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JULY 28, 2013

BAPTIST PASTOR’S & MINISTER’S CONFERENCE SUMMER MINISTERS INSTITUTE 2013

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WESTERN BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION 123RD ANNUAL SESSION

DR. BENJAMIN J. HARDWICK

President J. Benjamin Hardwick announced the Linda Vista Second Baptist Church and the Southwest District Association will host the 123rd Annual Session of the West-

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ern Baptist State Convention (WBSC) on August 3-4 & 6-9, 2013, in San Diego, California. Linda Vista Second Baptist Church is located at 2706 Korink Ave., in San Diego; Dr. Da-

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vid C. Greene is the host Pastor and Moderator. Our Theme is “Walking in Unity Through Jesus Christ”, 1 John 5:4-5. The Young People’s Department will meet on Saturday, August

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3, 2013. On Sunday, August 4, the Southwest District Association will present a “100 Voice” Grand Musical at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, August 6, the official opening of 123rd Annual Ses-

sion is followed with the Word by Dr. John L. Lett, Moderator, Central District Association at 12:00 Noon. At 6:30 p.m., Rev. Raymond L. Chandler, Moderator, Faith District Association, brings the Word at the Ushers / First Aiders Session at 6:30 p.m. The Laymen Session on Wednesday, August 7, features preaching by Dr. Marvis L. Davis, Moderator, Tri-County District Association, at 12:00 Noon and Rev. R. Darnell Dyson, Moderator, Landmark with a New Vision District Association, at 7 p.m. On Thursday, August Continued On Page 4

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HOLY CHAPEL M. B. C. APPRECIATES PASTOR GEORGE AND FIRST LADY RUBY THOMAS FOR 27 YEARS OF SERVICE

PASTOR & FIRST LADY GEORGE & RUBY THOMAS

To God Be the Glory!! The Holy Chapel Church Family is elated to set aside time to honor and celebrate the goodness of God for having sent us such a Man and Woman of God as Pastor and First Lady Thomas. Pastor Thomas is a committed and dedicated Servant of God as demonstrated Sunday after Sun-

day and week after week, as he preaches, sometimes three sermons on Sunday, and teaches the Word on Wednesdays in an unadulterated fashion. Not only does he labor here at Holy Chapel, but is known and visible throughout the community. He is passionate about what he does, is a person of compassion, a great teacher, an outstanding pastor; he who loves the people that the Lord has given him to shepherd. First Lady Ruby stands with him in all of his endeavors, shows her love for him as well as the congregation. She is precious to the Holy Chapel Family. “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs

31:10. The chosen theme for this occasion is: “Our Pastor & Wife, Standing on a Firm Foundation”, Luke 6:48. The celebration will be held on August 4th, 7th, 8th, and 11th. Sunday services will be held at 3:30 p.m. and evening services at 7:00 p.m. A Pastoral Dinner will be held on Friday, August 9th at 7:00 p.m. in our Bertha Mason Memorial Hall. This is a ticketed event. Please call the church office for information. We are blessed to have some outstanding pastors and their churches celebrate with us: Sunday, August 4th – Beulah B.C. – Rev. Dr. Robert Taylor, St. Reed B. C. – Rev. Charles Jones, and Southern M.B.C. – Rev. Xavier Thomp-

son. Wednesday, August 7th – Holy Mt. Calvary – Rev. Dr. Leonard White, Greater New Morning Star – Rev. Walter Riley. Thursday, August 8th – Greater Rock of Ages – Rev. Aaron Bynum, Southern Baptist of Southeast L.A. - Rev. Louis Lewis, Philadelphia B. C. – Rev. George Thomas, Jr., New Salem/New Wave – Rev. Patricia Fargas, The Rock Church – Rev. Peter Watts. Sunday, August 11th - Community M. B. C. – Rev. Alexander Hamilton, Freewill M. B. C. – Rev. Stephen McGlover, New Mt. Calvary B. C. – Rev. Sonja Dawson, , Bethany Continued On Page 5

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Come Celebrate Revival at the Southern Missionary Baptist Church! Greetings in the name of the Lord! There’s a season of celebration happening at the Southern Missionary Baptist Church—located at 4678 W. Adams Blvd. in Los Angeles. Don’t miss our Summer Revival beginning Sunday, July 28th through Wednesday, July 31st. Dr. William V. Green, Sr. of the Tabernacle of Glory Baptist Church in Nashville, TN will preach nightly at 7:00 p.m.

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Intercessory Prayer begins at 6:45 p.m. and leads right into the evening service. Monday, our special guests are Dr. Terry Nelson and the First Holy Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Tuesday, we welcome Pastor David Cross and The Liberty Church. And Wednesday, Pastor Stanley Richards and Beacon Light Baptist Church will join us in our worship services. Come experience the atmosphere of

revival as we usher in the power of the Holy Ghost. You don’t want to miss these Spirit-filled services. Come celebrate the Lord with us at the Southern Missionary Baptist Church: one church for all generations!

ORDINATION SERVICE AT REDEEMER M.B.C.

PASTOR CURTIS MONROE JR.

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus

MIN. JOSEPH ROGERS JR.

Christ. Pastor Curtis Monroe, Jr. will be ordaining Min. Joseph

Rogers Jr. an Associate Minister and Sunday School Superintendent at the Redeemer M.B.C. August 4, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Minister Rogers is a native of New Orleans LA. Minister Rogers moved to Los Angeles in 1987 and received his call in 1989 but did not answer his calling until 2008, after running for almost 20 years. Min. Rogers recently graduated from The Bethany Christian Bible College in June of this year. Min. Rogers serves as the Study Body President of B.C.B.C.

and at his graduation, received two of the schools most prestigious awards. “The President’s Award” and “The Gussie Gaines Award”. We would like to extend the privilege to participate in an important and momentous occasion in the life of this young man and the Redeemer Family. The Redeemer Missionary Baptist Church is located at 1631 w. Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 9007. For more information please call the church (323) 732-4124.

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Greetings in the name of Our Lord Savior Jesus Christ! The Summer Ministers Institute 2013 will commence

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Mondays, July 22 & 29, 2013 between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. First Missionary Baptist Church, 1300 East 57th Street,

Los Angeles, California 90011., Rev. Darnell Jones, Host Pastor. Theme: “Messengers of Divine Knowledge And Instruction.” “The lips of a priest should guard knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, for he is the messenger of the Lord” Malachi 2:7. Day 1-Monday, July 22, 2013, Topic: “Sermon Preparation & Development”, Facilitator: Dr. William S. Epps, Pastor, Second Baptist Church, Los Angeles. Former Adjunct Professor of Preaching, Fuller Theological Seminary. Topic: “Getting & keeping More Men in the Church”, Facilitator:

Rev. Larry D. Weaver, Pastor, Atherton Baptist Church, Hawthorne. Preacher: Dr. J. Benjamin Hardwick, Pastor, Praises of Zion Baptist Church, Los Angeles. President, Western Baptist State Convention. Day 2-Monday, July 29, 2013, Topic: “The Use Of Technology In Ministry & Preaching”, facilitator: Michael Brooks, Del Aire Baptist Church, Hawthorne. Preacher: Dr. William Turner Jr., Pastor, New Revelation Baptist Church, Pasadena. Registration is $50.00. For more information - fireshutup@aol.com or (323) 588-5185 or (323) 907-9940.

