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, September 29, 2019

Clergy on staff:Rev. 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.

Sunday morning worshipservices are Live streamed and

can be viewed live or at a later time on our Facebook page.

In the Hospital:Lorraine Conley .................................... Covenant Harrison

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. Tracey Wesley ........................... Great Lakes RehabSis. Gladys Woodley .......... Heartland Rehab, Bay City

At Home: Bro. Robert McKandes .............4862 W. Michigan Ave.Sis. Marie Matthews ................... 434 South 11th Street Sis. Rosie B. Johnson ................................. 938 BethenySis. Gloria Belton ..................................... 3082 SchaeferBro. Tony Odneal ............................... 436 S 27th StreetSis. Sonya Lampkins ....................4033 Randolph StreetBro. Calvin Williams .... P.O. Box 3559, Zip Code 48605

Upcoming Preaching Dates...It’s indeed an honor to be invited to preach and I would love to have you with me. The following are my upcoming preaching dates. Please mark your calendars and join me, as I seek to share the Gospel of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ

Sunday, Sptember 29, 2019Vernon Chapel Church Anniversary • 3:30pm5802 Dupont St, Flint, MI 48505Wednesday, October 2, 2019Prince of Peace Revival • 7pm825 N 24th St, Saginaw Sunday, October 20, 2019Pastor Hurley Coleman Anniversary • 5pmWorld Outreach Campus2405 Bay St., Saginaw, Michigan 48602

Volunteers on Duty for October 6, 2019Transportation: Belinda Barlow-Poole/Arneida KingFlowers on the Altar: In Memory of Willie J. Jackson from Mary Lois JacksonChoirs, October 6, 2019: Bethel Voices/Bamecians

ATTENTION ALL ORGANIZATIONS, PRESIDENTS, OFFICERS AND MEMBERS: YOUR ATTENDANCE IS ANTICIPATED AT THE 1ST QUARTERLY CONFERENCE TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019 AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE BISHOPS DINING ROOM. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE THERE.

Youth Revival & Youth Symposium Volunteers Needed: Bethel’s Annual Youth Revival & Symposium will be held November 8th and 9th. Volunteers are need! If you are interested in volunteering please contact Rev. Rochelle Laffoon. A background check is required.

Harvest Treat Festival: The Christian Education Dept. has started planning for the Annual Harvest Treat Festival that will be held on Oct. 31st from 5–7 p.m. Your Donations of treats will help to make the festival a success!! Donations are being accepted through October 30th. Volunteers are needed and will be greatly appreciated to help run the festival. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Rev. Thelma Williams.

Houghton-Jones Association 501-C3 Annual Fruit Sale began September 23 through November 4, 2019. Fruit will be delivered to Houghton Jones on or about Dec. 3, 2019. To order please Contact sister Christina Jones, 752-1660.

Pink Sunday: Join our fellow church members in recognizing PINK SUNDAY on Sunday, October 6, 2019 in an effort to raise awareness about breast cancer. Wear PINK that SUNDAY to show your support for those who are battling or have lost the battle with breast cancer. Share with your relatives, family members and neighbors the lifesaving message of early detection. For more information contact Alexis Pinkston at (989) 445-0824.

2020 Birthday Calendar Sale: It’s that time of year. The Courtesy Committee is currently conducting the 2020 Birthday Calendar sale. Due to increased costs from the publisher, we have had to increase the cost, by one dollar. The calendars are now $7.00, and you can list six listings for birthday, anniversary or memorial, instead of five. Contact any Courtesy Committee member to take your order. Thank you for your continuous patronage. Dr, Roslyn McQueen, President; Ella Simmons, Church Sign Up Chair; Calvin Williams, Calendar Sales Chairman.

LIVE Streaming: Please contact the church office or Carol Walker if you are interested in videoing the Sunday morning worship service for Facebook.

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK! The walk will take place on Saturday, October 12th at 10:00 a.m. at Krossroad Park. Please join the Bethelite Team in the walk or make a donation. Please wear pink for the walk. If you have any questions, please contact Deborah Mack 777-0242 or Katherine Primas 777-4696

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, October 10

6pm

Trustee Board MeetingThursday, October 17

6pm

Official Board MeetingThursday, November 21

6pm

Lay Organization: Everyone is a member of the laity. However, you can have your voice heard by becoming a member of the organized Lay Organization. The Lay meets every 4th Saturday at 10 a.m. Membership dues are $12.00. The application form can be found on the rack in the mall area or contact Waunita Pettiford, Lay President.

