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BISHOP BENJAMIN & FIRST LADY MICHELE ANTHONY very own Bishop Anthony Benjamin Sr. and the graceful First Lady Michele Benjamin on Sunday, March 17, 2013. This year’s anniversary scripture comes from Hebrews 13:7 ~ Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct. Anniversary services will commence begin at 11:00 a.m., Rev. Kevin Yancy Sr. of St. John Baptist Church, Dr. James A. Brooks, Pastor will bring the message. At 3:00 p.m., Bishop Rendell Newells of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church will bring God’s Holy Word. The Assembling Faith MisBISHOP BENJAMIN & FIRST LADY MICHELE ANTHONY sionary Baptist Church, 1233 W. 91st Street, Los Angeles. Please call Chairpersons Carolyn Emery Please join Senior Bishop Henry J. Cox and the Assem- or Shirley Griffin at (323) 974bling Faith Missionary Baptist Church as we honor our 8485 for additional information. RAISE THE PRAISE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY NEWS * 23670 HAWTHORNE BLVD #100 * TORRANCE, CA 90505 1-888-290-7277 NEWS@RAISETHEPRAISENEWS.NET
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Welcome Missionary Baptist Church Celebrates Pastor and Wife’s 36th Anniversary
PASTOR J,W, & FIRST LADY ANITA BROWN
“How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher.” Romans 10:14. Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! The Welcome Missionary Baptist Church family proudly pauses at this time to honor and pay homage to our Pastor and his lovely wife, Rev. J.W. Brown and First Lady, Anita Brown. For thirty six years they have been a beacon of light in this community. We are grateful for the faithful and dedicated services they have provided to our church family and the community. The officers and
members of the Welcome Missionary Baptist Church extend a very special invitation for all to come and share in our worship service on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 3:30 p.m., as we honor our pastor and wife. We give glory and praise to our Heavenly Father who continues to bless this man of God and his family. Our Pastor is equipped and spiritually prepared by God to lead and serve his members and the community “As a Preacher that Matters”. Our pastor and our first lady have hearts of gold and we are pleased to honor them at this time. Our Continued On Page 7
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True Everfaithful Honors Pastor K.L. Burrus The True Everfaithful Family invites you to join us in the celebrating our Pastor’s 3rd Anniversary Service. The theme befitting for this occasion is “Our Pastor, A Wise Preacher Declaring Truth and Comprehension” Ecclesiastes 12:9. Services will begin on Sunday, March 3, 2012 @ 3pm with guest churches: Gospel Temple Baptist Church, Rev.
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Chris Taylor (Speaker), Dr. Cedell O. Bush, Pastor; Bethel Baptist Church, Dr. R.A. Pope, Pastor; and Tabernacle Baptist Church, Dr. Lester Mosley. Services will culminate on Sunday, March 10, 2012 @ 3:00 p.m. with guest churches: Zion Temple Community Church, Rev. Vince A. Holmes, Pastor (Speaker); and Belmont Baptist Church,
Dr. Ronald Bridgette, Pastor. True Everfaithful is located at 11167 South Main Street, Los Angeles, 90061. For more information regarding this event, please call the church office at (323) 755-1134. Sis. Keishia Limbrick, Pastor Support Team President Bro. Michael Ward, Reporting, K.L. Burrus, Pastor/Teacher.
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Bethel’s celebrates 66 years of dedicated and faithful ser-
vice. Bethel has been blessed with several ministries: Evangelism Training, Bible Study, Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Men’s Forum, Women’s Forum, Clothing & Food Ministries, Mobile Prayer Unit, Broadcasting, and a Hispanic Ministry. We are striving to reach out and to share the gospel. Come and be with us as we celebrate on Sunday, March 24th in our 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Worship Services. In our 3:30 p.m. Worship Service our
guest speaker will be Pastor J. Roy Morrison and Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. Our church theme for 2013 is Trusting in the Lord and Doing Good. The scripture reference is Psalm 37:3 and Ephesians 2:10 respectively which says “Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.” “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them..” We are
located at 10905 South Compton Avenue, Los Angeles. The pastor, anniversary committee, officers, and members are inviting you to share with us in our Anniversary and Homecoming Services. You will be Blessed! Reginald Pope, Pastor Lillian Smith, Anniversary Chairperson. W. B. Goins, Anniversary Chairperson Emeritus. B. Sweet, Reporter
Voice in Praise (V.I.P.) of Macedonia B.C. IN CONCERT O Lord, You are my God, I will exalt you, I will praise your name, For you have done wonderful things, - Isaiah 25:1 Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 5 p.m., Voices in Praise of Macedonia Baptist Church
will celebrate their 21st Annual Concert, appropriately themed Tailor-Made Praise. Voices in Praise, led by Byron J. Smith, will present a variety of uplifting songs of praise and worship that is sure
to edify the people of God and glorify His name. Pastor Shane B. Scott along with the entire Macedonia Church family extends a heartfelt invitation to the public to join us for this spirit filled worship
event. The admission is free. Macedonia is located at 1751 E. 114thStreet, Los Angeles, California. For further information please call the church office at. (323) 569-9561.
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GREATER EBENEZER MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH CONVENES 2013 HOLY CONVOCATION GENERAL THEME: A BLESSED CHURCH: KEPT BY THE POWER OF GOD’ Reference scripture: 1 Peter 1:3:9.
