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Greater New Light Honors the 4th Anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. Patrick D. Ross

DR. & MRS. PATRICK D. ROSS

The Greater New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 1154 E. 92nd Street in Los Angeles, will celebrate the fourth anniversary of the dedicated service of its Pastor and wife on Sun-

day, September 9, 2012. The Greater Los Angeles church community is enthusiastically invited to join us for this special day during our morning worship, at 11:00, and for the afternoon worship service at 3:30. The theme selected for this day of honor is “Our Pastor: Anointed of God, Leading with the Power of Praise” (Psalm 28:6-9). These services will be punctuated with the dynamic Word ministries of Dr. Marvis L. Davis, Sr., Senior Pastor, New Bethel Baptist Church of Venice, during the morning worship, and Rev. Terry L. Brown, Sr., Pastor, Liberty Baptist Church, dur-

ing the afternoon service. Dr. Ross’ clear, anointed, powerful ministry of the Word of God has been a great blessing to the GNL church family. Under his leadership, the church family is growing both spiritually and numerically. Dr. Ross’ training, integrity, and well-developed managerial skills have also been recognized by the expanded church body, as he serves as a Vice-Moderator in the Los Angeles District Association, Correspondence Secretary for the Baptist Ministers’ Conference of Los Angeles, as Continued On Page 4... GREATER NEW LIGHT

“Gospel Plays Classical” Presented by Musicians In Action, Inc. “Music has the power to capture a boundless range of time and experience-from the most urgent and impassioned to the most fleeting and delicate.” On Saturday, September 25, 2012, Los Angeles Gospel musicians will be presented in a recital

of Classical music. This Concert will be held at 5 p.m. at Peoples Independent Church, 5856 West Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, 90043. This is a great opportunity to showcase the talent and artistry of local Gospel Musicians who have been trained in Classical Music. We have heard these musicians in our churches,

playing music by some of the world’s greatest gospel composers. Gospel Plays Classical will feature them playing compositions by some of the world’s greatest classical composers. Musicians In Action invites all of Los Angeles to come and hear Jackie D’Meza, Christopher Haynes, Donald Hunt, Ron Lowe, Dr. Alvin

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McKinney, Jonte’ Moore, Shirley Robinson, Rose Rochelle, Da Quon Robinson, Maxine Swan, Dr. Diane White-Clayton, and others play some of their favorite classical selections. Come; join us in a fun filled afternoon. Admission is free. For further information, please call 323/777-3213.

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NATIONAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CONVENTION CONVENING IN LOS ANGELES The 132nd Annual Session of the National Missionary Baptist Convention of America will convene in Los Angeles, California, September 3 -7, 2012 at the Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel – 6100 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045. Dr. E. Wayne Gaddis, Dr. Lovely Haynes, Dr. Melvin V. Wade, Sr., and the California Baptist State Convention will serve as Co/Host. The National Missionary Baptist Convention of America is one of the largest religious bodies among African American Baptists in the nation. The President, Dr. C. C. Robertson passed away on July 2, 2012; the Vice President At-Large, Dr. Nehemiah Davis will preside over the upcoming convention and a new president will be elected during the Los Angeles meeting. The late Dr. S. M. Lockridge, Dr. Willie T. Snead, Sr. and Dr. Melvin V. Wade, Sr. have served as President in past years. The week long conven-

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tion will be filled with activities during the day, in the evening and the Host Committee will sponsor late night services beginning at 9:45 P. M. On Monday, September 3, 2012 at 7:00 P. M., a special service sponsored by the NMBCA outreach boards and ministries, the featured speaker will be Dr. Denny Davis, Senior Pastor of the St. John Baptist Church, Grand Prairie, Texas; Tuesday, @ 7:00 P. M., the Welcome Night Musical featuring

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a 175 voice choir under the direction of Reverend Harold Pittman along with a host of other directors and musicians (Tickets - $10.00); Wednesday @ 7:00 P. M., featured speaker will be Dr. Fleetwood Irving, Senior Pastor of the Second Baptist Church of Vallejo, CA and a special Youth Service will be held in the Gateway Room; Thursday @ 11:00 A. M., the Presidential Memorial Hour for Dr. C. C. Robertson, the featured speaker will be Dr.

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Nehemiah Davis, Senior Pastor of the Mount Pisgah Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas and the Presiding President; Late Night service Tuesday @9:45 P. M., featured speaker will be Dr. Melvin V. Wade, Sr. of Los Angeles, CA and the Wednesday @ 9:45 P. M., featured speaker will be Dr. Lester Gillespie of San Antonio, Texas. All meetings will take Continued On Page 13

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GOSPEL MISSION M.B.C. 62nd CHURCH ANNIVERSARY The family of Gospel Mission Missionary Baptist Church gives thanks and praise to God for 62 years of service! With thanks, we cordially extend an invitation to all our brothers and sisters in Christ to join us Sunday August 26, 2012 at 3:30pm as we celebrate our 62nd Church Anniversary. Our Theme is “Have Confidence in God He will See you through” – Psalms 23. Joining with us on this special day will be Greater Faith Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor R. Darnell Dyson. We are truly delighted and blessed to have R. Darnell Dyson as our speaker of the hour. We are also uniting with New Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church (Bishop Raymond A. McKinley) and Jubilee Missionary Baptist Church (Pastor David Garrett). We look forward to a great blessing from the Lord, and fellowshipping with all of you! Our church is located at 7301 South Avalon Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90003 (1 block South of Florence.) Chairpersons: Sis. Bessie Tolliver, Sis. Loria Dennis and Sis. Faye Mann; Reverend Raymond A. Dennis, Pastor; Ms. Jonette Nettles, Reporting Secretary. For more information, please feel free to contact the church office at (323) 759-8087 or visit our website at www.gospelmissionmbc.org.

NEW COMMANDMENT M.B.C. PRESENTS: PRAISE, PRAYER, AND HEALING SERVICE

DR. REV. GRADY JONES

Isaiah 53:5 “But he was wounded for our transgres-

sions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” Sunday, August 26th, 4:00p.m., the Intercessory Prayer Ministry, under the leadership of Sis Doris Strickland, invites all to come and join us for this great move of God, during this service. Our beloved Pastor, Rev

Dr Grady Jones will be praying for individual needs and desires to be fulfilled, through our faith, in Jesus Christ. This service promises to be uplifting and gratifying, glorifying God through praise, prayer and ultimately a healing, in whatever capacity you desire. Sis Yolanda Duncan, Praise Team Leader, along

with other surprise soloists will minister in song. Thank you for all of your support and prayers as we reach out to our communities. We look forward to seeing you here. New Commandment is located one mile south of the 105 Freeway and one mile north of the 91 Freeway, at 15548 Paramount Blvd, Paramount

CA. Please contact us at 562531-7703 or E-mail address is Praise15548@aol.com, or visit us at www.myncmbc.org. Dr. Rev Grady Jones, Pastor; NCMBC Mission Dept. Chairperson, Doris Strickland RTP Reporter/Publicist, Linda Sue Taylor-Jones.

