faith formation at holman

HOLMAN
Church of the Bells
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
3320 West Adams Boulevard  Los Angeles  California  90018
Phone: (323) 731-7285  Fax: (323) 731-2609
Email: [email protected]  www.holmanumc.com
Visit us on – Facebook: HolmanChurch  Twitter: @HolmanUMC
REV. KELVIN SAULS, Senior Pastor
MIN. VICTOR CYRUS-FRANKLIN, Associate Pastor
MIN. MARGUERITE PHILLIPS, Minister of Congregational Care Ministries
REV. OLIVER BUIE, Minister of Community Engagement
REV. JAMES M. LAWSON, JR., Pastor Emeritus
17th Sunday after Pentecost – September 20, 2015
ON PURPOSE: INTENTIONAL FAITH FORMATION
The 11:00 a.m. Worship Celebration is broadcast LIVE on KJLH Radio Free 102.3 FM
and worldwide on www.kjlhradio.com
TODAY’S RADIO BROADCAST MINISTRY IS SPONSORED BY
RUTH, MORRIS, JR. AND ROZALIN SMITH
In Loving Memory of our Husband and Father
MORRIS SMITH, SR.
We offer thanksgiving for the love and blessings you brought into our lives. We shall sorely miss your presence.
Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
1945-2015
Theme: "HONORING OUR LEGACY, RESETTING OUR FUTURE”
“So let’s do it—full of belief, confident that we’re presentable inside and out.
Let’s keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. He always keeps his word.
Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not avoiding worshiping
together as some do but spurring each other on, especially as we see the big Day approaching.”
Hebrews 10:22-25 (THE MESSAGE)
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WORSHIP CELEBRATION
“But Jesus called the children to him and said, ‘Let the little children come to me.’” Luke 18:16 (NIV)
Church School begins at 8 AM (Children and Youth) and 11 am (Children) in the Love Educ. Bldg.
Please sign your child in before you go to the Sanctuary and sign them out when you leave! Thank you.
THE PRELUDE
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Robert Johnson, Jr.
“You Are the Living Word”
Fred Hammond
THE CENTERING MOMENT
We gather to welcome and edify one another. We gather to worship and glorify God. We gather to
develop a fruitful, God-related life with intentional and repeated attention to the essential practices that
are critical for our faith development, as we pursue God's purpose for our lives.
THE GREETING
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*THE CALL TO WORSHIP
ONE:
Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world
MANY: Our vision is to be and become a place where bells are rung as we gather
for dynamic worship
ONE:
Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world
MANY: Our vision is to grow through inspired learning
ONE:
Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world
MANY: Our vision is to go into joyful service
ONE:
Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world
MANY: Our vision is to live the gospel of Jesus Christ!
ALL:
We will embody this mission and vision every day and everywhere as we become
bells for God's love, hope, compassion, and justice for all!
*THE CELEBRATION OF PRAISE & WORSHIP
“High and Lifted Up”
Praise Team and Congregation
Michael McDowell
Oh Lord, we praise, we praise,
we praise-a Your name. (4x)
Chorus
Oh Lord, we clap, we clap,
we clap-a our hands. (4x)
Chorus
Oh Lord, we stomp, we stomp,
we stomp-a our feet. (4x)
Chorus
Chorus
You are high and lifted up,
high and lifted up,
high and lifted up;
oh Lord, we praise-a Your name.
“Holiness”
Micah Stampley
Holiness, holiness
is what I long for
Holiness Is what I need
Holiness is what
you want for me
Righteousness, righteousness,
is what I long for
righteousness is what I need
righteousness is what
you want for me
Brokenness, brokenness
is what i long for
brokenness is what I need
brokenness is what
you want for me
Take my heart and mold it, take my mind transform it
take my will conform it, to yours, to yours oh Lord!
*THE OPENING PRAYER (in unison)
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* Congregation please rise as you are able. *** Worshipers may enter
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THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE & PASSING OF THE PEACE
“Bless The Lord Oh My Soul”
Bless the Lord, oh my soul
He has done great things (3x)
And all that is within me
Bless His Holy Name
Bless his holy name
THE MINISTRY OF MUSIC
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Choir and Congregation
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! (2x)
Lord you’re worthy, of the glory,
And the honor, hallulu!
(8:00 am) Jubilant Voices
“I Need You to Survive”
Hezekiah Walker
“He’s Still Working on Me”
(11:00 am) Cherub Choir
Joel Hemp Hill
*THE SCRIPTURE
ACTS 2:42-47
*THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
Liturgist: The Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God!
