February 28th - Bright Hope Baptist Church

Stewardship Litany
Trustees on Duty
Leader: It’s time to give!
People: Praise the Lord!
Team 4—Tr. Christine Baxter
Leader: Has God been good to you?
People: The Lord is blessing us right now.
Leader: It’s time to give our tithe!
People: The tithe belongs to the Lord because the Bible says, “And all the tithe of the
land, whether of the seed of the land or fruit of the tree, it is the Lord’s. It is holy to the
Lord.” (Leviticus 27:30)
Leader: Who should tithe?
People: “...Let every one of you lay by Him in store, as God has prospered
him…..” (I Corinthians 16:2)
Leader: Why should we tithe?
People: “We give because we love the Lord and recognize that the Lord is the source
of our past, present, and future blessings.” (Psalm 116:1, 14)
Leader: Should we tithe on our gross or net income?
People: “You shall truly tithe all the increase of your seed, that the field brings forth
from year to year.” (Deuteronomy 14:22)
Leader: How much should we tithe?
People: “Abraham gave a tenth of all he had.” (Hebrews 7:4)
Tr. Norm Greene, Tr. Lynda Henry,
Tr. Liz Warrick, and Tr. Romaine
Winfield
THE HERALD
BIBLE STUDY & SUNDAY
We are Agents of HOPE serving the God of HOPE spreading the gospel of HOPE in love!
Teen Talk Bible Study Tuesdays at
7:00PM. For additional information
please contact Deacon Margo Owen.
Women’s Monthly Bible Study—
1st Friday at 7:00PM with Dea. Margo Owen. All women and girls are
invited.
Men’s Monthly Bible Study—2nd
Friday at 7:00PM with Dea. Ken
Frieson. All men and boys are invited.
Wednesday Night Bible Study
with Rev. Carmen C. Marshall
Wednesdays at 6:30pm. All are invited.
Leader: What is God’s promise to those who tithe?
People: “I will open up the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing that you will not
have room to receive it.” (Malachi 3:10)
Saturday Morning Bible Study at
8:30AM with Rev. George F. Taylor.
All are invited!
Leader: How should I give today?
People: God loves a cheerful giver. (II Corinthians 9:7)
Adult Sunday School Class. Join
us as we gather in MacFee Chapel
every Sunday morning to study
God’s Word. Please bring your children to Sunday School in Room 100.
Leader: What should I expect?
People: “Give and it shall be given to you, good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall it be poured into your life. For with the same measure you
give, it shall be returned to you again.” (Luke 6:38)
SICK
Sis. Anna Bishop
Sis. Ophia Butler
Rev. Mary Crawford
Sis. Jessie Dantzler
Sis. Edna Mae Mayrant
Sis. Dorothy Miller
Sis. Judy Butler
Sis. Bessie Robinson
Sis. Emily Waller
Bro. James Coley
SHUT-IN
Sis. Gloria Bradley
Office Team/VanTeam/
Hostesses
Office Staff: Sis. Linda Oliver
SICK AND SHUT IN
Sis. Ruth Eluwa Bush
Sis. Virginia Butler
Sis. Annie Clark
Sis. Vivian Dancy
Sis. Lucy Davis
Bro. Jose Gonzalez
Sis. Dawn M. Graham
Sis. Ida S. Haley
Sis. Theola Harris
Sis. Ersell Harrison
Sis. Mary Harvin
Sis. Johnney Mae Johnson
Sis. Mary L. Lee
Sis. Marvel Latimore
Sis. Shirley Luke
Sis. Bernice Lyons
Sis. Donna McKnight
Sis. Ruth Phillips
Sis. Lorraine Pope
Sis. Stacey Stone
Sis. Mary Williams
Sis. Marla Harris
Sis. Ernestine Bullock
Jose Gonzalez
Rev. Carmen C. Marshall, Executive Pastor
BRIGHT HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
Van Team #8: Tr. Lynda Henry and
Sis. Darcell Ray
Hostesses: Sis. Linda Jenkins, Sis.
Michelle Gannon and Sis. Stephanie
Turner
A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT
“Let us therefore come boldly to
the throne of grace, that we may
obtain mercy and find grace to
help in time of need.”
Hebrews 4:16 NIV
1601 N. 12th Street Philadelphia PA 19122
215-232-6004
February 28 2016
www.brighthopebaptist.org
Operation Be the Church
Join us each Wednesday evening for dinner and Mid-Week Lenten
Submit Yourselves to God
Service at 7:00PM. “The Way of the Cross” (Luke 14:25-27)
W
hat causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from
your desires that battle within you? 2 You desire but do not have,
so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you
quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. 3 When you
ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may
spend what you get on your pleasures.
