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Dr. Marvis L. davis Sr. Ph.D., Pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church and President of the Baptist Minister’s Conference Along with the Williams Family (Sisters: Jacqueline, Regina, and Yvette) & New Bethel Baptist Church Cordially invite you to celebrate their Mother’s 95th Birthday Celebration. Saturday December 15th at 2pm at New Bethel Baptist Church

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Dr. J.B. Hardwick, Senior Pastor of Praises of Zion M.B.C. prayerfully announces that God is allowing us to celebrate our 58th Church Anniversary the entire month of December. The theme chosen is: “Praises of Zion Moving Forward by Faith”. The scripture reference is (2 Corinthians 5:7) Among the activities planned is our 2012 Gospel Mu-

sic Workshop “Perfect Praise” (John 4:23-24), beginning Wednesday, December 12th thru 14th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, December 16, 2012, at 3:30 p.m., we will have a Grand Christmas Musical. We are located at 8222 S. San Pedro St., in Los Angeles, California. Our workshop leaders are: Rev. Abram B. Dixon, Renewed Mind Ministry, Sister Kimaya Seward, Power of Presentation Ent., Rev. Prentiss Lewis, Greater Starlight M.B.C., and Brother David “Preach” Bal4, Musician, Songwriter. Brothers Louis Monroe, Pierre Miles, Tyjuan Danzler, and Bernell Robinson will also lend their musical talents to this effort. The workshop is open to anyone who would like to participate. There is a small registration fee per person to cover the costs of materials, and refreshments. Pre-registration is available by contacting Brother Tommy Johnson, Minister of Music at tommysworldcl@gmail. com, or you may reach the church office at (323) 750-1033. You Bible scholars know the Bible talks about faith, and it also talks about those perContinued On Page 3 sons who PRAISES......

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quotes to increase positivism. Positive Language – You probably know this, Avoid words like ‘never’, ‘can’t’, ‘won’t’ and don’t always use a ‘why’. Use phrases like ‘I can’, ‘I want’, ‘I will’, ‘I need’, ‘I should’ etc. Have Positive People Around You – It is quite tough, but try to surround yourself

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cent of those who experienced such an event actually sought out the services of a lawyer to help them. The rest said they were “hesitant” or “dread” calling a lawyer because they are too hard to find, cost too much and are “difficult” and “intimidating” to work with. “Our research shows what we’ve known intuitively for a long time – many Americans

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ment give you negativity. Avoid them to have a positive attitude. Make Positive and Realistic Dreams – Don’t try to live up to the expectations of others. Do what you really dream of. Have positive and achievable dreams. Dare the Truth, Believe in what you really think is ‘The Truth’ and what you really want to do Take responsibility of your actions, your life – If you do this, you will start realizing your own mistakes and with

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that you try to avoid doing mistakes giving you positivity. Show gratitude to people. Track your results in a gratitude journal. Track your success results. Meditation – Like I’ve said in previous articles, Have visualization of good imagery, Positive Outcomes as your imagery in this case. Try to check your Negative Emotions Posture – Adjust your posture, Sit Straight, Sit tight and don’t lean; You’ll see the difference! (Why don’t you try it now?)

1-888-290-7277 The Sedona Method – Helps you release the negative emotions, Make you happy for a long time. Proper Diet – Improving your health gives you a positive attitude. Eat Properly and Carefully and have a well-planned and carefully chosen diet Play Around – Don’t stress yourself too much. It leads to negativism. Take some time to play too. How about Positive Affirmations? – Get positive messages to your inbox daily. Small ones, they have a big impact.

Beulah Baptist Church Offers Notary Public Training Seminar

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gal issues. Fortunately, that’s not the case. Americans just need to become more aware of the options – such as a LegalShield plan – that guarantees they have access to help from qualified attorneys no matter how serious or trivial the issue.” The survey findings

show that when barriers to access and cost are removed or reduced, Americans are more likely seek out the counsel of an attorney. Ninety-one percent of respondents said they would seek the help of a lawyer for even the most trivial issue – such as the review of a rental agreement – if their ser-

vices were easier to access and more affordable. Two-thirds of respondents said they found their lawyer randomly online or through some sort of advertising and had little information about their qualifications or experience. They also said they paid an average of $284 an hour for the services of a

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and females aged 18 to 64 was drawn from American Consumer Opinion® Online, Decision Analyst’s worldwide panel of over eight million consumers. The sample was balanced by geography and selected demographics, such as gender, age, ethnicity, and household income. Panelists were invited by email to the screening survey, and those employed fulltime were invited to Decision Analyst’s DAISurvey™ website to participate in the study. A total of 1,000 interviews were completed online from September 20 through September 26, 2012. About LegalShield LegalShield is the only national legal safeguard to provide its members with access to quality legal services from an accomplished law firm in the U.S. and Canada for legal advice and assistance as much as they want no matter how trivial or serious the issue. For as low as $17 per month, LegalShield members get access to qualified attorneys who are experts in the areas of law that most impact families and small businesses. Founded in 1972 in Ada, Oklahoma, LegalShield has more than 1.4 million members and dedicated law firms in 49 states across the U.S. and four provinces in Canada. The company’s website is www. IwantLegalshieldnow.com

Happenings at Victory Baptist Church!!! Victory’s Young Adult Choir members will be attending This year’s Pre-Christmas Musical & Dinner along with our praise team Victorious and Praise. This year’s PreChristmas Musical will be located at Macedonia Baptist Church on December 7, 2012

at 3pm come out and support our Victory Members. Victory’s Annual Community Dinner will be held on Thursday December 20th from 12-4pm. We are asking for each member to bring a new unwrapped toy for a boy & girl. The bin for the toys will be located in Our

Charles Chapman Room. If you are in the Inland Empire/ San Gabriel Valley Tune in on Time Warner Cable Channel 165 on Sundays 4:30 pm and if you are in the Super Metro L.A. Zone tune in Channel 165 on Sundays 9:00pm

