REMINDER

If you are joining us for IN-PERSON Worship Celebration

We will conduct service across the street at the

Saint Stephen Child Care & Learning Center

while renovations are taking place at the Church.



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ORDER OF WORSHIP | WAYS TO GIVE | ANNOUNCEMENTS

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK | UPCOMING EVENTS

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2023 | 10:00 AM

THE PRAISE AND WORSHIP

THE GREETINGS

Missionary Lemmon Wright

THE DOXOLOGY 

 “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”



THE CALL TO WORSHIP 

Sing to the Lord a new song; Sing to the Lord, all the earth. 

Sing to the Lord, praise His name; Proclaim His salvation day after day. 

Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous deeds

among all peoples. For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise!  

The OPENING SONG

 "How Great Is Our God"

How great is our God, sing with me,

How great is our God, and all will see

How great, how great is our God.

Name above all names; Worthy of our praise

My heart will sing how great is our God.

THE PRAYER

Missionary Lisa Gadson

THE SCRIPTURE

Missionary Sylvia Ebron

I Corinthians 1:1-9

Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be his holy people, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours:

3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge— 6 God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you. 7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 8 He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Minister:   This is the Word of the Lord to the people of God.

People:     Thanks be to God!

THE MINISTRY OF GIVING 

THE MINISTRY OF MUSIC

THE SERMON

The Reverend Tyrese Manigault

"I'm Covered by Grace"

2 Corinthians 12:1-10; Ephesians 6:11

THE INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP

THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF VISITORS

THE ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE DOXOLOGY

THE BENEDICTION

Sister Elaine Scott

Passing of her Husband,

Mr. Ralph Scott

(Funeralized yesterday)

Sister and Brother Shan & Ernest Jones

Passing of their Nephew,

Baby Dontarrius Fiffer, Jr.

Funeralized yesterday

Sister Patricia Black

St. Vincent Hospital Riverside

Sister Leola McCants

Memorial Hospital

Brother Walter Lewis

Baptist Hospital Downtown

Sister Geneva Mungin

St. Vincent Hospital Riverside

Sister Bernice Porter

Recuperating at home

Sister Cynthia Downer

Brooks Rehab

Sister Claudette Gilbert

Sister Gloria Arline

Sister Gloria Simon

Sister Venus Ross

Brother Napoleon Allen

Sister Marion Miller

Brother Alphonso Hodges

Sister Margie Witherspoon

Sister Zenobia Williams

Sister Barbara Bacon

Sister Sarah Tatum

Sister Flossie Felton

Sister Jennifer Faye Wright

Sister Mary Ravnell

Brother Mel Walker

Mrs. Mary Jo Patten, Orlando, FL

Sister of Sister Gloria Peterson

Mrs. Shirley Outler Kemp, Miami, FL

Sister of Sister Charlie Lawton

Prayers for Comfort, Healing and Peace for the Victims, Families and all

who are affected by natural disasters and the continued violence.

Continued Prayers for the victims of Covid-19

and over 1,000,000 (US) bereaved Families who have lost loved ones.

To Pastor and Mrs. Green, Officers and members of Saint Stephen. The Family of the late Reverend Willie Outler extends heartfelt thanks to each of you for all acts of kindness rendered during the illness and passing of my father. Your thoughtfulness and continued support were of great comfort during this difficult time.

Sister Beverly Outler

Happy 57th Wedding Anniversary

JACQUELYNE & DAVID WAY

February 3rd

CALLING ALL MEMBERS!

The Christian Education Department

will hold a

MINISTRY & ORGANIZATION FAIR

TODAY, January 29th

following Worship Service

on the Breezeway of the Child Care & Learning Center

All New and Interested Members are asked to please take a few minutes and explore the many opportunities for service that Saint Stephen has to offer. Members of All Ministries and Organizations will be on-hand with pertinent information and to answer any questions you may have.



CHURCH PARSONAGE

The Trustee Board is currently accepting bids from individuals interested in purchasing or serving as a realtor for the parsonage, located at 2308 Courtney Dr., 32208.

Interested parties must provide a bid in writing, to the church no later than January 31, 2023. Bids may be hand delivered, mailed, or emailed. It is important that the bids be received by the church no later than 1/31/23. Bids received after that date will not considered, even if mailed prior.

Saint Stephen AME Church

ATTN: Board of Trustees

913 West 5th Street

Jacksonville, FL 32209

[email protected]

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

VISION 2020 UPDATE

In-Person Meeting

Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 10:00 am

CHURCH TOWN HALL

In-Person Meeting

Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 6:30 pm

The purpose is to meet with the developers for the Land Development Proposal discussed in the Church Conference held on 01/23/2023. If you have questions or concerns, please submit them in writing through church email or text; or by phone/voicemail, no later than February 1st.

