Church at Study

Sabbath, September 19, 2009

Theme: “Change with a Renewed Mind”

Pianist…………………………………………..……..Kenneth Campbell
Opening Prayer/Song Service……………………………..Vivian Walker
Superintendent Remarks……………………………………...Denise Hart
Sabbath School Report…………………………………...Beverly Whyne
Special Music………………………………………………...Denise Hart
Teacher’s Prayer…………………………………………Catherine Hinds
Lesson Study…………………………………………………..By Classes
“John’s Letter to the Chosen Lady”
Welcome of Visitors………………………….Yvonne Curry-Smallwood
Mission Story…………………………….Denise Hart & Leslieann Black
Special Music…………………………………………………Niya Davis
Offering………………………………………Renae & Janiyah Simpkins
Closing Remarks/Prayer……………………………………..Denise Hart

Theme Text: “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus”
Philippians 2:5

Nurse on Duty: Shirley Essien

Usher Leader: Vivian Walker

*Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting at 7:30 p.m.*

Welcome to the First Church of Seventh-day
Adventists, where all are invited to worship God and
fellowship in Jesus Name!

ATTENTION:
To submit news and announcements to the bulletin, please contact
Sheryl Harris-Watts at:

 Direct Number: 202.536.4036, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mon. – Fri.

 24 Hour Voice Message and Fax Line: 202.521.4039
 Email: bulletin@fcsda.org

* Bulletin deadline for upcoming Sabbath is 6:00 p.m. Monday *

~Happy Sabbath~
ANNOUNCEMENTS:

TOMORROW! - Golden Pioneer Club meeting will be on

September 20, 2009, at 11:00 am- 1:00 pm ~ Lord Waters, Leader.

Evangelism Theme Survey Results:

Mind, Body, Soul Community Revival - 13

Lifting Hearts, Changing Minds, and Empowering Spirits - 9
Mind, Body, and Soul Revival – 9
Lifting Hearts, Transforming Minds and Saving Souls - 19
Reviving the Community in Body and Spirit - 4
Reviving the Whole Man - 7
The Spirit and the Body Seminar - 1

Evangelism Theme 2009: Lifting Hearts, Transforming Minds and

Saving Souls (Community Revival)
 On October 3rd ( the next Youth Day), we will be having "Gifts in
Action", an AYS program where our youth of all ages will share the
talent that God has given them. We still have a few more slots to fill.
Please help us fill them. If you would like to participate or have a
child that you would like to be in this program, you can contact
Sharie Grosjean @ 202-290-5153 or email
sharieamor75@gmail.com. Please do it very soon!

Support Christian Education: Don’t miss the premier golf event of

the season. Join the 2HB Software Design, Inc.Golf Tournament at
Lake Presidential in Upper Marlboro, MD on Tuesday, October 6.
Proceeds to benefit G.E. Peters School restoration project. For more
information, please go to www.2HBgolf.com or contact David
Doggette at david@2hb.com

Bible Bowl 2010 - Serious bible scholars required for the conference
Bible Bowl in 2010. The age categories are listed below:

Pre-Juniors Age 6-9

Juniors 10-15
Senior Youth 16-22
Young Adult 23-35
Adults 35 & up

Please see Bro. N. Lowe and Sis. E. Black for further information.
We also need volunteers to help with the preparation in each
category.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Upcoming AYS for September:

September 26 VOZ Reunion

Innocent yet punished?.....Not Fair! What should you do? Sabbath,

October 10th , dont miss this one" GPs when bad things happen to
good people" Remember to be there and invite your family and
friends too.
 The Washington Metro Area Women’s Ministries presents the first
annual: Young Women’s Conference 2009, Saturday October 10,
2009 9-5pm. Don’t miss the $55 early registration fee. The fee goes
up after September 26, 2009. If you are between the ages of 13-18
you will want to be a part of this exciting and valuable conference. To
register visit www.chosen-vessels.org or call (301) 825-5713.

The Women’s Ministry Presents…Shopping, Show, Dinner: A

Church Fundraiser. Sight and Sound: “In the Beginning” on
October 12, 2009. Departure location is Bladensburg Church at 7am
and the returning time is 9pm. Tickets are as follows: Adults: $125
(19 and up), Teen: $95 (13 to 18), and Child: $80 (3 to 12). Please
contact a member of the Women’s Ministry committee for more
information. See flyers in lobby for contact information.

Save the Date - The First Church Family Retreat will be held
October 16-18, 2009. A payment plan has been set up to assist with
the cost to families. The cost is $95/adults and $65/children ages 4-
12. Non-refundable deposits are required to reserve your space; $10
dollar per person per family member and $20 for singles. Please see
Davenia Lea (202) 215-0031 or Tricia Allard (202) 294-6491 for
more information.

