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Dr. J. Benjamin Hardwick, the senior pastor at Praises of Zion M.B.C., aka “Praise City” reluctantly announces that due to unforeseen scheduling difficulties, the concert planned for November 22, 2009,is cancelled until further notice. We do humbly apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused anyone. Nevertheless, for those of you who would like to have the annual address of the President of The Western Baptist State Convention, Dr. J. Benjamin Hardwick, and the newly President-elect, Dr. Scruggs of The National Baptist Convention, U.S.A., Inc.”, may purchase these CD’s, which are now on sale at Praises of Zion. Please call the church office (323) 750-1033 for further information. To God be the glory! Dr. J. Benjamin Hardwick, Senior Pastor, and Sister Clarice Holmes, Reporter.
“O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good” for his mercy endureth forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so… “(Psalm 107:1-2). This familiar verse of scripture reminds us that as the nation pauses this month to give “thanks” on Thanksgiving day, we know that it is the Lord who is worthy of all thanks and should be our focus on this day.
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Although an integral part of Thanksgiving, it’s not about the turkey, the ham, the dressing, the potato pies, or the collard greens. For the believers, it’s all about celebrating the goodness of God and giving thanks “to Him” just because of who He is! Once again on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, at 9:00 AM, several churches will come
together for 8 th Annual United Worship Service to give “thanks”. The host church will be the St. Rest Baptist Church, 709 W. Manchester Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90044. We thank God for all the churches who will be participating this year: St. Rest Baptist Church, Pastor Torrey Collins, Redeemer Baptist Church, Pastor Robert L. DeFrance Jr., Greater Starlight Baptist Church,
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PASTOR FREDERICK E. HOWARD 25 Years in Ministry Celebration Luncheon Called, Chosen, Commissioned… Celebrating 25 Years of Ministry Excellence Saturday, March 13, 2010 – Formal Luncheon at the Carson Community Center Sunday, March 14, 2010 – Appreciation Service at Southside Bethel B.C. pursuing his Masters in Biblical Studies. He currently serves the community by offering marriage/family and spiritual guidance counseling, grief counseling, leadership training, and assistance with our community young adults, teens and homeless population. Among many other accomplishments, he is a certified realtor and makes concerted efforts to educate our community on the advantages of
home ownership and financial security. Pastor Howard is the editor and publisher of Raise the Praise News Publication and was awarded by the Los Angeles District Association the 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year. As editor and publisher of Raise the Praise
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Pastor Prentiss Lewis, Spirit of Love Baptist Church, Pastor James Fears, First Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Gerald Burgess, The Thanksgiving Day message will be delivered by Pastor DeFrance of Redeemer Baptist Church. Musical selections will be rendered by a Combined Mass Choir under the direction of
Sister Lavella May of Greater Starlight, and Sister Gloria Coleman of Redeemer. Rehearsal for the Mass Choir will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 7:30 PM at St. Rest Baptist Church, 709 W. Manchester Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90044. We extend a special invitation to all Saints to begin this “Thanksgiving Day” by joining us as we offer praise and worship to our Lord and Savior! To God be the Glory!
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Southside Bethel Baptist Church Family of Purpose
It is with great pleasure and exceeding joy to inform you that in celebration of God’s gift of ministry, our church congratulates our Pastor on 25 years of ministry to God’s people through word, counsel, prayer and service. Our Pastor continues to encourage and equip the body of Christ for praise, worship and service; and teaches the unadulterated word of God for all to understand and apply to their lives. A truly anointed vessel of the Lord; our Pastor is called , chosen and commissioned, and we want to celebrate and commend him on excellence in ministry and service to our church and community. Reverend Frederick E. Howard currently serves as Pastor of Southside Bethel B.C., Family of Purpose. Pastor Howard accepted his calling into the ministry over twenty-five years ago when he preached his first sermon at Southside Bethel B.C. at the age of eighteen in 1983. He was ordained and licensed on March 10, 1985. The church unanimously called him to serve as Pastor in November 1997 and he has been on the move ever since. Pastor Howard is married to our wonderful and diligent First Lady, Carol Howard and he is a proud father. Pastor Howard has a Bachelor of Divinity and is currently
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Just as Elijah passed the mantle to Elisha, and as the promises of Moses were given to Joshua, so has Pastor Emeritus, Frank J. Hardy, passed the realm of the Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church to the newly elected, PASTOR ELTON LAMAR JOHNSON. On Sunday, November 29, 2009, at 3:30 in the afternoon,
the sanctuary will overflow with shouts of praise and thanksgiving, as we celebrate under the banner of “A Vessel of God, Leading God’s People from Vision to Victory” (Habk. 2:1-4). Our Pastor’s Pastor, Rev. Michael J. Metters & the Faith Way family, will encourage this new, young, exuberant Pastor with a Word from on high. Pastor Albert Nicholas & the Pilgrim B.C. family, and Tim “Bishop” Brown & The Miracle Mass Choir are also among the elite list of invited guests. The vast invitees of prominent pastors and ministers, which includes Bishop L. Daniel Williams, Pastor Nathaniel Haley, Sr., and Bishop Johnny Withers, reads like
Church and Community Newspaper, he promotes church and community events and resources with a readership of 6,000 weekly. Through these efforts, the community remains informed on the many opportunities available to them each week. His current project is reorganizing our church ministry to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the people and is encouraging our members to take on a life of purpose and service within our surrounding neighborhoods and missions, locally and abroad. On SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2010 @ 12 P.M. a Formal Luncheon will be held at the Carson Community Center located at 3 Civic Center Drive in the City of Carson. Paid reservations for the luncheon are required: $40 per person and $25 for children under 12 years of age. We greatly need your support and ask that you make every effort to attend the luncheon. For reservations, please call Jesse Harris at 424.227.1873. We especially invite all clergy, minister’s wives, minister’s widows and all those who know Pastor Howard and/or anyone who would
a list of “who’s who” among the many great men of God who have influenced, inspired, and play an integral part in the grooming of our young Pastor. Pastor Johnson’s resume’ references date back to his toddler and elementary years, as his grandmother, the late Lady Edna Harper, showed her family, by example, that Jesus Christ is the way. Her teachings were embedded in the heart of our pastor’s late mother, the beautiful Sis. Brenda Harper, who never ceased to pray for her son, as the enticement of the world tried to block him from accepting his destiny…..He accepted his calling in 1998, was licensed at the New Antioch B.C. by Pastor Nathaniel Haley, Sr., ordained by Pastor
like to be a part of the celebration to come and fellowship with us. Luncheon tickets can be purchased at our church office Monday – Thursday, please call and make prior arrangements at 323.757.3940 or email ssbbcprograms@gmail.com. On SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2010 @ 11 A.M. & 4 P.M. an
Appreciation Service will be held as we celebrate God and pay tribute to our Pastor and Teacher on 25 years of Gospel Ministry and Christian Service as an ordained minister. This is an event you will not want to miss. Our morning speaker is Dr. Wendell Davis, Sr., Pastor of New Jericho Christian Church. Our afternoon
Michael J. Metters, served under Pastor Reginald Ridgeway, Sr. at the Manchester B.C., work diligently with the Youth & Young Adult Departments of these churches, has preached in pulpits north, east, west, and south, began Next Level Ministries in January of 2009….. We excitedly invite you to don the colors of brown & cream, as we expect a double portion of God’s anointing to fall at 4200 South Hooper in the City of the Angels. Sis. Sheila Hardy and Sis. Stephanie Jenkins, Chairpersons; Rev. Elton L. Johnson, Pastor; Next Level Communications exclusively for MMBC.
speaker is Rev. Curtis Monroe, Jr., Pastor of Redeemer Baptist Church. You may also like to advertise your church, ministry or business and/or make a special tribute to Pastor Howard on 25 years in ministry inside the Souvenir Tribute Booklet. All those Continued on Page 7
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Greetings my brothers and sister in the faith. “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4) Certainly I am rejoicing today to be able to share a great upcoming event with you. On Sunday, November 29th at 5:00 p.m. the Revelation of Christ Church will be hosting The African Children’s Choir. This choir is comprised of twenty three young people from the countries of Uganda and Kenya in the continent of Africa. Most of these youth are victims of broken homes, deceased parents,
AIDS infested villages, war torn cities and the like having virtually little or nothing. God has touched their lives and they have come to the states to perform in these concerts. Their purpose is to help raise money for their countries and to promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ wherever they go. They are on a mission! During the choir’s performance you will laugh, you will cry and you will praise God as they present hymns, contemporary songs, drum solos, their native dances and a host of surprises which will keep you on the edge of your seat.
While the choir is in Los Angeles, make sure you attend this concert and be richly blessed.
There is no admission cost but please bring a generous love offering. We look forward to seeing you. Please come early as seating and parking is limited. Revelation of Christ is located at 9000 South Broadway Avenue (the corner of 90th and Broadway) in Los Angeles. (323) 757-0754 or (310) 329-8782. Thank You. Debbie Clark, reporting, Cordell Clark, Pastor.
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Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church will begin celebrating its 51st Church Anniversary today, November 22nd, on Historical Sunday . At both 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M., there will be a special historical presentation followed by the message from the Guest Minister, Dr. Walter T. Richardson, Pastor of the Sweet Home Baptist Church in Perrine, Florida. Sunday, November 29th, has been designated as Youth Unity Sunday featuring special presentations from the children and youth followed by the message in the 8:00 A.M. service by Rev. Darren Smith, Associate Minister and in the 11:00 A.M. service by Rev. Richard Williams, III, Pastor of the Victory Institutional Baptist Church, Hawthorne, CA. All former members are invited to attend
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The Bethel Missionary Baptist Church will be having their Annual Thanksgiving Day Service on Thursday, November 26, 2009. The Service will start promptly at 9:00 am. Thanksgiving is a time when families get together for their big Thanksgiving Dinner. It is a time
to reflect on the goodness of the Lord and to give thanks for all He is doing in our lives. We at Bethel have chosen to share this Day with the community. It is a Day that we look forward to each year with anticipation and reflection. A time to reach out to those who are less fortunate than we are, a time to reach out to those who are lonely and need to hear a kind word or shown a good deed. A complete Turkey Dinner will be served with all the trimmings following the service at 10:00am. We will also have witnessing teams available to also share the good news of Jesus Christ We are inviting you to stop by and share with us in this service. Bethel is located at 10905 South Compton Avenue, Los Angeles. The church office is 323-566-5286. Reginald A. Pope, Pastor B. Sweet, Reporter
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and serve with the ministries, including the Homecoming Choir, all day or in any of the services in the culminating Homecoming Sunday worship on December 6th. The Guest Minister for the 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. services will be Rev. Anthony Bennett, Pastor of the Mt. Aery Baptist Church in Bridgeport, Connecticut. At 3:45 P.M., the Anniversary Celebration will conclude in the Communion service with special guests, Dr. A.D. Iverson and the Paradise Baptist Church. The Anniversary Theme is “The Church: Continuing the Journey – Unified, Attractive, and moving in a New Direction”, Joshua 3: 4 – 5 and Acts 2: 37 – 47. Pastor Ticey M. Brown and Deacon Edward and Mrs. Frances James, Anniversary Chairpersons, invite you to come out and help Mt. Tabor celebrate this glorious occasion.
