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NEW COMMANDMENT MBC INSPIRATIONAL CHOIR SPRING MUSICAL

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CZ CELEBRATES PASTOR AND WIFE ANNIVERSARY

MUSICIANS IN ACTION 3 TENORS AND A BARITONE

EMERGE 7 WOMEN, 7 STOOLS MOTHER’S DAY PLAY

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Southside Bethel “Family of Purpose” Celebrates 16 Years of Leadership for our Pastor & Leading Lady Frederick & Carol Howard

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PASTOR FREDERICK & LEADING LADY CAROL HOWARD

Sunday, May 5, 2013 4:00 p.m,. It is with Praises and Thanksgiving that we, the members of Southside Bethel “Family of Purpose” B.C., give to God and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 16 blessed years of service for our Senior Pastor Frederick E. Howard and Leading Lady Carol J. Howard. Pastor and Sister Howard continue to lead us by the Spirit of God with boldness in His Holy Word with love, hope, and prayer They stand together in love for each other, unmovable and always abounding in the work of the Lord. Our Continued On Page 5 theme for this occasion is “Our Pastor & First SOUTHSIDE BETHEL....

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This afternoon, at 3:30 p.m., Union Baptist will celebrate with its Inspirational Choir on their annual day. Our speaker for this occasion is the Reverend Marvin Dean, one of our nation’s renowned gospel preachers. This is the 25th YEAR Union prides in having Pastor Dean, who’s dynamic and awe inspiring sermons we’ve been blessed to hear over the years and cherish in our memories. We look forward to your

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presence, along with many others, in helping us celebrate this historic moment in view of having one of the great preachers of our day preach for the 25th time in the long history of our choir. The inspirational choir joins Reverend Dean in quoting Dr. Roger Decuir, out of Pasadena, CA, when he says “I’ll See You There!” We look forward to seeing you this afternoon when All Roads Lead To Union. Sis. Karen Laniyi President Dr. Milton Marshall, Sr. Pastor.

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JUDSON BAPTIST CHURCH CELEBRATES 15th APPRECIATION FOR DR. & MRS. JOHNNY V. BAYLOR “A PROPHET AND PREACHER TEACING GOD’S PEOPLE THE GOOD AND RIGHT WAY TO LIVE” I Samuel 12:22-23

PASTOR LAMONTE KING DR. & MRS. JOHNNY V. BAYLOR

The Judson Church family invites you to join us in our tribute to our Pastor &

First Lady in commemoration of fifteen years of faithful service. Dr. and Mrs. Baylor will be honored on Sunday, April 28, 2011, 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 5, 2011, 5:00 p.m. Dr. LaMonte King is the Guest Speaker on Sunday, April 28 and on Sunday, May 5; we will honor a very special Guest Speaker to be announced at a later date. Judson Baptist Church is located at 451 East 223rd Street, Carson, CA. For additional information, please call the Church Office at (310) 834-2630.

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NEW COMMANDMENT MBC INSPIRATIONAL CHOIR SPRING MUSICAL SERVICE

DR. REV. GRADY JONES

On Sunday, April 28th, 4:00p.m., the musical ministry department will praise

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God through their anointed voices and musical talents, under the leadership of Bro

Edell Shepherd. We look forward to your sharing this time of praise and worship with us. Everyone is welcome! The choir will sing songs honoring Psalm 100:2, which reads “Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. “Special guests include, but not limited to, are Bro. Stan Foreman, Guest Director, Guest Soloists, Sis Joselynn James, and Sis. Jewel Tompkins, along with Calvary CME Church Choir. You do not want to HEAR about this service. You WANT to be IN

GOD’S HOUSE WITNESSING THIS GREAT WORSHIP EXPERIENCE! New Commandment is located one mile south of the 105 Freeway and one mile north of the 91 Freeway at 15548 Paramount Blvd, Paramount CA, between Alondra and Somerset Blvd. If we can be of service to you, or if you’re in the need of additional information, please call (562) 531-7703. Dr.Rev Grady Jones, Pastor Sis Cindy Elder, President/Article Submitter Sis Linda Sue TaylorJones, Publicist/RTP Reporter.

NEW MT. CALVARY Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Dr. Lonnie Dawson Home for Children

PASTOR SONJA DAWSON

It is with exceeding joy and humble acknowledgement that the New Mt. Calvary Church Family celebrates the Grand Opening of the Dr. Lonnie Dawson Home for Children in Gonaives, Haiti in the month of April. Indeed, we are excited for what the Lord has done and

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it is marvelous in our sight. In 2011, following the leading of the Holy Spirit, Pastor Sonja R. Dawson and the New Mt. Calvary Church Family partnered with Rev. Dr. Carol and Sis. Lillie Broadfoot, Pastor Robert Compere, and the Love and Light Missions to build a home for 17 orphaned

children. Indeed, this journey has been filled with great pleasures and pains, but we have pressed and persevered. Currently, in its last phase of development, the Dr. Lonnie Dawson Home for Children has several bedrooms, classrooms, kitchen area, and food pantry to support the spiritual, physical, and social needs of its incoming residents. Named in honor of our late founder, Rev. Dr. Lonnie Dawson, the Dr. Lonnie Dawson Home for Children is a celebration of his work in meeting the needs of this present age, locally and internationally. During his tenure as pastor, Dr. Dawson traveled extensively on missionary journeys to West Africa, Jerusalem, Jamaica, Seoul, Korea, Germany and Haiti.

He also led the congregation to build three wells in Haiti in addition to a road restoration project, following a devastating hurricane in 2004. Now, in continual fulfilment of our church’s mission “…To reach persons beyond the walls…,” Pastor Sonja R. Dawson carries on his rich legacy while chartering a new course with the development and building of this home. Truly, a work of this magnitude could not be accomplished without the favor of God, the prayers of the righteous, and the gracious support of many collaborating partners in ministry, including but not limited to Holy Chapel Baptist Church, Continued On Page 5

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of the Holy Ghost! Well it’s that time again, when the Music & Worship Arts Ministry of the Grace Temple Baptist Church under the direction of Minister Cecil Thompson present their Annual Symposium: “The Year of Edification!” Ephesians 4. This powerful weekend will begin Friday, May 3, 2013 @ 7:00 PM with “A Night of Worship!” Music & Arts Ministries include: Vanessa Grundy, Esther, Izaac Dorn, Yolanda Dancy Harris, Aveli Clay, the Zion Messengers and more; with Worship Leader, Elder

Dwayne Johnson. We will continue in praise and worship on Saturday, May 4, 2013 @ 10 AM with our Prayer Breakfast. Special Guest Speaker: Nikki Potts (of the Kurt Carr Singers) and music ministries of Psalmist Sonya Griffin and Evangelist Franchesca White; with Worship Leader, Evangelist Brenda Ellis. Tickets are $10. Climatically, we will conclude our Symposium Sunday, May 5, 2013 @ 6 PM with our Annual Spring Concert FEATURING OUR VERY OWN, BISHOP MIQUAIL M. BROADOUS,

SR. AND FRIENDS. Musical Guests Include: Pastor Prentiss Lewis (Greater Starlight MBC), Overseer T. Delbert Robinson (Church in the Kingdom), The Holy Homies-President Xavier L. Thompson (Southern MBC), Moderator Rodney J. Howard (Israel MBC), Dr. William D. Lowe (Tree of Life MBC), Evangelistic COGIC Mass Choir and much more! You don’t want to miss this Continued On Page 5

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CZ Celebrates Pastor & Wife’s Anniversary

“Now we ask you, brothers, to give recognition to those who labor among you and lead you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves” 1 Thessalonians. 5:12-13

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BISHOP WM. LARUE DILLARD

PASTOR EMERITUS

PASTOR BOBBY L. & LADY CLAUDIA NEWMAN JR.

