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SAINT REST BAPTIST CHURCH CELEBRATES ITS 5TH PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY

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We, the members of Saint Rest Baptist Church cordially invite you to the 5th Pastoral Appreciation Services for Pastor Torrey N. Collins. The services will be held on Sunday, September 8, Sunday, September 15, and September 22, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. We are extremely excited, and looking forward to this glorious occasion. The theme for this occasion is: “We Have this Treasure in an Earthen Vessel.” (2 Corinthians 4:7). On Sunday, September 8th at 3:30 p.m., the keynote speaker will be Dr. Albert Nicholas, of Pilgrim Baptist Church; On Sunday, Continued On Page 13 September 15th at 3:30 p.m., the SAINT REST ........ keynote speaker will be Pastor

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PRAISES OF ZION CELEBRATES 58TH APPRECIATION SERVICES FOR DR. & MRS. J. BENJAMIN HARDWICK The members of Praises of Zion proudly announce the celebration of services marking 58 years of service to the Master for our Pastor and wife, Dr. & Mrs. J. Benjamin Hardwick. Please set aside the following dates so that you may come and share in this joyous occasion with us. The festivities will begin Sunday, September 15th, 22tnd, and October 6th, 2013. All of these services will begin at 3:30 pm. We are located at 8222 So. San Pedro Street, in Los Angeles, Ca. You may reach us by telephone at (323) 750-1033. The theme we have chosen is: “OUR PASTOR: CONNECTING PEOPLE TO JESUS” (Matthew 9:3638). Please acquaint yourselves with the following schedule, and govern yourselves accordingly. We will open with the following invited guests: Sunday. Sept. 15, 2013: New Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pastor Melvin

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Hill, and Greater New Bethel Baptist Church, Pastor Earl Pleasant. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013: Greater Zion Church Family, Pastor Michael Fisher; Greater New Light Baptist Church, Pastor Patrick Ross; New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Pastor 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, Continued On Page 3 Pastor Virgil Jones; PRAISES OF ZION ........ New Revelation Baptist

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GREATER NEW LIGHT HONORS THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF DR. AND MRS. PATRICK D. ROSS The Greater New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 1154 E. 92nd Street in Los Angeles, will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the dedicated service of its Pastor and First Lady on Sunday, September 8, 2013. Believers everywhere are 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: Called and Equipped to Feed with Knowledge and Understanding” (Jeremiah 3:15).These services will be punctuated with the dynamic Word ministries of Pastor Shane B. Scott, Macedonia

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Baptist Church of Los Angeles, during the morning worship; and Pastor Ivan S. Pitts, Second Baptist Church of Santa Ana, 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 church community at large, as he serves as a Vice-Moderator in the Los Angeles District Association, as 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, Virtue 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 self-esteem, character building, discovering gifts and talents, and numerous other topics. Once again, YOU are invited to join us in this ‘day of love and honor’ for this wonderful man and woman of God. The Leadership Team of GNL serves as the Coordinators for this celebration.

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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 celebrations. Our theme is “Our Pastor, leading

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Inglewood Ministers’ Wives & Ministers’ Widows, Mrs. Mary Cotton, President; will host the Installation Service for the new President elect, Mrs. Evelyn Perkins and Officers of California Association of Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows. You are

cordially invited to attend this Service on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at 3:30 PM at the True Friendship Missionary Baptist Church located at 7901 South Van Ness Avenue, Inglewood, California. Evelyn Perkins will be the tenth President elected to serve over some of the most prestigious ladies for such a time as this. California State is an affiliate of the International Association of Ministers’ Wives and Ministers Widows, Inc., with headquarters located in Richmond, Virginia. Presently, she is a member of Inglewood and Vicinity MWMW, where she serves as the Historian. In the International MWMW she serves as Recording Secretary, having been re-elected for a second term in 2012. She is a Substitute Teacher for Los

Angeles Unified School District. She wears many hats, and seems to enjoy every one of them. She is a member of True Friendship Missionary Baptist Church of Inglewood, California, sings in the Voices Choir under the capable directing of Rev. Lemuel “Mack” Mossett and Rev. Wayne Hopkins; a Church Counselor; Sunday School Teacher; Organizer and Advisor for the Senior Citizens Ministry; Youth Advisor and whatever is needed to escalate the church family. She is the Wife of Dr. James A. Perkins (48 years in October); His the Pastor of True Friendship for the past 19 years; mother of five adult children; Roslyn Sherrill, Romero, Ruel, Rickey and Rafael Grundy; and eight grand children. Come early for a good seat.

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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

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Saturday, September 21st at 9:00am at the Southbe the glory! Dr. J. Benjamin Hardwick, Senior Pastor; Sister Faye Williams, Appreciation Services Chair-Person; and Sister Clarice Holmes, Reporter.

GREATER BRIGHTER STAR M.B.C. CELEBRATES 1ST ANNUAL APPRECIATION SERVICE FOR PASTOR J.R. CHRISTOPHER

The Officers and Members of the Greater Brighter Star Missionary Baptist Church invite you to fellowship with us as we honor our Pastor, Rev. J.R. Christopher, for his 1st Annual Appreciation Service here at the Star. This is the time of the year that we set aside time to show appreciation to our Pastor’s dedicated service. The theme for this year is “A Man of God, Appointed, Anointed, and Approved by God”, Psalms 37:23-25. This year’s services begin on Friday, September 20, 2013 at 7:30 p. m. Guest Churches for Friday evening service will be Bright Star M.B.C., Pastor Castlin; St. Reed M.B.C., Pastor Charles

R. Jones; Beacon Light B.C., Pastor Stan Richards. Pastor Charles Jones will bring the evening’s message. The culminating service will be on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. Guest Churches for Sunday’s service will be Faithful Service M.B.C., Pastor D.S. Goree; New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Church, Pastor Harrington McFrazier; Strangers Rest M.B.C., Pastor Walter Williams. Pastor Harrington McFrazier will bring the afternoon’s message. We praise God for Pastor Christopher’s dedication to his calling as Pastor and pray that God continues to bless his Ministry. Greater Brighter Star M.B.C.