Beulah Baptist Church to Hold VICTORY WORSHIP 2012 On Friday December 14, 2012 the Beulah Baptist Church in collaboration with Bishop Miquail Broadous and the Grace Temple Baptist Church will pause in a special Victory Celebration

Worship in recognition of all of the blessings that God has bestowed upon us during this year. The messenger for the evening will be Bishop Miquail Broadous. The entire Christian community is invited to share

in this worship to be held in the sanctuary of the Beulah Baptist Church located at 1454 E. 100th. Street in the city of Los Angeles (Corner of Century Blvd. and Success Ave.). Dr. Robert L. Taylor, Pastor.

wick has taught us that “You need faith in order to please God. Also, you must believe that God is real, and that He rewards everyone who searches for Him” He continues by saying, “Consider me a moment. Down through these 58 years the Holy Spirit has given me dreams and ideas that most of

the time to me seemed bigger than my abilities and resources…..but thanks be to God and my faith in Him, I was always able to be sure of what I hoped for, and to believe that I could not see. Why or how

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had faith. In this world, you don’t often see much faith… fact is, some people we have contact with are negative most of the time. Whenever presented with an idea, they start rattling off reasons that it won‘t work. That is not faith. For 58 years Pastor Hard-

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ONE FAITH FELLOWSHIP’S NUGGETS FOR THE SOUL LORD, THANK YOU FOR CHOICES!! The Choice to be saved and enjoy a great life in the here and now or not to be saved and live a miserable life! The Choice to have hope in hopeless situations or to be sad, pitiful and down cast! The Choice to see the unseen that has not yet manifested or to believe it will never manifest! The Choice to snuggle up and rest in YOUR love or to be exposed, worried and restless! The Choice to be holy and blameless in YOUR sight or to live with the guilt and shame of sin! The Choice to have the assurance of eternal life with You Lord Jesus or to spend eternity with Satan in hell! The Choose to

be happy or sad, have Life or death, to trust YOU and not to fear! The Choice to obey your Word and reap the benefits of obedience or to live a life of disobedience and failure! The Choice to leave my well-being to you dear Father or to unsuccessfully try to provide for myself! The Choice to walk in the certainty of YOUR love or not to believe that YOU love me! The Choice to experience fabulous changes in my life or to believe NOTHING will ever change! The Choice to be adopted into the Family of God or to sadly reject that invitation! The Choice to experience peace in the

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midst of storms or to be mentally destroyed in the storms of life! The Choice to know YOUR love and forgiveness or to experience YOUR wrath and punishment! The Choice

to experience fulfillment by walking in YOUR purpose FOR MY LIFE or to experience the emptiness of non-accomplishment! The Choice to personally know YOU or to reject YOU! The Choice to enjoy family and friends or to live a lonely life! The Choice to be a part of good fellowship or to sit on the sidelines and envy those who do! The Choice to experience the freedom of forgiving or to hate and be miserable and not forgiven! The Choice of sowing and reaping seeds of kindness or sowing seeds of hatefulness and reaping meanness and pain! The Choice to experience love and

not hate! The Choice to walk in wisdom and not ignorance! The Choice to pray and hear from YOU or to believe that YOU don’t communicate with YOUR creation! The Choice to have YOU fight our battles or to fight losing wars! Having choices can be a blessing or cursing. It all depends on how we utilize the “Privilege of Choice”! We certainly can’t make WISE DECISIONS ON OUR OWN!! Therefore, it is important that we make the “RIGHT” decisions as defined by Daddy-God in His Word so Continued On Page 14

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Christmas Party Time is here again And there’s gift beneath the tree I delight as I count the ones Especially bought for me On Christmas Day I will travel Without much reservation Visiting everyone I think Is toasting this celebration Calvary is not on my mind As I dash to and fro Perking’ up for a kiss Beneath the mistletoe Nor am I thinking of Salvation As I gulp my alcohol Singing Christmas Carols are fun We’ve having ourselves a ball My neighbor is a Christian woman She claims I miss the point Says, “Jesus did not come to earth To dance around the joint” She claims, “He gave the Gift of Love To all He met along the way Didn’t wait all year to express His love On a special day”

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you might ask? “Because of my steadfast faith, I was absolutely confident that God could make it happen!” Pastor Hardwick continuously preaches boldly saying, “Read the Word. Faith grows on you as you become confident in His Word. Hide it in your heart, try them, and let God show you that He means

business. Believing Him is crucial, and no one else can do it for you. You must develop your own faith and not let it be shaken. Sit back, you can see it work, and God will be pleased.” Remember to walk by faith, not by sight. To God be the glory! Dr. J. Benjamin Hardwick, Senior Pastor, Brother Tommy Johnson, Minister of Music, and Sister Clarice Holmes, Reporter.

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Ebenezer Baptist Church Music Ministry Presents Christmas Candlelight Musical “Emmanuel: God is with us!”

Matthew 1:21

Ebenezer Baptist Church Music Ministry Presents Christmas Candlelight Musical “Emmanuel God is with us!” Matthew 1:21, December 23, 2012 at 5:00PM. Celebrate the true reason for the season. All roads lead to the Ebenezer Baptist Church 4901 S. Avalon Blvd LA, Ca 90011. Join the

Ebenezer Mass Choir, Liturgical Praise Dancers and Mime as we lift up the name of JESUS. Special guests include: Sonya Griffin, Felicia Walton, Pastor Theo Wilkins & SOP, Matthew Sims and more! Dr. Kenneth E. Little, Pastor, Minister Cecil Thompson, Minister of Music.

