The Reverend Shaun Ellison Jones, Pastor Sunday, September 1, 2019

Call to Worship * Praise & Worship * Responsive Reading * Invocation * Dance Ministry * Welcome * Star News * Altar Call * Music Ministry * Preached Word

* Invitation to Christ * Worship thru Giving * Communion * Benediction

Order of Worship

One Voice: Beloved as we gather today for worship, let us rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Many Voices: We realize that the old saints were right, prayer does change things. Therefore we commit to communicating our adoration, thanks, confessions, and supplications to the one who has the power to answer our prayers. One Voice: Let us never pray using fancy words and vain repetitions for the purpose of being admired by our worshipping neighbors. Instead let your prayer language be sincere and praiseworthy as we inter-cede on behalf of others to God.

Many Voices: We know that prayer is a two way street. It requires us at times to share our thoughts and concerns. It also requires us to be silent so we can hear God’s response.

One Voice: Our faith is not in the acts of prayer but in the one we pray to. Therefore let us always be mindful that the effectual and fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much with God. All Voices: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not bring us to the time of trial, but rescue us from the evil one. Amen

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□ First Time Visitor □ Returning Visitor □ New to Area

□ Learn about Star of Bethlehem □ Asking for Prayer

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US?

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□ Salvation: I am accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord & Savior for the 1st time. □ Christian Experience: I’m saved, been baptized and want to become a member Star of Bethlehem! □ Restoration: I’m saved, and been away. But I want to come back and regain my active member status at Star!

MINISTER: What common experience leads us to spiritual fellowship and covenant relationship with God and one another?

CONGREGATION: 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.

MINISTER: By what pledge do we turn from the ways of the world?

CONGREGATION: We promise, therefore by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love.

MINISTER: What are some of the privileges and duties in this our church?

CONGREGATION: To strive for the advancement of this church, in knowledge, holiness, and comfort, to promote its prosperity and spirituality, to sustain its worship, ordinances, disciplines and doctrines.

MINISTER: What vows do we gladly make as stewards of that which God has entrusted to us?

CONGREGATION: To contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expense of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the Gospel through all nations.

MINISTER: For the sake of our homes and our loved ones, what tasks do we humbly assume?

CONGREGATION: To maintain family and secret devotion; to religiously educate our children, to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances.

MINISTER: For the sake of the unsaved for whom Christ died to what manner of life and conversation are we solemnly pledged?

CONGREGATION: 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 and use of intoxicating drink as a beverage, and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior.

MINISTER: Since He is our Master, even Christ and we all are brethren, by what fraternal ministries are we to strengthen each other and adorn the teachings of our Lord and Savior?

CONGREGATION: We further engage, to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in prayer, to aid each other 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.

MINISTER: For the good of our own spiritual development, and for the best interests of the Master’s kingdom, what do we promise to do if we move beyond the reach of this church?

CONGREGATION: 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 principles of God’s word.

ALL TOGETHER: We pray for forgiveness of our past sins, and for grace and strength to keep these vows for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. And now unto him, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, be power and glory forever. Amen

Church Covenant

Church Wide Activities CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED— In observance of Labor Day the Church office and the building will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2nd.

PASTOR RETIREMENT—A Retirement Celebration will be held for Rev. Dr. Myrtle Owens Smith on Saturday, Sept. 28th @ 12:30 pm held at The Greentree Country Club (538 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle, NY). Tickets are $150.00 per person. If you would like to attend, please sign up and make payment at the Info. Center. Deadline for tickets is 9-15-19.

PASTORAL ENGAGEMENT — Pastor Jones will be preaching on Sunday, Sept. 29th @ 4 PM at Bethel Baptist Church (37 Maple Avenue, Mt. Kisco, NY). The Mass Choir, Ushers and entire church are asked to support.