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ONE FAITH FELLOWSHIP’S NUGGETS FOR THE SOUL “DADDY AINT PLAYING WITH US” Daddy God’s command to His Children is very clear in 1 Peter 1:15-But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy. This is the unchanging, non-negotiable Word of God. As any organization of individuals have uniformity in how they dress, speak or act; definitely so does Daddy-God have a certain standard for those who unite as His Family of Believers! Christians MUST BE IDENTIFIABLE EVEN BEFORE THEY OPEN THEIR MOUTHS AND PROCLAIM CHRISTIANITY. Christians must exemplify a different standard of living,

speaking, and actions which clearly differ from that of nonChristians. Christians must embrace Romans 12:2-NLTDon’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. The Bible records the consequences of persons who were called by His name, but who did not honor His name. Their experiences are recorded so that we will learn from their unwise choices. One such example is found in 2 Kings 21: 2- Manasseh did what was evil

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in the LORD’s sight, following the detestable practices of the pagan nations that the LORD had driven from the land ahead of the Israelites. 4-He built pagan altars in the Temple of the LORD, the place

“The Bible is central to our faith,” said Pastor Kalvin E. Cressel, Sr. of Greater Mt. Sinai MBC No. 2, in the City of Compton,” but many people are intimidated by its scope and size. The Story gives us a way to journey from Genesis to Revelation together in 31 weeks so everyone understands God’s story and how their story intersects with it.” The Bible is the best-selling book in history, but how many people are actually reading it? A Gallup survey reports the average American household has four Bibles. However, research by Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life (2008) found that only 16 percent of Americans read it everyday. Pastor KC of GMSMBC No. 2 is hoping to reverse this trend, starting with his own congregation; strongly believing that The Story, a Zondervan best-seller, is the right tool to increase Biblical literacy and help readers understand God’s story and how their own stories intersect with God’s. The Story Church Campaign is a unique program providing up to 31 weeks, studying 31 chapters of carefully-selected scrip-

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well as an Area Vice-President and Treasurer for the Western Baptist State Convention of California. The women of GNL have embraced, with great enthusiasm, a monthly “Women’s Fellowship”, during which they are taught by First Lady, Earleen D. Ross, regarding issues that are especially important to women. Sister Ross has also established “Distinguished D.I.V.A.s” (Daughters of Integrity, Vir-

tures sequenced in chronological order. The Story presents the Word of God in an engaging format, reading like a novel and consists of a curriculum for children, teens and adult Sunday school and up to 31 weeks of corresponding sermons. When accompanied by reading through the five agerelated books (The Story, The Story: Teen Edition, The Story for Kids, The Story for Children and The Story for Little Ones), the entire Church can be literally on the same page for 31 weeks. GMSMBC No. 2 plans to begin the experience on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 10:45 a.m. and invite the community-at-large to join us on this most amazing journey. Pastor KC has declared “I want my congregation, as well as

those in the Greater Los Angeles Area to realize the incredible love God has for them and how their story is found within His story.” With thousands of participating churches nationwide, The Story is becoming a movement that is bringing wide-ranging benefits to local churches. Many have reported increased community outreach, increased Biblical literacy, congregational growth and a greater understanding of how God’s story reveals the reasons for the things that happen in man’s story. We are located at 12317 S. Wilmington Avenue, Compton, CA 90222, phone (310) 631-0261 and visit www.go2sinai.org. Pastor Kalvin E. Cressel, Sr./Mother Sandra Taylor, Reporting

all the tribes of Israel. 8-If the Israelites will be careful to obey my commands—all the laws my servant Moses gave them—I will not send them into exile from this land that I gave their ancestors.” 9-But the people refused to listen, and Manasseh led them to do even more evil than the pagan nations that the LORD had destroyed when the people of Israel entered the land. 12So this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I will bring such disaster on Jerusalem and Continued On Page 14 DADDY, ........

THE NEW CREATURE IN ME I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Oh yes, I boldly make that claim Though it’s not of my own power But I speak it in Jesus name I am not the person that you once mocked When weakness was my prominent feature Through having faith in Jesus Christ I’ve become a new and more confident creature All old things are passed away Behold, all things are become new I was once too weak to resist the temptation That my quick feet ran to Sin, don’t come knocking at my door Because the new creature in will open I’ve told you this once before My faith is no longer loping Yes, I was weak but now I’m stronger I’m not your doormat any longer Though the old me may glance your way I know that I’m in Christ to stay The Holy Bible is my weapon and I’m in training I’m kicking the habit of temptation and I’m not straining I can see clearly beyond the forest and wild And am not so easily beguiled

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where the LORD had said, “My name will remain in Jerusalem forever.” 6-Manasseh also sacrificed his own son in the fire. He practiced sorcery and divination, and he consulted with mediums and psychics. He did much that was evil in the LORD’s sight, arousing His anger.7-Manasseh even made a carved image of Asherah and set it up in the Temple, the very place where the LORD had told David and his son Solomon: “My name will be honored forever in this Temple and in Jerusalem—the city I have chosen from among

GRACE TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH HOLY CONVOCATION 2012 The Grace Temple church family invites each of you to come out to our 2012 Holy Convocation! What an epic time we will surely have in the Lord. Pastor Charles Lollis & Evangelistic C.O.G.I.C will kick it off Wednesday August 29th at 7:00pm followed by

Pastor Xavier L. Thompson & Southern M.B.C Thursday August 30th at 7:00pm. Last but not least, our very own Bishop Miquail M. Broadous will bring the word Friday night, August 31st at 7:00pm. Souls will be saved; broken hearts will be mended; and chains will

be broken! Come be Healed, Delivered, and Set Free with a dynamic word each night! Directly following Friday’s night worship experience, the Music & Worship Arts Department under the leadership of Min. Cecil L. Thompson will host a Midnight Musical at 10:00pm.

tue and Authority), an adolescent mentorship ministry for young ladies between the ages of 11-18. This continuous course not only focuses on the physical aspect of maturity and

womanhood, but also covers etiquette, charm, healthy selfesteem, character building, discovering gifts and talents, and numerous other topics. The entire church commu-

nity is strongly encouraged to participate in this ‘day of love and honor’ for this wonderful man and woman of God. Ms. Ann P. Grant serves as Chairperson for this celebration.

As the young people would say, “Holy Convocation 2012” will be “poppin” here at Grace. All services will be held at Grace Temple located at 7017 S. Gramercy Pl. Los Angeles, Ca 90047. Bishop Miquail M. Broadous, Senior Pastor, Sis. Celeste Williams, Reporting.

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ANNUAL MEN AND WOMEN’S DAY AT FRIENDLYWILL The Men & Women of Friendlywill extend a hearty welcome to each of you to come out and worship with us Sunday, September 2, 2012. All-Day our Men & Women will be celebrating and giving honor where it is due, to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

This year our men will conduct our 11:00am service and our women will conduct our 3:30pm service. Our chosen theme for this year: “Men & Women; Walking, Working and Worshiping In Agreement” Amos 3:3. This year our speaker for the Men will

Rev. Jacqueline Thompson

be Pastor R.J. Ridgeway Sr. of the Manchester MBC, who has been steadfast and unmovable in the Word of the Lord. Truly God is continuing to bless Pastor Ridgeway Sr., as he continues to labor in the vineyard faithfully and do the will of the Lord. Our speaker for the

at True Way B.C.

