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The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, April 1, 2009 - 5 CHURCH NEWS AND OTHER FEATURES City-Wide Outreach to Continue Holy Week Worship Services at Greater Gaines Holy Week Services at Connor’s Temple Evangelist Rachel Thomas Dear Pastor and Saints of God, Our time is running short and we must work the works of our Lord while it is yet still day, for night is com ing when no man can work. Please find a place on your yearly schedule to join us in June for three (3) weeks June 8th through the 27, in reaching the LOST of this city. God called this ministry into existence in 1987 to be a city - wide outreach and we have obeyed God for the past 22 years, reaching over one hundred and one thousand souls for His kingdom. "Some plant, some water, but God gives the increase." . Help us to reach those whom our Savior desires to save and in so doing, you will be blessed to have some to teach the Truth of God's Word and to help them devel op through growth in the Grace of God at your church as a member. This letter is only to give notice in hopes that you will be a part of this great work to the Glory of God and Lord Jesus Christ. 1. All Night Prayer- (One night) 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM March 31, 2009 2. Seven Weeks Seminar on Life in the Spirit- (one night per week) April 3- May 15. Every Friday, 7:00 - 8:00 pm 3.Outreach Teaching- Strategies for the streets (God's Way). Friday, June S, 2009 at 7:00 pm God Bless and See you There! Events will take place at the Christian Revival Center, 2020 Bull St., at 37th. Because of Christ, Minister Rachel Thomas Clifton Baptist to hold Licensing Service Min. Lorraine Morrell The Pastor, officers, and members of the Clifton Baptist Church, 100 Big Hill Road, Garden City, invite you to the Licensing Service for Minister Lorraine Morrell. Minister Morrell has accepted her calling with a smile. The service will take place on Sunday, April 5 at 5pm. Come and worship with us. Dea. Oliver Cooper, Chairman of the Deacon Board. Rev. Oddie Luckett, Pastor. New Birth to Hold Resurrection Experience Pastor Kenneth K. Law, First Lady La Wanda Law and the New Birth Savannah church family invite the city, as well as the region, to A Resurrection Weekend Experience. Both services will be held in the Gymnasium of West Chatham Middle School, located at 800 Pine Barren Road, in Pooler. Friday, April 10th- Good Friday Service begins at 7pm. Sunday, April 12th- Resurrection Sunday - Doors open at 9am. Service begins promptly at 10am. Come and experience a New Birth! New Birth Savannah was established in September 2007 by Presiding Bishop, Bishop Eddie L. Long of New Birth in Atlanta. Under the leadership of Senior Pastor, Kenneth K. Law, its mission is to lead, teach, equip and disciple God's people into their des tiny and purpose. For more Information contact the office of New Birth Savannah @912-233- 6755 or email newbirthsa- vannah@yahoo.com. First Jerusalem to Observe Holy Week Services The One Hour Watch Family of First Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 4370 ACL Blvd. cordially invite you to help us observe Holy Week Services daily beginning on Monday, April 6-10 2009, at 12 noon. Please come and help us usher in the season of Resurrection and show our thanks unto God for his ultimate sacrifice for us. Yours in Christ, Sis. Mary Matthews President Gregory Tyson, Pastor Word of Faith Holds Bible Study on Wednesdays Please join Word of Faith Christian Family Center, 2415 Whitaker St., on Wednesdays for Bible Study and Prayer Service. The services will be held from 12 noon until 12:40pm. Come and be fed spiri tually as well as physically. Free lunch is provided. Minister Lee E. Wright, Pastor. The Evangelical Ministers Union will hold Holy Week Worship Services at Greater Gaines Chapel A.M.E. Church, 1006 May Street, the Rev. Bernard Clarke, pastor. The schedule for the Holy Week Services is as fol lows: April 6- Rev. John E. Morse, Jr. Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Church, Hinesville, Georgia April 7- Rev. Annie Roberts, Green Chapel A.M.E. Church, Rocky Ford, Georgia April 8- Rev. Barbara Hull! Bethel A.M.E. Church, Clyo, Georgia April 9-Rev. Bennie Wiley, Bethel A.M.E. Church, Sylvania, Georgia April 10 -The last Seven Words: Reverends William Eason, Sr., Kenneth Wilson, Lester Foster, Carol King, Greg Lordnum, James Jones, Charles W. Purnell Services will begin at 7:00 p.m. nightly. For further information contact the Rev. Charles W. Purnell, Events Coordinator (912) 3S4-1315. Rev. Charlie Fogle, President Faith Baptist holds Spring Revival Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 115 West 49th St., will have a Spring Revival during Holy Week for two nights, April 7-8 at 7:30pm. The theme for the revival is “A New Spritual Birth”. The Rev. Allen O’Neal pastor of the Union Skidaway Baptist Church will bring the message for the services. Rev, Samuel Williams, Pastor Little Bryan to present Ressurection Performance LBBC Productions of the Little Bryan Baptist Church will present a Resurrection theatrical pro duction, Jesus, Son of God, "Raise the Praise",Saturday, April 4 at 7pm, at the Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave. "Raise the Praise" is an historical account of Jesus Christ from his Conception to his Ascension. Based on the Gospel of Luke and brought alive as Luke