PINE GROVE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL

CHURCH Sunday, SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

The Rt. Rev. Samuel Lawrence Green, Sr., Presiding Prelate

Mrs. Phyllis N. Green, Episcopal Supervisor

Rev. Dr. M. Charmaine Ragin Merrick, Presiding Elder

Rev. Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Servant Pastor

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Reverend Sylinda P. Jamison, Itinerant Elder

Reverend Stepheny Pratt, Itinerant Deacon

Preaching, Teaching, Reaching…Loving Our Neighbor, Loving God

ORDER OF SERVICE

Sunday, September 24, 2017

9:45 a.m.

PRELUDE………...................................................................................................Organist

INVOCATION

LIGHTING OF CANDLES….……….……...Sisters Alafia Maloney and Sorrell Taylor

PROCESSIONAL…...New Generation & Ollie Washington Angel Band Choirs, Clergy

DOXOLOGY.............................................................................”Praise God From Whom”

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below;

Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

CALL TO WORSHIP

Minister: I was glad when they said to me “Let us go into the house of the

Lord!” Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem!

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 dwell in the

tents of wickedness.

Minister: Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek thy good.

People: Those that be planted in the house of the Lord, shall flourish

in the courts of our God.

Minister: Blessed are they that dwell in thy house. Lord, I have loved thou

habitation, the place where thy honor dwelleth.

People: For the Lord is in his Holy Temple; let all the earth keep

silence before him.

Minister: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be

acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.

Unison: O sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous

things! Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth, sing

praises.

OPENING HYMN

New Generation & Ollie Washington Angel Band Choirs and Congregation

O Thou, in Whose Presence Hymn #83

Verse 1: O Thou in whose presence my soul takes delight,

On whom in affliction I call;

My comfort by day and my song in the night,

My hope, my salvation, my all.

Verse 2: Where dost Thou, dear Shepherd, resort with Thy sheep

To feed them in pastures of love?

Say, why in the valley of death should I weep,

Or alone in this wilderness rove?

Verse 3: O, why should I wander an alien from Thee,

And cry in the desert for bread?

Thy foes will rejoice when my sorrows they see,

And smile at the tears I have shed.

Verse 4: He looks, and ten thousands of angels rejoice,

And myriads wait for His word;

He speaks, and eternity, filled with His voice,

Re-echoes the praise of the Lord.

Verse 5: Dear Shepherd, I hear, and will follow Thy call,

I know the sweet sound of Thy voice;

Restore and defend me, for Thou art my all,

And in Thee I will ever rejoice. Amen

OPENING PRAYER……………...……...….….……....…..Sister Dora Cecilia DeVarie

PRAYER RESPONSE…….....New Generation & Ollie Washington Angel Band Choirs

CHORAL SELECTION….….New Generation & Ollie Washington Angel Band Choirs

SCRIPTURE LESSONS

The First Lesson………………Romans 9:1-5….……......….…Sister Marilyn Johnson

The Gospel……………..….….Matthew 14:22-33..…...........…Sister Yvette Middleton

APOSTLES’ CREED (Please Stand)

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 Spirit, 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 at 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 Spirit, the universal church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sin, the

resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen.

HYMN………………………………..…………..“From All that Dwell Below the Skies”

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.

SUMMARY OF THE DECALOGUE

And He said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all

your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And the

second is like it, you shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments

depend all the law and the prophets.

GLORIA PATRI……………………………....…..Hymn #626 “Glory Be to the Father”

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.

PASTOR’S WORD……..….……..…………………….Rev. Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr.

Servant Pastor, Pine Grove AME Church

CHILDREN’S SERMON………………...…………....Sister Brenda Livingston Hailey

OFFERTORY...……..…………..……………...Tithes/Missions/Offerings/Special Gifts

OFFERTORY PRAYER

OFFERTORY RESPONSE……………………Hymn #644 ”All Things Come of Thee”

All things come of thee, O Lord; and of thine own have we given thee.

SERMONIC SELECTION…..New Generation & Ollie Washington Angel Band Choirs

SERMON….…………………………………………………..Rev. Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr.

Servant Pastor, Pine Grove AME Church

“Out of the Pig-Pen, Home to Paradise”

Luke 15:11-24

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP/ALTAR CALL

EXTINGUISHING OF THE CANDLES…..Sisters Alafia Maloney and Sorrell Taylor

RECESSION

DOXOLOGY.............................................................................”Praise God From Whom”

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below;

Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

BENEDICTION

The Sermon Theme: “Out of the Pig-Pen, Home to Paradise”

The Sermon Text: Luke 15:11-24

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Please note: Bible Study/Love Feast will not be held on Wednesday,

September 27, 2017 due to Annual Conference Events. Bible Study will

resume on Wednesday, October 4, 2017.

