ORDER OF SERVICE 8:00 A.M.

The Prelude * Call to Worship Minister Antoinette Ell is-Wil l iams Leader: For God alone my soul waits in si lence, People: for my hope is from Him.

Leader: He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress:

All: I shall not be shaken. Invocation and The Lord’s Prayer

The Gloria Patri *** Worshippers May Enter ***

* Congregational Hymn *** Worshippers May Enter ***

Words of Welcome Sister Dorothy Handfield * The Offertory Prayer * Prayer of Consecration and a Musical Selection * The Giving of Tithes and Offerings * Prayer of Dedication and the Doxology The Altar Call Introduction of Speaker Minister Antoinette Ell is-Wil l iams Musical Selection Mass Choir Scripture ~ John 5:1-9 ~ Rev. Kenneth Young Sermon Rev. Kenneth Young

“I 'm Down and I Can't Get Up” * Invitation to Discipleship Service of Holy Communion * Benediction

* CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND

ORDER OF SERVICE 11:00 A.M.

The Prelude * Call to Worship Rev. Onaje Crawford Leader: For God alone my soul waits in si lence, People: for my hope is from Him.

Leader: He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress:

All: I shall not be shaken. Invocation and The Lord’s Prayer

The Gloria Patri *** Worshippers May Enter ***

* Congregational Hymn *** Worshippers May Enter ***

Musical Selection Mass Choir Words of Welcome Brother Edward Crawford * The Offertory Prayer * Prayer of Consecration and a Musical Selection * The Giving of Tithes and Offerings * Prayer of Dedication and the Doxology The Altar Call Introduction of Speaker Rev. Onaje Crawford Musical Selection Mass Choir Scripture ~ John 5:1-9 ~ Rev. Kenneth Young Sermon Rev. Kenneth Young

“I 'm Down and I Can't Get Up” * Invitation to Discipleship Service of Holly Communion * Benediction

* CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND

Rev. Kenneth Young is an anointed gospel preacher. Through his ministry he seeks to reach the lost and care for “the least of these.”

Rev. Young earned a Bachelor’s degree in Bible and Theology (concentration in Religious Studies) from American Baptist College, graduating with honors, in 2010. While in Nashville, he served as Overseer of Christian Education for the College Ministry of over 2,500 students at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Bishop

Joseph Walker III, pastor. He also worked as a manager at Kroger where he was nominated for the division’s President’s Award.

He has completed a Master’s of Arts in Religion and a Master’s Degree in Church History graduating with honors at the Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. He is a: Michael Haynes Scholar, Byington Scholar, member of the Theta Alpha Epsilon Honor Society, and served as president of the Black Student Association. He was honored last year as 100 Men of Color in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. He also served as Senior Associate Pastor of St. John’s Congregational Church in Springfield, Massachusetts. He is currently serving at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts.

He has worked with many community service organizations including: A. Philip Randolph Institute, Red Cross, Urban Epi Center and many more. Through this service, he has come to realize that the Bible is not just a book for Christians to read. The Bible is alive and the world should see it daily! Rev. Young believes that ministry needs to take root in desolate areas. He hopes to carry his ministry to impoverished regions helping in the areas of education and employment. In the near future he plans to pursue a doctoral degree in African American/Religious Studies, Senior Pastorate, and a position in higher education.

Rev. Young is a native of Sylvester, GA. He is the middle of three children to Robert and Sue Young. Rev. Young is married to the love of his life, Adrianne D. Gladden-Young and one daughter, Jael Rose Young.