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CONTINUING TO BUILD ON A SOLID FOUNDATION McCOY MEMORIAL B.C. CELEBRATES IT’S 74TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY NOVEMBER 29, 2009
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McCoy Memorial Baptist Church is celebrating its 74th Church Anniversary on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. The Theme for this occasion is “Refusing to build
our house on Sand…,” taken from Matthew 7:24. The McCoy Memorial Baptist Church has served the Los Angeles community since its birth in 1935. The McCoy Church Family has had only three
Shepherds: Rev. J. A. H. Eldridge; Dr. E. A. Anderson, and our current Pastor, Dr. R. A. Williams, Jr. Since its inception, the McCoy Memorial Baptist Church has strived to serve the Los Angeles community, spreading the good news through song, preaching, and teaching. Our current shepherd, Dr. Robert Williams, Jr., is a world renowned preacher and teacher, and has spoken at numerous venues, from the National Baptist Convention to the Keswick Conference in England. He also co-founder and is the current President of WHW Ministries,
which hosts its annual “The Methods of Expository Preaching and Teaching” Conference each October. The Conference has thrived over the past twenty years, growing from a core group of 30 ministers to over 1200 participants and students. Our Guest speaker for this momentous occasion will be none other than Dr. Frank Ray, Senior Pastor of the New Salem Missionary Baptist Church located in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Ray is a prolific and world renowned preacher and teacher who built a
thriving and productive ministry, serving a flock of over 5000. He has authored numerous books, including “Cure for a Troubled Heart,” and “He Walked with God,” and “365 days in the Presence of God”. He also serves as the Chairman for the National Baptist Convention’s Late Night Services. After hearing this gifted teacher and expositor preach, your life will never be the same. Among the many events planned for this day is the annual McCoy Church Family “Cook Off.” Members enter their best dishes for evaluation by a panel of judges.
The winner of each cooking category will receive awards and prizes, as well as “bragging rights” for the year. Please join the McCoy Memorial Church Family for a time of thanksgiving, celebration and worship. The Church is located at 802 East 46th Street, Los Angeles, California, 90011. For more information please contact the church office at (323) 231-4271.
HE IS GOOD By:RTP Contributing Writer, Clay Benjamin Jr.
Let me tell you how good he is to you. He wakes you up every morning no matter how you were acting the night before. He accepts you with all of your faults laid out on the table. He allows you to go out only so far because he knows that you are going to call on him later on. He helps you take care of your children when nobody else would. He is always there when you need a shoulder
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network (NAN), along with Community members across the country, will lead a National Day of Outrage on Monday, November 23 at 2:00 p.m. (EST) to call attention to the nationwide epidemic of violence in urban communities. Thousands of concerned citizens will come together from Chicago to New York and from Atlanta to Los Angeles to stand together with a unified message that vicious senseless killings in our communities will no longer be tolerated. S p o n s o r i n g / Pa r t n e r i n g Organizations: National Action Network Los Angeles, Project Cry No More, Gangsters for Christ, Nation Of Islam, Southern Christian Leadership Conference Los Angeles, Detours,
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When: November 23rd, 2009 Time: 11:00am H.E.L.P.E.R.S Alliance, (Formally Venice 2000), 2nd CALL, It’s Time For A Real Change, Chapter Two, L.A.U.R.A,, Teeamworks, Community Call To Action & Accountability, Gang Talk With Sis Herron, Watts Gang Task Force, Kalikoat Kids, We Care Ministry, Hope For Life Foundation, Teeida Townsend, Silver Lining of Hope Foundation, Concord Church, Souther n Missionary Baptist Church, United Christian Missionary Baptist Church, Weller Street Missionary Baptist Church, St. Rest Baptist Church, South Side Bethel Baptist Church, LAPD, Los Angeles County Sheriff Department, Hope for Life Foundation, Youth Justice Coalition, One Child Our Village Foundation and many more. Rally Confirmed Speakers; Rev. K.W. Tulloss , National Action Network Los Angeles, Vicky Lindsey,
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Thanksgiving Rally Greater Starlight’s Annual Thanksgiving Rally will be held this Saturday, November 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The rally will include an outdoor Praise & Worship Service followed by a food and clothing giveaway and of course, the pièce de résistance, the best Thanksgiving dinner you can get outside of your mama’s
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Project Cry No More, Adela Barajas, L.A.U.R.A., Ben “Taco” Owens, Detours, Skipp Townsend, 2nd CALL, Bro. Tony Muhammad, Western Regional Nation of Islam, Sis Lita Herron, Gang Talk, Pastor E Winford Bell, Silver Lining of Hope Foundation, Rev, James ”JJ” Jones, Gangster of Christ, Rev. Eric Lee, SCLC Los Angeles, Pastor Lewis Logan, Rauch Christian Fellowship, Tony Wafford, National Action Network National Director of Health, Mothers and Families of senseless violence, And more Call 323-261-0949 for additional information
house, cooked up and courtesy of the Starlight “those women sho’nuff can cook” ministry. Starlight Sanctuary Choir Annual Day The Greater Starlight Sanctuary Choir Annual Day Service presents Pastor Lewis in concert this Sunday, November 22 at 4:00 p.m. Pastor Lewis is an anointed and gifted singer/songwriter with a voice that effortlessly blends traditional gospel with contemporary gospel, R&B and other music genres to create a sound uniquely his own. His range of selections for the concert is sure to include some of your favorites, plus songs from his CD and perhaps an original song or two earmarked for his new CD currently under development. If you are available, come out and enjoy an afternoon of gospel music this Sunday with Pastor Lewis and the Starlight Sanctuary Choir. You will be blessed.
Joint Thanksgiving Day Service This Thanksgiving Day morning at 9:00 a.m. come join the Starlight Family along with Redeemer Baptist Church (Pastor Robert DeFrance), Spirit of Love B.C. (Pastor James Fears), First Antioch B.C. (Pastor Gerald Burgess), United Christians B.C. (Pastors Leroy & Nathaniel G. Haley) and St. Rest B.C. (Pastor Torrey Collins) for our Annual Joint Thanksgiving Day Service to be held at the Saint Rest Baptist Church located at 709 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles 90044. Pastor DeFrance will be the preacher. If your schedule permits, we hope you will share in this spiritual feast with us as we praise God and thank Him for His bountiful blessings. For more information about these or other Starlight happenings please call the church office at (323) 753-0224 or visit us at www. g rea terstarlightmbc.org. Greater Starlight is located at 8018 S. San Pedro Street
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Greetings to you in the mighty name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Oh what a time we had on Saturday. The members of our Sanctuary Choir showed up and showed out for our annual Fall Music. The Theme was “Jesus Promised He will Take Care of Me” James 1:12. The men and women were elegantly and stylishly dressed, women were dressed in all black outfits with matching printed green scarves, while the men wore black trousers, white shirts and matching printed green ties they were real sharp as the onlookers looked at them in awe. We had a Hallelujah good time as they sang praises of Zion. Truly God was glorified. Once again we untraditionally baptized new members of our
church. When I say untraditionally, I mean we baptized on our church parking lot. Our portable baptizing pool was positioned on the Crenshaw side of our parking lot. At the bus stop, other buses had to blow to get the bus at the bus stop to move. The driver and the passengers were excitedly watching the baptismal. Traffic stopped for a while to watch this event. Being outside, our pastor, Rev. S.S. Shigg was able to preach to people going into the liquor store a half a block down the street, and he even had a word for those in the strip mall as well. Yes, we here at Love Lifted Me haven’t been saved so long that we forget that its those on the outside that we need to get on the inside and we are not ashamed to work and make that happen. As we prepare for our yearly fellowship with New Revelation M.B.C., located in Las Vegas NV,
where the powerful speaking Rev. Ollie Reddick is the Pastor. We are having carwashes to help support this annual service. We hold this fundraiser to help those who can’t afford to go. So they come out and help wash cars or help with refreshments. So on a Saturday you are going down Crenshaw Blvd and happen to come up to Hyde Park Blvd., come out and support us. The men of The Lift will have your car shining. And don’t forget to stop by the refreshment stand. If your near Crenshaw and Hyde Park, and something strange appears to be happening, remember, the “Liftonites” are at work. Remember, “Love is everywhere,” but we are on the southeast and southwest corner of Crenshaw and Hyde Park in the city of Los Angeles. Rev. S. S. Shigg Pastor/Organizer,Bro. Winston Baker, reporting
“Trinity Baptist Church Presents A Health Information Forum & Workshop” The Mission Society and the Board of Trustees of Trinity Baptist Church will present a “Health Information Forum & Workshop” for the entire community on Saturday, November 21st, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the J. L. Caston Fellowship Center. This free informative Forum and Workshop will include something for everyone, the youth, young adults and Senior Citizens. There will be knowledgeable professionals who will share information on: Living Trusts,
Wills, Real Estate Preparation, Estate Planning, Reverse Mortgages, Loans – Hearing Aids, Prevention of trips and falls, Exercise, Nutrition, Vaccination Information – Line Dancing for the Young at Heart (for your heart) – Student Counseling, SAT Exams, Exit Exams, Career Planning and much more. Nutritious Refreshments will be served! Pastor Alvin Tunstill, Jr., Trinity’s Mission Society and the Board of Trustees cordially invite the entire Community to come out and receive this helpful information as
we “Re-Energize For The Jour ney Ahead.” Trinity is located at 2040 West Jefferson Boulevard, Los Angeles, California. Please call the Church Office for additional information at (323) 735-0044. TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 2040 WEST JEFFERSON BLVD. LOS ANGELES, CA 90018 (323) 735-0044 Fax: (323) 7350219 E-Mail: trinitybaptistc@sbcglobal.net W e b S i t e : trinitybaptistchurchla.org
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A HOPEFUL PEOPLE Bible Background • 2 PETER 3 Printed Text • 2 PETER 3:1-3 Devotional Reading • PSALM 42 AIM for Change By the end of the lesson, we will: SUMMARIZE how Christians are to live in light of the fact that Jesus will one day return, FEEL encouraged to persevere through tough times on the promise of Christ's return, and OFFER encouragement to others who are facing difficulties. Keep in Mind: "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance" (2 Peter 3:9). Focal verses: KJV 2 Peter 3:1 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: 2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: 3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, 4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. 5 For this they willingly are ignorant of,
NOVEMBER 29 -- BIBLE STUDY GUIDE 13 that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: 6 Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: 7 But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. 8 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. 11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, 12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? 13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
IN FOCUS Willie was looking out of the window when his mother, Falicia, arrived home from work. "Willie, what are you doing at the window?" she asked. Willie did not turn to look at her. He continued to stare out of the window as he replied, "I'm waiting for my daddy to come and take me to the ball game." Falicia walked over to Willie. "Honey, did your daddy call today?" "Yes ma'am," mumbled Willie. "He said that he'd pick me up around 4:00." Falicia walked away. It was already 5:30, and she did not have the heart to tell her son that his daddy probably was not coming. Falicia knew her former husband, Johnny, was not a man who kept his promises. He would simply not show up, then call a couple of weeks later with some lame excuse. As Falicia walked to her room, she turned to look at Willie who was still staring out of the window. She knew her son was counting on his father to keep his promise. She prayed that Johnny would not let Willie down again. A promise is a binding declaration between two or more people or institutions. People, governments, and institutions all make promises and assure us that we can depend on them. However, only God keeps every one of His promises. In this week's lesson, Peter confirms Christ's promise to return and usher in the new heaven and new earth. The People, Places, and Times Heaven. The firmament, the massive transparent dome that covers the earth. In the world view of the Hebrews, the blue color of the sky was attributed to the chaotic waters that the firmament separated from the earth (Genesis 1:7). The earth was thus surrounded by waters above and below (see Deuteronomy 5:8). The firmament was thought to be substantial; it had pillars (Job 26:11) and foundations (2 Samuel 22:8). When the windows of the firmament were opened, rain fell (Genesis 7:1112). In biblical Hebrew, the word for "heaven" is always plural, and the Greek translation also frequently appears in the plural. This is because "heaven" refers to the sky where the birds fly (1:20) and the place of planetary objects, stars, and the sun (1:14-16). It is also the abode of God (1 Kings 8:30), and where He is enthroned (Isaiah 66:1). Background The Apostle Peter wrote this text not only to warn Christians about false teachers, but to exhort them to grow in their faith and in the knowledge of their Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. One principal area of attack from false teachers was the return and future judgment of Christ. If there was no future judgment, then people were free to live as they chose. In the final chapter of his second epistle, Peter directly challenges this error. He begins by admonishing the people to remember those things that he had taught them. It is important to remember the words proclaimed by anointed men and women of God. They challenge us to live holy lives, use our gifts and talents for God, and stir us when we become complacent. IN DEPTH 1. Believe God's Word (2 Peter 3:1-4) Peter intended to "stir up" the people's memory (2 Peter 3:1). To "stir up" means "to fully awaken." The apostle suggests three areas where the people's memory needed awakening: the words of the holy prophets, the commandments of the apostles, and the commandments of Christ. Peter realized that in these "last days" many people would question Christian beliefs in the Lord (v. 3). These people would cause others to have doubts about the authority of God's Word. Peter called these unbelievers "scoffers" (v. 3). "Scoffers" are false teachers who mock the truth. The apostle had already warned the people that these scoffers would infiltrate the church with their "damnable heresies" (2:1). Some even went as far as denying the divine nature of Christ. The "last days" refer to the period between the first and second coming of Christ. During this period, ungodly teachers will deny that Christ is coming back to execute judgment. "They will say, 'Where is this "coming" he promised? Ever since our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation'" (3:4, NIV). It is sad that people are deceived into believing Christ is not coming again. However, Peter's message is clear: Do not listen to these scoffers and do not follow them. God's Word is true and His promises are unfailing. 2. Believe in God's Creation (vv. 5-9) The scoffers do not believe the truth of God's Word. They portray God's truth as a moral fable. These false teachers purposely forget that God created the heavens and the earth. To refute their heresy, Peter reminds his readers of God's creative power. First he reminds them of how God, by His Word, rolled back the waters to create dry land (v. 5; Genesis 1:9-10). Because of the Israelites'