Women will be Pastor Sondra Tate of the Power of Praise Full Gospel Church. She has labored in the vineyard faithfully and has walked steadfast in the will of God. This is a day you don’t want to miss. So come and join us in your White & Purple our chosen

color for this year, for there is a blessing waiting on you! Praises are going up and Blessings are coming down over here at 1225 East 68th Street in the city of Los Angeles. Sis. Ellie Johnson, Reporting & Rev. Chez J. Lister Sr., Pastor

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Rev. Jacqueline Thompson, Associate Pastor with the Allen Temple Baptist Church of Oakland , CA is coming to True Way, Sept 13, 14, and 16. You don’t want to miss this dynamic woman of God. Additional information to follow next week. True Way Missionary Baptist Church -9122 S. San Pedro St. Los Angeles, CA 90003 Rev. D.L. Wilson, Pastor. www.twmbc.org

AN ABUNDANT AUGUST AT BETHEL

August started with a powerful message by our pastor, Reginald Pope in the 8:00 am and 11:00 am worship services. He spoke from I John 3:2, “Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.” The services included baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Then at 3:30 pm we shared with our Mother’s Board as they shared in the ways and wisdom of the Lord. The keynote speaker was Sister Jeanette Pope, from the St. Mark Baptist Church where Lovely Haynes is pastor; and Minister Rouse of Bethel was the messenger. Special invited guest were the Mothers of Greater Mt. Sinai Baptist Church #2, where Kalvin Cressel is pastor. Sister Stella Martin is president. Sunday, August 12th at 3:00 pm, coming all the way from San Diego is Pastor L. J. Thomas and The Mt. Moriah Christian Church who will be celebrating with us and our Pastor’s Care Team. Minister and Sister McKinley Moore are the Care Team Leaders. Lunch will be provided following the 11am worship service. Sunday, August 19th at 3:00 pm, The Youth Ministry will be sponsoring the service with a healthy awareness of who they are and

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how they got there by hearing about our impressive heritage. Sister Myra Lovelace, director. 24-Hour Prayer Rally, Friday, August 24th starting at 6:00 am thru Saturday, August 25th concluding at 6:00 am. During these times many issues, concerns, and conditions will be addressed and prayed for by our teams and special guests. Minister Roosevelt Hall, Prayer Coordinator. Back-to-School Festival, Saturday August 25th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. There will be vendors and sponsoring companies on hand with backpacks with school supplies and pertinent information that will help you be more successful in school. For more information on how you can become involved contact Minister Alvin Stafford, Syreeta Stafford, Ervin Pope, and Brittney Harris. Concluding the month on

Bible Fellowship Baptist Church Pastor’s Aide Day All Praises to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who have blessed us to be able to plan another Pastor’s Aide program. Sunday, August 26 2012 at 3:00pm. We welcome every one who can to come fellowship with us and hear the dynamic speakers as they speak on the Fruits of the Spirit, an enjoy the Praise Dance. We are looking forward to having a Hallelujah good time. Bible Fellowship Baptist Church is located at 6915 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA. Sis. Bobbie Smith, President, Sis. Bernice Morgan, Vice President, Rev. DeShay L. Ward, Sr. Pastor.

Sunday, August 26th will be our annual fellowship at Tree of Life Baptist Church at 3:30 pm followed by our Jubilant Juanettes in their fall musical at Bethel beginning at 5:30 pm. There will be special invited guests. Daric Pope, director Save the Dates and stop by Bethel and fellowship with us. Bethel is located at 10905 South Compton Avenue, Los Angeles. Our church office is 323-566-5286 and web address is www.bethelsouthla.org Reginald Pope, pastor; B. Sweet, reporter. The afternoon service at 3:30 pm was at the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. The theme is, I Can’t Complain (II Corinthians 4:8-9) “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.” Bro. Daric Pope and Sis. Minnie Chris have been preparing for this musical for several weeks. You are in for a Blessing. Come and hear some of your favorite songs. A few new releases from the Voices of Bethel include: Mender, The Holy Ghost, I Will Sing Praises, I’m Glad About It, and The Potter’s House. Musicians include: Brothers Ervin Pope, Shannon Jackson, Matthew Taylor and special invited guest. Join us for a spirit-filled afternoon of song and praise. Bring a friend. Bethel is located at 10905 South Compton Avenue, Los Angeles. The church office is 323566-5286. Visit our website at www.bethelsouthla.org. Reginald A. Pope, Pastor: Minnie Chris, President: Daric Pope, Director: B. Sweet, Reporter

IN THE KITCHEN FRUIT LEATHER ROLL-UPS INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 pounds chopped fruit (see below for suggested flavors) 3/4 cup sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice PREPARATION Directions: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Combine the fruit and sugar in a blender. Add the lemon juice to taste (use 2 tablespoons for apples or bananas) and puree until smooth. Transfer the pureed fruit to a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over mediumhigh heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally at first and then more often toward the end, until most of the liquid evaporates and the mixture is very thick, 35 to 45 minutes. Be careful: The mixture may splatter. Line a 12-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet with a silicone mat or nonstick foil. Use an offset spatula to spread the fruit on the mat or foil into a thin layer. Bake until barely tacky, 3 hours to 3 hours, 30 minutes.Transfer the baking sheet to a rack and let the fruit leather cool completely. Peel off of the mat or foil. If the leather is still moist on the underside, return it to the oven, moist-side up, until dry, about 20 more minutes. Lay the leather smooth-side down on a sheet of wax paper and use kitchen shears to cut it into strips on the paper. Roll up the strips and store in zip-top bags for up to 1 week. Plum: 5 medium, unpeeled, chopped. Peach or nectarine: 5 medium, unpeeled, chopped Apple: 3 large (Gala or Granny Smith), peeled and chopped Strawberry: 4 cups, hulled and chopped. Raspberry: 5 cups Grape: 3 1/2 cups (preferably Concord), seeded if necessary Banana: 5 medium, peeled Mango: 2 large, peeled and chopped. Raspberry-Vanilla: 5 cups raspberries plus the seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean StrawberryBanana: 3 cups strawberries, hulled and chopped, plus 2 medium bananas, peeled Apple-Ginger: 3 large apples, peeled and chopped, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger Spicy Mango: 2 large mangoes, peeled and chopped, plus 1/8 teaspoon each salt and cayenne pepper

Organization of West Adams Christian Athletics invites churches to sponsor a team in the upcoming 2013 youth basketball league. The league will begin the second week of January 2013 and run though the end of March. The league stresses sportsmanship. Participants must be enrolled in high school, be between 14 and 18 years of age and not on a school basketball team. Church representatives interested in more information may view

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SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON

FAITH CALLS FOR PERSERVERENCE Bible Background • Hebrews 10 Printed Text • Hebrews 10:19-31 Devotional Reading • Romans 5:1-5

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Hebrews 10:19-31 Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.

