I Love to Tell the Story 1220 North Chester Street Baltimore, Maryland 21213 Reverend Marshall L. Barnes, Pastor 1 I love to tell the story Of unseen things above, Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love; I love to tell the story Because I know tis true, It satisfied my longings As nothing else can do. 2 I love to tell the story - More wonderful it seems Than all the golden fancies Of all our golden dreams; I love to tell the story - It did so much for me, And that is just the reason I tell it now to thee. 3 I love to tell the story - Tis pleasant to repeat What seems, each time I tell it, More wonderfully sweet; I love to tell the story For some have never heard The message of salvation From God s own holy Word. The Church That Cares 11:00 A M 4 I love to tell the story, For those who know it best Seem hungering and thirsting To hear it like the rest; And when in scenes of glory I sing the new, new song, Twill be the old, old story That I have loved so long.
For: Sunday, October 7, 2018 A Reckless Choice Lesson: Genesis 3:1-13 GOLDEN TEXT: And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. Genesis 3:6 TODAY S AIM: To show how one reckless choice to disobey God caused man to fall from God s favor. INTRODUCING THE LESSON: When it comes to driving a motor vehicle, people can learn all too suddenly that failing to obey the rules of the road can have disastrous results. While many accidents have causes that are beyond the driver s control, far too many occur because the driver thought he could ignore a particular prohibition. Excessive speed, failure to yield, impulsive lane changing, disobedience to the laws against texting while driving these are some of the reckless choices that can lead to tragedy. Our lesson this week keeps us in the Garden of Eden with the first man and woman, and we can learn from their bad decision. Some choices have dire consequences. PRACTICAL POINTS: 1. Real trouble begins when Christians dwell on what God forbids and forget what God provides (Genesis 3:1). 2. Appreciate that God s love limits our freedom for our protection (Genesis 3:2-3). 3. When tempted, remind yourself of God s Word, believe it, and walk away from sin (Genesis 3:4-5). 4. No one can walk by sight and by faith at the same time. Choose faith (Genesis 3:6). 5. Sin produces shame and quilt which destroy the intimacy God desires with His people (Genesis 3:7-10). 6. Honest confession is the first step to reconciliation, not the last resort (Genesis 3:11-13). CONCLUDING THE LESSON: We all have to make several choices every day. We have the power to choose good or evil. The latter will leave us with regrets. Good choices will leave us with a right relationship with God. The choices we make every day also affect all other relationships for good or ill. We learned that the evil one seeks to trick us into taking the easy road. Often the easy road leads us to destruction. Right choices lead us on the path to peace. Sinful choices never lead down the right path. They always cause pain in the end. If we are to see God s blessing, then we have to make godly choices, which lead to life. Sanctuary Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary, Pure and holy, tried and true; With thanksgiving, I ll be a living sanctuary for You. Emergency Notices All emergency situations are to be reported immediately to the Pastor, Reverend Marshall L. Barnes e.g., death, hospital emergency, etc. The Deacon and Deaconess Ministry The following Deacon and Deaconess are available to assist members of our Church with prayer and offering of a helping hand whenever assistance is needed and subsequently requested: During the period of September 10 through October 14 contact the following: Deacon Luke Montgomery, Sr., 443-629-7297 Deaconess Hilton Patrick, 410-367-0573 Deaconess Norma Pope, 410-532-6174 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Reverend Marshall L. Barnes, Pastor Reverend Frank Bell, Associate Pastor Sister Carolyn Moorehead, Secretary Church Office: 410-563-2355 Fax No.: 410-563-7857 Web-Site Address: http://www.gracememorialbaptist.org Facebook Address: Grace Memorial Baltimore, Maryland Twitter Address: GraceMemorial1 Words of Wisdom But what about You? Who do you say I Am?
