SPRING 2008 ISSUE
CATHEDRALTIMES A Quarterly News Journal of the Hollywood Baptist Cathedral, 3504 Great Neck Road, Amityville, NY 11701 (631) 842-7091
Youth Spotlight Cathedral News
The Internet and Ministry A Little Bit of Times Square
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From the Shepherd’s Heart Looking Forward to a New Year
Table of Contents Editorial Youth Spotlight: Theological Intensive Religion and Politics Church’s Future Times Square Bible College Cathedral News Ministry & the Internet
By Bishop Andy C. Lewter, D. Min. Friends, welcome to our Spring issue of our news magazine. In this issue, we have attempted to collect a variety of stories that we pray you will find both informative and inspiring.
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Cathedral Times Staff Bishop Andy C. Lewter Nadine Johnson Eddie Ward Karen Lanham Betty Hickson Calvin Watt Julius Williams Kathy Smith William Jones
Youth Spotlight Eric Campbell By Staff Writer
Eric Campbell recently earned his Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do at the Ultimate Champions Martial Arts School in Massapequa, New York.
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Christian Education
University of Pennsylvania Scene of Summer Intensive By Staff Writer
Among those who set the stage for the academic discipline include the fiery revolutionary, Nat Turner, whose slave rebellions is credited as being the commencement of an organized pursuit of freedom by African Americans in this country.
Summer Theological Intensive of 2008 Beginning in the month of March, America was introduced to the Chicago pastor who mentored and served as the spiritual leader of presidential candidate Barack Obama. While most of his remarks were taken out of context, they did create an interest in Black Liberation Theology is the core ideology of Pastor Wright. As a result, the Graduate School of Theological Studies will convene an intensive that will concentrate on the topic during its summer session at the University of Pennsylvania scheduled for this August.
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Religion and Politics Bible History Repeating Itself By Staff Writer
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Consistent with the “Prophetic Tradition” of the Black Pulpit, he (Pastor Wright) called into question the behavior of our nation toward
other people
Building the Kingdom Sign Language Class Started By Stafff Writer
Sign language class is held on the lower level (Potter’s House) of the church on Monday
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As the Hollywood Baptist Cathedral continues to grow and expand, there is an interest in properly planning for the future. The current church building was completed in 1961 and the administrative building was acquired and renovated in the early 1970’s. The current building plans will be the first for the church in the last 30 years. Hopes are that the new building will provide not only a new sanctuary, but will include additional educational facilities and and space for a family life center.
A Religion that Includes Having Fun Bishop’s Cup Bowling Tournament, An Evening of Fun By Staff Writer
With attendance reaching maximum capaci
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A Little Bit of “Times Square” In North Amityville
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Innovative Approaches to Ministry Worship Services Go “Bi-Lingual” If you v
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With advances in technology, the opportunity for Christian believers to learn God’s word and deepen their understanding of their faith and religion is greater than ever before. The Hollywood Baptist Cathedral in partnership with the New Life School of Theology now offers individuals, both near and far, the chance to study meaningful theological issues with some of the best minds available in the body of Christ today. Now, students can pursue degrees from a certificate program all the way to a Masters degree program at their own pace and within the confines of their existing schedule and calendar.
Hollywood Baptist Cathedral Lead Story 2008 Holy Convocation By Staff Writer
Twice a
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Bridge Ministry First Anniversary Service By Staff Writer
Excitement is in the air as members of the Hollywood Baptist Cathedral prepare to travel, as a group, to Birmingham, AL for the annual conference of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship. At the conference, Bishop Lewter will be preaching the official “Consecration Sermon” for nine new Bishops that will be joining the episcopal ranks of the fellowship. The nine episcopal candidates have been trained by Bishop Lewter over the course of the last year on the campuses of Beulah Heights Bible College and Regents University in Virginia Beach, VA. The delegation from Hollywood will be traveling to Birmingham on Monday June 26th and will be returning on Wednesday, June 28th. The Consecration Sermon will take place on Tuesday, June 27th at 10 AM. This will mark the third time that Bishop Lewter will have preached at the annual conference, but the first time since Bishop Lewter became the Senior Pastor of the Hollywood Baptist Cathedral. At present, there are over thirty persons who have registered to travel to Alabama this summer. For those persons who are interested in joining the Hollywood Baptist Cathedral delegation, please contact the church office.
LION Holds Bishop Lewter Preaches Island Wide Consecration Sermon Board In February, Meeting Bishop Andy C. During the month of March, during the traditional celebration of Passover in the Jewish tradition, several members of the Hollywood Baptist Cathedral shared with the Long Island Jewish community in the observation of their “Seder Meal” held at the Jewish Community Center in Hauppauge, NY. The ecumenical meal was an effort on the part of the Jewish community to reach out to the African American community in order to improve relations between the two communities. The event was held in the spirit of the relationship between Rabbi Abraham Herschel and the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Bishop Lewter was part of the delegation and represented both the Hollywood Baptist Cathedral and the Long Island Organizing Network (LION), of which he is the Central Long Island Convener.
Sunday School Participates in Amityville Day Parade The Hollywood Baptist Cathedral mourns the loss of Sister Renalda Bennett whose home going service was held at the end of March. Sister Bennett was a longtime member of the congregation who is best remembered for her service on the Usher Board. Born in 1936, she moved to Long Island in 1963. She worked as a nurse for over 18 years at the Veterans Hospital in Northport, NY.
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Lewter, in his capacity as a bishop and prince of the church, installed David Brunswick as pastor of the Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Jamaica, New York. Pastor Brunswick is a graduate of Alabama State and Colgate-Rochester Seminary. Pastor Brunswick follows his father, Rev. Freddie Brunswick, to the pastorate after nearly 50 years.
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In the Media; Bishop Featured in Newsday newspaper During Black History Month, Sister Linda Taylor treated the congregation to a special Black History Program that included a special tribute to “Daddy Lewter”. The program took place at the Town of Babylon facility in Lindenhurst.
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Cathedral News: Happenings in and Around our Congregation
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Ministry and the Internet School of Ministry Goes Online By Staff Writer
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Using state of the art speaking software, we now produce a “talking version” of the outline that persons can use to follow the printed version.
Precepts for Living
Precepts for Living is based in Calumet, IL and is the largest producer of African American literature and resources in the area of Christian Eduaation. Precepts, as it is affectionately called, is the primary teacher’s guide for Sunday School Lesson and is used by teachers all across the country.
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The Graduate School of Theological Studies Presents Its
2008 Summer Theological Intensive
Held on the Campus of
The University of Pennsylvania at Perlman Quadrangle Bodek Room (Houston Room) 3417 Spruce Street, 1st Floor Philadelphia, PA 19104
August 19, 2008 to August 20, 2008 Tuition $295.00 per person Housing Accomodations
Sheraton University City Hotel 36th Street and Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 (located on the campus of Pennsylvania Campus)
$129.00 per night *
Call for Reservations (215) 387-8000 Please ask for the Full Gospel Baptist Rate
Bishop Andy C. Lewter, D. Min. Convenor and Host Send Tuition Payment to: The Graduation School of Theological Studies 2 Monroe Street Amityville, NY 11701 For Further Information Please Contact
Tonya Lewter, Coordinator (516) 223-3855
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