WORSHIP SERVICE
October 4, 2015 10:00am
*-Please refrain from walking where you see the (*) asterisk symbol.
2015’s Theme: Pressing Towards Our Greater
MORNING MEDITATION: Deacon Mary Staton 10:00am
MUSIC OF PREPARATION: Together As One Mass Choir
INVITATION TO WORSHIP: Ministerial Team
OPENING HYMN: “All Hail Power” Choir & Congregation
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Children of God, sing to the Lord.
People: We shall sing to our Father while yet we have life.
Leader: Joint heirs with Christ, sing praise to your God.
People: We shall sing to our Mother yet while we have breath.
ALL: May the glory of God endure forever! May the world rejoice in the works of God’s hands!
HYMN OF PRAISE: “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” #340 Choir & Congregation
*INVITATION TO CONFESSION:
*UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Eternal God, in whom we live and move and have our being, whose face is hidden from us by our sin, and whose mercy we forget: Cleanse us from all offenses, and deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires; that humbly we may draw near to thee, confessing our faults, confiding in thy grace, and finding in thee our refuge and our strength, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*DECLARATION OF PARDON:
*SCRIPTURE: Mark 10:2-16 Ministerial Team
*INVOCATION PRAYER: Ministerial Team
CHORAL RESPONSE: “Doxology” Choir & Congregation
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS: Hospitality Committee
PASSING OF THE PEACE: “Welcome To My Father’s House” Choir & Congregation
*ALTAR CALL: “I Really Love The Lord” Ministerial Team
MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC: Together As One Mass Choir
SERMON: Reverend Clifford Matthews Jr.
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: Zamar Praise Band
OFFERTORY RESPONSE: “All Things Come of Thee" Choir & Congregation
*COMMUNION LITANY/HOLY COMMUNION: “Just For Me”
CLOSING HYMN: “Holy, Holy, Holy” #1 Choir & Congregation
BENEDICTION:
CHORAL RESPONSE: “Threefold Amen” Choir & Congregation
ANNOUNCEMENTS
POINSETTIA WITH A PURPOSE
Did you know that the poinsettia flower, also known as the “Christmas Star”, symbolizes good cheer and success? This year you are able to take part in bringing cheer to special love ones and also help St. Luke decorate for the Christmas Season. Flowers maybe purchased for $10.00 each in honor of, a gift to, or in special recognition of someone. You will be able to take home your purchased poinsettia on Christmas Day. Please stop by the side entrance to pick up your purchase order form and for more information.
BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study is back in session. Come join us as we discuss the Theme: Black Lives Matter: A Theological and Pastoral Perspective on Wednesdays @ 7:00pm.
See you all there!
COMMUNITY OUTREACH LUNCH PROGRAM
The Community Outreach Lunch Program is held every Saturday from
12:00p.m.-1:00p.m. All are welcome. Volunteers, please be at church by 11:30a.m.
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 2016 or later. The food pantry is scheduled to be open on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
August Total / Total# of Families / 65 / 896
# of Family Members / 222 / 3100
# of Volunteers / 6 / 154
COMING YOUR WAY
DRUID HILLS ACADEMY vOLUNTEER TUTORing PROGRAM
We are looking for at least 25 persons to tutor in Mathematics and/or English from grades 4k - 8th. If interested, sign up at the side entrance or see Toni Hogan for more information
St. Luke Homecoming Event
Mark your calendars to attend the 3rd Annual St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church “Family Unity Homecoming Cookout” on Sunday, October 11, 2015 following the 10:00a.m. Worship service.Theme: “Pressing Toward Our Greater: Transforming Church and Community.” The Homecoming Cookout will be held here at St. Luke in the Side parking lot. To adequately prepare, we ask that each person attending purchase a ticket of $2.00 at the side entrance before or after worship. See you all there!
3rd Annual St. Luke Homecoming T-Shirt
Today is the last day to purchase a 3rd Annual St. Luke Homecoming T-shirt, please see Bro. Jarvis Miller at the side entrance after the 10:00am worship service.
