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CELEBRATING THE SHEPHERD

Greetings in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

There is a sacred relationship between a pastor and people. In a writing about the Pastor’s Anniversary, Dr. Forest Elliott Harris, Sr., President of American Baptist College, in Nashville, TN, notes: “The most incomplete record to date is the unrecorded testimony of many unsung shepherds of black churches whose sacrifice and courage, pastoral care to wounded people, and preaching defiance of injustice gave hope to black people so that they could trust God for their future.”

Pastors play a special role in both the church and community. They are called upon to give

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meaning to meaningless matters and the challenges of life, while trying to make sense out of senseless tragedies. As long as there are hurting people and people hurting other people, the pastor’s work is undone. As bad news continues to spread all over the world, pastors respond to the call and charge to proclaim the Good News of Christ Jesus.

The occasion of the Pastor’s Anniversary is an opportune time to foster connectedness and cohesion in the church. The celebration goes beyond the honor of the senior servant and family, it honors the mission and vision of the congregation where the pastor serves.

For the past three years, it has been an honor and privilege to serve the faithful here at The Lamb. The symbiotic connection between leadership and laity has blessed many and been a blessing to me personally. As we take a brief pause to mark this milestone and reflect on what God has done, let us lead with inspired service and intentional sacrifice as we encourage all to embrace their calling in God.

In Christian Service,

Rev. Christopher R. Boston, Pastor

On Sunday’s

CALL TO WORSHIP

SONG OF PRAISE *UNISONOUS SCRIPTURE READING

*DIACONATE PRAYER #CONGREGATIONAL SONG

ANNOUNCEMENTS & GREETINGS MUSIC MINISTRY

PASTORAL OBSERVATIONS *ALTAR/INTERCESSORY PRAYER

WORSHIP IN GIVING MUSIC MINISTRY THE MESSAGE *DISCIPLESHIP APPEAL

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(*) denotes Do Not Enter/Exit Sanctuary, (#) indicates Congregation Stands

On The Horizon: September

Unisonous Scripture Reading This is My Body and Blood for You — Matthew 26:26-30 (1st Sunday)26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.”27 Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 29 But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.”30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Feeding the Five Thousand — Mark 6:30-34 (2nd Sunday)30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. 31 And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. 32 So they departed to a deserted place in the boat by themselves.33 But the multitudes saw them departing, and many knew Him and ran there on foot from all the cities. They arrived before them and came together to Him. 34 And Jesus, when He came out, saw a great multitude and was moved with compassion for them, because they were like sheep not having a shepherd. So He began to teach them many things.

Blessed Unity of the People of God — Isaiah 55:6-11 (3rd Sunday)6 Seek the Lord while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near.7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the Lord, and He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon.8 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.10 “For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and do not return there, But water the earth, and make it bring forth and bud, That it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater,11 So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.

9/9 – WOW Resumes

9/9, Kingdom Kids Rehearsal, 5:45pm

9/12 -- Good Mourning Ministry Workshop, 9am

10/17 - Music Ministry Workshop

10/18 - Gospel Choir Annual Day

10/25 - Mission’s Annual Day

9/27 – Pastor and 1st Family Anniversary Celebration (Ivy Day @ 10:15am; 3:30pm)

9/20 – Back-to-Church Sunday (extend an invite)

9/23, Kingdom Kids Rehearsal, 5:45pm

9/19 – Pastoral Anniversary Bowling Extravaganza, 1pm

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9/23 – Pastoral Anniversary Mid-Week Worship, 7pm

9/25 – Pastor Boston @ Zion Hill, 7pm

Good Mourning Ministry Mtg (2nd) 5:30pm Kingdom Kids Rehearsal (1st & 3rd) 5:45pm WOW - Word on Wednesdays, 6:30pmYouth Ministry Bible Study, 6:30pm

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Offeratory LitanyMinister: The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof; the world and they that dwell therein.Congregation: Honor the Lord with wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops… Minister: “Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, In what way have we robbed You? In tithes and offerings.Congregation: “Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house. And try Me now in this,” Says the Lord of hosts, “ If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it.Minister: Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and run-ning over, will be put into your bosom. All: For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you. For God loves a cheerful giver.

