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Sunday, April 28, 2019

10:00 A.M. Worship Service

Music by the Combined Choir

Charles A. Johnson, Jr., Director/Organist

Order of Service

Organ Prelude

Introit "Because He Lives"

Hymn In Procession "Come Bless The Lord With Me" (Entrance for late worshippers)

Call To Worship Harriet Boone Long Choral Response

Invocation "The Lord’s Prayer" (Entrance for late worshippers)

Praise Dance Ministry "I Won’t Complain" (Entrance for late worshippers)

Hymn Of Praise #122 "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"

Responsive Reading Yvonne Crawford #49 "Unity"

Gloria Patri #654

Scripture Reading Paige Davis 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 (NKJV) (Entrance for late worshippers)

Anthem "Call Him Up" (Entrance for late worshippers)

Pastoral Prayer Deacon Calvin Austin, Sr.

Greetings And News Of The Lord’s Work

Tithes And Offerings Trustee Oswald Roach

Hymn Of Meditation "Center Of My Joy"

Introduction of Guest Preacher Diamond Duncan White

Sermon

Rev. Dr. Steven G. Blunt

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Love Offering Trustee Oswald Roach

Hymn In Recession "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow"

Benediction/Closing Response "Amen"

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Members Who Are Ill

Flora Austin 2101 Belmont Avenue, Apt. F125

Philadelphia, PA 19131

Wisteria Harris 7121 Hummingbird Place, 1st Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19153

Anita Nottingham 1705 N. Robinson Street Philadelphia, PA 19151

Emily Redmond 5552 Delancey Street

Philadelphia, PA 19143-7328

Hazel Rice Lankenau Hospital, ICU Rm. 4029

100 Lancaster Avenue Wynnewood, PA 19096

Message from the Co-Chairpersons Dear Christian Friends, On behalf of the entire 48h Laity Day Committee, we would like to wel-come you to Mount Carmel Baptist Church, and to celebrate the “Laity” of our church. We welcome to our pulpit this morning Reverend Dr. Steven Blunt, Pastor of the First Baptist Church Mahan Street, Suffolk, VA. Reverend Blunt is no stranger to Mount Carmel, he preached Pastor Moore’s second anniversary and we thank him for his gracious acceptance to come and bring God’s word to us this morning. A special thank you goes to Pastor Donald D. Moore for his support and guidance. We would also like to thank all the ministries that are participat-ing in this special day. Most of all we thank the 48th Laity Day Committee for your diligence this year and heeding God’s call to celebrate and recognize the ‘Laity” of our church. This morning again we will be recognizing all the members of Mount Car-mel. You will be recognized by the color you are wearing today which rep-resents 0-50+ years of membership and service at Mount Carmel Baptist Church. This spirit filled day will not end with the morning service. This afternoon we will be blessed again. We will be making a “Joyful noise unto the Lord’ with “An Afternoon of Songs” composed by Carol Antrom and rendered by The Fellowship Choir. The concert will begin at 5PM. Please plan to attend. May God continue to bless each and every one of you in the future. We pray that something that you see and hear today will draw you closer to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and help you to understand the im-portance of “Laity” and their work in this church. To God Be The Glory, Great Things He Hath Done! Yours in Christ, Deaconess Roquetta Reed and Deaconess Brenda Austin, Co-Chairpersons

Message from the Pastor

Mount Carmel, five years ago God gifted me with an opportunity

which exceeded anything I could have imagined. And for five years

as Pastor and people, we have grown in ways making it possible for

us to continue the legacy of being “the hearts and hands of West

Philadelphia”.

As a result of our continued commitment, today we proudly cele-

brate our 48th Annual Laity Day. Though this formal day of acknowl-

edgment of the service of laypersons was initiated just 48 years ago,

the reality is that for all of our 137 years it has been the faithfulness of

God made manifest in the commitment of lay men and women that

has made Mount Carmel a citadel of faith in Philadelphia. Meeting

the needs of the community and our members would be a far more

daunting task were it not for the devoted service you all give. I often

say without doubt or reservation that I have been granted the oppor-

tunity of a lifetime to pastor Mount Carmel. And the truth is I consid-

er it a privilege to serve alongside each of you as we continue to do

what God has tasked us to do. So, on today I applaud everyone who

has contributed to making a difference in the church and community.

Mount Carmel, I love and appreciate you!

Pastor

ACKNOWLEGEMENTS

Happy Belated Birthday Wishes To

Marjorie Washington

who turned 96 on April 22nd

ANNOUNCEMENTS

"Footsteps of Faith: Still Walking" Campaign

This campaign is a one year (July 2018 - July 2019) faith journey in

order to eliminate the remaining mortgage balance. We have en-

tered into our final 3-month phase of the “Footsteps of Faith: Still

Walking” Campaign. God has truly blessed us and as we remain

committed to this journey of sacrifice let’s also be committed to

a spiritual journey of fasting, meditation and prayer every

Wednesday, over the next 3 months ending on June 26, 2019.

Although some of you may not be able to turn down your physi-

cal plates, we can all give up something on Wednesdays (social

media, television, sweets, sugary drinks, coffee, etc.) that will al-

low us to have a more intimate relationship with God. Let’s be

prayerful as we achieve our goal “One Church Working Togeth-

er”. See pledge cards and envelopes in the entryway.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lenten Envelopes

Your Lenten envelopes are now located in your 2019 giving enve-

lopes. If you misplaced or need an extra one, they are extras locat-

ed at the entrances to the sanctuary.

