07/04/2022
FIRST AME ZION CHURCH
801 N. Eddy Street, South Bend, IN 46617
Rev. Emanuel A. Smith, Jr., Pastor
Alvin Murphy, Minister of Music
New 2022-23 Conference Year Theme: “Launch Out Into the Deep”
COMMUNION SUNDAY
10:30A.M. Worship Service
July 3rd, 2022
5th Sunday Morning After Pentecost
ORDER OF WORSHIP
(Taken from the 2016 Book of Discipline of the A.M.E. Zion Church)
Leader – Rev. Emanuel A. Smith, Jr.
If anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the propitiation (atoning sacrifice) for our sins; and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. Wherefore you that do truly and earnestly repent of your sins, and are in love and harmony with your neighbors, and intend to lead a new life, following the commandments of God, and walking from henceforth in his holy way, draw near with faith, and take the Holy Sacrament to your comfort and worship our God in spirit and in truth.
*Invocation
Hymn of Praise, "There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood"
The Gloria Patri – Rev. Emanuel A. Smith, Jr.
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
Apostles’ Creed
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 Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead and buried. On 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 Ghost; the Holy Catholic* Church; the Communion of Saints; the forgiveness of sins; the Resurrection of the body; and life everlasting. Amen
(*Catholic refers to the Universal Church not Roman Catholic Church)
People
Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, maker of all things, judge of all men, we acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, which we from time to time most grievously have committed, by thought, word, and deed, against your Divine Majesty, provoking most justly your wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; the remembrance of them is grievous unto us. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; for your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please you in the newness of life to the honor and glory of your name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
*Scripture 1st John 1: 5-10
* Altar Call (Response): “Hear our prayer O Lord, hear our prayer, O Lord; incline thine ear to us, and grant us Thy peace. Amen”
SICK & SHUT-IN LIST – Sis. Cathy Bowie
Greetings to our shut-ins and absentees who receive this Bulletin. Please know that we miss you and are praying that the God of all comfort will bring you back into our fellowship.
Sis. Bernadette Taylor
Sis. Joanne Riley
Sis. Jetonne Smith
Bro. Gilbert Williams, Sr
Bro. Kenny Howell
Sis. Marguerite Taylor
Sis. Mamie Taylor Sis. Carla McGee
Sis. Felicia Dickens
Sis. Bonita Heard
LeSeandre McNeill
Bro. Charles Parker
Sis. Madeline Arnold
*Choir Selection, "The Blood Will Never Lose It's Power"
Leader – Rev. Emanuel A. Smith, Jr.
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of your great mercy has promised forgiveness of sins to all who with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto You, have mercy upon us, pardon and deliver us from all our sins, confirm and strengthen us in all goodness, and bring us to everlasting life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
People
Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid, cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
*Tithes and Offering: “All things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own have we given thee. Amen”
*Hymn of Preparation
*Word of God Rev. Emanuel A. Smith, Jr.
Invitation to Discipleship
Leader – Rev. Emanuel A. Smith, Jr.
We do not presume to come to this your holy table, O merciful Lord trusting in our own righteousness, but in your manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under your table, but you are the same Lord, whose property is to always have mercy; grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of your dear Son, Jesus Christ and to drink his blood, that we may live and grow thereby, and that, being washed through his most precious blood we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen
Leader – Rev. Emanuel A. Smith, Jr.
Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, who of your tender mercy did give your only Son Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption; who made there, by giving of himself once, for all time, a full perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, offering, and satisfaction for the sins of the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of his precious death until his coming again; hear us, O merciful Father we humbly beg you and grant that we receiving Jesus Christ’s holy institution, in remembrance of his death and passion; may be partakers of his most blessed body and blood, who, in the same night he was betrayed, took bread. And when he had given thanks he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat: this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me. Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them saying, drink all of this, for this is my blood of the new Testament (covenant), which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission (pardoning) of sins; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. Amen
People
It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, holy Father, Almighty, everlasting God. Therefore, with angels and archangels, and all the company of Heaven, we laud and magnify Thy glorious name, evermore praising Thee, and saying, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of hosts, heaven and earth are full of Thy glory. Glory be to Thee, O Lord, most high.
Administration of the Elements
All
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen
Leader – Rev. Emanuel A. Smith, Jr.
O Lord, our heavenly Father, we your humble servants desire your fatherly goodness mercifully to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; most humbly asking you to grant that, by the merits and death of your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ and through faith in His blood we and your whole Church may obtain the forgiveness of our sins, and all other benefits of His passion. And we offer and present unto you, O Lord, our souls and bodies, to be a reasonable, holy and living sacrifice; humbly asking you that all, who are partakers of this holy communion may be filled with your grace and heavenly benediction. And although we are unworthy, through our many sins, to offer unto you any sacrifice, yet we ask you to accept this as our obligation to ministry and service; not weighing our merits, but pardoning our offenses, through Jesus Christ our Lord; by whom, and with whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, all honor and glory be unto you, O Father Almighty, world without end. Amen
All
Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men! We praise You, we bless You, we worship You, we glorify You, we give thanks to You for Your great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty! Oh, Lord, the only begotten Son Jesus Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you that takes away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. You who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. You who takes away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. You who sit at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For you only art holy; you only art the Lord; you only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, are most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen
Benediction – Rev. Emanuel A. Smith, Jr.
ANNOUNCEMENTS – Sis. Cathy Bowie
• Happy Fourth of July! Stay safe out there.
• Monday, July 11th, 2022, 6:00-7:00pm, “Backpack Giveaway,” Success Academy South Bend parking lot, 3480 Ardmore Trail, So. Bend (see attached flyer)
• Please continue to pay your tithes, general claims and benevolent offering
• Please remember to pray for all grieving families
• Bible Study/Prayer – Wednesdays @ 7:00pm (ET)
Sunday School - @ 9:30am (ET)
Sunday Worship - @ 10:30am (ET)
Dial: (425) 436-6369 – Access code: 146984 #. (Please “mute” phone when not speaking.)
July birthdays
James O. Harris – 6th
Sam Dickens, Jr. – 22nd
