Saunders MemorialSaunders MemorialAfrican Methodist Episcopal Church

We Will Not Allow What We S

3542 Pennsylvania Detroit, MI 48214

Rev. Dwayne A. Gary, PastorRev. Norman V. Osborne, Presiding Elder, South District-Michigan

The Rt. Rev. John R. Bryant, Presiding Prelate, Fourth Episcopal District and Senior Bishop AME Church

Everyone is welcome at Saunders Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church, where we serve as ambassadors for the Lord. We strive to spread the

Gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone in the greater Detroit community and beyond.

It is our prayer that while here, you will experience the presence and the manifestation of the power of God. Our arms are open, our hearts are

warm and our spirits are overjoyed because you are here.

Saunders Memorial A.M.E. Church3542 Pennsylvania

Detroit, Michigan 48214(313) 921-8111

www.smamec.org

Rev. Dwayne A. Gary, PastorRev. Norman V. Osborne, Presiding Elder, MI South District

The Rt. Rev. John R. Bryant, Presiding Prelate, Fourth Episcopal District and Senior Bishop of A.M.E. Church

Opportunities for Worship and Spiritual Development

Church School Worship Service Sunday – 9:30a.m. Sunday – 11:00a.m.

Evening Bible Study Noonday Bible Study Tuesday – 6:30p.m. Wednesday – 12noon

TAKE THE STEP

Work Activity

“On the first day of every week, each of you is to put aside and save whatever extra you earn, so that collections need not be taken when I come.”I Corinthians 16:2

This scripture speaks to the proof of God’s priority. Every time pay has been received, a portion is pulled out and given to the Lord. Therefore, the regularity of the tithe is the dependability of the disciple.

EXERCISE TO ENCOURAGE DISCIPLESHIPBelow are lines to list what was given by you each Sunday over the last 12 weeks. This 90-day period will reflect your giving proof of God’s priority in your life. Let this be an “aha” moment that directs you to greater faith.

Put in dates and amounts for last 12 weeks.Understand, just doing this exercise will strengthen your faith.

DATE Week 1 ___________ Amount $ ___________DATE Week 2 ___________ Amount $ ___________DATE Week 3 ___________ Amount $ ___________DATE Week 4 ___________ Amount $ ___________DATE Week 5 ___________ Amount $ ___________DATE Week 6 ___________ Amount $ ___________DATE Week 7 ___________ Amount $ ___________DATE Week 8 ___________ Amount $ ___________DATE Week 9 ___________ Amount $ ___________DATE Week 10 __________ Amount $ ___________DATE Week 11 ___________ Amount $ ___________DATE Week 12 ___________ Amount $ ___________If you are a regular, sacrificial giver, be encouraged.

If not, simply “grow in grace.”

“The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” II Corinthians 9:6

Daily Scripture Readings

“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)

Sunday February 2 Exodus 10-12

Monday February 3 Exodus 13-15

Tuesday February 4 Exodus 16-18

Wednesday February 5 Exodus 19-21

Thursday February 6 Exodus 22-24

Friday February 7 Exodus 25-27

Saturday February 8 Exodus 28-29 Taken from www.americanbiblesociety.com

Biblical Trivia

1. What job did Jesus’ earthly father, Joseph, do? (Matthew 13)

2. How did Judas betray Christ? (Luke 22)

Answers to last week’s questions:

1. Mount Sinai (Exodus 34:32)

2. David (I Kings 2:12)

Black History Moment

Born in Columbus, Ohio, on April 23, 1856, to free African Americans, Granville T. Woods received little schooling as a young man and, in his early teens, took up a variety of jobs, including as a railroad engineer in a railroad machine shop, as an engineer on a British ship in a steel mill, and as a railroad worker. From 1876 to 1878, Woods lived in New York City, taking courses in engineering and electricity, a subject that he realized, early on, held the key to the future.

While living in Cincinnati, Ohio, Woods eventually set up his own company to develop, manufacture and sell electrical apparatus, and in 1889, he filed his first patent for an improved steam boiler furnace. His later patents were mainly for electrical devices, including his second invention, and an improved telephone transmitter.

