SAINT PAUL CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Reverend CURLEE ADAMS, Pastor Reverend STANLEY HILL, Associate Pastor THE ORDER OF DIVINE WORSHIP

Sunday, April 26, 2015 -3:00 p.m. Season: Fourth Sunday of Easter Color: White Altar Prayer

The Call to Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sis. Tonya Long !

Leader: Brothers and sisters, the extravagant love of God has called us together.

People: Long before we were even aware of it, God knew us.

Leader: He had already chosen us to be part of His family, children of God!

People: And having chosen us, He called us; and having called us, He justified us;

Leader: And having justified us, He gave us His glory! What extravagant love is this!

All: So come, let’s worship God together! Amen!

The Congregational Hymn. . . . . . . “This is My Mission” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1. Blessed with His Goodness, Blessed with His love. Blessed with His Showers, That come from above. Blessed with His sunshine, Blessed with His air. I’ll go on helping everywhere.

Refrain: This is my mission, This is my prayer, Helping the needy everywhere. This is my mission, This is my prayer, Helping the needy everywhere.

2. God gives the courage, Faith leads the way. Onward we travel happy and gay. Thinking of others willing to share. Taking God’s message everywhere.

3. Remembering others where ‘ere I pray, Looking to Jesus, He is the way. Onward I travel, Him by myside. I’ll never falter He is my guide.

Affirmation of Faith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (The Apostles’ Creed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Congregation I 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 rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen

Church Concerns & Welcome Visitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maurica Geanes/Shunika Chavis Welcome to St. Paul where the people of God are called to build His kingdom for the Lord is soon to come. We must build our communities to help everyone; we are the kingdom building, Satan busting people of God.

Morning Prayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sis. Tonya Long

Oratio Dominica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “The Lord’s Prayer” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary Choir

Worship in Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary Choir

Old Testament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Psalm 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Autumn Evins

Glori Patri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Congregation Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.

New Testament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Romans 8:26-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren Simmons

Statement of Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Elnora P. Hamb

Worship in Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary Choir

Presentations of Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sis. Frances Evins

Reflections & Missionary of the Year 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Min. Angela Hamb

The Ministry in Giving Benevolent, Tithes & Offerings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stewards, Stewardesses and Ushers

The Offertory Response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sanctuary Choir

Inspirational Moment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sis. Kimberly Owens

Introduction of the Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ralston Simmons, Jr.

Worship in Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary Choir

The Proclaimed Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sis. Sandra Simmons Past President Missionary

The Invitation to Christian Commitment*** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reverend Curlee Adams

The Altar Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reverend Curlee Adams

Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reverend Curlee Adams

Doxology *** “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reverend Curlee Adams

GIFTS OF LOVE Special thanks to everyone who gave financial gifts of love

towards Missionary Annual Day 2015. Your acts of kindness helped to make this day a success.

A TRIBUTE TO OUR SHUT-IN MEMBERS

I want to tell you "Thank you," But it doesn’t seem enough. Words don’t seem sufficient— "Blah, blah" and all that stuff. You were the best Missionary at St. Paul, We watched you give it

your all. And even though you can’t be here. We treasure the path you paved so dear.

Please know we have deep feelings, About your years of generous acts. We appreciate you greatly; You’re special, and those are the facts!

Dr. Zelda Q. Birdsong Mrs. Hazel Carter Mrs. Rose Craig Ms. Laveeda Whitnell Ms. Margaret Ferguson Mrs. Henrietta Whirl

Inasmuch, we pause to acknowledge your untiring and dedicated service in the vineyard of the Lord at

St. Paul Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and the world beyond.

“I always pray with joy... being confident of this, that He who begun a good work in you, will carry it on to completions until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:4, 6)

Beloved, I wish above all things That thou mayest prosper and Be Healed!

Gone But Not Forgotten

A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me.

Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life they lived while they were strong.

Mrs. Neva Williams

13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. I Thessalonians 4:13-14

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

From the Pastor. . . . . .

