Ministry Opportunities The Altar Flowers are Given to the Glory of God In Memory of Mrs. Chaney M. Longmire & Mrs. Jessie L. Sullen by Mrs. Cynthia L. Abernathy ***NEW SUNDAY WORSHIP TIME BEGINS MARCH 4TH – 10:30 A.M.*** Community Devotion & Breakfast: Sundays at 8:00 a.m. To donate to this ministry, please write “Breakfast” on your offering envelope. Prayer Meeting & Sunday School Review: Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. Upcoming Sunday School Lesson: Faithful Disciples – Acts 9:36-43 Pastor’s Adult Bible Study: Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. and Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. This Week: The Pharisee & the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-14). Worship & Arts Division Meeting: Monday, February 12, 2018 – 6:00 p.m. The following leaders (or representatives) are encouraged to attend: Greeters, Acolytes, Senior Ushers, Willing Workers, Choirs, Praise Team, Dance, Media, Altar Visuals, Communion Stewards, Prayer Team. Prime Timers – Senior Adult Fellowship: Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 10:30 a.m. To donate to this ministry, you may give at the event or please write “Prime Timers” on your offering envelope. Ash Wednesday Service: A Service of Repentance and Reflection to begin the Season of Lent - Wednesday, February 14, 2018, 6:00 p.m. Youth Adult Ministry Gathering (ages 18-40): Friday, February 23, 2018, 6:00 p.m. The Red Cat Coffee - 2901 2nd Avenue South. Contact Sonia Gallimore for more information (
[email protected]). Vision Update: Sunday, February 25, 2018 following worship. Those interested in hearing an update from Pastor Cowser on our goals and direction in ministry for 2018 are invited to attend this presentation. Lenten Sacrificial Offering: Beginning Ash Wednesday on February 14th and Easter on April 1st, you are invited to give a sacrificial offering above your regular giving to the church. There are special offering envelopes available in the Welcome Center; however, you may also write “Lent Offering” on the offering envelopes available in the pews. Additional Announcements: www.newbeginningsbham.org/calendar
Church Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (205) 328-3937 |
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Transfiguration of our Lord Sunday February 11, 2018 10:15 a.m. 2133 32nd Avenue North Birmingham, Alabama 35207 (205) 328-3937 www.newbeginningsbham.org Rev. Dr. Dedric A. Cowser Senior Pastor “For I am about to do a brand-new thing. See, I have already begun!” (Isaiah 43:19, NLT)
Order of Service *CALL TO CELEBRATION *PRAISE & WORSHIP ……….……………………………… Praise Team OPENING PRAYER *OPENING HYMN ………………… “Study War No More” #138 SOZ *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH ……………….. The Apostles’ Creed #881
Sermon Notes Matthew 22:34-40 Common English Bible (CEB) 34 When
the Pharisees heard that Jesus had left the Sadducees speechless, they met together. 35 One
36 “Teacher,
replied, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your being, and with all your mind. 38 This 39 And
MINISTRY OF MUSIC ………………………………………… Mass Choir
40 All
ALTAR CALL & PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER
what is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
37 He
*GREETING GUESTS & ONE ANOTHER WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
SCRIPTURE READINGS ……………………………… Sonia Gallimore Old Testament: Psalm 42 (CEB) New Testament: Colossians 3:1-14 (CEB)
of them, a legal expert, tested him.
is the first and greatest commandment.
the second is like it: You must love your neighbor as you love yourself. the Law and the Prophets depend on these two commands.”
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MINISTRY OF MUSIC ………………………………………… Mass Choir SERMON: Rev. Dr. Dedric A. Cowser GROWTH – PART 2 “Developing Godly Passion” Matthew 22:34-40 (CEB) *INVITATION TO FOLLOW JESUS & CHURCH MEMBERSHIP *INVITATIONAL MUSIC ………………….” I Love You, Lord, Today” GOD’S TITHES & OUR OFFERINGS HUMAN RELATIONS SUNDAY SPECIAL OFFERING *THE DOXOLOGY *BENEDICTION
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Church Staff: Church Secretary: Regina Warren Minister of Music & Lead Musician: JonTomas Johnson Organist: Nathaniel Willis Percussionist: Antonio Anderson
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