iniquity, God used the same waters that He rolled back to destroy the old world (2 Peter 3:6). He did not spare the old world when His people disobeyed Him (2:5), and He will not spare the current world. God has already decided the world's fate and declared it through Christ and His apostles. Jesus prophesied the world's end when He said, "The harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. As therefore the tares [weeds] are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world" (Matthew 13:39-40). The Apostle John vividly describes the destruction of the present heavens and earth. "And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea" (Revelation 21:1). Peter confirms their teaching, declaring that the heavens and the earth will be purified of sin by fire (2 Peter 3:7). The ungodly have a standing reservation to join in this destruction. Scoffers need to be warned that God's Word is true. They think He has forgotten His creation, so they feel that they can live any way they choose. They fail to realize that God is being patient with us. Scoffers fail to understand that because His desire is to save and not destroy, God does not measure time according to human standards. "With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day" (v. 8, NIV). God can accomplish in one day what might take a thousand years and He may take a thousand years to accomplish what He could do in one day. The filth of sin has contaminated the heavens and the earth. That is why God has decided to destroy them along with all ungodly people. This day of purifying destruction will come as surely as the Flood of Noah's time. 3. Believe God's Promise (vv. 10-13) Peter emphatically declares that "the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night" (v. 10). According to Spiros Zodhiates—a Greek American Bible scholar and author—the "day of the Lord" represents the second coming of Christ and the occasion when God will actively intervene to punish sin. The term also refers to the time immediately before the creation of the new heaven and earth (Zodhiates, 1487-88). Peter says that on this day, "the heavens shall pass away with a great noise" (v. 10). The Greek word translated "great noise" means "with a great crash." The apostle declares the earth will be burned up, and not only the earth, but all the "works that are therein." Everything that humanity has ever created, invented, or built will be utterly consumed in this "fervent heat." In view of the coming destruction, what kind of people should believers be? "We must live holy and godly lives as we look forward to the day of God and should help speed its coming" (vv. 11-12, NIV). Our values and aspirations must be centered on God and focused on the new creation. We can help bring about Christ's return by sharing the Gospel message with as many people as possible (Matthew 24:14). Our world is full of scoffers who refuse to believe the Word of God. But those who make a mockery of His truth will one day see that God is faithful to every promise He ever made. So that God can create a new heaven and earth, the heaven and earth will be destroyed. Those who are righteous will dwell with God forever in this wonderful new creation. On the other hand, the ungodly and the scoffers will spend eternity in hell (Isaiah 66:22-24). MORE LIGHT ON TEXT 2 Peter 3:1-13 1. This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: "Epistle" (Gk. epistole, ep-is-tol-AY) is another word for "letter." The author identifies himself in 1:1 as "Simon Peter"—the fisherman turned disciple of Jesus. Peter is notable for both his fearless proclamation of Christ as Messiah (Matthew 16:16) and his cowardly denial of Christ on the night of His crucifixion (26:69-75). In Peter's second epistle, he addresses the recipients as "beloved" (Gk. agapetos, ag-ap-ay-TOS), a term of affection used by every author of the New Testament epistles. It is impossible to know for sure if 1 Peter was the earlier epistle; many scholars speculate that there was at least one more letter that was lost to history. Peter writes to "stir up" (Gk. diegeiro, dee-eg-Iro)— a word which means "to arouse completely." In chapter 1, he made it clear that he knows he will die soon— implying that this is the last letter these Christians will receive from him (1:14). His purpose is to make sure that the recipients of the letter do not forget the things he had taught them (1:15) or become lazy in their walk with Christ (1:10). "Pure" (Gk. heilikrines, i-lik-ree-NACE) means "pertaining to being sincere, without hidden motives or pretense." 2. That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: "Be mindful" (Gk. mnaomai, MNAH-om-ahee) means "recall, remember." The words of the apostles and prophets were first mentioned in chapter 1. The reader should understand the words of the prophets to be the Old Testament and the words of the apostles to be the
New Testament. "Apostle" (Gk. apostolos, ap-OS-tol-os) means "messenger, envoy." The Greek here reads literally "your apostles"—which probably means that some of the apostles had ministered personally to the recipients of this letter. Although there are many notable commandments in the New Testament, the "commandment of us the apostles" is the command to believe in Jesus for the forgiveness of sin (Acts 16:31) and live the holy life that Jesus requires (2 Peter 2:21). Most modern translations see the commandment as the commandment of Jesus given "through the apostles." 3. Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, The last days (end times) started with the first coming of Jesus (Hebrews 1:2), which initiated all of the events that had to happen in order for the end to come. The Greek text reads literally "scoffing scoffers will come." The repetition of the word is a way of adding emphasis. A "scoffer" is someone who ridicules, mocks, or makes fun of others. "Lusts" (Gk. epithumia, ep-ee-thoo-MEE-ah) in this context is "strong desire for something forbidden." "Walking after" could also be translated "walking according to." These scoffers discard God's revelation of the correct path in His Word and instead chart a path for themselves based on their desires. 4. And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. "Where is the promise of his coming?" is a literal translation of the Greek; it may also be translated "Where is His promised coming?" The word "coming" (Gk. parousia, par-oo-SEE-ah) may also be translated "appearing," and is used frequently in the New Testament to refer to Christ's return (cf. Matthew 24:27; 1 Thessalonians 4:15). The argument advanced by these scoffers is that "all things continue"—nothing has changed "since the fathers fell asleep" (2 Peter 3:4). The "fathers" are probably the Old Testament patriarchs. To the scoffers, the thought of the world as we know it ending is laughable. 5. For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: 6 Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: Since the scoffers refer to the earth's beginning, Peter's response to their argument also goes back to the beginning. He accuses them of being "willingly... ignorant." The Greek text here is difficult to translate, but a word-for-word rendering reads something like "it escapes them willingly." The scoffers, then, fail to note that before the days of creation, the world was covered with water (Genesis 1:2). The land on which we live came out of water by God's word alone (1:9). The world, then, "overflowed with water" and perished (2 Peter 3:6). This is a clear reference to Noah's time, in which the world flooded within 40 days. Peter's point here is this: It took only God's word to create the earth, and it took only another word from Him for that same earth to be destroyed. To scoff, then, is foolishness because God's ability to do what He promised to do depends only on His Word. This should certainly encourage believers in their suffering. It should assist all of us in being overcomers—victors instead of victims. 7. But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. "Kept in store" (Gk. thesaurizo, thay-sow-RID-zo) means "to gather up, store up." The Greek text makes it clear that "fire" is the reason it has been stored. Peter will expand on this concept in verse 10. "Against" here means "for" or "unto." The burning by fire will not occur until the Day of Judgment. On that day, all people dead and living will be judged by Christ (1 Peter 4:5). Christians can face that day with confidence because judgment will mean vindication for the righteous (1 John 4:17)—and Christians, by faith, have the righteousness of Christ applied to their account (Romans 4:24). But Peter here focuses on the fate of the wicked. "Perdition" (Gk. apoleia, ap-Oli-a) means "destruction, annihilation, ruin." "Ungodly" (asebes, as-eb-ACE) means "impious, destitute of reverential awe towards God." The ungodly will receive the full measure of God's righteous wrath for their failure to honor Him as God (Romans 2:5). We have God's Word on this truth. 8. But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. "Be not ignorant" is the same Greek word as in the phrase "willingly ignorant" in verse 5. Peter instructs Christians to not make the same mistake as unbelievers who choose to neglect God's truth. Peter alludes to Psalm 90:4: "a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday." The Scriptures teach that God is eternal (Deuteronomy 33:27; Job 36:26; Isaiah 40:28)—having no beginning and no end (Psalm 90:2; 1 John 2:13; Revelation 1:4). Our concept of time is colored by the brevity of our life span. The Scriptures compare the human life span to dust and grass, which blows away and withers (Psalm 103:1516; Isaiah 40:6-7). 9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. The problem is not with God, but with some people's finite, foolish perception. They forget that God is infinitely greater than they are. In their delusion, they conclude that God is too slow. Peter goes on to reveal that the reason Jesus has not yet returned is because God is "longsuffering" (Gk. makrothumeo, mak-ro-thoo-MEH-o). Makrothumeo means "to bear up under provocation without complaining, be patient." Ironically, those who accuse God of being late are themselves proving His patience. A harsh, vindictive god would soon lose patience with such insolence, but the God of heaven and earth does not change His mind, and He continues according to His plan. His delay, if we must call it that, is for the sake of those He came to save. God's desire is that none should "perish" (Gk. apollumi, ap-OL-loo-mee). Apollumi here means "to be ruined or lost"—a reference to eternal, spiritual death. The Scriptures repeatedly reveal God's kindness to the lost and His concern even for those who are His enemies. In Ezekiel 18:23 and 33:11, we read that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked. In Romans 2:4 we read that God's kindness leads us to repentance. Those who use Christ's "delay" as an excuse to rebel have tragically misunderstood God's kindness. "Come to repentance" (2 Peter 3:9) is the alterna-
tive to perishing—repentance, therefore, is the way to life. "Repentance" (Gk. metanoia, met-AN-oyah) is "a change of mind, a turning around." The message of the Gospel is that all sinful people must repent—turn from their sin to God (Acts 26:20)—and put their full faith in Jesus to save them (Romans 10:9). 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. The "day of the Lord" is one of the Bible's many ways of referring to the day of Christ's Second Coming. It is also referred to as "the Day of Judgment" or simply "the Day." In the Old Testament, the Day of the Lord is portrayed as a day of wrath and destruction for the wicked and the enemies of Israel (Joel 1:15; Isaiah 13:6, 9). The New Testament also speaks of judgment on that day (Romans 2:5), and emphasizes that it will be a day of vindication, deliverance, and victory for the people of God (1 Corinthians 1:8; Philippians 1:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:9). The description of the day's arrival like a "thief in the night" is an allusion to the teaching of Jesus (2 Peter 3:10). In Matthew 24:36-42, Jesus tells His disciples that only God the Father knows the day and time of His return. Consequently, Christians must "watch" (stay awake and alert). Peter describes an unprecedented devastation that will happen on the Day of the Lord. He lists three kinds of devastation: the heavens passing away with a great noise, the elements melting, and the earth (along with the works thereon) burning up. Other passages in both the Old and New Testaments refer to the "passing away" of the created universe (cf. Matthew 24:35; Revelation 21:1), but Peter's account here is perhaps the most vivid in all of Scripture. The Greek verb phrase that describes the "melting" of the elements could be translated literally "the elements being burned up will be dissolved." The "elements" (Gk. stoicheion, stoy-KHI-on) could refer to either the material building blocks of the physical universe or the heavenly bodies. The best, most accurate Greek manuscripts do not contain the verb "burned up"; instead we find the verb heurisko (hyoo-RIS-ko), which means "find out, discover." The most likely meaning of the final phrase of this verse is that the earth and everything done in it will be exposed and laid bare. As Jesus said in Matthew 10:26, "There is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known." The passing away of the created universe should be understood as a dramatic purging and renewal, not obliteration (see comments on 2 Peter 3:13). Peter's language, while vividly describing a real future event, is obviously figurative and is not intended to be a precise, technical description of the last days. 11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, 12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? The verb "dissolved" (Gk. luo, LOO-o) is the same word used in verse 10 to describe the melting of the elements. It means "to loose, release, dissolve, abolish, or destroy." "All these things" means literally "everything." Christians are to live in the awareness that everything we own or accumulate on earth will someday pass away. The only things that will have eternal value are the things we did to serve the Lord (cf. 1 Corinthians 3:13-15). Furthermore, the Day of the Lord also means the revelation of all that has been done—good or evil (see comments on 2 Peter 3:10). To the pagan mind, knowledge that the end is coming is likely to produce an "eat and drink, for tomorrow we die" mentality of indulgence and excess (cf. Isaiah 22:13). For the Christian, knowledge of the impending end should produce the opposite effect. "Holy" means "sacred, set apart to God." "Conversation" (Gk. anastrophe, an-as-trof-AY) means "manner of life, conduct." "Godliness" is "piety" or "reverence toward God." The Christian's reverent life is due to his or her eager expectation of the Day of the Lord. The Greek word for "looking for" is a compound of the words "toward" and "to watch." The Christian who understands the full significance of the Day of the Lord will look forward to it with eager anticipation. "Hasting" (Gk. speudo, SPYOO-do) means "to cause something to happen or come into being by exercising special effort." Jesus taught us that we can hasten His coming by praying for the coming of His kingdom (Matthew 6:10) and by spreading the Gospel to all peoples (24:14). The terms and concepts used in the description of the earth's destruction in 2 Peter 3:12 have been repeated from verse 10. Peter is emphasizing the nearness and finality of the last days and urging us to long for our eternal home (Hebrews 11:13-16; 1 Peter 1:17). 13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. The new heavens and new earth (promised in Isaiah 65:17) will be perfect because all traces and effects of sin will be completely wiped out. Satan and his demons will be thrown into hell and no unrighteous person will gain admittance to the new heavens and new earth (1 Corinthians 6:9-10; Revelation 21:8). "Dwelleth" (Gk. katoikeo, kat-oy-KEH-o) means "reside, inhabit." It denotes permanent residency. Another Greek word (paroikeo, par-oy-KEH-o) is used in the New Testament to denote temporary residency. This world as we know it (under God's curse and the contaminating impact of sin) is only our temporary home; the new heavens and new earth are our permanent home. The Greek word kainos (kahee-NOS) is used here for "new." Kainos is used in the New Testament to refer to newness that contrasts with the obsolete— the New Covenant, for example. The word neos (NEH-os), on the other hand, is used to refer to something in the early stages of life—for instance "younger" people in 1 Peter 5:5. Peter's choice of kainos is consistent with the message of the rest of the Scriptures: the new heavens and new earth will be a renewal, not a replacement, of God's good Creation. God is not revealed as one who throws His handiwork away; instead, He makes all things new (Revelation 21:5). In fact, the creation longs for its day of redemption from sin just as God's people long for theirs (Romans 8:22-23). Thus, even though suffering is a part of Christian living, believers have a hope and that hope is in Christ Jesus.
