Spirit of Saint aul 149 years Imparting the WORD to Impact the WORLD!

Pastor Robert J. Williams, Sr., D. Min. Pastor Robert J. Williams, Jr., M. Div.

march 6, 2016

THE MISSION OF ST. PAUL CHURCH IS TO REACH THE WORLD, EMPOWER COMMUNITY,

AND EXPAND GOD’S KINGDOM BY SHARING THE GOSPEL IN THE SPIRIT OF LOVE.

WELcOmE

Praise the Lord and welcome to St. Paul Church! We take this opportunity to thank our friends, guests and members for choosing to help us lift up the name of Jesus here today. We say to you who are unsaved-join Jesus! To you who are unchurched-join us in membership, as we seek to make disciples for Jesus Christ. ________________________________________________________

IS TO REACH THE WORLD, EMPOWER COMMUNITY, AND EXPAND GOD’S KINGDOM BY SHARING THE GOSPEL IN THE SPIRIT OF LOVE.

THE MISSION OF ST. PAUL CHURCH

SPC Image Policy – By entering this Church, you hereby grant St. Paul Church the right, but not the obligation, to photograph, film and capture you and your likeness, on film and /or through any other method currently available or that becomes available in the future. You further agree that these images may be used in the production, exhibition, distribution, promotion, publicity and advertising of similar events and any other event sponsored by St. Paul Church. Under no circumstances will your likeness be used in connection with commercial endorsements of any kind.

THE SUNDAY MORNING TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY (to SP-Central)

Transportation is now available for the 7:45 Sunday Morning Worship Services. Please contact Servant Leader Tyrone Hill (301-758-1048) for transportation to this service.

WE WELCOME SERVANT LEADER TYRONE HILL TO THE TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY

Because of the increased ridership on Sunday mornings it is imperative that you call Servant Leader John Queen (240-467-5950) preferably before Friday at 8:00 pm of each week to confirm your ride. When calling please let us know how many people will be riding with you so we will have adequate space to accommodate all riders. Please note: If you must cancel, it is your responsibility to contact Bro. Queen immediately to prevent an unnecessary trip.

Sarah Miranda Plummer, Founder

OUR VISION

We respectfully ask that no food or drink be brought to or consumed in the sanctuary.

Saint Paul Church Covenant (Adopted by the church January 28, 1975)

With sincere gratitude to God for His grace and mercy, having been brought to embrace the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior and relying on the help of the Holy Spirit, we joyfully and solemnly covenant with each other in the presence of God and men…

• To habitually engage in secret and family prayer; • To devoutly study the Holy Scriptures and teach them to our children; • To zealously support the work and worship of God and the ordinances of His house; • To walk together in Christian love; • To cheerfully give of our property, as God has prospered us, to the support of a faithful Christian

Ministry; • To aid as we are able in bringing relief to those who are in bondage to poverty, ignorance, fear,

prejudice or hostility; • To be a fellowship of the concerned, where the lost may find Jesus Christ, sinners may find

pardon, seekers may find meaning for their lives, and where all who come may find welcome; • To live soberly, righteously and godly in this present world, striving for attitudes and actions

which reflect God’s Spirit working through us, abstaining from whatever is unbecoming to a Christian;

We also promise that when we remove from this vicinity we will, as soon as possible, unite with some other church and strive always to live to the glory of Him who has called us out of darkness into His marvelous light. AMEN!

SErmON NOTES Sunday, March 6, 2016

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What message did God send directly to me through this sermon?

