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Today, Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church will culminate their Appreciation Celebration for Pastor and Mrs. Ticey M. Brown. At 8AM, Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Dr. Reginald Pope, will give “Words of Encouragement”, and Senior Pastor Welton Pleasant, II, Christ Second Baptist Church, will be the Guest Speaker. Rev. Stanley White, one of Mt. Tabor’s consummate Associate Ministers, will preach the Gospel in the 11AM worship. The celebration will conclude at 3:45PM with Guest Speaker, Pastor George Hurtt and the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church congregation. You are invited to come and celebrate with Mt. Tabor in all of these services. This year’s theme is “Our Pastor: An Anointed Witness Approved by God”. Pastor Brown is a preacher, teacher, and true believer of the Gospel, which he preaches Sunday after Sunday. He has preached revivals all over the country and has baptized and brought innumerable souls to Christ. A dedicated family man, he is married to the lovely Lady LaSonja Brown, and they have three beautiful children, Tilesha, Tyrell, and Tyler. Beloved by his congregation, Pastor Brown serves his flock and the surrounding community with love and commitment and works tirelessly to impart what thus saith the Lord. The Mt. Tabor congregation is inviting you to worship with them anytime and to be their special guests in these culminating services. Mt. Tabor is located at 6614 South Western Avenue in Los Angeles and the telephone number is (323) 753 – 3189.

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It is the churches sincere belief that God wants this revival to be a reminder to the congregation & the community that regardless of trials, challenges, and struggles, whatever. We can rely on God`s faithfulness. WHERE: ROCK OF FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH...Dr. William George Davis Jr.Pastor 5151 S Normandie. Ave- Los Angeles Ca 90037 WHEN: Thursday, September 12, 2013 - TIME: Doors open @ 6pm- Service @ 7pm. For more information: (323 296 5840).

LOVE LIFTED ME B.C. YEAR CELEBRATION OF LOVE

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The membership of the Love Lifted Me Missionary Baptist Church thank God for allowing us to reach this time, once again. The month of September has been set aside to show and share our love for our beloved Pastor, Rev. Dr. S. “Scuffie” Shigg and his lovely wife, our Leading Lady, Sis. Alyce Shigg. These services are scheduled each Sunday afternoon, starting at 3:30 P.M. with one evening service on Friday, September 27, starting at 7:30 P.M. Noted pastors and their church congregations, friends and well-wishers have been invited to help us in these

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celebrations. Our theme is “Our Pastor, leading “The Lift” for 26 years, simply by God’s grace”, Ephesians 2:4-10. Remember, love is everywhere, and we are located on the south east and south west corners of Crenshaw and Hyde Park. The church’s address is 6501 Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles 90043.

Sonja Dawson; and Jericho Baptist Assembly, Pastor Anthony Smith. October 6, 2013, the following guests will help us close out the celebration a mighty way: Greater New Unity Baptist Church, Pastor Randy Allison; Calvary Baptist Church, Pastor Virgil Jones; New Revelation Baptist Church, Pastor William Turner; and Union Baptist Church, Pastor Milton Marshall. Well now, whom do you suppose chose Dr. Hardwick for his vocation as a leader/ pastor? Glad you asked. He was chosen by God to become the under shepherd to lead God’s people, which is us, who make up the church, Praises of Zion. He over-sees, leads, guides, protects, and teaches, trains, counsels, he prays with and for us, and most importantly of all, he “compassionately” feeds God’s flock with spiritual nourishment, which is the Word of God. Pastor Hardwick is a man who loves God, and who loves God’s people. He is a husband to one wife…Mrs. Thelma Hardwick, our beautiful and charming First Lady, who can be seen by his side, praying, and encouraging him every step of the way. Following carefully in the steps of Jesus, Pastor Hardwick has faithfully gone through the city and by-ways, teaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom to sinners, and laying hands on those who are wrapped in disease and sickness. He is able through the Holy Spirit to meet challenges of this age head on. When he looks into crowds, and congregations he has compassion on them, because he knows they are bound, harassed, and helpless by the enemy. He sees them to be exactly what they are: sheep without a shepherd. With no hesitation, he realizes “The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. Therefore, his prayer request is always the same: “Lord of the harvest, helps me connect and save some lost souls, and send out more willing and committed workers into your harvest field.” Therefore, we the members of Praises of Zion bow our heads humbly and thank God for our Pastor and wife. In Ephesians 4:11-13 it is written: “And he gave some apostles, and some prophets, and some evangelists, and some pastors…”, and we know without any doubt that He gave Pastor Hardwick and Mrs. Hardwick to Praises of Zion. To God be the glory! Dr. J. Benjamin Hardwick, Senior Pastor; Sister Faye Williams, Appreciation Services Chair-Person; and Sister Clarice Holmes, Reporter.

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30th Appreciation Services For Pastor And First Lady Dr. Lester & Denise Mosley

PASTOR LESTER & FIRST LADY DENISE MOSLEY

Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Greetings in the name of our Father, Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ! We the members of Tabernacle Baptist Church cordially invite you to the 30th Appreciation Services of our Pastor and First Lady, Dr. Lester and Denise Mosley, on Sunday August 18th and Sunday, August 25, 2013 at 3:00PM at 4155 McKinley Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90011. The Theme for this year’s Appreciation Services is “Deliverance from the Kingdom of Darkness” (Colossians 1:12-13).

We are confident that you will leave these services with a heartfelt word from the Lord. We are honored to fellowship with True Ever Faithful Baptist Church - Reverend K.L Burrus Pastor and Greater New Spirit Baptist Church - Reverend J. Jones, Pastor, People Missionary Baptist Church - Reverend U.S. Cummings Pastor, Holy Rock Baptist Church - Reverend Lehman Johnson Pastor on Sunday August 18th. St. Reed Baptist Church - Reverend Charles Jones, Pastor, and First Missionary Baptist Church - Reverend Darnell Jones, Pastor, Reverend Rashon Crutcher Pastor on Sunday August 25th. We sincerely hope that you would join us at either service as we show our love and continued dedication and honor to our Pastor, Lester Mosley and Our First Lady, Sister Denise Mosley.

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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#.

