Worship Bulletin For 6:00 & 11:00 A.M.

April 8, 2007~Resurrection Sunday

MEMBERS CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS

(This Week)

4/8:      Amanda Brown

4/9:      Amanda Jack                                       

4/10:    Annette Shelton

4/12:    Djimon Asberry

4/14:    Lucille Hearne

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HE IS RISEN, HALLELUJAH, CHRIST IS ALIVE!  On this special Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Today, we gather to remember the greatest Event on the Christian Calendar.  This spectacular story is a story of the life giving resurrection that the Risen Christ brings into the life of every believer.  His conquering of the grave and His Victory of death offers a life giving opportunity of hope to all who accept Him as their Savior and Lord.  Our challenge is to live in the power of His resurrection through word and deed.  He is Risen for you, accept the power that He brings. WE OFFER A WARM WELCOME TO ALL OF OUR VISITORS.  Especially, we Welcome the pastors, ministers and members of the Tabernacle Congregations who gather to celebrate the Resurrection Event and to conclude the celebration of The Lenten Fellowship for 2007 during our Sunrise Service.  We lift of prayers and support for the preacher of 6:00 a.m. worship service, The Rev. George Woodruff, Pastor of First AME Church here in the City of San Francisco. As a visitor to Bethel, it does not matter whether you are a first time visitor or you have been in our fellowship one or many times before, we say WELCOME!  As members in the Community of Faith, we share our common concern for the spiritual health of those in and around our community; therefore, if you do not have active membership in a Christian Church in the Bay Area, please accept our invitation to join Bethel for Spiritual growth and Christian Fellowship.  Come Help Us Make A Difference In Our Community! WELCOME TO BETHEL!

OUR CHURCH AT WORK

TODAY:     8:00 a.m.       Early Morning Worship

9:30 a.m.                  Sunday School

12 Noon Children Church

MON:        7:00 p.m.       Up From Darkness

TUES:        6:00 p.m.       Bethel’s Credit Union

6:00 p.m.       Singles Ministry (Every 1^st and Third Tuesday)

6:30 p.m.       Choir Rehearsal

WED:         12 Noon         Bible Study

6:00 p.m.       Sunday School

                        Teacher’s Meeting

7:00 p.m.       Bible Study

7:00 p.m.       Up From Darkness

THURS:     7:00 p.m.       Northern District Police

                         /Community Mtg every

                         2^nd Thursday

FRI:            12 NOON      Food Pantry Program

7:00 p.m.       Up From Darkness

SAT:           3:00 p.m.      Jr. Golf –Fleming Golf

                         Course-1^st Tee

SAVE THE DATES AS BETHEL WILL SHARE IN FELLOWSHIP WORSHIP AS FOLLOWS (SUNDAYS):

1^st AMEC, Richmond, Sun., April 15^th, 3:30 p.m.

Antioch AME, Antioch, Sun., May 27^th, 4:00 p.m.

Genesis AME, Fairfield, Sun., June 10^th, 3:30 p.m.

Murph Emmanuel, Sac., Sun., June 24^th, 4:00 p.m.

BETHEL’S USHERS SPONSORS THEIR ANNUAL EASTER SUNDAY BREAKFAST.  You are cordially invited to enjoy a delicious home cooked breakfast immediately following Sunrise Service with the Ushers.  Donation: $8.00.  Members of the Bethel Congregation are asked to invite and take at least one visitor to Breakfast with them.  Warm Hospitality is one strong virtue within the Christian Community!

LENTEN FOLDERS SHOULD BE RETURNED TODAY.  Please place your Lenten Sacrifice Folder in the special Basket as you come to the Altar during Prayer Time Today.  These gifts represent your sacrificial gift which is set aside as a sacrifice and self-denial.  We pray that your Spiritual Renewal process has brought a closer relationship with God and a warmer fellowship with family, friends and fellow believers.

THE OFFICIAL BOARD/CHURCH CONFERENCE of Bethel will meet on Monday, April 9, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.  The Agenda will include the organization of committees for the Hosting of Annual Conference; Election of the Lay Delegate to the Lay Electoral College; and final preparation for the 2007 Spring Revival which will be held Wednesday thru Friday, April 18-20, 2007.  All Ministers, Stewards, Trustees, Class Leaders and heads of Auxiliaries and Organizations are urged to be present and prepared to report.  The meeting will be held in Browning Fellowship Hall.