Bible Study Series

Beginning Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Lesson One

“A Unifying Walk” Biblical Text: Ephesians 4:1-16

Introduction

What does it mean to be a Christian?

To be a Christian means to think correctly about the will of God and to

live according to the love of God.

The truth of God must find adequate and accurate expression in our

social relationships and our standards for personal behavior.

Paul’s letters provide for us a great deal of doctrinal instruction and

practical application.

REMEMBERING IN PRAYER

Sick and Recovering Members

· Sister Herteline Lowman, NHC Healthcare, 2993 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, SC

29169

· Sister Mable Guider, 5135 Farrow Rd., Columbia, SC 29203 (home)

· Sister Betty Lark, 137 Chinquapin Circle, Columbia, SC 29212 (home)

· Sister Charlie Mae Foust, 211 Rhett Rd., Columbia, SC 29210 (home)

· Brother Frank & Sister Lula Cade, 1821 Hi Sierra Dr., Columbia, SC 29210 (home)

· Brother Chatmond Byas, 412 Friarsgate Blvd, Irmo, SC 29063 (home)

· Sister Brenda Graham, 928 Piney Woods Rd, Columbia, SC 29210 (home)

· Sister Georgella Foust, 129 Steward Rd., Columbia, SC 29210 (home)

· Brother Monroe Aikens, 4715 Misty Vale Lane, Columbia, SC 29210 (home)

· Brother Homer Mitchell, Home

· Sister Carolyn Jefferson, Home

Recovering Family Members

· Mrs. Julia Wilson (Mother of Sister Patricia Witherspoon)

· Mr. Kelly Rose (Father of Sister Vernessa Thomas)

· Mrs. Evelyn Payne & Mr. Kristoffer Moore (Great-aunt & Son of Sister Patricia

Chapman)

· Mr. James Morgan, Sr. (Father of Brother James Morgan, Jr.)

· Mrs. Rhunette Crawford (Mother of Sister Joan Huell)

· Mrs. Roberta Hastings (Mother of Sister Shanna Hastie)

· Sister Theresa L. Gardner (Daughter of Bro. Bob Gardner)

This Week at Pine Grove

Monday, September 25, 2017 6:30 p.m. Steward Board Meeting (Church School Area A)

6:30 p.m. Praise Dance Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 6:00 p.m. Pine Grove AME Church Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

7:00 p.m. Columbia Conference Mass Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

8:00 p.m. On-Line Prayer: 860.970.0000, PIN: 12029210

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Columbia Annual Conference (Pine Grove Campus)

Thursday, September 28, 2017 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Columbia Annual Conference (Pine Grove Campus)

Friday, September 29, 2017 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Columbia Annual Conference (Pine Grove Campus)

Saturday, September 30, 2017

8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Columbia Annual Conference (Pine Grove Campus)

Pine Grove and Community Upcoming Events

The Health Ministry is proud to announce the revival of the Pine Grove Community

PaceSetters Walk for Life Team with Pam Beasley as Team Captain. You may register

for the Pine Grove Community PaceSetters

Team: http://events.palmettohealthfoundation.org/goto/PGCPaceSetters or see Pam

Beasley or Gloria Bowman. The Walk will be held Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at Spirit

Communications Park, 1640 Freed Street, Columbia, S.C. at 7:45 am. The Walk for

Life registration fee through Oct. 12th is $35. The registration fee increases to $ 45 on

Oct. 13 and 14. Thank you for your continued support in the fight against breast

cancer.

THE CHURCH DIRECTORY is being updated for the 2017/2018 Conference Year

and your help is needed. If you have moved or have new contact numbers or emails

etc., please contact the Church Secretary with your new information. Please send a

picture of you if you desire to have your picture in the directory along with your contact

information.

THE COLUMBIA CONFERENCE MUSIC MINISTRY is inviting all interested

individuals to become a member of the Columbia Conference Choir to sing at events

during the Columbia Annual Conference. This invitation is extended to ALL interested

individuals. The last rehearsal is Tuesday, September, 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Pine Grove.

This choir will provide music for the following:

Opening Worship Service, Thursday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.

Lay Witness Night, Thursday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m.

Ordination Service, Friday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m.

Closing Service, Saturday, Sept. 30, 6 p.m.

Contact Andre Thompkins at andrethompkins97@gmail.com or (803) 381-6801.

ANNIVERSARY, Christ Fellowship International, Columbia, SC,

October 13, 14, 15, 2017, 2:00 p.m.

