~ Sunday August 26, 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 Homer Burnett ~ Local Elder

The Reverend Deborah West-Jones ~ Local Elder

The Reverend Tonya Turner ~ Local Elder

Licentiate Van E. White ~ Licentiate

Licentiate Jennifer Oliver ~ Student Minister — Fuller Theological Seminary

Our First Lady: Mrs. Melinda G. Campbell

Mr. Van E. White ~ Executive Assistant/ Youth Coordinator

Mrs. 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 Music

Bro. Jimmy Watlington, Percussionist ~ Bro. Carlos Caldwell, Organist~ Bro. Darien Dorsey, Keyboardist

Sis. Karen Law, Women‘s Chorus Director ~ Sis. Tonia Graham, Children‘s Choir Director

Bro. J. Renard Washington, New Generation‘s Choir

~ Serving Today ~

8:00 A.M. Service

Steward: Bill Matlock

Acolyte: Marissa Starks

Health Unit: Dr. Harold Wilson

Trustee: Paul Price

Greeters: Linda Pettway

Darlene Anderson

Class Leaders: Trude Todd

11:00 A.M. Service

Steward: Kischchen Hazelton Venerable

Acolyte: Zion Otano

Health Unit: Dr. Brian K. Venerable

Trustee: Melvin Sharpe

Greeters: Barbara Williams

Celeste Drake

Class Leaders: Barbara Franklin

Serving Next Week

Stewards

8:00 A.M. Darlene Anderson

11:00 A.M. Karen Little

Trustees

8:00 A.M. Thomas Alford

11:00 A.M. Fred Caple

8:00 A.M. Worship Service: 141

11:00 A.M. Worship Service: 97

Children’s Church/Church School: 6 Bible Study Sessions: 51

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.

Live Streaming is taking place during our Worship Services

Please spread the word, the internet stream is available with any device having internet access. You can

go directly to our website, http://famepasadena.org/ and click on ―Worship With Us Online‖ or you may

copy and paste the following link in your browser:

http://p23.worshipstream.com/276/FirstAMEChurchPasadena

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 ofthe 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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The Hymn of Praise African American Heritage Hymnal #291

O How I Love Jesus

There is a name I love to hear,

I love to sing its worth;

It sounds like music in my ear,

The sweetest name on earth.

Refrain:

O how I love Jesus,

O how I love Jesus,

O how I love Jesus,

Because he first loved me!

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.

[Refrain]

It tells me what my Father hath

In store for every day,

And though I tread a darksome path,

Yields sunshine all the way.

[Refrain]

It tells of one whose loving heart

can feel my deepest woe;

who in each sorrow bears a part

that none can bear below.

[Refrain]

The Invocation

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Ministry of Music The Male Chorus

Scripture Lesson (Please Stand for the Reading of God’s Words)

Responsive: Isaiah 41:1-10 (New Living Translation) – Don’t Be Afraid

Leader: God says, ―Listen in silence before me, you lands beyond the sea.Bring your

strongest arguments.Come now and speak.The court is ready for your case.

People: ―Who has stirred up this king from the east,rightly calling him to God’s

service?Who gives this man victory over many nationsand permits him to

trample their kingsunderfoot?With his sword, he reduces armies to dust.

With his bow, he scatters themlike chaff before the wind.

Leader: He chases them away and goes on safely,though he is walking over unfamiliar

ground.

People: Who has done such mighty deeds,summoning each new generation from the

beginning of time?It is I the Lord, the First and the Last.I alone am he.‖

Leader: The lands beyond the sea watch in fear.Remote lands tremble and mobilize for

war.

People: The idol makers encourage one another,saying to each other, ―Be strong!‖

The carver encourages the goldsmith,and the molder helps at the anvil.

Good,‖ they say.―It’s coming along fine.‖Carefully they join the parts

together,then fasten the thingin place so it won’t fall over.

Leader: ―But as for you, Israel my servant,Jacob my chosen one,descended from Abraham

my friend, I have called you back from the ends of the earth,saying, ‗You are my

servant.‘For I have chosen youand will not throw you away.

ALL: Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.I will

strengthen you and help you.I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

New Testament

Unison: 2 Timothy 1:6-7 (New King James Version) – Don’t Be Afraid.

