“The Church That Cares”

Sermon:

“The Danger of Looking Back”

1100 North Eden Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21213

Reverend Irvin Pope, Pastor

Church News continued:

CHURCH BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS

All announcements for the Sunday morning church bulletin MUST be

submitted in writing to the church secretary no later than Wednesday before the Sunday of publication.

HELP WANTED!!!

Anyone interested in becoming a van driver or Security Officer please

see Trustee Inez Robb.

Are you in need of FREE transportation

to and from the church? Call the church

office at 410-563-2355 two (2) days in

advance and be picked up.

11 Norma Pope

16 Shirley Eldridge

22 James Jones

25 Michael Montgomery, Sr.

26 Jessie Willis

Sick and Shut-Ins

Trustee William Atkinson, 1088 Cameron Rd., 21212

Sis. Jakeba Harried, 823 N. Caroline St., 21205

Deaconess Marion Leach, Pleasant Garden Nursing

Home, 3603 Glenmore Ave., 21206

Sis. Lorraine Lewis, 1908 Eillwood Rd.,

Rosedale, MD, 21237, 443-425-4642

Bro. Dennis Pulley, Future Care, 1000 N. Gilmore St., 21217

*Bro. Sasha Bullock, VA Medical Hospital, 10 N. Greene St., 5th Floor B, Room 174-A, 410-605-9181

Sis. Ila Scott, 1631 N. Lexington St., 21223, 410-233-2626

Bro. Eddie Withers, C/O Catonsville Commons Nursing Home,

16 Fusting Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228

Special Prayer Requests

Sis. Audrey Bell’s sisters, Sis. Sophronia Goode and Sis. Lucy Hawkins

Sis. Emma Brown’s son, Bro. Melvin Brown, Jr.

Sis. Geraldine Davis’ brother-in-law, Bro. Gregory Nixon

and husband, Bro. Ricky Davis

Sis. Cynthia Franklin's aunt, Sis. Mable Stancil

Sis. Wanda Garrett’s sister, Sis. Jane McCleod

Sis. Patricia Ghee’s father, Bro. George Molloy

Sis. Sandra Hawkins’ granddaughter, Sis. Brianna Speller

Sis. Tana Hicks mother, Sis. Virginia Edwards

Sis. Eliza Jennings’ son, Bro. Robert Jennings Jr. and

grandson, Bro. Robert Jennings III

Sis. Paula Jones’ children, Bro. Derron, and

Sis. Sharna Wilson, Bro. Da`jelle Miller and Bro. David Bell

Sis. Kim McDonald’s children, Bro. Correll Wilson, Bro. Tayo

Daniels Jr., Bro. Theodore Wilson, and Sis. Ta`Brielle Daniels

Sis. Brenda Mitchell’s sister-in-law, Sis. Barbara Brookins

Deacon Luke Montgomery Sr.’s wife, Sis. Gloria Montgomery

Deaconess Hilton Patrick’s sisters, Sis. Willie Mae and Sis.

Inez Smith; son, Bro. Kevin Johnson, and niece, Sis. Rosalyn Keve

Deaconess Beverly Wilson’s son, Bro. Daryl Wilson,

daughter, Sis. Chareese Brogden and neighbor, Bro. Paul Brown

Sis. Lisa Wilson’s co-worker, Sis. Sonia Johnson Branch

Bro. Eddie Withers’ mother, Sis. Willie Mae Withers

Deaconess Janine Withers’ son, Bro. Sir Jai Taylor

and brothers: Robert and Michael Moore

*New information

Words of Wisdom

“No matter what mistakes we have made, God offers us

the freedom of forgiveness.”

Church Staff Reverend Irvin Pope, Pastor

Reverend Marshall Barnes, Assistant Pastor

Reverend Ruby Purnell, Associate Pastor

Reverend Frank Bell, Associate Pastor

Reverend Willie Douglas, Associate Pastor

Minister Terry Harris, Associate Minister

Deacon James Jones, Deacon Ministry Chairman

Trustee Sharen Williams, Trustee Ministry Chairperson

Sister Carolyn Moorehead, Secretary

Brother Martaineos Lopez Allen, Organist

Brother Corey Jennings, Drummer

Trustee Curtis Echoles, Custodian

Church Office: 410-563-2355

Fax No.: 410-563-7857

Web-Site Address: http://www.gracememorialbaptist.org

Facebook Address: Grace Memorial Baltimore, Maryland

Twitter Address: GraceMemorial1

The Deacon and Deaconess Ministry The following Deacons and Deaconess are available to

assist members of our Church with prayer and offering

of a helping hand whenever assistance is needed and

subsequently requested:

During the period of August 10 through September 13

contact the following:

Deacon James Jones, 443-762-1097

Deacon Luke Montgomery Sr., 443-629-7297

Deaconess Beverly Wilson, 443-708-4276

Deaconess Janine Withers, 443-994-9581

Emergency Notices All emergency situations are to be reported

immediately to the Assistant Pastor:

e.g., death, hospital emergency, etc.

