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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 occasion 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. San Pedro Street,
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in Los Angeles, Ca. You may reach us by telephone at (323) 750-1033. The theme chosen is: “A CHOSEN LEADER”. (Ephesians 4:11) Please acquaint yourselves with the following schedule, and govern yourselves accordingly. We will open with the following invited guests: Sunday. Sept. 18, 2011: New Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pastor Melvin Hill, and Greater New Bethel Baptist Church, Pastor Earl Pleasant. Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011: Greater Zion Church Family, Pastor Michael Fisher; Greater New Light Baptist Church, Pastor Patrick Ross; New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Pastor Sonja Dawson; and Jericho Baptist Assembly, Pastor Anthony Smith. October 2, 2011, the following guests will help us close out the celebration a mighty way: Continued On Page 7
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ST. ANDREWS M.B.C. ANNOUNCES THE 20TH APPRECIATION SERVICES HONORING BISHOP ALEX AND ANJEL TOUSSAINT
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Sunday, October 9, 2011 - 3;30pm, Guest Churches: Kingdom Builders Christian Fellowship, Rev. Tyrone Robinson, Pastor - Greater New Unity Baptist Church, Rev. Randy Allison, Pastor - Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. E. V. Hill II, Pastor. Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 3:30pm, Guest Churches: Faithful Central Bible Church, Bishop Kenneth Ulmer, Pastor
- New Bethel Baptist Church, Rev. Marvis Davis, Sr., Pastor - Southern Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Xavier Thompson, Pastor. Sunday, October 23, 2011 - 3;30pm, Guest Churches: Mt. Olive Second Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. E. Winford Bell, Pastor - The Church of Greater Love, Inc., Rev Darryl Moore, Pastor, Higher Grace Ministries, Rev. Calvin Lucas, Pastor. Sunday, November 6, 2011 - 3:30pm, Guest Churches: Tabernacle of Praise Baptist Church, Rev. Roderick O. Walker, Pastor - Union Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Milton Marshall, Pastor. Hosted by; The Deacon and Trustee Boards, William Rodgers, Chairman, The Deaconess Board, Merilyn Bush, Chairlady St. Andrews is located at 1794 West 36th Place, Los Angeles, California
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REV. DR. E. WINFORD BELL AND MRS. MARIA BELL HONOREES
Congratulations Pastor E. Winford and Sister Maria Bell, we the members of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church announce the 19th appreciation service of our Pastor, Rev. Dr. E. Winford Bell and his lovely wife, Sister Maria Bell. These dates have been set aside for this celebration: September 18, at
10am and 3:30pm. Guest church at the 3:30pm service will be Double Rock Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor E. Joshua Sims. Pastor Sims will bring forth the message. September 25, at 10am and 3:30pm. Guest churches at the 3:30pm service will be; New Matthew Missionary Baptist Church w/ Pastor Adams, Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church w/ Pastor Nicholas, and
Greater Phillipians Missionary Baptist Church w/ Pastor William Florence Jr. Pastor Florence Jr. will bring forth the message. September 30, at 7:00pm We will be having a musical featuring selections from Mt. Olive 2nd Mass Choir and our guest church Grace Temple Missionary Baptist Church w/ Pastor Miquail Broadous. October 2, at 10am and 3:30pm. Guest churches at the 3:30pm service will be St. Andrews Missionary Baptist Church w/ Pastor Toussaint , New Philedelphia Missionary Baptist Church w/ Pastor Bryant, and New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church w/ Pastor Marvis Davis. Pastor Davis will bring forth the message. We the members of Mt. Olive 2nd Missionary Baptist Church extend this invitation for you to come out and witness what God has done with Mt. Olive 2nd and the surrounding community. Location: 9401 S.Zamora Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90002 Phone: (323)563-0618 Reverend Dr. E.Winford Bell, Pastor
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The Simpson Family Mortuary, Curtis Simpson Sr., President
F.D.R. #1166, welcomes Betty Q. B. Edwards of K.T.Y.M. Radio to their staff. Mrs. Edwards brings to Simpson Family 31 years of experience. She has worked for several Mortuaries in the city. She is a member of the Holy Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, where Rev. Leonard White is her Pastor. Mrs. Edwards is employed at the Simpson Family located at 5443 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach,
CA (562) 513-1210. She will meet families at any of the other five locations to make arrangements for their loved one. Mrs. Edwards says “you have trusted your love one with me for thirty one year’s don’t stop now.” Give me a call at Simpson Family Mortuary at the number above or call me @ (323) 602-4107. May God bless all of you is my Prayer. To God Be the Glory.
Greater Starlight M.B.C. Honoring Dr. & Mrs. Prentiss E. Lewis
DR. & MRS. PRENTISS E. LEWIS HONOREES
The Greater Starlight M.B.C. family invites you to come and celebrate with us in our Pastor and Wife’s 20th Appreciation services honoring two of God’s loyal and dedicated. Our theme is “A Pastor For All Seasons” (II Timothy 4:1-5): I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His Kingdom: Preach the Word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. Our celebration will commence Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 4:00p.m. Celebrating with us in these services will be: October 2, 2011 –
Tabernacle of Praise B.C. – Pastor Roderick O. Walker and Curry Temple CME Church – Pastor Byron L. Smith, Sr. October 9, 2011 – Greater New Hope – Pastor Greg Moore October 16, 2011 – Greater True Light B.C. – Pastor E. Wayne Gaddis, United Christian B.C. – Pastor Leroy Haley and Tabernacle Community B.C. – Pastor Wilbur Lewis October 23, 2011 – Mt. Pleasant Hill B.C. – Pastor Kevin L. Palmer, Baptist Church of the New Covenant – Bishop L. Daniel Williams and Security Baptist Church – Pastor Jack Richardson Greater Starlight M.B.C. located at 8018 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90003 October 30, 2011 – Our celebration culminates with “Pastors In Concert”. The 20th Appreciation Banquet will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 6:00p.m. at the Carson Community Center located at 801 E. Carson Street, Carson, CA 90745. To purchase tickets or to obtain additional information, please contact the church at (323) 753-0224.