23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. 26 If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, 27 but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God. 28 Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. 29 How much more severely do you think someone deserves to be punished who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, who has treated as an unholy thing the blood of the covenant that sanctified them, and who has insulted the Spirit of grace? 30 For we know him who said, “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge his people.” 31 It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

IN FOCUS A. Hellfire and Brimstone? The American colonial preacher Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) is best known for his sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” In this sermon, Edwards rides the theme of God’s anger and the judgment that awaits sinners. Edwards preached this: “The wrath of God burns against them, their damnation [doesn’t] slumber, the pit is prepared, the fire made ready, the furnace is now hot, ready to receive them.” Many assume that Edwards used Hebrews 10:31 (part of today’s lesson text) as the basis for this sermon. This is not quite the case, however, for that verse says, “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God,” not “angry God.” Edwards imported the image of the Lord as the God of wrath from the Old Testament and mixed it with the Bible’s picture of God as judge to create his terrifying picture. Edwards did not always preach like this, but he defined a style of preaching sometimes known as hellfire and brimstone. These are sermons that emphasize the horrible fate awaiting unbelievers. While this style of preaching was once common, even popular, it has declined in favor of more positive messages about God’s love and forgiveness. To preach only about the wrath of God-as-judge is to preach something less than the full gospel. Yet there is a solid biblical basis for preaching about the threat of God’s judgment. In both the Old and New Testaments, God is pictured as the ultimate judge (examples: Psalm 50:6; Ecclesiastes 3:17; Hebrews 12:23). The New Testament also pictures the Son of God, Jesus Christ, in this role (see Acts 10:42; 17:31). Today’s lesson will look at a passage in the book of Hebrews that helps us understand the reality of God’s judgment and how we can be saved from this through faith. BACKGROUND The book of Hebrews is not always given a place of importance in the teaching and preaching of the church. Many prefer to focus on the stories of Jesus as found in the Gospels, the magnificent doctrine of Paul’s letters, and/or the mysterious images of the book of Revelation. But Hebrews is filled with descriptions of Christ that are unique, and we dare not neglect these. Here we see the role of the Son of God in creation (Hebrews 1:1, 2). Jesus is described as the “pioneer” of our salvation (2:10). Christ serves as both our eternal high priest (10:21) and our eternal sacrifice for sins (9:26). The book of Hebrews is tied to the Old Testament. It quotes the Old Testament more than 30 times, sometimes at considerable length.

This is done not merely to reinforce a point the author is making, but to dig into these older Scriptures and find what they have to say about Jesus and the new covenant. In particular, the author is concerned to show that the priests of Israel, their temple, and their sacrifices were all pointers to Jesus. IN DEPTH 1. The Good Shepherd (Ezekiel 3A. Basis (vv. 19-21) 19, 20. Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, The phrase the Most Holy Place refers to the innermost chamber of the Jewish tabernacle or temple. This chamber was the intended location for the ark of the covenant; it was a place traditionally entered once a year by the high priest of Israel on the Day of Atonement. It was believed that this place was where a human being had a yearly appointment to meet God directly (compare Luke 1:8, 9). However, the author of Hebrews is not speaking of an earthly holy place, but of a perfect place. We may understand this along the lines of John’s vision of the temple in Heaven, opened to reveal a heavenly ark of the covenant (or “ark of his covenant,” Revelation 11:19). In the earthly temple in Jerusalem and the movable tabernacle that preceded it, the Most Holy Place was protected by a large veil or curtain (Exodus 26:31-33). There is now no need for such a barrier between God and humans (compare Mark 15:38). The author wants his readers to know that they now have access to this most intimate of places, full access to God himself. How is this? We now have access because of the work of Jesus Christ, through his body. This refers to the incarnation of our Lord in the person of Jesus of Nazareth (see Hebrews 2:9). God bridged the gap between sinful humanity and our holy God when he took on human form. Through Jesus, we have come to know our Father in Heaven in a way we never could before (see John 1:18). Thus, we should remember that while the book of Hebrews speaks in abstract and figurative ways, its message is grounded in the historical reality of the incarnation: the birth, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus as the Son of God. Later, the author

1. Recite from memory the imperatives that begin “let us” in the text. 2. Explain the consequences for those who fail to persevere in their faith. 3. Suggest a new way his or her church can build up the faith of its members.

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reveals his intimate knowledge of this history by saying that Jesus was crucified outside the gate of the city of Jerusalem (Hebrews 13:12). This is a detail not recorded in the Gospels. 21. …and since we have a great priest over the house of God, We remember from Old Testament history that Jewish priests came from the tribe of Levi (Deuteronomy 17:9, 18; 18:1; etc.). That’s where we get the phrase levitical priesthood. Hebrews 7:14 acknowledges, however, that Jesus’ genealogy does not include lineage from the priestly tribe of Levi. Even so, the author already has made a careful argument that shows Jesus possessing a superior claim to high priesthood, for he is a priest like Melchizedek. That man is a mysterious figure from Genesis, and he predates the Jewish, levitical priesthood (see Hebrews 6:20; compare Genesis 14:18). The priesthood of Melchizedek is superior for two reasons. First, it was acknowledged by Abraham, the ancestor of Levi (Hebrews 7:4). Second, it has an eternal character, without beginning or end (7:3). This fits Jesus, for he has conquered death and can therefore be an eternal high priest (7:16). In describing Jesus as the great priest over the house of God, the author does not mean that Jesus is over a physical building, such as the temple in Jerusalem. Rather, this refers to the spiritual house of God, which is made up of the believers—the church (compare Ephesians 2:21, 22). MORE LIGHT ON TEXT A. Stop Sinning (vv. 26, 27) 26. If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, The text addresses the all-toocommon issue of ongoing sin in the life of the believer. If taken out of context, the verse seems to say that (1) if we have made a Christian commitment and (2) we make a knowingly sinful choice, then (3) we fall into a state of no more sacrifice for sins (unforgiveness). First, let us admit that great heroes of the faith can have sin issues after their conversion. In a famous episode, Paul had to confront Peter for his hypocrisy in rejecting fellowship with Gentile believers (Galatians 2:11). It would seem that this was a willful choice by Peter, a sinful action that required his repentance. Second, the Bible teaches that we can be forgiven for sins, even those committed intentionally, if we confess them and ask for forgiveness (see 1 John 1:9; compare Psalm 51:2-4). The area of danger is when we harbor a lack of repentance for our sins. It is one thing to sin willfully and then repent; it is quite another to sin defiantly and refuse to repent. Visual for Lesson 1. Keep this map posted throughout the quarter to give your learners a geographical perspective on the lessons. Third, we should put the phrase no sacrifice for sins in the larger context of what the author has already taught. There is one,

final, ultimate sacrifice for sins: the sacrifice of Jesus through his death on the cross (see Hebrews 2:17; 9:26). We delude ourselves if we think we can abandon Christian faith and find some other way to take care of our sins. The sacrifice of Jesus is the only sufficient way to cancel our sins; there is no other. Divine Sacrifice Human sacrifice has been practiced by various cultures throughout history. When Spanish explorers reached the New World, they documented numerous cases of this practice among the Aztecs. The victims, usually prisoners of war, were offered to “the gods” for various reasons. For example, the blood flowing from the wounds of a sacrificial victim was thought to represent the life-giving rains of spring that would cause crops to grow. Critics of the Christian faith sometimes argue that the story of Christ’s crucifixion falls in the same category of primitive superstition that the Aztecs embraced. To be sure, Jesus was a “human sacrifice,” but any comparison that stops there is superficial. Jesus offered himself willingly. He was indeed human, but he was also God’s Son. He was God’s once-for-all-time offering to pay the penalty of human sin. His sacrifice was part of God’s plan from the beginning. Now that we have this knowledge, what will we do with it?—C. R. B. 27. …but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God. The author points out the results of rejecting the sacrifice of Jesus for our sins. If we

