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DR. WILLIAM THURMOND TO BE CONFERRED AS PASTOR EMERITUS MARCH 10, 2013

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The Park Windsor Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Terrell Taylor,

is proud to announce a special service for the Conferring of Pastor Emeritus upon Dr. William Thurmond, former pastor. The service will be Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at the Park Windsor Baptist Church located at 1842 W. 108th Street in Los Angeles. Pastor Alvin Tunstill, Jr., of Trinity Baptist Church in Los Angeles, will deliver the address and Dr. Samuel Chetti, of the American Baptist Convention will participate. The theme is “HONORING THE MAN OF GOD THAT SERVED,” 1 Thessalonians

5:12-13. Dr. William Thurmond, served the Park Windsor Baptist Church from 1983 to 1990 as the Interim Pastor and as Senior Pastor from 1990 to 2009, when he retired after 27 years of faithful, dedicated, and compassionate service to Park Windsor. Dr. Thurmond’s ministry includes over 50 years of service to God, his church and he was active in the ABC/LA, other religious, educational and community organizations, locally and nationally. He was instrumental in numerous pastoral searches for other churches, helping

churches in crisis and a mentor to many of today’s ministers. His accomplishments are extensive. Dr. Thurmond remains active in teaching and preaching God’s Word. Above all, Dr. Thurmond loves the Lord, his wife Lena and family and his church. We invite you to attend this service to celebrate and honor the Man of God, Dr. William Thurmond as Pastor Emeritus of the Park Windsor Baptist Church. For more information, please call the church office at (323) 756-3966.

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AN EXECUTIVE “WELCOME” to the WESTERN BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION MID-WINTER BOARD MEETING President J. Benjamin Hardwick and the Executive Board members of the Western Baptist State Convention of California extend an executive welcome to the entire Christian community for the Western Baptist State Convention Mid-Winter Board Meeting. The Mid-Winter Board Meeting of the Western Baptist State Convention will convene on March 2, 4-8, 2013, at the Full Gospel Baptist Church, Rev. Reginald Payne, Host Pastor. The Young People Department will open the MidWinter Board Meeting on Saturday, March 2, at 3:00p.m. with a multitude of talent from the youth of the Western Baptist State Convention; Monday, March 4, will feature the Laymen Auxiliary and some of the finest male choirs

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in the City of Los Angeles at the Grand Musical; Tuesday, March 5, following the Official Opening of the Mid-Winter Board Meeting at 9:00a.m., Rev. Renandez Grim (Good Shepherd B. C.) will begin the spiritual journey at noon; Tuesday evening, Dr. Richard D. Sanders (Mt. Pilgrim

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It is with great pleasure that we The Officers and Members of the Saint Reed Missionary Baptist Church announce the “Love Celebration” 11th Appreciation Service for our Pastor Reverend C. R. Jones and Lovely Wife, Sister L. Joyce Jones. The Theme: “Leadership Worthy of Following” (taken from Hebrews 13:7). Please accept our invitation as we show our esteemed honor and appreciation for his leadership and guidance to us over the years: this organization happily accepts the task of helping to make this day one of the best for our Pastor and Lovely Wife. Services will begin Sunday afternoon March 3, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Our special guest churches will be: New Direction Community Church, Rev. Ronderick Henry,

Pastor; Greater Brighter Star M.B.C., Rev. J. R. Christopher, Pastor; Holy Chapel M.B.C., Rev. George Thomas, Pastor (Guest Speaker). We will culminate our service on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. with Pleasant View M.B.C., Rev. Michael White, Pastor; Greater New Unity B.C., Rev. Randy Allison Jr., Pastor; Tabernacle B.C. Rev. Lester Mosley, Pastor (Guest Speaker). Our church is located at: 656 East 79th Street (east of Avalon Blvd. – Corners of 79th & Stanford), Los Angeles, CA 90001. For further inforContinued On Page 7

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We, the officers and members of Union Missionary Baptist Church take this op-

portunity 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

4:1-5. 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. Genevieve Shepherd to Speak at New Commandment MBC: CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2013, “IN PURSUIT OF THE DREAM: Connecting Faith, Purpose, Commitment & Achievement

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TODAY, Dr. Genevieve Shepherd to Speak at New Commandment MBC: CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2013, “IN PURSUIT OF THE DREAM: Connecting Faith, Purpose, Commitment & Achievement . 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

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we’ve learned in past years during the celebration of Black History month. Our enlightening and empowering Black History Program will be held TODAY, February 24, at 4p.m., with Dr Genevieve Shepherd, guest speaker. Dr Shepherd is the Principal of Tom Bradley Environmental Science and Humanities Charter Magnet. Her motto is “Anything a mind can conceive, and then can believe, can be achieved.” Dr

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Happenings at “The Lift” Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. First, the Brotherhood at “The Lift” would like to take this opportunity to thank the Church Community for your prayers; some of you for your participation; and others for your financial support towards our Annual Brotherhood Fashion Show. Our theme was “Christian Men, Showing Off ” Matthew 5:16. The enjoyment really comes when you know some of the models’ stories, because, if you had been here, you would have truly seen the glory. The event began with a skit directed by Min. Simeon Shigg. The Good Samaritan was enacted with the victim, after being attacked by a band of thieves and bypassed by the preacher on the way to service, being lead to a place of refuge called “The Lift.” Photos of the event

may be viewed on our Facebook page: Love Lifted Me MBC, Los Angeles. On that night, we presented our first Minister Henry Wafer Good Fellow Award. This award was instituted because we never want to forget Minister Wafer’s love for God, his church, and his Pastor. This year’s recipient was Deacon Phillip Thomas. Deacon Thomas came to “The Lift” after a life in and out of

jail, as well as a long-time resident of downtown Skid Row. Currently, he is an ordained Deacon, Senior Staffer, and manager of the lawn crew. Truly, Deacon Phillip Thomas is a Good Fellow, following the example set by Minister Wafer. REVIVAL – REVIVAL – REVIVAL;

Shepherd is a native of Los Angeles with a vast array of educational experience and has received several degrees which include a Master of Science and a Doctorate of Philosophy. She is a widow of the late great Rev Edell Shepherd. She is the

proud mother of three fantastic adults. She is sought out for numerous workshops and seminars with requested sessions such as “Believers, Receivers, Achievers”, “100 Ways to Say I Love You” and “Turning Lemons into Lemonade”.

