· we invite you to join us for an ordination service on tuesday, november 22, 2016 at 7:30pm....
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WILLIAM M. MIZELLSENIOR ASSOICIATE PASTOR
DERRICK L. JAMESMINISTER OF MUSIC
RICHARD THOMPSONCHAIR OF DEACONS’ MINISTRY
CARLA PRIOLEAUVICE CHAIR OF DEACONS’ MINISTRY
EDWINA RAMSEYVICE CHIAR OF DEACONS’ MINISTRY
MARJORIE DASHCHAIR OF TRUSTEE MINISTRY
HURDY WATLERVICE CHAIR OF TRUSTEE MINISTRY
52 South Sixth Avenue Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Phone: (914) 664-2676
“Today, we celebrate the gift of leadership as we acknowledge the commitment and service of our beloved Deacons and Trustees; who have been an invaluable personal resource to me and a blessing to the congregation...We thank God for their service and we offer tribute to these servant leaders.” - Pastor Richardson
ON THE HORIZON OF GRACE
Join the Dramatic Arts Ministry on Friday, December 16, 2016 for their production of “TheNativity: Through the Eyes of Mary.” The event will begin at 7:00pm and doors open at 6:30pm. Bring the whole family! You don’t want to miss it! For more information, contact Veora Robinson at [email protected]
The Women’s Ministry of Grace, will host the “Annual Christmas Children’s Outreach Celebration”, Saturday, December 10th, from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Please help support this project as we reach out to help less fortunate children with a blessed Christmas. The Women’s Ministry will be in the Narthex after each service for the starting this Sunday, November 13th through Sunday, December 4th to accept your donations. Your support is greatly appreciated.
We invite you to join us for an Ordination Service on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 7:30pm. Rev. Shelia Simmons and Rev. Gregory Cowart will be ordained on this night. Please join Pastor Rich-ardson and the Grace Baptist Church Family as we celebrate this milestone in ministry of two of our most esteemed Grace clergy persons.
DRAMATICARTSMINISTRY
Pastor Richardson cordially invites you
to a reception in honor of the new art exhibit
featuring pieces by our own resident artist,
Barry Mason. The reception will take place in the Levister-Doles Banquet hall on Sunday, November
20, 2016 immediately following the 11:30am service. We hope to see you there!
W. FRANKLYN RICHARDSON, SENIOR PASTOR • REVEREND WILLIS STEELE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR YOUNG ADULTS
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well…” ~Matthew 6:33 (NIV)
The Brothers and Sisters In Christ (B.A.S.I.C.)
Ministry meets today after the 11:30 am
worship service in the Worship Arts Center
- “Moving Forward.” Bring a friend! The mission of B.A.S.I.C. is to foster a sacred environment in
which singles can fellowship and honor God. We hope to see you after service and moving
foward. Please join us!
FAIT
H MI
SSIO
NFaith Mission cordially invites you to a Formal Celebration in honor ofRev. Willis Steele and Rev. Gay Tompson-Steele as they relocate to sunny California. The event will take place on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at 7:30pm at the Castle Royale Ballroom in Yonkers, NY. For more information about tickets and other details, call Minister Kimmie at (914) 400-8374.
NEW DISCIPLES CLASS SCHEDULELesson #1: 1st Sunday and 1st MondayLesson # 2: 2nd Sunday and 2nd MondayLesson #3: 3rd Sunday and 3rd MondayLesson #4: 4th Sunday and 4th Monday
P R E S E N T
HEALTH AND WHOLENESS& THE STATION OF HOPE
THE STAGES & PHASES OF TRANSFORMATIONA Twelve (12) - Session Course designed to help individuals in church-based settings understand the value of spirituality and education in one’s life. This curriculum is especially targeted toward those in the recovery process.
OPENING WORKSHOP: Thursday, Nov. 17, 7:00pmSESSION 1: Thursday, Dec. 1, 7:00pmFor more information or questions, contact us at:[email protected]
PROGRESSION IN SESSION:
My Loved Ones, I want to thank the congregation for your support, prayers, sacrifice and faith demonstrated in our worship last week as we celebrated our 128th Church Anniversary. Our Music Ministry, under the leadership of Derrick L. James, deserves high commendation for elevating the quality of the Music Ministry to an even higher level of vocal splendor.
