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The Grace Memorial Baptist Church 1100 North Eden Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21213

Reverend Marshall L. Barnes, Pastor

“O How I Love Jesus”

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There is a name I love to hear,

I love to sing its worth;

It sounds like music in mine ear,

The sweetest name on earth.

Chorus: O, how I love Jesus,

O, how I love Jesus,


Because He first loved me.

2 It tells me of a Savior’s love,

Who died to set me free;

It tells me of His precious blood,

The sinner's perfect plea.





3 It tells of One whose loving heart

Can feel my deepest woe,

Who in each sorrow bears a part,

That none can bear below.





“The Heart of the Church”

“May the Lord make you increase and abound in

love to one another and to all.” — I Thessalonians 3:12

W hat makes a church successful? A big turnout on Sunday

morning? A multimillion-dollar budget? A state-of-the-art

building?

We all know those things aren’t the criteria that defines a

successful church. Whether your church has stadium-size crowds

or just a few in attendance, numbers are not the measure God uses

for success. He looks at the heart of the church.

The apostle Paul planted an important church in Thessalonica,

the capital city of Macedonia. He showed his desire for the church

members there when he wrote: “May the Lord make you increase

and abound in love to one another and to all…, so that He may

establish your hearts blameless in holiness” (1 Thessalonians 3:12-

13). With these words, Paul showed us two characteristics that are

vital for a successful body of believers—love for one another and

holiness.

Congregations, church buildings, and budgets come in different

sizes. The true measure of success is demonstrated by followers of

Christ who love God and each other, and are committed to living

holy loves. Our challenge can be found in the words of the prophet

Micah: “What does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love

mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8). —Cindy

Hess Kasper

If you believe on Jesus’ name,

Then of His church you are a part;

By loving others you proclaim:

“We are the Church— ‘we are the heart.’ ” — Hess

“A small church with a big vision

has greater impact than a big church

with a small vision.”

90th Church Anniversary Committee Members

Sis. Wanda Carr Deaconess Charmaine Cook

Trustee Curtis Echoles Sis. Shirley Eldridge

Sis. Cynthia Franklin Sis. Eliza Jennings Sis. Shelley Jones

Sis. Kim McDonald Sis. Brenda Mitchell

Sis. Carolyn Moorehead Sis. Talisha Pitt

Deaconess Norma Pope

Decoration Committee Sis. LaPorcha Barnes

Sis. Wanda Carr Sis. Erica Faison

Sis. Pamela Harris

Bro. Regis Cottman, Pianist Bro. David Miller, Drummer

Thank You! We thank you for helping us

celebrate our 90th Church Anniversary. Special thanks to our pastor, the Reverend

Marshall L. Barnes for his prayers, guidance and support and to those who join us today

on this momentous occasion. We would not have made it without you.

To God be the glory!

The 90th Church Anniversary Committee

Sermon Notes

Sunday, July 23, 2017

LISTEN to the message from God’s Word. USE this sheet to make

some personal notes. GO back over them through the coming week.

LET God crystallize these truths in YOUR life.

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What should I do as a result of hearing this sermon?

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“ High Standards and High Expectations for the Glory of God.”

Church News

PHOTOGRAPHS/NEWSPAPER ARTICLES WANTED!

We are requesting pictures and/or newspaper articles taken during the 90 years of Grace’s existing. If you have such, please submit to our church

office so that we can create a historical timeline album. All photos and/or

newspaper clippings will be returned within a week.

WOMEN’S DAY MEETING

All the Women of Grace are asked to come out Saturday, July 29 from 11:00

a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a working meeting to discuss Women’s Day. Light fare

will be served.

GET READY! GET READY!

During the month of August we will be reading the book “40 Days to a Life of G.O.L.D” by Ed Gray. Everybody is asked to go on line and purchase the book

no later than Monday, July 24. August 1st will be the first day of our reading

assignment. Read one chapter per day thereafter.

BOOKS WANTED!

If you have new or used books that you no longer need/want, please donate

them to our “Bring A Book, Take A Book” program. Books can be given to Sis. Joann Robinson or dropped off at the church office.

SOUP KITCHEN

Open Tuesday, July 25 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.

NO PRAYER SERVICE/BIBLE STUDY

We will be closed for the months of July and August. Nevertheless, please

find time to read and study your Bible.

Episcopal District (Texas) in January 1991. At the 1992 General Conference he

was formally assigned to the 10th Episcopal District, where he presided over 300

churches and served as the Chairman of the Board of Paul Quinn College. Under

his leadership, this historically Black institution moved from probationary status to

full accreditation and successfully raised 29 million dollars in its Capital Fund

Drive. In July 2000, the Episcopal Committee of the 46th General Conference

assigned Bishop Bryant to the 5th Episcopal District, where he presided over the

A.M.E. churches in 14 states west of the Mississippi. Under his episcopacy, the 5th

District partnered with businesses and banking institutions that resulted in the

purchase of new homes by the members of the district, valued in excess of 100

million dollars. In addition, Bishop Bryant’s economic development initiatives

resulted in several creative ventures, which included the construction of a new hotel

in the St. Louis, MO area.

