To commemorate 55 years of ministry, Vernon Park Church of God is proud to present
“A Church with Purpose”
55 Years of History, 1955-2010.
This historic account of our church’s history is now available for $15 per copy.
Order yours today at the Purpose Place Bookstore.
The future home of Vernon Park Church of God, Wyatt Chapel,
and The Willie T. Barrow Administration Building - Lynwood, Illinois
Vernon Park Church of God
Order of Service
Service Times: 8:00 & 10:45 a. m.
Call to Worship – (begins 5-minutes prior to service)
Procession of Pastorate & church officiates
Responsive Reading
Welcome of Visitors
*Baptism (10:45 a.m., 1st Sunday only)
Pastor’s Invocation/Updates
Worship in Song
Declaration of the Word of God
Altar Prayer
*Celebration of The Lord’s Supper (1st Sunday only)
Tithes & Offerings
Benediction
Hearing-impaired
persons are invited to sit
in the center section of
the sanctuary for the best
possible communication.
Ushers can provide
assistance if needed.
Headsets are also
available from the Media
Ministry.
Sunday School begins @ 9:30 a.m.
“Reaching Beyond the Walls” telecast
Website Address:
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www.vpcog.org
Monday @ 9:00 p.m., Comcast Cable Channel 19
(South Suburbs Only)
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Saturday @ 8:00 a.m., Chicago Cable Channel 25
Praise the LORD.
Sing to the LORD a new song,
his praise in the assembly of the saints.
Psalm 149:1 (NIV)
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7:30 – 7:40 a.m.
8:00 – 9:20 a.m.
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
10:45 – 12:15 p.m.
Morning Prayer
Early Morning Worship Service
Sunday School
New Members Orientation Class, Room 110 (2nd Sundays)
Worship Service
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Hospitality, Room 110 (2nd Sundays)
12:30 - 1:300 p.m.
Comfort Ministry (bi-monthly) Room 121
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Youth and Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
11:45 -1:00
5:30 - 6:30
6:00 - 7:00
6:00 - 7:00
6:00 - 7:00
7:00 - 8:30
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Ushers Room 124 (4th Sundays)
Worship Arts Ministry Rehearsal
Daytime Prayer and Bible Study (Fellowship Hall)
Prayer Hour (Fellowship Hall)
New Members Staff (1st Tuesdays, bi-monthly/odd months) Room 124
Minister’s Assembly (1st Tuesdays, bi-monthly/even (months) Room 124
New Members Orientation Class, Room 110
Prayer, Praise & Power Bible Study (Fellowship Hall)
6:00 - 7:30
6:00 - 7:30
7:00 - 8:00
7:00 - 9:00
7:00 - 9:00
7:30 - 9:00
7:00 - 10:00
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Musicians Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Sign Language Staff Training (1st and 3rd Thursday) Room 121
CDC Board (1st Thursday, bi-monthly) Room 124
Trustee Board (2nd Thursday) Room 12
Men of Destiny (2nd & 4th Thursday)
Marriage Ministry (2nd & 4th Thursday) Room 121
Sanctuary Choir and Praise Team Rehearsal
8:00 - 10:00
8:00 - 3:00
9:00 - 10:00
9:00 - 10:00
10:00 - 11:00
10:00 - 11:00
11:00 - 1:00
11:00 - 1:00
12:00 - 1:30
1:00 - 2:00
1:00 - 3:00
1:30 - 2:30
a.m.
p.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Genesis Group (1st Saturday)
Day of Prayer (1st Saturday) Sanctuary
RBTW Training (2nd Saturday) Room 124
Deacon’s Baptism Class (1st Saturday)
Deacon’s Meeting (1st Saturday) Room 124
Security (1st Saturday) Fellowship Hall
Seasoned Chorale Rehearsal (2nd & 4th Saturday)
Seniors (3rd Saturday) Fellowship Hall
V.I.C.T.O.R.S. (1st & 3rd Saturday) Room 121
Prison (2nd Saturday)
Health, (3rd Saturday) Room 110
Transportation (4th Saturday) Room 124
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Responsive Reading
October 5, 2014, John 9:1-7 “Work While It Is Day”
Lead: As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who
sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”
Cong: “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works
of God might be displayed in him.
Lead: As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no
one can work.
Cong: While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”
Lead: After saying this, he spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and put it on the
man’s eyes.
Together: “Go,” he told him, “wash in the Pool of Siloam” (this word means “Sent”). So the man
went and washed, and came home seeing.
October 12, 2014, Galatians 5:16-23 “Walk By The Spirit”
Lead: So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
Cong: For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh.
They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.
Lead: But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. The acts of the flesh are obvious:
sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery;
Cong: idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions,
factions
Lead: and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live
like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Together: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
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Responsive Reading
October 19, 2014, Psalms 145:14;17-21 “The Lord Is Near”
Lead: The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.