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Daily Bible Readings MONDAY The Lord Is My Shepherd (Psalm 23) TUESDAY I Will Be with You (Genesis 28:10-17) WEDNESDAY God Will Be with You (Genesis 48:17-21) THURSDAY I AM Has Sent Me (Exodus 3:9-15) FRIDAY I Am with You (Haggai 1:7-14) SATURDAY I Am with You Always (Matthew 28:16-20) SUNDAY “I Am Your God” (Ezekiel 34:23-31) 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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believe we can find an easier and more viable alternative, we are wrong. The one who rejects Christ has only the promise of judgment and punishment in his or her future. The ultimate justice of God will not be thwarted by unbelievers (the enemies of God). This should be adequate motivation to take the problem of sin seriously. What Do You Think? How does culture downplay the seriousness of sin? How do you resist cultural influences in this regard? Talking Points for Your Discussion Exodus 23:2 Psalm 94:7 Isaiah 5:20 Mark 7:9-12 B. Respond to Grace (vv. 28, 29) 28. Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Drawing on the Jewish roots of his readers, the author reminds them of the harsh judgment under the Law of Moses (see Deuteronomy 17:6, 7). The Old Testament gives many examples of the necessary deaths of those whose sin was a threat to the purity and integrity of the nation of Israel, God’s covenant people. (For a rather extensive list of offenses that called for death, see Leviticus 20:9-16.) The importance of the verse before us is established next. 29. How much more severely do you think someone deserves to be punished who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, who has treated as an unholy thing the blood of the covenant that sanctified them, and who has insulted the Spirit of grace? The author pushes hard for the reader to understand the seriousness of what he is saying. If certain sinners were judged harshly under the Law of Moses, the judgment of those who have rejected the sacrificial death of Jesus will be even harsher. Not only do unbelievers reject the salvation offered through Christ, they also reject the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of grace. Who has insulted translates an unusually strong Greek verb to express the author’s outrage at how ungrateful unbelievers react to God’s work in Christ. The idea is that of a deep, deliberate contempt (see Hebrews 6:4-6). What Do You Think? What are some ways that people walk all over Jesus today? How should we react when we see

Good News From Greater New Unity B.C.

Greetings to you in the blessed name of Jesus, who is the King of Kings and Lords of Lords, He truly deserves all the praise and all the glory. We are so grateful for another expression of His kindness and love...We are so excited that today we will get to celebrate with our Ushers and Nurses of Greater New Unity as they celebrate their Annual Day...They are presided over by our very own Sister Ina Ward who is doing a wonderful job! We will be worshipping with our Ushers and Nurses beginning at 3:30 pm, and we have invited Ushers from all over Los Angeles , Inglewood, and Compton to come and celebrate, and we are inviting you as well!! Our very own Pastor and Under shepherd, Rev. Randy Allison Jr. will be bringing the Gospel Message. Praise God for the continued service and faithfulness of our Ushers and First Aiders at Greater New Unity. Doorkeepers in the House of God, continue to work for the Lord with gladness of heart. You are needed to help in the building of God’s Kingdom, and we appreciate what you do in making us all comfortable in the House of the Lord!! God is an awesome God!! We pray for all of our youth and young adults as they return back to school and college and we hope that they take full advantage of every educational opportunity that is extended to them and that they don’t forget to take Jesus along with them on the playground, in the classroom, and on the playing field . .We encourage parents to attend back to school night to meet your child’s teacher(s), volunteer whenever you have a day off, and by all means keep up with progress reports and report cards!! You are very important partners and a key part of the success of your child’s educational progress. Parents, we need you to help and to be proactive regardless of the age of your child or young person. Greater New Unity is a forward moving church, serving a Forward moving God. We are still located on the corner of 98th and Avalon, “where the power lines of the city meet the power of God, where everybody is somebody, and Christ is the Center of all”. We continue to keep all those who we are duty-bound to pray for in prayer; there are so many sick among us, so many shut in, down-

this happening? Ta l k i n g P o i n t s f o r Yo u r Discussion Governmental laws Employment policies Commercialism Media portrayals C. Avoid Judgment (vv. 30, 31) 30, 31. For we know him who said, “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge his people.” It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. The author quotes Deuteronomy 32:35, 36 (compare Romans 12:19). No Christian believer should fear God’s condemning judgment because Jesus Christ has delivered us from what we deserve. Jesus was not sent into the world as a judge, but as a Savior (see John 3:16, 17). Yet we should remember that the promises of judgment on sinful people are sure. If we reject Jesus, there is nothing to keep us from receiving our deserved judgment at the hands of the living God. Having a clever lawyer or trying to plea bargain won’t help. God’s final judgment will result in a verdict of eternal life or eternal death. Only if we have Jesus as our advocate will we receive the verdict of life (see 1 John 2:1, 2). Conclusion A. Secure in Faith In uncertain times, people naturally want assurances of security. We want to know that our jobs will continue, that our marriages will be successful, and that our retirement plans

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP PART II

DR. JOYCE HARRELL

“Effective leaders are sensitive to the nuances (slight difference in meaning) of their words. Jesus was adept at tailoring His words to His audience. He called James, John Peter, and Andrew to be fishers of men. He spoke to rural audiences in terms of sowing, reaping, and harvest. God entrusts assignments to leaders, He also equips them to communicate His message. The key trodden, low in spirit and experiencing innumerable challenges; we hold them up to the Lord. God is so good and His mercy endures forever. We are ever so grateful to have serving as leader our very own Pastor,

to effective communication is the presence of the Holy Spirit working in the leader’s life. Leaders help their people understand what is true and good through the stories they tell. Leaders Serve: The example of Jesus has become the model not just for Christian leaders but for secular leaders as well. In all of literature there is no clearer example of servant leadership than that of Christ on the night of His crucifixion. Servant leadership flows from the love leaders have for their people. Scripture says, “having loved His own who were in the world, He love them to the end. “ Leaders cannot truly serve people they do not love. Because of Jesus’ unfathomable love for his disciples, the eleven would eventually follow Jesus unwaveringly, even when such loyalty was rewarded with martyrdom. Leaders who

Henry & Richard Blackaby are unable to love their people and who are unwilling to consider their needs are insecure in their own identity. Jesus was not insecure in His identity, look at Him humbling Himself and washing the feet of the disciples. It didn’t take anything away from who He was, He was a servant. The second requirement for the spiritual leader is self knowledge Leaders must know and accept who they are. Insecure leaders worry about how other people perceive them. Christlike leaders must understand whom they serve. Spiritual leaders are not their people’s servants; they are God’s servants.” Dr. Joyce is Strategic Leadership Director at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church and is available for workshops and one on one consultation you can reach her at joyce-harrell@ sbcglobal.net or 323-753-3189.

Rev. Randy Allison Jr, who has the heart of a servant. Reporting has been yours truly, Sis. Arlene Andrews, and until next week, don’t forget to keep RAISING THE PRAISE!!!!

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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 Emerius

Keith B. Williams Senior Pastor

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

GREATER EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH

JUDSON BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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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

HOLY CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH

Phone (323) 753-0224 Fax: (323) 753-3591 Email: Pastorlewis@greaterstarlightmbc.org 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.

DR. PRENTISS LEWIS PASTOR

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

MESSIAH BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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REV. WAYNE CHANEY, JR. PASTOR

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

The ROCK Christian Fellowship Build, Teach, Engage & Empower

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

NEW COMMANDMENT M.B.C.

15548 Paramount Blvd. Paramount, CA 90723 PHONE: (562) 531-7703 FAX: (562) 529-5062 EMAIL: Praise15548@aol.com DR. REV. GRADY JONES, PASTOR SUNDAY: 9:15 A.M. Sunday School 11:00 A.M. ........... Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. Children’s Church (3rd, 4th, & 5th Sunday)

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PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

Sunday Morning Worship ............................10:30 AM Wednesday Mid-Week Renewal Service ....7:00 PM

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

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

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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.

