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65th YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Honoring REV. MILTON MARSHALL SR.

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It is with great pleasure that Messiah Baptist Church announces a celebration honoring our Pastor and First Lady, the Rev. Perry J. Jones and First Lady Pamela F. Jones. It’s hard to believe that our pastor, have labored for 15 years with us. It is God’s will that we pause and say, “Thank You Lord” for another chance to show our appreciation to Pastor Jones as our leader and shepherd along with his wife Pamela. A special invitation is extended to each of you to come join us as we celebrate with a luncheon on Saturday, February 23, 2013 @ the Four Points Sheraton 5990 Green Valley Circle Culver City, CA 90230 from 12pm. to 4pm. The donation is $25.00. This celebration will culminate with a special Sunday Service, February 24, 2013, @ 10:30 a.m. The chosen is;

theme: “Our pastor a man of integrity worthy of his reward .” I Peter 5:1-4. The message will be delivered by the Pastor’s cousin, the Rev. Earl C. Stuckey, Pastor of the Progressive Missionary Baptist Church of Berkley, California. Deaconess Betty Simmons, chairperson, Sis. Patricia Ingram, Co-Chair, Sister Donna McReynolds, Co-Chair, Christe Ware CoChair, and the entire Messiah family join together to make this the best celebration yet. Please try not to miss these two dates! Messiah Baptist Church is located at 4500 West Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016. If additional information is needed you are welcome to contact the church office at (323) 734-7920. Rev. Whalen S. Jones, Pastor Emeritus; Rev. Perry J. Jones, Senior Pastor.

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We, the officers and members of Union Missionary Baptist Church take this opportunity to show our pastor, Rev. Milton Marshall Sr., who just celebrated his 99th birthday, how much we love and appreciate him for 65 years of pastoral leadership. He has been a dedicated servant of the Lord, preaching and teaching unceasingly. We continually praise God for placing him at Union Missionary Baptist Church. You and your loved ones are invited to join us as we celebrate our pastor’s Appreciation Services

this month. Our Theme “Our Pastor Keeping His Charge” 2 Timothy 4:15. The celebration services are scheduled to take place on the following dates: Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Our guests will be Christ St. John B.C., Rev. Stephen Randle, Pastor – St. John B.C., Rev James Brooks, Pastor – Mount Olive 2nd B.C., Rev. Winfred Bell, Pastor; Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. The guest churches will be Praises of Zion M.B.C., Rev. Dr. J. Benjamin Hardwick Sr., Pastor – First Charity M.B.C., Rev David Tate, Pastor – Union Hill B.C., Rev. Walter Farmer, Pastor – Gospel Temple B.C., Rev. Cedell Bush, Pastor; Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. The guest churches will be Tabernacle of Praise B.C., Rev. Roderick Walker, Pastor – St. Andrews M.B.C., Bishop Alex Toussaint, Pastor – Pilgrim M.B.C., Rev. Dr. Albert Nicholas, Pastor – Philippian B.C., Rev Dr. Raymond Santee, Pastor. Union Missionary Baptist Church is located at 1812 E. 110th Street, Los Angeles. Thank you Lord for all you have done for us.

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Dr. Johnny V. Pastor, Pastor/Teacher, along with the Judson Church Family, cordially invites you to join us in our safe, secure on-site Paper Recycling and Shredding Fundraiser Event, Saturday, February 23, 2013, from 9:00am - 1:00pm in the parking lot of Judson Baptist Church: 451 East 223rd Street, Carson, CA 90745. The Donation for this Event is $5 per 13 Gallon Trash Bag and may include Paper, Books, Binders, Credit Cards, CDs and DVDs. For more information, please contact the Church Office at (310) 834-2630. Please contact me at 310 834- 2630 if you have further questions or require additional information.

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tor Welton Pleasant, II and our special guest speaker in our worship service on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 9:40 a.m. This service will be filled with powerful preaching from Pastor, Dr. Kevin Wayne Cosby. Dr. Cosby is the Senior Pastor of St. Stephen Church in Louisville, KY and through his dynamic “practical living” biblical teaching ministry, his church membership DR. KEVIN COSBY has grown from 500 to 10,000 members within the last 3 deBaptist Church Family cor- cades. He is one of God’s leaddially invites you to join Pas- ing ministers in the Gospel

and a man highly favored of God. Come out and join us and be refreshed, refined and reinvigorated as we lift up the name of Jesus through praise, worship and a powerful word from the Lord. Christ Second Baptist Church is. located at 1471 Martin Luther King, Jr., Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813. Rev. Welton Pleasant II, Senior Pastor. For additional information, please contact the church office at (562) 599-3421. Website: www.csbclb.org

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2013, “IN PURSUIT OF THE DREAM: Connecting Faith, Purpose, Commitment & Achievement at NEW COMMANDMENT MBC

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Why do we celebrate Black History in the month of February? (Research clue: Carter G. Woodson) The answer to

this question is among some of the most revealing things we’ve learned in past years during the celebration of Black History month. Come and join us. You’ll get answers. Feedback is always welcomed. Frederick Douglass, orator, said “If there is no struggle there is no progress. Those who profess to favor freedom and yet renounce controversy are people who want crops without ploughing the ground.” Every Friday night, “Free”, during the month of February, at 7p.m, films will be shown depicting Black culture that informs, inspires, encourages, and pro-

mote positive changes. After each film there is a forum to discuss the film or any subject relating to the many facets of African Americans as it pertains to their impact biblically, socially, economically, and culturally, in our society. Our enlightening and empowering Black History Program will be held Sunday, February 24, at 4p.m., with Dr Genevieve Shepherd, as our guest speaker. New Commandment’s Vessels of Praise Dancers, and Golden Voices Choir, along with special guest choirs, are also celebrating with us. Won’t you come and join us for this won-

derful time of impartation of cultural knowledge? We look forward to seeing you here. New Commandment is located in Paramount CA, at 15546 Paramount Blvd, one (1) mile north of the 91 Freeway, and one (1) mile south of the 105 Freeway. For prayer, questions, or comments, please call (562) 531-7703 or e-mail us at Praise 15548@aol.com. We look forward to serving you. God Bless! Colleen Woods, Black History Events Coordinator Linda Sue Taylor-Jones, Publicist, RTP Reporter Dr Rev Grady Jones, Pastor.

