Mission Statement Oak Grove African Methodist Episcopal Church strives strives to to set set a a Christian Christian standard standard within within the the Metropolitan Metropolitan Detroit Detroit Area, Area, Nation Nation and and World World through its commitment to Missions, Evangelism, through its commitment to Missions, Evangelism, Proclamation and study of the Word, Worship and Proclamation of thetoword, and Stewardship. and We study are called make Worship a difference Stewardship. areneeds called of to our make a difference by serving thewe total members and people fromthe alltotal walksneeds of life, of age, by serving of regardless our members and gender, national background. people from all origin walks or ofeconomic life, regardless of age, gender, national origin or economic background. OAK GROVE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 19801 Cherrylawn - Detroit, Michigan 48221 19801 - Detroit, Michigan 48221 (313)Cherrylawn 341-8877 www.oakgroveame.org (313) 341-8877 www.oakgroveame.org For more information and for reservations, please pick up a flyer in the Nave.
RENEWAL AND RECOMMITTMENT SEASON Every Wednesday from February 14 - March 28, 2018 Wednesday, March 7, 2018 Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Wednesday, March 21, 2018 Wednesday, March 28, 2018 12:00 Noon The Rev. Debra Thompson The Rev. Pamela Whitesell The Rev. Gerald Cardwell Dr. Robert Brumfield RENEWAL AND RECOMMITMENT Daily - 12 Midnight to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 14 - March 30, 2018 Pastor Brumfield invites the entire Oak Grove family to join with him in this Season of Fasting and Consecration. Our fasting and prayers will be focused on increasing the presence and power of God in our lives, in our Church, in the greater Detroit area, and in the world. Members are asked to TOTALLY abstain from the following foods: All dairy products, fried foods, beef and pork, pop and soft drinks, caffeine, desserts and all sweets. Individuals with special diets and medical concerns are advised to use wisdom and modify your fast to maintain optimum health. Members might also consider limiting (or eliminating) time spent watching television. The Message Sermon Title: Supporting Scriptures: Lesson: How will I apply this to my life? 11 2
Week at a Glance MONDAY - March 5 Church Offices Closed TUESDAY - March 6 4:00 p.m. Music Lessons 6:00 p.m. Master's Men - Membership Meeting 6:30 p.m. Richard and Sarah Allen Usher Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. Mass Choir Rehearsal - No Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Nu Life Choir Rehearsal WEDNESDAY - March 7 12:00 p.m. RENEWAL & RECOMMITMENT - HOUR OF POWER 6:00 p.m. Pastor s Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Children s Bible Study 6:30 p.m. OMEGA Psi Phi Chorale Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Oak Grove Community Council THURSDAY - March 8 11:00 a.m. Pastor's Bible Study 1:30 p.m. POP Fitness - Tai Chi 6:00 p.m. Music Lessons 6:00 p.m. New Dimension Choir Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Ministry to Women - Book Club 6:00 p.m. Ministerial Team Meeting 6:30 p.m. Trustee Board 6:30 p.m. Voices of Praise Choir Rehearsal FRIDAY - March 9 6:30 p.m. Vessels of Grace Liturgical Dance Ministry 6:30 p.m. Kerygma! - Friday Night Study SATURDAY - March 10 9:00 a.m. New Members Class - Session 1 10: 00 a.m. Nancy Marsh WMS - Membership Meeting 10:00 a.m. OMEGA Psi Phi Chorale Rehearsal 10:30 a.m. Nama Simpson Altar Guild 11:00 a.m. Ballroom Dancing 11:00 a.m. Sunbeam Choir Rehearsal 12:00 p.m. Evangelism Training SUNDAY - March 11 GEMS AND STONES OF OAK GROVE RECOGNITION WORSHIP 8:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m. Youth Church School 10:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Y.P.D. Membership Meeting 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Youth Church School 3:00 p.m. OMEGA Psi Phi Memorial Service It s a New Season! A Season of Kerygma: Preaching, Teaching and Living By The Word of God Call to Worship* Order of Worship March 4, 2018-7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. * DENOTES NO MOVEMENT DURING THESE TIMES. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER OR EXIT THE SANCTUARY. The Rev. Cherida Gary The Rev. Cherida Gary Hymn of Praise You Are A Mighty God Congregation Petition to God* Ministry of Music His Mercy Endureth Mass Choir Ministry of Giving* (Benevolence Offering) Recognition of Guests Announcements The Rev. Brenda Jones The Celebration of Holy Communion* Hymnal Page 798 Ministry of Giving* (Tithes and Offering) Ministry of Dance The Rev. Brenda Jones Vessels of Grace Ministry of the Written Word Ephesians 4:17-32 The Rev. Alfred Baylor III John 4:21-30 The Rev. Marshiki Huggins Decalogue The Rev. Michelle Baylor Ministry of Music It s Already Done Mass Choir The Preached Word Invitation to Christian Discipleship* Benediction Recessional with Song and Celebration The Rev. Pamela Whitesell The Rev. Gerald Cardwell Pastor Brumfield Pastor Brumfield 3 10
