Happy Mother's Day!

   

Jean

Mattie

   

Lynnette

Vata

Denesha

Macellina with Olivia

Wanda

  

Jill

Rikki

Belinda

Ali with Jaivon & Micah

  

Curtisha

  

Charisse

Annette

Kim

Korey & Jessica

Sissy

Anika & Glen

   

Candice & Alex

Alfreida

 

Ursula

Loretta

 

Billie

         

Lorraine with Domingo

Takako

Graduates! 2025!

 

Octavian Fidel George Kilpatrick  
Business Degree from University of North Texas

Bryson Bell-Mitchell - Marion High School

                              

                     https://bellgram2019.blogspot.com/2025/05/celebrating-bryson.html

Journey Beasley - North Little Rock High School 

Click link below to watch graduation:

North Little Rock High School Graduation - Tues, May 27th @ 4:00 PM PST, 5:00 PM MST, 6:00 PM CST, 7:00 PM EST

Ishmael Joshua Pitts
Louisiana State Police Cadet Class 106
May 30, 2025

https://bellgram2019.blogspot.com/2025/05/celebrating-ishmael.html

Greetings From Jean!

 

Happy Mother's Day to my Sisters and Nieces.

I appreciate all the cards, gifts and thoughts for my Birthday. This is May 10th and I am still receiving cards. Thanks Nick, Lorraine and Domingo for the Birthday cards and gifts. 86 was different and special. I thank all of my nieces, nephews, sisters, my short Stack, my brother and brother-in- Law. 

EVERYONE REMEMBERED AND THAT IS SPECIAL. 

THANKS AGAIN. 

Jean

Thank You From Sissy!

Thanks for all the prayers, cards, flowers.

I really appreciate it. 

Love you all

 Sissy. 🥰💙

Bell Chapel CME! May 11, 2025!

 

Hello Bell Chapel Family and Visitors,

This Sunday is the Second Sunday of the month of May and it's the Ministry to Men Sunday!

Join us each Sunday as we lift the Lord Jesus Christ through Praise and Worship on Zoom and Youtube!

We are also extending an invitation on Youtube: Join us as we lift the Lord Jesus Christ through Praise and Worship!

Youtube Link:

https://www.youtube.com/@bellchapelchristianmethodi3683

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The Order of Worship Service for this Sunday, May 11th, 2025, is at the bottom of this email.

Worship Service begins at 8:30 AM-9:30 AM and Sunday School begins at 9:40AM-10:30AM.

The Bell Chapel CME Church Zoom link and password are listed below and in the bulletin, as follows.

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/.98897671118?pwd=t1YDcZAYitjM7fHwUTKgML37SXSbyZ.1

Meeting ID: 988 9767 1118       Passcode: 984910  

Dial-In: 1(669) 900-6833  

We look forward to seeing you this Sunday in Church or via Zoom!

God Bless you all!

Thank you, and Have a Blessed Day,

Sis. Breanna Frelot

Church Secretary

Bell Chapel CME Church

 

May 11th, 2025 

Rev. Alton McGriff, Pastor 

Ministry to Men Sunday & Second Sunday 

Order of Worship Service 

“We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight” (II Corinthians 5:7) 

We Do Not own the Rights to this Music

Call to Worship _________________ Bro. Richard Scott 

Invocation of Praise __________________ Bro. Charles Puckett 

Scripture ____ (Philippians 1:12-18) _______ Bro. Charles Puckett 

Hymn of Praise ______________________ Musician 

Affirmation of Faith ________ (The Modern Creed) _______ Bro. Richard Scott 

Praise & Worship 

Giving Ministry ______________________ Stewards 

Acknowledgement of Visitors/Announcements_______ Sis. Dominique Springfield 

Music Ministry ____________________ Musician 

Pastoral Prayer __________________ Rev. Alton McGriff 

Music Ministry ____________________ Musician 

Sermon ____________________ Minister 

Invitation to Discipleship/Altar Call______________ Rev. Alton McGriff 

Doxology/Benediction _____________ Rev. Alton McGriff 

Weekly Worship Announcements 

Bell Chapel CME Church will be holding its Missionary Annual Day Program next week on May 18, 2025, at 11:00AM. 

