~ Sunday December 30, 2018 ~Ministerial Staff

The Reverend Dr. Larry E. Campbell ~ Senior Pastor ~ Minister

The Reverend Nikia Smith Robert ~ Itinerant Elder

The Reverend Rochelle Wright Moore ~ Itinerant Deacon

The Reverend Van E. White ~ Itinerant Deacon

The Reverend Jennifer Oliver ~ Itinerant Deacon

The Reverend Homer Burnett ~ Local Elder

The Reverend Deborah West-Jones ~ Local Elder

The Reverend Jarroll Taylor, Sr. ~ Local Elder

The Reverend Tonya Turner ~ Local Elder

Dr. Phyllis Beech ~ Licentiate

Our First Lady: Mrs. Melinda G. Campbell

The Reverend Van E. White ~ Executive Assistant/ Youth CoordinatorMrs. Selene M. Cox ~ Administrative Assistant

Church Office Hours:Tues Wed 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Thurs 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Fri. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Closed for Lunch Daily: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.Music Ministry

Bro. Timothy Davis, Minister of MusicBro. Jimmy Watlington, Percussionist ~ Bro. Carlos Caldwell, Organist~ Bro. Darien Dorsey, Keyboardist

Sis. Karen Law, Women’s Chorus Director ~ Sis. Tonia Graham, Children’s Choir DirectorBro. J. Renard Washington, New Generation’s Choir

~ Serving Today ~9:30 A.M. Service

Steward: Bill MatlockAcolyte: Makia Talbert

Health Unit: Karin Robinson-Smith

Trustee: Dr. Brian VenerableGreeters: Barbra McPheeters Jackie JonesClass Leaders: Ruth Nolen

Serving Next Week

Stewards

8:00 A.M. Darlene Anderson

11:00 A.M. L. Monique Sims

Trustees

8:00 A.M. Eddie Newman

11:00 A.M. Ann Hall-Jones

9:30 A.M. Worship Service: 240 Children’s Church/Church School: 15Bible Study Sessions: Suspended

FREE WI-FI service is available on the FAME Campus by accessing FAME 1700.

Password: 6267980503

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~ Order of Worship Experience ~

Warning: This order of worship is subject to change without warning or prior notice --- everything is governed by the Sovereignty of the Holy Spirit.

“Live Streaming is taking place during our Worship Services. Please spread the word, the internet stream is available with any device having internet access. You can go directly to our website, http://famepasadena.org/ and click on “Worship With Us Online” or you may copy and paste the following link in your browser: http:///famepasadena.org/services.php#broadca

Praise & Worship Worship Leaders: The Olivia Wilson Women’s Missionary Society

Doxology: “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”

The Call to Worship Sis. Linda Johnson

Leader: I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord, our feet shall stand within Thy gates O Jerusalem! (Psalm 122:1)

People: For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. (Psalm 84:10)

Leader: Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek Thy good. (Psalm

122:9)

People: Those that be planted in the house of the Lord, shall flourish in the courts of our God. (Psalm 92:13)

Leader: Blessed are they that dwell in Thy house. Lord, I have loved Thy habitation, the place where Thy honor dwelleth. (Psalm 26:8)

People: For the Lord is in His holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before Him.

(Habakkuk 2:20).

Leader: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord my strength and my redeemer. (Psalm 19:14)

Unison: O Sing unto the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things. Make a

joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth, sing His praises. (Psalm 98:1, 4)

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Hymn of Praise A.M.E. Hymnal #381There’s Not a Friend

(No, Not One)

There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus -No, not one! no, not one! 

None else could heal all our soul's diseases - No, not one! no, not one!

Refrain:Jesus knows all about our struggles,

He will guide till the day is done;There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus -

No, not one! no, not one!

No friend like Him is so high and holy -No, not one! no, not one! 

And yet no friend is so meek and lowly -No, not one! no, not one!

[Refrain]

There's not an hour that he is not near us -No, not one! no, not one! 

No night so dark but His love can cheer us -No, not one! no, not one!

