Matthew 5:1-11
The Beatitudes
1 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him.
2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:
3 “ Blessed are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
For they shall inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
For they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
For they shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
New King James Version (NKJV)
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Holy Communion
CONGREGATION: Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, who of thy great mercy has promised forgiveness of sins to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto thee, have mercy upon us; pardon and deliver us from all our sins; confirm our faith and strengthen us in all goodness; and bring us to everlasting life through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid, cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy name. It is our bounden duty that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee.
MINISTER: Jesus Christ, who in the same night that he was betrayed took bread and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to his disciples saying, Take, eat; this is my body which is broken for you. This do in remembrance of me. Likewise after supper he took the cup; and when he had given thanks he gave it to them saying, Drink ye all of it, for this is my blood of the New Testament, which is shed for you and for many for the remission of sins; do this, as often as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me. Amen
Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid, cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy name. It is our bounden duty that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee.
MINISTER: Jesus Christ, who in the same night that he was betrayed took bread and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to his disciples saying, Take, eat; this is my body which is broken for you. This do in remembrance of me. Likewise after supper he took the cup; and when he had given thanks he gave it to them saying, Drink ye all of it, for this is my blood of the New Testament, which is shed for you and for many for the remission of sins; do this, as often as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me. Amen
Sick, Shut- In and In Bereavement
Sick
Sis.Barbara Barnes-Sis. Shirley Pearce
Mother Juanita Stanley-Sis. Ida Mobley
Kevra Streeter-Sis. Harviette Williams
Min. Lucretia Burns-Bro. Marshall Burns
Dea. Anthony Dailey-Bro. Donald Wright
Sis.Betty Harrison -Mother Marjorie Howard
Sis. Gwen Nichols-Mother Lee Esther Morgen
Sis. Glenda Richardson-Sis. Beverly Trotman
Sis. Azalee Richardson-Sis. Betty Harrison
Mother Lee Esther Morgan-Bro. Otis Harris, Jr.
Sis. Laura Fisher-Bro. George Rackard
Dea. Tony White-Sis. Iris Whitty
Sis. Thelma Wilder-Sis. Dorothy Brown
Dea. Raymond Fisher-Sis. Sabrina Strawter
Sis. Barbara James
In Bereavement
Shut- In
Sis. Anna Nichols --Ponce DeLeon Care Center
Sis. Precilla Arline --St. Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center
Sis. Johnnie Mae Van --Bayview Samantha Wilson Center
Sis.Barbara Barnes-Sis. Shirley Pearce
Mother Juanita Stanley-Sis. Ida Mobley
Kevra Streeter-Sis. Harviette Williams
Min. Lucretia Burns-Bro. Marshall Burns
Dea. Anthony Dailey-Bro. Donald Wright
Sis.Betty Harrison -Mother Marjorie Howard
Sis. Gwen Nichols-Mother Lee Esther Morgen
Sis. Glenda Richardson-Sis. Beverly Trotman
Sis. Azalee Richardson-Sis. Betty Harrison
Mother Lee Esther Morgan-Bro. Otis Harris, Jr.
Sis. Laura Fisher-Bro. George Rackard
Dea. Tony White-Sis. Iris Whitty
Sis. Thelma Wilder-Sis. Dorothy Brown
Dea. Raymond Fisher-Sis. Sabrina Strawter
Sis. Barbara James
In Bereavement
Shut- In
Sis. Anna Nichols --Ponce DeLeon Care Center
Sis. Precilla Arline --St. Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center
Sis. Johnnie Mae Van --Bayview Samantha Wilson Center
Minister and Congregation
When I say..."I am a Christian" I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'."
I'm whispering "I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven."
When I say..."I am a Christian" I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say..."I am a Christian" I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak And need His strength to carry on.
When I say..."I am a Christian" I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed And need God to clean my mess.
When I say..."I am a Christian" I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible But, God believes I am worth it.
When I say..."I am a Christian" I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches So I call upon His name.
When I say..."I am a Christian" I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!
Christians
By Maya Angelou
I'm whispering "I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven."
When I say..."I am a Christian" I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say..."I am a Christian" I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak And need His strength to carry on.
When I say..."I am a Christian" I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed And need God to clean my mess.
When I say..."I am a Christian" I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible But, God believes I am worth it.
When I say..."I am a Christian" I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches So I call upon His name.
When I say..."I am a Christian" I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!
Christians
By Maya Angelou