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BAPTIST MINISTERS CONFERENCE ELECTS NEW PRESIDENT

I want to make it clear, I did not run against anybody, I ran for the office, Me and Dr. Marvis Davis, I want to be clear, we are brothers, we have been brothers and we shall be brothers. The election was held today, but our work begins tomorrow

As Pastors from all over the city gathered at McCoy Memorial Baptist Church in Los Angeles, for the Baptist Minister’s Conference for their regular weekly meeting on Monday, January 7, 2013, you could not help but feel the anticipation of what was to come later in the afternoon, because this was not just another regular meeting. What was to happen at this meeting

was the election for the President (The term for the President of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles and Vicinity is 3 years, with a maximum of 6 years to serve). President Marvis L. Davis, the Senior Pastor of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, had completed his 1st 3 year term and the vote was about to happen. Running against Dr. Marvis Davis, was Pastor Xavier L. Thompson, Senior Pastor of Southern Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles. It started off as usual with the devotional period with Rev. Kelly delivering the devotional sermon, yet there was constant rush of Pastor’s and ministers waiting in line to meet the deadline of registration so that their vote would count. You could feel the anticipation in the air.

As the conference was called to order. Evangelist Manual Scott Jr. Preached an inspiring message entitled “Yes He Is”. After the message, the election committee, cleared the sanctuary of all non-member of the Baptist Ministers conference and then verified every Pastor and minister to ensure they were qualified to vote. The vote took place and the results were 118-69 for Pastor Xavier Thompson. With a thunderous applause, all Pastors and Ministers were encouraged to stay the course. Dr. Marvis L. Davis stood and thanked the Conference, the Election committee, the host church and Pastor Xavier Thompson for a wonderful campaign, he also asked that there be “no splits, no divisions among us”. Dr. Davis also stated that he will give his support to the

TICEY M. BROWN, D. MIN. CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF PREACHING!

Baptist Ministers conference and will do everything within his power to make sure that it is a smooth transition. Dr. Davis said that serving has not been a duty it has been a delight, it has not been a burden it has been a blessing.

Bishop Johnny Withers, Pastor of Unity Christian Fellowship in Compton stated “I believe that Pastor Xavier Thompson is going to be one that will lead us into the future as well as give us insight as relates to ministry in the 21st Century. The power of

his leadership is the power of unity that will actually bring us together. I believe that between the older generation and the younger generation, he is the perfect bridge that will bring insight for us younger preachers to learn how to respect the sages of our time and likewise give the sages of our time and understanding to realize the power of transition.”

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PASTOR TICEY M. BROWN, D. MIN

Dr. Ticey M. Brown, beloved Pastor of the Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church, will celebrate thirty years of preaching the Lord’s Holy Word. The celebration program will take place in Mt. Tabor’s sanctuary on Saturday, January 26, 2013, at 11:00 A.M. and will begin with a processional entrance by all the church Ministries. The program will include reflections from some of Pastor Brown’s ministerial colleagues and music from Mt. Tabor’s

Combined Choirs, directed by Brother Tony Howard. Pastor Brown was called to preach at the age of thirteen years old. At that time, he was a member of Laurel Street Missionary Baptist Church in Watts under the direct leadership of his pastor and grandfather, Rev. E.D. Fortson (deceased). Upon his return from deployment to Iraq during the Persian Gulf War, he was elected and installed as Pastor of Laurel Street and served in that capacity for five years. He later attained his Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral Degrees and he has traveled to the Holy Land and studied extensively in Continued On Page 2 Paris, France, MT. TABOR ........

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IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE! On Sunday, January 27, 2013, the New Mt. Calvary Church Family will appreciate and celebrate the accomplishments of our pastor and teacher, Rev. Dr. Sonja R. Dawson, during her Pastor’s Appreciation and Birthday Celebration. This year, we are so excited to have the powerful preaching ministries of Superintendent Jeffrey Lewis, Pas-

tor of New Antioch COGIC, Los Angeles, CA at our 7:30 a.m. Worship service, Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson, Assistant Pastor, Allen Temple Baptist Church, Oakland, CA at our 10:45 a.m. Worship service, and Elder Carol Houston, Senior Pastor and Teacher, Bethel Unspeakable Joy Christian Fellowship Church, Inc., Los Angeles, CA for our G r a n d Continued On Page 2 Finale at NEW MT. CALVARY ........

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Pastor Willie Charles Harris, Jr. 6th Anniversary Celebration at Village M.B.C. January 13, 2013 & January 20, 2013 - 4:00 p.m.

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Praise God from whom all blessings flow! By the grace of God, it is time to celebrate Our Pastor’s 6th Anniversary by honoring and recognizing his dedication, commitment and laboring here at Village Missionary Baptist Church. Our Village family cordially invites you to be our guest during this celebration.

Our Theme: “Our Pastor preaching and teaching God’s words with confidence”, Acts 28:31. Special guest churches have been invited to share this great event with us. On Sunday, January 13, 2013, @ 4:00 p.m., the Pre-Anniversary Celebration guests will be Shiloh MBC, Pastor Marcus Fantroy; Greater Faith MBC, Pastor Darnell Dyson (Speaker) and Love of God MBC, Pastor Antoine Garrett, and Calvary Baptist Church, Pastor Virgil Jones. On Sunday, January 20, 2013, @ 4;00 p.m., the Anniversary Celebration guests will be Calvary BC, Pastor Virgil Jones; Greater Liberty BC, Pastor Theodore Peters; Mt. Tabor Community BC, Pastor George Brown; and New Commandment BC, Pastor Grady Jones (Speaker). We are looking forward to seeing you on this very special occasion. Our church is located, 1521 East 111th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059. For additional information, please call the Church office at (323) 569-8819. Rev.Willie Charles Harris, Jr., Pastor/Sis Carol Maston, reporting.

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Rome, Italy, and London, England, where he expanded his studies at Oxford University. Before the demise of Pastor E.E. Stafford, Mt. Tabor, led by Pastor Stafford, unanimously chose Assistant Pastor Ticey Brown as their next leader, and he is now serving in his 7th year as Pastor. Pastor Brown also serves as a Vice-President of the California United Baptist State Convention and a Vice-Moderator for the Fellowship District Association. Additionally, he is currently serving as President of the California Section of the California/Louisiana Crusade for Christ. The Thirtieth Celebration will culminate Sunday, January 27, 2013, during the 8:00 A.M. worship with Dr. Kenneth Hall as the Guest Speaker and during the 11:00 A.M. worship with Rev. C. Lamar Simmons as the Guest Speaker. Mt Tabor is located at 6614 South Western Avenue in the city of Los Angeles. The congregation is inviting you to come out and help Pastor Brown celebrate this joyous and memorable occasion. Continued From Front Page

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3:30 p.m. Also, as an added bonus, on Friday, January 25 at 7:00 p.m.; there will be a special Birthday Party hosted by Elder Gary Sprewell and will feature Worship leaders, Jovita Shepherd, Min. John Bernard, Min, Franchesca White, and other surprise guests. Truly, God has moved mightily in the life of Pastor Dawson and has anointed the work of her hands. She is a highly gifted woman of God and possesses the unique ability to create intergenerational unity while inspiring transformation in the lives of men, women, and children in and beyond the walls. And, as seen in her first two years as pastorate, Pastor Dawson has ignited and inspired the New Mt. Calvary Church Family to go to deeper depths and higher heights in the study of God’s Word and the practice of Godly living. Furthermore, New Mt. Calvary has experienced tremendous spiritual and numerical growth while expanding its community outreach, services and programs. So, as we move forward, we are waiting with great anticipation to honor and celebrate all that God is doing and invite our Brothers and Sisters in Christ, our Church families, and the community at-large to these joyful celebrations. New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church is located at 402 E. El Segundo Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90061. For more information, including general Worship service times and directions, please contact our Church office at (310) 324-0644. You may visit us online at www.newmtcalvary.org or send us an email at newmtcalvary@newmtcalvary.org. Min. Dawnesha K. Beaver and Bro. Dwight BrownPublic Relations Dept. Rev. Dr. Sonja R. Dawson- Pastor; Rev. Dr. Lonnie Dawson- Founder.

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We the members of the Redeemer Missionary Baptist Church would like to invite all of our friends, family and loved ones to join us as we celebrate our Pastor & First Lady’s 15th Year Anniversary Celebration! Pastor Curtis Monroe Jr. and Lady Patricia A. Monroe have been serving at Redeemer Missionary Baptist Church for 15 years! The celebration services are scheduled to take place on the follow-

ing dates: Friday, February 8, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Our church is located at 1631 W. Adams Boulevard in the city of Los Angeles, California. For more information, please email us at info@redeemermbc.org. To God Be The Glory For The Things He Has Done! Reporting, Pastor’s Anniversary Committee.

