Weekly Activities
March 5, 2017 to March 11, 2017
SUNDAY
05-Mar
05-Mar
05-Mar
05-Mar
05-Mar
05-Mar
Nursery
Breakfast
Church School
New Life Ministries Classes
Youth Church
SPC Dinner
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
9:45 AM
9:45 AM
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
Nursery
FLAC Hall C
Education Building
DeVeaux/Arts Rm/Youth Café
Youth Cafe
FLAC Hall C
SilverSneakers
VITA Tax Program
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Male Chorus Rehearsal
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Youth Center
H. Vaughn Arts Room
Sanctuary
Sanctuary Choir Room
MONDAY
06-Mar
06-Mar
06-Mar
06-Mar
TUESDAY
07-Mar
07-Mar
07-Mar
Food Addicts Meeting
Youth Bible Study
Community Bible Study
8:00 AM H. Vaughn Arts Room
7:00 PM Youth Center
7:00 PM FLAC Hall B
WEDNESDAY
08-Mar
08-Mar
08-Mar
Seniors/Retirees Program
Church School Bible Study
N/A Meeting
THURSDAY
09-Mar
VITA Tax Program
09-Mar
Choir No. One
09-Mar
W.N. Griffin Jr. Choir
09-Mar
Holy Dance Ministry
SATURDAY
11-Mar
11-Mar
11-Mar
11-Mar
11-Mar
11-Mar
11-Mar
11-Mar
Holy Dance Ministry
SPC Youth Basketball
Class Leaders Training
WMS
VITA Tax Program
Girl Scouts
Junior Usher Board
Acolytes Rehearsal
Welcome ~ Worship With Us!
9:00 AM FLAC
7:00 PM Youth Center
7:00 PM H. Vaughn Arts Room
Worship Services
Church School
Children & Youth Service
12:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Church Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mailing Address: 240 Candler Road, S.E. – Atlanta, GA 30317
Sanctuary Address: 1607 Richard Allen Drive – Decatur, GA 30032
404-371-0749 www.saintphilip.org
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
H. Vaughn Arts Room
Sanctuary Choir Room
Sanctuary
Dance Studio
Dance Studio
Gym
S. Allen Conference Room
Youth Center
H. Vaughn Arts Room
Education Building
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
8:00 AM and 11:00 AM
9:45 AM
11:00 AM
The AME Church ~ Sixth Episcopal District
Bishop Reginald T. Jackson
The Atlanta North Georgia Conference
Atlanta East District
Reverend Earle Ifill – Presiding Elder
Reverend William D. Watley, Ph.D., Senior Pastor
Saint Philip
African Methodist Episcopal Church
The Reverend William D. Watley, Ph.D., Senior Pastor
March Activity Schedule
William Watley Walking Club
“Service is subject to change pending the direction of the Holy Spirit”
meets each Saturday near the Gymnasium at 9:00 AM
Worship and Holy Communion Service
2017 Lenten Emphasis
8:00 A.M.
March 5, 2017
The Praise & Worship
The Song of Praise
The Praise Team
#50 “All Creatures of Our God and King”
*The Morning Prayer
*The Choral Response
The Musical Interlude
The Minister
“Draw Me Close to You”
The Ministry of Music
The Choir
*The Pastor’s Word
*Tithes and Offerings
The Pastor
The Pastor
The Ministry of Music
The Praise Team/The Choir
The Scripture Text
Psalms 50:5; Mark 8:34-37
The Sermon Title
Towards Greater Works: “Moving From
Fast Food to the Fast”
The Sermon
Pastor William D. Watley
March 1st to April 15th
New Life Ministries Graduation
Sunday, March 5th ~ 1:00 PM
Saint Philip’s Prayer and Fasting
Begins on Tuesday, March 7th
Pastor Watley Preaching at
Salem Baptist Church, Atlanta
Thursday, March 9th @ 7:00 PM
Breakthrough Fellowship Revival
Thursday, March 16th ~ 7:00 PM
Pastor Watley is Preaching
Pan Methodist Worship Service
Sunday, March 19th
6:00 PM
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
Sunday, March 19th ~ Orange Attire
Cancer Awareness Month
Sunday, March 26th ~ Blue Attire
The Invitation to a Relationship with Jesus
The Preacher
*The Sow A Seed Offering
The Congregation
The Holy Communion
The Doxology
The Benediction
The Postlude
Family Communion
*PLEASE DO NOT ENTER OR EXIT
2017 Women’s Week Begins
March 27th to April 2nd
Holy Week
April 9th to 15th
“The Lord Bless You and Keep You”
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We Need Class Leaders!
