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SUNDAY WORSHIP INVOCATION The prayer that formally opens the worship experience asking for God s blessing 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) PRAISE & WORSHIP SCRIPTURE Acts 5:1-11 (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 24:1-5 (NKJV) (See page 5 or the Sanctuary screen) CONGREGATIONAL HYMN I m On The Battlefield For My Lord (lyrics on page 6 and the Sanctuary screen) 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 All things come of Thee, O Lord And of Thine own have we given Thee 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) BENEDICTION Adult Sunday School Summer Quarter Lesson god s urgent call Unit II: Calling of Prophets July 2 Moses and the Burning Bush Exodus 3:1-12 July 9 Isaiah in the Temple Isaiah 6:1-8 July 16 Jeremiah s Call and Commission Jeremiah 1:4-10 July 23 The Call of Ezekiel Ezekiel 3:1-11 July 30 The Call of Amos Amos 7:10-17 3
SCRIPTURE Acts 5: 1-11 (NKJV) Lying to the Holy Spirit 5 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, 2 sold a possession. And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and 3 laid it at the apostles feet. But Peter said, Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep 4 back part of the price of the land for yourself? While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God. 5 Then Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and breathed his last. So great fear came upon all those who heard these 6 things. And the young men arose and wrapped him up, carried him out, and buried him. 7 Now it was about three hours later when his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. 8 And Peter answered her, Tell me whether you sold the land for so much? She said, Yes, for so much. 9 Then Peter said to her, How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out. 10 Then immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. And the young men came in and found her dead, and carrying her out, buried her by her husband. 11 So great fear came upon all the church and upon all who heard these things. LEADER: This is the Word of God CONGREGATION: Thanks Be Unto God 4
RESPONSIVE READING Psalm 24:1-5 (NKJV) LEADER: The earth is the Lord s, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell therein. CONG: For He has founded it upon the seas, And established it upon the waters. LEADER: Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place? CONG: ALL: He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive blessing from the Lord, And righteousness from the God of his salvation. 5
I M ON THE BATTLEFIELD FOR MY LORD CHORUS I am on the battlefield for my Lord, I m on the battlefield for my Lord; And I promised Him that I would serve Him till I die. I m on the battlefield for my Lord. I was alone and idle, I was a sinner too, I heard a voice from heaven, say there is work to do, I took the Master s hand, and I joined the Christian band, I m on the battlefield for my Lord. I left my friends and kindred Bound for the Promised land, The grace of God upon me, The Bible in my hand, In distant lands I trod, Crying sinner come to God, I m on the battlefield for my Lord. Now when I met my Savior, I met Him with a smile, He healed my wounded spirit, And owned me as His child, Around the throne of grace, He appoints my soul a place, I m on the battlefield for my Lord. 6
The tenth shall be holy unto the Lord. Leviticus 27:32 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 to God our tithes and offerings. Tithing honors God. Are you giving the Lord His tithes or your tips? The word tithe means to give back to God one tenth of your earnings for the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel throughout the world. If you earn You owe the Lord $10 $1 $50 $5 $75 $7.50 $100 $10 $200 $20 $500 $50 $700 $70 $1,000 $100 Special Giving Above Tithe and Offering July 2 Education July 16 Vision 2023 7 July 9 Annual Usher s Day July 23 Foreign Missions
Flowers on the Altar are Placed to Honor God and. to celebrate the 12 th birthday of our amazing granddaughter, Jaylynn Campbell. We love you. By grandma and grandpa, Verneda and Fred to celebrate the birthday of my husband, Dr. Alfred Fayemi. Thank you for your patience, love and understanding. I thank God everyday for you. By your friend, wife and confidant, Ayodeji Fayemi to celebrate the July 19 th birthday of my sister, friend and confidant, Elizabeth Popoola. I admire you for the depth of your faith and the love you give to all your friends and family. God has given you a unique gift. Continue to use it. By Ayodeji Fayemi to celebrate the birthday of our daughter, sister and granddaughter, Ms. Eboné Jackson. By Terrance, Traci, Evander, Gertrude and Mojo to celebrate the 13 th birthday of Sydney Alicia Jackson. You are wonderfully and beautifully made for His purpose. We are proud of you and blessed to be a part of your story. Love, mom, dad and Nathan to celebrate the birthday of our uncle and friend, Dr. Alfred Fayemi. We praise and worship the Lord for you. By The Popoolas 8
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Yoga @ UBC! Tuesdays, July 25 th thru August 22 nd in the Narthex at 8AM 12
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SERMON NOTES You may use this sheet to make personal notes. CDs of today s worship experience may be ordered in Office 1C after worship Date: Speaker Biblical Text: Title: Notes: 14
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