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is located at 10701 S. Avalon Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90061. You may reach the Church at (323) 754-0205. Sis. Pam Taylor, Church Secretary, Rev. Jerry Christopher, Pastor.

west corner of 53rd Street and Denker Avenue the Parking lot will be filled with vendors interviewing and offering jobs, training and applications for Trade Schools. Health providers will be offering free vaccinations for adults and children. There will be screening for blood pressure, cholesterol, and Alzheimer’s. Diabetes screening and glucose checks and HIV screening. Some of our featured Employment participants are: Denny’s,

BETHEL SCHOOL OF EVANGELISM BEGINS FALL QUARTER Monday, September 23rd marks the beginning of the fall quarter of Evangelism at Bethel M. B. C., classes begin at 7:29 p.m. each Monday night. The Bethel School of Evangelism is in its 30th year. Our school doors have been open each quarter since our first class in 1983. The school is supported by prayer and freewill offerings. You can begin registering now by leaving your contact information at 323-566-5286 or by e-mail to rapope2@aol.com. Classes offered this semester are Evangelism 101 thru 106-C, which are designed to equip the believer for sharing the biblical truths in all situations; preparation with prayer, without which no movement can properly function; equipping teens for presenting to peers and children classes designed to introduce them to basic beliefs of the family of faith. There is a class for every member of the fami-

THE MIGHTY MEN OF MACEDONIA MALE CHORUS PRESENTS MEN IN PRAISE Oh how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.” Psalm 133:1

On Sunday, September 22, 2013, at 5 PM, The Mighty Men of Macedonia Male Chorus will lift their voices in praise to the Lord in a fellowship musical. There will be a host of other male choirs and choruses joining with the Mighty Men of Macedonia in lifting up Jesus in glorious songs of praise: New Mount

Pleasant B.C., Rev. Milton Merriweather, Pastor; Citizens of Zion M.B.C., Rev Bobby Newman, Pastor; New Mount Calvary B.C., Rev. Sonja Dawson, Pastor; Park Windsor B.C., Rev. Terrell Taylor, Pastor; Second Baptist Church, Dr. William Epps, Pastor; First A.M.E. Church of Pasadena ; Grant A.M.E. Rev. Vernon

Burroughs , Pastor; North Long Beach Christian Fellowship, Rev. Walter Carter, Pastor; Second Baptist Church Santa Ana, Rev. Ivan Pitts, Pastor. You are cordially invited to be a part of this dynamic musical worship experience at the Macedonia Baptist Church where Rev. Shane B. Scott is the pastor. The admission is free.

Lowes, Sears, Sizzler, LA Urban League, Bank of America, Food 4 Less, Clark Construction Company, Union Bank, Little Ceasars Pizza, and many more. Our Health participants are: Los Angeles County Hubert H. Humphrey Health services, American Diabetes Association, African American Programs, and Alzheimer’s Association. Other vendors attending are: Department of Veteran Affairs and The Thomas A. Messereau Free Legal Clinic.

Macedonia is located at 1751 E. 114th Street in Los Angeles. The Mighty Men of Macedonia Male Chorus is under the leadership of Gerald Malone, director and Jacque Malone, organist. For additional information you may contact Larry King, choir president or the church office at (323) 569-9561. Please come out and be blessed.

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ly. Matthew 28:18-20 that says, “And Jesus came and spake unto them saying, all power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Fall registration will continue through October 7th. All classes are facilitated by dedicated and certified facilitators. First time classes include Evangelism 101, Introduction to Principles of Evangelism facilitated by Pastor Reginald Pope and Minister Mike Jones; Prayer Class with Brother Columbus Wallace; Youth Classes with Deacon Shannon Jackson and Sisters Tiearea Robinson, Joyce Howard, Hattie Marshall; and Teen Class with Sister Bertha Sweet. Other FaContinued On Page 15 BETHEL SCHOOL .....

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ONE FAITH FELLOWSHIP’S NUGGETS FOR THE SOUL WE BETTER RECOGNIZE!! Recognize that we are beyond blessed! Recognize that there are so many people who would love to experience the wonderful benefits we often overlook. Everything that we have, every good and perfect gift that we experience, the pleasant activities of our lives, are all blessings that many others are not experiencing. The circle of family even with their times of drama and friends who are sometimes bothersome, are all blessings which others would love to experience. The times when we are surrounded by so many people that we can’t easily find a

private place or moment for ourselves; others would love to have those challenges. We complain about having to get up and having to go to the store, shop and then having to cook the food. We don’t realize the many blessings we have just in that experience such as: 1) Having the capability to get up and not being bed bound and unable to move. 2) Being able to “go and get” because we have the means of energy, transportation and finances to do so. 3) Being in our right minds and not mistakenly going to the library or the zoo thinking we are the grocery

UPCOMING EVENTS AT VICTORY B.C.

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. PastorModerator Dr. W.E. Jenkins Birthday Celebration; September 15, 2013 at Victory 4802 S. McKinley Ave. Victory Baptist Church Annual Pic-

nic September 21, 2013 11am at Del-Air Park 12601 S. El Segundo, Ca 90250.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. All events are scheduled to take place at Victory 4802 S. McKinley Ave.

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store, is truly a blessing. 4) Having the privilege of selection to pick and choose which brand, type or size that will be purchased is a blessing! 5)

Having something to cook, a place to cook it and definitely having the ability to be able to cook, are all blessings many others would love to experience. The abundance of grace and mercy in every dimension of our lives really are not experienced by so many others. We take so many benefits for granted and are quick to focus and complain about the inconveniences associated with such privileges. This however blinds us from recognizing just how much God has manifested His love to us. We spend unfruitful time and opportunities whining and complaining which could be used praising and

thanking God for such bountiful blessings. Furthermore, we must appreciate our dwelling places which provide a covering, safe, warm and dry experience even if it is not decorated, located or as large as we would “prefer”. Let’s recognize that although we may have to alter our schedules and juggle them to accommodate responsibilities of several other persons’ lives, we are blessed. You may have to now care for parents which nurtured and cared for you; but recognize the blessing of having parents as long Continued On Page 14 WE BETTER ........

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

True Friendship M.B.C. The Voices Annual Day Musical Greetings in the name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! The Voices of True Friendship will present their “Annual Day Musical” Sunday September 22, 2013 at 3:30 p.m.; our theme: “Sharing the Songs of Salvation”, Colossians 3: 16-17. We extend a special invitation to all; please come and join us, as we lift up the name of Jesus and sing praises to His holy name. The Voices are under the direction of the Reverend Lemuel “Mack” Mossett, III, Minister of Music and the very capable Reverend Wayne C. Hopkins. Please, make plans to attend this spirit-filled service and receive your blessing. We are located at 7901 S. Van Ness Avenue, Inglewood, CA. (323) 750-7304, Reverend Dr. James A. Perkins, Pastor; Ms. Sara Delois Haynes, President; Carolyn J. Lewis, reporting.

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.

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

Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church Presents Its Annual Concert

Sunday, September 8, 2013, The Sanctuary Choir of the Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church located at 5300 S. Denker Avenue will

present its Annual Concert at the 4:00PM hour. This aggregation of anointed voices was the beginning of choirs at Greater Ebenezer some sixty

years ago; there are still today some pioneer members standing and singing. There are many who come from near and far just to be a part of this

yearly celebration. You are invited to share this evening of songs with us. Come and be blessed! Bro. Anthony Hall, President, Sanctuary Choir,

Bro. Anthony C. Jones, Director Sanctuary Choir, Dr. Solomon L. Drake, Pastor.