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Food For Thought Strategic Leadership Corner By RTP Contributing Writer Dr. Joyce Harrell, DMin, Strategic Leadership Director Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Ticey Brown, Pastor
The end of the year is approaching, and a lot of churches will be calling on their ministry leaders to come forward and give an account of what has been accomplished in the name of Jesus for the year. What will your report sound like? Some will stand proudly and give a report on how much money the ministry raised in 2009. Some will stand proudly and give a report on the number of programs and outings they had in 2009. Some will stand asking for a larger budget in
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2010, and some will even stand demanding to have an account of how the church spent money in 2009. Have you ever thought about what kind of questions Jesus would ask at the end of the year? Have you ever thought about what type of answers Jesus would be looking to hear if He was presiding? You are probably asking - Dr. Joyce what are you are getting at? Well I’m glad you asked. As leaders our focus, our answers and questions should be centered on those things that were important to Christ. After all we are Christians and what is important to Christ ought to be important to us. It is my earnest prayer that as we get ready to start a new year, that our focus in 2010 will be on evangelism, winning souls, encouraging and building up people – SHARING THE LOVE OF GOD, as we wait for Jesus imminent
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“When he saw that he had not prevailed against him, he touched the socket of his thigh; so the socket of Jacob’s thigh was dislocated while he wrestled with him.” (Genesis 32:25 NASB). In this corner, wearing blue trunks, hailing from Long Beach, California, standing six feet two inches tall, about 240 pounds, a man euphoric about receiving a blessing. In the opposing corner, with an undefeated record, hailing from eternity, The Spirit of the Living God. My natural thought is I can take him! I can get my blessing and once I lock up with Him, I won’t let Him go until he blesses me. In the proverbial sense, isn’t this what many of us have done when we enter into the ring of opportunity with God. In fact, that may be exactly what Jacob did. He desired a blessing, but instead of a blessing, he received a dislocated hip, that in the natural, resulted in a limp. OUCH! As amazing as that sounds, I get it. Because I too walk with a limp. In II Corinthians 12th chapter, the Apostle Paul asked God to for a blessing. Being the powerful
return. My challenge to you as you get ready for your end of the year meetings is that you go and blow your Pastor’s mind. Demonstrate to your Pastor that your mind is set on spiritual things and not mundane. If you want to be upset over something, be upset because not enough souls walked down the aisle in 2009, and you want to know what can be done so it doesn’t happen again in 2010. Now that will blow his mind! Dr. Joyce is a lay-person, under the leadership of Pastor Ticey Brown, at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church, where she serves as the Strategic Leadership Director. Dr. Joyce’s mission is to develop servantleaders and enhance ministries within the Church; she is available for workshops and seminars. Dr. Joyce’s contact info is , joyceharrell@sbcglobal.net or (323) 753-3189
servant, and consummate laborer in the Kingdom, I would have to imagine that Paul may have even felt he deserved a blessing, possibly even was entitled to a blessing. He may have been confident that a favorable response to this minimal request was imminent. So Paul asks in confidence (with nothing wavering). However, to his surprise and possible shock, God said no. Of course, being undaunted in his faith, Paul did the natural thing and petitioned God again. Surprisingly, God said no again. Okay, the third time is the charm. Surely, this third request would yield a far more positive response form God. Particularly since Paul possessed a stellar resume of servitude. According to Paul’s own testimony in II Corinthians 11:23-28 (KJV), he was “more in” than anyone else. Surely that fact alone should yield some degree of unmerited favor. One more appeal should definitely do it. However, once again God said no. In essence, God was saying to Paul, your blessing is your thorn (your limp). What if your limp is your blessing? What if the very thing you are praying for God to remove, is
the very thing that is keeping you in prayer? The only thing that is keeping you properly positioned? I have learned to appreciate and even value my limp. I remember reading a quote in a David Guzik commentary that says; “The Theolog y of Christianity is based on Grace. The ethics of Christianity is based on gratitude. I am so grateful for my limp. My limp keeps me faithful. My limp keeps me buffeted and patient. My limp is a constant reminder of God’s all sufficient grace. My limp is the result of my pitched, all night battle with the Lord for a blessing. And in spite of my issues, my challenges or my frustrations, I refused to let Him go. I am excited to say, I won! But my limp is evident as a result of that brawl for a blessing. I now look at my limp as my championship belt, I proudly wear around my oversized waist of faith. Gregory Sanders, Sr. Pastor, The ROCK Christian Fellowship, Florence Bixby Elementary, 5251 E. Strearns,Long Beach, Ca.
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GOOD NEWS FROM ...... GREATER NEW UNITY B.C. Greetings to you, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who is STILL the King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords!! It is great to be alive, yet in the land of the living, with a “reasonable” portion of our health and strength! Don’t you have SO MUCH, SO MUCH, to thank God for??? Can you sing the song?? Do you know the song?? Speaking of songs, the late Rev. Heacock, on of our Associate Ministers, may his soul rest in peace, when not trying to direct the choir or when he wasn’t hop scotching across the church, use to sing a little song, that he says he learned from the late Bishop McMurray. He sang, “Oh, Magnify the Lord, for He is worthy to be Praised....Oh, Magnify the Lord, for He is worthy to be praised....Hosanna, blessed be the Rock, Blessed be the Rock of my salvation.....he used to wear that song out..and he really used to wear us out as well....yes, Blessed be the ROCK!!!!! And speaking of blessed, we had a blessed time in the Lord all day on Sunday! Special thanks to all of our many friends, members and visitors who came out on Sunday to help us pay tribute to Sis. Norma J. Rachal on her special day. We thank all participants on the program, and we thank Rev. Haley for delivering The Gospel Message with power!! LUPUS WALK 2009 a Great SUCCESS!!! Congratulations are in order, for the Greater New Unity Baptist Church for the tremendous job that was done in contributing to the success of the ALR’s Walk for Lupus held last Saturday, Nov. 14 at the picturesque
Crescent Bay Park in Santa Monica. On a perfect sunny Southern California day, a team of 26, led by Pastor Allison, General Coordinator Sis. Arlene Andrews, and Team Captains Sis. Tiffany Allison, Sis. Josie Baxter, and Sis. Lynn Thalley showed up with lots of energy and plenty of smiles!! The route took us alongside the Santa Monica pier, where we were able to view the marvelous handiwork of God; the waters of the Pacific Ocean glistened ever so brightly under the California sun, while the surf gently lapped the sand. BIkers biked, joggers jogged, children played, and we walked for Lupus! Special thanks to the members of Greater New Unity and friends, who contributed over $450.00 to the cause. We especially want to thank Ms. Laurie Gray, Western Fundraising Coordinator of the Alliance for Lupus Research for providing such excellent Leadership to this event, and for including us and encouraging us to do our best and give our all! Our youth were outstanding, and we thank them for participating. They were: Leeah Powell, Chalon and Patience Cush, Tyler Frasier, Christina, Shanneah and Christal Welch; Jeremiah Glover, and Miss KaylaKayla!! You represented us so well, and did a great deed for those suffering from Lupus!! Happy Birthday Sis. Tiffany Allison!! First on today, Sunday, November 21, we will study the word at 9:30 am in Sunday School. Then, we will praise God with everything we have! After that, we will receive the Word of God, delivered to us from our Pastor. Finally, we will celebrate our First Lady, Sis. Tiffany Allison’s birthday
after our 10:45 am worship service in the H.P. Pavilion upstairs. Chairperson, Sis. Alice Roy invites everyone to come and share in this great celebration for our very own Sis. Tiffany. We pray that God will continue to bless her with many more years, as she faithfully and fervently goes forth in ministry! We love you Sis. Tiffany, and may God take you higher and higher in His word and in His work! Greater New Unity is a Forward Church, serving a Forward God!!! On behalf of Pastor Randy Allison and the family of Greater New Unity, we wish you and all of those you love a Happy Thanksgiving!! We know that EVERYDAY is a day of Thanksgiving. All across this city, state, and country on Thursday as we sit down to tables with foods of all kinds laid from one end to the other, and no room to put more, in the company of loved ones and friends, we must pause and remember the thousands upon thousands who have met with misfortune, and will not experience the feasts and celebrations that we will...we give thanks to God for the bounty and for the blessings...and hopefully, we won’t complain...or maybe we will STOP complaining! Greater New Unity is located at 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! Our Pastor who serves with a servant’s heart is Rev. Randy Allison, and reporting is yours truly, Sis. Arlene Andrews. Until next week, don’t forget to KEEP RAISING THE PRAISE!!
