OFFICE HOURS: 9:00am – 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday

Associate Ministers Ministers of Evangelism Minister Chris Colston Minister Amelia Brown Rev. Dr. Joeann Malone Elder Chris Evans Evangelist Geneva Burse Evangelist Ruthell Morris Rev. Garfield Garner Evangelist Karen DeLee Minister Shurron Green Minister Leslie Green Elder John T. Hayes Minister Roslyn Long Rev. Alton Wilson Evangelist Denise Jackson

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE WEEKLY Bible Study (Adult & Youth) Wednesday 7:30 pm Deacon’s Meeting Tuesday 7:00 pm Intercessory Prayer Wednesday 6:00pm/Friday 7:00 pm New Members Class Sunday 9:30 am Sunday School Sunday 9:45 am Recovery Ministry – Tim Sanford 7 days – 24 hours 678-598-1120 Praise Team Preparation Tuesday (2nd, 3rd, 4th) 6:30 pm Sunday School Teachers Wednesday 6:30 pm Sunday Worship Sunday 7:30 & 11:00am Youth Bible Study Wednesday 7:45 pm

MONTHLY Choir Leaders & Pastor Mtg. Tuesday (4th) 7:30 pm Couple’s Ministry Saturday(3rd) 5:00 pm Gospel Choir Preparation See Quarterly Calendar Health Ministry Saturday (2nd) 11:00am Shepherds Care (Helps Ministry) Saturday (3rd) 10:00am Education Ministry Monday (2nd) 7:00 pm Communication Ministry(IT) Saturday (3rd) 11:00am Male Chorus Preparation Saturday (2nd & 4th) 9:30 am Men’s Fellowship Saturday (1st) 7:30 am Minister’s Meeting Saturday (1st) 3:00 pm Money Matters Saturday(3rd) 10 –12pm Mother Board Saturday (2nd) 9:30 am Outreach Ministry Saturday (3rd) 9:00 am Prison Ministry Single’s Ministry Media Ministry (sound)

Saturday (4th)

Saturday (1st) 10:30 am 9:30 am

Usher Ministry Tuesday (1st) 7:00 pm Women’s Ministry Saturday (2nd) 9:00 am Young Adult Choir Preparation See Quarterly Calendar Youth Choir Preparation See Quarterly Calendar Holy Communion 2nd Sunday 7:30 & 11:00 Baptism 3rd Sunday 11:00 am Baby Dedications 4th Sunday 7:30 &11:00

3375 Church Lane, Duluth, GA 30096

(770) 497-8227 office (770) 497-9775 fax Web: www.frienddshipduluth.org email: fbcduluth@att.net

Friendship Baptist Church

R ev. R ona ld L . B owen s , P as t o r

Mi s s i on Sta t emen t Exalt the Savior * Equip the Saint * Evangelize the Sinner

A Purpo s e Dri v en Chur ch Friendly through fellowship ▪Developed through discipleship Enlarged through evangelism▪ Sharing and caring through servanthood▪ Stronger through God’s Word and true worship

Order of Worship April 29, 2012 Theme: Resurrection •+Opening Prayer •+Call to Worship (1 Corinthians 15:3-4 KJV) •+Hymn of Praise #79 “At the Cross”

Congregation

• +Fellowship with Friendship (Please greet those around you)

+Announcements Praise & Worship

Kathy Saunders (7:30) Vanessa White (11:00)

+Tithes & Offering (II Corinthians 9:6-8) Officers But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: Selection Choir Preached Word Pastor Bowens

+ Call to Discipleship Altar Call and Benediction Pastor Bowens

• Please Stand +Worshippers will not be allowed to enter/exit sanctuary

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O God, open our heart

For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

Dear Lord, enable us to sense a new dawn in our spiritual lives, that we may glorify you always.

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Church Announcements

Education Ministry The high school graduating class of 2012 in partnership with Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation sponsors “A Right to Vision”. This is an eyeglass recycling project and we need everyone’s help. Please bring and donate any old eyeglasses and sunglasses (broken or in good condition) to the church. The donation box is located in the Fellowship hall downstairs. Further information contact any member of the Education Ministry or Sharon Norman at sharon4282@comcast.net. The Gwinnett County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated will host an EMBODI – Male Mentoring Symposium at Friendship Baptist Church on Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 8:00 A.M. sharp until 2:00 p.m. The event will focus on issues related to African-American teen males. This event is FREE. Young men between the ages of 13 -17 that reside in Gwinnett County interested in attending the symposium must contact Deacon Anthony Williams at witony@bellsouth.net or (404) 429-4684 or Sis. Tuwanda Williams at wtuwanda@bellsouth.net or (404) 428-8493 no later than TODAY, April 29th by 8:00 p.m. Symposium topics will include Teens & the Georgia Law, Career Options, and Dating Relationships. Girls Mentoring Program- Call for Applications We would like to thank all FBC members for answering the call to serve as Volunteer Mentors. We are now able to welcome Mentees (7-25) participation in the program. Our program provides positive female role models with strong support structures to motivate our young ladies who are ready to explore who they are. The program aim is to provide year-round support during their challenging years while encouraging Spiritual Growth. Boys Mentoring Program Friendship has set up a Boys Mentoring Program with the support of the Youth Department and the Men’s Ministry. All parents or guardians who are interested in your youth (boys age 7-17) being a part of the mentoring program contact Minister Graham. Youth Department We need assistance in the Nursery, Beginners Class and Children’s Church. Contact Deacon Clarence and Sis. Joann King at 504-982-0247, collector1029@yahoo.com or Joyce Bowens. Vacation Bible School – June 11-15, 2012 Volunteers are needed in the following areas: Teachers, Crafts, Recreation and Kitchen. Please give of your time. We would greatly appreciate it. Contact Deacon Clarence and Sis. Joann King at 504-982-0247 or collector1029@yahoo.com.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES We are seeking employment for a RN with Developmental Disability background for our Agency. PT, three times a month. If interested, please contact Cynthia Vincent @ 678-362-4580 or fax a Resume @678-261-5928. We need this position filled ASAP.

