For: Sunday, September 17, 2017
“Sabbath Observance” Lesson: Exodus 31:12-18 GOLDEN TEXT: “Verily my Sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the Lord that doth sanctify you”(Exodus 31:13).
TODAY’S AIM: “To understand the regulations of the Sabbath commandment for Israel.” INTRODUCING THE LESSON: Most of us live in a culture that is poles apart from what we see in the Old Testament regarding Sabbath observance. Whereas the Israelites often tended to take God’s already stringent Sabbath commands to legalistic extremes, today’s society has abandoned any concern whatsoever for a day set aside to honor God. Decades ago, the Lord’s Day was part of the regular routine, even if it was largely an outward observance. Today Sunday is treated like any other day of the week. Anything goes. This gives Christians an opportunity to stand out from the crowd by making the Lord’s Day one that we genuinely honor in our hearts and our actions. PRACTICAL POINTS: 1. God makes His expectations clear to all men (Exodus 31:12). 2. As God’s people, we live set apart for His purposes (Exodus 31:13-14). 3. Through the principles of the Sabbath, God teaches believers to depend on Him (Exodus 31:15). 4. Believers must teach the next generation to know, worship, and obey God (Exodus 31:16). 5. God’s people are renewed through worship and strengthened as they remember who He is and what He has done (Exodus 31:17). 6. Man’s standards can change from day to day, but God’s will always endures (Exodus 31:18). CONCLUDING THE LESSON: While New Testament believers are not bound by the Mosaic regulations of the Sabbath Day, we still believe we should follow the principle of that command and set aside Sunday for the Lord. There are some ways that we should honor the Lord on Sunday. We should honor Him by attending church services, spending and extra time in prayer, witnessing to or ministering to people, and resting. We have no specific regulations of what we should and should not do on Sunday, but if we understand that the day is to be set aside as special to the Lord, we will not carry on the regular routines of the other six days of the week. It is the Lord’s Day, not our day. We should give Him the priority. If it is our heart's response to God and not merely a legalistic duty, respecting Sunday can be a sign that sets us apart as belonging to the Lord.
Sick and Shut-Ins
1100 North Eden Street Baltimore, Maryland 21213 Reverend Marshall L. Barnes, Pastor
Trustee William Atkinson, 1088 Cameron Rd., 21212 Sis. Wanda Carr, 7859 Rockbourne Rd., Dundalk, MD 21222 Deaconess Marion Leach, C/O Patapsco Valley Center, 9109 Liberty Rd., Room 247A, Randallstown, MD 21133-3521 Bro. Luke Montgomery, Jr., St. Joseph Hospital, Room 702 Sis. Ila Scott, 1631 W. Lexington St., 21223
*Sis. Elsie Turmon, 1009 Vanderwood Rd., 21239 Bro. Reginald Werrell, 2412 Winchester St., 21216, 410-831-5529 Deaconess Beverly Wilson’s daughter and Sis. Lisa Wilson’s sister, Sis. Chareese Brogden, Brintonwood Nursing Home, 5009 Frankford Ave., Room 216, 21206 Bro. Edward Withers, C/O Manor Care – Roland Park, 4669 Falls Rd., Room 328A, 21209
Special Prayer Requests Pastor Marshall Barnes’ friends, Bro. Sylvester Briddell, Sis. Yvonne Rice and Sis. Kathy Seal Sis. Erica Faison’s friend, Bro. Ladonte Locus Sis. Cynthia Franklin’s father, Bro. James Lawrence; aunt, Sis. Mable Stancil; children, Bro. Melford and Sis. Yolanda Franklin and their family Sis. Wanda Garrett's niece, Sis. Kayla James Sis. Tana Hicks’ grandson, Bro. DeWayne Lashley Sis. Eliza Jennings son, Bro. Robert Jennings, Jr. Sis. Anndell Lawrence’s mother, Sis. Carrie Lawrence and Granddaughter, Little Miss Treasure Fenwick Sis. Kim McDonald’s children, Bro. Correll Wilson, Bro. Tayo Daniels, Jr., Bro. Theodore Wilson, and Sis. Ta`Brielle Daniels *New information
“The Church That Cares” Sunday, September 10, 2017 11:00 A M
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Rainey Garrett Sharmita Calvie Eliza Jennings Ila Scott
“ High Standards and High Expectations for the Glory of God.” Church News WOMEN’S DAY FUNDRAISER
The women of Grace will sponsor a Fried Fish and Chicken (upon request) Dinners Friday, September 15 from 11:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. for a donation of $12.00. See enclosed flyer for more information. PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY
Our pastor, the Rev. Marshall L. Barnes will celebrate his 2nd Pastoral Anniversary Sunday, September 24. The Rev. Russell Groves, pastor of the Canaan Baptist Church, and his congregation will be our guest at 3:30 p.m. BOOKS WANTED!