Gospel Mission Missionary B.C 63rd Church Anniversary Revival Service

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Greetings to all in the glorious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All are invited to join us as we celebrate the grace of God through Ministry. Our 63rd Anniversary month will begin with our Anniversary Revival on

Sunday August 18, 2013 6:00 PM. We are honored to have as our Revival Speaker, Rev. Dr. Manual Scott Jr. The Anniversary Theme is “A Church Committed to God’s Glory” Eph 3:20-21. Join us August 18th at 6:00 PM as we cele-

brate our commitment to give glory to God. We are located at 7301 S. Avalon Blvd. I block South of Florence in the city of Los Angeles. Rev. Raymond A. Dennis, Pastor, Jonette Nettles, Church Secretary. nis/Bessie Tolliver Co-Chair)

Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church Women Of The Word Ministry Presents “100 Women In Red Marching for Christ” The Women’s Ministry of Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church (Women of the Word) cordially invite the entire church community to join us in fellowship on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. as we celebrate ‘100 Women in Red Marching for Christ.” Our theme is “Women of God Practicing His Presence Through Prayer” (Psalm

16:11), Our guest speaker will be Rev. Sonja R. Dawson, Pastor of New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church of Los Angeles. Pastor is a true servant of God and well known for her anointed teaching and preaching of the Gospel. She is also the founder and CEO of Sisters In Ministry. The Lord gave her a vision to bring together women in ministry to

support and encourage one another and with the help of some of the sisters she grew up with at her local church, Rev. Dawson established Sisters in Ministry, (‘SIM”). SIM began with 5 women and had grown to over 500 supporters in its short tenure. She is truly doing the work of the Lord. The Purpose of the Women of the Word Ministry is to meet the

SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, and EMOTIONAL needs of women at Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church and with our community. The ministry is designed to ENCOURAGE women to GROW in their FAITH IN CHRIST, to develop and strengthen intimate FRIENDSHIPS with other women, and to provide opportunities to SERVE, and REACH our

community for CHRIST. We look forward to spirit-filled fellowship and we welcome all women in the church community to join us in your “RED” attire as we worship and give all praises to God. We are located at 659 W. Colden Avenue in the City of Los Angeles, 90044. Rev. C. Lamar Simmons, Pastor. Sis. Emma Jackson, Ministry Leader; Sis. Rosie Black, Chairperson.

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ONE FAITH FELLOWSHIP’S NUGGETS FOR THE SOUL EACH TIME The following paragraph of encouragement was penned in the COGIC Aug 18, 2013 Sunday School lesson: “The Israelites had faced obstacle after obstacle as they tried to rebuild the Wall at Jerusalem. Ridicule, accusations, harmful plots, and other injuries hurt them and threatened to kill them. However, EACH TIME Nehemiah had the small nation to pray and seek the wisdom of God. EACH TIME God gave them instructions on how to respond. EACH TIME they prayed, their faith increased and strengthened although

they feared for their families and their lives. They responded in wisdom, set up guards, prepared to fight, and never entangled themselves with their enemies’ trouble. The Israelites remained focused on the task at hand and the wall was finally finished.” Through life as we strive to fulfill various projects and even to live a victorious life; we will face great opposition in our mind, body, spirit, relationships, professions, etc. Therefore, these words offer encouragement, direction and wisdom which SHOULD BE APPLIED IN

VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH On Sunday September 8, 2013 The Usher board #2 will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary during the 9am service. Theme : “Ushers with patience & Tolerance” - Romans 15:1-7. Guest Speaker Rev. Raymond Chandler. The New Voices of Victory 4th Annual

Musical will be held September 22, 2013 at 3:00pm Theme: Love & Prayer - Psalms 92:14 Guest : Dr. Rodena Preston & GMWA, Rev. Ira & Babara Lynn. Both events are located at 4802 S. Mckinley Ave Los Angeles, Ca 90011 Rev. W. E. Jenkins, Pastor.

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OUR LIVES! Let’s note the following points: 1) Realize that no one is exempt or is the only one facing obstacles; for

we all do. 2) There will always be fierce opposition to whatever we attempt to accomplish, whether it is large or small. 3) The devil and those who are against our advancement will use MANY DIFFERENT schemes to discourage us. 4) BUT, NO MATTER HOW HOPELESS THE SITUATION SEEMS, REMEMBER THERE IS A “HOWEVER FACTOR” WHICH WILL REVIVE AND STRENGTHEN US IN THE MIDST OF THE HOPELESSNESS. When opposition arose, EACH TIME Nehemiah had them to pray and to seek

God’s wisdom. 5) No matter how many times they prayed to God, EACH TIME DaddyGod gave them instructions on how to respond. Daddy-God doesn’t get tired of us coming to Him over and over, when we come in unwavering faith based on OUR PAST EXPERIENCES of His love and care for us. 6) EACH TIME they prayed, their faith increased and strengthened although they were fearful. When we spend time with the Lord God Continued On Page 14 EACH TIME ........

Park Windsor Baptist Church COLLEGE/CAREER DAY Saturday, September 14, 2013 1:30 PM – 5:00PM It is never too early for students to begin preparing for life after high school. However, students and their parents need guidance to navigate what can seem like a maze of resources and information. Do you need information about careers, scholarships, or college admissions? On Saturday, September 14, Park Windsor will present a FREE college and career day from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the church, 1842 W. 108th Street (corner

of 108th Street and Manhattan Place). Activities are designed for middle and high school students and parents. A motivational keynote speaker opens the day with an inspirational address. Two panel discussions, one specific to career preparation and one targeting college preparation, along with one concurrent parent workshop, follow. Panelists are professionals in various careers and include representatives from colleges, univer-

sities, and scholarship foundations. Light refreshments will be served. Start writing down your questions today, and do not miss this FREE opportunity. For more information contact Marilyn Gavin at 310-345-0758 or mgavin52@ att.net. Park Windsor Baptist Church is located at 1842 W. 108th Street in Los Angeles, and the church phone number is 323-756-3966. The pastor is Rev. Terrell Taylor.