The patent for his device, which combined the telephone and telegraph, was bought by Alexander Graham Bell, and the payment freed Woods to devote himself to his own research. One of his most important inventions was the "troller," a grooved metal wheel that allowed street cars (later known as "trolleys") to collect electric power from overhead wires

Woods's most important invention was the multiplex telegraph, also known as the "induction telegraph," or block system, in 1887. The device allowed men to communicate by voice over telegraph wires, ultimately helping to speed up important communications and, subsequently, preventing crucial errors such as train accidents. Woods defeated Thomas Edison's lawsuit that challenged his patent, and turned down Edison's offer to make him a partner. Thereafter, Woods was often known as "Black Edison."

By the time of his death, on January 30, 1910, in New York City, Granville T. Woods had invented 15 appliances for electric railways. Received nearly 60 patents, many of which were assigned to the major manufacturers of electrical equipment that are a part of today's daily life

Until Next Week, “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work,”

Pastor Gary

Stewardship Corner

40 Day Financial FastJanuary 1 – February 9, 2014

What is a Financial Fast?Fasting is an abstinence from or a limiting of something.This Financial Fast is an abstinence from unnecessary spending of money.We will ONLY buy necessities for 40days!

PurposeTo control financial spending behaviors. We need to become more disciplined and cognizant of our spending regimes. This year we will start off by fasting and praying for financial blessing, debt relief and control over our spending.

OverviewThe 40 day fast will require you to ONLY spend money in areas of necessity.

Also, encourage you to save $1.00 per day and at the end of your fast (Sunday, February 9th), sow a $40 seed into the church to seal your sacrifice.

Scriptures for the week February 2 – February 8

February 2 – Hebrews 11:1-4February 3 – Philippians 4:13February 4 – Deuteronomy 28:8-12February 5 – III John 1:2February 6 – II Peter 1:3-8February 7 – Proverbs 17:16February 8 – Psalms 37:1-4

This week financial prayerGod, I surrender my financial affairs and concerns about money to your Divine care and love. I ask that you remove my worries, anxieties and fears about money and replace them with faith. I know and trust my debts will be paid and money will flow into my life. I have only to look to nature to see proof of the abundance you provide. I release all negative thoughts about money and know that prosperity is my true state. I commit to being grateful for all that I now have in my life. I learn to manage my finances wisely, seeking help where needed. And finally, I ask you to help me understand my purpose in life and to act on that purpose with courage and strength. I know that prosperity will come, in part, by doing work I love. Please help me use my skills and knowledge to be of service in the world… AMEN

Remembering Those Who Can't Be Here…Take time to call, send a card or visit.

Mrs. Lucille Anderson Mrs. Marie Taylor Ms. Joann Inges5012 McClellan 6757 Varjo 14294 CamdenDetroit, MI 48214 Detroit, MI 48212 Detroit, MI 48214

Mrs. Lacy Bowen Mrs. Marion Grimes Mr. Edgar Wallace 2943 Bewick Lasher Hills Care Center 19378 Lakeland Detroit, MI 48214 25300 Lasher Road RM 126 Macomb, MI48004

Southfield, MI 48075

Mrs. Virginia Hood Mrs. Margaret Lawrence Ms. Ozzie Burns 4701 Eastlawn 5711 Burns 15889 ManningDetroit, MI 48215 Detroit, MI 48214 Detroit, MI 48205

Mrs. Laura Thompson Mrs. Ruth McMurraySt. John Senior Community Walton Wood Novi Plaza18300 E. Warren RM2075 27475 Huron Circle RM 2016Detroit, MI 48224 Novi, MI 48377

“Is any among you afflicted? Let him pray. Is any merry? Let him sing psalms. Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up…” James 5:13-15a

This Week at Saunders

Sunday, February 2 – Take the Step Initiative SundayChurch School 9:30amMorning Worship Rev. Dwayne Gary, Preaching 11:00am

Monday, February 3Pray Psalms 67

Tuesday, February 4Pray Psalm 103

Wednesday, February 5Evening Bible Study 6:00pmSenior Choir Rehearsal – Wednesday before the First & Second Sunday 7:00pm Pray about Touching God’s Anointed (Psalms 105:15)