The members of Citizens of Zion will celebrate the first anniversary of Pastor Bobby L. and Lady Claudia Newman, Jr., on Sunday, April 28, 2013. We

are honored and excited to set aside this day to thank God for the gift He has given to us – we invite our family, friends and the community to join us in

this celebration. Starting day one, both Pastor Bob and Lady Claudia hit the ground running and have shown hearts filled with love for the members of CZ. Pastor Bob’s motto “To Serve This Present Age” is demonstrated through his active mission to reach as many

people for Christ as he can in the time he has left on “planet earth”. The theme for this occasion is “Chosen According to His Purpose” (Ephesians 1:11). Our 10:45 a.m. speaker is Dr. Bobby Newman, Sr., Pastor Emeritus. Pastor Newman retired as Senior Pastor

The Rock Christian Fellowship CALLING ALL MEN FROM THE NORTH, EAST, WEST & SOUTH On Tuesday May 7, 2013 over 1,500 men will surround City Hall of Long Beach, California for strategic prayer. We are calling on Christian men for the all corners of the city of Long Beach as well as other cities to come together in prayer over seven core areas of the city. Here is the plan. We need you to gather 10 men who can each gather 10 men who can gather 10 men, who can then gather 10 men who can gather 10 men to take over the city. Would you send a text, use your voice, Facebook or phone call to begin the process? We believe it is time for men to show up in a committed visual of commitment to change. We need you. During that time we will be praying for: The Long Beach City Council, The Homeless Population in Long Beach, Gang Violence, Education, Illegal Gun Recovery, Sex Trafficking and Ministry Quarantining. If you would like to join us, arrive at Long Beach City Hall 333 West Ocean Blvd. (meet in the center quad) on Tuesday May 7, 2013 @ 4:30 PM. Wear a white shirt and blue jeans/pants.

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in November 2011. Our afternoon guests are Second Baptist Church-Monrovia; Bishop Wm. LaRue Dillard, Pastor, is slated to speak. Also, joining us will be Christ Second Baptist Church-Long Beach; Reverend Welton Pleasant is the Pastor. For more information about this very special celebration or any of the other programs at CZ, call the church office at (310) 6380536 or email citizensofzion@ sbcglobal.net. We are located at 12930 North Lime Avenue, in the City of Compton. Ms. Balinda Andrews is Chairperson of the Appreciation Committee and Ms. Wilma G. Hairston, reporting.

Bible Fellowship Baptist Church Minister’s Staff Program Southside Bethel FOP is bringing the Spring in with our “Life Bible Class” Bringing the ministry to the people. Our Pastor is dedicated on ‘Building Lives and Impacting People” and with our new Life Bible Class we do just that. Life Bible Class is designed and developed to allow people to be comfortable in an uncomfortable atmosphere. Women2Women, Men2Men, Singles2Singles and Couples 2Couples. Our first class was this past 1st Wednesday of April, when all of our Women were together and guest Lecturer Sis. Cynthia Holmes, former first lady of Double Rock Baptist empowered them to Speak and say I AM LOVED. On the 2nd Wednesday in April, All of our men were together with Overseer Jawane Hilton of City on the Hill Church in Carson. who spoke from the subject, When strong Men are

Weak. On the 3rd Wednesday in April, our Pastor poured into the lives of all of our singles, dealing with christian dating and the levels that should be experienced. From Freindship to dating which has 3 levels, Casual, Special and Steady. On the 4th Wednesday, we began the a Study entitle “the Mystery of Love, with our Couples and this was facilitated by Mrs. Tanya McDonald, from the Personal Invovlement Center. Our Life Bible class is not just limited to FOP Members, but to any and everyone who would like to attend. Our only request is that if you belong to a church already, Go to your church bible study. Schedule of Ministry Life Bible Classes are as follows; 1st Wednesday of Every Month, Women2Women, 2nd Wednesday of Every Month Men2Men, 3rd Wednesday of Every Month, Singels2Singles, 4th Wednesday of Every month, Couples2Couples ( Married or Engaged to Be Married). If there is a 5th Wednesday, Pastor Howard, gathers all of the Life Bible Classes together for a joint one night revival. Looking forward to seeing you at any one of our Life Bible Classes. Classes begin at 7:00 p.m. Every Wednesday. Southside Bethel “Family Of Purpose is located at 10400 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, Ca 90003 Pastor Frederick E. Howard, Senior Pastor.

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We the members of Bible Fellowship Baptist Church

cordially invite you to come and fellowship with us on Sunday April 28, 2013 at 3:00pm to support our Minister’s staff as the Ministers of Bible Fellowship Baptist Church will be presenting a program. The Theme is “As My Father Hath Sent Me, Even So: Send I You” John 20:21. We are looking forward to having a Glorious time Praising our Lord and Savior for His Blessings. Our special guest, Mt. Israel Baptist Church, Dr. Jesse Walker, Pastor. The Speaker of the hour is Pastor D.W. Clevland of the Lord House of Prayer. Every one that can come is welcome to come; Bible Fellowship is located at 6915 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003. Rev. DeShay Ward Sr. Pastor, Sis. Bernice Wooden, Reporter.

THE WOMEN’S MINISTRY OF GREATER MT. HERMON M.B.C. IS PROUD TO PRESENT OUR ANNUAL DAY Theme: “Women Living a Legacy of Faith” Joshua 24:14-15

Special Guest Speaker, Sister Elnora Simon from Shining Light Worship Center. The service will be held Sunday, April 28, 2013 4:00PM Greater Mt. Hermon M.B.C. 2302 W. 132nd St. Los Angeles, CA 90059 Rev. Kenneth A. Hall Sr. Pastor (Two blocks West of Central Ave.-Between El Segundo and Rosecrans). 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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ONE FAITH FELLOWSHIP’S NUGGETS FOR THE SOUL SO WHAT IS YOUR DECISION? We have the power to make the decision to live a stressful or stress-free life! To assist us in making the right decision, Daddy-God left on record: Romans 4:16b- For Abraham is the father of all who believe. V17-That is what the Scriptures mean when God told him, “I have made you the father of many nations.” This happened because Abraham believed in the God who brings the dead back to life and who creates new things out of nothing.v18-Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing that he would become

the father of many nations. For God had said to him, “That’s how many descendants you will have! V19-And Abraham’s faith did not weaken, although at about 100 years of age, he figured his body was as good as dead—and so was Sarah’s womb. V20-Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. V21-He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever He promises. V22-And because of Abraham’s faith, God counted him as righteous.V23-And when God counted him as righteous,

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it wasn’t just for Abraham’s benefit. It was recorded V 24-for our benefit, too…if we believe in Him, the one who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. Hebrews 6:12- Then

Holy Mission M.B.C. News From the desk of Pastor Noah W. Payne MUSICAL , MUSICAL, MUSICAL The Gospel Men of Praise Quartet will be our special guest on May 5th at 3:30pm. Come and enjoy an afternoon

of spiritual singing. Other 41st Street Los Angeles, CA guest singers appearing, come 90011, Noah W. Payne, Pastor. and be blessed. Holy Mission MBC is located at 1614 E.