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TRAVELER’S REST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Annual Candlelight Service Sing Praises to His Name, for it is Lovely (Psalms 135:3)

December 9, 2012 at 4::00PM Greetings to all in the mighty precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, History is full of individuals who have made a difference. Candlelight Service was a vision given by God to the late Rev. David M. Durham organizer and Prof. Marvin Jenkins Musician continued by Prof. Leon Lemons which has been celebrated for over

Happenings at Evening Star MBC This past Sunday, Pastor Arturo Carrillo, pastor of the Spanish ministry at Evening Star Missionary Baptist brought the sermon. He spoke from Mark 2: 1-5. He emphasized the importance of us do-

ing our part in spreading God’s word, in working in the community and of being of service to mankind. It was a wake up call to us to share God’s word by inviting people to church to share in the Evening Star

Experience! He made it quite clear that we don’t have to know the Bible to share what God has done for us. He also emphasized the importance of Sunday School, Bible Study and Prayer Meeting.

“BootCamp” for the 21st Century Woman at Evening Star MBC Theme: Letting Go “Crazy” for Good! The Maturity and Mission Ministries along with the Magnification Ministry of the Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church will present the culmination of a BootCamp experience on Sunday, December 30th at 3:30 PM. The Boot Camp was entitled, “Letting Go Crazy for Good!” It was designed to allow women to discuss and apply wisdom to real life issues and to supply them with tools to make

good decisions during stressful times. If you want to experience the thrill of living victoriously in your everyday life, come and be in this service to hear how we are “Letting Go Crazy for Good.” We have all been in that place where we thought we’d lose our minds. We will share: How to re-organize in the middle of crazy, how to recognize switches, glitches, ditches and triggers in ourselves that would lead

us toward crazy, and how to know the difference between a challenge and an opportunity, (just to name a few). If you don’t want CRAZY to follow you into 2013, come and be with us. On Sunday at 3:30 PM, we will celebrate our letting go of “CRAZY” as we recognize ”CRAZY” and Continued On Page 13

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Sanctuary Choir of Macedonia Baptist Church Presents Annual Musical On Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 4 p.m. the Sanctuary Choir of Macedonia Baptist Church will be featured in the Sanctuary Choir Annual Musical. The theme for this evening of worship, celebration and praise is “A Celebration of for the King”- places

emphasis on the birth of our Lord and Savior. The Sanctuary Choir, capably led by Ashley Guin Hall, will present Anthems, Hymns, Gospel and Praise songs that will edify the people of God and glorify His name. Pastor Shane B. Scott and the entire family of

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the Macedonia Church extend a heartfelt invitation to the public to join us in this spirit filled service. The admission is free. Macedonia is located at 1751 E. 114th Street, Los Angeles, California. The contact number is 323/569-9561.

50 years and still being blessed from Genesis to Revelation. We see God’s hand on the lives of many individuals who thought, said and did what was right regardless and as a result we still celebrate this day giving God Glory, Praise, and Honor there will be many guests appearing. On Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 4:00p.m. you are invited to come share in our

Candlelight Service with us. We know you will be blessed by the presence of the Holy Spirit. We can truly say history will be made! Traveler’s Rest is located at 1417 East Florence Avenue in the city of Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Joe L. Gates, Sr., Interim Pastor, Sharon Boy Saw Chairperson /President of Choir, Ishmael Combs Minister of Music.

Good News from Greater New Unity Baptist Church

Greetings to you, in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords!! What a great day to be alive, to be able to “come before His presence with Thanksgiving, and to be able to enter His Courts with Praise!!” Are you thankful! Do you bless His Name!!! No complaints!! Just bless His name!! No gripes!! Just bless His name!! Criticism? No way!! Just BLESS HIS NAME!! Today we are celebrating YOUTH DAY at Greater New Unity, and we are so proud of your youth for having served faithfully all year long!! Good job and keep serving the Lord youth!! Today after we worship the Lord and hear another inspirational message from our very own Pastor Allison, we will journey deep into the heart of Watts, where we will have the pleasure once again of fellowshipping with our beloved Pastor and Mrs. Pope and the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church at 3:30 pm...Please make sure that you go along with us, because we always have such a grand time in the Lord when we go to Bethel! We get the VIP treatment, great hospitality, warm Christian greetings from the Bethel Family, and a great feast all the way around!!! Meet us at Bethel at 3:30 pm, you will be glad you did!! Greater New Unity is gearing up to celebrate the joy of Jesus at Christmas!! On Saturday, December 22, we will be hosting our 7th Annual Christmas in the Hood, joined together with our Quarterly Community Breakfast. It is a community outreach that the community enjoys each year, the first one was right at the passing of our beloved Late Dr. H.P. Rachal. It was a labor of love started by yours truly, Sis. Arlene Andrews and the Youth Department and has continued and has only grown by leaps and bounds, all praises to God! It will be held on Saturday, Dec. 22 from 8 am - 11 am and you are invited to bring the family and come and be a blessing and receive a blessing! The children are especially invited to come and enjoy themselves!! Later on that afternoon, our Director of Christian Education, Sis. Roberta James, will be presenting a Christmas Drama, starring the Children of our Children’s Ministry. You are welcomed to come back on Dec. 22 at 5 pm and support our youth as they go forth in the ministry of Drama, por- Continued On Page 13 traying the real story of Christ- GOOD NEWS......

