Adult Sabbath School~9:30-10:45 am
Memory Text: “Then Jesus said to them, ‘A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going’” (John 12:35, NKJV).
Lesson 3~ “Light Shines in the Darkness””
Abney Chapel Sabbath School Livestream
April 20,2024
Lesson 3 Facilitator: Elder G Arrington
Opening Prayer & Welcome
Lesson Study
Closing Remarks & Prayer
Adult Class Facilitators
1st Sabbath: Lesson 1~Sis Peggy Roey - "The War Behind All Wars"
2nd Sabbath: Lesson 2~Sis B Crutchfield -"The Central Issue: Love or Selfishness?"
3rd Sabbath: Lesson 3~Elder G Arrington- “Light Shines in the Darkness”
4th Sabbath: Lesson 4~Bro R Marshall -"Standing for the Truth"
Junior Sabbath School Division 9:35-10:35 am
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Personal Ministries Season of Prayer For: F.R.A.N.gelism (Friends, Relatives, Associates, Neighbors, and Enemies).
Sabbath ~April 20, 2024-11:00 am
Introit: Mr. Antonio & Mr. Javaris Genright
Call To Worship
Prayer Of Invocation:* Elder Tillman
Congregation:
Doxology ~ "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" #694
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Fourth Commandment:
Affirmation of Faith ~John 3:16-17
Hymn of Praise: "He Lives" #251
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Welcome: Elder Davis
Tithes and Offering: * Pastor R. Johnson, Jr
Praise & Worship: Gospel Choir
Intercessory Prayer: * Elder Davis
Song of Meditation: Gospel Choir
Sermon: Pastor Raymond Johnson, Jr
Benediction: Elder Davis
* Worshipers May Not Enter
Praise God, From Whom All Blessings
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
He Lives
1
I serve a risen Savior, He's in the world today;
I know that He is living, whatever men may say;
I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer
And just the time I need Him He's always near.
Refrain
He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and talks with me
along life's narrow way.
He lives, He lives, salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives?
He lives within my heart.
2
In all the world around me I see His loving care,
And tho' my heart grows weary I never will despair;
I know that He is leading thru all the stormy blast,
The day of His appearing will come at last.
3
Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian, lift up your voice and sing,
Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ the King!
The hope of all who seek Him, the help of all who find,
None other is so loving, so good and kind.
April 13 Budget News:
Monthly Budget: $15,821.00
Collected: $ $ 5,590.72
Deficit: $10,230.28
March's Budget was met!
Shades of Blue: May 18th is Children’s Sabbath and World Adventurers Day. Please support the Children’s Ministry Department and Adventurers Department by wearing your shades of blue and contributing on your tithe envelope. Thank you.
Mommy and Me Tea: Reserve your spot now for the Mommy and Me Tea on May 11th @ 1:30 in the fellowship hall. RSVP at (910) 366-7705 (Sister Donna Edmund).
Etiquette Class1 Fundraiser: Tickets will be on sale Saturday April 13th, Saturday April 20th, and Saturday 27th right after church by sister Donna Edmund , Yakeena Vincent and the Children’s Ministry Team for the April 27th Etiquette Class Session 1 at 5:00 P.M. We will have sessions for ages 4 through 19. Tickets are $10.00 each. Proceeds will go to the Children’s Winter Ball.
Women’s Ministry: Women’s Meet and Greet Breakfast: The Women’s Ministry Team will meet on the first Sunday of each month at 10:00 am. May’s breakfast will be postponed later in the month. For more information please contact the Ministry Team Leader, Christina Roey.
Needed: Interested persons to help out with children's ministry and the Adventurer Club. We are growing and in need of class instructors. Children's ministry works with programming for children 4 to 12 years old.
Camp Meeting Lodging Registration: Applications are now being accepted until April 26th. Villas will be assigned according to the postmark date. Camp Meeting Applications and Information.
Virtual Youth Bible Study is held every Friday on Zoom. Please see Pastor Johnson for the log-in information. Adult Virtual Bible Study: Virtual Bible Studies are on both Friday Nights at 7:00 pm and Sabbath afternoons at 3:00 pm. All Studies only last one hour. Contact any Elder to sign up for lessons and get the zoom login information. The Lessons coincide with the Amazing Facts Bible Studies.
