To schedule appointments, please call the church office at 867-1182
Church Office Hours
Monday & Saturday Closed
*Tuesday 9am–6pm
*Wednesday 10am-9pm *Thursday 9am-7pm *Friday, 9am-2pm
Sunday 8:15am – closed during services
Minister on Call After Office Hours for Emergencies concerning “critical incidents,
hospitalizations, or death notifications only.” - (910) 391-2998
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Email address: info@simontemple.com
If you see areas you think we can improve or have concerns you would like
addressed, please send them to: memberconcerns@simontemple.com or
howarewedoing@simontemple.com. We appreciate and welcome your input.
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Email address: revfelicathompson@simontemple.com
FreeToBeMe Radio Talk Show airs every Thursday at noon on WIDU (1600AM)
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Radio Broadcast, WIDU, 1600, Saturday, 5:30 pm
WIDU Live Broadcast, 1600, Sunday, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
CW TV, Channel 2, Sunday, 5:30 am
Text Simon Temple to 90210 and 91011 for information from Pastor Thompson
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Features a weekly blog, words of encouragement and more
Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Children and Youth Sunday Worship Services: 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Teen Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Children’s Church: 8:30 a.m./11:00 a.m.
Nursery provided: 8:30a.m. / 11:00 a.m.
Communion Service: 1st Sunday of every month
Youth Service: 4th Sunday of every month
Bible Study: Wednesday 12 Noon/6:45 p.m.
Teen Bible Study: Wednesday: 6:45 p.m.
Pray for The Sick
Sis. Elouise Burrus (867-6437)
Sis. Deborah Murphy (425-9505
Sis. Camish Martin (867-6242)
Sis. Toinette Downs (864-385-8040)
Sis. Margie Bain (960-2071)
Bro. Raeshaun Poe (322-7310)
Bro. Michael Rogers (964-2828)
Bro. Harvey Herron (867-8072)
Sis. Vandora McDowell (822-2654)
Bro. Ronald Neal (757) 748-9099
Sis. Pamela Morgan (354-0706)
Sis. Sandra Wiggins (703-0687)
Bro. David Sutton (# N/A)
Bro. Larry Oliver (488-3114)
Sis. Mary B. Ray (488-3784)
Bro. Eddie Thomas (729-3901)
Sis. Grace Greene (248-6545)
Bro. James Elder (339-1375)
Sis. Lucinda Adams (867-3994)
Sis. Betty Manuel (670-5381)
Sis. Eunice Boone (#N/A)
Sis. Me’chel Gamble (527-6941)
Bro. Charles Wilson (868-0882)
Sis. Anna McNair (867-0509)
Sis. Lynn Siler (497-7418)
Sis. Micchicco Thompson (423-4164)
Bro. Emanuel Northe, Jr. (NC State VA, Rm 211, Ramsey St., Fayetteville)
Sis. Pamelia Miller (Village Green Care Rehab. #302, Purdue Drive) (910) 551-1913
Sis. Sharon Crumpler (Wake Med, Raleigh, Room 6C28) (919) 350-3320
Sis. Lauretta Blair (Highland House, 1700 Pamalee Dr, Fay. NC) (910) 977-3034
Morning Worship Service
January 10, 2016
(First Sunday after Epiphany)
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES..…..................................................................................The Acolytes
Announcements
Prayer Line: Our weekly prayer line is every Monday morning beginning at 7am.
The dial-in number is: (712) 770-4010 Access code: 471857
Press *6 to mute your line. Pastor Thompson will deliver the prayer.
*CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader: Arise, shine; for your light has come.
People: We have chased the star across the sky. We have journeyed far to
worship a wrinkled, crying child.
Leader: The glory of God has risen upon you!
People: We have opened our treasures before the babe: our wealth, our
hopes, our very lives.
All: Joy to the world, arise from your bed; the light of the ages has come!
Valentines Ball: Our Valentines Ball 2016 will take place on Saturday, February 13th
at 6:30pm in the new fellowship hall. The special guest will be Marcus D. Wiley and
the cost per couple is $80.00. It will be "An evening of love, fine dining, laughter and
dancing."
*INTROIT:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...#685
Important Announcement: All persons who feel they have been called from God to
minister the gospel or to be an exhorter in our church, please sign up in the church
office and you will be contacted for a meeting for the 2016 class.
INVOCATION: O God, you create all things. You bear all things, you hope all things,
you endure all things. Open your heaven and descend like a dove upon the world;
make plain your hidden plan, your mysterious purpose for our lives. Standing in the
waters of our baptism, we await your presence.
*HYMN:……………………………”We Have Heard the Joyful Sound”.…...………………………#273
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is one true church,
apostolic and universal, whose faith let us now reverently and sincerely declare.
What do 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 life everlasting. Amen.
(Holy Catholic Church means the church universal not the Roman Catholic Church.)
*GLORIA PATRI
SCRIPTURE LESSONS
PASTORAL PRAYER
OFFERTORY PRAYER
MINISTRY OF KINDNESS
WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING TITHES AND OFFERING
*OFFERTORY....................……………………….……………..………………...”All Things Come of
Thee”
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS/PASTORAL REFLECTIONS PRE-MESSAGE SELECTION…………………………………………..Gospel Choir (8:30am/11:00am)
THE MESSAGE………………………………………………………...Rev. Brian R. Thompson, Sr., Pastor
*CALL TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
BENEDICTION *Please Stand
PLEASE REMAIN SEATED UNTIL ACOLYTES FINISH
EXTINGUISHING CANDLES AND
LEAVE THE SANCTUARY
If you have an interest and have gifts in the following areas, please sign up online:
graphic arts, media, type-setting, video editing, project management, telephone
networking and photography.
Reminder: we have our brand new "Look at God" sweatshirts for $25 and long-sleeve
t-shirts for $20 on sale right now in the bookstore and in the vestibule after both
Sunday services. Purchase one of the new shirts and get one of our historical “Look at
God” 2014 Church Dedication t-shirts for $1!!!
Master Life Discipleship Class: The window to signup for our Annual 6-Month Master
Life Discipleship Class has begun. Please signup in church office for Noon Day or
Evening sessions beginning on March 10, 2016.
Jan 10—On Sunday, January 10th our First Annual Bookstore Super Sale will begin!
Swing by the bookstore and purchase some of the many items we will have on sale.
Most items will be largely discounted. Support your Simon Temple Church Bookstore
by participating in this awesome event! SEE YOU IN THE BOOKSTORE!!!
Jan 12—The Bible Class for the 2015 Master Life graduates will be held in the
Kingdom Plaza, room 5808, on Tuesday, Jan. 12th beginning at 6pm.
Jan 13—All pre-quarter reports are due on Wednesday, January 13th.
Jan 13—There will be a class leaders meeting at 5:30pm. The meeting will be held in
the old fellowship hall.
Jan 13—The Power of Prayer will be taught by Dr. John Godbolt at both Bible studies
on this Wednesday at 12 noon and 6:45pm.
Jan 20—The Quarterly Conference will begin promptly at 6:30pm.
Jan 21—The First Responders monthly meeting will be on Thursday, January 21st at
Simon Temple at 6pm.
Jan 21—All persons who plan to be married at Simon Temple for the year 2016,
please sign up online or call the church office to register for a meeting at 6:30pm.
Jan 21—The Marriage Ministry will have a meeting at 6:30pm in the new fellowship
hall to discuss ideas and suggestions for 2016.
Jan 28—If you are a new member and have completed your New Member's Classes,
please sign up in Church office for our New Member's Discipleship Class that will be
held at Simon Temple on January 28th at 6pm. POC is Rev Newton.