God’s Family Worships
Pentecost Sunday
And
Memorial Day
May 28, 2023
11:00 A.M.
We thank you, O God, for the light which wakes us morning by morning; for the light of learning which brings knowledge; but most of all we thank you for the divine light which is reflected in the face of Jesus Christ and which enlightens our lives by the Holy Spirit. Shine upon us and within us as we come to your light. Amen.
The Fellowship of Praise
Prelude Cameron Jones
*Call to Worship Mack Taylor
Leader: The Lord is our light and our salvation,
Congregation: whom shall we fear?
Leader: Though adversaries encamp against us,
Congregation: God conceals and protects us from harm.
Leader: Though enemies seek to bring us low,
Congregation: God lifts us up to stand on higher ground.
Leader: Sing to the Lord with songs of joy.
Congregation: Make melody to the Lord, our God.
Leader: The Lord is our light and our salvation,
Congregation: whom shall we fear?
*Hymn of Praise “Somebody Prayed for Me” by Dorothy Norwood
Somebody prayed for me, had me on their mind
Took the time and prayed for me
I’m so glad they prayed
I’m so glad they prayed
I’m so glad they prayed for me
*Invocation and Lord’s Prayer (debts/debtors)
*Gloria Patri #734
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The Fellowship of the Family of God
Greetings and Announcements
Pastor's Welcome
The Fellowship of Giving
*Doxology #34
*Prayer
The Fellowship of Prayer
Joys and Concerns
Praise and Thanks
For the continued ministry of MPBC; and the love and support of our MPBC members and friends; for our Pastor, Rev. Dr. Joel Mitchell and his family.
For Healing and Rehabilitation
Annette Adams; Annether Baines; Diane Brownlee; Patsy Browning; Beverly Capers (sister of Beatrice Haywood); Elizabeth Chelton (Granddaughter of Patsy Browning); Trisha Clark (granddaughter of Penny Lord); Neil Cunningham; The Goodman Family; Rev. David Gregg; Linda Guisewite (mother of Debbie Taylor); Floyd Hale and family; Priscilla Hall; Aretha Hampton; Shavon Harp (Niece of Annether Baines);
The Haywood Family; The Healy/Chase Family; Jack & Penny Lord; Linda, Stephanie & Joan McCarty; John & Flora Mitchell (Pastor Joel’s parents); Sam and Karen Mitchell; Beverly Nickerson; Haile Selassie (son of Bruce and Rev. Francine White); Barbara Shriver (mother of Gretchen Shriver); Robert Soria (grandson of Susan Soria); Debbie and Mack Taylor; Cassandra Taylor (JFK owner); Michael Whaley; Jeremy Williams & Family; Ira Williams
For Guidance and Direction
For our MPBC family, our vision for the future, and for our young people
For Watchcare
All of our service men and women serving and all of our veterans; All of our missionaries, who serve in all parts of the USA and in many parts of the world; For the President of the United States, Joe Biden. For all the people who have suffered through natural disasters; For the city of Chicago, that violence will cease
Pastoral Prayer
The Fellowship of the Word *Hymn "For Your Glory" by Tasha Cobbs Leonard
For Your glory
I will do anything
Just to see you
To behold You as my King
Scripture Readings Mack Taylor
Sermon Rev. Dr. Joel Mitchell
The Sending Forth
*Closing Hymn "Victory is Mine" by Dorothy Norwood
Victory is mine
Victory is mine
Victory today is mine
I told Satan, get thee behind
Victory today is mine
* Benediction
Postlude
* Those who are able please stand
A note from Rev. David Gregg taken from his video message:
Grace to you and Peace, in the name of God the Creator and the Great Healer.
I am recording this video in order to share some challenging news in a more personal way than I could in a simple newsletter article.
Following up on some strange symptoms a couple of weeks ago, it was recently discovered that I have cancer. It is serious, but both treatable and operable. The doctors have given me lots of reasons for hope and I am resting in that hope along with my faith in God's power and in the love of my family, friends, and colleagues.
The plan is for chemotherapy for the next four months, one week on and one week off, alternating, followed by surgery and then another two months of chemotherapy. My treatments will take place at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor where my family lives and can help care for me during the “on weeks,” the chemo weeks, and post-surgery.
I hope to return to Chicago when I can during those off weeks, and in any case, I look forward to staying as involved in my work in and for the region as I can.
Now I understand that self-care, rest, and healing need to be my priorities, as I hope you can understand too, but my work is meaningful and it gives me something purposeful to do during the stretches when I am feeling better.
I crave all the prayers you can send me, all the candles you may light, the intentions, and the healing energy that you can call on. I have already been nearly overwhelmed by the kindness and love I have received from colleagues, friends, and from my family. I am grateful for your love and support. I will keep you updated along the way.
Although this news is daunting, I am undaunted. I abide in faith, in hope, and in love and I am feeling all of them with a new power these days.
Thank you and have a blessed day.
Dear MPBC Family, our friend, Rev. Gregg, asks for your prayers first and foremost and assures us he is well-provided for amongst his family. For those that wish to send cards or notes, they can be sent to the region office:
Rev. David Gregg
ABC Metro Chicago
4401 Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
Rev. Dr. Joel Mitchell, Pastor
Morgan Park
Baptist Church
11024 S. Bell Avenue
Chicago, IL 60643
773-445-9443
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