February 2, 2014

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Bethel A.M.E. Church 645 S Richard Allen Ct. Spokane, WA 99202 509-534-3007

STATEMENT OF FAITH . . . The Apostles’ Creed We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day He arose from the dead, He ascended into heaven and sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Church Universal, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting.

Bethel AME Church—Monthly Schedule

SUNDAY 8:30 am Breakfast

9:30 am Church School

10:45 am Men Pray (Lower Level)

11:00 am Worship

1st Sunday—Children’s Fellowship

4th Sunday—Baptism (as requested)

MONDAY 1st Monday— Housing Board 4:30 pm

— Trustees 5:30 pm

FRIDAY 7:00 pm Prayer

SATURDAY 9:30 am Stewards 3rd Saturday

11:00 am Usher Training 3rd Saturday

2:30 pm Young Adult Dance Ministry Practice

THURSDAY 1:30 pm Food Bank

5:30 pm Dinner

6:00 pm Bible Study—All ages

6:00 pm Musician’s Rehearsal

7:15 pm BASIC Choir Rehearsal

Lower Level

Fellowship Room

Adult Study—Emmanuel Center

Teens—Church Upper Level

Youth—Church Lower Level

www.bethelamespokane.com

Rev. Lonnie A. Mitchell, Sr., Pastor Rev. Delman Howard, Presiding Elder

Rt. Rev. T. Larry Kirkland, Presiding Bishop

A.M.E. Motto: God Our Father, Christ Our Redeemer, the Holy Spirit Our Comforter, Humankind Our Family

The Cathedral Of Love Where Everybody Is Somebody

and JESUS is the Center of Attraction

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Sunday, February 2, 2014 11:00 a.m.

Service of Holy Communion

THE TIME OF FELLOWSHIP WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE CALL TO WORSHIP

Minister: I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord, Our feet shall stand within Thy gates, O Jerusalem. Psalm 122:1,2 People: For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. Psalm 84:10

Minister: Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek Thy good. Psalm 122:9 People: Those that be planted in the house of the Lord, shall flourish in the courts of our God. Psalm 92:13 Minister: Blessed are they that dwell in Thy house. Lord, I have loved the habitation of Thy house and the place where Thy honor dwelleth. Psalm 84:4a, Psalm 26:8

People: For the Lord is in His holy temple, let all the earth keep silence before Him. Habakkuk 2:20

Minister: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my Strength and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14

People: O sing unto the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth, and sing praises. Psalm 98:1a, Psalm 66:1

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The Mission of the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church is to minister to the spiritual, intellectual, physical,

emotional and environmental needs of all people by spreading Christ’s liberating gospel through word and deed. At every level of the connection and in every local church, the African Methodist Episcopal Church shall engage in carrying out the

spirit of the original Free African Society, out of which the A.M.E. Church evolved: that is, to seek out and save the lost, and

serve the needy through a continuing program of (1) preaching the gospel, (2) feeding the hungry, (3) clothing the naked, (4)

housing the homeless, (5) cheering the fallen, (6) providing jobs for the jobless, (7) administering to the needs of those in prison, hospitals, nursing homes, asylums and mental institutions, senior citizens’ homes; caring for the sick, the shut-in, the

mentally and socially disturbed, and (8) encouraging thrift and economic advancement.

WHAT’S YOUR LOVE LANGUAGE? Of the countless ways

we can show love to one another, five key categories, or five love

languages, proved to be universal and comprehensive—everyone has

a love language, and we all identify primarily with one of the five love

languages:

Words of Affirmation - Actions don’t always speak louder than words.

If this is your love language, unsolicited compliments mean the world

to you. Hearing the words, “I love you,” are important—hearing the

reasons behind that love sends your spirits skyward. Insults can leave

you shattered and are not easily forgotten.

Quality Time — In the vernacular of Quality Time, nothing says, “I love

you,” like full, undivided attention. Being there for this type of person

is critical, but really being there—with the TV off, fork and knife

down, and all chores and tasks on standby—makes your significant

other feel truly special and loved. Distractions, postponed dates, or the failure to listen

can be especially hurtful.