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YOU ARE INVITED; The evenings of Wednesday through Friday, March 20, 21 and 22nd at 6:00 p.m. has been set aside for church family, friends, community residents to come and share in our “Hallelujah” services where we will pray, praise, sing, have Bible study and the Preach Word of God by distinguished clergy
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and teachers from Greater Ebenezer along with invited Pastors and Preachers from some of our sister churches to come and participate. Our nightly General assembly preachers are: Wednesday, the Rev. Albert Nicholas of the Pilgrim Baptist Church; Thursday, the Rev. Sylvester Washington, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church;
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Friday , Dr. Williams Epps, Second Baptist Church. Other invited Pastors/Teachers facilitating the various classes for the three nights are: Rev. HAROLD L. MITCHELL, Greater Emmanuel MBC, Inglewood, Ca; Rev. T. K. CARROLL, Greater Cornerstone MBC; Rev. Lovely Haynes, St. Mark Baptist Church; Rev. Reginald
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Pope, Bethel, MBC; Rev. William Thurmond, Pastor Eneritus of Park Windsor Baptist Church, all of Los Angeles, California. Joining the many gifted clergy that will instruct and share the Good news with power and clarity will be our own Pastor, preacher, teacher, the Rev. Solomon L. Drake. What a time we are expecting
as once again we give ourselves fully and holy consecrated to fight the good fight of faith and in all things continue to stand up for Jesus. Greater Ebenezer is located at 5300 So. Denker Avenue. Plenty of parking. For more information call the church office Monday-Friday @323-7594996.
50 Years of God’s Favor:
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Over half a century ago, the Lord called the man of God to plant the seed of faith on good soil and has blessed him with fruit that still remains. Now, with exceeding joy, the New Mt. Calvary Church Family will enter into the Lord’s
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presence with HIGH PRAISE and WORSHIP as we CELEBRATE His favor and the fulfillment of His promise to our Founder, Rev. Dr. Lonnie Dawson with our Historical 50th JUBILEE CHURCH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRA-
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TION. Beginning on Sunday, March 10 at 3:30 p.m., we will begin with a Pre Kick-Off celebration with Bishop Sheridan McDaniel, Faithful Central Bible Church. On Sunday March 17, at 3:30p.m., we will lead out with our Kick-Off Celebration
that will highlight the special gifts of our Children, Youth and Young Adults Ministries which includes our Pastor’s Choir, Youth and Young Adult Choir and Ushers, our Children, Youth, and Young Adult Praise Dance Ministry as well as our Children’s Church and Sunday School Department. Friday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m., we will hold our inaugural 50th Jubilee Ball at the Cerritos Senior Center at Pat Nixon Park. And, on Sunday, March 24 at 3:30 p.m., our GRAND CELEBRATION will commence as we honor God’s favor to our ministry for 50 years. Our keynote speaker for this momentous occasion will be the powerful, Rev. Wayne Chaney Jr. pastor of Antioch Church of
Long Beach. As one of God’s chosen vessels, our Founder, Rev. Dr. Lonnie Dawson was filled with many visions by the Holy Spirit which brought him to lay the foundation we honor this month. With humble beginnings, New Mt. Calvary began with six people, including our First Lady Emeritus Mamie P. Dawson. And through the Word, the Lord has blessed exceedingly in spirit and number, and facilities. Now, under the pastoral leadership of Rev Dr. Sonja R. Dawson, the vision continues as we have experienced tremendous spiritual and numerical growth, estabContinued On Page 4
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Pleasant View M.B.C. Celebrates 59 Years and Counting…. IIt is with great honor that we cordially invite each of you to celebrate with the Pastor, Officers and members of Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church our 59th Church Anniversary. We will begin our celebration with Come Home Sunday where members (new and
old), family & friends come together to absorb Food for the soul first during our morning worship services on Sunday; March 17, 2013 11am. Immediately following the morning service, we will sit and dine on a meal that you would not want to miss. At 3:30pm, our 59th Church Anniversary celebra-
tion services will commence. We are truly looking forward to this service as each year gets better and better. Our celebration will culminate on Sunday March 24, 2013 at 3:30pm. Our guest churches are Holy St. Andrews MBC, Christian Unity MBC, Greater Love Reform Church and Friend-
ship Primitive Baptist Church. Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church is a church that is built on a Rock; that Rock is Jesus! All other ground is sinking sand. We have held on to this theme and will continue to hold on to God’s unchanging Hand. You are invited to hold on with us and join in on
the celebration as well. We are located at 7524 S. Compton Ave. Los Angeles, 90001; (323)581-9900. Rev. Michael White, Pastor, Rev. Wimberly Watson, Visionary, Rev. Mrs. Esther Powe Program Chair, Sis. Vickie Childress Correspondence secretary, Sis. R. Gallien, reporting.