Bible Fellowship B.C Trustee Board Presents 100 Women in Red Greetingsto you as weareclosetotheend of theyear2012 and withourLord’s Graceand Mercy willenterintotheyear of 2013.Bible Fellowship Baptist ChurchTrustee Board along with our Pastor and congregation invites all that can to come and fellowship with us on TODAY, Sunday Dec. 9th, 2012 at 3:00PM as we present our final program of the year 2012. 100 Women in Red. The theme is “God’s Power Working Through Women” Romans 1:16. Bible Fellowship is located at 6915 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003. For more information contact (323) 751-3532 or (323) 751-7331. Rev. DeShay Ward Sr. Pastor, Sis. Bernice Wooden Reporter, presented by Ethel Hightower. RAISE THE PRAISE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY NEWS * 23670 HAWTHORNE BLVD #100 * TORRANCE, CA 90505 1-888-290-7277 NEWS@RAISETHEPRAISENEWS.NET

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Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on

high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. 9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

IN FOCUS Stephen said a quick prayer of thanksgiving to God that he was able to walk away from Deacon Matthews without an argument. Deacon Matthews was a fine deacon, but as he advanced in age, his temperament was becoming more disagreeable. Stephen still had great respect for him, but Stephen and many of the younger members of the church sought some changes in the ministries of the church, including its business practices. Some members were frustrated because they wanted to use their gifts within the church in a more meaningful way. Stephen laughed and said to himself, “I’m 42 years old, but ‘Deac’ still looks at me as one of the young folks in the church.” Deacon Matthews said he saw no need for changes. The church had operated just fine for 137 years, and it would continue to do so. That’s when Stephen prayed. He knew there was a time when he would have exploded all over the elderly deacon for being so shortsighted. “By the grace of God,” he thought, “I am maturing in Christ.” How can Stephen and the other younger church members use their spiritual gifts to help build up their church? Although each church has its problems, what are some of the ways you can use your gifts to build up your church? Paul helps us in today’s lesson to find some answers. THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND TIMES Gifts. Spiritual gifts are the skills and abilities given to all believers by the Father through His Spirit. These gifts are for the purpose of enabling Christians to carry out His plan. Jesus promised His disciples that they also would receive the gift of the Spirit, who would guide them (Mark 13:11; Luke 11:13). His promise was fulfilled on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-47). The Spirit was given to every believer. Paul’s epistles (letters to the churches) reveal that this continued in all the churches. Every believer receives gifting from the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:4-7). Spiritual gifts are for the benefit of the body of believers, not just for individual benefit or pleasure. The greatest gift, which Paul said every believer should possess, is love BACKGROUND In previous portions of his letter to the church at Ephesus, Paul laid the foundation concerning Christ and His church. Now, he switches his focus to a more practical purpose, setting out guidelines for his readers concerning Christian conduct. But first, he decides to give them an overview of the church’s place in the world.

Paul called for the Ephesians to be true to who they are called to be in Christ and noted several truths for them to embrace: (1) it’s their responsibility to be one in the body; (2) the call for unity does not mean that they should strive for a type of dull sameness; (3) the church is a living organism, made up of living beings who are expected to grow according to their use of the gifts Christ has given them; (4) Christ desires that the church reach maturity and that the people of the church be prepared to exercise their gifts; and (5) as the church grows, its members should take on the nature and character of its head, Christ Jesus. SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES 1. What did Paul “beseech” the Ephesian Christians to do (Ephesians 4:1)? 2. What reasons does Paul give them for exhibiting characteristics such as lowliness and meekness (v. 3)? 3. What are the seven things we are to share as one (vv. 4-6)? 4. How is the body of Christ put together through Christ (v. 16)? DISCUSS THE MEANING Some Christians tend to forget that their talents and abilities are spiritual gifts from God. In what ways do believers begin to take credit for themselves? Include yourself. LESSON IN OUR SOCIETY There is a real danger among Christians to look at ourselves as having “arrived” in regard to our spiritual growth. We can never fully know God in this life; therefore, Christian discipleship is not a course of study to be completed. It is a process that causes us to change and grow continuously if we yield ourselves to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We are never too old to learn in matters concerning the kingdom. The oldest, most seasoned Christian can still learn about God’s love from a newborn baby. A true sign of Christian maturity is in knowing there is still more to be known. MAKE IT HAPPEN Are there ways that you stunt your own spiritual growth because you are not willing to lend yourself to new challenges that are presented to you? Do you ever think,

By the end of the lesson, we will: EXPLORE characteristics of a life worthy of Christ’s calling in building up the body of Christ; CELEBRATE our gifts that help build up the body of Christ; and UNDERSTAND the meaning of the statement “. . . one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all” as it relates to building up the body of Christ.

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“There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism” (Ephesians 4:4-5).

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“I’m too old to be learning how to do that now,” or “I’ve lived long enough to know what I’m talking about”? Think about an area of your life where you may be inhibiting your spiritual development, thereby building a wedge between you and the Father. MORE LIGHT ON TEXT Ephesians 4:1-16 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, Paul starts this chapter with an appeal for us to live a Christfilled life. Using an emphatic first person pronoun “I” (Gk. ego, eg-O), Paul begins his appeal by reintroducing himself as “the prisoner of the Lord.” This probably is to assert his apostolic authority. The use of the conjunction “therefore” (Gk. oun, oon) adds the emphatic nature of the ego. The phrase can then be reworded in view of this (i.e., in view of the things God has done through history): I, a prisoner of the Lord appeal to you. The phrase “the prisoner” (Gk. desmios, DES-mee-os), or captive “of the Lord” means probably that Paul regarded himself as both a prisoner of Jesus in loyal and loving obedience as an apostle and as one in custody for Christ because of his loyalty to the gospel. Both his authority as an apostle and his personal conviction as a man under house arrest seem to motivate his appeal to believers. Paul urges them to conduct their lives in such a manner that would match their calling—their commitment in Christ. Because the Christian life is a response to God’s call in one’s life, he or she then has to comport oneself in a way that would show the commitment. 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Paul gives five characteristics of the life worthy of our calling: lowliness, meekness, longsuffering (patience), mutual forbearance, and love. The unity of the church, Paul seems to imply, starts with individuals and with keeping moral qualities. To maintain unity in the church, we are to walk in “lowliness” (Gk. tapeinophrosune, tap-inof-ros-OO-nay), i.e., humility, which is a debasing quality and an unacceptable virtue in their contemporary society. This was especially true among people in the Greek world. The word is better translated as “lowliness of mind,” a state of thinking and operating in a way that recognizes the value of others. We are to walk in “meekness” (Gk. praotes, prah-OO-tace) or gentleness. In Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible, he defines meekness in this passage: “That excellent disposition of soul which makes men unwilling to provoke others and not easily to be provoked or offended with their infirmities; and it is opposed to angry resentments and peevishness.” Meekness is the gentleness of the strong one who has his strength under control. Such a person, though he or she has a certain right or authority, would decide not to lay claim to it before God or others. The next two characteristics that