Did You Know?...Staying spiritually fit can be practiced in just 30 minutes

Try this routine for a week and see how it fits with your lifestyle...

1. Reading a few scriptures 15 minutes in the morning can help prepare for unexpected attacks on your faith. God’s word ensures that “no weapon formed against you shall prosper”!

2. Lift your mood by singing praises to God. Take 5 minutes to sing your favorite hymn on your way into work. Start your day energized with a fresh praise.

3. Find 5 minutes over lunch to pray and meditate for peace and tranquility. The bible says “be still and know that I am God”.

4. Finish your day with 5 minutes of praise and be blessed in abundance!

Sunday School, 9:00am Spiritual Orientation Class, 9:00amMorning Worship, 10:15am Baptism & Communion (1st)

Gospel Choir Rehearsal (1st thru 5th) 6:00pmTHURSDAYS

Mission Mtg (2nd) 9:30am | Laymen’s Ministry Mtg (2nd) 10:00am Mother’s Board Mtg (1st) 11:00am | Sr. & Jr. Ushers Mtg (1st & 3rd) 11:00amSun. School Teacher’s Mtg (1st & 2nd) 12:00pm | Nurses Guild Mtg (3rd) 1:00pm Men’s Choir Rehearsal (2nd & 4th) 11:00am | Praise Team Rehearsal, 2:30pm

Stick A In It

Reflections from Pastor Boston’s sermon delivered 2-22-15

“The Shepherd and His Sheep”John 10:22-30

Christ reveals to us another facet of his character as “The Good Shepherd.” In so doing, he reveals three characteristics in the connection between the Shepherd and His sheep.

1. Relationship (v27a) Jesus calls all those who follow Him, “My sheep.” As we acknowledge His power of Lordship over all, we experience the blessedness of relationship.

2. Recognition (v27b) When one has relationship, recognition is possible. Jesus says, “My sheep hear my voice.” Once we hear Him, a stranger’s voice will not satisfy us and speak to the soul.

3. Reward (v28) Notice the progression: Relationship, Recognition, then the Reward. Oft times, we want the reward without the relationship. Once we have relationship and follow His voice, He promises us an eternal reward.

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Congregational Songs of PraiseBless the Lord O My Soul (1st Sunday)Chorus:Bless the Lord, O my soul,and all that is within me,bless His holy name!

Bless the Lord, O my soul,and all that is within me,bless His holy name!

Verse:He has done great things,He has done great things,He has done great things,bless His holy name! [Repeat All]

Sunday: Love Lifted Me (2nd Sunday)I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore, Very deeply stained within, sinking to rise no more, But the Master of the sea, heard my despairing cry, From the waters lifted me, now safe am I.

(Chorus)Love lifted me! Love lifted me!When nothing else could help, Love lifted me!

All my heart to Him I give, ever to Him I’ll clingIn His blessèd presence live, ever His praises sing, Love so mighty and so true, merits my soul’s best songs, Faithful, loving service too, to Him belongs.(Repeat Chorus)

Souls in danger look above, Jesus completely saves, He will lift you by His love, out of the angry waves. He’s the Master of the sea, billows His will obey, He your Savior wants you to be, be saved today.(Repeat Chorus)

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Congregational Songs of Praise (continued)Praise Him (3rd Sunday)Praise him, praise him, praise him, praise him!Jesus, blessed Savior, he’s worthy to be praised.

From the rising of the sununtil the going down of the same,he’s worthy, Jesus is worthy,he’s worthy to be praised.

(Repeat Praise Him stanza)

God is our rock,rock of salvation;A strong deliverer,in him will I always trust.

Glory! Glory! In all things give him glory.Jesus, blessed Savior, he’s worthy to be praised.

