the grace memorial baptist church

The Grace Memorial Baptist Church 1100 North Eden Street - Baltimore, Maryland 21213

Reverend Irvin Pope, Pastor

Theme:“Family and Friends Holding onto

God’s Unchanging Hands.” —Psalm 119:173

“Jesus’ Mission on Earth”

Lesson: Luke 4:14-21

GOLDEN TEXT:

“He began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled

in your ears” (Luke 4:21).

TODAY’S AIM:

To show that Jesus clearly revealed His identity and mission

as the anointed Messiah who had come to fulfill Isaiah’s

prophecy.

INTRODUCING THE LESSON:

Critics will say that Jesus was nothing more than a simple

yet wise itinerant preacher. However, the Bible is consistently

clear in presenting Jesus as the Son of God and the promised

Messiah.

In this Week's lesson we will see that Jesus clearly stated

that He was the Messiah foretold by the Old Testament

prophets. You will see in this lesson that Jesus' ministry was

clearly in fulfillment of what the prophets foretold the

messiah would do.

QUESTIONS:

1. An encouraging and supporting church is a blessing to all

(Luke 4:14-16). 2. Because God often directs us through His Word, we should

always be open to what He is telling us as we read the Bible

(Luke 4:17). 3. Christ’s message of salvation provides comfort and

encouragement no matter what we are facing in life (Luke

4:18). 4. The good news of Christ endures because it is timeless

(Luke 4:19).

5. Others can see how we live and speak for Christ even though

we may be unaware that they are observing us (Luke 4:20). 6. Personal arrogance has no part in our witness for Christ

(Luke 4:21).

CONCLUDING THE LESSON:

Imagine how you would react to Jesus’ claim if you were

people from His hometown.

For: Sunday, May 11, 2014

Church News continued:

Don’t Forget

SOUP KITCHEN

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

interested in working in our Soup Kitchen and/or with the Golden Disciples Ministry is asked to contact Sis. Carolyn Moorehead or Sis. Brenda Mitchell.

PRAYER SERVICE/BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. The Sunday Church School Staff will be in

charge of the devotional period —Minister Terry Harris.

CHURCH BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS

All announcements for the Sunday morning church bulletin MUST be

submitted in writing to the church secretary no later than Wednesday before the Sunday of publication.

CHURCH ONE CALL SYSTEM

The One Call System is provided to inform you of the services and

cancellations of the Church. If you are not receiving special announce-

ments or changes or desire to be removed from the system please

contact the Church secretary immediately at 410-563-2355.

Are you in need of FREE transportation

to and from the church? Call the church

office at 410-563-2355 two (2) days in

advance and be picked up.

10 Tracey Brown

17 Shelly Jones

20 Corey Jennings

21 LaShawn Eubanks

24 Fannie Hill

24 Joshua Morton

~ Church Office ~

410-563-2355

Reverend Irvin Pope, Pastor

Reverend Marshall Barnes, Assistant Pastor - Musician

Reverend Ruby Purnell, Associate Pastor

Reverend Frank Bell, Associate Pastor

Reverend Willie Douglas, Associate Pastor

Minister Terry Harris, Associate Minister

Deacon James Jones, Deacon Ministry Chairman

Trustee Sharen Williams, Trustee Ministry Chairperson

Sister Carolyn Moorehead, Secretary

Brother Corey Jennings, Drummer

Trustee Curtis Echoles, Custodian

Family, friends and guest

for making this special fellowship a spirit-filled

success. May God continue to bless each one of you.

The Family and Friends Day Committee

See! I will not forget you.

I have carved you on the palm

of my hand.

Sermon Notes Sunday, May 4, 2014

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?

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

Theme: “Family and Friends Holding onto God’s

Unchanging Hands.” — Psalm 119:173

The Morning Worship Service

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Praise and Worship Service — 10:30 A. M.

~ Presiding ~

Sis. Cynthia Franklin

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

*Call to Worship and Invocation………....Sister Cynthia Franklin

*Opening Hymn (Insert)…….......“Hold to God’s Unchanging….”