“Her dynamic messages captures, inspires, enthralls and challenges audiences to wake up, sit up, shape up, sweeten up, fire up and go MAD (Make

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NEW MT. CALVARY WELCOMES PASTOR MARK WHITLOCK FOR HERITAGE SUNDAY As we celebrate and honor Black History, the New Mt. Calvary Church Family is delighted to receive Pastor Mark Whitlock of Christ Our Redeemer (COR) A.M.E. in Irvine, CA on our Annual Heritage Sunday, February 24, 2013 during our 7:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Worship services. Lead by the Spirit of the Lord, Rev. Whitlock has taken the role of a pioneer helping to guide God’s people. For more than 25 years he has stood as a beacon of light in the commu-

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You are Cordially Invited To A “ Black History Brunch” At The St. Thomas Missionary Baptist Church 10963 South Western Avenue-Los Angeles Saturday, February 23, 2013 @ 11:00 A.M. Featuring the renown

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Everyone is invited to come where Western Avenue Meets 110th Street (the big White Church on the Corner) Come and bring a friend! P.S. Wear your African Attire and Join our parade of African Kings & Queens

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nity, serving the Lord and advancing the Kingdom through civic engagement. With the phenomenal influence of his father in ministry Dr. Cecil “Chip” Murray, Rev. Whitlock established and served as Executive Director of FAME Renaissance, the community and economic development corporation of First A.M.E., Los Angeles, CA. In addition, he also serves as Executive Director of the Cecil Murray Center of Community Engagement at USC as well as Chief

Executive Officer of Nehemiah Ministries, an economic development corporation for the Fifth Episcopal District of the A.M.E. Church. And in his pastoral role, Rev. Whitlock contributes to the spiritual nourishment and leadership of over 3, 000 believers on three campuses spread throughout Orange County, CA. As a personal friend in ministry and mentor of Pastor Sonja Continued On Page 5

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The 50th Church Celebration Continues at the Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church!

The Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church will host a series of 50th Church Anniversary Services through the year. Were so elated because of what God has done for us in this “Fifty Years of Faith”. The first of the series of services will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2013, at 4 p.m. joining us will be the St. Rest Baptist Church, Rev. Torrey Collins, Past family and friends, we’re still extending an invitation to come and worship with us in this celebration event. We want to give God continuing praise for His keeping us together through all that has taken place during the fifty years. We’ve had changes in leadership because our founding Pastor, Dr. T. . Willis went home to be with the Lord May 21, 1989, Pastor Bobby Winters, Jr. Became our spiritual leader from 1990 to 1997; Currently at the helm since 1998 is Pastor Joe L. Smith, Jr. The one constant about each Pastor is that we serve a true and living God; we study from God’s written Word; we love and respect each other and that we reach out to bring others to Christ. Each Pastor encouraged us to follow the mandates of Christ as we travel in this Christian journey of faith. Pilgrim’s Hope is located at 7016 S. Compton Avenue, in Los Angeles, Ca. An invitation is always extended to you to worship with us in our Sunday Services; Morning Worship is held every Sunday at 8:45 a.m.; Our Word-Up Bible Study is held on the 2nd & 4th Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. Come join us! Sis Rose Harris, reporting, Joe L. Smith, Jr.

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ONE FAITH FELLOWSHIP’S NUGGETS FOR THE SOUL Deal With Your Heart-Chain (s)! The heart represents one’s mind, will, understanding, reflections, seat of emotions and passions. It dictates how we feel and how we evaluate ourselves. The Heart is one’s safety deposit box where joys, memories, misunderstandings, hatred, hurt, pain and commitments are stored. It is the back stage of one’s life, for what happens in our public life, is the direct result of what is happening behind the scenes in our lives. It can either be one’s launching pad into greatness or the anchor around one’s neck. Because of various experiences of life; we have been left with unhealed

or scarred areas in our hearts. Thus, the Heart is where heart chains are manufactured. Each one of us wrestles with HeartChains that hold and prevent us from being our very best, free and at peace! A HeartChain may be a wounded heart or a weary heart that is tired of waiting on the Lord to deliver; therefore, one embraces his or her plan of how to solve the dilemma. The Heart Chain of low-self-esteem- which stems from comparing oneself with others and never seeing yourself as Daddy-God sees you! Chain of hatred-blaming others for the pain one is suffering. The Heart-Chain of

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loneliness or the Chain of being mean and angry- quick on the draw to tell people off due to feeling that unless you protect yourself, you won’t be protected. The Heart Chain of jealousy and being unthank-

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lowship Luncheon will honor the First Lady of the Western Baptist State Convention (Mrs. Thelma Hardwick) and the District Association’s First Ladies at Praises of Zion B. C. (8222 S. San Pedro St; Donations are $10.00) at 1:30p.m.; the Keynote Speaker for this special occasion is Rev. Shane B. Scott (Macedonia Baptist Church); the evening speaker is Rev. John W. Ralph, Jr. (New Horizon M. B. C-Lemon

Grove); Friday, March 8, following the Moderator’s Period and Rev. Tyrone Skinner (Metropolitan Baptist Church) our noon speaker, the Young Adult Convention will assemble under the leadership of President Michael Fisher; the evening will culminate with the anointing preaching of Rev. Jacob Johnson (Growing Valley B. C.-Lancaster) and songs of worship from Praises of Zion and Greater Zion Church

Family Young Adult Choir. All evening programs will begin promptly at 7:00p.m. All roads lead to Full Gospel Baptist Church located at 6900 Compton Ave., Los Angeles, for the Western Baptist State Convention Mid-Winter Board Meeting for God’s profound word, the finest in worship, singing, and praise, and a range of events designed to meet the needs of all age groups.

ful, choosing to focus more on the quantity and quality of blessings of others which will always minimize the quality and quantity of your blessings. Because of the lack of a thankful heart- there is the Chain of distraction—of flirting with the mentality of the world- trying to have a dual involvement- which is impossible. Either we will serve God or the world. Because victories in our lives begin in our hearts; the condition of our heart is very important. This is why regularly we must ask of the Lord: Psalms 26:2NLT- Put me on trial, LORD, and cross-examine me. Test

my motives and my heart. We must confess that we want to be healed. Through prayer, invoke His help to be delivered. Be actively involved in a Bible Study Fellowship. Regularly read and APPLY HIS WORD in your daily life. Seek Christian counseling. Philippians 4:7- NLT---Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Peace that comes from Christ is the deep sense of the presence of God. Continued On Page 14

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True Friendship M.B.C. Celebrates 18 Years of Love For Pastor and Leading Lady Dr. James A. Perkins & Evelyn C. Perkins

FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST DISTRICT ASSOCIATION ‘CITY WIDE REVIVAL’ MARCH 5 – 7, 2013

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The Fellowship Baptist District Association, Evangelical Board would like to invite you to join us during our ‘City Wide Revival.’ The revival will convene March 5th, 6th, 7th, 2013 at 7:15 p.m. nightly, at the Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 8025 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90047, Dr. J. Roy Morrison, Host Pastor. We are

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excited to have Dr. Curtis W. Wallace, Pastor of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas as our Evangelist. The Street Evangelist Teams will minister each night from 5:15p.m. to 6:45p.m. The Evangelist Team would like for you to joint hem each evening, please be at the church no later than 5:00p.m. Tuesday night opens with the Evangelical Men’s

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Choir; Wednesday Night the District Women’s Choir and Thursday Night the Children, Youth and Young Adult District Choir. Dr. J. Roy Morrison, Secretary/Treasurer, Rev. Antoine Garrett, Chairman, Rev. Darnell Jones, Sr., Moderator. For more information please contact Jerusalem M.B.C. at (323) 778-5890.

