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First Sunday in Lent; March 1, 2020 Genesis 2:15-17 or 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11 Lent began February 26th on the day called Ash Wednesday. Lent comes from Latin, which means lengthening of daylight that occurs as spring appears. Historically, Lent was established by the church c.325AD at the Council of Nicea
(held in modern day Turkey) and eventually became the 40-day time period to prepare candidates for baptism. It ends with the celebration the resurrection of Christ on Easter Sunday morning. Purple is the seasonal color. Lent is an invitation to reflect on our mortality. This is symbolized by the placing of ashes (the burnt palms from the previous Palm Sunday) on the forehead of the believer: “Dust thou art and to dust thou shalt return.” Genesis 2:7. Traditionally, Christians use this time, following the example of Jesus, for self-reflection and sacrifice; for example, making the choice to “give up” some-thing, with the intent of gaining spiritual maturity that forms a new healthy life-style practice. This year Rev. Moore has asked the congregation to compose a gratitude journal. We are encouraged to write daily, something for which we are grateful. I propose that the benefits will be two-fold. First, you will get in touch with your mortality that always comes with spiritual practices: The strengths and weaknesses of keeping-to-the-task. Please don’t give up if you miss some days. Secondly, in time you will reap the benefits of gratitude, starting with fewer physical aches and pains and a reduction of toxic emotions such as frustration and regret. “Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart.” Psalm 32:11 Rev. Julia Scriptures are from the revised common lectionary https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu A great source for personal devotions
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5732 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Reverend Dr. Donald D. Moore, Pastor
Reverend Dr. Albert F. Campbell, Pastor Emeritus
“One Church Working Together”
Sunday, March 1, 2020 10:00 A.M. Worship Service
Music by the Combined Choir Charles A. Johnson, Jr., Organist/Director
Order of Service
Organ Prelude
Introit "It’s Time To Praise The Lord"
Hymn In Procession #547 "Lift Him Up" (Entrance for late worshippers)
Call To Worship Choral Response
Invocation "The Lord’s Prayer" (Entrance for late worshippers)
Hymn Of Praise #138 "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah"
Responsive Reading #74 "Holy Communion"
Gloria Patri #654
Scripture Reading Genesis 1:26-28 (NIV) (Entrance for late worshippers)
Anthem "God Never Fails!" (Entrance for late worshippers)
Altar Call
Greetings And News Of The Lord’s Work
Tithes And Offerings
Hymn Of Meditation "Oh To Be Kept"
Communion Meditation "Living In The Blessing"
The Mission of the Mount Carmel Baptist Church
is to teach, preach and interpret the Gospel of
Jesus Christ. Through the Power of The Holy
Spirit, we will strive to convert the lost and build
up the Body of Christ. We will further endeavor
to eradicate miseducation, prejudices, and all
forms of discrimination and their effects.
In order to accomplish this as a community of
faith, we must collectively strive to holistically
meet the spiritual, physical, emotional, social
and economic needs of our membership and
community. “Until the kingdoms of this world
become the Kingdom of Our Lord”, and Savior
Jesus Christ... “And He shall reign forever and
ever.”
Amen
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Invitation To Christian Discipleship Invitation To The Lord’s Table Reading Of Mission Statement and Covenant Reception Of New Members Prayer Of Confession And Thanks The Giving Of The Bread And The Cup Hymn In Recession "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow" Benediction/Closing Response "Amen"
ACKNOWLEGEMENTS
Pastor Moore, officers & church family, thank you very much for all of
the cards, food , calls, prayers, visits and all acts of kindness shown to
our family during the passing of my daughter, Hazel Lee Rice. Your
kind gestures and courteous expressions lifted our spirits during our
time of bereavement. Your kindness has been a blessing to our family.
With heartfelt gratitude and appreciation, we thank you. Thanks for
reflecting Christ 's love. May God continue to bless you. Sincerely Mary
Rice & Family
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Communion Cups
Please note: When taking communion, the dark cups are wine and the light cups are grape juice.