BETHANY NEWS RIGHT HAND OF FELLOWSHIP TODAY – The following persons will be receiving the Right Hand of Fellowship today: Sisters Mercy Zor, De’Nita Moss, Amanda Alston; and Michelle Adams. THE ORIGIN OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH-WEEK 11 – "Money is useful, but don't let it use you." ~ Old Saying, Anonymous. THANK YOU – Kudos to the House and Grounds Committee for their beautiful selection of bushes that now beautify the church grounds - Flower Club YOU INVITED – The Jazz Vespers Committee is presenting: "A Conversation with Randy Weston," NEA Jazz Master, Pianist & Composer. Randy takes A musical Journey through his career with Dr. M.W. Howard who will interview him about his new CD "The African Nubian Suite," his recent book and more. A CD/Book signing and refreshments follow in Lounge. Randy will play a few solo compositions in between conversation. LIFT IN PRAYER – Sister Shirley Way is currently in Overlook Hospital for tests. Please remember her in prayer. SAVE THE DATE – The Mother’s Day Breakfast, sponsored by the Men of Bethany, will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. All women are invited. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will be performing at NJPAC (New Jersey Performing Arts Center) from May 12-14. Tickets can be purchased on line at NJPAC.org or by calling 973-353-7561. There is a discount available for individual tickets by using the promo code DANCE. The best time to attend on these discount tickets is the 3:00 PM show on May 14th. (Mother's Day). If you have questions you may call Sisters Ollie or Martha Washington at 973-669-3497. They represent Bethany on the Faith Based Advisory Committee at NJPAC. BC SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE'S CAMPAIGN 2017-2018 – Bethany members and friends, today is our last Campaign Fund Sunday before our students will be receiving their scholarships. Scholarships will be given to the students on Scholarship Sunday, June 25, 2017. To make a donation today, please circle scholarship on the offering envelopes. If you don't have your donations today, you may give them to a church clerk or church secretary before Scholarship Sunday. We appreciate all of your support. "Our children are our future.” SOUND ROOM – If you have placed an order for DVD’s or CD’s, your orders are ready for pick up in the Sound Room. AIDS/HEALTH MINISTRY – May is Stroke Awareness Month. Eighty percent of strokes are preventable. That means the vast majority of stroke deaths and disabilities never have to happen. Learn how to keep your blood pressure under control to reduce your stroke risk. High blood pressure (hypertension) can damage blood vessels in the brain, increasing chances of stokes from clots or ruptures. The first thing a healthcare professional does before any examination or procedure is to take your blood pressure. This is VITAL information. Know your numbers. Together, we can end stroke! Source: http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/AboutStroke/AmericanStrokeMonth/American-Stroke-Month-Infographic_UMC_463277_Article.jsp#WQnh- VlXysr9 BBC WOMEN’S RETREAT – Our preliminary goal for the 2017 BBC Women's Retreat, scheduled for the weekend of September 22-24th has been met! Please continue to

make your payments after either service outside the seminar room. Should you have any questions, please contact Deacon Debra De Ramus, deramusdebra@verizon.net, Deacon Romy Walker, kimadanfx@msn.com, Deacon Brenda Brown, bebrown@ureach.com or the Church Office at 973-623-8161.

DEACONS’ CORNER

PRAYER SERVICE – Please join us for Prayer Service, which is being led by Deacon Franklin Dobbins on Thursday, May 11th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Bible Study follows immediately thereafter, led by Rev. Jones.

TRUSTEES’ CORNER

ELECTRONIC DONATIONS TO BETHANY – Please be aware that two convenient methods of donating to the church electronically are available to members and guests. For automatic debits, please ask any Trustee for an ACH Authorization Agreement, by which you can specify the account, amount, frequency and designation of your donations to the church. Please remember to include your full name on your envelope, especially if you are including cash, so that the Trustees can accurately apply your contribution. If you do not remember your envelope number, you may check with the Church Clerk or refer to your contribution statement. Also, online donations can be made at any time via PayPal on Bethany's website.

DONATE TO THE CHURCH VIA PAYPAL ON BETHANY'S WEBSITE – Donations are now available via PayPal on the front page of www.Bethany-newark.org. You may donate any amount, and select "Add special instructions to the seller" on the PayPal checkout page to give instructions on how you want your gift to help. Please see the Trustees if more information is needed.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

5/8 Dance Ministry – 6:00 p.m. Black College – 6:30 p.m.

Deacons – 7:00 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal – 7:00 p.m.

5/9 Archive Committee – 6:00 p.m.

Black History Committee 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal – 6:30 p.m.

Yoga – 6:30 p.m. NA Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

5/10 Line Dancing – 6:00 p.m.

Youth Pastor Search Committee – 6:00 p.m. Women’s Retreat Committee – 7:00 p.m.

5/12 Mother’s Day Breakfast – 9:00 a.m.

Scholarship Committee – 10:30 a.m.

5/14 Mother’s Day – One Service at 10:00 a.m.

Flower Club – 1:30 p.m. Nurses’ Unit – 1:30 p.m.

If you need to meet for any reason, please fill out

a Room Request Form and submit it to the church office.

Bethany Baptist Church 275 West Market Street

Newark, New Jersey 07103 Office: 973-623-8161 Fax: 973-643-1701

www.bethany-newark.org

Rev. Timothy L. Jones, Pastor tljones@bethany-newark.org

May 7, 2017

Pastoral Assistants: Rev. Onaje Crawford

Minister Antoinette Ellis-Williams

Pastors Emeriti: Rev. Dr. James A. Scott

Rev. Dr. M. William Howard, Jr.

Established In 1871