If you have new or used books that you no longer need/want, please donate them to our “Bring A Book, Take A Book” program. Books can be given to Sis. Joann Robinson or dropped off at the church office. PHOTOGRAPHS/NEWSPAPER ARTICLES WANTED!
We are requesting pictures and/or newspaper articles taken during the 90 years of Grace’s existing. If you have such, please submit to our church office so that we can create a historical timeline album. All photos and/or newspaper clippings will be returned within a week.
Emergency Notices All emergency situations are to be reported immediately to the Pastor Reverend Marshall L. Barnes e.g., death, hospital emergency, etc. The Deacon and Deaconess Ministry The following Deacons and Deaconess are available to assist members of our Church with prayer and offering of a helping hand whenever assistance is needed and subsequently requested: During the period of September 11 through October 8 contact the following: Deacon Luke Montgomery Sr., 443-629-7297 Deaconess Hilton Patrick, 410-367-0573 Deaconess Norma Pope, 410-532-6174 ~~~~~
Reverend Marshall L. Barnes, Pastor Reverend Frank Bell, Associate Pastor Sister Carolyn Moorehead, Secretary Church Office: 410-563-2355 Fax No.: 410-563-7857 Web-Site Address: http://www.gracememorialbaptist.org Facebook Address: Grace Memorial Baltimore, Maryland Twitter Address: GraceMemorial1 Words of Wisdom
SOUP KITCHEN
Tuesday, September 12 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. PRAYER SERVICE/BIBLE STUDY
Wednesday, September 13 at 7:30 p.m.
“God has a reason for allowing things to happen. He knows best. Trust Him.”
SERMON NOTES
“O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.” — Psalm 84:12
Sunday, September 10, 2017
MORNING WORSHIP
LISTEN to the message from God’s Word. USE this sheet to make some personal notes. GO back over them through the coming week. LET God crystallize these truths in YOUR life.
Sunday, September 10, 2017
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*Processional…………………….……...….……...…. .…..11:00 A M *Call to Worship and Invocation ** *Hymn of Praise #119...........................................................“He Lives” O.T. Reading (Psalm 84:4-12)……...…...Deaconess Charmaine Cook N.T. Reading (Matthew 17:14-24)…............Deaconess Hilton Patrick ** Selection…………………………………......….............…Mass Choir ** Morning Prayer………..……..........….……Deaconess Beverly Wilson Prayer Chant and Selection…………….……....……..…....Mass Choir ** Church Welcome……………………….....…........Hospitality Ministry Pastoral Comments ** Children’s Hour……………………….…......…Sis. Anndell Lawrence Selection...………………….….…....…….…...........…......Mass Choir ** General Offering of Tithes and Gifts of Love Mission Offering *Tithes and Gifts of Love ** *Response of Thanksgiving…………...……….…..…....Congregation
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“All things come of Thee, O Lord, and of Thine own have we given Thee. Amen!”
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Congregational Hymn #133..........................“Spirit of the Living God” ** Sermonic Meditation………………….….….....….….....Organ Speaks Sermon…………………...………….……....…..Elder Walter Braxton Pastor, New Life Church, Randallstown
*Invitation to Christian Discipleship….….......Rev. Marshall L. Barnes SERVING OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
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