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The members of Praises of Zion proudly announce the celebration of services marking 56 years of service to the Master for our Pastor and wife, Dr. & Mrs. J. Benjamin Hardwick. Please set aside the following
dates so that you may come and share in this joyous occasioWn with us. The festivities will begin Sunday, September 18th, 25th, and October 2nd, 2011. All of these services will begin at 3:30 pm. We are located at 8222 So.
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REV. DARNELL A MANUEL PASTOR-ELECT
We, the Carver Missionary Baptist Church, would like to cordially invite you to the installation services for four Pastor, Rev. Darnell A. Manuel. We invite you to come and celebrate with us as we praise God for his power and provision.
These special services will take place Friday, September 30, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. and Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. The speaker on Friday night will be Pastor Reginald Ridgeway of the Manchester Baptist Church and on Sunday afternoon, Pastor Nelson Davis of the Greater New Mount Hermon Baptist Church of Berkeley, CA. We invite you to come and share with us as we encourage Pastor Manuel. The address to our church is 5050 South Hoover St., Los Angeles, CA 90037. We solicit your prayers for Pastor Manuel and the entire Carver Church family as we endeavor to impact lives in the Los Angeles area. For more information you may call the church at 323-232-7848. Rev Darnell A. Manuel, Pastor Elect.
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LOVE AND APPRECIATION SERVICE FOR PASTOR SOLOMON L. AND SIS. ISABELLE DRAKE CONTINUES.. anyone feeling like they can’t go on. He further admonishes us to be proud of ourselves; nobody is better than you, because you are somebody. To our youth, he always stress that there are two things nobody can take from you; the love of God and a good education. To that end, we have students in colleges all over the United States. Pastor Drake is steadfast in his faith and dedicated to leading the people of God. Sis. Drake stands faithfully by our Pastor’s side and sets a positive PASTOR SOLOMON L & SIS. ISABELLE DRAKE HONOREES example for all women who know her by the way she lives, Love and Appreciation Services continue today, September daily abiding in praises to God. 25, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. for our beloved Pastor and Wife, Rev. Dr. We extend a cordial invitation Solomon L. and Sis. Isabelle Drake. Our special guest will be to you to come, celebrate and Rev. James S. McKnight, Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church. fellowship with us as we bring In this service, Pastor McKnight will be accompanied by his to a close this year’s Love and choir, Ushers and Members of his congregation. The chosen Appreciation Service for our theme is “Our Pastor, A Vessel Chosen By God to Lead Us Pastor and his family. Greater Through Divine Revelation” references are found in Jeremiah Ebenezer is located at 5300 3:15, Ephesians 4:11,13-14, John 21:15-17. Last week, we heard South Denker Avenue, Drake Bro. Dexter Turner, Deaconess Maxine Sims and Bro. Michael Square, Los Angeles. For any Green speak on the theme. This week our speakers are Young addition information regarding Master Aaron Verner, Sis. Rhonda Sparks and Bro. Harrison this service, please call our Hardin. Pastor Drake and Sis. Drake are two wonderful, earthly church office at 323/759Chairpersons this servants of God who are such a blessing to this congregation. It 4996. is our desire to honor them and to give them their flowers while year are a sister and brother they can see and smell them. It has often been said that “Love is team; Sis. Maran Pittman and what Love does” This quote so aptly describes our love for our Bro. Mark Pittman. long time Pastor and his family. Pastor Drake, an anointed man of God youth of Greater Ebenezer who preaches and teaches sound doctrine, has truly been called Church. Rev. Dr. Solomon to deliver the uncompromising gospel to the saved and unsaved. L. Drake, Pastor, Bro. He’s always encouraging those in despair, sick, down trodden and James McGhee, Reporting.
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The membership of Love Lifted Me Missionary Baptist Church (“The Lift”) would like to invite you
to attend our 24th Annual Celebration of Love honoring our Pastor/Organizer, Rev. S. “Scuffie” Shigg and our Leading Lady, Sis. Alyce Shigg. This year’s theme “Our Pastor - Strong and Encouraged, Realizing God’s Work Has a Reward” II Chronicles 15:7. Today’s guests at 3:30 P.M.: Upper Room Fellowship Church, Dr. Clinton Benton, Pastor; Temple of Believers Church, Rev. Wilburn Liddell, Pastor; and Peoples Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church, Rev. Stivies Boler. We would be honored for you to join us at this service. Remember, love is everywhere, and we are located at 6501 Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles 90043. The Office telephone number is (323)7785438. Sis. Michelle Noble, Reporting, Rev. S. “Scuffie” Shigg, Pastor/Organizer.
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The Ship is Coming, will you be allowed to get on Board? Everyone is trying to board the Old Ship of Zion, Preachers, Drug Dealers, Prostitutes, Gang Bangers, Back-Sliders, Homosexuals, Even a Rich woman who thought she could pay her way aboard. You may even see yourself in the crowd trying to get on Board. Will your name be found in the Lambs book of Life, and be allowed to get on board? Beware Satan is lurking along the path that leads to the ship.
Saturday, November 26, 2011- 3:00 P.M.
Monday, September 26th marks the beginning of the fall quarter of Evangelism at Bethel M. B. C., classes begin at 7:29 p.m. each Monday night. These classes are designed to equip the follower of Christ to carry out the mandate, which is found in Matthew 28:18-20 that says, “And Jesus came and spake unto them saying, all power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Fall registration will continue through October 3rd . All classes are facilitated by a well-equipped
and spirit-filled staff. First time classes include Evangelism 101, Introduction to Principles of Evangelism, facilitated by Pastor Reginald Pope and Minister Mike Jones; Prayer Class with Mothers Davis and Goins, along with Brother Columbus Wallace; Youth Classes with Sisters Doris Turner, Sheila McKinney, Hattie Marshall, and Joyce Howard; Teen Class with Sister Bertha Sweet. Learning about God’s Word is a Family Affair. Classes are available to all ages. Other Facilitators are as follow: E-102, Scripture Comprehension for Witnessing, Sisters Juanita Pope and Opal Hall; E-103, Scripture Memorization and Role Play, Sisters Dixie Brown, Cassandra Jones, and Tara Aldridge; E-104, Conversational Witnessing as You Go, Sisters Irma
Bowman and Frances Harris; E-105, Responding to Cults and False Doctrines, Sister Brenda Hawkins; E-106A, How to be a People Helper, Sisters Brenda Wood and Helen Moore; E-106B, Personal State for Witnessing, Deacons Eddie Sweet and Minister McKinley Moore; E-106C, God’s Power for Helping Hurting People, Ministers Alvin Stafford and Quentin McKinney. Wednesdays, starting October 5th at 6:30 pm., Bible Bookby-Book facilitated by Pastor Pope. Come out and search the Word. Get Fired Up!!! Bethel is located at 10905 South Compton Avenue, Los Angeles. The church office is 323566-5286 or visit our website at www.bethelsouthla. org. Reginald Pope, Pastor/ President, Brenda Hawkins, Dean, Doris Turner, Evangelism Coordinator. B. Sweet, Reporter
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FRIENDLYWILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Celebrates 3000 Sundays of Praise & Worship
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The date was Sunday, April 18, 1954, Easter Sunday Morning. It was on this day, that our eternal all powerful true and living God, ordained, anointed, and commissioned, our late founder, Pastor Lorea Johnson and a small
group of born again believers to be His witnesses to the world and He called them FRIENDLYWILL. From that day, The Friendlywill Missionary Baptist Church by the grace, mercy and power of God, has gathered together every Sunday without fail, to worship and praise our King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, Jesus Christ. We honor and glorify God in recognition of our humble beginnings and our very first worship service. As we continue to testify and stand as witnesses for Jesus Christ as a church body, we are approaching a monumental milestone in our church history. On Sunday, October 9, 2011, we
will reach the milestone of 3,000 consecutive Sunday morning worship services for the Friendlywill Missionary Baptist Church. For this reason and upon reaching this great milestone by the grace of God, we pause and turn towards our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to render our praises and thanksgiving unto Him for bringing us safely this far. Our theme for this grand occasion, “Lord You Brought Us From A Mighty Long Way” Joshua 24:17. In honor of this day of celebration, we are Continued On Page 7 FRIENDLYWILL......
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Today, Sunday, September 25, 2011, 4:00p.m., the women of New Commandment under the pastoral leadership of Dr Rev Grady Jones, and our chairperson, Sis Peggy Rose wish to invite all in the Southern California area basin to come and fellowship with us during this precious service. “Growing Where God Planted You” has been selected as the theme for this service, with biblical references found in Jeremiah 17:7-8, which reads: “Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought,
neither shall Cease from yielding fruit.”Lady Rose M Neale has graciously agreed to be our keynote speaker for the day. Lady Neale has been dedicated to the Lord since the age of seven (7) serving HIM by spreading the “good news” of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ through inspirational singing. She has traveled extensively throughout the US singing gospel music for over fifty (50) years. September 2009, Lady Neale was blessed to record her first “Live Concert”. Although Lady Neale is widely known for her music ministry, she has also accepted the anointed call of evangelism, where she was licensed as an Evangelist under her Pastor, David Cross of the Liberty Tabernacle Ministries, located in Gardena CA. Lady Neale is a mother of three (3) children and grandmother of three (3) young men. Lady Neale has a very distinctive biography regarding her
labors for the Lord and believes whatever she is asked to do to bring glory and honor to God is a divine opportunity to minister to the people of God. Won’t you come and join us to hear a word from the Woman of God? The Women’s Chorus of New Commandment will be under the leadership of Recording Star, Carlotta. This service expresses an air of excitement that is difficult to contain. You need to be here! New Commandment is located one mile north of the 91 Freeway and one mile south of the 105 Freeway at 15548 Paramount Blvd, Paramount CA. Please don’t hesitate to call us for additional information, need prayer, or to just comment on something we can assist you with, at (562) 531-7703. We love you and pray all is well with you. Remember there is nothing that happens in your life that you and God cannot handle, together through prayer and fasting, leaning on the Lord. Dr Rev Grady Jones, Pastor; Peggy Rose, Chairperson; Elois Jones, First Lady/Reporter Women’s Service; Linda Sue Taylor-Jones, Publicist/RTP Reporter.
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www.RTPONLINE.net GOOD NEWS FROM GREATER NEW UNITY B.C. Greetings in the precious name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior, who is still the KING OF KINGS AND THE LORD OF LORDS!! Is it the 4th Sunday in September already? Yes, time is flying and to God be the Glory for another chance and one more day.....another chance to see the sun again, to feel the wind blow gently on our faces; another chance to hug our loved ones and to share the love of Jesus with others; another chance to do it better; another chance to right our wrongs and to get it straight... thank God for another chance! I think Bro. Cleveland Birden sings it best, “I’m sorry, forgive me, clean me up Jesus, I didn’t meant to hurt you, nor desert you, but I love you so much
- I admit it that I did it, I didn’t mean to let you down, Lord Jesus turn my life around and give me ,ANOTHER CHANCE”.....I love that song, and I know that you do too!! And if you are reading this, God has given YOU “Another Chance”. We also thank God for the foresight and expert Leadership of our Pastor, our young Joshua, Rev. Randy F. Allison Jr and for the obedience, hard work, and sacrifice of our church family in seeing the vision, and working toward it! Our church is undergoing a major renovation and improvement and to God be the glory for what He has enabled us to do already, by standing together, working together, and praying together! Soon, the dust will settle, the paint will dry, and we will render
our voices in praise in a NEW SANCTUARY, to the GLORY OF GOD!! Our weekday services and meetings are postponed, but we are happy to be able to have Morning Worship at the appointed and regular time of 10:45 am, beginning with Intercessory prayer! What a great time we had last week, and we anticipate a great move of God this week and in the weeks to come...Keep on praying; don’t stop! All weekly meetings will resume, beginning with Executive Leadership Meeting on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 8 am. To God be the glory. You are LOOKING GOOD UNITY!! Remember, don’t stop praying...fasting.....studying the Word for yourselves....ALL OF THAT!!! Greater New Unity is a Forward moving church, serving
a Forward Moving God...How we lift those up in prayer, who say “pray for me”. The list is getting longer and longer, and the needs are becoming greater and greater. We will continue to look to the hills from whence cometh our help, for our help cometh from the Lord. Greater New Unity is still located on the corner of 98th and Avalon, “where the power lines of our city, meet the power lines of God; where EVERYBODY is somebody, and Christ is the Center of All”. Serving as Pastor under the power and direction of the Holy Ghost is our very own, Rev. Randy Allison Jr. Reporting has been yours truly, Sis. Arlene Andrews, and until next week, don’t forget to KEEP RAISING THE PRAISE!