**

O. T. Reading (Jeremiah 29:10-14).................Sister Shena Thomas New Psalmist Baptist Church

N. T. Reading (Matthew 11:25-30)…....…….....Sister Angela Ross

**

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

Morning Prayer…….............................Reverend Vanessa G. Jones

United Baptist Church

Prayer Chant

**

Welcome to Visitors………….…………....….Sister Shelley Jones

Response to Welcome………………….….…Sister Judith Harper ** New Psalmist Baptist Church

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

**

Children’s Hour…....……...………....…….…Trustee Darrin Pope

**

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

**

General Offering of Tithes and Gifts of Love

*Offertory Prayer………………….……..…..Deacon James Jones

Mission Offering

*Tithes and Gifts of Love

Sister Shirley Eldridge Trustee Talisha Pitt

Brother William Hall Sister Winona Purcell

*Response of Thanksgiving…………....…..…....….Congregation

“All things come of Thee, O Lord,

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

Dance Ministry………………………....Anointed Hearts of Grace

**

Introduction of Preacher……..…..............Master Chance Curbean

**

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

Sermonic Hymn..……………………....…................Organ Speaks

The Gospel Message……….……….....Reverend Marshall Barnes

Assistant Pastor, Grace Memorial

*Invitation to Christian Discipleship…..Reverend Marshall Barnes

*Altar Call………………….………….Reverend Marshall Barnes

*Benediction & Grace...……………...…...….…Pastor Irvin Pope

*Recessional………………………….....……………Male Chorus

*Standing **Seating Worshippers

Dinner will be served in the A. Roberta Pope Fellowship Hall

following the Morning Worship Service.

I am the Lord, your God,

who takes hold of

your right hand

and says to you,

do not fear;

I will help you.

Isaiah 41:13 NIV

.

“Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand”

“Let Thine hand help me.” —Psalm 119:173

I

Time is filled with swift transition,

Naught of earth unmoved can stand,

Build your hopes on things eternal,

Hold to God’s unchanging hand!

Chorus: Hold to God’s unchanging hand!



Hold to God’s unchanging hand.

II

Trust in Him who will not leave you,

What-so-ever years may bring,

If by earthly friends forsaken,

Still more closely to Him cling!





III

When your journey is completed,

If to God you have been true,

Fair and bright the home in glory,

Your enraptured soul will view!





a tool that individuals use to magnify and look beyond an object.

Just as God’s Word is a tool that helps all believers to look beyond

their present circumstance or situation. God’s Word is not intellect

on ice or ignorance on fire.

In addition to his writing and teaching gifts, Reverend Barnes is an

accomplished musician, who plays both piano and organ; which

complements his abilities as a composer and lyricist.

“And We Know That All Things Work Together for Good,” is one of

Reverend Barnes’ favorite scriptures, which happens to be an

expression of his life. Reverend Barnes found himself arrested by

this title “Farther In and Deeper Down.” That title resonated in his

mind and exploded in his heart. This is what God had called him to

do, here and now, with whatever state that he is in and the days

ahead.

The kindest Friend I’ve ever had

Is one I cannot see.

Yet One in whom I can confide,

Who loves and blesses me. —Shuler

Family and Friends Day Committee

Officers & Members

Sister Cynthia Franklin, Chairperson

Sister Heather McGinnis, Co-Chairperson

Deaconess Hilton Patrick, Coordinator

Sister Shirley Eldridge

Sister Tana Hicks

Sister Eliza Jennings

Deacon James Jones

Sister Shelley Jones

Sister Brenda Mitchell

Deacon Luke Montgomery, Sr.

Sister Lisa Wilson

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The best times are always found when

Friends and Family

gather round.