MEMBERSHIP CORNER:

Membership Transfers - 1st Reading

Outgoing

Helynn Ghiocel - Metropolitan SDA Church, Hyattsville, MD

Jane Kumalaki - Sligo SDA Church, Takoma Park, MD

FOOD FOR THOUGHT:

The richest legacy a parent can leave a child is a godly example.
Jesus and the Children
 Sick & Shut-In Members
Brother Laertes Gillis &
Sister Betty Gillis
1210 34th St., SE
Washington, DC 20019
Phone: 202.583.4552
Eda Hinds
2801 New Mexico Ave, NW, #709
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: 202.965.2862
Sister Mae Montgomery
4122 5th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 291-0733
Sister Mary Singleton
Hillhaven Assisted Living
3210 Powder Mill Rd., Apt. 202
Adelphi, MD 20783
Sister Ena Taylor
423 Kennedy St., N.E.
Washington, DC 20011-2648
Phone: 202.588.1343
Sister Mabel Wallace
1434 18th Pl., SE, #202
Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202.678.2441

Brother Emerson Sharpe Sister Elizabeth Williams

2409 Jones Lane 1921 Hamlin St., NE
Wheaton, MD 20902 Washington, D.C. 20018
Phone: 310.933.6096 Phone: 202.526.2011

Elder Harold Singleton Brother Roland Yates

Hillhaven Assisted Living 5702 Longfellow Street
3210 Powder Mill Rd., #115 Riverdale, MD 20737
Adelphi, MD 20783 Phone: 301.277.2934

Altar of Prayer ~~ Please pray, without ceasing, for our sick,

our shut-in, our church family, for our immediate families, our
youth, our community, our city leaders, our national and
international leaders, and most of all, pray for world peace.

Staff Directory
Pastor: Dr. Mark A. McCleary Youth Pastor: Elder Charles
Office: 202.829.2075, ext. 11 Richards
Home: 301.890.2363 Phone: 973.820.3224
Email: pastor@fcsda.org Email: charles.richards@fcsda.org

Head Deacon: Thomas Clark

First Elder: Rodney Malcolm
Home: 202.563.6394
Home: 202.362.3110
Cell: 202.380.8177
Email: elders@fcsda
Email: deacons@fcsda.org

Church Secretary: Church Clerk: Helen C. Williams

Office: 202.829.2075, ext. 10 Home: 202.291.9161
Email: secretary@fcsda.org Email: clerk@fcsda.org

Bible Instructor: Leslie Clark

Home: 202.723.0398
Email: discipleship@fcsda.org

CHURCH INFORMATION:
Church Office: 202.829.2075, 202.829.0932 or 202.829.0997

Fax Line: 202.723.5124

The deadline for bulletin submissions is 6:00 p.m. on Monday.

Ministry leader’s mailboxes are located in the mail center in the conference
room.

Prayer Patrol is asking the entire

congregation to set aside the first Monday of
each Month to pray and fast.
 Membership Assignment of Elders
From to Elder’s Name Phone
Neicole Abbot Linda Clark Ira Brown 301.847.9727
Marshavia Clark Kimberly Eddings Audrey Miller 240.751.4514
Rashennekia
Pamela Eghan Donna Harris 301.864.7702
Grimshaw
Damien
Dalmna Griswal Gail Jacobs 202.486.3605
Gardner
Terrence Donovan
Andrea James 240.293.6308
Longmore McFarlane
Gillian Lovlace Marion Mosley Arthur Wharton 202.593.5661
Samuel Rodney
Jamila Rawlings 202.362.3110
Motamary Malcolm
Roosevelt
Grace Simon Charles Johnson 667.7912
Rayford
Rhonda Simon Jessica Vines Milton Nicholas 202.409.4904
John Wagner Margaret Young Curla Walters 301.439.3021

Please note: If your name is on the church's roster and your address is
current, you have been assigned an elder. You should have received a
church directory. Please examine the chart included in this bulletin to
find out who your elder is. Compare the chart with the church directory
and you will be able to identify your personal elder. His or her number
should be in the directory also. If you need the assistance of an elder,
please contact your personal elder. If you cannot reach your personal
elder you may contact the First Elder Rodney Malcolm.

LET US KNOW:

Name: __________________________________________________________
Street Address: __________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _______________________ Phone: ____________________
Email: __________________________________________________________
Please check ( ) appropriate box.

 Hospitalization  Bible Studies

 Shut In  New Resident
 Pastoral Visit  Other
TODAY’S SERMON:
Speaker: _____________________________________________________

Scriptures: _______________ _________________ _________________

Sermon Notes:
The next Prayer Chapel will
be held on Sabbath,

Divine Hour
September 26th.

