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Welcome to Tabernacle Baptist Church Pastor Christopher McKee, Jr., Senior Pastor

Responsive Reading: Matthew 15:21-28 Minister: Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon.

Responsive Reading: Matthew 15:21-28 Cong.: And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed.”

Responsive Reading: Matthew 15:21-28 Minister: But He answered her not a word. And His disciples came and urged Him, saying, “Send her away, for she cries out after us.”

Responsive Reading: Matthew 15:21-28 Cong.: But He answered and said, “I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”

Responsive Reading: Matthew 15:21-28 Minister: Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, help me!”

Responsive Reading: Matthew 15:21-28 Cong.: But He answered and said, “It is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the little dogs.”

Responsive Reading: Matthew 15:21-28 Minister:And she said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.”

Responsive Reading: Matthew 15:21-28 All together: Then Jesus answered and said to her, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour. AMEN!

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“We Have Come into This House” We have come into His house and gathered In His name to worship Him We have come into His house and gathered In His name to worship Him

“We Have Come into This House” We have come into His house and gathered In His name to worship Him Worship Him, Christ, the Lord

“We Have Come into This House” So forget about yourself and concentrate on Him and worship Him So forget about yourself and concentrate on Him and worship Him

“We Have Come into This House” So forget about yourself and concentrate on Him and worship Him Worship Him, Christ, the Lord

“We Have Come into This House” Let us lift up holy hands and magnify His Name and worship Him Let us lift up holy hands and magnify His Name and worship Him

“We Have Come into This House” Let us lift up holy hands and magnify His Name and worship Him Worship Him, Christ, the Lord

Matthew 15: 21-28, NKJV 21 Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed.”

Matthew 15: 21-28, NKJV 23 But He answered her not a word. And His disciples came and urged Him, saying, “Send her away, for she cries out after us.” 24 But He answered and said, “I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”

Matthew 15: 21-28, NKJV 25 Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, help me!” 26But He answered and said, “It is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the little dogs.”

Matthew 15: 21-28, NKJV 27 And she said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.” 28Then Jesus answered and said to her, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.

Sermonic Title “A Mother’s Press, Persistence and Provision”

The Nature of Her Press A. Gender B. Ethnicity C. Locality D. A Demonic attack is severely impacting the life of her child

The Nature of Her Persistence A. She endures silence from the Lord Jesus B. She endures the rejection of the Disciples of the Lord C. She endures the testing of the Lord D. She responds to the testing of the Lord with worship and humility

The Nature of Her Provision A. Confirmed by her passing the Lord’s testing B. Confirmed by her faith C. Confirmed by her desire D. Confirmed by the Lord suddenly

Announcements • There will be a special rehearsal for all participants of “Travel the Gospel Road” on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. • The Senior Mission Ministry will meet on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. • The Women’s Day Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.

Announcements 2014 Women’s Day Events Theme: “Women of God Working Together in Unity & Love” John 4:7 Colors: “White with a Touch of Silver” Assessments: $50.00 or any amount you can give. Women’s day envelopes are available for your donation!

Announcements Women’s Day Celebration Sunday, May 18, 2014—11:00 a.m. worship Guest speaker: Evangelist Krista M. Tyson Mt. Calvary Pentecostal Church Nicolinni’sRistorante II 1247 Boardman-Poland Rd., Youngstown, OH Immediately after morning worship service please join us for dinner (expense on your own). Sign-up sheets provided in both lobbies

Announcements Travel the Gospel Road Sunday, May 18, 2014—4:00 p.m. Soloist from various churches & our own

Announcements • The Porter family, the President, Faculty and the Graduating Class of Youngstown State University School of Health and Human Performance announce the graduation of Jordan Robert-Benjamin Porter on Saturday, May 17, 2014 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Commencement will be held at The Beeghly Center at 10:00 a.m.

Announcements • The Recreation Ministry will meet on Monday, May 19, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of preparing for our Annual Family and Friends Day.

Announcements • The Citation Ministry will be honoring all 2014 graduates from pre-school, elementary, middle school, high school, college and any other institute of higher learning. Forms are available in the literature rack across from the church office. Please return completed forms by May 30, 2014.

Announcements • Remember this date, Wednesday, June 4, 2014 our son in ministry, Brother William Kennedy will deliver his trial sermon at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, 8206 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH at 7:00 p.m..

Announcements • Men’s Ecclesia of Mt. Calvary Pentecostal Church, 1812 Oakhill Ave., cordially invite the deacons, trustees, and brothers to attend their, “Father’s Day Brunch” on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. The brunch will be held at the Holiday Inn’s Banquet Room, in Boardman, OH. The theme is, “This Is It” keynote speaker, Pastor Christopher McKee, Jr. Donation is $25.00

Offertory Affirmation • Minister: We are a tithing church because the Word of God teaches tithing, our experience gives witness to tithing; our obedience to God requires tithing.

Offertory Affirmation • Congregation: Then let us bring our tithes and offerings unto the Lord as He has prospered us, “for the tenth shall be holy unto the Lord.” Lev. 27:32

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