St. Stephen Christian Methodist Episcopal Church 2301 Union Avenue - Fairfield, CA 94533-707.425.2925 FAX 707.425.6268 www.ststephencmechurch.org / office@ststephencmechurch.org Sunday, June 17, 2018-10:00AM We are a people inspired by the Holy Spirit to: Worship God, Witness to the world and Work with one another. Rev. Dr. David C. Isom - Senior Pastor The Right Rev. Bobby R. Best Presiding Prelate - Ninth Episcopal District Rev. T. J. Davis, Presiding Elder - Oakland District Associate Ministers: Rev. Edward B. Marks Rev. Dr. Joseph Allen Rev. Wanda Shannon Rev. Dr. Antonia Jones Exhorters: Brother James Leonard Brother Odell Toliver
Prelude - Praise & Worship The Call to Worship L: Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. P: Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. L: Sing unto him a new song: play skillfully with a loud noise. P: For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth. L: He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD. P: By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. L: He gathereth the waters of the sea together as a heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses. P: Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. L: For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast. ALL: Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
The Morning Hymn #249 - Yes, God Is Real There are some things I may not know, There are some places I can t go, But I am sure of this one thing, That God is real for I can feel Him deep within. Some folk may doubt, some folk may scorn, All can desert and leave me alone, But as for me I ll take God s part, For God is real and I can feel Him in my heart. I cannot tell just how you felt When Jesus took your sins away, But since that day, yes, since that hour, God has been real for I can feel His holy pow r. CHORUS: Yes, God is real, real in my soul; Yes, God is real for He has washed and made my whole; His love for me is like pure gold, Yes, God is real for I can feel Him in my soul. The Affirmation of Our 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, died and was buried; the third day he rose 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 living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Universal Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. Celebration in Song
The Responsive Reading - #567 Yearning For God Leader: Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications: in Thy faithfulness answer me, and in Thy righteousness. People: Enter not into judgment with Thy servant: for in Thy sight shall no man living be justified. Leader: Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate. People: I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Thy works; I muse on the work of Thy hands. Leader: I stretch forth my hands unto Thee: my soul thirsteth after Thee, as a thirsty land. People: Hear me speedily, O Lord; my spirit faileth; hide not Thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. Leader: Cause me to hear Thy loving kindness in the morning; for in Thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto Thee. People: Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies: I flee unto Thee to hide me. Leader: Teach me to do Thy will; for Thou art my God: Thy Spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. All: Quicken me, O Lord, for Thy Name s sake: for Thy righteousness sake bring my soul out of trouble.
The Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end, A-men, A-men Celebration in Song Greetings and Announcements The Ministry of Generous Giving / Altar Call & Prayer of Thanksgiving St. Stephen CME Church Prayer Focus Unity Families Finances Commitment to Serving and Supporting Church Ministries The Prayer of Thanksgiving Celebration in Song The Preached Word Reverend Dr. David C. Isom The Invitation to Christian Discipleship & Church Membership Doxology & 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 To Our Visitors - Thank you for taking the time to visit with us on this Sunday. If you are in the area at some future time, we pray that you will consider worshipping with us again. If you do not have a church home, we invite you to become a part of the St. Stephen CME Church family! Please call 707.425.2925 for more information or visit us on the WWW and Facebook!
Announcement / Information NOTICE: Additional announcements concerning various Community Events are posted on the bulletin boards in the foyer and in the Joseph B. Davis Fellowship Hall. LOOKING AHEAD: June 18th-July 27th - CSU Summer Algebra Institute June 18th - July 27th - Summer Food Program July 16th-20th, 5:30PM-7:30PM - Vacation Bible School July 17th, Tues. @6PM - Officers & Leaders Bible Study July 22nd, Sun., - Church Picnic, following worship service TRUSTEE OF THE WEEK: Willie Shannon Jr. - 510.223.8298 EVANGELISM: Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life and He said, I am the light of the world. His sinless life, death, burial, and resurrection reconciled us to God and made it possible for us to spend eternity with Him. This is our (i.e., the church s, the evangelist s) message to a sinful world in darkness. Go and tell somebody! - Evangelism Committee Thank you...for everything. To Pastor Isom, Missionary Society, and St. Stephen Family. Thanks for all of your prayers, beautiful cards and phone calls. I am so grateful to have a family like you. But I am still looking to the hills, I know my help come from the Lord, The Maker of Heaven & Earth. Let us love one another as he has loved us. My Peace, My Joy, and My Love will always be with you! Love Brenda Walker & Family. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV) Our next Officers and Leaders Bible Study on the Fruit of the Spirit will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 6 PM. All members of St. Stephen CME Church are encouraged to attend and you are welcomed to bring a guest. Attention: All members of the St. Stephen CMEC Women s Missionary Society. Please review the posting concerning the upcoming election of Officers for the SSCMEC WMS. The election will take place during the regular meeting on Saturday, July 14, 2018 @ 11:00a.m. The final day to view the posted slate is Sunday, July 8,2018 and write-in s are welcome. The nominating committee will be preparing the ballot on the 9 th and 10 th of July. Thank you for acting accordingly. Sis. Carolyn Hicks, Missionary President
Announcement / Information Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. IOTA Alpha Sigma Chapter Presents The 40 th Annual Sigma Beta Club Banquet. June 29 th at 6:30PM, Geoffrey s Inner Circle, 410 14 th Street, Oakland Ca. Guest Speaker: Coach Ken Carter. Tickets Available at SBCB40.EVENTBRITE.COM. A Fundraiser Benefiting The Greater Bay Area Sigma Beta Club. For further information, please contact Brother Marvin Clark. Your shopping and donations matter. Shop for your items at smile.amazon.com and Amazon donates to St. Stephen Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Please spread the word to family and friends. Did you see that great-looking St. Stephen reusable shopping bag in the display case in the foyer? You can have one of your very own for only $5.00 each. Just ask a Steward to get you one, or two, or a few. Prayer Requests, Joys to Share & Sermon Notes (Please detach and place in the prayer box.)