Therefore, I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my

hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

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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. A~Men

Receiving New Members into Full Membership

Abbreviated Announcements Announcement Clerk

Visitor‘s Welcome

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 ~

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The Offertory(Tithes ~ Gifts ~ Benevolent Offerings)

SUMMERTIME GIVING

The season of summer vacation is upon us. Before you head out of town, ensure your generous

giving continues throughout the summer months. The free Givelify donation app is available,

just Tap. Give. Done. Give anywhere, anytime with three taps on your smartphone or

tablet. Mobile giving is a viable benevolent option through a Givelify mobile app on your

mobile devices (phone or tablet). The Givelify mobile giving app is faster than online giving,

and lets supporters make donations right from mobile devices (phone or tablet). Anytime of the

day or night, vacation, holiday, etc. The free Givelify donation app makes giving and tracking

donations easier and more beautiful. However, it‘s NOT for everyone. You may choose to

continue your conventional giving, checks, cash, money order. The choice is still yours!

Choral Response: “All things come of Thee, O Lord; and of Thine own have we given Thee. Amen.”

The Sacrament of Baptism

Sermonic Selection The Male Chorus

Proclamation of The Word: 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

Overcoming Fear.“When I am afraid, O Lord Almighty, I put my trust in you. I trust in God

and I’m not afraid; I praise him for what he has promised. What can a mere human being do to

me?”Psalms 56:3-4

Quote of the Day

“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is

not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”—Nelson Mandela

Thought of the Week OVERCOMING FEAR WITH FAITH

Courage is having strength in the face of fear. So, to really learn how to have courage, you have to have known fear.

Isaac Stern, the great violinist, observing a nine-year-old playing the violin amazingly well, said, ―You can‘t really

tell how an artist will be until the teen years, for that is when fear comes in. Then and only then can you see if the

person has courage. You can‘t learn courage until you know fear.‖ Fear can paralyze us. Finding the courage to

overcome it is a real key to living life to the fullest.

One day, Jesus‘ disciples were caught at sea in a storm. They were afraid they wouldn‘t make it. Jesus walked out to

them and said, ―Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.‖

The key to finding courage in the face of fear comes through faith in Jesus Christ. Fear and faith do not mix –

they‘re like oil and water. When faith kicks in, fear moves out, and when faith disappears, fear moves in like a tidal

wave. The key to finding the courage to overcome fear is faith.

Humor of the Week

Shakey went to a psychiatrist. "Doc," he said, "I've got trouble. Every time I get into bed, I think there's somebody

under it. I get under the bed, I think there's somebody on top of it. Top, under, top, under. "You gotta help me, I'm

going crazy!"

"Just put yourself in my hands for two years," said the shrink. "Come to me three times a week, and I'll cure your

fears."

"How much do you charge?"

"A hundred dollars per visit."

"I'll sleep on it," said Shakey.

Six months later the doctor met Shakey on the street. "Why didn't you ever come to see me again?" asked the

psychiatrist.

"For a hundred buck's a visit? A bartender cured me for ten dollars."

"Is that so! How?"

"He told me to cut the legs off the bed!"

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS

August 27, 2018 – September 2, 2018

Monday Buried in Baptism; Raised with Christ Colossians 2:6-12

Tuesday God‘s Example in All Relationships Matthew 5:43-48

Wednesday Life with Christ in the World John 17:14-19

Thursday Life in the Spirit Romans 8:1-11

Friday Speak Truthfully Always Ephesian 4:25-30

Saturday Replace Anger with Forgiveness Ephesian 4:31-5:2

Sunday Live the New Life in Christ Colossians 3:1-17

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

The beautiful flowers adorning the altar are given in honor of Mr. Raymond Turner's Wedding

Anniversary and Ms. Ellen Ligon's Birthday.

Southern California Lay Organization Shoe Drive The Southern California Conference Lay Organization of the AME Church (SCCLO) is currently conducting

its first shoe drive fundraiser to raise funds for the education and training of its members throughout the

region. SCCLO will earn funds based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used and new shoes

collected, as Funds2Orgs will issue a check for the collected shoes. Those dollars will benefit SCCLO‘s efforts

to train members at churches and increase its community outreach capacity. Anyone can help by donating

gently worn, used and new shoes at regional collection points at designated locations.

All donated shoes will then be redistributed throughout the Funds2Orgs network of small business micro-

enterprise partners. Funds2Orgs works with micro-entrepreneurs in helping them create, maintain and grow

small businesses in developing countries where economic opportunity and jobs are limited. Proceeds from the

sales of the shoes collected in shoe drive fundraisers are used to feed, clothe and house their families. One

budding entrepreneur in Haiti even earned enough to send to her son to law school.

We now have the opportunity to share our gift of shoes to the world community. The SCCLO has embarked on

a Conference-Wide program of collecting gently used or new shoes. The shoes will be distributed around the

world to Micro-Business, operated by persons or families trying to feed themselves or educate their children.

We are happy to see that several of the countries served by the sponsors, Funds2 Organizations, our partners in

this endeavor are on the Continent of Africa, Haiti and the Caribbean.

