Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor • Rev. K. L. Alexander, Co-Pastor Antioch Baptist Church North December 3, 2017 • 7:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service BIBLE-BASED • CHRIST-CENTERED • HOLY SPIRIT-LED • MISSION-BOUND FELLOWSHIP • EVANGELISM • DOCTRINE • STEWARDSHIP 540 CAMERON M. ALEXANDER BLVD, NW • ATLANTA, GA 30318 404.688.5679 • WWW.ANTIOCHNORTH.ORG facebook.com/AntiochBaptistChurchNorth “Serving the Least, the Less, and the Lost...” “I CARE” Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you 1 Peter 5:7
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Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor • Rev. K. L. Alexander, Co-PastorAntioch Baptist Church North
December 3, 2017 • 7:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Sunday Worship Service
THE LITANY OF PRAISEMINISTER: Let us stand for our Litany of PraiseMINISTER: We are. . .CONGREGATION: Bible-based, Christ-centered, Holy Spirit-led, and Mission-boundMINISTER: We stand on...CONGREGATION: The four pillars, Fellowship, Evangelism,Doctrine, and StewardshipMINISTER: So, let us...ALL: Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is GOD: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. En-ter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD IS good; HIS mercy is everlasting; and HIS truth endureth to ALL genera-tions. Psalm 100 The DOXOLOGY. . . . . . .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.
The Offertory PrayerLord Jesus, we pray that you will instill within our hearts the un-derstanding that giving requires love, obedience and commitment. Help us, Dear Lord, to give back as generously as we have re-ceived. We pray this prayer in the name of Jesus. Amen!
The Tithes & Offerings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deacons & Ushers’ MinistriesThe Sermon Hymn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CongregationThe Sermon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. C. M. Alexander, Pastor The Invitation to Discipleship (Please refrain from walking during the Invitation to Discipleship) Til We Meet Again
Our Pastor, Reverend C. M. Alexander, and ourAntioch Church Family welcome each of you to our
Sunday morning worship service. From your visit with us today, we hope you will feel the love of Christ and the sweet fellowship that comes from our love for Him. This is our special way of providing for you a rewarding and memorable worship experience. God bless you, and we thank you for your visit.
TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOLThe lesson for today, December 3, 2017, is “Seeking Wholeness,” and the scrip-ture is Acts 3:11-21. Next week’s lesson is “Facing Opposition,” and the scripture is Acts 13:1-12. Please join us and be renewed by the teaching of God’s Word.
Friday, December 8, 20177:15 p.m. Reception • 8:00 p.m. Gala
Atlanta Airport Marriott4711 Best Road • Atlanta, GA 30337
Tickets: $50.00/person(Black Tie Optional)
25TH ANNIVERSARYgala celebration
ANTIOCH URBAN MINISTRIES, INC.
Vendor Space Available - Call 404.688.5679
BAPTISM AND THE RIGHT HAND OF FELLOWSHIPBaptism and Right Hand of Fellowship will be held on December 10, 2017, during the 11:00 a.m. service. For more information, contact the church of-fice at 404-688-5679.
SHUT-IN SUNDAYIn continuation of Antioch’s 140th Church Anniversary celebration, the Anniver-sary Committee and the Care & Comfort Ministry encourage all members and auxiliary leaders to participate in the 7th Annual Shut-In Sunday, which will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2017, after the 11:00 a.m. worship service. On this day, the Church will go out to visit, fellowship, pray and worship with all members on the Sick & Shut-In list. Please sign up today in the Narthex after both services or in Fellowship Hall after the Wednesday night prayer service. For more information, please contact the church office.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOY FELLOWSHIPThe Antioch/AUMI Annual Christmas Toy Fellowship will be held on December 23, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the 590 Building.
CHRISTMAS DONATIONSPlease bring an unwrapped new toy for ages infant to 16 to fill our Christmas boxes, so that Antioch can help those less fortunate to experience the joyful holidays. The receptacles have been placed around the church to receive the donations. Thank you!
ATTENTION: PARENTS AND SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR, & SENIOR COLLEGE STUDENTSIf you are a member of Antioch Baptist Church North and you or your daughter/son is presently a college sophomore, junior, or senior; it’s time to complete an application for an Antioch Memorial/Book scholarship. The Memorial/Book scholarships are given annually to begin the January se-mester of each academic year. The application process takes place now through December 15, 2017. Please see Sis. Wendy Harding, Dea. Jerome Trimble, or a member of the Scholarship ministry for further details through the church office.