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Have you heard about it? Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church will be celebrating 50 Years of Ministry in 2013

By the time you read this it will be 2013...Praise God! The Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church will celebrate “Fifty Years of Faith” scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7. We start off with the Anniversary Luncheon which will be held Saturday, January 19, 2013, at the Grand Hotel Center 4101 E. Willow Street Long Beach, Ca. Donations are

$50.00 per person; children to age ten (10) is $30.00. The Anniversary Service will be held Sunday, January 27, 2013. Dr. J. Alfred Smith Sr., will bring the celebration message in both the morning worship service at 9:45a.m.and the evening service at 5:00p.m. Dr. Smith noted for his famous phrase “Let me make it plain” will

Traveler’s Rest B.C. Presents “A White House Musical” EXRAVAGANZA

We, the family of Traveler’s Rest Baptist Church, wish all of you, God’s children, a very Happy New Year. We are thanking God for another year. What about you? Indeed it is an excellent time to kick off 2013 with a spirit-filled celebration of praise and worship. On Sunday, January 13th @ 3:30 p.m. the Traveler’s Rest Church family will present a White House Musical with all 50 states being represented. Our selected theme is “I Have A Dream”. Our own Caleb Smith, a very dynamic young man, will recite the speech, as delivered, by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Our choir will sing songs of praise and the famous Male Chorus will help

to lift the name of Jesus. All the young people will be a part of the service as well. Our featured guests are: the Anointed Voices of Truth from Watts and the soul stirring psalmist, Lady Rose Neale. What a time, what a time, what a time! You dare not miss the opportunity to hear these powerful vessels of God. We extend an invitation to all of our friends and supporters to come and share in the worship experience. Traveler’s Rest is located at 1417 E Florencce Ave. in the city of Los Angeles, California; Dr. Joe L. Gates Sr. interim Pastor, Chairperson Margaret Jackson, and Christine Brewer reporting.

bless the hearts of everyone in attendance. Dr. Smith Pastor Emeritus of the Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland, Ca is well known as a preacher par excellence in the field of Religious Ministry, Religious Education and has a noted author. Place these dates on your calendar. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear this great

man of God as he ministers to us at “The Hope”. We have extended an invitation to our sister churches, former members and friends. We’re preparing a Homecoming choir of current and former choir members. The next rehearsal is Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 1:00p.m. at the “The Hope”. For further information regarding the

luncheon and services, please contact the church office at (323) 581-7672, Tuesday-Friday, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00p.m. We are located at 7016 S. Compton Avenue in Los Angeles, Ca. Joe L. Smith Jr., is our Pastor / Teacher. Join us Sunday morning in our worship service. Reporting, Sis Rose, Harris.

A Month of PRAYER

“Friendly” Friendship Baptist Church is engaged in focused prayer throughout the month of January 2013. The Women of Friendship are coordinating the “Month of United Prayer.” Each week there will be a special emphasis. Week of January 6, 2013 – Prayer for Male Leadership and all men. Week of January 13, 2013 – Family Prayer (all families pray together daily). Week of Janu-

ary 20, 2013 - Prayer for Godly Character (Fear of God; Love; Generosity; Patience; Commitment; Self-Confidence; Self-Awareness). Week of January 27, 2013 - Prayer for Affirmation of Spiritual Characteristics. The annual Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for January 12, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. A Prayer Wheel will spin from 12:30 a.m. through 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2013. Please join us, spiritually and/

or physically, as we start off the new year in obedience to God’s word, “Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16 – 18. “Friendly” Friendship is located at 10101 S. Avalon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90003. Dr. LaMonte King, Pastor/ Teacher. For more information contact us at 323-7564088 or ffmbcnwatts@aol.com.

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The Class of 2013... Students Raising the Praise, and Raising the Bucks for College Tuition: SHOW US THE MONEY!! Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Happy New Year, and a special Happy New Year to all of our CLASS OF 2013 High School Seniors who will be graduating in 6 months or less...COUNTDOWN TO COMMENCEMENT, and COUNTDOWN TO COLLEGE!!! With the costs of college soaring each year, all students, regardless of family income will really need to apply for the BILLIONS OF DOLLARS that are being offered in the way of SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS!! What are SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS? Simply put, it is MONEY that is used for college tuition, books, and expenses, that you are given that does NOT need to be paid back!! IT IS FREE MONEY!! And how do you

get it?? YOU APPLY!! That’s right, you APPLY!! You have already earned scholarship money based on your great academic grades, community service, CHURCH SERVICE AND PARTICIPATION, and/ or your athletic or artistic talent and participation..Now, all you have to do is APPLY!!! How do you find out about where they are, and how to apply?? From a myriad of sources!! Your first resource is your HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE COUNSELOR OR GUIDANCE, or CAREER OFFICE!! Did you complete a profile on www.fastweb.com? For starters, all high school seniors and continuing students MUST fill out the FAFSA form which is available ONLINE right now and is due by MARCH 2!! All students must fill out the FAF-

SA regardless of the amount of family income, and regardless of the TYPE of school you plan to attend, be it vocational, public or private, in state or out of state, 2 year or 4 year college or universlty. It’s simple and can be done online, and for assistance there are workshops being offered and all college counselors can assist parents and students to correctly fill out the FAFSA..Parents, if applicable, please plan to file your 2012 Income taxes as soon as possible, as this information will be needed to fill out the FAFSA and for many of the scholarships applications are requesting it . Please have it readily available for the students. Online searches for scholarships yield many,many resources, so you are going to have to set aside some time

each day students, turn off the CELLPHONE, and start looking for those thousands of dollars that you will need for college!! You can also find out about scholarships and grants right here, in RAISE THE PRAISE!! Scholarship Applications due in January , just to name a few include: The Black College Expo Essay Scholarship; Sigma Eta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Pearls of Zeta Scholarship, The SImon Mall; CTA Martin Luther King (for dependents of CTA Members); Bank of America Student Leaders; Gates Millenium Scholarship Program and the California Association of Collectors Eduacational Scholarship Fund. These are but a few of the HUNDREDS available for the month of January!! All of the fore-

mentioned scholarships are accessible online by simply GOOGLING the name of the Scholarship. Students, and Parents are encouraged to start their scholarship searches early and APPLY OFTEN!!! Good things come to those who have worked hard, like many of you..but you HAVE to completely and thoroughly fill out applications and get them in on time!! They will NOT automatically fall into your laps from the sky; you have GOT to apply!!..GOD BLESS you and your Scholarship Searches!! Your labor will not be in vain! Until next we chat youth, let the Lord our God continue to hear and see you RAISING THE PRAISE!!! Arlene T. Andrews.

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ONE FAITH FELLOWSHIP’S NUGGETS FOR THE SOUL THE ASSURANCE FOR THIS NEW YEAR The Good Lord has seen fit to allow us to live on into a new year! His desire is for us to reflect on His faithfulness in the past so that it will foster peace for the present. Daddy’s desire is that we increasingly submit this year to His grand will for our lives. It is His desire to reveal Himself even more to us so that no matter what we experience, we will yet have the joy of the Lord. Oh, if we could only understand His great love for us, it would bring an amazing peace and assurance to our lives and force us to believe in Daddy God’s commitment to us. If we could only feel what Jesus felt as He gave His life for

us, we would be more inclined to embrace His faithfulness to our lives. When we consider the many difficulties we have already experienced that we did not think we would make it through in spite of adversity, we should make the unmovable, assured and beyond all doubt declaration of faith that for this year we can yet trust and depend on Daddy-God to care for us. With the nearing of the end of time, the days of this year will be more intense than the days of the previous years. There will be days we will laugh, cry, experience joys and sorrow, have faith so great we will be able to walk on

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water and raise the dead and other days when we will need faith enough to roll out of bed and be willing to face another day. We will have loved ones who will pass, making their eternal transition to Heaven or

Hell. There will be days when we will know beyond a shadow of a doubt that we are loved and other days when we will wonder if we are loved! There will be days when the solutions to our needs will manifest and other days when we will wonder what we will do. There will be days of wellness of body, mind and soul and other days when we will be severely challenged. However, for each day we have been assured by our Great God’s love that He has prepared us for the experiences of “this day”, no matter what they will be! This is why it is with blessed assurance that we CAN CHOOSE to stand firm

in faith believing and knowing that God is with us, never, never, never, never to leave us alone. Our greatest expression of faith and love to Him is to be the people described in Psalms 1:3-And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water… “A tree by a river has a continual source of water. It will never wither away, because it is always getting what it needs. If we are constantly needy, it may be worth examining if we are planted by the rivers of water or not.” (Guzik) We must be determined not to allow anyContinued On Page 14

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Evening Star MBC “Getting Your House In Order Series” each night at the church. Our series will end with a special dedication celebration for Dr. William M. Brent on Monday, January 28th at 11:30am. The City council has approved the corner of 59th St. & Brentwood St. to be named after Dr. W. M. Brent. Councilwoman Jan Perry will MC the event with a reception to follow. SPREAD THE WORD OF THIS GREAT & MEMORABLE EVENT! Ceremony will be held in the church parking lot, unveiling in front of the church, and reception

in the church dining hall. We will continue our “Getting Your House In Order Series” in February with “Partners In Love, Partners In Ministry and Partners In Prayer. This month long series will feature workshops on relationships (at home at work and with others), conflict resolution, finances, and general information to help us strengthen our families. We will feature a special segment on minister’s and their spouses. Stay tuned for more information.

