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Dr. Margaret Douroux’s 28th Gospel Music Convention June 26-29, 2013 Introduces Famed Gospel Star Earnest Pugh In the West

Dr. Margaret Pleasant Douroux, internationally acclaimed author, educator, and the composer of such Gospel classics as “We’re Blessed,” “Rivers of Joy,” “He Decided,” “If It Had Not Been For The

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Lord On My Side,” and “What Shall I Render” hosts the 28th annual Heritage Music Foundation Gospel Music Conference and Expo June 26-29 in Los Angeles. “This year we have the distinct honor of introduc- Continued On Page 14 ing Earnest DR. MARGARET .......

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Weekend Celebration Launches New Season of Leadership and Ministry at New Hope

Los Angeles, CA, June 7, 2013, June 21st thru the 23rd, the leadership of New Hope Baptist Church in Los Angeles celebrates the beginning of a new season of ministry and leadership with a full weekend of spirit filled activities culminating with the installation of Rev. Larry D. Hooks II as the new pastor of this historic institution. New Hope called Rev. Hooks, formerly of Oklahoma City, OK, this past March, to serve with the distinction of being only the fifth pastor in 106 years of New Hope. Founded in 1906, this prestigious Black Church has a legacy of service and community involvement which remains strong today and is located on the historic Central Avenue corridor. New Hope remains an active, life giving resource along side of many inactive but significant nationally recognized monuments such as the famed Dunbar Hotel and the illustrious Lincoln Theater, acknowledging the wonderfully significant past God has provided and an ever present reminder of the work still to be done to advance God’s kingdom. A seasoned man of God, Rev. Hooks will lead New Hope with Mrs. Marcena Hooks by his

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side as the First Lady. They are blessed with two children and serve as a practical model for young families that face modern challenges of raising children today. Rev. Hooks received his calling in 1990 while Continued On Page 13

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A FATHER’S DAY TRIBUTE

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PASTOR RONALD BRIDGETTE Ph.D

Written With Love, A Dedication To Celebrate My Father Father’s Day Tribute to Pastor Ronald Bridgette, Ph.D. “Dad, your guiding hand on my shoulder will remain with me forever.”

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On Sunday, June 16, 2013 individuals across the United States will celebrate Father’s Day. Colorful ties, handwritten cards and delicious meals will be just some of the gifts enjoyed by dads. However, a few months back, an idea was planted in my heart to inform the world about my terrific Spiritual Father and publicly celebrate his legacy in shaping me into a God-‐fearing man. Today I honor Pastor Ronald Bridgette of the Belmont Avenue Baptist Church in Los Angeles, CA. As a proud son, words will never express the enormous amount of respect, love, admiration and gratitude I have for you. Let me give a brief synopsis of how my journey began with this great man back in 1994. I became acquainted with Dr. Bridgette through an annual citywide revival held at New Liberty Baptist Church in Long Beach, CA. The inside of New Liberty reached maximum capacity for this great event. Dr. Bridgette’s revival was so popular that an over flow crowd could be found standing outside the church, in hallways, in the fellowship hall and even on the grass outlining the perimeter of the church. It was during this revival that I first experienced the power of God. Dr. Bridgette preached a life-‐changing message Continued On Page 4 titled, “Look Up and Live!” As Dr. Bridgette A FATHER’S DAY TRIBUTE

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BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH CELEBRATES 80 YEARS

DR. ROBERT L. TAYLOR

PASTOR FREDERICK HOWARD

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Bethel Baptist Church of Venice, Ca. Pastor Marvis Davis; Redeemer Baptist Church, Pastor Robert De France and the Southside Bethel Baptist Church, Pastor Frederick Howard who will be the messenger for the concluding service. Beulah Baptist Church is located at 1454 E. 100th. Street in the city of Los Angeles. Dr. Robert L. Taylor, Pastor.

The Holy Chapel Church Family is elated to announce services for our sixty-ninth (69th) Birthday, Tuesday through Thursday, June 18 – June 20 at 7:00 p.m. each evening and Sunday, June 23 at 3:30 p.m. The chosen theme for this occasion is: “Standing Strong on the Rock”, Matthew 16:18. As always, we are excited to invite you, the community at large to come and fellowship with us for this grandiose occasion. Gran-

TO GOD BE THE GLORY FOR THE THINGS HE HAS DONE!!! diose, because during these Terry Harmon and First Timothy M.B.C and Rev. Walter sixty-nine (69) years, we have been so favored inasmuch as Riley and Greater New Morning Star M.B.C.; Wednesday, there have only been three pastors (the late Reverends June 19th – Rev. James PerWilliam Cobbs and George kins and True Friendship M. B. C. and Rev. Leonard White Cobbs) and our present pastor, Reverend George Thomas. and Holy Mt. Calvary M.B.C.; Thursday, June 20th – Rev. God is such a great God!!! We are further blessed and favored Herman Avery and Progresin that we will host some of the sive Community M.B.C. and outstanding pastors and their Rev. Victor J. Green and New Bethel M.B.C.; Sunday, June congregations of Compton and Los Angeles communiContinued On Page 7 PASTOR GEORGE THOMAS ties. Tuesday, June 18th – Rev. HOLY CHAPEL....

NEW MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH PRESENTS The Annual Pre-Men’s Day Musical

NEW MT. CALVARY MEN’S CHORUS

ARE YOU READY FOR WORSHIP? ARE YOU READY FOR PRAISE? On Friday, June 21 at 7:00 p.m., the

Men’s Chorus of New Mt. Calvary invite you to join them for an evening of anointed praise and worship during their An-

nual Pre-Men’s Day Musical. Under the musical leadership of Rev. Simmie Sims, the Men’s Chorus provides a unique blend of traditional and contemporary music during our 7:30 a.m. weekly Worship services. Truly, God has blessed this ministry and with some of the most anointed men of God and by faith, this year’s concert seeks to inspire, motivate, and encourage all those in attendance. So, at this time, we extend to you, your family, and your friends a cordial invitation to join us for an awesome Worship experience. .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 or you may visit us online at www. newmtcalvary.org. You may also send us an email at newmtcalvary@newmtcalvary.org. Min. Dawnesha K. BeaverNMC Public Relations Dept. Photo Credit: Sis. Delarise Alexander; Rev. Dr. Sonja Dawson- Pastor; Rev. Dr. Lonnie Dawson- Founder.

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On Sunday June 23, 2013, Beulah Baptist Church will pause to thank God for allowing them eighty years of service to the Christian community. The theme for the celebration is God’s Church Past, Present and Future taken from Ecclesiastes 3:1. The celebration will begin during the 10:00 a.m. worship and will continue at 3:30 p.m. with our special guests being the New

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YOUTH DEPARTMENT

The dynamic youth of Greater Mt. Hermon M.B.C are back at it again! Yes, it is time for

their infamous Youth Annual Day Extravaganza. This unique blend of worship, praise, praise

dance, mime, step team and more are sure to excite your youth and usher you into the presence of God! Your youth ministry can benefit from this inspirational team of youth and young adults as they demonstrate how to give God the praise, GMH style! One of the better ways to expose young people to the exciting life of a Christian is for them to see and meet teens and young adults who are committed to putting God first. We invite young and old to come out to our Annual Youth Day at Greater Mt. Hermon MBC

and experience a time of genuine worship. God has been so good to us. We know that our reasonable service is to give Him back the praise that is due His Name. Our theme for this event is “Young People Understanding the Call of Ministry” (Luke 10: 30-37) Guest youth ministries will also take part. Admission is absolutely free, so don’t miss these grand services. If you would like to join us, services will be Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 11:00 AM, with a Continued On Page 4

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32nd APPRECIATION SERVICE FOR PASTOR & WIFE AT NEW COMMANDMENT MISSONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