GREATER EBENEZER MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

ANNUAL REVIVAL

PASTOR SOLOMON L. DRAKE

The Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church family has set aside the week of July 28th through August 2nd to hold its’ yearly revival. With prayerful spirits we look forward to this week for an in depth spiritual illumination from the word of God to the hearts of the people in attendance. You are invited to come and share this week of

spiritual nutrition that will fulfill the needs of body, mind and soul.Dr. Curry is no stranger to Greater Ebenezer and to many others in the Los Angeles area, as well as throughout the country. He faithfully served as Pastor of the Emmanuel Baptist Continued On Page 5

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Grace Temple Baptist Church Mission Ministry Presents A Time of Worship & An Evening In Paradise

BISHOP MIQUAIL M. BROADOUS

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! The Mission Ministry of the Grace Temple Baptist Church is proud to announce their weekend Extravaganza of “A Time of Worship” and an “Evening In Paradise”. The Mission

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Ministry is elated and so Godly proud to present a weekend of Worship and Love! Our Bishop, along with the entire Grace Temple Family is excited to have with us Dr. Rev. James A. Perkins & Mrs. Evelyn Perkins to host and give leadership to

the Friday evening service; “A Time of Worship”, August 2, 2013 which will take place from 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. This night will include a 1 hour seminar for Singles and Married couples with topics that include the following: Parenting,

Partnership, and Prayer! Then on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 5:30p.m., The Mission Ministry will come back and host our FIRST EVER, “Evening In Paradise!” This event will be a time of love, fellowship, and romance. Our endeavor is to present an additional side of ministry. There is more to our membership than worship services; therefore we desire for your participation! Tickets for this after five occasion are only $20.00, inclusive of your choice of Short Rib or Salmon. Please RSVP no later than July 28th. For any questions or concerns, please call the church office at (323) 971-8192. Bishop Miquail M. Broadous, Senior Pastor, Evangelist Betty King, Coordinator, Sis. Celeste Williams, Reporting.

National Evangelism Movement, Inc. 32nd Annual Workshop July 29th - August 1st 2013

PASTOR SYLVESTER WASHINGTON

PASTOR TERRY BROWN

REV. ROCELIA JOHNSON

PASTOR RODERICK O. WALKER

PASTOR REGINALD LeFALL

Our evenings will be filled with Gospel Preaching at its finest, delivered by 4 dynamic Pastors! Here’s the lineup, Monday, July 29th thru Thursday, August 1st: Rev. Terry Brown, Rev. Rocellia Johnson, Rev. Roderick Walker and Rev. Reginald Leffall. You are invited to celebrate and worship with us each night at 7:00 p.m. Pre-register by Friday July 12th $125/Adult, $150/On Site, $65/Child. This workshop will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel –LAX 5885 W. Century Blvd L.A. For more information, contact N.E.M. (323) 290-0100 or PHBC (323) 293-6448. Pastor Sylvester Washington, Host, NEM Executive Director.

MAYOR ERIC GARCETTI TO SWEAR IN Councilman Buscaino at the Watts Towers Saturday, July 27, Swearing In: 1:00 PM Italian Street Fair 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Councilman Joe Buscaino will be the first elected member of the City of Los Angeles to be sworn in at the iconic Watts Towers in Watts, California. The Councilman will arrive to the ceremony via bicycle accompanied by the East Side Riders Bicycle Club

of Watts. In celebration of the Year of Italian Culture in the United States, and because the Towers were built by Italian immigrant Simon Rodia, the Italian-American Councilman will be hosting an Italian

Street Fair on the Watts Towers Campus that will include free food from local 15th Council District restaurants, entertainment including a Frank Sinatra Tribute Artist, Bocce Ball demonstration, a jumper

for children and much more. “When you judge me on my performance as the Councilman of the 15th District, judge me by how well I do in Watts,” said Councilman Joe Buscaino. Mayor Eric Garcetti will

administer the Oath of Office Council President Herb Wesson will MC Welcome by Assemblyman Isadore Hall, Introduction by Congresswoman Janice Hahn, Benediction by Rev. James Jones of Gangsters for Christ. 1765 E 107th St, Los Angeles, CA 90002

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ONE FAITH FELLOWSHIP’S NUGGETS FOR THE SOUL “JUST CONTINUE”!!!! When we are celebrating wonderful experiences, we strive to maximize and prolong those moments as long as possible. No matter how long the time lasts, it just seems to be over too quickly. In contrast, when anticipated joyful experiences are delayed or turn out to be unpleasant; it seems that time stands still and that they will never come to pass. Through life, we quickly learn that the completion of any project, goal or desire takes time. Enjoying that delicious cake

which is currently baking in the oven, securing that college degree, losing those undesired pounds, etc., can all eventually be achieved; however, it will take a prolonged time to do so. Many times we don’t experience the pleasure of what we could, because we allow impatience, discouragement, fear, etc. to govern our thinking and actions. Ezra 6:15-NKJ-The Temple was completed… (It was finally completed). But it wasn’t completed in a moment, day, month or even a year. It took a number of years for the

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rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem to come to pass. During that course of time and prior to its completion, the

Israelites experienced having to be freed from 70 years of bondage in Babylon due to their own disobedient actions which landed them there. Then, they had to travel nearly 900 miles to return to Jerusalem. Also, they had to clean up the ruins of the city and re-establish their own dwelling places. They had to overcome fear from the taunting of their enemies and even being rebuked of the Lord (Haggai 1:1-7). However, during this prolonged time, they also witnessed the favor of God (Ezra

5th and 6th chapters) working on their behalf to provide EVERYTHING NEEDED (funds, laborers, materials, protection, etc.) that would enable them to complete what they had desired to do and what He had told them to complete. The Lord removed EVERY EXCUSE they could have used to not complete the Temple. Their experiences remind us that 1) God has plans for us to be successful through our relationship with Him. 2) In order for Continued On Page 14 JUST CONTINUE ........

Union Missionary Baptist Church Youth Department’s ANNUAL DAY Come one, come all, because we’re going to have a good time in the Lord! In the celebration of the Youth Department’s 37th Annual Day, Sunday, July 28, 2013 at 3:30pm

Come out and join us and see how the Lord has blessed the young people at Union Baptist. Their theme is “Youth Growing in the Grace and Knowledge of our Lord” Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the er-

ror of lawless men and fall from your secure position. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever! Amen. (2 Peter 3:17-18 NIV). Our inspirational Speaker will be Union Missionary Baptist Church Deacon Sean Banks, employed

as a Vice President, Branch Manager with Union Bank. Graduated from Long Beach State University and Westchester High School. Member of the track and field team and played baseball at Westchester High School. Loves college football and basketball. Volunteers with Rotary International

and Operation Hope to instill financial literacy in middle and high school students. We will be honoring several of our youth for their school accomplishments and our College Scholarship awards participants. For God be the Glory for the great things He has done.... Looking forward to this fel-

lowship and we extend an invitation to all to come and worship with us on this day at 1812 E. 110th Street, Los Angeles, Ca. 90059. Rev. Milton Marshall Sr., Pastor; Bro. Stephon West, Youth Department’s Annual Day Chairperson.