[Refrain]

Was e'er a gift like the Savior given?No, not one! no, not one!

Will he refuse us a home in heaven? No, not one! no, not one!

[Refrain]

The Invocation Sis. Karin Robinson-Smith

Ministry of Music The Women’s Chorus

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Scripture Lesson(Please Stand for the Reading of God’s Words)

Old Testament Sis. Sharon MorrisonUnison: Isaiah 43:15-19 (The Living Bible) – Get Over Your Past

I am the Lord, your Holy One, Israel’s Creator and King. I am the Lord, who opened a way through the waters, making a path right through the sea. I called forth the mighty army of Egypt with all its chariots and horses, to lie beneath the waves, dead, their lives snuffed out like candlewicks. But forget all that—it is nothing compared to what I’m going to do!  For I’m going to do a brand-new thing. See, I have already begun! Don’t you see it? I will make a road through the wilderness of the world for my people to go home, and create rivers for them in the desert!

New Testament Sis. Aldra AlisonPhilippians 3:12-21 (The Message Bible) – Forgetting and FocusingLeader: I’m not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my

way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me.

People: Friends, don’t get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I’ve got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus. I’m off and running, and I’m not turning back.

Leader: So, let’s keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has for us.

People: If any of you have something else in mind, something less than total commitment, God will clear your blurred vision—you’ll see it yet! Now that we’re on the right track, let’s stay on it.

Leader: Stick with me, friends. Keep track of those you see running this same course, headed for this same goal.

People: There are many out there taking other paths, choosing other goals, and tryingto get you to go along with them.

Leader: I’ve warned you of them many times; sadly, I’m having to do it again. All they want is easystreet. They hate Christ’s Cross. But easy street is a dead-end street. Those who live theremake their bellies their gods; belches are their praise; all they can think of is their appetites.

ALL: But there’s far more to life for us. We’re citizens of high heaven! We’re waiting thearrival of the Savior, the Master, Jesus Christ, who will transform our earthy bodies into glorious bodies like his own. He’ll make us beautiful and whole with the same powerful skill by which he is putting everything as it should be, under and around him.

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The Summary of the Decalogue Bro. Isaiah Ringo

LEADER: From all that dwell below the skies…SUNG: From all that dwell below the skies, Let the Creator’s praise arise; Let the Redeemer’s Name be sung, through every land, by every tongue.LEADER: Hear what Christ our Savior saith, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.SUNG: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen

Abbreviated Announcements Announcement Clerk

Visitor’s Welcome Lady Melinda Campbell

We Welcome You

(To The House of the Lord)

~ Pastor’s Words ~

The Offertory (Tithes ~ Gifts ~ Benevolent Offerings) Sis. Yolanda Oliver

Choral Response: “All things come of Thee, O Lord; and of Thine own have we given Thee. Amen.”

The First A.M.E. Church Pasadena has entered a new era: the age of anytime, anywhere giving. We are now signed up with Givelify, the mobile giving app for churches. To make your first mobile donation the best experience possible, we recommend you download the Givelify app for Apple or Android before you get to church on Sunday. Givelify gives you a beautiful, easy giving experience using your smartphone.

There are no frustrating web forms or text-to-give codes to memorize. Even better, it’s free to download and use. It’s totally safe and secure, and for tax time you have one-tap access to your complete donation records.

Make your offerings, tithes, and gifts to special envelopes right from the palm of your hand. You can give to First A.M.E. Church Pasadena wherever you are.

The free Givelify donation app makes giving and tracking donations easier and more beautiful. However, it’s NOT for everyone. You may choose to continue your conventional giving, checks, cash, money order. The choice is still yours!

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The End of the Year Litany

“By Fran Pratt” (Revised for 5th Sunday Service)Leader: “Faithful God, we look back on the year behind us and appreciate Your presence

with us through it. We look ahead at the year before us with hope, and anticipate Your continuing love and the fulfillment of your promises.”