THE S.F./SACRAMENTO DISTRICT CONFERENCE will be held at Bethel AMEC in Sparks, NV on this Thursday thru Saturday, April 12-14^th.  Presiding Elder Burroughs will Welcome Bishop John Bryant, Bishop Vinton R. Anderson, Ret., Dr. Dennis C. Dickerson, Dr. Cecil W. Howard to this year’s session.  For more information, please call the church office.

THE 2007 SPRING REVIVAL FOR BETHEL will be held April 18-20, 2007.  The congregation of Bethel is asked now, to begin inviting the un-churched community and un-churched friends and family members.  Bishop T. Larry Kirkland will be our Revivalist.  More information will be provided in the next weeks.

MONTHLY LAY MEETING. Bethel’s Lay organization will hold its regular meeting on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 11:00 a.m.  All members are asked to be present and on time.  Your President, Fannie Robinson.

“SERVING WELL:  PRESENTING OUR BODIES A LIVING SACRIFICE, TRANSFORMING LIVES IN THE COMMUNITY WHICH WE SERVE” is the Theme for the 62^nd Church Anniversary Celebration of 1^st AME Church, 1213 Filbert Street, Richmond, CA, Rev. Cedric V. Alexander, Senior Pastor.  Bethel will fellowship with the 1^st AME Family on Sunday, April 15^th during their Friends & Family Day Worship Services at 3:30 p.m.  Pastor Boyd will preach the Word, The Choir will be singing and the Ushers ushering and we are encouraging the  congregation to be in attendance to celebration this special occasion.  If transportation is needed, please contact the Church Office by Wednesday 12 Noon, April 11^th.

THE TABERNACLE’S NEXT HOUSING INFORMATIONL will be held here at Bethel on Saturday, April 28, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. thru 1:00 p.m.  Information will be shared on Available Rental Units, Affordable & Market Rate Housing for purchase, First Time Homebuyer Assistance; and Reverse Mortgage Opportunities.  Professionals from each of these areas will be present to assist you with you questions and needs.  For more information, please phone Bethel’s Church Office.  These sessions are held at a local Church on the last Saturday of each month.

PRAYER MEETING AND BIBLE STUDY will resume in the evening on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.  This is a time of Prayer and Christian Development and all leaders of the congregation should give of themselves for spiritual growth and development through the careful study of God’s Word.  The 12:00 Noon Bible Study will continue as scheduled on Wednesdays also.

BETHEL WILL HOST ANNUAL CONFERENCE October 7–15, 2007!  All members of the Bethel Family are asked to please set aside the full week in order for us to provide the best of hosting possible.  Working Committees are being identified along with their functions.  Leaders and persons will be added to those committees during the month of March.  Every member of Bethel will be expected to serve on at least one of the working committees in order to provide the optimum coordination of the events of that week.

THE THEME OF THE LAY CHRISTIAN ARTS FESTIVAL (LCAF) IS “PRAISING GOD IS JUST AN ORDINARY THING”.  Young people from 10-30 will be able to compete in the following areas of the arts: Humanities: Oratorical, Poetry and Original Essay Performing Arts: solo Dance, Solo Vocals, solo Instrumental Music Visual Arts: Drawing and Painting.  If you know someone who is interested, please notify Fannie Robinson or Mae Threadgill for additional information and registration.

SUNDAY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

CHRIST IS RISEN! (Revelation 1:17, 18).  The Sunday School's Annual Easter Pageant will be held on TODAY at 9:15am in the Church sanctuary.