Grace Temple Missionary Baptist Church Celebrates 66th Years Of Service To The Savior Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Our Bishop, Miquail M. Broadous along with the entire Grace Temple family is excited and filled with joy that our 66th Church Anniversary is finally here! We invite each of you to join us TODAY for our Anniversary services. The Theme chosen for this year is “Celebrating Sixty Six Years Of

Service To The Savior” Joshua 4:1-7 and Matthew 16:18. Our Guest Speaker for the 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service will be Pastor Clarence Preston of Beth Eden Baptist Church of Dallas Texas. Our Guest Speaker for the 3:30 p.m. afternoon service will be Pastor Aaron Millsap of Trueway Full Gospel Church, Los Angeles CA. Our Church

Anniversary committee has worked so hard and diligently in putting everything in place! Not only is Grace Temple a church of rich history, but we are a church on the move for God with a GREAT Pastor who has given us a GREAT vision! SAVE THE DATES: Holy Convocation starts Wednesday Aug. 28th – Friday Aug. 30th. Join us each night at

7:00 p.m. for a power packed move of God worship experience! Our speakers are as follows: Wednesday night, Pastor Xavier Thompson, Southern M.B.C., Thursday, Pastor Calvin B. Rhone, Hope Of Glory Church, and Friday night our very own Bishop Miquail M. Broadous will be the speaker of the hour. Immediately following Friday nights service,

Gospel Mission Missionary Baptist Church 63rd Church Anniversary Service Greeting to all in the glorious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The entire Christian Community is invited to join us to celebrate 63 Years of Chris-

tian Ministry to the Lord. Our 63rd Anniversary Services is scheduled for Sunday August 25th at 3:30. Our guest churches are Greater Faith Missionary

Baptist Church, Pastor Darnell Dyson, and Jubilee Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor David Garrett. We look forward to a Grand and Glorious time in

the Lord. All are welcomed in the House of the Lord. We are located at 7301 S. Avalon Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 9003, one block South of Florence.

the Music & Worship Arts Department will host a Midnight Musical! Come out and be blessed! Grace Temple M.B.C. is located at 7017 S. Gramercy Pl. Los Angeles CA 90047. Bishop Miquail M. Broadous, Pastor, Bro. Mark & Sis. Joanne Hill, Church Anniversary Chairpersons, Minister Cecil Thompson, Min. of Music, Sis. Celeste Williams, Reporting.

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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

Church Music Department – 2040 West Jefferson Blvd., LOS Angeles, Calif. 90018 – (323) 735-0219 (fax) or trinitybaptistc@sbcglobal.net

The ROCK Long Beach To Provide Free Laundromat Washes For The Community Due to emergency mechanical and plumbing problems at the Coin Op Laundry in the Poly Plaza, The ROCK is relocating the Laundry Day Project 5 to North Long Beach. On Saturday, August 31, 2013 The ROCK Christian Fellowship in Long Beach, California will provide free Laundry Washes and Dryers for the surrounding community. This is the fifth time The ROCK Long Beach has provided this no-strings attached opportu-

nity. Each one has increased in reception. “It is our experience that when families are faced with a decision between food, bills, gas for the car, daycare or other expenses, laundry becomes the least important of those demands and subsequently piles up. We believe that part of our call is to create unique channels of strategic blessings. We realize these are interesting economic times for many people. This is our way to share the load”, states

ROCK Senior Pastor, Gregory Sanders. The entire communities are invited and welcome to participate in this first-come, first-serve opportunity. The ROCK will provide seven (7) regular size washers and seven (7) regular size dryers free to the public. Its simple Sanders says; “you bring your laundry, you place it in the washers and dryers and we will pay for it.” The ROCK believes that Laundry Days are a way for to serve the families of Long Beach

who need it most. It is the heart and vision of The ROCK to display our love, appreciation and encouragement for everyone in the city of Long Beach. There are no strings, conditions or expectations attached. People simply bring their laundry, we will bring the quarters. NEW LOCATION Where: Mama’s Coin Laundry, 6163 Atlantic Ave., (near Jordan High School), Long Beach, Ca. 90805 When: Saturday, August 31, 2013 Time:

8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. (or until we run out of quarters). The ROCK Christian Fellowship is a Non-Denominational Ministry that meets every Sunday morning at Florence Bixby Elementary School for 10:00 A.M. service. Florence Bixby Elementary School is located at 5251 E. Stearns Street, Long Beach, California 90815. For more information, call 562.597.7481 or E-Maitherockcf@therocktoday.com or visit: http://www.therocktoday.com

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BIBLE FELLOWSHIP PASTOR’S AIDE PROGRAM On Sunday August 25, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. we cordially invite you to come and Worship with us as we give Praises unto the Lord for all the great things he is doing for the family of Bible Fellowship under the Leadership of our Great Pastor, Rev. DeShay Ward Sr.

Our theme for this occasion “Pastor’s Living and Guided By The Spirit” Galatians 5:25. Our Speaker will be Pastor Tony Pierce of Be Blessed and Be Inspired Ministries. We are located at 6915 S. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90003.

New Providence M.B.C. Voices of Praise Summer Musical New Providence M.B.C. presents the “Voices of Praise Summer Musical”, August 25, 2013 at 3:30 p. m. New Providence Church family extends a heartfelt invitation to the public to join us at this time of exalting our Savior in songs and Praise. This special sanctification service in songs and praises will take place at this special Summer Musical. The Voices of Praise will be show casing the talent and artistry of their great musician Bro.

Nathan Gaines. Also featuring our most capable leader, Sis. Brenda Parnell. Also, with the Melodies Voices of Sis. Mary Grant and Bro. Rondalis Tandy will present an array of songs and praises that will edify the people of God and glorify his Name. We will be honored to have you as our guest. We are located at 10200 S. Normandie Ave. Los Angeles CA 90047. Sis. Lovester Hyter, Reporting, Sis. Verda Harris, President, Rev. Theo Grant, Interim Pastor.

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Do you want to know what the Word of God says about your JOB within the body of Christ? The Doctor will provide you with information for being spiritually healthy. The Minister has a word for your spiritual growth and the Teacher has the Answers to the questions on growing spiritually in the body of Christ. You are invited to join the Gospel Choir at Welcome Mission Missionary Baptist church as they present the, “Workers and the Word Seminar” on Saturday, August 24, 2013, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Registration ($15.00) will be began promptly

GIDEON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH CELEBRATES ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY

The Gideon Missionary Baptist Church greets you in the name of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Sing unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvelous things. We are in celebration of our Annual Women’s Day Services scheduled for August 25, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Our theme for this service is “Accomplishments of a WISE Woman” taken from Proverbs 14:1. We are requesting your present along with our Special Guest Sis. Erma D. Thurman. Erma D. Thurman was born in the month of April is truly a Sparkling Diamond for the Lord. Sister Erma is the oldest of 6 sibling and Comes from a family of Jesus Lovers. At the tender age of 9 years old, she accepted Jesus Christ and under the leadership of Dr. Robert L. DeFrance for the past twenty seven years. She is the Church administrator, active Sunday school student, Pastor’s Care Ministry, a member of the Voices of Redeemer Choir and a creative Wedding/Planner over any type of event and Worship Services. Her professional Occupational includes over 30 years

of Insurance and Professional Law Corporation. Sister Erma is a loyal and passionate and Phenomenal Woman of God and if she is a friend, she is really a friend! God is shaping, molding, and equipping her purpose. She has her struggles and has endured and remained faithful to God despite it all. She continues to serve our heavenly Father tirelessly and she truly knows where her help comes from by the Grace of God. In 2002, Sister Erma was awarded honor for “Women of the Year” by a Local church ministry, “Women of Excellence.” In 2007 Sister Erma and Sis. Barbara Calhoun-Howard Co-Founded a Ministry, Women of Emergency, Purpose of the ministry is to inspire Christian Women to preserve under all circumstances by Power of the Holy Ghost. In 2011, she made her acting debut in the Gospel Musical Drama. “The Corinthians Scandal and just completed her second debut on stage in Bus Line 210, both these written and produced by Pastor Candace Cole Kelly. If you know anything about this Sister, you

would know that she loves the Lord and is sincere in her personal relationship with God. She demonstrates by her caring and compassionate ways towards people. If you want a job done all on Sister Thurman, is she too busy to help, one way or another and by the Grace of God it will be done. Sister Thurman is a feisty one; she has an opinion and can talk, yes she can talk, but in her talking she does make sense and has meaning to what She is saying or trying to get across and loves people, so don’t get her Started of you don’t want conversation, anytime day or night or anywhere Sister Erma will conversant. But at the end of the day all that really matters to her is living for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! We are located at 10959 S. Vermont, Los Angeles CA 90043. We look forward to seeing you on this scheduled date August 25th 2013. You may reach us via telephone my office at 323755-1380 or cell number 323803-8499 if you have questions. Rev. D.L. Morgan-Pastor, Sis. Gladys Childress, Chair.

at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, August 25, 2013, at 3:30 p.m., Endows’ dance ministry will be celebrating their 10th annual dance explosion. If you want to receive a spiritual blessing mark your calendars and join them as they praise the Lord in dance. Monday, August 26th thru Wednesday, August 28th, nightly at 7:00 p.m., our Youth

Revival, our Theme is “Don’t Sweat it, God Can Work it out, Yesterday, Today and Forever” Romans 8:28, Hebrew 13:8. Our speakers for the revival are our own associate ministers of Welcome Missionary Baptist Church. Monday night Rev. Darryl Jones will present, “Yesterday”; Tuesday night Rev. Reginald Frank-

lin will present, “Today”; and Wednesday night Rev. Shawnn will present, “Forever”. You are invited to attend the, Seminar, Dance Explosion and the Youth Revival. Our church is located at 8615 South Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, Rev. J. W. Brown, Pastor.

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SABBATH REFORMS Bible Background • Nehemiah 13:4-31 Printed Text • Nehemiah 13:15-22 Devotional Reading • Mark 2:23-27

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By the end of the lesson we will: KNOW and UNDERSTAND that the Sabbath is to be honored; SHARE with others the importance of honoring the Sabbath; and PLAN to honor the Sabbath.

Nehemiah 13:15 In those days saw I in Judah some treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all manner of burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified against them in the day wherein they sold victuals. 16 There dwelt men of Tyre also therein, which brought fish, and all manner of ware, and sold on the sabbath unto the children of Judah, and in Jerusalem. 17 Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said

unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day? 18 Did not your fathers thus, and did not our God bring all this evil upon us, and upon this city? yet ye bring more wrath upon Israel by profaning the sabbath. 19 And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day. 20 So the merchants and sellers of all kind of ware lodged without Jerusalem once or twice. 21 Then I testified against them, and said unto them, Why lodge ye about the wall? if ye do so again, I will lay hands on you. From that time forth came they no more on the sabbath. 22 And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy.

IN FOCUS John volunteered as a Sunday School worker at his church. He also worked full-time to support his wife and three kids. God blessed him with a promotion at his job, which required that he work beyond a normal 9-to-5 day. Sometimes he traveled to do site visits out of town, and due to the economy, his company laid off several people. John did not get laid off, but his workload increased in order to make up the shortfall in the reduction of staff. Because of his heavy workload and travel schedule, John began to miss a lot of Sunday school. Most Sundays he was too tired to attend Sunday school, and sometimes he would miss church altogether. His wife became very concerned and discussed her feelings with John, but he refused to listen. She then turned to their pastor. When the pastor first spoke to John, he resisted and insisted that in order to keep his job he needed to keep his current schedule. Through the prayers of his wife and pastor, John’s spiritual eyes opened and he learned how to truly trust God — and that included worshiping God on Sundays. We must always give God the firstfruits of everything He affords us, and He will in turn bless us with more—including our time. Today’s lesson is about honoring the Sabbath. THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND TIMES When God first established the Children of Israel as a nation, He did not just deliver them from the Egyptians and give them a land to dwell in; He provided everything they needed in order to fully function as a proper nation. From Exodus to Deuteronomy, we read how He set out a comprehensive structure, which framed the constitution of their lives. He provided laws for personal injuries, property rights, civil and criminal matters, and various other situations, as well as details regarding the people’s worship. He even outlined the feasts and holidays they should celebrate. In return, God required their utter obedience to Him as their Ruler. They were to show complete submission to Him as their King and total adoration of Him as their God. However, time and time again through history, we see their continued rebellion and disobedience to God, which eventually led to their exile. In Nehemiah, hopes existed that the Israelites would not repeat the past, but through their restoration, live an obedient, committed and dedicated life to the ordinances of God. BACKGROUND After the nation of Judah rebuilt the wall, the Israelites continued to slowly rebuild their nation. Rebuilding their nation required not just the physical effort of constructing houses, roads, and the Temple. Their laws, ordinances and spiritual framework needed reshaping, too. The wall provided safety and security from outsid-

