Sunday Morning Worship Service Tenth Sunday after Pentecost August 18, 2019 “Summer Sizzler” (75-Minute Worship Services) LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES..…................................................The Acolytes PRAISE & WORSHIP...………….Simon Temple Praise & Worship Team SCRIPTURE LESSON.……………………………………………………….......Minister PASTORAL PRAYER…………………………………………………………….Minister PRESENTATION…………………………..The Simon Temple Mime Ministry VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENTS…………………………………………….A/V Ministry WELCOME…………………………………………………………………………...Minister PASTORAL REFLECTIONS..............Rev. Brian R. Thompson, Sr., Pastor OFFERTORY PRAYER…………………………………………………………..Minister MINISTRY OF KINDNESS WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERING *OFFERTORY………………………………..”All Things Come of Thee O Lord” PRE-MESSAGE SELECTION….........................................Male Chorus (8:30) Resurrection Choir (11:00) THE MESSAGE…………………………..Rev. Brian R. Thompson, Sr., Pastor *CALL TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP BENEDICTION *Please Stand PLEASE REMAIN SEATED UNTIL ACOLYTES FINISH EXTINGUISHING CANDLES AND LEAVE THE SANCTUARY Business of the Week Veterans Guardian VA Claim Consulting, LLC – Sis. La’Tiki Gray 75 Trotter Hills Circle Pinehurst, NC 28374 (833) 577-8387 ext. 1040 [email protected] Pre-filing consulting firm helping position veterans to achieve the disability for which they are entitled for their honorable service. Announcements WOMEN’S HOME & OVERSEAS MINISTRY OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH: The 29th Quadrennial Convention was well attended, information distributed, a new International President elected (Mrs. Sandra B. Crowder), and a new course chartered for the next four years (2019-2023). Theme: Globally Committed: “To Win The World For Christ” The Temple Fitness Class: will be held every Saturday morning from 8:00 - 9:00 led by Bro. Jonathan Foster. Come exercise your ‘temple’ at “The Temple!” Aug 18—The Youth & Young Adult Ministry will host the 2nd Annual YYA Basketball Tournament at the Westover High School Gymnasium at 2:30 pm. The cost is $10 per player to sign up. JV Tournament for ages 13-18 and Varsity for ages 19-40. Tickets for admission are $5 for persons 12 & up, $3 for children 6-12 & under & free for all children 5 and under. Cash prizes and trophies awarded. Aug 19—New Members Class Part 3 will be in the New Fellowship Hall at 6:00 pm. Aug 20—The First Responders will be meeting at 6:00 pm. If you are interested in joining this ministry team, please attend this meeting. No medical background is necessary. Training will be provided. Aug 22—Our community needs prayer! Calling all with a heart to serve. James 5:16 states, “…the effectual fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much.” God requires His children to avail themselves to those in need. If you can offer up a small portion of your day, please come out to assist us with Drive-Thru Prayer in the church parking lot during the hours of 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Aug 24 & 25—On Saturday, we will have an Impact in the Community project for Simon Temple Day beginning at 8:00 am followed by a Homecoming reception with a gospel concert. On Sunday, the celebration will continue during both Sunday Morning Worship services. Food will be provided. Aug 28—The Photography Ministry will meet in Conference Room B at 6:00 pm. Sep 7—The Fayetteville District Farmers’ Market will be held at Hood Memorial at from 10:00am—2:00pm. POC: Sis. Ann Mathis – (910) 916-3166 Sep 10—The Cancer Support Group will meet in the classroom in the New Sanctuary at 6:30 pm. POC: Bro. Darryl Patrick - (910) 978-5691 Sep 12-13—150th Celebration of the Fayetteville District at Willis Creek Sep 15—MasterLife Graduation will be held during the 11:00 Sunday service.