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It is the intention of Pastor Michael J. Fisher and the Greater Zion Church Family to save a Compton Landmark and to preserve the memory and vision of Dr. Joseph L. Holmes - the founding Pastor of the Double Rock Baptist Church. We have moved on that intention and are in the midst of making a concerted effort to buy the building that

used to house the Double Rock Baptist Church. While we are making strides in our purchasing attempt, we unconditionally believe in the power of prayer. Thus, on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 3:00p.m., our entire congregation met at the building’s location on Central Avenue and Alondra Avenue. In the spirit of Joshua 6, a unified Greater Zion cara-

vanned around and prayed in the front of the church’s property. We prayed and declared that the Lord will give us unhindered progress, that He give us unusual favor, and that His miraculous hand will give an irreversible “yes”. We solidified our prayers and declarations with a resounding shout! Our faith is locked in! We believe it all to be so! We

invite those supporters that have access to the throne of the Sovereign God to join us in prayer. We also, thank every Pastor, minister, politician, and congregant who has spoken a word of encouragement and solidarity. As the Lord expands our territory, may He do the same for you and yours. Greater Zion Church Family is currently located at 2408

North Wilmington Avenue in the city of Compton. For more information about our services or our ministries, contact us using the following: www. Gre aterZ ionChurchFamily.org LiveStream: GZLive. org Facebook. com/GreaterZion Twitter: @GreaterZionCFInstagram: @GreaterZion Reverend Dr. Michael J. Fisher, Pastor

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GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE AT TRUE FRIENDSHIP MBC “Were you There?” our theme for Good Friday Service (March 29, 2013) at True Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 7901 South Van Ness Avenue in Inglewood, California. You are invited to experience moments leading up to and throughout the crucifixion of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Services began promptly at 7:00pm. Song service featuring the extraordinary “Voices of True

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Friendship” followed by sermonic presentations by the True Friendship capable ministerial staff. Travel with us: Rev. Carl Williams – “The Last Supper”; Rev. Eric Strickland – “Judas Betrayal”; Rev. La Vaughn Phillips- “Jesus Prays at Gethsemane”/“Jesus Arrest” – Evangelist LaJuana Phillips – “Peter’ Denial”; Rev. Wayne C. Hopkins – “Jesus before the Religious Leaders/ The Charges”/Abuse By Of-

ficials”; Rev. Lonnie Goodwin – Jesus Examined By Herod and Pontius Pilate”; Rev. Lemuel “Mack” Mossett – “The Roman Soldiers Abuse Jesus”; Rev. Ryan Small – “Jesus is Crucified”/Buried in Joseph Arimathea’s New Tomb/Pilate Sets Guards.” Please join us, bring a friend; gain new insight into the Atoning sacrifice of Christ… The Rev. Dr. James A. Perkins, Pastor.

THE LIBERTY CHURCH EASTER TRILOGY “GOD CAN RAISE Today, on Palm Sunday at 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. Pastor David Cross will deliver the first of three unforgettable illustrated sermons: “FACING THE GIANTS.” There will be free Easter grocery bags w/meat included and free Circus tickets for the Shrine Auditorium available for all guests. Does it seem like your world is going down: your finances, relationships, fam-

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ily, health, hopes and dreams? Pastor Cross shares, “I’ve been there and I sincerely believe that God through His love and mercy will raise you up. The Easter Trilogy will continue on Easter Sunday, March 31st, 8:00 a.m., 10:a.m. and 12 Noon with a hit gospel play “God Can Raise U Up” and an illustrated message by Pastor Cross. The Easter Trilogy will culminate on Sunday, April 7th, 9:30 &

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11:30 a.m., with the illustrated sermon: “How to Go to the Next Level.” We extend an open invitation to everyone to come and share in one or more of these spiritually enriched worship services. The Liberty Church (TLC) is located at 14725 South Gramercy Place in the City of Gardena, CA between Rosecrans & Marine Avenue. For more information please contact the church office at (310) 715-8400.

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IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF GOD’S FAVOR during our Historical 50th JUBILEE CHURCH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. In honor of this momentous occasion, the New Mt. Calvary excitedly welcomes Pastor Wayne A. Chaney Jr. and the Antioch Church of Long Beach on Sunday, March 24 at 3:30 p.m. A visionary, trailblazer, and community organizer, Pastor Chaney has changed the landscape of urban ministry in Long Beach, CA. In just ten short years, Antioch Church of LB has experienced exponential spiri-

tual and numerical growth under his leadership, expanding to three Worship services to accommodate its membership. The vivacious and lively worship atmosphere has directly impacted the lives of countless individuals. Known as a prolific Bible teacher, he instructs believers by enlightening scripture in a unique and practical way transforming the lives of men, women, and children from all walks of life. In addition, Pastor Chaney and his wife, First Lady Myesha Chaney serve as co-hosts of “Real-Life with Pastor Wayne and Myesha Chaney” ev-

ery Sunday evening on 102.3 KJLH and are co-founders of the Long Beach Gospel Fest, the largest gospel fest held in an urban city. This year, our Anniversary celebration began with a Pre-Kickoff Celebration on Sunday, March 10 with the powerful teaching ministry of Bishop Sheridan McDaniel of Faithful Central Bible Church. What an amazing time of Worship and the Word! And, Sunday March 17, we highlighted the gifts of our Children, Youth and Young Adults Ministries which included our Pastor’s Choir, Youth and Young Adult Choir and Ushers, our Chil-

dren, Youth, and Young Adult Praise Dance Ministry as well as our Children’s Church and Sunday School Department. Also, on Friday, March 22, we held our inaugural 50th Jubilee Ball at the Cerritos Senior Center at Pat Nixon Park. Truly, a night to remember! So, as we prepare for this day, we request your prayers and invite our Brothers and Sisters in Christ, our Church families, and the community at-large in our grand celebrations. New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church is located at 402 E. El Segundo Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90061. For more information, including general Worship service times and directions, please contact our Church office at (310) 324-0644. You may also send us an email at newmtcalvary@newmtcalvary.org or visit online at www. newmtcalvary.org Sis. Bridon M. Hale and Min. Dawnesha K. Beaver - NMC Public Relations Dept.; Rev. Dr. Sonja R. Dawson-Pastor; Rev. Dr. Lonnie Dawson-Founder.

