First AME Zion Church Virtual Worship
Sunday, March14, 2021
The Call to Worship and Invocation
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This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. In this new year, we pray for renewed hope and love in our land. Dear Heavenly Father, teach us how to pray and how to obey Your Holy Word. Amen.
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Morning Hymn -- I Am Thine, O Lord
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Performed by Jason Walker
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Gloria Patri
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Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
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The Apostles' 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 on 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 Ghost, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
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Scripture Reading -- Romans 6:15-23 (4th Sunday in Lent)
15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.
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16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
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17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
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18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.
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19 I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness.
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20 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness.
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21 What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.
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22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.
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23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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Altar Call/Pastoral Prayer -- Bless Me Indeed
Performed by Pastor E. Dewey Smith
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We are praying for you:
Rev. Keith Johnson, Octavian Rodriquez, Angelikka Carter, James Spaulding, Rev. and Mrs. Braxton, Dwaine Giggans,
Johnie Mae Williams, Christine Ferguson, Rev. Michael Henderson, Rev. Veronica Buckner, Monalisa Olague, and Mrs. Frances Miller-Rogers in the passing of her brother-in-law, Tim Pennington and her sister, Sarah Ann Pennington.
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Dear Heavenly Father,
It is again Heavenly Father that we approach Thy throne of grace. We come with adoration and thanksgiving for all your blessings and grace towards us. We are not worthy to gather up the crumbs from under your Holy table, yet you feed us and fulfill all our needs.
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First Church prays your forgiveness for all our sins, individually and collectively, as we all have sinned and fallen short of your word. Dear God, please accept our repentant spirit and grant unto us a better understanding of your will and your way. We want to be better disciples and live out your love through our lives.
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Now God, some of us are heavy laden today -- death has taken our loved ones and we are sad. Others of us are suffering health issues and financial burdens, but we know that you have all power in your hands and that you will provide our every need. We pray Lord for the desires of our heart and we pray for a stronger determination to serve and follow thee.
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Now as we approach this coming week, be with us Lord and give us the strength and courage that we need to face this dying world. We thank you Lord for the healing of our land from the horrible reality of the coronavirus pandemic. Open our eyes that we may see that you are the Living God and besides you there is none other. Let this be our testimony as we move forward in our homes, schools, and places of work and recreation.
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These and many other blessings we pray in Jesus holy and righteous name. Amen.
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Song of Praise -- Blessed Assurance
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Performed by Shirley Caesar
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH --
Tithes and Offerings
"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." 2nd Chronicles 9:7
Visit our Gift section on the Gift tab. You may give via credit cards, PayPal and Givelify.com (Download Givelify to your Smartphone). If you prefer, mail your tithes and offerings to First AMEZ Church, 95 S. 20th Street, San Jose CA 95116
Announcements
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CELEBRATE PALM SUNDAY -- MARCH 28, 2021
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HOLY WEEK -- March 28 - APRIL 3
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3rd CHECK-UP MEETING -- March 25, 2021
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Helping our Sister Church to reach the Spanish-Speaking Community
In our efforts to work as a team, helping each other in ministry, the following posting is from Brother Jose Ayala and the Espiritu Santo ministry. Please share this announcement with your family and friends.
Espiritu Santo invites you to our Spanish-speaking bible study. We meet on Tuesday and Friday at 7:00 p.m., and on Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Call us on Tuesday, Friday or Sunday at (650) 704-9361 . We meet on Tuesday and Friday at 7:00 p.m., and on Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Call us on Tuesday, Friday or Sunday at (650) 704-9361 to be part of this exciting study of God's Word. I hope to hear from you soon.
Brother Jose Ayala
Espiritu Santo te invita a nuestro estudio bíblico de habla hispana. Nos reunimos los martes y viernes a las 7:00 p.m., y los domingos a las 4:00 p.m. Llámenos el martes, viernes y domingo al (650) 703-9361 para ser parte de este emocionante estudio de la Palabra de Dios. Espero saber de ti pronto.
Hermano José Ayala
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Please check your text messages and email for further updates on the events and news about the schedule for all local AMEZ services. In accordance with the directives of the Board of Bishops, our on-site services are suspended until further notice. This includes Bible Study and choir rehearsals. Our next on-site service to be announced.
The Sermonic Scripture -- Luke 2:52
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And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature and in favour with God and man. (KJV)
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Song of Preparation -- I Decided to Make Jesus My Choice
Performed by Timiney Figueroa-Caton and Anaysha Figueroa-Cooper, GMWA Youth and Young Adult Service
Sermon -- 4-D Vision
Ronald L. Rogers, Pastor
First AME Zion Church San Jose
Today's Scripture -- Luke 2:52
"4-D Vision"
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Invitation to Christian Discipleship
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The door of the church is open. Now is the time when we offer Christ to you. If you need to make a tough decision, now is the time. Without discussion, dialogue or debate, take that step and unite with First AME Zion Church today. Call (408) 688-6980 and First Church will celebrate with you as you make the best decision of your life.
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Benediction
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Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy; To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.