Bible Fellowship Celebrates 23rd Annual Home Coming God’s people and mercy has allowed us , Pastor Ward and Church family to prepare to celebrate our Annual Mother’s Board Homecoming Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. Homecoming was organized by Sis. Mary Jean Walker, President and Sis.

Ozie McClinton, Vice President. Both who have gone on to their home going. Presently Sis. Bernice Wooden-President, Sis. Roy Ann Haywood, Vice President are keeping program available and they are asking and inviting all to come out and Praise the Lord

with us on Homecoming Day Sept. 22, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. The Lord is constantly blessing us. We thank Him for “The Family of Christ MBC” 11726 S. Main St. Los Angeles, CA 90061 and Pastor Lonnie Hogan who will be our special guest. Rev. Hogan is coming to render

the 23rd Annual Homecoming message. He was ordained by our previous Pastor; Rev. J.Y. Wade and he united with the Bible Fellowship Baptist Church. Rev. Hogan is a dynamic Preacher, Teacher, and Singer. Our theme: “Love and Live in Peace” 1st Thessalo-

nians 5:9-13. God bless you all and we pray that you will join us for this 23rd Homecoming Anniversary. We are located at 6915 S. Broadway, Los Angeles CA, 90003. Pastor Rev. DeShay Ward Sr. Pastor, Sis. Bernice Wooden, Reporting.

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TRUE WAY MISSIONARY B.C. CELEBRATES ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY The True Way Missionary Baptist Church greets you in the mighty and matchless name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The women’s ministry of the True Way Missionary Baptist Church (Sisters Soaring In Christ) extends a loving invitation to the community and all of our churches to join us in this celebration Sunday September 22nd 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Our theme for the service is “Christian Women of God Checking their Attitude at the Door” Colossians 3:5-14; Romans 6:4; Philippians 1:27. Our Special Guest will be the Anointed, Gifted, and Talented First Lady Sandra Williams of

the Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church, Los Angeles, Reverend Keith Williams, Pastor. This favored woman of God is known for working with churches and other non-profit groups to help Train, Equip, Affirm, and Motivate and Mentor (T. E. A. M. M.) women for positions of leadership. As a member of the California Southern Baptist Convention WMU/Women’s Ministry, she has served in various positions for over nineteen years. For the last seven years she has been an instructor for the CSBC Fast Track Leadership Development team. Sandra

has a passion for learning and believes that there is nothing more “fierce” than an educated woman with passion, knowledge and the gifts to influence others “for such a time as this”. Sandra has a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies with emphasis in Sociology and multiple certificates in the areas of Women’s Programs and Services, Conflict Resolution, Parenting, Next Level Life Coaching. She also has a Designated Teacher’s Credentials in Education, social science, public affairs and performing arts. She attended Golden Gate Baptist Theological

Seminary in Mill Valley, CA, where she completed classes in Educational Leadership. Sandra has been a Pastor’s wife for 23 years, and since August 2011, is serving with her husband Keith B. Williams at their home church, Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church here in Los Angeles, CA. She has a love and kinship to Pastor’s / Minister’s Wives. Sandra and her husband teach seminars and workshops “Partners in Ministry,” that are designed to encourage and strengthen ministry leadership. They have been married for thirty-two years with four grown children

and four grandchildren. The women of True Way are very excited and anticipate being Spiritually Elevated, Renewed in our minds Romans12:2, and being blessed with the presence of the Holy Spirit. We are expecting to be in the praise of his glory, according to our created purpose. Please set aside this date and time in your calendar and join us for a transforming evening. May God continue to bless and keep you until we assemble together. True Way M.B.C is located at 9122 S. San Pedro St. Los Angeles, CA 90003. Rev. Donald L. Wilson, Pastor visit us online at www.twmbc.org

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-

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KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD AND EVIL Bible Background • GENESIS 1-2 Printed Text • GENESIS 3:8b-17 Devotional Reading • DEUTERONOMY 30:11-20

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Genesis 3:8b And Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden. 9 And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? 10 And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself. 11 And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked?

Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat? 12 And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat. 13 And the LORD God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat. 14 And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life: 15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. 16 Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. 17 And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life.

IN FOCUS Teenagers often say “My parents don’t understand me.” So they try to work everything out on their own. When they do things this way, they generally run into problems that could have been avoided if they had only talked to someone about what they were thinking. Kizzy was struggling with her grades. Her parents were in a bitter divorce and didn’t seem to have much time for her. She felt she couldn’t talk to her parents about the situation because they were having their own problems. So she started missing school altogether. It was getting close to the end of the semester when grades would be sent home to her parents. Somehow she had to get her grades before her parents did. There was no other way to fix this problem but to continue to hide the evidence of the problem. Or so she thought. She had become withdrawn and introverted. Eventually her parents found out, and she was in a lot of trouble. After talking to her parents, she regretted not talking to them in the beginning. Sin destroys and leads to broken relationships. In today’s lesson, we see the consequences of sin and the provisions God makes for His creation. THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND TIMES Garden. The beautiful garden made by God for Adam and Eve. The word “Eden” refers to a well-watered place, suggesting a luxuriant park. The word translated “garden” does not typically refer to vegetable plots but to orchards or parks containing trees. Cool of the day. Akkadian terminology has demonstrated that the word translated “day” also has the meaning “storm.” This meaning can also be seen for the same Hebrew word for “day” in Zephaniah 2:2. It is at times connected to the deity coming in a storm of judgment. If this is the correct rendering of the word in this passage, Adam and Eve heard the thunder of the Lord moving about in the garden in the wind of the storm. BACKGROUND God created the heaven and the earth and the Holy Spirit moved on the waters (Genesis 1:1-2). He created the light and the firmament (vv. 3-8), separated the waters (vv. 9-13), made the sun, moon, and stars (vv. 14-19), and created man in His image (vv. 26-28). God then planted a garden in Eden, where He placed the man and took care of him (vv. 29-31). God made the trees to grow, including the tree of life and the tree of knowledge of good and evil (2:8-9). God told the man he may eat freely of every tree in the garden except the tree of knowledge of good and evil (vv. 16-17). Then, God made a help meet for the man because it was not good for man to be alone. The Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam. Performing

