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SUNDAY WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations. Psalm 100:1-2, 4-5 (KJV) INVOCATION The prayer that formally opens the worship experience asking for God s blessing PRAISE & WORSHIP SCRIPTURE Luke 15: 11-24 (NKJV) Today s scripture will be read aloud. Please stand and read from your Bible, the Sanctuary screen or page 4 PRAYER RESPONSIVE READING Psalm 106: 1-5(NKJV) (See page 5 or the Sanctuary screen) CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Lead Me to Calvary (lyrics on the Sanctuary screen and page 6) FELLOWSHIP WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PASTORAL PRAYER 2
WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING Tithes, Offerings, and Benevolent Give in tithe and offering; then watch the windows of heaven open. (For your convenience, guest envelopes are in the back of each pew.) OFFERTORY PRAYER MUSICAL SELECTION THE GOSPEL MESSAGE Reverend Dr. Verlin D. Williams INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am Gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11: 28-30 (NKJV) PASTORAL REMARKS BENEDICTION 3
SCRIPTURE Luke 15: 11-24 (NKJV) The Parable of the Lost Son 11 Then He said: A certain man had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me. So he divided to them his livelihood. 13 And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed to a far country, and there wasted his possessions with prodigal living. 14 But when he had spent all, there arose a severe famine in that land, and he began to be in want. 15 Then he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. 16 And he would gladly have filled his stomach with the pods that the swine ate, and no one gave him anything. 17 But when he came to himself, he said, How many of my father s hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you, 19 and I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants. 20 And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. 21 And the son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son. 22 But the father said to his servants, Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. 23 And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; 24 for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. And they began to be merry. LEADER: This is the Word of God CONGREGATION: Thanks Be Unto God 4
RESPONSIVE READING Psalm 106: 1-5 (NKJV) LEADER: Praise the Lord! Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. CONG: Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord? Who can declare all His praise? LEADER: Blessed are those who keep justice, And he who does righteousness at all times! ALL: Remember me, O Lord, with the favor You have toward Your people. Oh, visit me with Your salvation, That I may see the benefit of Your chosen ones, That I may rejoice in the gladness of Your nation, That I may glory with Your inheritance. 5
Lead Me to Calvary King of my life I crown Thee now - Thine shall the glory be; Lest I forget Thy thorn-crowned brow, Lead me to Calvary. Chorus: Lest I forget Gethsemane, Lest I forget Thine agony, Lest I forget Thy love for me, Lead me to Calvary. Show me the tomb where Thou wast laid, Tenderly mourned and wept; Angels in robes of light arrayed Guarded Thee whilst Thou slept. Let me like Mary, thru the gloom, Come with a gift to Thee; Show to me now the empty tomb - Lead me to Calvary. May I be willing, Lord, to bear Daily my cross for Thee; Even Thy cup of grief to share - Thou hast borne all for me. 6
Every Christian should strive to learn how to be a cheerful giver. When we give what does it actually mean? It simply means we cheerfully give back to God our tithes and offerings. 7 If you earn You owe the Lord $10 $1 $50 $5 $75 $7.50 $100 $10 Special Giving Above Tithe and Offering March 4 Education March 18 Vision 2023 Deacon, Deaconess, and Trustee Day March 25 Foreign Mission
Flowers on the Altar are Placed to Honor God and. to celebrate the birthday of my husband, our dad, grandfather and father-in-law, Russel Boston. We love you. By Doris, Debbie, Cheryl, Steve, Kaiesha, Jarred, Brianna and Sierra to celebrate the birthday of my lovely wife, Verneda Campbell. by your appreciative husband, Fred to celebrate the birthday of the greatest husband, father, and grandfather, Deacon Nathan Dolman. We appreciate you and wish you nothing but the best. Love, Joan, Darryl, Sylvia, and Aniyah to celebrate the 12th anniversary of my daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Troy Johnson. May God continue to bless your union. by Janice and Richard Nichols to celebrate my wonderful and gifted daughter, Elder Lisa D. Nelson. I thank God for blessing me with you. My love for you cannot be measured. To God be the glory. Love, Mom Octavia to celebrate the birthday of our wonderful mother, Tamicka. Thank God for blessing her life another year. Love, Tefon, Anterrio, Ray, Chi nyce, Nhyla, Talik, G mire, Greg, Ta mick and Fay lin to celebrate the birthday of my friend, Ricardo Vazquez. by your friend Lillie Mangum 8
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Tues, March 20 Tues, March 20 Tues, March 20 Weds, March 21 Weds, March 21 Thurs, March 22 Sat, March 24 Sun, March 25 Sun, March 25 Fri, March 30 Sat, March 31 Sun, April 1 U P CO M I N G E V E N T S ( C h e c k o u t t h e N a r t h e x T a b l e!! ) Homework Hub: Grades 5-12 Every Tuesday (Narthex) Food for Life (Deacon Grover Jones, Sr. Fellowship Hall) Serving Our Seniors Meeting (Deacon Grover Jones, Sr. Fellowship Hall) Prayer Every Wednesday (Worship Center Sanctuary) Pastor William s Adult Bible Study Class (Worship Center Sanctuary) Knitting Circle (Lower Level Elevator Lobby) Mental Health: First Aid (Deacon Grover Jones, Sr. Fellowship Hall) Friends and Family Day Palm Sunday Good Friday Seven Last Words Service Serving of the Lord s Supper CPR Recertification (Deacon Grover Jones, Sr. Fellowship Hall) Resurrection Sunday 6:30-8:30PM 6PM 7-8PM 11:30AM & 6:30PM 12 PM & 7 PM 5-7PM 9AM-5PM 8 & 11AM Worship 8 & 11AM Worship 7PM 9AM-4PM 8 & 11AM Worship April 1-6, 2018 UNION C.A.R.E.S. College Tour Sat, April 28 Aug 4-9, 2018 New Members Discipleship Class (Deacon Grover Jones, Sr. Fellowship Hall) UBC Family & Friends 6-Day Bermuda Cruise 10AM 16
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