Amazing Grace Church
Rev. Michael L. Smith II, Pastor
YOUTH SUNDAY
Psalm 100
Opening Prayer
Praise and Worship
Scripture(s)
Old Testament: Deuteronomy 8:1-5
New Testament: 1 Peter 2:20-25
Prayer
Selection
Announcements
Offering Prayer
Tithes and Offering
Selection
Sermon
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Closing Prayer
Benediction
PSALM 100 (KJV)
100 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.
2 Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
3 Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
5 For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
The Apostle's Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord;
who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic** church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
**The word “catholic” means universal, representing belief in the church universal and does not refer to a particular denomination.
Scripture Lesson
Old Testament: Daniel 2:16-23 (NIV)
16 At this, Daniel went in to the king and asked for time, so that he might interpret the dream for him.
17 Then Daniel returned to his house and explained the matter to his friends Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. 18 He urged them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that he and his friends might not be executed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. 19 During the night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven 20 and said:
“Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever;
wisdom and power are his.
21 He changes times and seasons;
he deposes kings and raises up others.
He gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to the discerning.
22 He reveals deep and hidden things;
he knows what lies in darkness,
and light dwells with him.
23 I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors:
You have given me wisdom and power,
you have made known to me what we asked of you,
you have made known to us the dream of the king.”
Youth Scripture Lesson:
Old Testament: Deuteronomy 8:1-5 (NIV)
Do Not Forget the Lord
8 Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land the Lord promised on oath to your ancestors. 2 Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. 3 He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. 4 Your clothes did not wear out and your feet did not swell during these forty years. 5 Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you.
New Testament: 1 Peter 2:20-25 (NIV)
20 But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. 21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
22 “He committed no sin,
and no deceit was found in his mouth.”[a]
23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. 24 “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.” 25 For “you were like sheep going astray,”[b] but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
Hymn of Praise (1st Sunday)
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY! LORD GOD ALMIGHTY
1 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee.
Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
2 Holy, Holy, Holy! All the saints adore Thee,
casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee,
which wert and art and evermore shalt be.
3 Holy, Holy, Holy! though the darkness hide Thee,
though the eye made blind by sin Thy glory may not see,
only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee,
perfect in pow'r, in love, and purity.
4 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!
All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea.
Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessed Trinity.
Hymn of Praise
Announcements
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Church website: www.amazinggrace2540.org
James 5:16 (NIV)
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
Prayer Call:
Every Monday night via Zoom at 7:00pm, join the Prayer Warriors of the Women’s Ministry as they lead us in prayer!
Join Zoom Meeting: Monday Prayer Call Zoom Link
Meeting Phone #: 1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 775 317 155
Passcode: 070404
Bible Study:
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday night via Zoom at 7:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting: Bible Study Zoom Link
Meeting Phone #: 1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 775 317 155Passcode: 070404
***Next Bible Study - March 24th***
Men’s Bible Study:
Every Wednesday night via Zoom at 7:30pm
Join Zoom Meeting: Bible Study Zoom Link
Meeting Phone #: 1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 775 317 155Passcode: 070404
Sunday School:
Every Sunday from 10:00am to 10:45am for youth and adults.
Join Zoom Meeting: Sunday School Zoom Link
Meeting Phone #: 1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID: 775 317 155Passcode: 070404
Praise Team Rehearsal:
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday at Olney SDA Church
Praise Team Rehearsal at 1:30pm
***Next Rehearsal - TBD***
Under Construction:
Luke 14:28-30 (NIV)
28 “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? 29 For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, 30 saying, ‘This person began to build and wasn’t able to finish.’
What progress have you made this week? What have you completed this week? What is your plan for next week? Do you have what you need to finish?
Investing 101*
$500 in credit = 2 years of payments and will cost you $130 of interest at 18%.
This is how much you would earn for putting $500 into the S&P 500 in 2021:
$500 = $130 | $5,000 = $1,300 | $50,000 = $13,000 | $500,000 = $130,000
Since 1942, the S&P 500 has finished the year higher than it started 74.6% of the time or approximately 3 out of 4 years. Ultimately, the market eventually recovers all losses from any down years. The market rewards patience. Long term investing is the only easy money!
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*The aforementioned is neither financial advice nor financial recommendation and is purely for educational purposes. Consult a certified financial planner or professional financial advisor and do your own research prior to making any financial decisions.
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March Events
1st Holy Communion
3rd Financial Seminar
8th Men’s Sunday
15th Fellowship Service
29th Youth Sunday / Palm Sunday
April Events
5th Holy Communion - Resurrection Sunday
12th Men’s Sunday
19th Fellowship Service
25th Brooke Grove Saturday Service
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