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Is there something else God wants me to do? __________________

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How did this message improve/relate to my life? _______________

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What should I do about it? _________________________________

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If your special day is not listed in this section, please don’t hesitate to contact the church office at (301) 449-1450

Happy March Birthday Wishes

1st David Fryar, Jr. 2nd Alfreida Bennett Vanessa King Paris Mari Baker 4th Faye Norman Annie Smith Shelly Harvell Kennedy Wesley 5th Malcolm Whitman Leslie Jones Torrence Sinclair Masheed McClam 6th Annette Wilkerson William Anderson Johnika LaVerne Turner 8th Beauty Dunn Lillie Suber Martin Precious Turner 9th Connie Ward 10th Judith Roberts 11th Amiyah J. Caldwell 13th Margie Washington

Helene A. Johnson Christina Johnson Donovan Benton, Jr. Victor Littles 14th James McDowell Markus Taylor Jermaine T. Brown Wallace West, Jr. 15th Danita Ingram Cynthia Goodman 16th Clarence Page Sheila Y. Doggett Diane Gilbert Steven Wallace Jr. 17th Dianne Pinkney Jamiya Brooks 18th Mya Allison Donaisha Booker 19th Irving Bacon Sheila Hastings 20th Willistine Page Roxanne Fitch Lola Johnson

21st Mary Vick Toi Witcher 22nd Tommie Brummitt Karen Baldwin 23rd Delaine Smith-Clark April Hunter 24th Jamal Partman 25th Ciara Contee 26th Geraldine Davis Nicole Williams 27th Victoria Lipscomb Gilbert Cathy Williams Miheem Goodine Miheema Goodine 28th Barbara Watts Denese Scott 29th Laroyace Stone-Munnerlyn Shaquawn Cummings 30th Marjorie Gorham Andrea Wilborn Kerry Williams, Jr. 31st Herbert Hill Sr. Rev. Robert Williams Sr. Sharmell Coan

cOrPOraTE PraYEr Monday Evening March 7th (7:00-8:00pm), St. Paul Central

led by members of the Diaconate Corporate Prayer every Monday evening. The service begins promptly at 7:00, but all are welcome to come early for personal prayer at the altar. As our prayers go up, God’s blessings are pouring down.

The March Calendar is printed in this publication as a means of making you aware of all announcements and events scheduled for the month. The weekly Welcome Bulletin will focus on special weekly reminders.

SHARE Food Network –The March orders and payments are due TODAY, Sunday, March 6th. Please see flyer insert for Holiday Specials

. Orders will be ready for pick up on Saturday, March 19th @ SPC. For more information please contact Sis. Susan Smith (301-322-4938).

The Health Resource Ministry

will be available to do blood pressure check at the end of the 8:00 and 10:30 service on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Zumba continues at Friendly every Wednesday and Thursday evening at 7p.m. Cost $3/person.

GRIEF COUNSELING

sessions are conducted on the second and fourth Wednesdays by our grief counselor, Reverend Dr. Elizabeth Hodge, at SP-Central, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Reverend Hodge can be reached at 301-420-1316 or 301-785-9550 for scheduling or emergency requests.

NOON DAY BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER

Noon to 1p.m. every Wednesday at Central.

Bookkeeper/ Entry level accountant needed. Duties include sales receipts, bank reconciliations, payroll and filing. There is much scope for learning since the bookkeeper will be working under the guidance of a CPA. Salary is 35,000- 45,000 depending on qualifications/ experience. Retirees interested in working again are especially welcome. Please call @ 301-219-6932.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

IT's That Time Of YEAR Once Again!

Easter is fast approaching and the Drama, Music and Christian Education Departments are teaming together for our Annual Easter Production. Actors and Tech Crew members are needed. If you are interested please contact Valencia Howard @ 240-350-1862 or Valenciahoward@aol.com, or Deacon Marie Barfield @ 301-899-9214 or Pemake@aol.com. Rehearsal will begin shortly.

30th Annual Oratorical Contest The Clergymates of Prince George’s County is sponsoring the 30th Annual Oratorical Contest. The host church for this year’s event will be Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Lanham, Maryland. The event will be held on March 12, 2016 at 2:00PM. The following categories are open for participation:

Category I: Grades 4 -6 Category II: Grades 7-9 Category III: Grades 10-12 The topic for 2016 is: Is the Name “Christian” Just a Label I Wear?

Please contact Lataunya Partman 240-304-4096 | Ldpartman@msn.com to register for participation and to obtain complete contest details.