PASTOR GRADY & LADY ELOISE JONES

Sunday, June 23th at 4pm, the members of New Commandment extends an invitation to all our friends and communities to join us for the most remarkable anxiously awaited worship service of the year. The month of June is always set aside for us to honor, bless, thank, encourage, and show our appreciation to two wonderful people who watch over us, pray for us,

care for and love us. The Pastor’s Aide committee, under the presidential leadership of Bro Alvin Parks, has selected the scripture “And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.” 1Thessalonians 5:12-13. Cen-

tral Baptist Church, under the pastoral guidance of Pastor David Buggs, accepted our invitation to share in our worship services. We ask that you ask that you also accept our invitation and come and share with us. You will not be disappointed. Pastor and First Lady are always there when we need them. We don’t even have to ask them. They’re just there! Their love is always shown by the things they do and exhibit. There are no two better persons emulating God’s character. Dr Jones always tells us, it’s not about the number in the church but about our “souls”. His main goal is to make sure we all see Jesus. New Commandment is located one mile north of the 91 Freeway and one mile south of the 105 Freeway, at 15548 Paramount Blvd, Paramount CA. Please contact us at 562-531-7703, if additional information is required. Rev Dr Grady Jones, Pastor, Linda Sue TaylorJones, Publicist/RTP Reporter

All Pastors Please Read “Nationwide Prayer Call” Pastor Robert Taylor of the Beulah Baptist Church would like to extend an invitation to all Pastors to join him each Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. (PST) in prayer on a nationwide prayer call designed to inspire and encourage Pastors. This prayer effort was inspired by Apostle Jerry Howard of Katy, TX who serves as the facilitator. To join in please dial (218) 339-3600 using the access code of 873039#.

June is Men’s Month at NEW MT. CALVARY MBC

PASTOR SONJA DAWSON

“…and, He shall lead them….” To God Be the Glory for men who are striving to live a life that is pleasing to God and it is with exceeding joy that we invite you to join us as we honor our men during MEN’S SEASON at THE

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MOUNT. During the month of June, our men will take center stage during several exciting events. Saturday, June 15, 2013 – The Men’s Ministry and the Children’s Ministry of New Mt. Calvary will come together for a special “Daddy

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and Me” Breakfast. This event has been designed to celebrate Fathers, Grandfathers, Uncles, Brothers, Mentors and Friends who share in the joy of developing Kingdom men. Sunday, June 16, 2013 - At the 7:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Worship

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT HOLY ROCK? WE ARE CELEBRATING 49 YEARS OF PASTORAL LOVE

PASTOR LEHMAN L. & LADY JO ANN JOHNSON

The Holy Rock Baptist Church Family invites all friends, former members of Holy Rock and the Los Angeles community, to join us in honoring our Organizer and Pastor Rev. Lehman L. Johnson for forty-nine years of faithful Christian leadership. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Our Pastor, A Faithful Servant.” (Gal. 3:20). Pastor Johnson is truly a Godly servant. He addresses the turbulent challenges of these “last and evil days” with scriptural accuracy. He is a Christian man who teaches of the wonder of God’s love. He is there for his members and assists their extended families in their time of need and sorrow. First Lady Jo-Ann is faithfully by his side, encouraging and supporting him as, together, they magnify and praise the Lord. The appreciation events include: Thursday, June 13th - 7:00 PM: Guest Churches – Pastor-Administrator Addie Heard and Bright Star COGIC; Elder Robert Jessie, Jr. and Challenge of Faith COGIC; Supt. Horace McClellum and Consolidation COGIC; Supt. Robert Peters and New Haven COGIC; Elder Jessie, Jr. will bring the Word of God. Friday, June 14th - 7:00 PM: Guest

Churches – Rev. Dr. Kenneth Little and Ebenezer Baptist Church; Pastor Michael L. Augustine and Live Oak Baptist Church; Pastor Walter Carter and North Long Beach Christian Fellowship; Rev. James A. Brooks and St. John MBC; Pastor C.E. Slaughter and True Grace Baptist Church. Pastor Slaughter will deliver God’s message. Sunday, June 23 - 3:30 PM: Guest Churches - Pastor Kyle Horton and Eternal Promise Baptist Church; Pastor Wendell Keith Woods and North University Park Community Church (formerly Roger Williams Baptist). Pastor Horton will bring us inspiration from the Lord. The Holy Rock Family is anticipating joyful religious services during these spirit-filled worship experiences. Come, join us, and you too, will be truly blessed! We acknowledge our Chairperson Ada Heard Thomas. She and her committee planned and are implementing the 49th Annual Appreciation Celebration with order and grace. “The Rock” is located at 11009 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles 90061. Telephones: 323-7790583 or 323-294 -5284. Submitted by Sister Jo-Ann Johnson, Publicity Coordinator.

services, Pastor Sonja R. Dawson and the New Mt. Calvary Church Family will honor faithful and committed men of God on Father’s Day. Our invited speaker is Overseer Jawane Hilton, Lead Pastor, City on the Hill in Carson, CA. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Our Men’s Day activities begin with a Pre-Men’s Day musical featuring our dynamic men’s

chorus on Friday, June 21 at 7:00 p.m. During this hour, these anointed and noble men of God will shower down praises from on high to encourage the hearts and minds of all those in attendance. On Sunday, June 23, 2012 all are invited to our Annual Men’s Day—ALL DAY. Worship serContinued On Page 4

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ONE FAITH FELLOWSHIP’S NUGGETS FOR THE SOUL THE PASSING OF THE BATON Life is like a relay race! As teammates pass the baton to the one running after them; so do people pass their “Batons of Life” to persons coming behind them. Whether it is due to aging, change of life’s assignments, one falling along the wayside, death, etc.; no one continuously fills the role in life to which they are currently assigned. No matter how productive, significant or honorable a person is, they will not live forever. It is very humbling to realize that even those who make positive contributions in life; do not run their race forever. Isa-

iah 40:6- …”Shout that people are like the grass. …V.7- The grass withers… And so it is with people. One of the consequences of sin is that we don’t get to live in this present state forever; but must experience death. One of the blessings of not forever living in this present state is that we won’t forever live in this sin-filled, evil, ungodly body of flesh. It reminds us that we are not indispensable; that any person, situation, project, and even the world can and will go on without our existence. Through the course of time, the world has definitely had contributions of

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many great persons in various areas of life; art, music, science, Christian Contributions, etc. However, they no longer live among us. . This reality reminds of us of some life truths:

1) We must productively and wisely utilize the strength, resources and our time on earth; since each of these factors have an expiration date for our lives. 2) We should positively mentor and teach others how to produce “Good Works” so that “Good Works” will continue long after we are gone. (This means we must be producing “Good Works” to mentor “Good Works”). 3) We have examples of those whom we have observed; the quality of their lives and the decisions they have made. We should learn from their lives; the results of making good decisions

and the consequences of making bad choices. Ecclesiastes 1:9—NLT- History merely repeats itself. It has all been done before. Nothing under the sun is truly new. Whether we have been positively mentored and developed or not, each one of us will have the “Baton of Life” passed to us. The “Changing of the Guard” represents persons who must pass their batons to others. We then have the charge to step up to the plate and to effectively carry it the length of our race time. The question is what will Continued On Page 14

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Park Windsor Baptist Church Women’s Conference July 12 & 13, 2013 Park Windsor Baptist Church is excited to announce our Women’s Conference, “Praying Women Believing Christ Paving the Way” on Friday, July 12 at 7:00 p.m. and

Saturday, July13, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. On Friday evening, men, women, boys, and girls are invited to hear Dr. Sonja Dawson, Pastor of New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church,

give an inspired message from the theme scripture, Ruth 1:16. Saturday morning, July 13, begins with a continental breakfast followed by workshops for women and girls and

Travelers Rest M.B.C. The Pastoral search committee is accepting resumes for a Pastor. If you are an ordained Baptist Minister please submit your resume with photo. Attention; pulpit committee c/o Sis. Mary McCarthy. 1417 East Florence Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90001. Church PH (323) 582-7797 ** Chairperson @ (323) 759-6031 Continued From Page 2

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special Youth Day Program at 4:00 PM. We read about youth in the news and we hear sto-

lunch. The pre-registration for this great conference is $35, and registration on Saturday, July 13, is $40. For more information, see the church website www.parkwindsor-

baptistchurch.com or call the church at 323-756-3966. Park Windsor Baptist Church is located at 1842 W. 108th St. The pastor is Rev. Terrell Taylor. The conference coordinator is Sister Lisa Glenny.