The True Friendship Missionary Baptist Church cordially invite you to celebrate with us the “18th Year, Celebration of Love” for our Beloved Pastor and Leading Lady, The Dr. James A. & Evelyn C. Perkins. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, this illustrious Pastor has led the True Friendship family to higher heights and deeper depths in God’s Word. We greet you with the Love of the Lord and want you to share with us in the following services: “Breakfast with the Pastor on Saturday, February 9th, 2013 in the Rebecca Randall Fellowship Hall at the True Friendship MBC located at 7901 South Van Ness Avenue from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Donation is $20.00 & children 12 & under $10.00. February 10, 2013; Celebrate with us “Family and Friends Day.” Excitement is in the air as preparation are under way for good Gospel singing, prayer and praise to our Lord and Savior for His many blessings. The following Pastors & Churches will be celebrating with us: 8 am Service; The Rev. Eugene Bryant and the New Philadelphia B.C. 11 am speaker will be The grandson of Pastor & Sister Perkins, Rev. Chrystopher J. Grundy, Associate Minister of New Antioch COGIC will bring the Word. 3:30 pm Service: The Rev. S. “Scuffie” Shiggs & Love Lifted Me BC; The Dr. Marvis Davis & New Bethel Baptist Church Continued On Page 5 of Venice and Rev. Auty Wil- TRUE FRIENDSHIP.......

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liams, Pastor of the Rock of Ages BC will share this special service. The Grand Celebration Service will be held on Sunday February 24, 2013: The Rev. Chris Le Grande, Pastor of Great Hope BC, will deliver the Word at the 8 am Service; At 11 am Service The Dr. Henry Brown, Assistant Pastor of McCoy Memorial BC will

speak; closing the Celebration at 3:30 pm, the Dr. Robert A. Williams, Pastor and McCoy Memorial BC and Rev. Chris Le Grande, Pastor of Great Hope Missionary BC will be our special guest. Everyone is invited to share any or all of these service, during this special Celebration in the life of our Pastor and Leading Lady.

Los Angeles District Ushers/Nurses Upcoming Events God’s Blessings to the greatest and Best Ushers/ Nurses and First aiders in the COUNTRY. I Want to thank each of you for the services you provide to our ministry on an ongoing basis not just Sundays. Annual Days, there has been some great annual days thus far, attendance has increased and we need to keep this fellow shipping growing, each board is requested to come out and support their sister boards to ensure they have a great day also. Upcoming Events - Pre-Easter Breakfast- Dr. Ronald Bridgett and the Belmont B.C has opened their doors for the annual event and we say thank you. Date: March 23rd 2013, Time: 8:00am to11:30 am. location Belmont B.C. 9215 So. Avalon Blvd. Los Angeles Ca. Donation $15.00. This annual breakfast is always a fantastic fellowship morning with good food and other fun, Such as a fashion show/ singing and a great raffle. Your support is solicited. ANNUAL YOUTH USHERS AND CANDYSTRIPER

DAY. This will be our fourth annual day for this Ministry, the youth have enjoyed this day and the attendance has grown each day. We have received input from the youth as to what they would like to add to ensure that they will continue to enjoy. Board Presidents, supervisors you will be getting More information so that you can start planning to have your youth ready to participate. Save the date: August 24th 2013. Usher Linda Sandoz of Macedonia B.C. will be spearheading this year and will be in contact with each of the presidents to set up committees for this event, please give her your support. April Quarterly Session. This session dates are April 12-16-18, Ushers and Laymen’s night is April 16th 2013. I am requesting that the Ushers ensure that this night will have the best attendance ever. The ushers are responsible for the program and we should be present in large numbers. Until next time, God’s Blessings; Julius Dorsey, President.

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The membership here at Love Lifted Me Missionary Baptist Church invites YOU to be our very special guest at our Annual Church Revival. Love Lifted Me Missionary Baptist Church is located at 6501 Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles 90043. This year’s theme is “Renewing the Saved and Seeking the Lost,” Matthew 14:25-31 and Matthew 18:1114. These services will be held February 25 – March 1, beginning nightly at 7:30 P.M. Our evangelist is Dr. Dwayne E. Shigg, of d.e.shigg ministries. Dr. Shigg is the author of several books, which have gained notoriety throughout our Nation, as well as some

foreign countries. His latest book is “Things You Need to Know Before You Get Married,” which can be purchased online. Dr. Shigg conducts marriage workshops, and just recently returned from Arizona. He is a marriage practitioner, having been married over 30 years to the same woman. Dr. Shigg is truly a Gospel preacher, having conducted our annual church revival for now over 20 years. If you have not heard Dr. Dwayne E. Shigg, please come out and hear ye him. You are asked to keep Love Lifted Me Ministries (the work that we do with our brothers and sisters that are battling their “isms” as we

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The Business and Professional Scholarship Ministry of the “Friendly” Friendship Baptist Church will present its Annual Black History Service on Sunday, February 24, 2013, at 3:30 p.m. The program will include some living legends. Mr. Clarence Huntly, Tuskegee Airman, will give us a look at Continued From Page 3 NMC

R. Dawson through the USC Passing the Mantle Clergy and Lay Leadership Institute, she understood it would only suffice to receive him as our speaker to uphold the standard for the African American community during Black History Month. And it is so, that

our past. Robert Woods, USC Wide Receiver and NFL Prospect, will represent our future. In keeping with the theme, “Black History Endures,” we will explore a broad range of historical and culturally relevant events and personalities through prose and song. Join

us for this enlightening spiritual event. “Friendly” Friendship is located at 10101 S. Avalon Bl, Los Angeles, CA 90003; ffmbcnwatts@aol.com; 323756-4088. Dr. LaMonte King, Pastor/Teacher; Sis. Mary Hall, President, Business and Professional Scholarship Ministry.

the members of New Mt. Calvary stand ready to welcome and receive all that God has in store through his chosen vessel, Rev. Mark Whitlock and invite the community at-large to join us for this blessed occasion. 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) 3240644. You may also visit us online at www.newmtcalvary. org . Sis. Bridon M. Hale and Min. Dawnesha K. BeaverPublic Relations Dept. Rev. Sonja R. Dawson, Pastor; Rev. Dr. Lonnie Dawson- Founder.