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We’re Thankful, We’re Energized, We’re Still Celebrating!

The Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church family is still in celebration mode. This afternoon at 4:00p.m. we’re hosting another celebration service in recognition of our 50th Church Anniversary Milestone. Joining us in what we expect to be an even greater outpouring of the Holy Spirit will be Pastor Jawane Hilton and the City on the Hill Church family. Pastor Hilton will bring the celebration message. We’re continu-

ing on in our journey of faith with the expectation that our future generations will carry our legacy well into celebrating a Seventy-Fifth Church Anniversary. We’re extending the invitation to our friends, family, and sister-churches to join us in this Worship experience. “Thank You Jesus” for your many blessings, for seeing us through and helping us to overcome what might have been overwhelming situations in these fifty years, for giving

us victories! As 2013 continues to unfold before us, we ask that God will further lead us to where he wants to take us in His name. Our invitation goes beyond this special service. You may join us each Sunday morning beginning at 9:45 a.m. and on the 2nd and 4th Sunday morning Word-Up Bible Study is held 8:30 a.m. We’re located at 7016 S. Compton Avenue, in Los Angeles Ca. Joe L. Smith Jr. Pastor/Teacher, Sis. Rose Harris, Reporting.

Seven Last Sayings of Christ at Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church On Friday March 29, 2013 in the sanctuary of the Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Seven Last Words of Christ from the cross will be presented. Scheduled speakers include Pastor Perry Jones, Messiah Baptist Church, Pastor Theodore Peters, Greater Liberty Baptist Church, Pas-

tor Sylvester Washington, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pastor Clinton Benton, Upper Room Fellowship Baptist Church, Pastor Curtis Monroe, Redeemer Baptist Church, Pastor Robert Taylor, Beulah Baptist Church and Pastor Terry Brown, Liberty Baptist Church. Pastor Solomon Drake, host Pastor will preside

over the service. Music will be provided by a mass choir consisting of members from the various churches under the direction of Rev. Harold Pittman. Services will begin promptly at 12:00 noon. Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church is located at 5300 S. Denker Ave. in the city of Los Angeles.

Pleasant View M.B.C. Celebrates 59 Years and Counting…. It is with great honor that we cordially invite each of you to celebrate with the Pastor, Officers and members of Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church our 59th Church Anniversary. We will begin our celebration with Come Home Sunday where members (new and

old), family & friends come together to absorb Food for the soul first during our morning worship services on Sunday; March 17, 2013 11am. Immediately following the morning service, we will sit and dine on a meal that you would not want to miss. At 3:30pm, our 59th Church Anniversary celebra-

tion services will commence. We are truly looking forward to this service as each year gets better and better. Our celebration will culminate on Sunday March 24, 2013 at 3:30pm. Our guest churches are Holy St. Andrews MBC, Christian Unity MBC, Greater Love Reform Church and Friend-

Union Missionary Baptist Church Associate Ministers Presents

GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP SERVICE “THE SEVEN LAST WORDS” Friday, March 29, 2013 – 7:00pm 1812 E. 110th Street – Los Angeles, CA

Featuring the UMBC Sons of the House Rev. Adell McDaniel, Rev. Samuel Henderson, Rev. Stanley Birl, Rev. John Stafford, Rev. Benny McCrumby, Rev. Richard Owens, Rev. Randy Flynn Under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Milton Marshall Sr., (65 years in the Ministry) You Don’t want to miss the anointing of these Dynamic Speakers As they Deliver the Last Seven Words of Christ!

ship Primitive Baptist Church. Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church is a church that is built on a Rock; that Rock is Jesus! All other ground is sinking sand. We have held on to this theme and will continue to hold on to God’s unchanging Hand. You are invited to hold on with us and join in on

the celebration as well. We are located at 7524 S. Compton Ave. Los Angeles, 90001; (323)581-9900. Rev. Michael White, Pastor, Rev. Wimberly Watson, Visionary, Rev. Mrs. Esther Powe Program Chair, Sis. Vickie Childress Correspondence secretary, Sis. R. Gallien, reporting.

WESTSIDE GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

On Friday March 29, 2013 in the sanctuary of the Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Seven Last Words of Christ from the cross will be presented. Scheduled speakers include Pastor Perry Jones, Messiah Baptist Church, Pastor Theodore Peters, Greater Liberty Baptist Church, Pastor Sylvester Washington, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pastor Clinton Benton, Upper Room Fellowship Baptist

Church, Pastor Curtis Monroe, Redeemer Baptist Church, Pastor Robert Taylor, Beulah Baptist Church and Pastor Terry Brown, Liberty Baptist Church. Pastor Solomon Drake, host Pastor will,preside over the service. Music will be provided by a mass choir consisting of members from the various churches under the direction of Rev. Harold Pittman. Services will begin promptly at 12:00 noon. Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church is located at 5300 S. Denker Ave. in the city of Los Angeles.

