WORSHIP SERVICE
August 7, 2016 10:00am
*-Please refrain from walking where you see the (*) asterisk symbol.
2016’s Theme: Embracing Possible
MORNING MEDITATION: Deacon Marvin Byrd 10:00a.m
MUSIC OF PREPARATION: Together as One Mass Choir
INVITATION TO WORSHIP: Ministerial Team
OPENING HYMN: “The Solid Rock”#223 Choir & Congregation
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Come, listen to the One
People: who speaks and summons the earth, from the rising of the sun to its setting.
Leader: Come, see the One
People: who shines forth in the perfection of beauty.
Leader: Come, bring thanksgiving, the sacrifice that honors the One
ALL: who shows the salvation of God.
HYMN OF PRAISE: “I Know It Was The Blood ” Choir & Congregation
*INVITATION TO CONFESSION:
*UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION
The words of Isaiah remind us in vivid terms that the God of justice cannot endure solemn assemblies that hold on to iniquity. We confess that our hands may be stained with sins that are like scarlet, crimson red, hands that need to be washed to be like bright wool, as beautiful as fresh snow. God of mercy, remove the evil of our doings so we may learn to do good! God of mercy, remove confusion from our doings so we may seek justice! God of mercy, remove fear from our doings so we may rescue the oppressed! God of mercy, remove hopelessness from our doings so we may defend the orphan! God of mercy, remove complacency from our doings so we may plea for the widow! Amen.
*DECLARATION OF PARDON:
*SCRIPTURE: Luke 12:32-40 Ministerial Team
*INVOCATION PRAYER: Ministerial Team
CHORAL RESPONSE: “Gloria Patri” Choir & Congregation
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS: Hospitality Committee
PASSING OF THE PEACE: “Get All Excited ” Choir & Congregation
*ALTAR CALL: “He is Lord” Ministerial Team
MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC: Together as One Mass Choir
SERMON: Rev. Clifford Matthews Jr., Senior Pastor
INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP:
OFFERTORY LITANY
Leader: The one who supplies seed to the sower will supply and multiply your resources.
People: Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!
Leader: Under the test of this service, you will glorify God by your obedience and by your generosity.
All: We will be enriched in every way; hence we joyfully bring our tithes and offerings to the storehouse.
TITHES & OFFERING:
OFFERTORY RESPONSE: “All Things Come of Thee” Choir & Congregation
*COMMUNION LITANY/HOLY COMMUNION: “Oh, It is Jesus”
CLOSING HYMN: “Holy, Holy, Holy” #1 Choir & Congregation
BENEDICTION:
CHORAL RESPONSE: “Threefold Amen” Choir & Congregation
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MISSIONS
Church Women United will host its Area I meeting on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 9:00a.m., complimentary breakfast. St. Marks United Methodist Church on
Clanton Rd./ Barringer Dr. (Clanton Park Community). Dr. Ophelia Garmon-Brown will facilitate on health issues. All missionaries are asked to please attend; the session will end by 1:00p.m. If desired, lunch will be $7.00.
WORSHIP MINISTRY
Congregational Hymn Singing: On Sunday, August 14, 2016, our worship service will consist of hymns. The hymns will be rendered by the congregation. Everyone is asked to share their favorite hymn (s) by completing the Worship Ministry Form and place it in the offering baskets. We at St. Luke want to bring various music styles to enhance our worship experience.
The Adult Choirs of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church and Park Road Baptist Church will be featured in Concert on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 4:00pm at Park Road Baptist Church. Please place this date on your calendar and plan to be in attendance.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH LUNCH PROGRAM
The Community Outreach Lunch Program is held Monday - Saturday from
12:00p.m.-1:00p.m. Adults can eat only if they bring a child (M-F).
On Saturdays everyone can eat.
CARE3 COMPUTER CENTER
All interested volunteers please see Bro. Jarvis Miller. A volunteer workshop will be held at the church later this month. Hours of Operations: M, Tu & Th (10:00am-2:00pm) Wed (4:00pm-7:30pm)
SOCIAL MEDIA
Please take a few minutes to view our website (www.stlukembc.org) as well as share with your family and friends. Our website offers online giving, the ability to watch previous sermons and much much more.
Also, LIKE our Facebook page!
Facebook name: St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church- ABC USA
Facebook Website name: www.facebook.com/stlukembcabcusa
FOOD PANTRY
Please continue to support the Food Pantry by donating items with an expiration date 2017 or later. The food pantry is scheduled to be open on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month.
July Total / Total# of Families / 65 / 1485
# of Family Members / 170 / 4921
# of Volunteers / 10 / 187
SAVE THE DATES
Caldwell Presbyterian Memorial Church Thursday, August 25, 2016 4:00p.m.
Novant Health “Remarkable You” Friday, August 27, 2016 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m.
SLMBC & Park Road Baptist Church Concert Sunday, August 28, 2016 4:00p.m.
HOLY COMMUNION
Pastor: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Pastor: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Pastor: It is right and good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Therefore, we praise You, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of Your name.
Pastor and People: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord Hosanna in the highest.
Pastor: Holy and gracious Father. In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you he broke it and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
Pastor: After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Pastor: Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Pastor and People: Christ has died. Christ has risen, Christ will come again.
