Galilee Baptist Church - 9th Anniversary, 1998 - Smith Co, TX Submitted by the Claude Terrell 10 July 2004 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ***************************************************************** GALILEE BAPTIST CHURCH Celebrates 9TH ANNIVERSARY SERVICE Honoring Pastor and Sister Anthony Williams and Family SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18,1998, 3:00 p.m. Theme: 'A Token of Esteem to Our Pastor' Scripture: 'And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.' 1 Thess. 5:12-13 SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:45 A.M. WORSHIOP SERVICE - 10:45 A.M. PROCESSIONAL CALL TO WORSHIP "But the Lord is in His Holy Temple: Let all the Earth keep silence before Him." DEVOTION Appointee SELECTIONS (A&B) Choir BENEVOLENT OFFERING RESPONSIVE READING (Standing) Sis. S. Bayonne ANNOUNCEMENTS Sister Margie Oliver TITHES AND OFFERING WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS Sis. Helen Robinson PASTORAL COMMENT Fellowship SICK AND SHUT-INS Sister Jo Ross SELECTIONS (A&B) Choir RECEIPTS Sister Estella Henry ALTAR CALL Reverend Joe Bayonne CONGREGAT10NAL HYMN SERMON Reverend Melvin Stephens INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP (please do not attempt to leave at this time) BENEDICTION Responsive Reading - Psalm 148:1-5 Leader: Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise him in the heights. Congregation: Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts. Leader.Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light. Congregation: Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens. All: Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created. ORDER OF SERVICE Sunday, October 18,1998 3:00p.m. Master of Ceremony - Brother Randy Ector PROCESSIONAL Pastor and Sister Williams Escorted by Brother and Sister Joe Henderson DEVOTION Brothers J. Williams and Sonny Ross CONGREGATIONAL HYMN SELECTION Galilee Male Chorus WELCOME Sister Tammy Caraway ACCEPTANCE St. Violet Baptist Church SELECTION Galilee Male Chorus EXPRESSIONS Our First Lady Sister Gaff Scott Our Pastor as our Leader Brother F.L. Scott "Our Pastor Brother Bernard Woods SOLO Sister Sharon Bayonne Guest Churches St. Jarnes Baptist Church Jackson Springhill Corinth Baptist Church St. Violet Baptist Church PULPIT DEVOTION Reverend Joe Bayonne INTRODUCMON OF THE SPEAKER St. Violet Baptist Church in Charge MESSAGE FROM GOD Pastor B.P. Cleaver St. Violet Baptist Church OFFERING PARADE OF GIFTS EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE .......... Pastor & Sister Williams REMARKS ANNOUNCEMENTS BENEDICTION To our Pastor Reverend Williams Nine years ago you came here with goals to reach, Not knowing what you must go through Still a message just to preach. You've stuggled and seen hard times, But thank God you've seen good ones, too. There have been moments of confusion, strife and pain. But there have afso been moments of joy, love and great gain. You've seen the Sunday roll go up and then down. But through it all, you kept on preaching the word. Like a shepherd you always keep an eye on yourflock. So, for all these reasons, we've set aside this special day. Just to show you how much we care, When there aren't words to say, We thank thc Lord He's given us someone like you as our pastor. So keep on preaching the truth And always know in your trials and tribulations You're never alone. The Pastor's Wife You may think it quite a task And just a pleasant life, But really it takes a lot of grace To be the Pastor's Wife. She's supposed to be a paragon Without a fault in view, A saint when in the parsonage, As well as in the pew. Whenever groups are called to meet, Her presence must be there; And yet the members all agree, She should live a life of prayer. Though hearing people's burdens, Their grief both night and day, She's supposed to spread but sunshine To those along the way. She must lend a sympathetic ear To every tale of woe, And then forget about it, Lest it to others go. Though you may think it quite an easy task, And just a pleasant life, But it really takes lots of grace To be the Pastor's Wife. OFFICIAL STAFF Bro. Joe Henderson, Chairman of Deacon Staff Bro. Sonny Ross, Asst. Chairman of Deacon Staff Sis. Estella Henry, Church Clerk Bro. F.L. Scott, Financial Secretary Rev. Anthony Williams, Pastor DECORATING COMMITTEE Sis. Becky Ector Sis. Epmelius Morris Sis. Clermmie Manning GIFT COMMITTEE Sis. Candace Hudson Sis. Helen Robinson Sis. Gail Scott Sis. Estella Henry PROGRAM COMMITTEE Sis. Cynthia Howland, Chairperson Bro. Byron Henderson Sis. Helen Robinson Sis. Candace Hudson Sis. Sandra Ford Sis. Tammy Caraway We, the members of the Galilee Baptist Church, extend a heartfeft thanks for your presence here today. We trust that God will give you a special blessing for your expressions of love for our Pastor and Wife, Reverend and Sister Williams.