The Art of Living 08.20.23 - Practitioner Robert Lesley - “Devoted Spirit Rises to True Purpose.”

ORDER OF SERVICE 08.20.23 Meditation: Starts at 10:45am Facilitator: Practitioner Kenneth Morris Facilitator: Start with Welcome to AOL & mention song: We will now have “Stand By Me” By: Karen Gipson & The Kingdom Choir Music by Tariq: “Stand By Me’’ By: Karen Gipson & The Kingdom Choir Facilitator: We will now have announcements by: Sheila Mitchell Announcements: Sheila Mitchell - Please read the following: Our Mission and Purpose: The Art of Living provides a spiritual environment where everyone can develop spiritually for personal and worldwide improvement, we believe life itself is an art form. Our purpose is to evolve and reveal the art of loving through the Universal principal of love. The Art of Living Church family encourages you to invite your family and friends to call in and participate with us, we welcome you. Also, if anyone is present or has a family member who would like a practitioner session or prayer. Feel free to let Coordinator Assistant Ves Franklin know after today’s service. Please make contributions with your tithes & offerings to AOL, where you get your spiritual edification. Made payable by check or direct deposit to AOL Church or mail to Art of Living Religious Science Ministries to P.O. Box 4474, Inglewood, California 90309. Affirmation for today: “Infusing Purpose with Passion.” You are here on purpose for a purpose. That purpose is to be your inspired, authentic self. You are here to shine your light brightly and to do this and be passionate about your purpose for being here. I am passionate about my life, I am here to shine, love and be loved. I love who I get to be and all that I get to do. Life is good. From SOM Magazine, Practitioner Eugene Holden. This has been Sheila Mitchell with today’s announcements. Enjoy Your Sunday. Blessings & namaste… Facilitator: Announce Ask Listeners to mute their phones before service proceeds, press *6 to mute your phones. Press *6 to mute your phones, thank you… Facilitator: Announce Rev. Joan Jacocks for Opening Reading & Prayer Opening Reading & Prayer: Rev. Joan Jacocks Facilitator: Our theme for the month is “VITALITY.” Our scripture for today “The path of the righteous is like of dawn, which shine brighter until the day is full.” Proverbs 4:18. Today’s topic is “Devoted Spirit Rises to True Purpose.” Our speaker for today is Practitioner Robert Lesley. Now a music selection before our speaker today from “Music by Tariq.” Music by Tariq: “We Fall Down“ By: Donnie McClurkin Facilitator: Announce speaker Practitioner Robert Lesley (20 –25 MINUTES) Facilitator: Acknowledge speaker’s lesson and after the conclusion of today’s service that time will be for remarks** Facilitator: Announce we will now have a music selection before the offering Music by Tariq: “ You Can’t Beat God Giving ” By: Billy Preston (4:00) Facilitator: Ask Practitioner Robert Lesley to bless offering Facilitator: Thank everyone for their donations to AOL. They are greatly appreciated… Facilitator: Announce Dr. Tiza Morris for AOL Virtual Prayer AOL Virtual Prayer: By: Dr. Tiza Morris Facilitator: Announce Rev. Cindy’s Corner Cindy’s Corner: By Rev. Cinderetha Clay (5 minutes) Facilitator: Announce we will now have our closing song. Music by Tariq: “On A Clear Day” By: O.C. Smith Facilitator: Announce Practitioner Robert Lesley to lead closing prayer of protection. Prayer of Protection: By: Practitioner Robert Lesley Facilitator: Thank all participants in today’s service. Next Sunday’s speaker is Rev. Cinderetha Clay. Facilitator: Reminder, if there is anyone who would like to receive a practitioner session or has a family or friend who needs prayer: Provide that information to Ves Franklin our Coordinator Assistant. She is available at this time, Ves. Coordinator Assistant: Ves Franklin - Announce please feel free to provide contact information to me so that we can have a minister contact you for prayer. We, the AOL family are here for you. Facilitator: This