Angela Bonita Clayton and Dominique Lamont Nelson

Request the honor of your presence at their marriage on Saturday, the twelfth of March, Two thousand and sixteen

At noon St. Paul Church of Friendly

9700 Old Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744

March is Colorectal Cancer Month Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer is cancer of the colon (intestine) or rectum. It is the fourth most common cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of death from cancer. Colorectal cancer affects all racial and ethnic groups and is most often found in people ages 50 and over. It is as common in women as it is in men. This year, over 136,830 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and an estimated 50,310 will die of the disease. With certain types of screening, this cancer can be prevented by removing polyps (grape-like growths on the wall of the intestine) before they become cancerous. Several screening tests detect colorectal cancer early, when it can be more easily and successfully treated Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors People over age 50 have the highest risk of colorectal cancer. You may also be at higher risk if you are African American, smoke, or have a family history of colorectal cancer.

• People who are overweight or obese, especially those who carry fat around their waists • People who aren’t physically active • People who drink alcohol in excess, especially men • People who eat a lot of red meat (such as beef, pork or lamb) or processed meat (such as bacon,

sausage, hot dogs or cold cuts) • People with personal histories of inflammatory bowel disease (such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s

disease) • People with family histories of inherited colorectal cancer or inherited colorectal problems

Colorectal Cancer Prevention • Be physically active for at least 30 minutes, at least five days a week. • Maintain a healthy weight. • Don’t smoke. If you do smoke, quit. • If you drink alcohol, have no more than one drink a day if you’re a woman or two drinks a day if you’re a

man. • Eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains to help you get and stay healthy. • Eat less red meat and cut out processed meat.

Colorectal Cancer Early Detection The best way to prevent colorectal cancer is to get screened regularly If you’re at average risk for colorectal cancer, start getting screened at age 50. If you’re at higher risk, you may need to start regular screening at an earlier age and be screened more often. If you’re older than 75, ask your doctor if you should continue to be screened. The best time to get screened is before you have any symptoms. Tests that find pre-cancer and cancer:

• Colonoscopy – Every 10 years • Virtual colonoscopy – Every 5 years • Flexible sigmoidoscopy – Every 5 years

Colorectal Cancer Symptoms Early stages of colorectal cancer don’t usually have symptoms. Later on, people may have these symptoms:

• Bleeding from the rectum or blood in or on the stool • Change in bowel habits • Stools that are more narrow than usual • General problems in the abdomen, such as bloating, fullness or cramps • Diarrhea, constipation or a feeling in the rectum that the bowel movement isn’t quite complete • Weight loss for no apparent reason • Being tired all the time • Vomiting

Colorectal Cancer Treatment • Surgery is the most common treatment. When the cancer has spread, chemotherapy or radiation may be given

before or after surgery. Sources:

• HealthFinder.Gov • Prevent Cancer Foundation

Take a Close Look at Social Security in 2016

BREAKTHROUGH PRAYER Lord God, You have stood with us in time past; You have carried us through many hardships; You have shielded us from danger; You have delivered us from sickness again and again. Thank You, Father, for hearing us as we lay our needs before You just now. We ask for your help, Father; we are perplexed and afraid. We do not know which way to turn. We are thankful for Your Spirit, who helps us in our weakness, who searches our hearts and brings our petitions before You even when we do not know for what to pray. O God, we ask for courage to face the situation before us. Give us wisdom to see the right way, and courage to take it. Help us through this time of trial. Grant us strength to endure. May we not be defeated; rather may victory be ours through Him who overcame even death and

the grave. May the peace that transcends all understanding guard our hearts and minds, through Christ we pray, Amen.

