Early Morning Prayer Service Speaker Elder Ira Brown

Church at Study
Sabbath, September 08, 2012
9:15 10:45

Theme: Church Life

Opening Prayer
Song Service
Superintendent Remarks - Christine Colburn
Teacher's Prayer
Lesson Study
Welcome
Mission Spotlight
Special Music
Offering
Investment
Closing Remarks/Prayer
Memory Text: Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; hold fast
what you is good. 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21
Nurse on Duty: Monica Brewer / Ira Brown
Usher Leader: Bianca Duggins

*Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting at 7:30 p.m.*

Welcome to the First Church of Seventh-day Adventists, where all are

invited to worship God and fellowship in Jesus Name!

Prayer Chapel will be held on the piano side of the church

15 minutes following the Divine Service.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
TODAY! - First Church Mixer: "Study to show thyself

approved" Featuring a Bible Bowl and Guessing

Contest. Assignment for the Bible Bowl: "Study and find out why God
was displeased with so many: Amos warns that Israel will be
destroyed, and gives examples of this judgment. Pt. II: "Do Your Best
to Guess!" -- This a Guessing Contest of Who made the dish or the
dessert? or Whose Picture it is? Anyone can participate. Prizes
awarded. Refreshment provided. --Monica Barnes, SOC/Rec Leader.
TOMORROW! - Ministry Fund Raiser- Dinner sale on Sunday,

September 9 from 11 - 3. Christine Colburn- Ministry Coordinator.

TOMORROW! - Board Meeting is scheduled for Sunday,

September 9th @ 11:00 am. All board members are to be present and
on time.
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Business Meeting will take place Wednesday, September 12 after

Prayer Meeting. All members of First church are encouraged to attend.

Clerk Ministry - The time for nominating and electing FCSDA

Ministry Leaders begins Sabbath, September 15th. The nominating

committee will consist of 9 individuals with 2-4 alternates. These
individuals will nominate the leadership who will assume
responsibilities January 1, 2013 for a two-year term. Please pray and
be present to move the process in justice and to Gods glory.
Adventurer Club will resume on September 15th. We need all

parents, counselors and assistants present and ready for the new club
year. See you there.

 Calling all youth ages 14-18! Bible BootCamp 101 IS BACK. Be

prepared to be challenged, engaged and equipped with the knowledge

and skills needed to Witness and to Stand Firmly on the Word!!! This
8 week Bible Boot Camp will run every Wednesday beginning
September 26th to November 14th, from 7:00-8:30. Dinner will be
served from 6:00-7:00. Explore the bible as you've never done before.
Please see Derrick or Davenia Lea or call 202-215-0031 or email
davenialea@gmail.com for more information.
Pathfinders are in need of First Church help. Our Pathfinders need

Teachers, Counselors, A Treasurer, Secretaries and Transportation

Coordinator for our new club year 2012-2013. Please see or call
Director Deborah @ 301-908-9807 to make it official!
The Adventurer Club is seeking assistants and instructors for the

upcoming 2012-2013 club year. Interested individuals should

contact Dorothy Manwarren at wadadlisista@yahoo.com.
Attention: All prayer warriors, prayer patrols, prayer facilitators, and

members of FCSDA are asked by the Pastor and the Prayer Ministry to
make the following, a subject of prayer from now through October:
The time is drawing near for the Constituency meeting of the
Allegheny East Conference. It is important that Spirit filled delegates
be chosen to make the important decision of selecting the Officers to
lead the conference for the years ahead of us. This is possible only if
we unite in earnest prayer that God will be the leader in every activity,
so LET US PRAY!!!
We are praying for families! Family Life Ministry is praying for

families every 2nd and 4th Sabbath. If you are interested please contact
Tricia Allard at 202-294-6491 or trijon1973@yahoo.com.
Let Us Pray! Good news First Church members. We have a dedicated

prayer line for First Church members, their friends, and whoever they
would like to join us 7 times per week, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 8:30 PM and 9:30
PM for prayer. The number is 1-213-226-0400. Pin is 874990.
Someone will be on the line to take your prayer request and pray with
you. Please do not hesitate to call in. We are looking for volunteers to
host Wednesday nights. These should be individuals who do not
regularly attend prayer meeting. Also we need facilitators for Saturday
night. Call Elder Walters or Sis. Eddings if you are so impressed by the
Holy Spirit (301-439-3021 or 202-489-8587). Thank you so much for
your cooperation.