YPD ACTIVITIES

SPAGHETTI LUNCH– APRIL 15, 2007, FUNDRAISER. YPDer, Alexis Brown, was invited, interviewed and selected as a People to People Student Ambassador for Australia 2007.  She was selected over hundreds of youths countrywide.  In order for her participation to be successful a spaghetti lunch fundraiser has been scheduled on April 15^th immediately following the 11am service.  The cost of each lunch will be $10.00.  Please plan to attend and support one of our youths in this once in a lifetime opportunity.   If you have any questions, please see Alexis Brown or YPD Director Idella Hill.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MENTORING & ENRICHMENT SEMINAR IN ENGINEERING TRAINING (MESET). This camp needs students that are currently in the 11th grade to attend a FREE engineering camp at the University of Houston. We need more African-American students.  If you need further information please contact John Matthews, 713-743-4226. Deadline April 15, 2007.  Application - http://www.egr.uh.edu/promes/?e=camps

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM-WHITE HOUSE. MINORITY STUDENTS NEEDED. The Program offers an excellent opportunity to serve the Federal government and be explored to public service.  In addition to typical office duties, interns attend weekly lectures, tours, and complete an intern service project. Every candidate must be a United States citizen, enrolled in a college or university, and at least 18 years of age.  An application/additional information about the program can be found at: LINK: http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/wh-intern.html   Applications should be submitted to Karen Race, (202) 456-5979, Deputy Director and Intern Coordinator, White House Personnel, at intern_application@whitehouse.gov on or before the following deadlines: June 26, 2007 for FALL 2007 -- (September 4 to December 14, 2007).

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY. Delta Sigma Theta's Annual Scholarship Application is available for SF High School and College Students. Supported by the Ebony Fashion Fair, the scholarship is open to students: who have a minimum grade point average of 2.5; who have been accepted into a 4 year college or university; and who have demonstrated participation in volunteer activities at school or in the community. For applications, please contact www.alverna.org Applications are due April 15, 2007. 

SPECIAL EVENTS

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS &

OTHER CHURCHES ACTIVITIES

CD DEBUT CONCERT. Our Own April Wright will be presented in Concert TODAY Sunday, April 8, 2007, 6:00 p.m. at St. Paul AME Church, 2024 Ashby Ave., Berkeley.  Please come out and enjoy an evening of uplifting & inspirational songs by April and lend our Support.  For additional information call (510) 233-7465 Congratulations April!!!

PRAYERS

Your Prayers are requested for The York, Neal & Hampton Families in the loss of our Member Estelle York.  Funeral Services were held on Thursday, April 5, 2007.  Please Ask God To Send His Comforting Spirit to these families in Times Like These.

Your Prayers are requested for our members Joseph Harrison and Mabel Snell, who are both hospitalized at Kasier Hospital, Geary Boulevard.  Please Ask God To Send His Healing Powers and That His Will Be Done.

OUR KNOWN SICK AND SHUT-INS AT HOME:

