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REV. Dr. MICHAEL DUANE STINSON Native Atlantan, Rev. Dr. Michael D. Stinson is the second of three sons born to Emily and Charles Stinson, Jr. He was baptized at Warren Memorial UMC by his grandfather, Rev. Charles S. Stinson, Sr. who was serving as the senior pastor. Steeped in academic excellence, Michael graduated as valedictorian from Peyton Forest Elementary School, the top male from Southwest High School, and he continued his academic pursuits at Howard University. He graduated cum laude in three years with a degree in Zoology; and in 1984, received his medical degree at Howard University College of Medicine. Dr. Stinson remained in Washington, DC to do his internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) at Providence Hospital. In 1985, Dr. Stinson was assigned as the Brigade Surgeon for the 504 th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82 nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army in Fort Bragg, NC. He served for two years before continuing his medical training at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, CO. Dr. Stinson completed his residency and remained at Fitzsimons as a staff physician while completing his military obligations. Dr. Stinson returned to Georgia to practice medicine. After a decade, he chose a new career path in engineering in 2000. For seven years, he worked at the Georgia Department of Transportation; and at the same time, enrolled in a two-year, Disciple Bible Study that put him on another path. Obedient to the Spirit, Dr. Stinson entered Gammon Theological Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center, and graduated as valedictorian on May 13, 2006. Staying the course, Rev. Stinson was ordained as Elder in Full Connection in the North Georgia Conference on June 16, 2010. He was appointed Senior Pastor of Poplar Springs UMC (2006) and Senior Associate Pastor of Ben Hill UMC (2007). Since 2012, Rev. Stinson has served as Senior Pastor of Bethel UMC, “A Church in Unity Reaching Out to the Community with the G.O.S.P.E.L.” He has led mission trips to several U.S. cities, Haiti, Kenya and the Dominican Republic, where he has also spread the gospel. Cultivating a free, community garden in Atlanta represents another of his signature achievements. Rev. Stinson serves the North Georgia Annual Conference on Georgia’s Pastors’ School (vice-chair), the East Africa Bridge, and Black Congregational Development. His civic endeavors include chairing the Board of Directors of Not One More Life, an asthma screening and education initiative. He is a member of the South Fulton Running Partners and a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Rev. Stinson is married to the former Patricia Neal-Tyler and is the proud stepfather of Syntara Tyler. W O R S H I P P A R T I C I P A N T S Acolytes Taylor Harper & Laura Hooper Torchbearers’ Litany Mary Newby Hospitality Ministry Patricia Thompson Music Ministry Gospel Choir Discipleship Ministry Lora Chatman & Marie Payne Ushers Christian Doorkeepers Hands of Faith Sonya Holland & Carmen Sneed Emergency Care Team Marcia Bryan, Heather Laymon & Albenny Price SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - WHITE Sunday, May 28, 2017 8:00 a.m. T H E G A T H E R I N G Prelude Organist Call to Worship Ms. Cassie Gould *Opening Hymn “America My Country, ’Tis of Thee” #697 * * * The Prayer of Confession (Seated) #891 ~ Mr. Wallace Madden The Lord’s Prayer Torchbearers’ Ministry Mission & Vision Dr. Billie J. Hooker *Torchbearers’ Litany * * * Worship in Music Music Ministry * * * P R O C L A M A T I O N A N D R E S P O N S E *Affirmation of Faith #881 ~ Mrs. Arletha Smith *Contemporary Response “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (3 rd Stanza) #519 Celebration of Friendship *Response in Song “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” #334 * * * Presentation of Tithes and Offering Mrs. Geraldlene Henderson “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” In Remembrance (All Torchbearers, please stand) Ms. Gloria Gordon-Collins Pastor and People in Prayer Mr. Thomas Pearson Introduction of Guest Speaker Rev. Joyce E. Banks Gross Word in Song Music Ministry †Spoken Word Rev. Dr. Michael D. Stinson †The Discipleship Mandate S E N D I N G F O R T H Sending Forth the Light Acolytes *Sending Forth the People Philippians 4:13 “We can do all things in Christ who strengthens us.” NOTE: * - Congregation will please stand - *** - Worshipers may enter reverently - † - All worshipers are asked to remain in the sanctuary until the conclusion of service. Please silence all cell phones. Thank you. Our Guest Speaker
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REV. Dr. MICHAEL DUANE STINSON
Native Atlantan, Rev. Dr. Michael D. Stinson is the second of three sons born to Emily and Charles Stinson, Jr. He was baptized at Warren Memorial UMC by his grandfather, Rev. Charles S. Stinson, Sr. who was serving as the senior pastor. Steeped in academic excellence, Michael graduated as valedictorian from Peyton Forest Elementary School, the top male from Southwest High School, and he continued his academic pursuits at Howard University. He graduated cum laude in three years with a degree in Zoology; and in 1984, received his medical degree at Howard University College of Medicine. Dr. Stinson remained in Washington, DC to do his internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) at Providence Hospital.