GT NEWS!!! Church Conference 2013 ‘The Year of Edification “Romans 14:19 Tuesday January 15th-Thursday, January 17th 6-9pm nightly; dinner served at 6pm. This year Bishop will be focusing on: Building up the Spirit, The gifts of the Spirit, The fruit of the Spirit, Walking by the Spirit, Family, Faith & Finances. SAVE THE DATE: Join us January

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20, 2013 at 6:00PM as we celebrate and appreciate our very own Minister of Music Cecil L. Thompson in this GRAND 24th Birthday Celebration. Special guests include: The Clara Ward Singers, Ebenezer Mass Choir, Vanessa Grundy, Evangelistic C.O.G.I.C Mass Choir, Shari Demby, The Broadous Children, Glad 2 Praise Dancers, Praise N Mo-

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I ran into an old friend Invited him to come to church He hestitated stating his reason Have to get his life right first He said pray for me if you want to Like a stray dog I fool around I’m not ready to commit to Christ Nor ready to settle down Gotta live life on my terms To Jesus Christ no disrespect But I gamble, cuss, and do drugs And have gangster tattoos on my neck Pray for me if you want to I even stole drug money this morning But I will go with you to the church today Just wanted to give you fair warning I said God knows you’re a sinner Your wayward condition is not news It takes the toughest rawhide To make the finest shoes We all fall short to the glory of God None of the church folks are totally sin free But I’m finally on the right path Because somebody prayed for me

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tion & The Voices of Grace Mass Choir!Sis. Trudie Browning, Chairperson. For more information regarding any of the events taking place or general information please call the church at (323) 971-8192. Grace Temple Baptist Church is located at 7017 S. Gramercy Pl. Los Angeles Ca, 90047. Bishop Miquail M. Broadous, Senior Pastor, Sis. Celeste Williams, Youth Director and Reporting.

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The month of January is the time we use to get our spiritual and our natural houses in order. We are so excited to offer a series that will help us to define how to get better and be better to do the work of the gospel. Pastor Keith Williams started this past Sunday with the introduction and will feature various topics, including an overview on church-wide membership orientation. We will continue our January series with Rev. Manual Scott, Jr. in a revival January 16th, 17th and 18th, 2013 at 7pm

Fettuccine with Sweet Pepper Cayenne Sauce

PREPARATION Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Meanwhile, spray cooking oil in a large skillet and saute red bell peppers, garlic and cayenne pepper over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream and broth; simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Toss hot pasta with sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste; serve.

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The Abundance of Green in 2013

The fore-stated is our mantra this year at the Watered Garden Fellowship. Just today I was at the bank and the terminal screen read, “Help Us Stay Green”. It further read, “You are saving time and paper with this transaction.” Going green is simply about best managing the earth’s resources. Businesses are being intentional about efficiency, functionality and productivity. The Body of Christ should be the leader of this mindset as it pertains to our existence in the earth realm both corporately and individually. We should be committed to giving God a great

return on his investment of life to us. As we have crossed over the threshold of a new year, don’t allow superstitious concepts about the number thirteen to pervade your psyche. There is nothing unfortunate, unlucky, or undesirable about this thirteenth year of the new millennium for believers. As a matter of fact, it’s a year of UNMERRITED favor. This is the year to fortify our trust in the Lord. Jeremiah 17:7 indicates that trusting in the Lord is the key to a green life. A green life is a nourished life, nurtured life, fruitful life, and a productive life. Green is a color that

communicates not only that something is alive but that it is well. All is well. In spite of the tragedies, catastrophes and calamities of today our God is faithful. His mercies endureth forever. His compassions fail not and his love is steadfast. As he lamented and was sorrowful, the prophet Jeremiah stated that the thing that served as the catalyst for him having hope was recalling to his own mind God’s mercies and compassions. Nothing will ever change anything about these attributes of God our father. So in the context of our mantra we can say of Abba Father’s love - it’s EVERGREEN.

Authority in Conflict

One of the most grievous results of disunity in the Church through insubmissiveness is that the members of the Body become vulnerable to attack from the powers of darkness. This is much more prevalent than most of us realise. Peter exhorts: Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.’ Paul exhorts: Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.2 What is very significant in both these Scriptures which deal with spiritual conflict, is that the context concerns mutual submission. When we are not thus submitted we are out of our God-ordained setting and in some way dislocated from fellowship. It is then that we become prey for our adversary. Under the covering of Headship in the Body we are

protected and secure. This is essentially because Christ Himself is the Head over all things to the Church. Since that Headship is to the Church, this means He has vested its authority in the Church. We cannot know the full authority of Christ our Head if we are dislocated from true fellowship in the Body. Even when we are alone, as missionaries, for instance, often are, if we know our setting in the Body and submit, relate and function there, then we are not disfellowshipped from the vital unity of the Spirit. 1 Peter 5:8. Eph. 6:11, 12. It is on the basis of our submitting one to another in the fear of God that we are exhorted to resist our adversary steadfast in the faith. On the same basis we are exhorted: Be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God. In the Psalms we have a beautiful prophetic insight into the day of God’s power when Christ’s Church is seen to be standing together as an army in holy array, expressing the authority of the risen, ascended Lord and manifesting a royal priestly ministry in the Name of Him who hath an eternally unchanging priesthood.’ Both the Lordship and Priesthood of Christ are reflected in God’s willing people. They are seen as His united Church joined to Christ its Head. Through the Church He rules and reigns in the midst of His enemies. What a picture of His totally victorious, overcoming Church. Not one individual in that triumphant army of the Lord is pressed into His service. Everyone is willing in the day of God’s power. It is

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7th Pastoral Anniversary Services for Pastor Donald and First Lady Elvia Wilson The True Way Missionary Baptist Church is excited and rejoicing in the Lord for our Pastor and First Lady’s 7th Annual Appreciation Services. The theme we have prayerfully selected is: “Our Pastor, Firmly Rooted, Pressing Towards the Mark, In These Challenging Times”, Jeremiah 17:8 & Philippians 3:12-14 Two Celebration Services Planned: Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 4:00pm Guest Churches will be The Weller Street B.C, Rev. K.W. Tulloss, Pastor and First New

Christian Fellowship B.C., Dr. Norman Johnson, Pastor. Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 4:00pm- Guest Churches will be Pleasant Hill B.C., Dr. Sylvester Washington, Pastor, Evening Star B.C., Rev. Keith B. Williams, Pastor, and Jerusalem B.C., Dr. J.R. Morrison, Pastor. We invite the entire Los Angeles community to Join Us. True Way M.B.C. is located at 9122 S. San Pedro St. Los Angeles, CA 90003. Visit us online at http://www.twmbc.org/ Rev. D.L. Wilson, Pastor.

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Pastor Frederick E. Howard and the membership invite you to join us as we Build Lives and Impact People. We thank God for the vision of our Pastor, On last Sunday, we began our 2nd Worship service beginning at 9:30 a.m. and it was a success. If you find yourself without a church home, come and join us, either in person or online. Our Service times are 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Southside Bethel “Family of Purpose” is located at 10400 S. San Pedro Street in Los Angeles. Pastor Frederick E. Howard is our Senior Pastor / Teacher. www.FOPLive.com

this yieldedness, willingness and obedience of faith that makes the Church what God has called it to be. If there are problems regarding submission they are in this area of willingness more than any other. Once we have the victory in this we will not only see the Church glorious and triumphant in the face of every evil onslaught, but we will share in the thrill of it. No more weakness, fear or failure. We will participate in the life, power and glory of our risen, ascended Lord who is Head over all things to the Church which is His Body, the fulness of Him who filleth all in all.

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2 Timothy 1:6,7 ~ For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. (NIV) In 2 Timothy 1:6 Paul says to fan into flame the gift of God. Meaning, to make the flame bigger. To grow and spread the gifts of God. The opposite of quench or extinguish. The gift would be whatever God

has given you at your time of consecration or salvation. Through sanctification. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in (everyone). To (each) is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one SpirContinued on Page 7 it, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to

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Gaining in Jesus Christ Bible Background • Philippians 3:1-11 Printed Text • Philippians 3:7-11 Devotional Reading • Matthew 13:44-46

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By the end of the lesson, we will: DISCOVER Paul’s attitude about the value of knowing Christ Jesus; EXAMINE feelings of achieving honors compared to feelings of living a life in Christ; and ESTABLISH a lifelong goal of measuring our achievements against the value of knowing Jesus Christ.