The Class Leader Ministry is comprised of Class Leaders who are to nurture, care and
provide spiritual support to the members of the church. If you want to be that link, please
complete the following and put it in the offering plate.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name:
Address:
Email:
Phone:
SPC Career Resource Ministry is presenting a Human Resources Roundtable on how to
prepare and apply for jobs in the Manufacturing Industry. This event will take place on
Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the WP DeVeaux Conference Room.
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SPC Church School Easter Program
The Saint Philip Church School Easter program will take place on Palm Sunday, April 9th
at 9:45 AM in the Family Life Center, Hall B. There will 3 Saturday rehearsals; March
25th, April1st and 8th. All rehearsals will begin at 10:00 AM. Parents of students who attend
church school please see your child/children teacher to complete a permission form.
Atlanta N. GA Conference Women’s Missionary Society
Presents Vickie Winans in Concert on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 4:00 PM. The concert
will take place at Big Bethel AME Church, located at 220 Auburn Avenue, NE, Atlanta.
General Admission: $25.00 - Youth (6-17 Years Old) $15; 5 Years & Under Free. Tickets
are available at Eventbrite or call (404) 673-5619. You may also see any member of the
Missionary Society.
Crusaders for Christ 2017 Men’s Retreat
The 2017 Men’s Retreat will take place on April 20 – 22, 2017 in Mobile, Alabama. The
registration fee is $110.00 per person. The Rooms: Single ($300.00) / Double ($150.00)
Meals: $115.00 (Due before February 28, 2017). Include 3 days/2-night hotel, 4 meals and
all conference fees/taxes. These prices are per person and estimates only.
The Men’s Bible Study is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 8:00 AM. All Men are
invited to join us! For additional information or questions, please contact Stan Thomas at
(404) 213-0907; Fax (770) 987-3977 or [email protected].
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Draw me close to You, never let me go. I lay it all down again to hear You say that I’m Your
friend. You are my desire. No one else will do. No one else can take Your place; to feel
the warmth of Your embrace. Help me find my way. Bring me back to You. Oh, oh, oh,
You’re all I want. You’re all I’ve ever needed. You’re all I want. Help me to know you are
near.
“Draw Me Nearer”
Save the Date! Human Resources Roundtable
You must pre-register no later than March 21, 2017 to
[email protected] or Donna Coles at [email protected].
The Choral Response:
“Draw Me Close to You”
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to the cross where Thou has died; draw me nearer,
nearer, blessed Lord, to Thy precious, bleeding side.
Recognition of Newcomers
“Welcome to Saint Philip”
Welcome to Saint Philip where the people of God are called to build His kingdom
for the Lord is soon to come. We must build our communities to help everyone;
we are the kingdom building, Satan busting-people of God. With praise on our lips, the word
in our hearts, the devil under our feet; yes, we are the kingdom building Satan busting-people
of God.
New Life Ministries Orientation for New Members
New Members orientation begins on the 2nd Sunday. We meet at 9:45 a.m. in the William
Phillips DeVeaux Conference Room, H. Vaughn Arts Room and Youth Café in the Family
Life and Administration Center.
Grief Loss Support Group and Class
The next session will take place on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 6:00 PM in the FLAC.
