MACEDONIA AME CHURCH - June 18, 2006 - 2ND Sunday After Pentecost - FATHER'S DAY

Duty Steward(s) Musician(s) Usher(s) Worship Leader
  • Brenda Varela
  • Paula Echols
  • Paula Hughes
  • Scarlon Varela
  • Beverly Eldridge
  • Gwen Scott
  • Rev. Alton E Paris
  • Bro Ricky Salter

DEVOTION - Stewards

THE PRELUDE - Musicians

THE PROCESSIONAL - #25 Holy! Holy! Holy!

The Invocation

O Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of Thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love You and worthily magnify Thy Holy Name; 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

Come Thou Fount, Of Every Blessing
Verse 1 Come Thou fount of Every Blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy Grace;
Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet, Sung by flaming tongues above;
Praise the mount! O fix me on it, Mount of God's redeeming love.
Verse 2 Here I raise mine Ebenezer, Hither by Thy help I'm come;
And I hope by Thy good pleasure, Safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wandering from the fold of God,
He to save my soul from danger, Interposed His precious blood.
Verse 3 O to grace how great a debtor, Daily I am constrained to be!
Let that grace, Lord like a fetter, Bind my wandering heart to Thee.
Prone to wander, Lord I feel it, Prone to leave the God I love;
Here's my heart, Lord take and seal it, Seal it for Thy courts above. Amen.

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

Ministry Highlights
Tribute To Father's Day: We give love, respect, and honor all of those who have been our fathers beginning with God, Our Heavenly Father. Jesus, when He taught His disciples to pray said, "When you pray say: 'Our Father, who art in heaven'".

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

The Scripture Reading(s)

Themes: Power - Strength/Weakness, Courage, Persistence, Faith/Faithfulness, Struggle, Salvation/Rescue
The Old Testament Psalms Gospel Epistles
1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 Psalm 9:9-20 Mark 4:35-41 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

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

Our Weekly Schedule

Sunday
[1st, 2nd, 4th]
8:30AM - Worship and Praise 9:45AM - Church School 10:45AM - Worship
12:30 - 1:00PM Official Board
Sunday
[3rd, 5th]
9:30AM - Church School 10:45AM - Worship
12:30 - 1:00PM Official Board
3:00PMYouth/Mission Program
Monday
Tuesday
The Pastor's Time Off - Available for Emergencies at 817-202-8017 972-365-5770
Wednesday The pastor is in the office from 10:00AM to 9:00PM - 6:00PM - Bible Study - 7:00PM - Teacher's Meeting 8:00PM - Choir Rehearsal
Thursday5:00 - 9:00PM Appointments with the pastor are available. Please call 817-202-8017, 972-365-5770 or 972-962-3594 to schedule.
FridayAppointments with the pastor are available all day. Please call 817-202-8017, 972-365-5770 or 972-962-3594 to schedule.
Saturday Meetings: Young People's Department, Official Board, Stewards, Trustees

The Pastoral Team

Bishop Gregory G.M. Ingram Reverend Dr. Jessica K. Ingram, WMS Supervisor
Reverend James Ford, Presiding Elder Sister Ford, First Lady
Reverend Alton E. Paris, Senior Pastor Sister Sara Fields Paris, First Lady