(Repeat Glory stanza)

AnnouncementsVan service is available for anyone

in need of a ride to/from church services. Please call the church office at 414-355-0931 to be placed on the van list.

Adults and Children, you are invited to attend Sunday School Classes each week for spiritual enrichment. Classes start at 9:00am and are open to all ages with great teachers on hand. Hope to see you there... thank you, the Sunday School Ministry.

All Lamb of God Church Members, please place your

church contributions in the envelope provided in your bulletin

or at your pew. This will assist the church office in recognizing your

active membership status.

All Ministries, please call Bro. Charles Butler at 414-745-7264, or the church office to

report your meeting and/or rehearsal cancellations.

In the event of an emergency outside of regular business hours or during a church

closure, please contact Deac. Chester Amos at 414-336-6493.

Please inform the church office when you’re troubled or in need of prayer. Information shared

is confidential and should come from yourself or an immediate family member. We Love all our members and want to show our concern when needed... thank you, Pastor Boston.

Place your order for a sermon or service by:

(1) calling the church office at 414-355-0931, (2) seeing Bro. Harold or Sis. Hattie Johnson in the Audio/Visual Ministry, (3) e-mailing inquire@thelambmke.org.

Communion is available for our Sick and Shut-in, please call the church office with information.

Our “Little Lambs” Nursery is open the 2nd and 4th Sundays monthly. We’re still looking for committed volunteers to help with this effort.

Interested? Please contact the church office.

Attention Everyone. . . Join us on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 1pm, as we celebrate our Pastor and First Family with an Anniversary Bowling Extravaganza at Village Bowl in Menomonee Falls. Enjoy two games of bowling followed by a dinner buffet. If you’re interested, please register by signing the sheet located in the library area by Thursday, Sept. 10. Thank you!

The Food Pantry wi l l open for those in need on Wednesdays from 12 to 2pm. Volunteers are needed... thank you, the Mission Ministry.

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Word On Wednesdays (WOW) will resume on Sept. 9th with prayer at 6:30pm, followed by the first teaching in the new series: Love Lifted Me. Come out and participate in this awesome, spiritual learning experience.

During inclement weather condit ions , LOG Church closings will appear on the following:

• Facebook and Twitter • WISN-TV(Channel 12) and WISN.com• FM Radio: 96.5, 102.9, 98.3 & 106.9

Please check listings before venturing out in hazardous weather conditions.

The Hope Closet Ministry has served more than 250 fami l ies . The ministry is still assembling a team of volunteers. If you are interested in joining, please see Sis. Novella Hardrick. Thanks and God bless you!

Pastoral Anniversary Mid-Week Worship. . . That’s right, we’re pausing mid-week on Sept. 23rd for a special worship service to honor Pastor Boston and our First Family. Come out and help us host our friends Pastor Ripton Stewart and Transformation Temple Church. We’ll be here, at The Lamb, beginning promptly at 7pm.

The Community Chat About Suicide Intervention and Prevention. . . is happening again on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 9am. By popular demand, we’re bringing Dr. Dimitri Mills back to The Lamb to help guide this critical conversation. Please contact a member of the Good Mourning Ministry to reserve your seat at the table.

In Our Prayers Brother William Rodgers Mother Mary Rolland Sister Lillian Howard Sister Jewel Presley Pastor Lawrence Presley Sister Mattie Glosson

Sister Mary KinardSister Hattie JohnsonBrother Michael GlassSister Barbara ArmonSister Sandra Carter Mother Roslyn Burks

Sister Serina Nelson Mother Thelma LampkinsMother Margaret WallsMother Lucille DeBerry Mother Modella Griffith

The Family of Mother Lula Neal Lewis Threat - Son of Sister Marie ThreatTony Gardner Jr. – Grandson of Sister GardnerAlean Thomas- Mother of Sister Barbara Holloway Kozetta Howard – Mother of Jermaine HowardHenry Luckett – Brother of Mother Dorothy KeyBishop Joe Roberson – Grandfather of Bro. Joe (Rapture) Roberson Brother Albert and Sister Vicki Boston - Pastor Boston’s ParentsBrother Henry (Premella) Jackson and Family (Bereavement)Brother Carl (Dessie) Woods and Family (Bereavement)

