~ Sunday December 23, 2018 ~Ministerial Staff
The Reverend Dr. Larry E. Campbell ~ Senior Pastor ~ Minister
The Reverend Nikia Smith Robert ~ Itinerant Elder
The Reverend Rochelle Wright Moore ~ Itinerant Deacon
The Reverend Van E. White ~ Itinerant Deacon
The Reverend Jennifer Oliver ~ Itinerant Deacon
The Reverend Homer Burnett ~ Local Elder
The Reverend Deborah West-Jones ~ Local Elder
The Reverend Jarroll Taylor, Sr. ~ Local Elder
The Reverend Tonya Turner ~ Local Elder
Dr. Phyllis Beech ~ Licentiate
Our First Lady: Mrs. Melinda G. Campbell
The Reverend Van E. White ~ Executive Assistant/ Youth CoordinatorMrs. Selene M. Cox ~ Administrative Assistant
Church Office Hours:Tues Wed 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Thurs 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Fri. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Closed for Lunch Daily: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.Music Ministry
Bro. Timothy Davis, Minister of MusicBro. Jimmy Watlington, Percussionist ~ Bro. Carlos Caldwell, Organist~ Bro. Darien Dorsey, Keyboardist
Sis. Karen Law, Women’s Chorus Director ~ Sis. Tonia Graham, Children’s Choir DirectorBro. J. Renard Washington, New Generation’s Choir
~ Serving Today ~9:30 A.M. Service
Steward: L. Cherri KingAcolyte: Elise Tervalon
Health Unit: Dr. Harold Wilson
Trustee: Fred CapleGreeters: Linda Pettaway Darlene AndersonClass Leaders: Barbara Franklin
Serving Next Week
Stewards
9:30 A.M. Bill Matlock
Trustees
9:30 A.M. Dr. Brian Venerable
8:00 A.M. Worship Service: 179 11:00 A.M. Worship Service: 107
Children’s Church/Church School: 15Bible Study Sessions: 30
FREE WI-FI service is available on the FAME Campus by accessing FAME 1700.
Password: 6267980503
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~ Order of Worship Experience ~
Warning: This order of worship is subject to change without warning or prior notice --- everything is governed by the Sovereignty of the Holy Spirit.
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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT – LOVE Praise & Worship
Doxology: “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”
The Call to Worship
Leader: 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)
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)
Leader: 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)
Leader: Blessed are they that dwell in Thy house. Lord, I have loved Thy habitation, the place where Thy honor dwelleth. (Psalm 26:8)
People: For the Lord is in His holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before Him.
(Habakkuk 2:20).
Leader: 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)
Unison: O Sing unto the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things. Make a
joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth, sing His praises. (Psalm 98:1, 4)
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Congregational Christmas CarolsHark! The Herald Angels Sing
Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King;
Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!”
Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies;
With the’ angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”
Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born King!”
Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the ever lasting Lord!
Late in time behold Him come, Off spring of the virgin’s womb,
Veiled in flesh the God-head see; Hail th’ incarnate Deity,
Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel.
Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born King!”
Hail the heaven-born Price of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings,
Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die,
Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth
Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born King!”
Angels We Have Heard on High
Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o’er the plains,
And the mountains in reply Echo back their joyous strains,
Refrain
Glo- ri-a in ex-cel-sis De-o,
Glo-ri-a in ex-cel-sis De-o.
Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong?
Say what may the tidings be, Which inspire your heavenly songs?
Refrain
Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn King.
Refrain
See within a manger laid Jesus, Lord of heaven and earth!
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, With us sing our Savior’s birth.
Refrain
The InvocationMinistry of Music The Male Chorus
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The Lighting of the Advent Wreath Candles — Hope, Peace, Joy, Love and Christ
Ruth Nolen Family
Leader: “By awesome deeds you answer us with deliverance, O God of our salvation; you are the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.” (Psalm 65:5)
People: In a world of where so many despairs, God lights a candle of hope in our hearts. We
wait together for a Savior, who will be Immanuel, Christ the Lord.
Lighting of the First Advent — HOPE –Purple Candle
Leader: “By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light
to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of
peace.” (Luke 1: 78, 79)
People: In a world where so many experience violence, God lights a candle of peace in our
hearts. We wait together for a Savior, who will be Immanuel, Christ the Lord.
Lighting of the Second Advent — PEACE –Purple Candle
People: In a world where so many are sorrowful, God lights a candle of joy in our hearts.
We wait together for a Savior, who will be Immanuel, Christ the Lord.
Leader: "The Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the nations; the Gentiles
will hope in him." (Romans 15:12)
Lighting of the Third Advent — JOY –Purple Candle
People: In a world where so many experience hatred, God lights a candle of love in our hearts.