THE MINISTRY OF MUSIC
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Jubilant Voices
“Order My Steps”
Debbie Bell, soloist
Glen Burleigh
THE SERMON
Min. Victor Cyrus-Franklin
On Purpose: Intentional Faith Formation
THE INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP, MEMBERSHIP AND COMPANIONSHIP (ALTAR CALL)
Persons desiring to become disciples of Jesus Christ and/or members of Holman UMC are asked to come
forward and complete a Discipleship / Membership Registration, Intercessory Prayer Card found in the pew
rack. Please place the card in the offering plate and/or bring it with you to the Altar while the choir /
congregation is singing.
The Music for Meditation
Jubilant Voices
“I’m Available to You”
Milton Brunson
THE PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
“Welcome to the Village”
Offertory
(8:00 am) Jubilant Voices
Luke Mercer
“Speak to My Heart”
(11:00 am) Cat Cain, guest soloist
Donnie McClerkin
*Doxology
THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS & VISITORS
THE INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN MINISTRY (ANNOUNCEMENTS)
*THE HYMN OF SENDING FORTH AND RECESSIONAL
*THE BENEDICTION
As we depart worship, wherever you go, toll YOUR bell!!
THE POSTLUDE
Robert Johnson, Jr.
"Walking" medley
Mary Mary, Roy Ayers
PARTICIPATING IN OUR SERVICES TODAY:
Min. Victor Cyrus-Franklin, Minister Marguerite Phillips,
Rev. Oliver Buie; Liturgists; (8:00 am) Ta-Lecia Arbor, (11:00 am) Nancy Harris; Cherub Choir, directed by Shirley Brown and
accompanied by Evelyn M. Freeman, Jubilant Voices directed by Melida Smith Byrd, Robert Johnson, Jr., assistant director and
organist; Ricardo L.J. Mowatt, drummer; In HIS Steps Liturgical Dance Ministry; Ushers chaired by Gilbert Jones; Acolytes coordinated
by Pearlene Allison and Muriel Parker; Greeters chaired by Donna Richardson; Hospitality Ministry coordinated by Sharon Jackson;
New Members Ministry chaired by Sharon Hodgson; Transportation Ministry coordinated by Keith McGruder; Media Ministry:
David Sears, Keith McGruder, and Mark Conway.
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 HEART
TO HEART 
INTENTIONAL FAITH DEVELOPMENT
If you abide in me,
and my words abide in you,
ask for whatever you wish,
and it will be done for you.
My Father is glorified by this,
that you bear much fruit
and become my disciples.
John 15:7-8
HOLMAN FACTOID
In 1992, the Arts Council was organized.
This creative ministry is an example of generating
new ways to embed the spirit of the living God in
all walks of life. The annual African American Quilt
Exhibit, Youth Recital, Patio Art Exhibit, as well as
museum visits and other events and activities help
achieve a goal of viewing and presenting art as an
expression of our spirituality.
LET US PRAY FOR THE BEREAVED
Congregations who practice Intentional Faith
Development offer opportunities for people to
learn in community for people at all stages
of faith. They offer ministries that help people
grow in grace and in the knowledge and
love of God. Through the personal practice of
Intentional Faith Development, we do the soul
work that connects us to others, immerses us
in God’s Word, and positions us to grow in
grace and mature in Christ.
We place
ourselves
in
the
most
advantageous
circumstances to learn and grow in our
following of Christ. We cooperate with the Holy
Spirit in our own spiritual maturation.
MRS. GERALDINE EUBANKS, mother/mother-inlaw of Holman members Aaron and Dianne
Eubanks, and grandmother to Michael, Aaron II,
and Britnie, passed away on Saturday, September
12, 2015 in Charleston, West Virginia. Homegoing
service was held on September 19th at First Baptist
Church in Charleston.
ELIZABETH MCFADDEN, sister/sister-in-law of
Holman members Dorothy and Noah Allen, Jr., and
aunt of Jamila Allen, passed away on September
17, 2015 in Mequon, Wisconsin. Celebration of
Life service arrangements are pending at the time.
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
Family of Elizabeth McFadden,
Dorothy, Noah & Jamila Allen and Family,
Damien Goodman, Adlay Ballard, David Butler,
Aaron and Dianne Eubanks & Family
Flowers On The Altar
As TOP LADIES OF DISTINCTION,
we offer Service to Youth, Service to Adults, Service to Senior Citizens
and service in making our Community Beautiful through Community Partnership.