GREATER NEW LIGHT B.C.

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 402 E. El Segundo Blvd, L.A. Ca, 90061 CHURCH: 310-324-0644 FAX: (310) 769-1287

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.

pasadena 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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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VENICE

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To Evening Star our church family, we are honored! What a year we have experienced together. I almost cannot believe we have come this far already, but to God be the Glory. I want to thank you Evening Star family for all of your kind support and consistent prayers you have given to both Sandra and me, we feel the strength of the Lord. When we came to Evening Star, you welcomed us with smiles and hugs and immediately pledged your support to the ministry. I am happy to say, your con-

tinued efforts to serve alongside of us has been nothing short of encouraging. Thank you, for the labor of love and the demonstration of true kinship. Thank you for the hard work that we have achieved together and thank you for helping me to bring a smile to my Pastor’s face, Dr. W.M. Brent, Sr. Let us continue to lift one another up in the bond of peace and show our community and those around what Christian love looks like. We will continue to strive for excellence together in Christ Jesus. Let’s keep our eyes on the Vision to revitalize our Continued On Page 13 commu- EVENING STAR........

For six years, Mt. Tabor has been blessed with a dynamic soul-watcher in the person of Pastor Ticey M. Brown. Humble but steadfast, Pastor Brown delivers prolific messages of faith, hope, love, peace, and encouragement. With Lady LaSonja serving faithfully and lovingly by his side, Pastor Brown is the epitome of one whom God has truly anointed to serve His people. The members of Mt. Tabor are inviting you to help them recognize, honor, and appreciate Pastor Brown and Lady LaSonja in today’s 8:00 A.M. worship with Guest Speaker, Dr. Reginald Pope,

Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church. The 11:00 A.M. worship will continue the celebration, and the culminating service will convene at 3:45 P.M. with Pastor George Hurtt and Mt. Sinai Baptist Church and Guest Speaker, Pastor Joe Gates and Travelers Rest Baptist Church. This year’s theme is: “Our Pastor: A Treasured Gift Who Honors God and Watches Our Souls”, I Thessalonians 5: 12 -13 and Ephesians 4: 11 – 13. Sister Frances H. James, 6th Celebration Chairperson, and the Celebration Committee are inviting you to make a special effort to attend these commemorative worship services.

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DR. B. T. NEWMAN SR. Pastor Emeritus

BOBBY T. NEWMAN JR.

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

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

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MT. TABOR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 6614 SOUTH WESTERN AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA 90047

PHONE: (323) 753-3189 PASTOR (323) 753-3180 REV. TICEY BROWN PASTOR 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

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

Worship Services ........9:30 & 11:30 A.M. Word Power/Bible Study (Wed.) 6:30 P.M. “I Care Ministry” (Sat.) .......... 9:45 A.M. SR. BISHOP HENRY J. COX BISHOP ANTHONY BENJAMIN SR. 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.

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

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

Dr. Michael Fisher Pastor

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

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ELDER DAVID CROSS, PASTOR

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH

Dr. W. Jerome Fisher Senior Pastor

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

REV. ALVIN TUNSTILL, JR., PASTOR

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

carson 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.

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.csblb.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.

compton CHRISTIAN FORCE M.B.C. 1008 N. Willowbrook Ave, Compton, Ca 90220

Ph: (310) 76-FORCE Email: revnkimbrough@msn.com

NATHAN D. KIMBROUGH, PASTOR Sunday School ........................ 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................... 11:15 A.M. Wed. Bible Study/BTI ..12:00 & 7:00 P.M. BWC Mission Feeding ..... Every 4th Sat BWCMM Program .. (5th Sun).. 3:30 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.

GREATER OPEN DOOR C.O.G.I.C.

132 East Artesia Blvd. LB, 90805 Phone: (562) 423-8653 DR. GARON HARDEN, PASTOR Early Morning Worship ......... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School/Life Dev...... 10:00 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 11:30 A.M. Evening Worship .................. 6:30 P.M. Covenant Sisters (Tues)........ 6:30 P.M. Prayer/Pastoral Min (Thurs)...7:15 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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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

RODERIC BELL. (Interim Pastor)

Sunday School ............................... 9:30 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship .............. 11:00 A.M. Bible Study/Prayer Mtg... (Thurs) .... 7:00 PM. Teachers Meeting ..........(Sat) ........11:00 A.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 (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.

FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF CHRIST HOLINESS 10117 Grape St. L.A. Ca 90002 (323) 564-1410 E-mail: faithtemplecbj@yahoo.com

Bishop C.B. Jordan, Founder Senior Pastor Sunday School ............................ 9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship ........................ 11:20 A.M. Prayer Meeting ....... (Tues)......... 6:30 P.M. Teacher’s Mtg ......... (Tues.) ....... 7:00 P.M. College Bible Stdy ...(Thurs) ....... 7:00 P.M. Choir Rehearsal .......(Thurs) ....... 8:15 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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4715 South Normandie Los Angeles, CA 90037 Ph: (323) 296-2047; Fx. (323) 588-2854 Church Office: (323) 585-1048 E-mail: IBryantRN@aol.com DR. FRANK BRYANT, JR., PASTOR Sunday School ......... 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 11:00 A.M. Bible Study/Pray (Thurs) 11:30 A.M. - 1:P.M.

FRIENDLY FRIENDSHIP B.C.

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

FRIENDLYWILL M.B.C.

1225 E. 68th St., L.A., CA 90001 Ph: (323) 585-7860; Fx. (323) 585-7860 website: www.friendlywill.org REV. CHEZ J. LISTER, SR., PASTOR Sunday School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 11:00 A.M. Wed. (Church Hour of Prayer) . 6:00 P.M. Wed. (Bible Study) ................. 7:00 P.M. Church Office .... 10 A.M. - 2P.M. (M.- F.)

GOSPEL MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

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

GRACE TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

GREATER MT. HERMON M.B.C.

2302 West 132nd St., L.A., CA 90059 Ph: 310-635-1958 FAX: 310-635-1938 REV. A.R. BILLINGLY Organizer/Builder REV. KENNETH A. HALL, PASTOR Sunday School ...................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 10:45 A.M. Evening Worship .................... 6:00 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed) 12 Noon/7:30 P.M.

GREATER MT. OLIVE B.C.

659 West Colden Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90044 Office: (323) 755-3201 REV. C. LAMAR SIMMONS PASTOR Sunday School ..................... 8:00 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 9:00 A.M. Prayer Meeting (Tues.) .......... 7:00 P.M.

GREATER BEREAN M.B.C.

12433 S. Main Street Los Angeles, Calif. 90061 (323) 757-3048 REV. JOE B. SMITH, JR PASTOR Sunday School .................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 11:00 A.M. Prayer Service (Wed.) .......... 6:00 P.M. Bible Study (Wed)..................7:00 P.M.

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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.

GREATER NEW UNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

9719 S. Avalon Blvd., L.A., CA 90003 Phone: (323) 757-5094; FAX: (323) 757-1080 E-Mail: gnubc@att.net REV. RANDY ALLISON, JR. PASTOR

Sunday School ....................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ..................10:45 A.M. Children’s Church ................ 10:45 A.M.

Midweek Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) ...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

KING SOLOMON MISSIONARY B.C. 7407 South Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA 900011 Phone: (323) 588-0659 REV. DAVID DUNCAN, PASTOR SERVICE TIME SCHEDULES: Sunday School ..................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship Service .... 11:00 A.M. Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) ..... 7:00 P.M. Mission (Every 2nd/4th Tues.) 7:00 P.M.

