There s A Sweet, Sweet Spirit In This Place

There s A Sweet, Sweet Spirit In This Place SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00 A.M. FEBRUARY 26, 2017 ANNUAL USHERS & GREETERS DAY CELEBRATION! 620 Parkrose Avenue Memphis, TN 38109 901.785.1612 www.mt-vernon.org Dr. James L. Netters, Senior Pastor Reverend Melvin D. Watkins, Co-Pastor

OUR AFFIRMATION OF FAITH I believe in God, the maker of Heaven and Earth, the ruler and preserver of our lives. I believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, my Lord, and Savior. I believe in the Holy Spirit, who proceeded from the Father and Son, who is the giver of life. I believe in the Bible, the Universal Church, Holy Baptism, and the Lord s Supper. I believe in the Resurrection of the dead and life in the world to come. Psalm 84 (NKJ) RESPONSIVE READING 1How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts! 2 My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God. 3 Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God. 4 Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah. 5 Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them. 6 Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools. 7 They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God. 8 O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah. 9 Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed. 10 For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. 11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. 12 O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee. BENEDICTION 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 Our Mission The Mount Vernon Baptist Church- Westwood exists to honor God in all that we do, proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and live by the power of the Holy Spirit.

~ About Our Guest Messenger ~ Pastor Jordan L. Taylor Pastor of Administration Olivet Fellowship Baptist Church The Place of the Outpouring @ Olivet Fellowship Memphis, Tennessee Pastor Jordan L. Taylor is a native of Memphis, TN. He is the son of Rodney Taylor and Jacqueline Doggett. On November 7, 1999 at the age of fifteen Rev. Taylor preached his initial sermon at Fellowship United Baptist Church under the tutelage of Dr. Lawrence Barksdale. In 2011, he began serving at the New Friendship Baptist Church under the leadership of Overseer Paul K. Reed. While there, he was appointed as the Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor. In November of 2013, God saw fit to move Pastor Jordan to a full time ministry assignment as he was hired as the Pastor of Administration at The Place of the Outpouring @ Olivet Fellowship, under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Eugene L. Gibson Jr. At Olivet Fellowship he serves as the liaison between the Senior Pastor and congregation while overseeing the daily operations of the ministry. Pastor Jordan, who is affectionately called PJ at The Place of The Outpouring, is a graduate of Wooddale High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English, from Lane College in Jackson, TN and has a Master of Christian Studies degree from the Union University School of Theology and Missions in Jackson, TN. Pastor Jordan also received the Certificate of Ministry Leadership from Union University. Recently, he was appointed to the Board of Directors at Hope House, a non-profit organization located in Memphis, TN. Pastor Jordan life s goal is to continue working to build God s Kingdom. With every opportunity to do ministry, he is reassured that he is operating in his purpose as he seeks to fulfill the calling that God has placed on his life. MT. VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH-WESTWOOD *The People of God Celebrate in Worship*

ANNUAL USHERS & GREETERS DAY CELEBRATION Godly Ushers Grounded, Encouraged and Strengthened by the Word of God Deuteronomy 31:6 THE MORNING WORSHIP Call to Worship... Reverend Melvin D. Watkins, Jr., Presiding Processional... Millennium Choir *The Affirmation of Faith* Responsive Reading... Bro. Christopher Starks Devotional Prayer... Sis. Brenda Hite Liturgical Dance Ministry... Praise In Motion Ministry of Music... Millennium Choir Pastoral Greetings Altar Call... Deacon Willie Rhodes Ministry of Music... Millennium Choir Special Music... Bro. Alphonzo Davis, Jr. The Message of Hope... Reverend Jorda n Taylor Olivet Fellowship Baptist Church The Invitation to Discipleship Deacons Emeritus Presentation The Ministry of Giving Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. ~ Malachi 3:10 ~ Recognition of Visitors... Sis. Dinesha Johnson Benediction 10:00 A.M. *There will not be an Evening Worship Service. A Pre-Recorded Service will be aired for the Broadcast* *SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2017* CATCH THE VISION, FULFILL THE MISSION, MAKE THE TRANSITION