We wait together for a Savior, who will be Immanuel, Christ the Lord.Leader: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in
him may not perish but may have eternal life. (John 3:16)
Lighting of the Fourth Advent — LOVE –Pink Candle
People: In a world where so many wait in darkness, light comes into our hearts through a baby born in a manger! He is Immanuel, Christ the Lord!
Leader: “For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6)
Lighting of the Fifth Advent — CHRIST –White Candle
Leader: Let us pray.
Unison: Loving God, we thank you for your mystery of the Incarnation – Emmanuel, God
with us. Help us receive the Light of Christ in our hearts and share it generously and
joyfully in our families and communities. We ask this in the name of the one born in
Bethlehem, Jesus our Lord. Amen
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The Summary of the Decalogue
LEADER: From all that dwell below the skies…SUNG: From all that dwell below the skies, Let the Creator’s praise arise; Let the Redeemer’s Name be sung, through every land, by every tongue.LEADER: Hear what Christ our Savior saith, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.SUNG: 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
Abbreviated Announcements Announcement Clerk
Visitor’s Welcome Pastor
We Welcome You
(To The House of the Lord)
We welcome you to the House of the Lord
Welcome you to His power and grace
We thank you for coming and sharing today
We welcome you to the House of the Lord
Welcome you to His power and grace
We welcome you to the House of the Lord
~ Pastor’s Words ~
The Offertory (Tithes ~ Gifts ~ Benevolent Offerings)
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The Offertory (Tithes ~ Gifts ~ Benevolent Offerings)
Celebration of Giving Litany
MINISTER: It is now time for us to share in giving. Why do we give?
CONGREGATION: We give because all we have comes from God. According to
Deuteronomy 8:18, it is God who gives us the power to get wealth.
MINISTER: Why do we give?
CONGREGATION: We give because God commands us. Malachi 3:10 states that we
are to bring the full tithe into God’s storehouse.
MINISTER: Why do we give?
CONGREGATION: We give because God said in Luke 6:38, to give and He would give
back to us a more abundant blessing.
MINISTER: Why do we give?
CONGREGATION: We give because 2 Corinthians 9:7 states that God loves a cheerful
giver.
MINISTER: Our tithe symbolizes all of the ways that we have been blessed by God:
spiritually, physically, mentally, and financially and with gifts and talents.
ALL: Thank you Lord, for the privilege of giving. We are excited about
paying the tithe and giving the offering. We know that you are
faithful to your promises. Therefore, we trust you in faith to do
what you have said. AMEN!
Choral Response: “All things come of Thee, O Lord; and of Thine own have we given Thee. Amen.”
Altar Call and Intercessory PrayerSermonic Selection The Male Chorus
The Christmas Message Pastor Larry E. Campbell
The Invitation to Discipleship
The Apostle’s Creed (Please See Monitors)
The Doxology
The Benediction
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Scripture of the Day
God’s Love. “We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.”
1 John 4:16
Quote of the Day
“Though our feelings come and go, God’s love for us does not.” C.S. Lewis
Thought of the Week"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. We love Him because He first loved us." 1 John 4:18-19 NKJVWhen John wrote this letter, he seemed overwhelmed with the reality of God’s love. Over and over again, he wrote about this love. In fact, the word “love” is used 33 times in this letter.John knew that this love gives the right perspective on life. It frees us from the impulses that dominate the world. We no longer are obsessed with self-interest and pride. We can be selfless and focus on eternal values.John discovered that God’s love is pure, the perfect motivation. His love has power. It casts out fear, and overcomes worry, doubt, and anxiety. This love is forgiving and kind. It is practical and applies in every situation we face. In fact, accepting God’s love changes our lives.When asked to name the greatest commandment, Jesus said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind” (Matthew 22:38). In short, the greatest thing we can do is to love God with everything that is within us.The Bible makes clear that God wants us to realize how much He loves us, and to know how much He is ready to bless us … if we love Him with all our heart, soul, and mind.If we understand God’s love, we realize that He is love. Motivated by that love, we love to please Him and fellowship with Him. We love to know His Word and show love to others around us. Filled with His love, we eagerly share the Gospel.Focus your thoughts on God right now. Love Him, unconditionally. Thank Him for His love. And let that love flow you to people all around you.https://inspiration.org/daily-devotional/overwhelmed-gods-love/
Humor of the WeekIt was Christmas and the judge was in a merry mood as he asked the prisoner, “What are you charged with?" "Doing my Christmas shopping early", replied the defendant. "That's no offense", said the judge. "How early were you doing this shopping?" "Before the store opened."
HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS
December 24, 2018 – December 30, 2018
Monday The Birth of John Promised Luke 1:11-16
Tuesday The Lord Was with John Luke 1:57-66
Wednesday Let it Be According to Your Word Luke 1:32-38
Thursday Joseph Obeys the Lord Mathew 1:18-25
Friday Anna Speaks of Child Jesus Luke 2:36-37
Saturday Angels Announce Good News to Shepherds Luke 2:8-14
Sunday Testimonies to the promised Savior Luke 1:26-31; 2:22,25-35
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Christmas Greetings from Pastoral Family The Angels herald God’s great love for us.
The birth of the Christ Child is a radical assault on the kingdom of evil in this world. His birth demonstrates eternal hope, love, and peace in the midst of profound suffering and pain. In the midst of our joy, freedom, and power in Christ, may we work for the eradication of evil at all
levels. As we celebrate the birth of our Lord, I pray that the light of kindnessand hope be reborn in you so that you will never tire of being selfless and brave.
May this Christmas bring you much joy and happiness, and may your New Year be merry and bright. Thanks for being such a great friend!Pastor Campbell, Lady Melinda and Terrence
BIBLE STUDY/PRAYER MEETING SESSIONS
Please note that ALL Weekly Bible Study Prayer Meeting Sessions will be postponed on Wednesday, December 26th 2018 and Wednesday, January 2nd 2019 in observance of Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
Church Administrative Office Holiday ScheduleDecember 25th — 26th, 2018 Closed
January 1st —2nd, 2019 Closed
Year-end Giving OpportunityThank you for your generous donations throughout 2018 as we continue doing God's work...creating The Beloved Community!
Consider these giving benefits:
* Giving demonstrates that God is First in your life * Your donations help to ensure FAME meets its financial obligations and our ability to deliver much needed services to members and the community * Potential tax savings - Church donations are tax deductible - up to 50% of adjusted gross income (see your tax professional for details)
Combined Worship Service Sunday, December 30, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.
Church School | 8am
Combined Worship Service will be led by the OWWMS
Senior Ministry Monthly Luncheon/MeetingTuesday, January 8, 2019 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join us as we enjoy good food, fun, fellowship and helpful information. For Information contact: Juanita West Tillman, 626-794-2765 [email protected]
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ANNOUNCEMENTS (Continued)
Trustee Board Meeting: January 15, 2019 | 6:30pm
BaptismThe Sacrament of Baptism will be offered at the 11:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday,
January 20, 2019. All interested Baptism candidates must attend a special Baptismal Class on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 | 6pm. Please contact Pastor Campbell for details
New Members’ Orientation (Series 1-19)New Members’ Classes will be available Thursdays: January 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st 2019| 6 p.m. The presence of all new members is requested.
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
Hosted by the Young People’s and Children’s Division (YPD)
Theme: “The Dream … Where are we now?”
Saturday, January 12, 2019 |9am
Thelma Blake Fellowship Hall
Tickets are on Sale … NOW
Everyone is encouraged to wear Red and Black Attire
Pastoral Preaching EngagementPastor Campbell will serve as the guest preacher for the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr.
Commemoration Service on January 18, 2019 at the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center located at 1434 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena.
Steward Board Meeting – Saturday, January 19, 2019 | 9am
Save the Date
Annual MO-FAME Luncheon
Saturday, January 19, 2019 | 12 Noon
The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Greater Pasadena will host its Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Sunday, January 20, 2019 | 3:30pm
at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Altadena.
Southern California Conference Board of Examiners ClassesPlease note that all Ministerial Classes of Instruction which commence on Saturday, January
26, 2019 and convene monthly on the fourth Saturday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm at Bethel AME Church, Los Angeles CA. Rev. Dr. Campbell will continue to serve as the Lead Instructor for the
second-year students.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS (Continued)
Official Board Meeting: January 29, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
20/20 (7.0) Initiative
The 20/20 initiative is a Church-wide fundraising project managed by the Stewards. This project is established to assist with our Annual Connectional Budget. Financial gifts donated through the 20/20 initiative are added to our collected conference claims and assist greatly in meeting the first and second half of our Connectional Budgetary obligations. The Steward Board is requesting 150 participants for conference year 2018-2019. The first half of our budget is due in February 2019. In addition to the 18 officers and team captains we are asking STARTING TODAY 127 people to give 20 dollars per week for 20 weeks in addition to your regular tithes, gifts and offerings. Please mark your envelopes 20/20 and allocate $20.00. Our goal is to raise $60,000. Again, this will satisfy all budgetary needs on the conference level without utilizing any operational funds. Please see or contact any Steward to participate; we are looking forward to your commitment
FIRST AME PASADENA FOOD PANTRY “Feeding Those in Need”
Food distribution on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every monthHours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Please consider making a financial donation in support of our Food Pantry
Fuller Seminary’s
William E. Parnell Center for African American Studies Presents
MLK GOSPEL CELEBRATION
Featuring
First A.M.E. Pasadena and Faithful Central Gospel Choirs
Friday, January 25, 2019 | 7PM
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Prayer Request(s)
Please notify the Church Office of Sick & Shut-in additions, deletions, or status/address changes.