People: Renew in us a clean heart O Lord.Leader: “In this new year, grant that we may become more faithful more committed to

Your kingdom work; more knowledgeable of Your ways; more familiar with Yourspirit; more pliant to your instruction; more willing to give of ourselves to others”

People: Renew in us a clean heart O Lord.

Leader: “We pray for increase of love; of storehouses full of good things to share; of relational harmony and peace; of health; of meaningful work; of balance among work, play, and rest; of personal growth and wisdom; of grateful hearts and most of all, of Your presence and power among us”.

People: Renew in us a clean heart O Lord.

Leader: “May we hear Your voice more clearly, and heed it.May we be aware of the limits of our understanding, and work to expand them.May the words of Christ dwell in us richly.May we be vigilant for those around us who are in need and tend to them.May we experience anew the rebirth and resurrection life of Jesus.May we complete the tasks You set before us, love well those souls You give to our care, and make good use of the time we are given on the earth.”

Everyone: Renew in us a clean heart O Lord so that, we are grateful for Your love, kindness, and care. Amen

Altar Call and Intercessory Prayer

Sermonic Selection The Women’s Chorus

Proclamation of the Word of God The Reverend Jameka Redmon-Matthews

Associate Minister —Bethel A.M.E. Church, Los Angeles

The Invitation to Discipleship

The Apostle’s Creed (Please See Monitors)

The Doxology

The Benediction

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Scripture of the Day

No Turning Back. “Jesus said, “No procrastination. No backward looks. You can’t put God’s kingdom off till tomorrow. Seize the day.” Luke 9:62

Quote of the Day

“When your past calls, don’t answer. It has nothing new to say.” Author Unknown

Thought of the WeekForget the Past And Focus On Your Goals Instead By RICK WARREN Your past is past. You are not your past. Your past influences you, but your past does not define you. What matters today is not your past. It doesn’t matter what you’ve done, who you did it with, or how long you did it. That’s not you. Satan will tell you it’s you, but that’s not the truth. What matters today is what direction your feet are headed right now. If you want to grow, you must stop focusing on your past and focus instead on the future. Focus on what you want, not what you didn’t want to happen to you. Focus on your goal, not your habits. This is why diets don’t work. When you’re on a diet, what are you focused on all the time? Food. You think far more about food on a diet than you do when you’re off the diet. Or take the smoker who wants to quit and says, “One of these days I’m going to give up smoking because I know it’s bad for me.” But the whole time, he’s focusing on what he doesn’t want to do. That keeps you stuck in a rut. You’ve got to focus on something else.This is what Paul talked about in Philippians 3:12: “I do not mean that I am already as God wants me to be. I have not yet reached that goal, but I continue trying to reach it and to make it mine. Christ wants me to do that, which is the reason he made me his” (NCV).But also notice what the next two verses say: “I know that I have not yet reached that goal, but there is one thing I always do. Forgetting the past and straining toward what is ahead, I keep trying to reach the goal and get the prize for which God called me through Christ to the life above.”Don’t focus on what happened. Focus on what you want to happen. If you insist on driving while looking in the rear view mirror, you’re going to crash. So, stop it! It’s over. If you want to finish the race well, you need to commit to a daily time with God so that you can fill your mind with God’s Word and focus on his goal for your life, not your past.

Humor of the WeekA man died and went to heaven.  He was met at the Pearly Gates by St. Peter who led him down the golden streets.  They passed stately homes and beautiful mansions until they came to the end of the street where they stopped in front of a rundown cabin. The man asked St. Peter why he got a hut when there were so many mansions, he could live in.  St. Peter replied, “I did the best with the money you sent us.”

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS

December 31, 2018 – January 6, 2019

Monday Live by Faith Habakkuk 1:2-4; 2:1-4

Tuesday Rewards for Hospitality Matthew 10:40-42

Wednesday Welcoming Children Mark 9:33-37

Thursday Wait, The Lord Will Come 1 Thessalonians 4;13-18

Friday Keep Awake and Ready Matthew 25: 1-13

Saturday Multiply God’s Gifts Mathew 25:14-30

Sunday Inherit the kingdom Mathew 25:31-46

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

BIBLE STUDY/PRAYER MEETING SESSIONS

Please note that ALL Weekly Bible Study Prayer Meeting Sessions will be postponed on Wednesday, January 2nd 2019 in observance of the New Year’s holidays.