JOB OPPORTUNITY CHILDREN’S CHOIR DIRECTOR/MUSICIAN NEEDED

Trinity Baptist Church is seeking a Director/Musician for the Children’s Choir, ages 6 thru 12. Must have experience in vocal training and directing a children’s choir, knowledge of and ability to teach, train and direct the children to sing a variety of sacred music, including Hymns, Spirituals, Gospel and Contemporary Christian Music. Candidate must be available for rehearsals and scheduled worship service. Please submit resume by mail, fax or e-mail to: Trinity Baptist Church Music Department, 2040 West Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. 90018 – (323) 735-0219 (fax) or trinitybaptistc@sbcglobal.net

you will not become spiritually dull and indifferent. Instead, you will follow the example of those who are going to inherit God’s promises because of their faith and endurance. V13-For example, there was God’s promise to Abraham. Since there was no one greater to swear by, God took an oath in His own name, saying: V14“I will certainly bless you, and I will multiply your descendants beyond number.” V15Then Abraham waited patiently, and he received what God had promised. V18- So God has given both His promise and His oath. These two things

are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to Him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us.V19This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. These Scriptures are so powerful! If we embrace their urgent invitation to hope and have faith in God; then our stresses, problems, and sleepless nights will be over! DaddyGod wants us to trust that 1) He is wise enough to make the right decisions for our lives. Continued On Page 14

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HOLY CHAPEL’S SANCTUARY CHOIR CELEBRATES ITS 24TH ANNUAL DAY To God Be the Glory for the wonderful things he has done!! We, the Sanctuary Choir are inviting you to come and share with us in our 24th Year of Service. The chosen theme for the occasion is “Through It All”, Psalm 18:2. We have planned an outstanding service unto the Lord and a spirit-filled service for your enjoyment. The service is scheduled for Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. in our church sanctuary. Rev. A-Tone Bryant - Musical Director, Sis. Linda Roland - Choir President and the entire choir are seeking your support. Come out and get your praise on! When praises go up, blessings come down. Come and get your blessing. Not only are you invited to this special service, but for any of our regularly scheduled services, Tuesday through Sunday. The church is located at 1016 E. Rosecrans Avenue (between Central and Avalon) in the city of Compton, under the pastorate of The Rev. George L. Thomas.

Tabernacle Of Faith Baptist Church Slates Annual Prayer Breakfast

The Women’s Ministry of the Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church, located in the very heart of the greater Watts Community of Los Angeles, slates its 25th Annual Prayer Breakfast. Our theme is “Servants of God Staying Steadfast and Committed Prayer”, Psalms 37: 5. Out guest speaker is Rev. Natalie K. Owens, Assistant PasPastoral search committee is accepting resumes for a permanent Pastor. If you are tor, Faith Inspirational Missionary Baptist Church, Compton, CA. an ordained Baptist Minister please send your resume by June 23, 2013 with photo. AtSpecial music will be provided by Rev. Gregory Bowen-Perkins. tention; pulpit Committee c/o Sis. Mary McCarthy, 1417 East Florence Avenue, Los The event will be held Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. to 12 Angeles, CA 90001. Church PH (323) 582-7797**Chairperson @ (323) 759-6031 Noon, at the Proud Bird, Tuskegee Room, 11022 Aviation, Los Angeles, CA. Please contact the church office at (323) 569-4162 for tickets or additional information. Sis. Norma Chappelle, Chairperson, and Sis. Callie Parker, Co-Chairperson. Reverend Dr. R.M. Leffall is our Senior Pastor. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!

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The Scholarship Ministry of Macedonia B.C. Presents Lincoln University’s Concert Choir

On Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 5 p.m., Macedonia Baptist Church will host the Concert Choir of Lincoln University (Lincoln University, Pennsylvania), the nation’s first Historically Black University. Notable graduates of Lincoln University are Thurgood Marshall and Langston Hughes. Under the direction of Prof. Edryn J. Coleman, this choir tours extensively during the academic year visiting churches of all denominations and high schools of all kinds. Pastor Shane B. Scott, along with the entire Macedonia Church family, extends a heartfelt invitation to the public to join us for this enlightening musical experience. The admission is free and a freewill offering will be taken. Macedonia is located at 1751 E. 114th Street, Los Angeles, California. For further information please call the church office at (323) 569-9561.

Musicians In Action & Macedonia B. C. Presents Three Tenors & a Baritone In an Evening of Music Splendor Musicians In Action in partnership with Macedonia Baptist Church, is honored to present the gifted voices Timothy Davis, Donald Perry, Rev. Harold Pittman and Frank Williams in concert on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 5 p.m. Three Tenors and a Baritone showcases the incredible versatility of African American male singers.Timothy Davis is a graduate of Cal State University with a degree in Music. He serves in the music department of the First A.M.E. Church (Pasadena), and is a member of the Spirit Chorale, under the direction of Byron Smith. He has performed in a European production of Porgy and Bess as well as the L.A. Opera production of Porgy and Bess at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Donald Perry has shared his gift of music with several congregations in Los Angeles and cities throughout the United States. He has also sung in Stockholm,, Paris and other European cities. His repertoire consists of a wide variety of music. Donald’s heartfelt stylizations are not to be missed. He is a member of Congregational Church of Continued On Page 7 Christian Fellowship. Rev. Harold Pittman has shared his MUSICIANS IN ACTION....

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California State Ministers’ Wives & Ministers’ Widows New President!

LADY EVELYN PERKINS

The 35th Annual Conference of California State Ministers’ Wives & Ministers’ Widows was held April 11 – 13, 2013 at the Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Westside, 6333 Bristol Parkway in Culver City, California and the Liber-

ty Baptist Church at 1500 West 51st Place, Los Angeles, California; the Rev. Terry Brown, Pastor. The Convention was hosted by the very capable Mrs. Mary Cotton, President of Inglewood & Vicinity Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows; Mrs. Barbara Watkins, California State President. Ministers Wives and Widows from through-out the State of California came together in Sisterly love for their Annual Session. Highlights of the Session: The Welcome Reception, Hosted by Inglewood MWMW and President Cotton; The Celebration of the Lord’s Supper, led by Rev. Dr. Clinton Benton, Pastor of Upper Room Fellowship Mis-

sionary Baptist Church; the Rev. Dr. Ricky Williams, Pastor of St. John Baptist Church of Palo Alto, California served as Worship Leader and the message delivered by the Rev. Terry Brown, Pastor of Liberty Baptist Church. The Official opening of the 35th Session was held on Friday morning as the Sisterhood arrayed in Green and White (California Kenta cloth) assembled together as President Barbara Watkins called for order of the house. The Holy Spirit reigned as the San Diego Local; Mrs. Ruby Hunt, President; led the Worship and Praise Service following the General Theme: “Continuing the Journey – Praying, Communicating,

The Youth of Grace Temple Present Fill The Pew Day

Ephesians 4: 11-12 reads, “And he gave some, apostles; and some prophets; and some evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” It is that time again where the Youth of Grace Temple Baptist Church celebrate their Annual Youth Fill the Pew Day!