will foster unity in the body of Christ also seem to go together. One of these characteristics is “longsuffering” — (Gk. m a k r o t h u m i a , m a k- r o t h oo-MEE-ah), or patience or endurance, i.e., not seeking revenge or being aggravated by others, a virtue God shows to us through Christ. Another characteristic is “forbearing one another” (Gk. anechomai, an-EKH-om-ahee), which has the idea of putting up with or enduring and bearing with someone’s mistakes or attitude. It speaks of being tolerant toward others, a mutual understanding between people. These four characteristics are anchored in love, and they form the basis and foundation for unity in the church. 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. In verse 3, Paul identifies the nature of the closeness among believers as the unity of the Spirit. He encourages the church in “endeavouring” (Gk. spoudazo, spoo-DADzo) to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. It means “sparing no effort” or, as we idiomatically express it, leaving no stone unturned in order to maintain the unity of the Spirit. In other words, we should do our utmost to preserve harmonious fellowship. Such unity starts within the individual hearts of its members. Preserving this unity, therefore, depends on both individual and cooperative efforts of all members of the body of Christ. 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One

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Daily Bible Readings MONDAY One Lord (Zechariah 14:6-11) TUESDAY One Faith (Philippians 1:27-30) WEDNESDAY One in Christ Jesus (Galatians 3:23-29) THURSDAY One God (Exodus 20:1-7) FRIDAY One Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:4-13) SATURDAY One Body (Romans 12:3-8) SUNDAY Building Up the Body Together (Ephesians 4:1-16) NOTE: RTP will always print Daily Bible Readings when the lesson has them available. If unavailable we will not print them

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God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. Paul declares implicitly that the oneness of the church arises from the unity of the Godhead—making deliberate referral to the Trinity. First, the church is one body because there is one Spirit who created it. The unity of this body is because of the work of the Holy Spirit who also indwells it. The one Spirit unifies the body and works through it. The church with its various parts is joined to the head, who is Christ, by the Holy Spirit to function as one body. The church is called into one hope, which refers to the present reality and the future benefit of life everlasting. Second, the reality of the Christian calling and hope is founded on the one Lord, Jesus Christ who is the object of our faith, in whom all Christians hold their belief and in whom all are baptized. One faith refers both to the Gospel, which embodies the doctrine of the Christian faith, and the gift of faith whereby all Christians are saved (see Ephesians 2:8-10). One baptism is the liturgical rite

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through which we profess our faith when we believe in the atoning death and resurrection of Christ for our sin. By being baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we declare our union with the one Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Third, the church is described as one family in which every believer belongs because there is only one God who is the “Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all” (4:6). This cluster of phrases describes the greatness and magnitude of this one God who all Christians have in common as our Father. 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. Although there is unity of belief and purpose, there is also diversity and uniqueness of gifts and function. In Ephesians 4:8, Paul quotes Psalm 68:18 to confirm his emphasis on the gifts through Christ. The sentence, “When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men,” refers to Christ’s position on the

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DR. JOYCE HARRELL

Your spiritual needs must be a priority. More often than not, the soul is the most neglected part of a leader’s life.

This is surprising for those charged with spiritual leadership in local church and parachurch ministry settings. Yet we know it is true, because if we’re honest, it’s most likely our personal reality too. Consider your daily grind. Routines, relationships, and responsibilities pull us toward a myriad of diverse tasks from dawn to dusk: marriage and family life, church and community service, the workplace of ministry, with countless and relentless expectations. Add to those personal interests and self-care, leisure and technology, and you get the picture of

1-888-290-7277 right hand of the Father as conqueror over death, having defeated Satan and his agents. Some also believe that Christ liberated those who were bound and took them like captives into heaven. From there, He gives gifts to the church, which might refer to the bestowing of gifts of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. 9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) Verses 9-10 in parentheses serve as support and elaboration of Christ’s ascension. Paul argues in defense of the death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ that for Him to have ascended into heaven, He must also have descended from heaven. Verse 10 insists that the one who descended is the same who ascended far above everything else, that He might “fill all things.” The phrase “fill all things” (Gk. pleroo, play-RO-o) means to accomplish or fulfill all things. It speaks about completing His mission. The purpose of His ascension into heaven is then to free Him to accomplish

NEWS@RAISETHEPRAISENEWS.NET fully the purpose for which He descended. That purpose includes the distribution of gifts to the church by the Holy Spirit. 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Through the Holy Spirit, God equips the church with special abilities He bestows on each member for the benefit of all. In this text, there is an emphasis on gifts given to leaders of the church. The word “apostle” (Gk. apostolos, ap-OS -tol-os) is used in several ways in the New Testament. In this case, “apostle” refers to those who were eyewitnesses to the risen Lord, chosen and authorized by Christ (Acts 1:21, 22; 10:4041; 1 Corinthians 9:1; 15:89). Some of these apostles were still alive during the time of the writing of Ephesians. Therefore, when used in this sense of the word, there are no apostles today. The next gift is the “prophets” (Gk. prophetes, prof-AY-tace) with special ability from God to give guidance to the Christian community and to declare the