Vacation Bible School at Southern Missionary Baptist Church

Join the Fun!!! Vacation Bible School 2013, “God’s Big Backyard – Under the Stars” July 15 – 19 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm, Cost: FREE Southern Missionary Baptist Church “One Church For All Generations” 4678 West Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016, Xavier L. Thompson, Senior Pastor / Teacher. To register online – vacationbibleschool. com/smbcla. If you have any questions please contact our church at (323) 731-2703

ries about trouble youth find themselves in. This is a time to support youth who are learning to understand the call of the ministry. For our God is

a keeping God. These youth are determined to fulfill the call of God on their lives. They need our support. Your presence communicates that you

support this important commitment in their lives. Light refreshments will be served upon the conclusion of the afternoon program. So come

store for a blessing. So, as we prepare to go forth, we pray that you will join in and join us for a spirit-filled Men’s Day. 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 visit us online at www.newmtcalvary.org or send us an email at newmtcalvary@newmtcal-

vary.org Bro. Michael Fletcher- Men’s Ministry Director, Min. Dawnesha K. Beaver and Sis. Bridon Hale- Public Relations Dept., Rev. Dr. Sonja R. Dawson- Pastor , Rev. Dr. Lonnie Dawson- Founder

one, come all. The address is 2302 west 132nd street in Los Angeles. Be there or miss a true worship experience!

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vices will be held at 7:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 3:00 p.m. Our featured Men’s Day speaker will be Rev. Bishop Miquail M. Broadous, Senior Pastor of Grace Temple Baptist Church, Los Angeles. Truly, we are in

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH NEEDS CHILDREN’S CHOIR DIRECTOR/MUSICIAN Trinity Baptist Church is seeking a Director/Musician for the Children’s Choir, ages 6 thru 12. Must have experience in vocal train-

ing 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 avail-

able 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

GTR. MT. SINAI M.B.C. #2 PRESENTING OPEN AUDITIONS FOR ITS 2ND TALENT SHOWCASE All praises be to God for allowing our Men’s Department another opportunity to show case the talents of various singers, dancers, actors, upcoming comedians, poets, magicians, etc. featuring ALL ages. As a result, open auditions will be

held on Saturday, June 15th at 1:00 p.m. at the Church, located at 12317 South Wilmington Avenue, Compton, CA. Anyone interesting in participating is to contact Bro. Maurice Holmes (323-772-3773) Bro. Melvin McKey (310-292-5448)

Bro. “Bo” Johnson (323-8051573) or Bro. Anthony Parks (323-799-0852) for additional information. There will be numerous prizes and door prizes awarded. The actual Talent Showcase will take place on Saturday, June 29, 2013 from

3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and a hallelujah good time is promised to be had by all. Therefore, please come out and get both your praise and laugh on, but most important, through your presence and participation, proceeds generated

from this wonderful fellowship, will help send youth boys on an unforgettable and life changing camping trip. Can we count on you to be there? Rev. Kalvin E. Cressel, Sr, Pastor, Rev. Lorenz Roseman, President and Mother Sandra Taylor, Public Relations.

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SAINT REST BAPTIST CHURCH ‘YOUTH REVIVAL” Pastor Torrey N. Collins, youth and young adults at Saint Rest Baptist Church extend a special invitation to all churches and the entire community to come share and be blessed as we host a three-night

revival. We are extremely excited, and looking forward to this event to be held Wednesday, June19, Thursday, June 20, and Friday, June 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The theme for this

glorious occasion is “Breath On Us” Reference scripture Ezekiel 37: 1. Two dynamic men of God, Dr. Albert Nicholas of the Pilgrim Baptist Church, and Pastor George

Cowart of Divine Favor MBC, will be the revivalists. Come prepared to receive the blessing that God has prepared for you. This soul-stirring worship service will take place at Saint

Rest Baptist Church, Rev. Torrey N. Collins Pastor, located at 709 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90044. Should you need further information, please call us at (323)7526464 or (323)752-6179.

Bible Fellowship Baptist Church Celebrates 57th Church Anniversary We the Pastor, Rev. DeShay L. Ward Sr. and the Bible Fellowship Baptist Church family give all Praise and Glory to God to have kept us for 57 years. We will continue to Worship and Praise his Holy name. “We know it is the vi-

sion of keeping on in spite of valleys to go through and mountains to climb”; therefore we are inviting all who can to come and Praise and Worship with us on this 57th year celebration. Dr. Frank Bryant Jr. (First Zion Travel-

ers M.B.C.) will be the speaker on Thursday, June 20th at 7:00pm; Pastor J Nunez (Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostes) will be the speaker on Friday June 21st at 7:00pm; Pastor Nathan Kimbrough (Christian Force M.B.C.) will be the speaker on

Sunday June 23rd at 3:00pm, along with Bishop A.B. Brown and the Morning Star M.B.C. Our theme is “Except The Lord Build The House, They Labour In Vain That Build It”. We are blessed to have Bro. and Sis. Mark Birdine, a special young

couple as chairperson for our 57th Anniversary. All are welcome in the name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Bible Fellowship Baptist Church is located at 6915 S. Broadway, Los Angeles CA 90003. Pastor DeShay L. Ward Sr., Pastor, Sis. Bernice Wooden, Reporting.

ISRAEL HOUGHTON AND DORINDA CLARK-COLE SET TO HEADLINE THIS YEAR’S LONG BEACH GOSPEL FEST Community leaders collaborate once again to bring a day of inspirational music and fellowship Long Beach, CA – Returning to Marina Green Park on July 14, 2013 for its fourth year, the Long Beach Gospel Fest will once again set uplifting music against the backdrop of the beautiful Pacific Ocean. The free event starts at 10 am and everyone is welcome to attend. Grammy award winning artist Israel Houghton, gospel music legend Dorinda Clark-Cole, Deitrick Haddon and the League of Extraordinary Worshippers will headline the fun-filled day hosted by Aundrae Russell, radio personality from KJLH 102.3 FM and will share the stage with many other solo artists, groups, dancers and choirs from the Southern California region. Event producers Pastor Wayne Chaney Jr. and Myesha Chaney along with the Antioch Church of Long Beach continue to create an event that offers abundant entertainment and inspiration. With an expected attendance of over 25,000 people, the Long Beach Gospel Fest will converge on the heart of Long Beach to create the largest event of its kind in the Los Angeles County. “We are grateful that people are truly uplifted and encouraged through the message of gospel music,” states Pastor Chaney. While beautiful melodies fill the air, festival attendees will have the opportunity to patronize a variety of food and merchandise vendors, many of which are community business owners. Our designated kid’s

zone will have an interactive mobile museum, sponsored by the Museum of Latin American Art, a gaming truck and many other activities, ensuring this family friendly event has something for everyone. Preferred seating is available for purchase at longbeachgospelfest.com. Vendor booth and sponsorships opportunities are still available. For media credentials, RSVP or to learn more about the 2013 Long Beach Gospel Fest, visit www.longbeachgospelfest.com or contact media@longbeachgospelfest.com and join the Festival community: Follow us on Twitter @TheLBGF, #lbgospelfest, #lbgf; on Facebook at www. facebook.com/lbgospelfest; and Instagram @LBGospelFest

Pleasant View MBC Senior Usher Ministry Presents… Gospel Gala Concert Service will be held, Saturday June 22, 2013 at 6pm. Location: 7524 South Compton Ave. L.A., CA 90001. Special Guest include: The Johnson Brothers of Louisiana, Nu-Beginning Gospel Group of L.A., Pleasant View MBC Music

Ministry and More….Please contact Sis. Doris Smith Miller for further information @ (213)500-8721. Rev. Michael White, Pastor; Rev. Wimberly Watson, Visionary; Sis. Doris Smith-Miller – President; Sis. R. Gallien – reporting.