 Health Ministries/Pathfinders - Let's Move Day, Sunday, September

23rd. Take a 5 mile walk with us.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Ladies Day: Due to a scheduling error, Ladies Day is 15 September

2012. Thank you for your support. Womens Ministry Committee,

Each One Reach One - It is time for all of us to reach out to our

Community and surrounding areas. Discipleship Ministry presents

Community Guest Day at First Church on September 22, 2012. Divine
Worship Service will be preached by our very own Pastor, Dr. Mark A
McCleary, followed by a concert @ 5:00 PM hosting the community
choirs. Mark your calendar and begin to invite your guest. Prepare for
a day of praise and worship in the Lord!
Celebrating 20 Years of Ministry - Join Washington Metro Area

Womens Ministries for our 11th biennial retreat at the Hyatt Resort in
Cambridge, MD. Anointed speakers, community projects and this
years special highlight; The Red Dress Ball featuring actress, singer
and activist, Cheryl Lee Ralph. For more information and to register
visit our website: www.chosen-vessels.org. Space is limited so register
early! Two ways to register (1) on-line; and (2) Paper. See Denise
McKissick-McRae, Judy Bouknight, Doreen Rhoden, or Lottlyn Hall.
If you want to make arrangements for a payment plan, see Denise
McKissick-McRae.

PATHFINDER MARCHING ORDERS:

September 8 Sabbath - Parent Luncheon, place TBD
September 9 Sunday - Metro Skating Party 5-7pm
September 15 Sabbath - First Club Meeting
September 16 Sunday - Presidential Physical Fitness
September 22 Sabbath Reviews
September 23 Sunday - Hiking Honor Part 1
October 6 Sabbath - Pathfinder Day

STEWARDSHIP CORNER:

Sick & Shut-In Members

Mattie Burrell
1408 Lawrence Street, NE
Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 202. 526.6954

Thomasena Sumpter
Clinton Nursing and Rehabilitation
9211 Smart Lane, Room 101
Clinton, MD 20735
Phone: 301.868.1463

Veda Chang
930 Farragut Street, NW #408
Washington, DC 20011
Phone: 202. 726.3075

Sister Ena Taylor

Washington Center Aging Service
2601 18th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20018-1301
Phone: 202.541.6200

Sister Betty Gillis

1210 34th St., SE
Washington, DC 20019
Phone: 202.583.4552

Sister Mabel Wallace

1434 18th Pl., SE, #202
Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202.678.2441

Charles Kerns
3301 Hurley Square Drive #A2
Temple Hills, MD 20748
Phone: 301. 505.1232
Lois Nickens
4609 Hillside Road, SE
Washington, DC 20019
Phone: 202.582.4726
Etta Saunders
6305 Riggs Road #302
Hyattsville, MD 20783
Phone: 301. 559.7064

Edgerton Williams
5614 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20011
Phone: 202.723.2285
Mrs. Mary Williams
c/o Sacred Heart Home
5805 Queens Chapel Road, Room 321
Hyattsville, MD 20782
Phone: 301. 277.6500
Brother Roland Yates
6100 Westchester Park Drive, #1104
College Park, MD 20740
Phone: 301.277.2934

**All persons and activities taking place at First Church may be recorded for
promotion and security purposes.

Altar of Prayer ~~ Please pray, without ceasing, for our sick, our
shut-in, our church family, for our immediate families, our youth, our
community, our city leaders, our national and international leaders,
and most of all, pray for world peace.

Members Away - Military service

Emmanuel Chamberlain
Email: emmanuel.chamberlain@navy.mil

Students Away
Jasmyn Berry
Email: jasmynberry@lincoln.edu

Leighann Black
Email: leighalexb@yahoo.com

Leslieann Black
Email: leslieannblack@gmail.com

Echo Brathwaite
Email: echo.brathwaite@live.com

Gregory Carter
Email: gmonel-31@live.com

Austin Davis
Email: ajd261@jwu.edu

Sean Fuller
Email: sean.e.fuller@gmail.com

Codjo Gbedo
Email: CodjoGbedo@yahoo.com

Ciarra M. Goode
Email: cgoode09@su.edu

Sandiel Grant
Email: sandi_r_grant@yahoo.com

Soleil Grant
Email: soleil_r_grant@hotmail.com

Torisha Israel
Email: tinyytori@aol.com

Jonathan Jones
Email: Jonesjonathan31@gmail.com

Charmaine Leonard
Email: MisTweeti2u@yahoo.com

Michelle McCleary
Email: babihazel08@yahoo.com

Donita McFarlane
Email: mcfarlanedonita93@yahoo

Ricardo McLeod
Email: RicardoMcLeod_482@msn.com

Roy Patten, Jr.