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Perfect Peace Bible Church Presents, a Pastor’s Aide Musical on September 25th, 2011 at 4:00 P.M. Sis. Carole Lynn Speaker will be our soloist. Our Theme is P.P.B.C. and Friends “Singing a new son unto the Lord, with
Praise”. Psalms 96:1-2. Our special guest for the afternoon will be Pastor C.M. Holmes and the Ajalon Temple of Truth Church, New Haven Praise Dancers’ along with several other invited guest. All are welcome to join us for this occasion. Our church is located at 1115153 S. Broadway Street, Los Angeles, CA 90061. For additional information please call (323) 7551718. Sister Diana Hodges, Pastor’s Aide, President; First Lady Sister Geraldine Ashley, Choir, President; Sister Carole Speaks, Chairperson, Reporting; Rev. C.L. Ashley, Pastor.
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When a child turns two, the saying is usually, “terrible two’s”; however, we, the Metro Family are exclaiming, “It’s only been two years?”, as we stand in awe at what God has done through our leader, PASTOR ELTON LAMAR JOHNSON! No one but a Man of God following after God could accomplish in this ministry what most churches have yet
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TRUE MT. ZION CELEBRATES 27TH CHURCH ANNIVESARY Congratulations! We have reached another milestone. God has kept us and we are growing closer to Him. We are a Bible Believing Congregation lifting up the Master’s Name for more than 25 years. We welcome Bishop Michael A. Bass Jr.,
and congregation of The First St. John Church, 11030 South Willowbrook, Los Angeles, CA 90059, as we celebrate our Church 25th Anniversary Service. Sunday September 25th 2011 at 3:30 PM. True Mt Zion M.B. Church is located at 10424 Graham Street, Los
Angeles, CA 90002. A special invitation is extended to all our guest, returning members, visitors, and friends. For more information contact the church office at (323) 359-9370. Sincerely, Rev. Charles Bowers, Pastor.
Trinity Baptist Church Celebrates FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY The Trinity Baptist Church Family cordially invites the entire Community to join us on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. for our Special “Family and Friends Day” Worship Service. The speaker will be our own dynamic pastor, the Reverend Alvin Tunstill, Jr. This special service at 10:00 a.m. (there will only be one (1) worship service on Sunday, September 25th) will bring together the entire Trinity
membership, their families, friends, former members, neighbors, co-workers and the entire community. There will be glorious music furnished by the choirs of Trinity and their singing will lift your spirit in Worship and Praise to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Pastor Tunstill’s message promises to be one filled with prayers and hope that will renew your hearts, strengthen your faith and give you the desire to seek a deeper
personal relationship with our God. You will not want to miss this Special Worship Service. Come and receive a Blessing. You may want to join in the worship service by clapping your hands, lifting your arms and patting your feet in Praise to God. Trinity is located at 2040 West Jefferson Boulevard, Los Angeles, California. For additional information, please call (323) 735-0044.
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of Long Beach, CA, Pastor Kevin Stafford & Zion Baptist Evangelistic Temple, and Pastor Anthony Smith & Jericho B.C. All services will begin at 3:30 in the afternoon. (*first names listed are speakers for the afternoon). We boast in the Lord at not just Continued On Page 6 METROPOLITAN....
A Passion for God "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you… " (Psalm 42:1, 2; 63:1a). A Passion for the Lost. "My food," said Jesus, "is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. Do you not say, 'Four months more and then the harvest'? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.' Do you not say, 'Four months more and then the harvest'? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest." (John 4:34, 35) A Passion to Mentor Others in Becoming Laborers and Leaders. "We proclaim Christ! We warn everyone we meet, and we teach everyone we can, all that we know about Him, so that, if possible, we may bring every man up to his full maturity in Christ Jesus. This is what I am working at all the time, with all the strength that God gives me… Ask the Lord of the harvest… to send out workers into his harvest field." (Colossians 1:28, 29 – Phillips; Matthew 9:38) A Passion for the Nations of the World. "You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth… Therefore go and make disciples of all nations… " (Acts 1:8; Matthew 28:19a) One Continued On Page 7 of these days a nurse will enter your WHAT ARE YOURS........
ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY @ AVENUE CHRISTIAN LOVE Greeting Saints of God, we the Pastor and Women’s Department of Avenue Christian Love wish to extend an invitation to you to be a part of our Annual Women’s Day Celebration on Sunday, October 2, 2011. We are in preparation now and anticipating a glorious time in the LORD. The Spirit of the LORD will be in the building beginning at our 8:00AM service as our very own Rev. Mable Carter will deliver the message, then at 11:00AM the power house full of God’s Word Evangelist Phyllis Carr
from Faith Way MBC will be our guest speaker, These women of God will be expounding on our theme “Women Keeping God’s Word before Them” supporting scripture Psalms 119:105. The spirit will still be flowing as the Nationally Accalimed Aurthur, Lecturer and Radio & TV Personality, Dr. Rosie Miligan will be our guest speaker at 4:00PM along with other guest have been invited. The women’s Chorus under the direction of our Minister of Music Sis. Cheryl Bradley will be rendering
musical selections to the LORD on that day. We encourage you to put on your Cream and Burgundy for the morning service and your Gold and Burgundy for even services and meet us at the A.C.L. To God be the Glory for what will take place on this day! All services will take placae at Avenue Christian Love, 7516 So. Cental Ave. LA,CA. Remeber God Loves you and so do we. Rev. Harold Lee, Pastor, Evangelist Deborah Bradley, Chairperson/ Reporting. (323) 587-1586 (Church) -- (323) 418-0611(Fax).
PARK WINDSOR BAPTIST CHURCH CELEBRATES 101 CHURCH ANNIVERSARY / HOMECOMING On Sunday, September 25, 2011, please come and join us as we celebrate 101 years of kingdom building. Our theme for this great celebration is “We Come This far By Faith,” scripture reference, 2 Corinthians 5:7. Our guest speaker for the 8:00 a.m., service is Reverend Bobby Winters Jr., Senior Pastor of the Los Angeles Divinity Christian Church. At the 11:00 a.m. service, our very own beloved Pastor, Terrell Taylor will bring the message. We are located at 1842 W. 108th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90047. Melvin J. Howard, Chairperson.
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By the end of the lesson, we will: KNOW the relationship between an orderly life and trust in God; FEEL what it means to live an ordered life; and CREATE a strategy, based on godly principles, to live an ordered life.
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“The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe” (Proverbs 29:25).
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Proverbs 29:16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. 17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. KJV
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18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. 19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. 20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. 22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. 23 A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. 24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. 25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. 26 Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD. 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
IN FOCUS The women’s choir celebrated their 30th anniversary. Celeste honored God as she glorified Him through song. She was gifted with a beautiful soprano voice, and her joy overflowed as she praised God. Immediately after the anniversary, Celeste fellowshipped with fellow choir members and friends at the dinner for the choir, which was held in the fellowship hall. Because she had dinner plans later that evening, she didn’t eat much. An hour later, as Celeste walked into a secluded restaurant, she saw Michael sitting at a table in the corner. He stood up and pulled out her chair. Before Celeste had a seat, she leaned over to kiss him. Michael smiled as he said, “Teresa will be at her mother’s tonight. Let’s make plans to spend the night together.” Celeste quickly responded, “I packed an overnight bag. I hoped your wife would find somewhere else to stay tonight.” Today’s lesson teaches that we should change any actions that cause us to step outside of godly principles. THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND TIMES Palestine. God allotted this land alongside the Jordan River to Israel as an inheritance. Initially referred to as Canaan, “the Promised Land” was then divided into two kingdoms and designated as “Israel” and “Judah” in 931 B.C. Historically, Greeks have applied the name “Palestine” to the entire southeastern Mediterranean region. West of the Jordan River, Palestine is 6,000 square miles; east of the Jordan, Palestine is 4,000 square feet. BACKGROUND The book of Proverbs reveals two major themes: wisdom and folly. Wisdom is knowledge, understanding, discretion, obedience, and instruction based on God’s Word and reverence of God. Folly is everything that contradicts wisdom. The Old Testament provides God’s Truth through the Law, which was given by the priest; the wise men or sages gave the Word, which was given by God and wise counsel. Solomon is the sage that provided insight on the perplexities of life (Proverbs 1:6). When Solomon became king of Israel, God granted his request for understanding (1 Kings 3:9-12). As a result of God’s response, Solomon’s wisdom was greater than anyone else’s. Solomon’s counsel was more valuable than the era’s notable sages, such as Heman and Chalcol (or Calcol, see 1 Kings 4:31). Because proverbs were not generally written, memorization was an effective way of teaching and learning. The short, concise phrases that comprise Proverbs lend themselves to the best method to reveal and remember a divine truth. IN DEPTH 1. God Commands Self-Control (Proverbs29:16-22) Proverbs 29:16-22 explained that increased sin leads to increased rebellion. Moral decay has risen because societal moral standards have decayed. As society flourished during biblical times, the transgressions increased as the sinners became bolder. Their confidence increased because there were large numbers of offenders. However, the psalmist David reminds believers, “Wait for the LORD and keep his way,” because God will change things according to His time (Psalm 37:34, NIV). The wicked will be cut off and fall; the righteous will witness the downfall of the sinners. Because children are a blessing, obedient children are a comfort to their parents. The parents can trust the children and rest in the fruits that the children produce through a good education and spiritual foundation. In Proverbs 29:17, Solomon reminds parents that children must be corrected to have peace and happiness. Strict discipline is necessary to correct a child. Wise instruction and discipline are necessary to bring delight instead of shame to a parent’s home and reputation. Proverbs teaches that a moral individual recognizes the immorality that exists within society. Immorality is more pronounced when sin flourishes and moral decay increases. If there is no prophet to share God’s commands and God’s wisdom, the people are unaware of God’s vision. The prophet is God’s servant who imparts knowledge, understanding, and faith. Deficiency in hearing the Word of God leads to rebellion. Solomon wrote that the “people perish” (Proverbs 29:18). Therefore, prophetic exhortation is necessary for a viable, godly society. When society heeds the revelation and submits to God’s Word, a blessing is pronounced on God’s people. Because continual, thoughtless conversation may lead to sin, Solomon reminds us in verse 20 that wisdom restrains the tongue. Because there is little time spent on thought and reflection when someone speaks hastily, he further reminds believers that rashly spoken words put someone on the level of a hopeless fool. In fact, because the individual believes there is no need for advice from others, hasty speech often reveals self-conceit and pride. Thus, a person who is slow to speak and considers the advice from others reveals control and wisdom. Solomon then addresses trouble and strife within a neighborhood, workplace, or society that can provoke discord among individuals and ultimately throughout society. He instructed that unnecessary anger leads to sin and creates chaos. Troublemakers do not promote peace; instead, they encourage anger, illicit behavior, and lack of control. Thus, uncontrolled anger leads to