the first surgery, God took one of Adam’s ribs and made a woman (vv. 18-25). They were given only one prohibition, but we see in today’s lesson that they failed to obey God and began to experience life under the curse. IN DEPTH 1. Hiding from and Breaking God’s Heart (Genesis 3:8-9) God came walking into the garden, a word that reveals His calmness and slowness to anger. He came in the cool of the day as opposed to the night, when it is natural to be more fearful. He came looking for man, taking the first steps toward a journey of redemption for His people. Man did what sin makes people do—he hid. Sin causes us to be ashamed, guilty, and fearful. Fear immediately attacked Adam and Eve after eating the forbidden fruit. The security of having fellowship with the almighty Lord God was gone. They felt they had to hide and could no longer trust the security they once had with their Creator. God asked the question not because He didn’t know where Adam was; He asked the question as if to ask, “What condition are you in? Adam, have you done what I told you not to do? Adam, where are you?” 2. Broken Fellowship Caused by Sin (vv. 10-13) Adam answered the Lord God with a confession of guilt. “I was afraid, because I was naked.” God asked the question to which He already knew the answer: “Who told you you were naked? I didn’t tell you.” God knew what had happened but was gently reminding man of his disobedience. Adam tried to place blame on his wife. He allowed her to take the lead and persuade him to do what God told him not to do. As if God was partly to blame, he reminded God where he got the woman. The woman blamed the serpent, but she was the one who sinned. Now she stood alone. Though Satan’s subtlety may draw us into sin, that does not justify us in sin. Though he is the tempter, we are the sinners; indeed, it is our own lust that draws us aside and entices us. Finally, after pointing the finger and blaming someone else, she confessed, “I did eat.” 3. The First Judgment upon Sin (vv. 14-17) God began to reveal the consequences of sin to the serpent. He is to be forever looked upon as a vile and despicable creature: “Upon thy belly thou shalt go, no longer upon feet, or half erect, but thou shalt crawl along, thy belly cleaving to the

By the end of the lesson, we will: IDENTIFY ways in which sin creates barriers to healthy relationships with God and others; EXPRESS sorrow and repentance for wrongdoing; and SEEK God’s help in discerning right from wrong.

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“And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever: Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken” (Genesis 3:22-23).

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earth,” an expression of a very abject miserable condition (Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible, Psalm 44:25). God assumed all responsibility for the sorrow the woman would endure because of her disobedience. God mercifully allows her to bring forth children—which will give her great joy—although she will do so in great pain. The usage of the word “desire” was for the woman to rule over her husband or demand of her husband, but because of her disobedience, he shall rule over her. Adam’s sin changed everything for him and mankind. Adam himself was not cursed as the serpent was (v. 14), but God cursed the ground that Adam would have to till in order to eat and live. Adam was still above the ground, but now he would have to toil and sweat just to survive. If only he had been obedient to God and not yielded to temptation! SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES 1. Why did God call out to Adam and ask, “Where art thou?” Did He not know where Adam was (Genesis 3:9)? 2. Why was Adam punished (v. 17)? DISCUSS THE MEANING God placed His children in a perfect environment accompanied by His holy presence. In a perfect place, sin was still an option. Adam and the woman committed their own sin. They suffered their own consequences, which affected all of mankind. What causes you to hide from God? LESSONS IN OUR SOCIETY Sin affects everyone. When we sin, we sin against God. That sin is passed down from generation to generation and destroys people, families, and communities. God sent His Son to save us from our sin. However, we have a part to play—we must accept Him as Lord and Savior. Just as God provided for His children in the Garden of Eden, He has also made provisions for us. The first provision is Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son. MAKE IT HAPPEN The growing trend in technology offers us many good things but carries with it the potential for distracted lives that wind up neglecting God and giving more attention to the things of the world. As Christians, we must pursue a deeper relationship with God our Father so we may bring glory to Him. Let’s ask God to give us discernment so we will do right instead of wrong. FOLLOW THE SPIRIT What God wants me to do: REMEMBER YOUR THOUGHTS Special insights I have learned: MORE LIGHT ON TEXT Genesis 3:8b-17 8b: And Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden. God came down to Adam and Eve in the cool of the day (Genesis 3:8), literally at “the wind of the day” (Heb. leruach haiyom, le-roo-akh ha-i-yowm) or in the evening breeze. This probably

was the time that Adam and Eve engaged in the acts of their religious worship, at which God was always present. At the usual time for worship, God came again to fellowship with Adam and Eve, but instead of being in the place of worship, they were hidden among the trees! They knew that when they heard the Lord coming, He would want to be with them. What a tragic consequence sin brings. The author’s attention to the hiding place of Adam and Eve is significant—they hid among the trees. In Genesis 1 and 2, trees play a central role in portraying Adam and Eve’s changing relationship with God. God’s bountiful provision is manifested in the fruit trees. However, in chapter 3, a tree was the instrument of temptation that lured Adam and Eve into sin and then became the place where the rebellious man and woman sought to hide from God. Cast out of the garden, Adam and Eve were barred from making their way back to the tree of life (v. 24). Later in Deuteronomy, a tree is described as the place of the punishment of death (Deuteronomy 21:22-23), but that is not the end of the story! The tree is also the place of the gift of life (Galatians 3:13), and as John shows in the book of Revelation, the leaves of the “tree of life” in the new heaven will be for the healing of the nations (Revelation 22:2). 9 And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?

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Daily Bible Readings MONDAY Obeying God’s Voice (Exodus 19:3-8) TUESDAY The Blessing in Obedience (Deuteronomy 11:26-32) WEDNESDAY Choosing the Life of Obedience (Deuteronomy 30:11-20) THURSDAY Obeying God Above All (Acts 5:27-42) FRIDAY The Enticement to Disobey (Genesis 3:1-7) SATURDAY The Punishment for Disobedience (Genesis 3:20-24) SUNDAY The Consequences of Disobedience (Genesis 3:8b-17) 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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God made his first move to counter sin: He confronted the participants and demanded an explanation. God is like a gentle and loving Father seeking out His own. We hear the heartfelt cry of an anguished Creator who did not come with denunciation but with disappointment. God knew where they were, but He also knew a gulf had been made between Himself and humankind, a gulf that He Himself would have to bridge. God’s question was intended to prompt Adam to consider his wrongdoing. It is interesting to note that the order of trial is the opposite of the order of temptation: Adam, having been giving the responsibility of watching over the garden, was first to be confronted. 10 And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself. Adam was evasive. Instead of saying where he was, he gave the excuse that God’s voice made him afraid. The immediate consequences of sin are evident. First, sin brings alienation. God’s peaceful voice and presence suddenly instilled fear in Adam. Second, sin brings shame. In aiming to be like God, Adam and Eve were now in a state of the greatest wretchedness and nakedness. They knew their own covering was completely inadequate, and they were embarrassed before God. Adam and Eve knew that their attempt to cover themselves failed. Third, sin brings fear and judgment. Having been deceived by Satan, Adam and Eve were now exposed to that death and punishment from which God had promised them an exemption. The effects of sin remain the same even today. Alienation from God, shame, fear, and judgment were the first consequences of that first sin and remain so to the present time. 11 And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat? God confronted Adam’s problem squarely. God sharpened the fact of the crime by following up with two rhetorical questions. The first question showed that Adam didn’t need to be told of his shame because he was already experiencing guilt for his crime—a true guilt that came from a violated conscience. With the second question, Adam’s nakedness was linked to his transgression concerning the tree. The “tree” is no longer identified as the tree of knowledge but the tree that God