Church Administrative Office Holiday ScheduleJanuary 1st —2nd, 2019 Closed

Year-end Giving OpportunityThank you for your generous donations throughout 2018 as we continue doing God's work...creating The Beloved Community!

Consider these giving benefits:

* Giving demonstrates that God is First in your life * Your donations help to ensure FAME meets its financial obligations and our ability to deliver much needed services to members and the community * Potential tax savings - Church donations are tax deductible - up to 50% of adjusted gross income (see your tax professional for details)

Senior Ministry Monthly Luncheon/MeetingTuesday, January 8, 2019 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Everyone is invited to join us as we enjoy good food, fun, fellowship and helpful information.   For Information contact: Juanita West Tillman, 626-794-2765 jwtillman2003@yahoo.com

Trustee Board Meeting: January 15, 2019 | 6:30pm

BaptismThe Sacrament of Baptism will be offered at the 11:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday,

January 20, 2019. All interested Baptism candidates must attend a special Baptismal Class on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 | 6pm. Please contact Pastor Campbell for details

New Members’ Orientation (Series 1-19)New Members’ Classes will be available Thursdays: January 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st 2019| 6 p.m. The presence of all new members is requested.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS (Continued)

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast 

Hosted by the Young People’s and Children’s Division (YPD)

Theme: “The Dream … Where are we now?”

Saturday, January 12, 2019 |9am

Thelma Blake Fellowship Hall

Tickets are on Sale … NOW

Everyone is encouraged to wear Red and Black Attire

Pastoral Preaching EngagementPastor Campbell will serve as the guest preacher for the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration

Service on January 18, 2019 at the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center located at 1434 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena.

Steward Board Meeting – Saturday, January 19, 2019 | 9amSave the Date

Annual MO-FAME Luncheon

Saturday, January 19, 2019 | 12 Noon

The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Greater Pasadena will host its Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Sunday, January 20, 2019 | 3:30pm

at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Altadena.

SAVE THE DATE CPR CLASS

Saturday, January 26th 2019 at 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

The Fellowship Hall

20 spots available; $60 per person

Contact Dr. Brian Venerable to RSVP 626-234-6870

Southern California Conference Board of Examiners ClassesPlease note that all Ministerial Classes of Instruction which commence on Saturday, January 26, 2019

and convene monthly on the fourth Saturday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm at Bethel AME Church, Los Angeles CA. Rev. Dr. Campbell will continue to serve as the Lead Instructor for the

second-year students.

Official Board Meeting: January 29, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

FIRST AME PASADENA FOOD PANTRY “Feeding Those in Need”

Food distribution on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every monthHours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Please consider making a financial donation in support of our Food Pantry

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ANNOUNCEMENTS (Continued)

20/20 (7.0) Initiative

The 20/20 initiative is a Church-wide fundraising project managed by the Stewards.  This project is established to assist with our Annual Connectional Budget. Financial gifts donated through the 20/20 initiative are added to our collected conference claims and assist greatly in meeting the first and second half of our Connectional Budgetary obligations. The Steward Board is requesting 150 participants for conference year 2018-2019. The first half of our budget is due in February 2019. In addition to the 18 officers and team captains we are asking STARTING TODAY 127 people to give 20 dollars per week for 20 weeks in addition to your regular tithes, gifts and offerings. Please mark your envelopes 20/20 and allocate $20.00.  Our goal is to raise $60,000.  Again, this will satisfy all budgetary needs on the conference level without utilizing any operational funds.  Please see or contact any Steward to participate; we are looking forward to your commitment

Fuller Seminary’s

William E. Parnell Center for African American Studies Presents

MLK GOSPEL CELEBRATION

Featuring

First A.M.E. Pasadena and Faithful Central Gospel Choirs

Friday, January 25, 2019 | 7PM

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Prayer Request(s)

Please notify the Church Office of Sick & Shut-in additions, deletions, or status/address changes.

