March 19, 2017

4761 Luella Ave North Charleston, SC 29405

843-746-5566 Rev. Isaac J. Holt, Jr., Senior Pastor

WELCOME TO ROYAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. Psalm 122:1 (KJV)

We are glad that you chose to join us this morning to worship our

Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We hope that you will enjoy the service and be encouraged by your worship experience. May God bless you for worshipping with us!

ORDER OF WORSHIP

March 19, 2017

* 8:00 AM ** 11:15 AM

Call to Worship

Scripture

Prayer

Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Praise & Worship Choir - ** Royal Male Choir

Recognition of Visitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ushers

Pastoral Observations/Announcements

Praise God Through Giving

Benevolent Offering/Tithes/General Offering Offertory Prayer

Greet Your Neighbor ~ Time of Fellowship

Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Praise & Worship Choir - ** Royal Male Choir

Sermon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Isaac J. Holt, Jr., Senior Pastor

Invitation to Discipleship

Benediction

We enter God’s presence to Worship; we depart to Serve!

Today’s worship services are available for purchase on DVD or CD in the Lobby (following each service).

It’s W.O.W. Wednesday Worship Service

6:45 PM Come and experience it for yourself - bring a friend!

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT ROYAL!

New Members Class is offered three times a week for your convenience, today, following 8:00 AM service and Monday and Tuesday at 6:30 PM at 7:00 PM in Building #2.

CHILDREN’S & TEEN EASTER REHEARSAL Easter Rehearsal - Monday, March 20th.

TIME: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

PLACE: Family Life Center We are looking for children and teens to participate in our Easter play. Parents, plese bring your children and teens out to this rehearsal.

SOUL FOOD CAFÉ SPECIAL PRICE UNTIL EASTER SUNDAY

$10.00 ages 12 and up $7.00 ages 5 - 11 FREE age 4 and under

Dine-in and Take-out

Why not take advantage of this great deal?

SHEPHERD’S - Special Needs Ministry!!!!!

SAVE THE DAY - VOLUNTEERS ORIENTATION Tuesday, March 21st ~ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Located in Building #2 Special Needs Classroom

Please be on time!

Sis. Marie Scott (843) 408-6473 or Sis. Norva Myles (843) 743-9622

Sis. Marie Scott (843) 408-

6473 or Sis. Norva Myles (843) 743-9622

TODAY @ 4:00PM - Royal goes to Greater Howard AME Church (8592 Old Georgetown Rd, McClellanville, SC 29458); for their anniversary.

Royal’s Mass Choir will sing. The bus will depart Royal at 3:00 PM.

Please plan to join us!

Cub Scout and Boy Scout

TROOP 415 GRILL MASTER COMPETITION (Chicken or Ribs)

Saturday, March 25th - 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

$25.00 Entry Fee

Meals available for purchase after the competition. Contact information:

Deacon Michael Burgess @ 843-860-3028 Deacon Dexter McIlwain @ 843-819-0711

TAKE NOTE!

Sunday School Lesson for March 26th

Subject: “Our Gracious and Merciful God" Scripture: Joel 2:12-13, 18-19, 28-32

Royal Baptist Church TEEN GIRLS MINISTRY

Annual Mother-Daughter Tea Brunch

Saturday, April 1st

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Banquet & Conference Center

Ticket Price: $15.00

Theme: IN OUR MOTHER’S FOOT PRINTS Featured Guest Speaker: Dr. Ebony Hilton- Buchholz

1st African American Anesthesiologist at MUSC

SPECIAL HONOREES Mother-Daughter - Community Leaders

Mother- Daughter - Royal Missionary Baptist Church Servant Leaders

Tickets available at the Church Administrative Office and on-line at www.royalmbc.org; select Events; Events & Registration; Register Now.

TAKE NOTE!

The YWA Ministry invites all ladies to a free

EASTER SEASON PRAYER BREAKFAST

Saturday, April 8th

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Royal’s Education Building)

SPEAKER: Evangelist Vera Polite, Royal Missionary Baptist Church

Please join us!

TO ALL NEW MEMBERS OF ROYAL:

Are you praying for direction to where the Lord can use you in His Kingdom building here at Royal? I personally welcome you to serve as a volunteer in this summer’s VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! It is a busy and exciting week-long event. You’ll work with and get to know many other faithful Royal members who have a love for children - we serve all ages up to 18. Here are some of the fun experiences and positions you can enjoy:

TEACHER

NURSERY WORKER

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

ARTS & CRAFTS WORKER

SNACK TIME HELPER

RECREATION WORKER

PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER

FIRST AIDE/NURSE ON-SITE

INFORMATION DESK WORKER

FRIDAY CELEBRATION HELPER

VBS is an annual church-wide ministry for the entire family. Official registration and VBS dates to be announced later. Come and help teach and guide children about the Love of God and His saving Grace.