Sick and Shut -Ins *Rev. Ruby Purnell, 1716 N. Smallwood St., 21216; 410-523-1667

Trustee William Atkinson, 1088 Cameron Rd., 21212

Sis. Pauline Bullock, 1400 E. Madison St., Apt. 617, 21205

Sis Tracey Farmer, 2835 Ashland Ave., no visitors, 443-627-0225

Deaconess Marion Leach, Pleasant Garden Nursing

Home, 3603 Glenmore Ave., 21206

Sis. Lorraine Lewis, 1908 Eillwood Rd.,

Rosedale, MD, 21237, 443-360-2219

Sis. Ila Scott, 1631 N. Lexington St., 21223, 410-233-2626

Bro. Eddie Withers, C/O Catonsville Commons Nursing Home,

16 Fusting Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228

Special Prayer Requests Sis. Audrey Bell’s sisters, Sis. Sophronia Goode and Sis. Lucy Hawkins

Sis. Emma Brown’s son, Bro. Melvin Brown, Jr.

Sis. Geraldine Davis’ husband, Bro. Ricky Davis

Sis. Cynthia Franklin's aunt, Sis. Mable Stancil

Sis. Wanda Garrett’s sister, Sis. Jane McCleod

Sis. Patricia Ghee’s father, Bro. George Molloy

Sis. Sandra Hawkins’ granddaughter, Sis. Brianna Speller

Sis. Tana Hicks mother, Sis. Virginia Edwards

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

grandson, Bro. Robert Jennings III

*Sis. Paula Jones and her children, Derron, and Sharna Wilson, Da`jelle Miller and David Bell

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, Sis. Willie Mae and Sis.

Inez Smith; son, Bro. Kevin Johnson, and niece, Sis. Rosalyn Keve

Sis. Alice Walker’s brother, Bro. Kevin Gayles

Deaconess Beverly Wilson’s son, Bro. Daryl Wilson,

daughter, Sis. Chareese Brogden and neighbor, Bro. Paul Brown

Sis. Lisa Wilson’s co-worker, Sis. Sonia Johnson Branch

Bro. Eddie Withers’ mother, Sis. Willie Mae Withers

Deaconess Janine Withers’ son, Bro. Sir Jai Taylor

and brothers: Robert and Michael Moore

*New information

The Proclaimer

The Rev. Marshall L. Barnes

R everend Marshall Lee Barnes is a native of Baltimore,

Maryland. He is the son of Evelyn Short. Reverend

Barnes’ personal life and ministry philosophy has been shaped by

his grandmother, Littie J. Wallace. He gives thanks to God for

having spiritual mentors who showed him by their living what the

gospel of Jesus Christ really means. He received a clear call to

ministry at a very early age. His earliest childhood memories are of

a fervent desire to become a carrier of the Word.

Reverend Barnes holds several professional and ministerial

degrees. He has two degrees from Howard University in Washing-

ton, D.C.; a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Education.

He also has a Master of Divinity degree from St. Mary’s Seminary

and University, located in Baltimore, Maryland. Reverend Barnes

was licensed and ordained by Reverend Dr. Irvin Pope and serves

as Assistant Pastor of The Grace Memorial Baptist Church located

in Baltimore, Maryland. He is a man that loves to seek knowledge.

Reverend Barnes has shared God’s Word extensively at churches

and conventions throughout the United States. He has authored

several articles in Christian magazines. Reverend Barnes is an

insightful yet articulate speaker with a narrative style that enable

worshippers in the congregation to use their imagination to relive

each biblical experience as he narrates it. The Bible is his telescope.

The telescope is not designed for people to just look through it. It is

Musical Concert Sunday, May 4, 2014

Devotions Grace Memorial Praise Team 3:15 P. M.

~ Presiding ~ Deacon Luke Montgomery, Sr. and

Sister Heather McGinnis

*Opening Hymn (Insert)………...“Hold to God’s Unchanging….”