ers and set a boundary around them as a nation. As a result, immediately following the wall’s completion, scribes read the Law aloud to inform and set the groundwork for their constitution. Once the law was read, this motivated the remnant in Judah to confess their sins and recommit to God as a nation based on the original law He ordered. They made a covenant and set out detailed obligations, which they would comply with in order to please God. This document set the legal framework for their establishment as a nation with Nehemiah as governor over the land. He and the people voted for leaders to rule over various provinces set up across Jerusalem. In addition, the Levites were reestablished as priests, and procedures were created for the Temple such as Levitical priest service, tithes, and worship. IN DEPTH 1. Sabbath Observance (Nehemiah 13:15-18) Once the Israelites accepted the law again it meant they also accepted observance of the Sabbath. “The formal institution of the Sabbath is a basic part of the Mosaic Law system. Each division of the law contains specific sections relating to the practice of the Sabbath: the moral law (the Ten Commandments), the civil law (Exodus 31:14), and the ceremonial law (Leviticus 23:3). The keeping of the Sabbath was a sign that God truly ruled Israel. To break His Sabbath law was to rebel against Him—an action meriting death (Exodus 21:14). Society was not to seek advancement outside of submission to God. Therefore, all work except acts of mercy, necessity, and worship were forbidden on the Sabbath” (Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1106). To disobey the Sabbath meant to profane the holiness of the day, or to make it unclean or unholy. In the newly established nation, Nehemiah observed that some Israelites did not observe the Sabbath. He found some treading wine presses, bringing in sheaves, saddling donkeys, and selling produce and goods on the Sabbath. The Israelites performed these tasks so much on the Sabbath that merchants from other nations began to come through the gates on the Sabbath to do business with the Israelites. Nehemiah challenged the leaders of Judah regarding their conduct in how they broke the Sabbath. He reminded them that such behavior originally contributed to their demise and exile from the Promised Land. If it continued and they did not cor-

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“And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy” (Nehemiah 13:22).

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rect it, such behavior would certainly bring wrath and contribute to another downfall. Nehemiah reminded them about this; he also took corrective action by closing the gates to the city so that the Israelites could not leave the city to conduct business and outside merchants could not come into the city to conduct business. “And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, (he) commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of (his) servants set (he) at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day” (Nehemiah 13:19). In the Old Testament, to observe the Sabbath was a key law the Israelites needed to follow. If they broke the law and disobeyed God, they needed to cleanse themselves. Nehemiah commanded the Levite priests to cleanse themselves in order to assist with keeping the gates as well as to sanctify the Sabbath. To “sanctify” refers to a “separation from ordinary use to a sacred purpose” (McClintock and Strong, 331). The Sabbath day was set aside for Judah to focus on God— to rest from all their daily labor and a day of obedience to Him as King and Ruler over all their lives and possessions. 2. Keeping the Sabbath (vv. 19-22) When we compare the Old Testament with the New Testament, a number of references indicate that keeping the Sabbath refers more to a principle than strict literal observance. For example Colossians 2:16 says, “Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days.” Additionally, in Mark 3, we see Jesus healing on the Sabbath and Mark 2:27-28 (NASB) recounts, “Jesus said to them, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.’” What God established under the law in the Old Testament was still expected in the New Testament, but in a different way. Some denominations believe that believers are obligated to keep a formal Sabbath day to occur on either Saturday or Sunday. They feel that this is a part of the moral system as set out through the Ten Commandments, which should bind all Christians. Other denominations do not take the Sabbath observance literally, but believe it should be taken figuratively and instead “keep the Sabbath” through a worship day on Sunday, which is observed by attending church. “The Sabbath is a means by which a person’s living pattern imitates God’s (Exodus 20:3-11). Work is followed by rest. This idea is expressed by the Hebrew word for Sabbath, which means ‘cessation.’ . . . a time for God’s people to think about and enjoy what God has accomplished . . . (It) holds promise of the ultimate salvation that God will accomplish for His people. As certainly as He delivered them from Egypt through Moses, so will He deliver His people from sin at the end

of the age through the Great Redeemer (Genesis 3:15; Hebrews 4:1) . . . (Also,) the Sabbath includes the idea and practice of . . . a day for public convocation (Leviticus 23:3)” (Nelson’s, 1107). On this special day, His people could gather together in public worship to signify their submission to His lordship over them and their way of living (Exodus 31:13; Ezekiel 20:12). Regardless of one’s understanding of whether the Sabbath should be formally or symbolically kept, the key purpose of why God instituted it should always be maintained. We keep a Sabbath day in order to rest from our daily jobs, conducting of business, anxiety or worry. We keep a Sabbath day in order to reflect on the goodness of God and His blessings toward us. We keep a Sabbath day in order to set aside and take time out of our week to publicly worship Him as a way to demonstrate our submission to His Lordship over our lives. SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES 1. What were the Israelites doing which contributed to their breaking the Sabbath (Nehemiah 13:15-20)? 2. What negative things could occur when the Israelites profaned the Sabbath (vv. 18, 21)? DISCUSS THE MEANING Describe the various meanings of the Sabbath and the reasons why Christians should “keep” it, regardless of denomination.

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Daily Bible Readings MONDAY A Sabbath to the Lord (Exodus 16:13-26) TUESDAY Keep the Sabbath Holy (Exodus 31:12-18) WEDNESDAY Honoring the Sabbath (Isaiah 58:9c-14) THURSDAY The Lord of the Sabbath (Mark 2:23-27) FRIDAY Doing Good on the Sabbath (Mark 3:1-6) SATURDAY Restoring the Sanctity of the Temple (Nehemiah 13:4-14) SUNDAY Restoring the Sanctity of the Sabbath (Nehemiah 13:15-22) 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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LESSONS IN OUR SOCIETY One of the biggest problems facing America is its diminishing reliance on God, decline in church attendance and reduced regard for Christian-based principles. How can believers in the United States help reverse this trend and work toward building up America, which was originally founded as a nation under God? MAKE IT HAPPEN The busyness of life can distract Christians from performing basic duties, such as reading one’s Bible, praying, meditating on God’s Word and even attending church. Due to family commitments, job responsibilities, and many other tasks we must do each day, sometimes we forget or neglect to take time out for God. As you go through this week, make a point each day to spend time talking to God. If you feel as though time will not permit, try God. You will see that once you take time for Him, He will in turn give you the time required to take care of everything you need. FOLLOW THE SPIRIT What God wants me to do: REMEMBER YOUR THOUGHTS Special insights I have learned: MORE LIGHT ON TEXT Nehemiah 13:15-22 15 In those days saw I in Judah some treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all manner of burdens, which they brought into