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METHODS OF EXPOSITORY PREACHING AND TEACHING WORKSHOP & REVIVAL February 19 – 21, 2013 To be held at the Mc Coy Memorial Baptist Church 802 East 46th Street Los Angeles, CA 90011

WHW Ministries will host the “Preaching is my Business” Preaching and Teaching Workshop at the McCoy Memorial Baptist Church on February 19 – 21, 2013. The Workshop focuses on providing the necessary tools for pastors and ministers so that they can effectively teach the Word of God focusing on context and culture. Tuesday, February 19 – Thursday, February 21 at 8:40 AM to 12 Noon the workshop will be held. On Thursday morning, Dr. Elliott Greene of Faith Semi-

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2013 at 7:00 PM, the Dynamic Dr. Frank Ray Sr. of Memphis Tennessee will be the guest speaker. The cost for workshop will be $99.00. Please call 888949-2378 for pre-registration. On-Site registration is also available. If you are looking to expand your growth in Biblical study, you cannot afford to miss this workshop. From the first day, you will realize, as many others have, that your life, ministry and walk with God will never be the same. For more information please call toll free 888-949-2378.

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METROPOLITAN MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION PRESENTS THE IRENE MOORE 54TH SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON

PASTOR W. KEITH WOODS

LADY W. DELL LOWE

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It is with great joy that on Saturday, February 9, 2013 the Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Association will host their Annual Irene Moore Scholarship Luncheon from 11 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This Grand celebration will take place at the Four Point Sheraton Hotel located at 9750 Airport Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045. For all ticket inquiries, please contact Gussie Howard (323) 760-8878. Lady W. Dell Lowe, Luncheon Chair, Rev. W. Keith Woods, Moderator.

PRAISES OF ZION CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY - 2013 “KNOW WHERE YOU ARE HEADED, AND YOU WILL STAY ON SOLID GROUND.” (PROVERBS 4:26) Dr. J. Benjamin Hardwick, Senior Pastor of Praises of Zion MBC, and The Youth and Young Adult Department humbly requests your presence February 24, 2013, at 3:30 p.m., as we celebrate Black History-2013. Our theme is “REACHING BACK TO MOVE FORWARD”. (Proverbs 4:26) We are located at 8222 S. San Pedro St., in Los Angeles, Ca. Why not plan

to join us? You have plenty of time to make arrangements to do so. There is no charge. All we desire from you, is prayer, some of your time, and all of your imagination. You may call the church office at (323) 750-1033 for further information. We will also honor Sisters Jovana Nettles-Cary and Theressa Glover for outstanding service to the Youth & Young Adult Department. Dr. Hardwick states, “Actually, the accomplishments of African Americans should be openly acknowledged daily, through-

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out the year…not just in February. However, this custom of putting the spot-light on our contributions to American society was started by Carter G. Woodson in 1976, and was originally known as “Negro History Week.” The celebration continues even until this day in time.” Dr. Hardwick goes on to say, “Our young people have a burning desire to get everyone of all ages interested in learning about our past, so that we better understand the present, which will enable us to look hopefully for a better future for America. None of our par-

ing with families in our community. Ms. Doakes has her finger on the pulse of the needs and challenges of African American grandparents who are raising children and will provide our families at Victory Baptist Church and surrounding communities with love, support and appropriate resources. During our grandparents meetings the SCLAMP program will provide free onsite child care services which will include healthy snacks, homework, music and literature workshops, arts & crafts and other fun activities. For additional information and/ or to register for the support group please contact Sarah Doakes at 818.264.0880 x3 or 424.750.9127 or email at: sarah@grandparentsasparents.org You may also contact Diana Z. Pinto, Program Director SCLAMP at 323.234.1471 or email: DPinto@s out hcent ra l l amp.org

consult God before you make a move. Although our ancestors were not intellectually prepared book-wise, they had common sense and respect for our Lord. This writer knows the same God that they called upon, stood with them as He ordered their steps through life. I know that same God is certainly willing and able to do the same for us! We just have to ask. To God be the glory! Dr. J. Benjamin Hardwick, Senior Pastor, Sister Cheryl Roach, Youth & Young Adult Director, and Sister Clarice Holmes, Chair-person and Reporter.

PROVIDENCE MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REVIVAL St., Los Angeles. Dr. Cosby is a long time supporter of the

ANNOUNCING...... Grandparents As Parents (GAP) weekly support group coming soon to Victory Baptist Church. Beginning Wednesday, March 6, 2013 from 3:00 PM – 5 PM South Central LAMP will sponsor a Grandparents As Parents support group at Victory Baptist Church 4802 South McKinley Avenue Los Angeles, 90011 the Rev. W. Edward Jenkins, Pastor. Grandparents As Parents provides programs and services to meet the urgent and ongoing needs of grandparents and other relatives who find themselves once again raising children. Each week participants will have the opportunity to share their joys, struggle, frustrations, fears and anxieties in a caring and supportive small group environment that is free from condemnation and judgment. The group will be facilitated by Sarah Doakes who has over 35 years of experience work-

ticipants are paid professional actors, but we praise and thank God that after very careful research, He has gifted the youth to tell all aspects of our history in our own words, and in our own unique way. We are factual, and very careful to mention many lesser known facts, heroes and heroines.” So our invitation still stands. You are all invited to share in this Black History experience with us at Praises of Zion. Give special attention to the title, and also the scripture. Be mindful of where you put your feet……. plant them carefully, and always

erator, Reverend C. R. Jones, Providence Staff and members, and the host Pastor Rev. Alex Toussaint enthusiastically an-

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The Providence Missionary Baptist Association is honored to present Evangelist Dr. Kevin Cosby of Louisville Kentucky in revival February 4th, 5th and 6th at the St. Andrews MBC, 1794 W. 36th

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Providence Association and is known for his in depth poignant interpretation and deliverance of God’s word. Mod-

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ONE FAITH FELLOWSHIP’S NUGGETS FOR THE SOUL A MESSAGE TO OUR ENEMIES Enemies—hostile persons or situations, anything which comes to steal, kill and destroy you or yours. No matter who you are or think you are—everyone has enemies! Each of us can attest to both provoked and unprovoked disputes that have happened between us and others. Sometimes, there are misunderstandings which cause a separation among the best of family and friends. As Christians, we are commanded in Romans 12:18Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. (NLT) Unfortunately, a peaceful environment won’t always be possible. Thus, one may need

to distance himself either for a certain period of time or permanently for their physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. There will be occasions when we will experience the painful and hateful actions of our enemies. This behavior may spring from their jealousy, low-self-esteem, misguided thinking or believing they are mistreated in comparison to you, etc. If we do not arm and protect ourselves against the assaults of our physical, financial, relationship, professional, emotional, verbal or spiritual enemies, we could be wounded and ultimately destroyed. We understand ev-

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eryone experiences attacks, however the Christian’s unprovoked attacks spring from the pit of hell and Satan who hates Christians because they display the very image of Christ on earth. The blessed assur-

ance of Christians is that when we are attacked, we have the loving, watchful and protective eye of our Heavenly Father looking and noting the efforts launched against us. Not only is our Daddy-God watching, but He is waiting until the opportune moment, the fulfillment of time, to step into the ring and fight our enemies for us. Prior to stepping in, Daddy-God sends to our enemies the “Message of Warning” found in Nahum 2:2: Even though the destroyer has destroyed Judah, the LORD will restore its honor. Israel’s vine has been stripped of branches, but He will restore its splendor.