Gideon Hosts Annual Scholarship Day

On, Sunday, February 24, 2013, Gideon Missionary Baptist Church will host its Annual scholarship fund raising day. This effort is a commitment to our young adults who aspire to continue educational pursuits of higher learning after high school graduation. Gideon has supported this ministry for more than eight years and has awarded scholarships to deserving students facing financial challenges meeting tuition requirements. We are pleased to be a staunch sup-

porter of our youth and young adults encouraging them to reach for the stars and settle for nothing less than the moon. To help us in this celebration, we have invited the renowned Dr. Bobby T. Newman, Pastor Emeritus of the Citizen of Zion MBC of Compton, CA as our guest speaker. Dr. Newman is well known for his inspirational and motivating delivery of God’s Word, and his depth of discovery in doctrine and pragmatic application in day-to-day experiences. Cer-

tainly, in such a time as this, we long for the uncompromising truth of the Word to help us in adapting our will to the Father’s will and purpose for our lives. More now than ever before, our young people need to know how to draw nigh to God as He draws nigh to them. We invite you to join us in this cause in an afternoon worship hour beginning at 3:30 p.m. We are located at 10959 South Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles. We very much look forward to greeting you then. Rev. David L. Morgan, Pastor.

P.V.M.B.C CELEBRATES…. Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We truly thank God for bringing us thus far by faith. We’re leaning and depending on the Lord and trusting in His Holy Word; He never failed us yet. We can’t and we won’t turn around! Pleasant View is extremely excited about our Black History month celebration. It is with great pride that we set aside Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013; 3:30pm to pay homage to our history. The program committee consists of the following: Sis. Natasha PoweProgram Chair, Sis. Da’Mesha Flowers-Program Co-Chair,

Sis. Keisha Lawson-2nd Assistant, Sis. Shalana SmithProgram Secretary, and Rev. Mrs. Esther Powe-Refreshments Committee Chair. We truly give Thanks, Honor and Praise to God Almighty and we acknowledge the fact that if it had not been for the Lord on our side, we would still be an enslaved people. Feel free to stop by and worship with us at 7524 S. Compton Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90001(323)5819900; Sunday School: 9:1510:30; Sunday Worship Service: 11am-1:15pm; Mid Week Prayer/Bible Study: Wed. 7:008:30pm. Also, we will be host-

provide those things needed that the battle might be successful) in much prayer. As our supporters’ resources grow less, our dependency upon the Lord grows stronger. The needs for the day-to-day operation grow greater, but our

faith in God grows stronger. Remember, love is everywhere, we are located on the southeast and southwest corners of Crenshaw Boulevard and Hyde Park Boulevard, Sis Melinda Smith, reporting.

ing our annual Come Home Sunday on Sunday, March 17, 2013 where all members; new and old come together and feast upon Food for the Soul first. Immediately following the morning service, we will sit and dine together on a meal that is especially prepared for this annual event leading up to our 59th Church Anniversary celebration which will begin at 3:30pm. You are more than welcome to come and be Blessed! Thank you for your prayers and support. Rev. Michael White, Pastor; Rev. Wimberly Watson, Visionary; Sis. R. Gallien, reporting.

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Daniel’s Vision of Change Bible Background • Daniel 7 Printed Text • Daniel 7:9-14 Devotional Reading • Daniel 6:25-28

AIM for Change

By the end of the lesson, we will: RECOGNIZE that God judges the just and the unjust; TRUST that He has a future in mind for His people; and COMMIT to godly living.

Keep In Mind:

“And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it” (Colossians 4:17).

Focal verses:

Daniel 7:9 I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire. KJV

IN FOCUS If David and Kim knew that the church-wide, 21-day financial fast would cause so many problems between them, they might not have agreed to it. First, it was the realization of how much money they spent eating out and entertaining their children. Then, it was the discovery of how little they had saved and how far behind they were. Attempts to work together to set up a budget almost did them in. One day they decided to go to their local bank and open a joint account. Celicia, the bank representative, chuckled to herself when she sensed their apprehension. She said, “I felt like I was making the biggest mistake of my life when my husband and I opened up a joint account. It went against everything the women in my family taught me. But becoming financially intimate with my husband was the best thing I could ever have done. It has been 15 years since we started our account with $100, and today we have built more together than I could ever have on my own.” It’s human nature to try to foresee the future based on past events, but the vantage point is skewed. In today’s lesson, we will see a part of Daniel’s dream foreshadowing better days ahead. THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND TIMES Daniel. He is the fourth of the “greater prophets.” His name means “judgment of God.” Nothing is known about his parents, but he appears to have been of royal descent (Daniel 1:3). He was kidnapped by the Babylonians and trained for the king’s service. When he refused to defile himself with the king’s foods, the king’s men divinely supported him—Daniel only ate fruits and vegetables, commonly known today as “the Daniel fast.” He was gifted to interpret dreams and visions and was miraculously delivered from the lions’ den for his faithfulness. His career spanned about 70 years, giving a time frame for the book of 605-537 B.C. The Ancient of Days. The Aramaic words for “ancient” and “days” are `attiyq and yowm, respectively, and are translated as “aged” and “time.” Together, they mean “lifetime,” or “eternity.” God, as judge, is called “the Ancient of days” or “the Ancient One” because He is God from everlasting to everlasting, and His reign is forever. The title is listed only three times in the Bible (Daniel 7:9, 13, 22). This same vision of God as judge was also given to the apostle John (Revelation 20:11-15). BACKGROUND What do you do when your faith promotes you and then casts you headlong into trouble? If you asked Daniel, he’d tell you to keep being faithful. Because of his faithfulness and excellent character, Daniel was promoted in King Darius’ court. Then his enemies devised a plan to get Daniel into trouble. When he chose to serve God anyway, he was thrown into a den with hungry and ferocious lions. His faith prevailed when God sent an angel to shut the lions’ mouths. Right before our lesson text, we find Daniel trying to rest after a draining night in the lions’

March 3, 2013 -Bible Study Guide 1 10 A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened. 11 I beheld then because of the voice of the great words which the horn spake: I beheld even till the beast was slain, and his body destroyed, and given to the burning flame. 12 As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time. 13 I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. 14 And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.

