“Called to Proclaim Christ”

Lesson: Acts 9:10-20

GOLDEN TEXT:

“Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto Me, to bear my name

before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel” (Acts 9:15).

TODAY’S AIM:

“To detail the call and mission of Ananias.”

INTRODUCING THE LESSON:

We have very little information about Ananias, except that he was a

disciple. He was learning about walking with the Lord. We can see

from his response to the Lord that he knew God had the right to ask him

to do anything, even something very difficult and potentially very dan-

gerous.

The call was not impossibly difficult or complicated. It did not take

special preparation, years of study, and expensive equipment. All

Ananias had to do was go, find Saul, and talk to him.

PRACTICAL POINTS:

1. As Christians, we must receive new converts, no matter what they may have come out of (Acts 9:10-12).

2. The power of God can transform the toughest sinner (Acts 9:13). 3. Earthly kingdoms are all subject to God’s sovereign authority

(Acts 9:14).

4. We have a responsibility to encourage new Christians (Acts 9:15). 5. Spreading God's Word may include suffering (Acts 9:16). 6. The Holy Spirit enables us to live right and spread God’s Word

(Acts 9:17-20).

CONCLUDING THE LESSON:

Calls from God come in many forms and to many types of believers.

We are not told of any who outright refused the call and became spiritual failures. We are, however, told of at least a few who had the marvelous opportunity to take part in God’s activities among men and

women around them. We can safely conclude that it is vitally important that we be alert to the call of God, that we are ready ahead of time through consistent

obedience to His Word, and that we instantly do His will when we know what it is. To do less would be to fail to do our part in reaching

those for whom Christ died with the gospel message. In His great sovereignty, God can still save a person we neglect, but we cannot callously ignore the call of God without great rick to ourselves. We

must love the Lover of our souls more than that.

For: Sunday, August 20, 2017

1100 North Eden Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21213

Reverend Marshall L. Barnes, Pastor

“The Church That Cares”

Sunday, August 13, 2017 11:00 A M

Sick and Shut-Ins

Trustee William Atkinson, 1088 Cameron Rd., 21212

Deaconess Marion Leach, C/O Patapsco Valley Center,

9109 Liberty Rd., Room 247A, Randallstown, MD 21133-3521

Sis. Ila Scott, 1631 W. Lexington St., 21223

Bro. Reginald Werrell, 2412 Winchester St., 21216, 410-831-5529

Deaconess Beverly Wilson’s daughter and Sis. Lisa Wilson’s sister,

Sis. Chareese Brogden, Brintonwood Nursing Home,

5009 Frankford Ave., Room 216, 21206

Bro. Edward Withers, C/O Manor Care – Roland Park,

4669 Falls Rd., Room 328A, 21209

Special Prayer Requests

Pastor Marshall Barnes’ friends, Bro. Sylvester Briddell,

Sis. Yvonne Rice and Sis. Kathy Seal

Sis. Erica Faison’s friend, Bro. Ladonte Locus

Sis. Cynthia Franklin’s father, Bro. James Lawrence;

aunt, Sis. Mable Stancil; children, Bro. Melford

and Sis. Yolanda Franklin and their family

Sis. Wanda Garrett's niece, Sis. Kayla James

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

Sis. Anndell Lawrence’s mother, Sis. Carrie Lawrence

and Granddaughter, Little Miss Treasure Fenwick

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

Bro. Tayo Daniels, Jr., Bro. Theodore Wilson,

and Sis. Ta`Brielle Daniels

16 Shirley Eldridge

18 Wanda Carr

22 James Jones

25 Michael Montgomery

“ High Standards and High Expectations for the Glory of God.”

Church News

TODAY

We are operating on a summer worship schedule for the month of

August. It is as follows:

Sunday Church School: 9:30 a. m. - 10:30 a. m.

Sunday Morning Worship service: 11:00 a. m. - 12:00 noon

No Wednesday night Prayer/Bible Study

ICE CREAM SUNDAE

Cool off with an Ice Cream Sundae Sunday, August 20 following the

morning service. This fundraiser is sponsored by the Culinary Workers and

the Golden Disciples.

READING TOGETHER

During the month of August we will be reading the book “40 Days to a Life of G.O.L.D” by Ed Gray. Everybody is asked to continue reading one chapter per day.

BOOKS WANTED!

If you have new or used books that you no longer need/want, please

donate them to our “Bring A Book, Take A Book” program. Books

can be given to Sis. Joann Robinson or dropped off at the church

office.

PHOTOGRAPHS/NEWSPAPER ARTICLES WANTED!

We are requesting pictures and/or newspaper articles taken during the 90 years of Grace’s existing. If you have such, please submit to

our church office so that we can create a historical timeline album. All photos and/or newspaper clippings will be returned within a

week.

SOUP KITCHEN

Open Tuesday, August 15 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.

NO PRAYER SERVICE/BIBLE STUDY

Closed for the month of August. Will resume Wednesday, September 6

at 7:30 p.m.

Emergency Notices

All emergency situations are to be

reported immediately to the Pastor

Reverend Marshall L. Barnes e.g., death, hospital emergency, etc.

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 14 through September 10

contact the following:

Deacon Luke Montgomery Sr., 443-629-7297

Deaconess Beverly Wilson, 443-559-0987

Deaconess Janine Withers, 443-994-9581

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Reverend Marshall L. Barnes, Pastor

Reverend Frank Bell, Associate Pastor

Sister Carolyn Moorehead, Secretary

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

Words of Wisdom

“The day you stop asking God

for help is the day you start

asking for trouble.”

SERMON NOTES

Sunday, August 13, 2017

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.

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

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“If ye abide in Me, and my words abide in you, ye shall

ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” — John 15:7

MORNING WORSHIP

Sunday, August 13, 2017

*Processional…………………….……...…..…...…..……..11:00 A.M.

*Call to Worship and Invocation

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*Hymn of Praise #137……………....………….….....…“At the Cross”

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N.T. Reading (Matthew 7:7-10)…...........….Deaconess Hilton Patrick

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

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Morning Prayer..……………………..........................Sis. Shelley Jones

Prayer Chant

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

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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!”

Introduction of Guest Preacher…………………….….Sis. Tana Hicks

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

Sermon…………………..…….………….........…Rev. Walter Braxton Pastor, New Life Church, Randallstown

*Invitation to Christian Discipleship………..……Rev. Walter Braxton

SERVING OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

*Standing **Seating Worshippers