At the hands of our enemies, our honor in various areas has been unrightfully destroyed. In this case, part of God’s restoration for His people is connected to judgment and destruction of our enemies. (Guzik) V11-Where now is that great Nineveh, that den filled with young lions? It was a place where people—like lions and their cubs— walked freely and without fear. V13- “I am your enemy!” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. “Your chariots will soon go up in smoke. Your young men will be killed Continued On Page 14

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UPCOMING EVENTS AT GRACE TEMPLE B.C.

Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church Host “The Art of Marriage Seminar “ Coming February 8th and 9th, Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church’s Impact Ministry hosts “The Art of Marriage: getting to the Heart of God’s

Design”, a 6 session video event Presented by Family life @7:00pm - 9:30pm Friday; @9:00 a.m. - 4:00pm Saturday, Single Couples Welcome.

Register Online @ MyTabNow.org. Tabernacle of Faith is located at 11328 S. Central Avenue, Los Angeles 90059. Dr. R.M. Leffall, Pastor.

EXTINCTION There are no rules in war That’s a bloody fact Fight your enemy toe to toe Or stab him in the back I am the enemy Of this new generation Hardly anything they do Meets my appreciation I am fighting a vicious battle Opposition marching in Committed to bring my traditions To a bloody end Battling toe to toe with extinction Everything is not cool I frown upon legal marijuana And prayer taken out of school I frown upon couples shacking up Females with tattoos Grown men wearing earrings And how nonchalantly profanity is used

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IN THE KITCHEN INGREDIENTS Original recipe makes 6 serving 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves crushed garlic 6 (3/4 inch) thick pork chops 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 (14.5 ounce) can fat-free chicken broth 1 tablespoon browning sauce

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Praise God from who ALL blessings flow! It is with exceeding great joy that the Lord is truly blessing the Grace Temple family under the Pastoral Leadership of Bishop Miquail M. Broadous. It’s time to celebrate! On Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 5:00pm the Grace Temple Family, Friends, and EVERYONE in the city of Los Angeles will celebrate Sis. Trudie Browning for her faithfulness and dedication given to the Grace Temple Church family over the years. Not only is she our church secretary, but she is our loved Choir President of our Music and Worship Arts Department. All are invited and welcome to come out to this GRAND celebration! SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 11:30am, the Youth of Grace Temple will celebrate Black History Month with a “Taste of Soul” brunch, Theme: “Our Future! His Promise! Our Children!” Come out and enjoy an afternoon of delicious soul food and a wonderful program that our young people have been working so diligently in doing. Tickets are only $10. Sis. Celeste Williams, Youth Ministry Leader. Grace Temple Baptist Church is located at 7017 S. Gramercy Pl. Los Angeles Ca 90047. Bishop Miquail M. Broadous, Senior Pastor, Sis. Celeste Williams, Reporting.

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PREPARATION Saute onion and garlic in a non-stick skillet coated with vegetable spray until tender. Add pork chops, and brown on both sides. Add 1/2 cup of water, and bring to a boil. Whisk together, flour, chicken broth, and browning sauce until smooth. Add to skillet, stirring well. Cover and cook over low heat 30 to 45 minutes or until tender.

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Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church: The Awesome 50th Celebration Sunday, January 27, 2013, the Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church family celebrated our 50th Church Anniversary Services. Our day which was spiritually overflowing all day began with our Word-Up Bible Study at 8:30a.m.; 9:45a.m. Morning Worship and then concluding service at 5:00p.m. Dr. Alfred Smith Sr. was in his usual preaching form in both services as he “Made it Plain” from the Word of God. The Anniversary theme is: “Fifty Years of Faith”, 2 Corinthians

5:7. Dr. Smith’s topic in the morning was “Thus Far By Faith”; in the evening service, his topic was “The Samaritan Church” Luke 10:30-37. The reunion choir was awesome. We thank God for everyone who joined us by participating in the choir and special thanks to Minister Curtis Allen for his expertise in directing us with Holy Ghost fire. On behalf of Pastor Smith and the P.H.B.C. Family, to all the family and friends, some of whom we had not seen for a period of time, who took the time to come and

fellowship with us, we Thank you! We were blessed by your presence and trust that you received a spiritual blessing as well. The January 27 2013 day of celebration is over, but CELEBRATING is not over, it will continue! We won’t celebrate another 50th Church Anniversary again in another year, but we anticipate marching on to where it is that God will lead us in the future. Pilgrim’s Hope is located at 7016 S. Compton Avenue, in Los Angeles Joe L. Smith Jr., Pastor/Teacher.

15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION HONORING PASTOR CURTIS MONROE JR. & LADY PATRICIA A. MONROE

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 following dates: Friday, February 8, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2013 at

A Moment in Black History

“For Africa to me... is more than a glamorous fact. It is a historical truth. No man can know where he is going unless he knows exactly where he has been and exactly how he arrived at his present place.” ---Maya Angelou What we now call Black History Month originated in 1926, founded by Carter G Woodson as Negro History Week. The month of February was selected in deference to Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln who were both born in that month. Carter G Woodson The son of a slave, Carter G Woodson was born in New Canton, Virginia on December 19, 1875. He began high school at the age of 20 and then proceeded to study at Berea College, the University of Chicago, the Sorbonne, and Harvard University, where he earned a Ph.D. in 1912. Carter G Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1915 to train Black historians and to collect, preserve, and publish documents on Black life and Black people. He also founded the Journal of Negro History (1916), Associated Publishers (1922), and the Negro Bulletin (1937). Woodson spent his life working to educate all people about the vast contributions made by Black men and women throughout history. Mr. Woodson died on April 3, 1950 and Black History Month is his legacy. Black History Month celebrates the history and achievements of African Americans from all walks of life. Black Inventors Inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame Recently, the Patent and Trademark Office has been working closely with the National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation to honor the true story of Black History. Contemporary African American Inventors While the word “history” is right in the middle of “Black History Month”, the best part of inventing is about bringing something new to the world. Modern-day inventors have been responsible for groundbreaking developments that are changing the world we live in.