Pilgrim’s Hope Host 5th Annual Sow-A-Seed SHOPPING SPREE It’s that time of year again. The L.O.V.E. Ministry of the Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church announces the coming of their 5th Annual Sow-A-Seed Shopping Spree and the Back to School Event. These two events will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 9:00

a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event is held that women, children/ youth and sometimes men of the community can receive clothing and other items available at no cost to them. It is our Hope that women who may be looking for just the right dress apparel for that

interview or some other important occasion will find it on our rack. The Back-Toschool Event provides school supplies to families with children who may need some assistance. We will accept clean, usable donated items for this cause if you would like to sup-

port our efforts. Please contact the church office at (323) 5817672, Tuesday-Friday, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Other items such as jewelry, household items, etc, will also be a part of what we will be sharing. Place this date on your calendar and share this information

with a family member, friend, and a neighbor. It is our desire to be a blessing to others in our community. Pilgrim’s Hope is located at 7016 S. Compton Avenue, in L.A., CA. Joe L. Smith Jr., Pastor/Teacher, Rose Harris, Reporting.

jamin Hardwick in his ANNUAL ADDRESS. The culmination of the 123rd Annual Session will begin on Friday, August 9, with the Moderator’s breakfast and meeting at 9:00 a.m., the Word of God by Rev. Torrey Collins, Landmark with a New Vision District Association, at 12:00 Noon, and Rev. Michael Fisher, President, WBSC Young Adult Convention, Annual Address at 7:00 p.m. President Hardwick declared, “our Spirit led 123rd Annual Session will feature the

finest in worship, singing, and praise and lift up the name of Jesus.7, features preaching by Dr. Marvis L. Davis, Moderator, Tri-County District Association, at 12:00 Noon and Rev. R. Darnell Dyson, Moderator, Landmark with a New Vision District Association, at 7 p.m. On Thursday, August 8, the Women’s Department welcomes the dynamic speaking of Dr. David C. Greene, Moderator, Southwest District Association at 12:00 Noon. At 1:30 p.m., the Women Department

“Fellowship Luncheon” will be held in the Ramada Conference Center ballroom in San Diego. On Thursday evening, at 7:00 p.m., the Executive Officers, Pastors, Auxiliary Leaders, members, and workers will gather for the delivery of God’s profound word and vision by President J. Benjamin Hardwick in his ANNUAL ADDRESS. The culmination of the 123rd Annual Session will begin on Friday, August 9, with the Moderator’s breakfast and meeting at 9:00 a.m., the

Word of God by Rev. Torrey Collins, Landmark with a New Vision District Association, at 12:00 Noon, and Rev. Michael Fisher, President, WBSC Young Adult Convention, Annual Address at 7:00 p.m. President Hardwick declared, “our Spirit led 123rd Annual Session will feature the finest in worship, singing, and praise and lift up the name of Jesus.

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8, the Women’s Department welcomes the dynamic speaking of Dr. David C. Greene, Moderator, Southwest District Association at 12:00 Noon. At 1:30 p.m., the Women Department “Fellowship Luncheon” will be held in the Ramada Conference Center ballroom in San Diego. On Thursday evening, at 7:00 p.m., the Executive Officers, Pastors, Auxiliary Leaders, members, and workers will gather for the delivery of God’s profound word and vision by President J. Ben-

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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

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NEW PROVIDENCE M.B.C. CELEBRATES

57TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY

For 57 years New Providence has stood as a beacon of light for the community at 10200 S. Normandie Ave. On Sunday, July 28, 2013 at 3:30PM, the Officers and Members will pause to give thanks to God for sustaining us for 57 years, also recognizing the labor, dedication, and

legacy left by the late Pastor Dr. J.P. Strong. The renown son of New providence, Rev. Charles Harris, Pastor of Village Baptist Church will be our guest speaker for our 3:30PM service. Also, Rev. Artis Glass Jr., Pastor of Leap of Faith B.C. will be our guest. Our Theme: “The Church, The Family Of

God” 2 Cor. 6:14. A special invitation is extended to everyone to attend this Glorious Anniversary Celebration. We are located at 10200 S. Normandie Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90045. Lovester Hyter, Reporting, Cindy King, Chair Lady, Rev. Theo Grant, Interim Pastor.

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

CHALLENGING MINDS ACADEMY OF MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY OPENING NEW ACADEMIC SITE AT CITY ON THE HILL CHURCH

City on the Hill Church (COTH) in association with Challenging Minds Academy of Media & Technology will be opening a new academic site at COTH. The purpose of this academy is to offer FREE services to assist young people to obtain their high school diploma, complete the

California High School Exit Exam (CHSEE) and develop media and technology skills for job preparation in the 21st century. Pastor Jawane Hilton has expressed a growing concern about “the lack of education, which leads to less opportunity.” Hilton has forged a partnership with

Challenging Minds to create a solution for our young men and women to academically and professionally successful. The academic site held at COTH is an accredited program by WASC. The academic site holds the same accreditation as any school within the Los Angeles Unified School

District, Compton Unified School District and other districts in California. COTH and Challenging Minds will have trained teachers and administrators available to provide a holistic curriculum that will benefit all who walk through our doors. The most important part of the program

is that all the services offered are FREE. If you or anyone you know can benefit from this information, please call (562) 270-5395 or EMAIL sjchallengingminds@ gmail.com ask for Dr. Steve Jefferson. We have orientation every Monday for those interested in learning more about

the program ORIENTATION DATES: July 15th, July 22nd and July 29th from 11am1pm. Location: 16425 Ishida Ave, Carson CA 90248 Across the street from Hemingway Park

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Baptist of West L. A. – Rev. L. A. Kessee. We invite you, the Body of Christ, to join us as we appreciate God’s servants. They have been standing firm on their beliefs for 27 years, with the highest degree of integrity and they are not tired yet! Not only are you invited to these services, but also to our regularly scheduled services – Tuesday through Sunday at 1016 E. Rosecrans Avenue in the City of Compton, CA 90220 – 310-537-3149. Reverend George L. Thomas, Pastor. Continued From Page 2

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Church, Chicago, Ill, retiring as Pastor Emeritus. He stepped down from personal shepherding, but continued his evangelism outreach proclaiming the Word of God. Dr. Curry is a great expositor of God’s word and is known to preach with clarity that all who hear will readily understand and be inspired to continue to move forward on their faith journey. Come and enjoy these services and be blessed! The revival begins Sunday, July 28th 8:00am and 10:30am services. Worship service Monday through Friday nights at 7:30pm. Each night there will be prayer, praise and the Word. Our choirs will provide songs voicing the words of God as to worthiness and his loving kindness. Greater Ebenezer is located at 5300 So. Denker Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca. 90062. For additional information call the church office @323-759-4996. Dr. Solomon L. Drake, Pastor .

VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH!!! The 123rd Western Baptist State Convention Annual Session will convene August 5th9th, 2013. Located at the Linda

Vista Second Baptist Church, 2706 Korink Ave, San Diego, Ca, Dr. David C. Greene, Host Pastor; Dr. W.E. Jenkins, Mod-

erator. Saturday August 17, 2013 is Our Business & Professional Breakfast which will be held at 4802 S. McKinley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011.

