MACEDONIA AME CHURCH - Mother's Day 2006 Worship Order

WORSHIP TEAM:
Brother Ricky Salter, Worship Leader - Brother Archie White, Sister Brenda Varela, Duty Stewards - Sister Beverly Smith, Ushers - Sister Paula Hughes, Musician - Rev. Alton E. Paris, Pastor

DEVOTION - Stewards

THE PRELUDE - Musicians

THE PROCESSIONAL - #25 Holy! Holy! Holy!

The Invocation

O Almight God, from whom cometh every good and perfect gift, and who pourest out on all who desire it Thy spirit of grace and supplication: Deliver us when we draw nigh unto Thee from coldness of heart and wanderings of mind, that with steadfast thoughts and kindled affections we may worship Thee in spirit and truth: Through Christ Jesus, our Lord. AMEN

THE DOXOLOGY

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 unto me, let us go into the House of the Lord. Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem!

People:
For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of the wicked.

Minister:
Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek thy good.

People:
Those that be planted in the house of the Lord, shall flourish in the courts of our God.

Minister:
Blessed are they that dwell in Thy house, Lord I have loved thy habitation; the place where thy honor dwelleth.

People:
For the Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silent before Him.

Minister:
Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.

People:
O sing unto the Lord a new song; for He has done marvelous things. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth and sing praises.

The Song of Celebration - Congregation and Choir

The Pastoral Prayer -

The Choral Response

He is Lord! He is Lord! He has risen from the dead and He is Lord.
Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. [REPEAT].

We Worship Through Singing - The Choir

Reflections - Ministry Highlights - Visitors - Announcements

Let The Church Sing Again - The Choir

The Benevolent Offering

The Choral Response

All things come of Thee O Lord . . . And of Thine own, have . we . given Thee. AMEN.

Let The Church Sing Again - The Choir

We Worship Through Giving - Tithes, Offerings

We Honor Our Mothers - Youth Department

The Scripture Reading(s)

The Decalogue

Preface to the Decalogue 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.
Summary Hear what Christ our Savior saith, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment.
And the second is like unto it, you shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. "
Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
World without end. Amen.

Introduction of the Preacher -

The Song of Preparation - The Choir & Congregation

The Proclamation of the Word - The Reverend Alton E. Paris

The Call to Christian Discipleship - The Reverend Alton E. Paris

The Benediction - The Reverend Alton E. Paris

How To Contact Pastor Paris:

On behalf of the members of Macedonia AME Church I want to welcome you to the Church and thank you for worshipping with us. We pray that you have been blessed by your experience with the Lord at our home.

As you may have noticed, after the message, we make the Invitation to Christian Discipleship. This is the opportunity for those who have not accepted Christ as Savior or who are not sure about their personal salvation to come forward and accept Christ. If you need additional information of have questions regarding what this means, do not hesitate to contact Pastor Paris or a member of the church immediately after the benediction.

If you are a visitor seeking a church home, or need the services of a Minister of the Gospel please contact Pastor Paris. His cell phone is: 972-365-5770, or the church: 971-962-3594, or at home: 817-202-8017. Pastor Paris' email address is: pastor101@hughes.net. For more information about the chuch, point your internet browser to: http://www.macedonia-ame.org.

Our Weekly Schedule

The Pastoral Team

Bishop Gregory G.M. Ingram, Presiding Prelate,10th Episcopal District
Reverend Dr. Jessica Kendal Ingram, WMS Supervisor, 10th Episcopal District
Reverend W. C Ervin III, Presiding Elder, Tyler District
Reverend Betty Bryant Ervin, First Lady, Tyler District
Reverend Alton E. Paris, Senior Pastor Macedonia AME Church
Sister Sara Fields Paris, First Lady, Macedonia AME Church
Brother Ricky Salters, Associate Pastor, Macedonia AME Church