Moreover, I am grateful to those of you who gave a special Anniversary Gift. Your benevolence is deeply appreciated. Today, as a part of our Anni-versary, we are launching our two-month Church Canvas & Pledge Drive, which will enable us to formulate our 2017 operations budget, as well as our pledge commitments for our building fund. I am asking you to make yourself available for the
next three Sundays for Sheepfold meetings with your deacon, immediately following worship.
Today is Leadership Sunday! We celebrate the extraordinary competence, compassion and commitment of our servant leaders found in the Deacons’ and Trustees’ ministries. We honor Deacons and Trustees as those who work diligently to support the minis-try of our church, providing assistance to the pastor and nurturing the congregation. The lay ministries of Deacons and Trustees have been essential to our growth and our capacity to serve our members and community. We acknowledge these dedicated offi-cers who daily serve the Lord, as we bless God for anointing them with the insight and boldness to serve. We thank God for their service and we offer tribute them.
As we know, this week has been a tremendous challenge to the social justice aspect of our ministry. The new president-elect may present many challenges for our community --one’s that we must be ready to meet. Ours is a legacy of engagement as a congrega-tion and we will be present in the discourse and actions of this current struggle. We are resolved to make our government and its leadership accountable to the goals and aspirations of our people. We will not despair, for we know that God was not up for election on Tuesday night. He is still on the Throne! In God, we will continue to trust!
With Shepherd’s Love,
Pastor
SICK AT HOME
Alice Clay
Audrey Glen
Candelaria Wright
Catherine Washington &
William Washington
Christopher Franco
Christine Bridges
Edith Gethers
Edna Harris
Ernestine Johnson
Ethel Washington
Ethelyn Scott
Esmeralda Linton
Geraldine Hunt
Gwendolyn Gallishaw
Joan DeGrace
Josephine Henderson
Joyce Drummond
Joyce Lake
Deacon Lance Chambers
Lillie Wilson
Luvenia Boylan
Lynn Gardner
Medora (Joy) Robinson
Patricia Cash
Robert Chambers
Wanda Ferree
Winsome Chin
Zessie Blakeney
HOSPITALMontefiore, Bronx, NY (Old Albert Einstein)
Taureen Deas
NURSING HOMESBainbridge Health Care Ctr
Georgia Kokason
Beth Abraham Nursing HomeTheola Watson
Dumont Masonic Home
Norman WilliamsDorothy Williams
Greenwichwood Health Care
Ernest Ricketts
Hebrew Home, Riverdale
Verena Smith
Mohegan Park Home For Adults
Helen Juanita Spear-Jones
Shaffer Extended Care Ctr
Dorothy BellamyHelen Goodman
United Hebrew Geriatric Ctr
Rose Henderson
Wartburg Nursing Home
Bernice BostonCora Ricks
Fred BullockGeorge BernardMarie McQuaigMildred Ricks
Westchester Rehab
Eunice PennRuby BurnhamDennis WilsonShirley GreenSheila Mack
EXTENDED CHURCH FAMILY
Charles TruesdaleWartburg Nursing Home
Ivolette Hutchinson Wartburg Nursing Home
James Sheppard St Joseph Nursing Home
Lola AllicksWartburg Nursing Home
Louise WayWestchester Rehab
Minnie LinebergerSplit Rock Nursing Home
Stephen P. Mathews, Sr.Blountstown, FL
Connie FowlerSt. Joseph Hospital
Marc RasburyWestchester Rehab Center
IN GOD’S GRACE & LOVING CARE
“Let us therefore
come boldly to the throne of grace, that
we may obtain mercy and find
grace to help in time
of need.”
- Hebrews 4:16
WORDS FROM OUR PASTOR
THE HYMN OF PRAISE“For the Beauty of the Earth”
THE INVOCATION
*THE RESPONSIVE READING
*THE INSPIRATIONAL HYMN “Come to the Feast”
WORDS OF WELCOME
CONCERNS OF THE PARISH
REFLECTIONS
PRESENTATION OF GOD’S TITHES & OUR OFFERINGS
*THE OFFERTORY“All Things Come of Thee, O Lord,
and of Thine own have we given Thee.” Amen.
SACRED MUSICMen of Praise
*THE HYMN OF PREPARATION“Amazing Grace”
THE SERMONW. Franklyn Richardson
Senior Pastor
THE CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
THE CALL TO WORSHIPMake a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before God’s presence with singing. Enter into the Lord’s gates with thanksgiving, And into God’s courts with praise. Be thankful to the Lord, and bless God’s holy name. Praise ye the Lord!
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GOD CAN COUNT ON ME!
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