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Because Antioch Cares...TELEPHONE HOPE LINE MINISTRY offers prayer and confidential support. The phone number is 404-527-5790.HUMAN SERVICES MINISTRYFor the week ending November 18, 2017, 772 bags of food were distributed. A total of 18,439 pounds of food was distributed through the AUMI food bank.CLOTHING BANKThirty-three (33) families received goods through the Clothing Bank.
Worship Service Coordinator7:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. - Bro. Rodney ThompsonSecurity Chiefs on duty7:45 a.m. - Bro. Larry Parks, 11:00 a.m. - Bro. Julius SimmonsTrustees on duty 7:45 a.m. - Sis. Gloria Parham, 11:00 a.m. - Sis. Ollie CooperHealth Professional on duty 11:00 a.m. - Sis. Dorothy Wiggins, 11:00 a.m. - Sis. Faye WeekesVideographer on dutyBro. Michael Williams
DEBIT/CREDIT CARD READERFor the convenience of members and friends, Antioch now offers a Debit Card Reader for giving your tithes & offerings. This ser-vice is available on Sundays after each service and is located just outside the door next to the elevator.
ORIENTATION CLASSES!Members that have joined Antioch in the past month(s) and have not completed the required orientation classes are asked to attend an orientation class on Sundays after the 7:45 a.m. Worship Ser-vice in the Sanctuary. Adults are asked to attend three classes, and youth are asked to attend one class. This is a part of your member-ship process. Please contact Sis. Gwen Johnson for further details at 404-527-5784.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY CLASSESClasses for the Antioch School of the Bible summer/fall session begin at 6:00 P.M. Classes are as follows:The Gospel League - Matthew, Mark & LukeWonder Women of the BibleLet’s Go to Heaven Together - Packing for the JourneyChildren’s Bible Study Route 66: A Trip Through 66 Books of the BibleYouth Bible Study God’s Not DeadAt 7:00 p.m., Pastor Alexander will lead the Prayer Meeting and pro-vide guidance and spiritual insights into meaningful ways in which we can strengthen our personal relationships with God. Please come out and join us for fun, interactive spiritual learning experi-ences for the entire family.
Members in HospitalsDea. Charles Harden – Grady Hospital, Atlanta, Rm. 5A
Members in Nursing Homes & Rehabilitation CentersBro. Daniel Michael Adams – Nursecare of Buckhead, Atlanta, Rm. 526Sis. Alice Arline – Brightmoor Senior Living, Griffin, Rm. 310Sis Robertine Bryant – PruittHealth of Decatur, Decatur, Rm. 216 Mother Annie Harris – Douglasville Nursing & Rehab Ctr, Douglasville, Rm. 222Mother Bettye Harris – Nursecare of Buckhead, Atlanta, Rm. 205Mother Mary Hood – Signature Healthcare of Buckhead, Atlanta, Rm. 408-BSis. Bessie Jones – Gardens of Fayetteville, Fayetteville, Rm. 311 Bro. Noah Respress – Virginia Gardens Assisted Living, Fort Valley, Rm. 7094Bro. Dallas Tucker – Sadie G. Mays Rehab Ctr, Atlanta, Rm. C-9
Members Convalescing at HomeSis. Barbara J. AlexanderSis. Zeporia AlexanderSis. Evelyn BattleDea. Gilbert BowlesMother Emma BroomesBro. Lewis BrownBro. Robert Brown Bro. Henry ClaybrookSis. Miriam CrawfordSis. Doris DennisBro. James DowersSis. Catherine GeorgeSis. Minnie GeorgeSis. Niaciene GeorgeBro. Randall Griffin
Dea. Charles Harden Sis. Debra HodgeSis. Pearla HolmesBro. Roy HoustonBro. Donald HutsonBro. David JacksonSis. Elizabeth JohnsonMother Gwendolyn JohnsonSis. Denise Jones Bro. Rufus KellyBro. Phillip LydeSis. Sylvia McClainBro. Henri McTerryMother Effie NallsSis. Cynthia Price
Sis. Charlene RaglinBro. Richard RaglinDea. Mark RobertsBro. Fred Samuels, Jr.Sis. Candace ScottSis. Lucille SpearsBro. McKenzie ThomasMother Willie “Cookie” TuggleSis. Vivian WalkerSis. Mae WeaverSis. Annette WebbBro. Joshua Williams Mother Lenora WilliamsSis. Sallie WilliamsSis. Lillie Willis
Care & Comfort MinistrySick & Shut-In List
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest pros-per and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