52 Week Money ChallengeWeek Deposit Account

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Brother Clifford CarterSister Delores Rodgers Deacon Algie WrightBrother Larry Cobb Brother Carl Woods Mother Rosie Hardrick

Parents build foundations of life, and are the number one sources affecting the way children identify a healthy life-style. Children innately realize that parents are their role models throughout their lives. Living a life fruitful in both faith and fitness is an immense responsibility for parents as little ones often mirror adult behaviors whether good or bad.

Parents who eat healthily, say grace, and exercise with their children on a regular basis are teaching them many valuable life lessons. Statistics show that children who exercise do better academically and having a faith foundation also helps with decision making.

Parents should remember to be diliberate about working fitness into family bonding experiences. Make time to share a family walk after dinner, play a game of hide & seek, or simply enjoy a game of twister!

Fitness: It’s a Family Affair

SICK / SHUT INMother Ernestine JohnsonSister Geraldine GlassSister Savannah Jackson

Sister Marie Threat (Bereavement) Sister Lena (Claude) Stewart (Bereavement)Sister Mildred (Joe) Greer (Bereavement)

Having been led, as we believe by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our savior, and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God, Angels and this assembly most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.

We engage therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church – in knowledge and holiness; to give it a place of comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain it’s worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrines; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor and the spread of the gospel through all nations.

We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements and exemplary in our deportment; to avoid all tattling, backbiting and excessive anger; to abstain from the sale of and use of intoxicating drinks as a beverage; to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior.

We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember one another in prayer; to aid one another in sickness and distress, to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Savior, to secure it without delay.

We moreover engage, that when we remove from this place, we will as soon as possible unite with some other church where we can carry out the Spirit of this covenant and the principle of God’s word.

And now unto Him, who brought again from the dead, our Lord Jesus, be Power and Glory forever.

“One Lord, One Faith and One Baptism,” AMEN. (Eph. 4:5)

Our Church Covenant (1st Sunday)

Lamb of God Missionary Baptist ChurchChurch Office Hours: Tues-Fri, 10:00am-3:00pm

8415 W. Bradley RoadMilwaukee, WI 53224414.355.0931, 414.355.7045 (fax)

Finance Secretary 414.355.2123, X14Church Administrator 414.355.0931, X15Christian Education 414.355.5734 or 414.355.0931Caring & Concern Ministry 414.355.5734 or 414.355.0931Culinary Ministry/Kitchen 414.355.0931, X12Emergency Contact Deac. Chester Amos 414-336-6493

(email) inquire@TheLambMKE.org(website) www.TheLambMKE.org

/TheLambMKE @TheLambMKE

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–Jeremiah 3:15C e l e b r a t i n g t h e S h e p h e r dPastor and First Lady Boston are servants of God who are admired both in the church and the community. As a couple wearing multiple hats that require different leadership skills, they work

daily to balance getting dinner on the table, full-time jobs, ministry responsibilities and their bubbly twin boys, Terak and Caius. We often hear them admit that they couldn’t do it all without the help of family.

Our Pastor and First Lady work to create an environment that is conducive to nourishing a real relationship with God. Prayer, patience, and preparation are key to balancing the call that God has placed over them. Pastor often teaches about living by faith and growing by grace. He is extremely adept at teaching us to examine the gaps in the community, then challenging us to use our resources creatively to make an impact. Pastor Boston is a leader with a modern spirit who is rooted in a traditional foundation, allowing him to be innovative in advancing the Kingdom of God, while bridging generational gaps within the church.

As this month begins, we are in full swing celebrating their leadership at The Lamb over the past three years. We congratulate and express loving wishes to Pastor Boston and our first family: Lady Tonnie Boston, Terak, and Caius. (Visit

TheLambMKE.org for a Spotlight video on their leadership journey.)