Elizabeth Molina 7239 Bradford Rd. Upper Darby, PA. 19082 Agnes Nelson Broomall Rehab and Nursing Center 50 N. Malin Rd., Broomall PA 19008 Ruth Pearsall 9 Ashwood Ln. Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 Morgan Pelzer 812 Arbor Road Yeadon, PA 19050 Beverly Phillips Walnut Care Pavilion, Rm. 168 6212 Walnut St. (39) Frances Phillips Walnut Care Pavilion, Rm. 153 6212 Walnut St. (39) Kimla Robinson 1421 N. 55th Street Philadelphia, PA (31) Richard Spencer 36 E Moyer Dr. Bear, DE 19701 Robert (Mike) Taylor St. Ignatius Nursing Home, Rm. 304 B 4401 Haverford Ave. (04) Gladys Thompson Kearsley Rehab & Nursing Center, #55 2100 N. 49th St. (31) Doris Warren 39 N Hobart St. Philadelphia, PA (39) Viola Winston Saunders House, Rm. 124W 100 E. Lancaster Ave., Wynnewood, PA 19096
Carrie Adams Wayne Center 30 Wayne Ave., Wayne, PA 19087 Flora Austin Simpson House, Rm F125 2101 Belmont Ave. (31) Mildred Banks Simpson House, Rm 219 2101 Belmont Ave. (31) Sylvia Hicks Booker Bala Nursing & Rehab Center, Rm. 126 4001 Ford Rd. (31) Mary Brown Simpson House, Rm. 201 2101 Belmont Ave. (31) Louise Coleman Dresher Hill Nursing Home, Rm. 112 1390 Camphill Rd., Fort Washington, PA 19002 Marlene Crowder Papermill Road Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 850 Papermill Rd., Glenside, PA 19038 Mary Edwards Sterling Health Care and Rehabilitation 318 S. Orange St., Media, PA 19063 Thomasina King 4925 Fairmount Ave. (39) Lewis H. Long Manor Care Wallingford 115 S. Providence Rd., Wallingford, PA 19086 Rosetta Maddox Philadelphia Nursing Home 2100 W. Girard Ave. (30) Luther McNeal Powerback Rehabilitation, Rm. 304 1526 Lombard St. (46)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pastor Moore’s Preaching Away Schedule
Wednesday, March 4th, 6:45pm — Revival at Pinn Memorial Baptist Church , 2251 N. 54th Street
Wednesday, March 11th 6:45pm—Lenten Service at St. Paul Baptist Church , 1 Hagerty Blvd. West Chester, PA
Wednesday, March 18th, 7pm—Pre 90th Anniversary Service at Second Antioch, 912 N. 41st Street (Taking Chorus)
Have you become less active during the winter months and noticed in-
creased stiffness of joints and muscle pain? Why not do something
about it. If your physician approves, then why not come to CHAIR YO-
GA, which is a gentle form of yoga that is done while sitting. The bene-
fits of this exercise will improve flexibility, concentration, strength, circu-
lation, balance and mood. You will have reduced stress and anxiety,
lower blood pressure, and joint and muscles will be stretched and loosen
without strenuous exercises. It will take approximately 30 minutes at
each class. The Health Ministry is inviting you to come out on Wednes-
days, starting March 11th. The class will be in the Fellowship Hall at 1:30
pm. Cost $3.00/participant weekly.
A Conversation With Dr. Argie
Join Mount Carmel Baptist Church for a conversation with Dr. Argie Allen
Wilson, America’s #1 Relationship Therapist and Life Coach. Come for
the lecture, participate in the interactive audience session, and meet the
author on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 6-8:45pm.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
“And you will have confidence, because there is HOPE; you will be protected and take your rest in safety.” Job 11:18
The PBA Domestic Violence Learning Community is sponsoring a mini-
conference: “Repair, Build and Maintain Healthy Relationships”
Hosted by Mount Carmel Baptist Church on March 14, 2020; 8AM—
12:30PM. Our goal is to raise awareness of the issue of domestic violence
and its impact on families, provide intervention strategies, examine ways
to rebuild relationships and identify support systems in the Philadelphia
area. Following a continental breakfast, there will be panel discussions
presented by representatives from Women in Transition, Judge Kathryn
Lewis, Council for Relationships, Lady Michelle Austin DV Survivor and Advo-
cate. The PBA Domestic Violence Learning Community, Rev. Julia Bruton-
Sheppard, Facilitator.