Subject for this session is Guilt and Grief: Ways to Acknowledge and Handle It. Please
contact Delbra Thomas at (770) 987-3977 for additional information or questions.
Acknowledgement
Thank YOU Saint Philip AME Church and Guests for an Amazing Night!!
Congratulations to Choir No. One, Dr. Anthony Stinson and L’Tanya Moore-Copeland on an
amazing concert, Stony the Road We Trod; The Art of the Negro Spiritual on Sunday,
February 26, 2017. At 5:30 PM, the lower level was full of excited supporters, 1200 programs
were all taken and over 150 people were still trying to find a parking space for the 6:00 PM
concert.
Six choirs presented songs like Ride Up Chariot, Deep River, There’s A Stranger Going
Round, Dry Bones and E’vry Time I Feel the Spirit just to name a few. Plans for the 2018
concert is already taking place so be sure to mark your calendars!!
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Saint Philip
African Methodist Episcopal Church
The Reverend William D. Watley, Ph.D., Senior Pastor
Saint Philip AME Church
presents
“Service is subject to change pending the direction of the Holy Spirit”
2017 Women’s Celebration & Events
Worship and Holy Communion Service
Women’s Week – March 27th to April 22nd, 2017
11:00 A.M.
March 5, 2017
The Praise & Worship
The Song of Praise
The Praise Team
#75 “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee”
*The Morning Prayer
*The Choral Response (Pg. 1)
The Musical Interlude
The Minister
“Draw Me Close to You”
*The Decalogue (On the Screen)
The Minister and Congregation
The Ministry of Music
The Choir
*The Pastor’s Word
*Tithes and Offerings
The Altar Call
The Ministry of Music
The Pastor
The Pastor
The Scripture Text
Psalms 50:5; Mark 8:34-37
The Sermon Title
Towards Greater Works: “Moving From
Fast Food to the Fast”
Theme: PRAY
2 Chronicles 7:14
“Woman to Woman” for the Generation Xers
Location TBD
Tuesday, March 28th
7:00 PM
Women’s Worship Service
The Choir
The Sermon
Pastor William D. Watley
The Invitation to a Relationship with Jesus
*The Sow A Seed Offering
The Preacher
The Congregation
The Holy Communion
The Doxology
The Benediction
*PLEASE DO NOT ENTER OR EXIT
Family Communion
“Praise God…”
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Sanctuary
Friday, March 31st
7:00 PM
First Sunday Worship Services
Sanctuary
Sunday, April 2nd
8:00 and 11:00 AM
Walk-A-Thon at Arabia Mountain Park
Saturday, April 15th
7:30 to 9:30 AM
Garments of Praise Pop Up Shop & Sweet Shoppe
Gymnasium
Saturday, April 22nd
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Saint Philip Finance Department
6 Ways to Give: In Service, Us Mail, Online/Mobile Devices, Kiosk, Text to Give and
Givelify. To make a contribution using your QR Code Reader on your Mobile Devices,
please click below and make a contribution using a credit card or check. Please include
your name and email address. A confirmation will be received via your email.
Mobile App
You can use the QR Code Reader on your phone to access the Mobile App below to make
a contribution.
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Serving Today
8:00 A.M. Worship Service
Acolyte: Azia Mitchell
The Praise Team & Choir #1
Stewardess Board #1
G. Moore/S. Allen Usher Board
Media Ministry/Greeters
Health Ministry / Church School Staff
Holy Dance Ministry
Class Leader #142
Emory and JoAlvetta Allen
Mr. Stan Thomas, Benevolent Steward
11:00 A.M. Worship Service
Acolyte: Idris Lawrence
The Praise Team & Choir # 1
Stewardess Board # 1
Mattie Booker Usher Board
Media Ministry/Greeters
Health Ministry / Nursery
Sign Language Ministry / Holy Dance Ministry
Class Leader #142
Emory and JoAlvetta Allen
Mr. Stan Thomas, Benevolent Steward
Altar Flowers donated by
Ricky & Janice Harris Home Improvement
Givelify
Download the free Givelify application, locate our church and follow the instructions.