Thank you!

Gale Christopher, VBS Director Dea. Herbert Williams, Asst. VBS Director

SHEPHERD’S MINISTRY

Attention: All Parents of Special Needs Youths Special Need Volunteer Buddies are on call

2nd and 3rd Sundays for both services. Please make sure you sign your child/children in with special

instructions for our volunteer buddies and Youth Church Staff!!!!! This is for the safety of your child and staff!!!!!

Contact: Marie Scott 843-408-6473 or Norva Myles 843-743-9622.

EASTER SERVICE SCHEDULE

6:00 AM - Sunrise Service (doors open at 5:00 AM)

8:00 AM - Easter Service - (Children’s Church in the Gym (ages 4-17) (Praise & Worship Choir)

10:00 AM - Easter Play (in the Main Sanctuary)

11:15 AM - Easter Service - (Children’s Church in the Gym (ages 4-17) (Royal Mass Choir)

Enjoy Easter Breakfast and a Special Easter Dinner with us! Easter Breakfast - 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM ($10.00; $5.00 age 5-12) Easter Dinner - 11:00 AM ($20.00; $10.00 age 5-12 and free age 4 & under)

GET READY FOR OUR

Easter Revival 2017 ~ April 11th-13

3-Night Holy Week Revival

7:00 PM

Tuesday, April 11th Dr. Jamey Graham, St. John Pastor Church Columbia, SC

Music will be rendered by the Praise & Worship Choir

Wednesday, April 12th Rev. Aaron Brown Jr., Unity Baptist Church Eutawville, SC

Music will be rendered by the Young Adult Choir

Thursday, April 13th Rev. Justin Gamble, Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Georgetown, SC

Music will be rendered by the Sanctuary Choir

~ Plan to join us and bring a friend! ~

REMINDER

There Is Still Time to Be A Part Of The

100th Annual Celebration

THE ROYAL CENTENNIAL JOURNAL PUBLICATION WANT TO INCLUDE YOUR BUSINESS, MEMORIAL PERSONAL AD

or YOU AS A PATRON Centennial Committee Members will be in the lobby after service to

accept your contribution and commitment to advertise in the journal

AD PRICES

FULL PAGE $350 HALF PAGE $175 QUARTER PAGE $75 ONE EIGHTH PAGE (Business Card) $50

PATRON (Single me) $25

ROYAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH SENIOR MISSIONARY RETREAT

April 22nd @ 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Royal’s Banquet & Conference Center

The speakers for the occasion are Rev. Dr. Barbara Chisolm, Sr. Pastor of the Greater Zion A.M.E. Church, Awendaw, SC and Rev. Telley L. Gadson, Sr. Pastor of the St. Mark United Methodist Church, Taylors, SC. Workshop leaders are: Min. Stephanie Spann, Associate Minister of Royal, Sis. Debra Hamilton, RN and President of Royal's Health & Wellness Ministry and a Body Wellness presentation by our own Sis. Tamara Green, Physical Therapy Specialist. A continental breakfast and buffet lunch will be served.

THE REGISTRATION FEE OF $35.00 IS DUE BY SUNDAY, APRIL 9TH.

All women of Royal and visiting churches are invited to attend!

REMINDER

FITNESS CENTER MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL - GREAT SAVINGS

Fitness Center Membership at Royal’s Family Life Center is offering an Annual Membership at a special price of $80.00 for a family of three (same household address) and $60.00 for an individual. Stop by the Administrative Office to purchase your Gym Membership at this special price.

2017 MEN’S SPRING RETREAT

April 28-30, 2017 Sponsored by the Brotherhood Ministry of

ROYAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH White Oak Conference Center

633 Mobley Hwy - Winnsboro, SC 29180

Cost: $180.00 ($50.00 non-refundable deposit)

Price includes 2-nights lodging, 5-meals, snacks, retreat materials, transportation, t-shirts and incidentals.

Registration available on-line at royalmbc.org, (select Events).

ATTENTION: College graduate, High school graduate and Kindergarten parents of 2017!

If you have not done so please compete the forms located on the Youth

Bulletin Board and return it back into the folder.

Please mark your calendar there will be a Mandatory meeting of all high

school students and parents, Tuesday, April 18th @ 6:30 PM in the Family

Life Center.

Royal Graduate Commencement Service will be held

Saturday, May 20th @11:00 AM Family Life Center.

BEREAVEMENT NOTICE

Please pray for:

Cassandra Summersett, sister of James Summersett.

Sharon Pope, sister of Fred Allen Pope, Jr.

May they

PASTOR HOLT TO RECEIVE SPECIAL RECOGNITION

College President Dr. Luns C. Richardson and Trustee Board of Morris College, Sumter, SC, has voted to bestow upon Pastor Holt the Honorary Doctorate degree during its Saturday, May 6th Commencement Ceremony on the campus at 10:00 AM.

