MR. RASHAD RICHEY

Rashad Richey is a highly sought after political strategist, both domestically and abroad. As a mentor and motivational speaker, he offers intriguing discussions, in-your-face debates, and interviews about real issues relating to politics, social policies and life. Rashad is one of America’s youngest nationally-syndicated, talk-radio hosts. In addition to delivering political observation for V-103-–America’s largest urban network--he provides commentary for CBS Radio and Empowerment Radio Network.

Rashad emerged from the streets of Atlanta (Ex-Gang Banger) to become a true force in the field of politics, social advocacy and government policy; electing people at virtually every level of government. Motivated by an uncompromising passion to help others and an unwavering desire to mentor our nations’ youth, Rashad has truly transformed his mess into his message and he encourages others to do the same.

He is founder of the Rashad Richey Foundation and an enthusiastic community advocate. He serves the U.S. State Department through the Georgia Council of International Visitors as a Citizen Diplomat. Richey also serves as a member of the American Council of Young Political Leaders, whose international goals include human rights initiatives and the educational enhancement of international government relations. Currently, Rashad is enrolled at Cornell University through their eCornell program where he is continuing studies in Executive Leadership and he is completing doctoral studies at Scofield Graduate School.

W O R S H I P P A R T I C I P A N T S

Acolytes Benjamin & Taylor Harper Litany Reader Thomas K. Goines Hospitality Ministry Rita V. Barrett Music Ministry New Advent Choir & Children’s Choir Discipleship Ministry Kenneth Payne & Winnie Smith Ushers Women Ushers Hands of Faith Sonya Holland & Carmen Sneed Emergency Care Team Betty Walker & Roel Fung-A-Wing

TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - GREEN

Sunday, October 18, 2015 9:00 a.m.

T H E G A T H E R I N G

Prelude Organist

Call to Worship Cyde Creagh

*Opening Hymn “Go, Make of All Disciples” #571 * * *

The Prayer of Confession (Seated) #892 – Lillie Robbins The Lord’s Prayer *Laity Litany Thomas K. Goines

* * * Worship in Music Music Ministry

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P R O C L A M A T I O N A N D R E S P O N S E

*Affirmation of Faith #887 – Winnie Smith *Contemporary Response “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (3rd Stanza) #519 Laity Recognition Victor Grant and Church Council Celebration of Friendship Rita V. Barrett *Response in Song “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” #334 Presentation of Tithes and Offering Phillip Crenshaw

“All Things Come of Thee” #588

Leader and People in Prayer Daylan Rollins Introduction of Speaker Victor Grant Word in Song Music Ministry

†Spoken Word Mr. Rashad Richey †The Discipleship Mandate

S E N D I N G F O R T H

Sending Forth the Light Acolytes *Sending Forth the People Philippians 4:13

“We can do all things in Christ who strengthens us.”

NOTE: * - Congregation will please stand - *** - Worshipers may enter reverently - † - All worshipers are asked to remain in the sanctuary until the conclusion of service.

Please silence all cell phones. Thank you.

Our Guest Speaker

R E M E M B E R T H E M I N P R A Y E R “He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness;

by His wounds you have been healed.” - 1 Peter 2:23-25

PRAY FOR THOSE BEING HEALED IN A NURSING HOME/REHAB FACILITY

Ella Byrd Brenda Carmichael Ernestine Curry Lillie Mae Elder Joe Frierson III

Maryann Hogan James T. Jones Dawn Killen Melvin Logan Rev. L.J. McClam

Doris Orndorff Mattie Parks Leroy Pulliam Leila Rice Melanee Robinson

Joy Seranno Harold Sims Rose Snipes Fannie Sweet Roberta Taylor

Sadie Williams

PRAY FOR THOSE BEING HEALED AT HOME

Melissa Atkinson Billie Baynes Henry I. Bell Bernice Bennett Alice Blake Mary Elsie Brown Milton Brown Curtis Bull Maryland Cantrell Malissa Carr Rhoderick Carr Elizabeth Carmichael Huel Craig Clements Eula B. Clemons

Fred Cleveland Jerry Cleveland Kyle Cobb Ora Cooks Joette Crosby Doris Deckard Rev. Alfred Deveaux Luther Dixon Dr. B. J. Dover Pamela Dozier Annie Driver Vanderbilt Fears, Sr. Helen Gay Clarence George

Charlie Mae Glenn Stanley Goseer Brenda Hamer Glynn Halsey Imogene Hart Grace Hemmings Gizelle Hopson Rose Jackson G. Marvin Jordan Ayanna Kennedy Delores Marshall April McConnell William McIver Annie Merriweather

Harold Murchison Lena Murchison Dorothy Patton Gloria Parkman Audrey Pearson Esther Pender James Phillips Rita Richardson Bernard Slaughter Everlina Small Leah H. Smith Patricia Stevenson Florence Stovall Joseph Strawbridge

Walter Strickland Bernard Thompson Ruth Thomas James Tolbert Johnnie W. Turner Ella Mae Williams Evelyn Wright Lillie Zene

PRAY FOR THOSE BEING HEALED IN THE HOSPITAL

Robert Gray, Jr.

PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LOVED ONES

We express Christian sympathy to Robert and Elease Gates and family at the passing of her cousin, Ms. Lorraine Elease Blount on October 6 in Grantville, GA; to Gregory and Bernestine Ross at the passing of his mother, Ms. Cora Ross on October 8; to Melvin and Cecelia Mann at the passing of her uncle, Mr. Elbert “Uncle Robby” Roberts on October 8 in Silver Spring, MD; to Nellie Myers and family at the passing of her brother, Mr. Aubrey W. Lee, Sr. on October 9 in Orchard Lake, MI.

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR

Flowers on the Altar are given in loving memory of Mr. S.P. Day (97th Birthday on Oct. 19) from Sharon Allen and family.

DAILY BIBLE READING

Lesson: Peter Takes a Risk Scripture: Acts 10:1-44 Purpose: To be willing to do what is right, despite the risk. October 19: A Light to the Nations – Isaiah 49:5-7 October 20: Water for Everyone – John 4:3-14 October 21: Your Gentle Defense – 1 Peter 3:13-18 October 22: Strangers Become Heaven’s Citizens – Ephesians 2:11-22 October 23: Following Good Examples – Philippians 3:17-21 October 24: Called Christians – Acts 11:19-26 October 25: Trusting the Spirit – Acts 11:1-18

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Rev. Robert S. King, Associate Pastor Rev. Tanya Y. Pittman, Associate Pastor

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