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sin because bad decisions are made. If a person is easily provoked to anger, he or she is more apt to sin (29:22). There is a difference between righteous indignation—that takes a stand—and uncontrolled, unbridled anger that leads to sin. God, therefore, commands self-control. 2. God Commands Humility (vv. 23-25) Because people depend on themselves rather than God, Solomon taught that pride can lead people to live independently from God. Pride is evident when we do not trust God. Pharaoh, Nebuchadnezzar, and Herod exemplified this kind of arrogance. Solomon instructed that the prideful will be brought down and the humble will be lifted up (v. 23). Society encourages people to seek high positions where they will be praised, but God is not pleased. He commands humility. Jesus reminds believers that the first will be last and the last will be first (Matthew 19:30). If we are in last place as we follow Jesus, our temporary sacrifice offers eternal reward. The world encourages narcissism, confidence, and arrogance to reign on earth while God encourages humility, meekness, and servanthood to reign as kings with Christ. Another truth, in Proverbs 29:24, is that if people partner with a thief and do not disclose the truth (become the thief’s “accomplice,” NIV), they commit perjury and the result is punishment. A silent witness is guilty before God even though friends, family, and coworkers may not know. Seen and unseen wrongdoing do not please God. 3. God Is in Control (vv. 26-27) The legal system within society offers temporary relief from injustice. Ultimately, individuals will not be satisfied with a ruler’s temporary favor. If believers trust in God with a committed faith, God demands justice. Thus, we must look to God and seek His favor. Ultimately, God controls the rulers that humanity seeks to please because God is sovereign—in control of His universe and never out of control of it. As believers, then, we must make a choice between the path of righteousness and immorality. We walk uprightly when we obey God’s commands and depend upon Him. When we choose to obey God, we have security in the eternal promise of God and not the temporal objects and people in the world. MORE LIGHT ON TEXT Proverbs 29:16-27 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. This verse is similar in its sense to Proverbs 28:12, 28; and 29:2. The just and the wicked are contrasted, and it is evident that the increase of either group leads to greater power and influence. We see the contrast between the social situations under the control of the just and that of the wicked. The clear implication is that the reign of the just person is beneficial to all, for it ensures the “great glory” of the populace, while the rule of the wicked has the effect of driving people into hiding to get out of the way of injustice (cf. 28:12). The first part of 29:16 affirms that when “the wicked are multiplied” or, literally, when the “wicked thrive” as the Hebrew phrase rabah rashà (raw-BAW raw- SHAW) suggests, transgression also thrives. The second part of the verse and its first word “but” shows that there will ultimately be a reversal: righteousness will prevail. Although verse 16 does not say how or when, the victory of the just is signaled because the righteous will “see” (Hebrew ra'ah, raw-AH) “their downfall.” No matter how much wickedness spreads in the land, righteousness will live to see it destroyed—an idea that is frequent in the Psalms (cf. Psalm 37:34-36; 54:9). 17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. The numerous references throughout Proverbs to discipline within the home may have affected a societal attitude about family relations during the period that Solomon wrote. There is little doubt a similar situation exists in our times. Discipline or correction is not a popular word; it is sometimes equated or confused with child abuse. However, the writer of Proverbs focuses on discipline in a positive way, expressing the satisfaction and joy that parents will experience in correcting their children and witnessing the wisdom that emerges as a result. This is echoed elsewhere (10:1), as is the need for discipline (19:18; 23:13; 29:15). A disciplined child will cause parents to feel relieved that they have properly handled this aspect of their responsibility. The first part of 29:17 is parallel to the second, but with the second part adding the thought of “delight,” which in Hebrew is màadan (mah-ad-AWN) to that of “rest” (Heb. nuwach, NOO-akh), or “relieving anxiety,” as in Deuteronomy 12:10. The word “delight,” used elsewhere for cooking delicacies (Genesis 49:20; Lamentations 4:8), is a metaphor for the joy a responsible son brings; care for aging parents would be a consideration. Used together, “delight” and “rest” suggest the image of a parent taking a deep breath and letting out a sigh of relief and pleasure at a child who has turned out well. 18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. This popular verse refers to two forms of divine revelation: vision and law. In prophetic literature especially, the Hebrew word chazown (khaw-ZONE), which translates here as “vision,” frequently refers to the vision of the prophet, but it occurs only here in Proverbs. Thus, it often refers to divine communication to prophets (cf. 1 Samuel 3:1) and not to individual or group goals, as “vision” is frequently understood or applied. The word is translated elsewhere as “guidance” in Today’s English Version and as “revelation” in the New International Version. Whether understood as prophetic vision or revelation, Proverbs 29:18 underscores the significance of leadership that is truly spiritual and godly. If there is no revelation from God, people can expect spiritual and political anarchy. If there is “no revelation”
or “no vision, the people perish,” or in the NIV, “cast off restraint” (Heb. parà, paw-RAH). The meaning of “cast off restraint” is reminiscent of Exodus 32:25. A nation’s well-being depends on obedience to divine revelation. There is much similarity between Proverbs 11:14, which references the necessity of “counsel” (or “guidance,” NIV) in obtaining victory, and this verse. In comparing 11:14 with 29:18, as strategy is necessary for gaining victory, so prophecy is integral to communal flourishing and national well-being. No matter the resources or abilities of a people, without God’s guidance and prophetic vision, the results are disastrous. Those who live in the absence of God’s prophetic vision experience chaos of many sorts, to the point of societal disorder. In contrast to the first part of 29:18, the second is positive: the one who keeps the law is a happy person. “The law” (Heb. torah, to-RAH) is not merely the Mosaic Law or the Ten Commandments; the law is the true proclamation of God’s Word and will via His representatives. 19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. The verse is probably a general observation. It is not sufficient to train servants by words alone. The verse shows that slaves had to be corrected just as sons were (see v. 17). There is no place for justifying disobedience. The second part of verse 19, “For though he understand he will not answer,” explains the necessity of correction. The slaves in question were unresponsive, probably a case of silent disobedience. A reluctant slave thoroughly understands the order given, but pays no attention to it, will not trouble himself to execute it, and, therefore, must meet with stern discipline (compare with 29:15; see also 23:13; 26:3). The situation described in 29:19 is well stated by our Lord Jesus Christ in Luke 12:47: “And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.” This means that those who know better because they have been instructed properly and still disobey will be punished. 20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. The proverb is a strong condemnation of frivolity and rashness of speech. It applies to those who speak hastily without thinking or considering the implications of what they say as this affects the speakers and others. The person who is in a hurry to open his or her mouth may do so with the best of intentions. However, the words may turn out to be unhelpful and ruffle rather than soothe a difficult situation or strained relationship. To such a person the words of James become a sound advice: “Let every man be swift to hear, [and] slow to speak” (James 1:19). As the saying goes, “A fish will not get caught if it keeps its mouth shut.” Since the Hebrew word dabar (daw-BAW), translated here as “word,” could mean “action” as well, the proverb may be widely applied. “Hasty,” as used in Proverbs 29:20 and elsewhere in the book, has unfortunate references. For example, haste in acquiring wealth (13:11), a hasty temper (14:29), hasty promises (20:25), hasty decisions (21:5), and hasty judgments (25:78). Christians must believe the Lord and not make haste. 21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. The Hebrew word panaq (pawNAK), which occurs only here in the Old Testament and is translated as “delicately bringeth up,” refers to spoiling a person by over-refinement, luxury, and pampering. To treat a bond servant with great indulgence and lenience is peculiarly unsuitable for Solomon’s era and rare to say the least in modern times. Another challenge in the interpretation of the verse is the meaning of the Hebrew word manown (maw-NOHN), translated as “son” in the King James Version. The Septuagint translates the word as “grief,” in which case Proverbs 29:21 simply means that an undisciplined servant causes nothing but grief. 22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. Anger brings strife. Using synonymous parallelism, the parts of verse 22 focus on the “an angry man” and “a furious man.” The first such person stirs up dissension, and in so doing, he also causes sin in himself and in others. The Hebrew word chemah (khay-MAW), translated as “furious,” literally means “heat.” Chemah is also used to refer to the venom of serpents (Psalm 58:4) and the “fiery” effects of wine (Hosea 7:5). A furious person is hotheaded and is the opposite of the one who knows how to restrain temper and tongue. Such a person is to be avoided (Proverbs 22:24, 25). He or she “aboundeth in transgressions” (29:22) and, ultimately, will pay the penalty for
the multitude of sins (19:19). 23 A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. The same thought, as is in the first part of 29:23, is found in 15:33; 16:18; 25:6; and Luke 14:11. Alongside the condemnation of pride, there is the commendation of humility. In our competitive world of so-called “self-made” men and women, humility is not rated very highly. Instead, it is sometimes seen as a sign of weakness rather than strength of character, but not so with the writer of Proverbs. A humble spirit brings honor and respect. Proverbs 29:23 contrasts consequences: pride leads to abasement, but humility brings exaltation. The humble person does not seek honor, but by his or her life and action unconsciously attains it. As translated by the Septuagint, “Haughtiness brings a man low, but the lowly-minded the Lord upholdeth with glory.” 24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. In the same manner that a person who aids and abets a crime is considered guilty, this verse describes a person who is “partner with a thief” as engaging in spiritual self-hatred. This is explained by the phrase “he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not”; or as the New American Standard Bible translates it, “He hears the oath but tells nothing.” This is in line with the command in Leviticus 5:1 (cf. Judges 17:2). If a theft was committed, the person wronged or the judge pronounced a curse on the thief and on anyone who was privy to the crime and refrained from giving information or refused to speak up. As such, a witness who saw and knew of a crime, and was silent during the formal proceedings, must bear his iniquity; he is not only an accomplice, but he is also a perjurer. One sin leads to another. 25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. The contrast here is between “the fear of man” and “his trust in” the Lord. Fear here is an inordinate fear of harm or suffering from others, particularly those in position of authority. It is opposed to trust in God, because it arises from a distrust of God’s promises and providence. Such fear becomes a snare, which is an occasion for committing sins, especially when the fearfulness gets to the point of letting others control your life, letting their opinions and attitudes put subtle pressure on you, even hindering you from speaking the truth or doing what is right. Consequently, it brings punishment from God. In contrast, the person who trusts in the Lord—that is, walks in God’s ways and completely relies on Him for protection from the schemes and malice of the wicked— shall be safe. That person shall be preserved from all evil, through God’s watchful providence. In addition, such persons will be able to say like Peter: “We must obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29, NIV). 26 Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD. The contrast here is between seeking the grace of a ruler and finding justice from the Lord. Many try in times of need, by fair or surreptitious means, to curry favor with an important person with something to bestow (comp. 1 Kings 10:24; Psalm 45:12). But we are now reminded that our destiny does not lie in their hands but in the hands of God, who has supreme judgment, though we often ignore His rule. It is a great miscalculation to assume that true justice depends on a human ruler and that supplication must be directed first to her or him. True justice ultimately comes from God, whose approval or disapproval is final and indisputable—not from an earthly official or ruler who may be prejudiced and is certainly fallible. 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and
he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. As the verse shows, virtue and vice are antagonists. An “unjust” person (Heb. èvel, EH-vel) considers the “upright” or “just” person (Heb. tsaddiyq, tsadDEEK) an abomination. The life of one type of person is a reflection on the conduct of the other type of person. The just, or believers, are those who are in covenant relationship with God through their faith in Christ; they exhibit the nature of the Lord, Savior, and Master, Jesus Christ. It is written of Him that in observing the sinners around Him, He “looked round about on them with anger” (Mark 3:5). The psalmist also says that God is “angry with the wicked every day” (Psalm 7:11) and that the Lord “hateth all workers of iniquity” (Psalm 5:5). Therefore, how we feel about the unjust is a reflection of that which is in the heart of God Himself. However, we must be quick to add that we should not harbor personal ill will, or want others to suffer. Rather, we should pray for their salvation; we should wish the soul of the sinful well. However, we fall into a mistake, if not into a sin, when we allow ourselves to find pleasure in witnessing or dwelling on the humiliation or sorrow of the wicked. On the other hand, the hatred of Christians by unbelievers is a wellverified fact—attested by Scripture, history, observation, and probably by experience. The unjust or wicked hate the righteous because their convictions, lifestyle, inclinations, and habits, are those of the good and pure. In addition, the upright are obliged to condemn the unjust, either in private or in public. The Scripture is replete with examples. John the Baptist was beheaded because of his condemnation of Herod (Matthew 14:1-11).