Prices:
S – XL ($5.00), 2XL ($6.75), 3XL ($8.50), 4XL ($10.25) or 5XL ($12.00)
Orlando, Florida
December 9 – 11, 2015
Holy Land Package Includes: Bus Transportation, Hotel & Holy Land Ticket
Package cost based on room accommodations:
1 Guest single room - $405.00 per person – Deposit Due $135.00 per person 10/4/15
2 Guests per room - $320.00 per person - Deposit Due $107.00 per person 10/4/15
3 Guests per room - $290.00 per person - Deposit Due $97.00 per person 10/4/15
4 Guests per room - $275.00 per person - Deposit Due $92.00 per person 10/4/15
All members/ friends interested in going, please make deposit payment at
the side enterance of the church on Today, or by contacting Belinda Spicer at 704-503-9474;
email: (Please know who you’re rooming with before signing up)
Monthly payment plan options
2nd payment Due by - November 8, 2015 - 50% of balance due
Final payment Due by - December 6, 2015 - Remaining balance
Payment Options:
Make check payable to St. Luke MBC, cash or via PayPal
“Sponsoring a Senior Church Member to The Holy Land Experience”
Seniors who are 75 years of age & beyond are asked to submit their names and contact information to Belinda Spicer after church on the side entrance.
A winner will be chosen during the Homecoming cookout.
There are three ways to sponsor a senior.
1. You can purchase a $5.00 ticket, 2. Give a donation, 3. Pay for a senior to go
All funds collected will be applied to the winning senior’s expenses
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 Sprit 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.
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) Eddie Culbreth 704-906-3713
(K,L) Barry Hogan 980-298-2284
(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
(A-Z) B.T. Davis 704-598-9268
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 B.T. Davis 704-598-9268
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 Will Pinson 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.
¨ Each Sunday our services are recorded on CD and DVD. Please stop by the Media Market and make your order. For more information contact the worship ministry office @ 980-207-3467.
¨ 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 MINISTRY
REHEARSALS FOR THE WEEK
Monday, Oct. 5th Sounds of Zion w/ band (6:45pm)
Tuesday, Oct. 6th Together As One Mass Choir w/ band (6:45pm)
Thursday, Oct. 8th Chorale w/ band (6:45pm)
Saturday, Oct. 10th Sounds of Zion (12:00pm)
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Stop letting people who do so little for you control so much of your mind, feelings and emotions.”
Will Smith
1968 - Present
Actor, Producer, Rapper and Songwriter
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 12:00pm
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
Abraham Spencer 10439 Henbane Ct. 28213- 704-921-0559
Alice Gaston & Family Huntersville Oaks- 704-335-0980
Brenda Burson 3614 Beaux St. 28208 704-395-0898
Debra Morgan 5316 Snow White Ln. 28213- 704-599-3684
Diane King 9810 Bayview Parkway- 704-222-0218
Dorothy Morrow 5500 Green St. 28269- 704-596-1573
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 Anna Bradley 4709 Kirkgard Trl. 28269 -704-598-6862
Mary Hill 4521 Cove Ridge Lane 28212- 704-568-1348
Pasty June 2335 #K Farmer St. 28208- 704-376-8793
Roosevelt & Nancy Mungo 1500 Montana Dr. 28216- 704-392-2930
Sarah Pendergrass 533 Pate Dr. 29715- 704-375-9650
Willie & Marzetta Tate 2016 Cliffrose Way 28216- 980-391-6043
Vantria Price 2010 Holly Street 28216-704-399-2842
Virginia Morrow 5509 Green St. 28269 -704-596-2779
CHURCH MOTTO: GOD CAN!
Proper 22
October 4, 2015
10:00am
1600 NORRIS AVE.,
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28206
(704) 375-9650 CHURCH
(704) 375-8397 FAX
www.stlukembc.org