ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2025
SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY (MANIFESTATION OF CHRIST ON EARTH)
“TO GOD BE THE GLORY!”
Our Mission: “To be a witness locally and to the world for Christ according to God’s Holy Word.” John 12:32
Our Vision: “Through the preaching and teaching and living of God’s Word, win souls to Christ and make disciples.” - Matt 28:19, 20
2025 CHURCH SCRIPTURE: “...Using Your Spiritual Gifts to do God's Will and to bring Glory to God through Jesus Christ...” 1 Peter 4:10-11 (NLT)
WE WELCOME ALL OF YOU TO OUR SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE - T.H.R.I.V.E. MINISTRY SERVING
BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION MONTH
Lord God we pray Your blessings upon our Sunday Morning Worship Service today and Your anointing upon Pastor Douglas M. Carpenter, Sr. as he delivers Your Message to us. We also pray Your anointing upon Rev. Anthony Woodland he preaches our 1:30 PM Kirkbride Ministry Service.
ON SUNDAYS, WORSHIP WITH US AT CHURCH OR ON YOUTUBE & FACEBOOK from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
2/23 LINK: https://youtube.com/live/RjUHMZ7K8Ns
Can’t join us this Sunday? You can still access the messages at your convenience on www.philaprayer.org., YouTube channel PPPWCC, FaceBook or X at PPPWCC@philaprayer.
Join us on for online Bible Study on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm with our Instructor/Teacher Brother Dennis M. Carpenter, on FaceBook Live: PPPWCC, You Tube Channel: Dennis Carpenter, YouTube.com@dcbiblestudy.
2/26 LINK: https://youtube.com/live/jNuqoonumVs
You can also access this Bible Study on our conference line. The number is 1-712-432-3900 Access Code: 803238#. The line will be open at 6:20 PM. Please remember to keep your phone muted and accept our apologies that no one will be there to greet you. You will hear the entire Bible Study. Shortly after class, the replay will be available on Facebook, X, YouTube, and the CorrectBible.com homepage. The Scripture references from the lesson will be available by emailing a request to philaprayer@gmail.com. They will be sent as a Word document attachment in the reply.
On Thursdays fast and pray until 12:00 PM
T.H.R.I.V.E Ministry Bible Study on Thursdays at 7:00 PM
Young Believer’s Bible Study On Line – Every 4th Tuesday at 7:00 PM
You can email Sis. Norma your prayer requests by Thursday at Noon at phillynorma@aol.com
Please remember to check this website daily for updated information, prayer requests and online giving.
Any questions let us know.
Are you a Church member in need of prayer, or been hospitalized? Please contact the Diaconate Ministry by calling the church at 215 472-9551 or by email: philaprayer@gmail.com, or have someone contact them for you. In any emergency call 911.
Let us continue to pray for one another, our families, our friends, our city, and our Churches.
A praying church is a powerful church! - 1 Thess. 5:17
Sunday Worship Services In Person & On Line (YouTube Channel PPPWCC and Facebook Live PPPWCC)
BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS CLASS IN PERSON - 9:30 AM
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS IN PERSON - 9:30 AM
YOUNG BELIEVERS SUNDAY SCHOOL IN PERSON - 9:40 AM
SERVANT/LEADER PRAYER - SUNDAYS AT 10:30 - 10:40 AM
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2025 CHURCH CALENDAR
Adult Sunday School 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM taught by Rev. Tony Woodland & Sis. Chandra Stevenson
Biblical Foundations Class, 9:30 AM - 10:10 AM taught by Bro. Dennis M. Carpenter
Young Believers Sunday School Class 9:40 AM - 10:15 AM, taught by Rev. Shonna McBreen
BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION MONTH
Sat., Feb. 22nd - 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM - Community Outreach presents Gallery of Heroes, Program honoring some of the African Americans who helped shape history. Light lunch served.
Sun., Feb. 23rd - 11:00 AM - Sunday Worship Service In Person and On Line https://youtube.com/live/RjUHMZ7K8Ns, T.H.R.I.V.E. Ministry serving and 1:30 PM - Kirkbride Ministry, Rev. Anthony Woodland preaching
Tues., Feb. 25th - 7:00 PM - Young Believers/Teens Bible Study
Wed., Feb. 26th - 6:30 PM - Bible Study https://youtube.com/live/jNuqoonumVs, Facebook Live PPPWCC, or Conference Line
Thurs., Feb. 27th - 7:00 PM - Join the T.H.R.I.V.E. Bible Study at PPP&WCC
Sun., Mar. 2nd - 11:00 AM - Sunday Worship Service In Person and On Line, and 1:30 PM - Kirkbride Ministry, Rev. Shonna McBreen preaching
Wed., Mar. 5th - 6:30 PM - Beginning of our Season of Lent - Ash Wednesday Service, Speaker, Sis. Dominique Carpenter - (Church opens at 6:00 PM - In-Person and On Line)
Thurs., Mar. 6th - 7:00 PM - Join the T.H.R.I.V.E. Bible Study at PPP&WCC
Sat., Mar. 8th - Turn your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed, tomorrow starts Daylight Savings Time.
