Macedonia
African Methodist Episcopal
(AME)
Church

. . . Aligned with Matters of Eternity

1504 East First St. North
Kaufman, TX 75142
Voice: 972-962-3594


Our Leadership Team
Right Reverend Gregory GM Ingram Presiding Bishop, 10th District, AMEC
Reverend Dr. Jessica K. Ingram WMS & Episcopal Supervisor
Reverend James W Ford Presiding Elder, Tyler District
Sister Virginia Ford First Lady, Tyler District
Reverend Alton E Paris Senior Pastor, Macedonia AME Church
Sister Sara Fields Paris First Lady, Macedonia AME Church

. . . Eternity Is Not An Accident

Macedonia AME Church -

Worship Team

Today's Worship Team
Duty Stewards Musicians Ushers Leaders
  • Brenda Varela
  • Paula Echols
  • Beverly Eldridge
  • Paula Hughes
  • Savoia Scott
  • Beverly Eldridge
  • Gwen Scott
  • Britany Echols
  • Pastor Paris
  • Paula Echols
  • Briana Echols

THE PRELUDE

THE PROCESSIONAL - Holy! Holy! Holy1 Hymnal #25, Verse 1

THE Prayer of Consecration

Minister: Almighty God, unto who all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid:
Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of Thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love Thee, and worthily magnify Thy Holy Name; through Christ Jesus, our Lord. AMEN.

THE PROCESSIONAL continued - Holy! Holy! Holy1, Verse 2

The Doxology

Minister & Congregation Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below.
Praise Him above ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. AMEN

The Call to Worship

Psalm 16 -A Song of David.
Minister: 1 Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust.
People: 2 O my soul, you have said to the LORD, “You are my Lord, My goodness is nothing apart from You.”
Minister: 3 As for the saints who are on the earth, “They are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.”
People: 4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied who hasten after another god; Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, Nor take up their names on my lips.
Minister: 5 O LORD, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You maintain my lot.
People: 6 The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Yes, I have a good inheritance.
Minister: 7 I will bless the LORD who has given me counsel; My heart also instructs me in the night seasons.
People: 8 I have set the LORD always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.
Minister: 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope.
People:: 10 For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.
ALL: 11 You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

The Song of Celebration (Choir & Congregation)

The Pastoral Prayer - Pastor or Appointee

The Choral Response

Choir & Congregation He is Lord! He is Lord! He has risen from the dead and He is Lord.
Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

Reflections

Moments . . . We Pause to Honor Our Pastor

We Worship Through Giving

The Choral Response

All things come of Thee O Lord . . . And of Thine own, have we given Thee. AMEN.

The Scripture Lessons


The Epistles: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
The Gospels: Matthew 25:1-13 -->

The Decalogue

Preface From all that dwell below the skies; Let the Creator's praise arise;
Let the Redeemer's name be sung, Through Every land by every tongue.
Summary Hear what Christ our Savior saith, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment.
And the second is like unto it, you shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen.

Introduction of the Preacher -

The Song of Preparation - (The Choir & Congregation)

The Proclamation of the Word - The Reverend Ricky Salter

The Call to Christian Discipleship - The Reverend Ricky Salter

The Benediction


Our Weekly Schedule

Sunday
[1st, 2nd, 4th]
8:30AM - Worship and Praise 9:45AM - Church School 10:45AM - Worship
12:30 - 1:00PM Official Board
Sunday
[3rd, 5th]
9:30AM - Church School 10:45AM - Worship
12:30 - 1:00PM Official Board
3:00PMYouth/Mission Program
Monday
Tuesday
The Pastor's Time Off - Available for Emergencies at 817-202-8017 972-365-5770
Wednesday The pastor is in the office from 10:00AM to 9:00PM - 6:00PM - Bible Study - 7:00PM - Teacher's Meeting 8:00PM - Choir Rehearsal
Thursday 5:00 - 9:00PM Appointments with the pastor are available. Please call 817-202-8017, 972-365-5770 or 972-962-3594 to schedule.
Friday Appointments with the pastor are available all day. Please call 817-202-8017, 972-365-5770 or 972-962-3594 to schedule.
Saturday Meetings: Young People's Department, Official Board, Stewards, Trustees
On behalf of the members of Macedonia AME Church I want to welcome you to the Church and thank you for worshipping with us. We pray that you have been blessed by your experience with the Lord at our Church home.  Feel free to take this bulletin with you.  We have been blessed by your presence here today. 

As you may have noticed, after the message, we make the Invitation to Christian Discipleship. This is the opportunity for those who have not accepted Christ as Savior or who are not sure about their personal salvation to come forward and accept Christ.  If you need additional information of have questions regarding what this means, do not hesitate to contact Pastor Paris or a member of the church immediately after the benediction.

If you are a visitor seeking a church home, or need the services of a Minister of the Gospel of Christ Jesus,  please contact Pastor Paris. His cell phone is: 972-365-5770, or the church: 972-962-3594, or at home: 817-202-8017.  Pastor Paris' email address is: pastor101@hughes.net. For more information about the church, point your internet browser to: http://www.macedonia-ame.org.