We need your help. We are asking everyone to bring your new or slightly worn shoes and deposit them

within the designated container located in the fellowship hall by Wednesday, August 31, 2018. The shoes

you donate are not just shoes, they give a chance at a livelihood that someonemay not have had before. The

gently worn, used and new shoes you collectshould be in good condition meaning that the soles are intact, they

have laces (ifnecessary), there are no holes, they are dry and clean, and that they still have life leftin them. If

you wouldn‘t give them to a friend, then they are not worthy to submit withyour collection. We also ask that

you communicate with everyone you know to solicit shoes; other churches, civic and community

organizations, sororities, fraternities, etc.

Revised Church School Schedule

Church school for grades pre-school through high school will be held during both the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

worship services on First, Second and Fourth Sundays. Students can meet Bro.VanE. White in the

Narthex prior to each worship service or join the class in the Fellowship Hall if they have arrive after

service starts. A light snack will be served. High school students can join the classes after the visitor's

welcome while the church is singing "We Welcome You to the House of the Lord." On First Sundays,

everyone will return to the sanctuary in time for communion, and on third Sundays the youth and young

adults will lead the service. A special abbreviated Church School session will be held between worship

services for those children who are not available to attend regularly scheduled classes on First, Second

and Fourth Sundays. Church school will not be held on Sundays when there is a combined service.

WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY CLASSESPlease note that our weekly Bible Study sessions and Wednesday Prayer

Service sessions have resumed as of Wednesday, August 1, 2018.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS (Continued)

Spiritual Formation Sessions

Sunrise Prayer Service Wednesdays 5:30 a.m.

Hour of Power Bible Study Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.

Sunset Prayer Service Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.

Evening Bible Study Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

Trustee Board Meeting: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.

Pastoral Preaching Engagement for Rev. Lois Woodard’s 23rd

Pastoral Anniversary and Retirement, Service located at Cesar Chavez High School800 Browning Road, Delano, CA

Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.

There will be a chartered bus for your convenience. The cost is $20.00 and there are 23 seats available.

Please contact Kischchen Hazelton Venerable directly at 626-616-0626 or send an email to the church office to

secure your seat. The deadline is August 29th

by end of Day.

Church Organization Budget Submissions

In order to efficiently organize our church budget for the new conference year 2018-2019, the current President

of each local organization must prepare and submit a draft budget to the church administrative office for Pastor

Campbell‘s review by Tuesday, September 4, 2018.

JOINT FOURTH QUARTERLY CONFERENCE

Presiding Elder Roosevelt Lindsey will hold a Joint Fourth Quarterly Conference for the Los Angeles

(South) District at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday,September 8, 2018. Host Church: Brookins-Kirkland AME

Church 3719 W. Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles. The presence of all Ministers, Officers and Members is

required.

Pastoral Preaching Engagement for Castaic Community AME Church Celebrating their 10

th Church Anniversary located at 28918 Lincoln Avenue, Castaic

Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 3:30 p.m.

Senior Ministry Monthly Luncheon/Meeting: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Everyone is Welcome. Join us for delicious food, good fellowship and helpful information. If you're not a

Senior Ministry member, please rsvp to jwtillman2003@yahoo.com, if you wish to have lunch.

Pastoral Preaching Engagement for Pastor Kelvin T. Calloway’s 10th

Pastoral Anniversary Service at

Bethel AME Church located at 7900 S. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Friday, September 14, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Trustee Board Meeting: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.

DAUGHTERS OF DESTINY CLASS OF 2018

Sign-ups are now being taken for the Daughters for Destiny Program. Please see the DOD Coordinator,

Barbara Franklin for more information. A special dedication ceremony will be held at FAME Pasadena in the

Thelma Blake Fellowship Hall on Saturday, September 22 at 1:00 p.m.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS (Continued)

Pastoral Preaching Engagement for Men/Women Day Service

Morning Star Baptist Church 980 Rio Grande Street, Pasadena

Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 3:30 p.m.

Official Board Meeting: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.

The Pasadena NAACP Branch Awards Committee is pleased to announce that

Rev. Dr. Larry E. Campbell has been nominated to receive the Pasadena NAACP ―Faith Award‖ at

the 33rd Ruby McKnight Williams Awards Dinner. Your perseverance and stellar work as pastor of First

AME Church Pasadena, is commendable. We salute you for your leadership and your passion for

engaging the community in social justice issues as well as encouraging acts of faith and compassion to

improve the quality of life for youth and families throughout the Pasadena community. The event will be

held at the Pasadena Hilton Hotel, 168 South Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 on Thursday,

September 27, 2018. The reception begins at 6:00 p.m. and the program will begin promptly at 7:00

p.m.