The Northern California Region Lay Ministries Council is having its 3rd Annual Dr. Harold J. McCoy Sr. Legacy Scholarship Luncheon on Sunday, June 7, 202, at 1:30 PM. The Theme is Next Level Excellence. The location is Beebe Memorial Church on 3900 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA. 

The San Francisco District Stewardess Board will be having a Stewardess Meeting and Workshop on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Local church Pastors and Stewardesses are to write down and put in their calendars. The agenda will be sent out before the date of the meeting. 

Bell Chapel Zoom Meeting (Worship Service) and Wednesday Night (Bible Study): 

Worship Service and Sunday School Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/.98897671118?pwd=t1YDcZAYitjM7fHwUTKgML37SXSbyZ.1 

Meeting ID: 988 9767 1118 Passcode: 984910 Dial In: 1(669) 900-6833 

Worship Service: 8:30am- 9:30am (PT) Sunday School: 9:40- 10:30am (PT) 

Monday- Friday: CME Church Connectional Prayer: 6:30-7:00AM (PT Dial-In: (605) 468-8885, Access Code 616984# 

Wednesday Night: Prayer Meeting and Bible Study. 6:00pm-7:30pm. Zoom Link Above. 

Bell Chapel Ministry to Men Support Meeting: 2:00 PM (PT) All Are Welcome. 

Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86721723331, Telephone Dial-In: (669) 900-6833 

May Birthday’s 

Axe Johnson May 1 Kaniyah Matthews May 18 Pauline Lee May 18 

Lakessa Scott-Williams May 25 Dominique Springfield May 28 

Sick & Shut-in: 

Bro. Charles Puckett Bro. Cedric Bell Sis. Dora Bell-Fields 

Rev. Willie Mc Daniel Bro. Aaron Tolliver Bro. DaShaun Frelot 

Rev. Gino Garzarelli Bro. Wilson Turner Bro. Fred Turner 

Sis. Bodine Brown Bro. Charles Bryant Sis. Allyn K. Hayes 

Super Senior Saints: 

Mrs. Ernestine Doss Mrs. Marie Taylor Mrs. Bea Goode Mrs. Opal McCoy 

(Scripture Focus: Matthew 18:18) Prayer of Agreement) 

Prayers: Pray for the Government: Church Leadership: Bishop Charley Hames, Jr, Lady Michelle Gaskill Hames. Presiding Elder. Rev. Dr. Reginald Walton & Lady Dominique Walton, Rev. Alton McGriff & First Lady Dori Russ-McGriff 

Next- Level Ninth Episcopal District Mission & Vision: Reaching beyond where we are to where you belong! 

Giving Ministry: Tithes, Offerings, Apportionment Fund, Donations 

U. S. Mail: Bell Chapel CME Church, 1397 Palou Ave, S. F., CA 94124. 

Givelify: Bell Chapel CME Church Zelle: bellchapel1@att.net 

The Modern Creed 

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is one true church, apostolic and universal, whose 

holy faith, let us now declare: 

We believe in God the Father, infinite in wisdom, power and love, whose mercy is over all 

his, and whose will, is ever directed to his children’s good. 

We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of man, the gift of the Father’s unfailing 

grace, the ground of our hope, and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death. 

We believe in the Holy Spirit as the divine presence in our lives, whereby we are kept in 

perpetual remembrance of the truth of Christ and find strength and help in time of need. 

We believe that this faith should manifest itself in the service of love as set forth in the 

example of our blessed Lord, to the end that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth. 

Amen. 

Small “C” Catholic denotes Universal Church

Bell Chapel CME, May 4, 2025!

Hello Bell Chapel Family and Visitors,

This Sunday is the First Sunday of the month of May and it's Holy Communion Sunday!

Join us each Sunday as we lift the Lord Jesus Christ through Praise and Worship on Zoom and Youtube!

