Opening Prayer (In Unison)Gracious and Loving God, whatever you’re doing in this season, don’t do

without us. Show us what you’re doing and give us the courage to join you. Let the illusions that have held us back now disappear. Let us have new energy. Let us have a new sense of purpose. Let us no longer play small, regardless of other people’s reactions to us when we play big. We receive

an expanded set of options so that you might work miracles in our lives. We now open our minds to possibilities we have not dreamt, to possibilities we

have not imagined. We release everything that would block us in this endeavor, from the past, present, and future. Break every chain! In the

name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.      

Unison Scripture Reading: Acts 2:41-47 (NIV) 41Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. 42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and

miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. 46Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in

their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

 

Announcements 

 

Early Morning Prayer

We invite you to join us to PRAY EVERY Tuesday morning here at the church at 6:00 a.m.

The Men’s Ministry Prayer

The men are invited to join in prayer every Wednesday at 6:00 P.M. here in the church

We’re Social Media Friendly!   Silence your electronic devices. Feel free to Tweet, Text and Post Things

that Uplift We’re Social Media Friendly!   Silence your electronic devices. Feel free to Tweet, Text and Post Things

that Uplift You During Worship  Follow Us on Twitter! Like Us On Facebook!

  Feel free to post pictures to Facebook or Instagram (Please Turn Off Your Flash!)

  

Connect to the Internet

Connect to the internet 34th St. Church: password “welcome34” Please use all lower case letters for the password.

 

I WON ONE - Share the JOY of Jesus with Somebody This Year! We want to encourage you to “invest and invite” one of your friends, family

members, neighbors or co-workers to come to church. Let us celebrate your invitations’ Every Fourth Weekend. Our NEXT“I WON ONE”weekend is Sunday, September 28, 2014. Let's “WIN ONE” this year for God.

Men of Valor: “Men Challenging Men” Men’s Just Talking (Kingdom Men Series) meet weekly on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the counting room.

 Men’s Ministry Meeting on Saturday, September 13, 2014 starting with prayer at 8:30 a.m. followed by the meeting and ending at 10:00 a.m.

 Cleanup day at the church on Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon.  

Do Something! – Your service can make a difference once a month with the following ministries: Hospitality, Ushers, Congregational Care, Children Ministry, Youth and Security. Training will be offered. Sign up NOW! Please submit to the church office your name and contact information at (813) 248-6548

Please continue to pray with us and plan NOW to invite a family member, friend, neighbor or co-worker to worship with you on September 28, 2014 our “I WON ONE” Sunday morning worship. Let’s “WIN ONE” this year 2014 for God.

Praise Dance Rehearsal Every Wednesday Night at 7:00 pm and Thursday Night at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Leadership Council Meeting

Saturday, September 6 @ 8:30 a.m.

Usher Ministry Meeting

Wednesday, September 10th @ 6:00 pm

Minister's Meeting

Saturday, September 6th @ 10 a.m. at the church.

Children Ministry Meeting

Saturday, September 20 @ 9:00 a.m.

Fine Art Ministry Meeting

Thursday, September 18 @ 6:00 pm

Small Group (CELL) Training

September @ 10:00 am.

New Member's and New Believers Orientation

Saturday, September 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

  

Men’s Ministry The men of 34th Street Church please join Rev. Alton Kemp, Men’s Ministry Meeting on

Saturday, September 13th starting with prayer at 8:30 a.m. followed by the meeting and ending at 10:00 a.m.. See Deacon Anthony Haynes for more information.

Married Couples Ministry Please join the Married Couples Ministry Saturday, September 13, 2014 @ 6:00 p.m. For

more information Contact Rev. Dayna Gray & Deacon Gray 

Lighthouse Ministries for Christ Mission Sunday, September 21st @ 6:00 pm. Please contact Dr. Maxine Woodside for more

information.

God, we love you and the genuine expression of love is giving. You showed your love for us first by giving us your Son. We demonstrate our love for you by giving now a portion of what you have given to us. We give freely. We give cheerfully. We will not rob you. Instead, we will worship you by giving from our heart.  You are our #1 priority. We will not treat banks or bills better than we treat you because you deserve all the glory, the honor and the praise. We refuse to live under a curse. Therefore, in obedience to your Word, we bring our tithe and our offering to you today. PUT your promise into action! Open the windows of heaven and provide what we need for our desires and our destiny! POUR into our lives the phenomenal and spectacular by releasing a blessing that is beyond our wildest dreams! PROTECT everything that we currently have and do not permit the enemy to abort anything that you are trying to give us for our future.  The tithe is what we owe, the offering is seed we sow. We sow now with the expectation of jobs and better jobs, of businesses and greater businesses, of raises and bonuses, of houses and land, of freedom from debt and supernatural increase. Bless us indeed and enlarge our territory as we live for your glory. Alleluia! In the mighty, matchless and miraculous name of Jesus, we confess. Amen!