In 1985, Dr. Stinson was assigned as the Brigade Surgeon for the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army in Fort Bragg, NC. He served for two years before continuing his medical training at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, CO. Dr. Stinson completed his residency and remained at Fitzsimons as a staff physician while completing his military obligations.
Dr. Stinson returned to Georgia to practice medicine. After a decade, he chose a new career path in engineering in 2000. For seven years, he worked at the Georgia Department of Transportation; and at the same time, enrolled in a two-year, Disciple Bible Study that put him on another path. Obedient to the Spirit, Dr. Stinson entered Gammon Theological Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center, and graduated as valedictorian on May 13, 2006. Staying the course, Rev. Stinson was ordained as Elder in Full Connection in the North Georgia Conference on June 16, 2010. He was appointed Senior Pastor of Poplar Springs UMC (2006) and Senior Associate Pastor of Ben Hill UMC (2007). Since 2012, Rev. Stinson has served as Senior Pastor of Bethel UMC, “A Church in Unity Reaching Out to the Community with the G.O.S.P.E.L.” He has led mission trips to several U.S. cities, Haiti, Kenya and the Dominican Republic, where he has also spread the gospel. Cultivating a free, community garden in Atlanta represents another of his signature achievements.
Rev. Stinson serves the North Georgia Annual Conference on Georgia’s Pastors’ School (vice-chair), the East Africa Bridge, and Black Congregational Development. His civic endeavors include chairing the Board of Directors of Not One More Life, an asthma screening and education initiative. He is a member of the South Fulton Running Partners and a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.
Rev. Stinson is married to the former Patricia Neal-Tyler and is the proud stepfather of Syntara Tyler.
W O R S H I P P A R T I C I P A N T S
Acolytes Taylor Harper & Laura Hooper Torchbearers’ Litany Mary Newby Hospitality Ministry Patricia Thompson Music Ministry Gospel Choir Discipleship Ministry Lora Chatman & Marie Payne Ushers Christian Doorkeepers Hands of Faith Sonya Holland & Carmen Sneed Emergency Care Team Marcia Bryan, Heather Laymon & Albenny Price
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - WHITE
Sunday, May 28, 2017 8:00 a.m.
T H E G A T H E R I N G
Prelude Organist
Call to Worship Ms. Cassie Gould
*Opening Hymn “America My Country, ’Tis of Thee” #697
* * * The Prayer of Confession (Seated) #891 ~ Mr. Wallace Madden The Lord’s Prayer Torchbearers’ Ministry Mission & Vision Dr. Billie J. Hooker *Torchbearers’ Litany
* * * Worship in Music Music Ministry
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P R O C L A M A T I O N A N D R E S P O N S E
*Affirmation of Faith #881 ~ Mrs. Arletha Smith *Contemporary Response “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (3rd Stanza) #519 Celebration of Friendship *Response in Song “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” #334
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Presentation of Tithes and Offering Mrs. Geraldlene Henderson
“Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”
In Remembrance (All Torchbearers, please stand) Ms. Gloria Gordon-Collins Pastor and People in Prayer Mr. Thomas Pearson Introduction of Guest Speaker Rev. Joyce E. Banks Gross Word in Song Music Ministry
†Spoken Word Rev. Dr. Michael D. Stinson †The Discipleship Mandate
S E N D I N G F O R T H
Sending Forth the Light Acolytes *Sending Forth the People Philippians 4:13
“We can do all things in Christ who strengthens us.”