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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JUST FOR YOUTH....... Youth RAISING THE PRAISE!! Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who is STILL the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords!! This is a SHOUT OUT to all Youth!! You are PRECIOUS in God’s eyesight, and you MATTER to God!! Are you doing an outstanding job at church, at school and in your community? Keep up the good work and keep letting your light shine!!! Don’t hide it Monday - Friday at school, at college and at work....LET IT SHINE each and every day!! HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, and Parents, speaking of working, it is time to WORK ON THE FAFSA, which is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid! Cash for College Workshops are being held RIGHT NOW all over the city,county, and state, and they provide FREE one-on-one assistance to parents and families for completing the FAFSA, and the Cal Grant GPA Verification form! Don’t make errors needlessly on the FAFSA, which can jeopardize or delay financial aid, when you can get free, step-by-step help! And on top of that, students are eligible to receive a $2,000.00 scholarship for simply coming to the one hour workshop! Workshops kick off this Saturday, SUPER SATURDAY, Jan. 26, and continue throughout the month of February. The FAFSA MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED by MARCH 2 to receive priority consideration for State and Federal Financial Aid, grants, loans and work-study, if eligible. For a complete list of CASH FOR COLLEGE WORKSHOPS near you, visit www.calgrants.org or call 888-CA-GRANT! You will need Federal income tax returns forms(if filed) from 2012 from parents/students, and or W-2 forms, pay check stubs or records of earned income. SCHOLARSHIP ALERT!!! February Scholarships available are: Calif. State PTA, Burger King, Mahatma Rice/Univision, Best Buy, LA Clippers Stay in School, Tuskeegee Airmen , Guardian “Girls Going Places” Entrepreneurship Award, Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (LAUSD students only), Back Youth Leadership Program, and so many more! You may GOOGLE each scholarship to get guidelines and applications or apply online, or send an email to A. Andrews at aand320981@ aol.com for an exhaustive listing. Youth, keep searching, keep looking, keep working, but most of all, don’t forget to keep RAISING THE PRAISE!! Arlene T. Andrews

SOUTHSIDE BETHEL “FAMILY OF PURPOSE” NEWS

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BUILIDING LIVES and IMPACTING PEOPLE is not just what we do, it is who we are here at the “Family Of Purpose”. Last week Pastor Howard Preached a rivoting message entitled, “What

Ground are you Standing On” In Exodous, God told Moses to take off his shoes, because the groudn that he was standing was Holy. God moved Moses from his purpose to HIS purpose. We learned that taking your shoes off exposes the “real” you . Every Facet of our lives must be focused on our Saviour, because He and He alone has the power to Save us from ourselves and the world. In preparation for our Relaunc of our Women;s Ministry, Men’s Fellowship, RIOT Kids and Youth, Singles and Couples Ministry, we invite you, (ONLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CHURCH TO CALL HOME). to come and join us at any one of our services. Our 9:30 Service, consist of the printed Sunday School lesson, sermonette brought by one of our Staff ministers and then our lay members enteract with questions and answers. Then with our 10:30 Worship Encounter, we pull out all the bells and whistles so that you can have a thought provoking Encounter with God. Join us this Sunday and every Sunday at 9;30 a.m. and 10:45 a..m. at 10400 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, Ca or you can view our LIVE services and Archived services at www.FOPLive. com. Pastor Frederick E. Howard , Senior Pastor /Teacher

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Full Life in Christ Bible Background • Colossians 2:6-15 Printed Text • Colossians 2:6-15 Devotional Reading • Romans 8:31-39

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Colossians 2:6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: 7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. 8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments

of the world, and not after Christ. 9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: 11 In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: 12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

IN FOCUS Wendy heard a well-known Christian leader say that all religions lead to God that and even if you did not accept Christ into your heart and make Him the Lord of your life, you are still saved because Jesus saves everybody. At least, that’s what she’d heard. One day, Wendy was at a Bible study class at church when someone raised a question about salvation. In the midst of the discussion she said, “Everyone is saved already and no one will go to hell. Therefore, you don’t have to confess Jesus as your Lord, or study the Bible, or be concerned about living for Him; just be a good person. No other religion believes in hell the way we do, so a lot of Christians must be wrong.” Her feelings emanated from the fact that sometime before, Wendy’s very close friend died, and she knew that he had not accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. Wendy had never shared her faith with her friend. Therefore, because her friend was such a good person, she refused to believe that he would not go to heaven because he had not made Jesus the Lord of his life. In today’s lesson, Paul deals head on with traditions and philosophies that threaten to unsettle the budding church in Colosse. Like this church, we, too, need to be exhorted and reminded of the fullness we have in Christ and stay rooted in the faith. THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND TIMES Gnosticism. Gnosticism comes from the Greek word gnosis, meaning “knowledge.” The Gnostics separated matter from thought. They concluded that matter was evil and formulated the idea that the possession of knowledge was the only requirement for salvation. This is why they did not want to attribute humanity to Jesus Christ because to them, material things were evil. Paul stresses that in Him (Jesus Christ as He appeared on earth) “dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily” (Colossians 2:9). Jesus was truly God in the flesh (John 1:14). As a result of their philosophical concepts—that the body is evil, for example—the Gnostics ignored or diminished the significance of the historic facts of the ministry, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ because it was so apparent. To them, all the secrets of God were in the mind or only appeared within an immaterial identity. Circumcision. Circumcision is the cutting off of the foreskin. Jewish baby boys are circumcised at 8 days old. Mosaic Law mandated this. (Leviticus 12:3). Circumcision marked males as a belonging of God, and it was supposed to be more than an outward sign, signifying complete devotion to God (Deuteronomy 10:16). When Gentiles began turning to Jesus, a big discussion arose as to whether Gentile Christian men needed to be circumcised. Paul pointed out that uncircumcised Gentiles had come to Christ simply by grace through faith. No one came to Christ through anything else. Because no one was able to keep the law to perfection, it was obvious that the law, including circumcision, did