Scripture (Matthew 11:25-30)..…....................Sister Ethel Eubanks

Prayer…..……...……………………...……......Deacon Clyde Ray ** First Mount Calvary Baptist Church

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

Welcome to Visitors……………….................…Sister Tana Hicks

Solo……………………………….…....…Sister Charlene Watson

**

Response to Welcome

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

~ Offering ~

*Offertory Prayer………………………….……Trustee Inez Robb

Little Miss Julia Morton

Master Tyus Pitt Master Kaiden Watson

Response of Thanksgiving……………….……….....Congregation

Dance Ministry of Grace……..…………….…....Unspoken Praise

Selection……..…………..……....…Praise & Worship Ministry of

Macedonia Baptist Church

Selection……..………..........Youth and Young Adults Vocal Choir

Grace Memorial

Liturgical Dance…………….…..Youth and Adults Dance Ministry

Macedonia Baptist Church

Selection……..……….....................Reverend Scott Michael Sharp

Serenity Ministries

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

Selection……..……………………………..Bro. Trevor McGinnis

Invitation to Christian Discipleship……….…Reverend Frank Bell

Benediction…………………………..…..Reverend Willie Douglas

*Standing **Seating Worshippers

What Family Means To Me

. What family means to me is more Than mere words can convey It's been the basis for my life And how I've faced each day.

The nurturing of Mom and Dad From birth to puberty Instilled in me a sense of worth And love for family.

The holiday festivities The picnics in the park The camp outs by the river And my Mother's prayers at dark Are just a few examples From my childhood memories That show the warmth of family And what they've meant to me.

The close knit love of siblings With my parents T.L.C Has made me know and feel the warmth That bonds a family.

Author Unknown

A True Friend

“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is

born for adversity.” — Proverbs 17:17

I have a friend named Nelson. We work together, play

together, cry together, and often laugh together. Our

friendship keeps growing.

Recently Nelson said he wanted me to conduct his funeral if he

died before I did. I said, “Hold off on that request for a few years.

I might disappoint you, and you might change your mind.”

“Oh no,” he quipped, “that won’t happen. You can’t disappoint me

any more than you already have.”

We had a good laugh, but I began pondering his comment. Isn’t

that what it means to be a true friend— knowing the disappointing

side of a person’s life yet continuing to accept him? Solomon

described such a friend as one who “sticks closer than a brother,”

one who “loves at all times” (Proverbs 18:24; 17:17). We all need

someone like that in our lives.

Jesus wants to be that kind of friend to us. When we admit our

sinful disobedience, ask for His forgiveness, and submit to Him,

He becomes our Savior and Friend. Because He took the penalty

of our sins upon Himself on the cross, nothing we’ve done, or may

do, will turn Him away.

Jesus is one friend you can’t afford to be without. Is He your

Friend? —DJD

We have a Friend who sticks by us,

Who’s closer than a brother;

And even though He knows our faults,

His love is like no other. — Sper

“Christ is the truest Friend

you can have.”

Church News

YOUTH DANCE REHEARSAL

Monday, May 5 at 6:00 p.m. Anyone interested in dancing is asked

to contact Sis. Kisha White, Director at 410-563-2355. Transportation

will be provided upon request.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY MEETING

Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. All members are asked to be

present.

PRE-MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON

Saturday, May 10 at 12:00 noon. Sister Sylvia Mason will be the

speaker.

MOTHER’S DAY

Sunday, May 11 at 11:00 a.m. Minister Donna Brown, Associate

Minister, Morning Star Baptist Church, Catonsville, Maryland will

be the guest preacher for the morning worship service.

GOLDEN DISCIPLES MINISTRY MEETING

Thursday, May 15, 12:00 noon.

CHOIR DAY

Sunday, May 18 at 3:30 p.m. Various choirs from around the city

will be participating. For more information contact Bro. Treavor McGinnis.

WOMEN’S DAY MEETING

Sunday, May 25 immediately following the morning worship

service.

ANNUAL YOUTH ANNIVERSARY

Sunday, June 1. More information forthcoming.

HELP WANTED!!!

Anyone interested in becoming a van driver or Security Officer please see Trustee Inez Robb.

the grace memorial baptist church

Documents