Children’s Ministry needs your monetary donations to continue
holding Children’s Church and to provide children friendly activities this year. Please see Dr. Donna Edmund (910) 366-7705 or an usher for a tithe envelope.
Publicizing Your Department: Once the Board has approved your event here are the steps to follow:
1. Email your events to Sis. Moseley for publication on our website: abneychapel.org@gmail.com.
To have your announcement placed in the bulletin: abneychapel@gmail.com (Deadline Wednesdays a12 pm.)
2.Contact Elder Curtis Monroe for robocalls, announcements.
3.Robocalls are scheduled for Thursdays.
4. The church Zoom line is available for your ministry meetings if needed. Text Curtis Monroe to set up meeting.
Please send announcements to abneychapel@gmail.com by each Wednesday at 12 pm.
If there is sickness or death in your family, or if you are in need of a family visit, please inform the Pastor or one of the Elders:
- Pastor Johnson - (256) 694-4313
- Elder Clark (910) 247-2270
- Elder Tillman
- Elder Monroe (910) 308-0986
- Elder Ramos (910) 302-0877
- Elder Arrington (910) 489-0884
- Elder Davis (910) 987-7299
- Elder Vincent (336) 662-2059
2nd Quarter of 2024 Theme: Rescue: Deliverance, Victory, and Freedom in Christ
April 20 - SAC Sabbath School Training (See Sabbath School Director)
April 27 - Junior AYS, Children’s Etiquette Fundraiser, Men’s Group, Children’s Church
April 28 - Business Meeting, Sunday, April 28 at 11:15 am. All Officers required to attend.
May 10 - Adventist Youth Vesper
May 11 - Mommy and Me Tea 1:30 pm - AYS Hats off to Mom program. - Member’s Mart.
May 18 - Children's Sabbath and Adventures Induction Service
May 25 - Deacon and Deaconess Day and Junior AYS
June 1 - Children’s First Etiquette Fundraiser
June 7 - 15 - SAC Campmeeting: Unleashing the Power
June 22 - Junior AYS Father’s Day Program & Children’s Church
June 29 - Youth Day & 13th Sabbath School Program
TO ALL DEPARTMENTS:
Please use this form and submit to Pastor Johnson no later than the 3rd Sunday of each month.
The following department heads and assistants will meet with the Pastor each month after church at the front of the sanctuary on the right side to review the life, health, and growth of the church as well as your respective departments.
1st Sabbaths:
Church Ministry: Sis Janice Swoope
Elders: Elder Greg Arrington
Deacons: Elder Derwood Clark
Deaconess: Sis Caron Branch
Hospitality Committee: Sis. Liz Williams
Education Department: Principal Ram
2nd Sabbaths:
Youth: Bro Curtis Monroe
Church Support: Pastor Raymond Johnson
Worship Ministry Council: Sis Francis Jackson
Relationship Ministry: Pastor Raymond Johnson
Bro Richard L. Hannon
Bro Oscar King
Sis Ruby McSwain
Sis Dorothy Peterson
Sis Bernice Porter
Sis Grace Autry
Second and Fourth Sunday - Adventurers and Pathfinders 10:00 am Please contact Sister Donna Edmund at (910) 366-7705 for questions or with interest.
3rd Sundays - Board Meeting -10:00 am *
3rd Thursdays - Elder’s Meeting
Wednesdays - Virtual Prayer Meeting - 7:00 pm (Facebook & YouTube)
Saturdays - Sabbath School - 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Corporate Worship 11:00 am
Further Thoughts - 4:30 pm (Facebook & YouTube)
1st Sabbath Every Other Month - Safety Committee, After Service
2nd Tuesday of Each Month - School Board Meeting at 6:30 pm
*Board Meetings are open to Board Members only. If you are interested in attending a Board Meeting, please contact the Clerk or the Pastor to request attendance.
If you are interested in attending a Board Meeting, please contact the Pastor to request attendance.