Church at Study

Sabbath, September 18, 2010

9:15 – 10:45

Theme: “Love and Law”

Opening Prayer

Song Service

Superintendent Remarks

Teacher’s Prayer

Lesson Study

Welcome

Mission Spotlight

Special Music

Offering

Investment

Closing Remarks/Prayer

Theme Text: “Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by

the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and
acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” ~Romans 12:2

Nurse on Duty: Shirley Essien

Usher Leader: Vivian Walker

*Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting at 7:30 p.m.*

Welcome to the First Church of Seventh-day Adventists, where all
are invited to worship God and fellowship in Jesus Name!

Happy Sabbath
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The next Prayer Chapel will be held on Sabbath, September 25th.

 TODAY! - Please join us today for AY Live @ 4:30 pm.

Next week, the 25th, AY Live will be hosted by Men's Ministry.
 TOMORROW! - Attention: All who love to study the Bible! - If
you have a greater desire to study God’s Word in depth and want to be
all you can be for God, we want you! You are invited to the
Discipleship Ministry Small Group Training second workshop! Date:
Sunday, 9/19/10; Time: 10:00-11:30 am; Location: - Ethel Nell Hall.
Study Materials will be distributed the day of training: Come once,
come twice and be blessed!
 TOMORROW! - A Special Treat without the Meat" - Taste and learn
ideas that are tasty, healthy and delicious. No boring rabbit food.
Enjoy creative cooking and tasting -- Sunday, Sept. 19th from 1:00 -
3:00 p.m. Register at the Hospitality Table in the lobby after the
service. --Monica Barnes, Hospitality Leader.
 Attention All - Our thirteenth-Sabbath program will be held on
Sabbath, September 25. Please note that the adult lesson study will
start at 9:30am following by the program at 10:20.
 Grand Opening – The long awaited Dedication Ceremony for the
Cheatham Administrative Complex has arrived. If you plan to be in
attendance, please email information to Gwen Bradford Norwood at
gnorwood@myalleghenyeast.com or call 800.830.0224, ext.214, or
register online at www.myalleghenyeast.com under announcements.
 Pathfinder Parent Meeting in the Mother's Room on September 25,
2010 @ 2pm.
 Congratulations to Lynda Hodges who has recently released a new
CD titled “Free”. These CD’s are available for a nominal fee of $15.00.
Please contact Geri Wright for your copy of this uplifting spiritual
music: (301) 218-0501.
 Youth Leaders - All youth leaders (Pathfinders, AYS, Sabbath School
(all youth ages), and Children's Ministry, Elder Gibson would like to
meet with you on Sabbath, September 24th immediately after
church. Please come prepared to meet for 90 min. Lunch will be
served. If you have any questions please email Elder Gibson at
jrgibson67@gmail.com or call 301-523-9124.
 To All Adult Sabbath School Leader/ Teachers - The Ministries
Development Department of Allegheny East Conference is sponsoring
a Sabbath School Adult Teachers Training on Saturday, October
2,2010 (3:00 p.m.---5:00 p.m.) & Sunday, October 3 ( 9:00 a.m.---
12:00p.m.) at DuPont Park Junior Academy; 3942 Alabama Avenue
S. E., Washington. D. C. 20019
 The Philanthro-capitalist proposal offers an opportunity to raise
substantial amounts of fund for First Church by exploring conventional
and new methods of fund raising. The company is Christian based and
owned by David A. Roth, who has grown up with strong ties to the
Adventist church. Mr. Roth has a long list of Adventist clients which
include Oakwood University and Washington Adventist University.
First church is looking to form a committee of members with the right
skills to research and evaluate the Philanthro-capitalist proposal. The
committee shall consist of at least three and up to seven members who
have some or all of the following skills:

1. Ability to research the background, legitimacy, and past

performance of the Philanthro-capitalist company.
2. Ability to analyze the methods and techniques proposed for fund
raising and the satisfaction of the clients
3. Knowledge and/or experience in commercial investment (small
and large scale)
4. Knowledge of legal aspects of investment ventures and
indemnity, including Wills and Trusts.
5. Have time and ability to participate in, form, lead, and/or direct
the evaluation committee

If you are interested in participating in the evaluation committee,

please contact Pastor McCleary.
 Help Wanted - Needed Choreographers for Liturgical Dance Ministry.
If you are gifted with the knowledge, skill and ability to worship
through movement, we have a place for you. Please contact the
Minister of Music, Deborah Jeffries (240) 456-0868.
 Ministry Assessment Survey - Thanks to everyone who responded to
the First SDA Church Ministry Assessment Survey in July. We are
striving to strengthen the ministries to uplift the name of Jesus, and
your input will help us reach our goal. In general, feedback was very
positive. Any questions or suggestions about the ministries are
welcomed. Anthony Barnes, Ministry Coordinator
 Room for rent in a Christian home. Please contact Odessa Gentles
(301) 577-4303.
 Under the guidance of Language Arts teacher Ms. Myrna James the
school participates in the Creative Communication Writing Contest.
According to comments from Creative Communication,
editor@poeticpower.com.
”The purpose of the poetry contest is to bring recognition to poets both
young and old. In addition to the winning poems, other poems of high
merit are accepted to be published in a hard bound anthology. There is
no entry fee and no required purchase in order to become published.”
Twenty two (22) poems were submitted from George E. Peters School
and 18 were accepted for publication in the following grades: 5, 6, 7,
and 8.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
 Upcoming AY
September 25 Men's Ministry