We invite all to come out and take part in this special service April 28, 2013 at 3:00PM. Chosen theme for this year’s Fill The Pew Day is, “Equipping Our Youth For The Work Of Ministry”. Our speaker for the hour will be our very own, Minister Danone Williams. What a time! What a time! What a time we will have lifting up the name of Je-

sus Christ. The youth of Grace Temple are EXCITED and in their own words, “The Turn Up Will Be Real” on this day of High Praise! For more information, contact the church office at (323) 971-8192. Grace Temple is located at 7017 S. Gramercy Pl. Los Angeles, Ca 90047. Bishop Miquail M. Broadous, Pastor, Sis. Celeste Williams, Youth Director.

Working, and Connecting.” Other Highlights: Following an encouraging and uplifting message by Dean Carol Manuel, presentation of Seminar Leaders was introduced and the Sisterhood departed for class. At 12 noon, a most excited time was had by all as Ministers Wives, Pastors, Widows, friends, and neighbors boarded a fabulous Tour Bus (with Lunch) for a 4 ½ hour “Grand Tour of Los Angeles and Vicinity” with Evelyn Perkins as Tour Guide. President’s Night was hosted by The Inland Empire Local, Mrs. Thomasena Brown, and President. Theme: “Where Is Barbara?” A skit about President Watkins was introduced, with

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Lady, Persevering the Storms of Life by Faith”, Ephesians 6:1020. Our Invited guest churches are: New Direction Community Church, Pastor Ronderick Henry who will be bringing the Spoken Word; Greater New Light B.C., Dr. Patrick D. Ross, pastor; Mt. Israel M.B.C., Dr. Jessie L. Walker, pastor; Redeemer M.B.C., Rev Curtis Monroe Jr., pastor; Praise of Zion B.C., Dr. J. Benjamin Hardwick Sr. pastor; and Village M.B.C., Rev. W. Charles

each local participating. Saturday evening special: 14th Annual Graduation; “Honey Date Night;” celebrating Clergy marriages (20 or more years) was held from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. on the Palisades Terrace. As couples danced to music of the 60’s & 70’s and sipped on Martinelli Apple Cider and dined on Shrimp Cocktails The Honey Date Night was enjoyed by all in attendance; followed by the Annual Award Banquet and Installation of 2013 – 1015 Officer, where President Barbara Watkins, passed the gavel to President Elect, Evelyn Perkins, wife of the Dr. James A. Perkins, Pastor of True Friendship MBC of Inglewood, California! What a Time! What A Time! O What a Time! Harris, pastor. You are also invited to come and worship with us as we send up praises and thanksgivings to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for all He has done, is doing, and is going to do here at the “FOP”. Our church is located at 10400 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA. 90003, Phone# 1-888294-5545. Sis. Nancy Goodin, Pastor’s Aide Ministry President, Sis. Georgene Taylor & Sis. Lucille Washington, cochairpersons, Rev. Frederick E. Howard, Pastor/Teacher. Sis. Lucille Washington, reporting.

“EMERGE 7 WOMEN, 7 STOOLS” THE PERFECT MOTHER’S DAY GIFT The lobby was packed in Sacramento with enthusiastic patrons waiting for autographs and photo opportunities as the cast of “EMERGE 7WOMEN 7STOOLS” graciously accommodated them….. “Every woman needs to see this show” one excited patron exclaimed “not just women” another said “men too!” They were just a handful of thousands who’ve witnessed this phenomenon and waited patiently in line to share their joyous approval. They Shook up Seattle, Rocked the Bay, Sold out

Portland, Sold out Anchorage, Sold out Stockton, Sold out Sacramento and now they’re coming to you! The brainchild of Lady Kitty V. Griffin who for years had the most successful women’s conference In No. Ca. whose guest included Paula White, Vickie Winans, Fred Hammond, Karen Clark Sheard, Marvin Sapp and more. But behind the anointing of this petite dynamo was the painful secret of abuse she had carried for over 20 years during her first marriage. Unspeakable hor-

rors had remained hidden until she decided to “EMERGE”. Enlisting the help of veteran playwright, director, producer Delilah Rashell whose plays have played to over 1.5 million people including ”God’s Trying To Tell You Something”, “Things Aint What They Use To Be”, “Stop the Noise Bring Back The Music” and “ Somebody Oughta’ Tell God Thank You ” her story is no longer a secret but an encouragement to women everywhere, as is the Housewife, Amber Sauer who has shared the stage

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dancers “Beautiful Feet”. The 2 hour show moves briskly” with standing ovations periodically throughout the performance “EMERGE 7WOMEN 7STOOLS” touches every emotion; laughter, tears, and an awesome awakening ”I Love Me Better Then That” It is by far the PERFECT GIFT FOR MOTHER’S DAY! Sunday May 12 @ 7pm* THE GRAND 4101 E. Willow Street *Long Beach, CA 90815* Tickets $45* VIP RECORDS/ w w w. 7 w o m e n 7 s t o o l s . com or call 888 657-9377

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SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON

A LIVING HOPE

Bible Background • 1 Peter 1:1-12 Printed Text • 1 Peter 1:3-12 Devotional Reading • Lamentations 3:19-24

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1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in then last time.

6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: 7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: 8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: 9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. 10 Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: 11 Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. 12 Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.

IN FOCUS Rodney had heard about rampant layoffs, plant downsizing and closings, expansion overseas, and many other reasons millions of Americans have been displaced from their workplaces. But until it happened to him, he didn’t know what it felt like to be without health insurance and other benefits of the working class. What was he to do? Often, Rodney would express that God, not his job, was his source. Now it was time to really trust Him. Especially now that his unemployment compensation had been exhausted, Rodney knew that his only hope was in Christ Jesus. He began to stand on the Scripture, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee” (Hebrews 13:5). In order to make it through, Rodney knew he would need to take one day at a time. After all, he knew the Lord knows his end from his beginning. There is reason to hope. The daily struggles of life can cause us to experience hopelessness. How can we become confident and find hope for a better tomorrow? Peter writes that a new birth into a living hope can be found in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND TIMES Author, Audience, Attitude. There is little doubt that apostle Peter is the author of this epistle. He introduces himself in verse one. We also note that he is writing to strangers (perhaps Greek converts) in various regions of Asia. Whether Peter directed his letter to a specific group or not, it is encouragement for all Christians who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, even those of us today who have accepted the truth of the death, burial, and Resurrection of Jesus our Savior. With these motivational words, we are assured there is victory over suffering. BACKGROUND Although Peter wrote to Jewish Christians driven out of Jerusalem and scattered throughout Asia Minor, there is much that we can learn from his letter. He wrote to encourage Christians who were under persecution. Peter himself had been beaten, jailed, and threatened often as he brought God’s message to the people. He had also witnessed firsthand not only fellow Christians dying for the faith but many being scattered as they sought refuge. In the midst of his awareness of ongoing persecution and suffering, the apostle Peter sought to bring comfort and hope to Christians under duress. IN DEPTH 1. Hope through Salvation (1 Peter 1:3-6) Abundant mercy (vv. 3-4). When Adam and Eve sinned against God in the Garden of Eden, man fell from a great estate. This did not catch God by surprise, for He had a plan of redemption already in place. As we read in these two verses, God has already established reconciliation with humankind through the death, burial,

and Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is through God’s abundant mercy that we are not consumed. The shed blood of Jesus not only brings hope of eternal life but a lively hope to all humankind. Peter writes in 1 Peter 2:5 of saints being “lively stones.” This dynamic combination of a lively hope and “lively stones” allows us to have victory over the cares of this world. We have been translated into Christ’s kingdom through the incorruptible inheritance we have received. All of this is accomplished by the resurrection power that is in us through the precious gift of the Holy Ghost. As believers, we have victory over suffering. We have a spiritual heritage built upon an everlasting foundation. When the entire world is falling apart, our prayer can be: “Let your kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.” We are in this world but not of it. We serve the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It was Abraham who searched for that city that was not made by hand. Through Jesus Christ, we have inherited the promise of His kingdom here on earth. Eternal life will not fade away for heaven belongs to His saints. Faith works (vv. 5-6). Remember the song that many congregations used to sing Gene Martin and Richard Littlejohn? “Faith, faith, faith, just a little bit of faith. It don’t take a whole lot, just use what you got, faith, faith, faith, just a little bit of faith.” There is so much truth to that tune, which appeared on the 1970 “We Shall Be Like Him” album. Jesus taught that all you need is faith the size of a mustard seed for mountains to move at your command (Matthew 17:20). Peter is encouraging the reader that although there are manifold temptations, we are kept by the power of God through faith. Salvation begins by faith, and we must hold onto faith until that day when we reach our heavenly reward. Perhaps, like Job, you have been considered by God to go through hardship. Rejoice as the fiery tests and trials engulf you. Take time to learn what the purposes of these experiences are—they exist to make us, not to break us. 2. Triumphant Victory (vv. 7-12) In our devotional reading from the book of Lamentations, Jeremiah lets us know where to place our hope. “The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him” (Lamentations 3:24). It seems nearly unimaginable to grasp what the world does when life’s challenges happens to them. We as saints have the Lord as our comfort. We are privileged to be able to go

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By the end of the lesson, we will: KNOW how we can find meaning in life’s challenges; FEEL the hope of Christ and be able to share that hope with others; and ACTIVELY turn to Christ for hope and guidance.

Keep In Mind:

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3).

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to Him in prayer. Precious trials (v. 7). Can you imagine that 24-karat gold is not worth as much as the trials of your faith? This is what Peter is telling us. To the carnal mind, that definitely is foolishness. But to those of us who have been given the mind of Christ, how precious is this teaching! These fiery trials that we’re enduring and overcoming are going to be currency with Jesus Christ in His appearing. Surely we want Him to be pleased not only then but now as well. A wise person has said it’s all about attitude and perspective. How we look at a situation makes all the difference. Learn to see things as God sees them. Then the trials that seem like they’re going to take you out will become precious and valuable. Believing faith (vv. 8-9). Peter seems to echo the words of Jesus when He was speaking to Thomas: “Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed” (John 20:29). We, too, are in that number—believing, rejoicing with unspeakable joy, and full of glory. The promise of hope has been fulfilled, and we are heirs to the promise. Better days are coming (vv. 10-11). Throughout the Old Testament, prophets and common people alike rested in the promise of hope. They looked forward to a better day when the promised Messiah would destroy the works of man. The list is long and covers thousands of years, but these men, women, and children of faith looked to the future in hope. Present-day saints have a different vantage point. We have all these things recorded in the Word of God. We also have witness in our inner being that Jesus did just as He said. Our hope is in the glorious resurrected Christ. He has provided triumph over death and suffering. Yes, we have hope eternal. Angelic curiosity (v. 12). “What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour” (Psalm 8:4-5). Man has a place of honor in God’s creation. God breathed life into man and he became a living soul (Genesis 2:7). No other creature, angelic or otherwise, can boast of this status. However much the angels may be puzzled at God’s decision in creation, we do know that in redemption the angels rejoice when a soul is saved (Luke 15:10). SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES 1. What type of inheritance do we have as saints (1 Peter 1:4)? 2. In whom does our hope lie (Lamentations 3:24)? DISCUSS THE MEANING With so many catastrophes occurring in the world around us, let alone the strife among nations and individuals, from where do we draw our strength to face a world in turmoil? LESSONS IN OUR SOCIETY

The foundations of our society have been shaken. Everywhere a person turns there is strife, fear,

and upheaval. Systems and programs that have been in place for decades such as Social Security, Medicare, college education grants and loans, and other assistance programs are in jeopardy of failing. What are some ways that the body of Christ can minister hope to the society in which we live? MAKE IT HAPPEN The church of Jesus Christ is called to be a beacon of light to a dark world. Determine ways your local church can have an impact of hope on the community in which you live. Share the hope that you have with those who are in hopeless situations. MORE LIGHT ON TEXT 1 Peter 1:3-12 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, The apostle Peter wrote to believers living in northwestern Asia Minor, now Turkey. The bearer of the letter lists the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia in the order of visit. Though Peter’s ministry was mainly oriented to the Jews, the letter here was addressed to Christians who were largely Gentiles. The beginning of this section, focused on thanksgiving, was a Jewish pattern of writing adopted by the Christians. While the Jewish thanksgiving formula is limited to the

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Daily Bible Readings MONDAY I Have No Help in Me (Job 6:8-13) TUESDAY Days without Hope (Job 7:1-6) WEDNESDAY Will Mortals Live Again? (Job 14:7-17) THURSDAY My Times Are in Your Hands (Psalm 31:9-16) FRIDAY The Lord Preserves the Faithful (Psalm 31:19-24 SATURDAY Hope in God’s Faithfulness (Lamentations 3:19-24) SUNDAY New Birth into a Living Hope (1 Peter 1:3-12) 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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mention of God, Christian thanksgiving is expanded in identifying God more specifically because of the revelation of Jesus Christ as Lord. Here Peter’s praises go to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Paul uses the same template for his letters (see 2 Corinthians 1:3; Ephesians 1:3). This thanksgiving is rooted in what God has accomplished for Peter and his audience. God in His mercy has given new birth to both Peter and the recipient of his letter. In 1 Peter 3:3, the phrase “a lively hope” translated in Greek is anagennao (an-ag-en-NAHo), meaning new birth (or “born again,” NLT). The concept of the new birth is found in John where the new birth is not dependent on the will of man but that of the Spirit (1:13; 3:6). This new birth came through God’s mercy, which is the rendering of the Old Testament Hebrew word chesed (KHEH-sed, meaning lovingkindness); in Greek it is eleos (EL-eh-os). Eleos reminds the readers that the provision for the new birth is solely the work of God without any merit whatsoever from the receiver of the new birth. The means by which God accomplishes anagennao in the believer was through the Resurrection of Christ from the dead. It echoes the importance of the Resurrection for the Christian faith stated by Paul. Without it, the Christian faith is aimless and futile. All this ushered the Christian believer to a living hope. 4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Inheritance results from the new birth as well. The inheritance notion is found in the Old Testament with the promise of God to Abraham to give him the land of Canaan.