Today, we celebrate our Annual Missionary Day. The work of our Missionaries has been outstanding to say the least. This is even truer here at Saint Paul CME Church. Led by our President, Min. Angela Hamb, we have been blessed and fortunate see first-hand the kind of leadership, dedication, commitment and faithfulness God would be proud of.

Our Missionaries play an integral part in pushing forth God’s agenda and maintaining the ministry thrust that is so needed in our world today. Our church has experienced a great deal of growth, through the efforts of our Missionaries. We now find ourselves today at a significant moment in our church and Zion. As Missionaries you must be ever more diligent in helping to navigate our people through the turbulent waters of Poverty, Disenfranchisement, Homelessness, Economic Instability and Health Education. I am confident that you will not only help, but succeed in getting the job done.

As we reflect on your theme “ Missionaries Called According to God’s Purpose”, may we all accept the fact that God has called us all too some form of work or Mission. Let us all embrace the charge and make a difference not only in our homes, but the world at large as well. This was the charge that was given to Paul by Jesus. Some of us don’t have to have a Damascus experience to start working, all we have to do is make the choice to follow God and let God take care of the rest.

In closing, let me thank the following for making this weekend a success: Min. Angela Hamb, Sis. Frances Evins, Rev. Cassandra Weaver and Sis. Sandra Simmons and the St. Paul Missionary Society. We are a better people today for your efforts in making this weekend a success. To God be the Glory for the great things he has done and is doing here at Saint Paul CME Church!

Rev. Curlee Adams, Pastor

The President’s Message. . . . .

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Welcome to the 108th Observance of St. Paul’s General Missionary Day. Our theme this year is “Missionaries Called According to God’s Purpose” Romans 8:28 while we continue to be CME Missionaries Called to Reach Back (remembering what being a missionary means), Stand Firm (standing on the word of God) and Look Forward (sharing the good news and salvation through Jesus Christ, with unsaved men, women and children at home and abroad) as our quadrennial theme dictates.

Our St. Paul CME Missionary Society continues to support our local church, Overseas Missions, Hunger and Meals for Millions, the Helena B. Cobb Scholarship Fund, the SOS (Save our Sons) Scholarship Fund, the “HOPE” Project, the World Federation of Methodist and Uniting Church Women, as well as various other district, region and connectional projects. Our mission projects are local as well as international. God has continued to bless our Missionary Society with faithful, dedicated members and supporters.

Locally, we continued our outreach efforts by visiting the sick and shut-in, we prepared Thanksgiving Baskets for fifty needy families. We participated in the District Missionary Christmas Program where we visited the Renaissance Nursing Home and brought gifts to the residents, had devotion and sang Christmas Carols. This year the Mattie E. Coleman Circle participated in Toys for Tots and Operation Christmas Package for the military overseas, with the leadership of the Rossie T. Hollis we raised $556.00 for the CME Children in Africa to buy shoes. The W.N. Owens Circle initiated a “Helping Ministry” and Clothing Pantry.

On Friday the 2nd Youth and Young Adults Takeover took place under the direction of Sis. Brittney Adams. Saturday our Missionary Prayer Luncheon took place and Rev. Cassandra Weaver blessed us. This morning, the proclaimed word will be given by our very own Mrs. Sandra Simmons, Past President of the St. Paul Missionary Society. Both services are guaranteed to be powerful.

It is with great joy, thanksgiving and my profound gratitude to have had the opportunity to serve as president another year. I owe a debt of gratitude to the Officers, Circle Leaders, Department Chairs and the members who have labored untiringly to maintain and participate in the ongoing St. Paul Missionary Society work this year.

I also acknowledge with appreciation the support and guidance given to us by our Pastor, Rev. Curlee Adams, ministerial staff and the entire St. Paul family.