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had commanded them not to eat from (2:16-17). God knew the answers to these questions. Together these questions explained to Adam that his sense of shame arose from his defiance of God’s command. This was a sin problem and Adam’s shame, fear, or self-understanding could not be addressed until the sin problem was addressed. God asked those questions and, in doing so, allowed Adam to make the best of a bad situation by repenting right then and there. Adam, however, did not own up to his sin and repent before God. 12 And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat. Adam was obliged to acknowledge his transgression, but he did so in such a way as to shift the blame from himself to God and the woman—“the woman whom THOU gavest to be with me” (emphasis added, Heb. immadi, i-MA-di, literally, “to be my companion”). Despite his culpability, the man pointed to the woman as the real offender. Adam probably thought that since he did not pluck the fruit, he was guiltless; hence he said, “She gave me of the tree.” How few genuinely confess their sin or acknowledge their guilt! In the same manner as Adam, people continue to make excuses for their crimes by blaming the strength and subtlety of the tempter, the natural weakness of their own minds, society, or the unfavorable circumstances and environment in which they are placed. People plead these things as excuses for their sins and, in doing so, they preclude the possibility of repentance. Until a person takes responsibility for his or her sins and acknowledges that he or she alone is guilty, the person remains unhumbled and, consequently, cannot be saved. 13 And the LORD God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat. When God questioned the woman, she blamed the serpent. Although she admitted that she was deceived (and, unlike Adam, she could rightly claim to be the victim of deception), she still passed the blame as though she had done nothing wrong. 14 And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life: 15 And I will put enmity between thee and

1-888-290-7277 the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. The tempter was not asked why he deceived the woman. God only had words of condemnation for the serpent, whereas the man and woman received God’s continued concern and provision in the midst of their punishment. The serpent had no excuse; therefore, God pronounced sentence on him first. There is a clear tie between the serpent’s actions and the punishment that follows. It is important to know that God does not render judgment arbitrarily or capriciously; there is always a correspondence between the crime committed and the nature of the judgment. The curse upon the serpent did not necessarily suggest that the snake had previously walked with feet and legs as the other land animals. The emphasis lies in the snake’s “eating dust,” an expression that elsewhere carries the meaning of total defeat (cf. Isaiah 65:25; Micah 7:17). There will not only be a perpetual enmity between the woman and the serpent but also between their “seeds.” The word “enmity” (Heb. eybah, ay-BAW) in this context and other passages suggests a long-lasting, intense hostility, such as is experienced among nations and which results in warfare (cf. Numbers 35:2122; Ezekiel 25:15, 35:5). The human race and the offspring of the serpent will be forever at loggerheads. Although the same verb “bruise” is used to describe the actions of both progenitors, the location of the blow distinguishes the severity and success of the attack. The impact delivered by the offspring of the woman at the “head” of the serpent is mortal, while the serpent will only deliver a non-mortal blow to the “heel.” The Hebrew word for “seed” (Heb. zera, zeh-RAH), better translated as “offspring,” is a messianic reference to Jesus (Galatians 3:16). The curse upon the serpent includes its final destruction by a descendant of the woman. The serpent was instrumental in the undoing of the woman; in turn, the woman will ultimately bring down the serpent through her offspring (the Messiah who would conquer sin and death). The relationship between the promise in verse 15 and the judgment pronounced on the woman in verse 16 is striking. Childbirth is again to be the means through which the serpent would be defeated and by which Adam and Eve’s forfeited blessing would be restored. In the pain of childbirth is the reminder of the hope that lay in God’s promise.

NEWS@RAISETHEPRAISENEWS.NET Birth pangs are not merely a reminder of the futility of the Fall; they are also a sign of an impending joy. Ultimately God will destroy “that old serpent” (Revelation 12:9) for his deception of the nations (Revelation 20:2, 7-10). 16 Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. As part of her judgment, the womanly and wifely sorrow of Eve was to be intensified, and in particular the pains of labor were to be multiplied (cf. Jeremiah 31:8). In Scripture, the pains of childbirth are symbolic of the severest anguish both of body and mind (cf. Psalm 48:6; Micah 4:9-10; John 16:21; 1 Thessalonians 5:3; Revelation 12:2). What the woman once was to do as a blessing in being a marriage partner and having children became tainted by the curse. It is in those moments of life’s greatest blessings of marriage and children that the woman would sense most clearly the painful consequences of her disobedience to God. As part of the judgment on the woman, her desire is to be with her husband. The word “desire” (Heb. teshuqath, tesHU-kat) can also mean “longing.” The woman was created and given to Adam as a help meet (2:18), and her relation to the man from the first was one of dependence. It was the reversal of these roles that led to the Fall (3:17). The husband was now to rule. As a result of the Fall, the marriage vow “to love and to care” becomes “to desire and to dominate.” As such, the “rule” here may refer to the harsh exploitative subjugation which, unfortunately, often characterizes the plight of women in many societies and associations. Although the New Testament recognizes the theological significance of the fallen relationship between men and women due to the Fall, Christians must strike a healthy balance between who we are in Christ (Galatians 3:28) and what we continue to be as a result of the Fall (Colossians 3:18; 1 Peter 3:1). 17 And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life. Adam, being the last to transgress, was brought up last to receive his sentence: The “good land” provided by the Creator (chs. 1-2) was cursed. Adam should have

