Ministerial Staff

MINISTERIAL STAFF MAPLE SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Reverend Benjamin Broadnax Administrative Assistant 4131 Belt Road to the Pastor Reverend Jerome “Sam” Tarver Special Assistant Capitol Heights, MD 20743 to the Pastor/Youth Minister Reverend Jeffery M. Bates Ministry Leader, Education Ministry Reverend Louis Jenkins Ministry Leader, Worship/Prayer/Fellowship/ Hospitality Ministry Reverend Alan Bolden Associate Minister Reverend Cynthia Parker-Bolden Director, Christian Education Reverend Wayne A. Heatley Associate Minister Assistant Counselor Reverend George A. Hinton, Jr. Associate Minister Deacon Herbert Hawkins Ministry Leader, Missions/Outreach Ministry Elder Jeff Jacobs Ministry Leader, Music Ministry Reverend April Jenkins Associate Minister REVEREND LARRY W. JORDAN, Ph.D., PASTOR Reverend Lynda Brown-Hall Ministry Leader,

Women of Purpose Ministry Reverend Bertha Gaymon Associate Minister Church Office Telephone: (301) 735-1020 Public Hall Telephone: (301) 735-9379 CHURCH OFFICIALS Church Facsimile: (301) 735-9318 Website: www.msbcmd.org Deacon James Thompson Chair, Deacons Ministry Minister Leader Counseling/Nursing Ministry WEEKLY SERVICES Sister Jerrye Feliciana Assistant Counselor Trustee Leonard Smith Chair, Trustee Ministry Sunday Morning Worship Church Service …………..……………....…..……….10:30 a.m. Deaconess Charlene Hamilton Chair, Deaconess Ministry Holy Communion - 2nd Sunday ………………………………….…………….……10:30 a.m. Trustee Joyce Collier Chair, Finance Ministry Trustee Charlie Fields Church Treasurer Sunday School …..………………………………....………………………………..…9:00 a.m. Sister Velma Thomas Church Clerk Prayer and Praise ……………………………………………...…..Tuesday, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sister Minnetta Coles Church Secretary Bible Study ……………………..………………….……..………………....Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. Noonday Bible Study ………………………….….…..….…..Wednesday, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Baptism ……………………..……..…………...….….Tuesday before 2nd Sunday, 7:00 p.m. EDUCATIONAL STAFF New Members Orientation – Saturday, March 11, 2017………....9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Deaconess Ernestine Staton Superintendent, Sunday School Sister Sherlene McIntosh Director, Secular Education & Tutorial Ministry WORSHIP SERVICE HYMN OF WORSHIP

Sunday, December 11, 2016 “JESUS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD” WE ENTER INTO WORSHIP 10:15 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.

Scripture Reading from the Psalms...... Psalm 67:3-5

PRAISE & WORSHIP Hark! the Herald angels sing, Jesus, the Light of the world; Prayer Glory to the newborn King, Hymn of Worship...... Page 58 Jesus, the Light of the world. “Jesus The Light Of The World” [Large version of song printed on inside back page of bulletin] Chorus

Pastoral Comments We’ll walk in the light, beautiful light, Come where the dewdrops of mercy are bright, TITHES & OFFERING Shine all round by day and by night, Jesus, the Light of the world. Doxology...... Page 514 Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Intercessory Prayer Jesus, the Light of the world. Join the triumph of the skies, Sermonic Scripture Reading...... Revelation 1:8 Jesus, the Light of the world. 1 Thessalonians 4:16 (Chorus)

Ministry of Music...... Mass Choir Hail the heav’n-born Prince of peace, Jesus, the Light of the world. The Preached Word...... Reverend George A. Hinton, Jr. Hail the sun of righteousness, Jesus, the Light of the world. Invitation to Accept Christ (Chorus)

Holy Communion MINISTER’S OUTREACH SCHEDULE PASTOR’S CORNER

Sunday, December 18, 2016, Reverend April Jenkins will be The Pastor Search Committee is requesting that the entire preaching at Carroll Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 1150 congregation please pray daily for us. We specifically request that Varnum Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017, departing MSBC your prayers include that we strive continually to be on one accord, after 10:30 a.m. service. one mind, and one spirit, and to glorify our Great God in whatsoever we do. Thank you so very much.

