8200 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (301) 963-3434 | www.emorygrovechurch.org

Rev. Timothy B. Warner, Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Mackessa L. Holt, Asst. Pastor

Sick and Shut In

Sis. Helen Ballard Sis. Mary Johnson Bro. Marcus Britt Sis. Marquelle Mingo Sis. Robin Brown Bro. Lawrence Newman Bro. Calvin Claggett Sis. Beatrice Patterson Bro. William Copeland Bro. William Lewis Schools Bro. Norris Duvall Bro. Tom Pete Stevenson Bro. Leo Frazier Bro. Bobby Williams Sis. Mildred Frazier Sis. Agnes Windsor Sis. Shamella Garrison Our college students, Bro. Raymond Hoes bereaved families, & military Sis. Doris Howard women, men, & their families. Please notify the church office in the event of death or illness.

V Weekly Worship V Sunday Worship – 11:00am

Communion (1st Sunday) – 11:00am Youth Sunday Worship (every 4th Sunday) – 11:00am

Sunday School (ALL ages) – 9:30-10:30am New Members Foundations Class (Sundays) – 9:30-10:30am

Bible Studies “Iron Men” (2nd & 4th Saturdays) – 8:00-9:30am

Young Adult (2nd & 4th Wednesdays) – 7:00-8:00pm Women (Monthly: 4th Mondays & 2nd Wednesdays) – 7:30-8:30pm

Choir Rehearsals (Tuesdays) Youth – 6:00-7:00pm

Voices of Praise – 7:00-8:00pm

Thursday Prayer Line: 641-715-3274; access code = 113034#,+1 – 6:00am

We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is

prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it

is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then

give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

~Romans 12:6-8

One Body

COMMUNION SUNDAY THE ORDER OF WORSHIP

May 1, 2016

*Call to Worship .................................................... Min. Tyree Newman Invocation Praise & Worship ................................................................. Praise Team Congregational Hymn ................. “Oh, The Blood of Jesus”……….#265 Scripture .......................... Romans 12:3-8..…….Min. Tracey Newman Congregational Prayer ......................................... Min. Tyree Newman Choral Response Ministry of Music .......................................................... Voices of Praise Welcome *Passing of the Peace ........................................................ Congregation Announcements ....................................................... Sis. Ronnie Nelson Pastoral Comments Offering Selection ......................................................... Voices of Praise *Offertory Response: “All things come of Thee, O Lord; and of Thine own have we given Thee. Amen” Sermonic Selection ........................................................ Voices of Praise Sermon ........................................................................................ Rev. Holt *Invitation To Christian Discipleship Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

And They Sang A Hymn, And Went Out

* * * * * *Please stand, if you are able.

TheGroove@TheGrove: Robert Walker, Minister of Music/Keyboard Steven Wiltshire, Bass Guitar ~ Julian Wiltshire, Drums;

Joshua Moultrie, Saxophone ~ Boone Constantinides, Trumpet Choir: Voices of Praise | Sound: Alfred (“AJ”) Johnson

Restrooms are located on the lower level. Children need to be escorted by their parents or an assigned adult. If anyone needs to exit, please do so through the rear of the sanctuary.

Please be mindful to follow the directions of the ushers.

Opportunities To Serve v Cleaning Supplies Distribution takes place every second

Tuesday of each month. The Grove contributes cleaning supplies to the Emory Grove Village residents from 2:00-3:00pm. Those interested in serving with these distributions should contact Sis. Ray Hopkins (301) 840-2172.

SHARE Food Program’s mission is to promote healthy living and stronger communities through affordable, wholesome food. Those who are interested in receiving packages or volunteering should contact Sis. Ray

Hopkins at (301) 840-2172 or Sis. Bernice Brown at (301) 972-3395. Children can earn community service hours too.

v Parking Ministry – Please see Bro. Tom Pete Stevenson if interested.

v Pearls4Girls is a community program offering comprehensive mentoring for at-risk pre-teen and teen girls at Redland Middle School. Interested women should join us every Wednesday at Redland MS from 3:15-4:20pm. Contact: Sis. Helene Thompson at graceandmercy916@gmail.com.

v “In His Name” Dance & Step Ministry – If interested in being

a part of this ministry, contact Sis. Shaye Knowlton at (301) 524-6052.

v When you shop at AmazonSmile and choose Emory Grove as

your charitable organization, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to Emory Grove. All monies donated will be allocated to The Grove’s Building Fund. Type https://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-1318671

Lower Auditorium wifi password: 8200grove

Administrative Building wifi password: Grove8200

 

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Weekly Focus:

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines unity as “the condition of being in harmony.” In Romans 12:3-8, the

Apostle Paul addresses unity within the context of the church. Although God has given us each individually

various gifts and talents, we are still part of one body. Over the course of the month of May the preaching and teaching

will focus on what unity looks like in the context of the church, the family, and the larger society. “By the way, what

does it look like for you? Have you asked God about it?”

Sermon Notes Text Sermon Title

Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. ~Psalm 119:11

Are Family  

And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. ~ Hebrews 10:24-25

@The Grove

Please send all announcements to: announce@emorygroveumc.com by 5:00pm on Wednesdays.

• Monday, May 2, 7:00pm - Lay Servants Meeting • Thursday, May 5, 6:00am - Weekly Prayer Line • Friday, May 6, 7:00pm - Mother/Daughter Movie Night • Friday, May 6, 7:00pm - United Methodist Women's

Meeting

* EVERY SUNDAY, 9:30-10:30AM * Sunday School for all ages / Foundations Class for New Members

Women@The Grove • Wednesday, May 11, 7:30pm - Bible Study, reading Just a

Sister Away (Ch. 13) • Monday, May 23, 7:30pm - Bible Study Kick Off.

Academic Excellence awards presentation program is

scheduled for Sunday, May 22 during the morning service

to all members born in the month of May.

Freedom Bureau Project - The Grove has an opportunity to be involved in a very important work. The Freedman Bureau, which helped to transition emancipated slaves to citizenship, has nearly 4 million records of freed slaves that were recorded when the slaves were emancipated. These records need to be transcribed (indexed) into a database to make them searchable and available to everyone. People around the country have been participating in this project that will help African Americans reconnect to our Civil War-era ancestors. When the project is completed, the records will be searchable online. Experts will be coming to the "Grove" to provide training on Saturday, May 28th at 9:30am. The indexing is not hard to do and will be very fulfilling. You will log on, pull up the scanned documents and enter the names and dates into the fields provided. All you need is a laptop and the ability to read cursive. This is a great opportunity for our youth and families to get involved in our history. The records will be available at the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History which opens on September 24, 2016. If you are interested in working on this project, please contact Sis. Ronnie Nelson (admin@emorygroveumc.com or 301-318-2950).

EMORY GROVE UMC CONTACT INFORMATION: Church office: (301) 963-3434 (Closed on Fridays)

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Saturday,  May  14  |  8:00am  Grounds Cleaning l Junk Removal l Gardening l Painting

~ Supplies will be provided. ~ Questions? Contact: Bro. Michael Stevenson, (301) 335-7518  

“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men. knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the

inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.“ ~ Colossians 3:23-24