Restoring Leaders’ Souls a full-to-overflowing life. We seem to quickly justify all of this activity as important—but is it really what God intends for us? If our souls are grossly ignored, the inevitable conclusion is that God is ignored. We are called to a life of service to the Lord yet it is easy to neglect meeting with him on a regular basis. We simply don’t have much time for Almighty God. Sounds a bit arrogant, but it’s hard to dispute this given the reality of our daily calendars. God is tapping on the shoulder of our hearts 24/7 and we’re brushing him off, avoiding his initiatives, or

simply too busy to notice his presence. STOP, take time to reconnect with the Father, be still, listen, evaluate and then return. Dr. Joyce is a lay-person, under the leadership of Dr. Ticey Brown, at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church, where she serves as the Strategic Leadership Director. Dr. Joyce’s mission is to develop servant-leaders and enhance ministries within the Church; she is available for workshops and seminars. Dr. Joyce’s contact info is, joyce-harrell@sbcglobal.net or (714)878-4854

will of God (e.g., Acts 13:14). Next are the “evangelists” (Gk. euaggelistes, yoo-angghel-is-TACE), preachers or those who proclaim the Gospel (e.g., Philip, Acts 21:8; 2 Timothy 4:5). In the case of the use of euaggelistes in Ephesians 4:11, it relates to the spreading of the Good News. Then we have the “pastors” (Gk. poimen, poyMANE) or shepherds and teachers who give instructions. These gifts have a twofold importance of function and purpose. The primary function is to equip or perfect the saints for the work of ministry and the other is for building up (edifying of) the body of Christ. The word translated into “perfecting” is the Greek word katartismos (kat-artis-MOS), which means “equipping, preparing, or making ready.” Therefore, the apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers’ function is to prepare God’s people, equipping them for the work of “ministry” (Gk. diakonia, dee-ak-on-EE-ah) or service. They are endowed with the grace of God in order to train people to do the work of service within the church

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Jawane Hilton Senior Pastor/Teacher

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

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

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REV., DR. SOLOMON DRAKE PASTOR

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

GREATER STARLIGHT B.C. 8018 South San Pedro Street Los Angeles, CA 90003

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Phone (323) 753-0224 Fax: (323) 753-3591

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

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

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.

MESSIAH BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

Keith B. Williams Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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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.

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REV. SONJA DAWSON., Senior Pastor REV. LONNIE DAWSON, SR., Founder (1962-2010) Sun. Worship ........................................... 7:30 & 10:45 A.M. Sun. School/Bible Study ....................................... 9:30 A.M. Communion Serv. (1st Sun.) ....................7:30 & 10:45 A.M. Noon Pray/Mtg/Bible Study (Wed) ........................... 12 P.M. “Wed. Night Live” ....... Prayer Meeting Bible Study & Book Studies ... 7:00 P.M.

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

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REV. DEMONTRE REEVER YOUTH PASTOR

REV. E. ROLAND AREVALO PASTOR/SPANISH MINISTRY

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

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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.

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DR. B. T. NEWMAN SR. Pastor Emeritus

BOBBY T. NEWMAN JR.

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

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

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

MT. TABOR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

REV. ALVIN TUNSTILL, JR., PASTOR

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

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

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

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6614 SOUTH WESTERN AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA 90047

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

YOUR PASTOR’S NAME

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Inglewood

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

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

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

Dr. Michael Fisher Pastor

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

Gardena

ELDER DAVID CROSS, PASTOR

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH

Dr. W. Jerome Fisher Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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

“A Full Gospel B.C. Fellowship Affiliate”

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

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

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

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

NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

CEDAR GROVE BAPTIST CHRCH

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

REV. A.T. WILLIAMS SR. ORGANIZER REV. RODERIC BELL, PASTOR-ELECT

Sunday School ............................... 9:30 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship .............. 11:00 A.M. Bible Study/Prayer Mtg... (Thurs) .... 6:00 PM.

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

YOUR CHURCH NAME Your Church Address Your Church Phone Your PASTOR order of service .................... 8:00 A.M. order of service...................... 9:30 A.M. order of service .................. 10:45 A.M. order of service .................. 12:00 P.M. order of service .................... 6:30 P.M. order of service..................... 7:00 P.M.

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

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4715 South Normandie Los Angeles, CA 90037 Ph: (323) 296-2047; Fx. (323) 588-2854 Church Office: (323) 585-1048 E-mail: IBryantRN@aol.com DR. FRANK BRYANT, JR., PASTOR Sunday School ......... 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 11:00 A.M. Bible Study/Pray (Thurs) 11:30 A.M. - 1:P.M.

FRIENDLY FRIENDSHIP B.C.

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

FRIENDLYWILL M.B.C.

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

GOSPEL MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

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

GRACE TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

GREATER MT. HERMON M.B.C.

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

GREATER MT. OLIVE B.C.

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

GREATER BEREAN M.B.C.

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

YOUR CHURCH NAME

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

GREATER NEW UNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

Midweek Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) ...7:00 P.M.

HOLY ROCK MISSIONARY B.C.

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

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

LOVE LIFTED ME M.B.C.

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

MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH

1751 East 114th Street, L.A. Ca PHONE: (323) 569-9561 Email: Macedonia.baptist114@gmail.com REV. SHANE B. SCOTT PASTOR Sunday School ................. 8:15 A.M. Morning Worship................9:30 A.M. Bible Study...(Tue).. 11:00 A.M.& 7 P.M.

MOUNT ISRAEL M.B.C.

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

NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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los angeles YOUR CHURCH NAME Your Church Address Your Church Phone Your PASTOR order of service .................... 8:00 A.M. order of service...................... 9:30 A.M. order of service .................. 10:45 A.M. order of service .................. 12:00 P.M. order of service .................... 6:30 P.M. order of service..................... 7:00 P.M.

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5151 South Normandie Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90037 Off.: (323) 296-5840 / 751-2658 REV. E. A. TAYLOR, FOUNDER Rev. William G. Davis, Jr., Pastor Sunday School ..................... 9:05 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 10:15 A.M. Afternoon Worship ............... 3:30 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) ............ 7:00 P.M.