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Why Aren’t You Working? I Timothy 5:8 is one of the strongest statements in the Bible: “If any one does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his own family, he has disowned the faith and is worse than an unbeliever (RSV). Or, as the King James version says, he is
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“worse than an infidel.” Last Saturday, a six-hour Notary Public class was offered at our church, immediately followed by the State exam. Only nine people attended. Now, I ask the question, “why aren’t YOU working?” Usually, the answer is “because no one will hire me.” Do you have any work experience? Have you even thought about working for yourself? If you have the experience, what equipment do you need? Do you know that you can help create a job for yourself, as well as for someone with no experience? If you had the necessary equipment, would you be able to work? An experienced worker with the proper equipment, a customer in need, and a job well done equals a happy, paying customer and a satisfied worker. Everyone else
is providing for their own, why not us? God is holding “us” responsible for young people standing around, doing nothing with their lives. We are interested in finding experienced workers willing to train and partner with others to earn a living to take care of “the family.” If you fit this description, please attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, October 4, 7 P.M., at Love Lifted Me Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. For further information, please call the Church office at 323-778-5438. Remember, love is everywhere, and we are located at 6501 Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles 90043. Bro. Jerry O’Veal, 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.
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FRIENDLYWILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Celebrates 3000 Sundays of Praise & Worship
PASTOR CHEZ LISTER HOST
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......
DR. WENDELL J. DAVIS SR. AND FIRST LADY TREVINA L. DAVIS
We’re Pausing to Take A Praise Break and Honor one of our Organizing Charter Members of the New Jericho Christian Church family at 9AM services on October 04, 2011 during our morning worship services. It is with great pleasure and excitement that our church and all of its members pause to Honor Mother Edythe Bassette of New Jericho Christian Church. She has worked right beside our pastor, auxiliaries and
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10 If you can find a truly good wife, she is worth more than precious gems! 11 Her husband can trust her, and she will richly satisfy his needs. 12 She will not hinder him but help him all her life. 13 She finds wool and flax and busily spins it. 14 She buys imported foods brought by ship from distant ports. 15 She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household and plans the day’s work for her servant girls. 16 She goes out to inspect a field and buys it; with her own hands she plants a vineyard. 17 She is energetic, a hard worker, 18 and watches for bargains. She works far into the night! 19 She sews for the poor and generously helps those in need. 21 She has no fear of winter for her household, for she has made warm clothes for all of them. 22 She also upholsters with finest tapestry; her own clothing is beautifully made-a purple gown of pure linen. 23 Her husband is well known, for he sits in the council chamber with the other civic leaders. 24 She makes belted linen garments to sell to the merchants. 25 She is a woman of strength and dignity and has no fear of old age. 26 When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule for everything she says. 27 She watches carefully all that goes on throughout her household and is never lazy. 28 Her children stand and bless her; so does her husband. He praises her with these words: 29 “There are many fine women in the world, but you are the best of them all!” 30 Charm can be deceptive and beauty doesn’t last, but a woman who fears and reverences God shall be greatly praised. 31 Praise her for the many fine things she does. These good deeds of hers shall bring her honor and recognition from people of importance. TLB
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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 to even chip at. Therefore, our Pastor’s Care Team and the Anniversary Committee decree, “Let the celebration begin!” TODAY, October 2nd, the jubilee will embrace Bishop Broderick Huggins & St. Paul B.C. of Oxnard, CA, Pastor Dr. Albert Nicholas & Pilgrim B.C., and Dr. Susie Holmes-Jones &
Yahweh’s House of Prayer & Worship Center; October 9th, we anxiously await the fellowship with Pastor Joe Smith & Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church, and Bishop Johnny Withers & Unity Christian Fellowship; October 16th, we will pinnacle with Pastor Wayne Chaney, Jr. & Antioch Church 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 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 which many had disregarded, dismissed, and disengaged. Don the celebratory colors for the day of black & white, 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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Mt. Olive 2nd Announces Dr. E. Winford Bell Newly Elected President of the Progressive Baptist State Convention
PASTOR CHEZ LISTER HOST
Greetings in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! The Progressive Baptist State Convention of California is proud to announce the election of Rev. Dr. E. Winford Bell, Pastor of the Mt. Olive 2nd Missionary Baptist Church as the newly elected President of the Progressive Baptist State Convention of California. On behalf of the officers of the
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
Progressive Baptist State Convention of California, we invite all churches, Pastors, local organizations, friends, and you my Father’s children to the insulation banquet for the State President and his cabinet, the celebration will be held on Friday November 4, 2011, at the California American African Museum 600 State Drive Exposition Park, Los Angeles, California 90037. The reception starts at 6:00PM and the dinner will be served at 7:00PM; tickets are $50.00 per person which includes parking. Our Theme is: “Serving God with a spirit of excellence”, Daniel 5:11, 12, and Philippians 3:13, 14. We are looking forward in sharing with you at the banquet; yours because of Christ Rev. Dr. E. Winford Bell, Progressive Baptist State Convention of California President elect Rev. Mose Tyler, reporting.
The Anointed Sis. Tonnett Durr-Young, Family & Friends, In Gospel Concert at MT. TABOR M.B.C.
TONNETT DURR-YOUNG
Come on children let’s sing, come on children let’s shout, come on children let’s sing about the goodness of the Lord. “Praise the Lord Everybody!” These are the very words often spoken by the prolific and anointed Sis Tonnett Durr-Young. Tonnett
is on a mission to provide encouragement whenever possible as well as lift up the name of Jesus Christ through song. On Sunday October 9, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. an invitation is extended to ALL. Please come and help us celebrate a Great God. My family and I will offer up Praise and Worship to the only GOD who is indeed worthy of our Praise. This musical extravaganza will be held at the Mt. Tabor missionary Baptist Church, located at 6614 S. Western Ave. Los Angeles, Calif. 90047 Rev. Ticey Brown , Pastor. For more than 30 years our family has been celebrating God through music. It is our belief that a family who Continued on Page 7
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Psalms 118:1.
The women of Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church are excited and eagerly anticipating our “NINTH ANNUAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE.” The conference begins Friday, October 21st and ends Sunday, October 23, 2011. Our theme chosen for this year is: “WOMEN OF GOD WALKING AND WORKING IN LOVE AND UNITY.” Scripture references: Ephesians 4:1-6, 1st Corinthians 12:1214 and 1st John 4:7-8. Classes are designed for teen girls, young adult women and senior women. Spirit filled anointed women of God from GEMBC will conduct the classes. On Friday, October 21, registration begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. and the conference adjourns at 9:00 p.m. Saturday, October 22nd registration begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. and the conference adjourns at 12 noon. Sunday, October 23 we will observe “Women’s Day” at all services including 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The chosen colors for the day are Navy Blue and Silver. The women of the church will join in with The Greater Ebenezer Mission Chorus, singing at all services including the 4:00 p.m. “ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY MUSICAL.” We are expecting to have a joyous time in the Lord. Won’t you come and share a blessing with us. Greater Ebenezer is located at 5300 S. Denker Ave. (corner of 53rd St. and Denker Ave.) Los Angeles, CA. 90062. You may call the church office at ( 323)759-4996 for additional information. To God be the Glory. Humbly submitted by: Sis. Eileena James and Sis. Helen Ovando, Co-Chairpersons, Sis. Phyllis M. Massey and Sis. Voncile Burkett, Publicity Co-Coordinators, Rev. Dr. Solomon L. Drake, Pastor.