Saint Philip AME Church does not encourage going into debt when giving.
Please Give Us Your Email Address!
The Finance Department of Saint Philip AME Church is excited to share a benefit to its
members! The benefit is to give each member the ability to (1) Manage and update your
membership information online and (2) Receive quarterly/yearly contribution
statements. Please email Venus Stevens at [email protected] or Rosie Austin at
[email protected] and place in the subject line, ACS.
2016 Financial Contribution Statements
If you have NOT received your 2016 Financial Contribution Statement, please contact Mrs.
Venus Stevens at (404) 371-0749 or (678) 553-8407 after 9:00 AM.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Free income tax assistance is available for eligible individuals until April 15th, 2017.
Assistance will be available on Saturdays from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM, Mondays,
Thursdays and Fridays from 12:00 until 4:00 PM. If you need assistance in preparing your
return, you may call the church office to make an appointment. Please bring your
Government Picture ID, Social Security card for each taxpayer and dependent on the tax
return.
2017 Hunger Walk/Run
The Walk/Run will take place TODAY at 12:00 PM, at Turner Field Green Lot.
Please support the Missionary Society and the Atlanta Community Food Bank in
this cause!
SilverSneakers Fitness Program
Members of Saint Philip’s SilverSneakers Fitness Program meet each Monday at 11:00 AM
in the Family Life and Administration Center, Youth Center. Please consider joining us,
there’s much fun to be had and get fit as well! For questions or additional information, please
contact JaNet Overton-Sligh at [email protected].
Bible Study at Saint Philip AME Church
Bible Study for members and the community will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at
7:00 PM in the Family Life and Administration Center, Hall B for adults. Please Join Us!!
Risen Generation Youth Bible Study
Youth Bible study will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 7:00 PM in the Youth Center.
Please allow your child/children to join us as we study God’s Word together! Rev. Cynthia
P. McDonald.
Risen Generation Youth Church
Worship Services for the Risen Generation Youth Church is held on Sundays at 11:00 AM
in the Youth Center (second level of the FLAC) You are WELCOME to Join Us!!
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MARCH
General Prayer List
“But even now I know that God will give you whatever you ask of Him.”
John 11:22 (NRSV)