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ONE FAITH FELLOWSHIP’S NUGGETS FOR THE SOUL EXPERIENCING GOD’S BEST Exodus 23:20- “See, I am sending an Angel before you to protect you on your journey and lead you safely to the place I have prepared for you. (NLT) Let’s first establish that the Lord is speaking of earthly places which should give us hope and expectation during our earthly journey. From this verse we are told that the Lord is directly involved in our lives; for He says, “I will send an Angel”, who will be our Guide and Body Guard to lead the way into the awesomeness which He has prepared for us. The Angel is the Lord Jesus who works directly in our lives or through others includ-

ing our Pastors, Teachers, and Friends, Family members or even strangers. Whomever the Lord sends, He will place the witness in our spirit to follow them. Because we are so precious to Daddy-God; He says “I am sending an Angel” to oversee my precious people; to protect them in arriving to My Prepared Land. Protection will be needed because we will encounter rain, storms, mountainous ground and deserts, enemies and predators. But we will be protected from each of them if we follow our Guide. We will experience the victory over each dangerous and difficult situation. We will safely

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survive all of the Fiery Furnaces and Lions’ Dens which we encounter in spite of our Haters. We will safely pass by them. Where He leads me I Will Follow, I Will Trust You Lord and He Didn’t Bring Me This Far

to Leave Me, must become the pillars of our lives. The Lord did not bring us out of those situations that we technically should nave not survived, nor through those times of tears and pain, etc. to leave us midway in the journey. He who has begun a good work in us shall perform it until the day of our last breath or Jesus returns. The Land represents ideal, wonderful, and glorious situations, places, persons, involvements, professional situations, homes and relationships!! He shall continue to work in our lives, guiding, protecting, and providing for us until we arrive at the land

of our blessings. Depending on who is providing a gift will determine our evaluation of the value of it. If persons have expensive and quality-driven taste and possess the resources to facilitate their choices; then we know we can expect a certain high-quality gift. Such is the case of our great Heavenly Father who created the fine, expensive resources of this world! He is having us ushered into the “Land of Quality” which He has prepared for us. We know that we will experience joy, peace and happiness Continued On Page 14

EXPERIENCING GODS....

Holy Mission M.B.C. News

From the desk of Pastor Noah W. Payne

Gods will is that we praise him. We are to praise him in spirit and in truth. Pray in the spirit, sing in the spirit, rejoice in the spirit. Romans 8:1-4, There is therefore no

condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the spirit. For the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and

death. For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh. That

the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the spirit. Holy Mission M.B.C. is located at 1614 E. 41st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011

SOUTHSIDE BETHEL “FAMILY OF PURPOSE” “OLD LANDMARK MUSICAL” Southside Bethel B.C. “Family of Purpose” Pastor’s Aide Ministry invites you to our 1st Annual “Old Landmark Musical” Sunday,

March 24, 2013 at 3:30pm. Come all and join us as we sing songs of “old” in the old time way and bring a friend or more. We have invited some

special guests to be with us and praying for a blessed and joyous time in the Lord. Our church is located at 10400 S. San Pedro St. Los Ange-

les, CA. 90003. Sis. Nancy Goodin, Pastor’s Aide Ministry President, Rev. Frederick E. Howard, Pastor/Teacher. Thank you, Sister Lucille Washington, reporting.

GRACE TEMPLE B.C. Honors Bishop Miquail M. Broadous & First Lady La Nita D. Broadous on their “SWEET 16th PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY” Greetings in the mighty and miraculous name of Jesus Christ! It is with great pleasure that The Grace Temple family proudly announces the “Sweet 16 Pastoral Anniversary” in honor of our Shepherd, Bishop Miquail M. Broadous and our leading lady who is the fragrance of Grace Temple, First Lady La Nita D. Broad-

ous. We are excited and over joyed that this time of year has come again to show EXTRA love and EXTRA support in how much we appreciate what God has BLESSED the Grace Temple family with. Join us for the entire month of March as we celebrate a dynamic dual and power couple in this day and time. Every Sunday, we

will have various churches and Pastors coming to celebrate with us at our 10AM and 3PM services. Here is the schedule of Guest Speakers: March 3, 2013 @3PM, Pastor Rodney Howard-Israel B.C., March 10, 2013 @10Am, Overseer Joseph Bryant-Calvary Hill Community Church San Francisco Ca, March 10, 2013 @3PM, Pastor

George Hurtt-Mt. Sinai B.C., March 17, 2013 @10AM “First Lady Day”, First Lady Teresa Lollis-Evangelistic C.O.G.I.C., March 17, 2013 @3PM Pastor J.L. Gates-Traveler’s Rest B.C., March 24, 2013 @10AM, Pastor Xavier ThompsonSouthern M.B.C., March 24, 2013 @3PM, Pastor Michael Whitfield-New True Faith

B.C. Sis. Janice Johnson Committee Chairperson. Grace Temple Baptist Church is located at 7017 S. Gramercy Pl. Los Angeles, CA 90047. For further information regarding the Sweet 16th pastoral Anniversary or any other services that may take place, please call (323) 971-8192. Bishop Miquail M. Broadous, Pastor, Sis. Celeste Williams, reporting.

BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 66th ANNIVERSARY AND HOMECOMING SERVICES Bethel’s celebrates 66 years of dedicated and faithful service. Bethel has been blessed with several ministries: Evangelism Training, Bible Study, Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Men’s Forum, Women’s Forum, Clothing & Food Ministries, Mobile Prayer

Unit, Broadcasting, and a Hispanic Ministry. We are striving to reach out and to share the gospel. Come and be with us as we celebrate on Sunday, March 24th in our 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Worship Services. In our 3:30 p.m. Worship Service our

guest speaker will be Pastor J. Roy Morrison and Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. Our church theme for 2013 is Trusting in the Lord and Doing Good. The scripture reference is Psalm 37:3 and Ephesians 2:10 respectively which says “Trust in the Lord, and do

good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.” “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” We are located at 10905 South Compton Avenue, Los Angeles. The

pastor, anniversary committee, officers, and members are inviting you to share with us in our Anniversary and Homecoming Services. You will be Blessed! Reginald Pope, Pastor Lillian Smith, Anniversary Chairperson W. B. Goins, Anniversary Chairperson Emeritus B. Sweet, Reporter