Daily Bible Readings MONDAY Impartiality in Judgment (Deuteronomy 1:9-17) TUESDAY The Danger of Pride (2 Chronicles 32:20-26) WEDNESDAY The Wisdom of Justice (Proverbs 28:1-5) THURSDAY Wisdom in Wealth and Poverty (Proverbs 28:8-16) FRIDAY Walking in Wisdom (Proverbs 28:20-28) SATURDAY The Wisdom of the Righteous (Proverbs 29:2-11) SUNDAY Wisdom in Practice (Proverbs 29:16-27) NOTE: RTP will always print Daily Bible Readings when the lesson has them available. If unavailable we will not print them
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ONE FAITH FELLOWSHIP’S NUGGETS FOR THE SOUL Lord, Thank You! Lord thank you for every opportunity we have to represent You, Your Love, Grace and Mercy on earth! Lord thank you for humbling our hearts through Your Word so that we will continue to reflect your love whether it or we are received or rejected! Thank you for our realization that it is indeed an honor and a privilege to be allowed to reflect “YOUR CHARACTER” through our lives! Thank you Lord for allowing us to share in joys and blessings when we through obedience embrace and fulfill that honor! Thank you for daily dealing with our hearts to entice us to want to be more like You!
Thank you that we have the sense of mind to understand that we will have to give an account to You for the deeds we do or don’t do! Thank you Lord for impressing the need each day to be mindful of this great responsibility, for it governs and makes us mindful of our thoughts, decisions and actions! Lord thank you for your love and kindness to us! Thank you for loving others through us! O Lord God, definitely thank you for teaching us how to love our own selves and the uniqueness You placed in each one of us! Thank you for teaching us how to appreciate and embrace our differences! Lord thank you that You provide the wisdom we need
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to speak the right word at the right time. That right word which gives life and hope and will make the difference in someone’s life! Lord thank you for the strength to do whatever You have called us to do. Thank you for every
opportunity to reflect your smile of love and approval to others and to encourage their heart of Your awesome desire for them! Lord, thank you that we are in the position to bless others for it could be us needing the blessing which You have placed in our hands to give. Thank you Lord that we have the car to offer others rides, the food to give those who are without; the room in our dwellings instead of us searching for shelter! Lord thank you for each time we increase in the wonderful knowledge and insight of learning and understanding You! Lord thank you for each glimpse of Your love as it manifests within our lives! Thank you Lord for each time You confirm Your “Calvary” Love for us so that we can
comfortably rest in assurance of it! Thank you Lord for giving us true insight of Satan’s desire to destroy us so that we won’t have to be ignorant of and fooled by his destructive tricks! Lord thank you for each tear we shed! Thank you for each trial and tribulation that we did not think we would live through, but because of your love and awesome plan for our lives; You brought us through them! Lord, thank you that through your power and faithfulness that we can look for a quality and fulfilling life even after tragedies in our lives! Lord thank you that we don’t have to walk in shame and guilt but can truly walk as People of Light as we allow the “Greatness of Your Light” and presence to reflect through our lives. Lord thank you for each
time You provide reasons for us to laugh, hope, rejoice, create awesome memories and to enjoy our family and friends! Thank you Lord that You promised to always be with us and NEVER TO LEAVE US ALONE! Thank you for allowing us to love and fellowship with You! Lord thank you, thank you, thank you, in Jesus’ mighty name!!! Join us for our upcoming event; 1st Sat Fellowship, October 1, 2011, 1:00 pm, U S Bank Community Bldg., Crenshaw and Slauson, Los Angeles. For additional information contact: Dr. Tonya Lewis, onefaith2007@aol.com, One Faith Fellowship, P. O. Box 56641, Los Angeles, CA 90056, www.onefaithfellowship.org, (323) 481-6724, and http://www. facebook.com/Dr.TonyaLewis
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Strategic Leadership Corner STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
DR. JOYCE HARRELL
The word strategic carries the connotation of something planned, calculated and or deliberate. One reference book says, “being strategic is necessary to a strategy, or done because a strategy requires it.” First of all you can’t create a strategy if you don’t have an objective. Our objective as spiritual leaders is to move people onto God’s agenda; therefore, we must be very careful
as we develop our strategy or plan of action. Strategic leadership calls for good organizational skills, good time management and good management of self, which also involves being disciplined. Management of self is being conscious of and proactive in the things that can cause us to lose our focus and get off track. Things like our emotions, our finances, our relationships, temptations, and our mental, physical and spiritual health. It’s vital that we study God’s Word, maintain a good prayer life and strive to apply what we learn from Scriptures. No, I am not implying that by doing these things we won’t have any problems, but the result will
be strength to be in control and not out of control when adversity hits. We are in a spiritual battle and like the military we would be wise to make strategic moves, purposed and well thought out. Dr. Joyce is a layperson under the leadership of Dr. Ticey Brown at the Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church; where she serves as the Strategic Leadership Director. Dr. Joyce’s mission is to develop servant-leaders and enhance ministries within the Church; Dr. Joyce is available for one-on-one consultations, small group training sessions and workshops. Dr. Joyce’s contact info is, joyce-harrell@ sbcglobal.net or (714) 878-4854.
GREATER MT. CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH PRESENTS THE LOS ANGELES REVIVAL CRUSADE
DR. LARRY D. RELIFORD HOST
REV. DR. MACK McCOLLUM REVIVALIST
Praise God from whom all Blessings flow. It’s is revival time at again at Greater Mt. Carmel and the dynamic Rev. Dr. Mack McCollum is our Evangelist for the week of October 2-thru October 7 each night at 7:30 pm. The revival will begin on Sunday October 2, 2011 in our 11:00 am worship service and Sunday night at 7:30 pm. Dr. McCollum is known to us as “The One Armed Bandit”. We look forward to hearing him sing songs like Why am I treated so bad, I will trust in the Lord and I keep on tolling and many other songs that the he sang so wonderfully as he travel around the country. Dr. McCollum is the Pastor of New Home Baptist Church, Chicago, Illinois. The host Pastor Dr. Larry D. Reliford, invites you to join us for a spirit filled week. Bring those that are sick, lost and those that need a spiritual healing. Greater Mt. Carmel is located at 6001 So. Hoover St. Los Angeles, CA. for more details please call the church office at 323-752-7450.
BROAD RIVERS WITHOUT GALLEYS
"But there the glorious Lord will be unto us a place of broad rivers and streams; wherein shall go no galley with oars, neither shall gallant ship pass thereby." Isa. 33:21 Faith's Checkbook. The Lord will be to us the greatest good without any of the drawbacks which seem necessarily to attend the best earthly things. If a city is favored with broad rivers, it is liable to be attacked by galleys with oars, and other ships of war. But when the Lord represents the abundance of His bounty under this figure, He takes care expressly to shut out the fear which the metaphor might suggest. Blessed be His perfect love! Lord, if thou send me wealth like broad rivers, do not let the galley with oars come up in the shape of worldliness or pride. If thou grant me abundant health and happy spirits, do not let "the gallant ship" of carnal ease come sailing up the flowing flood. If I have success in holy service, broad as the German Rhine, yet let me never find the galley of self-conceit and self-confidence floating on the waves of my usefulness. Should I be so supremely happy as to enjoy the light of thy countenance year after year, yet let me never despise thy feeble saints, nor allow the vain notion of my own perfection to sail up the broad rivers of my full assurance. Lord, give me that blessing which maketh rich, and neither addeth sorrow, nor addeth sin.Faith's Checkbook.
The Naive Widow Flash The naive Widow Flash had extra cash And would flash it subconsciously She left a scent as she came and went For the wolves of her community
Her diamond-studded hat smelled of bloody ham And immediately raised the hungry lion’s brow Now joining the wolves on her trail The lions were on the prowl
She would spend galore at the jewelry store To the lurking wolves it was the butcher shop And the diamond necklace she wore Smelled like fresh pork chops
One Sunday on her way to church A lion attacked and left her a wreck As she sat crying on the bus stop A wolf ate the pork chops from her neck
Around the wrist of the Widow Flash Was a bracelet of sizzling chicken breast Liver dangled from her naive ears The scent of heaven from a young calf’s chest
So the Widow Flash stopped carrying cash And all her flashy jewelry was left at home But she walked at night wearing pants skin tight Through the woods where the grizzly bears roamed
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Why Are You Distracted?
by Andrea Andrews It seems to be easier in life to become preoccupied with what we see and how a situation or set of circumstances looks. Human beings are highly visual and tend to lean more toward what they see rather than what they have investigated. Advertisers use the visual aid of commercials, billboards and magazines as a tool to get consumers to buy. Obviously what we see is what we tend to believe. What we see is not always what we get. It is because human beings are so highly visual that we tend to be
driven by our lust for a certain item, lifestyle or person rather than exercising self control or discernment to stop and read the fine print. Marriages are often formed based upon physical attraction. Vehicles are purchased because of how they look and how they will make the driver “look”… all of which are distractions from what is eternal and what is truly necessary to build a relationship with God and execute His work effectively. I’m reminded of Peter’s distraction when he challenged Jesus to prove that He was not a ghost standing on the lake before a boatful of disciples. “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” (Matthew 14:28). When Jesus instructed him to get out of the boat and come to Him, Peter was fine until he became distracted by the wind and filled with fear. (Matthew 14:29,30). It is difficult to ignore the disappointment Jesus must have felt after repeatedly showing Peter and the others prior to that moment who
He was (Thee Messiah) and who He belonged to (Thee Creator God). Imagine how He must feel day in and day out when we (those who are promised the earth and to dwell with Him in heaven) are continually distracted by the things of this world and so filled with vanity that we are willing to do anything to “look” good. Jesus asks Peter (in essence), ‘Why are you distracted?’ and follows it up by reminding him that his faith is “little” (Matthew 14:31) with implications that it must be less than the size of a mustard seed. Have you checked your faith lately? Has Jesus not shown up time and time again to reach His hand out to you? Has He ever broken a single promise? Has He ever lied to you? Then why do you doubt Him? How many more miracles must He perform in your life (personally) before you believe Him? Peace, Love & Blessings, Your comments are welcomed at: theprocesschristiancounseling@ g m a i l . c o m
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the structural enhancements to Metro: new ceiling, new air conditioning/heating unit, totally remodeled sanctuary, fellowship hall, and added minister’s lounge (more projects underway), but
we more so boast at the spiritual changes in this body of believers that many had disregarded, dismissed, and disengaged. Don the celebratory colors for the day of cream & cranberry, and catch
the vision at 4200 South Hooper Avenue in the City of the Angels. Sis. Sheila Hardy, PCT Prez.; Rev. Elton L. Johnson, Pastor; “I’m Wright About It” exclusively for Metro B.C. reporting.
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ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY @ REDEEMER M.B.C. All praise to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! We cordially invite you to participate in our Annual Women’s Day at Redeemer Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, September 25, 2011. Worship will commence at 11:00 a.m. and will be led by our Women. “Sister’s Standing Strong on the Battlefield” is our theme for this year’s celebration taken from Ephesians 6:10, 11 & 13. Minister D’Antoinette L. Williams from
Divine Guidance Bible Church will be our guest speaker for the morning. Pastor Curtis Monroe, Jr. and the members of Redeemer Missionary Baptist Church request your presence. Redeemer is located at 1631 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90007. For more information, please contact the church office 323 732-4124. Sherri Hamilton, Chairperson, Rev. Curtis Monroe, Jr., Pastor
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GOD IS NOT THROUGH WITHT HE FORCE 58TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY Greetings in the NAME that’s above Every Name. When you think of the goodness of JESUS and all that He’s done for You, You just have to Praise the Lord! The Men of Excellence @ The FORCE would like to say THANKS to all who came out to make our Men’s Day such a great success! Our theme: “We Fall Down, But We Get-Up in God’s Supply” was met with Profound Expository Preaching by our invited guests. Rev. Tyrone M. Boyle began our day with a word of assurance that said that our GOD is a GOD of a “Second Chance” (Jonah 1:1-3; 2:1-10 & 3:1). Pastor R. C. Payne (The Full Gospel BC) closed out our Grand-Celebration with a Word
of affirmation “Training Camp For Long Distance Runner” Heb 12:1-3 that said though We Fall Down, God is always there telling us to Get Back Up again! What a Time, What a Time! To our winners of our We FallDown Domino Tournament we again say THANKS. Our 1st Place trophy went to Bro. Patrick Bell, 2nd Place went to our own Bro. David Baxter and 3rd Place went to Bro. Louis Henderson. What a great and grand time of fellowship and fun as “20” or so brother’s came to meet in spirited competition. To God be the Glory for the things that were done among us during this entire Men’s Day weekend @ The FORCE! COMING EVENTS: October marks our calendar for
a time of great anticipation and excitement for The FORCE. *SUPPLY, SUPPLY, SUPPLY!!! Please set your calendars for October 23, 2011. The members and Anniversary committee of Christian Force MBC begin to express the excitement that’s building as we are fast approaching our 58th Church Anniversary. Through all of the ups and downs of Ministry, God has held us in the hollow of His hand and we’re grateful for His many blessings. Our 2011 theme is: “A CHURCH MAKING EVERY EFFORT TO GROW IN GOD’S SUPPLY (Phil. 4:19). God has kept The FORCE for these many years for His Purpose and for His Plan. We’re leaning and depending
on God for we know that all of our help comes from Him (Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Zech. 4:6). GOD IS NOT THROUGH WITH US!!! *SPECIAL INVITATION: We invite you to our Wednesday Night BTI Study from 7p-8p. This is a Bible Based, Bible Taught, Bible Inspired time with God in His Word. COME AND BE BLESSED…Respectfully submitted by Sis. Tameka Forte’, Public Relations, Rev. Nathan D. Kimbrough, Sr., Pastor of CHRISTIAN FORCE MBC 1008 N. Willowbrook Ave., Compton, CA 90220 (310) 76-FORCE (3-6723) or revnkimbrough@msn.com.
