Summary of Church Service & Sermon Notes

General Service Details:

• Opening Prayer: Praise and gratitude for God's blessings, guidance, and Holiness.
• Worship: Series of songs uplifting God’s name and expressing faith and gratitude (songs like “My Hallelujah,” “Heaven,” “We give you Glory,” etc.).
• Prayer Points: Asking for forgiveness, protection, provision, guidance, and strength from God.
• Anointing and Empowerment Prayers: Focus on God’s ability to lift and sustain believers. Prayers for continuous blessings, peace, and prosperity.

Key Sermon Points:

Embracing God’s Upward Journey:

Theme: Go Upward and Stay Upward

• Scripture Reference: Numbers 14:1-3 (Israelites questioning their future and expressing doubt).
• Main Idea: God desires for us to be lifted up and stay in that elevated state.

Steps to Stay Upward:

1. **Adapt to New Environment: **
   • Changes in lifestyle, relationships, and habits are essential to fit into God's plan.
2. **Gain Control Over Past Self: **
   • Past influences must be subdued to sustain the upward journey.
3. Understand God’s Perspective:
   • Know who you are in God and embrace it fully.
4. Acknowledge Your Weaknesses:
   • Depend on God for strength and sustenance.
5. Living by the Word:
   • Follow and practice the commandments and teachings of the Bible consistently.
6. Upgrade and Broaden Knowledge:
   • Continuous learning and associating with those who add positive value.

Summary of Activities & Special Mentions:

1. Children’s Graduation and Awards:
   • Recognition of students moving up from PreK, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, and High School.
   • Monetary awards for those with excellent grades.
2. **Wedding Celebration: **
   • Testimonies and appreciation from newlywed couples thanking God, family, and church members.
3. **Scholarship Awarding: **
   • Five students received $500 scholarships based on GPA and other criteria. Highlights of their achievements and future plans.
4. **Encouragement for Future Participation: **
   • Mention of regular offerings, tithes, and a goal to further support students through college.
5. Baptism Class Announcement:
   • New classes starting for those interested in Baptism.

Closing Segment:

• **Final Prayers: **
  • Thanks to God, blessings for the new month, and prayers for protection, guidance, and sustained blessings.
• Final Song by Choir:
  • Emphasizing love and unity among believers.

Major Themes:

• Faith and Upliftment
• Gratitude and Worship
• Empowerment and Sustenance
• Education and Recognition

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