not save anyone. Today, many baby boys are circumcised though not necessarily for religious reasons. Studies have shown the circumcised males are less likely to get sexually transmitted diseases when exposed to them and other potential conditions. As a result, circumcision is sometimes done as a preventative measure. BACKGROUND Throughout his ministry as the spiritual father of the Gentile church, Paul wrote letters of correction, gave instructions, and built up the faith of the body of Christ. It was especially important for him to do this in locations whose congregations had not yet met him. In the letter to the Colossians, his purpose was to refute heretical teachings (including a form of Gnosticism) that were influencing believers and thereby causing confusion. Paul’s references to circumcision, food regulations, and feast days indicate that this heresy involved Judaistic tendencies. Instead of refuting the false teachings point by point, Paul gives encouragement in laying out a clear argument that all things are fulfilled in the person of Christ. He stresses that all wisdom and spiritual understanding can be found in the God-Man, Christ, who redeemed them and now holds authority over all things. IN DEPTH 1. Warnings Against Strange Teachings (Colossians 2:6-8) Paul warns members of this part of the family against deception: Arguments that may sound rational on the surface run counter to what they had accepted by faith in Christ. When the Colossians encounter arguments that oppose Christ, he does not want these children of God to lose heart or abandon their grounding. Therefore, Paul affirms that they have received Christ Jesus as Lord and should live their lives planted, rooted, and established in Him alone. As Paul told the church at Ephesus, their spiritual growth needs to develop so they are not “tossed to and fro . . . with every wind of doctrine” (Ephesians 4:14). As Peter does in 1 Peter 5:9-10, Paul implores the Colossian and Laodicean churches to stand firm, stick to what they have been taught, and continue to have a thankful heart. Sternly but lovingly, he warns them not to be captivated by philosophy and rhetoric fashioned in human traditions and seated in worldly ideology. Paul then alludes to what he has heard from Epaphras and Timothy concerning the messages disseminated among these congregants. The information is believed by scholars to be a mixture of Jewish tradition and Gnostic philosophy. One of the enemy’s greatest tricks is to distort the truth of God by planting a seed

AIM for Change

By the end of the lesson, we will: EXPLORE Paul’s message describing a full life in Christ; EXPRESS thanksgiving for God’s forgiveness through Jesus Christ; and REMAIN rooted in faith by continuing to pursue an understanding of life in the fullness of Jesus Christ and to be thankful to Him.

Keep In Mind:

“And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power” (Colossians 2:10).

Focal verses:

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of doubt. If the devil, through strange doctrine and heresy, can catch members in isolation, he does his greatest damage. Thus, to help them assist in each other’s spiritual growth and to stay grounded in the faith, Paul tackles the issues by encouraging believers to remain faithful and stay connected. 2. Fullness of Life in Christ (vv. 9-10) Paul continues this discourse with his church family in Colosse by reemphasizing what he said in chapter 1 in a slightly different manner. In Colossians 1:15-20, he details that Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible God and that all things in heaven and earth were created by Him and for Him. In doing this, he emphasizes the supremacy of Christ over any other religious figure or ideology. He places Christ in His rightful position as head of the church and explains that it pleased the Father that all the fullness of God dwell in Him (1:19). Paul revisits this point in chapter 2 by informing believers that Jesus Christ came in the flesh and is fully divine (2:9). This church family is exhorted to stand firm and know that because of its faith in Jesus Christ alone and because people in that family live for His glory, they are complete in His fullness. He alone is above all rule and authority in heaven and on earth. Because of their connection to Christ, they have access to the fullness of God the Father by the Holy Spirit. Ministry is at its best when a leader can point the way through the power of the Word to build a community of believers confident in the Son of the Living God. 3. Believers Are Complete in Christ (vv. 11-15) Every Jewish male was circumcised to show devotion to God. But although a man may have been circumcised as a baby, he may not try to please God when he is an adult. Just as Deuteronomy 10:16 says, God desires real devotion, not just an outward sign. When we put our complete trust in Jesus Christ as Savior, Paul says we have hearts that are circumcised. Circumcision cuts off a piece of flesh, but receiving Jesus Christ as Savior means Jesus Christ has cut away our old sinful nature. Paul says the rite of circumcision is something like baptism. When we are plunged into the water, our old sinful selves are buried with Jesus. Then we are raised to life by the power of God, through our faith in Him. Paul says it’s also like a piece of parchment containing a list of a person’s debts. When the debts are paid, the writing is erased. Again, this is just like what Jesus did for us. Imagine all of our sins written on parchment and Jesus erasing them all. In fact, the record of our sins has been nailed to the Cross and no longer exists. The physical act of baptism is not what washes the sins away, just as physical circumcision does not make a man good. Instead, it is our trust in Jesus for His death on the Cross to pay the penalty for our sins. Colossians 2:15 gives us one more picture. When a Roman

general had an especially great victory over his enemies, he had a parade. The general and all his proud soldiers marched in front. In the back, pulled by a rope, were the vanquished enemies. This is the picture that Paul paints for us. Christ, our Savior, has triumphed over His foes. SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES 1. “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so ________ _____ ____ ____ ” (Colossians 2:6). 2. “______ ______ _________ up in him, and _________ in the ______, as ye have been _________, abounding there-in with thanksgiving” (v. 7). 3. “For in him _________ all the __________ of the _________ bodily” (v. 9). DISCUSS THE MEANING 1. What does it mean to walk in Christ Jesus as you have received Him? 2. What can we do as believers to keep ourselves from getting caught up in vain deceit and traditions that have nothing to do with Christ? 3. If Jesus is the Lord of your life, and He is acknowledged as the supreme authority in your life, what does it mean for you to be complete in Christ? LESSON IN OUR SOCIETY Jesus Christ, who is the fullness of God, put an end to all disputes of power and authority. In today’s world, which is rampant with humanism, we as Christians can rest assured of our completeness in Him. We must be encouraged by the fellowship of the saints that as we are met with op-