LOVE LIFTED ME M.B.C.

6501 Crenshaw Blvd - L.A., CA 90043 Ph: (323) 778-5438 Fx:(323) 778-0574 PASTOR DR. S.S. SHIGG ORGANIZER/PASTOR Sunday School .......................9:00 A.M. Worship Service ................. 11:00 A.M. Prayer/Bible Study ................ 6:30 P.M. Silent Revival (1st Sat).. 2:00-2:15 P.M.

MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH

1751 East 114th Street, L.A. Ca PHONE: (323) 569-9561 Email: Macedonia.baptist114@gmail.com REV. SHANE B. SCOTT PASTOR Early Morning Worship....... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ................. 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship................11:00 A.M. Bible Study...(Tue).. 11:00 A.M.& 7 P.M.

MOUNT ISRAEL M.B.C.

230 W. 103rd Street, L.A., CA 90003 (323) 757-3090; Fx: (310) 532-8498 Email; jessiewalker@ca.rr.com DR. JESSE L. WALKER, PASTOR Sunday School ........................ 9:30 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship ..... 11:00 A.M. Midwk. Worship Serv/Prayer Mtg 7:P.M. B.T.U. (Sunday)......................10:15 A.M. Choir Rehearsal (Friday.) ...... 7:00 P.M.

NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

5200 South Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90011 PHONE: (323) 232-4326 REV. CLIFFORD L. JOHNSON, Minister In Charge Sunday School ........................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ...................... 11:00 A.M. (1ST Sunday - Communion Service 8:00 A.M.) Prayer Service (Thurs.) .............. 7:00 P.M.

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los angeles NEW JERICHO CHRISTIAN CHURCH 6200 S. Normandie Ave, LA, Ca 90044 Phone: (323) 750-0092 Email: Psalm123@msn.com REV. DR. WENDELL J. DAVIS, SR Undershepherd Sunday Services..................... 9:00 A.M. Sunday Church School ......... 9:30 A.M. Women’s Bible Study (Tues).. 7:00 P.M. Men’s Bible Study (Tues) .......6:45 P.M.

1-888-290-7277 ROCK OF FAITH M.B.C.

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.

NEW PROVIDENCE M.B.C.

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

Your Church Address Your Church Phone Number Your Church Email

www.tabernacleoffaithbaptistchurch.com

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.

ST. JOHN M.B.C.

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

936 W. 49th Street Los Angeles, CA 90037 Phone (323) 752-0855 stjohnbc@att.netf 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. ANDREWS BAPTIST CHURCH 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.

1794 W. 36th Pl. - L.A., CA 90018 Phone: (323) 735-0201 / 735-0202 REV. ALEX TOUSSAINT, PASTOR

Church School ......................... 7:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................... 9:00 A.M. Evening Worship ...................... 6:30 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer .... 12:00 Noon & 7:00 P.M.

ST. REED BAPTIST CHURCH

PARK WINDSOR BAPTIST CHURCH Park Windsor B.C. is a Church of “Inclusion, Not Exclusion” 1842 W. 108th Street, L.A. Ca 90047 Phone: (323) 756-3966 F: (323) 756-3969

REV. TERRELL TAYLOR - PASTOR

Morning Worship Service ..8:00 & .11:00 A.M. Sunday School ...........................9:30 AM Noon Bible Study...Wed............... 12:00 PM Prayer Meeting/Bible Study Wed... 7:00 PM

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

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

REDEEMER B.C. OF L.A.

2003 W. Jefferson Blvd., L.A., CA 90018 Ph: (323) 735-9274 Fax: (323) 735-9140 E-Mail: Redbc2003@aol.com Robert L. DeFrance, Jr., Ph.D Pastor Sunday School ........................ 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 A.M. Prayer & Fasting (Wed) 12:00 & 7:00 P.M. Bible Study (Wed.) .................... 7:00 P.M. Mission (Thurs.) ........................ 1:00 P.M.

REDEEMER MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

1631 West Adams Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90007 Phone: (213) 732-4124 REV. CURTIS MONROE, JR., PASTOR Sunday School ......................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 A.M. Mdwk Prayer/Bible Study (Wed) 7:30 P.M.

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.

YOUR CHURCH NAME

10200 South Normandie Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90044 Phone: (323) 754-3779 newprovidencebaptistchurchla.org REV. DONALD A. KNIGHTON, SR. 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.

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656 East 79th Street - L.A., CA 90001 Ph: (323) 752-7807; Fx. (323) 758-8529 E-mail: StReed@sbcglobal.net REV. C.R. JONES, PASTOR Sunday School ..................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 11:00 A.M. Bible Study (Wed.) .............. 10:00 A.M. Prayer Service (Wed.) .......... 6:30 P.M. B.T.U. ..................................... 5:30 P.M. Teacher’s Mtg. (Thurs.) ......... 5:30 P.M.

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.

SOUTHERN MISSIONARY B.C.

“One Church For All Generations” 4678 West Adams Blvd, L.A. Ca90016 (323) 731-2703 Email: smbcla@gmail.com XAVIER L. THOMPSON, PASTOR/TEACHER Sunday School ................... 800 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 9:45 A.M. Bible Study (Wed.) ........... 6:45 P.M.

SOUTHWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH

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.

1417 East Florence Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90001 Phone: (323) 582-7797 E-mail: travelersrest@sbcglobal.net Rev. Dr. Joe L. Gates, Sr., Interim Pastor Morning Worship .........8:00 A.M. Church School .......... 9:30 A.M. Worship Service........ 11:00 A.M.

TRUE EVER FAITHFUL B.C.

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

TRUE WAY MISSIONARY B.C.

9122 S. San Pedro St., L.A., CA 90003 Phone: (323) 755-4087 REV. DONALD L. WILSON, PASTOR Early Morning Worship ......... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 10:30 A.M. Prayer Meeting / Mission Bible Study Wednesday ............. 6:00 P.M. Sun. School Teachers Mtg. (Wed) 7P.M.

UNION MISSIONARY B.C.

1812 E. 110th St. - L.A., CA 90059 Phone: (323) 566-5315 Res.(310) 635-2827 Fx: (323) 566-2349 DR. MILTON MARSHALL, SR., PASTOR Early Morning Worship ......... 7:30 A.M. Sunday School .................... 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 11:00 A.M. Prayer Mtg./Bible Study (Tue.) 5:00 P.M. UBU Club (Ages 13-19) 4th Wed. 6: P.M.

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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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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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SR. BISHOP HENRY J. COX AND ASSEMBLING FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH REQUESTS YOUR PRESENCE COME WORSHIP WITH US!!! Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Pastor Cox and the Assembling Faith Missionary Baptist Church requests your presence and invites you to come and worship with us at 1233 W. 91st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90044. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Please come and celebrate with us in worship to our King. HALLELUJAH, HALLELUJAH!! JOIN US IN WORSHIP OF OUR LORD!! Let’s receive blessings from our Lord and have a HALLELUJAH good time as we worship Him. Sr. Bishop. Henry J. Cox, Pastor

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SOUTHSIDE BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 10400 S. San Pedro Street, L.A. Calif. 90003

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503 Brooks Ave., Venice, CA 90291 Ph: (310) 392-3958/Fax: 310-392-1648 E-Mail: newbethelbaptist@verizon.net REV. MARVIS L. DAVIS, SR., PASTOR Educational Hour ........ 8:30 - 9:30 A.M. Worship Service By The Seaside ... 9:45 A.M. Church School/ Wednesday Night Live Prayer Praise & Bible Study .......................... 7:00 P.M.

