MINISTERIAL STAFFReverend Benjamin Broadnax Administrative Assistant

to the PastorReverend Jerome “Sam” Tarver Special Assistant

to the Pastor/Youth MinisterReverend Jeffery M. Bates Ministry Leader,

Education MinistryReverend Louis Jenkins Ministry Leader,

Worship/Prayer/Fellowship/Hospitality

MinistryReverend Alan Bolden Associate MinisterReverend Cynthia Parker-Bolden Director,

Christian EducationReverend Wayne A. Heatley Associate Minister

Assistant CounselorReverend George A. Hinton, Jr. Associate MinisterDeacon Herbert Hawkins Ministry Leader,

Missions/Outreach MinistryElder Jeff Jacobs Ministry Leader,

Music MinistryReverend April Jenkins Associate MinisterReverend Lynda Brown-Hall Ministry Leader,

Women of Purpose Ministry

CHURCH OFFICIALSDeacon James Thompson Chair, Deacons Ministry

Minister LeaderCounseling/Nursing Ministry

Sister Jerrye Feliciana Assistant CounselorTrustee Leonard Smith Chair, Trustee MinistryDeaconess Charlene Hamilton Chair, Deaconess MinistryTrustee Joyce Collier Chair, Finance MinistryTrustee Charlie Fields Church TreasurerSister Velma Thomas Church ClerkSister Minnetta Coles Church Secretary

EDUCATIONAL STAFFDeaconess Ernestine Staton Superintendent,

Sunday SchoolSister Sherlene McIntosh Director, Secular Education

& Tutorial Ministry

MAPLE SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH4131 Belt Road

Capitol Heights, MD 20743

REVEREND LARRY W. JORDAN, Ph.D., PASTOR

Church Office Telephone: (301) 735-1020Public Hall Telephone: (301) 735-9379Church Facsimile: (301) 735-9318Website: www.msbcmd.org

Sunday, November 20, 2016

WE ENTER INTO WORSHIP10:15 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.

Scripture Reading from the Psalms............Psalm 100:1-4

PRAISE & WORSHIP

WORSHIP SERVICE

WEEKLY SERVICES

Sunday Morning Worship Church Service …………..……………....…..……….10:30 a.m.Holy Communion - 2nd Sunday ………………………………….…………….……10:30 a.m.Sunday School …..………………………………....………………………………..…9:00 a.m.Prayer and Praise ……………………………………………...…..Tuesday, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.Bible Study ……………………..………………….……..………………....Tuesday, 8:00 p.m.Noonday Bible Study ………………………….….…..….…..Wednesday, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.Baptism ……………………..……..…………...….….Tuesday before 2nd Sunday, 7:00 p.m.New Members Orientation – Saturday, December 3, 2016……....9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Prayer

Hymn of Worship...................................................Page 1“Holy, Holy, Holy”

[Large version of song printed on inside back page of bulletin]

Pastoral Comments

TITHES & OFFERING

Doxology............................................................Page 529

Intercessory Prayer

Sermonic Scripture Reading.............................Psalm 146

Ministry of Music............................................Men’s Choir

The Preached Word.......Reverend Cynthia Parker-Bolden

Invitation to Accept Christ

BENEDICTION

“Holy, Holy, Holy”

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;

Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea

Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee, Who wert, and art, and evermore shall be.

Holy, holy, holy! tho' the darkness hide Thee, Tho' the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see;

Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee, Perfect in power, in love, and purity.

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea

Holy, holy, holy; merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

On next Sunday, November 27, 2016, Reverend Lynda Brown-Hall will be preaching at Deanwood Rehabilitation Center, 5000 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20019, departing MSBC at 9:30 a.m.

HYMN OF WORSHIP MINISTER’S OUTREACH SCHEDULE

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++2016 THEME

“A Mind Set towards Holiness”

2016 SCRIPTURE1 Peter 1:16 [NIV]

16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

ELECTION of Church Officers for 2017 are being conducted here at the church at your regular monthly meeting. All elections should be completed by today Sunday, November 20, 2016. Any questions concerning the election should be directed to Deacon James Thompson on 301-735-1020.

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Our Thanksgiving Eve service will be held on this Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. with Reverend Wayne Heatley delivering the message. The church will be closed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 24-26, 2016.

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There will be a Church Meeting on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. ALL church members are asked to be in attendance. We will be approving the 2017 Elected Officers, our 2017 Church Budget and an update will be given on the Pastoral Search Committee. (If you were nominated for an office for 2017, you must be present at the Church Meeting.) A copy of the 2017 Church Budget will be available for your review on Sunday, November 27, 2016 and Sunday, December 4, 2016.

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The Pastor Search Committee is requesting that the entire congregation please pray daily for us.  We specifically request that your prayers include that we strive continually to be on one accord, one mind, and one spirit, and to glorify our Great God in whatsoever we do.  Thank you so very much.    