den. He tossed and turned all evening with God-given dreams. In the lesson, we learn of these visions that speak of the Ancient of Days sitting on a throne, ruling eternally, and giving dominion and power to the Messiah. In the verses following our lesson text, the vision is explained (Daniel 7:21-27). The horn of the beast that made war against the saints was one of 10 kings who prevailed until the Ancient of Days came and judged against him in favor of the saints. Daniel’s prophecy was one of hope. IN DEPTH 1. A Vision of Judgment (Daniel 7:9-12) “I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit” (Daniel 7:9). By the way Daniel wrote the verse, one has to wonder whether he considered turning away. Perhaps he was tired after spending the night in the lions’ den, but he says he watched until all thrones were put in place. Thrones were set up for everyone in power—the four beasts, men in opposition to the God’s kingdom, Christ, and God the father. Daniel continued to watch until the Ancient of days sat down. The Ancient of days is a name that characterizes God as a judge whose reign is eternal. Obviously, the Ancient of days’ appearance set Him apart from the others, as Daniel described His brilliant attire, woolly hair, throne of fire, and the thousands of thousands of people who stood before Him. Then court opened and while in session, two books were opened (one a book of life and the other a book of judgment). The deeds of the dead were recorded in the books, and they would be judged according to the contents. Daniel wrote that the fourth beast was “terrible, powerful and dreadful, and . . . strong . . . with great iron teeth” (7:7, AMP). The beast had 10 horns. While Daniel was watching the court proceedings, a sound captured his attention. It was one of the beast’s horns “boasting arrogantly” (7:8, NLT). The beast was destroyed for its defiance of heaven and burned in the burning flame of God’s throne. Dominion was taken away from the other three beasts, but their lives were spared. Matthew Henry states, “Perhaps (Daniel’s vision) points at the destruction brought by the providence of God upon the empire of Syria, or that of Rome, for their tyrannizing over the people of God” (Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible, Vol. IV—Isaiah to Malachi, 1072). Further, the fourth beast is likened to the Roman Empire’s destruction after it began to persecute Christianity. 2. A Vision of Hope (vv. 13-14) “I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the

clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him” (Daniel 7:13). Daniel continues to watch the vision unfold and saw the Messiah, who in the text was called “one like the Son of man” because He was made in the likeness of a human (Romans 8:3) and was found in appearance as a man (Philippians 2:8). Seeing Christ as man suggests His rulership on earth where He was given glory, dominion, and a kingdom (Daniel 7:14). This vision brings comfort to Daniel and his friends, as it foreshadows the stripping away of power from the church’s enemies and reveals that Jesus’ dominion shall never pass away. The church will forever be victorious to the end of time. SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES 1. Why was the beast slain (Daniel 7:11)? 2. What happened to the other beasts (v. 12)? DISCUSS THE MEANING What is the significance of God being called “the Ancient of days” in the text?LESSON IN OUR SOCIETY No matter how long, vivid, and disturbing Daniel’s vision was, he refused to turn away. He later wrote, “the visions of my head troubled me” (Daniel 7:15). Why do you think kept Daniel watching? Was it nosiness, conviction, or compulsion? What can we learn from Daniel, as many of us find it hard to watch our own lives unfold? We’ve closed our eyes to our country’s ongoing wars. We’ve refused to watch the downward spiral of our families, marriages, and economy. First Peter 4:7 advises us, “But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.” How can we take heed to his warning? MAKE IT HAPPEN Is there something God has been trying to get you to see? This question is not hard to answer. Perhaps He’s trying to bring your attention to your children, finances, relationships, community, and your emotions. Your frustration about it won’t end unless you deal with it. God wants to bring you victory in the matter, but He can’t if you’re pretending to be blind. This week, challenge yourself to take a good look at a situation that’s troubling you, and ask God to help you deal with it. MORE LIGHT ON TEXT Daniel 7:9-14 Introduction: Not only is the book of Daniel referred to in the New Testament more than any other Old Testament book, it also has more fulfilled prophecy than any other. Daniel wrote at the worst time in Israel’s history. The Babylonians destroyed Jerusalem, had taken the Israelites into captivity and now considered their gods superior because they had been able to bring down Yahweh’s famous Temple. Because of Daniel, however, all that soon would change. Daniel’s words stand as a timeless beacon of God’s sovereign justice offering hope to all. Daniel was taken hostage in 605 B.C., during the first of three major invasions of Palestine by Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon.

He was held captive until the first year of King Cyrus the Persian in 537 B.C. (1:21). His prophetic ministry continued until the third year of Cyrus, in 535 B.C. (10:1). Through a divinely gifted ability to interpret dreams, God gave Daniel favor, first with Nebuchadnezzar then with his conqueror, Darius, the one who was tricked into throwing Daniel into the lions’ den. His supernatural wisdom continued to earn him good fortune through the reign of Cyrus (6:28). Now in the first year of King Belshazzar’s reign (the last Babylonian ruler before Darius and Cyrus), our passage opens in the middle of a dream Daniel had that he wrote down when he awoke (7:1). Because Daniel himself interprets the dream right after our passage, much of the guesswork is eliminated (7:16-27). The overall flavor is typical of apocalyptic literature (warning about a disastrous future or outcome), similar to the book of Revelation (compare with Revelation 14:1-15). Preceding this part of Daniel’s dream were, in order (Daniel 7:2-8): four winds and four beasts, three of which were like a lion, a bear, and a leopard; and a special beast with iron teeth and 10 horns, out of which grew a new horn that uprooted three others, a horn with a man’s eyes, and a boasting mouth. In 7:17, Daniel calls these horns or thrones “kings” (also “beasts” as per the earlier animal references), that were overpowered or “cast down” in verse 9. But commentators agree it was only their authority that was

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Daily Bible Readings MONDAY The Lord Deals with the Mighty (Daniel 5:13-21) TUESDAY The Lord Judges the Powerful (Daniel 5:22-31) WEDNESDAY The Plot to Undermine Daniel (Daniel 6:1-10) THURSDAY The Plot Fails (Daniel 6:11-23) FRIDAY Daniel’s God Is Exalted (Daniel 6:24-28) FRIDAY Daniel’s Vision (Daniel 7:1-8) SUNDAY The Exaltation of the Coming One (Daniel 7:9-14) 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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removed (see v. 12). 9 I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire. Into Daniel’s vision comes a great, flaming throne on flaming wheels—the judgment throne of God Himself, “the Ancient of days,” which in Aramaic is literally the “advanced of days” (`attiyq yowm, atTEEK YOME). God sitting in judgment is a familiar Old Testament theme (see 1 Kings 22:19). The phrase “Ancient of days” is only used three times in the Old Testament, all in the seventh chapter of Daniel (7:9, 13, 22). Fire is often used to symbolize God in the Old Testament (e.g., the burning bush, Exodus 3:2; the pillar of fire, Exodus 13:21). Fire “not only represents the blindingly brilliant manifestation of God’s splendor but also the fierce heart of his judgment on sin and on all those opposed to his supreme authority” in the words of Gleason Archer (Daniel—Minor Prophets, 89). See also “a fire shall devour before him” (Psalm 50:3); “a fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about” (Psalm 97:3); and “God is a consuming fire” (Deuteronomy 4:24; Hebrews 12:29), which clearly implies judgment. Similarly, a “chariot of fire” came from heaven to pick up Elijah (2 Kings 2:11), and Ezekiel sees a type of chariot throne (Ezekiel 1:1521; 10:9-17). Just as fire represents God’s judgment, pure white hair and garments represent purity, wisdom, righteous judgment, or all three. Louis Hartman describes it as “symbolizing unsullied majesty” (Anchor Bible, The Book of Daniel, 218). 10 A fiery stream issued and came forth from before