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ONE FAITH FELLOWSHIP’S NUGGETS FOR THE SOUL TRUST GOD’S WILL To trust means to have confidence, to be bold, secure, and to have hope. When we don’t trust Him, we really do miss out on an awesome quality of life that the Lord God desires for us to experience. The book of Daniel is filled with many examples of what happens when ONE CHOOSES TO TRUST GOD! Let’s meditate on a few examples as reflected in the New Living Translation. “Trusting God Will” demand respect and affection for us even from our enemies. Dan 1:9 “Trusting God Will” give us exceptional ability and fill us with divine knowledge and
understanding. 5:12 “Trusting God Will” produce favor and elevate us into positions that “technically” we are not supposed to occupy. 6:2,3 “Trusting God Will” summon enemies and motivate them to “unsuccessfully” plot against us. 6:4 “Trusting God Will” will cause us to develop the reputation of being faithful, always responsible, and completely trustworthy.6:4 “Trusting God Will” cultivate boldness to the degree of us risking experiencing extreme punishment or even death. 6:10.“Trusting God Will” keep us looking to God and keep
for this day, we request your prayers and invite our Brothers and Sisters in Christ, our Church families, and the community at-large in our grand
others watching us and spying out our actions. 6:11 “Trusting God Will” make others, even those in leading positions; lose sleep as they attempt to think of ways to “HELP US”. 6:14.18
“Trusting God Will” causes others and especially the least expected to speak blessings over our lives. 6:16 “Trusting God Will” provoke acknowledgement of our faithfulness to our God. 6:20 “Trusting God Will” make us love, forgive and respect persons who even greatly endanger our well-being. 6:21 “Trusting God Will” summons God on our behalf to provide protection and a way of escape from ANY SITUATION. 6:22 “Trusting God Will” teach us how to live above reproach, so that we will be found innocent when unjustly charged. 6:22 “Trusting
God Will” make us have cheerleaders and supporters even from people in “High Places and Positions”. 6:23 “Trusting God Will” preserve us so that we won’t look like what we have been through. 6:23-Not a scratch was found on him, for he had trusted in his God. “Trusting God Will” cause the tables to be turned on our enemies whereof they will suffer what they had planned for us. 6:24 “Trusting God Will” cause others to respect, honor and reverence our God. 6:26 “Trusting God Will” create
celebrations. New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church is located at 402 E. El Segundo Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90061. For more information,
including general Worship service times and directions, please contact our Church office at (310) 324-0644. You may also send us an email at new-
mtcalvary@newmtcalvary.org; Sis. Bridon M. Hale and Min. Dawnesha K. Beaver - NMC Public Relations Dept.; Rev. Dr. Sonja R. Dawson-Pastor; Rev. Dr. Lonnie Dawson-Founder.
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lished new community programs and initiatives, beautified our campuses, and paid off our mortgage. And, the best is yet to come. So, as we prepare
Godly Women Press on at FFMBC The Women of Friendship will conduct the 2013 Women’s Day on Sunday, March 10, 2013, at 3:30 p.m. The theme for this year is “Godly Women Pressing Towards the Mark to Do a
New Thing for Christ” Isiaiah 43:19. The guest speaker will be Dr. Carolyn Gordon, noted lecturer and educator. A specially formed women’s chorus will render praise in song. Six gifted ladies will
be recognized for their contributions to the church and community. Please join us for this spirit-filled occasion. “Friendly” Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is located at 10101 S. Avalon Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90003, 323756-4088, ffmbcnwatts@aol. com. Dr. LaMonte King, Pastor; Sis. Linda Hopkins, President, Women of Friendship.
GRACE TEMPLE B.C. Honors Bishop Miquail M. Broadous & First Lady La Nita D. Broadous on their “SWEET 16th PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY” Greetings in the mighty and miraculous name of Jesus Christ! It is with great pleasure that The Grace Temple family proudly announces the “Sweet 16 Pastoral Anniversary” in honor of our Shepherd, Bishop Miquail M. Broadous and our leading lady who is the fragrance of Grace Temple, First Lady La Nita D. Broad-
ous. We are excited and over joyed that this time of year has come again to show EXTRA love and EXTRA support in how much we appreciate what God has BLESSED the Grace Temple family with. Join us for the entire month of March as we celebrate a dynamic dual and power couple in this day and time. Every Sunday, we
will have various churches and Pastors coming to celebrate with us at our 10AM and 3PM services. Here is the schedule of Guest Speakers: March 3, 2013 @3PM, Pastor Rodney Howard-Israel B.C., March 10, 2013 @10Am, Overseer Joseph Bryant-Calvary Hill Community Church San Francisco Ca, March 10, 2013 @3PM, Pastor
George Hurtt-Mt. Sinai B.C., March 17, 2013 @10AM “First Lady Day”, First Lady Teresa Lollis-Evangelistic C.O.G.I.C., March 17, 2013 @3PM Pastor J.L. Gates-Traveler’s Rest B.C., March 24, 2013 @10AM, Pastor Xavier ThompsonSouthern M.B.C., March 24, 2013 @3PM, Pastor Michael Whitfield-New True Faith
B.C. Sis. Janice Johnson Committee Chairperson. Grace Temple Baptist Church is located at 7017 S. Gramercy Pl. Los Angeles, CA 90047. For further information regarding the Sweet 16th pastoral Anniversary or any other services that may take place, please call (323) 971-8192. Bishop Miquail M. Broadous, Pastor, Sis. Celeste Williams, reporting.
DR. WILLIAM THURMOND TO BE CONFERRED AS PASTOR EMERITUS MARCH 10, 2013 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 Thur-
mond, 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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ST. REED MISSIONARY B.C. CELEBRATES 11th Appreciation Service Honoring PASTOR C.R. JONES & SISTER L. JOYCE JONES
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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 information, please contact our church office at 323.752.7807. The Honorable Pastor C.R. Jones, Deacon Kenneth Ray Cohen, Chairman of Deacons; Mr. Larry Killens, General Chairperson; Mrs. Mary A. Williams, Reporting.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON
Gabriel’s Interpretation Bible Background • Daniel 8 Printed Text • Daniel 8:19-26 Devotional Reading • Psalm 91:1-12
AIM for Change
By the end of the lesson, we will: EXPLAIN why good decisions yield good outcomes; RECALL a time when we needed help from others; and VISUALIZE a better future in God.
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“And the vision of the evening and the morning which was told is true: wherefore shut thou up the vision; for it shall be for many days” (Daniel 8:26).
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Daniel 8:19 And he said, Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the last end of the indignation: for at the time appointed the end shall be. 20 The ram which thou sawest having two horns are the kings of Media and Persia. 21 And the rough goat is the king of Grecia: and the great horn that is between his eyes is the first king.