4 You
adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world
means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of
the world becomes an enemy of God. 5 Or do you think Scripture says without
reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he has caused to dwell in us? 6 But
he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:
“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”
7 Submit
yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Grieve, mourn and wail.
Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
8 Come
11 Brothers
and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks
against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges
it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on
it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and
destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor? James 4:1-12
2016 CALENDAR
2/10-3/23 Mid-Week Lenten Service
(2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 and
3/23)
3/20 Palm Sunday
3/24 Maundy Thursday
3/25 Good Friday
3/27 Sunrise Service
3/27 Resurrection Sunday
4/10 Ushers and Ladies Auxiliary
Anniversary
4/24 Mary Gray Women’s
Annual Tea
5/1 Gray Legacy Memorial Concert
5/8
Mother’s Day
6/12 Women’s Day
6/19 Father’s Day
6/26 Education Sunday
10/2 Prayer Band Anniversary
10/9 Laity Sunday
WELCOME KAPPA ALPHA PSI CONCERT CHOIR
The Kappa Alpha Psi Concert Choir of the Philadelphia Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc, was founded in
September 2015. All members of the choir are College Graduates from universities through-out the United States.
Members are affiliates of various churches and Choirs throughout the Delaware Valley area.
The Kappa Concert Choir is under the leadership of Charles Gamble, an acclaimed vocalist and musician. He is a
former member of Philadelphia's own Gabriel Hardeman Delegation and the pop duet Chee & Peppy during the
1970s & 80s. In addition, he has performed with various acclaimed artist such as Ray Charles, The OJays, Edwin
and Tramaine Hawkins, and the late James Cleveland.
Sunday Morning Worship
Today’s Service, Sunday, February 28, 2016
10:00-10:15am Time of Preparation….The Altar is open for Prayer
Minister of Worship, Sacred Arts and Media…….....…..……...……...Bro. Gary J. Taylor
Music Director………………………………….....………………………...Bro. Joel McNeill
Praise and Worship
Call to Worship………………………………….………….…….Rev. Dr. George F. Taylor
Congregational Hymn…………………...……………………….…...………..…Lift Him Up
***
Invocation and Altar Prayer……….…………..…………….………..Deacon Fred Haynes
Choral Response
***
Selection……………………………….………………………………….The Beauty of God
Ellington Ensemble
***
Acknowledgment of Visitors
Selection…………………………………………………..…...……...Praise Dance Ministry
+Stewardship Litany
Offering
+Offertory
Selection…………………………………………….….….Kappa Alpha Psi Concert Choir
Scripture
Moments of Meditation………………………….…..……………………..Men’s Mass Choir
Sermon .…………………..…………….……………..….....……Rev. Carmen C. Marshall
+Invitation To Christian Discipleship
Benediction and Prayer Captains Move Into Congregation
LIFT HIM UP
HOW TO REACH THE MASSES, MEN OF EV’RY BIRTH,
FOR AN ANSWER JESUS GAVE THE KEY:
“AND I, IF I BE LIFTED UP FROM THE EARTH
WILL DRAW ALL MEN UNTO ME.”
REFRAIN
LIFT HIM UP, LIFT HIM UP
STILL HE SPEAKS FROM ETERNITY:
“AND I, IF I BE LIFTED UP FROM THE EARTH
WILL DRAW ALL MEN UNTO ME.”
OH, THE WORLD IS HUNGRY FOR THE LIVING BREAD ,
LIFT THE SAVIOR UP FOR THEM TO SEE;
TRUST HIM, AND DO NOT DOUBT THE WORDS THAT HE SAID,
“I’LL DRAW ALL MEN UNTO ME.”
CHURCH NEWS
SYMPATHY
We regret to inform you of the passing
of our member, Sister Ethel Trice,
which occurred Saturday, February 20,
2016. The Home Going Service will
take place Tuesday, March 1, 2016;
viewing 9-10 am, followed by the service at 10:00 am. Please keep Sister
Marsha Crews (daughter), Sister Andrea Trice (daughter), and the entire
Trice family in your thoughts and prayers.
Please pray for Sister Darlene Burgess
in the loss of her sister, Janice Arrington, who passed unexpectedly. The
home going service will be at 10 AM,
Monday, February 29, 2016, at Enon
Tabernacle. Please keep Sis. Darlene
and the entire family in your prayers.