Sermon Notes LISTEN to the message from God s Word. USE this sheet to make some personal notes. GO back over them through the coming week. LET God crystallize these truths in YOUR life. Sermon title: Biblical text: Main idea of sermon: 1. 2. 3. 4. Illustration I want to remember: What should I do as a result of hearing this sermon? Sick and Shut-Ins *Trustee William Atkinson, 1088 Cameron Rd., 21212 Sis. Ila Scott, 1631 W. Lexington St., 21223 Bro. Reginald Werrell, 902 Woodson Rd., Apt. T, 21212, 443-872-1723 Deaconess Beverly Wilson s daughter and Sis. Lisa Wilson s sister, Sis. Chareese Brogden, Brintonwood Nursing Home, 5009 Frankford Ave., 21206 Bro. Edward Withers, C/O Manor Care Roland Park, 4669 Falls Rd., Room 328A, 21209 Special Prayer Requests Rev. Marshall L. Barnes friend, Sis. Chiaka Johnson Bro. Mark Carr s mother and Sis. Wanda Carr s mother-in-law, Sis. Pearlie Carr Deaconess Charmaine Cook s friend and coworker, Sis. Patricia Byrd Sis. Cynthia Franklin s daughter, Sis. Yolanda and son, Bro. Melford Franklin and their families, and aunt, Sis. Mable Stancil Sis. Wanda Garrett's nieces, Sis. Venica James and Sis. Kayla James Sis. Pamela Harris mother-in-law, Sis. Brenda Smith, and coworker, Jasmine Judd s daughter, Little Miss McKenzie Judd Sis. Tana Hicks grandson, Bro. DeWayne Lashley Sis. Shirle Hubbard s sister, Sis. Valerie Hubbard Sis. Eliza Jennings husband, Bro. Robert Jennings, Sr., and son, Bro. Robert Jennings, Jr. Sis. Anndell Lawrence s mother, Sis. Carrie Lawrence, son, Bro. Da`Juan McDonald, and Granddaughter, Little Miss Treasure Fenwick Sis. Kim McDonald s children, Bro. Correll Wilson, Bro. Tayo Daniels, Jr., Bro. Theodore Wilson, and Sis. Ta`Brielle Daniels Deaconess Hilton Patrick s sister, Sis. Yvonne Smith Sis. Joanne Robinson s husband, Bro. Walter Robinson, Jr. Sis. Charlene Watson s sister, Sis. Denise Hall *New Information 4 Charlene Watson 4 Edward Withers 16 Talisha Pitt 17 Tiara Pitt 20 Rev. Frank Bell 26 Darien Calvie 30 Lorie Reeves
High Standards and High Expectations for the Glory of God. Church News FELLOWSHIP We will fellowship with the Rev. Tyrone Boykin and his congregation at the Faith, Hope, and Charity Christian Center, 1705 North Smallwood Street, Sunday, October 7 at 3:30 p.m. The Combined Choirs will be singing. CHURCH MEETING There will be a Called Church Meeting Wednesday, October 10 at 7:00 p. m. at the Greater Paradise Christian Center, 2900 East Oliver Street. All members of Grace are requested to attend and be on time. MEN & WOMEN S DAY ASSESSMENT Please us one or the other or perhaps both methods of payment: The yellow Men and Women's Day envelopes provided by the ushers. Pay on line by using our Web-Site. MEN & WOMEN S DAY Sunday, October 28 (one service) at 11:00 a.m. More information forthcoming. BLUE WRIST BANDS Every member of Grace is requested to work towards getting and wearing a blue wrist band which will also represent the fact that we are united in purpose. Members that have already received their wrist band and are NOT wearing it, please put your band on and keep it on until we cut the ribbon to our new church. ENCOUNTER Each Sunday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (following the Sunday Church School). THE LORD S KITCHEN OPEN Tuesday, October 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (new time) across the street from our church. NO PRAYER SERVICE/BIBLE STUDY Wednesday, October 3. Will resume Wednesday, October 17 at 7:00 p. m. at the Greater Paradise Christian Center. As the Scriptures express it, See, I am sending Christ to be the carefully chosen, precious Cornerstone of my church, and I will never disappoint those who trust in Him. - 1 Peter 2:6 (LB) MORNING WORSHIP *Processional............11:00 A.M. *Call to Worship and Invocation *Hymn of Praise (Insert)...... I Love to Tell the Story O.T. Reading (Exodus 19:3-6 )......Deaconess Norma Pope N.T. Reading (1 Peter 2:7-10)....Bro. Darrin Pope Selection...... Mass Choir Morning Prayer.....Sis. Shelly Jones Prayer Chant and Selection....Mass Choir Church Welcome......Hospitality Ministry Pastoral Comments Children s Hour....... Sis. Sylvia Jones Selection............... Mass Choir General Offering of Tithes and Gifts of Love Mission Offering *Tithes and Gifts of Love *Response of Thanksgiving.........Congregation All things come of Thee, O Lord, and of Thine own have we given Thee. Amen! Congregational Hymn (Back page)....... Sanctuary Sermonic Meditation........Organ Speaks Sermon......Rev. Marshall L. Barnes Who Am I? *Invitation to Christian Discipleship....Rev. Marshall L. Barnes *Altar Call....Rev. Marshall L. Barnes *Benediction.......Rev. Marshall L. Barnes *Standing Seating Worshippers