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IN FOCUS The reality of Gene’s 40th birthday was far worse than the one he envisioned. By now, he thought he’d be married, settled financially, and established in a career. Instead he was between women and jobs, and living paycheck to paycheck. “Man, how did I get here?” he asked his friend Mark. “That’s life. On one hand, it goes by so slow it seems like you have time to get things together. Then again, it goes so fast you can hardly keep up. Then you wake up at 40 and realize you’re at the same spot you were at 20.” “Exactly. I am ashamed to be 40 and have nothing to show for it,” Gene said. “It’s not too late; you just turned 40 today. You could turn things around.” “What am I going to do this year that I haven’t done in the 39 before it?” “That’s the exact question you should be asking. I’m just the wrong person to pose it to,” Mark said. “Go to a career counselor, a therapist, or even your pastor. If you want things to be different, you gotta do different things.” Sometimes it’s hard to know what to expect when we are overwhelmed and confused. In today’s lesson, we will see how Gabriel helped Daniel understand his vision. THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND TIMES Gabriel. He was an angel who was sent by God to deliver messages. He announced the birth of John the Baptist to Zechariah and the birth of Jesus to Mary. In our text, he was sent to Daniel to explain his visions. Media and Persia. The ram in Daniel’s vision represents the Medo-Persian Empire. Its two horns represent Kings Darius and Cyrus. The Persians overthrew Media under Cyrus in 558 B.C. and unlike other conquests, the Medes were appointed to stations of high honor and importance. The two nations seemed blended into one. BACKGROUND After Daniel’s vision of the four beasts, he sees another. This vision is about a ram, a goat, and a little horn. The ram had two horns on his head, one higher the other, and was standing by the river. He pushed northward, southward, and westward and no other animal could defeat him. As Daniel was considering the vision of the ram, a goat with one horn came from the West and charged the ram. He tore the ram’s two horns, making it powerless and defeating it. The goat lost his one horn and four horns grew in its place. Out of one of the four, a little horn grew toward heaven and cast down some of the angelic host. Daniel was baffled by the vision and God sent the angel Gabriel to interpret it. IN DEPTH 1. God Sends Daniel the Help That He Needs (Daniel 8:19-22) Daniel fell on his face when Gabriel arrived, thinking his end had come. But, Gabriel stood him upright and explained that Daniel’s vision
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22 Now that being broken, whereas four stood up for it, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not in his power. 23 And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up. 24 And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people. 25 And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand. 26 And the vision of the evening and the morning which was told is true: wherefore shut thou up the vision; for it shall be for many days.
foretold what should happen at the end times (eschatology) of the world. With Gabriel’s help, Daniel understood that the vision was one of comfort to those who live in calamitous times knowing that there should be an end to them. Gabriel explained that the ram’s two horns are the princes of Media and Persia. The horn that grew up first was shorter than the second one. The second and longest horn represented the kingdom of Persia, which rose last and was more eminent than Media. With its horns, the ram charged westward (toward Babylon, Syria, Greece, and Asia), northward (toward the Lydians, Armenians, and Scythians), and southward (toward Arabia, Ethiopia, and Egypt). The Persians launched attacks against all these nations to enlarge their dominion. The Persian Empire became so great that no one could withstand it, as the ram had in the vision. The goat Daniel saw coming from the West represents Greece, and the horn between its eyes was Alexander the Great. In the vision, the goat did not touch the ground, and Gabriel explained that Alexander the Great had moved so lightly that he met with little or no opposition. In effect, he went to conquer the world. It is said that Alexander the Great pushed his conquests so fast and with so much fury that no one had courage enough to stand against him. He attacked Persia with three magnificent battles, killing more than 600,000 men and gaining absolute control of the Persian Empire. In the vision, the goat trampled the ram and broke its two horns. Just as soon as the goat had become great, his horn broke and grew into four other horns. Alexander’s kingdom divided itself into four parts, the kingdoms of Syria, Egypt, Asia, and Greece. But a small horn grew out of the four, and became persecutor of the church and the people of God. 2. God Can and Does Interpret Dreams (vv. 23-26) Verses 23-25 describe the characteristics and the personality of the “small horn,” which was Antiochus Epiphanes. Matthew Henry writes that Antiochus was seen as small because he “was in his original contemptible; there were others between him and the kingdom . . . and (he) had been for some time a hostage and prisoner at Rome, whence he made his escape, and . . . got the kingdom” (Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible, Vol. IV—Isaiah to Malachi, 1079). He seized Egypt, invaded Persia and Armenia, but ran roughshod over the Jews. According to the vision, Antiochus set himself against God, heaven, and God’s people. He forbade the daily sacrifices and set his own image on the temple. It was