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The Children of Israel received the land through conquest by Joshua. However, their inheritance was plagued with wars, idolatry, and vices, and by the eroding effect of time. Unlike the inheritance promised to the Israelites, which was subject to degradation because it was earthly, the inheritance God promised to Christians is not subject to these three plagues. Peter uses three qualifiers in Greek to explain the quality of this inheritance. It is first incorruptible, or permanent, and cannot suffer corruption or corrosion. Then, it is “undefiled,” morally pure and cannot be tainted. Finally, it is “reserved in heaven”—set aside eternally for believers. 5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. The beneficiaries of God’s inheritance are securely protected. The term used for “kept by the power of God” in Greek (phroureo, froo-REHo), has military connotations. It gives a picture of defense against a military assault while those protected are in a fortress. This previews the following verse where the trials will be introduced. Indeed, Christian life is not problem free but instead is a life of trial, temptations, and assaults of all kinds. This protection from God is therefore a good assurance for Christians. This protection has a time frame. It runs from the new birth until the “last time” where the final salvation is acquired. The Greek word used for “last time” is kairos (kahee-ROS), is different from chronos (K HRON-os), which designates time in general or a span of time. Kairos means a decisive point in time or an appointed time. Therefore, Christians are under God’s protection until the last day appointed by God for the return of Christ and the end of the world. Proverbs 18:10 and

1-888-290-7277 John 17:11b give us an assurance that the name of God is a real protection. 6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: “Wherein” links this portion to the living hope described by the inheritance in heaven and the protection until the reception of the salvation ready to be revealed. This living hope is indeed a source of great joy (“So be truly glad,” NLT). The anticipation of Christ’s return and the glorification of saints with Him provide a real joy. Expectation of a good outcome in the future always generates joy such as Paul expressed when he projected the overflowing of the Philippians’ joy in relation to his probable release from prison. The believers’ joy is challenged by the sufferings they are experiencing throughout provinces in Asia and elsewhere. But this is for a little while—“though now for a season”—because He has already set the time frame of endurance. Until Christ comes at the appointed time, the believers may go through various kinds of suffering. But Peter tells them to rejoice in partaking in Christ’s suffering. The attitude they should have when they suffer for Christ could be considered as a distinct contrast to what they suffer for their own misbehavior. 7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: The sufferings in a Christian life have a purpose. The goal is to test one’s faith and bring it to maturity. James gives the process of the refinement of one’s faith through suffering: trials bring perseverance. When one endures these suf-

NEWS@RAISETHEPRAISENEWS.NET of believers’ faith. Here again the notion of hope and perseverance is implicitly present. Their faith has a goal—the inheritance, the living hope. It is summed up in the salvation of their souls. “Soul” here refers to the whole person. Salvation is both present and future and relates to the whole person, not just the physical body. It starts with regeneration at new birth and is completed in glorification when Christ comes. 10 Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: 11 Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. This salvation was the theme of the prophets of the Old Testament. In Luke 24:45-47, Jesus reminded the disciples of the content of the Old Testament that He summarized through His suffering, death, and Resurrection from the dead. Repentance and forgiveness was to be preached to all nations as part of this reminder. These prophets were moved by the Spirit of Christ in them. In his second letter, Peter reminds his readers that no prophecy of Scripture comes from the prophet’s own will (2 Peter 1:12-21). What the prophets receive as message was not intended for them but for the believers in Christ as is the case with Peter’s audience. These prophets investigated the message to find out the time and the circumstances of the revelation they received. The revelation was centered in the sufferings of Christ and the glories that will accompany them. Part of these glories

ferings, it brings maturity in his faith (1:4-5). A mature faith will produce a testimony that will glorify the name of the Lord Jesus Christ at His Second Coming. Here again, in 1 Peter 1:7, reference is made to the last time or days. Peter explains the purification process of believers’ faith through trials by drawing a parallel with the process of purification of gold. Gold goes through this process through placement in a fire in a furnace. The aim is to remove the impurities from the mined substance and achieve pure gold. In so doing, the fire does not destroy the gold; instead, the gold’s purity increases after being separated from the impurities that surround its essence. In the same way, a Christian is strengthened after going through trials successfully. 8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: Peter has seen the Lord, and he was a participant in Jesus Christ’s earthly ministry. However, his readers did not see Him physically but heard of Him through the preaching of eyewitnesses. The apostle’s audience, who did not know Christ in person, did two things: They loved Him and believed in Him. Glorious, inexpressible joy is a result of their love and belief in Christ without the ability to see Him physically. It resounds like the blessing Jesus gives to those who believe without seeing (John 20:29). 9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. The Greek word komizomai (kom-ID-zo-mahee) used for “receiving” denotes carrying off for oneself what is deserved or earned. The verb is used frequently for obtaining a prize or reward. The prize is the goal

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ambitious Youth Department who is willing to serve the Lord; Sis. Trena Birdine President; Sis. Shakira Williams

Vice President, who is also precious to us. Therefore we are asking you to come and support our Youth on Sunday May

min Branch. He is also a member of the Los Angeles Chapter of Gospel Music Workshop of America. Three Tenors and a Baritone are men who have developed a musical repertoire with extraordinary breadth. Like Olympic decathlon athletes, these classically trained, multi-talented, operatic vocalists can do it all! They have mastered not only operatic music, but jazz, gospel, soul, spirituals, new school and Broadway as well. We thank God for the music talents of these four outstanding gentlemen and the music director, Byron Smith. Byron is a Professor of Commercial Music at Los Angeles Harbor College.

He serves at the Macedonia B. C. and is Minister of Music at Grant A.M.E. Church. He is the past Western Regional Director of the National Association of Negro Musicians. We invite you to pre-celebrate Mother’s Day by bringing your mother or someone special to this concert, which will take place at the Macedonia Baptist Church, 1751 E. 114th Street, Los Angeles, California; 323/569/9561, Rev. Shane Scott, Pastor. Admission is free. We anticipate an enjoyable evening of music and culture. For additional information please call 323/777/3213, or Macedonia B.C. @ 323/5699561. We look forward to

5, 2013 at 3:00PM as they present their program “Stumping & Stepping an Upward Way” Psalm 149:3. Bible Fellowship

is located at 6915 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003. Rev. DeShay Ward Sr. Pastor, Sis. Bernice Wooden, Reporter.

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CITY ON THE HILL CHURCH

Jawane Hilton Senior Pastor/Teacher

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

Keith B. Williams Senior Pastor

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

GREATER EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH

JUDSON BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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REV., DR. SOLOMON DRAKE PASTOR

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

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

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APOSTLE RONALD C. HILL, SR., FOUNDER/PASTOR Sunday Morning Worship ....... 8:00, 11:30 A.M. & 6:30 P.M. Wednesday Mid Week Service ............................. 7:30 P.M. Saturday Bible Study ............................................ 9:00 A.M. Food For Soul Radio Broadcast .(KTYM 1460 AM M-F). 6:30 A.M. Food For Soul TV Broadcast (THE CHURCH CHANNEL Tues. 5:30 P.M. & Fri. 2:00 P.M.)