Mrs. Bertha Bean..................(415) 822-4669...........................330 Topeka Ave., San Francisco, CA 94124
Mrs. Edna Beaird-Smith............(925) 388-4990.........................................14 Snow Ct., Orinda, CA 94563
Mrs. Jewell Becknell................(415) 333-0886................................................70 Getz St., SF, CA 94112
Mr. Jasper Brown.............(415) 566-3183.....Woodside Gardens, 255 Woodside Ave., #611, SF, CA 94127
Mrs. Constance Carter................(650) 755-4840...........................678 Stoneyford Dr, Daly City, CA 94015
Mrs. Elizabeth Carter...............(415) 921-7550..................Victorian  Manor1444  McAllister, SF, CA 94115
Mrs. Emma Chambers..............(415) 822-4162......................................1562 Shafter Ave., SF, CA  94124
Mr. Edward Davis........................(415) 826-1512..................................230 Bridgeview Dr., SF, CA  94124
Mrs. Helen French Daniel...............................................................5410 Nave Dr.,  #2, Novato, CA 94949
Mrs. Bernice Donalds...................(415) 822-9520....................................86 Apollo Street, SF., CA 94124
Mrs. Clydia  Edwards...................(415) 586-5525...................................130 Miramar Ave., SF., CA 94112
Mr. & Mrs. Percy & Edna Ellis ............(415) 587-6004...................313 Bellevue Ave., Daly City, CA 94014
Mrs. Eleanor Ellis............................(415) 346-7669...................935 Golden Gate Ave., #G, SF, CA 94102
Mrs. Camilla Harris.........................(650) 994-3200..........St. Francis, 99 Esceula Dr., Daly City, CA 94015
Mr. Louis &  Fannie Harris..............(415) 587-5684...............................130 El Verano Way, SF, CA 94127
Mrs. Myrtle Hightower..................(415) 221-7102.......................................2063 Hayes St., SF, CA 94117
Mrs. Hattie Houston......................(415) 822-8181.................................250 Bridgeview Dr., SF, CA 94124
Mrs. Maxine Howard.............................................................1201 Golden Gate Ave,  #40,  SF, CA 94115
Mrs. Gertrude Hughes..................(415) 752-8342.......................................524 Third Ave., SF., CA 94118
Mr. Edward  Lee............................(707) 557-8847............................718 Starfish Drive, Vallejo, CA 94591
Mrs. Gloria Maye........................(415) 346-5152....................................1458 Grove Street, SF, CA 94117
Mrs. Valena L. Reese.....................(707) 554-3828..........................348 Moonraker Dr. Vallejo, CA  94590
Mrs. Bertha Robinson..................(415) 661-0503..........................................1365 6th Ave., SF, CA 94122
Mrs. Genora  M. Shine....................(415) 387-0969.........................C/O 415 Third Ave., #6, SF, CA 94102
Mrs. Ella Dee Simpson...................(415) 585-0460....................................167 Caine Ave., SF, CA  94112
Mrs. Mabel Snell..............................(415) 747-2435.....................................738 38th Ave., SF, CA 94121
Mrs. Vera Stewart.............................(415) 749-1651...........................1251 Turk St., #616, SF, CA 94115
Mrs. Edna Worthy ..........................(415) 586-3523...................1222 Brunswick, Daly City, CA 94024  

OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THOSE WHO CANNOT COME TO US
THOSE IN CONVALESCENT HOMES/HOSPITALS

Mrs. Edna Cannon...... (510) 261-5613......Fruitvale Health Center, 3020 East 15th St., Oakland, CA 94601
Mr. Leon  H. Cannon...(510) 261-5613........Fruitvale Health Center, 3020 East 15th, Oakland, CA 94601
Mrs.  Edna Chenault.....(415) 567-8770..........Central Gardens Convalescent, 1355 Ellis St., SF, CA 94115
Rev. Thomas Colvin....(650) 755-3212.....Angela’s Rest Home #2, 748 Washington St., Colma, CA 94015
Mrs. Ruth Curl............(415) 759-7229...................St. Francis Manor 2, 3801 Ocean Ave., SF, CA 94132
Mrs. Helen Johnson.....(415) 931-8806.............Hayes Valley Convalescent, 1250 Hayes St., SF, CA 94117
Mrs. Geraldine Robinson....(415) 759-2300......... 375 Laguna Honda Blvd., “5K, Bed 15”  SF, CA 94116

RESURRECTION SUNDAY

Resurrection Sunday is a time when we all should reflect on Christ's life and crucifixion.  This is an event we should never forget.

His death was not some fictional story. Picture if you will those passing judgement on him, as He humbly remained still.  Very few sought true repentance.

His death was their priority.  Just as it was foretold,  they fail to recognize His authority.  His teaching was downright to bold and radicals for these people.  Imagine anyone in their right mind claiming to be the Son Of God, in the midst of a group of religious leaders of their time. Even today some might find that odd. How could such a man be so prodigious?

He came and did so much for man.  His coming gave us light.  The crucifixion  was part of His Master Plan.  And darkness would be removed from our sight.

So now the sentence was passed. He was to be crucified.  They thought  this day would be His last.  In their minds they saw Him defeated. While the believers hearts were grieved. Yet some stood around quite conceited. Thinking their purpose would be achieved.

As they gazed at the cross. Unaware of the position they were in. Maybe His death would be our loss?  Instead it paid the price for our sin.

Now as they laid Him in the tomb. It was said, in three days He'd rise. So now in their minds they're consumed. But three days later they were totally surprised.

So as we sit back and reflect. Let's truly thank God as we pray. For His death had a miraculous affect.

That's Why We Worship This Resurrection Sunday.