(>) Active Military Duty (#) Confined to a Hospital or Nursing facility (+) Incarcerated (PTL) Praise The Lord

The Saint Paul Church Membership

Sis. Arrie Alexander >Bro. Damon Allen #Sis. Annette Barnes >Bro. Redmond Kheti Barnes Sis. Rosenna Barnes Family of John (Pete) Bennett, Jr. #Bro. John Bennett, III Sis. Anne Bolton Sis. Barbara Brooks #Sis. Berthene Bruce Bro. Tommy Brummitt #Sis. Sarah Cunningham #Sis. J. Dianne Faulkner David & Linda Ford

Bro. & Sis. James & LaGretta Fox Sis. Shelly Harvell >Bro. Carlton Howard Bro. James Janifer +Bro. Wesley Johnson Sis. Christine Knox Sis. Valencia Lanham Sis. Sheryl Long Sis. Gladys Maxwell Min. Helen McAbee Bro. Earl & Sis. Alethia Moses Bro. Miles Moultrie Bro. Coster Nicholson Sis. Judith Roberts

#Bro. & Sis. Leroy & Arlene Sandifer Sis. Iantha J. Smith #Sis. Luretha Starkey Sis. Maxine Stone Sis. Barbara Sullivan Sis. Ellouise Thompson Sis. Mary Vick Sis. Connie Ward & Family Sis. Marsha West #Sis. Jacqueline Whitman & Family #Bro. & Sis. Robert & Patricia Wilkes Sis. Margie Williams Bro. Leon Wilson Sis. Gwendolyn Wyatt

Friends of St. Paul Church LGIC, LLC and Nelson Lively Ministry Partners, LLC Johnnie M. Allen, Jr. (Annie Richardson) Joseph Dexter Allen (Annie Richardson) Connor Anderson (Queenie Anderson) Maurice & Dianne Anderson (Anderson) Keith Ayres (Shirley Matthews) Sandra Ayres (Shirley Matthews) Latrese Bailey (Lagreta Fox) Twanna Benford (Shirley Husky) Susan Bennett (Paula Wedge) John Bowie Sr. (Augustine Edmunds) Jim Bradner (Roslyn Jessie) Elaine Caldwell (Marsha Jackson) Candace Carter (Lois Tibbs) Lesli Carter (Debbie Snipes) Carl C. Carthern (Annie Richardson) Thomas Chennault (Elizabeth Hodge) Francis Cole (Roslyn Jessie) Keenya Coleman (Marcia Matthews) Mr. Cooper (Rosenna Barnes) Ineya Cottrell (Mal Whitman) Crump Family (Patricia Crump) Margie Curtis (Paula Wedge) Bertha Davis (Deloris Atkinson) Karen Davis (Maxine & Vincent Brown) Gloria Davis (Arlene Sandifer)+ Kathryn DeHetre (L. Jerome Fowler) Tashay Dugger (Debbie Hill) Nathaniel Echols (Sherita Gray) Norma Edwards (Roslyn Jessie) Joyce Fletcher (Shirley Matthews) Marie Fox (LaGretta Fox) Thetis Galloway (Patricia Gilbert) Virginia Gibson (Charlotte Gray) Sheree Gorham (Calvin Gorham)

Robert Gross (Gross Family) Gittens Family (Church Office) Marleen Halloway (Joyce Maxwell) Carolyn Haliburton (Marjorie Gross) #Edwina Harwell (Jennifer Gatson) Florence Hawkins (Mary Vick) Berla Henry (Faye Norman) Rosezella Hill (Sonya Lee) Aaliyah Hines-11yrs old (Kate Awkward) Reggie Holder (Renee Garrison) Missouri Holmes (Victor Holmes) Kenneth Jackson (Regina Jackson) Van Dike Jackson (Mal Whitman) Gabriel James (LJ Fowler) Bernice Jones (Jae-Te Starks) Zerita Johnson (Susan Smith) Lisa Latimer (L. Jerome Fowler) Calvin Lee (Robert Wilson) Cindy & Tori Leshley (Faith Queen) Ronnell Lindsey (JB Maxwell) Shawnte Maloye (Rosenna Barnes) James Martin Jr. (Elizabeth Hodge) Sandra Martin (Shirley Matthews) Asha McCallum (Office Staff) Dr. Paula McKenzie (Clyde Jackson Jr.) Marva McKinney (Susan Smith) Karen Moroughan (LJ Fowler) Sharon Murphy (Paula Wedge) Makai Newkirk-Page (Susan Smith) Mia Norman (Faye Norman) Ethel Orr (Larry Orr) Raynard Osman (Shirley Smith) Marcia Paige (Susan Smith) Raynelle Perry (Brenda Otto) Angela Pope (Rosenna Barnes) Charmaine Randolph (Charlotte Gray)

