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A Publication for the Leaders and Members of Anderson Chapel A.M.E. Church - Killeen, Texas - Volume 2 No:1 |
February 11, 2007 |
A.M.E. Church Celebrates 220 Years!
Anderson Chapel Celebrates 43 Years!
T he African Methodist Episcopal Church celebrates 220 years in the field of Kingdom service. Thank God for our founder Bishop Richard Allen, Mother Sarah Allen and those who stood with this Apostle of Freedom to insure that people of African descent and all others who desired to share, would have a place to worship freely and serve the Lord.
Since the time of our humble beginnings in a black smith shop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, God has certainly brought us from a mighty long way. To God be the glory!
Anderson Chapel has been a part of this Connectional Church for 43 years! To God be the glory! He has shown us His mighty power and saving grace throughout the years! Thank God for the founders and those who have been a part of enlarging the territory of the Kingdom for the glory of God! Don’t miss the special 43rd Anniversary Celebration this afternoon @ 3:30 p.m. The guest preacher is Pastor David G. Reynolds of the Greater Vision Community Church in Killeen. Each member is kindly asked to share an Anniversary Offering of $43 with the church during the month of February.
Don’t Miss 10th District Founders’ Day in Waco!
T he 10th District Founders’ Day Celebration will be this week February 14 - 17, 2007 at the Waco Convention Center in Waco, Texas. The event leads off with the Leadership Institute on Wednesday, February 14 - 15. We have already registered as a group but those desiring to participate may still register with a late fee. Please see the Christian Education ministry for more information. The opening worship service is Thursday evening, February 15th @ 7:10 p.m. in the main hall of the convention center. The Cathedral Mass Choir will provide the music for the worship service. Bishop Wilfred J. Messiah, presiding prelate of the 20th Episcopal District, will be the guest preacher. He will also be our guest preacher on Sunday, February 18th @ 10:30 a.m. Plan now to attend the 10th District event. Let’s keep Bishop Ingram and Reverend Jessica Ingram and the entire District in our prayers.
Fellowship Dinner Set for Vision Sunday - February 25th
W e will conclude the month long anniversary activities with a Fellowship Dinner immediately following the morning worship on Vision Sunday, February 25th. The Fellowship Dinner will be held in the Mona Fields Youth Center. In the Old Testament, one of the offerings that the people brought to the tent or temple was a Fellowship Offering. This offering was a communal meal which was shared with the priest and the person bringing the offering. We are looking for the congregation to bring a FELLOWSHIP OFFERING to the house of God to share with the congregation. What is that? I am glad you asked. Now, it is known as a POT LUCK SUPPER! That’s right, it’s time to bring your best dish. Some of you make some awesome macaroni and cheese! Some delicious brisket! Some
T he Nebai (speaking, prophesying) Media Ministry still has a small inventory of cd’s from 2003 & 2004. They are available for just $4 per copy. Some of the sermon titles include: Help a Pastah Out! and I Aint No Wangsta! Please see the TEAM in the foyer immediately after the morning worship. Also, Pastor C’s books - Born to Dream and More Than A Conqueror - are available for purchase. To insure quality, cd’s from the Sunday worship services will be available on the following Sunday in the foyer. The ministry has asked that if you have received any defective cd’s in the past that you return them for a free replacement or a current cd of your choice. Persons interested in becoming a part of this ministry are invited to speak with Bro. Ken Roberts or Pastor C. The Worship & the Word series’ will be available soon. The specially edited DVD’s of the Inaugural Televised Worship will be available on Sunday, February 25th. The cost is $20. You may place your pre-order today!
R enovation Fund 2007 is under way! We have already received the first gifts for what has now been designated by the Finance Committee as the Renovation Fund. This fund will only be used for the renovation of our present edifice to the glory of God. The leadership of the church will shortly announce the capital campaign for this effort. In advance of that announcement, we are asking our members to share $20 for 21! What is that? Based upon initial estimates, if each member gives an extra $20 per week for one year, we will have enough funds to renovate this building without need for any financing! Many have begun and the fund continues to grow! Please mark renovation in the section marked other on the regular pew envelope and your gifts will be earmarked for that fund. Look for updates regularly. In the first quarter of 2007, the Trustee Ministry will present to us some viable opportunities to renovate our present facilities. The season has changed!
The study for the month of February in Worship & the Word is Excellence in Stewardship! The series began on Wednesday, February 7th and concludes on February 28th. There will be no service held this week - Wednesday, February 14, 2007! Everyone is encouraged to attend the Founder’s Day Special Richard Allen Event in Waco. The Ash Wednesday service is scheduled for Wednesday February 21st @ 7:00 p.m.
I n the month of February the preaching emphasis will be on the second goal of our vision statement: Total-Tithing! Although that has to do with our financial resources, stewardship is more than just money! We trust that you blessed by last Sundays’ sermon: Its’ Harvest Time! Have you put some seed into the ground? Are you expecting an abundant harvest to be returned for that seed? I am praying for your healing, health and wholeness as you enter 2007!
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