Come Join Us For
Fun, Food and Prizes!
The Youth Commission is sponsoring an Oldies Dance
on Saturday, March 14th from 5:00 – 9:00pm.
This event is a scholarship fundraiser for our children.
Tickets are $20 and on sale in the Tape Room after service.
Donations are welcomed.
Baptism
March 15, 2020 is the scheduled date for our next Baptism. If you are a
member of Mount Carmel and have never been baptized, and would like
to be baptized, please let the office know and a deacon will contact you
prior to that date.
Members Who Are Ill
Olive Chandler 5751 Windsor Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19143
Alma Goodwyn 3600 Conshohocken Ave., Apt. 905 Philadelphia, PA 19131
Joyce Gordon 5334 Lebanon Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19151
Emily Redmond 5552 Delancey St. Philadelphia, PA 19143-7328
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Church Shredding Event and church wide clean up is scheduled
for Saturday, March 28th from 10:00-1:00pm.
Flower Guild Ministry
Easter Lilies are now on sale. The cost - $10.00 each. We will be taking
orders now through March 29, 2020. Please contact the following per-
sons to place your orders: Cynthia Alfred - 215-724-5821, Renee Johnson -
484-278-4177, Blannie Peterson - 610-931-3032.
Attention Women of Mount Carmel—2020 Women’s Retreat
The 2020 Women’s Retreat is May 15th through May 17th at Eden Resort
and Suites. We are accepting final registration for the retreat until
March 29th. Final payment for the retreat is Sunday, April 5th. The only
available rooms left are suites and a few singles. Hurry ladies, time is
fleeting.
Deaconess Gospel Brunch Tickets may be purchased on Sundays after
church on the lower level outside of the Fellowship Hall.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All ladies who are attending the 2020 Women's Retreat we are taking
orders for T-shirts through 4/12/2020. Payment is due when you place
your order. Prices are: S-XL $12.00 (1XL is the same size as XL); 2XL-4XL
$14.00; 5XL $16.00
“Race Against Hunger 5K Walk + Run”
Mount Carmel family and friends, thank you for your donations last year
for the “Race Against Hunger”. We raised over $700. This year the walk
will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Kickoff is 10am at Lincoln Finan-
cial Field. We will be taking donations now through April 18th. You may
give as a group or individual. Make sure to write in the memo line “Race
Against Hunger”. You may also give online at www.hungercoalition.org/
hungerwalk. Click on Donate To A Team, then click on Mt. Carmel Bap-
tist Church to enter your donation. All donations are tax deductible.
Thank you from my heart, Gloria Cooper/Alvin Brothers, Food Cupboard.
Movie Matinee
The Just Us Ministry presents “Overcomers” on Thursday, April 23, 2020
from 11am to 2pm in the D. W. Hoggard Fellowship Hall. Cost of tickets is
$5.00. Please see ministry President Doris Jackson or any other member
of the ministry.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Laity Day
Mount Carmel will be celebrating Laity Day on Sunday, April 26th. The
guest preacher is Rev. Charity Fisher from Norfolk, VA. Each person is
asked to give $50.00 to support several church initiatives. There is a spe-
cial Laity Day envelope in your offering packet. The colors for the day
will be determined by your years at Mt. Carmel: 0-9 (purple), 10-19
(yellow), 20-29 (red), 30-39 (pink), 40-49 (silver), 50 plus (gold). You
may be as creative as you want in wearing your color. Also that day at
5:00pm there will be a concert featuring “An Afternoon of Songs Com-
posed by Carol Antrom.” This is a freewill offering concert. Roquetta
Reed & Brenda Austin Co-Chairs
Vacation Bible School starts Monday, July 27th to Friday, July 31st. Reg-
istration for staff and volunteers will begin on the following Sundays af-
ter service, 3/8 and 3/15 in the Fellowship Hall, 3/22 and 3/29 in the Multi
Purpose Room.