THE VOICES OF BETHEL & JUANETTES FALL MUSICAL
PASTOR REGINALD POPE HOST PASTOR
The combined choirs of the Voices of Bethel and Juanettes present their Annual Fall Musical and Praise Service on Sunday, October 9th at 4:00 p.m.
ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY @ AVENUE CHRISTIAN LOVE 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
because his mercy endureth forever.”
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.
at the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Bro. Daric Pope, director and Sisters Minnie Chris and Krisstal White presidents respectively are in preparation for a gospel musical concert with featured vocalist from both choirs and special guest. Musicians include: Brothers Ervin Pope, Shannon Jackson and Matthew Taylor. Join us for a spirit-filled afternoon of song and praise. Bring a friend. Bethel is located at 10905 South Compton Avenue, Los Angeles. The church office is 323-566-5286. Visit our website at www.bethelsouthla. org. Reginald A. Pope, Pastor; B. Sweet, Reporter.
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).
Bible Fellowship B.C. Celebrates the 2nd Annual Appreciation Service for
Pastor DeShay Ward Sr.
PASTOR DeSHAY WARD HONOREE
The Bible Fellowship Baptist Church are happy you announce the celebration of our Pastor’s second appreciation service and invites you to come and celebrate with us as we try to show him some appreciation on Sunday Oct. 9th and Sunday Oct. 16th at 3:00pm. We give all praises to God and are very thankful and grateful for a man of God who teaches the true word of God. Our guest Churches Oct. 9th is God is Love M.B.C., Pastor Frank Moore and Christian Unity M.B.C., Pastor Willie Davis Jr. who will deliver the Spoken Word. Sunday Oct. 16th Miracle Temple Ministries Baptist Church, Pastor T.D. Harmon and First Zion Travelers M.B.C., Pastor Frank Bryant Jr. who will deliver the Spoken Word. The theme is “A pastor Standing Firm on the Word of God” Ephesians 6:13. We are looking forward to a spiritual good time as we Praise our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Bible Fellowship Baptist Church is located at 6915 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003. Rev. DeShay Ward Sr. pastor, Bernice Wooden , Reporter.
ANNUAL MEN AND WOMEN’S DAY AT ST. REED MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
REV. RODERICK O. WALKER MORNING SPEAKER TABERNACLE OF PRAISE B.C.
Come one; come all where the roads lead to the corner of 79th Street and Stanford Avenue, to a church that’s on the move for Christ – St. Reed Missionary Baptist Church. You are cordially invited to join us in our Annual Men and Women’s Day Celebration on Sunday, October 9, 2011. Our theme for this glorious occasion is
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AFTERNOON SPEAKER PRAISE TABERNACLE BIBLE CHURCH
“Christian Men and Women Working Steadfastly for Christ.” (I Corinthians 15:5658). During our morning 11:00 a.m. worship celebration, St. Reed’s mighty men of valor will be giving leadership. The anointed Male Chorus will grace us in songs and praise. The renowned Rev. Roderick O. Walker, Sr., Pastor of the
REV. RODERICK O. WALKER
HOST PASTOR ST. REED MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Tabernacle of Praise Baptist Church in Los Angeles will bring a spirit-filled message. During our afternoon 3:30 p.m. worship celebration, the dynamic women of St. Reed will be giving leadership. The Women’s Day Chorus will be singing spiritfilled songs of Zion. Our theme speaker will be the distinguished
Gail Burks-Stansell of Praise Tabernacle Bible Church in Chino, CA under the leadership of Pastor Jody D. Moore. Sis. Stansell is a gifted teacher and dynamic conference speaker who has been involved in women’s ministry for over 20 years. Mark your calendars to join us as we celebrate the name of Jesus. The officers of our combined Annual Day are: Sis. Joyce Jones and Dea. Kenneth Ray Cohen, Chairpersons; Sis. Ann Jones, Dea. George Tucrkile and Bro. Eric McHenry, Co-Chairpersons. St. Reed Missionary Baptist Church is located at 656 East 79th Street, Los Angeles, CA. For additional information please call our church office at (323) 752-7807. Rev. C.R. Jones is our Pastor.. All are welcome; Mrs. Brenda Cohen, Reporter.
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AIM for Change
By the end of the lesson, we will: DISCUSS the underlying message in the parable of the poor, wise man; TRUST the superiority of wisdom over force; and EXAMINE our attitudes about listening to the thoughtful words of the wise.
Keep In Mind:
“Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard” (Ecclesiastes 9:16).