Philippians 3:7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.

8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, 9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: 10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.

IN FOCUS Grady really enjoyed going to his college class reunion. He’d seen a couple of his fraternity brothers and a few guys who were on the football team with him. “Baby, that was my world 10 years ago,” he told his wife, Anita. “The frat, the football team, and partying were what I lived for in those days. And, if I say so myself, I was quite popular with the girls, too.” “I know what you mean,” Anita chimed in. “Isn’t it funny how your priorities change, especially after you marry and have children. I remember that all I wanted was to look good in a pair of jeans and have a date on Saturday night.” “I know,” added Grady. “Having you and Nicole in my life means more to me than I ever thought anything could. But what really changed my life was having Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.” Knowing Christ changes one’s life more than anything else. Have you accepted Him into your heart and life? What changes has He brought about in you? Apostle Paul teaches that we should strive to gain in Jesus Christ, not in worldly values. THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND TIMES Libertine. These people who were trying to become a part of the early Christian church believed they were essentially a soul or spirit. To them, the body was only a temporary house, having no long-term value or significance. They held a dual view of life— spiritual matter is good and physical matter is evil or worthless. They believed that the body was insignificant and therefore claimed the freedom to do with it as they pleased. Benjamin. The tribe of Benjamin occupies the smallest territory of any of the 12 Hebrew tribes. In spite of its size, however, the tribe played a significant role in Israel’s history. Saul, the first ruler of Israel, was a Benjaminite. During the latter period of the judges, the Benjamin tribe practically disappeared from history when it mistreated a Levite and his concubine (Judges 19-20). But Jews were always proud when they could trace their lineage back to one of the tribes of Israel. BACKGROUND In chapter three, Paul warned the Philippians about the dangers of a distorted religion. He railed against the problem of having confidence in the flesh versus the knowledge of Christ. With fatherly concern for the congregation, Paul warned them about people who could lead them astray. He was also concerned about people who trusted more in themselves and their accomplishments. None, however, had reason to boast, according to Paul. For he himself had as much reason as anyone else. Paul had a background that was impressive by any standard, but especially by Hebrew qualifications. He understood from personal experience what it meant to have all the prized religious values, virtues, and achievements, only to discover that it was not the be-all and end-all of life.

Paul was born out of the tribe of Benjamin and was circumcised on the eighth day, according to the Law. Paul was a “Hebrew born of Hebrews” (Philippians 3:5). He was trained and educated as a Pharisee and used that knowledge to persecute the church. If anyone had reason to place confidence in his own ability and knowledge, it was Paul. IN DEPTH 1. All Is Gain through Christ (Philippians 3:7-9) If ever a person had reason to have confidence in himself and his intellectual abilities, it was Paul. Yet, even though Paul had impeccable credentials, which gave him standing in the Jewish hierarchy, he gave it all up when he encountered Christ. One can only give up that which one has, and one cannot give up what one does not have. Paul was able to speak with authority concerning the worthlessness of something that he once valued highly. Paul told the Philippians about his own heritage and accomplishments (vv. 5-6). Concerning his heritage, there were four gains, which he now counted as loss for Christ’s sake. First, he was circumcised on the eighth day, which meant he was born a Jew, not a proselyte, or one who has converted to Judaism,. Second, he was “of the stock of Israel,” meaning he was pure Hebrew, not of mixed descent as were many in Palestine during that day (v. 5, NKJV). Third, Paul was from the tribe of Benjamin, which had remained loyal to the Davidic line when the kingdom divided. Fourth, he was a “Hebrew of the Hebrews,” a phrase often used to designate those who had retained the national language (v. 5, NKJV). Though settled in a Greek city, Paul’s family had continued to speak the Hebrew tongue. Concerning his expertise in the Law, Paul was a Pharisee, part of a strict sect whose life pursuit was to obey the law in every detail. In his pursuit of righteousness, Paul was no exception. He was so devoted to his way of life that he gladly and eagerly—and probably with a great sense of arrogance and superiority—persecuted those in the church. Obviously a man of great intellectual ability, Paul came to realize that no legalistic training or adherence could save him or anyone else. Paul did give up things that were considered evil or worthless. He willingly walked away from a treasured lifestyle held in high esteem by his family and community. What he now counted as loss was not a former state of wickedness but of strict adherence to the Law. Yet, whatever advantages Paul had in his former life were nothing in light of the salvation he was now granted through the saving knowledge of Christ Jesus. Now Paul considered his former treasures to be worthless, like “dung”

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“But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ” (Philippians 3:7).

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(excrement, v. 8). 2. What It Means to Know Christ (vv. 10-11) Paul’s surrender of legalism and self-righteousness did not cause him to go to the other extreme of libertinism. He did not understand freedom from legalism to translate into lawlessness. As it was when he was a Pharisee, righteousness remained his consuming goal. Now, however, he pursued righteousness from God, found through faith in Christ, not the self-righteousness of his previous life. Righteousness is not a human achievement; it is the work of God in someone who has the openness of faith to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. In order to know Christ, Paul gave up the life he once held so dear. His former life became all the more meaningless with the recognition that human effort is useless in attaining the righteousness that God requires. Therefore, our righteousness can only come through our faith In Christ. Paul wanted to know Christ and the power of His resurrection. To know Christ is not just an intellectual understanding of who He is. It is the most intimate relationship with Him. The closest example is the relationship between the husband and the wife. To know Christ is to experience His life. When we suffer, we are carrying our cross and experiencing a bit of what Christ endured for us. It is a privilege to be able to become one with Him as He hung there for you and me. In order to live with Christ, we must die with Him. We cannot go back to the Cross of Golgotha. However, the Christ who was victorious there can come to us and allow us to be conformed to Him and His ways. In life, we can have partial knowledge of His existence. That knowledge will be made complete in the resurrection from the dead. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is important to us for three reasons. His resurrection guarantees that our human bodies have great importance. It was in His earthly body that He died upon the Cross and in His heavenly body that He rose again. The Resurrection points to God’s stamp of approval upon our physical bodies, His creation. Secondly, His resurrection is the guarantee that we shall rise again. While we don’t have our beginnings in eternity, God shares His eternality with us beginning the day of our conversion. And third, His resurrection blesses us with the wonderful joy of His promise to be with us forever. SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES 1. Why did apostle Paul count everything a loss for Christ (Philippians 3:7-8)? 2. Apostle Paul deemed that his own righteousness would be of the _____________ (v. 9). 3. The righteousness that is of God is by _____________ (v. 9). DISCUSS THE MEANING Apostle Paul wanted to really know the Lord—the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His suffering. What does that mean? LESSON IN OUR SOCIETY In order to know Christ and have a personal relationship with

Him, we need to be willing to make sacrifices in our lives. Sometimes, we have to give up old friends. Other times, we have to make time and take time to read and meditate on His Word, engage in prayer and fasting. So often in our fast-paced society, we have to be deliberate about making determine to make time for God. Are you determined to do so? MAKE IT HAPPEN Decide this week to spend meaningful time with God through studying His Word, meditating on it, and prayer. As you spend time with Him, ask Him to help you prioritize your time so that fellowship with Him will become first priority. MORE LIGHT ON TEXT Philippians 3:7-11 With the use of “finally” in the opening verse of chapter 3, Paul seems to indicate that he was coming to the end of his letter to the Philippians. However, in context, Paul is focusing on a different aspect of the Philippians’ situation, and now he addresses it. Here, he warns them against Judaizers, who he says put m u c h “ c o n fi d en c e i n t h e flesh” rather than in Christ (v. 3, NIV). He gives himself as an example of one who had by all measures reached the height of fame in the religion of Judaism and was more qualified both through birth and religious rites and tradition than any other. He was zealous about persecuting the very Church that he is now preserving and building with his suffering. The extent of his involvement is best

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Daily Bible Readings MONDAY The Value of Each One (Matthew 18:10-14) TUESDAY You Are of More Value (Matthew 10:26-30) WEDNESDAY The Value of the Spiritual (Romans 2:17-29) THURSDAY The Value of the Kingdom (Matthew 13:44-53) FRIDAY The True Value in Following Jesus (Luke 9:23-27) SATURDAY No Value in Earthly Achievements (Philippians 3:1-6) SUNDAY The Surpassing Value of Knowing Christ (Philippians 3:7-11) NOTE: RTP will always print Daily Bible Readings when the lesson has them available. If unavailable we will not print them