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God offers help for today and hope for the future. Unwavering confidence in God is our antidote for fear and loneliness. Fear is a dark shadow that envelope us and ultimately imprisons us within ourselves. Each of us has been a prisoner of fear at one time or anotherfear of rejection, misunderstanding, uncertainty, sickness, or even death. We can conquer fear by using the bright liberating light of the Lord who
brings salvation. If we want to dispel the darkness of fear, let us remember with the psalmist that “the Lord is my light and my salvation.” We often run to God when we experience difficulties. But David sought God’s guiding presence each day. When trouble came his way, he was already in God’s presence and prepared to handle any test. Believers can call to God for help at any time, but how shortsighted to call on God only when trouble comes. Many of our problems could be avoided or handled far more easily by seeking God’s help and directions beforehand. Many have had the sad experience of being forsaken by father’s or mother’s broken homes, differences of belief, drug or alcohol addictions, even psychological isolation can leave children crippled by this loss. Even
as adults, the pain may linger. God can take that place in our life, fill that void and that hurt. He can direct us to adults who may take the role of father or mother for us. His live is sufficient for all our needs. The “land of the living” simple means this life. David was obviously going through a trial, but he was confident that in this present life God would see him through. Waiting on God is not easy. Often it seems that he isn’t answering our prayers or doesn’t understand the urgency of our situation. That kind of thinking implies that God is not in control or is not fair. But God is worth waiting for. Isaiah 40:27-31 calls us to wait because often God uses time of waiting to refresh, renew and teach us. Make good use of your waiting time by discovering what God may be trying to teach you in them.
GTR. MT. SINAI M.B.C. NO. 2,’S THANKSGIVING DAY OUTREACH, IN THE CITY OF COMPTON These are days for action. This is not a time for sleeping, drifting or meandering through the Christian life; it is time to be where God wants us to be, doing what we should be doing and alongside those whom God has purposefully joined us. Too often we justify not doing what God is telling us to do today by relying on tomorrow or others. This, of course, maybe true, as there maybe another literal day in time, but that day may be one day beyond the divine opportunity God ordained for us to maximize. There is “time” and then there is God’s “time of specific
opportunity” which we must discern spiritually and within which we must maximize the special grace and favor God has granted to us. Therefore, Pastor Kalvin E. Cressel, Sr. and the Members of Gtr. Mt. Sinai M.B.C. No. 2 invite you, our hurting and homeless Brothers and Sisters to join us for our Annual Thanksgiving Day Celebration on Thursday, November 26, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. As the apostle Paul urged in Romans 13 (9b) “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (10) “Love does no harm to its neighbor.
Therefore, love is the fulfillment of the law”; (11) “And do this, understanding the present time”. In response to that divine call, we will serve a delicious dinner, minister to anyone requesting our services as well as donate clothing, personal items and food baskets. We are located at 12317 S. Wilmington Avenue (corner of 124th and Wilmington) in the great City of Compton, CA. Telephone (310) 631-0261. Rev. Kalvin E. Cressel, Sr., Pastor, Mother Sandra Taylor, Reporter
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NEW COMMANDMENT MBC CELEBRATES 28 YEARS
PASTOR GRADY JONES NEW COMMANDMENT B.C.
Today, Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 4:00p.m., the congregation of New Commandment, along with our distinguished guests, will celebrate God’s amazing work at New Commandment. Won’t you come and join us? Our distinguished guests are Village Baptist Church, Rev Charles W. Harris, Pastor; Tweedy Memorial BC, Rev Matthew
Wheaton, Pastor; and, St Thomas BC, Rev Frederick Harris, Pastor-Elect. And no doubt, You, our brothers and sisters in Christ. We look forward to sharing this wonderful time of fellowship with everyone. New Commandment’s history is certainly one that is ordained by none other than our Heavenly Father. We are a modern day miracle under the leadership of Dr Rev Grady Jones, and First Lady Sis Elois Jones. We are truly blessed to have such anointed and Godfearing leaders who consistently teach that God’s way is the only and true way. Soul winning is the focal of this ministry. It’s not about prosperity but about the love of Jesus and living our lives in the manner ascribed to us through God’s Holy Word, the Bible, so that when this life is over, God along with His Son on His side will say, “well done”. Thus, our theme for this celebratory celebration is “KEPT BY THE GRACE OF GOD”, scripture text: Jude 1:24-25,
which reads, “ Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. As we celebrate this joyous time, if you need a friend or church home, New Commandment MBC is a wonderful church family. We were founded on the love of Jesus and continue in that vein 28 years later, and God willing many, many more!!! New Commandment is located at 15548 Paramount Blvd, Paramount CA 90723, one mile north of the 91 Freeway and one mile south of the 105 freeway. If there are any questions or if you need prayer, please call 562-531-7703 or 562-862-8591. God loves you and so do we! Dr Rev Grady Jones, Pastor, Sis Willie Rainey, Chairperson, Sis Linda Sue Taylor-Jones, Church “RTP” Reporter
Mission Sunday at Athens Baptist Church
SIS. HAZEL LEE ABWM PRESIDENT
The Mission Ministry of the Athens Baptist Church (Athens Baptist Women’s Ministries), under the dynamic leadership of a dutiful and faithful president Sister Hazel Lee, invites you to come and share in our Mission Sunday Service on Sunday November 29, 2009 in our 11:00 a.m. worship service. During this service President Lee will give her annual address.
You are more than welcome and cordially invited to come and share in this great occasion in the life of the Athens Church Family. We are located at 1004 W. 120th Street (& Vermont Ave.).Sister Hazel Lee, ABWM President, Rev. Dr. James A. Jenkins, Sr. Pastor, Rev. Charles W. Long, PastorEmeritus, Sister Kathye Jenkins, Administrative Assistant, Reporting.
Rock of Faith Missionary Baptist Church Thanksgiving Musical & Service On Friday, November 20, 2009, the Mother’s Board will sponsor their annual “Thanksgiving Service”. Come worship the Lord in this special song ministry and service at 5151 S. Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037. According to the word of God; “Thanksgiving is “good” for us” Psalms 92:1 states that - It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord. It is a mighty tool in ushering us into the Presence of God. Psalms 95:2 -Let us come
before his presence with thanksgiving... Psalms 100:4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Psalms 140:1 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence. Special Guest for Friday, November 20, is Sis. Lisa Thomas, Bro. G. J. Whittaker, Bro. Billy Barnes, Sis. Jerri, Sis. Felicia Walton, New Samaritan MBC and Greater New Holy Trinity. The focused theme for
Sunday, November 22, is “Mothers Doing the Will of God” 1 John 2:17 (And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.) Rev. Harold T. Johnson, Sr. will bring the spoken word along with the awesome voices of Praise Assembly. Coordinated by Sis. Vida Jordan and Mother Fannie King; Rev. William G. Davis, Pastor. 5151 S. Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037 (323)296-5840.
Welcome Missionary Baptist Church Celebrates Sixty Fifth Church Anniversary
REV. J.W. BROWN PASTOR
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith: who for the joy that was set before him endure the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrew 12:2 In March 1944, Rev. L. M. Kelley, a native from the state of Georgia migrated to Watts, CA prior to WWII. He lived on 93rd and Maie Ave. Because there were no Baptist Churches in walking distance in Watts, The Holy Spirit inspired to organize one. He envision a church where everyone would be welcomed, therefore it was named Welcome Missionary Baptist Church. Sixty five years later we are still strong in the Lord. The Pastor, Officers and Members of Welcome
BISHOP J.D. CARRINGTON FRIENDSHIP B.C.
Missionary Baptist Church would like to extend an invitation to all former members, all friends of Welcome and the entire Community, to join us as we celebrate sixty-five years of praising, worshiping and glorifying God. Truly our God has made our church one that welcomes the Holy Spirit. We thank God that He has richly blessed us in Wisdom, knowledge, understanding and a Vision to be a blessing to its members and the entire community around us. He has allowed our Pastor and the membership at large to demonstrate His awesome power and love through the spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for sixty five years. Our Theme for this gala event is, “Our Church, A Stalwart
Foundation, A Challenged People, A Committed Spirit”. Hebrew 12:2. Our program committee is excited about the worship they have planned for your enjoyment and spiritual blessing. Special recognition will be bestowed to members who are eight plus years of age, and members who have continually worship at Welcome more than sixty years. Spirit filled songs will be rendered by the Welcome Church mass choir and the Friendship Church choir. We will also be blessed by Endow in a special dance ministry. We will also be blessed with the Words of God by Pastor J. W. Brown at 8:00 a.m. and Bishop J. D. Carrington, Pastor Of Friendship Baptist Church at 4:00 p.m. Our celebration will take place on Sunday, November 22, 2009. As taken from the Psalmist and the Hebrew write, O magnify the Lord with us, and let us exalt His Name together and let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another. Please come to either of these worship experiences and receive a special blessing. Our church is located at 8615 South Central Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90002. Sister Colette Durham, Program Chairperson, Rev. J. W. Brown, Pastor.
ONE FAITH FELLOWSHIP’S NUGGETS FOR THE SOUL
“HOLD ON” The dismal experience of this present life is the very best life that non-Christians will experience both now and in eter nity. They are told in Revelations 20:15- And whosoever was not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the Lake of Fire. But for the Christian, it is quite the opposite—thank you Jesus!! For Christians, this life is the worst that will be experienced both now and in eternity! We have an invitation to experience the joy of the Lord if we just “Hold On” until the end. Matthew 25:34-Then shall the King say unto them on His right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Thus while non-Christians are now experiencing their best life—Christians are now experiencing our worst life! Therefore, Kingdom sisters and brothers, we must guard our hearts and souls to stay faithful to Christ until He takes us home. We can’t afford to flirt with the world, old habits, sin—anything which is against God’s Word. It is a daily watch and holding on since daily Satan is attempting to influence us to abort our eternal life with Jesus. That means we must CONTINIOUSLY be mindful of what we think, see, hear, do and go. We must the more exercise and strengthen our relationship with Jesus each day
through reading His Word, praying, meditating, listening to Gospel music and fellowshipping with other Christians. With joy we can embrace Luke 18:29 “Yes,” Jesus replied, “and I assure you, everyone who has given up house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the Kingdom of God, v. 30-will be repaid many times over in this life, as well as receiving eternal life in the world to come.”. Rev. 21:4And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Even though unfortunately some persons are no longer committed to Jesus Christ; we can’t afford to compromise our commitment to Him. Proverbs 14:2Those who follow the right path fear the LORD; those who take the wrong path despise Him. Matthew 25:13Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. Therefore, we must fight against temptation, discouragement, depression and lack of faith. All of these are enemies of our souls. 2 Peter 1:10- So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Doing this, you will never stumble or fall away. (KJ…give diligence to make your calling and election sure) V. 11— And God will open wide the gates
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of Heaven for you to enter into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. “Hold On” for as Precious Jesus promised; the endurance of commitment is well worth it in this present life and in the life to come! We must grow even the more in our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, let’s commit to greater prayer time, increased study of God’s Word, serving and loving Him and each other! We won’t be sorry if we do; but we will be sorry if we don’t!! Why not join us for holiday fun at our Christmas Fellowship, Dec. 5, 2009 or for the Mexican Riviera Cruise Sept, 2010. For addl info: Dr. Tonya Lewis, onefaith2007@aol.com, One Faith Fellowship, P. O. Box 56641, Los Angeles, Calif. 90056 3 2 3 - 4 8 1 - 6 7 2 4 www.onefaithfellowship.org.
Greater True Light & New Mt. Tabernacle Reunion On Sunday, November 22, 2009, we will be having a reunion with all former members of Greater True Light and New Mt. Tabernacle. We are looking forward to uniting together as Children of the most high God. Praising and worshiping His name together one more time. If you previously attended either of these churches under the leadership of Dr. E. Wayne
THANKSGIVING DAY SERVICE AT ST. MARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Pastor Lovely Haynes and members of the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church invite you to share in their Thanksgiving Day Service on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 9:00 a. m. Our theme, “Our Church, Making out with Jesus” from Matthews 4:18-19; I Corinthians 1:18-23. We will worship with the Rev. Leroy Haley, Nathaniel Haley and the United Christian Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Foster Mijares and the Sermon on the Mount Baptist. Rev. Nathaniel Haley will bring the message. St. Mark is located at 5017 Compton Avenue, Los Angeles, California, Lovel y Haynes , Pastor, Gloria McBride, re porting. We look forward to seeing you. Continued from page 5
Love, Peace and Happiness..... November 26, 2009 for one (1) Hour of Power, from 11 a.m.-12 noon. The Mass Choir and Praise Team will be singing songs of praise and worship followed by a dynamic message from Bishop Leon Martin. The Public is invited to attend regardless of your church affiliation. For more information or transportation, call (800) 757-6552 or (562) 806-9890.