In 2008, at the 48th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference, Bishop Bryant

became the Senior Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and presided

over the 4th Episcopal District which included seven (7) mid-western states and the

AME India Annual Conference where the Lord allowed he and his wife, Reverend

Cecelia Bryant to officially have them received into the African Methodist Episco-

pal Church. At the present time, there are one hundred and sixty (160) churches in

AME India Annual Conference.

Bishop Bryant is the recipient of many honors and awards: including the Ebony

Magazine’s Honor Roll of Outstanding African American Preachers, and Ebony’s

list of the 100 Most Influential Black Americans. He has published a collection of

sermons entitled, "God Can: Sermons of Encouragement from the Life of

Elijah." He and his wife, The Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant, are the authors of

the book, "Healing For Wounded Vows."

Bishop Bryant has been a faithful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. He preached

the gospel for over 55 years. In July 2016 at the Historic 50th Session of the

General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop Bryant

was granted retirement from the episcopacy of his beloved church.

Even though retired from active administrative duties, he is still serving the Lord

with gladness. Bishop Bryant is currently on staff as a Mentor for the Doctor of

Ministry Degree Program at Payne Theological Seminary and he continues to

preach the length and breathe of this nation. He loves to proclaim the Good News

of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and compel men and women to acknowledge

Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.

Bishop John and Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant are the parents of The Rev.

Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant and The Rev. Dr. Thema Simone Bryant Davis. He is

also a proud grandfather.

“Lift Him Up”

1 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:



2 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.”





3 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.”





“The Lord has done great things for us and

we are filled with joy.” —Psalm 126:3

MORNING WORSHIP

Sunday, July 23, 2017

*Processional…………………….……...…..……...…..…..11:00 A.M.

*Call to Worship and Invocation

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*Hymn of Praise (Insert) .…...........................................“Lift Him Up”

O.T. Reading (Psalm 127:1-5)………....................Sis. Wanda Garrett

N.T. Reading (Acts 4:10-13)…………............…...Sis. Kim McDonald

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Selection…………………………………......…..............…Mass Choir

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Morning Prayer………...….……….Deacon Michael Montgomery, Sr.

Prayer Chant and Selection…………………....……..….....Mass Choir

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Church Welcome…………………….......…Deaconess Hilton Patrick

Pastoral Comments

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Children’s Hour…...….…….……..…..….***Jr. Deacon Aaron Davis

Selection...………………….….…....…….…........…......…Mass Choir

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General Offering of Tithes and Gifts of Love

Mission Offering

*Tithes and Gifts of Love

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*Response of Thanksgiving…………...……….…..…....Congregation “All things come of Thee, O Lord,

and of Thine own have we given Thee. Amen!”

Congregational Hymn (Insert)……………....…“O How I Love Jesus”

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Sermonic Meditation………………….….….….…….....Organ Speaks

Sermon…………………...………....…Retired Bishop John R. Bryant

African Methodist Episcopal Church

*Invitation to Christian Discipleship……...….Rev. Marshall L. Barnes

*Altar Call………………………….………...Rev. Marshall L. Barnes

*Benediction……………………...………......Rev. Marshall L. Barnes

*Standing **Seating Worshippers

***Jr . Deacon in training

Retired Bishop John R. Bryant (African Methodist Episcopal Church)

Morning Guest Preacher

BISHOP JOHN RICHARD BRYANT

RETIRED BISHOP OF THE

AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

B ishop John Richard Bryant is the son of the late Bishop Harrison James

Bryant and Edith Holland Bryant. He was born and raised in Baltimore,

Maryland.

John Richard Bryant graduated from his high school at Baltimore City College.

He is a graduated of Morgan State University in his hometown. After college,

he joined the Peace Corps and served as a volunteer in West Africa from 1965 to

1967.

He has taken seriously the words "Study to show thyself approved…" Bishop

Bryant received his B.A. in 1965 from Morgan State University, a Master of

Theology in 1970 from the Boston University School of Theology, a Doctor

of Ministry degree in 1975 from the Colgate Rochester Divinity School. He

also received Honorary Doctoral Degrees from Wilberforce University, Paul

Quinn College, Payne Theological Seminary, the Southern California School of

Ministry, Virginia Seminary and his alma mater, Morgan State University. In

addition, he was honored as an outstanding alumni of Boston University School

of Theology and was inducted into the Hall of Fame of his high school, Baltimore

City College.

Bishop Bryant was a Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellow and while pursuing his

doctoral studies at Colgate Rochester Divinity School, he completed special

studies at the University of Lagos [Nigeria] and the University of Ghana at

Legon.

"The spirit of the Lord is upon me…" is reflected in the witness of John

Richard Bryant. He has pastored three (3) churches: Bethel A.M.E. Church,

Fall River, MA, St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Cambridge, MA and Bethel A.M.E.

