We Miss Our Church Building

Scripture:  1 Peter 2:9 - But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

(Genesis Bible Fellowship Church)
NOW, LET’S HAVE CHURCH!

Genesis Bible Fellowship Church, we miss you
Our place of praise, worship, fellowship, and refuge

First thing in the morning Brother Bobby opens the church doors
Ministries are preparing for service as traffic builds in the foyer

Greeters are at the door passing out programs
The musicians are tuning up instruments to play our favorite jams

Ushers assume to position with their uniformed suits
Ed Cauthorne corrects and directs people to the available pews

The choir begins with a solo, chorus, or hymn
Dana sang, Rickey ministers, while Nate plays the organ

The sanctuary starts to fill with family, members, and visitors
We see the Cheeks, the Bucks, the Millers, the Tuckers, and Fords

Robert Williams starts service with a powerful prayer
Deacon Cliff tells a joke, then pray for the primary church with care

Minister Carpenter officiates the church service with great enthusiasm
The choir is led by Micah, then praise and worship eagerly happens

After that, ushers come forward as the church stand and rise
This is the opportunity we give in love through offerings and tithes

We pray that you are blessed by the service this far
As Brother Mike Whye greets and acknowledge our visitors

Now, we can greet our Genesis family in fellowship
Excited because of our special bond through relationship

We continue with service as Brother Mason clear the Foyer area
Pastor Wayne Cockrell, sharp as a tack, enters the sanctuary

He prays, opens the Bible, then preach and teach of the oracles of God
He encourages and corrects us, with a loving Word that’s pleasant, yet hard

In the front, Sister Lee, Debbie, and Sandy are cheering with grateful praises
In the back, Sister Yvonne and Deborah Schools are dancing with hands raised

Now, it’s that moment during service with great anticipation
Believers praying for unbelievers to accept the Lord’s invitation

Next, Minister Arnell leads with a devotion and corporate hymn
Minister Mosley conducts communion in remembrance of Him

Sister Chery Torain sing songs of melody to encourage our issues and matters
Deacon Hall jokes with saints, while passing out communion juice and crackers

In closure of service

Sister Michele presents church activities, cards, and announcements

Sister Laidlow has an announcement:
 Sister Rosa will be selling Genesis CD’s, tapes, shirts, and hats after service

Dr. Kelly has an announcement:
I want to encourage the saints to wear mask and remain 6 feet

Sister Mina has an announcement:
We are petitioning for volunteers for VBS next year

Sister Marsha has an announcement:
The G.O. Ministry will be going to Pimlico Track, The Harbor, and Maryland’s Fair on Saturday

Sister Novella has an announcement:
Please sign the list of foods you will be bringing to the upcoming church picnic

Now, Sister Paula has special video

Finally, Pastor Cockrell asks the church to rise for the benediction
He reminds us not to forget the one another mindset mission

As well lift our hands,
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Ephesians 3:20-21

Prayer:  Lord, we understand the challenges we are faced with in this world. However, we (The Church) are called to continue with the responsibility to witness and minister. Just because our plans are dismantled, doesn’t mean Your plans change. We (The church) must move forward with even more urgency to share the gospel. If it’s Your will for us to return to the church building, we pray that our church ministries will operate better than before and pleasing to Your eyes. Father, give us what we need to sustain the times. And we will be careful to give You all the glory, in the name of Jesus, Amen!

We miss you Genesis Bible Fellowship Church!
(by Glenny Z. Moore)