NEW PROVIDENCE M.B.C.

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.

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

Your Church Address Your Church Phone Number Your Church Email

www.tabernacleoffaithbaptistchurch.com

YOUR PASTOR’S NAME ORDER OF SERVICE....... 9:00 A.M. ORDER OF SERVICE..... 10:45 A.M. ORDER OF SERVICE...... 7:30 P.M.

ST. JOHN M.B.C.

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

936 W. 49th Street Los Angeles, CA 90037 Phone (323) 752-0855 stjohnbc@att.net REV. JAMES A. BROOKS PASTOR Sunday School......................9:30 A.M. Morning Worship...................10:45 A.M. Prayer/Bible Study..... (Wed)....6:00 P.M.

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

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

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

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

ST. REED BAPTIST CHURCH

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

REV. TERRELL TAYLOR - PASTOR

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

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

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

REDEEMER B.C. OF L.A.

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

REDEEMER MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

TABERNACLE OF FAITH B.C.

YOUR CHURCH NAME

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

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

ST. REST MISSIONARY B.C.

709 W. Manchester - L.A., CA 90044 Phone: (323) 752-6179 REV. TORREY COLLINS, PASTOR Sunday School ................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 10:45 A.M. Evening Worship ................. 3:30 P.M. *Bible Study (Tues.) ............. 7:00 P.M. *Bible Study (Wed.) ........... 11:00 A.M. Choir Rehearsals (Wed. & Fri.) 7: P.M.

SOUTHERN MISSIONARY B.C.

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

SOUTHWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH

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

REV., DR. R. M. LEFFALL, PASTOR Sunday School .................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 11:00 A.M. Evening Worship .................. 7:00 P.M. Bible Study (Mon.) ................ 7:00 P.M. School of Prayer (Wed.) 11A.M. & 7PM

THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH

1210 East 41st St., L.A., CA 90011 Ph.: (323) 232-2694 FAX: (323) 231-3592 REV. J. LAWRENCE GULLEY, PASTOR Sunday School ......................... 9:15 A.M. Morning Worship .................... 10:50 A.M. B.T.U. ........................................ 5:45 P.M. Evening Worship ...................... 6:45 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) ............... 6:30 P.M. Bible Class ................................ 7:00 P.M.

TRAVELER’S REST M.B.C.

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

TRUE EVER FAITHFUL B.C.

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

TRUE WAY MISSIONARY B.C.

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

UNION MISSIONARY B.C.

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

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1521 East 111th St., L.A., CA 90059 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 61218 Los Angeles, CA 90061-0218 Phone: (323) 569-8819 REV. W. CHARLES HARRIS, II, PASTOR Sunday School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 10:50 A.M. Program/Vesper Hour ............. 4:00 P.M. Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) ...... 7:00 P.M.

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

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

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

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

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BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH 1454 E. 100th St., L.A., CA 90062 CHURCH: (323) 564-0691

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REV. ROBERT L. TAYLOR PASTOR

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

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

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community. They are “equippers” who provide others in the church with necessary tools for the ministry. The ultimate purpose of these special gifts is to edify or build up the body of Christ. The word used here in the King James Version is “edifying” (Gk. oikodome, oy-kod-om-AY), with an architectural undertone. It means building a house, but used figuratively here, it refers to building up the church of Christ. We have been are called to build one another up in the Lord in love. 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; The church is called to unity, and this is made possible only by our spiritual knowledge of who Christ is and why He died. The full unity and knowledge of the Son of God leads to maturity—“unto a perfect man” (v. 13). “Perfect” (Gk. teleios, telI-oce) refers to that which has reached age of maturity or adulthood, rather than moral perfection. The proof of maturity is the unity that the church attains on the basis of its knowledge of Christ. This matured personhood or “perfect man” is measured according to Christ’s standards, “unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ” (v. 13). In verse 7, Christ is the measure of God’s grace. He is the measure—or the yardstick—of all maturity. Although the concept of growth into maturity is corporate, the maturity of the church depends on the growth of individual members. Children have the tendency to be easily deceived, or easily attracted to new things, but when they grow to adulthood the tendency diminishes. Maturity in the knowledge of Christ will protect the church from being misled. In verse 14, Paul illustrates this with use of the words “tossed to and fro” (Gk. kludonizomai, kloodo-NID-zom-ahee, i.e., tossed here and there) and “carried about” (Gk. periphero, per-ee-FER-o, which means to be “driven around” or “carried around”). Such people cannot make up their minds but change from one opinion to another—“by every wind of doctrine”— according to the last teaching or the latest books they’ve read or information they’ve received. As a result, they become easy prey to people’s cunning craftiness, those who lie in wait to deceive. “The sleight” (Gk. kubeia, kooBI-ah) literally means “dice playing” and is used metaphorically here to describe the deception, trickery, and manipulation of unscrupulous men who take advantage of people’s ignorance. 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which

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replace it with wisdom so we can live lives of victory is Jesus. Remember registration is FREE! All we ask is that you call 323231-2391 so that we can prepare for you to be with us. Also, wear your military gear along with your boots, so that we can “Walk Out Our Faith”. Can’t wait to see you there! Some of the victorious things we have done are: volunteered at the Aspire School

Monday, December 10, 2012 11:00 A.M. McCoy Memorial B.C. 802 E. 46th Street, L.A. Ca 90011