The Adopt-A-Family Ministry will be helping members of the Maple Springs Baptist Church family that are in need of assistance for Christmas.  The application forms are located on the table across from the Trustees’ Office.  Please return completed form to Sister Cynthia Carter or place in the Missionary Society mailbox in the church office.  The forms must be received no later than next Sunday, November 27, 2016, by 12:30 p.m.  If you have any questions, or would like to adopt a family, please contact Sister Cynthia Carter on 240-401-9744.  NO information will be taken over the telephone.  PLEASE NOTE:

PASTOR’S CORNER ANNOUNCEMENTS

The 2016 Adopt-A-Family Program is open to MSBC members only.

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On Saturday, December 17, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., in coordination with our insurance provider, we will be conducting a mandatory training session on our Child Protection Policy. All ministry members who works with children (below the age of 18) in any capacity at the church are required to attend. If you have any questions, please contact your Ministry Leader or Trustee Vashtie Moncrief on 301-568-6146.

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Tuesday Night Bible Study Class is currently in recess. Bible class will resume on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Please join us as we continue to praise God through the holiday season in our weekly Prayer Service from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday night.

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AGAPE DRAMA MINISTRY: If you are interested in acting, stage prop assistance, or stage design, please see Sister Diara Fields immediately after Morning Worship or call her at 301-837-1963. We invite members of all age groups to be a part of this ministry. You ain’t seen nothin’ yet!

MEETINGS & REHEARSALS

See incorrect dates or times?If so, please contact the Church Office on 301-735- 1020.

Sunday, November 20, 2016

As you listen to the message from God’s Word, you may use this page to keep notes. We pray the Word today will inspire, lift and challenge you. Why not refer to your notes for future reference.

Minister: _______________________________________________

Sermon Topic: __________________________________________

Biblical Text/Scripture: ___________________________________

MINISTRY DATE TIMEMissions and Outreach Ministry 11/21/16 7:00 p.m.Shekinah Glory Dance Ministry 11/21/16 7:00 p.m.Shekinah Glory Dance Ministry 11/23/16 7:00 p.m.Secular Education Ministry 11/28/16 6:00 p.m.Shekinah Glory Dance Ministry 11/28/16 7:00 p.m.Shekinah Glory Dance Ministry 11/30/16 7:00 p.m.

NOVEMBER CALENDAR SERMON NOTES

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Illustrations I want to remember:

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How what was said in this sermon can apply to my life:

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TUTORIAL MINISTRY ALERT!

Attention Parents & Students - The Tutorial Ministry will be in recess after Monday, December 19, 2016. The tutorial Ministry will resume on Monday, January 9, 2017. A special “thank you” to the awesome tutors parents and students for their dedication and participation thus far.

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CFC - Combined Federal Campaign/United Way time again!!! The Maple Springs Baptist Bible College & Seminary is a participant in this year’s campaign. All federal agencies under the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) are to use 41139. All other employees under the

United Way Campaign (UW) are to use 8040. We encourage you to ask your friends, family members, and co-workers to select Maple Springs as their designated charity. 41139 (CFC) or 8040 (UW) is the number for Maple Springs Baptist Bible College & Seminary. ALL contributions are tax-deductible.

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Youth Spotlight – The Youth Spotlight contact e-mail address for all submissions has been updated, please use the following address: youthspotlight4@gmail.com. Applications are available on the Secular Education table. All applications should be submitted on or before the 25th of every month. If you have any questions, please contact Monique Davis at 301-613-0159.

Sunday, November 20, 2016

Reverend Cynthia Parker-Bolden, D.Min.Sermon Subject- “Praising the God We Trust”

Sermon Text- Psalm 146

MINISTER’S OUTLINE

Introduction

The Book of Psalms served as the temple hymnbook and devotional guide for the Jewish people. It was set to the accompaniment of stringed instruments. The 150 songs in Psalms explore the full range of human experience in a very personal and practical way. The message of Psalms is timeless and Psalm 146 speaks to the current climate in America. Don’t be discouraged by what’s going on…..continue Praising the God We Trust!!

The points we will cover are:

I. Praise the LORD (verses 1 & 2)

II. Trust the LORD (verses 3 – 6)

III. Rewards of the LORD (verses 7 – 10)

Conclusion

Because of Christ, we are assured of greater promises than the Old Testament believers. “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path”. (Proverbs 3:5, 6) Praising the God We Trust will provide a sweet aroma in the nostrils of God and give us added strength for our journey. Do not look at things which are seen or trust in man, because things which are seen are temporary, but things which are not seen are eternal. Let everything that hath breath, Praise the LORD!!

Sermon TextPsalm 146 (NIV)

Praise the LORD. 1 Praise the LORD, my soul. 2 I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. 3 Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save. 4 When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing. 5 Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD their God. 6 He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them—he remains faithful forever. 7 He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets prisoners free, 8 the LORD gives sight to the blind, the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down, the LORD loves the righteous. 9 The LORD watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked. 10 The LORD reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the LORD.