Mount Carmel family and friends, thank you for your donations

last year for the “Walk Against Hunger”. We raised over $900.

This year the walk will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Kickoff

is 10am at Lincoln Financial Field. We are hoping to surpass our

fundraising efforts of last year and raise over $1,000 this year. We

will be taking donations through April 28th. You may give as a

group or individual. Make sure to write in the memo line “Walk

Against Hunger”. You may also give online at

www.hungercoalition.org/hungerwalk. Click on Donate To A

Team, then click on Mt. Carmel Baptist Church to enter your dona-

tion. Also, the Food Cupboard is still accepting non-perishable

foods. You can find the full list on the bulletin board. Thank you

from my heart, Gloria Cooper/Alvin Brothers, Food Cupboard

CDs and DVDs of Good Friday's "Seven Last Words" are available

before and after each morning worship service for $10. Audio is

also available online for $10. Other services and concerts are availa-

ble as well on CD and DVD. Please stop by the Tape Room for your

purchases and orders. With much appreciation from the Audio and

Visual Ministry.

MONDAY APRIL 29TH

DEACON BOARD

7:00PM

MPR

TUESDAY APRIL 30TH

MCBC STEPPERZ

CHURCH CHORUS CONCERT

COMMITTEE

DRESS REHEARSAL—CHURCH CHORUS

CHURCH CHOIR

6:00PM

6:00PM

6:45PM

7:00PM

FELLOWSHIP HALL

TAPE ROOM

SANCTUARY

ROOM 9

WEDNESDAY MAY 1ST

BIBLE STUDY

JR & YP CHOIR

PRAYER MEETING

BIBLE STUDY

NOON

6:00PM

6:00PM

7:00PM

FELLOWSHIP HALL

SANCTUARY

MPR

FELLOWSHIP HALL

THURSDAY MAY 2ND

CHURCH CHOIR CONCERT

COMMITTEE

MIME TROUPE

PRAISE DANCE

CHURCH CHORUS

CHURCH CHOIR

6:00PM

6:00PM

6:30PM

6:45PM

7:00PM

ROOM 3

FELLOWSHIP HALL

MPR

SANCTUARY

ROOM 9

FRIDAY MAY 3RD

ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADEPHIA

HAND CHIME

8:00AM

9:30AM

FELLOWSHIP HALL

MPR

SATURDAY MAY 4TH

PRE-MARRIAGE COUNSELING

PLASTIC BAG PROJECT

MCBC YOUTH ORCHESTRA

AFRICAN LANGUAGE—IGBO

9:30AM

10:00AM

10:30AM

12:00PM

ROOM 3

5800 RACE STREET

ROOM 9

ROOM 3

ANNOUNCEMENTS

We Need Your Gifts and Talents! Vacation Bible School Will Be Here Soon!

Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2, 2019

Registration for staff and volunteers will begin on the following

Sundays after 10am service: today and 5/5/19 on the lower level out-

side of the Multi Purpose Room. Co-directors Gene Bazemore, Tan-

ya Chandler and Trustee Margo Mango

Pretzel sales to benefit Haiti Missions will take place every Sunday

during the month of April on the lower level immediately following

morning service.

Pastor Moore’s Upcoming Offsite Preaching Schedule

May 15, 2019—First African Baptist Church Revival, Sharon Hill, PA,

7pm, Chorus accompanying.

May 20, 2019—Vine Memorial Baptist Church Revival, 7pm, Chorus

accompanying.

May 21, 2019—Redeemer Baptist Church Revival, 7pm.

The Mount Carmel Baptist Church “Dial-A-Prayer” line has been up-

dated and is LIVE! Call in for a new moment of prayer each week at

215-474-5959!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Attention High School Student and Parents

Please visit the Youth Commission page for scholarship infor-

mation. The list will be updated with additional information as it

is made available.

Attention! Attention!

D.W. Hoggard Scholarship Ministry is having a Thrift Store Crawl

on May 4th. Tickets are $20. The bus leaves Church at 8am and

will return at 2:30pm. Tickets will be sold in the Tape Room after

Church. Contact Lisa Mansell 267 581 5487 or Pashen Solomon

267 596 6779. All proceeds benefit our 2019 High School Gradu-

ates.

Men of Mount Carmel Baptist Church Annual Father & Son, Father & Daughter Breakfast

The Men of Mount Carmel will host their annual breakfast on Sat-

urday, June 8, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. Reverend Bethany McCabe will

be the guest speaker. Please see flyer kiosk for attendance form.

This is a free will offering event.

The Hospitality Ministry is currently looking for new members,

female and male are welcome. For further information contact

Mrs. Arlene L. Duncan-Brown at 215-280-3851 or 610-626-1221.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pennsylvania Baptist State Convention, Inc. Laymen’s Ministry—Eastern Region Annual Laymen of the Year Award &

Scholarship Luncheon

Pastor Donald D. Moore is being honored as a head servant leader

that supports the Laymen movement and who represents the Mt.

Carmel Baptist Church by committing himself to edifying our church

through service and ministry at 12 noon on Saturday, June 15, 2019,

Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church.

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