“Relevance, Worth, And Value II” My last article was one that I was extremely passionate about and thus I am continuing the thought. We live in a world that is ever evolving. This truth is applicable not only to secular culture but even Christendom is full of swift transition. Things are changing. It’s out with the old and in with the new. Embracing this concept out of context is dangerous and counter-productive. The scripture clearly tells us that it’s line upon line precept upon precept. We are to go from faith to faith and from glory to glory. Foundation is pivotal to the sustenance of what’s being built thereon. In Psalm 11:3 David poses the question, “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” In our pursuit of the new and the now as God has said he will do a new thing, we must be clear to not throw the baby out with the bath water. This is not only pertains to resources, intellectual properties, and intangible items, but also people. That’s the heart of this dissertation. People are God’s greatest commodity in the earth realm. The young and the old alike have purpose, value and worth to God. Since Jesus came that we might have life abundantly that would mean that as long as there was life it should be in abundance. Right? So I rejoice in what David said in Psalm 103. It’s one of my favorite and one that I quote often when exhorting the people of God to participate in corporate worship. However, specifically in the fifth verse he states, “Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things, so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” This renewing of the youth is what fuels one’s relevance, value and worth to the plans and purposes of God in the earth realm. Stay connected to God and allow him to lead you by His Holy Spirit as to how your life may be best used by Him and for Glory! “From Existence To Exceloration” (next week’s article) Desmond Pringle <destunes@yahoo.com> wrote:

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will be adequate. We experience anxiety when a job terminates, a marriage ends, or retirement savings evaporate. The Christian is subject to the uncertainties of life just as anyone else. Our faith in Christ will not necessarily protect us from financial ruin or personal tragedy. However, our faith in Christ gives us the assurance that our future is in the hands of a loving God. Because of Jesus’ atoning death, we are not subject to God’s condemnation and wrath (see 1 Peter 2:24). This is the life of freedom God has given us. It is a life by which we can spur our fellow believers to love one another and to practice our loving faith through good and helpful deeds for others. The one who is securely in the arms of the loving God lives this kind of life. B. Prayer Holy God, may the fact that we have been forgiven never cause us to take sin lightly. May we never miss an opportunity to express love through our actions. May we never doubt our salvation through our great high priest, Jesus. It is in his name we pray; amen. care of the sheep. He will be their Shepherd and will send His Prince, the new David, to shepherd the people on His behalf. The reminder that the flock “are men, and I am your God” may be intended to remind Israel that they exist through Him and are helpless without Him. As the bumper sticker phrase puts it, “I am God, and you are not.” But the context shows most clearly that the emphasis is on the word “your”: “I am your God.” The overriding lesson of this passage, then, is that God is with His people at all times, without any exception, even when He might least seem to be with them.

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THE PROCESS...... HAVE YOU REALLY FOUND JESUS? In an article published by Barna Research Group entitled, “Annual Study Reveals America Is Spiritually Stagnant”, the folMONDAY, lowing quote appeared regarding Blacks and religious practices: “Blacks were much more likely than either whites or Hispanics AUGUST 27, 2012 @ 11:00 A.M. to read the Bible, pray to God, attend Sunday school, participate McCoy Memoria B.C. in a small group, and have a quiet time during a typical week.” 802 E. 46th Street, L.A. Ca 90011 In a later study, BRG published the following statistics regarding true faith/belief relative to church attendees: Statistics from Barna Research Group reported recently that perhaps 50% of people who go to a church are not even Christians. At least by Andrea Andrews 20% in Reformed and Evangelical churches would fit in this category, and the Mainline would be higher than 60%. In the Catholic Church, it is suspected these numbers would be over 80%. These numbers are astounding and should shake those who are true believers. We can attempt to sugar coat it, but on any given Sunday it is certain that at least half of any congregation is not saved, has no intention of being reconciled to God through His Son or worse… is operating in pure ignorance about what salvation truly is. How can this be? When you ask the average church go-er why they attend church religiously (every Sunday), typically the response is, “out of habit” or “I was raised in the church…I know no other way”. Rarely does anyone state their sincere understanding of salvation. Let alone, their knowledge of who they are – their identity in Christ. Whose responsibility is it to educate the saints? The home? The individual? The church? Philippians 2:12-13 says, “…work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” Yes, the home should teach biblical principle and the church should cultivate such principles in great detail. But, what happens when one is raised in a home where there is no Jesus or they attend a church where money or world blending is the premise of ministry? One must know the Word of God for themselves. God will hold each one of us responsible for our own salvation…our own lives. Peace, Love & Blessings

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Judah that the ears of those who hear about it will tingle with horror. God’s people are to blame for following the evil leadership willingly, along the path of idolatrous worship and rebelliousness, especially given Jeremiah’s warnings (Jeremiah 44:23). So God allowed mighty nations to conquer them. Even though this example is from the Old Testament, God through the New Testament has much to say as to how Christians should govern their

lives. Romans 6:12- Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires. 13- Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God. 1 Peter 1:13-So think clearly and exercise selfcontrol. 14-So you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. You didn’t know any bet-

ter then. 16-For the Scriptures say, “You must be holy because I am holy.” 17-And remember that the Heavenly Father to whom you pray has no favorites. He will judge or reward you according to what you do. So you must live in reverent fear of Him… 18-For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. 19-It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God. This is why Daddy-God demands that Christians live lives which will mirror His Standard of

Holiness! Family, “Daddy Ain’t Playing With Us” and NO, we CANNOT have it our way! !!! Join us for our 1st Saturday Fellowship, September 1, 2012, 12:30 p.m. at the U S Bank Community Bldg., Crenshaw and Slauson, Los Angeles, CA.

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NEWS FROM PLEASANT VIEW MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH News Flash: Men’s and Women’s Annual Day at “The View.” We are so excited to announce our annual celebration at Pleasant View M.B.C. Please save the date: Sunday, August 26, 2012. The Women are in charge during the morning services where Sunday School begins at 9:15am; morning worship service begins at

11am. Our guest speaker will be Evangelist Becky SmithWatson of the Thankful MBC where her son, Rev. Freeman Smith is the Pastor. The Men of Pleasant View are in charge during our afternoon service; it begins at 3:30pm; Rev. George F. Cowart will be our guest speaker. Rev. Cowart is the Pastor/Teacher at Divine

Favor Fellowship MBC. Our special guests are dynamic speakers who are not ashamed to spread the Gospel of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come and be Blessed! We are located at 7524 S. Compton Ave. Los Angeles, Calif. 90001; (323)581-9900. Please continue to pray with the

Pleasant View Family. This is our first celebration without our Founder: Pastor Emeritus Rev. Wimberly Watson. His memory will forever live on at Pleasant View MBC and in our minds and hearts! Finally, the theme chosen for our Annual Men’s & Women’s Day is: “Men and Women Walking in the Spirit.” Ga-

latians 5:13. Thanking you in advance for your prayers. We encourage you to continue to PUSH with us at “The View” where we Pray Until Something Happens! Rev. Michael White, Pastor; Deacon Jessie Reed, Men’s Day Chairman; Rev. Mrs. Esther Powe, Church Program Chairperson; Sis. Regina Gallien, reporting

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