Sabbath, September 19, 2009

WORSHIP BY INVITATION
Prelude……………………………………………………………….Eddie Cromwell
Processional…………………………………………………….Platform Participants
Call to Worship………………………………………………….Elder Audrey Miller
Invocation………………………………………………………..Elder Audrey Miller
Affirmation of Faith………………..…………………….…...………...Congregation
WORSHIP BY WELCOME
Pastoral Emphasis…………………………………………………...Pastor McCleary
Welcome of Visitors…………………………………………….Lydia & Asia Rigby
Hymn of Praise…………………………………………I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me
WORSHIP BY GIVING
Children’s Story Time………………………………...Tameka & Marissa Thompson
Praise and Worship………………………………………………………Praise Team
Intercessory Prayer…………………………………………………Dr. Curla Walters
Offertory………………………………………………………….Elder Donna Harris
Prayer Response
WORSHIP BY TESTIMONY
Special Music……………………………………………………...Ladies’ Day Choir
Scripture Reading………………………………………………………..Patricia John
Philippians 2:2
Introduction of Speaker………………………………………..Dr. Vanessa Sheppard
Hymn of Meditation……………………………………………….Ladies’ Day Choir
Sermon……………………………………………………………..Dr. Winifred Reid
“Transformation on a Dusty Road: Who's on Your Road?”
Song of Appeal………………………………………………………...Lynda Hodges
“With a Made Up Mind”
BENEDICTION
Benedictory Prayer………………....………………………………Melvetta Dockery
Recessional………….……….………………….…..…....……..Platform Participants
Sunset Today: 7:11 p.m.
We Believe…
Jesus Christ, fully God and fully man, provides salvation and eternal life now. Galatians 2:20;
Hebrews 12:1,2; Philippians 2:5-8; I John 5:11-13.

There is one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. II Corinthians 13:14; I Peter 1:2.

The Bible is the only rule of faith and practice. II Timothy 2:15; II Peter 1:19-21.

The Ten Commandments reveal God's will, sin, and reminds all their need of a savior. Genesis
3:17-19; Romans 5:12-15; Galatians 3:22-24.

The Seventh-day Sabbath, is a binding part of God’s unchanging and perpetual law, and has
been made for our holistic benefit. Exodus 20:8-11; Deutoronomy 5:12-15; Hebrews 4:9-11.

One who is justified by faith, God declares righteous on the ground of Jesus Christ's
substitutionary life and death. Romans 4:3-5; Galatians 3:7-11.

The fruit of the Gospel includes the new birth and progressive sanctification until glorification
at the day of Jesus Christ. John 3:1-7; Acts 2:37, 38; Romans 6:1-6.

God writes His law upon the hearts and minds of believers in Jesus by His Holy Spirit. James
2:10-12; Hebrews 8:7-10; 2 Corinthinians 3:3.

One becomes a member of Jesus’ body, the Church, by faith. I Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians
2:13.

Participation in Jesus’ body includes baptism, worship, the Lord's Supper and spiritual gifts.
Ephesians 4:8,11; Matthew 28:18-20; I Corinthians 11:23-29; Hebrews 10:22-25.

The Christian life is a personal relationship with Christ by committing one's self, time, talents,
possessions including (tithe and offerings), health, and influence to God. Malachi 3:8-12;
Matthew 23:23; I Corinthians 3:16, 17; Deuteronomy 14:3-20.

The quality of life in this present world is enhacned by following the principles of health –
proper Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Sunlight, Temperance, fresh Air, Rest, and Trust in God. 1
Corinthinans 6:19-20; 1 Thessalonians 5:23.

Believers do not personally appear in judgment because Jesus, the Mediator, presents them as
righteous in Himself. Romans 8:1-4; I John 2:1, 2.

Jesus’ literal, personal, visible, and imminent second coming is our blessed hope for
transitioning from a deterioirating world condition to the pristine purity of God’s glorious earth
made new. Titus 2:13, John 14:1-3.

The dead remain in their grave, unconscious to anything under the sun, until either the
resurection of life or condemnation. Ecclesiates 9:5,6; John 5:28,29; Revelations 20:10.

Believers receive immortality at Christ's return and the wicked eternal death at the Millenniums
end as the new earth becomes the saint's possession forever. John 14:1-3; Daniel 7:18,22,27;
Psalms 37:10, 11, 29: I Thessalonians 4:16, 17; 1.

Seventh-day Adventists are called to announce Christ's return to the world by proclaiming the
Gospel. Matthew 24:14; Acts 1:8; Revelations 10:8-11, 14:6-11.