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55 Years of God’s Grace, Goodness and Redemption Greater Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church #2 of Compton celebrates their 55th Church Anniversary. Members, family, friends and the community are graciously invited to join us on Sunday, March 24th as we celebrate a day of praise. Services begin with Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. followed

by morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Pastor Kalvin E. Cressel, Sr. will deliver the morning message. Our theme is “The Year of “Insight and Revelation!” I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit[a] of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. Ephe-

sians 1:17 (NIV) Immediately following morning service, don’t miss Sinai Soul Food Kitchen in the “KC” Community building from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. The praise continues at 3:30 p.m. as we fellowship with our sister churches, Mt. Tabor Community M.B.C., George Brown, Jr., Pastor; Sunflower Baptist Church,

Cedric Carpenter, Pastor; Mt. Israel Baptist Church, Jesse Walker, Pastor; and Pastor Melvin Ashley and the Greater Love Christian Center Family, as Pastor Ashley brings the spoken word in the afternoon. We are “A Church that is Bible Based; Christ Centered and Spirit Led”, ‘Where there is no Vision, the People Perish’ - Proverbs 29:18. We are lo-

cated at 12317 South Wilmington Avenue, Compton, California 90222, telephone (310) 631-0261. Reverend Kalvin E. Cressel, Sr., Pastor, Sister Janice Broadnax, Anniversary Chairperson, Deaconess Tammy Ford, Anniversary Coordinator and Mother Sandra Taylor, PR Coordinator, Deaconess Emily Hayes-Thomas, Reporter.

GOOD FRIDAY & SON RISE SERVICES AT HOLY CHAPEL M.B.C. We greet you in the name of the Risen Christ!! Pastor George L. Thomas and the Holy Chapel church family invite you to come and cel-

ebrate the greatest celebration of all. The greatest, because he did not come down from the cross to save himself, but decided to die just to save us!

But the celebration is, “He Got Up”. Come one, come all and join us in the Celebration: Friday, March 29, 2013 at 12 noon only. Sunday, March 31,

2013 at 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The church is located at 1016 E. Rosecrans Avenue (between Central and Avalon) in the city of Compton. For in-

formation you may visit our website at www.holychapelbc. com or call our church office at 310-537-3149. Reverend George L. Thomas, Pastor

“Trinity Plans Grand Easter Celebration” On Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., the Trinity Baptist Church Family cordially invites the entire community to a “Special Easter Worship Service,” in Celebration of our Risen Lord. Trinity is the place to be. We sincerely invite you to join us as we Magnify and Praise our Lord and

Savior Jesus Christ through our prayers, our songs and the Biblical spoken word based on the theme: “Believe it: Easter Is Real”-( Galatians 3:13-14). We promise you an exciting time of worship in the Lord, where you can be totally immersed in an atmosphere of

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was on him; and with his stripes we are healed (Is. 53:5). The New Mt. Calvary MBC Church Family is going forth in HIGH PRAISE as we prepare to CELEBRATE OUR HEALING through the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We pray that you will join in and join us for a spirit-filled RESUURRECTION WEEKEND at THE MOUNT. Beginning Friday, March 29,

2013 at 12 Noon, Pastor Sonja R. Dawson and the New Mt. Calvary will host “The Last Seven Words” of Jesus Christ with seven powerful men and women of God speaking at the hour. At 7:30 p.m., our Children’s Sunday School Department will bless us with their Annual Good Friday Worship Service. Our children will present the meaning and purpose of Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday through a cadre of songs and speeches. If you have not attended this service, you have truly missed

intimacy with God, broken hearts are renewed, biblical truth is unveiled, miracles really do happen and Jesus is glorified. The beautiful music will be performed by the Mass Choir. There will be only one (1) service at 10:00 a.m. on Easter Sunday. The Chil-

dren’s Sunday School Easter Program will begin promptly at 8:45 a.m. Rev Alvin Tunstill, Jr., is the Pastor of Trinity and Deacon Steven and Sister Norma Roberts are the Chairpersons for the Grand Easter Celebration. Remember you are “Welcomed to Come and

Resurrection Weekend 2013 NEW MT. CALVARY MBC a treat. On Saturday, March 30, 2013, we will be holding our Annual Fun Fest. Food, fun, and games will be provided for children, pre-school through sixth grade. The Fun Fest is an exciting time for the kids to fellowship with one another, work on arts and crafts, play games, make new friends, and participate in our world class, Easter egg hunt. And, on Sunday, March 31, 2013, our celebration enters into a new dimension as we celebrate life more abundantly because of the RESURRECTION of our

Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Come out and experience three dynamic and unique worship services. At 6:00AM, join us for a HOUR of POWER with Worship and the Word. Thereafter, our next worship service will begin at 7:30AM followed by Sunday school at 9:30AM and our mid-morning worship service at 10:45AM. Also, our Youth and Young Adults will be going forth for their 5th Sunday Worship Xperience service. New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church is located at 402 E. El Segundo

you will be blessed.” Trinity is located at 2040 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, California. If you need directions or additional information, please call the church office at (323) 735-0044. Contact: Marjorie C. Laws, Phone: (323) 7792662. Director of Public Relations

Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90061. For more information, including general Worship service times and directions, please contact our Church office at (310) 324-0644. You may also send an email at newmtcalvary@newmtcalvary. org or visit us online at www. newmtcalvary.org. We hope to see you at the Mount! Sis. Bridon Hale and Min. Dawnesha K. Beaver – NMC Public Relations Dept.; Rev. Dr. Sonja R. Dawson–Pastor; Rev. Dr. Lonnie Dawson- Founder.

Community News Wellness Information Session With the Doctor Sponsored by Band of Brothers When: Saturday, April 27, 2013 Time: 10:00 am til 12Noon Where: The Sylvester Washington Imperial Room

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 2009 W. Martin Luther King Blvd. Los Angeles, California Office: 310.293.6448

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SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON

The Lord Has Risen Indeed! Bible Background • Luke 24:1-35 Printed Text • Luke 24:13-21, 28-35 Devotional Reading • Luke 24:22-26

AIM for Change

By the end of the lesson, we will: UNDERSTAND the power of a relationship with the Risen Christ; REFLECT on the resurrection of our Savior; and DEVELOP a desire to share the message of the Gospel.