MT. VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH-WESTWOOD A PLACE WHERE JESUS IS LORD, EVERYONE IS LOVED, AND NO ONE STANDS ALONE A CHURCH REVITALIZATION MOMENT As Christians, we are stewards of everything that God has given us. We and all that we have belong to God. God s people are called to give of the talents, gifts, time, and money with which He has blessed us. Giving is an act of gratitude to God for His goodness. He blesses us for our faithful giving. Remember that God loves a cheerful giver. Special Announcements MEETING TODAY AFTER THE MORNING SERVICE: SEPTEMBER Birth Month Fellowship Williams Room DECEMBER Birth Month Fellowship Bessie Ball Netter's Room (prayer garden area) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2017 OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING -6:30 p.m. MEN of MVBC 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Planning Men s March Emphasis Month (Please Attend!) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017 WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY at 7:00 p.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017 SENIORS & RETIREES Fellowship & Bible Study at 11:00 a.m. Praise In Motion (Praise Dance Ministry) at 6:30 p.m. Mass Choir Rehearsal at 7:00 p.m. 1 ST SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2017 INTERCESSORY PRAYER 9:00 A.M. EVERYONE INVITED (Prayer Ministry asking for the participation of the MARCH Birth Month & Leadership) Everyone is invited to join in on our Prayer Conference Call Monday Saturday at 6am for 15 minutes. Call 218-339-7800 (access code 7772035) MVBC MEN S MINISTRY Families you are invited to the ANNUAL FISH FRY [Friday March 3, 6:30 p.m.] donations accepted. ANNUAL FAMILY BREAKFAST [Saturday, March 11, 9:30 am] Tickets $5 available in the Foyer. READING THE BIBLE IN A YEAR: February 26-March 4 (Joshua 1-24) PRAYER CONCERNS: CONDOLENCES TO: -Bro. Robert Wells, Sr & Family. In the passing of his mother, Mrs. Coralene Wells (97)

