 28 9:00A-11:00A Edge-Cannon Lay Organization (FH/TS) 10:00AM Saturday School Initiative (YRC) 10:15-11:00AM Youth Choir (S) 12:00-2:00PM Kwanzaa-Sol Dance Ministry MEN OF BIG BETHEL INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Legend (A) Annex/Conference Room (RM) Robert Mason Conference Room (FH) Fellowship Hall (S) Sanctuary (YRC) Youth Rec. Center (CR) Choir Room 9 Jesus Saves
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THANK YOU NOTICE FROM BETHEL TRINITY PARTNERSHIP MINISTRY 2 Corinthians 9:11 Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God. We give glory to God for the overflowing generosity and outpouring of the Holy Spirit, as we served on Big Bethel' s Day of Service at Trinity Table on April 10, 2016. Usherette Board Number Two graciously sponsored and coordinated the collective efforts of Big Bethel AME and other community partners. As a result of this outreach ministry to those who suffer from hunger, you provided food, fellowship, and prayers in a Sprit of Christian love. VOTERS REGISTRATION Voters Registration will be the 1st Sunday of each month following BOTH 7:45 AM and 11:00 AM. Worship Services. At this time, you may also change or update your address and name. HERITAGE/CD MINISTRY CD of 167th Church Anniversary Service $5.00 CD s of Revival Services $10.00 (set of 3) DVD of History of Big Bethel $10.00 CD of Any Sunday Service $5.00 Items can be ordered and purchased in the Tape Room WOMEN S DAY CHOIR All female church members are invited to participate in the Women's Day Choir, mothers and daughters are encouraged to participate! Choir rehearsal will begin Thursday, April 28th 6:30-7:30pm in the Robert Mason Room Tuesday, May 3 6:30-7:30pm Tuesday, May 10 7-8:30pm Tuesday, May 17 7-8:30pm Thursday, May 19 7-8:30pm Saturday, May 21 10-11:30am All rehearsals will be held in the choir room with the exception of the first one. 13 Jesus Saves
Operational Balance Forward $ 7,261.00 Tithes & Offering $ 67,527.00 Other Receipts $ 27,680.00 Total Available $ 102,468.00 Disbursements $ (92,948.00) Ending Balance $ 9,520.00 FOCUS: To Date $ 118,567.00 April Receipts $ 1,930.00 Disbursements (Mortgage) $(120,497.00) Balance - FOCUS $ - Amount Due Others $ 183,854.00 14 Big Bethel A.M.E. Church
Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Bishop Preston Warren Williams II, Presiding Prelate, 6th Episcopal District Dr. Wilma Delores Webb-Williams, Episcopal Supervisor, Sixth District The Reverend Dr. David Rhone, Presiding Elder, North Atlanta District The Reverend John Foster Ph.D., Senior Pastor The Reverend Charmain Purvis, Special Assistant to the Senior Pastor The Reverend Monica Jones Ph.D., Director of Christian Education The Reverend Willie L. Langley, Minister to the Sick & Shut-In/Nursing Care The Reverend Rosie Hunter, Big Bethel Village Bro. Vernon Kimbro, Minister of Worship & Arts 15 Jesus Saves
Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Vision Statement A spirit-filled fellowship engaging in fervent worship, Bible-based teaching and preaching, and compassionate missions driven to be the miracle in downtown Atlanta. Mission StatemenT The mission of Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ; and to communicate to the world through preaching, teaching, evangelizing, worshipping, and stewardship, that Jesus Saves! Values Statement: We are a God centered, people-oriented Christian community operating in an environment of excellence and love. All that we do is undergirded by prayer. 16 Big Bethel A.M.E. Church