Gaddis, Dr. Clarence Walker, Pastor Williams or Pastor Oscar Johnson, we are asking you to contact Greater True Light at (323) 733-7423 for more information, and please pass this information on to any former members that you still keep in contact with. We are also putting together a reunion choir, the rehearsal dates are October 22, 29, November 5, 12, and 19th, at 7:00 p.m. nightly. We
are truly excited about this reunion and look forward to fellowshipping with each of you. Therefore, we invite everyone to come out and share with us in this joyous occasion. Greater True Light is located at 1276 West 29th Street, (on 29th Street one block east of Vermont) (323) 733-7423. Dr. E. Wayne Gaddis, Sr., Pastor.
Annual Mission Day at New Providence M.B.C.
DONALD A. KNIGHTON PASTOR
On Sunday. November 29th, at 3:30 p.m., the Mission Department will be celebrating their Annual Mission Day. Our plans are being formulated with you in mind, as we come together to magnify the Lord in songs and praise. This invitation is extended to all to come and worship with us. Pastor Donald A. Knighton, will be speaking during our morning worship service, at 10:45 a.m. We are grateful to have Light Ministries as our guest church for the 3:30 p.m. worship service. Pastor Preston Hayes of Light Ministries, is our speaker for the afternoon.
SIS. LEVESTER HYTER MISSION PRESIDENT
The Theme is: “ Christian Missionaries on the move for Christ”, Mark 6:7-11 . Sis. Levester Hyter, our Mission President, will be giving her annual address during this worship experience. We are looking forward to greeting you on this special day. We are located at 10200 South Normandie Avenue, in Los Angeles. For further information please call the church at (323) 7543779. Rev. Donald Knighton, Pastor/ Sis. Levester Hyter, President.
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On tonight, Sunday November 22, 2009 at 6pm, Faith Way’s Youth & Young Adults will close out the year with their FINAL gospel explosion. We are making a special appeal to every young (and not so young) person to join
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us in this life-changing worship experience. It is no secret that times are rough for everyone: unemployment rates continue to surge; resources are scarce and the “spiritual fire” of God’s people seems to be slowly fading away. It is in times like these,
PASTOR HENRY J. COX AND ASSEMBLING FAITH B MISSIONARY BAPTIST C 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. 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. Rev. Henry J. Cox, Pastor
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Pg. A-8 - Sunday, November 22, 2009 - Raise The Praise Publications
Church Ministry -- Connection
*Compton
*Los Angeles *Los Angeles
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
GREATER NEW UNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
NEW ZION CHAPEL FIRST B.C.
1155 East 148th Street, Compton, CA 90220 Phone: (310) 632-7768
9719 S. Avalon Blvd., L.A., CA 90003 Phone: (323) 757-5094; FAX: (323) 757-1080 E-Mail: AAnd320981@aol.com
7919 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003 E-Mail: NewZionChapel@Yahoo.com
Phone - Fax: (323) 752-4838
REV. ALEXANDER HAMILTON PASTOR
REV. E. BOYD ESTERS FOUNDING PASTOR
Sunday School ................................................ 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................................ 7:45 & 11:00 A.M. Evening Worship .............................................. 6:30 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer ....................................................... NOON
REV. RANDY ALLISON, JR. PASTOR
DR. H.P. RACHAL ORGANIZER 1969 - 2006
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.
GREATER ZION CHURCH FAMILY 2408 N. Wilmington Avenue - Compton, CA 90222 Ph: 310-639-5535 / 310-639-6025
MT. TABOR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
DR. GHARAH L. DEGEDDINGSEZE, III ORGANIZER Sunday Service ................................................... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School .................................................. 10:00 A.M. Wed. Night Bible Hour ........................................... 6:00 P.M. Choir Rehearsal (Sat.) ......................................... 2:00 P.M. REV. JOHN A. EDWARDS II PASTOR/TEACHER
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH
6614 SOUTH WESTERN AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA 90047
Rev. Michael Fisher Pastor
SERVICE TIMES: Morning Worship (Sun)...Compton High School .... 10:00 A.M. 601 S. Acacia Ave, Compton Ca Evening Worship (Sun)....Main Sanctuary............... 6:00 P.M. Bible Study (Wed.) Little Zion Campus 12:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M.
ZION BAPTIST EVANGELISTIC TEMPLE 600 West Rosecrans Ave. Compton, CA 90222 PHONE: (323) 636-7989
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.
2040 W. Jefferson Blvd., - Los Angeles, CA 90018 Phone: (323) 735-0044 Fax: (323) 735-0219 E-Mail: Trinitybaptistc@sbcglobal.net WebSite: Trinitybaptistchurchla.org
WEST ANGELES CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 3045 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016
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Sunday School ................................. 8:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. Early Worship ........................................................ 8:00 A.M. Morning Worship ................................................. 11:00 A.M. Evening Worship .................................................... 7:00 P.M. Mid-Week Worship (Wed.) ..................................... 7:00 P.M. Radio Broadcast (Sun.) - KJLH 102.3 FM .......... 10:00 A.M.
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Compton
CITIZENS OF ZION B.C. 12930 South Lime Avenue Compton, CA 90221 Phone: (310) 638-0536 DR. B. T. NEWMAN, PASTOR 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.
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 10:00 A.M. Teaching Empowerment Night (Tuesday) 7:30 P.M. “A Full Gospel B.C. Fellowship Affiliate”
“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.
Consecration ...................................................... 9:45 A.M. Sunday School ..................................................10:00 A.M. Morning Worship ............................................... 11:45 A.M. Afternoon Worship (1st Sun. only) ...................... 3:30 P.M. Prayer (Wed.) ................................................. 12:00 Noon Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) .................................... 6:30 P.M
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REV. EDWARD V. HILL II, PASTOR
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REV. ALVIN TUNSTILL, JR., PASTOR
PHONE: (323) 235-2103
Early Morn. (Contemporary) Worship Service (Sun.) 7:45 AM Mid Morning (Traditional) Worship Service (Sun.) 11:00 A.M. Sunday School ...................................................... 9:45 A.M. New Members Class (Sun.) .................................. 9:45 A.M. Tuesday Worship & The Word (TWW) ................. 6:45 P.M. “It’s DUE SEASON at Zion” (Galatians 6:9)
YOUR CHURCH NAME HERE
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.
MT. ZION MISSIONARY B.C. 1300 EAST 50TH STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90011
DR. KEVIN E. STAFFORD SENIOR PASTOR
Carson
UNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
PHONE: (323) 753-3189 PASTOR (323) 753-3180
Dr. W. Jerome Fisher Senior Pastor
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NEW JERICHO CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1830 E. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220 Phone: (310) 762-6911 Fax (310) 763-3839 PASTOR, DR. WENDELL J. DAVIS, SR. Tuesday Night Bible Study .... 7:00 P.M. Sunday Morning Worship .... 10:30 A.M. ‘And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.’ Jas. 3:18
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Gardena
LIBERTY TABERNACLE MINISTRIES 14725 South Gramercy Place Gardena, CA 90249 CHURCH: (310) 715-8400 Email Address: libertytabmin@sbcglobal.net ELDER DAVID CROSS, PASTOR Morning Worship Service ..... 10:00 A.M. Word Power/Bible Study (Wed.) 6:30 P.M. “I Care Ministry” (Sat.) ...... 9:45 A.M.
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Inglewood
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Los Angeles -
GREATER EMMANUEL M.B.C.
AVENUE CHRISTIAN LOVE B.C.
3727 W. 111th Pl., Inglewood, CA 90303 Phone: (310) 677-9916 REV. HAROLD L. MITCHELL, PASTOR Sunday School ....................... 8:15 A.M. Morning Service ..................... 9:30 A.M. Prayer (Tues.) ......................... 6:30 P.M. Bible Study (Tues.) - 12:P.M. & 7:00 P.M.
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.
PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY Missionary Baptist Church “The place where everybody is somebody and Christ is Lord of all” 3600 West Imperial Hwy. Inglewood, CA 90303 Phone: (323) 751-0502 www.theoneandonlywaymin.org - Website Rev. Herman C. Avery Jr., Pastor/Teacher Sunday School .......................10:00 A.M. Morning Worship .................... 11:30 A.M. Wed. Prayer/Bible Study .......... 7:00 P.M. (7010 S. Denver Ave., L.A.) 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
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Long Beach
CHRIST SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH 1471 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. Long Beach, CA 90813 Phone: (562) 599-3421 www.csblb.org Sunday School .........................8:30 A.M. Morning Worship ..................... 9:40 A.M. Evening Worship ...................... 7:30 P.M. Midweek Prayer (Wed.) ........... 7:00 P.M.
GOSPEL MEMORIAL C.O.G.I.C. 1480 Atlantic Ave., L.B., CA 90813 Phone: (562) 599-7389 SUPT. 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. Long Beach, CA 90805 Phone: (562) 423-8653 DR. GARON HARDEN, PASTOR Early Morning Worship ......... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School .................... 9:40 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 11:00 A.M. B.T.U. (Thurs.) ...................... 7:30 P.M. Evening Worship .................. 6:30 P.M.
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 1160 New York St. Long Beach, CA 90813 Ph. (562) 599-3509; Fx (562) 591-7314 REV. COLEMAN L HART, PASTOR Sunday School ....................... 8:45 A.M. Morning Worship ................... 10:30 A.M. Sun. Discipleship Training ....... 5:00 P.M. Mon. Night Men’s Bible Study .... 7:00 P.M. Tuesday (Mission) WMU ......... 6:00 P.M. Wednesday Youth Family Night 6:00 P.M. Wed. Night (Mid-Week) Prayer 7:00 P.M.
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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. Cable TV-27 S.L.A. 1st & 2nd Sun. 6:P.M. Cable TV-24 Ingwd. 1st & 2nd Sun. 6:P.M. Radio KTYM-1460 AM ( Fri.).. 8:30 P.M.
Los Angeles ATHENS BAPTIST CHURCH
1004 W. 120th Street, L.A., CA 90044 Ph: (323) 756-9203 Fax: (323) 756-4551 Email:athensbaptist@att.net PASTOR JAMES A. JENKINS, SR. Rev. Charles Long, Pastor Emeritus Sunday School.........................9:30 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship. .... 11:00 A.M. Tuesday Bible Study.......... ..... 7:15 P.M. Pastor’s Bible Study (Wed) ......6:30 P.M. Morning Bible Study (Thurs)...10:00 A.M.
BIBLE FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 6915 S. Broadway Ave Phone: (323) 751-3532 (323) 751-7331 REV. DeSHAY L. WARD, SR PASTOR Sunday School ..................... 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 11:15 A.M. Prayer & Praise.. (Tues)..... 12:00 A.M. Choir Rehearsal ..(Thurs)...... 7:00 P.M.
243 West 85th Street, L.A. Ph: (323) 971-0875 E-Mail: heavenlyvision@gmail.com pastorjrtaylor@gmail.com REV. JAMES R. TAYLOR, B. Th., LEAD PASTOR Sunday School ......................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ...................... 10:45A.M. Fellowship Lucheon.(1st Sun).......1:30 P.M. Communion Worhsip (1st Sun).....3:30 P.M. Pastor’s Prayer/Bible Study (Tues).7:00 P.M. Intercessory Prayer.(Wed)............7:00 P.M. Youth Night (2nd Fri)................. 7:00 P.M. Community Outreach,,,,,,,,,,,,.....10:00 A.M.
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.)