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is the head, even Christ: Paul moves from the mark of immaturity, which is doctrinal instability, to the qualities of mature, or perfected Christianity that will promote unity and peace within the body. Truth and love are essential in the life of the body of Christ, both leading to church growth. It is important for the Christian to hold firm and be loyal to the truth on the one hand and to have loving concern for others’ welfare on the other. 16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. Paul then employs biological metaphors using human anatomy to describe the church’s relationship with Christ. Paul compares the natural body and the Christ’s mystical body, the church. As the body has many component parts, which are joined fittingly together by different ligaments to the head with each part working corporately with other parts, so it is with the church. The church has many members with various functions, joined fittingly together by the Holy Spirit unto Christ—the head. The Holy Spirit has endowed every member with various gifts and skills; each member should then work corporately with every other member in love. Consequently, love is essential for the proper function of the church; love is the life line that keeps the church alive and united. Mutual love encourages church growth and allows the church to develop in the love of Christ.

and made donations for their rummage sale, delivered bread to New Image, delivered toiletry items to His Sheltering Arms, passed out food baskets to families in need. Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church is located at 211 West 59th Street, Los Angeles, California. The Rev. Keith B. Williams is our pastor. Continued From Page 5

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mas!! Greater New Unity is a Forward Moving Church, serving a forward moving God....we are still located on the corner of 98th and Avalon, where the power lines of the city meet the Power of God; where everybody is somebody, and Christ is the center of all. We continue to keep all of sick and shut in, and those who say “pray for me” close in heart and in prayer. Randy Allison Sr. we are praying mightily for you..Get well soon and get some rest, God knows you need it and what would we do without you ? Serving diligently and courageously as Pastor and Undershepherd of this flock is the one and only Rev. Randy Allison Jr., and reporting has been yours truly, Sis. Arlene Andrews. Until next week, don’t forget to keep RAISING THE PRAISE!!!

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Eternal Hunger

“I am the bread of life,” Jesus told them. “No one who comes to Me will ever be hungry, and no one who believes in Me will ever be thirsty again.” John 6:35 HCSB

by Andrea Andrews The news magazine show “60 Minutes” ran a segment

recently on a man who spent 23 years of his life as a third generation political prisoner in South Korea. The young man explained how all who lived and worked within the electric fence controlled territory were sparingly fed cabbage and corn. His account of “always being hungry” generated images to all who watched the segment around the world – many of whom could never

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the prison camp in exchange for an extra meal. As punishment (while he watched), both his brother & mother were executed and the extra meal promised him never came. Today he is free and living beyond the guarded territory of that concentration camp. He is also free to eat as much as he wants - whenever he wants... However, when asked if having the freedom to consume food

at his leisure was fulfilling, admittedly he stated he remains unfulfilled. He went on to confirm that everyday, he thinks about the many prisoners who are still living under such conditions and starving…Remember, no matter what your conditions or current circumstances, with Christ one will never hunger nor thirst. Peace, Love & Blessings www.theprocesschristiancounseling.com

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fathom such an affliction. The Korean native, now 30 years old, stated how he never knew that chicken and pork were available to eat in the outside world until a fellow Korean who’d once lived in the outside world came to join the other prisoners. More than familiar with hunger for 23 years, the young man was driven to snitch on his brother & mother who attempted to escape

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

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

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Applicants need to be over 25 years old and be able to pass drug screening test, plus there some positions for those 22-24 years old. They will train those hired for starting salary at $25.00 per hour. Pass a DOT physical, criminal background check and drug screening / Have a valid driver’s license / Have an good driving record / Must be able to obtain a passport to cross the Canadian border / Successfully complete Greyhound’s driver training program. Greyhound Driver benefits include major medical plans, dental, vision, free travel, 401K with company match and more. Interested, contact John Hall at (773) 925-1572 or (773) 972-8196, www.greyhound.com/en/drivingcareers.aspx

Find your perfect job this holiday season! HireLive is back in your area with our Sales, Retail & Management specific Career Fairs. Employers will be there looking to fill immediate openings with qualified candidates. All it takes is a few hours, professional attire and a hand full of resumes and you could be on your way to a new job! Scheduled employers include: Verizon Wireless, Hershey’s Chocolate, Starwood Vacation Ownership, PennySaverUSA.com, UPS, Care Concept Medical Supplies, Hartford Insurance ...and many more! *Companies Vary By Location SAN FERNANDO VALLEY Tuesday, December 11th, 9:00am - 12:30pm, Hilton Hotel, 6360 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367, Parking: $8.00/day. LOS ANGELES - Wednesday, December 12th, 9:00am - 12:30pm, Embassy Suites - LAX South, 1440 East Imperial Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245, Parking: Free. INLAND EMPIRE - Thursday, December 13th, 9:00am - 12:30pm, Doubletree Hotel - Ontario Airport, 222 N. Vineyard Ave, Ontario, CA 91764, Parking: Free. PASADENA - Thursday, December 13th, 9:00am - 12:30pm, Embassy Suites Arcadia - Pasadena Area, 211 East Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91006, Parking: Free.

IN THE KITCHEN ZIPPY SUMMER SHRIMP INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons paprika 2 pounds shell-on deveined jumbo shrimp 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper PREPARATION Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat; cook and stir the garlic in the oil until translucent. Sprinkle the red pepper flakes and paprika into the oil. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Pour the lemon juice over the shrimp; allow cooking until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 1 to 2 minutes more. Reduce heat to medium-low; add the basil and toss lightly. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

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MUSICIAN WANTED LightHouse Christian Center is looking for a Spirit filled Minister of Music. Applicant must have good leadership, communication and organizational skills. Also have a track record for being punctual. We are located in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. If interested please call 818-365-4600 ask for Pastor Mandie Cubit.

MUSICIAN WANTED Looking for an organist to play for a small congregation at 11:15a.m. morning service and afternoon service when scheduled. Must be able to teach choir parts, play hymns, traditional and contemporary gospel. If interested please call D. Gates at (424) 290-8467.

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MUSICIAN WANTED Full time Musician needed: Holy Chapel M.B.C. Must be experienced, must play both organ and piano and the ability to play both traditional and contemporary music. Must be able to direct, teach and develop a choir. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume’ to holychapelbc@sbcglobal.net or fax to 310-537-5112.

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