† Noon Day Bible Study will be in recess after this Wednesday, December 14, 2016. We will resume Noon Day Bible Study on Wednesday, January 4, 2017.

† On this Saturday, December 17, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., in coordination with our insurance provider, we will be conducting a mandatory training session on our Child Protection Policy. All ministry members who works with children (below the age of 18) in any capacity at the church are required to attend. If you have any questions, please contact your Ministry Leader or Trustee Vashtie Moncrief on 301-568-6146.

† The Bereavement Ministry’s GriefShare team’s Class 5 and Class 6 training will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. For further information, please contact Sister Delphine Meadows at [email protected] or via telephone at 301-967-4450.

† CHRISTMAS SERVICE will be held on Sunday, December 25, 2016, at our +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ regular 10:30 a.m. morning worship service.

2016 THEME † “A Mind Set towards Holiness” CHURCH CLOSING - The church will be closing at 12:00 noon on Friday, December 30, 2016.

2016 SCRIPTURE † 1 Peter 1:16 [NIV] NEW YEAR’S EVE SERVICE will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2016, 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. † +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NEW YEAR’S DAY SERVICE will be held on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at our regular 10:30 a.m. morning worship service. ANNOUNCEMENTS DECEMBER CALENDAR

MEETINGS & REHEARSALS The Sunday School will have its Annual Christmas Program on next Sunday, December 18, 2016, at 3:30 p.m. Come and help us celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. We will have dress rehearsal on this Saturday, December 17, 2016, at 12:30 p.m. We are asking everyone to be here to support our efforts. MINISTRY DATE TIME Please contact Superintendent Ernestine Staton at 301-423-1561 if you have Secular Education Ministry 12/12/16 6:00 p.m. any questions. Shekinah Glory Dance Ministry 12/12/16 7:00 p.m. Men’s Choir Rehearsal 12/12/16 7:00 p.m. † Shekinah Glory Dance Ministry 12/14/16 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Night Bible Study Class is currently in recess. Bible class will Shekinah Glory Dance Ministry 12/14/16 10:00 a.m. resume on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Please join us as we continue to praise God through the holiday season in our weekly Prayer Service from 7:00 p.m. – Toastmasters Ministry 12/14/16 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday night. Young Adult Ministry Meeting 12/16/16 7:00 p.m. Men’s Ministry Meeting 12/17/16 9:00 p.m. † Senior Ushers Ministry Meeting 12/17/16 10:00 a.m. AGAPE DRAMA MINISTRY: If you are interested in acting, stage prop Shekinah Glory Juniors Dance Ministry 12/17/16 10:00 a.m. assistance, or stage design, please see Sister Diara Fields immediately after Morning Worship or call her at 301-837-1963. We invite members of all age Finance Ministry Meeting 12/18/16 12:30 p.m. groups to be a part of this ministry. You ain’t seen nothin’ yet! Secular Education Ministry 12/19/16 6:00 p.m. Shekinah Glory Dance Ministry 12/19/16 7:00 p.m. † Missions and Outreach Ministry 12/19/16 7:00 p.m. Youth Spotlight – The Youth Spotlight contact e-mail address for all Deacons Ministry Meeting 12/21/16 6:30 p.m. submissions has been updated, please use the following address: Shekinah Glory Dance Ministry 12/21/16 7:00 p.m. [email protected]. Applications are available on the Secular Education table. All applications should be submitted on or before the 25 th of Seniors Ministry Meeting 12/21/16 11:15 a.m. every month. If you have any questions, please contact Monique Davis at Shekinah Glory Dance Ministry 12/28/16 7:00 p.m. 301-613-0159. See incorrect dates or times? If so, please contact the Church Office on 301-735-1020. † CFC - Combined Federal Campaign/United Way time again!!! The Maple Springs Baptist Bible College & Seminary is a participant in this year’s campaign. All federal agencies under the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) are to use 41139. All other employees under the United Way Campaign (UW) are to use 8040. We encourage you to ask your friends, family members, and co-workers to select Maple Springs as their designated charity. 41139 (CFC) or 8040 (UW) is the number for Maple Springs Baptist Bible College & Seminary. ALL contributions are tax-deductible. SERMON NOTES TUTORIAL MINISTRY ALERT! Attention Parents & Students - The Tutorial Ministry will be in recess after Monday, December 19, 2016. The tutorial Ministry will resume on Monday, January 9, 2017. A special “thank you” to the awesome tutors parents and students for their dedication and participation thus far. Sunday, December 11, 2016 As you listen to the message from God’s Word, you may use this page † to keep notes. We pray the Word today will inspire, lift and challenge New Members Ministry - The next New Members Orientation Session is scheduled for Saturday, March 11, 2017, from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. To you. Why not refer to your notes for future reference. register and/or address any questions, please contact Sister Dawana Clark on 301-523-4800. Minister: ______