Isaiah 40:31
In Celebration of the Birthday of
SHAILENDRA WATERS SCOTT
Given in Loving Memory of her Mother
ELYRIA WATERS
by father
ROBERT WATERS
and children/grandchildren,
TIMOTHY, BLAIR AND CHALISE
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 THIS WEEK AT HOLMAN 
SEPTEMBER 20 TO SEPTEMBER 26, 2015
~ Storehouse Sunday ~
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CHILDREN’S CHURCH SCHOOL
8 am & 11 am, Love Educ. Bldg.
YOUTH CHURCH SCHOOL
11 am, Love Educ. Bldg.
 FELLOWSHIP HOUR, 9:30 am, L.L. White Hall
 Adults Church School, 9:45 am:
ADULT BIBLE STUDY – Love Educ. Bldg. Room 5
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BOOK TALK, Room 204
currently reading The Good Life (Truths That Last
in Times of Need by Peter J. Gomes
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Disciple III Bible Study, 6:30 pm, Crockett Library
Another Chance Recovery Ministry, 7 pm, Room 203
Disciple II Bible Study, 7 pm, Room 204
Jubilant Voices Rehearsal, 7:30 pm, Bowick Music Room
THURSDAY
 Banners & Paraments Ministry, 10 am, Room 203
 BIBLE STUDY, 12 pm, Crockett Library
 In HIS Steps Dance Ministry Rehearsal, 6 pm, Sanctuary
Cherub Choir Rehearsal, 10 am, Johnson Chapel
FELLOWSHIP HOUR, 12:30 pm, L.L. White Hall
UMW Bible Study Subgroup Meeting, 1 pm, Room 202
UMW Harriet Tubman Subgroup Meeting, 1 pm, Room 203
UMW Spiritual Growth Subgroup Meeting, 1 pm,
Love Educ. Bldg., Room 5
MONDAY
 INTERCESSORY PRAYER MINISTRY
– 7 am (Mon. Wed. Fri.) Join us on the PHONE PRAYER LINE
from any location for a time of prayer & encouragement.
Call (605) 475-3270; Code 528519#, then 1
 Library Committee, 10 am, Crockett Library
 Storehouse is open (for the needy),
1 pm – 3 pm (Mon. Wed. & Fri.), Educ. Bldg.
 Focus Point Study Group, 6 pm, Johnson Chapel
Currently viewing films that lend to spiritual reflection
and faith formation in living the gospel of Jesus Christ.
 Permanent Endowment Committee, 6:30 pm, Room 202
 Security Task Force Committee, 7 pm, Crockett Library
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 ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS (Health & Wellness Ministry),
7:30 pm, L.L. White Hall (fee applies: $8)
TUESDAY
 Banners & Paraments Ministry, 10 am, Room 203
 Disciple II Bible Study, 10 am, Crockett Library
 LINE DANCING (Health & Wellness Ministry)
5 pm, L.L. White Hall (fee applies: $5)
 Disciple I Bible Study, 6 pm, Crockett Library
 LEADERSHIP TRAINING,
6:30 pm, Bowick Music Room
Dr. Fred Allen, Facilitator
WEDNESDAY
 Library Committee, 10 am, Crockett Library
 Holman Senior Activity Center Advisory Committee Meeting,
10 am, Room 204
 Library Committee, 10 am, Crockett Library
 Prayer Shawl Ministry, 12 pm, Crockett Library
 Sports Ministry (Table Tennis), 5 pm, L.L. White Hall
 LEADERSHIP TRAINING,
6:30 pm, Bowick Music Room
Dr. Fred Allen, Facilitator
 Disciple IV Bible Study, 7 pm, Crockett Library
 Holman Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 pm, Bowick Music Room
FRIDAY
 FRIDAY MORNING PRAYER, Share & Communion Service,
7 am, Johnson Chapel
 Holman Senior Activities Center –
A MATTER OF BALANCE, 10 am, Crockett Library
SATURDAY
 SATURDAY MORNING PRAISE & WORSHIP,
7 am, Johnson Chapel. All are welcome!
Join us and experience your blessing!
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 N.O.W. MINISTRIES Meeting, 9 am, Crockett Library
 Bell Choir Rehearsal, 10 am, Love Educ. Bldg., Room 1
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MINISTRY AND MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today
is
STOREHOUSE
SUNDAY, which is observed every
3rd Sunday here at Holman.
Our Storehouse Ministry is our
outreach opportunity to serve
persons in our community who
are in need of food.
Your
donations of canned goods, non-perishable items, and
monetary contributions allowed us in AUGUST, 2015
to provide food to 551 persons – that’s 206 women,
163 men, and 182 children. We thank you for sharing
your blessings and making this outreach possible.