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FESTIVAL OF BOOTHS Bible Background • Nehemiah 7:73b—8:18 Printed Text • Nehemiah 8:13-18 Devotional Reading • Exodus 23:12-17

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Nehemiah 8:13 And on the second day were gathered together the chief of the fathers of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, unto Ezra the scribe, even to understand the words of the law. 14 And they found written in the law which the Lord had

commanded by Moses, that the children of Israel should dwell in booths in the feast of the seventh month: 15 And that they should publish and proclaim in all their cities, and in Jerusalem, saying, Go forth unto the mount, and fetch olive branches, and pine branches, and myrtle branches, and palm branches, and branches of thick trees, to make booths, as it is written. 16 So the people went forth, and brought them, and made themselves booths, every one upon the roof of his house, and in their courts, and in the courts of the house of God, and in the street of the water gate, and in the street of the gate of Ephraim. 17 And all the congregation of them that were come again out of the captivity made booths, and sat under the booths: for since the days of Jeshua the son of Nun unto that day had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness. 18 Also day by day, from the first day unto the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. And they kept the feast seven days; and on the eighth day was a solemn assembly, according unto the manner.

IN FOCUS Olivia couldn’t help smiling as she watched her grandmother move about in preparation for the family celebrations tomorrow. Standing at the bedroom door, she saw Grandma Ellis flip through old albums, some with pictures and others with tattered papers of faded handwriting. “Ah, yes. This is the one,” Grandma Ellis said out loud. Every year during the family’s Juneteenth gathering, she made a point of reading a poem passed through her ancestors in commemoration of slavery’s end in the United States. “What’s that?” Olivia asked, already knowing but anxious to hear the story all over again. Hearing it in her family’s stories made it more real than the lectures in her African-American studies classes. She’d learned that the celebrations that began June 19th, 1865, occurred two-and-a-half years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Still, nothing topped the history of how her family marked knowledge of their new-found freedom over the years. Making herself comfortable on the bed, Olivia waited to hear the familiar words. Festivals and celebrations are a great way to acknowledge and express gratitude to God for His many wonderful blessings. THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND TIMES Levites. The Levites were chosen by God to serve in the Temple. They were descendants from the tribe of Levi and their job was to do the work in the Temple, which included preparing the materials and artifacts for worship. In the days of Moses, the Levites carried the Tabernacle in the wilderness and were responsible for setting it up at each camp (see Numbers 1:47-53). Under David, the nation regained the Ark of the Covenant and Jerusalem was the center of national worship. The Levites, who no longer had to carry the Tabernacle, continued the upkeep of the Tabernacle and the items of worship. David also engaged them as musicians and singers who led the worship of the people (see 1 Chronicles 15:14-28). Festival of Booths. In Hebrew, Sukkot was instituted in Leviticus 23:33-42 by God through Moses as a celebration complete with a holy convocation and joyful celebration. This celebration commemorates God’s care for the Children of Israel while they wandered in the desert as well as a harvest festival. Celebrated for seven days in the fall (September/October), Sukkot calls the people to build and “dwell” in a booth and to present burnt, grain and drink offerings to the Lord over and beyond their regular gifts and offerings. They were to honor God by giving their best and celebrating Him to the utmost. BACKGROUND Israel was in exile for nearly 150 years and Judah for 70 years. When Judah was conquered, the Babylonians took the scrolls from the Temple and the Temple artifacts. The captives were forced also to abandon their native language in favor of the language of the captors. Aramaic

was the language of business for Babylon and later Persia. As was the case in most cultures, only the most elite in society were literate. With the scrolls of God’s Word taken and a new language spoken, the people only knew God’s Word through the stories of their families and other captives. They had neither seen the words given to Moses nor heard them. Their faith in God was largely based on the accounts that were kept by those who remembered the Word. In 538 B.C., 70 years after Israel had been in exile, the first group of Israelites returned to Judah under the leadership of Zerubabbel. A number of years later, in 458 B.C., under the leadership of Ezra, a second group returned. Under Ezra’s faithful teaching most of the people turned from their sins and agreed to reestablish their relationship with God and follow His will for their lives. In 444 B.C., 14 years after Ezra, Nehemiah returned and succeeded in rebuilding the walls. The book of Nehemiah overlaps the book of Ezra as indicated in today’s lesson where the covenant renewal occurs. IN DEPTH 1. Festival of Booths Reinstated (Nehemiah 8:13-16) In the preceding verses, Nehemiah and Ezra read aloud the books of the Law to the people while the Levitical priest taught the people and provided interpretation (Nehemiah 8:8-9). As the people heard the Law and recognized their own waywardness, they began to weep and mourn. God charged the people not to weep and mourn but to celebrate that they are back in fellowship with Him. The Lord commanded them not to be grieved on this holy day but to celebrate with great rejoicing (vv. 11-12). After this moment of silence and reverence on the second day of this momentous occasion of rededicating the Temple, a contingency representing the heads of the ancestral houses of the Children of Israel came together to study the Law—this time concerning God’s direction concerning the Festival of Booths. God originally instituted the Festival of Booths (also known as the Feast of Tabernacles) as a reminder to the Children of Israel for His goodness as He kept them during the 40 years they wandered in the wilderness. Ezra discovered that according to the ordinance that during the seventh month (September/October), the people were to live seven days in booths: huts made of olive branches, myrtle, palm and other leafy trees. Immediately they gathered themselves to reinstate the Festival of Booths. They realized that God had provided for them as they wandered in a strange land away from their ancestral home. The alert

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“And all the congregation of them that were come again out of the captivity made booths, and sat under the booths: for since the days of Jeshua the son of Nun unto that day had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness” (Nehemiah 8:17).

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was sounded by messengers on foot and by the sounding of the alarm or ram’s horn. Special instructions were given regarding the materials that were to be gathered for the building of the booths or temporary dwellings. 2. Festival of Booths Marks Great Celebration (vv. 17-18) The obedience was so great that booths were built in the streets and on housetops. The people gathered before the Temple and at the gates. Their worship was not with tears but with joy, an overwhelming gladness for what God had done. They worshiped God and they celebrated His covenant. In accordance with the Law, they spent each day learning more of God’s Word and purposing in their hearts to be obedient to the Law. The Festival had not been celebrated as one nation since the time of Joshua, which was several hundreds of years later. On the eighth day, they held the “solemn assembly” as instructed by Moses (v. 18). On that day, they officially entered the covenant and offered prayers and sacrifices to God in accordance with His Word. They worshiped God, the covenant giver, and determined to be covenant keepers as they carried His word in their hearts. SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES 1. What were the people to live in during the Festival of Booths (Nehemiah 8:14)? 2. What did the people gather in order to make the booths (v. 15)? 3. What was read to the people during this celebration, and how long did the celebration last (v. 18)? DISCUSS THE MEANING 1. Why is it important to celebrate significant historical/cultural events? 2. What was God’s direction for the Festival of Booths? 3. Why was it important that the ancestral leaders studied the Law to execute the Festival of Booths celebration? LESSONS IN OUR SOCIETY How soon we forget when we are delivered from trials and trouble. Today’s lesson teaches us that God is concerned about how we receive His blessings, deliverance and restitution. The Festival of Booths was a joyous occasion, and God wanted His people to keep Him at the center of attention. It lets us know that God loves His people to have a good time. As Christians, we can have joy and celebrate life while acknowledging God as the source of every good and perfect gift. However, great celebration should also be coupled with reverent honor of God and His holiness so that He is not taken for granted and our celebrations please Him. God’s Word should be at the forefront and incorporated into every celebration, not to display our selfrighteousness, but with humility. MAKE IT HAPPEN When you have a celebration, is God invited? Would He be a welcomed guest? Would He attend your festivities? As you gather with family and friends, think

about how you can plan to incorporate God in every aspect of your joyous occasion in a way that He would be glorified; it would be a great witness to unsaved family and friends. FOLLOW THE SPIRIT What God wants me to do: REMEMBER YOUR THOUGHTS Special insights I have learned: MORE LIGHT ON TEXT Nehemiah 8:13-18 13 And on the second day were gathered together the chief of the fathers of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, unto Ezra the scribe, even to understand the words of the law. 14 And they found written in the law which the Lord had commanded by Moses, that the children of Israel should dwell in booths in the feast of the seventh month: The second review of the Law of Moses required a smaller contingency of men, most notably representative from each tribe along with the priests, Ezra and Nehemiah. The purpose was to understand exact directions on how the Festival of Booths was to be executed. All of these came before Ezra, the scribe, “to understand the words of the Law.” The term “understand” used in verse 13 is from the Hebrew sakal (saw-KAL) and means to gather wisdom and instruction from the “law” (Heb. towrah, to-RAW). The leaders were there to fully comprehend

