“Sabbath Observance”

Lesson: Exodus 31:12-18

GOLDEN TEXT:

“Verily my Sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between Me and you through-out your generations; that ye may know that I am the Lord that doth sanctify you”(Exodus 31:13).

TODAY’S AIM:

“To understand the regulations of the Sabbath commandment for Israel.”

INTRODUCING THE LESSON:

Most of us live in a culture that is poles apart from what we see in the Old Testament regarding Sabbath observance. Whereas the Israelites often tended to take God’s already stringent Sabbath commands to legalistic extremes, today’s society has abandoned any concern whatsoever for a day set aside to honor God. Decades ago, the Lord’s Day was part of the regular routine, even if it was largely an outward observance. Today Sunday is treated like any other day of the week. Anything goes. This gives Christians an opportunity to stand out from the crowd by making the Lord’s Day one that we genuinely honor in our hearts and our actions.

PRACTICAL POINTS:

1. God makes His expectations clear to all men (Exodus 31:12). 2. As God’s people, we live set apart for His purposes (Exodus 31:13-14). 3. Through the principles of the Sabbath, God teaches believers to depend

on Him (Exodus 31:15). 4. Believers must teach the next generation to know, worship, and obey

God (Exodus 31:16). 5. God’s people are renewed through worship and strengthened as they

remember who He is and what He has done (Exodus 31:17). 6. Man’s standards can change from day to day, but God’s will always

endures (Exodus 31:18).

CONCLUDING THE LESSON:

While New Testament believers are not bound by the Mosaic regulations of the Sabbath Day, we still believe we should follow the principle of that command and set aside Sunday for the Lord. There are some ways that we should honor the Lord on Sunday. We should honor Him by attending church services, spending and extra time in prayer, witnessing to or ministering to people, and resting. We have no specific regulations of what we should and should not do on Sunday, but if we understand that the day is to be set aside as special to the Lord, we will not carry on the regular routines of the other six days of the week. It is the Lord’s Day, not our day. We should give Him the priority. If it is our heart's response to God and not merely a legalistic duty, respecting Sunday can be a sign that sets us apart as belonging to the Lord.

For: Sunday, September 17, 2017

1100 North Eden Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21213

Reverend Marshall L. Barnes, Pastor

“The Church That Cares”

Sunday, September 10, 2017 11:00 A M

Sick and Shut-Ins

Trustee William Atkinson, 1088 Cameron Rd., 21212

Sis. Wanda Carr, 7859 Rockbourne Rd., Dundalk, MD 21222

Deaconess Marion Leach, C/O Patapsco Valley Center,

9109 Liberty Rd., Room 247A, Randallstown, MD 21133-3521

Bro. Luke Montgomery, Jr., St. Joseph Hospital, Room 702

Sis. Ila Scott, 1631 W. Lexington St., 21223

*Sis. Elsie Turmon, 1009 Vanderwood Rd., 21239 Bro. Reginald Werrell, 2412 Winchester St., 21216, 410-831-5529

Deaconess Beverly Wilson’s daughter and Sis. Lisa Wilson’s sister,

Sis. Chareese Brogden, Brintonwood Nursing Home,

5009 Frankford Ave., Room 216, 21206

Bro. Edward Withers, C/O Manor Care – Roland Park,

4669 Falls Rd., Room 328A, 21209

Special Prayer Requests

Pastor Marshall Barnes’ friends, Bro. Sylvester Briddell,

Sis. Yvonne Rice and Sis. Kathy Seal

Sis. Erica Faison’s friend, Bro. Ladonte Locus

Sis. Cynthia Franklin’s father, Bro. James Lawrence;

aunt, Sis. Mable Stancil; children, Bro. Melford

and Sis. Yolanda Franklin and their family

Sis. Wanda Garrett's niece, Sis. Kayla James

Sis. Tana Hicks’ grandson, Bro. DeWayne Lashley

Sis. Eliza Jennings son, Bro. Robert Jennings, Jr.