EAST CONFERENCE LAY ORGANIZATION

QUARTERLY MEETING

Sunday, January 29, 2021, Today

3:00 pm

Saint Paul AMEC, St. Augustine, FL

Reverend Alesia Ford-Burse, Pastor

Special Guest

Sister Patricia Wright

11th Episcopal District Lay President

The Comilla E. Bush

BIRTHDAY CLUB

The Birthday Clubs of Saint Stephen are active again!! Members are asked to please make a sacrificial donation during your Birth Month. Let us all help to keep this tradition going!

VISION 20/20

It's Time to Move Up!!

We are thankful for the dedicated and faithful members of Saint Stephen AME Church, who continued to give generously towards this effort. We also greatly appreciate those who have made a Monthly Commitment to give for the next year as we move forward:

Pastor David Green, Sr.

Lady Kimberly Green

Charlene Taylor Hill

James Crawford

Dr. Ronald Stephens

Hazel Agee

Gloria Arline

Darryl Atkins

Quincy Axson

George Baker

Judith Baker-McKeithan

Mary Barney-Kirkland

Mary Blake-Holley

Juliann Blackmon

Stacie Brown

Carrie Bryant

Levon Burnett

Kwame Chambers

Joann Christian

Donna Cobb

Patricia Conway

Rev. Moses Crocker

Sandra Crocker

Susie Davis

Carolyn Day

Charles Demps

Elizabeth Demps

Joritta Dotson

Jolita Durden

Russell Earl

Gwen Earl

Sylvia Ebron

Michael Finley

Kathy Payne Foreman

Mary Gardner-Brown

Ronald Gardner

Yulanda Glenn

Doris Glover

Dr. Nathaniel Glover

Rev. David Green, Jr.

Bishop Samuel Green

Elijah Griffin

Valerie Griffin

Erica Harvey

Jimmy Henderson

Juanita Henderson

Marie Hightower

Harriette Holland

Thelma Howard

Judy Hubbard

Carolyn Jackson

Donna Jackson

Carole Jenkins

Fredrick Jenkins

Larry Jones

Mattie Jones

Myschelle Jones

Mildred Lambert

Euzella Lawrence

Henry Lawrence

Mazie Lawrence

Reginald Lawrence, Sr.

PE Lorenzo Laws

Bethany Lawton

Vanita Lawton

Marco Leathers

Taige Leathers

Linda Mack

Reverend Amy Mainor

Edith Mainor

Paula Maple

LuCretia McBride

Leola McCants

Ariel McClain

Darrell Hampton-McClain

Deneen McClain

Geneva McClain

Jaylon McClain-Sapp

Jeannetta McClain

Johnnetta McClain

Joshua McClain-Sapp

Matthew McClain

Rev. Patricia McGeathey

Carolyn McIntosh

Janice McIntosh

Carol Boyd Mitchell

Robie Mixon

Gwendolyn Moore

Stephanie Neloms

Terri Newberry

Cheryl Oglesby

Donna Okeafor

Charlean Outler-Lawton

Katura Owens

Patricia Owens

Cheryl Parker

Velma Pearson

Jackie Prime-Thompson

Robert Ray

Sonya Ray

William Roberson

Rev. Donald Rocker

Seyburn Rocker

Ola Rutledge-Cargile

Selma Rutledge

Velma Rutledge-Ross

Rosa Salter

Crystal Sapp

Kenneth Scott

Rose Simfukwe

Herman Stewart

Isabelle Tarver

Donna Thomas

Patricia Timmons

Claudia Tremble

Christian Turner

Bishop Robert Webster

Carmen West

Zenobia Williams

Margie Witherspoon

Davis Wright

Le'mmon Wright

Patricia Wright

If you have not yet made your pledge, it is not too late to do so. In-person, ask the Usher for a Commitment Card and submit it today, or click the Image below to access the Commitment Card and return it to the church as soon as possible.

TO JOIN THE CLASSES ON LINE:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/947517678?pwd=cENRQkVmajh1UG9DNDZVVEx3ZkNYQT09

DIAL IN USING HOME or CELL PHONE:

    646-876-9923



Meeting ID: 947 517 678

Passcode: 312539

Click HERE to access ADULT LESSON for 01/31/2023

LINE DANCING CLASS

is on hiatus until

after the Easter Holiday.

HEALTH NOTES from the NURSING GUILD

RECAP OF COVID-19

This is especially not a time to let your guard down regarding Covid-19. It is still around. Gatherings and traveling have increased along with contact with more people in closed spaces. PLEASE CONTINUE TO PROTECT YOURSELF. If you feel sick (even light symptoms) and have a fever, see your Doctor asap or take a Covid-19 home test. Remember that our seniors are most vulnerable and our children catch colds from visiting other's homes and swimming.

Please, as much as possible, continue to abide by the Covid Protocol:

1. Wash your hands often, for 20 seconds

2. Properly wear your mask.

3. Observe social distancing of 3 feet and avoid large gatherings

4. Sanitize your hands, especially entering and exiting buildings and touching door handles.