Hymn of the Month

1. Alas! and did my Savior bleed

And did my Sovereign die? Would He devote that sacred head For such a worm as I?

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At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light, And the burden of my heart rolled away, It was there by faith I received my sight, And now I am happy all the day!

2. Was it for crimes that I had done He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! grace unknown! And love beyond degree! 3. Well might the sun in darkness hide

And shut his glories in, When Christ, the mighty Maker, died For man the creature’s sin.

4. But drops of grief can ne’er repay

The debt of love I owe: Here, Lord, I give my self away ’Tis all that I can do

#79 At the Cross Ralph E. Hudson

Church Announcements No eating or drinking in the sanctuary at any time. Please silence all cell phones. Children’s Church for ages 2 – 10 years in lower annex. Nursery ages 6 months – 2 years; 7:30 & 11:00 Services

Prayer List – remember with prayer, calls & visitations.

Sis. Hannah Anderson Sis. Julia Barnes Sis. Lucille Bergman Evg. Geneva Burse Sis. Margaret Commodore Mother Irene Cooper Sis. Martha R. Davis Bro. James Dixon Ms. Mia Ford Sis. Essie Foy Bro. Bobby Freeman Sis. Dolores Garner Bro. Darius Gregory Sis. Odessa Harris Bro. William L. Harris

Sis. Betty Howell Bro. Christopher Jackson Evg. Denise Jackson Bro. Derwin Jackson Sis. Alisha Jefferson Sis. Brenda Lane Evg. Eleanor Lemons Mr. Reginald Maddox Bro. George Marrow Sis. Sylvia Marrow Mrs. Ida Matthews Sis. Roxanne Motley Sis. Juanita Poole Bro. Walter Poole Bro. Garvin Potts

Sis. Connie Rogers Sis. Julie Rogers Sis. Peggy Rogers Bro. James H. Starks Sis. Margaret Syndor Bro. Timothy Taylor Sis. Mabel Thomas Sis. Jackie Wade-Toplin Mother Francis White Bro. William Wilkerson Capt. Gerald Wilson Sis. Sadie Wilson Sis. Lola Wright Sis. Shirley Williams Bro. Donald Wood

_________________________________________________________ Condolences to Mother Gerald Baker during the home going of her Aunt, Ms. Marie Snowden in Tallahassee, FL. Arrangements are pending. .

64th Church Anniversary

7:30 pm

Church Announcements

HEALTH MINISTRY – National Tissue & Organ Donor Month (info in Fellowship hall) OUTREACH MINISTRY Mission Statement “ONE BODY SAVED TO SERVE” Prom Season Is Here! We still have some beautiful new PROM DRESSES at the Outreach Center. Interested students should contact Pamela Barksdale @ 504-710-6990 to arrange a private fitting. We Need Your Coupons The Outreach Ministry is collecting coupons to help us shop more cost effectively for our Outreach Center Pantry. Please bring your weekly newspaper coupons to the Fellowship hall on Sundays and to the Outreach Center on: Mondays 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Wednesdays 2:00 pm – 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. For more information, please contact Vonda Rogers @ (770) 899 -7387 or Diana McGhee (404) 312-1232 or dianaymcghee@bellsouth.net and remember – WE WILL DO THE CLIPPING! One Harvest Food Ministries Is Here We are now accepting orders for affordable high quality family meals from One Harvest Food Ministries. Order deadline is Friday, May 11th. Distribution will be Saturday, May 19th, between 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at FBC. Orders may be placed at the Church Office during regular business hours or online @ www.oneharvest.com. For more information contact Rita Bowens at 770-497-8227 or Vonda Rogers @ 770-899-7387. Mid-Week Service Did you know that the Outreach Ministry hosts a mid-week worship service and lunch every Wednesday at noon? We invite you to worship and fellowship with us.

Youth Choir The Youth Choir will be singing at Beaver Ruin Road Baptist Church on Sunday May 6th at 3:00pm. We will leave from the church; please plan to meet us here at 2:00 pm to prepare. The church bus will be used to transport those that need a ride to the church. Contact person; Temeka Ramsey -temeka_ramsey@yayoo.com - 678-451-7129. DEACON OF THE MONTH NEW MEMBERS GREETERS Kevin Corbett Sharon Edwards

Samuel Crump, Amaya Gaston, Frank Gaston, III, Kristal Gilbert, Emajue Guyton, Jonathan Harris, Shauna Hemingway, Cheryl Herring, Sherika Gaston Jamerson, Carl Lathan, Reva Lathan, Latasha Miner, Minister Deville Murphy, Sylvia Murphy, Janae Murphy, Catherine Pressley, Ceirra Ransome, Louise Ransome, Stephanie Rosser, Clarence Rutledge

Are you interested in learning how to study the Bible??? Join us every Tuesday beginning May 1st, 7-8 pm in the Fellowship hall. Facilitator: Minister Leslie Green

Wednesday, May 2nd Rev. Elijah Collins, New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Snellville, GA Wednesday, May 9th Rev. Joseph McKelton, Central Baptist Church, Columbus, GA Wednesday, May 16th Rev. Stephen Samuels, St. John Baptist Church, Gainesville, GA Wednesday, May 23rd Rev. Larry Devers, Cross Plains Baptist Church, Gainesville, GA Wednesday, May 30th Rev. Rodney Lackey, Antioch Baptist Church, Gainesville, GA

Sharyn McNair