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WORDS FROM OUR PASTOR
My Loved Ones,
Today, we join Christians throughout the world in celebration of
Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday is the
prelude to the central event in our
Christian faith, which we celebrate
next week on Easter Sunday. On
today, Palm Sunday, we acknowledge Jesus’ procession where he
rode on a donkey through crowds
of people crying, “Hosanna!” This
procession was not to Jerusalem,
but to Calvary, in fulfillment of his
salvific mission for humankind.
This coming week is Holy Week! This is one of the busiest
times in the life of our church, beginning with our noon day
Holy Week Passion to Pentecost Services, Monday through
Thursday. Then, Thursday evening at 7:00pm, we will come
to the table for Silent Communion. On Good Friday, at
Greater Centennial AME Zion, will host our community’s
“Seven Last Words” service. That evening, we will fellowship at our Fish Supper starting at 5:00pm, followed by the
Dramatic Arts Ministry’s Easter Pageant production “He
Suffered for You” at 7:00am.
IN GOD’S GRACE & LOVING CARE
On Resurrection Sunday, our celebration will begin with
our 6:00am Sunrise service, followed by the 8:00am
service at Grace. Our 11:00am service will be held at the
Nellie Thornton High School Auditorium. Please do all
that you can to join us in our celebration this week, as
we give glory to God for His redemptive act for a broken
humanity in Christ Jesus.
Internally, we are acknowledging and celebrating the
contributions of the women who serve in the Support
Ministry. We are grateful for their steadfast commitment,
faithfulness, and sacrifice to serve as receptionist, hostesses, clerical assistants to the administration and door
keepers of the Lord’s house during evening hours and
Saturdays. I want to thank you for all that you do to make
Grace the church it is today. Please know that your contribution does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. We thank
God for you.
Our ongoing challenge continues to be the Countdown
to Construction. I am so grateful to those of you who are
joining me in expressing your faith through your weekly
contribution to the Capital Campaign. Ours is a journey of
faith. We trust God for the outcome. JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN!
SICK AT HOME
Audrey Glen
Catherine & William Washington
Desiree Pridgen
Ethel Washington
Ethelyn McCalla
Ernestine Johnson
Fredoner Wilkes
George Bernard
Geraldine George
Gwendolyn Gallishaw
Joan DeGrace
John Cole
Josephine Henderson
Julia Wilson
Deacon Lance Chambers
Leola McMillian
Linwood Hartman
Luvenia Boylan
Mary Gardner
Patricia Cash
Rachael Roberts
Robert Chambers
Rosalie McMillian
Vonetta Hairston
Wanda Ferree
Zessie H. Blakeney
NURSING HOMES
Bainbridge Health Care Ctr
Georgia Kokason
Love,
Pastor
Beth Abraham Nursing Home
Theola Watson
Dumont Masonic Home
Norman Williams
Glen Island Rehab
Carolyn Smith
Greenwichwood Health Care
Ernest Ricketts
Kings Harbor
Rodney Taylor
Split Rock Nursing Home
Minnie Lineberger
United Hebrew Geriatric Ctr
Rose Henderson
Wartburg Nursing Home
Cora Ricks
Fred Bullock
Ines Baker
Juanita Hewlin (Sweets)
Mildred Rushie
Wartburg Rehab Center
Shelia Mack
Mohegan Park Home For Adults
Helen Juanita Spear-Jones
Westchester Rehab
Ruby Burnham
Shirley Green
Mary Redd
Dennis Wilson
Regency Extended Care,
Yonkers, NY
Christopher Franco
Sans Souci Rehab Ctr
Raymond L. Jones
Shaffer Extended Care Ctr
Velma Brackett
Helen Goodman
Medora (Joy) Robinson
Lillie Wilson
EXTENDED CHURCH FAMILY
Brenda Carmicheal -Split Rock NH
Eula Boyles-Hoefer-Columbia, SC
James Sheppard – St Joseph NH
Deacon Minnie Ruth Seaton
Phyllis Brown – Springfield, MA
Rosalind O’Neal
GRACE AT WORSHIP
Sunday, March 29, 2015
THE CALL TO WORSHIP
“O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is Your
name in all the earth, who have set Your
glory above the heavens! I will praise
You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will
be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing
praise to Your name, O Most High. Praise
Ye the Lord!”
THE HYMN OF PRAISE
“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing"
THE INVOCATION
*THE RESPONSIVE READING
*THE INSPIRATIONAL HYMN
“Jesus, the Hope of the World”
WORDS OF WELCOME
CONCERNS OF THE PARISH
REFLECTIONS
PRESENTATION OF GOD’S TITHES
& OUR OFFERINGS
*THE OFFERTORY
“All Things Come of Thee,
O Lord, and of Thine own
have we given Thee.” Amen.
SACRED MUSIC
Men of Praise
Grace Cathedral Choir
*THE HYMN OF PREPARATION
“Amazing Grace”
THE SERMON
Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson
THE CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
Today is
PALM SUNDAY
W. FRANKLYN RICHARDSON, SENIOR PASTOR
COMING UP AT GRACE...
GET READY TO CELEBRATE DR. RICHARDSON’S 40TH PASTORAL
ANNIVERSARY APRIL 12- JUNE 14, 2015. STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO!