said he would be destroyed but not by hands. He would not die in war or be killed; he would be given over to the living God. And it was so. When the Jews cast out Antiochus’ image out of the temple, he vowed to make Jerusalem a burial ground. No sooner had he spoke the words, than he was struck with an incurable disease. At first, he continued to threaten the Jews. However as his illness grew worse, he tried to bargain with God to let the Jews worship freely. Finally before his death, he submitted to God and wrote letters of apology for setting himself against the Lord. Daniel was asked to seal the vision, for it would be more useful to us who live in the last days. SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES 1. What do the two horns of the ram represent (Daniel 8:20)? 2. What happened to the goat’s horn (v. 22)? DISCUSS THE MEANING Sometimes it’s hard to see clearly in the midst of so much evil. Daniel received help and support from Gabriel to increase his understanding. Who can we go to for help when our way seems dark? IN OUR SOCIETY Communities is worsen when people make bad decisions or refuse to make decisions at all. Passivity robs people of the opportunity to ensure a better future for themselves and their families. Daniel was perplexed about the vision he saw, but Gabriel cleared it up for him. What can we learn from today’s lesson and what we can do to ensure a better future for the residents of our communities? MAKE IT HAPPEN Do you ask others for help or always try to work things out on your own? The person who does not ask for help is either prideful, suffering from low self-esteem, afraid of rejection, or is a glutton for punishment. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not of weakness. Challenge yourself to ask someone to help you with a problem you’ve dealt with for too long. Consider seeking the counsel of your pastor, parents, financial adviser, friend, or licensed counselor. MORE LIGHT ON TEXT Daniel 8:19-26 Introduction: Two years earlier, in chapter 7, Daniel had a dream about four beasts. Now in the third year of King Belshazzar (approximately 546 B.C.), in chapter 8, he had a vision. Both seem to predict future events, although some scholars believe the account was actually written after the events described. There is much, however, on which scholarship agrees. The essence of the vision is similar to the dream in that each involves mysterious animals, and in both instances the animals refer to kings or kingdoms of the world. Just prior to where our passage begins, three heavenly beings (two “holy ones” and Gabriel) are talking among themselves about the duration of the coming destruction (vv. 13-18). As with most prophecies, and especially apocalyptic (warning about a disastrous future or outcome) literature, commenta-
tors have a variety of views. In verse 14 (NLT), one of the angels mentions a period of “2,300 evenings and mornings” until the holy place would be restored. Some believe this refers to six years and 111 days; others believe it refers to a total of both mornings and evenings, or three years and 55 days. In this case, as Gleason Archer writes, “the preponderance of evidence seems to favor the latter interpretation” (Daniel— Minor Prophets, 103). See similar references in Daniel 7:25; 9:27b; 12:7. Virtually all scholars also agree that the destruction takes place at the Temple in Jerusalem, and refers specifically to the end of sacrifices (8:13), after which the Temple is “cleansed” (v. 14) or reconsecrated, and most agree this was done by Judas Maccabeus in 164 B.C. There is also virtual unanimous agreement that it was Antiochus IV Epiphanes, ascending to power in 175 B.C., who committed the destruction and desecration in 167 B.C. (vv. 15-18). Regarding verses 23-25, Louis Hartman writes, “There is not the slightest doubt that he (Epiphanes) is the one meant, in the description of the ‘small horn,’ whom the angel identifies as a king ‘brazen-faced and skilled in treachery’” (Anchor Bible, the Book of Daniel, 235). 19 And he said, Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the last end of the indignation: for at the time appointed the end shall be.
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Daily Bible Readings MONDAY A Guide into the Future (Exodus 23:20-25) TUESDAY A Messenger of Rebuke (Judges 2:1-5) WEDNESDAY A Messenger with Good News (Luke 1:8-20) THURSDAY A Messenger from God (Luke 1:26-38) FRIDAY A Helper in Understanding (Daniel 8:13-18) SATURDAY A Helper in Response to Prayer (Daniel 9:20-27) SUNDAY A Helper in Facing the Future (Daniel 8:19-26) 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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In verse 16, just prior to our passage, Daniel hears but does not see God speaking with the “voice of a man” to the angel Gabriel in what is known as an epiphany, or pre-incarnate appearance of Christ (also called a “Christophany”). Incidentally, Gabriel is named in only four places in the KJV of Scripture (Daniel 8:16; 9:21; Luke 1:19, 26), and only Daniel names any angels in the Old Testament (see Daniel 10:13, 21; 12:1); Michael is named in the New Testament twice (Jude 1:9; Revelation 12:7). Daniel’s natural response is to fall prostrate (Daniel 8:17), like John before Jesus in Revelation 1:17, but Gabriel prefers that he stand (Daniel 8:18). The entirety of our passage consists of Gabriel’s message. His words “Understand . . . the vision” (v. 17), combined with “I will make thee know” in verse 19, indicate the importance of the messenger to communicate and for Daniel to grasp the message. While there are differences regarding the actual events referenced, commentators agree that these are future events (compare vv. 17, 19, 26). In verse 19, the term “the indignation” (Heb. za‘am, za-AHM) refers to Epiphanes’ destruction of Jerusalem, the butchering of 80,000 Jews, and his vile desecration of the Temple, where he not only erected a statue of Zeus Olympios but sacrificed pigs on the holy altar. For Jews, all these acts were appalling, but none was a greater abomination than blasphemy in their Temple (see also Daniel 8:13; 9:27; 11:31; 12:11). Psalm 78:1-4 seems to describe this destruction. Regarding the “time appointed the end,” this term in Daniel 8:19 (Heb. qets, kayts), has generated perhaps more controversy than any
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other prophetic verse, Louis Hartman offers tempering wisdom, that it “is used not in the eschatological sense but in the general sense of any ‘end’ ” (Anchor Bible, the Book of Daniel, 232). Compare with Habakkuk 2:3; Daniel 10:14; 11:27, 35. 20 The ram which thou sawest having two horns are the kings of Media and Persia. 21 And the rough goat is the king of Grecia: and the great horn that is between his eyes is the first king. 22 Now that being broken, whereas four stood up for it, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not in his power. Just as Daniel’s dream was interpreted (7:16), so was his vision. Interestingly, the animals of 8:3, 5 fit their roles in history. The two-horned ram (unified kingdoms of Media and Persia) was no match (8:7) for the one-horned hegoat (kingdom of the Greeks, led by Alexander the Great). As history informs us, Alexander’s rise to world domination was meteoric but short-lived as, after only 13 years in power, he died prematurely from a fever at age 32. With Greece’s goat king “broken” (8:8, NKJV), his four generals divided his kingdom, but none ever approached Alexander’s greatness. These four were: Ptolemy Soter, who ruled Egypt; Cassander, who ruled Macedonia and Greece; Antigonus, who ruled Asia Minor; and Seleucus III, who ruled Syria, Babylonia, and the eastern kingdoms. Seleucus’ son, Antiochus IV Epiphanes, headed south to Egypt and east to Persia; during his expansion, he also overtook Judea. Josephus records that it was in the 143rd year after Seleucus I’s reign in Syria, following Alexander’s death, that Epiphanes entered and crushed Jerusalem, in 168167 B.C. 23 And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come