MEMBERSHIP CORNER:
Membership Transfers – 1st Reading

Outgoing

Damien T. Gardner, Woodbridge SDA Church, Woodbridge, VA

Ronina Patten-Guthrie, Restoration Praise Center SDA Company,
Lanham, MD
Clay in the potter’s hand.
Jeremiah 18:1-11
 Sick & Shut-In Members

Oscar Crowder Brother Emerson Sharpe

1526 Ft. Davis Place, SE 2409 Jones Lane
Washington, DC 20020 Wheaton, MD 20902
Phone: 202.582.2822 Phone: 310.933.6096
Brother Laertes Gillis & Sister Ena Taylor
Sister Betty Gillis Washington Center Aging Service
1210 34th St., SE 2601 18th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20019 Washington, DC 20018-1301
Phone: 202.583.4552 Phone: 202.541.6200
Eda Hinds Sister Mabel Wallace
2801 New Mexico Ave, NW, #709 1434 18th Pl., SE, #202
Washington, DC 20007 Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202.965.2862 Phone: 202.678.2441
Sister Mae Montgomery
Brother Roland Yates
Carroll Manor Nursing & Rehab
5702 Longfellow Street
1150 Varnum St., NE
Riverdale, MD 20737
Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 301.277.2934
Phone: 202.269.7100

Lois Nickens
4609 Hillside Road, SE
Washington, DC 20019
Phone: 202.582.4726

All persons and activities taking place at First Church may be recorded for
promotion and security purposes.

Altar of Prayer ~~ Please pray, without ceasing, for our sick, our shut-in,
our church family, for our immediate families, our youth, our community,
our city leaders, our national and international leaders, and most of all, pray
for world peace.
 Staff Directory

Pastor: Dr. Mark A. McCleary

First Elder: Rodney Malcolm
Office: 202.829.2075, ext. 11
Home: 202.362.3110
Home: 301.890.2363
Email: elders@fcsda
Email: pastor@fcsda.org
Church Secretary: Head Deacon: Thomas Clark
Office: 202.829.2075, ext. 10 Home: 202.563.6394
Email: secretary@fcsda.org Cell: 202.380.8177
Fax: 202.527.7024 Email: deacons@fcsda.org

Bible Instructor: Leslie Clark Church Clerk: Helen C. Williams

Home: 202.723.0398 Home: 202.291.9161
Email: discipleship@fcsda.org Email: clerk@fcsda.org

Members Away - Military service

Emmanuel Chamberlain Gary Clark

Hapers Ferry Job Corp Center
Email: 146 Buffalo Drive
emmanuel.chamberlain@navy.mil Harpers Ferry, WV 24525
Lt. Oral W. John, USN
Patrick Shaw
MWHS-3 Det. A
Unit 41007
Email:
FPO AP 96427-1007
patrick.r.shaw@mail.us.army.mil
Email: oral.john@afg.usmc.mil

ATTENTION:
Bulletin deadline for upcoming Sabbath is 6:00 p.m. Monday.
Please email bulletin@fcsda.org or leave voice message at 240.244.9411.

Prayer Patrol is asking the entire congregation to set aside the first Monday
of each Month to pray and fast.
 Membership Assignment of Elders

From to Elder’s Name Phone

Neicole Abbot Linda Clark Ira Brown 301.847.9727
Marshavia Clark Kimberly Eddings Audrey Miller 240.751.4514
Rashennekia
Pamela Eghan Donna Harris 301.864.7702
Grimshaw
Dalmna Griswal Gail Jacobs Damien Gardner 202.486.3605
Donovan
Andrea James Terrence Longmore 240.293.6308
McFarlane
Gillian Lovlace Marion Mosley Arthur Wharton 202.583.5661
Samuel Rodney
Jamila Rawlings 202.362.3110
Motamary Malcolm
Roosevelt
Grace Simon Charles Johnson 202.667.7912
Rayford
Rhonda Simon Jessica Vines Milton Nicholas 202.409.4904
John Wagner Margaret Young Curla Walters 301.439.3021

Please note: If your name is on the church's roster and your address is current,
you have been assigned an elder. You should have received a church directory.
Please examine the chart included in this bulletin to find out who your elder is.
Compare the chart with the church directory and you will be able to identify
your personal elder. His or her number should be in the directory also. If you
need the assistance of an elder, please contact your personal elder. If you cannot
reach your personal elder you may contact the First Elder Rodney Malcolm.

LET US KNOW:
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Name: __________________________________________________________
Street Address: __________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _______________________ Phone: ____________________
Email: __________________________________________________________
Please check () appropriate box.

