July 6, 2014

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Bethel A.M.E. Church 645 S Richard Allen Ct. Spokane, WA 99202 509-534-3007

STATEMENT OF FAITH . . . The Apostles’ Creed We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day He arose from the dead, He ascended into heaven and sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Church Universal, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting.

Bethel AME Church—Monthly Schedule

SUNDAY 8:30 am Breakfast

9:30 am Church School

10:45 am Men Pray (Lower Level)

11:00 am Worship

1st Sunday—Children’s Fellowship

4th Sunday—Baptism (as requested)

MONDAY 1st Monday— Housing Board 4:30 pm

— Trustees 5:30 pm

FRIDAY 7:00 pm Prayer

SATURDAY 9:30 am Stewards 3rd Saturday

11:00 am Usher Training 3rd Saturday

2:30 pm Young Adult Dance Ministry Practice

THURSDAY 1:30 pm Food Bank

5:30 pm Dinner

6:00 pm Bible Study—All ages

6:00 pm Musician’s Rehearsal

7:15 pm BASIC Choir Rehearsal

Lower Level

Fellowship Room (Except June-Aug)

Adult Study—Emmanuel Center

Teens—Church Upper Level

Youth—Church Lower Level

Need a ride to church?

Call Sis. Leola: 509-850-2487

www.bethelamespokane.com

Rev. Lonnie A. Mitchell, Sr., Pastor Rev. Delman Howard, Presiding Elder

Rt. Rev. T. Larry Kirkland, Presiding Bishop

A.M.E. Motto: God Our Father, Christ Our Redeemer, the Holy Spirit Our Comforter, Humankind Our Family

The Cathedral Of Love Where Everybody Is Somebody

and JESUS is the Center of Attraction

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THE TIME OF FELLOWSHIP WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

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. Psalm 122:1,2 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 wickedness. Psalm 84:10

Minister: Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek Thy good. Psalm 122:9 People: Those that be planted in the house of the Lord, shall flourish in the courts of our God. Psalm 92:13 Minister: Blessed are they that dwell in Thy house. Lord, I have loved the habitation of Thy house and the place where Thy honor dwelleth. Psalm 84:4a, Psalm 26:8

People: For the Lord is in His holy temple, let all the earth keep silence before Him. Habakkuk 2:20

Minister: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my Strength and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14

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. Psalm 98:1a, Psalm 66:1

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The Mission of the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church is to minister to the spiritual, intellectual, physical,

emotional and environmental needs of all people by spreading Christ’s liberating gospel through word and deed. At every

level of the connection and in every local church, the African Methodist Episcopal Church shall engage in carrying out the

spirit of the original Free African Society, out of which the A.M.E. Church evolved: that is, to seek out and save the lost, and

serve the needy through a continuing program of (1) preaching the gospel, (2) feeding the hungry, (3) clothing the naked, (4)

housing the homeless, (5) cheering the fallen, (6) providing jobs for the jobless, (7) administering to the needs of those in

prison, hospitals, nursing homes, asylums and mental institutions, senior citizens’ homes; caring for the sick, the shut-in, the

mentally and socially disturbed, and (8) encouraging thrift and economic advancement.

HEY PARENTS, remember the kid’s programming

included on RightNow Media. It’s a great alternative to secular TV shows!

VIEW discipleship videos for Kids, Youth and Adults on your phone, tablet, computer! Many topics including Marriage, Parenting, Finances,

College, Singles, Recovery, Dating, Conflict, and more.

HOW?

1. Write your name and email address and put it in offering tray or send an email to: info@bethelamespokane.com

2. You will receive an invitation via email. 3. Accept the invitation, create a password and your in!

FREE for Bethel members

and friends!

FREE

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OPENING SONG

“Living Word “Fred Hammond

Bread of Life sent down from glory. Many things You were on earth

A Holy King, a Carpenter—You are the Living Word

Bread of Heaven sent down from glory. Many things You were on earth

A Holy King, a Carpenter —You are the Living Word

Awesome Ruler, gentle Redeemer

God With Us, the Living Truth—You are the Living Word

Jesus, Jesus! That’s what we call You.

Manger born but on a tree You died to save humanity—You are the Living Word

THE PRAYER

THE CHORAL RESPONSE Bethel B.A.S.I.C. Gospel Choir

“Your Love Is” Fred Hammond

Beyond what I can think, You go beyond my hopes and highest expectations

The love You’ve shown on Calvary forever always pursuing me, relentlessly

I’m crying please, open up the heavens.

Let me feel Your shower, the shower of Your presence every moment of each hour.

Lord, take my hand, cover me and Take me beyond what I understand

Renewing and refreshing. Vital and life-giving.

Comforting and blessing. That’s what Your love is;

A place where I can run to; a tower and a shelter.

Forgiving us forever; that’s what I’m talking about

Whenever I feel Your love on me, the tears begin to flow.

I let myself go and then I know. Your love is here, Your love, oh, Lord.

Whenever I feel Your warm embrace like the warm sun on my face—

Your presence in this place. It let’s me know Your love is here. Your love, oh, Lord

THE GENERAL CONFESSION Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all men,

we acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness which we from time to

time most grievously have committed by thought, word and deed against Your divine

Majesty, provoking most justly Your wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly

repent and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; the remembrance of them is

grievous unto us. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father for Your

Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake; forgive us all that is past and grant that we may ever

hereafter serve and please You in newness of life, to the honor and glory of Your name,

through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen

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THE SCRIPTURE Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 New Revised Standard Edition

16 "But to what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and

calling to one another, . 17 'We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn.' . 18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon'; . 19 the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Look, a glutton and a drunkard,

a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds." . 25 At that time Jesus said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have

hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; . 26 yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. . 27 All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except

the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son

chooses to reveal him. . 28 "Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. . 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you

will find rest for your souls. . 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." .

TITHES AND OFFERING

CHILDREN’S FELLOWSHIP “Jesus Saves”

THE SERMON Rev. Lonnie Mitchell

THE INVITATION TO ACCEPT CHRIST AS SAVIOR

COMMUNION PRAYERS THE BENEDICTION

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Happy JULY Birthdays and Anniversaries Sunday Bulletins online at www.bethelamespokane.com Click “Events” tab.

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down to “LISTEN to the current OneCall message” OR from any touch tone phone,

dial 877-698-3261

Meetings: July 7 Housing Board. Trustees, July 19 Stewards 9:30am: Ushers 11am

July 26 Church Conference 9:30 am

July 21—24 Vacation Bible School South Hill Christian Church 9-12noon grades K-8

Over 1000 youth in attend annually. Van service departs/returns to Bethel.

Registration and volunteer forms on lobby table.

We are providing transportation for up to 12 children from Bethel to VBS and back.

July 26 —South Perry Street Fair and Parade 10am-9pm

Seeking Vendors, volunteers & parade participants 325-6911

July 27—Worship in Grant Park 10 am “Taking Message Out of the 4 Walls”

Contact Sis. Elisha to offer your support/skills/ideas

Aug 16—20th Unity in the Community, River Front Park 10-4pm

Donate school items in the bin in church lobby through Sunday Aug. 3

Aug 11-17—Pacific Northwest Annual Conference, Seattle

Aug 23—Church Picnic & Talent/Hidden Talent Show 12-4 Tentative site: Franklin Park

Prayers Requested Katherine “Momma Kitty” Hughes family, bereaved | Pastor’s brother Stan, cancer

Danielle Riley, relocating to Seattle area Rev. Michael Kane, resuming radiation treatment

Mother Joan Johnson, relocating to Spokane | Al Palm, rare disease & complications