WORSHIP HOURS—We will return to our regular Worship hours on Sunday, Sept. 8th. Sunday School @ 9:30 AM as we complete our Sizzling Summer series. Worship Service @ 11 AM.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL—All Church Officers and Ministry Officers are reminded that our Quarterly Executive Council Meeting will be held on Monday, Sept 16th @ 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

QUARTERLY CHURCH CONFERENCE—On Monday, Sept 30th @ 7:00 PM, Pastor Jones and the Church Officers invite all members to attend our Quarterly Church Conference.

TEACHER’S MEETING—Starting Tuesday, Sept. 10th, Teacher’s Meeting will resume its regular weekly schedule. We will meet at the Church with Pastor Jones. For more information, please see Supt. Gwenda Jordan.

CENTRAL HUDSON—Central Hudson's Quarterly Session will be held Wednesday, September 18th at First Baptist Church (Monticello, NY). Van will leave at 7:30 am. If you are interested in attending, please sign up at the information table. CHBA Congress—Saturday, Sept. 28th @ 9 AM at Baptist Temple Church, Newburgh, NY. Van will leave the church at 8:00 AM. Please sign up at the information table.

SENIOR STARS— All Members who are 60 or over are invited to the Senior Ministry on Tuesday, September 10th @11 AM. For more information please see Ministry Leader Mother Delores Holloman or Deaconess Viola Jefferson.

CALLING ALL WOMEN— Join the Women of Purpose Ministry on Monday. Sept. 9th @ 7:00 PM. They have an exciting time planned for all ladies. Invite a sister/friend to join them. For more info please contact Ministry Leader Susie Daniels or any member of the Women’s Ministry.

MANCAVE MONDAYS — On Monday, Sept. 9th @7:00 PM, the Men’s Ministry will host its monthly Man Cave Mondays. Join them for food and fellowship as our men contin-ue to study authentic manhood. Make sure you bring others with you. For more info contact Ministry Leader Larry Lowe or any member of the Men’s Ministry.

YA WEEKEND— ATTN: All Members who are 18—35, mark your calendars for Sept 28– 29th as 18 TOO LYFE celebrates their Annual Weekend Celebration. To learn more about the weekend and how to be apart please see Sis. Chantol Kelly, Deja Spruill or Min. Stephen Holmes.

FISH FRY— The Pastor’s Aid Ministry will be hosting a fish fry on Saturday, September 21st from 11 AM—5 PM. Dinners are $12.00 and $10.00 and sandwiches will also be available. For pre-orders or more info see Sis. Valerie Spruill.

129TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY—All members of the 129th Anniversary Committee are asked to attend a meeting, Sunday, Sept. 8th immediately after service.

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

ANDRE F. BAKER VAUGHN BRANCH DAWNE BROWN

JENNIFER BROWN AYISHA BUNCH

SANDRA CAMPER MAGGIE CHERRY

TOMICA DOUGLAS-CRANTON MAYA ESTERS

SANDRA GORDON NANCY HOLEBROOK

THURMAN JORDAN JOSEPH JACQUES

TAYLOR NORFLEET DEBORAH PARKER BARTEE SCOTT, JR.

FRANCES SMITH AISHYA WARD CLYDE WELSH KIARA WELSH

MARLON WHEATLEY

NAME HOW JOINED TRIBE Lawanda Miller Reinstatement Naphtali (F. & L. Smithwick) Deborah Parker Christian Experience Asher (G. & P. White) Mary Ward Christian Experience Benjamin (T. & V. Jefferson/ G. Jordan)

*New Member Class: Sundays 9:30 AM*

*Believer’s Baptism: 1st

Sunday at 10:30 AM*

*Holy Communion: 1st Sunday at 11 AM*

*Nursery: Sundays at 11:00 AM* (Except 5th

Sundays)