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the words of the Pentateuch, specifically Deuteronomy or the Mosaic Law, so that they could implement its rituals and commands in the life of the nation. They wanted to know how God wanted the Jews to behave and to conduct their affairs. They had been rejected and taken into captivity in a strange land. Having returned to their homeland, they never wanted to be faced with such a challenge again. Most importantly, they wanted to honor God with their obedience. Now, having listened to the Word of God, they discovered something they did not know was to be done. They had built the Temple and restored the walls, but they had not been obedient to God’s direction. The Feast of Tabernacles was to be celebrated on the 15th day of the seventh month, which was the month they were currently observing (see Leviticus 23:34; Deuteronomy 16:13). The Festival of Booths, which lasted for seven days, was an observance of the deliverance of Israel from Egypt and marked the time of the harvest. During this time, the Children of Israel were to leave their houses and dwell in “booths” (Heb. cukkah, sookKAW) or temporary shelters. By doing this, they recognized God’s provision for them, the same provision He had given to Moses and the Children of Israel when they were in the wilderness and which He had provided for these families when they were taken from

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captivity and returned to their homeland. 15 And that they should publish and proclaim in all their cities, and in Jerusalem, saying, Go forth unto the mount, and fetch olive branches, and pine branches, and myrtle branches, and palm branches, and branches of thick trees, to make booths, as it is written. 16 So the people went forth, and brought them, and made themselves booths, every one upon the roof of his house, and in their courts, and in the courts of the house of God, and in the street of the water gate, and in the street of the gate of Ephraim. The Festival of Booths was to be celebrated by all of the people. In order to gather, there was a need to “publish” (Heb. shama`, shaw-MAH) the news. This was to be done in two ways. First, a shofar or ram’s horn was to be blown throughout the nation to proclaim the observance. Secondly, messengers were sent from household to household to ensure that everyone was made aware of the coming event and that they gathered the materials for the celebration of God’s provision. The people eagerly complied with the directive to dwell in booths. There were so many people who had come out of captivity and were eager to be involved in proper worship of the Lord that those who owned homes created booths on their housetops or in the courtyards of their houses. Others placed their booths in the courtyards of the Temple or in the streets

1-888-290-7277 before one of the gates of the city. They were truly dancing in the streets. 17 And all the congregation of them that were come again out of the captivity made booths, and sat under the booths: for since the days of Jeshua the son of Nun unto that day had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness. 18 Also day by day, from the first day unto the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. And they kept the feast seven days; and on the eighth day was a solemn assembly, according unto the manner. Although other celebrations are noted in the Old Testament Scriptures (Judges 21:19; 1 Samuel 1:3), the outpouring was greater than the Festival of Booths had been at any time since the days of Joshua when the nation had entered the Promised Land. They not only complied with the Law, they were excited about the Law and the opportunity to celebrate God’s deliverance. Gladness permeated the entire event, which is described in verse 17 as “very” (Heb. mə`od, meheODE) “great” (Heb. gadowl, gaw-DOLE) “gladness” (Heb. simchah, sim-KHAW). There was excessively intense joy. This was a serious and solemn matter, but it was also a joyous occasion. The people had been delivered from captivity and were now free to share in worship, to rebuild the celebrations of the Law and God’s mercy as they recommitted themselves to their covenant

NEWS@RAISETHEPRAISENEWS.NET relationship with Him. They rejoiced at what had been done in their lives and, no doubt, at the realization of how connected they were through the religious rituals to the ancestors of old who had been brought out of Egypt (see Leviticus 23:42-43). The celebration of the Festival of Booths continued for the required seven days— from the 15th of the month to the 22nd of the month. Each day, Ezra read from the Book of the Law proclaiming the goodness of God. Each day they learned more about God’s Law. The more they learned, the more they rejoiced over hearing the Word of God. The more they learned, the greater was their assurance that God was able to strengthen them because He had proven this time and again. On the last day of the Festival, they kept a solemn “assembly” (Heb. `atsarah, ats-aw-RAW; see also Leviticus 23:36). This Hebrew term means “to gather,” as on a holy day; however, the reference is followed by a call to do no servile work (labor) and to offer a sacrifice. Obviously the solemn assembly was a Sabbath day of worship and praise. The tone for this day seems to have been different from the first seven days; yet the entire experience was part of the renewal of their covenant with God. In today’s lesson, the captives have returned home and renewed their covenant with God as a result of finding the Law and obeying it. Unlike the returning Hebrew believers, we have a more secure cov-

enant with God based on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. By grace we are kept in covenant relationship with the Father; however, there are things that we can do to enhance our walk with God. We see also in this lesson that obedience to God’s way will bring results that glorify Him. Let us examine our covenant relationship with God, apply His Word to our lives, and purpose in our hearts to renew our commitment to give Him glory. Sources: Abraham, A. Kenneth, ed. The Matthew Henry Study Bible, King James Version. Iowa Falls, IA: World Bible Publishers, 1994. 940. Attridge, Harold W., and Wayne A. Meeks, eds. The Harper Collins Study Bible, New Revised Standard Version. New York, NY: Harper Collins Publishers, 2006. 651, 672. Bible Words – Phonetic Pronunciation. http://www.betterdaysarecoming.com/bible/ pronunciation.html (accessed January 21, 2012). Judaism 101: Sukkot. http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday5.htm (accessed May 30, 2011). Old Testament Hebrew Lexicon. http://www.biblestudytools.com (accessed January 20, 2012). Strong, James. The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 1990. 99, 100. Zodhiates, Spiros, Th.D., and Warren Baker, D.R.E., eds. Key Word Study Bible, King James Version. Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 1991. 1641.

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CITY ON THE HILL CHURCH

Jawane Hilton Senior Pastor/Teacher

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211 West 59th Street - Los Angeles, CA 90003

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

Keith B. Williams Senior Pastor

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

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JUDSON BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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REV., DR. SOLOMON DRAKE PASTOR

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

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

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

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DR. ALBERT NICHOLAS SENIOR PASTOR

REV. E. ROLAND AREVALO PASTOR/SPANISH MINISTRY

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

4500 W. Adams Blvd. L.A., CA 90016 Phone: (323) 734-7920; Fax: (323) 734-2374 Email Address: Messiah1954@aol.com Web Address: Messiahmissionarybaptist.org REV. PERRY J. JONES, (SENIOR PASTOR) DR. WHALEN JONES, (PASTOR EMERITUS) Sunday School ..................................................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ..............................7:30 A.M. & 10:30 A.M. Weekly Bible Study (Tues. & Thurs.) .................... 7:00 P.M. Weekly Bible Study /Prayer Mtg. ..................... 12:00 NOON Choir Rehearsal -”YOUTH” (Thurs.) ..................... 6:00 P.M.