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Sunday, September 25, 2011 Annual Men’s Day will be celebrated at “Friendly” Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 10101 South Avalon Blvd., at 3:30 p.m. You will not
intensive care unit, observe the flat signal on the electronic heart monitor, unplug the life-support system, and quietly walk out of the room. At that moment, you will find yourself in eternity faceto-face with God. One question He plans to ask you is whether you shared the passions of His heart, or whether you followed your own. How you answer that question will determine the quality of your existence for all eternity. QUESTION: Given the focus of your present passions, is that a pleasant thought? Facts of the Matter: Daily Devotionals.
want to miss this celebration. Special guests, “Sons of Friendly Friendship”, Classic Souls for Christ, Vitas, Brother Derrick Range theme speaker, Mount Moriah Missionary
Baptist Church. Rodney J. Hamilton, Chairman of Deacon Board; William, R. Jackson, President Brotherhood; Dr. LaMonte King, Pastor/Teacher.
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Church, Pastor Randy Allison; St. Thomas Baptist Church, Rev. Raymond Chandler; Calvary Baptist Church, Pastor Virgil Jones; New Revelation Baptist Church, Pastor William Turner; and Union Baptist Church, Pastor Milton Marshall. Well now, who chose Dr. Hardwick for his vocation as a leader/pastor? Glad you asked. He was chosen by God to become the under shepherd to lead God’s people, which is us the church, Praises of Zion. He over-sees, leads, guides, protects, teaches, trains, counsels, he preaches to, he prays with and for us, and he feeds God’s flock with spiritual food, which is the Word of God. There is no doubt in our minds that our Pastor is a leader/pastor according to God’s heart: a man chosen and called by God; anointed and appointed by God; sent by God to lead and rule well; a man who studies the Word of God so that he may represent Christ in his preaching, teaching, and daily living…but most of all Pastor Hardwick is a man who loves God, and who loves God’s people. He is a husband to one wife…Mrs. Thelma Hardwick, our beautiful and radiant First Lady, who has been by his side every step of the way, praying with him,, encouraging him, and lending a helping hand when needed. It is also very important for Pastor Hardwick to remember who called him, and the importance of his service must forever be in the fore-front of his mind. Being a Pastor is an
honor and a privilege and those who are chosen to take up this position in the church must be a special breed. The Pastor is the head of a spiritual hospital, where the sick come for healing and the hungry come to be fed. The eternal lives of human beings lay in the balances. The Pastor is responsible and accountable to God for what he has been given charge over (1Corinthians . John 15:16 “ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that you should go and bring forth fruit.” (1 Corinthians 12:28-29, Ephesians 4:11). Pastor Hardwick’s sole purpose is to take care of his flock. He is in the pulpit, and he also gets out in his community, to feed the poor, knock on the doors, and travel the various highways and byways, to those who are not attending church. He tries to be as visible and accessible, as is humanly possible for those who have need of him. Therefore, we the members truly thank God, for in Ephesians 4:11-13 He says. “And he gave some apostles, and some prophets, and some evangelists, and some pastors…”, but we know that He gave Pastor Hardwick and Mrs. Hardwick to Praises of Zion. Hallelujah, and thank God. To God be the glory! Dr. J. Benjamin Hardwick, Senior Pastor; Sister Faye Williams, Appreciation Services Chair-Person; and Sister Clarice Holmes, Reporter.
The Pastor Rev. DeShay Ward Sr. and the Bible Fellowship Baptist Church family thank God for being to prepare for another Praise service which is Sunday Sept. 25 th, 2011at 3:00pm. In doing so, we thank God for Sis. Laverne Stallworth who was installed as Mother’s Board President January 2011. She served diligently until June 11, 2011 when the Lord called her home, she is missed very much. Sis Bernice Wooden accepted to serve as President when asked by the Pastor; Sis. Sallie Rush Morris remains as Vice President Rev. Lonnie Hogan from Pennewell MBC will be the speaker for this occasion; His Pastor is Bishop G.L. Bowers. The theme is seek: Colossians 3;1-4. We truly trust all who can and will come celebrate this Homecoming Praise Service. Bible Fellowship is located at 6915 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003. Rev. DeShay Ward Sr. Pastor. Reporting, Sis Bernice Wooden.
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the message to recognize and commemorate this day. We are inviting The Entire Friendlywill Family, near and far, past and present members, to worship with us on this great day. We are excited about this day of celebration, and anticipate a great
outpouring of the Holy Ghost. We are looking forward to seeing and worshiping with each of you once again here at the little church located at 1225 East 68th Street, in the city of Los Angeles. Rev. C. J. Lister Sr., Pastor. Sis. Ellie Johnson, Reporting
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los angeles GREATER NEW UNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 9719 S. Avalon Blvd., L.A., CA 90003 Phone: (323) 757-5094; FAX: (323) 757-1080 E-Mail: gnubc@att.net
JESUS IS THE ANSWER C.F. CHURCH 750 Alondra Blvd Carson, CA 90746 Phone: (310) 515-7209
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DR. R. STANLEY HAYWOOD, PASTOR Sunday School .................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 10:00 A.M. Bible Study..(Wednesday)..... 7:00P.M.
THE ASSEMBLING FAITH M.B.C. 1233 W. 91st St., L.A., CA 90044 Phone(323) 418-8800 E-Mail: assemblingf8th@att.net
compton CHRISTIAN FORCE M.B.C. 1008 N. Willowbrook Ave, Compton, Ca 90220
Dr. W. Jerome Fisher Senior Pastor
Rev. Michael Fisher Pastor
SERVICE TIMES: Sunday Worship ....Main Sanctuary.... 9:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. Evening Worship (Sun)....Main Sanctuary................. 6:00 P.M. Bible Study (Wed.) Little Zion Campus 12:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M.
REV. RANDY ALLISON, JR. PASTOR
DR. H.P. RACHAL ORGANIZER 1969 - 2006
Sunday School ........................................................ 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ....................................................10:45 A.M. Children’s Church ................................................. 10:45 A.M. Midweek Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) ........................7:00 P.M.
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SR. BISHOP HENRY J. COX BISHOP ANTHONY BENJAMIN SR. Founder Sunday School .................................................................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................................................................11:00 A.M. Prayer Service (Tu................................................................ 6:00 P.M. Bible Study (Tues.) ...............................................................7:00 P.M. Praise Dance (Wed.) ........................................................... 7:00 P.M. Choir Rehearsal (Sat.) ......................................................... 1:30 P.M.
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH
PHONE: (323) 753-3189 PASTOR (323) 753-3180 REV. TICEY BROWN PASTOR Early Worship ....................................................... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ..................................................... 9:40 A.M. Morning Worship ................................................. 11:00 A.M. Communion Service (1st Sun.) ............................. 5:00 P.M. Mid-Week Prayer Mtg. (Wed.) ............................... 7:00 P.M.
MT. ZION MISSIONARY B.C. 1300 EAST 50TH STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90011 PHONE: (323) 235-2103 REV. EDWARD V. HILL II, PASTOR Consecration ....................................................... 9:45 A.M. Sunday School ...................................................10:00 A.M. Morning Worship ............................................... 11:45 A.M. Prayer (Wed.) ......................................... Noon & 6:30 P.M. Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) .................................... 7:00 P.M
NATHAN D. KIMBROUGH, PASTOR Sunday School ........................ 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................... 11:15 A.M. Wed. Bible Study/BTI ..12:00 & 7:00 P.M. BWC Mission Feeding ..... Every 4th Sat BWCMM Program .. (5th Sun).. 3:30 P.M.
CITIZENS OF ZION B.C.
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Ph: (310) 76-FORCE Email: revnkimbrough@msn.com
2040 W. Jefferson Blvd., - Los Angeles, CA 90018 Phone: (323) 735-0044 Fax: (323) 735-0219 E-Mail: Trinitybaptistc@sbcglobal.net WebSite: Trinitybaptistchurchla.org
REV. ALVIN TUNSTILL, JR., PASTOR
Sunday Worship Service ......................... 7:30 & 10:30 A.M. Church School ....................................................... 9:00 A.M. Broadcast (KJLH) - 102.3) .................................. 9:00 A.M. Prayer & Bible Study (Wed.).............. 12:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M.
WEST ANGELES CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST
3045 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016 PHONE: (323) 733-8300 FAX: (323) 735-1141
12930 South Lime Avenue Compton, CA 90221 Phone: (310) 638-0536 DR. B. T. NEWMAN, PASTOR Concencration Period ......... 9:00 A.M. Sunday School ................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 10:45 A.M. Evening Worship ................. 6:30 P.M. Wed. Prayer ..... 9:30 A.M. & 6:30 P.M.
GREATER MT. SINAI M.B.C. #2
“A Church Bible-Based, ChristCentered & Spirit Led” 12317 S. Wilmington Ave. Compt., CA 90222 Phone: (310) 631-0261 REV. KALVIN E. CRESSEL, SR., PASTOR/TEACHER Bible Institue (Sun.) ............. 9:15 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 10:45 A.M. Mission (Tues.) ................. 10:30 A.M. Teachers Mtg. (Tues.) ......... 6:30 P.M. Bible Study/Discipleship (Wed)7:00 P.M.
UNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Website: WESTA.ORG BISHOP CHARLES E. BLAKE Sunday School ................................. 8:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. Early Worship ........................................................ 8:00 A.M. Morning Worship ................................................. 11:00 A.M. Evening Worship .................................................... 7:00 P.M. Mid-Week Worship (Wed.) ..................................... 7:00 P.M. Radio Broadcast (Sun.) - KJLH 102.3 FM .......... 10:00 A.M.
16133 S. Atlantic Ave., Compton, CA 90221 Office: (310) 604-0234 unitychristianfellowship@yahoo.com website: www.unitycf.org BISHOP JOHNNY R. WITHERS, JR., SENIOR PASTOR/TEACHER Sunday Morning Worship ................................9:30 A.M. Teaching Empowerment Night (Tuesday) 7:00 P.M.