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SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON

THE GLORIOUS NEW CREATION Bible Background • Isaiah 65 Printed Text • Isaiah 65:17-21, 23-25 Devotional Reading • Isaiah 42:1-9

AIM for Change

By the end of the lesson, we will: KNOW that God will usher in a new heaven and a new earth; TRUST that God will keep His promise of a new heaven and a new earth; and PRAISE God that nothing is going to be the same in the new heaven and new earth.

Keep In Mind:

“For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy” (Isaiah 65:17-18).

Focal verses:

Isaiah 65:17 For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. 18 But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.

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IN FOCUS Cosmologists—scientists who study the physical universe—believe the universe is finite and has a beginning and an end. They break down the life cycle of the universe into five periods lasting trillions of years. The first began with the “Big Bang” when everything that would exist exploded out of nothing and nowhere. The second period, the one in which we currently live, is called the Stelliferous period, or the era of starlight. At the end of this period, all the stars will burn out and release their energy into the universe. This will leave the universe with “black holes.” When they have drained the remaining energy, they will cease to exist as well. This time will be the last period called the Dark period, when nothing will exist and the universe will be dead forever. Theologians are biblical scholars who study the nature of God agree with cosmologists that the universe is finite. However, these theologians believe the end is not the end, but leads to a new beginning. At the end of time, God will create a new heaven and earth that will extend into all eternity. Today’s lesson is about how believers should look forward to a time of joyful eternal life and make the most of every witnessing opportunity because time is limited. THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND TIMES Jerusalem’s Prophetic Destiny. The Old Testament portrays a distinctive future for Jerusalem; it will be the worship center when the promised time of renewal comes. The Messiah will take His waiting throne and the nation will be secure. This future is affirmed by most of the prophets, especially Zechariah in Zechariah chapters 12 through 14. The New Testament introduces the concept of a heavenly Jerusalem. All that Jerusalem has been in sacred history as a political and religious center has foreshadowed what God intends to do on earth. That perfect center of political and religious life is spoken of as the heavenly or New Jerusalem (Hebrews 12:2; Revelation 3:12; 21:2, 10). BACKGROUND In chapters 60-66, Isaiah addresses his message to the people living in exile, assuring them that they still had a future. Isaiah sees a blessed future for the nation of Israel. The apostle Paul would later add to this prophecy by revealing the mystery of God’s will: to unite Jew and Gentile into one body with Christ as the head (see Ephesians 1:9-13). When that time comes, Isaiah says of Jerusalem, “‘Though you were once despised and hated, with no one traveling through you, I will make you beautiful forever, a joy to all generations’” (Isaiah 60:15, NLT). He tells the people who have been taken captive into foreign lands, “‘Their descendants will be recognized and honored among the nations. Everyone will realize that they are a

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19 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people: and the voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying. 20 There shall be no more thence an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days: for the child shall die an hundred years old; but the sinner being an hundred years old shall be accursed. 21 And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them. 65:23 They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of the Lord, and their offspring with them. 24 And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. 25 The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent’s meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the Lord.

people the Lord has blessed’” (61:9, NLT). “Jerusalem will be known as ‘The Desirable Place’ and ‘The City No Longer Forsaken’” (62:12, NLT). In the final chapters, the prophet describes the glorious consummation of history. In chapter 64, he pictures a God-initiated future characterized by joy, the elimination of mourning and fear, the end to death, and communion with God. Although the return from Babylonian exile to Jerusalem resulted in some measure of this blessing for the people, many contend that the full realization of this prophecy will not be fulfilled until Jesus ushers in the new age. IN DEPTH 1. The Glorious New Creation (Isaiah 65:17-21) Very early in Israel’s history, God revealed to Moses the beginning of time. Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the great lawgiver penned these words: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1, NLT). This one statement is enough to drive anyone who seriously contemplates it to his knees in worship. Consider that the galaxy where we live, called the Milky Way, is only one of millions. Our galaxy is rotating at a speed of about 490,000 miles per hour, and yet it takes about 225 years to make one complete revolution. This gives you some idea of how large the our galaxy and the universe is. After creating the universe, God was pleased with His creation. Everything was virtuous, right and beautiful. Then Adam and Eve rebelled against God, fell into sin and all of creation suffered. The wonderful creation of God was scarred by the advent and growth of sin. As a result, God was no longer pleased with His creation. So thousands of years after Moses, God revealed to Isaiah the end of time: “‘Look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth, and no one will even think about the old ones anymore’” (Isaiah 65:17, NLT). The original creation will be destroyed by fire (2 Peter 3:12). Time, space, matter and energy will all be consumed by this great refining blaze, and God will create a new heaven to reveal His glory and a new earth for redeemed humanity. God’s creatures, created in His image, will again be able to contemplate the wonders of the creation and and appreciate His majesty (see Psalm 8:3-4). This new creation will be so beautiful and glorious that no one will even remember the original. God will give His people cause to rejoice. Nature will fulfill its original potential for

perfection: “Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice! Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise! Let the fields and their crops burst out with joy! Let the trees of the forest rustle with praise” (Psalm 96:11-12, NLT). The causes of human misery will be destroyed. “Then the devil, who had deceived them, was thrown into the fiery lake of burning sulfur, joining the beast and the false prophet. . . . Then death and the grave were thrown into the lake of fire” (Revelation 20:10, 14, NLT). God will rule in the midst of His people, and we will finally see His face. “No longer will there be a curse upon anything. For the throne of God and of the Lamb will be there, and His servants will worship him. And they will see his face” (Revelation 22:3-4, NLT). Not only will God’s people rejoice in Him, but the Lord proclaims, “I will rejoice over Jerusalem and delight in my people” (Isaiah 65:19, NLT; see 62:5). Because death and the grave will be eliminated, people will live eternally with the Lord, and crying and weeping will never again be heard. One day God will purify the heavens and the earth with fire and recreate them. Don’t withhold your praise until the blessed event occurs; praise Him today and thank Him for making you a new creature worthy of His new creation. 2. The Glorious New Life (vv. 23-25) The climax of the new creation is the removal and reversal of the curse of Genesis 3. Adam and Eve’s sin caused humanity to fall from grace and from God’s gracious presence. Their sin affected all of creation. It caused the descendants of Adam and Eve to be born under the curse of sin. Because of the curse on nature, Adam, Eve and their descendants experience physical hardship as they struggle through life for necessary provision (see Genesis 3:17-19). Mothers bear their children in pain, and watch in sorrow as sickness, hardship and death affect and eventually end the lives of their offspring. In the new creation Isaiah foresees, “They will not work in vain, and their children will not be doomed to misfortune” (Isaiah 65:23, NLT). Just as God provided work for Adam in the original creation, humanity will have work to do in the new creation. However, since sin has been eliminated and the curse of sin reversed, all human effort will be fruitful and eternally significant without the worry of daily provision. In the new creation, the children of the cursed will become “blessed of the Lord, and their offspring with them” (65:23). The greatest blessing of all will be the restoration of our original fellowship with God. We will experience the loving nearness of the everlasting Father who is sensitive to our every need: “I will answer them before they even call to me. While they are still talking about their needs, I will go ahead and answer their prayers!” (v. 24, NLT). The original order of things will return. God never intended for violence to be the rule of nature. Animals were not created to eat other animals, and men were

not created to make war on or murder other men. In the new creation, the wolf and the lamb will feed in the same pasture. The mighty, flesh eating lion will eat grass like a cow. The snake, who was cursed to travel on its belly in the dust as a sign of humiliation, and the dust as its sustanance. The advent of sin in the earth caused changes in the planet and the rest of creation, but God never changed. He maintained His eternal love for humanity and His desire to provide a place for us. He never alters in His desire for us to have dominion over the earth. In the end, God will recreate the world as pure, uncorrupted, and good. The redeemed of humanity will rule and reign with Christ. SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES 1. God promises to create a new heaven and a new earth. What will be a key emotion in the new creation (Isaiah 65:18)? 2. How will God respond to the needs and desires of His people in the new creation (v. 24)? DISCUSS THE MEANING Do you believe that the conditions of our world will get better or worse? As believers wait patiently for God to usher in the new age, what are our obligations to the present world? LESSONS IN OUR SOCIETY The people of Israel received the promise of the new creation while they were in captiv-