Receiving Gifts—-Don’t mistake this love language for materialism; the receiver of gifts

thrives on the love, thoughtfulness, and effort behind the gift. If you speak this language,

the perfect gift or gesture shows that you are known, you are cared for, and you are

prized above whatever was sacrificed to bring the gift to you. A missed birthday,

anniversary, or a hasty, thoughtless gift would be disastrous—so would the absence of

everyday gestures.

Acts of Service—Can vacuuming the floors really be an expression of love? Absolutely!

Anything you do to ease the burden of responsibilities weighing on an “Acts of Service”

person will speak volumes. The words he or she most want to hear: “Let me do that for

you.” Laziness, broken commitments, and making more work for them tell speakers of

this language their feelings don’t matter.

Physical Touch — A person whose primary language is Physical Touch is,

not surprisingly, very touchy. Hugs, pats on the back, holding hands, and thoughtful

touches on the arm, shoulder, or face—they can all be ways to show excitement, concern,

care, and love. Physical presence and accessibility are crucial, while neglect or abuse can

be unforgivable and destructive.

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THE SONG OF REMEMBRANCE “At the Cross” 1. Alas! and did my Savior bleed And did my Sovereign die?

Would He devote that sacred head For such a worm as I? . Refrain:

At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light,

And the burden of my heart rolled away,

It was there by faith I received my sight, And now I am happy all the day! . 2. Was it for crimes that I had done He groaned upon the tree?

Amazing pity! grace unknown! And love beyond degree! . 3. But drops of grief can ne’er repay The debt of love I owe:

Here, Lord, I give myself away,’Tis all that I can do. THE PRAYER THE CHORAL RESPONSE Bethel B.A.S.I.C. Gospel Choir

“Order My Steps” Glen Burleigh

Order my steps in Your word dear, Lord. Lead me guide me everyday.

Send Your anointing, Father, I pray. Order my steps in Your Word.

I want to walk worthy, my calling to fulfill. Please order my steps, Lord;

And I’ll do Your blessed will. The world is every changing, but You are still the same.

Please order my steps and I’ll praise Your name.

THE GENERAL CONFESSION Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all men,

we acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness which we from time to

time most grievously have committed by thought, word and deed against Your divine

Majesty, provoking most justly Your wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly

repent and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; the remembrance of them is

grievous unto us.

Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father for Your Son our Lord

Jesus Christ’s sake; forgive us all that is past and grant that we may ever hereafter serve

and please You in newness of life, to the honor and glory of Your name, through Jesus

Christ our Lord, Amen.

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THE SCRIPTURE Matthew 5:1-12 The Beatitudes . Now when Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on a mountainside and sat down.

His disciples came to Him, 2 and He began to teach them.

3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. .

11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds

of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your

reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were

before you.

TITHES AND OFFERING

CHILDREN’S FELLOWSHIP “Jesus Love Can Change Anyone”

THE SERMON Rev. Lonnie Mitchell

THE INVITATION TO ACCEPT CHRIST AS SAVIOR

COMMUNION PRAYERS

THE BENEDICTION

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Happy FEBRUARY Birthdays and Anniversaries

Saturday, February 8 10:00 am

Volunteer Church Van Driver Position Available

Thursdays 12-2pm Sundays 8am-10:45am 1:30-3:00pm

Please see April Anderson, Josh Jones or Charles Lamont Williams

February 7th 7:30-3pm

Uninsured children 18 &

under regardless of income

NorthView Family Dental &

Operation Healthy Family

5901 N. Lidgerwood #225

To schedule call Paula,

509-217-0741

Keep in Prayer Those affected by: U.S. Military downsizing, corporation restructuring, winter storm activity

| Esteban Millan Family, bereaved | Una McDowell, bereaved with passing of 3 relatives in short time frame George Quarles, Spokane Veteran’s Home | Mother Jones, senior living home | Sharon Langford, recovering Dr. Stacy Johnson Webb, lesions on kidney and liver (neice of Voncille Molett) | Gunnar Hauf, fighting cancer

Join the Youth Dance Ministry

for ages up to 15 years

See Sis.Monique Grate in the lobby after worship to sign up