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him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened. A thousand thousands is a million, made plural, and 10,000 times 10,000 is 100 million, which represents an overwhelming number of celestial beings gathered to witness the events. For the Israelites, witnesses were required for a court to render judgment, and that requirement was covered by a crowd that Daniel saw. Archer writes, “This scene is a court of judgment . . . for bringing the wicked and unrepentant to justice” (Daniel—Minor Prophets, 89). W. Sibley Towner describes the public trial scene as a “universally visible theodicy or divine self-vindication,” which Daniel writes in the “most sweeping, cosmic context possible” (Daniel, 98, 102). Books of record are another familiar motif throughout Scripture, but with different uses, even in Daniel. For example, the “Book of Truth” (10:21, NLT)—and the ones who will be delivered “shall be found written in the book” (12:1). This reference uses similar language to that of the “Book of Life” mentioned six times in Revelation (see also Psalm 69:28, NLT; Philippians 4:3, NLT). In Revelation 20:12, two types of books are opened, one a book of life and one a book of judgment. Such images most likely gave rise to the popular Western notion of God as a heavenly scorekeeper; this thinking puts people in charge of their own destiny, if only they can do enough good deeds to outnumber their bad deeds. The hope of Christ exists in spite of the futility of such works (Isaiah 64:6; Romans 4:6; Philippians 3:9), and in Him no works are necessary or even possible, for He alone paid the price (Romans 4:25; Hebrews 9:12; Titus 2:14). 11 I beheld then because of the voice of the great words which the horn

1-888-290-7277 spake: I beheld even till the beast was slain, and his body destroyed, and given to the burning flame. 12 As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time. The boasting mouth of the horn (7:8) represents the last of earth’s evil rulers, called “the beast,” who even though he was meeting his doom, continued his arrogant defiance of God to the bitter end. Death alone stops the mouth of the boasting beast. Daniel is privileged to foresee God’s triumph over the epitome of evil. The “rest of the beasts” (7:12), the remaining world rulers, are next to be judged, although commentators speculate about the reason their “lives were prolonged.” The consensus seems to fall on the side of believing this means their judgment simply is postponed. In addition, one might speculate that these are the world’s remaining superpowers, subject to the fourth horn or beast that uprooted them (7:19-21). 13 I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. Next, Daniel sees Jesus in His glorified state, described in a verse quoted frequently in the New Testament. W. Sibley Towner calls verses 13 and 14 “the very heart of the book of Daniel itself ” (Towner, 102). Unlike the beasts or horns representing earth’s rulers, the heavenly ruler appears as a man, “as the heavenly Sovereign incarnate” in Archer’s words. In the Aramaic, the phrase “Son of man” (bar ‘enash, BAR en-AWSH) refers prophetically to Jesus. Jesus confirmed this phrase as a description of Himself, personally claiming Daniel’s words (see Matthew 8:20; Luke 9:58). Archer writes that Jesus regarded Daniel 7:13 as an early indication of who He

NEWS@RAISETHEPRAISENEWS.NET was (Daniel—Minor Prophets, 90). Jesus also used the exact same language as Daniel for His future return to earth: “they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with great power and glory” (Matthew 24:30); “Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven” (Matthew 26:64); “And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory” (Mark 13:26). As well, the apostle John wrote in Revelation 1:7, “Behold, he cometh with clouds.” The Old Testament uses similar language with God having “appeared in the cloud” on Mt. Sinai (Exodus 16:10), and He “maketh the clouds his chariot” (Psalm 104:3). Also, “the Lord rideth upon a swift cloud” (Isaiah 19:1), and “the clouds are the dust of his feet” (Nahum 1:3). 14 And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed. Many question why parts of Daniel are in Aramaic. C. Hassell Bullock writes that it was “the language of the MedoPersian Empire,” and also that this part of Daniel was “the . . . most germane to non-Jews. Thus it was written in the language of the empire for their consumption” (Introduction to the Old Testament Prophetic Books, 285, 286). Gleason Archer writes: “The messianic Son of Man is brought before the throne of the Ancient of Days” as the supreme, sovereign ruler of the earth, and possesses “the crown of universal dominion . . . (He is) . . . absolute Lord and Judge by virtue of his atoning ministry as God incarnate” (Daniel—Minor Prophets, 91). Jesus is given authority, glory, and sovereign power, similar to His own final

words on earth just preceding the Great Commission, “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth” (Matthew 28:18). These three terms in Aramaic are sholtan (shol-TAWN), meaning dominion or sovereignty (see Daniel 4:3, 22; 6:26; 7:27); yəqar (yek-AWR), meaning honor or esteem (used only here in the sense of heavenly glory, not humankind’s glory); and malkuw (mal-KOO), meaning royalty, reign, kingship, or kingdom (see Daniel 2:44; 4:34; 6:26). Here Jesus begins His earthly kingdom and all people will worship and serve Him “every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear (confess),” as prophesied by Isaiah (45:23; see also New Testament references to the same, Romans 14:11; Philippians 2:10). Unlike every man-made kingdom and empire, Jesus’ kingdom and His dominion will be eternal, never to be destroyed. When seen through the lens of New Testament eschatology (end-time prophesies), the little horn of Daniel’s vision is commonly understood to be the “son of perdition” or the Antichrist of 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, who will appear just prior to the return of Christ. Thankfully, we have the comforting words of a prophet in exile, blessed and prospered by God to a position of great influence, similar to Joseph in ancient Egypt, whom God used to speak to all future generations of believers. Through His messenger, Daniel, God delivers a word of comfort and hope to all who have known affliction, to all who have been oppressed, and to all who have wondered if there is any justice in the world. To all who have labored tirelessly in the Lord, to all who have shed blood, sweat, and tears in service of the Kingdom, Daniel reminds us that our God is still on the throne; He will judge the wicked, and the enemy will be destroyed, never to rise again.