“Team work makes the dream work”

In His Service, Min. Angela Hamb

St. Paul Women’s Missionary Society Officers Min. Angela Hamb, President Dr. Elnora P. Hamb, President Emeritus Mrs. Frances Evins, Vice President Min. Margie Hill, Chaplin Mrs. Winogene Pointer, Secretary Ms. Jacqueline Prince, Immed. Past Pres. Mr. Pierre Canty, Asst. Secretary Ms. Pamela Wafford, Treasurer

Mrs. Sandra Simmons, Past President Dr. Elnora P. Hamb, Immediate Past President Women Missionary Council

Mrs. Frances Evins, International Secretary Rossie T. Hollis WMC

WORKING TOGETHER

By working together we all have a part in the beauty, We all have a share in the plan. What does it matter what duty,

falls to the lot of man? Someone has blended the plaster, Someone has carried the stone. Neither the man nor the master

Has ever built alone. Making a roof for the weather, Or building a house for a king, Only by working together

Can we accomplish anything. Anonymous

MISSIONARY OF THE YEAR AWARD

PAST HONOREES Verlene Johnson 1987 Adell Betts 1988 Anna Pettis 1989 Sallie Wilson 1990 Beulah M. Love 1991 Epsie Davis 1992 Margie Dye 1993 Virigina R. Harvey 1994 Marie O’Conner 1995 Annie Jackson 1996 Leona R. Black 1997 Eura Holt 1998 Viola Willis 1999 Mary Simmons 2000 Rosetta Vance-Jones 2001 Willie Belfour 2002 Zelda Q. Birdsong 2003 Hazel Carter 2004 Melba Bright 2005 Jeanette Walker 2006 Cornie Gardner 2007 Linnie Price 2008 Winogene Pointer 2009 Rose Craig 2010 Dr. Elnora P. Hamb 2011 Carmelita Connor 2012 Ardella Davis 2013 Tonya Long 2014

2015 Who will it be?

The Vice President’s Message. . . . . .

“This is the day the Lord has made we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24.

Today we celebrate our 108th General Missionary Day, our theme is “Missionaries Called

According to God’s Purpose” and our scripture reference is Romans 8:28 which states,

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who

are the called according to His purpose. I am proud to say that on this General Missionary

Day I can look back over this past year and say that we have been doing the work of those

who are called according to God’s purpose and it has all worked out for the good.

It has been my pleasure to serve as the Vice President of the Missionary Society I love so

well. This year our youth participated in the Elizabeth Johnson Encouragement Grant

Essay Writing Contest and we had several young Missionaries to win for top essays. I am

proud to say that we have initiated the Dr. Elnora P. Hamb Scholarship that will help to

encourage high school graduates from our church. This year we have four your men

graduating.

This has been a spirit filled weekend and one that I will cherish always beginning with the

2nd Annual Youth and Young Adult Takeover, our Missionary Prayer Luncheon and

closing out with our Annual Day Worship Service. In closing I would like to thank our

President Min. Angela Hamb for encouraging me to continue in the Lord’s service.

Working for the Kingdom,

Sis. Frances Evins

MRS. SANDRA A. SIMMONS

Sandra is a native of St. Louis, Missouri. She was educated in the St. Louis Public School system and subsequently attended the University of Missouri – St. Louis and Webster University. She holds a B.A. Degree in Business Management, majoring in Human Resources Management. She is currently studying for the Senior Human Resources Professional Certification.

Sandra has had a fruitful career in Human Resources, holding director and management positions at Ralston Purina Company, Continental Baking Company, Prosource Distribution Services and Kemper Insurance, as well as being an independent HR Consultant. Her most important job by far has been stay-at-home mom to her two children.

She began her walk with Christ in 1989, when she was baptized at Jamison Memorial CME Church in St. Louis under the leadership of Rev. Andre McClerklin. After moving to Chicago in 1994, she joined St. Paul CME Church in 1995 under the leadership of Rev. Jerome B. Price, Sr. She has been an active member of St. Paul holding various positions such as Editor of the St. Paul Christian Newsletter, St. Paul church reporter, Young Adult President, Co-Director of the St. Paul Children’s Church Ministry for ages 3 – 6. She has participated in various workshops on the local, district, regional and national levels of the Women’s Missionary Society. Sandra is past local President of St. Paul’s Women’s Missionary Society. She is currently a member of the Home and Family Life Circle and is Region Secretary of the Pauline B. Grant Status of Women Department and a national committee member of the Pauline B. Grant Status of Women Department. Her current favorite scripture passage is Ephesians 3:20-21, “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Her favorite song of encouragement and testimony is “My Help (Cometh from the Lord.”)