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Main Points: CHRISTMAS BASKETS 1. ______Food Drive ______The Missions and Outreach Ministry has started its Christmas Food Drive! If 2. ______DATE NO LIMIT ON CONTRIBUTED ITEMS All Non Perishable ______Sunday, December 11 Jiffy Cornbread Mix Food Items 3. ______you are in need and wish to receive a Christmas Food Box, please fill out the form located in the back on the table across from the Trustees office. After ______completing form please place it in the Missionary Society Ministry mailbox located in the church office or give to Vernia Coleman or Trustee Nichelle Illustrations I want to remember: Daniels. No request will be taken over the telephone. All forms for Christmas Boxes must be received by today, Sunday, December 11, 2016, at ______12:30 p.m. Please contact Vernia Coleman at 240-244-5805 or Trustee Nichelle Daniels at 301-574-0701 if you have any questions. ______Please place all food items in the collection containers located in the church How what was said in this sermon can apply to my life: hallways labeled FOR FOOD. Do not leave food in the Myles Fellowship Hall. Please make sure all items have an expiration date that is current. ______

______II. Jesus – He was MINISTER’S OUTLINE † John1:1 † Isaiah 53:5, 7 † Mark 15:25 Sunday, December 11, 2016

Reverend George A. Hinton, Jr. III. Jesus – He is to come Sermon Title: Jesus Christ: He Is Coming Again! Sermon Sub-Title: Do You Have Your Ears On? † Revelation 22:20 Sermon Text: Revelation 1:8 † Matthew 24:27 Sermon Sub-Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:16 † 1 Thessalonians 4:16

Introduction Conclusion Advent, which means “A coming; appropriately the coming of our Jesus is coming back again! He said of Himself, “Surely, I come Savior,” is intended as a time of devotion, with reference to the coming quickly.” of Christ; His birth, and His second coming to judge the world. During Advent, we focus on Jesus’ coming; generally His birth. The story is told of how Jesus was born in a stable; which was really a cave, and was SERMON TEXT wrapped in swaddling clothes, and how He was laid in a manger. We Revelation 1:8 focus on the fact that Jesus is the reason for the season; the Christmas season, in which we celebrate His birth—His First Advent. However, “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and for the next few moments, let us focus on the thought of Jesus’ return, who was, and who is to come, the Almighty. which will be His Second Advent—Jesus’ Coming Again!

1 Thessalonians 4:16 I. Jesus – He is † Hebrews 13:8 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud † John 14:6 command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. † Revelation 22:13