HOLY TEMPLE COMMUNITY CHURCH
GOOD NEWS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
10121 S. Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90044 Phone: (310) 678-0730 E-Mail: ccoa1@verizon.net BISHOP C.C. COATNEY, PASTOR Sunday School ................... 9:30 A.M. Worship Service ............... 11:00 A.M. Bible Study (Wed.) ............... 7:00 P.M.
2400 W. Vernon Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90008 Phone: (323) 292-3589 RALPH E. BUTLER, PASTOR Sunday School .................. 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .............. 11:00 A.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) ......... 7:00 P.M.
BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH 7401 S. Normandie Ave. L.A., CA 90044 Phone: (323) 752-3768 REV. VINCENT WASHINGTON PASTOR Sunday School ....................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 A.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) ............. 7:00 P.M. Bible Study (Wed.) .................. 7:30 P.M. Choir Rehearsal (Thurs.) ........ 7:00 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 ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 10:30 A.M. Mission Mtg. (Wed.) ........... 12:00 Noon Bible Study/Prayer Mtg. (Wed) 7:00 P.M.
HOLY ROCK MISSIONARY B.C. PHOTO NEEDS SCANNING
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
DO RIGHT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 9815 S. Vermont Ave., L.A., CA 90044 Ph: (323) 755-1053; Fx: (323) 755-1123 E-MAIL: drcchurch@att.net REV. LONNIE McNAMEE, PASTOR Sun. 9 a.m. ................ Sunday School Sun. 10 a.m. ................. Worship Service Mon. 6 p.m. ...................... Prayer Service Mon. 7 p.m. ........................... Bible Study Fri. 12 Noon ..................... Prayer Service
GREATER HOLY ST. JOHN M.B.C.
ISRAEL MISSIONARY B.C.
5536 Morgan Ave., L.A., CA 90011 Phone: (323) 581-8488 ELDER JERRY L. SORRELLS, SR., PASTOR Sunday School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 A.M. B.T.U. (Sun.) ........................... 6:00 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer/Bible (Wed.) ..... 7:30 P.M.
4501 South Compton Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90011 Phone: (323) 233-3295 REV. RODNEY HOWARD, PASTOR Sunday School ................... 8:45 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 10:45 A.M. Evening Worship ................. 5:00 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) .......... 7:00 P.M.
EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH 4901 S. Avalon Blvd., L.A., CA 90011 Phone: (323) 232-0398 Fax: (323) 232-7183 E-mail: 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. Nightly Service (2nd & 4th Sun..) 7:PM Mdwk. Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) 7:PM
FAITHFUL SERVICE M.B.C. 1416 W. 37th Dr. - L.A., CA 90018 Ph: (323) 735-7162; Fx. (323) 735-9068 REV. D. L. GOREE, PASTOR Early Morning Service ........... 7:30 A.M. Sunday School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 A.M. “Holy Communion (1st Sun.) Mdwk. Pray./Bible Study (Wed.) 7:00 P.M. Choir Rehearsal (Thurs.) ....... 7:00 P.M. Youth Meeting (Sat.) ............ 11:00 A.M. FAITH IN GOD BAPTIST CHURCH 315 West Florence Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90003 PHONE: (323) 751-2305 E-mail: figbaptist@sbcglobal.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.
GREATER HOPEWELL FULL GOSPEL B.C. Worship Location
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.
4816 S. Western Ave, Los Angeles 90062 Phone: (323) 778-9355 Email: Pastorpitchford@greaterhopewell.org www.greaterhopewell.org KENNETH PITCHFORD, PASTOR Sunday Worship ..................... 7:45 A.M. 1st Sunday Night Communion....7:30 P.M. Thursday Prayer ...................... 5:30 P.M. Thursday Church Shcool........ 6:300 P.M.
GREATER MT. CARMEL M.B.C. 6001 S. Hoover St., L.A., CA 90044 Phone: (323) 752-7450 REV. LARRY D. RELIFORD PASTOR Sunday School .................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 11:00 A.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.)............ 7:00 P.M. Broadcast .................. 5:30-6:13 P.M. (Sundays - KTYM-1460 AM)
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6501 Crenshaw Blvd - L.A., CA 90043 Ph: (323) 778-5438 Fax:(323) 778-0574 PASTOR 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
GREATER MT. HERMON M.B.C.
1751 East 114th Street, L.A. Ca PHONE: (323) 569-9561 ROBERT L. MASON, 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. Website: www.wordonnet.com Email: Macedonia.baptist114@gmail.com
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.
FIRST BETHANY M.B.C. 507 W. 49th Pl., L.A., 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.) ........... 7:00 P.M.
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802 E. 46th St., Los Angeles, CA 90011 Ph: (323) 231-4271 Fax: (323) 231-0536 Web:www.mccoymbc.com Email: mbapti6182@aol.com REV. R. A. WILLIAMS, JR., PH.D. (PASTOR) Sunday School ...... 8:00 until 8:45 A.M. Morning Worship Service ....... 9:00 A.M. Mdwk Bible Study (Tues)........7:00 P.M.
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.
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SUNDAY: 9:30 A.M. ....... Sunday School 10:45 A.M. .... Morning Service MONDAY: 6:00 P.M. - Intercessory Prayer 6:30 P.M. .............. Bible Study FRIDAY: 6:30 P.M. ....... YYA Bible Study
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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.
FREEWILL MISSIONARY B.C. 8323 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90003 Ph: (323) 778-2783 Fx. (323) 778-1326 E-mail: smcglover@hotmail.com STEPHEN McGLOVER, PASTOR Sunday School .................... 9.00 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 10:30 A.M. Bible Study/Pray ......(Wed)....... 7:00 P.M. Choir Rehearsal.....(Thurs)......7:00 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.
GREATER NEW MORNING STAR 210 W. Florence Ave., L.A., CA 90003 Phone: (323) 753-3196 / 757-0311 REV. WALTER RILEY, PASTOR Sunday Worship .................... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 10:45 A.M. Mid-day Prayer (Tues.) ........ 12:00 P.M. Mission Meeting (Tues.) ......... 6:30 P.M. Mid-week Prayer (Wed.) ........ 7:00 P.M.
METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH 4200 South Hooper Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90011 Phone: (323) 233-3619 Sunday School ..................................................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ............................................... 10:45 A.M. Bible Study (Wed.) ................................................ 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.
GREATER TRUE LIGHT B.C. 1276 W. 29th St., L.A., CA 90007 Phone: (323) 733-7423 DR. E. WAYNE GADDIS, SR. Sunday School ..................... 8:45 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 10:00 A.M. Afternoon Service ................ 3:00 P.M. Bible Study (Tues.) ............... 6:30 P.M. Youth Bible Study (Tues.) ..... 6:30 P.M. Prayer & Praise ................ 6:30 P.M. Every Tuesday after the 1st Sunday
HARMONY MISSIONARY B.C. 4132 S. San Pedro, L.A., CA 90011 Phone: (323) 231-6540 REV. LLOYD T. JOHNSON, PASTOR Early Morning Worship ........ 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 11:00 A.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) .......... 7:00 P.M.
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MT. CARMEL HOLY ASSEMBLY B.C. “We Are A Family” 9401 S. San Pedro St., L.A., CA 90003 Off: (323) 754-9068; Fax: 323-754-8824 REV. DARRYL BEARD, PASTOR Teachers’ Consecration Period (Sun. ) ................................ 9:00 A.M. Sunday School ........................ 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................... 10:45 A.M. Prayer & Praise (Tues.) ........... 12 NOON Prayer & Bible Study (Wed.) .... 7:30 P.M.
GREATER BEREAN M.B.C. 12433 S. Main Street Los Angeles, Calif. 90044 (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.
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. Mdwk. Worship Serv./Prayer Mtg. 7:P.M. B.T.U. (Sunday)) ................. 10:15 A.M. Choir Meeting (Friday) ........... 7:00 P.M.
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MOUNT HOREB BAPTIST CHURCH 1130 West Manchester, L.A. Ca 90047 Phone: (323) 778-7926 Mailing Add; P.O. Box 470313, 90047 DR. A.B. SIMON, SR, PASTOR Sunday School ...................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 10:30 A.M. Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) ...... 6:00 P.M. Choir Rehearsal (Wed)............7:00 P.M.
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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.
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NEW DIRECTION CHRISTIAN CENTER 8764 S. Broadway Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90003 Phone: (323) 758-8994 REV. CHARLES DORSEY, PASTOR Sunday School .................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 11:00 A.M. Mid-Week Prayer (Wed.) ...... 6:00 P.M.
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 ................ 10:35 A.M. Afternoon Worship ............... 3:30 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) ............ 7:00 P.M.
NEW PROVIDENCE M.B.C.
ST. ANDREWS BAPTIST CHURCH
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.
1794 W. 36th Pl. - L.A., CA 90018 Phone: (323) 735-0201 / 735-0202 REV. ALEX TOUSSAINT, PASTOR Early Morning Worship ............. 7:30 A.M. Church School ......................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 A.M. Evening Worship ...................... 6:30 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer .... 12:00 Noon & 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
5017 Compton Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90011 Ph: (323) 231-1040 / Fax: (323) 231-3178 REV. LOVELY HAYNES, PASTOR Early Sunday Worship ............. 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ......................... 9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship Service ........ 11:00 A.M. Mdwk. Pray. Serv. (Wed.) 12 Noon/7P.M. Bible Study (Wed.) ......... 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
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.
PHILIPPIAN BAPTIST CHURCH
656 East 79th Street - L.A., CA 90001 Ph: (323) 752-7807; Fx. (323) 758-8529 E-mail: StReed@sbcglobal.net REV. CHARLES 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. REED BAPTIST CHURCH 8804 S. Main St., L.A., CA 90003 PH: (323) 751-6222; FX: (323) 751-6333 E-MAIL: PHILLIPPIANBC@MSN.COM REV. RAYMOND L. SANTEE, SR., PASTOR Sunday - 8:00 A.M. .... Morning Worship Sunday - 10:30 A.M. ..... Sunday School Monday - 6:00 P.M. ....... Prayer Meeting Monday - 7:00 P.M. .............. Bible Study
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10963 South Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90047 Phone (323) 779-8596 Fax (323) 779-8598 Early Morning Worship............8:00 A.M. Sunday School.......................9:30 A.M. Morning Worship...................10:45 A.M. Bible Study........... (Wed).......... 7:00 P.M.
ST. JOHN M.B.C. PROMISE LAND MISSIONARY B.C. 7511 South Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90043 Phone: (323) 758-9627 REV. CHARLES W. WILLIAMS Sunday School ....................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................... 11:00 A.M. Wed. Bible Study/Prayer 7:P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Friday Prayer ........ 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
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.
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SOUTHWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
2003 W. Jefferson Blvd., L.A., CA 90018 Ph: (323) 735-9274 Fax: (323) 735-9140 E-Mail: Redbc2003@aol.com Rev. Robert L. DeFrance, Jr., 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.
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.
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GREATER NEW BEGINNING Missionary Baptist Church 12719 Gibson Ave., Lynwood,CA 90262 Phone: (310) 635-2855 REV. JOE A. MONROE, Ph.D. Pastor/Organizer Sunday School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 A.M. Mission (Tues.) ....................... 6:30 P.M. Mdwk Pray/Bible Study (Wed) 7:00 P.M.
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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
THE ASSEMBLING FAITH M.B.C. 1233 W. 91st St., L.A., CA 90044 Ph/Fax (323) 418-8800; (323) 791-0675 E-Mail: assemblingf8th@att.net PASTOR HENRY J. COX Sunday School ......................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 A.M. Prayer Service (Tues.) ............. 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.
THE BAPTIST CHURCH OF THE NEW COVENANT IN JESUS CHRIST 10843 Kenney St. - Norwalk, CA 90650 Phone: (562) 864-8580 BISHOP L.D. WILLIAMS PASTOR/TEACHER The Koinoina Worship ............. 8:00 A.M. Church Bible School ............... 9:40 A.M. “Family Night” (Wed.) ........ 6:00 P.M.
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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.