If you are interested in teaching or assisting with children's church, please contact

Brenda Livingston Hailey to get your name on the schedule for the new conference

year. Contact information: brenda.livingston@ymail.com or 803-622-2750 (by

October 15, 2017) Brenda Livingston Hailey.

Health Tidbit

DIAGNOSTIC TESTING

PROSTATE CANCER can occur in any man, but there are certain “risk groups.”

Younger African American men appear to have twice the risk and fatalities of

Caucasians. Sadly, many are diagnosed before they reach the age of 50.

Another risk group is men who have a family history of prostate cancer, placing them

in the same group who may contract the disease before the age of 50.

The only method to determine whether you are at risk for prostate cancer is diagnostic

testing. The earlier you are screened the higher your chances of survival.

Why take chances? Get yourself screened so you have a benchmark, then have annual

screening.

Remember, prostate cancer is slow growing so the odds are in your favor when

detected early. If you receive a diagnosis of cancer and different treatment options

from your doctor, it would be prudent to get a second opinion. This is a normal

practice and one which can help you make intelligent decisions about the most

important step you may take in your life.

Getting that second opinion may confirm the diagnosis but help you to adjust the

staging and your treatment options. A second opinion may also lead you to a special

clinical trial of new cancer treatments that your current physician is not aware of.

Try and locate a prostate cancer support group in your area. Speaking to other men

who have experienced prostate disease can do wonders in learning how to deal with

your diagnosis and treatment options. Numerous health organizations report that 1 in 6

men will experience prostate cancer. However, if the condition is diagnosed early,

approximately 99.3% of them will survive. The key is early detection.

Read more: Men's Prostate Health - What is prostate

https://www.healthstatus.com/health_blog/cancer-2/mens-prostrate-health/#ixzz4tETou3s9

“I Love Pine Grove 2017”

Thank you for your prayers and support of “I Love Pine Grove”. Theoretically, the

campaign comes to a close today; however, if you have not completed your pledge

and desire to do so, envelopes are available from the ushers. A financial report from

the campaign will be included in next Sunday’s worship guide.

