535 Cathay StreetSaginaw, Michigan 48601

Phone: (989) 755-7011Fax: (989) 755-5299

facebook.com/bethelsaginaw

Website:www.bethel-saginaw.org

Rev. Dennis E. LaffoonPastor

Rev. H. Michael LemmonsPresiding ElderNorth District Michigan Conference

Rt. Rev. John F. WhitePresiding Prelate4th Episcopal District, AME Church

WelcomeSunday, April 14, 2019

Clergy on staff:Rev. Clarence D. AtwaterRev. Thelma WilliamsRev. Rochelle Laffoon

Whether you know it or not, there is a reason that you are here today. And we are glad that you are sharing this time with us. It is our hope that your experience here at Bethel will be meaningful, moving, and even memorable. We pray that God blesses you greatly as we are blessed by your presence today.

In the Hospital:Bro. Douglas Lane .............................Covenant Cooper

In Nursing Home:Sis. Lela Price .............................................HealthsourceSis. Joan Williams ......................................Healthsource Sis. Berneice Scott ....................... Hoyt Nursing HomeSis. Nell Kelly ................................. Hoyt Nursing HomeSis. Annie Jackson ........................ Hoyt Nursing Home Sis. Sonya Lampkins ...................... Hoyt Nursing HomeSis. Tracey Wesley ........................... Great Lakes Rehab Bro. Tony Odneal ..................Samaritan Nursing Home

At Home: Bro. Robert McKandes .............4862 W. Michigan Ave.Sis. Marie Matthews ................... 434 South 11th StreetSis. Gladys Woodley ......... 3625 W. Diamondale Drive Sis. Rosie B. Johnson ................................. 938 BethenySis. Gloria Belton ..................................... 3082 SchaeferSis. Yvette Wofford .................................. 3125 Bertha Dr.Bro. Walter Canty ...................................... 5051 Peterson

Sunday morning worship services are recorded. Please

see a member of our media ministry to purchase a CD.

Choir Schedule

Male Chorus:Monday, April 15, 22 at 7:30 p.m.Youth Mass:Wednesday, April 17, & 24 at 6:00 p.m. Bethel Voices:Monday, April 23 & 30 at 6:15 p.m. Bamecians:Tuesday, April 16 at 6:15 p.m. Gospel Choir:Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m. & Saturday, April 13, at 1:00 p.m. Millennial Choir:Thursday, April 18, at 6:00 p.m. & Saturday, April 20, at 1:00 p.m.Chancel Choir:Rehearsal is every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise specified by Sylvia McAfee, Gospel Choir Director

Volunteers on Duty for April 21, 2019Transportation: Alfred Kelly/Derek Mason

Flowers on the Altar: Virgie Gails – Grandmother

Choirs: The King Family/Millennial Choir

Good Friday Service: Please join us on Friday, April 19, 2019 for our Good Friday Service at 6p.m.

The Men of Bethel: The Men of Bethel will be serving breakfast on Easter Sunday morning at8 a.m.

Easter Program: The Easter program will be held on Easter Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. The theme is “Jesus our Risen Savior, rolling away my stones”. Participants of the Easter Program will be practicing Wednesday, April 17th from 5-6 p.m. and Saturday, April 20th 12:30-2:00 p.m.

Attention all former and future Bible Bowl Coaches! The Bethel Bible Bowl Teams are in need of individuals who love working with children. Individuals who have a passion for teaching and learning. Individuals who love to be on a winning team and have winning strategies in their toolbox. If you’re that individual then we have a perfect match. Don’t let an 8:45 a.m. meeting scare you away from one of the most important ministries in the church, working with the most beautiful, brilliant and blessed children in the world, Bethel’s Bible Bowl Champions: PLEASE! join us on Sunday, April 28, at 8:45, a.m. in the Sunday School Department! See

you there! Gary & Peggie Hall, Sunday-School Co-Superintendents; Vanessa Herd, Bible Bowl Coordinator; and Rev. Thelma Williams, Christian Ed. Director.