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PALESTINE MISSIONARY B.C. 1201 E. Vernon Ave., L.A., CA 90011 Phone: (323) 231-0975 REV. FADELL BEARD, JR., PASTOR Sunday School ...................... 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 A.M. Communion (1st Sun.) ............ 4:30 P.M. ~ (EVENING WORSHIP) ~ (2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Sun.) ... 2:30 P.M. Prayer & Bible Study (Wed.) ... 7:00 P.M.
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TABERNACLE OF FAITH B.C. 11328 S. Central Ave., L.A., CA 90059 Phone: (323) 569-4162
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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
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TRAVELER’S REST M.B.C. 1417 East Florence Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90001 Phone: (323) 582-7797 E-mail: travelersrest@sbcglobal.net REV. TERRELL TAYLOR, PASTOR Morning Worship .................. 8:00 A.M. Church School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Worship Service ................. 11:00 A.M.
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WILLIAM TURNER, JR., PASTOR Sunday School ...................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 10:30 A.M. Lord’s Supper ....................... 6:00 P.M. Special Services .................... 6:00 P.M. Prayer (Wed.) ......................12:00 P.M. Bible Study (Wed.) ................ 7:00 P.M.
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1973-17th St., Santa Monica, CA 90404 Phone: (310) 450-1168 REV. EMMETT HUNTER JR.-PASTOR Bible Study ............................ 8:25 A.M. Church School ...................... 8:55 A.M. Nutrition ............................... 10:15 A.M. Divine Worship / Preaching - 11:00 A.M. Church Nursery Ministry ...... 11:00 A.M. 1st Sunday “Lord’s Supper” - 4:00 P.M. Mdwk Pray/Bible Study (Wed) 7:00 P.M.
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NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 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.
VILLAGE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
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 Sunrise By The Seaside ....... 8:00 A.M. Church School/ Educational Hour .................. 11:00 A.M. Wednesday Night Live Prayer Praise & Bible Study ............... 7:00 P.M.
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1521 East 111th St., L.A., CA 90059 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 61218 Los Angeles, CA 90061-0218 Phone: (323) 569-8819 REV. W. CHARLES HARRIS, II, PASTOR Sunday School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 10:50 A.M. Program/Vesper Hour ............. 4:00 P.M. Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) ...... 7:00 P.M.
WELCOME MISSIONARY B.C. 8615 South Central Avenue Los Angeles, Calif. 90002 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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*** Church Ministry -- Connection *** *Carson
*lONG BEACH *Los Angeles *Los Angeles ANTIOCH CHURCH OF LONG BEACH
CITY ON THE HILL CHURCH
Jawane Hilton Senior Pastor/Teacher
WORSHIP LOCATION: 801 E. Carson Street Carson, CA 90746 (310) 388-0862 pastorjhiltoncothchurch.org
Sunday @ 10:30 a.m. Workout (Wed.) @ 6:30 P.M. MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box 18611 - Long Beach, CA 90807 www.cothchurch.org **********
GREATER STARLIGHT B.C. 8018 South San Pedro Street Los Angeles, CA 90003 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 59297, L.A., CA 90059 Phone (323) 753-0224 Fax: (323) 753-3591
1535 Gundry Avenue Long Beach, CA 90813 www.antiochlb.com REV. WAYNE CHANEY, JR. PASTOR Phone: FAX:
(562) 591-8778 (562) 599-6048
SUNDAY MORNINGS: Worship Services .............................. 9:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. Elements Bible Study .......................... 8:30 A.M. & 9:30 A.M. Spanish Worship Service ........................................ 3:00 P.M. TUESDAYS: The Level Youth Ministry ......................................... 6:00 P.M. WEDNESDAYS: Midweek Studies...................................................... 7:00 P.M.
Email: Pastorlewis@greaterstarlightmbc.org 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.
WORSHIP CENTER COMMUNITY CHURCH JUDSON BAPTIST CHURCH
The Grand Long Beach Event Center
451 East 223rd Street Carson, CA 90745
4101 E. Willow Street Long Beach, CA 90815 E-MAIL: info@lbcworshipcenter.org WEBSITE: www.lbcworshipcenter.org
Office (310) 834-2630 Fax (310) 513-0943 Web: http://judsonbc.org
Dr. Johnny V. Baylor, Pastor/Teacher Sunday Worship Service:...................................... 9:30 AM Children’s Church Available: ................(Except 5th Sunday) Speak Life Youth Ministry: (2nd & 4th Sunday):...... 12:30 PM Bible Study: (Wed.):..........................12:00 Noon & 7:00 PM
*Compton
PASTOR SHERIDAN E. McDANIEL SERVICE TIMES: Sunday Morning Worship ........................... 10:00 A.M. Wednesday Mid-week Worship Service .... 7:30 P.M.
*Los Angeles
REV. GEORGE L. THOMAS, PASTOR
J. ROY MORRISON, LL.D., DD. SENIOR PASTOR Church School ...................................................... 8:30 A.M. Children’s Church ..................................................9:45 A.M. Worship Experience ............................................. 9:45 A.M. Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) ..................................... 7:00 P.M. “Come Up to Jerusalem the Place of Peace!”
MESSIAH BAPTIST CHURCH
“Family of Purpose” CHURCH Phone: (323) 757-3940 WWW.SSBBC.ORG
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 SSBBC.ORG
BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH 1454 E. 100th St., L.A., CA 90062
HOLY TRINITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1919 E. Compton Blvd. - Compton, CA 90221
CHURCH: (323) 564-0691
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. Los Angeles, CA 90061 Church: 310-324-0644 FAX: (310) 769-1287 REV. LONNIE DAWSON, SR., Senior Pastor
www.BeulahBaptistLa.org
Ch:310- 635-9572 310-635-9430 Fx. REV. GREGORY L. TUCKER, SR., PASTORS
REV. ROBERT L. TAYLOR PASTOR Sunday School .................................................... 9:00 A.M.
Sun. Worship ............................................ 7:30 & 10:45 A.M. Sun. School/Bible Study ......................................... 9:30 A.M. Communion Serv. (1st Sun.) ................................... 5:30 P.M. Noon Pray/Mtg/Bible Study (Wed) ............................. 12 P.M. “Wed. Night Live” ....... Prayer Meeting Bible Study & Book Studies ... 7:00 P.M.
Morning Worship ............................................... 10:00 A.M. Sunday School (Sun.) .................................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship (Sun.) ................................ 11:30 A.M. Pastor’s Bible Study (Tues.) ........................... 6:00 P.M. Mdwk Pray/Teacher’s Mtg(Tue) .......................... 6:00 PM “The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me”
Los Angeles “PRAISE CITY” PRAISES OF ZION B.C. 8222 So. San Pedro St. L.A., CA 90003 Phone: (323) 750-1033 (323) 758-6030
Bible Study (Wednesday) .................................... 7:00 P.M.
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH Of WEST L. A. REV. L. A. KESSEE Senior Pastor
REV. R. JOHNSON Organizer
4141 West Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90008 Church Office: (323) 296-7223; Church Fax: (323) 291-7109 www.bcbcwla.org - Website SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES Early Morning Worship .......................................... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ...................................................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................................................. 11:00 A.M. Sunday Night ......................................................... 6:00 P.M.
GREATER EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH 5300 S. Denker Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90062 Phone: (323) 759-4996 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 Service (Wed.) ........................... 6:30 P.M.-7:30 P.M. Bible Study-All Ages (Wed.) ................. 7:30 P.M.-8:30 P.M. Young Adult Fellowship & Study ........................... 7:00 P.M. Children Ministries (Sat.) ..................................... 10:00 A.M.
EVENING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH 211 West 59th Street - Los Angeles, CA 90003
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123456789012345678901234567890 123456789012345678901234567890 123456789012345678901234567890 Long Beach 123456789012345678901234567890 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.
123456789012345678901234567890 123456789012345678901234567890 123456789012345678901234567890 123456789012345678901234567890 Los Angeles FIRST ANTIOCH MISSIONARY 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.
GOSPEL TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH 10451 South Hoover Street Los Angeles, CA 90044 PHONE: (323) 754-0180; 754-0975 FAXl (323) 754-1253 E-Mail: revcedello.bush@sbcglobal.net Website: www.wordonnet.com REV. CEDELL O. BUSH, PASTOR Bible Study (Sun.) 8:00 A.M. Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Sunday Morn. Worship 11:00 A.M. Bible Study (Wed. night) 7:00 P.M. Special Prayer Mtg. (4th Fr.) 12:Noon “Bus Transpotation Available”
Pastor W. M. Brent, Jr.
Church: (323) 757-6129 z Fax: (323) 757-1938 Rev. W.H. Charles, Jr. Pastor
Rev. W.H. Charles, Sr. Pastor Emeritus/Founder
Sunday School .................................................... 8:00 A.M. Morning Worship .................................................. 9:30 A.M. Mid-Week Service (Wed.) ....................... Noon Day Prayer Prayer & Anointing Service (Wed.) ...................... 7:00 P.M. Bible Study (Thurs.) .............................................. 7:00 P.M.
5200 South Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90011 PHONE: (323) 232-4326 PASTOR J. STEWART McKNIGHT 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. 123456789012345678901234567890 123456789012345678901234567890 123456789012345678901234567890 123456789012345678901234567890 Paramont 123456789012345678901234567890
NEW COMMANDMENT M.B.C.
PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH 950 East 45th Street Los Angeles, CA 90011 Phone: (323) 231-9153
DR. ALBERT NICHOLAS D. TH, PASTOR Sunday School ................................................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ............................................... 10:45 A.M. Evening Worship ................................................. 6:00 P.M. Prayer Band (Wed.) ........................................ 12:00 Noon Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) .......................................... 7:00 P.M. Evangelistic Class (Wed.) ................................... 6:00 P.M.
15548 Paramount Blvd. Paramount, CA 90723 PHONE: (562) 531-7703 FAX: (562) 529-5062 EMAIL: Praise15548@aol.com DR. REV. GRADY JONES, PASTOR SUNDAY: 9:15 A.M. Sunday School 11:00 A.M. ........... Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. Children’s Church (3rd, 4th, & 5th Sunday) WEDNESDAY: 7:00 P.M., Prayer/Bible Study
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Phone: (323) 231-2391
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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.
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
DR. J. BENJAMIN HARDWICK, SR. PASTOR
*lONG BEACH
NEW PLEASANT GROVE MISSIONARY B.C. 757 E. 108th Street, Los Angeles, CA. 90059
Website: www.wordonnet.com/hardwick
Early Morning Worship ........................................... 7:00 A.M. Educational Hour .................................................... 9:15 A.M. Mid-Morning Worship ........................................... 10:30 A.M. Bible Study (Wed.) ................................................. 7:30 P.M. Broadcast (9:00 AM-Sun.).................................... 7:00 A.M.
PHONE: (323) 231-2424
The ROCK Christian Fellowship Build, Teach, Engage & Empower
10400 S. San Pedro Street, L.A. Calif. 90003
REV. FREDERICK E. HOWARD Senior Pastor/Teacher Editor/Publisher
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.
8025 South Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90047 Phone: (323) 778-5890
SOUTHSIDE BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH
HOLY CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH
1016 East Rosecrans Avenue Compton, CA 90220 / Phone: (310) 537-3149
JERUSALEM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH OF LOS ANGELES 4802 South McKinley Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90011
Dr. W. M. Brent Pastor Emeritus
Early Morning Worship (2nd, 3rd & 4th Sun.) ............. 8:00 A.M. Sunday School (2nd, 3rd, & 4th Sun.) ....................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship (2nd, 3rd, & 4th Sun.) ................... 11:00 A.M. (Every 1st & 5th Sun.) Sunday School .................... 8:45 A.M. (Every 1st & 5th Sun.) Mid-Morning Worship ......... 10:00 A.M. Prayer & Bible Study (Wed.) ............. 12:00 Noon / 7:00 P.M.
685 Westminister Avenue Venice, CA 90291 PHONE: (310) 396-7209 FAX: (310) 396-7209 HORACE A. ALLEN, PASTOR Sunday School......................... 9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship .................... 11:00 A.M. Teacher’s Meeting (Wed) ......... 6:30 P.M. Bible Study (Wed) ................... 7:30 P.M.
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