A Living Legend to Speak at True Way M.B. C. The Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr., will speak at True Way Missionary Baptist Church, Sunday, February 24, 2013, at the 10:45 a.m. worship service. We invite the entire Los Angeles Community to attend. A Gospel Preacher for more than 50 years, the Rev. Continued From Page 3

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A Difference).” Dr. Shepherd has far too many accomplishments to be listed, therefore, it is incumbent on each of you to come and hear what this dynamic lady will speak to us. Additionally, New Commandment’s Vessels of Praise Dancers, and Golden Voices Choir, along with special guest choirs, are also celebrating with us. Each Friday night, “Free” during this month of February, at 7p.m., films will be shown depicting Black culture that informs, inspires, encourages and promotes posi-

Lawson served as pastor of Holman United Methodist Church of Los Angeles from 1974 until his retirement in 1999. He remains active with preaching and teaching engagements throughout the country along with conduct-

ing nonviolence workshops locally and overseas. The Rev. Lawson is also internationally recognized as the leading strategist and trainer in the principles of nonviolence to 1960s Civil Rights leaders as well as being a confidant of the

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Time Magazine listed Rev. Lawson as one of seven icons of the civil rights movement who paved the way for President Barack Obama’s historic election. In addition, he had held professorships at several

institutions including Vanderbilt University, Harvard University, CSU Northridge, and UCLA. True Way M.B.C. is located at 9122 S. San Pedro St. Los Angeles, CA 90003. For More information, visit us online at www.twmbc.org. Rev. Donald L. Wilson, Pastor.

tive 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. Won’t you come and join us for this wonderful 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 Holy Mission Missionary Baptist Church at Praise 15548@aol.com. We look forward to serving you. A view of life, when the end comes God Bless! Colleen Woods, Black History, Events CoTo be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. ordinator, Linda Sue Taylor- God is universal. God is everywhere at the same time. When Jones, Publicist, RTP Reporter death comes upon us, our soul goes to rest with kings and Dr Rev Grady Jones, Pastor. queens, our fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, and all of our loved ones who have gone before us. They are just resting. Our Continued On Page 7 bodies return to the earth. Some people express during funerST. REED........ al services, that their loved one is in heaven looking down on mation, please contact our us. Aunt Martha or Aunt Sue is looking down on us right now. church office at 323.752.7807. My Brothers and Sisters, no one is looking down. Jesus had not The Honorable Pastor C.R. returned with our new heaven that he has gone to prepare for Jones, Deacon Kenneth Ray us. First John 1:9 teaches us, if we confess our sins, He is faithCohen, Chairman of Dea- ful and just to forgive us for our sins, and cleanse us from all cons; Mr. Larry Killens, Gen- unrighteousness. When we repent, God forgives us of our sins eral Chairperson; Mrs. Mary and we are saved by his grace. Holy Mission M..B.C., 1614 E. A. Williams, Reporting. 41st Street Los Angeles, CA 90011. Pastor Noah Webster Payne.

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“PRAISE CITY” PRAISES OF ZION B.C. 8222 So. San Pedro St. L.A., CA 90003 Office: (323) 750-1033 Fax: (323) 758-6030

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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.

GREATER NEW LIGHT B.C.

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

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.

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.

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.

HOLY MISSION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1416 East 41st Street Los Angeles, CA 90011 PHONE: (940) 442-2972 Noah W. Payne, Pastor Rev. Reginal Payne, Asst. Pastor

Sunday School 10:00 A.M. Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. Prayer Service (Tues) 7:00 P.M. Choir Rehearsal (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

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year’s celebration is “Our Pastor Being A Godly Example” Titus 2:11-15. Our guest Churches for this year’s celebration on Sunday February 17, 2013 at 3:30pm are Harmony MBC (Dr. Lloyd T. Johnson, Pastor) Praise Assembly Christian Church (Harold Johnson Sr., Pastor) Zion Baptist Evangelistic Temple (Dr. Kevin E. Stafford, Pastor and PASTOR AND MRS. LOVESTER ADAMS Speaker). We invite family, friends, Another year has come and gone but The Lord has con- sister Churches to tinued to shine his grace and mercy upon two of his faith- come and be a part ful, dedicated servants to enter into another year. It is with of this anticipated great joy that we the members of Greater New St. Matthew celebration. GreatMBC prepare for this auspicious occasion to honor this er New St. Matthew great man and woman of God. Our chosen theme for this MBC is located at 346 E. 36th St., Los AngeThe ROCK Christian Fellowship les, Ca. 90011. For more Build, Teach, Engage & Empower Temporary Location @ information concerning Florence Bixby Elementary School any of our services please 5251 E. Stearns, Long Beach, Ca 90815 contact our Church office Mailing Address 6285 E. Spring St. #223, LB 90808 at (323)233.7729 Appre(562) 597-7481 Fax (562) 597-6356 ciation Committee 2013 GREGORY SANDERS, SR., PASTOR Reporting, Rev. Lovester www.THEROCKTODAY.com Morning Worship ................... 10:00 A.M. Adams Sr., Pastor

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compton CITIZENS OF ZION B.C.

12930 South Lime Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 Phone: (310) 638-0536

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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.

compton Your Church Address Your Church Phone Number Your Church Email

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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.

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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My country tis of thee, Late land of slavery, Of thee I sing. Land where my father’s pride Slept where my mother died, From every mountain side Let freedom ring!

My native country thee Land of the slave set free, Thy fame I love. I love thy rocks and rills And o’er thy hate which chills, My heart with purpose thrills, To rise above. Let laments swell the breeze And wring from all the trees Sweet freedom’s song. Let laggard tongues awake, Let all who hear partake, Let Southern silence quake, The sound prolong. Our fathers’ God to thee Author of Liberty, To thee we sing Soon may our land be bright, With Freedom’s happy light Protect us by Thy might, Great God our King.