HOLY WEEK (MARCH 30 - APRIL 3)
Monday,
MARCH 30
Tuesday,
MARCH 31
Thursday,
APRIL 2
Wednesday,
APRIL 1
CELEBRATING
W. FRANKLYN RICHARDSON
DR. VERLIN D. WILLIAMS DR. RENEE F. WASHINGTON GARDNER DR. ADOLPHUS C. LACEY
DR. JESSIE T. WILLIAMS, JR.
Union Baptist Church
Memorial Baptist Church
Bethany Baptist Church Convent Avenue Baptist Church
White Plains, New York
Brooklyn, New York
New York, New York
New York, New York
HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 7:00PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
DATE/TIME
MINISTRY
ANNOUNCEMENT/EVENT
Sun. 9:30 a.m.
Mon. 7:00 p.m.
New Disciples
Class Schedule
Lesson 1: 1st Sun & 1st Mon of the month
Lesson 2: 2nd Sun & 2nd Mon of the month
Lesson 3: 3rd Sun & 3rd Mon of the month
Lesson 4: 4th Sun & 4th Mon of the month
March 2015
March is Social Justice
Month!
Ban together with hundreds of congregations
across the country and around the globe as the
National Action Network seeks to raise awareness about social justice and equality. We thank
you in advance for your support!
Sun, Mar 29
Nursery Angels Ministry
Needs Volunteers!
The Nursery Angels serves young children ages
0-3 on the first, second, third and fifth Sundays.
Volunteers are urgently needed. If you are able
to assist please contact Tracy Austin at 347-7341459 or Tina Harper
(President) 914-843-3356.
Mon, Mar 30
Health Awareness
& Prevention
Join Dr. Aisha Primm for Zumba this Monday at
7:00 p.m. Come out and get fit!
Mon, Mar 30
HOLY WEEK: Passion to
Pentecost Service
Join us at noon as Dr. Verlin Williams,
Pastor, Union Baptist Church in White Plains, New
York, brings forth an inspirational word from the
Lord.
Tues, Mar 31
HOLY WEEK: Passion to
Pentecost Service
Join us at noon as Dr. Renee Washington
Garderner, Pastor, Memorial Baptist Church in
New York, New York, brings forth an inspirational
word from the Lord.
Tues, Mar 31
MOCCA Application
Deadline is Mar 31
If you are a graduating high school senior who
is planning to pursue higher education in the
fall, you may be eligible to become a MOCCA
Scholar. The Ministry Of College and Career
Alliance--MOCCA seeks high school seniors,
and graduates of the past two years, who are
members of Grace Baptist Church or active in
one or more of the ministries of Grace and will
be enrolled in post-secondary institutions in the
fall. Please complete the application, obtain the
appropriate signature and submit no later than
March 31. We look forward to welcoming you to
the MOCCA Family and to serving you throughout your college experience.
Wed, Apr 1
HOLY WEEK: Passion to
Pentecost Service
Join us at noon as Dr. Adolphus C. Lacey,
Pastor, Bethany Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New
York, brings forth an inspirational word from the
Lord.
Thurs, Apr 2
HOLY WEEK: Passion to
Pentecost Service
Join us at noon as Dr. Jessie T. Williams, Jr.,
Pastor, Convent Avenue Baptist Church in
New York, New York, brings forth an inspirational
word from the Lord.
Thurs, Apr 2
Silent Communion
Join us for Silent Communion on Thursday
evening at 7:00pm.
Fri, Apr 3
“Seven Last Words”
Worship Service
We invite you to join us for the “Seven Last
Words” worship service at 12:00 noon at Greater
Centennial AME Zion Church.
Fri, Apr 3
Good Friday Fish Supper
We will have two seatings for the Good Friday
Fish Fry. Join us at either 5:00pm or 5:45pm for
this annual event.
Fri, Apr 3
Dramatic Arts Ministry
“He Suffered for You”
Grace Dramatic Arts Ministry Presents.... “He
Suffered for You” at 7:00pm. Join us for this
inspired play. Don’t miss it....
Sun, Apr 5
Resurrection Sunday
Join us for Resurrection Sunday at 11:00am at
Thorton High School. Don’t miss this high
worship experience in the life of our church.
Bring a friend!
Wed, Apr 8
Passion to Pentecost
Join us at noon as Rev. Dr. C. Nathan Edwers,
Pastor, Friendship Worship Center in Mount
Vernon, New York, brings forth an inspirational
word from the Lord.
Sun, Apr 12
Pastor’s 40th Anniversary
Celebration Begins
Get ready to celebrate Reverend Richardson’s
40th Pastoral Anniversary April 12 - June 14!
Mon, Apr 13
Station of Hope
Family Members with loved ones who are incarcerated are invited to join our monthly support
group this Monday and the 2nd Monday of each
month at 7:00p.m.
JOIN GRACE FOR
SILENT COMMUNION
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 4
5:00 - 5:45PM & 6:00 - 6:45PM
GOOD FRIDAY FISH FRY!
Sign up at the front desk.
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 7:00PM
The Dramatic Arts Ministry Presents
the Annual Easter Pageant entitled,
“He Suffered For You!” Don’t Miss It!
RESURRECTION SUNDAY, APRIL 5
6:00AM • 8:00AM • *11:00AM
DEADLINE: MARCH 31
JOIN US FOR EASTER SERVICE!
Grace & *Thorton High School Auditorium
52 South Sixth Avenue • Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Phone: (914) 664-2676 • Fax (914)664-2833
We are indebted to the women of The Support Ministry for all that
you do for our ministry in the name of Lord! May God bless you all!
HAPPY 40TH PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY, DR. RICHARDSON!
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