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los angeles THE ASSEMBLING FAITH M.B.C. 1233 W. 91st St., L.A., CA 90044 Phone(323) 418-8800 E-Mail: assemblingf8th@att.net

DR. B. T. NEWMAN SR. Pastor Emeritus

BOBBY T. NEWMAN JR.

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

GREATER ZION CHURCH FAMILY 2408 N. Wilmington Avenue - Compton, CA 90222 Ph: 310-639-5535 / 310-639-6025

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BISHOP ANTHONY BENJAMIN SR. SR. BISHOP HENRY J. COX Founder Sunday School .................................................................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................................................................11:00 A.M. Prayer Service (Tu................................................................ 6:00 P.M. Bible Study (Tues.) ...............................................................7:00 P.M. Praise Dance (Wed.) ........................................................... 7:00 P.M. Choir Rehearsal (Sat.) ......................................................... 1:30 P.M.

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MT. TABOR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

2040 W. Jefferson Blvd., - Los Angeles, CA 90018 Phone: (323) 735-0044 Fax: (323) 735-0219 E-Mail: Trinitybaptistc@sbcglobal.net WebSite: Trinitybaptistchurchla.org

REV. ALVIN TUNSTILL, JR., PASTOR

Sunday Worship Service ......................... 7:30 & 10:30 A.M. Church School ....................................................... 9:00 A.M. Broadcast (KJLH) - 102.3) .................................. 9:00 A.M. Prayer & Bible Study (Wed.).............. 12:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M.

JESUS IS THE ANSWER C.F. CHURCH 750 Alondra Blvd Carson, CA 90746 Phone: (310) 515-7209

DR. R. STANLEY HAYWOOD, PASTOR Sunday School .................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 10:00 A.M. Bible Study..(Wednesday)..... 7:00P.M.

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6614 SOUTH WESTERN AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA 90047

PHONE: (323) 753-3189 PASTOR (323) 753-3180

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Early Worship ....................................................... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ..................................................... 9:40 A.M. Morning Worship ................................................. 11:00 A.M. Communion Service (1st Sun.) ............................. 5:00 P.M. Mid-Week Prayer Mtg. (Wed.) ............................... 7:00 P.M.

MT. ZION MISSIONARY B.C. 1300 EAST 50TH STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90011 PHONE: (323) 235-2103 REV. EDWARD V. HILL II, PASTOR Consecration ....................................................... 9:45 A.M. Sunday School ...................................................10:00 A.M. Morning Worship ............................................... 11:45 A.M. Prayer (Wed.) ......................................... Noon & 6:30 P.M. Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) .................................... 7:00 P.M

PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY Missionary Baptist Church 3600 West Imperial Hwy. Inglewood, CA 90303

Phone: (323) 751-0502 www.theoneandonlywaymin.org - Website

TRUE FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY B.C. 7901 South Van Ness Avenue Inglewood, CA 90305 Ph: (323) 750-7304 Fx. (323) 565-2894 REV. JAMES A. PERKINS, PASTOR Morning Worship ..... 8:00 A.M./10:45 A.M. Bible Adventure Hour ............... 9:30 A.M. Prayer & Praise/Bible Study (Tues.) 7:P.M. Youth Ministry (Wed.) ................ 6:30 P.M. Prayer & Praise/Bible Study (Thur.) 12 Noon

Long Beach CHRIST SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH 1471 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. Long Beach, CA 90813 Phone: (562) 599-3421 www.csbclb.org REV.WELTON PLEASANT II, PASTOR Sunday School ........................8:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................... 9:40 A.M. Midweek Prayer (Wed.) ........ 7:00 P.M.

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Inglewood

Dr. Herman C. Avery Jr., Ph.D, Pastor Sunday School .....................10:00 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 11:30 A.M. Wed. Prayer/Bible Study ........ 7:00P.M. 7010 S. Denver Ave., L.A.)

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THE LIBERTY CHURCH 14725 South Gramercy Place Gardena, CA 90249 CHURCH: (310) 715-8400 Email Address: libertytabmin@sbcglobal.net

Worship Services ........9:30 & 11:30 A.M. Word Power/Bible Study (Wed.) 6:30 P.M. “I Care Ministry” (Sat.) .......... 9:45 A.M.

Dr. Michael Fisher Pastor

SERVICE TIMES: Sunday Worship ....Main Sanctuary.... 9:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. Evening Worship (Sun)....Main Sanctuary................. 6:00 P.M. Bible Study (Wed.) Little Zion Campus 12:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M.

Gardena

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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH

Dr. W. Jerome Fisher Senior Pastor

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ORDER OF SERVICE....... 9:00 A.M. ORDER OF SERVICE..... 10:45 A.M. ORDER OF SERVICE...... 7:30 P.M.

GREATER MT. SINAI M.B.C. #2

“A Church Bible-Based, ChristCentered & Spirit Led” 12317 S. Wilmington Ave. Compt., CA 90222 Phone: (310) 631-0261 REV. KALVIN E. CRESSEL, SR., PASTOR/TEACHER Bible Institue (Sun.) ............. 9:15 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 10:45 A.M. Mission (Tues.) ................. 10:30 A.M. Teachers Mtg. (Tues.) ......... 6:30 P.M. Bible Study/Discipleship (Wed)7:00 P.M.

UNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 16133 S. Atlantic Ave., Compton, CA 90221 Office: (310) 604-0234 unitychristianfellowship@yahoo.com website: www.unitycf.org BISHOP JOHNNY R. WITHERS, JR., SENIOR PASTOR/TEACHER Sunday Morning Worship ................................9:30 A.M. Teaching Empowerment Night (Tuesday) 7:00 P.M.

“A Full Gospel B.C. Fellowship Affiliate”

GOSPEL MEMORIAL C.O.G.I.C.

1480 Atlantic Ave., L.B., CA 90813 Phone: (562) 599-7389 BISHOP JOE L. EALY, PASTOR Sunday School ..................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 11:00 A.M. Evening Worship ................... 6:30 P.M. Wednesday Night Prayer ..... 7:00 P.M. Pastoral Teaching (Wed) ...... 7:30 P.M.

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ORDER OF SERVICE....... 9:00 A.M. ORDER OF SERVICE..... 10:45 A.M. ORDER OF SERVICE...... 7:30 P.M.

NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

1160 New York St. Long Beach, CA 90813 Ph. (562) 599-3509; Fx (562) 591-7314 REV. COLEMAN L HART, PASTOR Sunday School ......................... 8:45 A.M. Morning Worship .................... 10:30 A.M. Sun. Discipleship Training ........ 5:00 P.M. Mon. Night Men’s Bible Study .. 7:00 P.M. Tuesday (Mission) WMU .......... 6:00 P.M. Wednesday Youth Family Night 6:00 P.M. Wed. Night (Mid-Week) Prayer 7:00 P.M.

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los angeles BIBLE FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

6915 S. Broadway Ave Phone: (323) 751-3532 (323) 751-7331 REV. DeSHAY L. WARD, SR PASTOR Sunday School ..................... 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 11:15 A.M. Prayer & Praise.. (Tues)..... 12:00 P.M. Choir Rehearsal ..(Thurs)..... 4:00 P.M. Bible Class ...(Thurs)............ 7:15 P.M.