1. Margaret Barkley

2. Pam Beasley

3. Paul Anthony Beasley

4. Paul L Beasley

5. Rex A. Blocker

6. Gloria Bowman

7. Linda L. Brunson

8. Betty Butler

9. Linda Butler

10. Cora Byas

11. Vickie Capers

12. Marvella Caraway

13. Rosalind Chamberlain

14. Dorothy H. Chapman

15. Patricia Chapman

16. Reginald China, Sr.

17. Yolanda China

18. Reginald China, Jr. (Youth)

19. Knyla China (Youth)

20. Carol Clark

21. Valerie Collins

22. Vivian Collins

23. Deborah J. Davis

24. Isaiah L. Davis

25. Kyran D. Davis

26. Niovia Davis

27. Ruth Davis

28. ValVita Deas

29. Cecilia DeVarie

30. Elizabeth Foust-Drakeford

31. Chynna-Rose Dreher (Youth)

32. Willie Dunbar, II

33. Abraham Faust, Sr.

34. Mary Johnson Faust

35. Alex Foulks, Jr. (Youth)

36. Georgella Foust

37. Mark Foust

38. Bob Gardner III

39. Reba J. Gardner

40. Patricia Hall

41. Shanna Hastie

42. Rev. Sylinda P. &

Elder Matthew Jamison

43. Alonzo Jenkins

44. Gabrielle Jenkins

45. Wanda Jenkins

46. Marilyn Johnson

47. Claudine Jordan

48. Betty J. Lark

49. Sylvia R. Lewis

50. Brenda Livingston Hailey

51. Dorothy McBride

52. Lisa McCloud

53. Gwen McElroy

54. Chanell Middleton

55. Jada Middleton

56. Yvette Middleton

57. Cliff Mintz

58. Shaunta Mintz

59. Homer Mitchell

60. Pearl Mitchell

61. James Morgan II

62. Julia Muldrow

63. Matthew S. Muldrow

64. Juliette Nettles

65. Clarke Patterson

66. Johnnie C. Patterson

67. Teresa Patterson

68. Patricia Pearson

69. Wanda Pearson

70. Dana Pompey-Powell

71. Emma Reaves

72. Henry Reeder

73. Rochelle Reeder

74. Barbara Rice

75. Martha S. Riley

76. Amari Rogers (Youth)

77. Carolyn Rogers

78. Cynthia Roberts

79. Anita Sadler

80. John Sadler

81. Kalia Shuler

82. Elton O. Spain , Sr.

83. Sorrell Taylor (Youth)

84. James R. Washington

85. Sarah Washington

86. Rev. Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr.

87. Clifton Weir Sr.

88. Michael Witherspoon

89. Patricia Witherspoon

90. Jordan Wright (Youth)

91. Toretha Wright

WEDNESDAY

9:00 am ……………..………..…….Women’s Missionary Society Annual Convention

10:00 am ………...………..………………. Board of Examiner meets with the Bishop

11:00 am …..………………….....…………..………………. Bishop and Cabinet meet

12:00 pm .….……………………………….……………………… Missionary Sermon

1:00 pm …..……………………………………………….…………………. Luncheon

3:00-5:00 pm ……….... Bishop in private consultation with Pastors and Congregations

by Request

Ministerial and Lay Training

6:30 pm …………………………………….……..… WMS “Night in White” Service

THURSDAY

7:45 am .…………………………………………...……………… Praise and Worship

8:00 am ...…...……………………………………………….....……. Business Session

Roll Call

Presentation of Transfers

Organization of Conference

Bishop’s Word

Presiding Elders’ Summary Reports

10:00 am …...………….……….. Opening Worship Service and Holy Communion

Annual Sermon

1:30 pm …..........….…………………………………………...………………... Lunch

3:00 pm …....………………………………………………...........…. Business Session

Board of Examiners Report

Pastor’s Annual Report

5:30 pm …..……….………………………………………...……...…………... Dinner

7:00 pm ………………….…………………………....……..… Lay Worship Service

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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

COLUMBIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE AGENDA 2017

FRIDAY

7:00 am ……………………………………………………………………… Breakfast

8:45 am ……………….………………………………...………… Praise and Worship

9:00 am ………………………………...……. Morning Glory – Women in Ministry

10:30 am ...………..…...……………………………...………..……. Business Session

Minutes

Pastor’s Annual Report

Presiding Elders’ Salaries and Upkeep

Ministerial Efficiency Report

Conference Trustee Report

12:00 pm …..…………………..…………………...…………….. Ordination Service

1:30 pm …..……………………………………………………………………... Lunch

3:00 pm ……………………...…………………………………....…. Business Session

Literary Reports

Memorial Service

Retirement Service

5:30 pm …..…………………...……….…………………………...…………... Dinner

7:00 pm ………………………..……...… Evening Worship Service – Sons of Allen

SATURDAY

7:00 am ……………….……...……………………………………………… Breakfast

8:45 am …………………………………………………………… Praise and Worship

9:00 am …………………………...…………. Morning Glory – Women in Ministry

10:30 am ……………………………………………...………..……. Business Session

Minutes

Judiciary Report

Finance Committee Report

Disciplinary Questions

12:00 pm …..………………...…..… Noon Day Worship Service – Allen University

1:00 pm …..……………………………………………………………………... Lunch

3:00 pm ……………………………...…………….… Debutante Masters Commission

5:00 pm ………………………...…………...……….… The Church School Explosion

6:00 pm …………………...…….………………….… The Closing Worship Service

Resolution Committee Report

Pastoral Appointments

Doxology/Benediction

REVEREND DR. WATKINS’ OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Please note that office hours may change without notice as the Pastor is called to

attend to Connectional, Episcopal, District and Pine Grove obligations.

To meet with Dr. Watkins during office hours please contact Church Office.

For an appointment to meet at a date and time other than regular office hours

you may contact Dr. Watkins on his cell phone at (864) 617-2798 or by email at

revwatkins27@yahoo.com

ON GOING EVENTS

Mid-day Prayer – Every Wednesday – 12:00 noon

Bible Study – Every Wednesday – 7:00 p.m.

Official Board – 1st Monday (following First Sunday) 6:30 p.m.

Trustee Board – 4th Monday (following First Sunday) 6:00 p.m.

Steward Board – 4th Monday (following First Sunday) 6:30 p.m.

Christian Education – 4th Wednesday (following First Sunday) 6:00 p.m.

“Love Feast” – Wednesday prior to First Sunday – 7:00 p.m.

YOU MAY GIVE YOUR OFFERING IN SEVERAL WAYS

a. During Church Service

b. Download the app (Pine Grove AME Church)

c. Visit pinegroveame.org

d. Text PGAME2001 to 206-859-9405

Rev. Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Servant Pastor

864-617-2798 ~ revwatkins27@yahoo.com

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Pine Grove AME Church

120 Steward Road Columbia, South Carolina 29210

803-798-6109 ~ pinegroveame@bellsouth.net ~ pinegroveame.org

Pine Grove Radio Ministry WLXC 103.1 FM, Sundays, 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.