Flossie Randolph (Charlotte Gray) Stephaune Randolph (Charlotte Gray) Simone Richardson (Joyce Maxwell) Brooke Roberts Coles (Vince & Pam Price) William Robinson (Arlene Sandifer) Pauline Rogers (Alicia Brooks) Ronnie Roland (Pandora Cuffy) Laura Saxton & family (Shirley Smith) Jannies Simms (Susan Smith) Delores Fox Smith (Rhoda Washington) Lamar Smith (Cecile Orr) Alexis Smith (Irving Russell Smith III) Cynthia Smith (Deborah Hill) Maxine Soyors (Paula Wedge) #Kenya Spears (Arlene Sandifer) Nieshia Stepherson (Patricia Crump) LaTonya Davis-Stone & Family (L. Stone) Clarence Thomas (Rosenna Barnes) Tenne Throwter (Susan Smith) Bria Watson (Amelia Harvell) Carlos Watson (Amelia Harvell) Tiffany Smith Watson (Amelia Harvell) Margaret Wages (Arlene Sandifer) Miggie Jean Waller (Dorothy Chappell Johnson)

Dion Wedge (Paula Wedge) Ernest Wheeler (RJ Williams) Kamisha Wheeler Willa Mae White (Adrienne Boney-Diouf) Paulette Wilkes (Mal Whitman) Esther Williams (Pastor Williams, Sr.) Maxine Williams (Pastor Williams, Sr.) Benjamin Wilson (Robert Wilson) James & Pearl Wilson (Adrien Starks) Leon Wilson Richard Wyatt, Jr. (Linda Wyatt-Kittrell) Frances Yates (Fox, Waters, Jones)

God’s Worship Headquarters Where

Jesus is Lord! SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP

9700 Old Allentown Rd., Ft. Washington, MD SP-Friendly Worship Center

Sunday Worship 8:00 A.M. Sunday Church School 9:30 A.M. Holy Communion 1st Sundays Corporate Prayer as Announced Baptism Service as Announced SP- Senior Living Chapel (1207 Addison Road, Capitol Heights, MD)

(every Sunday)

Sunday Worship 3:00 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study 2:00 P.M. Rev. Robert Wilson, Chaplain Residences at Thomas Circle1330 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC

(2nd Sunday)

Sunday Worship 2:30 P.M. Rev. L Jerome Fowler, Chaplain

6611 Walker Mill Rd., Capitol Heights, MD SP-Central Worship Center

Sunday Church School 9:00 A.M. Sunday Worship 7:45 A.M. & 10:45 A.M. Holy Communion 1st Sundays Corporate Prayer Mondays 7:00 P.M. Baptism Service as Announced Charles J. S. Waxter Children’s Center375 Red Clay Road, SW, Laurel, MD

(2nd Sunday)

Sunday Worship & Fellowship 3:00 P.M. Dea. Marjorie Gross, Coordinator Rev. Jimmie D. Waters, Chaplain Brinton Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center of Washington, DC1380 Southern Ave. SE, Washington, DC

(3rd Sunday)

Sunday Worship 11:00 A.M. Rev. Geneva E. Jones, Chaplain

Pastor R J Williams, Sr., D. Min. Clergyman12@verizon.net CHURCH ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Pastor R J Williams, Jr., M. Div. Rjwmsjr1@verizon.net Rev. L J Fowler, Church Administrator Ljfowler5@verizon.net

Dea. J B Maxwell, Admin. Assistant Jbmaxwell@stpaul6615.comcastbiz.net Sis. V L Queen, Secretary Vlqueen@stpaul6615.comcastbiz.net

Central Worship Center Administrative Offices Friendly Worship Center 6611 Walker Mill Road 6615 Walker Mill Road, Capitol Heights, MD 20743 9700 Old Allentown Road

Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Telephone (301) 449-1450 Fax (301) 449-1454 Fort Washington, MD 20744

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