MACEDONIA AME CHURCH - 23rd SUNDAY After PENTECOST - November 12, 2006, 11:00 AM

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

We Honor Our Veterans Today!

"I, Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon all of our citizens to observe Thursday, November 11, 1954, as Veterans Day. On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain."
--- President Eisenhower's proclamation that changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day in 1954 ---

THE PROCESSIONAL - Holy! Holy! Holy1 Hymnal #25

THE Prayer of Consecration

. . . With The Choir and Congregation Almighty God, unto who all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of the 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 Choir & Congregation

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].

Reflections - Ministry Highlights - Visitors - Announcements

Let The Church Sing - The Choir

The Benevolent Offering: Ushers

The Choral Response

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

We Worship Through Giving - Tithes, Offerings

Tithe Response

#62 God of Grace and God of Glory God of grace and God of glory, On thy people pour thy power;
Crown Thine ancient Church's story; Bring her bud to glorious flower.
Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage, For the facing of this hour,
For the facing of this hour.

Let The Church Sing Again - The Choir

The Scripture Reading(s)


Jesus, The Teachings
Mark 12:38-44 [NLT]

38 Then He said to them in His teaching, “Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces, 39 the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts, 40 who devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.”

The Widows Offering
41 Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much. 42 Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites (pennies), which make a quadrans. 43 So He called His disciples to Himself and said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you that this poor widow has put in more than all those who have given to the treasury; 44 for they all put in out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all that she had, her whole livelihood.”

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.

The Song of Preparation - The Choir & Congregation

The Proclamation of the Word - Pastor Paris

The Call to Christian Discipleship - Pastor Paris

The Benediction


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

Greetings From 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 Church home. We have been blessed by your presence

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.