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SUNDAY WORSHIP

KEEPING UP!

CALL TO WORSHIP

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto

Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations.

Psalm 100:1-2, 4-5 (KJV)

INVOCATION

The prayer that formally opens the worship experience asking for God’s blessing

SONGS OF PRAISE

OLD TESTAMENT READING

8AM Brother Fred Campbell 11AM Sister Olive Cooper

II Chronicles 32: 1-8 (NLT) Today’s scripture will be read aloud. Please stand.

NEW TESTAMENT READING

8AM Brother Xavier Jones 11AM Sister Theresa Murphy

Acts 18: 1-8 (NLT)

Today’s scripture will be read aloud. Please stand.

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN

“Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee”

PASTORAL REMARKS & WELCOME

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COMMUNITY PRAYER & FELLOWSHIP

WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING Tithes, Offerings, and Benevolent

Give in tithe and offering; then watch the windows of heaven open. (For your convenience, guest envelopes are in the back of each pew.)

HYMN OF PREPARATION

THE GOSPEL MESSAGE Reverend Dr. Edward L. Branch

Third New Hope Baptist Church- Detroit, MI

INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give

you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am Gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11: 28 - 30 (NKJV)

BENEDICTION

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OLD TESTAMENT READING II Chronicles 32: 1-8 (NLT)

1 After Hezekiah had faithfully carried out this work, King

Sennacherib of Assyria invaded Judah. He laid siege to the fortified

towns, giving orders for his army to break through their

walls. 2 When Hezekiah realized that Sennacherib also intended to

attack Jerusalem, 3 he consulted with his officials and military

advisers, and they decided to stop the flow of the springs outside

the city. 4 They organized a huge work crew to stop the flow of the

springs, cutting off the brook that ran through the fields. For they

said, “Why should the kings of Assyria come here and find plenty

of water?” 5 Then Hezekiah worked hard at repairing all the broken

sections of the wall, erecting towers, and constructing a second

wall outside the first. He also reinforced the supporting terraces in

the City of David and manufactured large numbers of weapons and

shields.6 He appointed military officers over the people and

assembled them before him in the square at the city gate. Then

Hezekiah encouraged them by saying: 7 “Be strong and courageous!

Don’t be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria or his

mighty army, for there is a power far greater on our side! 8 He may

have a great army, but they are merely men. We have the Lord our

God to help us and to fight our battles for us!” Hezekiah’s words

greatly encouraged the people.

LEADER: This is the Word of God

CONGREGATION: Thanks Be Unto God

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NEW TESTAMENT READING Acts 18: 1-8 (NLT)

LEADER: Then Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. There he

became acquainted with a Jew named Aquila, born in

Pontus, who had recently arrived from Italy with his wife,

Priscilla. They had left Italy when Claudius Caesar

deported all Jews from Rome. Paul lived and worked with

them, for they were tentmakers just as he was.

CONG: Each Sabbath found Paul at the synagogue, trying to

convince the Jews and Greeks alike. And after Silas and

Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul spent all his

time preaching the word. He testified to the Jews that

Jesus was the Messiah.

LEADER: But when they opposed and insulted him, Paul shook the

dust from his clothes and said, “Your blood is upon your

own heads—I am innocent. From now on I will go preach

to the Gentiles.”

ALL: Then he left and went to the home of Titius Justus, a

Gentile who worshiped God and lived next door to the

synagogue. Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, and

everyone in his household believed in the Lord. Many

others in Corinth also heard Paul, became believers, and

were baptized.

LEADER: This is the Word of God

CONGREGATION: Thanks Be Unto God

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JOYFUL, JOYFUL WE ADORE THEE

Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love;

Hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee, Op’ning to the sun above.

Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; Drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day!

All Thy works with joy surround Thee,

Earth and heav’n reflect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee,

Center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain,

Flow’ry meadow, flashing sea, Singing bird and flowing fountain

Call us to rejoice in Thee.

Thou art giving and forgiving, Ever blessing, ever blest,

Wellspring of the joy of living, Ocean depth of happy rest!

Thou our Father, Christ our Brother, All who live in love are Thine;

Teach us how to love each other, Lift us to the joy divine.

Mortals, join the happy chorus, Which the morning stars began; Father love is reigning o’er us,

Brother love binds man to man. Ever singing, march we onward,

Victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music leads us Sunward

In the triumph song of life.

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Every Christian should strive to learn how to be a cheerful giver.

When we give what does it actually mean? It simply means we

cheerfully give back to God our tithes and offerings.

If you earn

You owe the Lord

$10 $1 $50 $5 $75 $7.50

$100 $10

Special Giving Above Tithe and Offering Oct. 6 - Foreign Missions Oct. 13 - Annual Men’s Day

Oct. 20- Annual Health & Wellness Day Oct. 27- Foreign Missions

Oct. 27- Annual Union C.A.R.E.S. Day

Every Christian should strive to learn how to be a cheerful giver.

When we give what does it actually mean? It simply means we

cheerfully give back to God our tithes and offerings.

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Flowers on the Altar are Placed to Honor God and….

to celebrate the 49th birthday of our son, Dr. Olutoyin Fayemi, on October 26th.