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Ecclesiastes 9:13 This wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it seemed great unto me:
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14 There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it: 15 Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man. 16 Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard. 17 The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
IN FOCUS The parents’ school council meeting was getting louder and louder. The council president was upset about her daughter getting bad grades in Mr. Washington’s class. “I think we ought to get rid of him!” she shouted. “Did he say why your daughter was getting bad grades?” Ms. Jones asked quietly. “Oh, he’s giving too much homework, and she’s not getting it done,” the president answered indignantly. “Well, I make my son do his homework right after school, and he is doing very well in Mr. Washington’s class,” Ms. Jones quietly interjected. The other parents weren’t saying anything. They knew that the principal and the president were good friends. The principal would probably do whatever the president told her to do. Do you think the schoolchildren will profit from the principal listening to the powerful parents’ school council president? Why is it that people are more likely to listen to an outspoken leader than to the wise words of a person with no power? THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND TIMES The Author of Ecclesiastes. The author of Ecclesiastes calls himself qoheleth, or “teacher” (KJV calls him the preacher), but he also describes himself as the son of David (1:1) and then in verse 12 the “king over Israel in Jerusalem.” All the kings in the line of David were called sons of David, but only Solomon reigned over all of Israel. After Solomon died, the kingdom was divided, and the sons of David ruled only over the kingdom of Judah, which included the tribe of Benjamin. Ecclesiastes is written from the perspective of an older man who has lived long enough to see that life is not always as simple as we would wish. The lack of a happy ending to the story in today’s Scripture passage is just such an example. Nevertheless the author (qoheleth) has the time that a king at peace would have to consider the meaning of life and this, too, would describe the situation of King Solomon. He also describes himself as having much wisdom (1:16), great opportunities for pleasure (2:3), extensive building programs (2:4-6), unequaled wealth (2:7-8), and as the author of many proverbs (12:9). Again, all these things lead many to conclude that King Solomon is the author of Ecclesiastes. Wisdom Literature in the Bible. Three Old Testament books are commonly defined as the wisdom literature: Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes (some also include Psalms and Song of Solomon, though these are also regarded as poetic literature). These books contain wise sayings, common sense, observations on life, principles of good governance, and wisdom from the spiritual perspective. The Bible concludes that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of true wisdom (Proverbs 1:7). BACKGROUND We can get into real trouble if we take material out of context from the book of Ecclesiastes. The preacher or teacher looked at things first from an earthly perspective. The key phrase is “under the sun,” which we see in the first verse of today’s Scripture passage. When we look at things only from an earthly perspective, we can become very cynical. The greedy and the corrupt often seem to come out ahead. But we need to turn to the end of Ecclesiastes to find out the conclusion of the preacher’s search for the meaning of life. In verses 11:9 and 12:14 we see that as we enjoy what life can offer us, we must always keep in mind that there is God’s judgment in the end. God knows all and sees all, so no one will be able to fool Him. IN DEPTH 1. The Poor but Wise Man (Ecclesiastes 9:1316) Everyone likes a story with a happy ending, but this one does not end that way. We all like to see people give honor to those who are wise and bring about good results. We like to hear that talented people receive rewards, even if they happen to come from circumstances of poverty. But we all know that life is not that way. The book of Ecclesiastes is written from the perspective of an older person who has seen much of life, instead of a starry-eyed young person. If this life on earth is all there is, we cannot count on the “good people” or the wise people to get the rewards. The writer of Ecclesiastes is telling us this parable from the viewpoint of the activities “under the sun,” that is, on this earth without eternity in view. In this story, a powerful army was besieging a small city. The city had walls around it for fortification, as most cities did. The walls were built of thick stone, so an enemy would have to build ramps to go up on top of the city walls. These were called “siege works.” The ramps would allow the enemy to enter the city. The writer of Ecclesiastes does not tell us what clever plan the poor but wise man devised. But, whatever it was, the plan was used to defeat the powerful army of the king. If this story were a fairy tale, it would have a happy ending. The poor but wise man would be honored by everyone. A statue would be erected in his honor. He might even be elected to high office! But that didn’t happen. Soon his wisdom that saved the city was forgotten, and he was forgotten as well. He went back to being a “nobody,” living in poverty. In fact, in the future, when his wisdom could have continued to profit the little city, no one paid any attention to what he said. But the writer of Ecclesiastes still says that wisdom
is better than strength, even if no one pays any attention to words of wisdom. The wisdom of the poor man is still better than the brute force of the powerful king. In order for this to be true, we need to look at things from an eternal perspective. In heaven, the poor but wise man will finally be rewarded. Job had similar concerns to that of the writer of Ecclesiastes. He wondered why he was suffering since he had been living a godly life. Many people expect God to bless those who obey God and punish those who do not. But Job wonderfully concludes that this life on earth is not all there is. In Job 19:25-27 (NIV), we read these wonderful words, “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see him with my own eyes—I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!” Only with eternity in view can we make sense of the suffering and injustice in this world. When we remember that God will make all things right in the end, it makes sense to pursue wisdom and justice. There may be no happy ending here on earth, but we know that our just and loving God will make all things right. The preacher and Job were living on the other side of the Cross. But because of Jesus, we can be assured that we shall live on forever and there will be a happy ending. 2. The Benefit of Wisdom over Folly (vv. 17-18) A wise mentor-teacher once said that, when a classroom of noisy children makes you feel like yelling at them, lower your voice instead. The children will get very quiet as they try to hear what you are saying. This quiet style of administration is advocated in these two verses. A noisy style is often masking a lack of substance. Unfortunately, crowds prefer a flashy dresser, someone who moves and shouts. The preacher explains that those who rule over fools have learned that style counts more than substance. When we ponder verse 17, we should think about what we expect from our preachers and teachers. Are we ready to listen to quiet words of wisdom or do we expect the big show? Verse 18 encapsulates wisdom that could end wars in our time, if people really followed these words. Peace negotiators may come with words of wisdom that, if heeded, could prevent wars. But all that is needed to stop negotiations is one rebellious person with a loud mouth or worse yet, with weapons of war. This sinner may stir up a crowd of fools, and soon many people are hurt or even killed. This situation can also be applied to warring factions of any kind—the gangs in a neighborhood, the faculty of a school, the office we work in, and even church committees! Are we among those who listen to the agitators, or are we willing to listen to quiet words of wisdom and peace? MORE LIGHT ON TEXT Ecclesiastes 9:13-18 13 This wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it seemed great unto me: In most Scripture, the term “wisdom” refers to spiritual understanding and obedience. However, in this instance, it is human reason that is the measure. The first assessment of this observation is that here is a great example of wisdom. The key to this verse is the phrase “under the sun.” The Hebrew for “under the sun” is tachath shemesh (TAKH-ath SHEH-mesh). This phrase is used 29 times in the book of Ecclesiastes, and it is very important to understanding where the preacher is coming from. This is a metaphor for life on earth without considering whether or not there is an afterlife. What is the meaning of this life? Does it make any sense? 