Sandra is active in her community and has been a member of the Calvary Christian School PTO Executive Board for eight years, currently serving as Reporter for the 2014/2015 school year.

Sandra is the faithful daughter of Mrs. Bertha Yokley and James Yokley (deceased) of St. Louis, Missouri, the loving wife of the ever-patient and supportive Ralston B. Simmons, Sr., and the proud mother of Ralston B. Simmons, Jr. (R.J.) and Lauren Ashley Simmons.

The St. Paul Missionary Society was organized in 1907 under the pastorage of the late Rev. J. H. T. Walls. Mrs. Lula C. Wheeler, a charter member of St. Paul, was elected the first president. During the early years, there were three Missionary Society units. All three held meetings and reported to the Church Conference separately. All other efforts were as one body. In 1959, Rev. J. M. Pettigrew reorganized the missionary structure according to the rule adopted by the Connectional Council. Under the structure, the society functions as a “Wheel” with the presidents as the “Hub”, the officers as the “Spokes” and the remaining members were divided into “Circles”. Mrs. Laura Hall was elected the first Missionary President under the reorganization. The structure is still operable today.

Mrs. Lula C. Wheeler 1907 – 1920 Mrs. Lena Jones Rice 1920 – 1925 Mrs. Bertha Hill 1925 – 1943 Mrs. Mamie Scott 1925 – 1931 Mrs. Lillian M. Person 1931 – 1959 Mrs. Martha Edwards 1925 – 1946 Mrs. Dolly Flowers 1946 – 1958 Mrs. Velma Fair 1958 – 1959 Mrs. Ellen Thomas 1934 – 1941 Mrs. Ellen Crosby 1941 – 1943 Mrs. Mattie Pittman 1943 – 1947 Mrs. Essie Davis 1947 – 1959 Mrs. Laura Hall 1959 – 1960 Mrs. C. E. Webster 1960 – 1961 Mrs. Lillian Person 1961 – 1969 Mrs. Rosetta Vance – Jones 1969 – 1977 Mrs. Elnora P. Hamb 1977 – 1986 Mrs. Dorothy H. Griffin 1986 – 1989 Mrs. C. Juanita Clemons 1989 – 2005 Mrs. Sandra A. Simmons 2005 – 2011 Ms. Jacqueline Prince 2011 – 2012 Min. Angela Hamb 2012 – Present

SICK AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS

** Contact the Church for member information

Sis. Kathryn Randall Sis. Queen Sadiqa Dr. Zelda Q. Birdsong Sis. Cornelia Wayne Dr. Tyrone & Sis. Augustine Stansberry Sis. Betty Lampkin Sis. Henrietta Whirl Bro. Alfred & Sis. Hazel Carter Sis. Celestine Jeffries Sis. Magnolia Davis Sis. Norma Isaac Mrs. Sally Taylor Sis. Ruth Love Sis. Armedella Clark Bro. Lafayette Barksdale Bro. Frank Cranfield Sis. LaVeeda Whitnell Sis. Beverly Mayes Bro. Huey Fitzhugh

James 5:14 “Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.

MEMBERS REQUESTING PRAYER

Ephesians 6:18 “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints."

Sis. Barbara Snider, Sis. Maxine Smith, Bro. Leroy Smith, Bro. Joseph Long, Sis. Rose Craig, Sis. Frances Evins, Bro. Barton Evins, Sis. Yvette Simmons, Sis. Margaret Ferguson, Sis. LaRonya Dockery-Hull, Sis. Amber Jackson,

Sis. Marcella Jackson, Sis. Yugonda Jeffries, Bro. Vaughn Swift, Sis. Iola Connell, Sis. Gwen Ross, Bro. Carlton Fields, Jr., Bro. Pierre Canty & The Canty Family,

