Expansion Guide

2024 CORPORATE PRAYER

guide SAINT PAUL A.M.E. CHURCH, JACKSONVILLE I REV. WILLIE N. BARNES, JR., PH.D., PASTOR

Scripture for the Year I Chronicles 4:9-10 “Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, ’Because I bore him in pain.’ And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, ‘Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!’ So God granted him what he requested.’’

Mission 2024 is the year of EXPANSION for us as a church, individually, our families, faith, fitness, finances, and everything connected to us! We are going to be intentional about expanding as we gather, give, grow and glorify God. Objectives Daily Pray the following prayer every morning and night for yourself, family, and church: "Oh, that You would bless me/us indeed, and enlarge my/our territory , that Your hand would be with me/us, and that You would keep me/us from evil, that I/we may not cause evil."

Weekly We are calling the entire church to fast every Monday 6:00am-6:00pm beginning Monday, January 8, 2024, if your health allows, otherwise please consider doing smoothies, fruits, and vegetables during this time.

Monthly Join us in person the first Wednesday of every month for EXPANSION Bible Study with Dr. Barnes. It’s a family night, free food and fellowship starts at 6pm in the Proctor Center followed by Bible Study in the sanctuary from 7-8pm. Don't leave your children and teens at home! Teen Bible Study and youth activities are available.

Quarterly Once a quarter there will be a virtual stewardship seminar with Dr. Barnes. Join us to learn the ways in which God wants to expand your faith and finances through Biblical stewardship principles.

SAINT PAUL A.M.E. CHURCH, JACKSONVILLE I REV. WILLIE N. BARNES, JR., PH.D., PASTOR