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Daily Bible Readings MONDAY The Handiwork of God (Psalm 19:1-6) TUESDAY The Guidance of God (Psalm 19:7-14) WEDNESDAY No One Is Righteous (Romans 3:9-20) THURSDAY Sin, Death, Sacrifice, and Salvation (Romans 5:6-14) FRIDAY New Things Springing Forth (Isaiah 42:1-9) SATURDAY God Makes All Things New (Revelation 21:1-7) SUNDAY New Heavens and a New Earth (Isaiah 65:17-21, 23-25) 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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ity as a result of turning away from God. Believers today are often just as rebellious as the ancient Israelites. We fail to share the Good News of Christ with others, reach out to the needy, and obey God’s Word. We should live each day making the most of every opportunity to do all of those things. Follow the Spirit What God wants me to do: Remember Your Thoughts Special insights I have learned: MORE LIGHT ON TEXT Isaiah 65:17-21, 23-25 17 For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. Commentators differ on the specific era in mind in this passage. Some state that the passage is expressly devoted to life of the future; others suggest that the writing was ascribed to the Hellenistic era. Still still others dated it with Israel’s post-exilic period. In any case, there is a sense that Israel is given a pictorial description of what will happen when the Messiah sets up His rule in the new earth (also see Revelation 21:1-27). One editor of the Oxford Annotated Bible connects vv. 17-19 with vv. 1-16, where Isaiah’s condemnation of false worship is presented in a contrast between the earthly politics, temple worship and “physical” Jerusalem, and between new heavens and a new earth where the presence of the Lord will clearly be manifest. As this text begins, we must note the primary “character:” God (“I create . . .”). According to The Interpreter’s Bible, the passage (vv. 17-21, 2325) is a recollection that exceeds Isaiah’s prophecies in 40-48: “The world itself will be completely transformed in the new age that God brings” (913). The word “create” is used and comes from the Hebrew bara’ (baw-RAW), which gives the idea to form, produce, engrave and create. Bara’ emphasizes the initiation of an object, and, in its con-

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text, can only be performed by God. The Hebrew bara’ is used in Genesis 1, where God creates from nothing, which is why Christians affirm the Latin phrase “creation ex-nihilo”— meaning “created out of nothing.” However, in this instance, it appeared that the writer emphasized that the cosmos will be recreated and restored to its original intent before the fall of humanity. The context seemed to suggest that God would cleanse creation of all that has defiled it (see also Revelation 21:1-8; 22:11-15), for nothing of the former will be remembered (see Isaiah 43:18-19) or stored in one’s heart. In short, paradise lost will become paradise regained when God completes His restorative work and transforms both creation and His people. For Barton, Isaiah gives a tremendous pictorial view of the new heavens and new earth that are eternal, safe, peaceful and abundant with all the good things God has created (see Isaiah 66:22-23; 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1). Most scholars agree that the descriptive nature of this text has not yet been fully realized; therefore, they concur it is a future prophecy with Christ as the main spokesman. 18 But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy. God encouraged His people to “be glad and rejoice.” The Hebrew word for “glad” is suws (soos), while the word for “rejoice” is giyl (gheel). Both words have similar meanings; however, suws means to make merry and exceedingly rejoice, perhaps through dance, while giyl is often expressed with shouts and songs. Notice, too, that God wants the shouting, dancing, singing, and exuberant praise to continue “forever” (Heb. `ad, meaning into eternity). Why? God has promised to “create” Jerusalem. The Hebrew word for “create” in this instance is also bara’, but here God will reshape or reform the city with “existing materials,” i.e., those who have clean hearts, pure motives and a will to worship the Lord in spirit and truth (see Psalm 15:1-5; 24:3-5; John 4:23-24). Indeed, in the

1-888-290-7277 new earth, Jerusalem will be a place of shouting and rejoicing for all God has done in and through the life of His people. 19 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people: and the voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying. Muilenburg suggests that a new relationship with God and Jerusalem will be established, where God will rejoice over His city and people. The time for mourning will come to an end. Coogan connects verse 19 with Isaiah 25:6-10, where the eschatological (end times) picture of a Messianic banquet is described (see also 1 Samuel 9:13; Luke 14:15-24). God’s people will have no need of fear or sadness, as God will make all things new for His people. Again, the prophetic picture is also clearly seen in Revelation 22:1-5, where God will reign as the light of New Jerusalem and the leaves of the Tree of Life shall be for the healing of the nations. 20 There shall be no more thence an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days; for the child shall die an hundred years old; but the sinner being an hundred years old shall be accursed. 21 And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them. Berlin and Brettler point out that verse 20 brings to mind those who will not enjoy the transformation. The Hebrew Bible states the verse as follows: “No more shall there be an infant or graybeard who does not live out his days. He who dies at a hundred years Shall be reckoned a youth, And he who fails to reach a hundred Shall be reckoned accursed.” In short, extraordinary longevity shall return to its former days before the flood that destroyed most of humanity, when people lived well beyond 300 to 500 years (see Genesis 5:1-32). For those who are righteous, they will expect to live a long and blessed life as opposed to those who have fallen from favor with God. Eternal prosperity is also promised for the righteous. They shall enjoy the fruit of

NEWS@RAISETHEPRAISENEWS.NET their own labor. Contrast this verse with God’s judgment on Adam, because of his rebellion and disobedience (see Genesis 3:17-19), and it is clear that this prophecy is Messianic in its scope. Also, these verses correspond to God’s promise to Jerusalem that they shall gather their produce and enjoy it as they praise the Lord in the courts of His holiness (see Isaiah 62:8-9). The new millennium will bring forth from God blessing, not judgment, and will be dramatically different than the judgments spoken by the prophetic oracles in the past (see Amos 5:11; Micah 6:14-15; Zephaniah 1:12-14). 65:23 They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of the Lord, and their offspring with them. The promise from God is encompassing. Not only will God’s people enjoy the fruit of their work, but also that for which they labored shall bring forth an abundant harvest. The second promise is that they shall also bear children in prosperity. In this verse, Isaiah used the word “trouble,” and in Hebrew it is behalah (beh-haw-LAW), which literally means, “fear, fright, sudden destruction, or the sudden terror of God brought upon disobedient Israel” (also see Jeremiah 15:8). However, unlike the judgment on the children that God spoke against Israel for disobedience (see Deuteronomy 28:41), these children shall be destined for greatness because, in the new millennium, all shall have God’s stamp of approval. 24 And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. Here, the prophet described an era of peace and harmony for the people with their Creator. The silence of God, which was prevalent in the past—and tested the souls of the people—shall be broken. In both Isaiah 51:9-11 and Isaiah 63-64, the people questioned whether God listened to their prayers. God makes the declaration that not only will He answer prayer, but, in the future, God will act before they can get the words out of their