Funeralized last Friday, Feb. 24. Mother-in-law of Sis. Christine Wells (May) Grandmother of: Deacon Robert Wells, II (Oct) & Sis. Akila Sims (Nov) -Trustee Brenda Washington (July) & Family, in the passing of her mother, Mrs. Cassie Woods Funeralized last Friday, Feb 24. -Sis. Vickie Taylor (Dec) & Family, in the passing of her brother, Mr. Nester Payne. Funeralized yesterday, Feb 25. -Bro. Donald Grayer (Nov) & Family, in the passing of his sister, Mrs. Carolyn Ann Bridges. Graveside services-saturday, March 4. Mother-n-law of Sis. Marilyn Grayer (May). Grandmother of Bro. Donald Sinclair Grayer (Nov). IN THE HOSPITAL: -Mother Mildred Horton (Jan) Methodist South (mother of Sis. Linda Netters (Dec) Bro. L C Gordon (June) Methodist Germantown -Sis. Estella Pew (Dec) Methodist Germantown -Sis. Chandra Netters (Sept) Methodist Germantown SPECIAL PRAYER: *Mother Dorothy Chism Joyner, *Mr. Roosevelt Wren, *Ms. Maxine Houston (Saundra Burt), *Mrs. Coralene Wells (Robert Wells Sr). *Bro. A.J. Arnold (Barbara Farmer (Jan) *Bro. William Arnold -Bro. Jeff Arnold (Oct) -Mother Bertha Barry (#Feb) -Bro. Nathaniel Berkley (May) -Sis Katie Bess (#Feb) -Sis. Shirley Blocker (May) -Mr. Marion Brewer (#Jun) -Bro. Barry Parker Brown (Jan) -Sis. Debbie Brown (Dec) Parkway Ctr -Sis. Gwendolyn Brown (Feb) -Sis. Roberta Brown (May) -Sis. Kammie Brunswick-Wayland, NY -Sis. Georgia Buford (#Jan) -Sis. Beverly Burroughs (Feb) & Family -Sis. Saundra Burt (Jan) -Bro. Wallace Callahan (#Jun/Nov ) -Pkwy -Sis. Carlean Cannon (#Sept) -Bro. Askia Carhee (Oct) Military -Bro. Clarence Carhee III (Dec) Military -Sis. Zettie Cathey (Jul) -Sis.Tiara Clayborn (Jul) -Bro. Justin Clayton (Sept) -Little Miss Kamari Clayton (May) -Rev. Kendric Conway (Feb) -Deacon Alphonzo Davis Sr. (Feb) -Mother Ruthie DeBerry (#Feb) -Sis. Ann Everett (Jan) -Sis. Jeredia Farris (#Aug)Highland Memphis -Sis. Verna Fleming (Mar) St Peters -Bro. William Fleming (Mar) Poplar Point -Bro. Frank Ford (Nov) -Sis. Johnnie Foster (Oct) -Bro. Joe Gaines (#Jul) *Sis. Edna Goodwin *Sis. Kimberly Goodwi *Mrs. Nettie Wheeler (Mae Clayton) -Bro. William Golliday (#Nov) -Sis. Cloatea Gooch (Apr) -Bro. Harold Goodrich (Aug) -Bro. Lavalius (LC) Gordon (Jun) -Deacon Jack Handy (#Apr) -Sis. Lillian Harris (Feb) -Deacon Otha Harris (Dec) Highland Ctr) *Bro. Lawrence Harper -Bro. Timothy Harper (Jul) -Sis. Kathryn Haywood (#Oct) -Mother Alberta Henderson Chicago, IL -Bro. Jose Hernandez (Mar) -Sis. Dorothy Hodges (Feb) -Sis. Lurean Holloway (Jan) -Mother Mildred Horton (Jan) -Sis. Katie Hudson (Jun) -Sis. Vester Hunt (Aug) -Sis. Greta Jones (Dec) -Sis. Mae Jones (May) -Deacon Maurice Jones (Dec) -Sis. Viola Jones (Aug) -Bro. Freddie Kee (Jul) -Sis. Marion Kee (Aug) -Sis. Faye Lawson (#Jan) -Sis. Catherine Logan (Aug -Sis. Wimpsey Levingston (#Nov) -Bro. Winston Lomax (Jul) -Sis. Annease Martin (#Jun) St. Peters -Sis. Louise Martin (#Aug) St. Peters -Sis. Louise Massey (Aug) -Sis. Sammie Ella McGhee (Apr) -Sis. Lorsie Meriwether (Feb) -Sis. Jacquelyn Middlebrook (Aug) -Bro. Anthony Netters (Sept) -Sis. Chandra Netters (Sept) -Sis. Edwinta Netters (Nov) -Bro. Gregory Netters (#May) -Bro. James Newell Jun)-Quince Nurs -Sis. Sharon Perry (Oct) -Mother Girtie Pendleton(#Jun) SF Signature -Sis. Estella Pew (#Dec) -Little Sis. Lisa Pittman (#Nov) -Sis. Ruth Pollard (Sept) -Sis. Debbie Pruitt (Sept) -Bro. Johnny Ray (May) Sis. Melody Rideout (Sept) -Sis. Deanna Roan (Dec) -Sis. Tanzia Rounds (Jun) -Sis. Cathelia Smith -Sis. Ollie Mae Smith (May) -Sis. Pauline Smith (#Apr) -Bro. Clarence Somerville (Jan) -Sis. Ezella Stokes (Aug) -Deacon Willie Tate (May) -Mother Katie Terell (Feb) -Bro. George Thomas (Jun) Harborview -Deacon Thad Turner (Feb) -Sis. Lillie Wheeler (Aug) -Sis. Ethel Ward (Jul) -Sis. Carrie Willis (Apr) Quince Nursing -Sis. Lelia Wimbley (Jun) -Bro. Willie Wimbley (Mar) -Bro. Lloyd Williams, Jr. (Jul) OTRD -Sis. Mary Williams (#Sept) -Sis. Francetta Willingham (Jul) -Sis. Clara Woodard (Dec) -Rev. Edna Woods (Dec) -Bro. Michael Young (Jun) *Mrs. Mary Anderson (Robert Anderson) *Sis. Geraldine Dotstry (Mother Lomax) *Mr. Willie Gentry (Rev Edna Woods) *Mr. Anthony Greer Pkwy Ctr (C. Wells) *Ms. Ida Bell Gregory (James Gregory) *Mr. Rogers Whitehead (Patricia Davis)

Title: Scripture: Notes: Lift Every Voice And Sing

Song Lyrics by James Weldon Johnson Lift every voice and sing, till earth and Heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of liberty; Let our rejoicing rise, high as the listening skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on till victory is won. Stony the road we trod, bitter the chastening rod, Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet, Come to the place for which our fathers sighed? We have come over a way that with tears has been watered, We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered; Out from the gloomy past, till now we stand at last Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast. God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou Who hast brought us thus far on the way; Thou Who hast by Thy might, led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee. Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee. Shadowed beneath Thy hand, may we forever stand, True to our God, true to our native land.

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