Union Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church 1860 Michigan Avenue, NE * Washington, DC 20018 Reverend Dr. Brian S. Relford, Sr., Pastor

OUR VISION To be a growing church of faith that passionately models the life of Christ by equipping and training seekers and believers to do the work of ministry in the church and community. MISSION STATEMENT It is the mission of Union Wesley African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church to love God and one another, impact and improve our community and the world; and to proclaim and witness to the life changing message of Jesus Christ.

MINISTERIAL STAFF

Reverends Fred J. McCoy, Cedric Stroud, Verlie H. Peters, Christine Madison, Veronica Graves, Keen Newsome, Ray Gregg, Benjamin Bussie, Bro. Roderick Josey, Sis. DeLores Guy, Sis. Adwoa Aggrey

The Reverend Dr. Alvin T. Durant, Presiding Elder, Washington District Mrs. Devieta Moore, Missionary Supervisor, Mid-Atlantic Episcopal Area The Right Reverend W. Darin Moore, Presiding Prelate Mid-Atlantic Episcopal Area

www.unionwesleyamez.org 1860 Michigan Avenue, Northeast * Washington, DC 20018 Church Office: 202.526.1242 LIVE STREAMING (Sundays) Reverend Dr. Brian S. Relford, Sr., Pastor ( A likeness of you is subject to appear) #AMEZMA

I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. Psalm 122:1 (KJV)

SERMON TITLE: ______

SCRIPTURE: ______Sunday, January 26, 2020

THE PRAISE AND WORSHIP ______THE CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Veronica Graves ______THE INTROIT: Hymn No. 685 “The Lord is in His Holy Temple”

______THE INVOCATION: Rev. Veronica Graves

______THE HYMN OF PRAISE: Hymn No. 266 “ O How I Love Jesus” THE RESPONSIVE READING: Fourth Sunday Morning in Epiphany (Page 12) Rev. Austin Young ______THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: The Apostle’s Creed Rev. Austin Young ______THE ANNOUNCEMENTS:

______THE WELCOME OF VISITORS: THE SCRIPTURE LESSON: ______OLD TESTAMENT: Deuteronomy 28:1-14 Rev. Cedric Stroud ______NEW TESTAMENT: Luke 5:1-11 Rev. Verlie H. Peters ______THE ALTAR CALL AND MORNING PRAYER: Rev. Veronica Graves

______THE CHORAL SELECTION: Voices of Inspiration OUR GIFTS TO GOD: The giving of Tithes, Offerings and the Ministry of Kindness Offering ______THE CHORAL SELECTION: Voices of Inspiration ______THE OFFERTORY: Hymn No. 706 “All Things Come of Thee” ______THE CHORAL SELECTION: Voices of Inspiration

THE SPOKEN WORD: Pastor Brian S. Relford, Sr.

THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP:

THE DOXOLOGY:

THE BENEDICTION: (Please Be Seated) WHAT WE BELIEVE

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 the life everlasting. Amen.

Remember our Union Wesley Family members with calls, visits, cards; most of all your prayers. TODAY: Dr. Nancy Arnez Ms. Ellen McRoy  Anniversary of the North Carolina Ministry. Mrs. Vivian Johnson, President 4730 Atrium Cour Owings Mills MD 21117 Sunrise Chevy Chase Nursing Home  The United Men In Christ Ministry will meet in Stewart’s Chapel following service. 2201 Colston Drive Ms. Alyce Anderson Silver Spring, MD 20902 • MONDAY, JANUARY 27: BOARD OF STEWARDS MONTHLY MEETING 17717 Silkcotton Way • TUESDAY, JANUARY 28: INTERCESSORY PRAYER—12:00PM AND 7:00PM Gaithersburg MD 20877 Mrs. Daisy Miller

• WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29: BIBLE STUDY 12:00PM AND 6:30PM 11718 Balsamwood Terrace Mrs. Kathleen Barber Laurel, MD 20708 • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29: COMBINED CHOIR REHEARSAL, 7:30PM 4218 12th Place NE Washington, DC 20017 Mrs. Helen Phillips • THURSDAY, JANUARY 30: SENIOR CHOIR REHEARSAL, 7:00P.M. 501 Main Street, # 228 Mrs. Etta W. Coleman Laurel, MD 20783 Men/Women’s Day Committee will meet in the Fellowship Hall following service. 8201 -16th Street #609 Silver Spring, Md. 20910 Mr. Percy Stinson The Christian Education Department will meet Saturday February 1st at 10:00 in room 206. All 3825 Hamilton Street #000 Ms. Louise Carpenter Hyattsville, MD 20781 persons leading ministries in the Christian Education Department should plan to attend or send a Nacal Home Care, representative. Ms. Elaine S. Terry 4230 Landgreen Street, 4915 Eastern Avenue, #417 Rockville, MD 20853 On behalf of all who attended the Winter On behalf of the Buds of Promise, thanks to Hyattsville, MD 20782 Mrs. Margaret Corbin Meeting: "Truthville 2019: Identity Crisis" we each of you for your support and Mrs. Peggy Waters would like to thank our church for the 10919 Harmel Dr., 1111 University Blvd. #602 encouragement. We are so proud of the Columbia, MD 21044 opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of children and their outstanding work during Silver Spring, MD 20902 learning to know ourselves deeply as God's worship. A special thanks to Paige and Mr. Robert Crockett Mr. David Watson children and figuring out how to fulfill Vanetta Banks for manning our sweet table God's purpose for our lives. We will present a ManorCare Health Services 9711 Surratts Manor Drive and to our special supporters for the home 6500 Riggs Road culminating report to Pastor Relford of all of Clinton, MD 20735 made baked goods. As our children learn to Hyattsville, MD our experiences. Thank you again for your continued support. "Bloom for Jesus", they do so because we take Ms. Rosie Weaver time to pour into and cultivate their lives. Lillian Dean Oak View Rehab and Nursing 4804 10th Street, NE Center 2700 Barker Street , Silver Dayna Nokes-Minor Washington, DC 20017 Spring, MD Christian Education Director Kim King and Betty Gladden Ms. Carolyn Howard Ms. Ann Williams Homegoing Services for: 3201 Buchanan Street, #005 Heritage Harbour Health and Rehab. Mrs. Helen Hundley - Saturday, February 8th, 11:00a.m. Mt. Rainier, Md. 20712 Ctr., 2700 S. Haven Rd. Annapolis, MD 21401 Mrs. Michelle Spaulding Howell - Saturday, February 1st, 11:00a.m. Mrs. Vivian Johnson Ms. Alta Wilson Death Announcements Potomac Valley Nursing Rehab. Center Crescent Cities Center 1235 Potomac Valley Road 4409 E. West Hwy Mrs. Ethel Graham transitioned Thursday, January 23rd. No arrangements at this time. Rockville, MD 20850 Riverdale, MD 20737

Ms. Delores Humphrey, sister of Gloria Turner transitioned Wednesday, January 22nd in Mt. Vernon, NY . FEBRUARY February 2: Acolyte Annual Day February 8: Third Missionary Mass Meeting JAN 1 Jay Gillis February 9: Senior Choir Annual Day JAN 2 Michelle Littlejohn February 16: Girl Scout Sunday JAN 3 Pastor Relford, Kenady Gallmon, Roderick Josey February 23: Observance of Bureau of Supply -Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society February 26: Joint Ash Wednesday Service: John Wesley, Trinity, Union Wesley at Union Wesley JAN 4 Elaine Carter, India Winstead JAN 5 Rev. Christine Madison MARCH JAN 7 Sharon Williams March 1: Usher Ministry Annual Day JAN 8 Rosie Moody March 8: Youth Choir Annual Day March 15: Nurses Unit Annual Day JAN 10 Mary Dunn, Alma Likely March 21: Philadelphia and Baltimore Conference Third Checkup Meeting, Judah Temple JAN 11 Jasmine Faulkner March 22: Gospel Ensemble Annual Day March 29: Fifth Sunday JAN 12 Carrie Moore, Marvie Foster, Shaton Robinson JAN 13 Joy Faulkner APRIL April 5: Palm Sunday JAN 15 Heath Carelock April 5: Conference Workers Annual Day JAN 17 Katherine Crawford, Charles Lewis, Jason Webber, Sr. April 9: Maundy Thursday JAN 17 Gabriel Bookard Briggs April 10: Good Friday April 10: Good Friday Fish Fry JAN 19 Theresa Austin, John Kidwell April 12: Easter Sunday JAN 20 Constance Ikeciti April 16-18: Washington District Conference, Trinity AME Zion Church April 26: Male Chorus Annual Day JAN 21 Chinwe’ Onuegbu JAN 25 Carnell Watson, Karen Bookard, Christian Teasley JAN 26 Rev. Veronica Graves, Heidi Hill UNION WESLEY SENIOR MINISTRY