mouths. For Muilenburg, God’s blessing will extend even into their interior consciousness (also see Isaiah 30:19, 21; 58:9; Jeremiah 29:11-12). In Isaiah 65:24, the Hebrew word for “answer” is ànah (aw-NAW), and by implication it means, “to pay attention, give heed, and begin to speak.” Thus, God seems to indicate that before the people pay attention, or give heed to Him, He will already have paid attention and given care to those who He loves. 25 The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent’s meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the Lord. Berlin and Brettler state that verse 25 contains quotes from Isaiah 11:6, 9, which speak of a new, peaceful era ushered in by an ideal Davidic king. But here, the human king is not mentioned. The prophet envisions a renewal where peace shall dwell both among humans and creatures; no human or animal will kill for food (also see Genesis 1:29-30). Thus, Jerusalem shall be a city of peace where all will reside in harmony, just as God declared before the fall of humanity. The phrase “and dust shall be the serpent’s meat” refers to Genesis 3:14, where God spoke a prophetic word against the creature Satan used to deceive both Adam and Eve. Most scholars agree that this statement may point to the idea that, unlike the garden of Eden where Satan infiltrated with this creature, there shall be no evil in the new millennium. Another reference is Micah 7:16-17, where God will destroy the nations that have risen against Israel. They, too, shall be like serpents. In Isaiah 65:25, the Hebrew word for “hurt” (raà`, rawAH), gives the idea of breaking into pieces, afflicting, dashing and destroying, doing evil, or living wickedly. Thus, raà` denoted any activity that is contrary to God’s will and purpose. Those who seek to do malicious sin against others will not only injure themselves; God also will inflict misery and

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23rd – Rev. Marcus Fantroy and Shiloh Mission M.B.C., Rev. Gerald Burgess and First Antioch M.B.C., and Rev. Joe Monroe and Greater New Beginning M. B. C. We look forward to your coming and sharing with us as we celebrate another milestone. In addition to the above services, you may be interested in the following activity. RECYCLING & SHREDDING GET RID OF THAT UNWANTED PAPER

THAT YOU ARE AFRAID TO PUT IN YOUR TRASH. The Senior Usher Board cordially invites you to join them in a safe and secure on-site paper recycling and shredding fundraising event, Saturday, June 29th – 9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the Holy Chapel parking lot. There is a small donation for each 13 gallon trash bag. The recycling includes paper, books, binders, credit cards, CD’s/ DVD’s, etc. For more information, please contact the church office at (310) 537-3149. Holy Chapel is the place “Where the Spirit Meets the Church”, so don’t limit yourself to the above services. Feel free to come and visit with us during our Sunday services at 7:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. and our Bible Study on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Holy Chapel is located at 1016 E. Rosecrans Avenue (corner of Rosecrans and Aprilia) in the city of Compton. Rev. George L. Thomas, Pastor. (310) 537-3149. Website: www.holychapelbc.com or e-mail : holychapelbc@sbcglobal.net.

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CITY ON THE HILL CHURCH

Jawane Hilton Senior Pastor/Teacher

1-888-290-7277 EVENING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH

211 West 59th Street - Los Angeles, CA 90003

www.cothchurch.org **********

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

5300 S. Denker Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90062 Phone: (323) 759-4996

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

HOLY CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH

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.

GREATER STARLIGHT B.C. 8018 South San Pedro Street Los Angeles, CA 90003 Phone (323) 753-0224 Fax: (323) 753-3591

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.

LOVE AND UNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 1840 S. Wilmington Ave. Compton, 90220 PHONE: (310) 604-5900 FAX: (310) 604-5915 Info@loveandunity.org www.loveandunity.org

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.)

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

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

REV. WAYNE CHANEY, JR. PASTOR

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

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

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

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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.

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

Website: www.wordonnet.com/hardwick

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

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

NEW MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

8725 South Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90002 Phone: (323) 589-2551 REV. GERALD BURGESS SR., PASTOR “KINGDOM BUILDING MINISTRIES” Early Morning Worship ....................................... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School.................................................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship................................................ 11:00 A.M. Mid-Week Prayer ................(Wed) ......................6:30 P.M. Bible Study .........................(Wed.) ......................7:00 P.M.

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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DR. B. T. NEWMAN SR. Pastor Emeritus

BOBBY T. NEWMAN JR.

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

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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

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.

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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.

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 PHONE: (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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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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“One Church For All Generations” 4678 West Adams Blvd, L.A. CA 90016 (323) 731-2703 Email: smbcla@gmail.com XAVIER L. THOMPSON, PASTOR/TEACHER Sunday School ................... 9:00 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

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.

ST. REST MISSIONARY B.C.

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.

VILLAGE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

1521 East 111th St., L.A., CA 90059 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 61218 Los Angeles, CA 90061-0218 Phone: (323) 569-8819 REV. W. CHARLES HARRIS, II, PASTOR Sunday School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 10:50 A.M. Program/Vesper Hour ............. 4:00 P.M. Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) ...... 7:00 P.M.

WELCOME MISSIONARY B.C.

8615 South Central Avenue Los Angeles, Calif. 90002 www.Welcomebaptistla.org Ph: (323) 582-5813; FAX: (323) 582-4587 REV. J. W. BROWN, PASTOR Morning Worship .................... 8:00 A.M. Church School ..................... 10:00 A.M. Communion Served (Every 1st Sun.) Mid-Week Prayer (Wed.) .. 12:00 NOON Mid-Week Bible Study (Wed.) 7:00 P.M.

(The Historical) WELLER STREET M.B.C.

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

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

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

REV. FREDERICK E. HOWARD Senior Pastor/Teacher Editor/Publisher Sunday School ...................Sunday....................... 9:30 A.M. Worship Celebration...........Sunday..................... 10:45 A.M. Mdwk. Prayer ......................Wednesday................ 7:00 P.M. Choir Rehearsals................Thursday.....................7:00 P.M. LIVE BROADCAST * SUNDAY 11:00 AM FOPLivel.com

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

www.BeulahBaptistLa.org TRUE EVER FAITHFUL B.C.

11167 S. Main Street, L.A., CA 90061 P: (323) 755-1134 F: (323) 755-1133 REV. K.L. BURRUS, JR., PASTOR Sunday School .................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship................ 11:00 A.M. Mission Circle...(Tues)......... 6:00 P.M. Pastor’s Bible Study.(Tues).. 7:00 P.M. (Except 1st Tues) Prayer & Teachers Mtg (Wed).6:00 P.M.

REV. ROBERT L. TAYLOR PASTOR

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YOUR CHURCH NAME TRUE WAY MISSIONARY B.C.

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.

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

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.

Your Church Address Your Church Phone Number Your Church Email YOUR PASTOR’S NAME ORDER OF SERVICE....... 9:00 A.M. ORDER OF SERVICE..... 10:45 A.M. ORDER OF SERVICE...... 7:30 P.M.

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

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preached this message, the glory of the Lord surrounded the entire edifice and the Holy Spirit fell like rain. During this service, my life was transformed and I was filled with the Holy Spirit. Since that evening I’ve never looked back and little did I know this was the beginning phase of my journey with Dr. Bridgette. After the revival concluded, the Spirit of the Lord led my wife and I to visit and join the Belmont Avenue Bap-

FATHER’S DAY BITTER/SWEET

(Dedicated to the millions with incarcerated fathers) I don’t like to keep it real Therefore I must improvise When I travel to visit my father I often fantasize I look forward to boarding the airplane To sit on my sky high throne But if there’s panic at the airport My trip might get postponed I obediently empty all my pockets Airport security is tight X-ray machines see through my clothing Only the cleared can board this flight Soon I will see my father He lives in a distant land Jesus Christ is my traveling companion He never lets go my hand A canine sniffs my carry-ons As an officer grips his gun Jesus Christ comforts me Therefore I do not run

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pain upon them. Thus in verse 25, God seems to reflect His final judgment on all who will be outside of New Jerusalem (His “holy mountain”). As John writes: “And there shall in no wise enter into (New Jerusalem) any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life” (Revelation 21:27). For Barton, the entire prophecy “may refer to the reign of Christ on earth, because sin and death have not yet been finally destroyed” (1279; see also 1 Corinthians 15:23-28). Muilenberg suggests that this speaks of the new creation and age of peace in the Messianic community. Isaiah 65:17-25 gives the idea of the return to paradise, with no more pain and death (see Isaiah 11:1-9; Revelation 21:4). Say It Correctly Jerusalem. juh-ROO-suhluhm, -sluhm. Sources: Barton, Bruce B., et al., eds. Life Application Study Bible: New International Version. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 1997. 1279. Berlin, Adele, and Marc Brettler. The Jewish Study Bible. Oxford, NY: Oxford University Press, 2004. 911-913. Bible Words – Phonetic Pronunciation. http://betterdaysarecoming.html/ (accessed January 14, 2012). Buttrick, George, Arthur, et al., eds. The Intepreter’s Bible. Vol. 5. New York, NY: Abingdon Press, 1956. 754-757. Coogan Michael D., et al., eds. The New Oxford Annotated Bible, 2nd ed. Oxford, NY: Oxford University Press, 1973. 904-905. Fraknoi, Andrew. “How Fast Are You Moving When You Are Sitting Still.” Foothill College & the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. http://www. astrosociety.org/education/ publications/tnl/71/howfast.