Thursday, February 6Pastor’s Choir Rehearsal - Thursday before the Fourth & First Sunday 6:30pmPray Psalms 107:20

Friday, February 7Pray the Financial Prayer found on the Stewardship Corner of Bulletin

Saturday, February 8Male Chorus Rehearsal – Saturdays before the Third &Fourth Sunday 3:00pmChildren’s Choir Rehearsal - Saturdays before the Third Sunday 2:00pm

Sunday, February 9 – Prayer Walk SundayChurch School 9:30amMorning Worship Rev. Dwayne Gary, Preaching 11:00amOfficer of the Day John Bowen and Evelyn Heath

Announcements

Officers of the DayJhansi Wilson Shelby Tinsley

Wednesday, February 5, 2014, Senior Choir Rehearsal at 7pm

Thursday, February 6, 2014, Rev Gary will be preaching at New St. James AME Church for their revival at 7pm. The church is located at 9321 Rosa Parks Blvd in Detroit. Please come out and let us support our pastor and New St. James.

Next Sunday, February 9, 2014, is the end of the 40 Day Financial Fast. Envelopes will be available next Sunday for you to sow your $40 and seal the sacrifice.

Sunday, February 9, 2014, Prayer Walk Sunday. More information will be mention.

Sunday, February 9, 2014, Stewardship and Finance Committee Meeting after worship service in fellowship hall.

Sunday, February 9, 2014, Saunders Scholarship Board will have a meeting after worship service.

Wednesday, February 12-14, 2014, Take the Step Revival will be held at Saunders Memorial. There will be a teaching session beginning at 6pm and the revival service at 7pm. Our revivalist is Dr. James Miller, pastor of DuPage AME Church, Lisle, Illinois. Make sure you plan to attend all 3 nights of this teaching and preaching.

Saturday, February 15, 2014, Children Choir will not have rehearsal.

Sunday, February 16, 2014, Michigan Conference Founders’ Day Celebration will be held at Bethel AME Church, 5050 St. Antoine Street (Warren Ave and I-75 Hwy), Detroit. Bishop John R. Bryant will be preaching. The service will begin at 4pm

Thursday, February 20. 2014, the Women’s Day Committee is sponsoring a “Hustle for Your Heart” classes in the church’s fellowship hall at 6pm. Come join us as we learn and laugh together.

Sunday, February 23, 2014, Heritage Sunday. We are asking the congregation to dress in African attire. If you would like to participate in the service, please like us know by Sunday, February 16, 2014.

Our Mid-Year Obligations, which includes our general budget, are due by Sunday March 2, 2014. Pastor Gary is asking all members and friends to prepare themselves to contribute their annual assessment of $100.00.

All announcements for Sunday bulletins are due in on Wednesday evenings. You can submit your announcements by calling the church or emailing (saundersamec@aol.com).

Hearing God’s Word

Since we forget a lot of what we hear, it has been suggested that note taking will aid in what we received during the hearing of God’s Word.

Sermon Scripture: _____________________________________________

Sermon Title: _________________________________________________

Outline of Main Points: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What is God saying specifically to me during this sermon? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

How can I apply this message to my personal Life? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What is the one thing I must do now to become closer to Christ? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Order of Worship

“Teamwork Makes the Dream Works”Sunday, February 2, 2014

Adoration We have come into this house. Gathered in His name to worship him.We have come into this house. Gathered in His name to worship him.

We have come into this house. Gathered in His name to Christ our Lord. Worship Him, Christ the Lord.

Processional

Invocation Officer of the Day

Scripture Reading Hebrews 11:1-4

Ministry of Music Pastor’s Choir

Benevolent Offering

Announcements/ Welcome of Visitors Ms. McIntosh

Pastor’s Word Pastor Gary

Worship through Tithes/Offering

Ministry of Music Pastor’s Choir

The Proclaimed Word Pastor Gary

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Holy Communion AME Hymnal # 364 My Hope is Built on Nothing

Benediction