Memorial Plaque Gift Program
The Memorial Plaque Gift Program is an ongoing project; the plaques are
displayed in the MEMORIAL CORRIDOR in the space adjacent to the ele-
vator going down the stairs to the lower level. This is a way for members
and friends of Mount Carmel Baptist Church to honor the legacy and
memories of loved ones. If you are interested, please pick up a pamphlet
on the outside of the church office. If you need help Clarice Archer, Fan-
nie Bakon or Mary V. Nesmith will be glad to help you.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2020 O. Wilson Winters Scholarship Program
2020 O. Wilson Winters Scholarship Program - RHO Chapter of Alpha Phi
Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is proud to announce its 2020 O. Wilson Winters
Memorial Scholarship Program. The scholarship program seeks appli-
cants from the greater Philadelphia region, Suburban Counties, New Jer-
sey and Delaware, who will be matriculating at an institution of higher
education in the Fall 2020 Term. All high school and college applicants
are eligible to receive a scholarship up to $1,000 but must have at least a
3.0 GPA. Applications can be obtained online at rho1914.com and click on
the link Scholarships. Any additional information or questions, contact
David Poindexter - [email protected].
“The Mount Carmel Baptist Church “Dial-A-Prayer” line has been updat-
ed and is LIVE! Call in for a new moment of prayer each week at 215-474-
5959!!!
Giving Envelopes
Please pick up your 2020 giving envelopes which are located on the
sanctuary level floor. Make sure the box has YOUR NAME on it. If you
get home and have the wrong box, please return it to the church office.
“Pretzel sales to benefit Haiti Missions will take place every Sunday until
further notice on the lower level immediately following morning ser-
vice.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Drivers Needed
The Transportation Ministry is looking for additional drivers. If you enjoy
driving and communicating with people, the Transportation Ministry needs
you. Please contact Pam Lovell at 215-892-6976
“Your generosity makes a difference! ...Give Online
http://www.mtcarmel-bc.org/giving/”
The Audio/Visual Ministry have REVIVAL CDs and DVDs on Sale. If you pur-
chase the entire set, it is $40.00 for 5 DVDs and $20.00 for 5 CDs. Individual
CDs are $5.00; DVDs are $10.00. Please make your purchases in front of the
Tape Room before and after Sunday morning services. If you just want the
sermon, you can download it from our website for $3.00.
Room/Space Usage
All room/space usage is to be scheduled through the church office, including
Sundays. Once scheduled, that is the space designated for your group.
Did you know Mount Carmel Baptist Federal Credit Union has existed more
than 50 years! Are you a member? If not, why not?? All church members
are welcome!!! Call 215-471-8514 to join and or to get information.
TUESDAY MARCH 3RD
MCBC STEPPERZ
CHURCH CHORUS CONCERT
COMMITTEE
CHURCH CHORUS
6:00PM
6:00PM
7:00PM
FELLOWSHIP HALL
TAPE ROOM
SANCTUARY
WEDNESDAY MARCH 4TH
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
NOON DAY BIBLE STUDY
PRAYER MEETING
JR. & YP CHOIR
BIBLE STUDY
10:30AM
12:00PM
6:00PM
6:00PM
7:00PM
MPR
FELLOWSHIP HALL
MPR
SANCTUARY
FELLOWSHIP HALL
THURSDAY MARCH 5TH
DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE’S
COMMUNITY RESOURCE EVENT
PRAISE TEAM
PRAISE DANCE
MIME TROUPE
CHURCH CHOIR
5:00PM
6:30PM
6:30PM
6:30PM
7:00PM
FELLOWSHIP HALL
ROOM 9
MPR
WOMEN’S CHOIR RM
SANCTUARY
FRIDAY
MARCH 6TH
HAND CHIMES
9:45AM
MPR
SATURDAY MARCH 7TH
TECHNOLOGY
PLASTIC BAG PROJECT
YOUTH ORCHESTRA
WIDOWS MEETINGS
8:00AM
10:00AM
10:30AM
12:30AM
RM 3
5800 RACE STREET
ROOM 9
ROOM 5