The Morris College National Alumni Association (MCNAA) has chosen Pastor Holt as one of its 2017 “Our Shining Stars’ Honorees. At their National Reunion Banquet in Atlanta, Saturday, April 22nd, Pastor Holt will be awarded their Outstanding Alumnus Minister Award.

CONGRATULATIONS PASTOR HOLT!

ROYAL MISSIONARY CHURCH PUPPET MINISTRY SEEKING NEW MEMBERS

The ministry meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 PM in Building #2; upstairs in the Puppet room.

Please email Ella D. Fleming at flemined@hotmail.com.

ROYAL DISABILITY AWARENESS

YOUTH DAY CARNIVAL

April 29th - 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM In the Gymnasium

For the families/caregivers of the Church Congregation, if you have a child who has a diagnosis of special needs disabilities, we invite you to attend this event. This is an effort to have a safer, more manageable crowd to better meet the needs of all.

FUN, FOOD, PRIZES, GAMES

Forms are on the Bulletin Board near the ladies restroom.

Registration is required for all!!!! - Register today.

DEACONS

ATTENTION PARENTS OF MALES AGES 12 - 18

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM – ENROLLMENT OPEN Last day to sign-up is: April 1st

Your sons will learn leadership skills and how to: use tools fill holes in walls paint

change light switches and receptacles, locks, deadbolts, and faucets

Contact: Deacon Carnell Brown to register. 843-871-3855 or 843-817-2185

ROYAL SUMMER ACADEMY ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN Completed applications and application fees are being accepted.

The Royal Summer Academy will collect funds at the following times: Every Monday (month of March/April) from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

in the Foundation Office & Sunday between services (church lobby).

Applications are available on the table in the church vestibule. Your application along with your deposit can be returned to the Foundation Office on Monday or it can be left in the church Administrative Office.

JOB OPENINGS - ROYAL SUMMER ACADEMY

Full Time Floater (will assist Director) Teachers - F/T

P/T Floater Positions

See bulletin board near women’s restroom for job descriptions.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT RESUME:

March 26th

THE ROYAL FOUNDATION

Mid-Level 2 - Computer Class - Last chance to sign-up! 2 weeks starting March 27th

Mondays & Tuesdays 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Computer Lab - Education Building

Sign-up sheet on the bulletin board opposite the ladies room.

MARCH IS WOMEN’S HISTORY & HEALTH MONTH The Royal foundation promotes a healthy lifestyle. We offer exercise classes weekly: Zumba meets on Mondays from 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM or Aerobics on Tuesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Walk in the gym to utilize exercise equipment. Staying active is the first step for a healthy lifestyle.

**Don’t forget free classes are included in Gym membership

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT If you are interested in volunteering with our 2017 upcoming program, please call: 843-744-0856 x231 Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM. or email your name, email address and phone number to: royalfoundationinfo@gmail.com. You can also sign up on the Royal Foundation Bulletin Board located near the women’s restroom.

GED CLASSES ARE ONGOING Need your GED? Our GED classes are ongoing and meet every Monday and Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, 1807 Pearson Ave (upstairs), North Charleston, SC.

REMINDERS Each month on the Saturday before the second Sunday we host a Job Assistance Program. This program helps to assist in locating jobs which you qualify for and assist in applying for job openings currently available. There is access to computers for completing applications or updating your resume. Information is also given out on Job Fairs. The next scheduled program will be April 8th, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Building #2, upstairs. Please mark your calendars.

SPECIAL PRAYER TIMES Sunday - 7:00AM

Monday - 12:00PM - 2:00PM - Noon Day Prayer - Building #2

Wednesday Morning Prayer Line - 6:15AM - 6:30AM

Wednesday and Thursday - 6:00PM

SERMON NOTES

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CONNECT WITH US

Tune in Saturday Morning at 8:30AM @ FM 106.3 - WJNI

www.royalmbc.org facebook.com/RMBChurch

Dial: 712-432-1001 Access Code: 491276491#

CHARLESTON MINISTER FELLOWSHIP REVIVAL NEXT WEEK March 21st - 23rd

Hosted by Royal Missionary Baptist Church

REVIVALISTS: Tuesday Rev. Leonard Griffin, Morris Street Baptist, Charleston, SC

(Guest preacher will bring choir)

Wednesday Rev. Isaac Holt, Royal Missionary Baptist Church (Royal Praise Team will render the music)

Thursday Dr. William H. Carpenter, Orange Grove Baptist Church St. Helena Island, SC (Guest preacher will bring choir)

Sunday, April 9th - Royal will travel to New St. Matthew Baptist Church) to close out their Church Anniversary. (Pastor Franklin Washington - 1332

Coxe Rd E, Bennettsville, SC 29512. The bus will depart Royal immediately following the 2nd service. All are invited to join us!