Tom Ralls’ Appreciation Day

Sunday, September 30, 2018

Combined Worship Service at 9:30 a.m.

Reception, immediately following worship service

CHURCH CONFERENCE: Pastor Campbell will present the FAME Church Family with an official

―State of the Church‖ Address at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. The presence of the entire

church membership is requested to be in attendance.

Southern California Annual Conference

Pastor Dwaine Jackson and the Bryant Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church family,

are excited and honored to host the 94th Session of the Southern California Annual Conference

(Wednesday, October 17 – Sunday, October 21). Our host hotel is the Hilton Hotel Los Angeles

Airport, 5711 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045. Everyone is encouraged to make your

reservations online or by calling 310-410-4000 room rates are $169 per night with the first night being

nonrefundable Code: (AME).

FIRST AME PASADENA FOOD PANTRY

―Feeding Those in Need‖

Food distribution on the 2nd

and 4th Friday of every month

Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Please consider making a financial donation in support of our Food Pantry

CD’s/DVD’s FOR SALE.

Everyone is encouraged to visit our Audio Ministry Studio and purchase copies of our Worship Service

recordings. Donation: CD‘s for a $5.00 donation. DVD‘s for $10.00. Please see any Media Ministry

staff at the sound booth or contact Chuck Pulliam, mediaministry@famepasadena.org.

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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

Deane Jordan President Donald Trump Thelma Bowman Tracy Anderson Ruth Angela Patten Tara Williams

Sharon Davis 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 Ardelia Wright Patty Blanco

India Key Lee Wheaton Charles Perkins James Bowman, Jr. James Johnson Bobby Hearns

Anderson Phillips Al Deas Charles Pulliam Nancy Johnson Delores Dixon Alan Family

William Turner Dorsey Tiashia& Eric Brown Patty Allen June Butler Melody Forhis Vicky Steward

Michael Skinner Rev. Beatrice Smith Donnetha Wallace Kim Flagg Family Lisa Beard Olden Denham

Seymone Kelly Arzella Ross-Miller The Buchanan Family Kischchen Hazelton Venerable

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 Andres

Guy Woods Aaron Ealy Taylor Holmes Elyse Sharp Cheyanne Rolison

Sick and Shut-Ins

Alberta West Golden Cross Nursing Facility, 1450 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103

Arnice Wilfong 8417 Mission Dr. Rosemead, CA 91770

Bernice Washington 1201 S. California Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016

David (Dewey) Richardson 6273 Hart Ave. Temple City CA 91780

Delores Mitchell 1132 Forest Avenue. Pasadena, CA 91103

Doris Curd P.O. Box 782 San Fernando. CA 94341

Dorothy Plummer Golden Cross Nursing Facility, 1450 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103

Elois Blizzard 3819 San Rafael. Los Angeles, CA 90065

Emerson Sharpe 3338 N. Laurice Avenue. Altadena, CA 91001

Erma Bullock2433 N. Glenrose Ave. Altadena, CA 91001

Gwendolyn Pitter 108 W. State Street. So. Pasadena, CA 91105

Jack Allen 2269 Santa Rosa Street. Altadena, CA 91001

Jo Ann Thomas 4027 Crossing Way. Stone Mountain, GA 30083

Juanita Lawson 975 E. Union St. Unit #103, Pasadena CA 91103

Kathryn Ray 580 MacDonald Street. Pasadena, CA 91103

Leo Tavares 785 W. Altadena Drive. Altadena, CA 91001

Linnie G. Nollie 2250 E. New York Drive. Altadena, CA 91001

Malika G. Hendry P. O. Box 94082 Pasadena. CA 91109

Mary Armistead 1135 Wotkyns Dr. Pasadena, CA 91103

Mattie Woodard 6805 Snake River Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89130

Mildred Hawkins 762 N. Fair Oaks #327. Pasadena, CA 91103

Murray Huff 727 Coniston Road. Pasadena, CA 91103

Olevia Brown 2621 Home park Avenue. Altadena, CA 91101

Queenie Williams 2518 N. Marengo Ave. Altadena, CA 91001

Ron Brown2584 Catherine Road. Altadena, CA 91001

Shirley Ryan 408 E. Marigold Street. Altadena, CA 91001

Tom Ralls 1492 North Arroyo Blvd. CA 91103

Toulonne DeJohnette-Williams 905 La Canada Verdugo. Pasadena, CA 91103

Vivian Ewing 692 W. Mariposa St. Altadena, CA 91101

Waydene Jackson1965 N. Garfield Avenue. Pasadena, CA 91103

Yvonne Hagan 1550 N. Mar Vista Avenue. Pasadena, CA 91104

Zell L. Hill 375 Barthe Dr. Pasadena, CA 91103

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