Sunday, April 11, 2021 | 9:30 a.m.Rt. Rev. Clement W. Fugh, Presiding Bishop

Mrs. Alexia Butler Fugh, Episcopal Supervisor

Rev. Roosevelt Lindsey, Presiding Elder

The Reverend Dr. Larry E. Campbell ~ Senior Pastor ~ MinisterMobile: (951) 587-1894 ~ Email: larrycampbell@famepasadena.org

Our First Lady: Mrs. Melinda G. Campbell

The Reverend Dr. Jennifer Oliver ~ Itinerant Elder

The Reverend Lois Woodard ~ Itinerant Elder Superannuated (Retired)

The Reverend Nikia Smith Robert ~ Itinerant Elder (Affiliated)

The Reverend Rochelle Wright Moore ~ Itinerant Deacon

The Reverend Van E. White ~ Itinerant Deacon

The Reverend Homer Burnett ~ Local Elder

The Reverend Deborah West-Jones ~ Local Elder

The Reverend Tonya Turner ~ Local Elder

Dr. Phyllis Beech ~ Evangelist

The Reverend Van E. White ~ Executive Assistant/ Youth CoordinatorThe Reverend Dr. Jennifer Oliver ~ Administrative Assistant

Church Office Hours:Tues Wed 9:00a.m.-5:00pm. Thurs 9:00am.- 3:00pm. & 4:00pm.-7:30pm. Fri. 9:00am.-3:00pm

Closed for Lunch Daily: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

Music MinistryBro. 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 DirectorBro. J. Renard Washington, New Generation’s Choir

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.

Praise & Worship

Doxology: “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”

The Call to Worship Sister Gina Tervalon

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 of the 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 ajoyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth, sing His praises. (Psalm 98:1, 4)

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The Hymn of Praise A.M.E. Hymnal #139 Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed

(At the Cross)

Alas, and did my Savior bleed,And did my Sov'reign die?

Would He devote that sacred headFor sinners such as I?

Chorus:At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light,

And the burden of my heart rolled away,It was there by faith I received my sight,

And now I am happy all the day!

Was it for crimes that I had doneHe groaned upon the tree?

Amazing pity, grace unknown,And love beyond degree!

[Chorus]

Well might the sun in darkness hide,And shut His glories in

When Christ, the mighty Maker diedFor man, the creature's sin.

[Chorus]

But drops of grief can ne'er repayThe debt of love I owe;

Here, Lord, I give myself away,'Tis all that I can do.

[Chorus]

The Invocation Sister Shirley Taylor

Ministry of Music The Praise Team

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Scripture Lesson Sister Norma Rozier (Please Stand for the Reading of God’s Word)

Luke 24:13-35 (New International Version) — On the Road to Emmaus13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him.17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?”They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?”

19 “What things?” he asked.“About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn’t find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.”

25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.

28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them.

30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”

33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together 34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” 35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.

-6-The Summary of the Decalogue Sister Marcia TalbertLEADER: 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

Ministry of Music Praise Team

Abbreviated Announcements Announcement Clerk

Visitor’s Welcome Lady Melinda Campbell

Pastoral Words

Wedding Anniversaries

Wishing you an anniversary as special as the love you two share.

90 Plus Birthday Celebrations

Mrs. Mildred Lewis (93) — April 8

Birthdays Recognized for the Month

“The best Birthday wish that you can get for the day is that you may live each moment of your life to the very fullest, without any regrets.” Anonymous

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The Offertory (Tithes ~ Gifts ~ Benevolent Offerings) ClergyThe following Electronic GIVING Platforms are creditable methods to GIVE to FAME:

#1. GIVELIFY -. Mobile Giving App available on the App Store. It’s easy to set up, just follow the guidelines.

#2. Cash App: $FirstAMEPASADENA

#3. Mail in your Tithes & Offering - If you would like to mail your tithes and offering by check or money order, please send it to: First AME Church, 1700 N. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103

#4. Drop off your Tithes & Offering - During business hours in the basket outside of the office

Thank you for your support and financial stewardship during these very difficult times.

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

Sermonic Selection The Praise Team

Proclamation of The Word: Pastor Larry E. Campbell

The Invitation (Public/Private)

How to Join First A.M.E. Church of PasadenaPROFESSION OF FAITH. If you have never been a member of any church, you may join by professing Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior.

RENEWAL OF VOWS. If you have been a member of a church at one time, but have been in active, you may join by renewing your faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

TRANSFER. If you are a member of another African Methodist Episcopal Church and you are in good standing, you may join by requesting that your membership be transferred to the First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Pasadena.