They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good
deeds will be remembered forever. 2 Corinthians 9:9.
WE ARE BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING!
WEEKLY HEALTH TIP:
Find time to engage in physical activity
on a daily basis. Set aside 30 minutes
to 1 hour. Rework your schedule to
allow a specific time to get moving. Don't make excuses, your
life depends on it!
HOLMAN ANTHOLOGY – Our Literary Ministry team
continues its diligent word towards completion of this special
publication. The organizing and proof reading process
continues. We look forward to presenting the published
Anthology as part of our Holman 70th Anniversary celebration.
We thank you for your continued patience.
LOS ANGELES DISTRICT UMW ANNUAL CELEBRATION –
We welcome our United Methodist Women District team on
September 26th for their Annual Celebration. The LADUMW
will celebrate in a special way as they culminate the team as
“LADUMW” and prepare for transition under a new umbrella as
West District UMW, in alignment with the Cal Pac UMC
breakdown from 8 districts to 5 (North, South, East, West and
Hawaii). Our Holman UMW will serve as the host local
organization (unit) for this special event. Donation is $15.00
and RSVP is required.to May Jung at 323.717.2300.
Absolute deadline is September 23rd for luncheon
purposes.
N.O.W. MINISTRIES MEETING
We meet next on Saturday, SEPTEMBER 26th, 9 am –
11:30 am in the Crockett Library. This is the opportunity
to meet and continue to engage our ministries in a spirit
of collaboration, cooperation, communication and
commitment, as we work to be connectional in our
ministry together.
Our time together will include
conversation on radical hospitality.
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SECURITY TIP — LOCATION OBSERVATION
DESCRIPTION ("LOD") note the license number and physical
description of vehicles and persons that appear out of place.
TODAY — Ananias & Sapphira
Scripture: Acts 4:32-5:11
The Bible lists 7 things that anger God the most,
and one of them is lying (Proverbs 6:16-19).
The lesson will help children understand why lying
is wrong. It may be possible to deceive another
person, but God is never fooled.
MEET US IN THE LOVE EDUC. BLDG.
Blessings,
DEBORAH A. MITCHELL, Children’s Ministry Coordinator
CHERUB CHOIR
REHEARSAL @ 10 am in JOHNSON CHAPEL!
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
Are you between the
ages of 13 & 18?
 Looking for a space with other young people?
 Want to talk about what is going
on in your world?
Join us for Youth Church on 1st-3rd Sundays
@ 8 AM in Room 8 of the Love Educ. Bldg.
Voices of Harmony
All youth are invited to join us 2nd – 3rd Sundays
@ 10 am for rehearsals! We sing on 4th Sundays!
Join us in giving God your praise in song!!!
Zaneta Smith and or Joe Luckett
Youth Ministry Directors
[email protected], Instagram @therealhyp
WORSHIP IN BLUE — We will highlight men’s health next Sunday, SEPTEMBER 27th. We invite you to wear BLUE, as we join
in solidarity and encourage our men to be good stewards of the physical temple that we are all blessed to have.
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(including Jubilant Voices)
UNITED METHODIST MEN
ANNUAL BAR B Q
FUNDRAISER
Our Ushers Appreciation Day
will celebrate
and honor the legacy
of
TROOPER JAMES COOPER
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 10, 2015
11 AM to 4 PM
by the renaming of the
Usher Board Book Scholarship
to the
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FAITH FORMATION AT HOLMAN
Faith formation is the process of being discipled
in Jesus Christ. Christian discipleship must be a way
of life, a life of service to God and God's people.