Keep In Mind:

“And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight” (Luke 24:31).

Focal verses:

Luke 24:13 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. 16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. 17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? 18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? 19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God KJV

IN FOCUS Lisa and Michael’s son, Timothy, had been on the organ donor waiting list for five years. He was born with a heart defect and needed a transplant. His parents continually prayed for a new heart to become available. The week of Easter, the hospital called and said it had a new heart for Timothy. His parents rushed to the hospital and waited while the doctors operated on him. Lisa became very upset as she thought about the parents of the child whose heart Timothy had received. She could not imagine how sad they must have felt. After 16 hours had passed, the doctor reported that the operation was a success. But until the doctor gave her the message from the other mother, Lisa still could not get those parents out of her mind. That mother wanted them to know that her daughter died but that a part of her will live on in Timothy. Immediately Lisa’s despair turned to joy. We can often get entangled in our own sense of grief and despair. In today’s lesson we will learn that Jesus offers hope to us no matter the circumstances we face. THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND TIMES The Resurrection. After the betrayal of Jesus by Judas for 30 pieces of silver, He was arrested and taken to trial. It was an illegal trial, and Jesus was condemned to die on the Cross. Before they nailed His hands and feet to the Cross, Jesus was beaten, mocked, and pierced by a crown of thorns. His death left His disciples sad and disappointed. Many thought He would be their new king and redeemer. Upon His death, the disciples went into hiding in Jerusalem, afraid that they, too, would be crucified as followers of Christ. Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and other women visited the tomb where they laid Jesus’ body and found it empty (Luke 24:1-11). Peter did not believe the women so he went to investigate the matter. He found the tomb empty and the burial clothes of Jesus folded nicely. The resurrected Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene in the garden (Mark 16:9). He also appeared to other women (Matthew 28:9-10). These accounts of Jesus’ resurrection appearances, as well as others, confirm that He kept His promise. He had predicted three times that He would suffer, die on the cross, and be resurrected. In spite of all the evidence, some of His disciples still were hopeless and despondent. BACKGROUND After Jesus’ death, all hope seemed lost for many of His followers. They thought Jesus would

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and all the people: 20 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. 21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. 24:28 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further. 29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. 30 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. 31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. 32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? 33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, 34 Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. 35 And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.

become their earthly king and overthrow the government, thus providing peace for the people. When this did not happen and Jesus was crucified, they did not know where to turn or to whom for help. Two men, one named Cleopas, decided to head back to Emmaus. We do not know what they planned to do when they arrived there; we just know they were saddened by Jesus’ death. However, their seven-mile journey would be interrupted by an unexpected traveler. IN DEPTH 1. Hopelessness and Despair (Luke 24:13-21) On the same day that Christ rose from the dead, two of His disciples start a journey back to Emmaus. We do know the identity of one whose name is Cleopas (Luke 24:18). The other man remains unidentified. Cleopas was not a part of the first 12 disciples Jesus called. It is unknown why the two men were headed to Emmaus, in the opposite direction of Jerusalem. It could’ve been that Cleopas lived there and was headed home after Passover had ended. Or, they may have been trying to escape the danger that existed in Jerusalem. All followers of Christ were under the threat of persecution. That is why the other disciples more than likely were hiding behind closed doors. As they walked to Emmaus, they shared their experiences as disciples of Christ (v. 14). It’s possible that they talked about Jesus’ teachings as well as the numerous miracles and healings He performed. Perhaps they recalled Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem on a donkey and the people’s shouts of “Hosanna!” Yet, they had experienced that same crowd shout “Crucify Him!” His crucifixion was still fresh in their minds. After all Jesus had done for the people, He was beaten, humiliated, and nailed on a cross between two thieves. Yet, Mary Magdalene had reported the tomb where Jesus laid was empty. The two disciples still could not believe it happened. Perhaps they thought, “Who will lead us? How can we know which way to go? How can we protect ourselves?” While the two men discussed all that happened, Jesus appeared and walked alongside them (v. 15), but they never recognized Him (v. 16). Because they were sad, their eyes were downcast. Jesus

asked, “What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad?” (v. 17). Christ knew what they were talking about. Yet He asked them because they did not know who He was. They could not believe He did not know what had happened (v. 18), especially considering Passover had just ended and people from far and near had come to Jerusalem. They all knew about the crucifixion of Christ. Jesus pretended not to know what Cleopas was referring to (v. 19). Cleopas summarized the life and death of Jesus (vv. 19-21). He called Him a prophet and had respect for Jesus as a man of God, but after His death, they were reluctant to call Him Messiah. Jesus had told them of things to come, as well as His suffering, death, and resurrection. Yet Cleopas emphasized, “The chief priests and our rulers handed Jesus over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him” (v. 20, NIV). The disciples had hoped that Jesus would be their Redeemer (v. 21). The Israelites believed God would send the Messiah that would overthrow the Roman government and free them from bondage. But now that Jesus was dead, it seemed like their hope was gone. They did not know what to believe about the reports of the empty tomb. He did say that on the third day He would be resurrected. The two men did not realize Jesus was the Redeemer of the world that opened the way for all to be redeemed from the bondage of sin and death. 2. Restored Hope (vv. 2835) Because His suffering, death, and resurrection are revealed in Scripture, Jesus scolded the two men for their unbelief (vv. 2526). He then interpreted the Old Testament and explained to them the prophecies that referred to Him (v. 27). The suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus brought to fulfillment the prophecies of the law, of prophets, and in the writings. As the two men and Jesus approached Emmaus, Jesus continues walking (v. 28). He was not going to continue with the two men unless invited. They urge Him to stay with them because it’s late (v. 29). It is unknown whether it was their home, a friend’s house, or a temporary place of rest. Jesus stays with them and continues the conversation. “And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them” (v. 30). The meal Jesus shared with the two men was the Lord’s Supper. It is the presence of Christ, at the table opened to a stranger, that transform an ordinary meal into the Eucharist. Based on the language, we can see the similarities from previous meals (Luke 22:19). It is in the midst of Jesus taking bread, blessing and breaking it, and sharing with the men, that their eyes opened (24:31). They recognize the stranger as Christ. Then He leaves. Jesus’ teachings caused their “hearts to burn within” them (v. 32). Jeremiah 23:29a (NIV) states, “Is not my word like fire .