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Victory Baptist Church Announces Broadcast on Time Warner Cable Time Warner Cable is in 42 Cities Covering Over 2 Million Viewers Digital Broadcast
Dr. W.E. Jenkins, Pastor
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ROCK Christian Fellowship Long Beach Free Laundry For The Community
On Saturday, October 15, 2011, The ROCK Christian Fellowship in Long Beach, California will provide free Laundry Washes and Dryer of the surrounding community. This is the third time we have provided this a no-strings attached opportunity. This is simply a way for The ROCK to serve the community. It is the heart and vision of The ROCK to show our love, appreciation and commitment to the residents of Long Beach and the surrounding communities. We understand
these are interesting economic times for many people. This is our way to share the load. The entire community is invited and welcome to participate in this first-come, first-serve occasion. We will provide four free normal washes and four dryers free to the public. You bring your laundry, you place it in the washers and dryers, we’ll give you the quarters to pay for it. Where: Mama’s Coin Laundry, 6163 Atlantic Ave. 90805 (Across the street from Jordan High School), When: Saturday, October 15, 2011. Time: 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
(or until we run out of quarters) The ROCK Christian Fellowship is a Non-Denominational Ministry that meets every Sunday morning at Florence Bixby Elementary School for 10:00 A.M. service. Florence Bixby Elementary School is located at 5251 E. Stearns Street, Long Beach, California 90815. For more information, call 562.685.5543 or E-Mail: t h e r o c k c f @ t h e r o c k t o d a y. com <mailto:therockcf@ therocktoday.com> or visit: http://www.therocktoday.com
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Gardena LIBERTY TABERNACLE MINISTRIES 14725 South Gramercy Place Gardena, CA 90249 CHURCH: (310) 715-8400 Email Address: libertytabmin@sbcglobal. net ELDER DAVID CROSS, PASTOR Morning Worship ........8:30 & 11:00 A.M. Word Power/Bible Study (Wed.) 6:30 P.M. “I Care Ministry” (Sat.) ........ 9:45 A.M.
Inglewood FAMILY CHRIISTIAN CATHEDRAL
645 W. Arbor Vitae Street, Ing. Ca 90301 Phone: (310) 419-3930 www.THEMIRACLEWALL.org Dr. Jynona M. Norwood, Senior Pastor Sun. Worship Service ............11:45 A.M. 5:45 P.M. Tues & Thurs............................7:45 P.M. Food Baskets distributed Immediately following Sunday Morning Worship. BOOST your FAITH. KTYM 1460 Am M-F @ 3:45 P.M.
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GOSPEL MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH
7301 So. Avalon, L.A., CA 90003 Phone/Fax: (323) 759-8087 REV. RAYMOND A. DENNIS, PASTOR Sunday School ..................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 10:30 A.M. Mission Mtg. (Wed.) ........ 12:00 Noon Bible Study/Prayer Mtg. (W) 7:00 P.M.
AVENUE CHRISTIAN LOVE B.C. 7516 S. Central Ave., L.A., CA 90001 PHONE: (323) 587-1586 REV. HAROLD H. LEE, PASTOR
Early Morning Worship (Sun.). 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ........................ 9:15 A.M. Mid-Morning Worship ........... 11:00 A.M. Afternoon Service ................... 4:00 P.M. Mid-Week Bible Study (Wed.) .7:00 P.M. Prayer (Saturday) .................... 8:00 A.M.
GRACE TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH
BETHEL M.B.C. OF SOUTH L.A.
10905 S. Compt., Ave., L.A., CA 90059 Phone: (323) 566-5286/Fax: 566-3224 REGINALD POPE, DP.TH., PASTOR Worship ........... 8:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. Sun. School & Bible Train. .... 9:30 A.M. Evangelism/Prayer (Mon.) ..... 7:29 P.M. Prayer/Bible (Wed.) 11:30 AM/6:30 P.M. Radio KTYM-1460 AM ( Fri.).. 8:30 P.M. www.BethelSouthLA.org
GREATER MT. HERMON M.B.C.
EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH
3600 West Imperial Hwy. Inglewood, CA 90303
Phone: (323) 751-0502 www.theoneandonlywaymin.org - Website Dr. Herman C. Avery Jr., Ph.D, Pastor Sunday School .....................10:00 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 11:30 A.M. Wed. Prayer/Bible Study ........ 7:00P.M. 7010 S. Denver Ave., L.A.)
TRUE FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY B.C. 7901 South Van Ness Avenue Inglewood, CA 90305 Ph: (323) 750-7304 Fx. (323) 565-2894 REV. JAMES A. PERKINS, PASTOR Morning Worship ..... 8:00 A.M./10:45 A.M. Bible Adventure Hour ............... 9:30 A.M. Prayer & Praise/Bible Study (Tues.) 7:P.M. Youth Ministry (Wed.) ................ 6:30 P.M. Prayer & Praise/Bible Study (Thur.) 12 Noon
Long Beach CHRIST SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH 1471 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. Long Beach, CA 90813 Phone: (562) 599-3421 www.csblb.org REV.WELTON PLEASANT II, PASTOR Sunday School ........................8:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................... 9:40 A.M. Midweek Prayer (Wed.) ........ 7:00 P.M.
Ph: (323) 232-0398 Fx: (323) 232-7183 Email; ebc4901@sbcglobal.net
DR. KENNETH E. LITTLE, PASTOR Intercessory Prayer.............. 8:30 A.M. Sunday School ..................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship..................11:00 A.M.
1480 Atlantic Ave., L.B., CA 90813 Phone: (562) 599-7389 BISHOP JOE L. EALY, PASTOR Sunday School ..................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 11:00 A.M. Evening Worship ................... 6:30 P.M. Wednesday Night Prayer ..... 7:00 P.M. Pastoral Teaching (Wed) ...... 7:30 P.M.
GREATER OPEN DOOR C.O.G.I.C.
132 East Artesia Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90805 Phone: (562) 423-8653 DR. GARON HARDEN, PASTOR Early Morning Worship ......... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School .................... 9:40 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 11:00 A.M. B.T.U. (Thurs.) ...................... 7:30 P.M. Evening Worship .................. 6:30 P.M.
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
1160 New York St. Long Beach, CA 90813 Ph. (562) 599-3509; Fx (562) 591-7314 REV. COLEMAN L HART, PASTOR Sunday School ......................... 8:45 A.M. Morning Worship .................... 10:30 A.M. Sun. Discipleship Training ........ 5:00 P.M. Mon. Night Men’s Bible Study .. 7:00 P.M. Tuesday (Mission) WMU .......... 6:00 P.M. Wednesday Youth Family Night 6:00 P.M. Wed. Night (Mid-Week) Prayer 7:00 P.M.
FAITH AND HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 344 West Florence Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90003 PHONE: (323) 753-6445 E-mail: faithhopecommunity@att.net REV. LA VELLE M. GATES SENIOR PASTOR
Sunday School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 A.M. Discipleship Ministry (Tues.) ... 7:00 P.M. Get In Shape Ministry (Wed.) ... 7:00 P.M.
6915 S. Broadway Ave Phone: (323) 751-3532 (323) 751-7331 REV. DeSHAY L. WARD, SR PASTOR Sunday School ..................... 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 11:15 A.M. Prayer & Praise.. (Tues)..... 12:00 P.M. Choir Rehearsal ..(Thurs)..... 4:00 P.M.
METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH 4200 South Hooper Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90011 Ph: (323) 238-7363 Fx: (323) 238-7341 Email: Metropolitanbcla@gmail.com ELTON LAMAR JOHNSON, PASTOR Sunday School .................. 9:15A.M. Morning Worship ............. 10:45 A.M. Bible Study (Wed.) ............. 7:00 P.M.
MOUNT ISRAEL M.B.C.
230 W. 103rd Street, L.A., CA 90003 (323) 757-3090; Fx: (310) 532-8498 Email; jessiewalker@ca.rr.com DR. JESSE L. WALKER, PASTOR Sunday School ........................ 9:30 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship ..... 11:00 A.M. Midwk. Worship Serv/Prayer Mtg 7:P.M. B.T.U. (Sunday)......................10:15 A.M. Choir Rehearsal (Friday.) ...... 7:00 P.M.
NEW JERICHO CHRISTIAN CHURCH 6200 S. Normandie Ave, LA, Ca 90044 Phone: (323) 750-0092 Email: Psalm123@msn.com REV. DR. WENDELL J. DAVIS, SR Undershepherd Sunday Services..................... 9:00 A.M. Sunday Church School ......... 9:30 A.M. Women’s Bible Study (Tues).. 7:00 P.M. Men’s Bible Study (Tues) .......6:45 P.M.
659 West Colden Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90044 Office: (323) 755-3201 REV. C. LAMAR SIMMONS PASTOR Sunday School ..................... 8:00 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 9:00 A.M. Prayer Meeting (Tues.) .......... 7:00 P.M.
GREATER BEREAN M.B.C.
FIRST BETHANY M.B.C 507 W. 49TH Street Los Angeles, CA 90037 PHONE: (323) 232-4421 REV. GREGORY D. McClain PASTOR Sunday School ...................... 9:15 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 10:30 A.M. Communion Serv. (1st Sun)....10:30 A.M Bible Study (Wed.) ................. 6:00 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) .............. 700 P.M.
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FIRST ZION TRAVELERS Missionary Baptist Church
4715 South Normandie Los Angeles, CA 90037 Ph: (323) 296-2047; Fx. (323) 588-2854 Church Office: (323) 585-1048 E-mail: IBryantRN@aol.com DR. FRANK BRYANT, JR., PASTOR Sunday School ......... 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 11:00 A.M. Bible Study/Pray (Thurs) 11:30 A.M. - 1:P.M.
FRIENDLY FRIENDSHIP B.C.
10101 S. Avalon Blvd., L.A., CA 90003 Phone: (323) 756-4088 REV. LAMONTE KING, PASTOR Early Worship ........................ 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ...................... 9:05 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 10:30 A.M. Monday Bible Study ............... 7:00 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) ....... 12:00 NOON Mdwk. Pray/Bible Study (Wed) ... 7:P.M.
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Early Morning Worship....... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ................. 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship................11:00 A.M. Bible Study...(Tue).. 11:00 A.M.& 7 P.M. Website: www.wordonnet.com Email: Macedonia.baptist114@gmail.com
GREATER MT. OLIVE B.C.
1225 E. 68th St., L.A., CA 90001 Ph: (323) 585-7860; Fx. (323) 585-7860 website: www.friendlywill.org REV. CHEZ J. LISTER, SR., PASTOR Sunday School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 11:00 A.M. Wed. (Church Hour of Prayer) . 6:00 P.M. Wed. (Bible Study) ................. 7:00 P.M. Church Office .... 10 A.M. - 2P.M. (M.- F.)
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1751 East 114th Street, L.A. Ca PHONE: (323) 569-9561
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MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH
7017 Gramercy Place, LA Ca Phone: (323) 971-8192 Fax: (323) 750-5106 MIQUAIL BROADOUS, SENIOR PASTOR/TEACHER Sunday School ........................ 9:00A.M. Morning Worship .................. 10:00 A.M. Intercessory Prayer..(Wed.)..... 6:30 P.M. Wednesday Worship. (Wed).... 7:00 P.M.
2302 West 132nd St., L.A., CA 90059 Ph: 310-635-1958 FAX: 310-635-1938 REV. A.R. BILLINGLY Organizer/Builder REV. KENNETH A. HALL, PASTOR Sunday School ...................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 10:45 A.M. Evening Worship .................... 6:00 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed) 12 Noon/7:30 P.M.
4901 S. Avalon Blvd. L.A. Ca 90011
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2400 W. Vernon Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90008 Phone: (323) 292-3589 ELDER TERRY WILSON, PASTOR Sunday School .................. 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .............. 11:00 A.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) ......... 7:00 P.M.
12433 S. Main Street Los Angeles, Calif. 90061 (323) 757-3048 REV. JOE B. SMITH, JR PASTOR Sunday School .................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 11:00 A.M. Prayer Service (Wed.) .......... 6:00 P.M. Bible Study (Wed)..................7:00 P.M.
GREATER NEW MORNING STAR
210 W. Florence Ave., L.A., CA 90003 Phone: (323) 753-3196 / 757-0311 REV. WALTER RILEY, PASTOR Sunday Worship .................... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 10:45 A.M. Mid-day Prayer (Tues.) ........ 12:00 P.M. Mission Meeting (Tues.) ......... 6:30 P.M. Mid-week Prayer (Wed.) ........ 7:00 P.M.
GREATER NEW ST. MATTHEW Missionary Baptist Church
346 East 36th St., L.A., CA 90011 CHURCH: (323) 233-7729 FAX: (323) 233-8057 E-mail: gnsmchurch@yahoo.com REV. LOVESTER ADAMS, SR., PASTOR Sunday School ..................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship Service ... 11:00 A.M. Mid-Wk. Prayer (Wed.) ......... 7:00 P.M.
