September 29, 2024
THE DOXOLOGY
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above, Ye heavenly hosts; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen, Amen, Amen
THE CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: 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
Leader: 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
Leader: Blessed are they that dwell in thy House. Lord, I have loved thy habitation, 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
Leader: 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: Oh sing unto the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth sing His praises. Psalm 98:1a, 66:1
THE OPENING HYMN
What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine #525
What a fellowship, what a joy divine, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms! What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms!
Chorus:
Leaning, leaning, Safe and secure from all alarms; Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.
O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms! O how bright the path grows from day to day, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms!
What have I to dread, what have I to fear, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms! I have peace complete with my Lord so near, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms!
THE PRAYER OF INVOCATION
THE CHORAL RESPONSE
There is a sweet anointing in the sanctuary, there is a stillness in the atmosphere, o come lay down the burdens you have carried, for in the sanctuary; God is here, Oh come lay down the burdens you have carried, for in the sanctuary; God is here.
THE SELECTION
THE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE SERMONIC SELECTION
THE SERMON
THE OFFERING
THE OFFERTORY
All things come of Thee, O Lord; and of Thine own have we given Thee. Amen.
DOXOLOGY
THE BENEDICTION
2024: Moving from Membership to Discipleship 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. (Matthew 28:19-20)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Countdown: 37 days until Election Day. Do you have an Election Day plan?
Stewards Meeting: Thursday October 3, 2024 at 6 pm.
Lay Witness Sunday: Join us on Sunday, October 13th for Lay Witness Sunday. Our guest speaker will be Sister Adrienne Warren. Invite a friend. You will be blessed.
Tuesday 7 pm Prayer: (605) 313-5093 - Access Code: 481371
Bible Study: October 2, 9, and 16 at 7 pm Zoom Meeting ID: 829 3635 2029 – Passcode: 808242
In-Person 9:15 am Sunday School: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays
2024 Sacrificial Love Offering: All members are asked to give sacrificially above your tithes and offerings, to help us meet our 2024 budget for the work of ministry. Please give $20.24, $202.40, $2,024, or $20,240. Our goal is $5,500. Please specify your offering as “Sacrificial Offering” when you give.
Share the Word of God
Tell a friend, a family member, a co-worker, a neighbor to follow us and watch us at 11 am on FaceBook Live @micahame. SHARE our broadcast.
Black History Fact: September 24, 2016: The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) was dedicated with Presidents Barack H. Obama and George W. Bush.
Mental Health and Grief Support and Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: CALL 988
NAMI-Baltimore Metro – www.namibaltimore.org
Black Mental Health Alliance – www.blackmentalhealth.com
Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. – https:/bcresponse.org
Roberta’s House – www.robertshouse.org
MICAH Resources Page – www.micahame.org/resources