How time flies. We thank God for you and for the job you’re doing with your family.

by Your Loving Parents

to celebrate the 15th birthday of our granddaughter, Olivia Anike Fayemi on October 26th. We thank

God for all His love for you to develop into a smart, humble and lovely young lady. May you continue

to grow in His shadows. by Grandpa and Grandma

to celebrate the birthday of our wife, mother and

grandmother, Joan Dolman. May you have a wonderful birthday and may God continue to bless you.

Love, Deacon Nathan, Daryl, Susan, Sylvia & Aniyah

in loving memory of my grandmother,

Sallie Bell Edwards. I love and miss you more than words could tell.

by Tammie Edwards

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K E E P I N G U P W I T H U B C ( F l i e r s a r e o n t h e N a r t h e x T a b l e ! ! )

Mon, Oct 28 Balloon Release and Memorial Service

RESCHEDULED

Tues, Oct 29 Food For Life

(Deacon Grover Jones Sr. Fellowship Hall) 6PM

Tues, Oct 29 Homework Hub

(Narthex) 6:30PM

Wed, Oct 30 Prayer Every Wednesday

(Worship Center—Sanctuary) 11:30AM &

6:30PM

Thurs, Oct 31 Trunk or Treat 6PM

Sat, Nov 2 Health & Fitness - Line Dancing

(Theodore D. Young Community Center) 7:45AM

Sat, Nov 2 dFree® Training

(Worship Center - Sanctuary) 10AM

Fri, Nov 8 G.O.O.D. For Girls Gala

(VIP Country Club) 7PM

Sat, Nov 9 Women's 5th Annual Day Conference 9AM-

3:30PM

Sun, Nov 10 Women’s Annual Day

Fri, Nov 15 New Members | Movie Night 7PM

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Reverend Dr. Edward L. Branch

Reverend Edward L. Branch is a native of Chicago IL,

having served as Minister of Music for the New Mt.

Sinai Baptist Church through his teen years. He

relocated to Detroit in 1975 and served the New

Jerusalem Baptist Church as assistant pastor to

Reverend Lawrence J. London, then became

associate minister of the New Bethel Baptist

Church in 1976 under the late Rev. C.L. Franklin. In

1977 he was called as pastor of the Third New Hope Baptist Church

where he has now served for forty years.

Pastor Branch holds a Master of Arts degree and a Master of Divinity

degree from the Ashland Theological Seminary. In 2012 Ashland

Seminary bestowed an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree upon Pastor

Branch in acknowledgment of his years of service as Adjunct Professor

and Advisory Board Member.

Pastor Branch's community service began with the Detroit Compact, a

collection of community leaders working with the Detroit School Board.

He joined the board of Black Family Development in 1980; serving also

on the board of Detroit Youth Foundation, United Way of Southeastern

Michigan, the Arts League of Michigan, and Crime Stoppers of

Michigan.

Pastor Branch is a chaplain at Wayne County Sheriff's Office since 2013.

He founded the Heritage Center for Religious Studies in 1988 on the

main campus of Third New Hope Baptist Church. Pastor Branch's

ministry has reached more than twenty countries on five continents.

He boldly embraces Luke 4:18 as his personal mission statement: "The

Spirit of The Lord is upon me for he has anointed me to preach the

gospel..." His ministry is one of justice and liberation for all people. He is

committed to making the wounded whole.

Pastor Branch plays Piano, Organ and Guitar and is an avid Golfer. He

and Sister Lanell are celebrating more than forty-two years of marriage

and have one daughter, Nikkiya.

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SERMON NOTES

You may use this sheet to make personal notes.

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Date: ______________________

Last Name: ___________________________ First Name: ________________________ MI: ___

Gender: Male: ____ Female: ____ Date of Birth: _____________________

Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________________

City: _______________________________________ State: _________ Zip Code: ___________

Home Address (if different) _______________________________________________________

Phone (Home): __________________ Mobile: _________________Work _________________

E-mail address: __________________________________________________________________

Preferred method of contact (check one): Mail ____ Phone ____ Email ____

Service you expect to attend: 8:00 a.m. ____ 11:00 a.m. ____

How are you joining Union Baptist Church? Check One

____ Candidate for Baptism (Never been baptized)

____ Reinstatement (Former member of Union Baptist Church wishing to reinstate membership)

____ By Letter (Former member of another Baptist church and have a letter of introduction from

that church)

____ Christian Experience (Baptized Christian with no church affiliation or letter of introduction)

In case of an emergency contact:

Name: ______________________ ___________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________ State: ________ Zip Code: ______________

Telephone: ______________________________ Relationship: ___________________

NEW MEMBER REGISTRATION FORM

(please place your completed form in the basket on the Welcome Table)

Please share some information about yourself:

Name of Spouse (if any): __________________________________________________________

Name(s) and age(s) of child(ren) (if any):

1. _______________________________________ 3. __________________________________

2. _______________________________________ 4. _________________________________

Hobbies:________________________________________________________________________

Ministry Gifts (if known): _________________________________________________________

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