Bishop & Supervisor Fugh Presiding Elder & Dr. Kaye Lindsey Rev. Dr. Larry & Melinda Campbell Rev. Homer & Norma Burnett

Diane Jordan President Donald Trump Tracy Anderson Ruth Angela Patten Tara Williams Rev. Debbie West-Jones Myrtle Anderson Kernola Arnold Bobby Thomas Rev. Tonya Turner Bonnie Hood Vannie Brown Rosetta Lynch Olive Murphy Lamar Odom Cox Family Karean Nemo Rebecca Robbins Victor Sutphen Gracie Warren Rev. Elmer Redding Patty Blanco Daneya Baber Vicky Steward

India Key Lee Wheaton Charles Perkins James Johnson Bobby Hearns Alan Family

Anderson Phillips Al Deas Nancy Johnson Delores Dixon Melody Forhis Linza Williams

William Turner Dorsey Tiashia & Eric Brown Patty Allen Kim Flagg Family June Butler Arzella Ross-Miller

Michael Skinner The Buchanan Family Seymone Kelly Wilma Haynes Sharon Davis

College Students

Let’s continue to support and pray for our beloved College Students

Taylore Thomas Azhia Harris Marina Banks Maya Banks Kyarra Hampton Blaine Radley Miguel O’tano  Devin Henry Eddie Boyd Noah Goldstein  Kylee Sharp Unique AndresGuy Woods Aaron Ealy Taylor Holmes Elyse Sharp Cheyanne Rolison

Sick and Shut-Ins

Arnice Wilfong 8417 Mission Dr. Rosemead, CA 91770Betty Morgan The Californian-Pasadena Convalescent Hospital 120 Bellefontaine St. Pasadena, CA 91105Bernice Washington 1201 S. California Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016Charlene (CJ) Bradford 540 Fair View Ave # 35 Arcadia CA 91007David (Dewey) Richardson 6273 Hart Ave. Temple City CA 91780Delores Mitchell 1132 Forest Avenue. Pasadena, CA 91103Doris Curd P.O. Box 782 San Fernando. CA 94341Dorothy Plummer Golden Cross Nursing Facility, 1450 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103Elois Blizzard 3819 San Rafael. Los Angeles, CA 90065Erma Bullock 2433 N. Glenrose Ave. Altadena, CA 91001Gwendolyn Pitter South Pasadena Care Center 904 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030Jack Allen 2269 Santa Rosa Street. Altadena, CA 91001Jo Ann Thomas 4027 Crossing Way. Stone Mountain, GA 30083Juanita Lawson 975 E. Union St. Unit #103, Pasadena CA 91103Kathryn Ray 580 MacDonald Street. Pasadena, CA 91103Leo Tavares 785 W. Altadena Drive. Altadena, CA 91001Linnie G. Nollie 2250 E. New York Drive. Altadena, CA 91001Malika G. Hendry P. O. Box 94082 Pasadena. CA 91109Mary Armistead 1135 Wotkyns Dr. Pasadena, CA 91103Mildred Hawkins 762 N. Fair Oaks #327. Pasadena, CA 91103Mildred Lewis Regency Park Astoria Assisted Living Facility 925 E. Villa Street room 101, Pasadena, CA 91106Murray Huff 727 Coniston Road. Pasadena, CA 91103Olevia Brown 2621 Home park Avenue. Altadena, CA 91101Queenie Williams 2518 N. Marengo Ave. Altadena, CA 91001Ron Brown 2584 Catherine Road. Altadena, CA 91001Shirley Ryan 408 E. Marigold Street. Altadena, CA 91001Tom Ralls 1492 North Arroyo Blvd. CA 91103Vivian Ewing 692 W. Mariposa St. Altadena, CA 91101Waydene Jackson 1965 N. Garfield Avenue. Pasadena, CA 91103Yvonne Hagan 1550 N. Mar Vista Avenue. Pasadena, CA 91104Zell L. Hill 375 Barthe Dr. Pasadena, CA 91103

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