. . ?” God’s Word is so powerful that it can illuminate even the darkest place of the soul. These two men had experienced sadness and hopelessness, until the Word and sacrament were shared with them. Jesus restored their hope. The two disciples returned to Jerusalem that night and witnessed to the 11 apostles and the other disciples, both men and women (Luke 24:33). Just as the two disciples entered the place where the apostles and others had gathered, the apostles declared, “The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon” (v. 34). In spite of Simon Peter’s denial, Jesus appears to him first to communicate His love and grace toward Him. Paul mentions in 1 Corinthians 15:5 that Jesus appeared to Cephas, Peter’s Greek surname. The two disciples who had just arrived witnessed to others about their encounter with Jesus on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:35). Their witness along with the others offered hope and encouragement to the believers. SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES 1. Why did the two men not recognize Jesus (Luke 24:16)? 2. How did Jesus reveal Himself to the two men on their way to Emmaus (vv. 27, 30)? DISCUSS THE MEANING Once Jesus broke bread with the two men, they recognized Him. What significance does the breaking of bread (the Lord’s Supper) have in helping us to remember Christ?

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Daily Bible Readings MONDAY The Trial before Pilate (Luke 23:13-25) TUESDAY The Crucifixion of Jesus (Luke 23:32-38) WEDNESDAY The Death of Jesus (Luke 23:44-49) THURSDAY The Burial of Jesus (Luke 23:50-56) FRIDAY The Messiah’s Suffering (Isaiah 53:3-9) SATURDAY Discovery of the Empty Tomb (Luke 24:1-12) SUNDAY The Lord Has Risen Indeed! (Luke 24:13-21, 28-35) 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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In today’s society, it is very easy to become despondent over the problems of life. Many people are unemployed, houses are in foreclosure, crime is rampant, and wars and uprisings continue around the world as well. How do people react when in despair? What can we do to offer them hope? MAKE IT HAPPEN This week, we may encounter people who are experiencing difficulties in their families, financial problems, sickness, grieving the loss of a loved one, etc. We can show compassion toward others by listening to them and sharing the message of the Gospel. The two men in our Scripture lesson went from being hopeless to hopeful. Then they returned to Jerusalem to share the news of the Resurrection with other disciples. We, too, have a message of hope for a hurting world to share wherever we go. MORE LIGHT ON TEXT Luke 24:13-21, 28-35 Introduction: After the account of Jesus’ ministry up to His death, Luke gives details on postResurrection events. Jesus died before the Sabbath and the women could not embalm His body because of the Sabbath, so they waited. Early the next morning, the women went to the tomb and found it emp-ty. Two men (angels) dressed in white told them that Jesus arose from death. When they returned from the tomb, they reported to the 11 disciples and other followers. After the report of the women, Peter went and witnessed the emptiness of the tomb. The disciples were mourning the death of Jesus and they were so desperate, it was hard to convince them that He has risen.

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13 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. After the women’s report and Peter’s confirmation, two of the disciples decided to go to the village of Emmaus which was about 11 kilometers (“about threescore furlongs”) from Jerusalem. The precise location of Emmaus is uncertain because there are two possible sites that we know of today. The disciples’ motive for going there is not known. They may have been residents of Emmaus and prevented by the Sabbath and the surrounding events from getting back to their village. Their journey took place on the first day of the week. The phrase “that same day” indicates that this event took place on the day the women went to the tomb. Chronologically, it came after the women’s visit to the tomb and probably came after Peter and John’s visit to the tomb as is made clear later in the text. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. 16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. The two disciples discussed the report of the women and that of Peter. The subject of their discussions was not only on the empty tomb but also more on the succession of events since the betrayal of Jesus. Jesus likely joined them early in their journey. They should have rejoiced because the one whom they were discussing has joined them and is alive. However, they were kept from recognizing Him. The Greek wording used in verse 16 says that their eyes were “holden” (krateo, krat-EH-o), meaning “restrained” from recognizing

1-888-290-7277 Him. This prevention is either coming from their unbelief due to their sorrow—because Mark 16:10 mentions that the disciples were mourning and weeping—or it may be that God intentionally prevented them from recognizing Him. Mark, also referring to this event, said that Jesus “appeared in another form” (Mark 16:12). It is certain that the prevention from recognizing is partly due to the disciples’ unbelief and sorrow. 17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? Jesus’ question was a probing inquiry. He knew what they were discussing. Jesus knew the thoughts of His disciples and His audience before these people even spoke (see Matthew 12:25; Mark 12:14-15; Luke 9:47). Jesus knew the subject of their discussion but more than that, He knew their state of mind. In reaction to Jesus’ question, they expressed their discouragement and sorrow. Their hearts were not at peace. Jesus knew their doubts, and He wanted to provide them with healing. Jesus knows what we are going through before we even speak to Him; however, He still expects us to tell Him our concerns through prayer. 18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? In reply to Jesus’ inquiry, one of these disciples named Cleopas was concerned. Much is not known about this disciple apart from the mention of his name. His reply to Jesus tells us the extent to which the public knew about the events concerning Jesus’ trial and death. The nominal phrase “only a stranger” suggests that