AFFILIATE MEMBER. Sometimes an individual has reasons for keeping /his/her membership in another church but would like to be an active member of First African Methodist Episcopal Church, too. This is possible as an affiliate member._________________________________________________________________________________Clergy persons are available via telephone for one hour after this Worship service to receive your private invitation response or provide prayer for you. You are invited to contact us via one of the following numbers:

(626)798-0503(626)798-0504(626)798-0282

The Doxology The Benediction

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After Resurrection Appearance. “Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted.” Matthew 28:16-17

Quote of the Day“The resurrection gives our life meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over no matter what maybe our circumstances.” Robert Flatt

Thought of the WeekWayne A. Lamb in 100 Meditations on Hope, shares this story: “In the midst of a storm, a little bird was clinging to the limb of a tree, seemingly calm and unafraid. As the wind tore at the limbs of the tree, the bird continued to look the storm in the face, as if to say, ‘Shake me off; I still have wings.’” “Because of Christ’s resurrection, every Christian can look all experiences, even death, in the face and confidently say, ‘Shake me off; I still have wings. I’ll live anyway.”’

Humor of the WeekIn the Secret ServiceA gentleman was in front of a preacher coming out of the church one day. The preacher grabbed him by the hand, pulled him aside and said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" The man replied, "I’m already in the Army of the Lord, Pastor." The Pastor questioned, "How come I don’t see you except at Christmas and Easter?" He whispered back, "I’m in the secret service."

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGSApril 12, 2021 – April 18, 2021

Monday A Light to Jews and Gentiles Acts 26:19-23Tuesday Live the New Life in Christ Ephesians 4:17-24Wednesday Keep Land Faithful to Godly Practices Leviticus 18:24-30Thursday Ignoring God’s Laws Leads to Judgement Zechariah 7:8-14Friday People Anxious to Hear the Law Nehemiah 7:73-8:6Saturday People Respond Actively to the Law Nehemiah 8:9-12Sunday Committed to a Life of Obedience Ezra 10:1-12

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ANNOUNCEMENTSWELCOME! WELCOME! WELCOME! It is with great pleasure and joy that we officially welcome to Sis. Gayle and Andrew Allison and Sis. Sandra Gray to the FAME Family kinship. We are truly blessed and very grateful for their presence and valued membership in our church family.

LENTEN SEASON GLEANERS ARE DUE If you participated in the appeal to join The Pastor’s Bible Study Class & The Stewardess Board by setting aside $1.00 per day during the Lenten Season as an exercise in sacrificial giving and living; please feel free to turn your $40 in over the next 2 Sundays. Marking your envelope Lenten Season $40.  

Monthly Senior Ministry Zoom GatheringTuesday, April 13, 2021 | 11:30 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98791107235?pwd=UHU3YVErUGtkYk1XU2UyT0Nqa3dSZz09Meeting ID: 987 9110 7235 Passcode: 454244One tap mobile: +16699009128,,98791107235#,,,,*454244# US (San Jose)

Virtual Trustee Board Meeting: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 6:30p.m. Virtual Steward Board Meeting: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 6:30p.m.

VIRTUAL DISTRICT CONFERENCEPresiding Elder Roosevelt Lindsey will convene the virtual Los Angeles (South) District Conference Thursday, April 22 – Saturday, April 24, 2021. The zoom link and agenda will be forthcoming. Theme is “Crossing to the Other Side: From Tragedy to Triumph.”The schedule is as follows:

Thursday, April 22 9:30-11:00 Registration12:00 – 5:00 p.m. District Steward Reports (prerecorded)Evening – Personal free time

Friday, April 23 8:30 – 10:00 Board of Examiners10:00 – 11:45 a.m. Complete District Steward Reports and Business11:45 – 12:20 p.m. Lunch break12:20 – 12:30 p.m. Memorial Remembrance12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Plenary Session 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions by Components3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Closing Plenary7:00 p.m. Worship Service: Bishop Clement W. Fugh, Preaching

Saturday, April 24 9:00 a.m. Youth Worship10:00 -11:30 a.m. Youth Workshop11:30 a.m. Closing

Virtual Official Board Meeting: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 6:30p.m.FIRST A.M.E. CHURCH

“Feed My Sheep” FOOD PANTRYOPEN EVERY FRIDAY | 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM

Everyone is Welcomed!Please consider making a financial donation in support of our Food Pantry

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ANNOUNCEMENTS (Continued)

Get Vaccinated!COVID-19 Vaccines by Apointment only for eligible persons ONLY.AGE: 18 YEARS or OLDER.FAME Pasadena members, Healthcare workers, Educators and Childcare, Food services and Agriculture and Emergency services persons.EVERY WEDNESDAY 3:30 TO 5:30 pmFIRST AME CHURCH LOCATED 1700 N. RAYMOND AVENUE, PASADENA, CAIf you need questions or need nelp registering for an appointment, please call the Citizen Service Center at (626) 744-7311.