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Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified against them in the day wherein they sold victuals. In today’s text, we see an assertive Nehemiah who refused to allow the Sabbath— the Lord’s Day—to be profaned by trading, buying, and selling which was clearly disobedience to God’s command. He was concerned with honoring the Sabbath. In Hebrew, “sabbath” is shabbath (shabBAWTH); it refers to the seventh day of the week and can also mean “day of atonement.” God had done so much already for the Israelites in delivering them from bondage, helping them to build the wall of Jerusalem, and also returning their dignity as a nation that Nehemiah was not going to tolerate sin in the camp. He would not tolerate them working at their vineyards, preparing loads to take to a marketplace, and otherwise carrying on with their chores as though this was just any other day. This day was set aside to worship the Lord—to bring praises and thanksgiving to Him—and nothing less would be tolerated. 16 There dwelt men of Tyre also therein, which brought fish, and all manner of ware, and sold on the sabbath unto the children of Judah, and in Jerusalem. To add insult to injury, men from Tyre brought fish and various wares and sold to the Israelites on the Sabbath. They had the nerve to do it in Jerusalem on the Lord’s Day— the day set aside for worship—where the new wall had been built. Nehemiah found this offensive and knew that it would be offensive unto the Lord. He knew that His people had gotten in trouble with the

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Lord in the first place because of their disobedience. This was the major reason why they were sent into captivity for 70 years and needed deliverance. Under his watch, Nehemiah made sure that God’s rules were obeyed. 17 Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day? So Nehemiah contended with the nobles of Judah. In Hebrew, the word “contended” is riyb (reeb) and it means, “strove physically, confronted, made a complaint.” In other words, he went to the ones in charge and voiced his complaint—he let them know that the activities were very much out of order on the Sabbath, and something had to be done right away to alleviate the problem. In fact, he called these activities “an evil thing.” The word “evil” in Hebrew is ra` (rah). It means, “bad, disagreeable, malignant, displeasing.” In Nehemiah’s sight, this selling and buying profaned the Sabbath. In Hebrew, “profane” is chalal (khaw-LAL), meaning, “to defile, pollute, or desecrate.” 18 Did not your fathers thus, and did not our God bring all this evil upon us, and upon this city? yet ye bring more wrath upon Israel by profaning the sabbath. Nehemiah saw the blatant disobedience as bringing more wrath upon Israel, as their fathers’ disobedience had done. In Hebrew, the word “wrath,” (charown khaw-RONE), means “anger, heat, burning of anger (by God).” In other words, he reminds them that it was their disobedience that brought about God’s wrath before, and

they would not risk this disobedience bringing His wrath again. 19 And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day. 20 So the merchants and sellers of all kind of ware lodged without Jerusalem once or twice. For Nehemiah, profaning of the Sabbath was so serious that he took charge and commanded that the gates be shut and that they not be opened again until after the Sabbath. He ensured that God’s Day would not be violated in any way. This sent the merchants and sellers the message that it would not be business as usual on the Sabbath. This was a holy, consecrated day set aside to worship a holy God. 21 Then I testified against them, and said unto them, Why lodge ye about the wall? if ye do so again, I will lay hands on you. From that time forth came they no more on the sabbath. Nehemiah was willing to lay hands on anyone who did not heed his words. It was so important that they not disobey God’s commands that he was willing to take anyone to task who did not clear their wares from around the wall. 22 And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remem-

ber me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy. The next step was a time of purification. Again, Nehemiah showed his great leadership by commanding the Levites (those set aside by God to do special work for Him) to cleanse themselves—to sanctify the Sabbath day. In Hebrew, “sanctify” is qadash (kawDASH), and it means “to be set apart, to be consecrated, to be hallowed.” The Sabbath is to be a holy day because our God is holy. Nehemiah recognized this and in no way was he willing to violate God’s commands. After restoring the sanctity of the Sabbath, Nehemiah then asked God to remember him and show mercy toward him. In other words, Nehemiah did not want God to bring punishment like Israel experienced in the past, and he wanted to be remembered when God was passing out His blessings. Sources: Bible Words – Phonetic Pronunciation. http://www.betterdaysarecoming.com/bible/ pronunciation.html (accessed January 21, 2012). McClintock, John, and James Strong. Encyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, Vol. IX. New York, NY: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1891. 331. Old Testament Hebrew Lexicon. http://www.biblestudytools.com (accessed January 20, 2012). Youngblood, Ronald, and Herbert Lockyer, gen. eds. Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Dictionary. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1995. 1106, 1107.

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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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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.

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.

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

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REV. WAYNE CHANEY, JR. PASTOR

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BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF PASADENA

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

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

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

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MESSIAH BAPTIST CHURCH

REV. DEMONTRE REEVER YOUTH PASTOR

DR. ALBERT NICHOLAS SENIOR PASTOR

REV. E. ROLAND AREVALO PASTOR/SPANISH MINISTRY

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

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

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

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

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.

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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)

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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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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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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7301 So. Avalon, L.A., CA 90003 Phone/Fax: (323) 759-8087 REV. RAYMOND A. DENNIS, PASTOR Sunday School ..................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 10:30 A.M. Mission Mtg. (Wed.) ........ 12:00 Noon Bible Study/Prayer Mtg. (W) 7:00 P.M.

GRACE TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH

7017 Gramercy Place, LA Ca Phone: (323) 971-8192 Fax: (323) 750-5106 MIQUAIL BROADOUS, SENIOR PASTOR/TEACHER Sunday School ........................ 9:00A.M. Morning Worship .................. 10:00 A.M. Intercessory Prayer..(Wed.)..... 6:30 P.M. Wednesday Worship. (Wed).... 7:00 P.M.

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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

YOUR CHURCH NAME

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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

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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. 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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SOUTHERN MISSIONARY B.C.