HOLY ROCK MISSIONARY B.C.
11009 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90061 Phone: (323) 779-0583 REV. LEHMAN JOHNSON, PASTOR Sunday Morning Worshi .... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 11:00 A.M. Prayer/Intercessory (Tues.) .. 7:00 P.M. Prayer/Mid-day (Fri.) ... 12:00 NOON
KING SOLOMON MISSIONARY B.C. 7407 South Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA 900011 Phone: (323) 588-0659 REV. DAVID DUNCAN, PASTOR SERVICE TIME SCHEDULES: Sunday School ..................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship Service .... 11:00 A.M. Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) ..... 7:00 P.M. Mission (Every 2nd/4th Tues.) 7:00 P.M.
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6501 Crenshaw Blvd - L.A., CA 90043 Ph: (323) 778-5438 Fx:(323) 778-0574 PASTOR S.S. SHIGG ORGANIZER/PASTOR Sunday School .......................9:00 A.M. Worship Service ................. 11:00 A.M. Prayer/Bible Study ................ 6:30 P.M. Silent Revival (1st Sat).. 2:00-2:15 P.M.
NEW NAME B.C.
10950 S. Main St. L.A., CA 90061 Phone: (323) 634-4720 or (323) 354-9978 REV. JERRY W. GASH, PASTOR Sunday School ........................ 9:00 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship ...... 11:00 A.M. Bible Study (Wed)................... 7:00 P.M. Our 7:30 a.m. Service is held at Love and Faith Christian Center 8505 South Western Avenue, L.A., 90047 Mailing Add: P.O. Box 20316, L.B. CA 90801
NEW PROVIDENCE M.B.C.
10200 South Normandie Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90044 Phone: (323) 754-3779 newprovidencebaptistchurchla.org REV. DONALD A. KNIGHTON, SR. Sunday School .................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 10:45 A.M. Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) .... 6:30 P.M. Choir Rehearsal (Thurs.) ...... 7:00 P.M.
ONE FAITH FELLOWSHIP P.O. BOX 56641, LA, CA 90056 E-MAIL: OneFaith2007@aol.com www.onefaithfellowship.org Phone: (323) 481-6724 Dr. Tonya Lewis, Founder/President 1st Saturday - Fellowships Celebration of Youths - March Celebration of Adults - August
PARK WINDSOR BAPTIST CHURCH Park Windsor B.C. is a Church of “Inclusion, Not Exclusion” 1842 W. 108th Street, L.A. Ca 90047 Phone: (323) 756-3966 F: (323) 756-3969
REV. TERRELL TAYLOR - PASTOR
Morning Worship Service ..8:00 & .11:00 A.M. Sunday School ...........................9:30 AM Noon Bible Study...Wed............... 12:00 PM Prayer Meeting/Bible Study Wed... 7:00 PM
PLEASANT VIEW M.B.C. 7524 S. Compton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90001
Ph: (323) 581-9900 Email Address: pvmbc54@yahoo.com REV. MICHAEL WHITE - PASTOR Sunday School ............9:15 - 10:30 A.M. Morning Worship Service ........11:00 A.M. Wednesday Night Prayer...........7:00 P.M. Wednesday Night Bible Study....7:30 P.M.
REDEEMER B.C. OF L.A.
2003 W. Jefferson Blvd., L.A., CA 90018 Ph: (323) 735-9274 Fax: (323) 735-9140 E-Mail: Redbc2003@aol.com Robert L. DeFrance, Jr., Ph.D Pastor Sunday School ........................ 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 A.M. Prayer & Fasting (Wed) 12:00 & 7:00 P.M. Bible Study (Wed.) .................... 7:00 P.M. Mission (Thurs.) ........................ 1:00 P.M.
REDEEMER MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
1631 West Adams Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90007 Phone: (213) 732-4124 REV. CURTIS MONROE, JR., PASTOR Sunday School ......................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 A.M. Mdwk Prayer/Bible Study (Wed) 7:30 P.M.
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5151 South Normandie Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90037 Off.: (323) 296-5840 / 751-2658 REV. E. A. TAYLOR, FOUNDER Rev. William G. Davis, Jr., Pastor Sunday School ..................... 9:05 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 10:35 A.M. Afternoon Worship ............... 3:30 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) ............ 7:00 P.M.
SAINT THOMAS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
10963 South Western Ave Los Angeles, CA 90047 Phone: (323) 779-8596 Fax (323) 779-8598 Rev. Raymond Chandler, Pastor Elect
Early Morning Worship.............8:00 A.M. Sunday School.........................9:30 A.M. Morning Worship.....................10:45 A.M. Bible Study........... (Wed).......... 7:00 P.M.
SHILOH MISSIONARY B.C.
1511 E. 52nd Street, L.A. CA 90011 Phone: (323) 232-4324 Email: shiloh1511@sbcglobal.net REV. JOE E. WALLERSR., PASTOR Christian Education ..(Sun)...8:00 A.M. Sunday School ......................9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................10:45 A.M. Prayer Mtg/Bible Study (Wed) 7:00 P.M. Mass Choir Rehearsal (Wed)..8:00 P.M.
ST. ANDREWS BAPTIST CHURCH 1794 W. 36th Pl. - L.A., CA 90018 Phone: (323) 735-0201 / 735-0202 REV. ALEX TOUSSAINT, PASTOR
Church School ......................... 7:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................... 9:00 A.M. Evening Worship ...................... 6:30 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer .... 12:00 Noon & 7:00 P.M.
ST. JOHN M.B.C.
936 W. 49th Street Los Angeles, CA 90037 Phone (323) 752-0855 stjohnbc@att.netf REV. JAMES A. BROOKS PASTOR Sunday School......................9:30 A.M. Morning Worship...................10:45 A.M. Prayer/Bible Study..... (Wed)....6:00 P.M.
ST. REED BAPTIST CHURCH
656 East 79th Street - L.A., CA 90001 Ph: (323) 752-7807; Fx. (323) 758-8529 E-mail: StReed@sbcglobal.net REV. CHARLES JONES, PASTOR Sunday School ..................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 11:00 A.M. Bible Study (Wed.) .............. 10:00 A.M. Prayer Service (Wed.) .......... 6:30 P.M. B.T.U. ..................................... 5:30 P.M. Teacher’s Mtg. (Thurs.) ......... 5:30 P.M.
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12121 S. Avalon Blvd. L.A. Ca 90061 Phone: (323) 755-9541 PASTOR DONALD ROBERSON ROY L. ROBERSON, PASTOR EMERITUS Sunday School ................ 9:25 A.M. Morning Worship ........... 11:00 A.M. Bible Study (Wed.) .......... 7:00 P.M.
TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH 4155 McKinley Ave., L.A., CA 90011 PH: (213) 233-3289; FX: (323) 233-9356 E-Mail: Tabernacle_bc@yahoo.com PASTOR LESTER MOSLEY 8:00 A.M. ........ Early Morning Worship (1st, 3rd, & 5th Sunday) 9:30 A.M. ....... Sunday Church School 11:00 A.M. ................ Worship Service 7:30 P.M. (Wed.) Mid-Week BibleStudy & Prayer Service
TABERNACLE OF FAITH B.C.
11328 S. Central Ave., L.A., CA 90059 Phone: (323) 569-4162 www.tabernacleoffaithbaptistchurch.com
REV., DR. R. M. LEFFALL, PASTOR Sunday School .................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 11:00 A.M. Evening Worship .................. 7:00 P.M. Bible Study (Mon.) ................ 7:00 P.M. School of Prayer (Wed.) 11A.M. & 7PM
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4816 S. Western Ave (323) 323-393-0804 (323) 292-0750 REV. LOUIS MONROE III, PASTOR Sunday School ....................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 10:45 A.M. Bible Study (Mon) ................. 7:30 P.M.
THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH
1210 East 41st St., L.A., CA 90011 Ph.: (323) 232-2694 FAX: (323) 231-3592 REV. J. LAWRENCE GULLEY, PASTOR Sunday School ......................... 9:15 A.M. Morning Worship .................... 10:50 A.M. B.T.U. ........................................ 5:45 P.M. Evening Worship ...................... 6:45 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) ............... 6:30 P.M. Bible Class ................................ 7:00 P.M.
“One Church For All Generations” 4678 West Adams Blvd, L.A. Ca90016 (323) 731-2703 Email: smbcla@gmail.com XAVIER L. THOMPSON, PASTOR/TEACHER Sunday School ................... 800 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 9:45 A.M. Bible Study (Wed.) ........... 6:45 P.M.
TRUE EVER FAITHFUL B.C.
11167 S. Main Street, L.A., CA 90061 P: (323) 755-1134 F: (323) 755-1133 REV. K.L. BURRUS, JR., PASTOR Sunday School .................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship................ 11:00 A.M. Mission Circle...(Tues)......... 6:00 P.M. Pastor’s Bible Study.(Tues).. 7:00 P.M. (Except 1st Tues) Prayer & Teachers Mtg (Wed).6:00 P.M.
TRUE WAY MISSIONARY B.C.
9122 S. San Pedro St., L.A., CA 90003 Phone: (323) 755-4087 REV. DONALD L. WILSON, PASTOR Early Morning Worship ......... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 10:30 A.M. Prayer Meeting / Mission Bible Study Wednesday ............. 6:00 P.M. Sun. School Teachers Mtg. (Wed) 7P.M.
UNION MISSIONARY B.C.
1812 E. 110th St. - L.A., CA 90059 Phone: (323) 566-5315 Res.(310) 635-2827 Fx: (323) 566-2349 DR. MILTON MARSHALL, SR., PASTOR Early Morning Worship ......... 7:30 A.M. Sunday School .................... 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 11:00 A.M. Prayer Mtg./Bible Study (Tue.) 5:00 P.M. UBU Club (Ages 13-19) 4th Wed. 6: P.M.
VILLAGE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
1521 East 111th St., L.A., CA 90059 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 61218 Los Angeles, CA 90061-0218 Phone: (323) 569-8819 REV. W. CHARLES HARRIS, II, PASTOR Sunday School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 10:50 A.M. Program/Vesper Hour ............. 4:00 P.M. Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) ...... 7:00 P.M.
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WELCOME MISSIONARY B.C.
8615 South Central Avenue Los Angeles, Calif. 90002 Ph: (323) 582-5813; FAX: (323) 582-4587 REV. J. W. BROWN, PASTOR Morning Worship .................... 8:00 A.M. Church School ..................... 10:00 A.M. Communion Served (Every 1st Sun.) Mid-Week Prayer (Wed.) .. 12:00 NOON Mid-Week Bible Study (Wed.) 7:00 P.M.
(The Historical) WELLER STREET M.B.C.
129 S. Gless Street Los Angeles, CA 90033 Phone: (323) 261-0949 REV. K. W. TULLOSS, PASTOR Sunday School ..................... 8:00 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship ..... 9:00 A.M. Sunday Evening Worship........6:00 P.M. Bible Study (Tues).................. 5:00 P.M.
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ST. REST MISSIONARY B.C.
709 W. Manchester - L.A., CA 90044 Phone: (323) 752-6179 REV. TORREY COLLINS, PASTOR Sunday School ................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 10:45 A.M. Evening Worship ................. 3:30 P.M. *Bible Study (Tues.) ............. 7:00 P.M. *Bible Study (Wed.) ........... 11:00 A.M. Choir Rehearsals (Wed. & Fri.) 7: P.M.
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TRAVELER’S REST M.B.C.
1417 East Florence Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90001 Phone: (323) 582-7797 E-mail: travelersrest@sbcglobal.net Dr. Rev. Joe L. Gates, Sr., Interim Pastor Morning Worship .........8:00 A.M. Church School .......... 9:30 A.M. Worship Service........ 11:00 A.M.
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12719 Gibson Ave., Lynwood,CA 90262 Phone: (310) 635-2855 JOE A. MONROE, Ph.D. Pastor/Organizer Sunday School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 A.M. Mission (Tues.) ....................... 6:30 P.M. Mdwk Pray/Bible Study (Wed) 7:00 P.M.