Church, Baltimore, MD. In his pastoral ministry, 103 men and women have

entered the Christian Ministry. Corp volunteer. With an emphasis on church

growth, community development and political empowerment, he has preached

and/or taught on more than 35 college campuses and preached on five continents.

Bishop Bryant has served on several denominational, academic, community,

ecumenical boards and was the recipient of many awards.

In 1988, John Richard Bryant was elected and consecrated the 106th Bishop of

the African Methodist Episcopal Church at the General Conference in Fort Worth,

Texas. He was assigned to serve in the 14th Episcopal District (West Africa)

where he presided over 101 churches and 25 schools. During his administration,

he expanded the A.M.E. Church to include the first Francophone, the Ivory

Coast. While in West Africa, he was given the additional assignment of the 10th

Sick and Shut-Ins

Trustee William Atkinson, 1088 Cameron Rd., 21212

Deaconess Marion Leach, C/O Patapsco Valley Center,

9109 Liberty Rd., Room 247A, Randallstown, MD 21133-3521

Sis. Ila Scott, 1631 W. Lexington St., 21223

Bro. Reginald Werrell, 2412 Winchester St., 21216, 410-831-5529

Deaconess Beverly Wilson’s daughter and Sis. Lisa Wilson’s sister,

Sis. Chareese Brogden, Brintonwood Nursing Home,

5009 Frankford Ave., Room 216, 21206

Bro. Edward Withers, C/O Manor Care – Roland Park,

4669 Falls Rd., Room 328A, 21209

Special Prayer Requests

Pastor Marshall Barnes’ friends, Bro. Sylvester Briddell,

Sis. Yvonne Rice and Sis. Kathy Seal

Sis. Erica Faison’s friend, Bro. Ladonte Locus

Sis. Cynthia Franklin’s father, Bro. James Lawrence;

aunt, Sis. Mable Stancil; children, Bro. Melford

and Sis. Yolanda Franklin and their family

Sis. Wanda Garrett's niece, Sis. Kayla James

Sis. Anndell Lawrence’s mother, Sis. Carrie Lawrence

and Granddaughter, Little Miss Treasure Fenwick

Sis. Kim McDonald’s children, Bro. Correll Wilson,

Bro. Tayo Daniels, Jr., Bro. Theodore Wilson,

and Sis. Ta`Brielle Daniels

23 Evelyn Anderson

26 Emma Brown

26 Tana Hicks

“The Call of Amos”

Lesson: Amos 7:10-17

GOLDEN TEXT:

“I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet’s son; but I was an herdman, and a

gatherer of sycomore fruit: and the Lord took ne as I followed the flock, and the

Lord said unto me, Go, Prophesy unto my people Israel” — (Amos 7:14-15).

TODAY’S AIM:

“To appreciate Amos’s circumstance relative to God’s call to him.”

INTRODUCING THE LESSON:

The book of Amos does not recount details of God’s call of the prophet. The first

six and a half chapters contain messages of coming judgment upon the nations, culminating with pronouncements against Judah and especially the northern King-

dom of Israel.

Amos’s message did not make him very popular. But life is not a popularity

contest; it is a time to learn obedience to the Lord, walk with God and speak His

message regardless of the consequences.

In or day of relative ethics and morals and when people are likely to refer to the

Lord—if they mention Him at all—as “your higher Being as you conceive Him,” it

can be gratifying to realize how much Amos referred to the Lord and “the Lord God,” which is a reference to the Lord as “the Sovereign Lord.”

Let us never forget that our God is absolutely sovereign in the affairs of mankind.

We many wonder why He permits some things to happen, but we know that it is

not because He cannot stop them. If in His sovereign will He chooses to permit

some actions of people, we know it is in keeping with His great eternal plan and

His holy and gracious nature.

PRACTICAL POINTS:

1. People will often become defensive when they are told about God’s judgment

(Amos 7:10-12).

2. Sharing God’s truth can cause us to be unwelcomed by sinners (Amos 7:13).

3. We do not need a title in order to be called by God (Amos 7:14).

4. God’s servants speak by His authority (Amos 7:15-16). 5. We should not allow anyone to stop us from delivering God’s message.

6. Rejecting the pronouncement of judgment does not stop it from happening

(Amos 7:17).

CONCLUDING THE LESSON:

Our lesson is about an ordinary person, Amos. There were no miracles

performed, no grand confrontation with the king, and no sweeping vision of God’s

greatness and holiness to expound. Yet Amos bravely pronounced the Lord’s

message of judgment on Israel because of their sin. The call was to repentance

from sin and a return to honoring the Lord and serving Him.

Our testimony to the saving power of the Lord Jesus Christ is always timely. We

are responsible to tell it but not responsible for the results of the message in the

lives of those who hear it. It does not matter that we have no status or professional qualifications that might cause us to be believed. It is the authority of the Lord’s

truth alone that counts.

For: Sunday, July 30, 2017

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