NEWS@RAISETHEPRAISENEWS.NET even strangers were informed of what went on during the Passion Week. It was therefore a surprise for these two disciples to meet someone leaving Jerusalem as they were who was not well-informed about the situation. The “things” that happened will be told to their companion in verses 19-20. “These days” do not include this particular day. They may be referring to the day of Jesus’ triumphal entry in Jerusalem up to His burial. The event of the missing body in the tomb was fresh news not yet known to the public. Matthew says that the guards went to tell the official in town, but they were bribed not to speak about it (Matthew 28:11-15). 19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people: 20 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. Jesus asked for clarification about the things that happened. The disciples clarified their concept of things that occurred to Him: They spoke of things that happened “Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet” (Luke 24:19). They then gave a powerful testimony of Jesus’ words and deeds. John’s account includes the reinforcement from the temple guard, sent to arrest Him, who testified that no one had the speaking ability of Jesus (John 7:46). Jesus Himself, in addressing His disciples, told them that the Jews were more guilty because He had done things no one ever did among them in order to convince them (see Acts 11:15-18). Though the first part of the two disciples’ summarized biography of Jesus was full of hope, Luke 24:19-20 still set a tone of

despair by the usage of the past tense. The content of verse 20 gives the disciples’ reason for using the past tense. The chief priests and the rulers handed Him over to be sentenced to death. The expression “delivered him” explains the transfer of Jesus to Roman authorities by the Sanhedrin to be crucified because the Jews had no authority to put someone to death (John 18:31). Unlike Jews who carried out executions by stoning as ordered by the Law of Moses, the Roman form of capital punishment was crucifixion. The crucifixion of Jesus seems to be the end of the story for these two disciples. 21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. Their hope was based on Jesus delivering Israel from Roman occupation. They misunderstood the Messianic role of Jesus. They might have been influenced by the prevailing ideas about Christ among the Jews. “The third day” was a date Jesus gave to His disciples as the day of His resurrection from the death. Predictions have meanings when they are kept and considered faithfully. Daniel could recognize, for example, that the 70 years of the Israelites’ captivity was over and decide to intercede for the people in exile (9:1-3). Here, it is possible that the disciples’ sorrow has made them forget even the predictions of the Resurrection on the third day because the angels reminded the women of what Jesus had told His followers (Luke 24:6). Even with this reminder, the two disciples’ situation did not allow a proper attitude of

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REVIVAL…REVIVAL…REVIVAL Praise God Saints for his infallible Word. My Hope M.B.C., Pastor Charles Hall will host a three might revival Thursday-Saturday March

28th, 29th, & 30th at 7:00PM nightly. Each night will be as scheduled: Thursday night, “Youth night”, Friday “Auxiliary”, and Saturday “Adult Night”.

All services will be under the direction of Minister Roosevelt Hall, Assoc. Minister of Bethel M.B.C., Pastor Reginald A. Pope. We encourage

all to come out and join with us as we praise and lift up His name. My Hope M.B. is located at 10501 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles Ca 90003. Charles

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CITY ON THE HILL CHURCH

Jawane Hilton Senior Pastor/Teacher

1-888-290-7277 EVENING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH

211 West 59th Street - Los Angeles, CA 90003

www.cothchurch.org **********

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

Keith B. Williams Senior Pastor

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

GREATER EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH

JUDSON BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

HOLY CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH

REV., DR. SOLOMON DRAKE PASTOR

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

GREATER STARLIGHT B.C. 8018 South San Pedro Street Los Angeles, CA 90003 Phone (323) 753-0224 Fax: (323) 753-3591

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

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

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

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REV. WAYNE CHANEY, JR. PASTOR

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

BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF PASADENA

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

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

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

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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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

DR. ALBERT NICHOLAS SENIOR PASTOR

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.

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

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

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

GREATER NEW LIGHT B.C.

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

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

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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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.

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.

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.

HOLY MISSION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1416 East 41st Street Los Angeles, CA 90011 PHONE: (940) 442-2972 Noah W. Payne, Pastor Rev. Reginal Payne, Asst. Pastor

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

NEW COMMANDMENT M.B.C.

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

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los angeles THE ASSEMBLING FAITH M.B.C. 1233 W. 91st St., L.A., CA 90044 Phone(323) 418-8800 E-Mail: assemblingf8th@att.net

DR. B. T. NEWMAN SR. Pastor Emeritus

BOBBY T. NEWMAN JR.

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

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

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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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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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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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

CEDAR GROVE BAPTIST CHRCH

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

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

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.

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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.

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.

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

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

NEW PROVIDENCE M.B.C.

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

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

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

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

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

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

REV. TERRELL TAYLOR - PASTOR

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

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.

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.

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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 ...............10:30 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.

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.

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.

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

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

ROCK OF FAITH M.B.C.

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.

ST. JOHN M.B.C.

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

ST. REED BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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.

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.

VILLAGE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

“Family of Purpose” CHURCH Phone: (888) 294-5545 www.FOPLive.com

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

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

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

REV. ROBERT L. TAYLOR PASTOR

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

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1812 E. 110th St. - L.A., CA 90059 Phone: (323) 566-5315 Res.(310) 635-2827 Fx: (323) 566-2349 DR. MILTON MARSHALL, SR., PASTOR 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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THE DOOR OF YOUR HEART Behold, I stand at the door and knock Though, I find there is a stumbling block Open the door if you hear my voice I come that we can rejoice I want to dine with you forever This is my sole endeavor Your closed door keeps us apart It is the chamber of your heart In my hand there’re spiritual treats Consume them and become complete I bring love to your secret place Everlasting joy for you to taste I come to nourish the spiritual man With sweet forgiveness in my hand Taste my fruit of joy and peace It will tame your inner beast Behold, I stand at the door and knock I am your shepherd, you are my flock Let us break the bread of life And separate the inner strife That stumbling block of human wrath Will no longer impede my path I bring new life from my vine To allow the light in you to shine