AVENUE CHRISTIAN LOVE B.C. 7516 S. Central Ave., L.A., CA 90001 PHONE: (323) 587-1586 REV. HAROLD H. LEE, PASTOR

Early Morning Worship (Sun.). 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ........................ 9:15 A.M. Mid-Morning Worship ........... 11:00 A.M. Afternoon Service ................... 4:00 P.M. Mid-Week Bible Study (Wed.) .7:00 P.M. Prayer (Saturday) .................... 8:00 A.M.

BETHEL M.B.C. OF SOUTH L.A.

10905 S. Compt., Ave., L.A., CA 90059 Phone: (323) 566-5286/Fax: 566-3224 REGINALD POPE, DP.TH., PASTOR Worship ........... 8:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. Sun. School & Bible Train. .... 9:30 A.M. Evangelism/Prayer (Mon.) ..... 7:29 P.M. Prayer/Bible (Wed.) 11:30 AM/6:30 P.M. Radio KTYM-1460 AM ( Fri.).. 8:30 P.M. www.BethelSouthLA.org

CEDAR GROVE BAPTIST CHRCH

7623 8th Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90043 Phone: (323) 751-1121 Fax: (323)751-1122

REV. A.T. WILLIAMS SR. ORGANIZER REV. RODERIC BELL, PASTOR Sunday School ............................... 9:30 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship .............. 11:00 A.M. Bible Study/Prayer Mtg... (Thurs) .... 6:00 PM.

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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.

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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.

YOUR CHURCH NAME

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.

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. Mid Week Bible Study .............12:00 P.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

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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.

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1812 E. 110th St. - L.A., CA 90059 Phone: (323) 566-5315 Res.(310) 635-2827 Fx: (323) 566-2349 DR. MILTON MARSHALL, SR., PASTOR 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.

SOUTHWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH

PLEASANT VIEW M.B.C. 7524 S. Compton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90001

Ph: (323) 581-9900 Email Address: pvmbc54@yahoo.com REV. MICHAEL WHITE - PASTOR Sunday School ............9:15 - 10:30 A.M. Morning Worship Service ........11:00 A.M. Wednesday Night Prayer...........7:00 P.M. Wednesday Night Bible Study....7:30 P.M.

REDEEMER MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

1631 West Adams Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90007 Phone: (323) 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.

12121 S. Avalon Blvd. L.A. Ca 90061 Phone: (323) 755-9541 PASTOR DONALD ROBERSON ROY L. ROBERSON, PASTOR EMERITUS Sunday School ................ 9:25 A.M. Morning Worship ........... 11:00 A.M. Bible Study (Wed.) .......... 7:00 P.M.

TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH 4155 McKinley Ave., L.A., CA 90011 PH: (213) 233-3289; FX: (323) 233-9356 E-Mail: Tabernacle_bc@yahoo.com PASTOR LESTER MOSLEY 8:00 A.M. ........ Early Morning Worship (1st, 3rd, & 5th Sunday) 9:30 A.M. ....... Sunday Church School 11:00 A.M. ................ Worship Service 7:30 P.M. (Wed.) Mid-Week BibleStudy & Prayer Service

TABERNACLE OF FAITH B.C.

11328 S. Central Ave., L.A., CA 90059 Phone: (323) 569-4162

ROCK OF FAITH M.B.C.

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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.

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

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.

ST. REST 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.

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.

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1417 East Florence Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90001 Phone: (323) 582-7797 E-mail: travelersrest@sbcglobal.net

Morning Worship .........8:00 A.M. Church School .......... 9:30 A.M. Worship Service........ 11:00 A.M.

Ph: (323) 581-7711 (323) 296-1338 REV. L.L. LEWIS, PASTOR/TEACHER

Sunday School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship..... 11:00 A.M. Prayer /Bible ............12:30 & 6:30 P.M. Men Ministry Sat before 1st . 10:00 A.M. Women’s Ministry...4th Sat ...11:00 A.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.

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Love You More and Know You Better!

JASON TROY LEWIS

Rick Warren, Senior Pastor of the Saddle Back Church in LakeForest, CA, and author of the book “Purpose Driven Life,” says of his prayer life, “When I get up in the morning, my feet don’t touch the floor, I don’t get out of bed, till I have a long prayer that I pray every morning. Part of that prayer is, ‘Dear God, if I don’t get anything else done today, I want to love You more and know You better, because that’s what I was put here on earth to do... If at the end of the day I don’t know You a little bit more and love You a little better, I’ve missed

the first purpose of my life.’ Because God didn’t put me on earth to mark things off my to-do list.” This statement hit me like a ton of bricks. How often do we spend our prayer time pleading, wishing, complaining and making request unto God, but we fail to grasp the intent and essence of prayer? James 4:8a says, “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you...” I believe that the primary focus of the Child of God is to draw closer to The Lord. Yes, prayer is designed to petition God for provisions to maintain our lives and to ask for his divine power to change our circumstances, however, our devotion time with God should not be consumed with outside endeavors, rather saturated with our yearning to love him more and to know him better! Paul expresses his commitment to grow closer to God in Philippians 3:10a, “that I may know him and the power of his resurrection.” Here is a man that has seen The Lord Jesus, has evidently experience the power of The Lord at work in his life, has written several books and established multiple churches, and yet he says I want to ‘know him better.’ Friends, as we pray and live our lives, let us never forget that our primary purpose is to get closer to The Lord! “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. ‘Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.’” - Matthew 6:33-34 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

PRESIDENT XAVIER THOMPSON Is Requesting your presence

JULY 29, 2013

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SAND CASTLES IN THE RAIN

The godly gift of the sandy shore Is to build sandy dreams galore Yet by the end of the everyday Sandy masterpieces will not stay Your dreams are visions at its best Jewelry in the treasure chest The fancy cars in your driveway Are merely sandcastles not meant to stay The house you cherish on the hill The wealth that bring you such a thrill Investments on the stocks worldwide Will all vanish in a future tide All erodes on the sea and land Like castles built in the sand Like the shattering of crystal glass Scriptures warn the world won’t last Invest your life in God’s goodwill Don’t aspire to be the snob on the hill From the womb to the grave Its all sandcastles in the wave

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The beach is nature’s sandy quilt Where memories in the sand are built Footprints mark feet at play The waves soon wash all away

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THE KILLING FIELDS

Can two walk together without agreeing to meet? – Amos 3:3 And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand. – Mark 3:25

by Andrea Andrews “How it is that two believers can’t seem to get along and stay married?” This was a valid question when posed

by a Pentecostal evangelist some time ago and it still is. The answer? Most believers fail to ask God’s permission to marry. Most simply presume that because their flesh is satisfied, God must be pleased with the choice they’ve made in a spouse. ‘As long as we’re married, that’s all God cares about’, right? Marriage is THEE most invaluable covenant ever instituted by God between a man & woman…so powerful, it appears in both the first book of the Bible (Genesis) and the last