We are also extending an invitation on Youtube: Join us as we lift the Lord Jesus Christ through Praise and Worship!

Youtube Link:

https://www.youtube.com/@bellchapelchristianmethodi3683

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The Order of Worship Service for this Sunday, May 4th, 2025, is at the bottom of this email.

Worship Service begins at 8:30 AM-9:30 AM and Sunday School begins at 9:40AM-10:30AM.

The Bell Chapel CME Church Zoom link and password are listed below and in the bulletin, as follows.

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/.98897671118?pwd=t1YDcZAYitjM7fHwUTKgML37SXSbyZ.1

Meeting ID: 988 9767 1118       Passcode: 984910  

Dial-In: 1(669) 900-6833  

We look forward to seeing you this Sunday in Church or via Zoom!

God Bless you all!

Thank you, and Have a Blessed Day,

Sis. Breanna Frelot

Church Secretary

Bell Chapel CME Church 

Bell Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

Phone: (415) 822-7044 

Email: bellchapell@att.net 

1397 Palou Avenue, San Francisco, CA. 94124

May 4th, 2025 

Rev. Alton McGriff, Pastor 

Holy Communion Sunday & First Sunday Order of Worship Service

 “We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight” (II Corinthians 5:7) 

We Do Not own the Rights to this Music

Call to Worship ________________Rev. Alton McGriff 

Invocation of Praise _____________________Rev. Alton McGriff 

Scripture _______(Ephesians 2:8-9)_________ Minister 

Hymn of Praise ____________________ Musician 

Affirmation of Faith _______(The Apostle’s Creed)__________ Rev. Alton McGriff 

Praise & Worship 

Giving Ministry____________________ Stewards 

Acknowledgement of Guests/Announcements ____ Sis. Dominique Springfield 

Music Ministry ________________ Musician 

Pastoral Prayer ___________________ Rev. Alton McGriff 

Music Ministry _________________________ Musician 

Sermon _______________ Rev. Alton McGriff 

Invitation to Discipleship/Altar Call _____________Minister 

Holy Communion 

Doxology/Benediction _________________ Rev. Alton McGriff 

Weekly Worship Announcements 

Bell Chapel CME Church will be holding its Missionary Annual Day Program on May 18, 

2025, at 11:00AM. Letters listing officers and members assigned captain have been 

mailed and sent out. Please see your assigned captain as soon as possible. 

The Northern California Region Lay Ministries Council is having its 3rd Annual Dr. Harold J. McCoy Sr. Legacy Scholarship Luncheon on Sunday, June 7, 202, at 1:30 PM. The Theme is Next Level Excellence. The location is Beebe Memorial Church on 3900 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA. 

The San Francisco District Stewardess Board will be having a Stewardess Meeting and Workshop on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Local church Pastors and Stewardesses are to write down and put in their calendars. Agenda will be sent out before the date of the meeting. 

Reminder to all that the deadline to obtain your REAL ID is May 7, 2025. Be sure to update your identification to meet federal requirements if you haven’t already. 

Bell Chapel Zoom Meeting (Worship Service) and Wednesday Night (Bible Study): 

Worship Service and Sunday School Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/.98897671118?pwd=t1YDcZAYitjM7fHwUTKgML37SXSbyZ.1 

Meeting ID: 988 9767 1118 Passcode: 984910 Dial In: 1(669) 900-6833 

Worship Service: 8:30am- 9:30am (PT) Sunday School: 9:40- 10:30am (PT) 

Monday- Friday: CME Church Connectional Prayer: 6:30-7:00AM (PT Dial-In: (605) 468-8885, Access Code 616984# 

Wednesday Night: Prayer Meeting and Bible Study. 6:00pm-7:30pm. Zoom Link Above. 

Bell Chapel Ministry to Men Support Meeting: 2:00 PM (PT) All Are Welcome. 

Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86721723331, Telephone Dial-In: (669) 900-6833 

May Birthday’s 

Axe Johnson May 1 Kaniyah Matthews May 18 Pauline Lee May 18 

Lakessa Scott-Williams May 25 Dominique Springfield May 28 

Sick & Shut-in: 

Bro. Charles Puckett Bro. Cedric Bell Sis. Dora Bell-Fields 

Rev. Willie Mc Daniel Bro. Aaron Tolliver Bro. DaShaun Frelot 

Rev. Gino Garzarelli Bro. Wilson Turner Bro. Fred Turner 

Sis. Bodine Brown Bro. Charles Bryant Sis. Allyn K. Hayes 

Super Senior Saints: 

Mrs. Ernestine Doss Mrs. Marie Taylor Mrs. Bea Goode Mrs. Opal McCoy 

(Scripture Focus: Matthew 18:18) Prayer of Agreement) 

Prayers: Pray for the Government: Church Leadership: Bishop Charley Hames, Jr, Lady Michelle Gaskill Hames. Presiding Elder. Rev. Dr. Reginald Walton & Lady Dominique Walton, Rev. Alton McGriff & First Lady Dori Russ-McGriff 

Next- Level Ninth Episcopal District Mission & Vision: Reaching beyond where we are to where you belong! 

Giving Ministry: Tithes, Offerings, Apportionment Fund, Donations 

U. S. Mail: Bell Chapel CME Church, 1397 Palou Ave, S. F., CA 94124. 

Givelify: Bell Chapel CME Church Zelle: bellchapel1@att.net 

The Apostle’s Creed 

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ, His only Son Our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin 

Mary suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. 

The third day, He arose from the dead, He ascended into Heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. 

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the 

forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. 

Amen. 

Small “C” Catholic denotes Universal Church

May Sharing!

 

Psalm 34:18 states that "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit." It emphasizes God's closeness and compassion for those who are suffering and distressed, promising his intervention and support. 

 "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace.  In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world" (John 16:33 NKJV)

Ephesians 4:2-3 NIV 84

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

LINKS

https://www.unity.org/en/daily-word/mag/daily-word-marchapril-2025 (If you would like to read the Daily Word, use this link in sign in and read pages)

"If you know someone who's depressed please resolve to never ask them why," "Depression isn't a straightforward response to a bad situation, depression just is, like the weather. Try to understand the blackness, lethargy, hopelessness, and loneliness they're going through. Be there for them when they come through the other side. It's hard to be a friend to someone who's depressed, but it is one of the kindest, noblest and best things you will ever do." - Stephen Fry

"We would never tell someone with a broken leg that they should stop wallowing and get it together," she continued. "We don't consider taking medication for an ear infection something to be ashamed of. We shouldn't treat mental health conditions any differently." - Michelle Obama

"Sometimes when we think things are falling apart they are falling into place according to God’s plan." - (this quote Shared by Wallace)

"Preach the Gospel at all times. When necessary, use words." —Francis of Assisi

  

"What shines forth and reveals God in your life is not your relative consistency to an idea of what a saint should be, but your genuine, living relationship with Jesus Christ, and your unrestrained devotion to Him whether you are well or sick." - Oswald Chambers (Above shared by Rikki)

 

“Add” indicates something we have to do. We are in danger of forgetting that we cannot do what God does, and that God won’t do what we can. We cannot save or sanctify ourselves; God will not give us good habits or character. We have to develop habits and character on our own, working out the salvation God has worked in.

“Add” suggests we have to get into a habit. Habits are difficult to establish. To take the initiative is to make a beginning, to instruct yourself in the way you have to go. Beware of asking for directions when you know the way perfectly well. Take the initiative; stop hesitating; be decisive. Whenever God speaks, act in faith immediately on what he says, and never go back on your decisions. If you hesitate when God tells you to do something, you endanger your position in grace. Will yourself to take the first step—I will write that letter; I willpay that debt—then burn your bridges behind you. Make it impossible to go back.

We can only take initiative where we are, not where we aren’t. We have to get into the habit of seeking the mind of God about anything and everything. If when a crisis comes, we instinctively turn to him, we will know the habit has been formed.

- Oswald Chambers (shared by Wallace)