05/23/2026
Inglewood
African Methodist Episcopal Church
4280 ABBEVILLE HIGHWAY
EASTMAN, GA 31023
154TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY
May 24, 2026
Bishop Michael Leon Mitchell
Presiding Prelate
Mrs. Cordelia Mitchell
Episcopal Supervisor
Rev. Dr. Toni Belin Ingram
Presiding Elder
Bro. Raymond Ingram
District Consultant
Rev. Ella Chambliss
Pastor
ORDER OF WORSHIP
DOXOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(PLEASE STAND). . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHOIR AND CONGREGATION
“Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here
below, Praise Him ye Heavenly hosts, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
THE CALL TO WORSHIP
LEADER: O Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations
PEOPLE: Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth; From everlasting to everlasting, You are God.
LEADER: Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our God and in His holy mountain!
PEOPLE: Let us exalt Him also in the assembly of the people and praise Him in the company of the elders!
LEADER : Sing to Him, sing Psalms to Him, talk of His wondrous works! Glory in His holy name; Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the Lord!
PEOPLE: For He Who is mighty has done great things for us and holy is His Name!
ALL: Give unto the Lord the glory due His name; Come let us worship the Lord in the beauty of Holiness!
THE HYMN OF PRAISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHOIR AND CONGREGATION
“TO GOD BE THE GLORY” AMEC HYMN #21
THE INVOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE CHORAL RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHOIR AND CONGREGATION
“He is Lord, He is Lord; He has risen from the grave and He is Lord;
every knee shall bow, every tongue confess, that Jesus Christ is Lord.” Amen
THE SCRIPTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Please stand)
THE PREFACE TO THE DECALOGUE #69
From all that dwells below the skies, let the Creator’s praise arise; Let the Redeemer’s Name be sung, through every land by every tongue.
THE SUMMARY OF THE DECALOGUE
MINISTER: Hear what Christ our Saviour saith, Thou shall love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul and with all thy mind. This is the first and great
commandment and the second is like unto it: Thou shall love thy neighbor as
thyself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.
GLORIA PATRI: 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
THE WORSHIP THROUGH SONG . . . . . . . . . . . . INGLEWOOD AME VOICES OF PRAISE
ANNOUNCEMENTS/
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SIS. DARLENE ASHLEY
THE CHURCH HISTORY/OCCASION. . . . . . . . . . . SIS. DARLENE ASHLEY
THE MINISTRY OF GIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE OFFERTORY PRAYER
All things come of Thee, O Lord, and of Thine own have we given Thee.” Amen
THE ALTAR CALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE HYMN OF PREPARATION . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . INGLEWOOD AME VOICES OF PRAISE
THE MESSAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REV. LILY DWIGHT
THE INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP
THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
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 arose from the dead, He ascended into heaven and sitteth on 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 Church Universal, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen
THE BENEDICTION
ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS
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THIS WEEKS DEVOTIONAL READINGS
Monday May 25 Psalm 95
Tuesday May 26 Psalm 122
Wednesday May 27 Romans 12:1-8
Thursday May 28 Nehemiah 8:9-12
Friday May 29 Matthew 18:15-20
Saturday May 30 Acts 4:32-37
Sunday May 31 Hebrews 10:19-25
MAY CELEBRATIONS AND BLESSINGS
If you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary, we wish you a very special Happy Birthday / Happy Anniversary!!! May God richly bless you and keep you is our prayer.
Darlene Ashley May 1st
Shawn Kerr May 14th
Iyanna Coley May 16th
Malcom Lucas May 25th
Maurice Clark May 26th
Elijah Smith, Jr. May 26th
Rev. Lillie Batten May 27th
Elijah Smith III May 28th
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Randy and Linda Wilcox May 26th
PRAYER LIST
We ought always pray and not lose heart” Luke 18:1
All Students/Graduates/Parents/Teachers/Administrators/Staff
The people of the Ukraine and Russia/The People of Israel and Gaza
This nation, leadership, and those impacted by its decisions
Faith Leaders and Communities of Faith
Countless persons and families impacted by gun violence
Shawn Kerr, DJ Mitchell, Debonaire Singleton, Chandler Mosley, Jalen Terry, Jhill McNair, Camari Gordon and
All US Military forces and their families
Young People, Families and Caregivers
Immigrants in this nation and all who are facing threats
The Family of Minister Deborah Wilcox
The Family of Little Isla Denise Thompson
The Family of Bro. Jimmie Lewis
The Family of Sis. Carlin Taylor
Sis. Alice Smith
Sis. Chequerra Robinson
Bro. Ersa Bell III
Bro. Eric Wallace
Bro. Elijah Everett Smith, Jr.
Sis. Odessa Kay
Bro. William Sellers
Sis. Bessie Miller
Mother Gibson
Sis. Dorothy Patterson
Bro. Joe Hamilton
Rev. Sarah Dennard
Bro. Michael Robinson
Sis. Alberta Tita O’Casio
Sis. Joyce Sheffield
Bro. Willie Lee Batten
Sisters Sibbie & Angie Webb
Sis. Shawanda Harrell
Sis. LaTosha Smith
Bro. Larry Melvin
Bro. Joe Lee King
Sis. Marie Anderson
Sis. Quittie Wallace
Bro. Calvin Walker
Bro. Elijah Smith
Sis. Vita Davis
Sis. Clara Gordon
Sis. Ora Hamilton
Sis. Sarah Davis
Bro. James Hamilton
BLACK FACTS
Malcolm X
Malcolm X, Muslim minister and a civil rights activist was born on May 19, 1925 under the birth name Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska to Rev. Earl Little (a Baptist Minister) and Louise Norton Little. Malcolm X joined the Nation of Islam and became one of it's most important and influential leaders as the National Spokesman. His skilled and gifted oratory aided in his rise to become one of the top African American leaders of the mid twentieth century. Malcolm X disassociated himself with the Nation of Islam in the early 1960's, turned against racism and founded Muslim Mosque, Inc. and the Organization of Afro American Unity. Malcolm X was assassinated on February 21, 1965 in Manhattan's Audubon Ballroom. He was shot 15 times and pronounced dead when he arrived at New York's Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. He and his wife Betty Shabazz had four daughters and she was expecting when he died, she gave birth later that year to twin daughters.
Malcolm X was allegedly killed by three gunmen who were members of the Nation of Islam. Two of the gunman charged, Muhammad Aziz (at age 84) and Khalil Islam (who died in 2009) were exonerated in 2021 of the shootings. The third man Mujahid Abdul Halim had admitted to the shooting of Malcom X but had said that Aziz and Islam were not involved in the assassination. New York City settled a lawsuit on behalf of Aziz and Islam for $26 million in 2022 for compensation of their wrongful convictions and spending decades imprisoned. The state of New York agreed also to pay $10 million.
SCRIPTURE FOR THE WEEK
“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 Lord’s people.”
Ephesians 6:18
MEDITATION OF THE WEEK
“Although the church is flawed and frail, it remains the vehicle God has chosen to bring the gospel to the world. We, as its members, must faithfully pray for its health and vitality.”
Thank you for choosing to worship with us today. We were truly blessed by your presence and pray that your experience in Word & Worship will lift your spirits and fill your heart with the hope, peace, joy and love of God. Please feel free to share with us again anytime.
SEEKING SALVATION?
What does the Bible say I should do to be saved?
“For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9 NIV