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503 Brooks Ave., Venice, CA 90291 Ph: (310) 392-3958/Fax: 310-392-1648 E-Mail: newbethelbaptist@verizon.net REV. MARVIS L. DAVIS, SR., PASTOR Sunrise By The Seaside ....... 8:00 A.M. Church School/ Educational Hour .................. 11:00 A.M. Wednesday Night Live Prayer Praise & Bible Study ............... 7:00 P.M.
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12110 E. Firestone Blvd, Norwalk Ca 90650 Phone/Fax: (562) 864-4474 REV. Dr. Vicki Lee Sr., PASTOR E-Mail: DrV@SaintsOfValue.org Radio (Sun 9 a.m.) www.GroovinU.com Sundays ........... ..................... 3:00 P.M. Bible Study (Wed) ................... 9:00 A.M, Prayer (Thursday).................... 5:00 P.M. Ministry Training (Thursday)..... 6:00 P.M.
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Sunday Morning Worship ............................10:30 AM Wednesday Mid-Week Renewal Service ....7:00 PM
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REV. ROBERT L. TAYLOR PASTOR
Sunday School .....................................................9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ............................................... 10:00 A.M. Bible Study (Wednesday) .................................... 7:00 P.M.
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CHURCH Phone: (323) 757-3940 WWW.SSBBC.ORG
Office (310) 834-2630 Fax (310) 513-0943 Web: http://judsonbc.net
REV. FREDERICK E. HOWARD Senior Pastor/Teacher Editor/Publisher
Dr. Johnny V. Baylor, Pastor/Teacher Sunday Worship Service:................... 7:45 AM & 10:00 AM Children’s Church Available: .(Except 5th )...10:00 AM Serv. Speak Life Youth Ministry: (2nd & 4th Sunday):...... 12:30 PM Bible Study: (Wed.):..........................12:00 Noon & 7:00 PM
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EVENING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH
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HOLY CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH
Phone: (323) 231-2391 (323) 231 1433
REV. GEORGE L. THOMAS, PASTOR 1016 East Rosecrans Avenue Compton, CA 90220 / Phone: (310) 537-3149 Early Morning Worship ................................. 7:30 - 9:30 A.M. Sunday School ........ 9:45 - 10:30 A.M. & 10:15 - 11:00 A.M. New Member’s Class (Sunday) ........................... 10:15 A.M. Mid-Morning Worship ........................ 10:45 A.M. - 12:45 P.M. Holy Communion (1st Sun.) ...................... 7:30 & 10:45 A.M. Broadcast (KTYM-1460 AM - SAT.) ........ 10:00 - 11:00 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer & Bible Study (Wed.) ...... 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
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Keith B. Williams Senior Pastor
Sunday School .....................................................8:45 A.M. Morning Worship (2nd, 3rd ,4th & 5th Sun.) ........... 10:00 A.M. Prayer & Bible Study .....(Wed.) .... 12:00 Noon / 7:00 P.M.
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REV. WAYNE CHANEY, JR. PASTOR
SUNDAY MORNINGS: Worship Services ........... 8:45 A.M. 10:15 A.M.& 11:45 A.M. Elements Bible Study ........................ 7:45 A.M. & 9:00 A.M. Spanish Worship Service ...................................... 3:00 P.M. KJLH Broadcast 102.3 “Real Life”......................9:00.P.M. The Level Youth Ministry ........(Tuesdays)............. 6:00 P.M. Midweek Studies..............(Wednesday)................. 7:00 P.M.
PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH 950 East 45th Street Los Angeles, CA 90011 Phone: (323) 231-9153
Sunday School ................................................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ............................................... 10:45 A.M. Evening Worship ................................................. 6:00 P.M. Prayer Band (Wed.) ........................................ 12:00 Noon Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) .......................................... 7:00 P.M. Evangelistic Class (Wed.) ................................... 6:00 P.M.
Early Morning Worship ............................................. 6:45 A.M. Educational Hour .................................................... 9:15 A.M. Mid-Morning Worship ........................................... 10:30 A.M. Bible Study (Wed.) ................................................. 7:30 P.M. Broadcast ......................(KJLH 102.3)................... 5:00 A.M.
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REV. SONJA DAWSON., Senior Pastor REV. LONNIE DAWSON, SR., Founder (1962-2010) Sun. Worship ........................................... 7:30 & 10:45 A.M. Sun. School/Bible Study ....................................... 9:30 A.M. Communion Serv. (1st Sun.) ....................7:30 & 10:45 A.M. Noon Pray/Mtg/Bible Study (Wed) ........................... 12 P.M. “Wed. Night Live” ....... Prayer Meeting Bible Study & Book Studies ... 7:00 P.M.
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Gospel For The Glory of Jesus
Gospel for the Glory of Jesus www.gospelforjesus.com KTYM 1460 AM Los Angeles KRAJ 100.9 FM Antelope Valley Tel 818-917-3669 - gfgoj@aol.com
4500 W. Adams Blvd. L.A., CA 90016 Phone: (323) 734-7920; Fax: (323) 734-2374 Email Address: Messiah1954@aol.com Web Address: Messiahmissionarybaptist.org REV. PERRY J. JONES, (SENIOR PASTOR) DR. WHALEN JONES, (PASTOR EMERITUS) Sunday School ..................................................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ..............................7:30 A.M. & 10:30 A.M. Weekly Bible Study (Tues. & Thurs.) .................... 7:00 P.M. Weekly Bible Study /Prayer Mtg. ..................... 12:00 NOON Choir Rehearsal -”YOUTH” (Thurs.) ..................... 6:00 P.M.
DR. ALBERT NICHOLAS D. TH, PASTOR
MAILING ADDRESS P.O. BOX 4446 CARSON CA 90746
5300 S. Denker Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90062 Phone: (323) 759-4996
REV., DR. SOLOMON DRAKE PASTOR
Early Service ........................................................ 8:00 A.M. Church School ...................................................... 9:30 A.M. Mid-Morning Worship .......................................... 10:45 A.M. Taped Broadcast - KTYM 1460 AM (Sundays) 5:30 p.m. Taped Broadcast - KALI 900 AM (Sundays) 7-8 p.m. Bible Study & Training ............................................ 4:00 P.M. Youth Ministries (Mon.) .......................................... 6:30 P.M. Pastor’s Bible Class - All Ages (Tues.) ................. 6:30 P.M. Prayer Bible Sudy (Wed.) ...................... 6:30 P.M.-7:30 P.M. Young Adult Fellowship & Study ........................... 7:00 P.M. Children Ministries (Sat.) ..................................... 10:00 A.M.
GREATER STARLIGHT B.C.
8018 South San Pedro Street Los Angeles, CA 90003 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 59297, L.A., CA 90059 Phone (323) 753-0224 Fax: (323) 753-3591
Email: Pastorlewis@greaterstarlightmbc.org
DR. PRENTISS LEWIS PASTOR
Church Website: www. greaterstarlightmbc.org Sunday School ................................................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ............................................... 11:00 A.M. Life Hour (2nd Sun.) ........................................... 8:00 A.M. Prayer Meeting/Bible Study (Tues.) ..................... 7:30 P.M. Hour of Power Prayer (Fri.) ............................... 5:00 A.M. Noonday Rhema (Fridays) ............................... 12:00 P.M.
VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH OF LOS ANGELES 4802 South McKinley Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90011 PHONE: (323) 231-2424
CHURCH: (323) 564-0691
WORSHIP LOCATION: 16425 Ishida Ave Carson, CA 90248 (310) 327-0274 pastorjhiltoncothchurch.org
los angeles
PASTOR W. E. JENKINS Moderator of Los Angeles District Association Morning Worship ........................................... 9:00 A.M. Sunday School ............................................ 10:45 A.M. Children’s Church (1st Sun.) ....................... 10:00 A.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) ............................. 12 & 7:00 P.M.
long beach The ROCK Christian Fellowship Build, Teach, Engage & Empower
Temporary Location @ Florence Bixby Elementary School 5251 E. Stearns, Long Beach, Ca 90815 Mailing Address 6285 E. Spring St. #223, LB 90808 (562) 597-7481 Fax (562) 597-6356 GREGORY SANDERS, SR., PASTOR www.THEROCKTODAY.com Morning Worship ................... 10:00 A.M.
los angeles
EVERY WEEK IN FRONT OF THOUSANDS OF READERS
GREATER NEW LIGHT B.C.
1154 E. 92nd Street Los Angeles, Ca 90002 Ph: (323) 567-1993 Fx: (323) 567-1407 E-mail: PastorPDRoss@aol.com DR. PATRICK D. ROSS, PASTOR Sunday School .................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship Service .....11:00 A.M. Prayer....(Wed)........9:00 A.M-7:00 P.M. Bible Study...(Wed).................7:30 P.M. Prayer....(Fri)...............9:00-10:00 A.M.
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 5200 South Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90011 PHONE: (323) 232-4326 PASTOR J. STEWART McKNIGHT
Sunday School ........................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ...................... 11:00 A.M. (1ST Sunday - Communion Service 8:00 A.M.) Prayer Service (Thurs.) .............. 7:00 P.M.
paramount NEW COMMANDMENT M.B.C.
IF YOU ADVERTISED WITH RAISE THE PRAISE
THIS COULD BE YOU
15548 Paramount Blvd. Paramount, CA 90723 PHONE: (562) 531-7703 FAX: (562) 529-5062 EMAIL: Praise15548@aol.com DR. REV. GRADY JONES, PASTOR SUNDAY: 9:15 A.M. Sunday School 11:00 A.M. ........... Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. Children’s Church (3rd, 4th, & 5th Sunday)
WEDNESDAY: 7:00 P.M., Prayer/Bible Study
pasadena BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF PASADENA
1972 North Fair Oaks Avenue Pasadena, CA 91103 PHONE: (626) 794-3136 JOHN T. McCALL, PASTOR DR. F. S. STEVENS, ORGANIZER PASTOR EMERITUS Sunday School ................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 11:00 A.M. Mid-week Pray/Bible Study 12:00 NOON & 7:00 P.M.
venice FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VENICE 685 Westminister Avenue PHONE: (310) 396-7209 FAX: (310) 396_7209
HORACE A. ALLEN, PASTOR
JERUSALEM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 8025 South Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90047 Phone: (323) 778-5890
Sunday School .................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 11:00 A.M Teacher’s Meeting (Wed) .....6:30 P.M. Bible Study (Wed) ................7:30 P.M.
J. ROY MORRISON, LL.D., DD. SENIOR PASTOR Church School ...................................................... 8:30 A.M. Children’s Church ..................................................9:45 A.M. Worship Experience ............................................. 9:45 A.M. Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) ..................................... 7:00 P.M. “Come Up to Jerusalem the Place of Peace!”
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3rd Annual Harvest of Praise Gospel Festival the praises will go up and the blessings will come down at the L.A. County Fair Saturday, Sept. 24, 5 p.m. - midnight Sylvia St. James Brent Jones Sept. 3 - Oct. 2, 2011 Keith Wonder Boy Johnson & The Spirital Voices Ray Sidney and Firm Soundation The Starlights Ms. Rodena Preston Gospel Music Workshop of America Choir The Zion Messengers Spirit of David Gospel Choir Tyree Morris and Hearts Of Worship Psalmist Elaine Robison Trenora Parker and Friends Gospel Choir Psalmist Kym Branch Bishop John W. Haynes and Change Praise in Motion with Ms. Mya Nicole Johnson Victory Praise Dancers The Chris Bolton Gospel ensemble
Sylvia St. James Producer/Director
THE STARLIGHTS
Ray Sidney
Brent Jones
and Firm Soundation
All acts are subject to change without notice. 1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, CA 91768 â&#x20AC;˘ lacountyfair.com
$2 off Fair admission Valid Saturday, Sept. 24 before 5 p.m. only Limit of four (4) admission discounts per coupon. Coupon may be used one time only and must be surrendered at time of ticket purchase to receive discount. Not valid with any other offers. Benefits and entertainment subject to change at any time without notice. Valid Saturday, Sept. 24 only.
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