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Show A HUNDRED YEARS OF PRAISE Psalm 34: 1-3 What have you been doing for the last 1 00 years? Have you been working on your job, going to school, raising a family, become a leader, living a good life, walking in faith, building a reputation? On June 13, the Bourdeaux family will celebrate the 100 years of their father a long term member of Trinity A. M. E. I do not believe anybody here tonight was around 100 years ago, but we ought to celebrate the 100 years of this congregation letting her light shine. Celebrate 100 years of seeking the Lord, 1 00 years of magnifying the God, 100 years of continually praising He who is our all and all, our everything. This text was penned by David as he thought about his changed behavior. He wanted to sound forth the tunes of deliverance. You know David? David was a shepherd boy, a soldier in the army of the Lord and the army of the land, a slayer of the giant Goliath, a royal 1 king, a man after God's own heart, the most Christlike of all men, the first mentioned after Christ, and the last named except Christ. He was a harp player and a Psalm writer. It's time to celebrate! When you have done something significant, when you have come somewhere, when you has reached some high watermark, when you have achieved a from when you have celebrate. goal, a special day-it's time to The Psalmist David is not ashamed to God for everything. So listen as praise he declares in praise is due not to man but to God. "I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving. This also shall please the Lord no uncertain terms that all the better than J an ox or bullock that hath horns and ( Psalm 69: 30) "Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God: for it is pleasant: and praise is comely." (Psalm 147: 1) "Bless the Lord, 0 my soul and all that is within me. Bless His holy name! Bless the hoofs." 2 0 my soul, and forget not all His benefits Bless the Lord, all his works in all Lord, .... places soul!" To Bless the of His dominion: Lord, 0 my (Psalm 103: 1-2 & 22) praise God is to respect His glory, to commend His company, to access His possession, to bear His fruit, to manifest His power, to share His love, to experience His peace, to announce His grace, to trust His hymns, to celebrate His presence, to honor His sovereignty You ought to take every opportunity you get to praise the Lord. faithfulness, to sing His . IN ALL TIMES situation, under every circumstance, before, in, and after every trial, in bright days and dark nights. Praise Him in the morning, praise Him at noon, praise Him in the evening, praise Him in the midnight hours. Praise Him in every goodness, praise Him for His mercy, praise Him for His grace, praise Him for His love, praise Him for His peace, praise Him Praise Him for His 3 for His loving kindness. Praise God for Richard Allen and Absalom Jones who started the mutual aid called the Free African Society society they in 1787 that resulted in the AME church. Praise Him for a message of self-worth and personal dignity. Praise Him for their convictions to build Mother Bethel that still stands brotherly love. Crawford Embry that today in the city of Bishop James started this congregation Praise God for the late Lemm-er, Dorsey, and leaders. Praise God for 212 24th in 1908 with Brothers Thompson as Pingree bought for $515.00. for Bishop Parks who rededicated Street and 2817 Praise God the church in 1913. Praise God for Rev. M. L. Shakespeare who dedicated this present L shaped facility in June 14, 1959 with the theme "More Space For Better Service." Ann here W' 17l ,\r'{ro ",,Jd.,: P-6.f-I»"i.KI we are tonight.celebratirig 1 00 years or praise for the Amazing Grace of God. "I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise 4 in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the Lord: The Humble shall shall continually be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me. And let us exalt His name together." (Psalm 34: 1-3) hear of it and be BOAST IN THE LORD So I make my boast in the Lord. I boast that Jesus is the Only begotten Son of God. I boast that He put among us. on flesh and came to dwell here I boast that He went about doing good-turning water to wine, feeding thousands, healing the sick, driving out demons, giving sight to the blind, opening deaf ears, raising the dead, dying on the old rugged cross, rising from the tomb in victory. "Praise God at all times. Praise God continually. Boast of the Lord. Magnify the Let us Lord. exalt His name 5 together." |
