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Welcome to Big Bethel AME Church • Atlanta 7:30AM &10:00AM Worship Service

Sunday, July 14, 2019

The Organ Prelude…..………..……………………………..…………………….…….…….. Bro. Kelvin Thompson

The Processional….…..........…………….……….……………..……….Ministers, Choir, Stewards & Acolytes

The Doxology…………….……..……..………………………………………………….………….A.M.E. Hymn No. 647

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below;

Praise Him above ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

The Call to Worship

Minister: I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the Lord!” Our feet have

been standing within your gates, O Jerusalem! (Psalm 122:1-2)

People: For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in

the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. (Psalm 84:10)

Minister: For the sake of the house of the Lord our God; I will seek your good. (Psalm 122:9)

People: They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God.

Minister: O Lord, I love the habitation of your house, and the place where your glory dwells.

People: But the Lord is in His holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. (Habakkuk 2:20)

Minister: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight,

O Lord, my Rock, and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:14)

People: O sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things! I will sing of loyalty and

of justice, to you, O Lord, I will sing. (Psalm 98:1,4)

The Hymn of Praise …………………………………..……………………….AME Hymn # 450 - Blessed Assurance

1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.

Refrain: This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long; This is my story, this is

my song, Praising my Savior all the day long.

2. Perfect submission, perfect delight, Visions of rapture now burst on my sight; Angels, descending, bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. Refrain

3. Perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Savior am happy and blest, Watching and waiting, looking above,

Filled with His goodness, lost in His love

Refrain

Invocation

The Choral Response

The Worship Through Music…….……………………...……………...…….....Johnson-Schofield Male Chorus

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WEEKLY SCRIPTURE READINGS

Fifth Sunday after

Pentecost

First reading Psalm Second reading Gospel

Proper 10 (15) July 14, 2019

Amos 7:7-17 Psalm 82

Deuteronomy 30:9-14 Psalm 25:1-10

Colossians 1:1-14 Luke 10:25-37

Let us remember ‘our sick and shut-in with our cards & calls.

SERVING IN TODAY’S WORSHIP EXPERIENCE

7:30 10:00

Acolytes Stewards Henry Walker

Choir Johnson-Schofield Male Chorus Johnson-Schofield Male Chorus

Philippians Anna Cornelious & Bridgett Smith Tisha Dease & Felicia Jones

Stewardesses R.T.Bussey Stewardess Ministry R.T.Bussey Stewardess Ministry

Stewards Bill Petty & Everett Jolly Tony Jones & Leslie Egbarin

Trustee Shelley Webster & Martha Thomas Keith Halford & Raushan Murray

Ushers Usherette Ministry #1 Usherette Ministry #1

AV Ministry Phyllis Smiley, Marvin Fleming & Diarra Davis Phyllis Smiley &Diarra Davis

Finance Team Team 2-A Team 2-B

Sis. Patricia Coles, (404) 254-4806

Bro. Horace Ford, (770)478-3013

Bro. Marion Hopkins (404) 691-3615

Dr. Virgie Hopkins, (404) 691-3615

Sis. Ernestine Johnson (404) 629-0984

Rev. Betty Miley, (770) 323-6841

Bro. Jack Shannon (404) 691-4590

Sis. Joyce Spearman,(404) 286-4891

Bro. Don Stewart (678)-289-2579

Sis. Joyce Tillman (404) 349-4059

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Jalen McCloud is a graduate of Whitewater High School, Fayetteville, Georgia.

He is planning to pursue a career in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. At Whitewater, Jalen was a member of National Beta Honors Club, and a Senior Honors’

recipient. He is also recipient of many athletic honors. Jalen has participated in several summer programs focusing on Digital Media and web design at Geor-gia Technology Institute. Jalen’s ultimate goal is to acquire his own business and mentor other young people At Big Bethel, Jalen is a member of the Youth ministry, has served as Worship Leader on Youth Sun-days. He has participated in Big Bethel’s outreach events that include the bagged lunch program for the homeless. He has served in many different areas of the community including Hands on Atlanta, Open Hands Kitchen, and helped in the building of a Youth Community Service Center in his community.

Jalen will be attending Clemson University in South Carolina

Christian Smith excelled academically as a student, and was a gifted musician in

the Chapel Hill Marching Band. He was also a talented Track & Field athlete.

Throughout his youth, he has participated in virtually every youth activity at our church. For example, the Children and Youth choir, the Sign’s of Praise Mime Ministry, and the Big Bethel A.M.E. Church Young People’s Division (YPD Youth People’s Division (YPD). He has held various offices in many of these ministries He has also served as 2nd. Vice -President of the Young People’s Division (YPD) of the Atlanta North Georgia Conference. He was a delegate to the 2019 Quadrennial.

Christian has chosen to pursue the next phase of his education at Tennessee State University where he will study Cardio-Respiratory Care Sciences. His goal is to attend medical school and become a Non-Invasive Cardiologist.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Annual Scholarship Book Awards

The Big Bethel Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are pleased to present our graduating high school students College Scholarship Book Awards.