Cong: The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does.
Lead: The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
Cong: He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.
Lead: The Lord watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.
Together: My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord. Let every creature praise his holy name
forever and ever.
October 26, 2014, Philippians 4:4-9 “The Peace Of God”
Lead: Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Cong: Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Lead: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Cong: And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your
minds in Christ Jesus.
Lead: Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever
is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—
think about such things.
Together: Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into
practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
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Happy Sweetest Day - October 18, 2014
Bennie & Alma
On November 18th, Bennie and Alma Smith will be married 25 years. It
all started when they met here in church following an introduction by a
mutual friend. Bennie has served on the Deacon Board and was its President for many years. Alma
continues to serve in several ministries. Those include the adult choir, the Seniors and Hospitality
ministries. “I just enjoy working wherever I’m needed, even in the kitchen”, she says. Although
they have children from previous marriages, it was important to their relationship to embrace each
other’s children. “That makes your relationship stronger”, says Alma. She adds that the best thing
about being married is loving someone that loves the Lord and loves you and that you can communicate with each other and “knowing that someone always has your back”. Bennie says that
marrying a spiritual woman who you can get along with is the best thing about being married.
Patrick & Denee’
Patrick and Denee’ Dent celebrated four years of marriage on September
3rd. Denee’ says, “What attracted me to him was that he’s handsome, has a good personality and
a gentleman”. On the other hand, what got Patrick’s attention toward Denee’ is her honesty.
Here at church, Patrick is a member of the Sanctuary Choir and the M.A.N. Choir. Denee’ is also
a member of the Sanctuary Choir and serves as the Advocacy Coordinator of the Advocacy
Ministry. Patrick is a retired worker in the manufacturing industry. Denee’ has worked in
several industries, most recently as a manager in a retail clothing store. She is working towards
her certification in computer repair. Denee’ says the best thing about being married is the
companionship. “Somebody to talk to that understands me.” Patrick says that the best thing
about being married is “having somebody there when you need them.”
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Announcements
Congratulations!
Congratulations to the Morgan Park High School Varsity Baseball Team for winning the Illinois
State 3A Championship. With all of the attention paid to the Jackie Robinson West baseball team for
winning the United States Little League Championship (and rightfully so), let’s not forget Vernon
Park’s own Mike McKinnis, his son Elijah and the Morgan Park Mustangs for being the Illinois 3A
Baseball champion. To win the championship, the Mustangs beat Taft High School by the score of 9
to 5 winning the Chicago
Public Schools City Varsity Championship. The following week they
took on Evergreen Park for the State 3A title and won by the score of 2 to 1. The Mustangs’ overall
record for the 2014 season was 21-8-1.
“Dad” Mike McKinnis served as pitching coach to the varsity team and head coach for the freshmen
team. Son Elijah McKinnis played in multiple roles with the Mustangs. He was the team’s
designated hitter and platooned with another senior as first baseman. “We also used him as a
starting pitcher. But near the end of the season, we put him in the position of closing pitcher”, says
Mike. Elijah is currently attending Albany State University in Georgia on a baseball scholarship.
His major is mass communications with an emphasis in broadcast journalism.
Mike McKinnis adds, “I'm very proud of Elijah. He held on to his faith in God and excelled both on
and off the field. His trust in God keeps him anchored and I'm proud of the man he's becoming.”
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Vernon Park Church of God
Announcements
The VPCOG Women of Purpose is sponsoring a
Get the Girls Gorgeous Outing
Saturday, October 18, 2014 9:00 a.m. at Soma in Orland Park, Illinois
Sign up with payment of $10.00
Please see Sisters Sarah Barber, Cheryl Nelson or Gladys Nash!
Wedding Anniversaries
William & Alice Dise - 66 years, October 3rd
Harry & Joyce Barlow - 12 years, October 19th
Nathaniel & Cozetta Bates - 45 years, October 26th
Isiah & Maggie G. Bracy - 48 years , October 27th
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Vernon Park Church of God
Announcements
Take V is Alive!
...for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children."Isaiah 66:8
"
Pastor January Is Calling All Members to "Take V" in the month of October as we "push" in prayer for
Lynwood! Please join in the following events:
24 Hour Prayer Watches
Please sign-up to pray 5 minutes a day! Stop by Take V info area to Sign up/for more info
Week of Travailing Prayer and Fasting, Oct. 20-24
Take V "5 Day Breakthrough Fast", Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 12 noon
The sanctuary will be open for Prayer, Tues. Oct. 21st - Fri. Oct. 24, 9a-4p. Come & Pray each Day!
Take V Fall Prayer Shut In: Fri. Oct. 24 @ Noon until Sat. Oct. 25 @ Noon.
Location: Vernon Park Church of God, 9011 S. Stony Island Ave.
Please visit vpcog.org or stop by Take V info area for more detailed info on these events.