narrates, "Raise the Praise" will be presented dramatically in song and dance capturing those very precious moments in Jesus' life and ministry where his presence invoked praise. Jesus said "If I be lifted up, I will draw all men unto Me". Praise led to the Cross- God's redemptive plan for man's salvation. We extend this invitation to all communities. We also encourage Adult and Youth drama and liturgical groups to attend this intriguing and awesome event. For more information, contact the Little Bryan Baptist Church at 509 E. Gwinnett Street, 912-236- 1725; LBBC Productions Ministry: Sabrina Hardy 912-272-2890; or Angela Sheppard 912-234-9966. Royal Church of Christ to Hold Pinning Ceremony The Royal Church Of Christ, 1902 Rogers Street Hudson Hill, invite you to witness its first "Pinning Of Badge" ceremony. This ceremony will be held during Sunday services at 11 :00 A.M. on April 5. The Lord has blessed these Servants to be worthy of the cause. The Usher’s Ministry invite you to come and be a witness of this historical event. Elder Willie Ferrell, Pastor will be the Chief Consecrator. St. James Choir to host trip to see The Color Purple The A.L. Washington Gospel Chorus of St. James A.M.E. Church, is sponsor ing a fun filled trip to Durham, North Carolina to enjoy Oprah Winfrey's play entitled "The Color Purple." This great event will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2009. The trip is for one day and departure and return time will be announced very soon. This exciting bus trip will include a continental breakfast and snacks provid ed by the choir. In order to assure great seats, we MUST receive a deposit in the amount of $90 as soon as possible. The remaining payment of $90 is due on April 1. The total amount of the trip is $180. Please contact Adrienne Eason at 912-596- 8055, Benitra Eason at 912- 856-1242 or Amy Eason at (912)354-3609/(912)596- 3821 for submission of all payments and questions. Fifth Street Baptist to hold Spring Revival Fifth Street Baptist Church, 19 Sterling Street, will have its annual Spring Revival April 1-3, at 7pm nightly. On Wednesday, April 1- Minister Beliziare Joseph, and the Piney Grove Baptist Church will be in charge. Thursday, April 2- Minister Vernon Galloway and the Second Mt Pleasant Baptist Church will be in charge. Friday, April 3- Minister Oldie Luckett and the Clifton Baptist Church will be in charge. All are welcome to come and worship in this spirit- filled revival. Native Savannahian and Connor's Temple mem ber, Joseph Conyers, a renowned bassist and mem ber of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will be the fea tured artist at the Palm Sunday Musical at Connor's Temple Baptist Church on April 5, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. Also appearing on the program will be the Connor's Temple Combined Choir and the Angels of Mercy Liturgical Dancers. This musical will commence Holy Week services. On Monday, April 6, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Bennie R. Mitchell, Jr. and the Connor's Temple congre gation will be in charge of the Resurrection Week serv ices at Jesus First Christian Community Fellowship Church where the Rev. Eric Mason is Pastor. Beginning on Tuesday, April 7 thru Thursday, April 9, 2009, Spring Revival will be held at Connor's Temple Baptist Church starting nightly at 7:00 p.m. Rev. John Williams, Pastor of Antioch Baptist Church of Atlanta, Georgia, will be the Revivalist. The “Seven Last Words” will be spoken on Friday, April 10, 2009 start ing at 7:00 p.m. Holy Week Services will culminate on Easter Sunday with Sunday School at 8:30 a.m., Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. and the Sunday School Easter Program at 11:45 a.m. The public is cordially invited to attend and be a part of these services. The church is located at 509 West Gwinnett Street. Rev. Bennie R. Mitchell, Jr. is Pastor. Rose of Sharon to Hold Ordination and Licensing Ceremony God is truly doing a great work within the Rose of Sharon Family and yes indeed it is marvelous in our eyes. The trumpets have been sounded from Glory and a few of His servants have answered the call to the Gospel Ministry. Jennitra Waters, Ministry of Evangelism; Anthony Lloyd, Ministry of Teaching; Alizina Wallace McCoy, Prophetic Ministry; Kenneth Wright, Ministry of Jr. Bishop. We would like to extend this invitation to the entire church community ,family, friends and all others who would like to come and bear witness with us as a few of God's sheep are elevated in ministry. If you have any other questions please contact the church at (912) 201-3204 or First Lady Elect Alaina Fincher at (912) 507-6117. Be blessed as we pour out our spirit upon God's people. Kennethea Wright, Senior Pastor St. James holds Pastor Appreciation Brunch We the members of St. James AME Church, 632 East Broad Street, would like to invite you to our Pastor’s Appreciation Brunch on April 4, at 11:00 am in the Wilson-Bostic Complex. The cost for the brunch is 10.00 for Adults and $5.00 for children 12 years old and younger. We look forward to your presence at this event and we want to thank you in advance. 1429 West Bay Street ■ Samrmah, C\JI4I5 Office 9 J 2-233-2133 / Fm 912-233-2136 - Prot itlcs CMBMtag and after care tit families - Compassionate rad earing stuff ■ Scrv ices o ii hi n the men ns of a 11. nega rtl less of fi nar rial s ratus - "A lasting tribute conducted tvitli sympatiiv and dignitt"