Kingdom Building Announcing the opening of Lydia s Closet (Clothing for Women & Children for Resurrection Worship). Now receiving new or gently used dress attire. Monetary donations may also be given. Donations will be received on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Sis. Tamara Lopes. Are you interested in becoming a Bible Bowl Coach for the annual competition at the Christian Education Congress in July? Or maybe you are interested in joining the Christian Education Congress Chaperone Team? If so, contact Rev. Debra Thompson. Calling all GEMS! Have you reached your three score and ten (70th) birthday, are you a member of the Oak Grove AME family? If so, we consider you a GEM. Please pick up a registration form in the Nave or church office. Return your completed form, along with a recent picture, to the church office by the this Tuesday, March 6, 2018. The Gems and Stones Recognition Service will be held Sunday, March 11, 2018. The next meeting for the Master s Men Ministry will be held Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. All men of Oak Grove are invited and needed to move the 2017-2018 conference year programs forward. Please see Brother Nate Ford for more information. Dear Sisters, has God been calling you to another level of kingdom service? If so, would you pray and ask God if being a disciple sister in the Ministry to Women s United Space (US) Ministry is how you can answer the call? The call is for every 3rd Saturday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to be the love of Christ. A background check is required prior to serving. For more information, please contact Rev. Brenda Jones or Rev. Michelle Baylor. SAVE THE DATE! The Ministry to Women presents the 3rd Annual Hat, Gloves and Pearls Tea on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at St. John s Armenian Church Banquet & Conference Center in Southfield. Table Sponsor registration begins today after both Worships. The theme is: US TOO - A Celebration of our Connection: Womanhood, Motherhood and Sisterhood. Please contact Dr. Pamela May, Chairperson, Lesley Fairrow and Valerie Lott, Women s Season Co-Chairs for additional information. March is National Reading Month and the YPD are asking members to donate gently used books of all genres and for all ages on Sunday, March 11 and March 19, to be offered for sale on Sunday, March 25, 2018. All proceeds will be used to buy new books for Children s Hospital. 4 9
CONDOLENCES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Our condolences to Brother and Sister Merv and Rita Teague on the loss of her mother, Mrs. Argua Hickey. Mrs. Hickey made her transition on Sunday, February 25, 2018. Her Homegoing Celebration was held Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Holy Trinity AME Church, Wilberforce, Ohio. Alexander, Evie M. Allen, Barbara Beatty, Patricia Boyce, Catherine Bradley, Beverly Brandon, Florence Bridges, Tanya Brown, Geraldine Caldwell, Henrietta Carr, Carol Cason, Ida Chaney, Willienell Christian, Lamarr Members at Home Collins, L. Kate Lee, Helen Cooper, Samella Madison, Wylene **Cotton, Joe McCauley, Lillian Dickerson, Robert McGill, Juanita Golden, Evalyn Merkerson, Anna Hatten, Allen Miller, Emma Hawkins, William Pewitt, Rosalyn Henyard, Ronald Raines, Lawanna Hinton, Ella Reedus, Rev. Doris Howard, Elizabeth Rutherford, Antrice Johnson, Ralph Standfield, Darney Johnston, Bessie Standfield, Debrah Kyle, Jean Sweeney, Joann Members in Hospital or Care Facility Sykes, Jeanette Thompson, Paulette Turner, Failon Turner, Hilton Turner, Rebecca White, Mildred Whitely, Jean Williams, Dorothy Young, Mary ** In Hospital Bolton, Nathan Estell, Beverly Evans, Myrna Hill, Estella John, Arvella Johnson, Joetta Middlebrooks, Alice Pardon, Frank Williams, Margie Sterling Place, Southfield Father Murphy Nursing Home, Centerline, MI Fairlane Senior Care & Rehabilitation Center, Detroit Sterling Place, Southfield The Manor of Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills John Hancock Residential Center, Detroit The Fountains at Franklin, Southfield Evangelical Home, Sterling Heights Hartford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center HEALTH COMMISSION MEMBERS SERVING 8:00 a.m. D. Whitesell & Dr. A. Baylor, III 11:00 a.m. Dr. B. Hannah, P. Meade, & A. Jackson 8 5
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