Brandon Canty, Bro. Lionel Dennis (Brother of Julie Dennis), Sis. Tasia Ford, Bro. John Barr, Bro. Jones Craig, Jr., Sis. Della McReynolds (mother of Paulette Hyneman),

Sis. Cornie Gardner, Bro. Pierre Jordan, Bro. Shunton Chavis, Sis. Sheila Chavis

CIRCLE #1 - CORA SHATTUCK Circle Leader -Justice Bertina Lampkin Mrs. Gwendolyn Ross Mrs. LaVeeda Whitnell

CIRCLE #2 – L.C. WHEELER Circle Leader - Mrs. Cornie Gardner Mrs. Zelda Birdsong Mrs. Hazel Carter Mrs. Elizabeth Chambers

CIRCLE #3 – W.H. AMOS Circle Leader - Mrs. Lillian Hardeman *

CIRCLE #4 – MAMIE HOLLOWAY Circle Leader - Mrs. Ardella Davis Mr. Steve Beal Mrs. Tonya Long Mrs. Emma Smith Mrs. Barbara Snider Hall

CIRCLE #5 – LILLIAN PERSON Prof. Wenona Whitfield *

CIRCLE #6 – LENA JONES RICE Circle Leader- Mrs. Frances Evins Min. Angela Hamb Mrs. Francettia Worlds Mrs. Pamela Wafford Mrs. Daphne Davenport Mrs. Mary Barnes Mrs. Cheryl Rayford Mrs. Kimberly Owens Mrs. Meyosha Wilson

CIRCLE #7 - BERTHA HILL

CIRCLE #8 – JOHN W. GILBERT Circle Leader - Mrs. Carolyn O’Brien Ms. Diane Rogers

CIRCLE #9 – SAVANNAH LEWIS Mrs. Sandra Stewart *

CIRCLE #10 – W.N. OWENS Circle Leader - Mr. Pierre Canty Mr. Samuel Ellis Mr. Johnny Williams

CIRCLE #11 – CATHERINE BARR Circle Leader -Mrs. Diana Belcher Mrs. Rose Craig Mrs. Jeanette Walker Dr. Elnora P. Hamb Mrs. Henrietta Whirl Mrs. Winogene Pointer Mrs. Linnie Price Mrs. Carmelita Connor Mrs. Paulette Thomas Mrs. Margerie Robbins

CIRCLE #12 – PHYLLIS H. BEDFORD Secretary - Mrs. Marshia Bowman ** Darnise Adams Talisa Helse*** Lucy Adams Kyla Owens*** Jasmine Owens*** Raymond Belcher Sable Connor Sybil Connor Brandi Smith Nichelle Hibbler*** Mylon Blackmore *** Shunton Chavis Albert Reed, Jr. *** Aleciyah Turks*** Tasia Ford Christopher Rayford*** Kayla Adams Katia Adams Isaiah Grey Brittney Adams

CIRCLE #13 – MATTIE E. COLEMAN Secretary- Mrs. Lisa Adams & Miss LaToya Mitchell Shunika Chavis Corvon Rayford Joshua Davenport Autumn Evins Maurica Geanes Albernard Turks Elijah Williams Isaiah Williams Jeremiah Williams Ralston Simmons, Jr. Malachi Adams David Demus Jeffrey Owens Crystal Rayford

CIRCLE #14 – ROSSIE T. HOLLIS Secretary - Mrs. Francettia Worlds * Alisha Bowman Amya Bowman Gabrielle Davenport Maya Doss Darren Doss Francettia Ford Jeremiah Ford Bria Price Cameron Rayford Lauren Simmons Nelson Simmons Zaniya Mitchell Rutherford Simmons III Quinaiya Fourte D’Antay Windon

CIRCLE #15 – HOME & FAMILY LIFE Mrs. Sandra Simmons * Mrs. Yolanda Doss ** Ms. Barbara Jones Ms. Elaine Lampkin Min. Margie Hill Mrs. Brenda Broadus Ms. Vanessa Bailey

*** Away in College **Co-Circle Leader