Presenting the awards this morning is Ms. Stephanie Stowe.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Annual Seminar and Luncheon for Big Bethel High School Graduates

The Big Bethel Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will honor our high school graduates at the annual KEYS TO SUCCESS IN COLLEGE Seminar and Luncheon

Saturday, July 27, 2019 12 – 2 pm Robert Mason Conference Room

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The Responsive Scripture…………………………………..…………………………………………………………….Deuteronomy 30:9-14 Minister: 9 and the LORD your God will make you abundantly prosperous in all your undertakings, in the fruit of your body, in the fruit of your livestock, and in the fruit of your soil. For the LORD will again take delight in prospering you, just as he delighted in prospering your ancestors, People: 10 when you obey the LORD your God by observing his commandments and decrees that are written in this book of the law, because you turn to the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Minister: 11 Surely, this commandment that I am commanding you today is not too hard for you, nor is it too far away. People: 12 It is not in heaven, that you should say, "Who will go up to heaven for us, and get it for us so that we may hear it and observe it?" Minister: 13 Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, "Who will cross to the other side of the sea for us, and get it for us so that we may hear it and observe it?" ALL: 14 No, the word is very near to you; it is in your mouth and in your heart for you to observe.

The Preface to the Decalogue………………………………………………………….…..“From All That Dwell”

From all that dwell below the skies, let the Creator’s praise arise; let the Redeemer’s name be sung, through every land by every tongue.

The Summary of the Decalogue

And Jesus said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your

mind. This is the great and first commandment. And the second is like it, you shall love your neighbor as yourself.

On these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets.

The Gloria Patri……………………………………………………………….………………………………………...#626

The Welcome to Big Bethel……………….…………..………………………………..…………Philippian Ministry

The Big Bethel Ministry Moment

The Pastor’s Words

The Worship In Giving: tithes & offering

The Exercise of Christian Stewardship—Malachi 3:10

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Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it

The Choral Response………………………………….……………………….…………….……… A.M.E. Hymn #646

The Altar Call

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The Worship Through Music………………………………………………....…Johnson-Schofield Male Chorus

The Sermon…………….....……..…………………………………………..Pastor John Foster Invitation to Christian Discipleship

The Recessional

The Doxology

The Benediction

The Organ Postlude……………………………………………..………………….…………. Bro. Kelvin Thompson

CONGRATLATIONS!!

to the Big Bethel AME Church Scholarship Recipients

for 2019 – 2020

JerMarcus Black graduated from Westlake High School where he was a four year

magnet student and received an International Baccalaureate certificate (IB). In school, JerMarcus was an

active member of Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA), a national student organization for

future health professionals. He played Varsity soccer for four years and plans to play on the collegiate

level.

. JerMarcus has been a lifelong member of Big Bethel AME Church, where he has participated in the

Bearden Scott Youth Choir, Youth church, Sunday School, Signs of Praise mime ministry and the Big

Bethel A.M.E. Church Young People’s Division (YPD). As a member of the Big Bethel A.M.E. Church

Young People’s Division (YPD), JerMarcus has served as 2nd vice president and treasurer.

JerMarcus has contributed in the community by volunteering with Hosea Feed the Hungry, and working with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity on their highway clean- up project, their 5K run, which supports their High Aspiration Foundation that provides scholarships for high school seniors. JerMarcus has chosen to attend Georgia Southern University this Fall.

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Morgan Dodson is a 2019 Cum Laude graduate of North Atlanta High School.

Morgan is a scholar, leader, athlete and giver. Academically, Morgan graduated with

honors while never forgetting the importance of being involved in school and com-

munity activities. As a leader, she served as president of two clubs during her

senior year-- Health Ambassadors and Students of Excellence, and served as an executive officer of the

Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC).

During high school Morgan served as captain of her soccer team and received the Most Valuable Player

award. Morgan has provided more than 200 hours of community service. Morgan is an member of the

Big Bethel A.M.E. Church Young People’s Division (YPD). She has participated in outreach events

that include the bagged lunch programs; toys for children; served as a volunteer for the Saturday acade-

my; and has represented the Big Bethel YPD on the local, state and connectional levels.

Morgan will definitely achieve the goals she has set for herself while always remembering her number one goal to position herself to be of service to others. Morgan has chosen to attend Agnes Scott Col-lege this fall and study nursing to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a midwife nurse in the military

Celeste Jackson is a 2019 graduate of Westlake High School. During her matricu-

lation at Westlake, she was an honors’ student, participated in the Student Govern-

ment Association, the cheering squad, and the Girl’s Varsity softball team. In 2018,

Celeste was elected as Miss Westlake High.

Celeste Ariel Jackson is a fourth generation Big Bethel A.M. E Church member and the youngest child

born to Mary and Wesley Jackson, Jr. At Big Bethel, Celeste has participated in numerous ministries

including Sunday School, Youth Usher Board, Children Choir, Kwanzaa Sol Dance Ministry, and the

Azira Hill Acolyte Ministry.

Celeste’s compassion and commitment to helping others is confirmed through the numerous community development and social services organizations of which she is involved. Celeste has chosen to attend Kennesaw State University this Fall semester.