Sis. Anndell Lawrence’s mother, Sis. Carrie Lawrence

and Granddaughter, Little Miss Treasure Fenwick

Sis. Kim McDonald’s children, Bro. Correll Wilson,

Bro. Tayo Daniels, Jr., Bro. Theodore Wilson,

and Sis. Ta`Brielle Daniels

*New information

15 Darrin Pope

18 Helen Stewart

19 Brenda Mitchell

21 Ernest Scott

21 Rainey Garrett

24 Sharmita Calvie

25 Eliza Jennings

29 Ila Scott

“ High Standards and High Expectations for the Glory of God.”

Church News

WOMEN’S DAY FUNDRAISER

The women of Grace will sponsor a Fried Fish and Chicken (upon

request) Dinners Friday, September 15 from 11:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. for

a donation of $12.00. See enclosed flyer for more information.

PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY

Our pastor, the Rev. Marshall L. Barnes will celebrate his 2nd Pastoral Anniversary Sunday, September 24. The Rev. Russell Groves, pastor of the Canaan Baptist Church, and his congregation

will be our guest at 3:30 p.m.

BOOKS WANTED!

If you have new or used books that you no longer need/want,

please donate them to our “Bring A Book, Take A Book” program. Books can be given to Sis. Joann Robinson or dropped off at the

church office.

PHOTOGRAPHS/NEWSPAPER ARTICLES WANTED!

We are requesting pictures and/or newspaper articles taken during the 90 years of Grace’s existing. If you have such, please submit to

our church office so that we can create a historical timeline album. All photos and/or newspaper clippings will be returned within a

week.

SOUP KITCHEN

Tuesday, September 12 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.

PRAYER SERVICE/BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, September 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Emergency Notices

All emergency situations are to be

reported immediately to the Pastor

Reverend Marshall L. Barnes e.g., death, hospital emergency, etc.

The Deacon and Deaconess Ministry

The following Deacons and Deaconess are available

to assist members of our Church with prayer and offering

of a helping hand whenever assistance is needed and

subsequently requested:

During the period of September 11 through October 8

contact the following:

Deacon Luke Montgomery Sr., 443-629-7297

Deaconess Hilton Patrick, 410-367-0573

Deaconess Norma Pope, 410-532-6174

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Reverend Marshall L. Barnes, Pastor

Reverend Frank Bell, Associate Pastor

Sister Carolyn Moorehead, Secretary

Church Office: 410-563-2355

Fax No.: 410-563-7857

Web-Site Address: http://www.gracememorialbaptist.org

Facebook Address: Grace Memorial Baltimore, Maryland

Twitter Address: GraceMemorial1

Words of Wisdom

“God has a reason for allowing things

to happen. He knows best.

Trust Him.”

SERMON NOTES

Sunday, September 10, 2017

LISTEN to the message from God’s Word. USE this sheet to make

some personal notes. GO back over them through the coming week.

LET God crystallize these truths in YOUR life.

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“O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that

trusteth in thee.” — Psalm 84:12

MORNING WORSHIP

Sunday, September 10, 2017

*Processional…………………….……...….……...…. .…..11:00 A M

*Call to Worship and Invocation ** *Hymn of Praise #119...........................................................“He Lives”

O.T. Reading (Psalm 84:4-12)……...…...Deaconess Charmaine Cook

N.T. Reading (Matthew 17:14-24)…............Deaconess Hilton Patrick

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Selection…………………………………......….............…Mass Choir

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Morning Prayer………..……..........….……Deaconess Beverly Wilson

Prayer Chant and Selection…………….……....……..…....Mass Choir **

Church Welcome……………………….....…........Hospitality Ministry

Pastoral Comments **

Children’s Hour……………………….…......…Sis. Anndell Lawrence

Selection...………………….….…....…….…...........…......Mass Choir **

General Offering of Tithes and Gifts of Love

Mission Offering

*Tithes and Gifts of Love ** *Response of Thanksgiving…………...……….…..…....Congregation

“All things come of Thee, O Lord,

and of Thine own have we given Thee. Amen!”

Congregational Hymn #133..........................“Spirit of the Living God” ** Sermonic Meditation………………….….….....….….....Organ Speaks

Sermon…………………...………….……....…..Elder Walter Braxton Pastor, New Life Church, Randallstown

*Invitation to Christian Discipleship….….......Rev. Marshall L. Barnes

SERVING OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

*Standing **Seating Worshippers