Pastor: We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people, the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with your saints into the joy of your eternal Kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and forever. AMEN.
The Lord’s Prayer
Pastor: And now, as our Savior has taught us, we are bold to say,
Pastor and People: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven, Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
SERMON NOTES
Date:______
Sermon Title: ______Scripture(s): ______
Notes:______
DIACONATE MINISTRY
Member’s Last Name Deacon Phone Number
(A-B) Betty Adams 704-394-2635
(C-D) Rich Bradley 704-598-6862
(E,F) Timothy Burson 704-395-0898
(G,H) Ericka Grier 704-302-0571
(I,J, K) Eddie Culbreth 704-906-3713 (L,M,N) Gwenda Alexander 704-258-6101
(O,P) Roger Pendergrass 803-547-0837
(Q,R) Zena McIntyre 704-605-1791
(S) Marvin Byrd 704-596-6408
(T) Adriannia Vaughns 704-531-4635
(U,V) Mary Staton 704-391-9688
(W,X) Roosevelt Welch 704-394-0627
(Y,Z) Everett Watson 704-421-6250
MINISTRIES OF ST. LUKE
Senior Pastor Rev. Clifford Matthews Jr. 704-375-9650
Diaconate Ministry Betty Adams 704-394-2635
Christian Disciple Rev. Sandra McDuffie 704-375-9650
Voter Awareness Barbara Ratliff 704-535-5568
Membership Rev. Sandra McDuffie 704-375-9650
Media Jarvis Miller 704-375-9650
Missions/RAIN Wilhelmenia King 704-563-1367
Nursery Laurie Arnold 704-599-2961
Seasoned Saints 704-375-9650
Security Percy Miller 704-532-9104
Trustees Edith Ragsdale 704-375-9650
Ushers Peggy Welch 704-458-4372
Leviticus Praise Mime Sharon Worthington 704-430-6990
Worship Ministry Admin Asst. Carrie Parker 704-394-3118
G Phi G Step Team 704-516-2187
Youth 704-375-9650
Worship Ministry Linda Hoover McClain 704-375-9650
BULLETIN ANNOUCEMENTS
If you have an announcement that you would like to have included in the bulletin, complete the announcement request form located in the workroom by Monday at 12:00 noon for the following Sundays’ bulletin. Please submit that announcement to the church office by fax or email.
¨ If you have a PDA or electronic device such as an iPad used to take notes on sermon or digital bible, you are welcomed to use the wireless connection. The password is “stlukebaptist”. We ask that you silence all electronic devices during worship.
WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE
Sunday:
Worship Service 10:00am
Sunday school Class 8:45am-9:30am
Holy Communion/Baptism 1st Sunday
Right Hand of Fellowship 2nd Sunday
New Members Class 4th Saturday of each month 9:00am-12:00pm
5th Sunday Family, Friends and Fire Sunday
Tuesday:
Seasoned Saints 10:00am
Missionary meeting 1st Tuesday of each month beginning at 11:00am
Wednesday:
Adult Bible Study 7:00pm
Sunday:
Ushers meeting 4th Sunday of each month following worship
Nursery:
Open at 9:30am every Sunday
SICK AND SHUT-IN
Alice Gaston & Family Huntersville Oaks- 704-335-0980
Timothy & Brenda Burson 3614 Beaux St. 28208 704-395-0898
Danetta Belton 3110 Village Glen Ln. 28269–704-688-6614
Diane King – 704-807-1278
Gabrielle Jones 1313 Fontana Ave 28206- 704-332-9814
Ella Hasty 4728 Carberry Ct. 28262- 704-541-3314
John Weathers 5001 Highlake Dr. 28215 704-535-1540
Lena Vannoy 5511 Sunfield Dr. 28215
Lois Sayles & Family 315 Briarwood Dr. 28215- 704-563-8969
Mary Hill 4521 Cove Ridge Lane 28212- 704-568-1348
Pasty June 2335 #K Farmer St. 28208- 704-335-5462
Ramona Fields 6842 Ledgestone Place 28227- 704-568-9691
Richard Mcilwaine 1945 Garibaldi Avenue 28208
Roosevelt & Nancy Mungo 1500 Montana Dr. 28216- 704-392-29
Sarah Pendergrass 533 Pate Dr. 29715- 704-375-9650
Willie Tate – 980-391-6043
Vantria Price 2010 Holly Street 28216-704-399-2842
Virginia Morrow 5509 Green St. 28269 -704-596-2779
WORSHIP MINISTRY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Sounds of Zion Monday, August 8, 2016 7:00p.m. - 8:30p.m.
Together As One Mass Choir Tuesday, August 9, 2016 7:00p.m. - 8:30p.m.
Park Road Baptist Church Wednesday, August 10, 2016 7:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Never say that you can’t do something, or that something seems impossible, or that something can’t be done, no matter how discouraging or harrowing it may be; human beings are limited only by what we allow ourselves to be limited by: our own minds. We are each the masters of our own reality; when we become self-aware to this: absolutely anything in the world is possible.”
Mike Norton
1973 - Present
American Writer
CHURCH MOTTO: GOD CAN!
Proper 14
August 7, 2016
10:00am
1600 NORRIS AVE.,
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28206
(704) 375-9650 CHURCH
(704) 375-8397 FAX
www.stlukembc.org