14 There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it: The KJV uses the word “bulwarks” in five different places in the Bible and each time it is translated from a different Hebrew word. In this verse, it is translated from the Hebrew matsowd (mah-TSODE), which can mean a besieging tower, a bulwark, a hold, amunition, a net, or a snare, and we are left to our imaginations as to what sort of military equipment was used against this small town with very few men able to defend it. Since cities in those days were surrounded with heavy stone walls, a number of things were devised to knock down the walls or to gain entrance otherwise. Sometimes a ramp of soil and stones was constructed, which extended partway up the wall. Then the soldiers went up the ramp with a battering ram to knock down the walls. Other times a portable tower was used to come up to the walls and climb over. A walled city had a variety of defenses. They could pour boiling water or boiling oil upon the invaders. They could also hide behind a shield-like portable wall and shoot arrows at their enemies. The exact details of the military machines used against this small city are not necessary for us to understand this text because this is a parable and we will soon see the preacher’s point of the story. 15 Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man. Again, we are left with no details. What was the advice of this wise but poor man? Scripture gives us a number of examples, such as the wise woman in 2 Samuel 20:14-22. The elderly King David was still mourning the death of his son, Absalom, who had turned the heart of the people away from David. Now David was back in power, but Sheba, who was related to the long dead King Saul, began another uprising against David. Joab, David’s chief military leader, chased Sheba and had him surrounded in the city of Abel Beth Maacah. Joab had his men build a siege ramp and go up with a battering ram to knock down the walls. Joab’s plan was to destroy the city in which Sheba had taken refuge. But a wise woman appealed to Joab not to destroy a city of Israel, so instead of ruining the entire city, the people
cut off the head of Sheba and threw it down and that was the end of the war against this small city in Israel. In Judges 9:53 another wise woman ended the siege against an entire city. This was a bloody war in which Abimelech had already destroyed the people of the city of Shechem. Some of the people escaped to a tower. Then Abimelech piled branches all around the tower and set them on fire, and over a thousand people died in the fire. When would all this awful war and murder come to an end? Then Abimelech went to another city where the people were once more taking refuge together in a tower. But, as he approached the tower, a wise woman threw a grinding stone down that reached its target—the head of Abimelech—and that was the end of him and of a gruesome war. We do not know what the wise words of the commoner in the preacher’s story were. All we know was that wise words saved the city, but rather than the wise man receiving great honor, he was soon forgotten. 16 Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard. Here is the moral of the story with a rather anticlimactic ending. Although we read in Job of his wonderful faith—that he would see his Redeemer face-to-face, we often find in the Old Testament not such a clear understanding of life after death. If we did not have the further revelation, which tells us that God will someday come and make all things right, could we keep on believing in His justice and love, in spite of some of the injustices we see? As Christians, we are sure of the resurrection of our Savior and we know that we shall one day rise from the dead to live forever with Him. We know that Jesus will make all things right in the end, and so we put our trust in Him when things on earth are unfair. It is this trust that enables us to go on following the wise way. Even if the forces of corruption seem to be winning, we know that wisdom is better than power that is not restrained by goodness. The problem here is that without a theology of life beyond the grave, wise words may fall on deaf ears. Although King Solomon was the wisest man on earth, he could find no real profit in wisdom, because he had left the spiritual dimension of life aside. He had filled his life with many wives and concubines, and they had turned his heart from God (1 Kings 11:1-3). 17 The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. The Hebrew word for “fools” is keciyl (kes- EEL), and it can mean silly, stupid, or foolish. This verse suggests that not only did the ruler rule over fools, but that he himself was a fool. One can imagine that this ruler did not want to share his glory with a poor commoner, and so future wise advice for the city was lost. This is a common political situation. The ruler does only what benefits him- or herself, and through a loud and flashy style, people do not notice the ruler’s corruption. The phrase “heard in quiet” in verse 17 refers not to the manner in which the crowd received the words of wisdom, but to the way that they were delivered. In fact, this meaning comes through in other translations of this verse. The wise person is speaking in a gentle but sure voice. Meanwhile, the ruler among the fools shouts and pushes his way to get the attention of the people. In contrast to the foolish ruler of fools, the truly wise person gives advice in a quiet manner. Because he or she is counting on wisdom in words rather than dash and splash, the wise person speaks from a calm spirit within. 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good. We don’t know who this sinner is, but it has been suggested that he is the “ruler among fools.” If so, we see that he has rejected hearing any more advice from the wise commoner, and so we come to the result that the city will suffer for it. This verse makes us think of modernday peace negotiations in many countries. While the negotiator sits down, listens to both sides, and comes up with a solution that is agreeable to all sides, some hotheaded leader is sabotaging the peace process, and thus many people are slaughtered, women are raped, people are starving, and families are torn apart and displaced—all because some leader of one faction wants the fighting to continue. In the meantime, he is not even home in his own country, which is being torn up. He is living in comfort and peace somewhere else. But if we take this example closer to home, we can also see some church members who like to stir things up, and when they do, the cause of Christ is damaged and believers of all ages are made to stumble.
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Daily Bible Readings MONDAY Hope in God's Steadfast Love (Psalm 33:13-22) TUESDAY Two Are Better than One (Ecclesiastes 4:4-12) WEDNESDAY Fear God! (Ecclesiastes 5:1-7) THURSDAY Consider the Word of God (Ecclesiastes 7:1-14) FRIDAY Wisdom and Success (Ecclesiastes 10:5-11) SATURDAY Wisdom with Words (Ecclesiastes 10:12-20) SUNDAY Wisdom Is Better than Might (Ecclesiastes 9:13-18)
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WOMEN’S CONFERENCE AT MACEDONIA B.C.
Please plan to join the women of Macedonia Baptist Church, 1751 East 114 Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059, on Saturday and Sunday, October 29 and 30, for a spirit filled Prayer Breakfast, Conference and Sunday Workshop Service. This year’s theme is “RenewRestore-Rejoice” based on Psalms 51:10 and Philippians 4:4-7. The Conference begins at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2011 with prayers and a lavish breakfast, followed by workshops designed to inspire, change and bring order into your life. The workshops will be presented by dynamic “Women of God” on such topics as: 1. “Stress Reduction”, 2. “Ridding Your Life of Clutter”, and 3. “Wearing Many Hats”. There
will also be a special workshop for Teenagers. The Sunday Services at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. will follow through with the same theme of “Renew-RestoreRejoice”, Sister Bernice Nance from Prospect Baptist Church will bless us with a message at 8:00 and Reverend Lauterdale will do the same at 11:00. Don’t miss your blessing. Donation for Breakfast and Conference is only $10.00. For tickets or information you may contact the church office at (323) 5699561 or one of the following conference committee members: Corean Burns (310) 532-4778; Sandra Tackwood: (310) 632-1473, or Ester Washington (310) 632-5461.
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ONE FAITH FELLOWSHIP’S NUGGETS FOR THE SOUL HOW WILL YOU RESPOND?