SET THE ATMOSPHERE

ATTITUDE: Please take a moment to remember God’s goodness to you! Please honor those who serve you Be courteous to our parking team, greeters, ushers and security  ACTION: Please park in designated areas ONLYPlease be seated from the front to the rear. Please fill in all rows! Please DO NOT WALK during prayer, the sermon or the invitation Please eat, drink and discard trash in designated places ONLY Please keep valuables with you at all times Please take your bulletin home or leave it at the exit Please do not record the services in audio or video at any time Please bring lost items to the Ushers Center; 34th Street Church is not responsible for lost items Please accompany children under 12 to the restrooms Please turn your cell phone to QUIET mode Please identify the exit nearest you. If an alarm sounds, please

proceed to the nearest exit  AWARENESS: This is a non-smoking campus Restrooms are located at the front of the church and educational wing of the building. Intercessors are available to pray for you before and following each Worship Celebration CD recordings are available at the Media Center

 

 UPCOMING EVENTS

FORCHURCH 100th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

 The Thirty-Fourth Street Church of God will be celebrating their 100th year of worshipping November 14 – 16, 2014. This year’s theme for our anniversary celebration is: “Celebrating Our Legacy, Reaching The Next Generation”. The Anniversary Committee are making it a special occasion with several events planned.

The main events are:  Friday: November 14th Anniversary Banquet Saturday: November 15th Anniversary Picnic Sunday: November 16t Morning Worship for this special occasion which will be marked by a special speaker

 We encourage you to participate in the events listed above. We hope that our church family here will be joined by many who will be returning home. The Anniversary Committee is requesting each member to contribute $100 for our “Church 100th Anniversary Celebration”. Special envelopes will be provide for your contribution on Sunday, August 25, 2014. We are looking forward to this special time in November! Keep us in your heart, your prayers and your plans.   The Anniversary Committee

100 years historical highlights

Reverend Genevieve Smith has been a member of the Church of God for most of her life. She became a member of the 22nd Street Church of God over 80 years ago and is one of the oldest living members of the Thirty-Fourth Street Church of God. Mother Smith served faithfully for many years as the director of the 22nd Street Church of God Choir. She used her beautiful voice to sing the songs of Zion, glorifying the Lord! Along with her sister, the late Hazel Frazier, they were dedicated members of the Benevolent Committee. As an Ordained Minister, she was involved in outreach ministering by witnessing and encouraging others to seek Christ. Reverend Smith is a devoted “prayer warrior “who is committed to praying for others. Many generations have been blessed by her biblical teachings and prayers.  Reverend Smith’s steadfastness and faithfulness in the Lord serve as a pillar of our history and has help to lay the spiritual foundation of our church.

ONE OF The Oldest LIVING MEMBEROf

Thirty-Fourth Street Church Of God

 She is the mother of one daughter, Linda Reid, and two grandchildren and was married to the late Owen Smith.  

IF YOU HAVE A PASSION TO WORK WITH CHILDREN, WE WANT YOU!!

 VOUNTEER OPPORTUNIES:

Sundays and Wednesdays 

See Sister Evelyn Gyden and Ponder Battle

34th Street Church mission can be summed up in this phrase: “empower you to grow into all God created you to be.” Followers of Jesus are lifelong learners and the spiritual journey is not meant to be alone. At 34th Street Church, we believe that life is a team sport – best done together and as our church grows larger, we must also grow smaller. Small groups are “learning communities” that serve as a great way to grow in your relationship with God and make a difference in the community. We encourage everyone to be involved in group life because it’s there where you will meet new people while growing in your faith.

NTERESTED IN STARTING OR FACILITATING A GROUP?

Any member in good standing can start a Small Group at 34th Street Church by following 4 easy steps:

Step 1 Complete the Facilitator Information formStep 2 Attend a Small Group OrientationStep 3 Submit signed Small Group Leader CovenantStep 4 Meet with our Small Group Team Leader or Designated Small Group

Coach Faith grows in the presence of faithful friends and the best way to grow in your faith is to be around others on the same journey that can spur you on and keep you going. Small groups are here for you so take a moment to find the right space for you! If you have any questions, please contact us at jhaynes@verizon.net or call Deacon Anthony Haynes.