Rev. Dr. Jerry L. Cannon, Senior Pastor • Rev. Phanta Lansden, Associate Pastor1421 Statesville Ave., Charlotte, NC 28206 • 704-332-9137 • 704-332-3242 (fax) • www.cnjenkins.org

ORDER OF SERVICE:8:00, 9:30 & 11:15 am

Praise & Worship*Call to WorshipOpening HymnLitany of Thanksgiving*Welcome Greeting/Moderator’s Report*Lighting of the Memorial Candle*Honorary Lifetime Membership RecipientsOffering/Musical Selection*Introduction of SpeakerMinistry of MusicScripture Reading – Ephesians 4:1-6Sermon – Mrs. Patricia Greenleaf JamesInvitation to Christian DiscipleshipBenediction

*11:15 am only

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: We gather to worship God, for God isgood.

People: God’s steadfast love endures forever.

Leader: We gather to worship God, for God hascalled us, God’s own people, and hasgiven us gifts to be a faithful people.

People: We remember that God’s steadfastlove endures forever.

Leader: Let us now offer worthy worship to God,

All: Whose steadfast love enduresforever.

PLEASE REMEMBER OUR SICK/SHUT-IN PERSONS WHEN YOU PRAY

Sherrie Sapp Mary AustinJoan Carothers Hattie JamesHarriet Love Azilee McKnightCharles Shute Rafe PrideBarbara Cuthbertson

C . N . J E N K I N S M E M O R I A L P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H

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“Gracious God, as we prepare to hearyour word to us, quiet other voices that woulddraw us away from attentive listening and

faithful responding. Grant us new understandingand insights to help us follow you morefaithfully. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen!”

“Making church attractive for the unchurched... engaging for those who keep coming back!”

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Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Gathering

Spring Gathering Loaves & Fishes Volunteers

Celebration of Seniors - 90+

Bible Study w/Minister Cindy Fisher

“Litany of Thanksgiving for Loving Leaders”

Leader: Loving God, we thank you for mothers andfathers who lovingly raised and are raisingtheir children and teaching them to be kindand thoughtful people. We thank you for thetimes they teach children how to workthrough difficult times, remembering theyare always loved.

People: We thank you for teachers and pastorswho challenged us to exploremeaningful ways to be servant leadersserving with compassion and a sense ofjustice, with openness to all your people.

Leader: We thank you for strangers who do not looklike us or sound like us, but serve asexamples and role models as they lead andinteract with others in tender, loving andcaring ways.

People: We thank you for children and youthwho are curious and searching andinvite us to join them on their journeys.We are grateful that they remind us ofthe importance of play and not takingourselves too seriously.

Leader: God, we also pray this day for those who donot lead with love. We pray for those wholead with a hardness of heart that showsdisregard and disrespect for the humanfamily and their welfare.

All: Give all leaders hearts of love and thedesire to do better and be better. Grantthem forgiveness and a commitment tobe among those who lead with love,purpose and compassion. Be with allyour people, loving God, this day and inthe days to come. In Jesus’ name wepray. Amen.

“I Am On The Battlefield For My Lord”

ChorusI am on the battlefield for my Lord.I'm on the battlefield for my Lord;And I promised Him that I Would serve Him till I die.I am on the battlefield for my Lord.

I was alone and idle, I was a sinner too.I heard a voice from heaven, Say there is work to do.I took the Master's hand,And I joined the Christian band;I'm on the battlefield for my Lord. Chorus

I left my friends and kindred,Bound for the Promised Land,The grace of God upon me, The Bible in my hand.In distant lands I trod, Crying sinner come to God,I'm on the battlefield for my Lord. Chorus

Now when I met my Savior, I met Him with a smile,He healed my wounded spirit,And owned me as His child.Around the throne of grace,He appoints my soul a place;I'm on the battlefield for my Lord. Chorus

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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Acts 12:5-19 (MSG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am & 9:30 am

5 All the time that Peter was under heavy guard in the jailhouse, the church prayed for him most

strenuously. 6 Then the time came for Herod to bring him out for the kill. That night, even though

shackled to two soldiers, one on either side, Peter slept like a baby. And there were guards at the

door keeping their eyes on the place. Herod was taking no chances! 7 Suddenly there was an angel

at his side and light flooding the room. The angel shook Peter and got him up: “Hurry!” The handcuffs

fell off his wrists. 8 The angel said, “Get dressed. Put on your shoes.” Peter did it. Then, “Grab your

coat and let's get out of here.” 9 Peter followed him, but didn't believe it was really an angel—he

thought he was dreaming. 10 Past the first guard and then the second, they came to the iron gate

that led into the city. It swung open before them on its own, and they were out on the street, free as

the breeze. At the first intersection the angel left him, going his own way. 11 That's when Peter

realized it was no dream. “I can't believe it—this really happened! The Master sent his angel and

rescued me from Herod's vicious little production and the spectacle the Jewish mob was looking

forward to.” 12 Still shaking his head, amazed, he went to Mary's house, the Mary who was John

Mark's mother. The house was packed with praying friends. 13 When he knocked on the door to the

courtyard, a young woman named Rhoda came to see who it was. 14 But when she recognized his

voice—Peter's voice!—she was so excited and eager to tell everyone Peter was there that she forgot

to open the door and left him standing in the street. 15 But they wouldn't believe her, dismissing her,

dismissing her report. “You're crazy,” they said. She stuck by her story, insisting. They still wouldn't

believe her and said, “It must be his angel.” 16 All this time poor Peter was standing out in the street,

knocking away. Finally they opened up and saw him—and went wild! 17 Peter put his hands up and

calmed them down. He described how the Master had gotten him out of jail, then said, “Tell James

and the brothers what's happened.” He left them and went off to another place. 18 At daybreak the

jail was in an uproar. “Where is Peter? What's happened to Peter?” 19 When Herod sent for him and

they could neither produce him nor explain why not, he ordered their execution: “Off with their heads!”

