For: Sunday, December 11, 2016

“The Promise Affirmed”

Lesson: Luke 1:39-56

GOLDEN TEXT:

“Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced

in God my Savior” (Luke 1:46-47).

TODAY’S AIM:

“To observe God’s miraculous workings in the lives of Elisabeth and Mary.

INTRODUCING THE LESSON:

Human experience is not necessarily a revealer of God’s plans for or

involvement in the lives of His people. We must be careful of our inter-

pretation of our own experiences or the experiences of others. We must

believe the clear statements of Scripture, not old sayings or clichés. We

may even have heard someone quote a secular poem or song to support

their spiritual opinion! Worldly sayings can never replace the clear truth

of God’s Word. Two or three Scriptures on a particular subject at hand

may suffice to show the Lord’s teaching.

Our lesson this week looks into the lives of two of God’s servants and

teaches us some spiritual concepts important to our daily walk with the

Lord. Both women showed humility and obedience to the Lord. Neither

of them believed that she deserved anything special from the Lord but

praised Him and rejoiced in Him when blessed.

PRACTICAL POINTS:

1. We should acknowledge both great and small things the Lord does

for us (Luke 1:39-44).

2. God will act in response to a small measure of faith (Luke 1:45-47).

3. God’s power transforms us into world changers. His power shames

the prideful (Luke 1:48-51).

4. God’s plans make the sinner stumble and elevate the true believer

(Luke 1:51).

5. God puts down and raises up those of His choosing according to

His sovereign will (Luke 1:52-56).

CONCLUDING THE LESSON:

Whatever else we may do with our lives, let us remember to use the

two marvelous qualities of humility and obedience. We already have

them through the Holy Spirit's indwelling. It is always possible to

resist the promptings of the Holy Spirit, but it is tragic and rebellious to

do so. We can rejoice when God uses our common human experiences

to reveal Himself to others. Humility can become our way of thinking

when we remember who we are and who God is.

1100 North Eden Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21213

Reverend Marshall L. Barnes, Pastor

“The Church That Cares”

Sunday, December 4, 2016 11:00 A M

“ High Standards and High Expectations for the Glory of God.”

Church News

TODAY

The Golden Disciples Ministry will celebrate their 17th Anniversary at 3:30 p.m. The

Rev. Tyrone Boykin and his congregation from the Faith, Hope and Charity Christian Center will be our guest. The Male Chorus will be singing and dinner will be

served.

ALSO TODAY

Our Christmas card mail box is available in the rear of the church, for in-house

members, until Sunday, December 25. NO OUTSIDE CARDS WILL BE DELIVERED. Please pick-up your cards before leaving the church.

JOINT BOARD MEETING

Monday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m. for all Preachers, Deacons, and Trustees.

ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING

Wednesday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. for all adult members of Grace.

BURIAL ARRANGEMENT

Our late First Lady Deaconess Jean J. Pope will be buried at the Arlington National Cemetery Friday, December 9 at 9:00 a. m. However, persons planning on attending

are asked to meet the family at the cemetery at 8:00 a.m.

ANNUAL CHURCH-WIDE CHRISTMAS PARTY

Friday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m. All members of Grace are asked to attend and

invite a friend. Everybody is asked to bring a covered dish to share.

PHOTOGRAPHS/NEWSPAPER ARTICLES WANTED!

We are requesting pictures and/or newspaper articles taken during the 90 years of

Grace’s existing. If you have such, please submit to our church office so that we

can create a historical timeline album. All photos and/or newspaper clippings will be

returned within a week.

SOUP KITCHEN

Tuesday, December 6 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.

NO PRAYER SERVICE/BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, December 7. Will resume Wednesday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m.

6 Sylvia Jones 7 Kim McDonald 10 James Carter 16 Ethel Eubanks 16 Sylvia Mason

17 Brian Crudup

25 LaPorcha Barnes

28 Shirle Hubbard

30 Rosa Montgomery

Sick and Shut-Ins

Trustee William Atkinson, 1088 Cameron Rd., 21212

Sis. Chareese Brodgen, Brinton Wood of Frankford,

5009 Frankford Ave., Room 11A, 21206

Sis. Myrtle (Betty) Bryant, 850 Abbott Ct., 21202

Deaconess Marion Leach, C/O Patapsco Valley Center,

9109 Liberty Rd, Room 247A, Randallstown, MD 21133-3521

Sis. Ila Scott, 1631 W. Lexington St., 21223 (410-233-2626)