*Children’s Church: 1st

Sundays at 11:00 AM*

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

3

4 5 7 PM Youth Choir Rehearsal

6 7 PM Youth Ministry Friday

7

8

9:30 AM Sunday

School

11 AM Embracing Day 3:30 PM Ushers/Nurses Day

9 7 PM Women Meet 7 PM Men Meet

10 11 AM Senior Star’s Meet 7 PM Teachers Meet

11 7 AM Prayer Call

12 PM Food Ministry Bible Study

7 PM Prayer & Bible Study

12

7 PM

Mass Choir

Rehearsal

7 PM

NAACP Meet

13

6:30 PM Music Matters Karaoke

14

10 AM Music Matters Workshops

6 PM Concert

15

9:30 AM Sunday

School

11 AM Worship 1:PM Youth Lemonade & Bake Sale

16 7 PM Executive Council

17

7 PM Teachers Meet

18 7 AM Prayer Call

9 AM CHBA Quarterly Session

7 PM Prayer & Bible Study

19

7 PM

Men’s Chorus

Rehearsal

20

21 8 AM Second Chances Breakfast 11 AM Pastor’s Aid Fish Fry

22 9:30 AM Sunday

School

11 AM Worship

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6:30 PM

Trustees Meet

7 PM

Deacons Meet

24

7 PM Teachers Meet

25 7 AM Prayer Call

12 PM Food Ministry Bible Study

7 PM Prayer & Bible Study

26

7 PM

Choir Rehearsal

27

28 9 AM CHBA Congress

29 9:30 AM Sunday

School

11 AM Worship 4PM Pastor Jones Bethel, Mt. Kisco

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7 PM CHURCH CONFERENCE

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September 2019 Event Calendar

Music Matters Workshop Weekend

18-LYFE Young

Sick & Shut In /Prayer List

CONTACT US 304 Spring Street—Ossining, New York 10562

914.762.1360 (O) 914.762.2661 (F)

Office Hours: Monday—Friday (10am—5pm)

office@starbethbc.org (email)

www.starbethbc.org (website)

@starbethbc

Ways to Give

WORSHIP & STUDY TIMES Sundays:

Sunday School/New Member: All Ages—9:30 AM

Morning Worship—11 AM

Nursery (6 mos.—5 yrs. old) - 11AM

Children’s Church (2-10 yrs. old ) - 1st Sundays

Teen Temple ( 11—18 yrs. old ) - 5th Sundays

Wednesdays:

Mid Day Bible Study—12 noon

Prayer & Praise— 7 PM

Youth & Adult Bible Study— 7:30 PM

TV BROADCAST: Sun & Mon Nights @ 9PM

Optimum—Channel 74 & Verizon—Channel 40

*By attending worship, I hereby consent to being filmed or a photo taken during the worship and give the Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church permission to use my image for any type of publication.* You are welcome to use our Wi-Fi (WIFI NAME) SSID: STAR Beth BC Password: Genesis1

FREE SCREENINGS—The Nurses Ministry offers free Blood Pressure screenings every 2nd & 4th Sundays in the Church Conference Room.

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SERMON NOTES

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WED. PRAYER CALL — Pray with Pastor Jones every Wednesday @7AM via our Early Morning Prayer Call. The Call-in number is 1-515-739-1247, Access Code: 735132#.

Sis. Theresa Holbrook—Home

Sis. Luesta Hankins—Home Sis. Margaret Smith-Home

Deacon Jesse Johnson, Bro. Roosevelt Ponton

Bro. Garnett Knowles, Bro. Eugene Knowles, Sr.,

Sis. Beatrice Lambert, Sis. Juanita DeBerry

Sis. Florence Verchilds, Bro. Everett Purnell

Sis. Mattile Clark, Sis. Courtney Wade,

Sis. Abuna Andibo, Bro. Caleb Amunga

Rev. Myrtle Smith, Rev. Donna Lyn Smith-Taylor

Bereavement: McCann & St. Luke BC Family

Deaconess Neloise Brown—Grove Valhalla Rehab

Bro. Bartee Scott—Bethel Nursing Home (Croton)

Sis. Louise Young—Bethel Nursing Home (Croton)

Bro. Eugene Sutton—Wingate (Hopewell Junc.)

Sis. Joan Artis—Westchester Medical Center

Mother Marjorie Cheatham—Cedar Manor

Sis. Maggie Cherry— Home Sis. Hattie Bell—Home

Bro. Joseph & Frances Smith—Home

Sis. Laura Shuler—Home Sis. Nadine Murray—Home