Girl Scouts: It’s that time again, The Girl Scouts will participate in the Cinco De Mayo Parade May 4, 2019. We are asking for pre-wrapped candy donations. Please drop off candy at the church office before May 4, 2019 or you may contact Mrs. Cherryl Biggins.

The Junior Usher Board #3 will be collecting cans & bottles beginning May 5, 2019. Please support this effort by bringing you cans & bottles. Receptacles will be available in the mall area or the bottles can be pick up. Thank you for your support! Advisors: Sharawn Erwin, Brenda Vinson, Ruth Smith, Delores Williams & Yvette Wofford.

The Young Adult Ministry is in need of volunteers to assist them with the HUGS Closet. Please contact Brittany Saunders or the church office.

Ruben Adams Scholarship: ATTENTION ALL SENIORS, it is time to apply for the Ruben Adams’ Scholarship. Applications are available in the display rack in the mall area. If you are a graduating senior, please apply for the scholarship. All necessary requirements are listed in the application and the deadline is: May 1, 2019.

and upcoming eventsAnnouncements

Don’t forget to go to our website at www.bethel-saginaw.org for calendar updates and meeting times

Steward Board MeetingThursday, April, 11

6pm

Trustee Board MeetingThursday, April, 18

6pm

Official Board MeetingThursday, April, 25

6pm

Still Life 2019 Call for Entries: Still Life is a community literacy journal open to all Saginaw and Bay County residents - or all visitors to the Saginaw Community Writing Center or Bay Community Writing Center. Submission Guidelines: Limit to 3 poems with each one no more than 40 lines, In the body of your email, provide name, age, title of your poem, and contact information (phone, address, and email) Attach your entry as a .doc or docx file, with your name, the title of your piece, and Still Life Poetry Contest as your subject line. All entries due by July 15, 2019 Submit your work to writingcenter@svsu.edu.

Attention Bethel Family: Graduation is fast approaching and we desperately need your help to ensure that we identify all graduates. Forms are available in the mall area, please leave your completed form in the main office or you may contact Rev. Thelma Williams. Information is due by May 12, 2019. Thank you!

Easter Lilies: The Lay Organization will be selling Easter Lilies to adorn the pulpit area. Please help by purchasing an Easter Lily. Cost of the Lilies are $12.00 each. Forms are available in mall area. Return completed forms with money to church office. Deadline for forms and money is April 14,

2019. Questions? contact Sis. Waunita Pettiford, Lay President.

Prayer Vigil: The Easter Prayer Vigil Sheets are in the Mall Area. The Prayer Vigil begins today at 12:00 noon and ends at 12:00 noon on Easter Sunday. Prayer warrior slots are 1 hour each and door keeper slots are 4 hours (Two Doorkeepers are needed at all times). Please sign up for one or both.

Bethel Memorial Brick Garden: Persons who have not chosen your “BRICK LOCATION” on the Garden Layout Chart in the lobby, please contact Bernard Graham. We need your desired location determined by April 14th. If you would like a member of the memorial Brick Team to locate your “BRICK” for you, just let us know!

Thank you: Thank you to Pastor Laffoon, Rev. Williams, Usher Board #3 and the Bethel Family for being so thoughtful with your prayers, cards, calls and visits during my recent surgery. May God bless each of you. -Yvette Wofford.

Bethel Family please send all correspondence to Office Manager, Enzell Burden at eburden@bethelame-saginaw.org.

Something to think about... We all have various ideas of what sanctuary is. But for our purposes this week, let’s say that sanctuary is a place where one feels at peace, undistracted, and truly at home. The problem is that various stuff can clutter one’s sanctuary, making it uninviting and even chaotic. But if we make an effort to create and maintain sanctuary in certain areas of our everyday lives, it can make a difference in our attitudes, outlook and demeanor. It might even make us more approachable and willing to approach others.

If you are willing to accept the challenge...Clean your car. Remove any unnecessary clutter on the inside of your vehicle, especially the trunk. Get it washed, and maybe even add a new scent. If you have already done it, do it for your spouse or a friend.