Deaconess Helen Stewart, 2631 E. Chase St., 21213

Sis. Charlene Watson, 4000 Loch Raven Blvd., 21218

Bro. Reginald Werrell, 2412 Winchester St., 21216, 410-831-5529

Bro. Eddie Withers, Manor Care - Roland Park,

4669 Falls Rd., Room 328A, 21209

Special Prayer Requests

Rev. Marshall L. Barnes' mother, Sis. Evelyn (Missie) Short,

friends Bro. Robert Chambliss, Sis. Carylin Walton,

Sis. Kimberly and Bro. Devin Smith, and Bro. Sean Johnson

Rev. Frank Bell’s sisters-in-law, Sis. Sophronia Goode

and Sis. Lucy Hawkins

Bro. Mark & Sis. Wanda Carr’s mother & mother-in-law, Sis. Pearlie Carr

Sis. Geraldine Davis’ husband, Bro. Ricky Davis

Sis. Cynthia Franklin's father, Bro. James Lawrence

and aunt, Sis. Mable Stancil

Sis. Wanda Garrett and Sis. Betty Bryant’s sister, Sis. Jane McCleod

and niece, Sis. Kayla James

Sis. Pamela Harris’ friend, Sis. Brittany Stephney

Sis. Sandra Hawkins’ granddaughter, Sis. Brianna Speller

Sis. Shirle Hubbard and family and Sis. Tanya Cox and family

Sis. Eliza Jennings’ son, Bro. Robert Jennings, Jr. and

grandson, Bro. Robert Jennings III

Sis. Anndell Lawrence’s mother, Sis. Carrie Lawrence

and friend, Bro. Troy Fenwick & Family

Sis. Kim McDonald’s children, Bro. Correll Wilson, Bro. Tayo

Daniels Jr., Bro. Theodore Wilson, and Sis. Ta`Brielle Daniels

Sis. Brenda Mitchell’s sister-in-law, Sis. Barbara Brookins

Deacon Luke Montgomery, Sr.’s wife, Sis. Gloria Montgomery

Deaconess Hilton Patrick’s sisters, Sisters Yvonne,

Willie Mae and Inez Smith

Sis. Joanne Robinson’s husband, Bro. Walter Robinson, Sr.

Bro. Ernest Scott’s brother, Bro. Bruce Scott, sister,

Sis. Christine Hammond and niece, Sis. Raiven Hammond

Trustee Sharen Williams’ mother, Sis. Margaret Askew

and sister, Sis. Wanda Jones

*Deaconess Beverly Wilson’s neighbor, Bro. Floyd Huntley Sis. Lisa Wilson’s co-worker, Sis. Sonia Johnson Branch

Deaconess Janine Withers’ son, Bro. Sir Jai Taylor

and brothers, Robert and Michael Moore

*New information

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 Deacons 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 November 14 through December 11

contact the following:

Deacon James Jones, 443-762-1097

Deacon Luke Montgomery Sr., 443-629-7297

Deaconess Beverly Wilson, 443-559-0987

Deaconess Janine Withers, 443-994-9581

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Reverend Marshall L. Barnes, Pastor

Reverend Frank Bell, Associate Pastor

Deacon James Jones, Deacon Ministry Chairman

Trustee Sharen Williams, Trustee Ministry Chairperson

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

“You may never know what results

come from your action. But if you do

nothing, there will be no result.”

SERMON NOTES

Sunday, December 4, 2016

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.

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Illustration I want to remember:_______________________________

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What should I do as a result of hearing this sermon?

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“Show me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and

teach me: for thy art the God of my salvation.” — Psalm 25:4-5a

MORNING WORSHIP

Sunday, December 4, 2016

*Processional…………………….……...…..……...…. …..11:00 A.M.

*Call to Worship and Invocation

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*Hymn of Praise #145.……...…............“There Is Power in the Blood”

N.T. Reading (Matthew 11:25-30)…..……....Deaconess Hilton Patrick

N.T. Reading (John 3:1-8)………................................Sis. Wanda Carr

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Selection…………………………………......…...........…Male Chorus

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Morning Prayer………..……....…….…Deacon Luke Montgomery, Sr.

Prayer Chant and Selection………………………...…......Male Chorus

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Church Welcome……………………….....…........Hospitality Ministry

Pastoral Comments

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Children’s Hour……………….……....………...…...Sis. Shelley Jones

Selection...………………….….…....…….….......…....…Male Chorus

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General Offering of Tithes and Gifts of Love

Mission Offering

*Tithes and Gifts of Love

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*Response of Thanksgiving…………...……….…..…....Congregation “All things come of Thee, O Lord,

and of Thine own have we given Thee. Amen!”

Congregational Hymn #292………….......…“’Tis So Sweet to Trust...”

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Sermonic Meditation………………….….….….….…....Organ Speaks

Sermon…………………...……….……….….Rev. Marshall L. Barnes

“What Grade Will You Make?”

*Invitation to Christian Discipleship…….…...Rev. Marshall L. Barnes

*Altar Call…………………………...……….Rev. Marshall L. Barnes

*Benediction…………………..….....………..Rev. Marshall L. Barnes

*Standing **Seating Worshippers