Nurses Guild: The Nurses Guild is in need of nurses if you are interested stop by the nursery or see Gloria Jones, Annie Strother or Deanna Smith-Green

The Saginaw Community Foundation in collaboration with the Midland Area Community Foundation, the Bay Area Community Foundation and Local NAACP Chapters, is pleased to announce the availability of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Scholarship application. This Scholarship is awarded each year to high school seniors who actively embrace Dr. King’s dream of improving racial harmony and social justice. Any high school senior with a minimum GPA of 2.0 regardless of ethnicity, residing and attending school in Bay, Midland or Saginaw Counties may apply. The application will be completed online only. Starting on September 1, there will be a link on our website (www.saginawfoundation.org) to the online application. If you have any questions, please call the Saginaw Community Foundation at (989) 755-0545; the Midland Area Community Foundation at (989) 839-9661; or the Bay Area Community Foundation at (989) 893-4438. Applications must be submitted electronically by October 31, 2019.

Music Workshop: Wednesday, October 9, 2019, 6:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to participate.

Choir Rehearsal Schedule:Bamecians: Monday, September 30th and Tuesday, October 8th at 6:15 p.m.Bethel Voices:Tuesday, October 1st 15th, 29th at 6:15 p.m.Chancel Choir:Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise notified.Male Chorus:Monday, October 7th, 14th, and 21st at 7:30 p.m.Voices of Worship:Thursday, October 17th at 6:00 p.m.Gospel Choir: Saturday, October 12th at 12 noon.Youth Mass:Wednesday, October 16th, 23rd at 6:00 p.m.King Family: TBA

Thank you: Thank you to Pastor Dennis & Rev. Rochelle Laffoon, Rev. Thelma Williams and members of the Bethel Family for your prayers, cards and compassion during the passing of my brother Jonathan Martin. Your kindness was very much appreciated. God loves you and so do I. Sis. Julianna Williford.

Thank you: For every prayer, for every card, for every dish, for every floral arrangement, we thank you. You have helped us through our difficult time of grief. The family of Eva B. Barker.

Thank you: Thank you for your generosity in support of Gospel Fest. Your commitment was incredibly helpful in making Gospel Fest a success and your assistance means so much to me, but even more to the Annual Gospel Fest. Again, thank you. Vicki Hill/CEO Gospel Fest.

Transportation Request: Anyone who desires transportation for Sunday service should call the office before 12:00 noon on Wednesday.

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

Something to think about...Why is it easier for us to think the worst of someone instead of seeing the best. We are more inclined to believe what we have heard, or interpret what we have seen, or even fill in their blanks for ourselves in an effort to make up our own story. But we are given opportu-nities in life to come face to face with each other in such a way that those preconceptions, notions, ideas and interpretations, give way to real truth. We find that what we thought, heard and subscribed to about one another was not only misinterpreted misinformation, but very often, simply wrong. In these opportunities, we also discover commonalities and connecting points that lead to the formation of new and lasting relationships. The challenge however, is taking advantage of these opportunities.

Rev. Dennis LaffoonPastor

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

9/30 ................ The Four Dimensions of Love ........................................................... John 15:910/01 .............. The Greatest Love ........................................................................... John 15:1310/02 .............. Friends of Chris ................................................................................. John 151410/03 .............. Slaves No More ................................................................................ John 15:1510/04 .............. The Holy Selector ............................................................................ John 15:1610/05 .............. Will the Fruit Last? ........................................................................... John 15:1610/06 .............. The Command to Love .................................................................... John 15:17

These are our weekly Bible Study scriptures. Please read them in

preparation for our time together.

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! And if you want a sneek peek at next Sun-

day’s sermon, he is very likely to preach from one of them.

Sept 30- Oct 6• Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4• Psalm 37:1-9 • 2 Timothy 1:1-14 • Luke 17:5-10

Oct 7-13• Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7• Psalm 111• 2 Timothy 2:8-15• Luke 17:11-19

Tuesday Evening Bible Study

6:45pm at Bethel

Thursday Morning Bible Study

10:30am at Bethel

Young Adult Bible Study6pm at Bigby Coffee on Bay RdNext Meeting: Octoberber 9th

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

Sunday, September 29, 2019 • 10:30 am

ORGAN PRELUDE

THE INTROIT ........................................................................................................ “In The Name of Jesus”

THE PROCESSIONAL.........................................................................................Hymn #4 All Hail the Pow’r

THE ADORATION .................................................................................................“How Great Is Our God“

THE CALL TO WORSHIP (congregation standing)

HYMN OF PRAISE .............................................................................................Hymn #226 Amazing Grace

THE PRAYER OF INVOCATION (congregation seated)

CHORALE RESPONSE .................................................................. Hymn #413 (chorus only) Ask the Savior

MINISTRY OF MUSIC .................................................................................................................King Family

OLD TESTAMENT ................................................................................................................Psalm 146 (NIV)

NEW TESTAMENT READING (congregation standing) .....................................................1 Timothy 6:6-19 (NIV)

DECALOGUE

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND WELCOME OF VISITORS ........................................... The 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 .................................................................................................................King Family

SERMONIC MOMENT

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP

INVITATIONAL HYMN.................................................................................Hymn #243 Down At The Cross

THE ALTAR CALL

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

RECESSIONAL ............................................................................................................ #308 King of My Life

DOXOLOGY & BENEDICTION .....................................................................................Rev. Dennis Laffoon