1-888-290-7277 to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up. 24 And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people. Epiphanes blasphemously called himself “the Illustrious God,” while others called him Epimanes, which means “the Madman.” His coins bore the inscription, “God Manifest.” Not only did he stop sacrifices at the Temple (8:11), but also he tried to abolish Judaism by forbidding circumcision and possession of the Hebrew Scriptures by punishment of death. He knew exactly what he was doing when he erected the idolatrous Zeus statue and sacrificed unclean animals on the altar. Gleason Archer writes, “Like Nebuchadnezzar, he expected all his subjects to bow down to the great image he had set up” (Daniel— Minor Prophets, 104). As with all such demonized despots in history, their evil anointing comes from Satan, the great deceiver of humankind (Genesis 3:13; John 8:44; Revelation 12:9). His closest followers are always morally corrupt, insolent rebels, without integrity, who enjoy evil. While evil may actually prosper and successfully wreak havoc temporarily, believers through the ages have gained comfort from the Scripture’s clear hope that in the end every knee will bow and all will face God’s judgment (Romans 14:11; Hebrews 9:27). 25 And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand. Epiphanes magnifies himself, like sin itself, which is always self-centered and never
NEWS@RAISETHEPRAISENEWS.NET God-centered. Sinclair Ferguson offers the insight that “(Epiphanes’) activity is the embryonic form of an evil that all antichrists perpetrate in one form or another” (Daniel, Communicator’s Commentary, 173). He destroys through peace because he is a master of treachery and deception, like a master con artist. Satan and his ilk are known to transform themselves into angels of light or messengers of righteousness (2 Corinthians 11:13-15), which in this use in the Greek means assuming a disguise. This is not the same Greek word as in Romans 12:2 (NIV), “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Gk. metamorphoo, met-am-or-FOo), which means to be changed or transfigured (as was Jesus in Matthew 17:2; Mark 9:2; see also 2 Corinthians 3:18), not merely disguised. Epiphanes defies God, exactly as Lucifer did (Isaiah 14:12; Luke 10:16-19), and for that he pays the ultimate and eternal price, and is broken—not by human hands, but by God directly. History informs that he died a slow and painful death. Archer describes it as an “attack of worms on his bowels, accompanied by a revolting stench,” after which he died, “imploring the God of Israel to spare his life” (Daniel—Minor Prophets, 105). Ferguson expands the judgment aspect: “God’s destruction of Antiochus will be a foretaste of His final destruction of the Antichrist . . . . What is true of this Antichrist is true of all antichrists. It will also be true of the final Antichrist” (Daniel, Communicator’s Commentary, 176). 26 And the vision of the evening and the morning which was told is true: wherefore shut thou up the vision; for it shall be for many days. It has been said that a statement is not true because it is in Scripture, but it is in Scripture because it is true. In a similar way, God told Habakkuk in a
vision that justice, detailed in a series of woes, would happen at the appointed time (Habakkuk 2:2-4). In this sense, any future time appointed by God could be an “end” (Daniel 8:17); therefore, certainly it would be true in the prophetic eschatological “end times” sense (see Daniel 10:14 referring to “latter days”; also Daniel 11:27, 35). In fact, it is reasonable that we consider the visions of Daniel, Habakkuk and others as verifiable descriptions of end times. Towner boldly states, “There is no speculation that these are future, end times events” (Daniel, 124). New Testament believers are familiar with God’s appointed times from incidents when Jesus told those He healed not to speak about it, for His time had not yet come (John 7:6, 8). Indeed, all believers today await the final appointed time when Jesus will return, something that will not be revealed to anyone prematurely (Mark 13:32-33). Demons, on the other hand, seem to be well aware that their time of judgment is coming, but it was not while Jesus was on the earth (Matthew 8:29). They also knew who Jesus was, but He did not permit them to speak out prior to God’s timing (Mark 1:34; Luke 4:41). Clearly, the time for God to open the seal after “many days” was in the distant future. Archer believes this “obviously refers to the crisis years (of Epiphanes’ destruction and desecration) of 167164 B.C.” (Daniel— Minor Prophets, 105). The message was important enough to instruct Daniel to seal it up, to take measures to protect and preserve these words (compare with 12:9; Isaiah 8:16). The great emotional strain and exhaustion Daniel experienced after receiving Gabriel’s message about the
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4500 W. Adams Blvd. L.A., CA 90016 Phone: (323) 734-7920; Fax: (323) 734-2374 Email Address: Messiah1954@aol.com Web Address: Messiahmissionarybaptist.org REV. PERRY J. JONES, (SENIOR PASTOR) DR. WHALEN JONES, (PASTOR EMERITUS) Sunday School ..................................................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ..............................7:30 A.M. & 10:30 A.M. Weekly Bible Study (Tues. & Thurs.) .................... 7:00 P.M. Weekly Bible Study /Prayer Mtg. ..................... 12:00 NOON Choir Rehearsal -”YOUTH” (Thurs.) ..................... 6:00 P.M.
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1154 E. 92nd Street Los Angeles, Ca 90002 Ph: (323) 567-1993 Fx: (323) 567-1407 E-mail: PastorPDRoss@aol.com DR. PATRICK D. ROSS, PASTOR Sunday School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship Service ......11:00 A.M. Prayer....(Wed)........................7:00 P.M. Bible Study...(Wed)..................7:30 P.M. Prayer ....(Wed & (Fri)...9:00-10:00 A.M.