been following God’s word, but he followed his wife’s word and broke God’s specific command (2:15-17). As man’s judgment, Adam and future generations could no longer “freely eat” of the produce of the land. One must note throughout chapters 2 and 3 man’s ongoing relationship with his Creator by means of the theme of “eating.” At first, God’s blessing and provision for man are noted in the words, “Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat” (2:16). In chapter 3, it was specifically over the issue of “eating” that the tempter raised doubts about God’s goodness in His care for Adam and Eve (3:1-3). Finally, the act of disobedience in chapter 3 is simply described as she “did eat” and “he did eat” (v. 6). It is not surprising, then, to find that the description of the judgment on the man includes eating: He is to eat in sorrow all the days of his life. Henceforth the fertility of the ground shall be greatly impaired. All the fruits of man’s toll are often destroyed by landslides, erosion, insects, drought, land floods, etc. The current earth is not what God intended. Man’s sin changed everything. Anxiety and difficult toil are the laboring man’s portion. The earth was no longer completely good. Death had entered. Even the ground had changed. Sources: “Enmity.” The New Unger’s Bible Dictionary. Unger, Merrill, R. K. Harrison, Howard Vos, and Cyril Barber. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2006. “Garden.” Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus. Cambridge Dictionaries Online. http:// dictionary.Cambridge.org/ dictionary/british/ (accessed June 21, 2012). Henry, Matthew. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible. Genesis 3. http:// www.blueletterbible.org/commentaries/comm_view.cfm? AuthorID=4&contentID=630 &commInfo=5&topic=Genes is (accessed June 22, 2012). Henry, Matthew. Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible. Psalm 44. http:// www.blueletterbible.org/commentaries/comm_view.cfm?A uthorID=4&contentID=1167 &commInfo=5&topic=Psalms (accessed June 22, 2012). Henry, Matthew. Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible. James 1. http:// www.blueletterbible.org/commentaries/comm_view.cfm?A uthorID=4&contentID=1832 &commInfo=5&topic=James (accessed June 23, 2012). Walton, John H., Victor H. Matthews, and Mark W. Chavalas. Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2000.

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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.

GREATER NEW ST. MATTHEW Missionary Baptist Church 346 East 36th St., L.A., CA 90011 CHURCH: (323) 233-7729 FAX: (323) 233-8057 E-mail: gnsmchurch@yahoo.com

REV. LOVESTER ADAMS, SR., PASTOR Sunday School ..................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship Service ... 11:00 A.M. Mid-Wk. Prayer (Wed.) ......... 7:00 P.M.

NEW COMMANDMENT M.B.C.

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

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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

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

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6614 SOUTH WESTERN AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA 90047

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dr. Michael Fisher Pastor

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

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Dr. W. Jerome Fisher Senior Pastor

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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.

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

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

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NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

CEDAR GROVE BAPTIST CHRCH

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

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

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

GOSPEL MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

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

GRACE TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

GREATER MT. HERMON M.B.C.

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

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH

4901 S. Avalon Blvd. L.A. Ca 90011

Ph: (323) 232-0398 Fx: (323) 232-7183 Email; ebc4901@sbcglobal.net

DR. KENNETH E. LITTLE, PASTOR Intercessory Prayer.............. 8:30 A.M. Sunday School ..................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship..................11:00 A.M.

Night Service . (2d & 4th Sun.) 7:00 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer/Bible Study (Wed) .7:00 P.M.

FAITH AND HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 344 West Florence Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90003 PHONE: (323) 753-6445 E-mail: faithhopecommunity@att.net REV. LA VELLE M. GATES SENIOR PASTOR

Sunday School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 A.M. Discipleship Ministry (Tues.) ... 7:00 P.M. Get In Shape Ministry (Wed.) ... 7:00 P.M.

FIRST BETHANY M.B.C 507 W. 49TH Street Los Angeles, CA 90037 PHONE: (323) 232-4421 REV. GREGORY D. McClain PASTOR Sunday School ...................... 9:15 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 10:30 A.M. Communion Serv. (1st Sun)....10:30 A.M Bible Study (Wed.) ................. 6:00 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) .............. 700 P.M.

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GREATER MT. OLIVE B.C.

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

GREATER NEW LIGHT B.C.

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

HOLY MISSION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1614 East 41st Street Los Angeles, CA 90011 PHONE: (940) 442-2972 Noah W. Payne, Pastor Rev. Reginal Payne, Asst. Pastor

Sunday School 10:00 A.M. Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. Prayer Service (Tues) 7:00 P.M. Choir Rehearsal (Thurs) 7:00 P.M.

HOLY ROCK MISSIONARY B.C.

11009 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90061 Phone: (323) 779-0583 REV. LEHMAN JOHNSON, PASTOR Sunday Morning Worshi .... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 11:00 A.M. Prayer/Intercessory (Tues.) .. 7:00 P.M. Prayer/Mid-day (Fri.) ... 12:00 NOON

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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.

LOVE LIFTED ME M.B.C.

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

YOUR CHURCH NAME

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

MOUNT ISRAEL M.B.C.

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

NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 5200 South Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90011 PHONE: (323) 232-4326

REV. LARRY D. HOOKS II, Pastor Sunday School ........................ 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................... 11:00 A.M. (1ST Sunday - Communion Service 8:00 A.M.) Prayer Service (Thurs.) ........... 7:00 P.M.

NEW PROVIDENCE M.B.C.

10200 South Normandie Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90044 Phone: (323) 754-3779

Sunday School ..................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 10:45 A.M. Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) .... 6:30 P.M. Choir Rehearsal (Thurs.) ...... 7:00 P.M.

ONE FAITH FELLOWSHIP P.O. BOX 56641, LA, CA 90056 E-MAIL: OneFaith2007@aol.com www.onefaithfellowship.org Phone: (323) 481-6724 Dr. Tonya Lewis, Founder/President 1st Saturday - Fellowships Celebration of Youths - March Celebration of Adults - August

PILGRIM’S HOPE BIBLE CHURCH 7016 S. Compton Ave, L.A. Ca 90001 Phone: (323) 581-7672 Fx: (323) 581-6466 Email: phbc7016@att.net

JOE L. SMITH JR., PASTOR / TEACHER Sundays Early Morning Worship ..............9:45 A.M. Word-Up Bible Study .2nd & 4th ..8:30 A.M. Children’s Church ................... 9:30 A.M. Mid Week Bible Study .............12:00 P.M.

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

REV. TERRELL TAYLOR - PASTOR

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

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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.

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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.

WELCOME MISSIONARY B.C.

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

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

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

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

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

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

REV. ROBERT L. TAYLOR PASTOR

Sunday School .....................................................9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ............................................... 10:00 A.M. Bible Study (Wednesday) .................................... 7:00 P.M.

YOUR CHURCH NAME TRUE WAY MISSIONARY B.C.