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REV. WAYNE CHANEY, JR. PASTOR

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BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF PASADENA

1972 North Fair Oaks Avenue Pasadena, CA 91103 PHONE: (626) 794-3136 JOHN T. McCALL, PASTOR DR. F. S. STEVENS, ORGANIZER PASTOR EMERITUS Sunday School ................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 11:00 A.M. Mid-week Pray/Bible Study 12:00 NOON & 7:00 P.M.

PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

MESSIAH BAPTIST CHURCH

REV. DEMONTRE REEVER YOUTH PASTOR

DR. ALBERT NICHOLAS SENIOR PASTOR

REV. E. ROLAND AREVALO PASTOR/SPANISH MINISTRY

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

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DR. J. BENJAMIN HARDWICK, SR. PASTOR Early Morning Worship ............................................. 6:45 A.M. Educational Hour .................................................... 9:15 A.M. Mid-Morning Worship ........................................... 10:30 A.M. Bible Study (Wed.) ................................................. 7:30 P.M. Broadcast ......................(KJLH 102.3)................... 5:00 A.M.

VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH OF LOS ANGELES 4802 South McKinley Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90011 PHONE: (323) 231-2424 PASTOR W. E. JENKINS Moderator of Los Angeles District Association Morning Worship ........................................... 9:00 A.M. Sunday School ............................................ 10:45 A.M. Children’s Church (1st Sun.) ....................... 10:00 A.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) ............................. 12 & 7:00 P.M. FIRST ANTIOCH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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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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.

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.

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.

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

The ROCK Christian Fellowship Build, Teach, Engage & Empower

Temporary Location @ Florence Bixby Elementary School 5251 E. Stearns, Long Beach, Ca 90815 Mailing Address 6285 E. Spring St. #223, LB 90808 (562) 597-7481 Fax (562) 597-6356 GREGORY SANDERS, SR., PASTOR www.THEROCKTODAY.com Morning Worship ................... 10:00 A.M.

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BOBBY T. NEWMAN JR.

Pastor SERVICE TIMES: Concencration Period ........................................... 9:00 A.M. Sunday School ...................................................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................................................. 10:45 A.M. Evening Worship ................................................... 6:30 P.M. Wed. Prayer ...................................... 9:30 A.M. & 6:30 P.M.

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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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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.

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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH

Dr. W. Jerome Fisher Senior Pastor

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“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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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

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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.

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.

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.

FIRST ZION TRAVELERS Missionary Baptist Church

4715 South Normandie Los Angeles, CA 90037 Ph: (323) 296-2047; Fx. (323) 588-2854 Church Office: (323) 585-1048 E-mail: IBryantRN@aol.com DR. FRANK BRYANT, JR., PASTOR Sunday School ......... 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 11:00 A.M. Bible Study/Pray (Thurs) 11:30 A.M. - 1:P.M.

FRIENDLY FRIENDSHIP B.C.

10101 S. Avalon Blvd., L.A., CA 90003 Phone: (323) 756-4088 REV. LAMONTE KING, PASTOR Early Worship ........................ 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ...................... 9:05 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 10:30 A.M. Monday Bible Study ............... 7:00 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) ....... 12:00 NOON Mdwk. Pray/Bible Study (Wed) ... 7:P.M.

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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 NEW LIGHT B.C.

1154 E. 92nd Street Los Angeles, Ca 90002 Ph: (323) 567-1993 Fx: (323) 567-1407 E-mail: PastorPDRoss@aol.com DR. PATRICK D. ROSS, PASTOR Sunday School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship Service ......11:00 A.M. Prayer....(Wed)........................7:00 P.M. Bible Study...(Wed)..................7:30 P.M. Prayer ....(Wed & (Fri)...9:00-10:00 A.M.

HOLY MISSION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1614 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.

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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

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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. LARRY D. HOOKS II, Pastor 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

TABERNACLE OF FAITH B.C.

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

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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.

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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.

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129 S. Gless Street Los Angeles, CA 90033 Phone: (323) 261-0949 REV. K. W. TULLOSS, PASTOR Sunday School ..................... 8:00 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship ..... 9:00 A.M. Sunday Evening Worship........6:00 P.M. Bible Study (Tues).................. 5:00 P.M.

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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

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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.

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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 INWARD SUN My life is a free living flame That doubt seeks to drench and tame Yet the inner sun lights my soul And illuminate dark eery roads I dare not turn away and run For I am guided by the inward sun An awesome light shines within Assures me that I will not always win I am not exempt from life’s bitter hits But I must forge onward and never quit It is not about jobs or wealth Nor a great physique or best of health As I heed the call inside of me Staying the course makes me free Though I battle with challenging winds I follow the invisible sun within Difficulties wrestle with my spirit A formidable foe but I do not fear it More than once I was knocked on my back Looked up and my castle had become a shack But my inward sun suffered not a dent For it has the secret of being content

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involves the resurrection of Christ from the dead and the resultant grace that came to Peter’s readers and all believers in Christ Jesus. 12 Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into. The prophets were told they were not the recipients of the grace but that they were serving the believers in Christ that will come. When the prophets talked about these things, they were looking forward to the future beneficiaries. Empowered by the Holy Spirit sent by God the Father, people have preached the same message to Peter’s audience. This reminds us of Jesus commission to the disciples to go into the world and preach the Gospel after they have received the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:1820; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8). Sources: Biblical Words Pronunciation Guide. http://netministries. org/Bbasics/bwords.htm (accessed November 3, 2011). Davids, Peter H. The First Epistle of Peter. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1990. 7-9, 50-65. Marshall, I. Howard. 1 Peter: The IVP New Testament Commentary Series. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1991. 32-48. McKnight, Scot. 1 Peter: The NIV Application Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1996. 23 -24, 67-82. New Testament Greek Lexicon. http://www.biblestudytools.com/lexicons/greek (accessed October 31, 2011). Selwyn, Edward G. The First Epistle of St. Peter: The Greek Text with Introduction, Notes and Essays. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1947. 121-138.

