THE WORSHIP IN SONG THE PREACHED WORD
BISHOP MARVIN C. ZANDERS PRESIDING PRELATE OF THE ELEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
THE INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP
Reverend Mark Crutcher
THE WORSHIP IN GIVING
Reverend Henry Green, III
THE MORTGAGE BURNING SERVICE (Trustees and Stewards Assemble at the Altar)
Trustee: The membership of this church and its friends have, through the years, shown an abiding and deep interest in the house of worship by contributing of their money for the liquidation of this debt. The last dollar of indebtedness has now been paid. The mortgage has been canceled and lifted. We, therefore, present it to you for burning with appropriate ceremony. This is truly a day of victory and achievement, and we rejoice in it. Bishop Zanders: For as long as can be recalled, the children of God have found it desirable
to build houses of worship, at whatever cost, as humble places where God may meet with humankind and man with God and where the faithful may meet in Christian love and fellowship. This is truly a day of rejoicing and we rejoice with you that through your devotion to the Saint Paul AME church and through your hard work, sacrifice and liberality and by the help of Almighty God, the death of this church has been paid. We believe your faithfulness, loyalty and generosity are well pleasing to our heavenly father. We believe this church is a simple expression of your love for God and for the African Methodist Episcopal Church. With gratitude and Thanksgiving in our heart, we give God the praise. Let not this accomplishment, however, be the end of all your strivings, but let it mark the beginning of greater service for this church and the kingdom of Almighty God. THE BURNING Jesus is the light of the world, and in His light we see light.
The Minister: The People:
AMEN
THE REMARKS THE BLESSING AND BENEDICTION
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