SOUTHERN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF SOUTHEAST L.A. 1149 E. 68th St. L.A. CA 90001

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

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

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

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VALUE YOUR TIME #2

JASON TROY LEWIS

tine schedule, then you know you cannot meet with everyone for lunch, or hold an hour long conversation to deal with someone else’s problems. I’m not suggesting you be cynical towards others, rather deal out your time sparingly. Politely indicate to those who ask for your time that you will schedule them in when you’re available. Work in your areas of strength: You can easily be a “Jack of all trades, but a master of none,” should you so choose. But if you’re going to be successful and make an impact in the areas you’re called to, you need to know your strengths and weaknesses. Once that discovery has been made, drop the task that you’re weakest in, if possible. Delegate those areas to others and work in your strengths. If you focused on the task you’re weak at, you’ll spend all your time trying to do it and quite frankly, it’ll probably suck. But if the task is your strong suit, then you’ll naturally do a good job and with the proper amount of time you’ll do a superlative job. Article by: Jason Troy Lewis, Executive Pastor, The Redeemer Church of Los Angeles 1631 W. Adams Blvd, L.A., CA 90007 www.facebook.com/ jasontroylewis www.jasontroylewis.blogspot.com www. instagram.com/jasontroylewis

PRESIDENT XAVIER THOMPSON

Wants to inform you that the Baptist Ministers’ Conference of Los Angeles Will NOT be in Session For the full month Of Sepetember. We will reconvene on OCTOBER 7, 2013 @ 11:00 am You are welcome to watch our Archived Services Streaming Live at www.BMCLive.com

THE ALPHA AND OMEGA Satan challenged Jesus to a fight Declared a public showdown Swore he would force the King of Kings To relinquish his Savior Crown Spectators covered the landscape There were many in the crowd That were pulling for the devil They wanted to see Jesus bow Satan was the first weighed in He weighed less than a baby wipe You wouldn’t have guessed it by the size of him Yet his mouth spewed tons of hype When Jesus stood on the scale The ground shook with a clasp of thunder Immediately Satan seemed to realize His mouth had made a major blunder

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Suddenly his corner showed him the Bible They read Revelations 21:6 Jesus is the Beginning and the End The winner was already fixed Satan cried, “You are the Alpha and Omega! To no one but God will you bow It is Done! You already won! I’m gonna throw in the towel”

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Time is a fixed commodity and must be treated with great consideration. It’s rather interesting how the most successful individuals can get so much accomplished in the same amount of time many of us waste so effortlessly. Last week I began to reintroduce us to ‘time management.’ This week I would like to conclude with a list I’ve compiled that I believe will benefit in getting the most out of our time. Compile a Not-to-do list: Clearly stating what you refuse to waste time doing is just as beneficial to time management as knowing what is worth your time. Without this understanding, the bulk of your time can easy venture into unknown directions. You plan your day with the intentions of finishing the project for work, completing the assignment for class, or organizing your closet which is in

dire need, but instead you ended up on FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and searching Google for 3 hours because you didn’t prioritize the Not-to-do list. Create a routine schedule: For many of us, our schedules do not vary drastically. The children need to be dropped off at school by 7:30am. We have to be at work by 9:00am. The boss scheduled a meeting at 11:00am, etc... While our schedules are routine, we take it for granted that we’ll remember and execute them all in a timely manner. But then we forget that the kids had a minimum day or football practice. So purchase a planner, create a routine schedule, and fill it in appropriately. Be on time: Maybe you hit the snooze button a few too many times, or you swear you have a magical route to beat the traffic, or you just have to make a Starbucks run before you arrive. Whatever the case, figure out the root of the problem and nip it at the bud. Set the alarm a half-hour earlier, skip the late night television show, make coffee at home, and for heavens sake you have now secret short cut route to get around traffic. Be on time or early for that matter. Spend time with others wisely: Other people do not value your time as much as you do, so be wise in how you disperse it. If you keep a rou-

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Nathaniel of New Revelation Baptist Church. On Sunday, September 22nd at 3:30 p.m., the keynote speaker will be Pastor Henry Lyons of New Salem B. C. located in Tampa, Florida. Come and join us for these services to celebrate and

encourage Rev. Collins as his pastoral journey continues. The services will take place at Saint Rest Baptist Church, located at 709 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90044. Should you need further information, please call us at 323.752.6464 or 323.752.6179.

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LAMENTABLE = DEPLORABLE = WOEFUL = DEATH

For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. – 2 Corinthians 7:10

byANDREA Andrea ANDREWS Andrews “I will forgive you, BUT I’LL NEVER FORGET!” These words rang out from the lips of a Christian who obviously unContinued From Page 4 WE BETTER .........

as you have had them. You are blessed with grandchildren while others who don’t have grandchildren would love to have them and the aggravations which are associated with them. We must also be careful not to esteem ourselves better than others just because

derstands only a small portion of what God has called each of us to do as “new creatures” in Christ Jesus. When we refuse to forget any infraction against us, we recycle the hurt/pain/ disappointment of it in our minds causing us to lament (grieve/mourn). Lamenting is a form of depression in the Christian soul and quite often is used by the devourer to sew seeds of a deplorable nature; deplorable as in “condemning

bitterness”. Soon such anger shifts into a since of woefulness and self pity and if we remain in this state of mind long enough we run the risk of spiritual, psychological, emotional and even physical death. Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness—without it no one will see the Lord. Make sure that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springs up, causing trouble and by it, de-

filing many. And make sure that there isn’t any immoral or irreverent person like Esau, who sold his birthright in exchange for one meal. For you know that later, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected because he didn’t find any opportunity for repentance, though he sought it with tears. – Hebrews 12:1417. Entertaining a lamenting and/or condemning spirit is like turning every gas pilot

on in a home with the expectation that when you return from the grocery store after an hour and light a match that the entire house won’t blow up! Forgetting = Forgiving. They are direct companions of one another. God even confirms it in scripture when He explains that our sin is cast into a sea of “forgetfulness”. God has

we are CURRENTLY afforded blessings that others are not CURRENTLY!! While there are various reasons why others might not be experiencing the benefits which we are; we can’t neglect praying for them in their lack while we are enjoying our abundant blessings. We must also recognize that as we experience seasons of bless-

ings, eventually we will experience seasons of challenges and lack. Our lists of blessings are magnificent because they are afforded to us by our Magnificent Heavenly Father. So settle down, reflect and meditate on just how blessed you are and it will definitely increase your praise and thankfulness and eliminate the spirit of com-

plaining and ungratefulness. This is why it is important to recognize our blessings and how good Daddy-God has been to us; as this will serve as logs for the fire of our faith and will remind us that no matter what; we are blessed, blessed, blessed. Join us for our 1st Sat. Fellowship, Sept 7, 2013, 1:15 p.m. at the U S Bank

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

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

DR. JOYCE HARRELL

Are you experiencing problems in ministry, well you can take a deep breath and relax

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KINGDOM CONCERNS

because we all experience problems in ministry, if you aren’t experiencing problems, maybe it’s because you are no longer a threat to Satan or his plans for tearing down the ministry. You do realize that Satan’s desire is to wreck havoc in the Body, right? Satan wants to bring about confusion so that the focus is no longer on God and His glory, but on personal concerns and agendas. If you are not experiencing problems, what happened? Why is it that now you are no longer a threat to Satan? Did your

prayer life change? Is there any intimate time with the Father? Sometimes we lose our focus and it’s no longer about the “Work of the Church,” but now it’s about Church work; maintaining the status quo; making sure others realize that you are the sustaining force in ministry. Are you working as a servant? Stop, pray and assess where you are, regroup, refocus and then return. We all blow it from time to time. It’s easy to get off track because of circumstances and errant influences. You must realize that

