Sunday Morning Worship
22 December 2024
Order of Service
Prelude- "Emmanuel
Opening Hymn- "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear"
AAHH Hymn #215
Scripture- Luke 1:26-38
Prayer- Deacon Robert Hector, III
Lord's Prayer- Worship Ministry
Announcements/ Visitor's Welcome- Bro. Jalen Williams
PASTORS MOMENT
OFFERING & OFFERATORY SELECTION
All things come of the O Lord, and of Thine own have we given Thee, Amen.
Sermonic Selection- Worship Ministry
Sermon- Rev. Dr. Mark A. Wainwright
Invitation to Discipleship/ Invitational Hymn
Doxology
Benediction
***********************************************************************************
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Extended Sick and Shut-in List:
Aaron Allen, Geraldine Blasingame, Pastor & First Lady Emeritus Boston, Rachel Boston, Rev. Vernard Brown, Geraldine Butler, Deborah Huey, Reese Jamess, Frank Jones, Mary Hutton, Rev. Charles Leonard, Jim Morris, Clifton Parker, Catherine Samuels & Elizabeth Simms
*********************************************************
SICK: Sis. Catherine Samuels is currently in Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Bowie.
The Memorial Service for Sis. Nellie Young will be held here on Monday, December 23, 2024, with the viewing at 10:30 and the service starting at 11:00am.
***************************************************************
Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2024
Theme: Love
Candle Color: Purple
Principle: Three candles are purple and lit on the first second and fourth Sundays of Advent. They represent a time of prayer, penance, sacrifice, and spiritual reflection. Embracing the Four Themes of Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. During Advent, we anticipate the celebration of Christmas, the first coming of Jesus Christ, and his hope-for return.
***************************************************************
Join Pastor Wainwright as he preaches the Christmas Message at Heritage Baptist Church (1740 Forest Drive Annapolis, MD) for their Annual Candlelight Service. The Service will take place Tuesday, 24 December 2024 at 6pm. Our Choir and Congregation are asked to support!
***************************************************************
Join us for Watch Night Service on 31 December 2024 at 10:30pm in the Sanctuary!
***************************************************************
As a reminder, our Annual Church Business Meeting will be 21 January 2025 at 7:00pm. Please note, you must be in attendance to participate, it will not be held on Zoom. Members should take time to read proposed amendments that have been distributed. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Bro. George McNeal.
Ministries, your Annual Reports are due to the Church Clerk by 10 January 2025. You can submit the form via email or turn it in to Bro. Jalen Williams or Sis. Cecile Jackson.
***************************************************************
The 88th Annual BCCE Fellowship and Awards Banquet will be held on 7 February 2025, 7:00pm at Martins West. The subscription is $90.00. Our Honorees will be Rev. Basil G. Scott and Deacon Charles Gross. Tickets can be purchased from Deaconess Vancie Hackett or Min. Sandra Smith. God has allowed us to use Rev. Scott and Deacon Gross in Christian Education, let’s show our love and support!
COMMUNITY CORNER
***************************************************************
Join the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee as they host their annual MLK Breakfast. The event will take place 20 January 2025 at 8:00am at the DoubleTree Hotel (210 Holiday Court, Annapolis, MD 21401). Tickets are $50. Please see Sis. Josephine Whipple or Sis. Quasette Crowner for ticket purchase and/or questions.