When asked a question, the inquirer usually expects a response! Depending on the reply, evaluations and conclusions are made of the responder, as answers reflect one’s character, value and level of maturity! How we respond will prove to be for our advantage or disadvantage. A wholesome response comes after examining the facts, possible outcome and reacting in a positive fashion. God asked a question in 1 Kings 3: v. 5 KJV-In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. Most of us would love to be asked that question! But what in truth would be our response to such a question? Would our request be for a bigger house, more money,
a flashier car, good health, peace of mind or joy? Blessings we pray for (peace of mind, joy and the like) are already outlined in the Word of God. They are just waiting for us to search the Scriptures and determine how to acquire them! How we respond to a “Blank Check” invitation is influenced by our development of the kind of love, devotion and concern for ourselves and others that God desires for us to have. The degree that we value ourselves and others will be revealed. A self-centered person will respond in a manner as only befits their advantage; with no regard for others. A self-centered person is only concerned with their welfare and how much they will acquire in the transaction. Certainly, this is not the mindset
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others. Solomon’s response to God’s question is reflected in the 9th verse of 1 Kings 3- NLT-Give me an understanding heart so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours?” V.10-And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. Solomon had asked for not only what would enable him to serve God’s precious people, but for what would benefit them by him asking and receiving that request! God’s pleasure in Solomon’s response is reflected in V.11And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; V12-Behold, I have
done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee. V 13-NLT-And I will also give you what you did not ask for—riches and fame! No other king in all the world will be compared to you for the rest of your life! V. 14 NLT-And if you follow me and obey my decrees and my commands as your father, David, did, I will give you a long life.” Solomon received not only what he requested but also experienced God’s ability of what Paul reflects in Ephesians 3:20- the exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think. This is a vivid reminder to us not to be self-centered; only concerned about ourselves, for that mindset does not please God. In addition, we are reminded that when God blesses us, He
definitely provides enough for us to share with others and for us to still be blessed and benefited. It also reminds us that the Great God of the universe has awesome and unlimited resources that He DESIRES to share with us, IF WE CAN HANDLE THEM! Let’s ask Daddy-God to help us to love and be concerned for others as He desires for us to be! Let’s seek out Scriptures that instruct how we are to treat one another! Let’s commit to experiencing the Jesus’ Joy in our lives which is Jesus first, others second and you or ourselves last! Don’t be self-centered! 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 LIFE EXPERIENCES
DR. JOYCE HARRELL
How many times have we quoted Romans 8:28? “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.” Usually when we make this statement, we are grasping for something to hold on to, and we are trying to make sense of something negative that has happened around us or to us. I have learned to praise God through trials, because trials will
grow me/elevate me or expose areas where I am weak. Either way, the trial is for my good. Life’s experiences prepare us for our journey as a leader. If I have experienced abuse as a child, or was close to someone who experienced abuse, it may instill in me the desire to always promote the underdog, and make every effort to make sure no one is taken advantage of. Henry and Richard Blackaby in their book, “Spiritual Leadership,” states, Events beyond a person’s control can have the same effect as failures. They can either crush an aspiring leader or they can develop the character and resolve within the emerging leader that enables him to reach greater heights in the future. The Blackabys further stated that, “the key to
leadership development lies not in the experiences, whether good or bad, but in peoples’ response to those experiences. God can use adversity to build certain qualities deep within one’s character that could not be fully developed in any other way.” 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
Nine Lives Of A Feline Man One night alone and sailing recklessly He capsized his pleasure boat God saved the non-swimmer from drowning But his first life was revoke
The cat and man seems to have nine lives God shows mercy on his slow learning misfits When this man was seen dancing too close An angry husband dropped his lives to six
On the prowl and without precaution A contagious disease contracted God showed mercy once again Though his second life was subtracted
He continued to ignore God’s warnings Living godly he could not manage And as the feline man sinned on Five more lives would vanish
While the passenger of a drunk driver They crashed into a utility pole Although the driver did not survive Life number three left the blessed man’s soul
Finally the man became a polygamist And married himself four wives God stepped out of his foolish way And that was the end of his nine lives.
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43RD MUSIC FOR THE SOUL CONCERT AT GREATER NEW MORNING STAR B.C.
Greater New Morning Star B.C Mass Choir 43rd “Music for the Soul” This service will be held on October 16, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Our theme is: Fully committed to Praising and Living for Christ St John 12:25-26. Everyone is invited to come and be apart of this service for the Lord. Greater New Morning Star Baptist Church, is located at 210 West Florence Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. Rev. Walter Riley, Pastor. Reporting Sis. Sandra Clark, Choir Secretary and Dea. Thomas Johnson, Choir Vice President.
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REV. DR. MACK McCOLLUM REVIVALIST
Life In Review
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.
“SAVE THE DATE” VILLAGE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Dear Christian friends, Pastor Willie Charles Harris Jr. and the good people of the Village Missionary Baptist Church of Los Angeles bring you greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We invite you to celebrate in our 70th Church Anniversary. Our celebration will commence on Saturday November 12th with a formal banquet at the Double Tree Hotel in Torrance, California and conclude with our morning and evening services on Sunday November 13th at Village. Our church family is working tirelessly in anticipation of this blessed event. Thank you for your time and consideration and we hope that you will be able to share with us as we celebrate and thank God for all he has done over the past 70 years. Our church is located at 1521 E. 111th Street, Los Angeles, Ca. 90059. For more information, please contact us at 323-569-8819. Be Blessed. Patricia Wilson, Church Clerk.
by Andrea Andrews Those of us who have been blessed with a few years of life know that we are delicate and impressionable as human beings. The things we witness and the words spoken to us can make or break us if we are not strongly rooted in the Word of God. Our image is everything both spiritually and secularly. Whether we live
ordinary lives and make meager contributions to those around us or whether we have been placed beneath the “microscope” as politicians, celebrities or even celebrity pastors, it is important that we understand that we are being watched and our every word “leaned” on by those who God allows into our space. “Somebody’s always watching you”, my mother assured. While it is impossible to know whom we affect and how we affect them, imagine what life in review would look like if God revealed to us how our choices and decisions (our words) affected each and every human being we ever met in the course of a lifetime. What if He revealed what people thought or felt when they received an unexpected card in the mail with the sentiment
“Thinking of You” or how they felt on a birthday when the phone did not ring? Consider the revelation following a sermon preached which was self serving rather than yielding to the Spirit of God – a woman who needed to hear how much God loves her rather than a message on prosperity; one who walked away from the church and perhaps took her own life. As those who know Christ, our image IS everything because it must reflect His image. So, if given the opportunity to see your life in review, would it be pleasing unto God? Would it be pleasing unto you? Peace, Love & Blessings Your comments are welcomed at: theprocesslifecoaching@ g m a i l . c o m
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12 Hours of Prayer at BEULAH B.C.