Satan is real and his desire is to get you off course. Satan has people in strategic positions to work against you. Everyone patting you on your back is not really a strong supporter. You must have a determined mindset that in everything that you do, God gets the glory. You must decide which is more important, the feelings of those in ministry, or how God feels about what is going on in the ministry that you lead. The purpose of ministry is to demonstrate the love of Christ, serve and fulfill God’s purpose

here on planet earth. In order for us to be effective in ministry our initial focus has to be on Kingdom concerns. Kingdom Concerns are winning lost souls to Christ, maintaining unity, demonstrating love and building up the Body. 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 contact info is, joyce-harrell@sbcglobal.net or (323) 753-3189

HOW DARE YOU, GOD? (PART VI) “And the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils; for the boil was upon the magicians, and upon all the Egyptians.” - Exodus 9:11 (KJV) satisfying him no matter how you tried. His never ending demand…BOW DOWN and WORSHIP HIM! GOD HAD SEEN ENOUGH and in response He said, “NOT SO, NO MORE…WROTE A BOOK ABOUT IT, READ IT…SO LADY DR. PHELENCIA A. WHITE YOU KNOW! Up to this point, GOD’S PLAGUES had Please ALLOW ME to IN- touched many of the things TRODUCE to some and AROUND PHAROAH and PRESENT to others, our HIS PEOPLE that pertained to UP CLOSE and PERSON- the day to day life of the EgypAL “WILL HANDLE ALL tians. The plagues thus far had YOUR ENEMIES DIRECT- caused major socio economic LY” GOD! 9-1-1! While and financial HARDSHIPS. this is the number to call for They also exhibited the power EMERGENCY RESPOND- of God and while exposing ERS, it is also the chapter and the weaknesses of Pharaoh’s verse for our foundation text. empire and infrastructure. What had God’s people done However, God had not YET to Pharaoh? ABSOLUTELY put His hands upon Pharaoh NOTHING! There was just no physically. This time would

be ONLY the BEGINNING of a VERY DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE for the Man of Men. God instructs Moses and Aaron to take handfuls of ashes (Is. 61:3) of the furnace, and then instructs MOSES to SPRINKLE IT TOWARD THE HEAVEN IN THE SIGHT OF PHARAOH. The ashes (“aphar” or “epher”) could be used to signify man’s origin as dust. (Gen. 18:27) Another word for ashes is “deshen” used for the remains of burnt offerings. (Lev. 6:10-11). The dust and ashes in the lowliness of its debased state when sprinkled toward heaven GAVE RESPECT to the deity of the ALMIGHTY GOD in the affairs of mankind. It also in the sight of Pharaoh demonstrated the INFERIORITY of this self-

made leader in the PRESENCE OF GOD. The Hebrew word for furnace, “kibshan” derived from the root word “kabash” was the place from which the ashes were taken. The word “kabash” means to conquer, bring into bondage, force, keep under, subdue or bring into subjection. Yes, God’s people had been subjected to bondage, fiery trials of adversity and oppression by the hand of Pharaoh. And now, God had EVERY INTENTION of DOING ALL OF THESE things to Pharaoh. As the dust settled, God declared that it would become a BOIL [inflamed, painful, pus-filled swelling on the skin with a hard center caused by infection] BREAKING FORTH with blains [increased in volume as from in-

ner pressure] upon man, and upon beast throughout ALL THE LAND OF EGYPT. As God had declared it to be…SO IT WAS. While all of Egypt, not God’s people, was physically impacted by this ACT OF GOD only one specific part of Pharaoh’s team was in the SPOTLIGHT for this plague as recorded in Scripture… THE MAGICIANS. These were those who REPEATEDLY loved to PERFORM and SHOW OFF with their FAKE PSEUDO-ANOINTING in Moses’ face as God gave witness to it. Serpent into Serpent. Water to Blood into Water to Blood. Frog into Frog. This time God fixed it so even the MAGICIANS COULD NOT Continued From Page 14 HOW DARE YOU ...

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rass them in a GROCERY STORE. God will CLOWN you RIGHT in the PLACE where you are trying to CLOWN HIM! Church building, street STAND before Moses because corners, your secret places or social networking pages. (Prov. 1:20-33) Yes, of the boils. Part of man’s these MAGICIANS had already acknowledged that the FINGER OF GOD problem is that in the carnality through Moses’ life and actions. (Ex. 8:19) But they were UNITED for of his thinking he believes it’s a COMMON CAUSE COMMITTED TO DO EVIL… And the LORD cute to keep conjuring up evil HARDENED THE HEART OF PHARAOH so he would not listen…(Ex. in the face of God’s anointed. 9:12) When you know who’s doing the HARDENING you can keep YOUR GOD ALLOWS NO ONE TO PRAISE! (Ps. 34; 37) Until Next Week – Part VIII…Stay Connected! Stay DISCREDIT HIS POWER in Blessed! Lady Dr. Phelencia A. White, Executive Spiritual Director © the presence of HIS PEOPLE Girlfriends In Christ International, Inc. © www.GirlfriendsInChrist.org © anymore than an SELF-RE- Telephone: (323) 750-4GIC SPECTING PARENT would (4442) © Email: Info@ allow A CHILD to embar- GirlfriendsInChrist.org HOW DARE YOU ...

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forgiven our every infraction by the atoning blood of The Lamb of God AND He has forgotten. So, then who are we to hold on to things of the past?

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cilitators are as follow: E-102, Scripture Comprehension for Witnessing with Sisters Juanita Pope and Melverna Brown; E-103, Scripture Memorization and Role Play with Sisters Dixie Brown and Cassandra Jones; E-104, Conversational Witnessing as You Go with Sisters Irma Bowman and Tara Aldridge; E-105, Responding to Cults and False Doctrines with Sister Brenda Hawkins; E-106A, How to be a People Helper with Sisters Brenda Wood and Helen Moore; E106B, Personal State for Witnessing with Deacon Eddie Sweet and Minister McKinley Moore; E-106C, God’s Power for Helping Hurting People with Ministers Alvin Stafford,

Quentin McKinney and Sister Jenell Ross. The bible says, “and the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, The same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.” II Timothy 2:2 Wednesdays, starting October 2nd at 6:30 pm., Bible Book-by-Book facilitated by Pastor Pope. Come out and search the Word. Get Fired Up!!! Bethel is located at 10905 South Compton Avenue, Los Angeles. Reginald Pope, Pastor/President Brenda Hawkins, Dean Doris Turner and Dixie Brown, Evangelism Coordinators B. Sweet, Reporter.

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