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described in his own words: “Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless” (Philippians 3:5-6). 7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, The Pharisees were a sect of zealous self-righteous Jews, who held to the letter of their interpretation of the Law and their own traditions without regard for the effect on the Word of God. They were the most privileged and highly “respected” and “honored” people in the temple worship (see Acts 5:34). They held strongly, for example, to the physical circumcision of the flesh and equated righteousness to the keeping

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of the laws and the Jewish tradition. To reach that height, one must definitely be a Jew, “free born,” not a proselyte, an ardent keeper of the law, and “blameless” in all aspects of the religion (Acts 22:28; Philippians 3:6). To attain the position of a Pharisee, therefore, is a very rigorous undertaking, which requires much learning and knowledge of the law. The position also comes with great advantages and privileges. As we have seen in the first six verses, Paul had reached that high echelon. Indeed, when it came to meeting every requirement of Judaism, being of pure stock, and demonstrating fanatical zeal, he had no equal (Acts 7:57-58; 8:1-3; 9:1-2; 2 Corinthians 11:22; Galatians 1:13-14). All the things to his advantage, including honor and respect, which he possessed as a Pharisee, he “counted (as) loss for Christ,” Paul says (Philippians 3:7). Here, Paul says all the positions and aspirations that every Jewish young man dreams of and are thought to be “gain” (Gk. kerdos, KER-dos) and what he has already achieved, are now zemia (Gk. dzay-MEEah), a “loss” or worthless to him. Zemia here has the

1-888-290-7277 idea of loss as related to a trade or business enterprise where one incurs a material or financial loss. The loss is voluntary, where for the sake of something better and bigger, one purposely decides to take on forfeiture. One example would be throwing merchandise overboard to lighten the weight of a sinking ship to save lives (Acts 27:10, 21). The word “counted” which Paul uses here is the Greek hegeomai (hayg-EH-om-ahee), which means to consider, esteem, or deem. Paul uses business language, as intimated above, and considers all the things of his past— things gained before the Damascus encounter—as losses. Paul considered everything lost “for Christ” (for the sake of having a relationship with Christ— for “knowing Christ,” Philippians 3:8). “For Christ” should be understood as for the purpose of gaining Christ, rather than “for Christ” as though Christ were to benefit from the loss. Paul’s encounter with the living Christ on the Damascus Road altered his perspective and mindset in life. He reassessed his priorities in considering access to all the worldly glory and position while being ignorant in the

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The Integrity Crisis

DR. JOYCE HARRELL

We are living in a time when no one wants to listen to the Church. We can turn on the television and see and hear preachers preaching and soliciting money, which gives the impression that the focus of the church is only on money. It would seem that the reason for preaching the “gospel” is all about monetary gain. Reality shows are abounding and centered on “church folk,” whose interests appear more about ratings and money than on bringing God glory. How does God get the glory

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another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills. 1

through displays of petty differences, accusations and quarrels? The world is watching and saying, “You are experiencing the same thing that I am facing and it appears you can’t handle it either. So why should I come to your God? Bottom line, what is the difference between your life and mine?” As Christians we need to be displaying or living out that we know where our help and hope comes from. Our Father is expecting us to be witnesses to a dying world; He is expecting us to be salt giving flavor where there is none, and being light in dim places. As believers we are not free of problems and trials, but God is expecting us to demonstrate to the world, how to handle our problems and trials. Dr. Lynn Anderson says, “We need to be models in our families and those around us showing how to handle money, stress, sex, temptations and burnout. In doing so not only will we attract followers, but we will also show them how to keep on trying when they are tempted to give up.” Joyce is a lay-person, under the leadership of Dr. Ticey M. Brown, at 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’s contact info is, joyce-harrell@sbcglobal.net or (714)878-4854

Cor 12:4-11 (ESV) We are to use these in a manner that is not cowardly or timid and to edify the church. So with yourselves, since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in building up the church. 1 Cor 14:12 (ESV) God deserves so much more! In verse 7 he describes the work of the spirit, if we allow it, in administering these gifts in whatever manner God sees fit. Look at this now......this is

NEWS@RAISETHEPRAISENEWS.NET riches of knowing Christ on one hand and knowing Christ as Lord then gaining eternal life on the other hand. The thought of preferring to know Christ rather than having worldly possessions and positions or basking in his past personal achievements is re-emphasized in verse 8. Paul writes, “Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord.” In the Greek, “yea doubtless” is alla menounge (al-LAH men-OON-geh) and adds strength to what he has previously said. This phrase can be interpreted as “indeed,” “surely” or “definitely.” Why does he consider all the worldly things as loss? It is because of “the excellency of the knowledge Christ Jesus.” The word “excellency” is the Greek huperecho (hoop-erEKH-o), which has the idea of superiority or supremacy. Here, Paul evaluates his past— his privilege, family, religious heritage, his achievements, rise to fame as a Pharisee, power, etc.—and finds them worthless compared with his new privilege of knowing Christ. In fact, for Paul, knowing Christ is superior and supremely more valuable than all other things.

Paul did not only consider all things a loss in order to have personal knowledge of Christ, he indeed incurred the loss of everything. He says, “For whom I have suffered the loss (zemia) of all things,” which means to sustain damage or to receive injury. Paul’s quest to know Christ cost him everything, including the highest position that he had attained within Judaism. Therefore, the loss is real, rather than an ordinary cliché or empty boast. We deduce from the tense of “I have suffered” (past passive), that the “loss” occurred at a specific time. This seems to suggest that the Jewish authorities probably stripped him of all his Pharisaic privileges and advantages the very moment he declared his allegiance to Christ following his encounter with the Lord on the Damascus Road. He not only “considered” them as losses in the past, Paul says he still does “count them but dung” in the present. There is no regret at all. To him, these things he formerly cherished are now “dung” (Gk. skubalon, SKOO-bal-on), a strong word that describes

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THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (USC) PRESENTS 4th ANNUAL GOSPEL SHOWCASE

LOS ANGELES – On Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 4:00pm, in the beautiful Bovard Auditorium on the campus of the University of Southern California (USC), the Black Staff and Faculty Caucus in association with the Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs, Spirituality and Sports and the USC Saved By Grace Choir will host its 4th Annual Gospel Choir Showcase. This event is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10.00 at the USC ticket office or you may call 213740-9252. Ticket prices day of event will be $15.00. This event will allow local church choirs, gospel singers and praise dance warriors to come and showcase their talents. Some of

awesome!! Spirit of Power ~ Delegated authority (authority given) Spirit of Love ~ Affection Spirit of Self-Discipline ~ Self-Improvement, Spirit ~ In both OT and NT, spirit is associated with a wide range of human functions, including thinking and understanding, emotions, attitudes, and intentions. Elihu told Job it was spirit in a person, the breath of God, that gave understanding (Job 32:8). Caleb had a differ-

the choirs and special guest to grace us will be: USC Saved by Grace Gospel Choir, Pepperdine University Genesis Gospel Choir, Rodney Howard Jr., Candice Harrison, The Mighty Men of the Mount, USC MiX (Music in Christ), and many more. Praise dance groups and other performers that will grace us with their ministry in dance or mime will be: Victory Praise Dancers, GLADII – Greater Liberty Anointed Dancers II and P.U.S.H Mime Ministry Vessel. The USC Bovard Auditorium is located at 3551 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90089. Parking is $8.00, (Gate 5) McClintock and Jefferson. For further information, please call (213) 740-9252 or email brass@usc.edu.

ent spirit than most of his contemporaries because he followed the Lord wholeheartedly (Num. 14:24). A person’s spirit can be contrite (Ps. 34:18), steadfast (Ps. 51:10), willing (Ps. 51:12), broken (Ps. 51:17), and haughty (Prov. 16:18). (Holman Bible Dictionary) We all know Paul said to walk in the fruit of the spirit which is love (notice how love is first), joy (power of God by satisfaction in Him), peace (power of

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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.

NEW MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 402 E. El Segundo Blvd, L.A. Ca, 90061 CHURCH: 310-324-0644 FAX: (310) 769-1287

long beach ANTIOCH CHURCH OF LONG BEACH 1535 Gundry Ave Long Beach, Ca 90813 www.antiochlb.com

Phone: FAX:

(562) 591-8778 (562) 599-6048

REV. WAYNE CHANEY, JR. PASTOR

SUNDAY MORNINGS: Worship Services ........... 8:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M.& 12:30 P.M. Elements Bible Study ........................ 7:30 A.M. & 9:00 A.M. Spanish Worship Service ...................................... 3:00 P.M. KJLH Broadcast 102.3 “Real Life”......................9:00.P.M. Family Night Bible Study ........(Wednesday).......... 6:30 P.M.