It is not something that only happens on Sunday
or within the confines of the church building,
but must be lived each day wherever we may be.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH SCHOOL
1st – 4th Sundays, 8 am & 11 am
Love Educ. Bldg., Room 3 & 7
Deborah Mitchell, Dir. of Children’s Ministries
[email protected]
YOUTH CHURCH SCHOOL
1st – 3rd Sundays, 8 am
Love Educ. Bldg., Room 8
Zaneta Smith & Joe Luckett, Dirs. of Youth Ministries
[email protected]
DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY
Intense Bible Study at various levels
32-34 week Sessions, September to May
Beverly Davis and Anslyene Lloyd, Coordinators
[email protected] / [email protected]
BOOK TALK CLASS
Sundays, 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Lawson Multipurpose Bldg., Room 204
Elton Bailey & Gloria Bailey, Facilitators
[email protected]
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sundays, 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Love Educ. Bldg., Room 5
Rose Whitehead, Facilitator
[email protected]
FOCUS POINT SMALL GROUP
Mondays – 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm – Johnson Chapel
Deborah Mitchell, Facilitator
[email protected]
THURSDAY NOON BIBLE STUDY
Thursdays, 12 noon – 2 pm, Crockett Library
Potluck Lunch and Bible Study
Min. Victor Cyrus-Franklin, Facilitator –
[email protected]
FRIDAY MORNING PRAYER GROUP
Fridays at 7 am – Johnson Chapel
Rosa Hill and Valeria Norwood, Coordinators
[email protected] / [email protected]
YOUNG ADULT CONNECT STUDY
3rd Sundays, 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Love Educ. Bldg., Room 2
Min. Victor Cyrus-Franklin, Facilitator
[email protected]
FOR WOMEN ONLY BIBLE STUDY
3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Lawson Multipurpose Bldg., Room 204
Rev. Judi Wortham-Sauls, Facilitator
[email protected]
CONGREGATIONAL ADVENT BOOK STUDY
Gloria Bailey, Chairperson
Advent Task Force
[email protected]
CONGREGATIONAL LENTEN BOOK STUDY
Deborah Mitchell, Chairperson
Lenten Task Force Chairperson
[email protected]
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AFTER THE SERMON
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Living Our Social Gospel
CIRCLE OF CARE
MINISTRIES
FAITH FORMATION IN ACTION
We have many opportunities for service and
participation in our Congregational Care Ministries (i.e.
Bereavement, Communion Visitation Team) and Circle of
Care Ministries.
For more information on all
Congregational Care Ministries please contact Minister
Marguerite Phillips at the church office 323-731-7285 or
323-253-9580.
The situation is this: thousands of people have risen in the
last year to demand that the police stop their wanton and
repeated killings of Black and Latino people. But the
police, backed up from on high, have continued this
onslaught and lashed back harder. This is a plague, this
is the spearpoint of a genocide. Yet way too many people
still sit on the sidelines. In the face of this, Rise Up
October has called for militant and mass mobilization on
October 22 to 24, focused in New York City, to STOP this.
These actions aim to mobilize many more thousands of
people, from all walks of life, much more actively into this
fight, to powerfully insist through their actions on those
days that these murders must simply stop, NOW.
Such an unprecedented outpouring of protest and
resistance, along with the whole process of building up to
these days, would awaken and inspire millions, and
sharply raise the question to the whole society and the
whole world – WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON? The aim is to
get things to the point where there are millions who both
feel in their bones that this system of intimidation, terror
and murder is INTOLERABLE… and are willing to step out
and act in all different ways to stop this, and have the
ways to do so. In other words, these actions in October
aim to change the whole tenor and direction of society.
That is what we are calling for. And that is worth going allin on.
Join us in making this historic event as powerful
as it needs to be, and can be. Which side are you on?
 “A MATTER OF BALANCE” CONTINUES:
SEPTEMBER 25 & OCTOBER 2 TO NOVEMBER
6th – (7 more Fridays) – A Matter of Balance by
Partners in Care; 10 am – 12 noon in the Crockett
Library. You can still join the session at this 2nd
week only. Registration is closed after 9/25/15.
 AARP TECH TRAINING — OCTOBER 21st,
9 am to 5 pm – AARP & Holman partner in a
community technology training for seniors who are
Holman members and seniors from the community.
Please save this date & time. More details to
follow.
And in the end, it's not the years
in your life that count.
It's the life in your years.
~Abraham Lincoln
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CONNECTED IN COMMUNITY
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SCRIPTURE REFLECTION
Worship Celebration
Essential to Christian discipleship is a
faithful and fruitful partnership with God.
Our current sermon series focuses on the
book, Five Practices of Fruitful
Congregations, by Bishop Robert Schnase.
8:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M.
SERMON NOTES
“ON PURPOSE:
INTENTIONAL FAITH FORMATION”
SCRIPTURE
ACTS 2:42-47
Min. Victor Cyrus-Franklin
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Intentional refers to deliberate effort,
purposeful action and high priority.
Through the personal and congregational
practice of Intentional Faith Development,
we do the soul work that connects us
to others, immerses us in God’s Word,
and positions us to grow in grace
and mature in Christ.
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KING AHEAD
SERMON SERIES
PURSUING FRUITFULNESS
18th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
WORSHIP IN BLUE
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Rev. Kelvin Sauls
19th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Holy Communion Sunday
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Min. Victor Cyrus-Franklin
Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr.
Father in heaven,
draw us near to you.
As we journey in the wilderness,
guide our steps in your will.
Ame
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