I’m humiliated at the prison Where my father lives inside Father’s Day can be bitter/sweet Therefore I fantasize html (accessed January 27, 2012.) Old Testament Hebrew Lexicon. http://www.BibleStudyTools. com/lexicons/hebrew/kjv/ (accessed January 11, 2012). Richards, Lawrence O. “Jerusalem.” Expository Dictionary of Bible Words. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1985. 2005. 359-360. Wansbrough, Henry, et al., eds. The New Jerusalem Bible. New York, NY: Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, 1985. 1170, 1289-1291.

tist Church. Belmont has been a tremendous place of blessing because it established and continues to solidify my spiritual foundation. No amount of money, seminary training or bible course could ever top the invaluable knowledge and experience I’ve received from the spiritual and professional teachings of Pastor Bridgette. Pastor Bridgette taught and demonstrated the true meaning of Holiness. He instructed me on the principles of fasting and praying to intercede for fellow parishioners and

the well being of my life and ministry. His simple advice of “Live holy and don’t run with the crowd” speaks volume and continues to resonate in my spirit every day. He stresses that a holy consecrated life is more important that public fanfare, position or having your name positioned on a marquee. Pastor Bridgette encourages me to stay on my knees in prayer, cry out to God for others and Continued On Page 15

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serving in the United States Military. After answering his call to ministry, the Rev. Hooks completed formal education in Christian Seminary, and used his background in social counseling to promote the Christian faith. He brings over 20 years of experience in Christian ministry to New Hope serving as pastor in Texas, Oklahoma serving the youth, providing community outreach, fostering and promoting Christian Education, initiating and engaging in missionary activities in both the United States and abroad. Opening installation ceremonies start on Friday, June 21st at 7 P.M. with local ministers of the city presiding together in a spirit filled worship service designed to welcome Rev. Hooks and his family to Los Angeles. Pastor Xavier Thompson, president Baptist Minister Conference of Los Angeles, Dr. Wayne

Gaddis president of California State Missionary Baptist Convention, Pastor Rodney Howard Moderator Pacific District Baptist Association and other ministers across the state and country. Dr. Melvin V. Wade, Sr., Pastor of Mount Mariah Baptist Church of Los Angeles will deliver the sermon. On Saturday, June 22nd, notable artists will perform in a Welcome Musical slated at 5 P.M. Artist as H.B. Barnum and the Life Choir, Dr. Princess Lewis and the Greater Starlight Church, Bishop M. Broadous of Grace Temple Baptist Church with other choirs and groups singing in celebration. On Sunday, June 23rd, Pastor Ronald L. Boyd of Antioch Missionary Baptist from Duncan, Oklahoma will bring the Sunday morning service at 11 A.M. The Celebration weekend activities will culminate with the official installation ceremony at 3 P.M. in the main sanctuary. Dr. Pastor John W. Peoples of Faith Memorial Baptist from Oklahoma City is special guest speaker. The New Hope Pulpit Committee, “welcomes all to witness our joy culminating a one year search. We thank Rev. Clifford Johnson Minister in Charge for being a man of God’s word by handling Pulpit Duty with Grace and Mercy.” The public is welcomed to attend all services taking place at New Hope Baptist Church, located at 5200 South Central Avenue.

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WHY DO YOU CHURCH?

“The Lord said: Because these people approach Me with their mouths to honor Me with lip-service yet their hearts are far from Me, and their worship consists of man-made rules learned by rote — therefore I will again confound these people with wonder after wonder. The wisdom of their wise men will vanish, and the understanding of the perceptive will be hidden.” – Isaiah 29:13-14 (HCSB)

by Andrea Andrews Can God be fooled? Because we live in a world we’ve learned to adapt in, we often forget that God can not be fooled nor is it wise to mock Him. Society grooms us that it is perfectly

okay and even reasonable to present ourselves to others with a measure of deception – slightly deceiving the world around us. But, is there any such thing as “slightly deceiving”? So why do you worship? Why do you praise? Why do you pray and fast? Why do you “church”? Do you participate out of habit – attending weekly service, Bible study and prayer group because you know nothing else? Do you do so out of

fear – fear that the Lord won’t bless you or protect you? Do you participate merely to socialize? Do you attend to “floor show” and show off a new car, piece of jewelry or a new outfit? Or…do you attend because you are more in love with the title of deacon(ess), president of…, director of music, etc.? God refers to it in the above scripture as “rote” behavior. The definition of rote reads as follows: Mechanical or ha-

bitual repetition of something to be learned: “a poem learned by rote”. Could it be that God’s people are praising Him in a catatonic state – sleepwalking through this existence in hopes that it will be enough to enter into eternity with the Precious Lamb of God? Imagine a vast percentage of the global church operating this way – with callous hearts and no true relationship with God; praising out of habit and not

authenticity. When one has to learn how to praise & worship God through the actions/demonstration of others, God is not pleased. He knows, in fact, that such praise carries no weight in the Kingdom of Heaven and certainly no weight with Elohim who instructs those who worship Him to worship Him in spirit and in TRUTH. Peace, Love & Blessings www.theprocesschristiancounseling.com

potential and utilize the positive lessons we have learned to advance our team to the next level. Let’s seek to embrace and develop our skills because we realize that we are responsible before God Almighty for how we run our race and for the batons we leave for those coming

behind us. No matter what our past has been, or our current location in life, or if we have not maximized our potential and run as fast or as diligently as we should have; if we repent to God, even now the mercy and grace of our Great God will help us to make a posi-

tive difference in the running of our life’s race. If we do so, then our living is not in vain and we will pass the “Baton of Blessings” to others which will result in us also blessing ourselves. Bless you~ Join us for our 1st Sat. Fellowship, July 6, 2013, 1:15 p.m. at the U S Bank

Community Bldg., Crenshaw and Slauson, Los Angeles, CA. For additional information contact: Dr. Tonya Lewis, onefaith2007@aol.com, One Faith Fellowship, P. O. Box 56641, Los Angeles, CA 90056, www. onefaithfellowship.org, (323) 481-6724, or http://www. facebook.com/Dr.TonyaLewis

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be accomplished during your run? Will persons you lead be advanced or hindered by your run? Will this era be better by your handling of the “Baton of Life”? Since we carry the baton for our families, friends and others in general, hopefully, we will maximize our