Email: rpattjr@yahoo.com

Jonathan Riddick
Email: jmriddick@gmail.com

Justine Riddick
Email: justine_riddick@yahoo.com

Terrence Shields
Email: tshields1984@aol.com

Jovalee Thompson
Email: Jovalee.Thompson@Dartmouth.edu

Ian Walker
Email: walkerian83@yahoo.com

Revee Watts
Email: revee_watts@yahoo.com

Nickisher White
Email: nnw35568@marymount.edu

Nia Williams
Email: nia.williams07@yahoo.com

*Please refer to the bulletin board in the lobby to obtain addresses and phone
numbers for students away.

Prayer Patrol is asking the entire congregation to set aside the first
Monday of each Month to pray and fast.

Membership Assignment of Elders

From

to

Elders Name

Phone

Neicole Abbot

Linda Clark

Ira Brown

301.847.9727

Marshavia Clark

Kimberly Eddings

Audrey Miller

240.751.4514

Pamela Eghan

Rashennekia
Grimshaw

Donna Harris

301.780.3054

Dalmna Griswal

Gail Jacobs

Jimmie Gibson

202.718.2848

Andrea James

Terrence Longmore

Donovan
McFarlane

240.293.6308

Gillian Lovlace

Marion Mosley

Arthur Wharton

202.583.5661

Samuel Motamary

Jamila Rawlings

Rodney Malcolm

202.362.3110

Roosevelt Rayford

Grace Simon

Charles Johnson

202.667.7912

Rhonda Simon

Jessica Vines

Milton Nicholas

202.409.4904

John Wagner

Margaret Young

Curla Walters

301.439.3021

Please note: If your name is on the church's roster and your address is
current, you have been assigned an elder. You should have received a
church directory. Please examine the chart included in this bulletin to find
out who your elder is. Compare the chart with the church directory and you
will be able to identify your personal elder. His or her number should be in
the directory also. If you need the assistance of an elder, please contact
your personal elder. If you cannot reach your personal elder you may
contact the First Elder Rodney Malcolm.

LET US KNOW:

Name: __________________________________________________________
Street Address: __________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _______________________ Phone: ____________________
Email: __________________________________________________________
Please check () appropriate box.
Hospitalization
Shut In
Pastoral Visit

Bible Studies
New Resident
Other

Affirmation of Faith
By the Grace of God, I will remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy
and by living its holistic principles of mental, emotional, spiritual, and
physical rest be a Sabbath-keeping Christian throughout the entire week
(Ex. 20:8; Eph. 2:8; 1:4).

By the Holy Spirits renewing of my mind, I understand that my identity

is not only what I say but how I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me,
and that as Jesus is manifested in my mortal flesh, I am becoming His
living epistle, known and read of all men (Rom. 12:2; Jas. 1:22; Gal.
2:20; 2Cor. 3:2).

By revelation and necessity, I am inspired to study the Bible, Gods holy

word, to show myself approved unto God; and by receiving its
teachings, reproofs, corrections, and instructions; I can live every day of
the week with patience, comfort, and hope (2Tim. 2:15; 3:16, 17; Rom.
15:4).

By the faith of Jesus, I purpose to grow by surrendering my selfcenteredness to His power, presence and commandment to love one
another as He has loved me; so this world might be a better place
wherever I testify of Christ (Rev.14:12; 12:17; Matt. 28:18, 20; Jn.
15:17; 2Cor. 5:17; Tit. 2:12).

