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, FEBRUARY 5, 2023 | 10:00 AM




THE PRAISE AND WORSHIP




THE DOXOLOGY 

 “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”

 



THE CALL TO WORSHIP 


Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;

His greatness is unsearchable.

One generation shall laud Your works to another, 

And shall declare Your mighty acts.

On the glorious splendor of Your majesty,

And on Your wondrous works, We will meditate.

The might of Your awesome deeds shall be proclaimed,

And we will declare your greatness!

 


The OPENING SONG

 "All Hail the Power of Jesus Name"


 All hail the power of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall:

Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all;

Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all.


Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, Ye ransomed from the fall,

Hail Him who saves you by His grace, And crown Him Lord of all;

Hail Him who saves you by His grace, And crown Him Lord of all.


Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget The wormwood and the gall,

Go spread your trophies at His feet, And crown Him Lord of all;

Go spread your trophies at His feet, And crown Him Lord or all.


Let every kindred, every tribe, On this terrestrial ball,

To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown him Lord of all;

To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him Lord of all. 



THE PRAYER


                     

THE SCRIPTURE


Exodus 14:8-16


The Lord hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt, so that he pursued the Israelites, who were marching out boldly. 9 The Egyptians—all Pharaoh’s horses and chariots, horsemen[a] and troops—pursued the Israelites and overtook them as they camped by the sea near Pi Hahiroth, opposite Baal Zephon.


10 As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up, and there were the Egyptians, marching after them. They were terrified and cried out to the Lord. 11 They said to Moses, “Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you brought us to the desert to die? What have you done to us by bringing us out of Egypt? 12 Didn’t we say to you in Egypt, ‘Leave us alone; let us serve the Egyptians’? It would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the desert!”


13 Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. 14 The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”


15 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on. 16 Raise your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea to divide the water so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground.



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 Dr. David W. Green, Sr.

"How Can We Move Forward?"

Exodus 14:13-15

 


THE INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP



THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF VISITORS



THE ANNOUNCEMENTS




THE HOLY COMMUNION


   The General Confession

Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all men, we acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness which we from time to time most grievously have committed by thought, word, and deed against Thy divine Majesty, provoking most justly Thy wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; the remembrance of them is grievous unto us. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father for Your Son our Lord Jesus Christ's sake; forgive us all that is past, and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please Thee in newness of life, to the honor and glory of Thy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

 

The Sharing of the Elements


The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.




THE DOXOLOGY



THE BENEDICTION


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Sisters Miriam Crawford and Robie Mixon and Brothers Mario Mixon

and James Crawford

Passing of their niece/cousin,

Ms. Telemecia Desue

(Funeralized last week)


Sister Thomasena Jordan

Passing of her stepson,

Mr. Levi Jordan


Sister Seyburn Rocker and Family

Passing of their Niece,

Miss Kennedi Belton, New Orleans


The Crocker, Howard, Glover Family

and mother, Ms. Talia Davidson

Passing of their Cousin/Son

Mr. Keith Davidson, Jr, North Carolina



Brother Walter Lewis

Baptist Hospital Downtown


Sister Patricia Black

Lakeside Rehab Center


Sister Geneva Mungin

Vivian Rehab Center (Normandy Blvd)

Sister Cynthia Downer

Brooks Rehab


Sister Leola McCants

Recuperating at home


Sister Bernice Porter

Sister Gloria Arline

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 Reverend Dr. David W. Green, Sr., Reverend Patricia McGeathey, Reverend Dorcas Jackson, Sister Fran Crawford, Brother Barry & Sister Juliann Blackmon, and other members of the church who provided prayers and generous support during the passing of my husband, Ralph.


Whether it was a phone call, a card or food. It gave me strength to know I was cared about. Thank you for everything. May God bless you all.


Sister Elaine Scott and Family

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 8oth Birthday


SISTER

CAROLYN MCINTOSH

February 2nd


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Happy 89th Birthday


SISTER

HAZEL MATHIS

February 4th

Happy 77th Birthday


SISTER

HENRIETTA GRIFFIN

February 8th


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Happy 81st Birthday


SISTER

PENNY LAWRENCE

February 10th

MARK YOUR CALENDAR



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.


FOLLOW UP VISION 20/20 TOWN HALL

In-Person Meeting

Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 10:00 am


STEWARD BOARD MEETING

Monday, February 13th at 6:00 pm


TRUSTEE BOARD MEETING

Monday, February 20th at 6:00 pm


CLASS LEADERS MEETING

Monday, February 27 at 6:00 pm



SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12th

Members are asked to dress in African Attire to celebrate

our Rich Heritage.


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19th

Represent Your Favorite

HBCU or DIVINE 9

Wear Your HBCU Attire or Sorority/Fraternity Paraphernalia,

T-Shirts, or School Colors



2023 LENTEN DEVOTIONAL


We are asking 38 Women to write a devotion or meditation for the Lenten Season. If you are interested in participating, please contact Sister Lisa Gadson, Women Ministry Coordinator [email protected] or Sister Clatties Dawkins, Women Ministry Spiritual Coordinator [email protected].

Click HERE for submission guidelines.



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

Sis. Clattie Dawkins

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

Rev. 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:


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DIAL IN USING HOME or CELL PHONE:

    646-876-9923



Meeting ID: 947 517 678

Passcode: 312539


Click HERE to access ADULT LESSON for 02/07/2023

Click HERE to access ADULT LESSON for 02/14/2023


PLEASE NOTE: Bible Discovery/Bible Study is cancelled for

Tuesday, February 14th




LINE DANCING CLASS

is on hiatus until

after the Easter Holiday.

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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.