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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
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DR. B. T. NEWMAN SR. Pastor Emeritus
BOBBY T. NEWMAN JR.
Pastor SERVICE TIMES: Concencration Period ........................................... 9:00 A.M. Sunday School ...................................................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................................................. 10:45 A.M. Evening Worship ................................................... 6:30 P.M. Wed. Prayer ...................................... 9:30 A.M. & 6:30 P.M.
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.
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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.
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6614 SOUTH WESTERN AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA 90047
PHONE: (323) 753-3189 PASTOR (323) 753-3180
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Early Worship ....................................................... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ..................................................... 9:40 A.M. Morning Worship ................................................. 11:00 A.M. Communion Service (1st Sun.) ............................. 5:00 P.M. Mid-Week Prayer Mtg. (Wed.) ............................... 7:00 P.M.
MT. ZION MISSIONARY B.C. 1300 EAST 50TH STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90011 PHONE: (323) 235-2103 REV. EDWARD V. HILL II, PASTOR Consecration ....................................................... 9:45 A.M. Sunday School ...................................................10:00 A.M. Morning Worship ............................................... 11:45 A.M. Prayer (Wed.) ......................................... Noon & 6:30 P.M. Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) .................................... 7:00 P.M
PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY Missionary Baptist Church 3600 West Imperial Hwy. Inglewood, CA 90303
Phone: (323) 751-0502 www.theoneandonlywaymin.org - Website
TRUE FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY B.C. 7901 South Van Ness Avenue Inglewood, CA 90305 Ph: (323) 750-7304 Fx. (323) 565-2894 REV. JAMES A. PERKINS, PASTOR Morning Worship ..... 8:00 A.M./10:45 A.M. Bible Adventure Hour ............... 9:30 A.M. Prayer & Praise/Bible Study (Tues.) 7:P.M. Youth Ministry (Wed.) ................ 6:30 P.M. Prayer & Praise/Bible Study (Thur.) 12 Noon
Long Beach CHRIST SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH 1471 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. Long Beach, CA 90813 Phone: (562) 599-3421 www.csbclb.org REV.WELTON PLEASANT II, PASTOR Sunday School ........................8:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................... 9:40 A.M. Midweek Prayer (Wed.) ........ 7:00 P.M.
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Inglewood
Dr. Herman C. Avery Jr., Ph.D, Pastor Sunday School .....................10:00 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 11:30 A.M. Wed. Prayer/Bible Study ........ 7:00P.M. 7010 S. Denver Ave., L.A.)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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
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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.
REV. ROBERT L. TAYLOR PASTOR
Sunday School .....................................................9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ............................................... 10:00 A.M. Bible Study (Wednesday) .................................... 7:00 P.M.
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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.
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THE DOOR of YOUR HEART Behold, I stand at the door and knock Though, I find there is a stumbling block Open the door if you hear my voice I come that we can rejoice I want to dine with you forever This is my sole endeavor Your closed door keeps us apart It is the chamber of your heart In my hand there’re spiritual treats Consume them and become complete I bring love to your secret place Everlasting joy for you to taste I come to nourish the spiritual man With sweet forgiveness in my hand Taste my fruit of joy and peace It will tame your inner beast Behold, I stand at the door and knock I am your shepherd, you are my flock Let us break the bread of life And separate the inner strife That stumbling block of human wrath Will no longer impede my path I bring new life from my vine To allow the light in you to shine
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coming tribulation (Daniel 8:27), prompted Daniel’s great prayer of chapter 9 (see last week’s lesson). At best, prophetic and apocalyptic literature is enigmatic and problematic to decipher— especially to assign to specific events in history or developing trends. Sibley Towner writes, “The concept of a predetermined historical sequence is one of the most difficult aspects of apocalyptic literature” (Daniel, 121). Indeed, this is why many have made embarrassing mistakes, thinking they had accurately solved the riddle for exactly when certain events were going to happen, (e.g., the return of Jesus). Even errors like this, made with the greatest intentions, reflect badly on all believers. Another aspect of this type of passage goes to the heart of the church’s confidence in God. If God’s own temple can be destroyed by an evil pagan and along with it the means of maintaining a holy relationship with him, it can create for all but the strongest believers profound questions about the security of any tangible element of faith in the world. For those truly strong in the faith, however, their security is rooted in God Himself and not in anything made by man, including His temple and holy city. In this light, especially for New Testament believers, the hope of a future, eternal Jerusalem and permanent temple, of which the former were only prototypes, is as real as the very presence of God that sustains our faith (see Revelation 11:19; 21:2, 22). Ultimately, all believers have the enduring, scriptural hope that evil will be overcome and justice will prevail, however long before it happens or however much damage the
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enemy does in the interim (Daniel 8:25). The hope that sustains is the core assurance that the day is coming soon when every form of evil will be completely and permanently brought to an end (Revelation 20:10, 14).
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) 338-9385.
PASTOR DESMOND PRINGLE
It seems like only yesterday we were saying “Happy New Year”, “Happy New You”, or whatever your salutation of choice. It’s now March and as of the time this writing seventy five of our three hundred sixty five calendar days of 2013 are
forever gone. If you are on target, off target, have yet to set a target for the year or a combination of all of the above, it’s time to get in motion. We should fine tune our focus on the time we have left rather than what’s been lost. With more than 280 days left in this year, time is on your side. In the interest of movement, our prayer should echo the sentiment of Psalm 90:12 NIV- Teach us to number our days ARIGHT, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Wisdom is still the principle thing. We are not to aimlessly meander but rather press towards the prize, an established goal, and expected end. This moment in time is to be maximized, so get to moving!
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What Happens When We Say “NO”?
“Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness?” – Romans 6:16
by Andrea Andrews This perhaps may be inconceivable, but I often wonder how many people God gave the assignments of the Virgin Mary & Joseph to before He ultimately was able to use them.
In other words, “How many people would not obey God when He told them to marry a woman who was already pregnant or how many young virgins fled from the angel Gabrielle when he approached to give them instruction from the Lord?” While this may be hard to wrap our heads around, we MUST remember that God never interferes with our free will. Imagine a Moses, Joseph, Samuel, David, Solomon, Elijah, Isaiah, Daniel, Ezekiel… who refused to obey God. Does God cease and desist?
NO. God simply gives the assignment to someone who willingly and willfully accepts the mission. However, rarely do we consider (because the scripture is “silent”) how many refused to obey Him in such key historical roles throughout the Bible. This is fascinating because we often in this day and age refuse to obey our Master. Furthermore, when we refuse to do so, rarely do we consider that He has given the mission to someone who bowed down before the foot of His throne of grace. So, what
happens when we say “no” to God? Does He simply give up and go away – allowing our failure to submit to hinder His purpose? Let us not be so self serving that we are ignorant enough to believe such a thing. NO ONE and I repeat…NO ONE will interfere with the Divine’s ultimate purpose. When we are not willing someone else always is. Yet, let us not forget that we will have to answer to the Righteous Judge… the Precious Lamb of God when He asks us why we failed to accept our assignments. Let
us not forget, scripture assures us: “The Lord said to me, “You have seen correctly, for I watch over My word to accomplish it.”” – Jeremiah 1:12 Peace, Love & Blessings; www.theprocesschristiancounseling.com
beyond our wildest dreams. 6:28 This is why we are told in Proverbs 3:5-Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own
understanding. The Lord is always aware of what is happening to His people; those who have accepted His Son Jesus Christ as their Lord and Sav-
ior and asked for forgiveness of their sin. The Lord always has a reason for allowing what He allows and has an outcome that outshines the journey of our experiences. So, CHOOSE TO TRUST God, TO REST IN HIM, AND TO REMAIN FAITHFUL AND DEVOTED TO HIM! In so doing, we will position ourselves to see
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study - it’s called disobedience! And when you do show up - you don’t attempt to be on time. You come as you please it’s called disobedience! Again, disrespect for your Pastor. What you have is - imbalance in the body. When he teaches and preaches how God wants his Church supported through tithes and offerings, and you tithe and give as long as it doesn’t affect you paying your bills. And, you decide nobody will know when you fail to do it - it’s called disobedience! Again, disrespect for your Pas-
tor. But God says, “you have robbed Me” - and that’s dishonoring God, and above all, demonstrating ungratefulness. What you have is - imbalance in the body. 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.
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the platform to allow God to display His love, power and faithfulness to those who will trust Him 6:27 “Trusting God Will” will cause us to prosper
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The Affect of Disobedience In The Body (Part II)
DR. JOYCE HARRELL
What are some suggestive causes for disobedience? Disobedience can be the result of unprepared hearts. Disobedience can be the result of carnal hearts; Disobedience can be the result of non-listening
hearts, and Disobedience can be the result of stubborn hearts. These differing hearts can render a pastor’s leadership ineffective. Notice: I said disobedience will complicate a Pastor’s effectiveness in leading - but I didn’t say it would complicate his effort. The reason, a pastor’s effort in Pastoring a Church is not based on the receptivity of the people. It’s based on him being faithful to God. He’s a man under authority. What God desires is that the Pastor will be faithful. God rewards the Pastor for faithfulness. But now, if
the people are unfaithful and disobedient - God can reroute. Some of you may be asking, “how do I disobey my Pastor, and when is disobedience most apparent? The following is a list that is most apparent when we disobey and imbalance in the body occurs: When your Pastor sets the time for Sunday Church School for spiritual growth, and you willfully don’t show up - it’s called disobedience. Underneath, it’s actually disrespecting your Pastor. What you have is - imbalance in the body. When you willfully don’t show up for Bible
On Your Mark, Get Ready, Get Set, Go (Part I) Philippians 3:14 - King James Version (KJV) 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
LADY DR. PHELENCIA A. WHITE
We hear the proclamations from pulpits across America that we are living in the peril-
ous times as written in 2 Timothy 3:1-5. Yet, as Christians, we still seem to believe that we should live a life devoid of suffering. We seem to believe that we should have no REAL cross to bear for the blood of Jesus somehow affords us an erroneous sense of entitlement which precludes the necessity for us to bear our cross just as He did. In Matthew 16:24-25, it reads, “24 Then Jesus said to
His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. 25 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.” We set the limitations on our “going through” based upon our perception of how far God should go causing us to PRESS. We shout that we are going through if we can’t pay
our rent, buy a house or buy that car we wanted so badly. But in the Biblical sense, this was NOT going through or PRESSING toward the MARK. In order to press we are required to (1) deny self, (2) take up our cross and (3) follow Jesus. In doing this, we will bear His mark upon our lives. To “PRESS” means “to move or cause to move into a position of contact with something by
exerting continuous physical force.” This not a comfortable place for in this “press” we are required to stand steadfast and immovable against every fiery dart of the wicked while maintaining our focus on doing the work of the Lord. (1 Corinthians 15:58). 1 Corinthians 15:58 - 58 Therefore, Continued On Page 15
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New Providence Missionary Baptist Church is now accepting resumes for a PASTOR. A photo accompanying your resume will be greatly appreciated. We are located at 10200 S. Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca. 90044. For further information you may contact the church, @ 323-754-3779 or Sis. Levester Hyter at 323-754-7291. MUSICIAN AVAILABLE Able to play piano and organ, read music, teach parts and direct. Available for all Sunday and mid-week services, funerals, weddings, etc. (323) 424-2613.
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