Please keep Trustee Rose Thurmond
and Sister Edna Funderburk in your
thoughts and prayers in the loss of
their uncle, Brother James Butler
(87). He was an usher for several years
before joining another church closer to
his home because of health issues. Funeral arrangements are pending.
pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall
it be poured into your life. For with the same measure you give, it shall be returned to you
again.” (Luke 6:38)
Use our Kiosk near
the Credit Union or
Text to 50155 and
type in the message
area: thehope
REFRAIN
***Ushers will seat persons waiting +Congregation will stand
Ushers & Ladies Auxiliary – Saturday March 5, 2016 – Room 101
Women’s Bible Study – Friday,
March 4, 2016 – Chapel, Youth Ctr.
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On May 1st the Scholarship Ministry
of Bright Hope will host it’s annual Gray
Legacy Memorial Concert featuring
the Keystone State Boy Choir. We
would like all church ministries and
members to participate in this great
event to raise scholarship funds for our
Bright Hope students. We are asking all
ministries and members to consider purchasing a journal ad—Half-page $50 and
full page $100. Your generosity and love
will be greatly appreciated. Ad DeadChilds, Pres.; Bro. Wayne Greene, Concert Chair. Ticket Cost:
$10—Concert
$15—Dinner and Concert
See any member of the Scholarship
To 50155
Message:
thehope
Deeper Relationship with God!
Richer Relationship with each other!
And it’s fun! See you soon!
Don’t put your life in the hands of experts who
know nothing of life, of salvation life. Mere humans don’t
have what it takes; when they die, their projects die with
them. Instead, get help from the God of Jacob, put your
hope in GOD and know real blessing! Psalm 146:3-9 Message
Youth Ministy News
Entertainment Matters. The Bright Hope Youth Ministry would like to introduce our youth and young adults to the wonderful world of Drama. Interested
in acting, have a God Given Talent that you want to share with others. Join us on
Saturdays beginning in March. You must register in advance to participate. Sign
up today by forwarding an email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> or call 215-910
-9251.
"Running For Jesus" Join the Bright Hope Youth on Sundays beginning February
28th as they prepare and train for their Annual 5K run/walk. The young and the
young at heart are encouraged to participate. Join us immediately following
morning worship, we will gather outside of room 102 for a light stretch and
warm up. For more information please contact Dr. Dee Childs or Shenneca Tilghman.
Calling All Bright Hope Youth Scholars. Bright Hope Youth who are active in
at least one ministry and have received All A's or All A's and B's during the second marking period are encouraged to leave a copy of their report card in the
main office. Please attach your contact information as well as a list of the ministries that you are a member of. Reports mail also be emailed to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> . Save the
date...we will recognize youth that have achieved Meritorious or Distinguished
honors for the first and/or second marking periods on Sunday, March 13th.
Nursery Volunteers Needed...We are seeking adults volunteers to provide support for our nursery during morning worship. Interested members should leave
contact information in the main office or contact Shenneca Tilghman. There is
also a signup sheet available on the door of the nursery.
Ministry to purchase your ticket
Calling all Bright Hope
2016 High School
REFRAIN
LIFT HIM UP BY LIVING AS A CHRISTIAN OUGHT,
LET THE WORLD IN YOU THE SAVIOR SEE;
THEN MEN WILL GLADLY FOLLOW HIM WHO ONCE TAUGHT,
“I’LL DRAW ALL MEN UNTO ME.”
Ministry Meetings:
Trustee ‘s Auxiliary—Room 101
Pulpit Circle—Room 107
Willing Workers—Room 100
Nurses Ministry—Rear of Sanctuary
Women’s Day Committee—MacFee
Chapel
Seasoned Saints—Sanctuary, Upper Marvine Street
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line—Friday, April 1st. Dr. Deirdre
“Give and it shall be given to you, good measure,
Reasons to Attend Bible Study
CHURCH NEWS & MINISTRY MEETINGS
Graduates! Please
provide your name,
high school, home and telephone number to Dr. Deirdre Childs, President of
the Scholarship Ministry
It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time!
Join us for the 2016 Girl
Scout Cookie Sale from
now until Sunday, March
Now until Sunday, March 6th
6th. Choose from a variety
of cookie delights…we have
all of your favorites! Stop by our Cookie Booth outside upstairs in the
back of the church, on the Cecil B. Moore Avenue side, after Sunday
morning worship. Cookies are $4.00 per box!