Hearing Aids

PASTOR DESMOND PRINGLE

A hearing aid is a device that amplifies sound for the wearer. It increases his capacity to discern sound and consequently process the information that is being emitted. There are so many sounds and voices competing for our attention

today. Bills, responsibilities, concerns, fears, and just the issues of life can keep our minds cluttered with divisive elements that ultimately impair our hearing. We understand according to Romans 8:14, being led by the Spirit of God constitutes sonship. Sonship is a relational designation that entitles the son to all of the paternal benefits. One of the benefits the Father has dealt unto each of us is the measure of faith. Then we also understand that faith comes on a continual basis by HEARING. By this we are able to understand the

powerful connection between what we are experiencing in life with respect to what we are listening to. I encourage and exhort you today to do what you need to do to ensure that the voice of the Lord is the dominant influence of your ear gate. You can alter the negative, doubtful, and fearful inner conversation the enemy desires you to engage in by taking authority over what you are hearing. Jeremiah 23:29 reads, “Is not my word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces? You don’t have

to settle for getting up on the wrong side of the bed. You don’t have to accept any of the malevolent ideologies and thoughts that try to bombard your mind during the course of the day. Help yourself! You have the divine authority and responsibility to aid and abet the infiltration of right information, revelation, and truth into your own life. In the midst of this culture of bad news, it’s incumbent upon the people of God to do what is necessary to not be hearing impaired. Since we walk by faith and not by sight it is critical and crucial

that we install hearing aids to counter act the impediments to the transmission of the word of the Lord. Such aids are books, Cd’s, podcasts, mp3’s, digital files, videos, and the various mediums through which righteous information is dispersed. Then there’s another effective aid which is your mouth. In other words, making it a practice and habit to speak the word of God out of your own mouth. You can dismantle the strongholds of the enemy of your soul by letting yourself hear yourself give voice to the infallible word of God. Happy installation!

pel artists, including Pugh, Houston’s genius composerperformer V. Michael McKay, L.A.’s noted Calvin Rhone, and D.C’s multitalented Rodney Teal, plus performances of the music of Dr. Margaret Pleasant Douroux and up-and-coming new writers. Wednesday evening, June 26, is HMF’s grand kick-off concert beginning at 7:00 p.m., featuring Earnest Pugh and Dr. Margaret Pleasant Douroux with the Heritage Mass Choir, Rev. Calvin Rhone, and the L.A. chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America under the direction of Herman Jones. The emcee is Edna Tatum, host of the popular Gospel Classics show on KPFK-FM 90.7 radio,

representing the Gospel Announcers Guild of America. This event is at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 4269 Figueroa Street, Los Angeles 90037. The Thursday Night, June 27, concert at 7:00 p.m. offers a glorious Gospel marathon of songs from the pen of Dr. Douroux, performed by leading gospel artists from across the nation, Baltimore’s Melodi Ewell, and Detroit’s Rev. Jeffrey Richardson. This takes place at Greater New Bethel Baptist Church, 601 E. 99th Street, Inglewood, CA 90301. The Grand Finale Concert is Friday night, June 28, at 7:00 p.m. at Greater New Bethel Church, Inglewood. This is an all-star Gospel celebration featuring Earnest

Pugh, the new music segment with Rodney Teal and the Heritage Conference Choir, and the not-to-be- missed annual favorite, V. Michael McKay presenting his new music and directing guest artists in impromptu performances. The program is emceed by KJLH radio announcer Kevin Nash. Saturday morning, June 29, wraps up the week with the Annual Breakfast and Fashion Show 8-12 a.m. with music by conference guests and Dr. Douroux’s Founder’s Message at 8:00 a.m. This is held at Regency West, 3339 West 43rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90008. Tickets for this prestige occasion are only $30. On Thursday and Friday from

9-12 a.m., Heritage features a Youth Arts Festival of all the musical arts with mentoring, jam sessions, singing, dancing, drumming, and rapping. On each of these days starting at 1:00 p.m., Rodney Teal leads the Heritage Mass Choir in rehearsal of selected new songs written by Conference participants. At 3:00 p.m., V. Michael McKay will conduct new music from his pen. HMF Satellite Chapters Business will also meet each day, with representatives from Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Beaumont, Tex., Houston, Tex., Washington, D.C.,

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Pugh (“Rain on Us,” “I Need Your Glory”), a new Gospel star with an astonishing fiveoctave range who is packing out churches and conferences in the Eastern U.S.,” says Dr. Douroux. “Until now, ‘Gospel’s Leading Man’ has been virtually unknown in the West. We’re sure that as soon as L.A. audiences have seen him, he’ll be a huge favorite here.” Gospel singers from across the nation and abroad attend the Conference; all Gospel music enthusiasts are invited to register and participate in the Heritage Mass Choir. Evening concerts Wednesday through Friday are open to the public at no charge. The Conference features more than a dozen national Gos-

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never sacrifice the anointing for vainglory. Fast forward to 2013. Pastor Bridgette has invested 19 years of his life guiding, shaping and molding me to be the man and evangelist that I am today. My current position in Belmont is First Assistant Pastor. Upon being bestowed with this honor, I was extremely proud and was keenly aware that it would require a high level of responsibility and commitment. To support this valiant man of God you definitely have to bring your “A” game. I feel so blessed and privileged to be in this position because I am on a journey with

a living legend. I watch his every move seeking to learn and grow in ministry, while simultaneously solidifying my walk with Christ. My biological father, Deacon Clayvon Lollis taught me the importance of working hard and providing for my family. My spiritual father, Pastor Bridgette taught me“ I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me”. I can honestly attest to the fact that I am blessed beyond measure to have two great men of God in my life. Each providing me the tutelage to live a successful, productive and God fearing life. I penned

Choir Director needed and must be able to teach parts. Call Deacon James (323) 233-4376.

this dedication to Pastor Bridgette to express my appreciation, love and admiration for him. As a young man in ministry, he imparted so much knowledge that I could never repay him for lessons learned. My current resolve is to continue to grow and assist him here at Belmont Avenue Baptist Church. I am happy and ecstatic about my future with my Spiritual Father and mentor. As I Corinthians 2:9 states, “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” Pastor Bridgette I will never forget the impact you’ve had on my development and character as a minister. I stand as a man of integrity because of you. On this Father’s Day I recognize you for being MY GIANT. I am truly blessed to have such an awesome Spiritual Father and man of God by my side. With Love from Your Son, Elder Curtis Lollis

MAKING PROGRESS

JASON TROY LEWIS

“We all want progress, but if you’re on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case,

the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive.” ~ C.S. Lewis. To make progress is a natural human inclination; everyone desires to be better than who they currently are and to do more than they have achieved thus far. Consider the “cellular phone”; the history of the ‘cell phone’ dates back to the beginning of the 1900’s with its exclusive use for military purpose. It was made available for more public use during the 70’s and 80’s, and was roughly the size of an encyclopedia, but progression continued and today more people use mobile phones than landlines. The point is this, everyone seeks progress. How is progression to be accomplished? First, a personal evaluation must take place in order for an individual to determine whether or not there is progression in their life. Ask yourself, have goals and methods of achievement been established? Have plans been implemented? The saying is true, “If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail.” Secondly, we must not allow ourselves to be hindered by past struggles, nor confined to previous successes. The struggles of our past often create fear and prevent us from taking risks that may catapult our progression. Likewise, our past successes present a danger in that we may not believe there is greater than what we’ve already achieved; but know that there is always room for progress and improvement. Thirdly, remember that ‘patience is a virtue.’ Too often we are in a rush to see the fruit of our labor. Now, this isn’t an excuse for idle passivity. Opportunity rarely falls into people’s laps. Hard work, consistency and intentional effort are necessary, but it takes time to reach some of the goals we set. Finally, our lives rest within the sovereignty and providence of God. Our aspirations may be lofty and grand, but His will is what we seek to achieve. This is done by aligning our lives with the Word of God and living godly. Not sinless perfection, but a healthy and progressive lifestyle that is pleasing to Him. We must grasp that some goals may not be achieved or that our paths may be redirected, and our lives are nestled within the plan of God for our lives. Article by: Jason Troy Lewis, Executive Pastor, The Redeemer Church of Los Angeles 1631 W. Adams Blvd, L.A., CA 90007 www.facebook.com/jasontroylewis www.jasontroylewis.blogspot.com

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