In times such as these, it is imperative that the people of God would engage in the process of prayer. With the economy on the decline, the justice system being corrupted and with there being a constant public attack on Godly principles, we indeed must pray. With this thought in mind, the Pastor and prayer coordination team of the Beulah Baptist Church would like to invite the entire Christian community of Los Angeles to join them as they engage in Twelve Hours of Prayer, to be held on Friday October 7, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Beulah Baptist Church is located at 1454 E. 100th. Street in Los Angeles, Ca. Dr. Robert L. Taylor, Pastor
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GOD IS NOT THROUGH WITH THE 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! *SUPPLY, SUPPLY, SUPPLY!!! Please set your calendars for Sunday, October 23, 2011. The members and Anniversary committee of The FORCE send out this special invitation to all of our friends and neighbors to come along with us as we celebrate 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 are grateful for His many blessings. Our 2011 theme is: “A CHURCH MAKING EVERY EFFORT TO GROW IN GOD’S SUPPLY” (Phil. 4:19) and we know that God has kept us for these many years for His Purpose and His Plan. GOD IS NOT THROUGH WITH US and we’re leaning and depending on God as we approach this time to reflect on where God has brought us, but we’re excited about where He is going to take us in our ministry future. The under-current of our ministry comes from that familiar
text in Zechariah 4:6 which states that it’s not by might, nor by power, but by God’s Spirit and that’s what have kept us and will continue to keep us because God Is Not Through with The FORCE! 1st Sunday’s @ The FORCE: Our COMMUNION SUNDAY is also called our “COMMUNICATION SUNDAY.” Preaching and Singing is good, but in all thy getting, get an understanding of God’s Word. Come and be blessed as we go deeper into the Foundations of our Faith. This is a time for Christian Education and growth for those who
want to study to show thyself approved unto God. 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) 763-6723 (FORCE); revnkimbrough@msn.com.
was built on our Christianity and Faith. My family and I have kept the tradition alive and we live it out through song and in unity as often as we can. The Theme for the concert is, “Lord You’ve Been
Good To Us” taken from Psalm 118:1; O Give Thanks Unto the Lord; For He Is Good: Because His Mercy Endureth Forever. Speaker: Sis Loretta Hughes, Greater Metropolitan Church, Pastor Darryl K. LaBat. Singing along with Tonnett will be her Children; Shevette, Herlette & Money Jr. Grandchildren; Sydney, Skyler, Mi’Lauhn, Dylan & Moiya-Marie. Sisters; Faye, Dianne & Patricia. Friends; Carl, Andre’, Deborah, Shaniqua, Tiffany, Walter, Tonika,
Tramaine, Tyesha, Herschelle, Precious, Armenthis, Everett, Rodrick and Lamont. Musicians; John Callahan, Raymond Smith, Frank Cole, Albert “Blaq” Thompson & Keith Liggins. We do hope that your schedule will permit you to join us as we plan to have a spirit filled time in the Lord. Please remember, We are nobody, trying to tell Everybody about Somebody, who can save Anybody. Yours In Christian Service, Tonnett M. Durr-Young.
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preparing to have a spirit filled day of worship and praise in two services; our morning worship at 11am, as we have since 1954 and a Homecoming Service at 5pm where one of Friendlywill’s Sons, Pastor Michael J. Metters of the Faithway MBC, will bring the message to recognize and commemorate this day. We are inviting The Entire Friendlywill Family, near and far, past and present members, to worship
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prays together, stays together. With God’s grace and mercy we have indeed been able to do that. Our Parents, The late Dr. Thomas Matthew Sr. & Cleo Durr, laid a great foundation for us and it
MACEDONIA B.C. presents Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wrigh Jr. Pastor Emeritus Trinity United Church of Christ as GUEST SPEAKER You are cordially invited to attend our Morning Worship Services on Sunday, October 16, 2011 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Jeremiah Alvesta Wright, Jr. is Pastor Emeritus of Trinity United Church of Christ (TUCC), a mega church in Chicago exceeding 6,000 members. In early 2008, Wright retired after 36 years as the Senior Pastor of his congregation and no longer has daily responsibilities at the church. Macedonia Baptist Church 1751 E. 114th Street Los Angeles, CA 90059. Rev. Shane Scott, Pastor. Continued From Front Page
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Greater New Unity Baptist 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.
5TH APPRECIATION SERVICES HONORING PASTOR & MRS. MICHAEL L. WHITE We the members of the Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church cordially invite you to join us as we honor Pastor & Mrs. Michael L. White on their 5th Appreciation Service. Our celebrations will take place on Sunday October 9th at 3:30 pm, Friday October 14th at 7:00 pm and Sunday October 16th at 3:30pm. The church is located at 7524 S. Compton Ave in the city of Los Angeles. God has truly blessed the View with Servants who are Commissioned by God to carry out the work of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ (Matthew 28:18-20) and it is with great pleasure that we honor them during this special occasion. Pastor & Mrs. White exemplify the true meaning of Christianity through their personal relationship with Christ, lifestyles of dedicated ministry, service through love, and motto to: Pray Until Something Happens (P.U.S.H). We are grateful for the great things God has done and will continue to do in the lives of our Pastor and First Lady and appreciate your prayers and support
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GREATER ZION CHURCH FAMILY 2408 N. Wilmington Avenue - Compton, CA 90222 Ph: 310-639-5535 / 310-639-6025
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
los angeles THE ASSEMBLING FAITH M.B.C. 1233 W. 91st St., L.A., CA 90044 Phone(323) 418-8800 E-Mail: assemblingf8th@att.net
carson JESUS IS THE ANSWER C.F. CHURCH 750 Alondra Blvd Carson, CA 90746 Phone: (310) 515-7209
DR. R. STANLEY HAYWOOD, PASTOR Sunday School .................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 10:00 A.M. Bible Study..(Wednesday)..... 7:00P.M.
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.
MT. TABOR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
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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
6614 SOUTH WESTERN AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA 90047
EVERY WEEK
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
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
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.