FREE WALK -UP AND DRIVE THROUGH

COVID-19 TESTINGFirst African Methodist Episcopal Church | 1700 N. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena

Testing is Open to Anyone*ID Required

Tuesdays and Thursdays (10 am to 5pm)Wednesdays (1 pm to 8 pm)

All are encouraged to pre-registered for the smoothest drive through experience. Initially we will not be set up to handle walk in appointments. 

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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 Rev. Tonya Turner Rev. Rochelle Moore

Vannie Brown Olive Murphy Victor Sutphen Alan Family Delores Dixon Patsy Smith Barbara Ford Ethel Broussard James Emerson Clyde E. Brinkley Dove Family Emanuel Lyons Terry Wade Arzella Ross-Miller Gloria Cubit Gene Little Ernestine English Joyce Richey Buchanan Family Gwendolyn Flowers Isaac & Selene Cox Dwayne Thomas Darien Buckener Sam Jordan Patricia Allen Gene Clay Marcia Talbert Milloy Family Kim Flagg Family Shirley Taylor Griffin Family Jacquie McCombs Hazel Clark Andrew Oliver Wilma Haynes Henry Sharp Erica Woodard Dianne Lewis Family Peter Marquine Florene Thompson Jason Shirley Joshua Shirley Julian Shirley Florentine Shirley Jana Guidry Richard Perkins Family Joyce Richey Family

College StudentsLet’s continue to support and pray for our beloved College Students

Azhia Harris Kyarra Hampton Blaine Radley Tiffany Holmes Taylor Holmes Tanner HolmesCarlos Otaño  Kylee Sharp Cheyanne Rolison Aaron Ealy Elise Tervalon Chealuna Wright-OchoaElyse Sharp Shirley Magee Ahmad Harris

Sick and Shut-InsBettina Ayers Pasadena Meadows Nursing Home 150 Bellefontaine St, Pasadena, CA 91105Bernice Washington 1201 S. California Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016Bobby Thomas 1052 E. Morada Place, Altadena, CA 91001Charlene (CJ) Bradford 540 Fair View Ave # 35 Arcadia CA 91007Carrie Wynn 2602 Glen Avenue, Altadena, CA. 91001Delores Mitchell St. John of God Retirement and Care Center, 2468 S. St. Andrews Pl. RM 317 #1, LA, CA 91103Doris Curd P.O. Box 782 San Fernando. CA 94341Dorothy Plummer Montrose Springs Skilled Nursing Facility, 2635 Honolulu Ave. Montrose, CA 91020Eleanor Towler 975 E. Union Street, Unit #417, Pasadena, CA 91106Elois Blizzard P. O Box 3646 So. Pasadena, CA91031 Edmund Riddle RainCross At Riverside 5232 Central Ave, Room 220 Riverside, CA 92504Frank Denegal 650 N Oakland Apt. 103 Pasadena, CA 91104Jack Allen 2269 Santa Rosa Street. Altadena, CA 91001Jimmy Williams 217 N. Grandview Ave., Covina, CA 91723Joan Manley 52 W. Mountain View Street, Altadena, CA 91001Jo Ann Thomas 4027 Crossing Way. Stone Mountain, GA 30083Juanita Lawson 975 E. Union St. Unit #103, Pasadena CA 91103Juanita Hilson 1024 Royal Oaks Drive, Unit #809, Monrovia, CA 91016Kathryn Ray 580 MacDonald Street. Pasadena, CA 91103Linnie G. Nollie 2250 E. New York Drive. Altadena, CA 91001Malika G. Hendry P. O. Box 94082 Pasadena. CA 91109Mildred Lewis The Terrace at Park Marino 2587 E. Washington Blvd, Apt #232, Pasadena, CA 91107Olevia Brown 2621 Home Park Avenue. Altadena, CA 91101Queenie Williams 2518 N. Marengo Ave. Altadena, CA 91001 Richard Johnson 938 Huntington Drive, Duarte, CA 91010Ron Brown 2584 Catherine Road. Altadena, CA 91001Sam & Diane Jordan 1719 Freemont Ave, Apt #302, South Pasadena, CA 91030Shirley Ryan 408 E. Marigold Street. Altadena, CA 91001Trude Todd 900 Arwin St, Pasadena, CA 91103Rev. Van E. White 2956 S. Via Bela Maria, Ontario, CA 91762Zell L. Hill 375 Barthe Dr. Pasadena, CA 91103

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