(Revelation). And, it’s value can always be measured by the amount of attention the devil pays it – the serpent seeking to destroy it between the original model (Adam & Eve) and his prominence in the Book of Revelation as a last ditch effort to keep the “bride” (The Body of Christ – The Unblemished Church) from it’s Bridegroom (Christ). Every year, separation, division & sabotage strike the institution of marriage within the Body of Christ in record numbers – destroy-

ing households at a statistical rate greater than those who do not know Christ according to reputable case studies. It would seem that the enemy is winning the war on Christian marriages as he takes them one by one out to the killing fields and commences target practice. Could this be because believers are so focused on the “party” (gathering of family & friends) and laden with the debt that follows? Could it be that singles are ill prepared by the church to truly understand

what type of role each should play in marriages that glorify God? If we pay close attention, neither model of marriage in the Bible showcases a reception. No one poured wine at the nuptials of the first man & woman (husband & wife) and no one will pour wine when Christ returns even though it will be thee biggest celebration ever known to mankind. Peace, Love & Blessings w w w. t h e p r o c e s s c h r i s tiancounseling.com

5) We can’t allow impatience or the length of prolonged time to discourage us from continuing on until we complete goals which we have set in our lives. 6) God removes all of our excuses as to why we can’t accomplish our goals. 7) Those wonderful, blessed and God sanctioned experiences will be ours if we “Just, Continue” to forge ahead. We must

“Just, Continue” through various forms of opposition and overcome EVERYTHING, EVERY PERSON and EVERY NEGATIVE EMOTION that would literally make us stop pressing forward. If we “Just, Continue”, we will experience the completion and manifestation of what will end up being such great accomplishments in our lives. If you “Just, Con-

tinue”, you will be glad that you did! “Just, Continue” and your weariness will eventually be replaced with the joy of accomplishment. Don’t be left on the sideline watching others achieve what you also desire. Don’t quit; “Just, Continue”, “Just, Continue” “Just, Continue”!!!! Join us for our 1st Sat. Fellowship, August 3, 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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us to experience successes, we must be obedient to His directives and will. 3) God knows the unfortunate detours we will experience from choosing to walk in our own will; however that won’t change His plan for our lives. 4) If we commit to being obedient to God’s will; He will fund EVERTHING needed to complete His will.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

DR. JOYCE HARRELL

In a previous article, I stated, “As a leader we have influence, not just in what we say,

FAITHFULNESS

but our actions are also influential. It’s important that as leaders we are yielding to the Father in all areas of our lives.” I believe it is crucial to examine the impact of leadership and consider its consequence. This is a major issue, because having influence suggests having the power to affect someone else’s actions or thinking. Think about that! Influence puts us at an advantage to sway someone’s behavior. Could that possibly be the reason that

scripture states that “leaders will receive the stricter judgment”? Woe unto that leader who deliberately misleads, being aware of the fact, that because of love and trust, those they lead will be obedient to their suggestions and or instruction. Woe to that leader who deliberately leaves out truth because they have their own hidden agenda. Blessed is that leader who is consciously, deliberately leading as a servant, whose greatest desire

is that, the characteristics of Christ be seen through his or her leadership. We must be found faithful! “Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful” 1 Cor 4:2. Faithful to what? Faithful to the things of Christ, faithful to righteousness, faithful in love, faithful in giving, faithful in living, faithful in being steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the word, faithful to our commitment to Christ. Dr. Joyce is a lay-person, un-

der the leadership of Pastor Ticey Brown, at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church, where she serves as the Strategic Leadership Director. Dr. Joyce’s mission is to develop servant-leaders and enhance ministries within the Church; she is available for workshops and seminars. Dr. Joyce’s contact info is, joyce-harrell@sbcglobal.net or (323) 753-3189

HOW DARE YOU, GOD? (PART I) “But Pharaoh shall not hearken unto you, that I may lay my hand upon Egypt, and bring forth mine armies, and my people the children of Israel, out of the land of Egypt by great judgments.” Exodus 7:4

LADY DR. PHELENCIA A. WHITE

If there was a High School yearbook in Moses’ day, the caption under his name would have probably read, “Less Likely To Succeed”. (1 Cor. 1:26-29) He was given up for adoption by his mother. (Ex. 2:1-10; Matt. 12:46-50; Rom. 8:14-17) He was MADE ROYALTY by this same adoption. (2 Peter 2:9-10) He was PLACED in an environment

DIRECTLY OPPOSED to his SPIRITUAL DNA. (1 John 4:16) Now ADD to this the fact that he had a SPEECH IMPEDIENT [obstacle; something that hinders progress]. (2 Cor. 12:6-11) Moses ABHORRED INJUSTICE and was WILLING TO FIGHT even WITHOUT the POWER OF GOD to back him up! (Ex. 2:11-15) So in this, HE DEMONSTRATED to God his PASSION TO FIGHT against the AFFLICTIONS of His people for a RIGHTEOUS cause. (Exodus 5; Matt. 23:1-36; Ephesians 6:10-13) GOD HEARD and RESPONDED to the CRY OF HIS PEOPLE (Ex. 6:1-13; Isaiah 1; Jude 1) And Moses be-

ing to himself all that HE WAS NOT was in fact ALL THAT GOD NEEDED for the assignment. (Jeremiah 1:4-10) God just needed a VESSEL (Eph. 3:20-21)who was WILLING and OBEDIENT (Acts 5:29) having FAITH IN HIS GOD (Matt. 6:25-34) BELIEVING GOD COULD DO ANYTHING BUT FAIL. (Isaiah 55:11: Matt. 19:26; Mark 10:27; Luke 18:27) Moses DIDN’T choose the ASSIGNMENT but GOD CHOSE HIM FOR IT. (Esther 4:13-14) Moses DID NOT BELIEVE that his ABILITIES were sufficient because of his own WEAKNESS AND SHORTCOMINGS. (Ex. 4:10) This ANGERED God but HIS

COMPASSIONS failed not in that God ALLOWED HIM the COMPANIONSHIP of Aaron, his brother TO SPEAK where HE WAS WEAK. (Lam. 3:22-24) But this WAS NOT in GOD’S ORIGINAL PLAN. (Ex. 4:11-16) God KNEW HE WAS SENDING HIM into a VERY HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT. (Psalm 91) He told MOSES IN ADVANCE that Pharaoh was going to HARDEN HIS HEART. (Isaiah 45) He didn’t give him ALL THE DETAILS for HIS PLAN because he wanted Moses to WALK IN FAITH and NOT IN FLESH. (Mark 11:22-26; Rom. 10:17; Heb. 11:1-2) GOD assured Moses UNEQUIVO-

CALLY that Pharaoh WAS NOT GOING TO LET GO WITHOUT A FIGHT. (vs. 3) In this assignment, Moses was going to PROVE THAT HE HAD AN UNQUENCHABLE LOVE FOR THE LORD with all of his HEART, SOUL and STRENGTH. (Deut. 6:4-5) WHEN YOUR ENEMY DECIDES TO BECOME GOD’S ENEMY, IT IS NO LONGER YOUR FIGHT. (1 Sam. 17:47; 2 Chron. 20:14). In the first encounter with Pharaoh it was STRUGGLE FOR POWER. He tried to REDUCE THE POWER of God to mere being Continued On Page 15 HOW DARE YOU ...

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HOCUS-POCUS. (vs. 10-12) The LORD commanded Aaron to cast down his rod before Pharaoh and his servants. It became a SERPENT. Then PHARAOH summoned some WISE MEN and SOCERERS to SHOW Moses that HIS

GOD HAD NO REAL POWER. I can only IMAGINE Pharaoh saying, “HOW DARE YOU, GOD?” Do you KNOW WHO I AM? Have you not HEARD ABOUT ME? Pharaoh’s WISE MEN and SORCERERS produced A SERPENT, but AARON’S ROD swallowed up THEIR RODS. (vs. 12) …Until

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