211 West 59th Street - Los Angeles, CA 90003

Phone: (323) 231-2391 (323) 231 1433

MAILING ADDRESS P.O. BOX 4446 CARSON CA 90746 Dr. W.M. Brent Sr Pastor Emeritus

Keith B. Williams Senior Pastor

Sunday School .....................................................8:45 A.M. Morning Worship ............................................... 10:00 A.M. Prayer & Bible Study .....(Wed.) ..... 12:00 Noon / 7:00 P.M.

8222 So. San Pedro St. L.A., CA 90003 Office: (323) 750-1033 Fax: (323) 758-6030

Website: www.wordonnet.com/hardwick

DR. J. BENJAMIN HARDWICK, SR. PASTOR 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.

VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH OF LOS ANGELES 4802 South McKinley Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90011 PHONE: (323) 231-2424 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. 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)........................7:00 P.M. Bible Study...(Wed)..................7:30 P.M. Prayer ....(Wed & (Fri)...9:00-10:00 A.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.

The ROCK Christian Fellowship Build, Teach, Engage & Empower

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.

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.

NEW COMMANDMENT M.B.C.

PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH

950 East 45th Street, L.A., CA 90011 Phone: (323) 231-9153

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)

los angeles EVENING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH

“PRAISE CITY” PRAISES OF ZION B.C.

WEDNESDAY: 7:00 P.M., Prayer/Bible Study

DR. ALBERT NICHOLAS SENIOR PASTOR

REV. DEMONTRE REEVER YOUTH PASTOR

REV. E. ROLAND AREVALO PASTOR/SPANISH MINISTRY

Sunday School ................................................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship & Youth Worship.................... 10:45 A.M. Evangelistic Class...(3rd Tues) ............................7:00 P.M. Prayer Band (Wed.) ........................................ 12:00 Noon Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) .......................................... 7:00 P.M. Spanish Worship (Sun) ...................................... 4:30 P.M. Spanish Prayer Mtg .. (Thurs) ..............................7:00 P.M.

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.

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.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VENICE 685 Westminister Avenue www.FBCVLive.com

HORACE A. ALLEN, PASTOR

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.

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New Bethel Baptist Church Of Venice Celebrates Dr. Marvis L. Davis Sr. 26th Pastoral Appreciation Theme: Acts 20:26-28

“Our Pastor’s Vision, Voice and Victory in Christ and in the Church”

DR. MARVIS L. DAVIS SR.

We Hear the Voice of the Pastor We Heed the Vision of the Pastor We are Happy in the Victory of the Pastor

It is with great pleasure that we the officers and members of The New Bethel Baptist Church of Venice take time out to celebrate and honor our Pastor, Dr. Marvis L. Davis Sr. for his 26 Years of Pastoral leadership. So deserving of this honor, Pastor Davis is an excellent teacher, preacher and pastor. He has been anointed and appointed by God. We want to take this opportunity to show him just how much we love and appreciate him. Our special invited guests for this glorious occasion are: Sunday, January 13th, at 8:00 a.m. – Dr. Albert Nicholas, Pastor – Pilgrim B.C.; Wednesday, January 16th at 7:00 p.m. Bishop Toussaint, (Messenger) – St. Andrews B.C., E. Winford Bell, Pastor - Mt. Olive Second M.B.C. & President J. B. Hardwick, – Praises of Zion B.C.; Sunday, January 20th at 8:00 a.m. Dr. A.D. Iverson – Paradise Baptist (Messenger) and Pastor Emmitt Hunter – Greater Morning Star B.C.; Sunday, January 27 at 9:45 a.m., Pastor C. Berry Greene – St. Matthew Tabernacle of Praise (Messenger).We extend this invitation to one and all as we recognize, appreciate and praise God for our Pastor, Dr. Marvis L. Davis Sr. for these past 26 years. We are located at 503 Brooks Ave., Venice, (310) 392-3958 – (310) 392-1648 (fax) newbethelbaptist@verizon.net

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Melvin V. Wade Sr. said “Congratulations to our PresidentElect, we commend Pastor Marvis Davis for the work he has done and we salute the new president and we pray God’s blessings upon him as he seeks to do the will of the Lord” When asked, how do we move forward, how do we progress, Dr. Wade stated that “ The thing about it is this, I always say, it always starts with prayer, see, I don’t care what happens, if it is about the Lord, then it always starts with a call to prayer, and whenever theres a call to prayer then you don’t ever know how God is going to operate from there” The words from President Elect Xavier Thompson springs a ray of hope for Pastors in this community. THE VOTE HAPPENED TODAY, BUT THE Continued On Page 13 BMC ELECTION ........

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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

DR. B. T. NEWMAN SR. Pastor Emeritus

BOBBY T. NEWMAN JR.

Pastor SERVICE TIMES: 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 ZION CHURCH FAMILY 2408 N. Wilmington Avenue - Compton, CA 90222 Ph: 310-639-5535 / 310-639-6025

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BISHOP ANTHONY BENJAMIN SR. SR. BISHOP HENRY J. COX 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.

Your Church Address Your Church Phone Number Your Church Email YOUR PASTOR’S NAME 2 PHOTOS OR 1 MORE INFORMATION ON DOUBLE SPACE

YOUR ORDER OF SERVICE....... 9:00 A.M. YOUR ORDER OF SERVICE..... 10:45 A.M. YOUR ORDER OF SERVICE...... 7:30 P.M.

MT. TABOR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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.

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.

YOUR CHURCH NAME

6614 SOUTH WESTERN AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA 90047

PHONE: (323) 753-3189 PASTOR (323) 753-3180

YOUR PASTOR’S NAME

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

PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY Missionary Baptist Church 3600 West Imperial Hwy. Inglewood, CA 90303

Phone: (323) 751-0502 www.theoneandonlywaymin.org - Website

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.csbclb.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.

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REV. TICEY BROWN PASTOR

Inglewood

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.)

carson YOUR CHURCH NAME

LIBERTY TABERNACLE MINISTRIES 14725 South Gramercy Place Gardena, CA 90249 CHURCH: (310) 715-8400 Email Address: libertytabmin@sbcglobal.net

Worship Services ........9:30 & 11:30 A.M. Word Power/Bible Study (Wed.) 6:30 P.M. “I Care Ministry” (Sat.) .......... 9:45 A.M.

Dr. 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.

Gardena

ELDER DAVID CROSS, PASTOR

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH

Dr. W. Jerome Fisher Senior Pastor

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ORDER OF SERVICE....... 9:00 A.M. ORDER OF SERVICE..... 10:45 A.M. ORDER OF SERVICE...... 7:30 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 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.

“A Full Gospel B.C. Fellowship Affiliate”

GOSPEL MEMORIAL C.O.G.I.C.

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. LB, 90805 Phone: (562) 423-8653 DR. GARON HARDEN, PASTOR Early Morning Worship ......... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School/Life Dev...... 10:00 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 11:30 A.M. Evening Worship .................. 6:30 P.M. Covenant Sisters (Tues)........ 6:30 P.M. Prayer/Pastoral Min (Thurs)...7:15 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.

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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.

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.

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

CEDAR GROVE BAPTIST CHRCH

7623 8th Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90043 Phone: (323) 751-1121 Fax: (323)751-1122

REV. A.T. WILLIAMS SR. ORGANIZER REV. RODERIC BELL, PASTOR Sunday School ............................... 9:30 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship .............. 11:00 A.M. Bible Study/Prayer Mtg... (Thurs) .... 6:00 PM.

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH

4901 S. Avalon Blvd. L.A. Ca 90011

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.

Night Service . (2d & 4th Sun.) 7:00 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer/Bible Study (Wed) .7:00 P.M.

FAITH AND HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 344 West Florence Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90003 (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.

YOUR CHURCH NAME Your Church Address Your Church Phone Your PASTOR order of service .................... 8:00 A.M. order of service...................... 9:30 A.M. order of service .................. 10:45 A.M. order of service .................. 12:00 P.M. order of service .................... 6:30 P.M. order of service..................... 7:00 P.M.

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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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.

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.

GRACE TEMPLE 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.

GREATER MT. HERMON M.B.C.

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.

GREATER MT. OLIVE B.C.

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.

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.

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.

LOVE LIFTED ME M.B.C.

6501 Crenshaw Blvd - L.A., CA 90043 Ph: (323) 778-5438 Fx:(323) 778-0574 PASTOR DR. 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.

MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH

1751 East 114th Street, L.A. Ca PHONE: (323) 569-9561 Email: Macedonia.baptist114@gmail.com REV. SHANE B. SCOTT PASTOR Sunday School ................. 8:15 A.M. Morning Worship................9:30 A.M. Bible Study...(Tue).. 11:00 A.M.& 7 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 HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 5200 South Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90011 PHONE: (323) 232-4326

REV. CLIFFORD L. JOHNSON, Minister In Charge 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.

NEW PROVIDENCE M.B.C.