JAN 27 Reggie Bookard Upcoming Events JAN 28 Clarence Cross III, Dimple Walker, Toni King, Lucinda Davis Friday, April 24, 2020 JAN 29 Vivian Johnson, Crystal Max " TOUR" Cambridge, Price Per Person $100.00 JAN 30 Tahj Burke, Chester Brown, T’Keyah Jones JAN 31 Maryan Prince Friday, July 10, 2020 "DAY AT THE BEACH", Chesapeake Beach/North Beach price per Person $30.00 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY JAN 28 Don and Rita Harris Thursday, September 10, 2020 "QUEEN ESTHER", Sight & Sound Theatres, Lancaster, Pa. price per person $140.00

North Carolina is a located in the southeastern region of the United States. North Carolina is Hello Church Family! the 28th largest and 9th-most populous of the 50 United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Georgia and South Carolina to the south, and Tennessee to This is Glaucoma Awareness Month! the west. Raleigh is the state's capital and Charlotte is its largest city. The Charlotte metropolitan area, with an estimated population of 2,569,213 in 2018, is the most populous metropolitan Everyone should be concerned about glaucoma and its effects. It is important for each of us, from infants to senior citizens, to have our eyes checked regularly, because early detection and area in North Carolina, the 23rd-most populous in the United States, and the largest banking treatment of glaucoma are the only way to prevent vision impairment and blindness. There are a center in the nation after New York City.[9] The Raleigh metropolitan area is the second-largest few factors related to this disease which tend to put some people at greater risk: metropolitan area in the state, with an estimated population of 1,362,540 in 2018, and is home to • People over the age of 40. the largest research park in the United States, Research Triangle Park. While glaucoma can develop in younger patients, it occurs more frequently as we get older. • People who have a family history of glaucoma. North Carolina was established as a royal colony in 1729 and is one of the original Thirteen Glaucoma appears to run in families. The tendency for developing glaucoma may be Colonies. North Carolina is named in honor of King Charles I of England who first formed the inherited. However, just because someone in your family has glaucoma does not mean that English colony, with Carolus being Latin for "Charles". On November 21, 1789, North Carolina you will necessarily develop the disease. became the 12th state to ratify the United States Constitution. North Carolina declared • People with abnormally high intraocular pressure (IOP). its secession from the Union () on May 20, 1861, becoming the last of High IOP is the most important risk factor for glaucomatous damage. eleven states to join the Confederate States. Following the Civil War, the state was restored to • People of African, Latino, and Asian descent. People with African and Latino ancestry have a greater tendency for developing primary the Union on June 25, 1868.[10] On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright successfully open-angle glaucoma than do people of other races. People of Asian descent are more prone piloted the world's first controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft at Kill to develop angle-closure glaucoma and normal-tension glaucoma. Devil Hills in North Carolina's Outer Banks. North Carolina formerly used the slogan "First in • People who have: Flight" on state license plates to commemorate this achievement. New plates use the slogan ◦ Diabetes "First in Freedom" in reference to the Mecklenburg Declaration. ◦ Myopia (nearsightedness) ◦ Regular, long-term steroid/cortisone use North Carolina is defined by a wide range of elevations and landscapes. From west to east, North ◦ A previous eye injury Carolina's elevation descends from the Appalachian Mountains to the Piedmont and Atlantic ◦ A family history of glaucoma coastal plain. North Carolina's Mount Mitchell at 6,684 feet (2,037 m) is the highest-point in ◦ Extremely high or low blood pressure North America east of the Mississippi River.[11] Most of the state falls in the humid subtropical Everyone under 40 years of age should have a comprehensive eye examination every three to four climate zone; however, the western, mountainous part of the state has a subtropical highland years. Individuals under 40 years of age with one of the above risk factors should get tested every climate. one and a half to two years. Everyone 40 years or older should have a comprehensive eye examination every one and a half to two years. If you are 40 years old and have an additional risk factor listed above, get tested annually. Anyone with high risk factors should be tested every year or two after 35 years of age.

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