“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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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COMPETENCY There has to be a beginning point

Jeremiah 12:1-6

By: Jerry Melton

How is your strength and power in relation to biblical leadership? Do circumstances run all over you? Is your walk and salvation tried to the max? God will allow things to come into your life to assist your maturity in faith. I want you to know that you must have a starting point for competency in God. Why is it important to build a competent walk with God? Lets examine why you must work at being competent in God. 1. The nature of life will bring up some challenging issues. Jer 12:1-2. “... wherefore are all they happy that deal very treacherously? Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root; they bring forth fruit.” Jeremiah faced issues that challenged him and were upcoming issues in the nation of Judah. Your issues will (should) propel you to take up the issue before God. a. “Happy are all they that deal treacherously.” People will be

an issue in your life; let this make you a better leader; were you work harder at it. God will allow this so He can address the issues through chosen vessels. Challenging issues are designed to be starting points for growth. Put the time and effort to think and work your way through your challenges; and seek godly progression in the solution. Then the challenges will bring growth. 2. We need competency in our relationship with God in order to persevere in life. Jer 12:3-4. “But thou knowest me: thou hast seen me and tried mine heart towards thee...” Jeremiah was tested in Gods fire; he grew in God and learned to persevere. a. “Thou knowest me.” One of the ways God draws out who we are is to put the heat on and see what we do. God allows this kind of testing to cause you to learn to exercise your spiritual muscles. Some call this exercising your salvation and relationship with

God. The only way to develop competency in your relationship is to exercise it; work on it. 3. If you don’t begin in your learning of God in life’s simplified anxieties; how will you make it through life’s complex scenario’s? Jer 12:5. “If foot men have wearied thee how can you contend with horses?” You must persevere in small things to be prepared for real tests. a. “Wearied thee.” Are your contenders wearing you out? How will you stand in life’s bigger battles? You must so exercise your connection with God to take on the things Satan throws at you; both small and big. Jesus used the illustration about money to make a similar point. Something to the effect that if your not faithful with small things (unrighteous mammon); then who will trust you with the real riches? Just like faithfulness is required in Continued On Page 15

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“BLESSED BE GOD”

Though it is believed to have been written by David, the writer of Psalm 66 remains unknown. This Psalm is fully loaded with some very familiar and powerful verbiage. For instance, the text opens with, “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord”. For today’s reading I’d like to focus on verse twenty which reads, Bless be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. The undeserved, unearned mercy of God is an absolute formidable force that we should hold in reverent appreciation. It is because of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed. Many times we talk about being kept from hurt, harm, and danger. In the context of mercy some of that

Lord. I share the sentiments of the psalmist, Blessed Be God. The word bless comes from the same word that we get the word eulogy from. It means to speak well of. The psalmist is therefore saying “Speak well of the Lord” who has not turned away my prayer nor his mercy from me. As we exercise purity of heart, which is a result of worship, we have unhampered access to the ear of God. The ears of the Lord are open unto the cry of the righteous. Not only does he hear us when we pray he is listening for our prayers. Wherever you may find yourself today, I would like to encourage you on this wise. Rejoice in the immutable truth that as you are diligent in moving towards God in obedience, repentance where necessary, and in the desire to be pleasing unto him this psalm cites two awesome benefits. The benefits are that God has not turned away our prayer and neither has he turned away his mercy from us. Just in case you ran out of something to say in worship, this psalm gives us two things for which to speak well of the Lord. Blessed be God!

CONTROLLING THE DAILY BATTLE Though we can’t control the rain We can prevent getting soaked We can use a wide umbrella Plus wear a durable raincoat Though we can’t control birds flying But they’re prevented from landing on our scalp Also on our feet and shoulders For a birdie power nap There are things can’t prevent An example would be our thoughts Wickedness might enter our mind Regardless of how good we’re taught A married man smiles at a woman Or a married woman at a man Their thoughts might turn to lust But self control sabotages the plan Wrong doing is usually tempting And it always cross our mind But when the spirit of God is within us Our self control walks the righteous line Daily we must renew our mind Sin relentlessly will whisper in our ear But we must overcome our thoughts A daily battle that’s fought all year

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hurt, harm, and danger would have been brought on by our own choices and decisions. But mercy is appropriated and causes us to not get what we rightly deserve. Glory to God! Let’s be clear. This Psalm is not encouraging us to relish in disobedience or to gloat in wrong doing. None of us need a permission slip to sin. By virtue of the fact that in the eighteenth verse of this same psalm the writer clearly establishes the point that if I regard iniquity in my heart the Lord will not hear me indicates that the fore-stated is not his position either. This brings clarity to the purity of thought and context to the reverence the writer has for God with respect to God’s mercy. It reminds me of what the church mothers use to say once upon a time when we had testimony service. They would say, “I should have been cut off and gone”. There is certain of today’s church that would say that’s a negative confession and that it gives way to a sin consciousness. I see it as a catalyst for authentic worship of our worthy

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NOT ROOTED IN CIRCUMSTANCES

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. – Romans 15:13

byANDREA Andrea ANDREWS Andrews It’s your birthday. A huge celebration is held in your honor. You receive multiple expensive gifts – many of which you deeply desired. As a result

you are “happy”. You receive a long awaited promotion on your current job. It comes with a great deal of responsibility, a signing bonus and a huge pay raise. As a result you are “happy”. The pastor finally recognizes you are able to run the youth ministry at your church. It comes with a great deal of responsibility, countless hours of dedication and a title. As a result, you are “happy”. These are all situations which, from a human aspect, prompt the

emotion of happiness – happiness which is merely circumstantial. Without them, though…are you still able to exhibit the same level of enthusiasm? The same emotion? Happiness is not a characteristic of God as The Holy Spirit, but “joy” IS. Joy is second ONLY to love on God’s list of The Fruit of The Spirit. We ALL know how profound “love” is in God’s eyes. Joy is monumentally significant as well. However, joy is not root-

ed in circumstance. In fact, James records it as “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,” – James 1:2. This would indicate that we are “expected” to remain joyful at ALL times no matter the circumstances or situation – crisis or challenges. God expects us to “rejoice in Him ALWAYS”. Our daily goal must be to emulate His characteristics (fruit) as a righteous people; one of the many benefits of salvation being able to

be a direct mirror of The Holy Spirit living within us. So, if no one ever throws a birthday party/dinner in our honor, we never get the promotion we “feel” we deserve or if we are never asked to lead a ministry in our church, joy MUST STILL ABOUND in us. It is God’s requirement of us. Joy is about abundant “giving” which is a unique aspect of “abundant living”. Peace, Love & Blessings w w w. t h e p r o c e s s c h r i s tiancounseling.com

ing over their fears until they experienced the victory of rebuilding the Wall of Jerusalem. We can likewise have the assurance that EACH TIME Daddy-God will respond to us when we call upon Him. Also, EACH TIME, we will have the confidence that He will guide

us into victory, if we invite Him into our lives and projects and obey His directions! Finally, that Yes, WE CAN accomplish those projects which seem to be so very impossible! God bless you! Sept. 21, 2013Be A Treasure Chest Bargains Vendor--- Rent Space-- Sell

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praying and meditating on His PRESENCE WITH US; we will gain the strength to overcome the strong emotion of our fears. This happened EACH TIME THEY PRAYED. 7) EACH TIME, they wisely responded and kept persever-

LEADERS ARE NOT EXEMPT FROM TRIALS

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

DR. JOYCE HARRELL

Because you are a leader, please do not think that you are exempt from trials. As a

matter of fact it’s just the opposite. Because you are a leader it is guaranteed that you will face adversity. Satan does not want you to be effective in ministry and thus he will throw whatever he can in your way to get you off track. As a leader you will go through some things that might seem mind boggling. You will face some things that seem impossible to bear. But trials don’t come to break us, but they come to grow us (no test no testimony).

