MINISTERIAL STAFFReverend Larry W. Jordan Pastor Emeritus

Reverend Benjamin Broadnax Administrative Assistant to the Pastor

Reverend Jerome “Sam” Tarver Special Assistant to the Pastor/Youth Minister

Reverend Jeffery M. Bates Ministry Leader,Education Ministry

Reverend Louis Jenkins Ministry Leader,Worship/Prayer/

Fellowship/Hospitality Ministry

Reverend Alan Bolden Associate Minister

Reverend Cynthia Parker-Bolden

Director, Christian Education

Reverend Wayne A. Heatley Associate Minister,Assistant Counselor

Deacon Herbert Hawkins Ministry Leader,Missions/Outreach Ministry

Elder Jeff Jacobs Ministry Leader, Music Ministry

Reverend April Jenkins Associate MinisterReverend Lynda Brown-Hall Ministry Leader,

Women of Purpose MinistryReverend Bertha Gaymon Associate Minister

CHURCH OFFICIALSDeacon James Thompson Chair, Deacons Ministry,

Minister Leader,Counseling/Nursing Ministry

Sister Jerrye Feliciana Assistant CounselorTrustee Leonard Smith Chair, Trustee MinistryDeaconess Charlene Hamilton Chair, Deaconess MinistryTrustee Joyce Collier Chair, Finance MinistryTrustee Charlie Fields Church TreasurerSister Velma Thomas Church ClerkSister Minnetta Coles Assistant Church Clerk

EDUCATIONAL STAFFDeaconess Macleta Kingsland Superintendent,

Sunday SchoolSister Sherlene McIntosh Director, Secular Education

& Tutorial Ministry

MAPLE SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH4131 Belt Road

Capitol Heights, MD 20743

“THE CHURCH WHERE LOVE IS IN ACTION”

James B. Thompson, Ph.D.Chairman, Deacons Ministry

Church Office Telephone: (301) 735-1020Church Facsimile: (301) 735-9318Church Website: www.msbcmd.org

WEEKLY SERVICES

Sunday Morning Worship Church Service …………..……………....…..……….10:30 a.m.Holy Communion - 2nd Sunday ………………………………….…………….……10:30 a.m.Sunday School …..………………………………....………………………………..…9:00 a.m.Prayer and Praise ……………………………………………...…..Tuesday, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.Bible Study ……………………..………………….……..………………....Tuesday, 8:00 p.m.Noonday Bible Study ………………………….….…..….…..Wednesday, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.Baptism ……………………..……..…………...….….Tuesday before 2nd Sunday, 7:00 p.m.New Members Orientation – Saturday, March 10, 2018………….9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 17, 2017

WE ENTER INTO WORSHIP10:15 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.

Scripture Reading from the Psalms................Psalm 21:1-7

PRAISE & WORSHIP

Prayer

Hymn of Worship....................................................Page 59“O Come All Ye Faithful”

[Large version of song printed on inside back page of bulletin]

Comments

TITHES & OFFERING

Doxology..............................................................Page 529

Intercessory Prayer.............................................................

Sermonic Scripture Reading................................................

Ministry of Music...............................................Men’s Choir

The Preached Word.............................Dr. David E. Goatley Executive Secretary

Treasurer, Lott Carey

Invitation to Accept Christ

BENEDICTION

“OH COME ALL YE FAITHFUL”

O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,Come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem.

Come and behold Him, born the King of angels;(Refrain)

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,Sing, all ye bright hosts of heaven above;

Glory to God, all glory in the highest;(Refrain)

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning,Jesus, to Thee all glory given;

Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing.

RefrainO come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,

Christ the Lord.

HYMN OF WORSHIPWORSHIP SERVICE

Today, Sunday, December 17, 2017 – Reverend April Jenkins will be preaching at Carroll Manor Nursing Home, 1150 Varnum Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017, departing MSBC after 10:30 a.m. service.

Sunday, December 24, 2017 – Reverend Louis Jenkins will be preaching at Deanwood Rehabilitation Center, 5000 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20019, departing MSBC at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, December 30, 2017 – Reverend Wayne Heatley will be preaching at Central Union Mission, 1350 R. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20716 departing MSBC at 6:30 p.m. Service time 7:20 p.m.

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2017 THEME“TRUST GOD”

2017 SCRIPTUREProverbs 3:5-6 [NIV]

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on

your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledgeHim and He will make your path straight.

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2018 Pastoral Installation - Plans for the installation celebration for Pastor-elect Jerome Tarver are under way. This great event will be held during the month of March 2018. There will be a pre-celebratory banquet on Friday, March 16, 2018. Save the date and begin praying now for this history making event. More information will be provided as plans progress. If you have any questions you may contact Minnetta Coles at minnetta.coles@yahoo.com or Shekha Bradley at shekha.a@gmail.com.

†The Men’s Ministry of Maple Springs Baptist Church is parting with Forte Foot Baptist Church to assist veterans, men and women who need suits to have a second chance to obtain viable employment with career opportunities. We need your support, please bring your donated suits to the church on Saturday, January 20, 2018 between 9:00 AM and 12 Noon. This is a way we can pay if forward and see the smiles of those who have a need.

†If you are unable to participate in the Sunday morning giving of your tithes and offering, you can take advantage of the other methods of giving as provided by the church.  You can drop your offering envelope in the late box located outside the sanctuary door closest to the Media room.  You can take advantage of online giving by downloading the free Givelify mobile donation app from the App Store or Google Play (locate Maple Springs Baptist Church to donate).  You can also mail your offering to the church.  If you have any questions, please stop by the Trustee’s Office.    