Bishop & Supervisor Fugh Presiding Elder & Dr. Kaye Lindsey Rev. Dr. Larry & Melinda Campbell Rev. Homer & Norma Burnett
Diane Jordan President Donald Trump Tracy Anderson Ruth Angela Patten Tara Williams Rev. Debbie West-Jones Myrtle Anderson Kernola Arnold Bobby Thomas Rev. Tonya Turner Bonnie Hood Vannie Brown Rosetta Lynch Olive Murphy Lamar Odom Cox Family Karean Nemo Rebecca Robbins Victor Sutphen Gracie Warren Rev. Elmer Redding Patty Blanco Daneya Baber Vicky Steward
India Key Lee Wheaton Charles Perkins James Johnson Bobby Hearns Alan Family
Anderson Phillips Al Deas Nancy Johnson Delores Dixon Melody Forhis Linza Williams
William Turner Dorsey Tiashia & Eric Brown Patty Allen Kim Flagg Family June Butler Arzella Ross-Miller
Michael Skinner The Buchanan Family Seymone Kelly Wilma Haynes Sharon Davis
College Students
Let’s continue to support and pray for our beloved College Students
Taylore Thomas Azhia Harris Marina Banks Maya Banks Kyarra Hampton Blaine Radley Miguel O’tano Devin Henry Eddie Boyd Noah Goldstein Kylee Sharp Unique AndresGuy Woods Aaron Ealy Taylor Holmes Elyse Sharp Cheyanne Rolison
Sick and Shut-Ins
Arnice Wilfong 8417 Mission Dr. Rosemead, CA 91770Betty Morgan The Californian-Pasadena Convalescent Hospital 120 Bellefontaine St. Pasadena, CA 91105Bernice Washington 1201 S. California Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016Charlene (CJ) Bradford 540 Fair View Ave # 35 Arcadia CA 91007David (Dewey) Richardson 6273 Hart Ave. Temple City CA 91780Delores Mitchell 1132 Forest Avenue. Pasadena, CA 91103Doris Curd P.O. Box 782 San Fernando. CA 94341Dorothy Plummer Golden Cross Nursing Facility, 1450 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103Elois Blizzard 3819 San Rafael. Los Angeles, CA 90065Erma Bullock 2433 N. Glenrose Ave. Altadena, CA 91001Gwendolyn Pitter South Pasadena Care Center 904 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030Jack Allen 2269 Santa Rosa Street. Altadena, CA 91001Jo Ann Thomas 4027 Crossing Way. Stone Mountain, GA 30083Juanita Lawson 975 E. Union St. Unit #103, Pasadena CA 91103Kathryn Ray 580 MacDonald Street. Pasadena, CA 91103Leo Tavares 785 W. Altadena Drive. Altadena, CA 91001Linnie G. Nollie 2250 E. New York Drive. Altadena, CA 91001Malika G. Hendry P. O. Box 94082 Pasadena. CA 91109Mary Armistead 1135 Wotkyns Dr. Pasadena, CA 91103Mildred Hawkins 762 N. Fair Oaks #327. Pasadena, CA 91103Mildred Lewis Regency Park Astoria Assisted Living Facility 925 E. Villa Street room 101, Pasadena, CA 91106Murray Huff 727 Coniston Road. Pasadena, CA 91103Olevia Brown 2621 Home park Avenue. Altadena, CA 91101Queenie Williams 2518 N. Marengo Ave. Altadena, CA 91001Ron Brown 2584 Catherine Road. Altadena, CA 91001Shirley Ryan 408 E. Marigold Street. Altadena, CA 91001Tom Ralls 1492 North Arroyo Blvd. CA 91103Vivian Ewing 692 W. Mariposa St. Altadena, CA 91101Waydene Jackson 1965 N. Garfield Avenue. Pasadena, CA 91103Yvonne Hagan 1550 N. Mar Vista Avenue. Pasadena, CA 91104Zell L. Hill 375 Barthe Dr. Pasadena, CA 91103
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