HEALING PRAYER LIST
Mrs. Patricia Alston, CL161
Mr. Harold Armstrong, CL64
Ms. Kim Carlisle, CL8
Mr. Asa Clark, CL199
Mrs. Mary Cook
Mrs. Ruth Eberhardt
Mr. William English, CL37
Ms. Theo Fleming, CL 122
Mr. Eddie Fleming, CL 122
Mr. Tony Harmon, CL 019
Mrs. Berlena Henry
Mr. Claude Holt, CL 001
Mrs. Virgilnetta Holt, CL001
Ms. Georgia Huff, CL 038
Mr. Walter Jelks CL 80
Mrs. Myrtis Jelks, CL 80
Mr. Matthew Lewis, CL 20
Ms. Sylvia McNeal
Ms. Natalie Minor, CL 50
Ms. Etta Mitchell, CL 30
Mrs. Ruth Robinson, CL011
Mr. Samuel Strickland, CL 002
Mrs. Willie Pearl Thornton, CL1
Ms. Marilyn Washington CL158
Mrs. Evelyn Bari Watson,
Mr. Darius White, CL166
2120 Bankston Circle SW
Snellville
4232 Bucknell Drive
Decatur
2026 Mark Trail (4/371-1247)
Decatur
2457 Newgate Drive (404) 289-1325
Decatur
1992 Sewing Circle
Lithonia
3635 Glen Falls Drive 404-288-4935
Decatur
4124 Radcliffe Court (770-987-0601)
Decatur
3290 Boulder Brook Dr. (7/686-3275) Lithonia
3290 Boulder Brook Dr. (7/686-3275) Lithonia
458 Wyndbrooke Pkwy 678-591-2721 Stone Mtn.
3686 Kings Park Way, (404) 289-1818 Decatur
1678 Barrett Drive, NW, 404-794-9021 Atlanta
1678 Barrett Drive, NW, 404-794-9021 Atlanta
2677 Bradmoor Way (404) 241-9426
Decatur
2957 Catalina Drive (404 )288-5848
Decatur
2957 Catalina Drive (404) 288-5848
Decatur
1514 Stoneleigh Hill Road 770 469 4990 Lithonia
3518 West Hill Street
Clarkston
700 Atlanta Ave., Apt.419
Decatur
1448 Meadowlark Drive, 404-286-4415 Decatur
1020 Oriole Drive, SW, 404-758-8496 Atlanta
2478 St. Patrick St., SE, (404) 371-0369 Atlanta
6724 Green Meadows Lane
Morrow
AG Rhodes Rehab #A-110
Atlanta
350 Blvd, SE (678-361-7614)
4115 Glenwood Road
Decatur
2708 Cavalier Drive
Decatur
PLEASE NOTE
At Saint Philip, We Serve Consecrated Wine for
Communion Services
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Miss Renita Bundrage
Mr. James Westwood
Mrs. Deborah Hayes
Mrs. Karen Westwood
Ms. Makeisha Adams
Mrs. Joyce Godfrey
Mrs. Nettie L. Moore
Mrs. Patricia Alston
Mr. Walter Jelks
Ms. Danielle Johnson
Ms. Nina Madden
Ms. Minnie Carr
Ms. Isabelle Holston
Ronnie Kitchens (son of
Adria Kitchens)
Ms. Tonya Browning &
Family
Barbara Armstrong (Sister of
Janice Armstrong)
Mr. Lamar Benefield
Mr. Samuel Taylor
Mrs. Rozell Wright
Mr. Roy Cody
(brother of Susie Brown)
Mrs. Dorsena Hayden
(sister of Faye Penamon)
Melvin L. Bishop (cousin of Torris
Bailey)
Vain Schand (brother of Marcia
Grays)
Miguel Smith (son of Marcia
Grays)
Mr. George Trevellion (brother inlaw of Merdis Toliver)
Mrs. Gloria Kelly
Mr. Kelvin Ladson (son of Karen
James)
Bryon & Kayla Jackson
Mrs. Lucy Sue Buggs
Mr. Kelvin Cannady (son of Doris
Fowlkes)
Ms. Ethel D. Jenkins (sister of
Myrtice Peavy
Mr. Frederick Jenkins (cousin of
Torris Bailey)
“God has a Vision for our lives that is Greater than any Vision we can have
for ourselves or that others can have for us.”
The prayer Call is Monday ~ Friday at 6:00 AM
This is not a Toll-Free Call
There are 2 ways to participate:
1. Join the original call at 6:00 a.m. by dialing 712.432.0900, Access Code 458938#.
2. Listen to the pre-recorded prayer by dialing 712.432.0990, Access Code 458938#.
Note: If you experience any problems using the numbers listed above, dial 559-546-1400
and follow the directions.
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Mrs. Barbara Rodgers
(mother of Natalie Rodgers
Wilkerson)
Ms. Debi Roberts
(sister of Candice Sisco)
Mr. Loveless Johnson, III (son
of Georgia Johnson)
Mrs. Roberta Gloster
Mr. Donald Bryant, Jr. (brother
of Ayanna & Elliott Robinson)
Ms. Henrietta George (daughter
of Eugenia George)
Mr. John Evans (brother of Iris
Simmons)
The Bussey Family (Helen
Moore)
Ms. Shevella Elder (friend of
Evelyn Smith)
Mr. Donald Dotson (relative of
Torris Bailey)
Mrs. Eartha Williams (In-Law of
Wayne & Candice Sisco)
Mrs. Carolyn Severence
(mother in-law of Torris Bailey)