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Daily Bible Readings MONDAY Those Touched by Jesus (Matthew 8:1-4) TUESDAY Those Called by God (Acts 2:37-42) WEDNESDAY Those Who Are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1-5) THURSDAY Those Who Live in the Spirit (Romans 8:6-11) FRIDAY Those Who Love God (Romans 8:26-30) SATURDAY Those Kept in Christ’s Love (Romans 8:31-39) SUNDAY Those Who Have Received Christ Jesus (Colossians 2:6-15) 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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posing views, we can stand on the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. As a community of believers, it is incumbent on us to join with spiritual leadership in building up the body of Christ by remaining confident that Jesus is who He says He is. Also, in our hearts, we must stand guard against any attempts of the enemy of our souls to cause distractions, distortions, and confusion. We can only be effective in sharing love and winning souls for Christ by being steadfast and unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord. MAKE IT HAPPEN 1. Seek in your own life to draw closer to the Lord by further study of what it means to be complete in Christ, who is the fullness of God. 2. God may be on your team, but do you have Him actually playing in the game of your life? Examine areas where you need to give Christ supreme authority. MORE LIGHT ON TEXT Colossians 2:6-15 6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Paul’s logic appears as fol-

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lows: If Christ is in fact utterly sufficient for the believer, possessing all the wisdom and knowledge necessary for the church, then he or she should draw closer to Him. This should not just be for believers’ entry into the church and the Christian life but also throughout their lifetimes. Paul pairs two concepts in his exhortation: “received” and “walk.” Paul’s use of “received” mirrors his use of Greek word paralambano (par-al-am-BANknow), elsewhere in his letters. In 1 Corinthians 15:3, he writes about the gospel in this way: “For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures” (emphasis added). In his epistle, or letter, to the people of Galatia, he uses the word “received” to describe how he came to know the truth of Christ: “For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ” (Galatians 1:12). The way to know Christ is to believe the wonderful message about Him on this basis the Holy Spirit is granted to the believer. The word “walk” (Colossians 2:6) has to do with the believer’s daily life and habits. But more specifically, when paired

1-888-290-7277 with the word “received,” it points to a day-to-day resolve to believe the truth about Jesus as proclaimed in the Gospel. The overall sense of what Paul is saying in this verse is, “Believe what we have told you about the Lord, and continue to believe it.” As we will see in verse 8, this kind of “receiving” and “walking” is the antidote to deception by those who would lead the believer away from Christ. 7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. How is the believer to “walk” in what she or he has “received” concerning Christ? The KJV translates Pual’s words into three agricultural terms that paint a picture of the ongoing Christian life: “rooted,” “built up,” and “established.” In the Greek, the first verb “rooted” is rhizoo (hrid-ZOo), and it means “rendered firm, fixed, established, having caused a person or thing to be firmly grounded.” Other usages of this term appear in Psalm 1. This also brings to mind the seed in the parable of the sower: the plants that withered represent the person who “has no root in himself and does not endure; when

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Initiating Change

DR. JOYCE HARRELL

Leaders Make Decisions by Seeking the Holy Spirit’s Guidance. Leaders may consult counselors; they may seek consensus from their people; they may gather further information; but ultimately they must make choices. Decision making is the cornerstone of an organization’s effectiveness. WHEN LEADRS MAKE A DECISION: A single leadership decision has the potential to significantly impact employees and their families as well as the organization, so it is critical that leader base their decisions firmly on biblical principles that will protect them from mistakes. Spiritual leaders make two choices every time they make one decision. First they choose whether to rely on their own insights or on God’s wisdom in making their decision. Their second choice is the conclusion they reach, or the action they take. People don’t

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naturally do things God’s way, because people don’t think the way God does (Ps. 118:8). God doesn’t want people to do what they think is best; He wants them to do what He knows is best, and no amount of reasoning and intellectualizing will discover that. God must reveal it. God’s Holy Spirit reveals His will to those who are seeking His mind and His heart. God’s Spirit will do this through four avenues; prayer, Scripture, other believers, and circumstances. The Holy Spirit guides through prayer: “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” Jer. 33.3 Prayer should always be the leader’s first course of action. Spiritual leaders must spend time in prayer daily, asking God to guide them in each decision they will make, not just when they are facing a situation but also before the fact. Job, Abraham, Hannah, David, their relationships with Him sustained them, their walk with God was already a vital part of their lifestyle; these biblical heroes were secure in the knowledge they could trust God implicitly. The Holy Spirit works through other believers: Leaders should recruit a variety of godly counselors; and leaders should give their advisors the freedom to express their opinions. Just being a professing Christian is not qualification enough to be considered credible. Advisors should demonstrate competence as well as a mature faith, counselors who are not oriented to God can only offer their own advice. Spiritual leaders need counselors who walk closely with God and who take their counsel from Him. Dr. 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.

trouble or persecution comes because of the word, immediately he falls away” (Matthew 13:21, NET). This is not so of the believer well founded in the truth of the gospel; his “walk” remains tied to what he received. Essentially Paul writes that “built up” (Gk. epoikodomeo, ep-oy-kod-om-EH-o) means “to give constant increase in Christian knowledge and in a life conformed thereto.” It points to how the believer’s spiritual understanding develops through communion with Christ and strengthening in His Word. “Stablished” in the Greek is bebaioo (beb-ah-YOo), and it means established, “made firm, made sure.” It goes back to the “rooted” idea but adds the qualifier “in the faith,” referring to the gospel tradition passed down to and through the Colossians to us as well as the sound teaching described elsewhere as “the faith which was once delivered unto the saints” (Jude 3). Of course, rooting, building up, and establishment in the faith happen because of the gracious work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church—as the apostle Paul made clear in another reference that combines agriculture with architecture: “Ye are God’s husbandry

(field), ye are God’s building” (1 Corinthians 3:9b). Then, in his letter to the Colossians, Paul puts into place the final element of what it means to walk in Christ: “abounding therein with thanksgiving” (Colossians 2:7). A heart filled with gratitude is a central theme of Paul’s instructions to the Colossians, not to mention his own life. The contentment that enables the believer to remain rooted and established in Christ, rather than chasing things that seem momentarily more exciting, grows through the disciplined practice of giving thanks. The result is joy! 8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. The wording in the best manuscripts for verse 8 is not “spoil” but rather “take captive.” Clearly, the danger of the false teaching that enticed the Colossian believers was that it could powerfully enslave them to a way of thinking that wasn’t grounded in Christ. When Paul refers to “philosophy,” he likely

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“Rethink Possible”

A few days ago I had a very prophetic moment in my car while sitting at a red light. No words were exchanged, nor voices heard. I simply looked to my left and there was an AT&T van that read “Rethink Possible”. January is gone and we’re now off to Black History Month and Valentine’s Day. I’m especially inclined to embrace and engage the spirit of this season. It’s not enough to only be nostalgic. If we only honored and paid homage to the brave and courageous men and women who paved the way for us we will have missed the mark. Our observance of their accomplishments and strides must be under girded by the commitment to keep thinking forward. This requires sobriety. We cannot afford to be drunk with the wine of the world. It’s time to re-focus, re-imagine, and re-think the possibilities. As we merge our abilities with the myriad of today’s opportunities, not even the sky can limit our potential. In Genesis 11:6b the BIBLE indicates, nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do. Thoughts are powerful things from which substantial manifestations emerge. This is why it’s so important to pull down the stronghold of wrong thinking. What you think about you ultimately bring about. So be encouraged to no longer be robbed of the gift of imagination. You are one thought away from the turn around you need!