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
Inland Empire/San Gabriel Valley-Channel 165- Sunday 4:30 P.M. (58 cities- 1.5 Million Viewers) Laverne…Glendora…City of Industry…Loma Linda…Covina…Diamond Bar…La Puente…Ontario… Super Metro LA Zone- Channel 165- Sunday 9:00 P.M. Redlands…Glendora…Upland…Baldwin Park…Hacienda Heights…Walnut Park…San Bernardino… Marina Del Ray…Torrance…Lakewood…Downey…Hollywood…Lawndale…Hawaiian Gardens Canyon Lake…Lake Elsinore…Horse Thief Canyon…Whittier…Yucaipa…Monrovia…Montclair… Paramount…Harbor…Bell Gardens…Southgate…South El Monte…Westchester…Carson… Pomona…Beaumont…Chino…Colton… Manhattan Beach…Redondo Beach…Hawthorne…Lomita…East Compton…Central LA… Fontana…San Jacinto…Sierra Madre…South Whittier…Grand Torrance…Homeland/Romoland… Artesia…El Segundo…Playa Vista…LA Harbor…Bell/Cudahy…Pico Rivera…South Los Angeles… Lytle Creek…Covina…Riverside …Perris…Corona…El Monte…Murietta…Arcadia…Rialto…Murietta LaMirada…Compton…Culver City…LA West…Gardena…Lynwood…Maywood…Inglewood… Hot Sprints…Rowland Heights…Rancho Cucamonga…Claremont…Highland…San Dimas West… Athens…Del Aire…Santa Fe Springs…San Pedro…Bellflower…Hermosa Beach… Woodcrest…Cal Mesa…Chino Hills…Menifee…Hemet…Temecula
SR. BISHOP HENRY J. COX AND ASSEMBLING FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH REQUESTS YOUR PRESENCE COME WORSHIP WITH US!!! Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Pastor Cox and the Assembling Faith Missionary Baptist Church requests your presence and invites you to come and worship with us at 1233 W. 91st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Please come
and celebrate with us in worship to our King. HALLELUJAH, HALLELUJAH!! JOIN US IN WORSHIP OF OUR LORD!! Let’s receive blessings from our Lord and have a HALLELUJAH good time as we worship Him. Sr. Bishop. Henry J. Cox, Pastor
GOOD NEWS FROM GREATER NEW UNITY B.C. Greetings to you all in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who is still the KING OF KINGS and the LORD OF LORDS! To God be the Glory, for bringing us to another First Sunday, the First Sunday in October...yes, that’s right..its COMMUNION TIME once again, and what a blessing to be able to be worthy to remember our Lord’s sacrifice on Calvary..did you know it was the Blood that made the difference at Calvary?? So we thank God for THE BLOOD!! And we also thank God for that powerful
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Word that came forth from Pastor Allison on this past Sunday. He spoke about GOD’S GRACE, and came from 2 Corinthians 15:10..Congratulations to Deacon James and family, who was ordained in the presence of family, friends and his very proud church family on last Sunday. God bless you Deacon James, as you continue working out your Soul Salvation by serving the body of Christ and carrying the Word! October is a busy month at Greater New Unity, and we will kick it off today with 8 am Executive Leaders meeting, and at 9:30 am Sunday School taught by Rev. Allison. After we worship the Lord in spirit and in truth at 10:45 am we will then be able to journey over to one of our sister churches, and celebrate the close of the Pastoral Appreciation Services for Pastor and Sister Hardwick with the Praises of Zion Family. Everyone
is welcome to share in this great and historical fellowship! Come on back next Sunday, October 8, 2011, and join in with the New Voices of Unity, and President, Sis. Gwen Toldson, at our 10:45 am service! They will be sponsoring Family and Friends Day, and you are cordially invited to come and join in and worship the Lord with us!! We welcome you one and all next Sunday to Family and Friends!! Another Soldier gone home to be with the Lord.....a pillar of Greater New Unity..continuous loyal and faithful member of Unity for more than 37 years....a pioneer... grand matriarch......life of the party....”MAMA D”, has gone on from Labor to Reward.....Mother Frances Davison , mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, auntie, Godmother,adopted Mom of this writer, friend, comrade, Longtime Usher, Deaconess, Mother’s Board President, eternal
Pastor’s Care member, but most of all, she was saved, sanctified, filled with the Holy Ghost and was a Soldier of the Cross!! May her precious soul rest in the peace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A ROUSING homegoing service in her honor will be held at the Greater New Unity Baptist Church, Pastor and Officiant Rev. Randy Allison Jr. on October 8, 2011 at 10 am. We hold up the entire Davison Family and Unity Church Family in prayer for strength and comfort at this time. Greater New Unity is a Forward Church serving a Forward God. We are still located on the corner of 98th and Avalon “where the power lines of the city meet the Power of God; where everybody is somebody and Christ is the center of all”. Serving as Pastor under the power of the Holy Ghost is Rev . Randy Allison. Reporting has been yours truly, Sis. Arlene Andrews, and until next week, don’t forget to keep RAISING THE PRAISE!
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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. Bible Class ...(Thurs)............ 7:15 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.
FRIENDLYWILL M.B.C.
GOOD NEWS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
BIBLE FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
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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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.
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PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY Missionary Baptist Church
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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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BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH 1454 E. 100th St., L.A., CA 90062
MESSIAH BAPTIST CHURCH
www.BeulahBaptistLa.org
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.
SOUTHSIDE BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 10400 S. San Pedro Street, L.A. Calif. 90003
“Family of Purpose”
451 East 223rd Street Carson, CA 90745
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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Sunday School ...................Sunday....................... 9:30 A.M. Worship Celebration...........Sunday..................... 10:45 A.M. Mdwk. Prayer ......................Wednesday................ 7:00 P.M. Choir Rehearsals................Thursday.....................7:00 P.M. LIVE BROADCAST * SUNDAY 11:00 AM SSBBC.ORG
EVENING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH
211 West 59th Street - Los Angeles, CA 90003
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.
Dr. W.M. Brent Sr Pastor Emerius
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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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
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.
DR. J. BENJAMIN HARDWICK, SR. PASTOR
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CHURCH: 310-324-0644 FAX: (310) 769-1287
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8222 So. San Pedro St. L.A., CA 90003 Office: (323) 750-1033 Fax: (323) 758-6030
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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
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
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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 FIRST ANTIOCH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
8725 South Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90002 Phone: (323) 589-2551 REV. GERALD BURGESS SR., PASTOR “KINGDOM BUILDING MINISTRIES” Early Morning Worship .......... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship.................. 11:00 A.M. Mid-Week Prayer (Wed) .........6:30 P.M. Bible Study (Wed.) ..................7:00 P.M.
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.
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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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