TODAYS SERMON:
Speaker: _____________________________________________________
Scriptures: _______________ _________________ _________________
Sermon Notes:

Sabbath Celebration in Worship,

Ministry, and the Word
Sabbath, September 08, 2012

CELEBRATION IN ACKNOWLEDGING GOD

Processional............................................ Elders, Choir, Deacons/Deaconesses
Introit............................................................................................................ Congregation
Come Let Us Adore Him"
Affirmation of Faith.........................................................................................Congregation
Invocation/Opening Prayer..........................................................................Elder Ira Brown
Hymn of Worship & Praise..............................................................................Congregation
Announcements.........................................Clerk
Welcome...........................................................................................................Pastoral Staff
The Jesus in Me Loves the Jesus in You
Childrens Story.................................................................................................Sierra Watts
CELEBRATION IN WORSHIP
Praise & Devotion........................................................................................Congregation
The Lord Is With Us In This Place
Intercessory Prayer...............................................................................Elder Jimmie Gibson
CELEBRATION IN GODS WORD
Sermonic Scripture.................................................................................Elder Donna Harris
Romans 15:1-6
Tithes & Offerings.......................................................................................Elder Ira Brown
Special Music
The Word Preached......................................................................Pastor Mark A. McCleary
In the beginning, God
CELEBRATION IN BENEDICTION
Benedictory Prayer...............................................................................Elder Jimmie Gibson
Benedictory Hymn...........................................................................................Congregation
Any Where With Jesus/No. 508
Recessional..........Elders, Choir, Deacons/Deaconesses

Sunset Today: 7:26 p.m.

We Believe

Jesus Christ, fully God and fully man, provides salvation and eternal life now. Galatians
2:20; Hebrews 12:1, 2; Philippians 2:5-8; I John 5:11-13.

There is one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. II Corinthians 13:14; I Peter 1:2.

The Bible is the only rule of faith and practice. II Timothy 2:15; II Peter 1:19-21.

The Ten Commandments reveal God's will, sin, and reminds all their need of a savior.
Genesis 3:17-19; Romans 5:12-15; Galatians 3:22-24.

The Seventh-day Sabbath, is a binding part of Gods unchanging and perpetual law, and
has been made for our holistic benefit. Exodus 20:8-11; Deutoronomy 5:12-15;
Hebrews 4:9-11.

One who is justified by faith, God declares righteous on the ground of Jesus Christ's
substitutionary life and death. Romans 4:3-5; Galatians 3:7-11.

The fruit of the Gospel includes the new birth and progressive sanctification until
glorification at the day of Jesus Christ. John 3:1-7; Acts 2:37, 38; Romans 6:1-6.

God writes His law upon the hearts and minds of believers in Jesus by His Holy Spirit.
James 2:10-12; Hebrews 8:7-10; 2 Corinthinians 3:3.

One becomes a member of Jesus body, the Church, by faith. I Corinthians 12:13;
Ephesians 2:13.

Participation in Jesus body includes baptism, worship, the Lord's Supper and spiritual
gifts. Ephesians 4:8,11; Matthew 28:18-20; I Corinthians 11:23-29; Hebrews 10:22-25.

The Christian life is a personal relationship with Christ by committing one's self, time,
talents, possessions including (tithe and offerings), health, and influence to God.
Malachi 3:8-12; Matthew 23:23; I Corinthians 3:16, 17; Deuteronomy 14:3-20.

The quality of life in this present world is enhanced by following the principles of
health proper Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Sunlight, Temperance, Fresh Air, Rest, and
Trust in God. 1 Corinthinans 6:19-20; 1 Thessalonians 5:23.

Believers do not personally appear in judgment because Jesus, the Mediator, presents
them as righteous in Himself. Romans 8:1-4; I John 2:1, 2.

Jesus literal, personal, visible, and imminent second coming is our blessed hope for
transitioning from a deteriorating world condition to the pristine purity of Gods
glorious earth made new. Titus 2:13; John 14:1-3.

The dead remain in their grave, unconscious to anything under the sun, until either the
resurrection of life or condemnation. Ecclesiates 9:5, 6; John 5:28, 29; Revelations
20:10.

Believers receive immortality at Christ's return and the wicked eternal death at the
Millenniums end as the new earth becomes the saint's possession forever. John 14:1-3;
Daniel 7:18,22,27; Psalms 37:10, 11, 29: I Thessalonians 4:16, 17.

Seventh-day Adventists are called to announce Christ's return to the world by

proclaiming the Gospel. Matthew 24:14; Acts 1:8; Revelations 10:8-11; 14:6-11.