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CITY ON THE HILL CHURCH

Jawane Hilton Senior Pastor/Teacher

WORSHIP LOCATION: 16425 Ishida Ave Carson, CA 90248 (310) 327-0274 pastorjhiltoncothchurch.org

Sunday Morning Worship ............................10:30 AM Wednesday Mid-Week Renewal Service ....7:00 PM

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REV., DR. SOLOMON DRAKE PASTOR

Early Service ........................................................ 8:00 A.M. Church School ...................................................... 9:30 A.M. Mid-Morning Worship .......................................... 10:45 A.M. Taped Broadcast - KTYM 1460 AM (Sundays) 5:30 p.m. Taped Broadcast - KALI 900 AM (Sundays) 7-8 p.m. Bible Study & Training ............................................ 4:00 P.M. Youth Ministries (Mon.) .......................................... 6:30 P.M. Pastor’s Bible Class - All Ages (Tues.) ................. 6:30 P.M. Prayer Bible Sudy (Wed.) ...................... 6:30 P.M.-7:30 P.M. Young Adult Fellowship & Study ........................... 7:00 P.M. Children Ministries (Sat.) ..................................... 10:00 A.M.

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JUDSON BAPTIST CHURCH

Phone (323) 753-0224 Fax: (323) 753-3591

451 East 223rd Street Carson, CA 90745 Office (310) 834-2630 Fax (310) 513-0943 Web: http://judsonbc.net

Dr. Johnny V. Baylor, Pastor/Teacher Sunday Worship Service:................... 7:45 AM & 10:00 AM Children’s Church Available: .(Except 5th )...10:00 AM Serv. Speak Life Youth Ministry: (2nd & 4th Sunday):...... 12:30 PM Bible Study: (Wed.):..........................12:00 Noon & 7:00 PM

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Church Website: www. greaterstarlightmbc.org Sunday School ................................................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ............................................... 11:00 A.M. Life Hour (2nd Sun.) ........................................... 8:00 A.M. Prayer Meeting/Bible Study (Tues.) ..................... 7:30 P.M. Hour of Power Prayer (Fri.) ............................... 5:00 A.M. Noonday Rhema (Fridays) ............................... 12:00 P.M.

MESSIAH BAPTIST CHURCH

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REV. GEORGE L. THOMAS, PASTOR 1016 East Rosecrans Avenue Compton, CA 90220 / Phone: (310) 537-3149 Early Morning Worship ................................. 7:30 - 9:30 A.M. Sunday School ........ 9:45 - 10:30 A.M. & 10:15 - 11:00 A.M. New Member’s Class (Sunday) ........................... 10:15 A.M. Mid-Morning Worship ........................ 10:45 A.M. - 12:45 P.M. Holy Communion (1st Sun.) ...................... 7:30 & 10:45 A.M. Broadcast (KTYM-1460 AM - SAT.) ........ 10:00 - 11:00 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer & Bible Study (Wed.) ...... 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

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.

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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

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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. FIRST ANTIOCH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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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.

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REV. SONJA DAWSON., Senior Pastor REV. LONNIE DAWSON, SR., Founder (1962-2010) Sun. Worship ........................................... 7:30 & 10:45 A.M. Sun. School/Bible Study ....................................... 9:30 A.M. Communion Serv. (1st Sun.) ....................7:30 & 10:45 A.M. Noon Pray/Mtg/Bible Study (Wed) ........................... 12 P.M. “Wed. Night Live” ....... Prayer Meeting Bible Study & Book Studies ... 7:00 P.M.

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

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REV. DEMONTRE REEVER YOUTH PASTOR

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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.

NEW COMMANDMENT M.B.C.

15548 Paramount Blvd. Paramount, CA 90723 PHONE: (562) 531-7703 FAX: (562) 529-5062 EMAIL: Praise15548@aol.com DR. REV. GRADY JONES, PASTOR SUNDAY: 9:15 A.M. Sunday School 11:00 A.M. ........... Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. Children’s Church (3rd, 4th, & 5th Sunday)

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

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.

LOVE AND UNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

1840 S. Wilmington Ave. Compton, 90220 PHONE: (310) 604-5900 FAX: (310) 604-5915

EMAIL: info@loveandunity.org Apostle Ronald C. Hill, Sr., Founder/Pastor

Sunday Worship Services...... 8:00 A.M., 10:30 A.M. and 6:30 P.M. Wednesday Mid Week Service..... 7:30 P.M. Saturday Bible Study......9:00 A.M.

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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.

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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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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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los angeles BIBLE FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

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 ...............10:30 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.

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isn’t referring to all kinds of philosophy but rather to the kind that sets itself up as a sort of “special knowledge” that one could gain without reference to the knowledge and wisdom of Christ. This sort of “philosophy” was an early version of what was called Gnosticism, which contained the idea that knowledge of the divine could be gained by a special, individual enlightenment. The forerunners of this kind of thinking were clearly already present in Paul’s day. The word “vain” in the Greek is kenos (ken-OS) and means “fruitless, of no purpose.” The Greek word for “deceit” is apate (ap-AT-ay), and it means “delusion, misinformation or falsehood.” Such was the “vain deceit” that undermined true Christian piety: vain because it brought forth nothing of value and deceit because it falsely convinced the believer that Christ was not necessary, or at least not enough, in the pursuit of true life. 9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. The word “fulness” in Greek is pleroma (PLAY-ro-mah), and it means “that which is put in to fill up, abundance.” The Greek translation of the phrase “of the Godhead” is theotes (theh-OT-ace), and it means “deity.” Why should it be such a tragedy for the Colossians to be “taken captive through philosophy and vain deceit” (v. 8)? In verse 9, Paul answers: Christ possesses the very fullness of God, and therefore any system of thought or worship not founded on Him has missed the very things it seeks to provide in its philosophy. This includes wisdom, virtue, access to God, and life-giving power. All of these are to be found in Jesus, for only in Him (in some profound mystery) does the very life of God dwell, joined with humanity. We have in verse 9 also a foreshowing of the redemption that Paul has written about in verses 11-15. Christ’s dual nature as God and man makes Him uniquely able to satisfy the righteousness and justice of God and uniquely able, through the Cross, to identify with fallen humankind. Thus, it is not because