 Hospitalization  Bible Studies

 Shut In  New Resident
 Pastoral Visit  Other
TODAY’S SERMON:
Speaker: _____________________________________________________

Scriptures: _______________ _________________ _________________

Sermon Notes:
 THE FIRST CHURCH OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Order of Divine Worship Ladies Day Service
September 18, 2010 ~ 11:00 A.M.

“The Potter’s Clay –Worthy Vessels”

WORSHIP BY INVITATION
Prelude………………………………………………………………….Eddie Cromwell
Processional………………………………………………………..Platform Participants
Call to Worship…………………………………………………..Pastor Mark McCleary
Invocation................................................................................................. Doreen Rhoden
Affirmation of Faith……………………………….……………………….Congregation
WORSHIP BY WELCOME
Pastoral Remarks…………………………………………………Pastor Mark McCleary
Introduction of the Day……………………………………………….Denise McKissick
Welcome of Visitors…………………………………….Clarissa & Charmaine Leonard
Hymn of Praise………...……………………………………………….….Congregation
Just a Little Talk with Jesus (insert)

WORSHIP BY GIVING
Children’s Story Time………………………………………………..Oueenie McCleary
Praise and Worship………………………………………………………….Praise Team
Intercessory Prayer…………………………………………………….Dr. Curla Walters
Offertory……………………………………………………………………..Denise Hart
Prayer Response……………………………………………………………..Denise Hart

WORSHIP BY TESTIMONY
Special Music……………………………………………………………..Lynda Hodges
Scripture Reading...........................................................................................Alicia Curry
Jeremiah 18:1-6
Introduction of Speaker………………………….…...………..….….....Deborah Jeffries
Hymn of Meditation…………………..…………………….…………….Lynda Hodges
Sermon…………………………….…………………………...…….Rev. Patricia Fears
“Hats, Handbags, and Heels”
Song of Appeal……………………………………………………..……….Joyful Praiz
“The Broken Vessel”
BENEDICTION
Benediction..............................................................................................Eddie Cromwell
Prayer...............................................................................................................Lotlyn Hall
Recessional………………………….……………………………..Platform Participants
Sunset Today: 7:13 p.m.
We Believe…
 Jesus Christ, fully God and fully man, provides salvation and eternal life now. Galatians
2:20; Hebrews 12:1, 2; Philippians 2:5-8; I John 5:11-13.
 There is one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. II Corinthians 13:14; I Peter 1:2.
 The Bible is the only rule of faith and practice. II Timothy 2:15; II Peter 1:19-21.
 The Ten Commandments reveal God's will, sin, and reminds all their need of a savior.
Genesis 3:17-19; Romans 5:12-15; Galatians 3:22-24.
 The Seventh-day Sabbath, is a binding part of God’s unchanging and perpetual law, and
has been made for our holistic benefit. Exodus 20:8-11; Deutoronomy 5:12-15;
Hebrews 4:9-11.
 One who is justified by faith, God declares righteous on the ground of Jesus Christ's
substitutionary life and death. Romans 4:3-5; Galatians 3:7-11.
 The fruit of the Gospel includes the new birth and progressive sanctification until
glorification at the day of Jesus Christ. John 3:1-7; Acts 2:37, 38; Romans 6:1-6.
 God writes His law upon the hearts and minds of believers in Jesus by His Holy Spirit.
James 2:10-12; Hebrews 8:7-10; 2 Corinthinians 3:3.
 One becomes a member of Jesus’ body, the Church, by faith. I Corinthians 12:13;
Ephesians 2:13.
 Participation in Jesus’ body includes baptism, worship, the Lord's Supper and spiritual
gifts. Ephesians 4:8,11; Matthew 28:18-20; I Corinthians 11:23-29; Hebrews 10:22-25.
 The Christian life is a personal relationship with Christ by committing one's self, time,
talents, possessions including (tithe and offerings), health, and influence to God.
Malachi 3:8-12; Matthew 23:23; I Corinthians 3:16, 17; Deuteronomy 14:3-20.
 The quality of life in this present world is enhanced by following the principles of
health – proper Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Sunlight, Temperance, Fresh Air, Rest, and
Trust in God. 1 Corinthinans 6:19-20; 1 Thessalonians 5:23.
 Believers do not personally appear in judgment because Jesus, the Mediator, presents
them as righteous in Himself. Romans 8:1-4; I John 2:1, 2.
 Jesus’ literal, personal, visible, and imminent second coming is our blessed hope for
transitioning from a deteriorating world condition to the pristine purity of God’s
glorious earth made new. Titus 2:13; John 14:1-3.
 The dead remain in their grave, unconscious to anything under the sun, until either the
resurrection of life or condemnation. Ecclesiates 9:5, 6; John 5:28, 29; Revelations
20:10.
 Believers receive immortality at Christ's return and the wicked eternal death at the
Millennium’s end as the new earth becomes the saint's possession forever. John 14:1-3;
Daniel 7:18,22,27; Psalms 37:10, 11, 29: I Thessalonians 4:16, 17.
 Seventh-day Adventists are called to announce Christ's return to the world by
proclaiming the Gospel. Matthew 24:14; Acts 1:8; Revelations 10:8-11; 14:6-11.