†NEW YEAR’S EVE SERVICE will be held on Sunday, December 31, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please join

MINISTER’S OUTREACHSCHEDULE

MINISTRY CORNER

us as we celebrate all of God’s blessings through song. We will be giving thanks for the good things that He has done in 2017.

Church Inclement Weather Policy - Maple Springs Baptist Church (MSBC) follows the Prince George’s County Public School System’s Inclement Weather Policy.  When the schools are delayed or closed; the church will follow the same procedure.  The Trustee Ministry will determine Sunday openings and delays.  The information will also be available on the church’s website.

†A tribute will be held on Sunday, January 14, 2018, during the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service in honor of Maple Springs Baptist Church (MSBC) members who passed in 2017.  If you would like your deceased loved one(s) included in the tribute, please complete the information on the flyer that is in today’s bulletin. Please place completed information it in the Tribute depository box located in the vestibule by December 31, 2017. 

†Tutorial Ministry - The tutorial program will be in recess after tomorrow Monday, December 18, 2017, and will resume on Monday, January 22, 2018 at 6:00 pm.

†Tuesday Night Bible Study Class is currently in recess. Bible class will resume on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Please join us as we continue to praise God through the holiday

season in our weekly Prayer Service from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday night.

†Facilities Use Form and Weekend Church Operating Hours:  Ministries please remember to submit the completed Facilities Use Form (located across from the Trustee’s office) two weeks prior to your scheduled event.  Our support staff

custodians are contracted employees of National Service Contractors, Inc., and have been instructed to adhere to the floor plans submitted by you to the Trustee Ministry.    As a reminder, our hours of operation on Saturdays are 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Sunday hours are 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Please adjourn your meetings accordingly so that staff has adequate time to secure the properties.  Thank you for your cooperation.  For further information, please contact Trustee Vashtie Moncrief on 301-568-6146 or Trustee Cheryl Mackey on 240-533-2156.

MEETINGS & REHEARSALS

See incorrect dates or times?If so, please contact the Church Office on 301-735-1020.

MINISTRY CORNER(CONTINUED)

DECEMBER CALENDAR

DECEMBER MINISTRY DATE TIMESecular Education Ministry 12/18/17 6:00 p.m.Christmas Program Rehearsal 12/18/17 7:00 p.m.Mission & Outreach Ministry Meeting 12/18/17 7:00 p.m.Shekinah Dance Ministry 12/18/17 7:00 p.m.LWJ Voices of Praise Rehearsal 12/20/17 7:00 p.m.Youth Choir Rehearsal 12/27/17 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 17, 2017

As you listen to the message from God’s Word, you may use this page to keep notes. We pray the Word today will inspire, lift and challenge you. Why not refer to your notes for future reference.

Minister: _______________________________________________

Sermon Topic: __________________________________________

Biblical Text/Scripture: ___________________________________

Main Points:

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Illustrations I want to remember:

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How what was said in this sermon can apply to my life:

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We are in the process of updating our list of people who are available to represent Maple Springs Baptist Church when a death occurs in our church family. We are in need of van drivers and people to be available to travel in town or on day trips out of town.  For information about this worthwhile Ministry please see or call Deacon James Thompson on 301-735-1020.

†MSBC Sunday School Ministry - The MSBC Sunday School Ministry is seeking volunteers to serve in the capacity as Sunday School teachers. You will find the role of a Sunday School teacher to be rewarding as it will provide you a great opportunity to share your love of Christ through teaching and ministry. We invite you to join one of the most life enriching ministries that our church has to offer. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Deaconess Macleta Kingsland at 301-350-3636.

†MSBC Senior Ushers’ Ministry –The history of ushering can be traced back to the very beginning of man’s existence. Throughout the scriptures, we can find ushers being called “watchmen” (II Samuel 18:24-27) and “doorkeepers” (I Chronicles 15:23-24). Today, we are called “ushers.” If you

SERMON NOTES

are 18 and up, we invite you to join the MSBC Senior Ushers’ Ministry and become “Keepers Of His Door.” For further information, please contact President Linda S. Nelson at 202-

413-2376 or Vice President Robert Horne at 410-610-2254.

†MEMBERS – Please remember to use an offering envelope for your tithes and offerings.   Some of you are giving checks without an envelope.  If you do not use an envelope, the Finance Ministry will not be able to provide you with a year-end financial statement of your contributions. 

Envelopes are available in the Trustee and Finance office.

†Just A Reminder! For the safety of our children, please accompany your child to the rest room at all times.

Reverend David Emmanuel Goatley, PhD

Reverend David Emmanuel Goatley, is the Chief Executive Officer of

Lott Carey, a global Christian missional community founded in 1897,

which extends the Christian witness throughout the world. The Lott

Carey network of churches shares prayer partnership, financial support,

and technical assistance with communities engaged in ministries of

evangelism, compassion, empowerment, and advocacy.

As Lott Carey’s Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Dr. Goatley cultivates

vision, oversees administration, and leads development efforts to invest

in indigenous leaders and people in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe,

North America, Oceania, and South America. An ordained Baptist

minister who has been an urban missionary, lead pastor, and university

and seminary professor, Dr. Goatley earned Associate and

Baccalaureate degrees from the University of Louisville (KY) and the

Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from The

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (KY).

A global strategist, leadership mentor, and thought leader, Dr. Goatley

serves on the NAACP National Board of Directors. He is an author,

publisher, and preacher who resides in Metropolitan Washington, DC

with his family.