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Announcements
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Vernon Park Church of God
Announcements
Fine Arts Director
Psalm 30:11 (KJV) Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: ...
Vernon Park Church of God is seeking a dedicated, qualified and enthusiastic individual
to lead our Fine Arts Ministry.
The Fine Arts Director will create, coordinate and train all ages in areas of Liturgical
Dance and other related forms of movement worship.
The Fine Arts Director must be trained in dance technique and performance as well as
biblical understanding and will work closely with Media and Worship Arts Directors.
Ministry responsibility and requirement sheets are available in the church office.
Interviews will be scheduled through the Body Life Pastor’s office and conducted in
October.
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Vernon Park Church of God
Announcements
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Youth & Children's Ministry of Vernon Park Church of God would like to invite
you to share a night of fun, games, food, music, and MUCH, MUCH more with us!
We encourage EVERYONE to dress up in something fun!
No witches, ghosts, devils or any other dark demonic characters PLEASE!!
For any questions or if you are interested in making a donation such as candy,
juice, or chips please contact us
Pastor Frank Miller
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Sister Stacey Peterson
Minister Monica Miller
Vernon Park Church of God
Announcements
Are you interested in learning about investment clubs? Looking to
become a member of one or to start your very own? Then Genesis
Investment Model Club is looking for you! Every First Saturday from
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 110, we meet to learn about investing in
the stock market and more! Be our guest! For further details, please
see Sister Denise Turner Alston.
Now you can pick up all of
your media products here!
Sisters Patrice Dye & Dana Clinton
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Vernon Park Church of God
Announcements
The Souvenir Journal is a memorable keepsake of
years of remarkable accomplishment of the Vernon
Park Church of God and its members. Your
contribution to this effort will provide much needed
support to Vernon Park and its efforts, as we
continue to do God’s work through ministry. To
purchase an ad, please request a form from the
church lobby, complete the information and return
with payment to the Vernon Park Church of God.
For more information, please see:
Sis. Sarah Barber or one of her Committee Members: Priscilla Bennett,
Shawnice Hubbard, Jacqueline Morris, or Dr. Cheryl Nelson.
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The Commitment
What is the Tithe?
Requirement “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that
there may be meat in mine house….”
Response “...and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of
hosts…”
Reward “...if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and
pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to
receive it.”
(Malachi 3:10) KJV
A tithe is literally a tenth
of all of your increase.
Why Tithe?
As an act of love and
obedience to the Word of
God .
Where do we Tithe?
Sow the seed of your tithe
in the place where you are
Give, and it will be given to you. A
good measure, pressed down, shaken
together and running over, will be
poured into your lap. Luke 6:38 (NIV)
being fed.
Congregational Care
Dear children, let
us not love with
words or tongue
but with actions
and in truth.
If you, a loved one, or friend, have a special
need in your lives, please complete the
following information and place it in the
offering basket, or give it to an usher at the
end of the service. Our Prayer Team is
available and committed to lifting up your
needs before the Lord.
Name: __________________________________
Address: ________________________________
Phone: (______) _________________________
1 John 3:18 (NIV)
Request: Prayer ____ Ministerial Contact _____
Welcome Visitor
Please fill out this form and drop it in the offering basket, or give it
We are happy that you
to an usher so that we may have a record of your attendance today.
We Welcome You
With Open Arms
came to visit us today.
We extend to you an
Date: _______________________ 8:00 a.m. ___ 10:45 a.m. ____
invitation to join us in
worshipping the God
Name: Mr./Mrs./Ms. ______________________________________
of the Holy Bible.
Please know you have
Address: _______________________________________________
a standing invitation
to come back and see
City/State: ________________Zip:___________ Phone:__________
us whenever the Lord
lays it on your heart.
Church Membership: _____________________________________
I would like to speak with a Minister at Vernon Park Church
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Vernon Park Church of God
Speaker:
Speaker:
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Sermon:
Sermon:
Date: October 5, 2014
Date: October 12, 2014
Vernon Park Church of God
Speaker:
Speaker:
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Sermon:
Sermon:
Date: October 19, 2014
Date: October 26, 2014
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
As the construction continues at VPV,
we will all need to do our part. The
“ground must be plowed and seeds
must be planted” so we can all reap the
harvest of a new place of worship.
“Give, and it will come back to you...”
Vernon Park Village is situated on 73 acres of land just east of Stony Island Avenue on the south side of Joe Orr Road in the village of Lynwood, IL. It is conveniently located within one half mile of U.S. 30, the major highway that links
Lynwood to the city of Chicago and other nearby communities. VPV will add
500 new households to this growing area.
Give towards your Capital Campaign commitment pledge today. To obtain
a pledge card or new special Capital Campaign envelope please:
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See an usher
Stop by the Hospitality table
Stop by the table in the Foyer
To obtain your pledge balance:
please call the office to have your name placed on the balance request
form. (773)721-9011