Rev. Dennis LaffoonPastor

Weekly Bible ReadingsThe following scriptures will help you to enjoy making Bible reading a daily activity.

4/15 ................. Christian Love ........................................................................Matthew 5:43-44

4/16 ................. The True Meaning of Agape ...................................................... Matthew 5:44

4/17 ................. Love is the Foundation ............................................................... Matthew 5:46

4/18 ................. How to Pray ...................................................................................Matthew 6:6

4/19 ................. Genuine Treasures .................................................................Matthew 6:19-21

4/20 ................. Treasures in Heaven ...............................................................Matthew 6:20-21

4/21 ................. Forbidden Worries ..................................................................... Matthew 6:25

Tuesday 6:45 pm and Thursday 10:30 am Bible Study Scriptures

The following scriptures are the basis for both our Tuesday and Thursday studygroups (Bishop’s Dining Room). We connect these passages to a common theme,

seeking to champion a greater understanding of God’s Word and our desire tonot only read it but live it out. All are welcome!

April 15 - 21 • Isaiah 65:17-25 • Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 • 1 Corinthians 15:19-26• Luke 24:1-12

April 22 - May 5• Acts 5:27-32 • Psalm 150 • Revelation 1:4-8 • John 20:19-31

May 6-12• Acts 9:1-6, (7-20)• Psalm 30• Revelation 5:11-14 • John 21:1-19

May 13-18• Acts 9:36-43• Psalm 23 • Revelation 7:9-17 • John 10:22-30

May 19-25• Acts 11:1-18• Psalm 148• Revelation 21:1-6 • John 13:31-35

May 26-June 1• Acts 16:9-15 • Psalm 67 • Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 • John 5:1-9

T H E Y O U N G P E O P L E ’ S D I V I S I O N

2019 Book Bracket

Bethel’s YPD would like to thank everyone who voted during our 2019 Book Bracket. The Dork Diaries by Rachel Renée Russell was the winner. We thank everyone for your generosity and participation. The funds raised will help support YPD events and mission projects. Thank you for continuing to champion reading for our youth.

-Rev. Rochelle LaffoonYPD Director

The Order Of WorshipTheme: Loving: Mark 12:29-31 • Sharing: Hebrews 13:16 • Growing: 2 Peter 3:18

Sunday, April 14, 2019 • 10:30 am

ORGAN PRELUDE

THE INTROIT .......................................................................................................... “Welcome Holy Spirit”

THE PROCESSIONAL............................................................. Hymn #52 Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah

THE ADORATION .....................................................................................................................“Let It Rise”

THE DOXOLOGY ...................................................................... Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

THE CALL TO WORSHIP (congregation standing)

HYMN OF PRAISE .................................................................................. Hymn #452 I Come to the Garden

THE PRAYER OF INVOCATION (congregation seated) ..................................................... The Prayer Warriors

CHORALE RESPONSE .............................................................................................. “Mary Did You Know”

MINISTRY OF MUSIC .............................................................................................Bowman Gospel Chorus

OLD TESTAMENT ............................................................................................Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 (NIV)

NEW TESTAMENT RESPONSIVE READING (congregation standing) ............................. Luke 19:28-40 (NIV)

DECALOGUE

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND WELCOME OF VISITORS .................................................. Courtesy Committee

OUR WORSHIP IN TITHES AND OFFERINGS ...............................................................Rev. Dennis Laffoon

CHORAL RESPONSE (congregation standing) .......................................... “All Things Come of Thee O Lord”

MINISTRY OF MUSIC .............................................................................................................Chancel Choir

THE SERMONIC MOMENT ..........................................................................................Rev. Dennis Laffoon

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP

INVITATIONAL HYMN..................................................................Hymn #235 I Can Hear My Savior Calling

THE ALTAR CALL

CLOSING REMARKS .....................................................................................................Rev. Dennis Laffoon

THE RECESSIONAL & DOXOLOGY .........................................................................................“As You Go”

BENEDICTION ..............................................................................................................Rev. Dennis Laffoon