SERMON NOTES

Sunday, August 10, 2014

LISTEN to the message from God’s Word. USE this sheet to make

some personal notes. GO back over them through the coming week.

LET God crystallize these truths in YOUR life.

Sermon title:______________________________________________

Biblical text:______________________________________________

Main idea of sermon:_______________________________________

1._______________________________________________

2._______________________________________________

3._______________________________________________

4._______________________________________________

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Illustration I want to remember:_______________________________

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What should I do as a result of hearing this sermon?

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For: Sunday, August 17, 2014

“Treasure in Clay Jars”

Lesson: II Corinthians 4:2-15

GOLDEN TEXT:

“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are

perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast

down, but not destroyed” (II Corinthians 4:8-9).

TODAY’S AIM:

“To discover the ultimate treasure of true wealth that is eternal and

unchanging.

INTRODUCING THE LESSON:

“The believer is called to seek the good of others and to grow in

Christ. The unique point is that the avenue for the great things that

God is doing is fallible human beings. We are jars of clay. This makes

what God is doing all the more impressive.

PRACTICAL POINTS: 1. God-pleasing ministry requires honesty, integrity, and account-

ability (II Corinthians 4:2).

2. Satan blinds men to the gospel, but Christ can open their eyes

(II Corinthians 4:3-4).

3. Preaching’s focus should always be Christ, and the glory of God

its goal (II Corinthians 4:5-6).

4. In our weak flesh God demonstrates His great grace and strength

(II Corinthians 4:7-9).

5. Suffering for Christ assures us of eternal life with Christ (II Co-

rinthians 4:10-12).

6. Suffering for Christ brings encouragement to others and glory to

God (II Corinthians 4:13-15).

CONCLUDING THE LESSON:

What we need is a deep and profound understanding that we have

been given the greatest treasure in the universe in the spiritual light

given to us in the Word of God. While we owe it to others to share

the light with them, it is also a great honor to do so.

CHURCH NEWS

TODAY

Pastor Irvin Pope and First Lady Deaconess Jean Pope will be on

vacation during the month of August.

ALSO TODAY

All donated back-to-school supplies are due today. Please turn them

over to Sis. Kim McDonald following the morning service. Anyone

interested in giving a financial donation is asked to see her too.

School supplies will be given out on Sunday, August 24 following

the morning service.

AND TODAY

Monies for the Crab Feast on Saturday, August 16 from 7:30 p.m.-11:30

p.m. at the Charles Evering VFW Post 6506, 8777 Philadelphia Road,

Rosedale, Maryland 21237 is due today. Please see Sis. Betty Tanner before leaving the church.

SUMMER WORSHIP SERVICES

For the month of August, we will be operating on a summer schedule. It is

as follow:

Sunday Church School: 9:00 a. m. - 9:45 a. m.

Sunday Morning Worship service: 10:00 a. m.

No Wednesday night Prayer/Bible Study

Please be mindful of the time changes too.

CHURCH VAN TRANSPORTATION Due to the abbreviated August Summer Worship Services, our Church Van

will make one run each Sunday which will be for the 10:00 a.m. service.

YOUTH SUNDAY

Sunday, August 31, our youth and young adults will be in charge of

the Morning Worship service.

PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY CHOIR

Persons desiring to sing on the choir for Rev. Pope’s 27th Pastoral Anniversary (Sunday, September 28) is asked to contact Bro. Trevor McGinnis. More information forthcoming.

MORNING WORSHIP

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Devotions Praise Team 9:50 A.M.

*Processional…………………….……...…..…...…..……..10:00 A.M.

*Call to Worship and Invocation

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*Hymn of Praise #262…...……...…“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”

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O.T. Reading (Genesis 19:15-26)…..…..….Deaconess Charmaine Cook

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Selection……………………………….……......……….....Mass Choir

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Morning Prayer..…………………...............Deaconess Beverly Wilson

Prayer Chant

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Church Welcome………………………….....…....Hospitality Ministry

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Selection...………………….….…....…………........…...…Mass Choir

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General Offering of Tithes and Gifts of Love

Mission Offering

*Tithes and Gifts of Love

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*Response of Thanksgiving…………....……….…...…...Congregation

“All things come of Thee, O Lord,

and of Thine own have we given Thee. Amen!”

Selection………………………………....………....…..…..Mass Choir

Sermon…………………...………..…….…....…Rev. Marshall Barnes

“The Danger of Looking Back”

*Invitation to Christian Discipleship………..…..Rev. Marshall Barnes

SERVING OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

*Standing

**Seating Worshippers