10200 South Normandie Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90044 Phone: (323) 754-3779

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

PILGRIM’S HOPE BIBLE CHURCH 7016 S. Compton Ave, L.A. Ca 90001 Phone: (323) 581-7672 Fx: (323) 581-6466 Email: phbc7016@att.net

JOE L. SMITH JR., PASTOR / TEACHER Sundays Early Morning Worship ..............9:45 A.M. Word-Up Bible Study .2nd & 4th ..8:30 A.M. Children’s Church ................... 9:30 A.M.

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los angeles 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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SOUTHERN MISSIONARY B.C.

“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.

SOUTHWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH

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

ROCK OF FAITH M.B.C.

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.

TRAVELER’S REST M.B.C.

ST. JOHN M.B.C.

936 W. 49th Street Los Angeles, CA 90037 Phone (323) 752-0855 stjohnbc@att.net 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. C.R. 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.

1417 East Florence Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90001 Phone: (323) 582-7797 E-mail: travelersrest@sbcglobal.net Rev. Dr. Joe L. Gates, Sr., Interim Pastor Morning Worship .........8:00 A.M. Church School .......... 9:30 A.M. Worship Service........ 11:00 A.M.

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.

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.

WELCOME MISSIONARY B.C.

8615 South Central Avenue Los Angeles, Calif. 90002 www.Welcomebaptistla.org 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.

10400 S. San Pedro Street, L.A. Calif. 90003

“Family of Purpose” CHURCH Phone: (888) 294-5545 www.FOPLive.com

REV. FREDERICK E. HOWARD Senior Pastor/Teacher Editor/Publisher 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 FOPLivel.com

BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH 1454 E. 100th St., L.A., CA 90062 CHURCH: (323) 564-0691

www.BeulahBaptistLa.org 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.

ST. REST MISSIONARY B.C.

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.

SOUTHSIDE BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH

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 ................ 10:15 A.M. Afternoon Worship ............... 3:30 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) ............ 7:00 P.M.

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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.

Matthew 28:18-20 Says to Go Ye Therefore into ALL Nations.

REV. ROBERT L. TAYLOR PASTOR

Sunday School .....................................................9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ............................................... 10:00 A.M. Bible Study (Wednesday) .................................... 7:00 P.M.

venice NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH

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 Educational Hour ........ 8:30 - 9:30 A.M. Worship Service By The Seaside ... 9:45 A.M. Church School/ Wednesday Night Live Prayer Praise & Bible Study .......................... 7:00 P.M.

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MUSICIAN WANTED

Pleasant View M.B.C. is currently seeking a musician who is a Born Again Believer in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. One with integrity, resilience and the ability to work well with the Pastor, Music Committee Chairman, Music Ministry staff as well as its members. Desired qualifications: read music, play both piano and organ(by ear as well), capable of teaching and learning songs, available for Sunday morning services, occasional Sunday afternoon & weekday evening services. All applicants must have their own transportation. Proverbs 3:5-6 says “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy path.” That’s what we’re doing along with P.U.S.H’ing; Praying Until Something Happens. We are also Thanking God for what He is going to do; please continue to P.U.S.H. with us. All interested in applying, please contact our Music Committee Chairman – Deacon Martin V. Powe at (323)6878918. Rev. Michael White, Pastor; Rev. Wimberly Watson, Founder/Pastor Emeritus/Visionary; Sis. Kesha Lawson-Smith, Music Ministry President; Sis. Regina Gallien, News reporter. Continued From Page 9 BMC ELECTION ........

WORK BEGINS TOMORROW. I asked Pastor Xavier Thompson, Where do we go from here, his response was “Well I think in a nutshell what we want to do as I’ve stated before, Today was a reminder of how viable and vibrant the Conference can be, the potential of the conference, if in fact there is leadership that will move us from the shallow waters of being associated with the Baptist Ministers conference to the deep Continued On Page 15 waters of being BMC ELECTION ........ active. So what we

Paul’s attitude toward those things, compared to what he has now gained with “the knowledge of Christ” (v. 8). Skubalon here means garbage or what is thrown to the dogs. It is used to describe any refuse such as the excrement of animals, or things that are worthless and detestable. In order that he might “win” (Gk. kerdaino, kerDAH-ee-no) or “gain Christ,” Paul says, all things he had before became garbage to him, things that are worthless and useless (KJV, NLT). 9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: Another reason for counting all things “dung” is that he might “be found in him (Christ), not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law.” Prior to his conversion, Paul attained high position by personal achievement of keeping the Law, which is the measuring stick for righteousness in Judaism. This type of self-righteousness gives rise to and is characterized by pride and arrogance (Romans 10:1-3) and contradicts the work of Christ. To him, selfrighteousness (Pharisaic righteousness), based on what one could do, has no more value. Christ taught His disciples, “That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:20). Instead of depending on his own righteousness, Paul relies now on the “righteousness (Gk. dikaiosune, dik-ah-yos-OO-nay) which is through . . . Christ” (Philippians 3:9), based not on personal merit but on the finished work of Christ (Isaiah 61:10), one appropriated by faith only. “ R i g h t e o u s n e s s ,” d i k a i o s u n e , a n d “justification” with its verb “to justify” were used in both Jewish and Greek communities as judicial terms, whereby a judge would either justify or condemn someone. To justify is therefore to vindicate or to declare one right. In the Jewish religion, the criterion for being justified before God was for one to keep the Law of Moses. This amounted to being “good” or doing “good” works in order to earn God’s favorable verdict, a notion Paul had. However, Paul realized after his dramatic encounter with the Lord that “by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight” (Romans 3:20). This understanding conforms to the OT affirmation that no human can attain God’s standards of holiness by doing good work. Man, without exception, is too sinful by nature to be able to do enough good to receive God’s approval (Psalm 14:1-3; 53:1-3; 143:1-4). The only criterion for righteousness before God is by faith through Christ. Faith here simply means “trust” (see Genesis 15:6), having confidence in and accepting God’s work of grace through the life and death of Christ. 10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; Paul declares another goal for considering his personal advantages “dung.” That is to “know (Christ), and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, and to be made conformable unto his death.” To “know Christ” as Philippians 3:8 implies, is not intellectual but experiential; it involves an intimate relationship, as in the sexual intimacy between husband and wife (Genesis 4:1; Matthew 1:25). Before his encounter with Christ on the road to Damascus, Paul had intellectual knowledge of Him, but on that

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Monday, January 14, 2013 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. McCoy Memorial B.C. 802 E. 46th Street, L.A. Ca 90011 President Elect Xavier L. Thompson solicits the full support of the Brethren! Per President Davis; President Thompson will preside.

“Order of the Day”

**Devotion**Discussion** **Direction**Dismissal** Business of Importance! PLEASE BE ON TIME!!!

day, he encountered the Lord in a unique way. A special and intimate relationship was inaugurated between him and Christ—which is another dimension of knowing Christ. Hence, he called Him “Lord” (Acts 9:5). The idea here is that he might have an ongoing relationship with Christ—more than a one-time knowledge of Him—and therefore develop a deeper relationship with the living Christ. The only obstacle was his past glory and personal advantages. These personal achievements are now rubbish, filthy and stinky garbage to him. In Philippians 3:10, Paul qualifies this intimate knowledge of Christ with a cluster of other phrases. The first is “and the power of his resurrection.” What does Paul have in mind by this phrase? Paul seems to be saying that he wants also “to know” (i.e., to experience the efficacy of the power in Christ’s resurrection). The knowledge here is not separate from his knowing Christ. He wishes to experience the transforming, lifechanging power with which Christ has been endowed through His resurrection. This power sustains us in Him. Christ’s resurrection from the dead signifies that God has accepted the ransom He paid on our behalf (Matthew 20:28; Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 1:18), and therefore we are justified (Romans 4:25; 8:1, 16; 1 Corinthians 15:17). The second phrase is “and the fellowship of his sufferings.” That means Paul’s wishes were not only to know Christ and experience the power in His resurrection but also to experience Christ by “sharing” in Christ’s sufferings. This phrase poses some problems in interpretation. What does Paul mean by sharing or participating in the sufferings of Christ? Does he refer to his physical suffering—the beatings, stoning, hunger, shipwreck, imprisonment, etc. (Acts 9:15-16, 23-25; 22:2229)? It may include all those, but it does not in any way imply that his own sufferings complement or complete Christ’s suffering nor does he allude to his own physical suffering augmenting Christ’s afflictions (Colossians 1:24). Just as to know Christ and the power of His resurrection is an inward spiritual experience, to know Him in the fellowship of His suffering is also a spiritual experience expressed in terms of dying with Him (Romans 6:8; Galatians 2:19-20). Participating in the suffering does not imply inflicting suffering on oneself, as in self-mutilation, or exposing oneself to danger in the name of Christ. When Paul says, “I am crucified with Christ” (Galatians 2:20), it does not mean literal crucifixion as some practice in the Philippines during annual Easter celebrations. Each year on Good Friday, some Filipino Christians torture and mutilate themselves using nails in their hands and feet to hang on crosses as a sign of suffering with Christ. This is quite unbiblical and a misinterpretation of the Scriptures. Paul’s view of partaking in the suffering of Christ is a total resolve to live for Christ and to serve Him under any circumstances—an intense desire to be like Him in holiness. It means dying to sin (Romans 7:9-25), and dying to self, as spoken of by Jesus Himself (Mark 8:34). With such desire and longing for complete knowledge of Christ,

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THE PROCESS....