NOTE: * - Congregation will please stand - *** - Worshipers may enter reverently - † - All worshipers are asked to remain in the sanctuary until the conclusion of service. Please silence all cell phones. Thank you.
Our Guest Speaker
R E M E M B E R T H E M I N P R A Y E R “He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness;
by His wounds you have been healed.” - 1 Peter 2:23-25
PRAY FOR THOSE BEING HEALED IN A NURSING HOME/REHAB FACILITY
Melissa Atkinson Henry Bell Ella Byrd Brenda Carmichael Quentin Clopton
Ernestine Curry Annie Bell Davis Joe Frierson III Samuelyn Goseer Dawn Killen
Melvin Logan Rev. L.J. McClam Doris Orndorff Kimberly Ralph Joy Serrano
Harold Sims Lula Skelton Rose Snipes Fannie Sweet Elizabeth Thomas
Elizabeth Thomas Ruby Williams Sadie Williams
PRAY FOR THOSE BEING HEALED AT HOME
Lucinda Amos Billie Baynes Alice Blake Sallie Burns Maryland Cantrell Elizabeth Carmichael Malissa Carr Rhoderick Carr Huel Craig Clements Kyle Cobb Louise Collins Ora Cooks Pearline Davis
Brandon Dennis Rev. Alfred Deveaux Dr. B.J. Dover Arthur Drayton Annie Driver Vanderbilt Fears, Sr. Helen Gay Stanley Goseer Rose Greene Imogene Hart Juanita Hicks Maryann Hogan Priscilla Holmes
Matthew Housch Rose Jackson G. Marvin Jordan Sandra Lampkin Louella Logan Ethel Lofton Delores Marshall Irving McCollum William McIver Sandra McWilliams Harold Murchison Nellie Myers Esther Pender
James Phillips George Rachel, Jr. Kenneth Sheffield Eddie Smith Jeffrey Smith Leah H. Smith Florence Stovall Joseph Strawbridge Rodney Sumter Eva Thornton Eloise Tolbert Brenda Trammell Johnnie W. Turner
Ella Mae Williams Eunice Willis John Wright Lillie Zene
PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LOVED ONES
We express Christian sympathy to Carol Greene at the passing of her brother, Mr. Oliver Jenkins on May 19 in Augusta, GA.
PRAY FOR THOSE BEING HEALED IN THE HOSPITAL
Leslyn Berry James Tolbert
DAILY BIBLE READINGS AND BIBLE STUDY
Lesson: God’s Pervasive Love Scripture: Jonah 4 Purpose: To repent of our hard-hearted impulse to limit God’s love and mercy. May 29: Angel Rebukes Israel’s Faithlessness – Judges 2:1-5 May 30: Joshua’s Death Ends an Era – Judges 2:6-10 May 31: The People Lose God’s Protection – Judges 2:16-23 June 1: Ode to Israel’s Faithful Judges – Hebrews 11:29-40 June 2: Victory Song of the Divine Warrior – Judges 5:1-5 June 3: Jael Defeats the Enemy Leader, Sisera – Judges 5:24-27 June 4: Deborah: Prophetess, Judge, and Commander – Judges 4:1-10
3144 Cascade Road, S.W. l Atlanta, Georgia 30311 l (404) 691-5770 l www.cascadeumc.org
Rev. Lawrence L. Young, Senior Pastor Rev. Joyce E. Banks Gross, Senior Associate Pastor
Rev. Robert S. King, Associate Pastor Rev. Tanya Y. Pittman, Associate Pastor
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