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you my Raise The Praise Family. This week’s meditative moment is an encouragement to just think on the goodness of The Lord. If you would engage in this mental exercise I believe you’ll come away from the experience saying to The Lord, “I can’t even imagine my life without you.” VETERAN PRAISE & WORSHIP, SINGER/SONGWRITER DESMOND PRINGLE EARNS HIS FIRST BILLBOARD HOT GOSPEL SONGS CHART HIT WITH THE FUTURE CLASSIC “CAN’T EVEN IMAGINE” Veteran Dove Award nominated singer/songwriter Desmond Pringle is back on the scene with a career-defining inspirational ballad, “Can’t Even Imagine.” The new but classic sounding anthem is the first song in Pringle’s distinguished career to reach Billboard’s coveted Hot Gospel Songs chart. The soaring modern day hymn has debuted at #24 on next week’s chart. Pringle’s golden voice is a cross between Luther Vandross’ satiny tones and Marvin Sapp’s preacher’s squall. That dynamism coupled with Grammy Award winning producer Cedric Thompson’s flawless production and the result is an unimaginably superb future classic. “Usually songs come to me with lyrics and melodies as if someone is singing on the inside of me,” Pringle says of the soul-stirring praise and worship track. “I remember being on a plane en route to a ministry engagement with my wife, Tanya, and I was asking the Lord to give me a song that would articulate authentic

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ORDER OF THE DAY DR. MELIVIN V. WADE Host Pastor Mt. Moriah B.C. of Los Angeles

Streaming Live at www.BMCLive.com worship. `Can’t Even Imagine’ was what was birthed. Those eight simple words - I can’t even imagine my life without you – express how I really feel about God.” “Can’t Even Imagine” is the inaugural radio single from Pringle’s forthcoming April 23, 2013 Kingdom Records debut CD release, “Fidelity.” The digital single is available on iTunes, Amazon mp3 and other online stores. Visit Desmond online atwww.DesmondPringle.com orwww.facebook. com/DesmondPringle.14.

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, throughout 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 participants 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 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.

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“When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the witness they had borne. They cried out with a loud voice, “O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you will judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?” Then they were each given a white robe and told to rest a little longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brothers should be complete, who were to be killed as they themselves had been.” – Rev. 6:9-11.

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They find themselves stagnant and unable to grow – lacking understanding of scripture and oppressed by an ever present sense of confusion and chaos in their day-to-day living. On the contrary, those who invest in PEL experience the full benefits of salvation BEFORE their transition into eternal life. In this lifetime you have encountered a Christian who projects a level of peace in all situations no matter what the challenges of life might be. Chances are

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It is the evidence of His friendship and the hope of His favor. Scholar David comments that the peace of God speaks of a military action, as it is a

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The Leaders Influence

DR. JOYCE HARRELL

Influence is a powerful thing (Spiritual Leadership/Blackaby). “With influence comes a tremendous responsibility. Therefore a weighty issue for leaders is their management of influence. Such power can seduce unwary leaders into using people to achieve their own selfish ends. People

need to know that their leaders have their best interests at heart. Leaders should realize that even when they say things casually, their people can take them seriously. When leaders prove untrustworthy, they shatter the faith and confidence of their people. When God entrusts spiritual leadership to people, He also holds those leaders accountable for their stewardship of influence. Spiritual leaders should never accept new leadership positions without much prayerful consideration. The responsibility of leading people carries with it a frightening sense of accountability. Failing to lead well not only affects the leader but it also can cause irrepara-

ble harm to many other people both inside and outside the organization. But, on the other hand, influencing people to achieve God’s best for them and for their organization brings irrepressible joy and a sense of satisfaction that makes all the efforts to lead others a worthwhile endeavor and leads to rewards in heaven.” 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.

First Aid/CPR Training at Beulah Baptist Church On Saturday March 16, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. the Beulah Baptist Church will be offering a Red Cross certified Fist Aid/CPR training session. The cost for the certified training will be $30 per person. For registration and further information, please contact Minister Ray Hitchens at (323) 338-9305.

We Give Thanks for All of God’s Blessings

The Pastor’s Aide of the Bible Fellowship Baptist Church family cordially invite you to come and worship with us Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 3:00pm. We are blessed to have great speakers that will share the life and greatness of the Women of the Bible. Also, there will be a special dance presentation at this celebration that you do not want to miss. We are located at 6915 S. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90003. Rev. DeShay Ward Sr. Pastor, Sis. Bobbie Smith, Pastor’s Aide President, Sis. Bernice Wooden, Reporting.

The Perils of Scripted Humiliation (Part I)

Esther 3:2 And all the king’s servants, that were in the king’s gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.

LADY DR. PHELENCIA A. WHITE

The other day when ministering at Ebenezer Baptist Church two words came out of my mouth as I described certain trials in my life. Those words were “Scripted Humili-

ation”. To further explain this concept, I shared that there are people who like scriptwriters for a Hollywood movie, strategically plan ways to circumvent or even destroy God’s will for your life. You may ask, “How can you prove this with Scripture?” Well, for the sake of this writing let us look at the lives of Mordecai and Haman as recorded in book of Esther. Haman is an “evil” man placed into a high position of authority and trusted by the King.

Mordecai discerns who Haman is despite who portrays himself to be. Evil loves to be celebrated, respected and honored. Mordecai discerns the wretched person Haman really is despite the fact he does everything possible to portray himself as otherwise. Righteousness refuses to bow down to evil. It doesn’t matter what title you put on it. It doesn’t matter what position you give it. It doesn’t even matter who is trying to make it happen.

This is a problem for Haman because Mordecai’s position has him strategically positioned at the palace gates. So every time he refuses to bow as a sign of respect, loyalty and submission, Haman loses it because the devil loves nothing more than for God’s anointed to worship his foolishness. Mordecai stands firm on his religious convictions. Haman is so full of wrath at the standoff that now not only does he want to kill Mordecai, but he

wants to wipe out all of the Jews. You see, the devil comes to steal, kill and destroy the entire program of God. If it happens in our churches, he wants to make sure there isn’t a person sitting in the pews, a choir member in the choir stand, an administrator to assist the pastor, an elder or a deacon…he wants to wipe the whole situation out. He will make sure no Continued On Page 15

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one comes to the church, but he will make sure he shows up fully dressed to get the best seat in the house. Now this is where scripted humiliation comes into the picture… As the plot ensues, Haman realizes that the King TRUSTS HIM. He also knows that For six weeks, severe pain troubled my hands; only the King is ignorant to some later to discover I had arthritis in both hands. Previmatters of his own Kingdom. ously the night before, The Lord told me to put both So he approaches the king hands in the water that had been sitting out all night with ambiguous innuendos with a solution base remedy that I’ve called “Mother with no facts or no proof. To Faith” inside the water. For additional information go sweeten the deal, he knows to my website @ genevaoriginalpainrelief.vpweb.com the King’s greedy weakness, so he throws a little money into the transaction. So now, we have a lie set in motion with the full authority of the King to back it up. Does this sound like anything today? (Continued Next Issue). Lady Dr. Phelencia A. White welcomes reader feedback and comments. To contact her you may write to: Girlfriends In Christ International, P. O. Box 56260, Los Angeles, CA 90056-0260 Telephone: (323) 750-4442 or via email at LadyPhelencia@GirlfriendsInChrist.org. By Lady Dr. Phelencia A. White – Creative Visionary/Spiritual Director; Girlfriends In Christ International

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