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My inward sun guides me to the altar Stronger than the Rock of Gibraltar Where the awesome one awaits on the throne And assures me that I was always home

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Decisions, Decisions…

“ACHAN’S SIN - But the Israelites were unfaithful in regard to the devoted things; so the Lord’s anger burned against Israel.” “The Lord said to Joshua, “Stand up! What are you doing down on your face? Israel has sinned; they have violated my covenant, which I commanded them to keep. They have taken some of the devoted things; they have stolen, they have lied, they have put them with their own possessions. That is why the Israelites cannot stand against their enemies; they turn their backs and run because they have been made liable to destruction. I will not be with you anymore unless you destroy whatever among you is devoted to destruction.” – Joshua 7:1; 10-12

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was one adult man (a father – a descendent of Judah) who had a covetous heart and was overcome by the spirit of “mammon” (riches, avarice, and worldly gain). The moment he took into his possession the things of the people God sent the Israelites to conquer, he “opened a door” to demonic indwelling – a door which later would cost he and his entire family their lives; direct orders from God. “Whoever is caught

with the devoted things shall be destroyed by fire, along with all that belongs to him. He has violated the covenant of the Lord and has done an outrageous thing in Israel!’” – Joshua 7:15 Many struggle to understand why their present set of circumstances directly reflects their family history. For example, multiple generations of the same family line marry & divorce, struggle with poverty, bare children out of

wedlock, never obtain a college degree, die prematurely, etc. While the love of God supersedes ALL things, in order to fully understand the nature of God’s love for us, we MUST first fully comprehend/study/ understand our opponent – the devil. Failing to do so, (due to fear, ignorance or laziness) is simply foolish. If we do not know what “binds” us or what has held our family lineage captive for multiple generations,

we are never joint heirs of the throne. REMEMBER: Christ came to set the captives free. Yet, if we fail to know why we are imprisoned, what is translated in the spirit is that Christ died in vain. Be careful of the decisions you make. It could ultimately affect your children and their children and so on and so on and so on…Peace, Love & Blessings www.theprocesschristiancounseling.com

get EVERYTHING WE DESIRE FROM DADDY- GOD BECAUSE “FATHER KNOWS BEST”! However, we do know that if we stay in His Care and submitted to His Will, we will RECEIVE EVERY-

THING GOOD FOR OUR INDIVIDUAL LIFE! It’s our personal decision; whether we will experience a stressful or a stress-free lifestyle. Remember, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD! NOTH-

ING!!! (Mark 10:27) So, What Is Your Decision? Join us for our 1st Sat. Fellowship, May 4, 2013, 1:15 p.m. at the U S Bank Community Bldg., Crenshaw and Slauson, Los Angeles, CA. For additional information

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2) He is able to bring to pass any promise He makes to us. 3) He seriously desires that we give all our worries and cares to God, for He cares about us. (1 Peter 5:7). Spiritual maturity reminds us that we won’t

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

EFFECTIVE MINISTRY

DR. JOYCE HARRELL

How can we tell when we are being effective in ministry? By what means do we gage our ef-

fectiveness? Are we really accomplishing what God has given us to do for Him? Do we see growth in those that we give leadership too? For example, if you are over the new members ministry, at the completion of the new members classes, are the new members assimilating into the Body of Christ? Do we see them active in ministry? Or have they disappeared only to be seen once or twice a month? If that is the case we have failed, we have failed

in moving them from where they were to where God wants them to be. If you are over the women’s ministry or the choir, how do you gage your effectiveness? Are you working at replacing yourself? Who are you training to do not only what you do, but better than you do it? Never strive to teach someone to do things exactly the way you do it. But encourage them to pray and follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit and surpass what you do. We

must understand that Satan is real, and we cannot afford to be passive with those we lead. We must aim for spiritual maturity at all cost, we must help them to understand what they are learning at this point in their Christian walk and apply it. It’s good for us to want them to grow, but it’s more important that they want to grow for themselves. This can only be done when there is some excitement about what we do; we must demonstrate some joy

in our labor and be passionate about ministry. 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.

FIGHT OR MOVE OUT OF GOD’S WAY! (Part III) … And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. 1 Samuel 17:40 (KJV)

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Sometimes, you’ve just got to know what you know and rest in it. Saul’s spiritual sensitivity was slowly eroding away as he was becoming self absorbed by the erroneous sense of entitlements afforded him on the basis of his power, his position, his success and his wealth. (1 John 2:16) In contrast, David was fueled by righteous indignation and passion for his God, to defend His honor and

to do His will. Saul’s focus was materialistic and worldly. David’s focus was spiritual and godly. And, by submitting his will to God’s through faith, all that Saul had was being stored up to be added to David’s life in God’s perfect timing as part of God’s plan. (Prov. 13:22; Matt. 6:33) David did not build his confidence in his own abilities but that of his God. (Eph. 3:20-21) David spiritually clothed himself inwardly rather than outwardly because this battle wasn’t his to fight. (1 Sam. 16:7; 2 Cor. 10:3-5; Ps. 24:8; 2 Cor. 12:9; 1 Cor. 1:2628) David “…took his staff in his hand”, preparing himself to

use what he already had. His “staff ” used for walking, striking or guiding, he gave to God so he could walk with and be guided by Him. David then chose stones which would be used to build the foundation upon which his most holy faith would be built. Not just for that moment but as a memorial for the rest of his life. David so reverenced and honored his God that he did not haphazardly pick up just any stones; instead he looked for smooth stones, stones of quality. He wanted to give God the best for he had heard that only the best offering is acceptable to Him. (Romans 12:1) The amount

of stones, five, he chose was symbolic of God’s grace toward mankind. And even if he knew none of this, for our knowledge of it is based upon the Scriptures, he certainly knew that he had five fingers on each of his hands and he needed God to use all of his fingers and hands at this moment like never before. After choosing the stones, he put the stones in a “Shepherd’s bag”. David gave those stones to His God. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” (Psalm. 23:1) Could his reflection of this moment have been the inspiration behind Psalm 23? Not only did he put them in

the Shepherd’s bag, but he also put them in his “scrip”. The scrip was the place where natural provision for the shepherd was stored as they traveled. So in essence, by David’s actions, he was symbolically acknowledging his need for God’s provision as he prepared to go up against his adversary. David needed a spiritual impartation from God with a natural manifestation as he approached the Philistine with his sling in his hand. Next Week, Part IV ... Lady Dr. Phelencia A. White, Girlfriends In Christ InterContinued On Page 15

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PASTOR DESMOND PRINGLE

Last week I talked about aspirations. We dealt with the need to be and the power of being hopeful. One of the benefits of hope is that it prompts one to move into action. In other words, hopeful people are not passively waiting for something to just happen. Rather, they are engaging in activities and behaviors that make things happen. Herein lies the power of faith with respect to its practical application in our lives. Faith without works is inconsequential.

It serves no purpose. It’s like savorless salt. It’s a moot point. With that being said I’d like to unveil and unpack our word for this week which is ADVANCE. I present “advance” not in the sense of describing something that is complex or difficult. Rather in the sense of moving forward and moving beyond where one may find oneself. This is what having aspirations are all about. Enabling forward movement. Aspirations and hope are not just about wishful thinking. To desire better or different but not move purposefully toward it is the epitome of slothfulness. Proverbs 21:25 indicates that the desire of the slothful kills him for his hands refuse to labour. To aspire, desire, or be inspired must be accompanied with corresponding action in order for the manifestation of the expected end to be realized. Isaac Newton the famous physicist who formulated what’s known as Newton’s laws of motion states that an object in motion stays in motion. In other words there is a natural tendency of objects to keep on doing what they are doing. I encourage you and speak to you as a person of power, passion and purpose. I exhort you today to harness the power of your aspirations. Allow it to fuel you and propel to advance. Paul said, I PRESS toward the prize. This is what advancing is all about. This is your season to get in motion. This is the time to take formidable and intentional steps in the direction of the dream, the goal, and the vision. Destiny awaits you and will only be realized as you take the steps to make the journey. You have a promise to seize and a purpose to fulfill. I am fully persuaded that you will when you become the object in motion. It’s time to ADVANCE!

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