I’ve also come to realize that God allows us to go through hardships so that we might be able to minister to someone else. Our hardships help us gain a new perspective, or a new understanding that we would have never received, if it had not been for that particular season of adversity. James tells us to count it joy when we fall into diverse temptations. After a word study on the word “count” (hegeomai), James is simply telling us to govern our

thoughts. In other words, have authority over our thoughts before we fall. So that when we do fall, we don’t fall apart. Also, notice that James said “when you fall,” not if you fall. Trials will come, but the good news is nothing happens to us that God is not aware of and has not all ready approved. So, how will you handle your next storm? Will you go through trusting God, or will you go through having a pity party? Which one will bring God glo-

ry? Dr. Joyce is a lay-person, under 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 V) “And I will put division between my people and thy people: tomorrow shall this sign be.” Exodus 8:23 (KJV) CLUELESS onlookers PRAISE BUILDING PROJECTS that are NOT EVEN OF HIS DESIGN. (1 Cor. 3:7-11) Those who PRAISE HIM have NO IDEA who the ANOINTED ones really are who MAKE LADY DR. PHELENCIA A. WHITE DIVINE BRICKS out of his WRETCHED STRAWS. (Rom. 7:21-24; Rev. 3:14-22) PhaWe CONTINUE the NEV- raohs ALWAYS need GOD’S ER-ENDING SAGA between ANOINTED TO BUILD GOD versus EVIL! GOD is what THEY CAN NOT! PhaNOT LIKE MAN to BRAG raoh’s FANS witnessed his and BOAST about what HE IS FINISHED PROJECTS when GOING TO DO! HE SIMPLY he NEVER gave HONOR to DOES IT! WHATEVER GOD WHOM IT WAS DUE…Not SAYS IS WHAT IT IS! LIKE GOD! Not man! (Pr. 3:27-25; IT! LOVE IT! LEAVE IT! Gal. 6:6-10) So the LORD tells PERIOD! Pharaoh is a SHOT Moses to RISE UP EARLY (Ps. CALLER. (1 Peter 5:8) He 63) and STAND (Eph. 6:10loves to SIT NEVER DOING 20) BEFORE PHARAOH. ANYTHING for HIMSELF to (vs. 20) MOSES HAS BEEN HELP HIMSELF. Doing this, THERE and DONE THAT! while “Oohs and Ahhs!” from I can only IMAGINE Mo-

ses thinking, “Lord, What is this FOOL going to do now?” But He CAN’T BE MOVED by FOOLISH QUESTIONS (Tit.3:8-11; 1 Pet. 2:13-17) or that THOUGHT! (Is. 55:7-9) Moses has NO HOMIES with him or SECRET AGENTS in Pharaoh’s CAMP to report! In fact, the VERY PEOPLE he has been SENT to DELIVER are NOT STANDING with him! They are WAITING ON THE SIDELINES to see WHO WINS! All Moses has is HIS FAITH and the WORD of the LORD GOD in his HEART and MOUTH which is MORE THAN ENOUGH! God is INTENTIONALLY putting Moses right IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET for HIS GLORY…AGAIN! In this round, he instructs Moses to TELL HIM I SAID, “ELSE, IF THOU

WILT NOT LET MY PEOPLE GO, BEHOLD, I WILL SEND SWARMS OF FLIES UPON THEE...” WAIT! Not just ON HIM, but also ON HIS SERVANTS, HIS PEOPLE and EVERYBODY’S HOUSE associated with the EGYPTIANS. EVEN to the GROUND WHEREVER THEY ARE with THIS EXCEPTION… NOTHING shall come UPON GOD’S PEOPLE! (Ex. 8:2123) SWARMS OF FLIES come from ALL DIFFERENT directions. And, there are MANY VARIATIONS of flies… HOUSE fly, FACE fly, STABLE fly, and several species of GARBAGE FLIES! ALL undergo a METAMORPHOSIS like that of the BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY! From START to FINISH they just AREN’T PRETTY! In fact, they are DOWN

RIGHT UGLY DRAWN to FEED on ROTTING THINGS! Yes, a lack of SANITATION or SANCTIFICATION is a MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR to INFESTATION. And as the LORD said he would do… that HE DID! (vs. 24) Pharaoh was GRIEVED by this PLAGUE and made another PROMISE with HIS MOUTH that HIS HEART WOULD NOT KEEP! FLIES! LIES and more LIES! (Ex. 8:2532)…Until Next Week – Part VI…Stay Connected! Stay Blessed! Lady Dr. Phelencia A. White, Executive Spiritual Director © Girlfriends In Christ International, Inc. © www.GirlfriendsInChrist. org © Telephone: (323) 7504GIC (4442) © Email: Info@ GirlfriendsInChrist.org

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stewardship; so faithfulness is required in leadership; or any other of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. You must practice dependability. Your faithfulness will pay off. Let me just say there comes a time we all fail at some point and need Gods grace; but when we recover; we need to return to usefulness. 4. Life’s issues will require you to build on previous established strengths. Jer 12:6. “For even thy brethren, and the house of they father; even they have dealt treacherously with thee.” Such treacherous acts of a persons own family will require you to establish and build on previous well placed steps. a. “Even they dealt treacherously.” You can be sure of close associates testing your abilities and spiritual competency. You’ll have to depend on Gods help and those principles; from the Word of God; that secured you position in the past. Hebrews 6:1-2 tells us to build on those basic principles; and don’t just stay at the basics. Establish biblical principles that secure your position before your contenders; then seek God for your forward progress. Conclusion: So allow trigger challenges to advance you in Gods will; then you demonstrate spiritual leadership.

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