“SLOW BURN”

“Don’t let the sun go down on your anger, and don’t give the Devil an opportunity.” – Ephesians 4:26b-27

by Andrea Andrews Imagine a young man in his mid 20’s – a healthy, attractive and well educated man. He’s completed his undergraduate and graduate studies and has stepped into the career

opportunity of a lifetime. He’s earning an excellent salary and has a quality benefit package – vacation, sick, retirement, health & dental, vision, corporate matching and year end bonuses. Within a year’s time, he is promoted to supervisor of his department followed by manager only a few short months later. He is at the top of his game and riding high… Deep in this young man’s core is a slow burn stemming from events in his childhood; an anger which has gone unattended for many years. While

he has been seemingly triumphant in his life (academic & professional achievement), his relationships have suffered tremendously including his relationship with God. He has grown accustom to the slow burn which has allowed him to become “functional” (something like an alcoholic). He is productive at work, but his anger has broken some of the spirits of his subordinates and others who work along side him – his words brash at times. Later, he goes on to meet and marry the love of his

life. They raise their family and over the years watch their children’s children arrive. His wife and children have remained loyal and supportive – respecting this patriarch for his ability to be a wonderful provider, protector and even a man who has served with great dedication in the church. Yet, they all bear the emotional cuts, scars and bruises of his wrath which have remained unaddressed – daggers he’s spoken during his outbursts; damage which is somehow irreparable. The Bible tells us that we must not

“sin” in our anger. Whether he knew it or not, every time his harsh words and responses hurt another as a result of his rage, he sinned against God. Anger is poisonous and highly toxic. It destroys households, marriages, lives and relationships. Rage separates us from God because IT IS A SIN. While God realizes we are human first and that anger is [on occasion] a justifiable emotion…we have no right to impose it on others…Peace, Love & Blessings www.theprocesschristiancounseling.com

that we shall godly, peacefully, gracefully, boldly, faithfully and victoriously embrace each day that Daddy-God will purpose for us to live through.

Bless you and keep the faith!! Join us for our 1st Sat. Fellowship, February 2, 2013, 12:30 p.m. at the U S Bank Community Bldg., Crenshaw and

Slauson, Los Angeles, CA. 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, or http://www. facebook.com/Dr.TonyaLewis

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ASSURANCE.......

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Paul is able to endure all physical suffering that comes his way because of his belief in and defense of the Gospel of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:7-12; Galatians 6:17; Colossians 1:24). The last in the cluster of phrases in Philippians 3:10, “being made conformable unto his death,” tends to confirm Paul’s longing for holiness. “Conformable” in Greek is summorphoo (soom-morFO-o), and it appears once in the New Testament. It is to grant or invest in the same form, to share the likeness of, or to take on the same form. The language and idea call to mind Paul’s language in his epistle (letter) to the Romans: “For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his

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and self-discipline), gentleness (again, love and selfdiscipline) and self-control (by walking in the spirit and not according to the flesh by self-discipline). Galatians 5:22 With the authority that is given us in Christ Jesus, the power of God, (Jesus GAVE us this authority, US!! Gave it to me as worthless as I am!!) or ability to act, out of affection for others and self improvement. All through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. All received by faith in the resurrected Lord. That God sent His son to this earth to bare our sins. He carried the burden of our punishment all the way to the cross and left it there. Through His death we are forgiven and by believing in this we have eternal life and the holy spirit. And this is eternal life, that they know you

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death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection . . . Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him” (Romans 6:5, 8). This implies union with Christ and participation in the unique attributes of Christ, which include His humility and His unselfish love for all, which led to His sacrificial death and His righteousness (2:5), which through His death has been imparted to all believers. Indeed, Paul metaphorically describes the believer’s union with Christ in the following ways: suffered with Christ (Romans 8:17), is crucified with Him (Romans 6:6), died with Him (6:8; 2 Timothy 2:11), and is buried with Him (Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12). Paul, by the efficacy of Christ’s death on the Cross, is already dead to sin at the instance of

his conversion on the road to Damascus. This was past experi ence. However, he strives to make the effects of this death a daily reality through his lifestyle and the conscious choices he makes daily, renouncing self with its desires and all that does not conform to the likeness of Christ.

the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. John 17:3-4 (ESV) Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Phil 2:5-11 (ESV) So we should follow in Christ’s foot steps with POWER and LOVE

and SELF-DISCIPLINE. With PASSION! Not quinching the gifts that are given to us through Christ Jesus! In verse 8 .. I LOVE THIS! ~ “SO DO NOT BE ASHAMED TO TESTIFY ABOUT THE LORD, OR ASHAMED OF ME AS A PRISONER. BUT JOIN WITH ME IN SUFFERING FOR THE GOSPEL BY THE POWER OF GOD.” For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16 (ESV) Indeed, all (not some or few but ALL) who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted .. 2 Timothy 3:12 (ESV).. Power ..of.. God .. God is so much bigger than we give him credit for ... and just think of the things we could do with the authority already given to us if we would just let go and let God. With Power and Love and Self-control! Paul said .. Imitate me as I imitate Christ!

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Organization of West Adams Christian Athletics invites churches to sponsor a team in the upcoming 2013 youth basketball league. The league will begin the fourth week of January 2013 and run though the end of March. The league stresses sportsmanship. Participants must be enrolled in high school, be between 14 and 18 years of age and not on a school basketball team. Church representatives interested in more information may 11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. A superficial and isolated reading of verse 11 would t e n d t o s h o w t h a t Pa u l was expressing doubt or is uncertain of his attaining the eschatological (end times) resurrection of all believers. Paul never lacked assurance of

view OWACA on (tw) twitter, (fb) facebook and/or our website at http://www. owaca.org or call (323) 4229500 or (323) 791-7826. his salvation or his relationship as a child of God (Romans 8:15-17; Galatians 4:6) but often celebrates in that assurance (2 Timothy 1:12; 4:7-8). Therefore, Philippians 3:11 is to be read in context with the preceding thoughts expressed in the foregoing verses where Paul strives to live a life reflecting the life and likeness of his Savior Christ Jesus.

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MUSICIAN WANTED Looking for an organist to play for a small congregation at 11:15a.m. morning service and afternoon service when scheduled. Must be able to teach choir parts, play hymns, traditional and contemporary gospel. If interested please call D. Gates at (424) 290-8467.

New Providence Missionary Baptist Church Seeking Pastor

MINISTER OF MUSIC WANTED LightHouse Christian Center is looking for a Spirit filled Minister of Music. Applicant must have good leadership, communication and organizational skills. Also have a track record for being punctual. We are located in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. If interested please call 818-365-4600 ask for Pastor Mandie Cubit.

MINISTER OF MUSIC WANTED Minister of Music wanted to oversee choir ministry, musicians, and all other related music department functions as well as administration duties. Send resumes and salary history to: FaithInsp@aol.com or fax (310) 223-4437.

New Providence Missionary Baptist Church is now accepting resumes for a PASTOR. A photo accompanying your resume will be greatly appreciated. We are located at 10200 S. Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca. 90044. For further information you may contact the church, @ 323-754-3779 or Sis. Levester Hyter at 323-754-7291. MUSICIAN WANTED

Full time Musician needed: Holy Chapel M.B.C. Must be experienced, must play both organ and piano and the ability to play both traditional and contemporary music. Must be able to direct, teach and develop a choir. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume’ to holychapelbc@sbcglobal.net or fax to 310-537-5112.

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want to do is provide a substantive platform, that is relevant, transferrable, and applicable, to the Pastor’s in the respective vineyard by which they are assigned, whereby the can come to the conference and get withdrawal and not always make a deposit, we want to do that by first assessing where we are. I ran on the platform of the 5 A agenda, Assessment, Adjustment, Attendance, Assistance and Adoration. We first need to assess where we are and where we want to go, and how we intend on getting there, that’s the first order of business, in a climate like this emotions are everywhere, and of course we want to be respectful, you have one guy who one and one guy who lost, so we need time for the dust to settle, but the flip side of that is that we have no time to lose, we must hit the ground running and capitalize on the momentum that we have captured in this place today. Installation of the New President of the Baptist Ministers Conference will take place at McCoy Memorial Baptist Church on February 18, 2013 at 11:00 am.

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