Fed up with Judea and Jews, he went for a vacation to Caesarea.

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Mrs . Pa t r i c i a G reen l ea f J ames • Gues t P r eache r f o r Women ’ s Day 2018 ( 11 : 15 am )

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 4:1-6 (NIV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:15 am

4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort tokeep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as youwere called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God andFather of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

Pat Greenleaf James

A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Pat (PJ) is a retired educator, worldtraveler, soloist, and recent author. A graduate of the University of Arkansasat Little Rock with a bachelor degree in Speech Communication and amaster degree in Organizational and Interpersonal Communication. Herteaching experience includes middle and high school. During her middleschool years, she conducted international for her students exposing them tothe various cultures they studied. Pat also served as an adjunct professorat Georgia State University in Atlanta and Johnson C. Smith University inCharlotte, NC.

A multi-faceted and creative woman of God, she is married to The ReverendLarry D. James; they have two adult children, and five grandchildren.

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Stephen Ministry Sunday, Next Sunday, April 22: Stephen Ministry equips lay people - called Stephen Ministers - to provideone-to-one Christian care to people in our congregation and community whoare experiencing difficulties in their lives.

Stephen Ministers can provide the emotional and spiritual care we need whenfaced with a crisis or difficulty such as the death of a loved one, loss of a job,terminal illness, relocation, birth, adoption, depression, spiritual crisis and manyother life challenges.

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Greetings from the Hospitality Committee!: We would like to solicit your help in our Spring Cleaning of the kitchenand pantry on Saturday, April 21, from 9 am – 12 noon. Come out andgive an hour of your time. There will be sign-in sheets in the hallway nearthe kitchen and inside the kitchen door on the bulletin boards. Thank you!

Searching for All Seniors: The Scholarship committee needs the names, addresses, and phonenumbers of all Seniors -- High School and College. Please contact ConnieLesesne at 704-201-5783 or email lesesnec57@yahoo.com by April 16.Reminder: High School requirements for scholarship are: *Must be involved in at least 2 ongoing ministries*Must attend church regularly *Write a 500 word essay

“Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted”Every Monday, 6:30 - 7:30 pm • CN JenkinsIntroductory Meeting, April 23, 2018, 6:30pm 1st Class, April 30, 2018• Leader: Dana Purdom

epiphanybiblestudy2018@yahoo.comOpen to ALL women who attend the Introductory Meeting for this study group.

Finding the Self You Never Lost

STARTSApril 23

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Ministry for Middle School & High School Students (Ages 12-17)

Y.O.L.O WORSHIP Youth Offering Love Openly Every 1st and 3rd Sundays: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in the AuditoriumTODAY: Welcome Sardis Presbyterian’s Confirmation Class to worship.

Ministry for Young Adults and Young Middle-Aged Adults (18-49)

“REAL TALK” BIBLE STUDYEvery Wednesday, 6:30 pmLeaders: David and Donna Singletery dsumpt01@aim.com ordsingletery@gmail.com

WOMEN’S GROUP STUDYEvery 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 6:30 pm(various locations in 28215 area code)Leader: Shakirah Francisshakirah.francis@yahoo.com

R.I.S.E.Reviving. Inquiring. Souls. Everyday.

Join us for Children's Church each Sunday at 11:15 am forall children 3-yrs old - 5th grade. We still need your help! If you area parent, teacher or just love children and want the opportunity to teachthem about God, please contact Nicole Benford at thebenfords@live.comor call the church office.

Thank you church family. I appreciate the out pouring of love and kindness to me. It has been acomfort and strength. Your prayers have strengthened me during the most difficult time in my life. Ihave made it this far by faith, God's love, and my church family. Thank you, I Love You, DeaconThelma Wright

Many Thanks to You! Deacon Gerri Stewart and The Stewart Family would like to thank the CNJenkins Church Family for calls, prayers, cards, food and all the acts of love and kindness during theloss of our Brother, Charles Thomas Stewart. We indeed appreciate the love given. Please continue topray for us. God Bless You!

Relay for Life West Mecklenburg - Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society:Volunteers give of their time and effort because they believe it's time to take action against cancer.Anyone interested in participating in the West Mecklenburg Relay For Life, please contact ConnieLesesne at 704-201-5783 or Pamela Nelson at 704-578-2128. We are taking donations and looking forwalkers to represent C N Jenkins.

Date: Friday, May 4, 2018 Location: West Charlotte High SchoolTime: 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Official website: www.RelayForLife.org/WestMeckNC

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“Spring Cleaning” Hospitality CommitteeSaturday, April 21 • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Stephen Ministry SundaySunday, April 22 • 11:15 am

Presbyterian Women Yard SaleSaturday. April 28 • 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Voices of Eden Gospel ConcertSunday, April 29 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Fine Arts International FestivalSaturday, May 5 • 12:30 pm

Wisdom Keeper’s SundaySunday, May 27 • 11:15 am

Freedom School 2018June 18 - July 26

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CHURCHWIDE RETREATSeptember 21-23, 2018 • Myrtle Beach, SC

Keynote: Rev. Dr. Ralph Watkins, Pastor of Wheat Street Baptist Church, Atlanta GAProfessor of Evangelism, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GAPrice, hotel, schedule and other information will follow...STAY TUNED.