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Maple Avenue Ministries February 28, 2021 Black History Month Celebration, Week 4 Romans 4:18-24 and Genesis 16:7-8, 13 "We Have Come This Far By Faith" Dr. Michelle Loyd-Paige, guest preacher A Statement of Faith for Black History Month by Rev. Dr. Valerie Bridgman Davis (with a little personalization) I believe in God, who formed people of every nation, tribe and language and calls the whole earth to love and service I believe this same God loves color and character; ethnicity and diversity I believe in the God of Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglas, Richard Allen, Jarena Lee Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Mahalia Jackson, Martin Luther King, Jr., Fannie Lou Hammer , Vashti McKenzie, Willie Jennings, C.J. and Denise Kingdom-Grier, Maggie Hollis, Barbara Jones, Jeremy Simpson, Mariana Thomas, Winfred Burns II, my grand-parents, my parents … And so many more African American believers who paved the way in faith, leaning on the Lord I believe in Jesus Christ, who came as an ethnic Jew to call people of all races to Abba, parent of us all I believe in the Spirit of God, who works in and through the gifts of peoples of all races and tongues and who has infused African Americans with prophetic and anointed gifts for the whole church I believe in the community of faith, from many grains, but now one loaf in solidarity With God, Three-in-One, who stands with poor and disenfranchised people throughout the world I believe in God’s promise to finally triumph over all evils, from racism to sexism, global and local, And who will establish a reign of justice and peace that will have no end.
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Maple Avenue Ministries February 21, 2021 Black History Month Celebration, Week 3 Psalm 30 Pastor Winfred Burns, guest preacher Join Pastor Emily in a brief time of prayer on this Ash Wednesday as we begin our journey through the season of Lent. Litany & Prayers from The Africana Worship Book
(https://bookstore.upperroom.org/Products/DR490/the-africana-worship-book-year-a.aspx) Litany & Prayers for Ash Wednesday Prayer of Confession (based on Psalm 51) [This prayer is crafted for a partner or group setting and can be prayed individually as well.] ALL: Have mercy upon us, O God. Our sins are always before us. We have sinned against you only, O God! You know the evil within each of us. Partner A: Sin took control whenever “I” became more important than you. Partner B: When you offered truth, I refused it and opened the door that leads to death. ALL: Have mercy upon us, O God. Partner A: In word or deed I have sinned by neglecting your teachings and requirements. Partner B: I was born into sin, but do not wish to remain there forever. Only you, God, can recreate a clean heart in me. ALL: Blot out our transgressions and cleanse us from all unworthiness. Partner A: Lead me on the path of righteousness. Partner B: Fill me with your eternal Spirit and never leave me alone. ALL: Thank you for cleansing us. Thank you for erasing my sin from your memory. As we minister to the world, deliver us from guilt and shame. Let the world hear us sing songs of thanksgiving and praise. Free us to shout Hallelujah as our shattered spirits receive new life. Restore unto us the joy of your salvation. Restore unto us the joy of your salvation. Amen! Amen! Amen! Maple Avenue Ministries February 14, 2021 Black History Month Celebration, Week 2 1 Corinthians 12:31-1 Corinthians 13 "The Way of Love" Minister Mariana Thomas, guest preacher The Love of God by James Cleveland
Sung by Gerald Griffin Accompanied by Hope College Jazz Ensemble Directed by Dr. Jordan VanHemert The love of God guides me along my way. The love of God never lets me stray. The love of God makes me know when I'm right. The love of God leads me to the Light. The love of God walks and He talks with me. The love of God makes my blind eyes to see. The love of God is always by my side. The love of God one day you told me you'd be my guide. The love of God is my comfort when I feel alone. The love of God will pick you up and make you strong. The love of God is always right there. The love of God is everywhere. Add what you're doing or how you're feeling. One more piece of GREATNESS to share with you that was meant to be a part of the Sunday worship service on 2/14/2021 (that didn't come through on the live stream due to technical difficulties). You won't want to miss this: The Love of God by James Cleveland Sung by Gerald Griffin Accompanied by Hope College Jazz Ensemble Directed by Dr. Jordan VanHemert Maple Avenue Ministries February 7, 2021 Black History Month Celebration, Week 1 Genesis 40 "What Do We Do When Life Happens?" Pastor Jeremy Simpson, guest preacher |
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