Paul is so concerned ultimately with philosophy that he holds up Christ as the foundation of all wisdom and truth. Rather, he cares most deeply with the redemption of the world. And for this reason also, he preaches to the Colossians the glories of Christ, considering how their captivity to a different philosophy could mean the loss of their very souls. 10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: Here is the final answer to counter the temptation to follow empty philosophies and ways of life that oppose Christ: “Ye are complete in him.” What more does Paul need to say to the Colossians beyond noting that everything they are tempted to seek outside of Christ is found within Him? Paul can know this, in part, because of the full-fledged authority that the Father has given to His Son: He is “the head of all principality and power.” This means that the promise of Christ’s fullness is not a meaningless promise made by an impotent ruler but a real sharing between the living Lord of the universe and those who are in union with Him. In Him are all treasures of wisdom and knowledge, not hidden from His people but made known, according to the mystery of the gospel, to all who call upon His name. 11 In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: 12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. Many Jewish men thought of circumcision as merely a mark of their ethnicity. But even from the beginning, Moses told the people that they must be circumcised in the heart as well as the flesh (Deuteronomy 30:6). This was to be a sign of complete devotion to God. But now that Gentiles were coming to Christ as Savior, the question arose as to whether they too needed to be circumcised. No, Paul said. Christ Jesus circumcised the hearts of all people when they

came to Him. It did not matter whether they were circumcised in the flesh. Jesus Christ circumcised them by cutting out the sins within them. And this is what Jesus has done for us. Jesus has cut out that part of us that delights in sinning. We may still sin, but now when we do, it is very painful or uncomfortable and leaves us with guilt and perhaps regret. Instead of circumcision, the Christian has the rite of baptism. The symbolism of going down into the water is as if we are dying, just as Jesus Christ died on the Cross. Our old sinful self is now dead. Then when we come up out of the water, we are raised with Christ. We are all brand new, sharing this experience with our risen Lord. But no outward rite can save a person, neither can circumcision nor even baptism. Baptism is only a symbol, and we pray that the experience is true in the life of the one baptized. William Barclay paraphrases it this way: “‘The only true circumcision is when a man dies and rises with Christ in baptism, in such a way that it is not part of his body which is cut away but his whole sinful self which is destroyed, and he is filled with newness of life and the very holiness of God’” (The Letters to the Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians, 140). 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; Without Jesus Christ, we are truly dead in our sins. We have no hope for eternity. We have no power to overcome sin today. And we are dead because we are punished for all the sinful things we have said, thought, and done. We were as dead as the dry bones of Ezekiel. Though we were dead in our sins, Jesus Christ has raised us up to life. He has forgiven all our sins—past, present, and even those in the future. Now we see another picture (v. 14). A merchant might write on parchment all the

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debts a person owes. The Greek word for “handwriting” is cheirographon (khi-ROGraf-on); its technical meaning is what we would call an I.O.U. All of our sins are listed on this document, and we have signed it to acknowledge that we have done everything listed. Jews had the law to show them their sins. We Gentiles have our conscience, the Holy Spirit, and the Word that show us where we have gone wrong, even if the conscience is not a perfect guide. Nevertheless, we know that we have sinned against God, and we must acknowledge this in order to be saved. Along with “handwriting” we read the phrase “blotting out.” The Greek for this is exaleipho (ex-al-I-fo). Ancient merchants often wrote on papyrus or the skin of an animal. Both were expensive, so when someone’s debt was paid, the merchant usually took a

sponge and wiped it away as if the debt never occurred. So it is with our sins. Because of Christ’s death on the Cross for us, God in His amazing mercy wipes away the record of our sins as if they never occurred. Then Paul gives us one more picture to show us how great is God’s grace. The list of our sins is not just erased; it is nailed to the Cross. It is Jesus who has received the punishment for the wrong we’ve done, and we walk free. 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. But Jesus is no longer on the Cross. He is the victor over powerful beings in the unseen world. Despite the forces are determined to trip us up, Jesus has overcome them and triumphantly leads with the conquered beings trailing behind.

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“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” – Isaiah 55:8-9

by Andrea Andrews A Christian man & woman cross paths in the most improbable way – the internet. Each has been single for a few

years and has devoted their lives to serving God. They both have volunteered countless hours to church & community and work full time jobs. However, when they sit in their silence, they always petition God for their new life partner. Because they have both been raised with traditional values, it’s taken them forever to consider using the internet as a tool to find each other. Their profiles read like resumes with

the exception of each of them infusing the presence of Christ in their lives – each in a unique way which captures the heart of the other. Images soon become attached to voices that share similar life paths and details about their journey as individuals. The connection is so pure and beautiful, that before they know it…love has come from the most unexpected place… via the Hand of God. Before they’d ever come face to face,

they’d fallen in love simply because they’d both allowed God to lead the way. Sometimes, trusting God MUST be more than just lip service. There will be situations in our lives when God’s answers to us are seemingly unconventional; answers which simply do not make any earthly sense whatsoever. But, God reminds us that our thoughts are not and never will be His thoughts nor our ways His ways. If you are single and

are waiting for God’s direction to lead you to your life partner, realize that he/she may not come into your life the way you imagined. Trust God to open your eyes to his/her presence in your pathway and walk in the discernment and wisdom He’s seeded in your spirit to recognize that open door. Peace, Love & Blessings www. theprocesschristiancounseling.com Dedicated to MBRK – Thank you for being my muse.

prepare us for even greater attacks from other enemies. But thanks be to God that Christians have the promise of Romans 8:31-What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us? The opposite is also true - if God is against you, then

who can be for you? 37-Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. NLT-No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. So dear brothers and sisters understand that each of us has enemies! God

sees and is monitoring our enemies’ actions! Make sure we are not provoking enemyrelationships! Remember, the Lord will deliver us! 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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in battle. Never again will you plunder conquered nations. The voices of your proud messengers will be heard no more.” Many of the enemies we experience through the Journey of Life, once overcome, will not be encountered again. However, previous incidents also

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