Sun., Mar. 9th - 11:00 AM - Holy Communion Sunday Worship Service In Person and On Line, and 1:30 PM Kirkbride Ministry, Rev. Anthony Woodland preaching, AND 3:30 PM we fellowship at Ark of Safety Christian Church’s for their 26th Anniversary, Dr. Kevin & Pastor Brenda Cropper, 3875 Poplar St., Pastor Carpenter preaching. All are invited.
Wed., Mar. 12th - 6:30 PM - Bible Study on youtube.com/@dcbiblestudy, Facebook Live PPP&WCC, or Conference Line
Thurs., Mar. 13th - 7:00 PM - Join the T.H.R.I.V.E. Bible Study at PPP&WCC
Sun., Mar. 16th - 11:00 AM - Sunday Worship Service In Person and On Line, and 1:30 PM - Kirkbride Ministry, Min. Douglas M. Carpenter, Jr. preaching.
Mon., Mar. 17th - Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Wed., Mar. 19th - 6:30 PM - Bible Study on youtube.com/@dcbiblestudy, Facebook Live PPP&WCC, or Conference Line
Thurs., Mar. 20th - 7:00 PM - Join the T.H.R.I.V.E. Bible Study at PPP&WCC
Sun., Mar. 23rd - 11:00 AM - Sunday Worship Service In Person and On Line, and 1:30 PM - Kirkbride Ministry, Rev. Shonna McBreen preaching.
Tues., Mar. 25th - 7:00 PM - Young Believers/Teens Bible Study
Wed., Mar. 26th - 6:30 PM - Bible Study on youtube.com/@dcbiblestudy, Facebook Live PPP&WCC, or Conference Line
Thurs., Mar. 27th - 7:00 PM - Join the T.H.R.I.V.E. Bible Study at PPP&WCC
Sun., Mar 30th - 11:00 AM - Sunday Worship Service In Person and On Line, Young Believers serving, and 1:30 PM - Kirkbride Ministry, Rev. Anthony Woodland preaching
Daily Bible Devotional Readings
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(from Our Daily Bread) -
Start your day with prayer and scripture and devotion: Mon. - Genesis 9:8-17; Tues. - Luke 6:31-38; Wed. - Acts 9:36-43; Thurs. - Hosea 3; Fri. -
Col. 3:8-17.
Let’s get back to praying between 6 PM & Midnight on Friday, spend an additional hour in prayer and meditation. Sat. - 2 Tim. 3:14-16; Sun. - Psalm 32:1-7
Continue to read your Sunday School Lesson: 2/23 - Ministering Mightily - Matthew 25:31-46
3/2 - A Kingdom of Priests, A Holy Nation - Exodus 19:1-14
3/9 - A Space for God - Exodus 25:1-9, 26:1, 31-37
3/16 - The Ordination of Priests - Exodus 29:1-9, 35-37
3/23 - Offering a Sweet Aroma to God - Lev. 1:3-17
3/30 - The Day of Atonement - Lev. 16:11-19
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: “Father, please help me to serve those around me with all that You’ve given me.” 1 Peter 4:7-11 Our Daily Bread - (11/9/24).
WEEKLY PRAYER REQUESTS FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS OF PPP&WCC MEMBERS
Continue to pray, especially during these times – “Pray without ceasing” – 1 Thess. 5:17b
Kim Twyman & Family, Deaconess Maxine Smith, Phyllis Gibson, Jackie Higgins, Dorothy Jones, Stephen & Brenda Williams, Algenia Pinckney & children, Sandra Wilburn, Charles Wilburn, Carolyn Wilburn, Makeela Williams & children, Reuben Hoggard, Clay Thomas, Neil Ayers, Ms. Gerri, Patricia & Sydney Harrison, Billy Turner & Family, Yvonne Mapp, Carolyn Johnson, Calvin Beckham, Annie Green, Reginald Brodie, Tameika Woodland, Martin Evans, Ai-Janaya Ward, Thelma Walker, Delphine Walker, Kathleen Gillard, Marine Hall, Rosie Weiss, Mr. Marebrisk, Roy Hamilton, Kyenna Arnold & Children, Mike & Jackie Mack, David & Willa Anderson, Sam & Ethal Anderson, Anderson FPL, Larry Ellison, Ray, Delseana, Debbie, Winkfield/Pinckney Family in the loss of a loved one, Raynor Family in the loss of a loved one, Leggit Family in the loss of a loved one
CHURCH MOTTO: “Lifting Up Jesus - Preaching & Teaching “THE WORD”