INSTITUTIONAL A.M.E. ZION CHURCH

42 BISHOP WILLIAM J. WALLS PLACE

YONKERS, NY 10701

FOUNDED 1860

Church/Parsonage: (914) 965-0075 - Pastor: 914-488-4736

Email: institutionalamez@gmail.com

Website: INchurch.org

Rev. Annie Bryant, Associate Minister

Rev. Simon Ajose, Pastor

Rev. Isidoa Branch, Sr., Presiding Elder

Right Rev. Dennis V. Proctor, Presiding Prelate

Sunday, July 12, 2020

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP

*PRAISE AND WORSHIP:

*CALL TO WORSHIP:

INVOCATION:

RESPONSE: “Hear Our Prayer, O Lord” #688

*HYMN OF PRAISE: ”I Am So Glad That Our Father in Heaven” #539

* RESPONSIVE READING: (insert)

*GLORIA PATRI: #702

*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: Apostle's Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ His only Son,

our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius

Pilate; was crucified dead and buried. The third day He arose from the dead; He ascended into

heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. From thence He shall come to

judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic* church, the communion

of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and life everlasting. Amen.

(*catholic = universal)

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 101

PRAYER HYMN: “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” #678

PRAYER:

PASTORAL OBSERVATIONS

SELECTION:

SERMON: Rev. Simon Ajose

THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP:

*THE INVITATIONAL HYMN:

MINISTRY OF KINDNESS/TITHES AND OFFERING:

THE BENEDICTION:

PRAISE AND WORSHIP

Agnus Dei

Alleluia... Alleluia...

For the Lord God Almighty reigns.

Alleluia... Alleluia...

For the Lord God Almighty reigns

Holy... Holy...

Are You Lord God almighty.

Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb.

You are Holy... Holy...

Are You Lord God almighty.

Worthy is the Lamb, Worthy is the Lamb Amen

Hallelujah Anyhow

Hallelujah anyhow!

Never let your problems get you down.

When a problem comes your way,

Hold your head up high and say

Hallelujah anyhow.

RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 34:1– 8 Leader: I will bless the Lord at all times: People: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Leader: My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: People: The humble shall hear of it, and be glad. Leader: O magnify the Lord with me, People: And let us exalt His name together. Leader: I sought the Lord, and He heard me, People: And delivered me from all my fears. Leader: They looked unto Him, and were radiant: People: And their faces were not ashamed. Leader: This poor soul cried, and was heard by the Lord People: And was saved out of all troubles. Leader: The angel of the Lord encamps around them that fear Him, and delivers them. ALL: O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the one that trusts in Him.

I Am So Glad That Our Father in Heaven

ANNOUNCEMENTS We are meeting daily on the conference call prayer line at 7pm.

The call-in # is 1-971-224-6583. The conference code is 518538

Many have experienced difficulty signing in. Please to try to log on 5-10 minutes before 7pm, and keep trying if at first you don’t succeed. Since so many people nationwide are using conference calling, the lines are experiencing overwhelming traffic. Tithes, offerings, other donations can be given online at our website: www.institutionalamez.org/donate. Smartphone users can scan the code (below) to be immediately directed to our website.

A Church Family That Prays Together… Pray for our nation! Pray for justice for the oppressed!

Bro. Ronald Gibbs, Minister of Music

Sis. Sam Toliver, Local Preacher

THE VISITATION LIST

Sis. Daphne Clemens, at home

Sis. Grace Claybourne, at home

Sis. Janice Hardy French, at home

Bro. Tommy Lovett, at home

Bro. James Pringle, at home

Sis. Olive Richardson, at home

Sis. Gertrude Roan, St. Joseph’s Nursing Home, Room 2211

Bro. Leslie Tarver, at home

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

Sunday School: 9:45-10:45 A.M.

Sunday Morning Worship Service: 11:00 A.M.

Early Morning Prayer: 8:00 A.M., 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays

Children’s Church: 2nd and 4th Sunday

Choir Rehearsal: Sundays, preceding worship service

Noonday Bible Study: Wednesday, 12:00 noon

Evening Bible Study: Wednesday, 5:00 P.M.

MINISTRY MEETINGS

. Joint Steward & Trustee Board: TBA

. Deaconess Board: Sat. before 1st Sun., 9:00 A.M.

. Missionary Parent Body:

Worship: 1st and 3rd Wed. at Regency Center

Communion: 1st Thurs. at Regency Center

Worship: 2nd and 4th Thurs. at Sans Souci Nursing Home

Meetings: TBA

. Usher Board: TBA

. Christian Education Department: TBA

. Class Leaders: TBA

. Men’s Ministry: TBA

. Food Distribution: 4th Saturday, 9:00 A.M.-12:00 noon

. Community Outreach: Feed My People (TBA)

Fourth Fri. of month, 12:00 noon-3:00 P.M.

. Vacation Bible School: TBA

SANKOFA:

Remembering the Past to Prepare for the Future

Generation after generation stands in awe of your work; each one tells stories of your

mighty acts. (Psalm 145:4)