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expectation like Daniel possessed. The third day was a promised day that they should have eagerly awaited, but sorrow and distress made them forget its promise. 24:28 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further. After the answer of the disciples to Jesus’ question, we are now at the gate of the village of Emmaus. Before that, Jesus rebuked them and gave them a lecture on the fulfillment of Scripture concerning His life. But His explanation did not arouse their attention. When they reach Emmaus, Jesus acts as though He will continue His journey. 29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. Because it was getting late, the men urged Jesus to stay the night with them. Hospitality is part of Jewish culture, as we can remember, for instance, Abraham accommodating the stranger in Genesis 18:2-5. This emphasis on hospitality is significant for our time; the practice of this virtue is rare. Individualism, mistrust, sad experiences of many hosts with their guests, fear of strangers, lack of free time, and other reasons can discourage many Christians from extending hospitality. We should be encouraged to practice hospitality with caution and by the discernment the Spirit grants to believers. The hospitality these two disciples offered to Jesus strongly suggests that they are from Emmaus. If that were not the case, it would have been difficult for them to host someone else had they been guests themselves. One argument that favors this view is that they almost “constrained” Jesus to stay with them (Luke 24:29). Another argument that supports it forcefully comes from John 11:55, which states that many people from the villages went to Jerusalem for the Passover. The powerful way Jesus explained the Scripture to them had certainly played a role in their invitation also. They might have been willing to hear more and the sudden parting of their companion would have deprived them. 30 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. While on the Emmaus Road, the disciples fail to recognize Jesus. Even His explanation

from the Scripture and verbal rebuke could not help them. For this reason once they got indoors and were about to eat, Jesus took the responsibility of sharing the bread. This was the responsibility of the host, not the guest. It’s possible that Jesus chose to break bread as an allusion to His previous act of doing so (Luke 22:19) to give the men a hint of His identity. It could also be that when Jesus was handing the bread to them, He provided further evidence though view of the scars in His hands. Whatever the case, this scene would bring them back to their senses. 31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. Their eyes, which had prevented them from recognizing Jesus, were enlightened now by the act of the breaking of bread. Now that they saw the resurrected Savior, they no longer needed to doubt the testimony about the empty tomb from the women or Peter. Instead, their own eyes had seen the Savior. However, they did not enjoy His presence for long because He disappeared from their sight. This disappearance does not make Jesus’ resurrected body immaterial. Had it been so, He could not have eaten with them. In addition, we know that Philip was taken away after baptizing the Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8:39). Though some suggest it was not a supernatural occurrence, the testimony of Jesus’ different appearances and sudden disappearances testifies that it was supernatural and may be a characteristic of the resurrected body. 32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? Now that the disciples have recognized Him, they then analyze their journey as having the companionship of a stranger who talked to them. Not only did their “heart burn within” them, but Jesus also gave them an opportunity to increase their under-

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MARCH 25, 2013

FOUR VOICES FROM AROUND THE CROSS Dr. LaMont King, Friendly Friendship B.C. Pastor Shane B. Scott, Macedonia B.C. Pastor Darry La Batt, Greater Metropolitan Church Pastor Darnell Dyson, Greater Faith B.C. Streaming Live at www.BMCLive.com standing of the Scripture. His explanation of the Scriptures was progressive. Jesus probably used the scriptural prophecies, and symbols of the Old Testament related to His life and ministry to teach the two disciples. The breaking of bread was the climax of the revelation of Jesus to His unbelieving and sullen disciples. 33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, Whatever their reason for coming back to Emmaus, it became secondary in comparison to the news of their encounter with Jesus. They therefore went back to Jerusalem to share the good news with the others. The same people pressured Jesus to stay with them because it was getting late. “The eleven” were Jesus’ appointed apostles; the number was no longer 12 because of Judas’ betrayal of Him. It is not clear where the disciples gathered; perhaps they were assembled in the Upper Room. 34 Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. While they were bringing good news to the other disciples assembled, they probably felt an additional sense of enthusiasm because of the news they were bearing: “The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon (Peter).” This suggests that Peter may have gone again to the tomb. He first went there, did not find the body, and was wondering what had happened (24:12). Before leaving for Emmaus, the two disciples had Peter’s first report about the empty tomb (24:24); it is therefore right to think that this appearance to Peter was later. The disciples now recognize Jesus as who He claimed to be: the Christ. The term, “Lord” applied to Him in Greek is Kurios (KOO-ree-os), and is the rendering of the Old Testament Yahweh. In John 20:26-28, Thomas will be the first to clearly state, “My Lord and my God.” In overcoming death, Jesus proves to be the Lord of lords, the King of kings. 35 And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread. The two disciples then confirmed to the others by reporting their own encounter with Jesus with an emphasis on the breaking of bread. That Jesus has risen indeed is an expression of victory and hope.

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THE PROCESS....

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Life Evaporated

“You, indeed, have made my days short in length, and my life span as nothing in Your sight. Yes, every mortal man is only a vapor. Selah” – Psalm 39:5

by Andrea Andrews The 39th Psalm is entitled, “The Fleeting Nature of Life”,

as King David reflects on how precious and brief life really is. His authorship (also highly respected by Judaism, Islam, Latter Day Saints and Baha’i Faith), demonstrates attributes tied to a king who was adorned with great introspection, reflection, wisdom and compassion – understanding that the gift of life given each of us is invaluable and not meant to be wasted nor taken for granted.

There is a somewhat popular phrase that says, “Your attitude predicts your altitude”. In other words, how one feels about and behaves toward a certain set of circumstances or situation will determine the overall outcome; whether it works for or against you. So, for a moment, imagine how life might appear if we awakened each day feeling and behaving as if it is our birthday – the way we

feel each year when people go out of their way to make us feel loved, special and celebrated. God wants that zeal and enthusiasm from us each and everyday. Isaiah even speaks of it when he includes “the cloak of zeal” as a part of God’s Full Armor. God not only wants us to serve Him, but to serve Him with zeal and excitement. Yes, battles and challenges are inevitable…but, praising God

through it all shows Him that we believe His promises to us. If life is but a vapor and man returns to dust, we can not afford to waste any time lamenting nor complaining – worrying nor hating. Since God is the “Gift Giver”, we must honor Him and be grateful for each day, each hour, each minute and each and every second He allows us to be receivers of such a perfect gift. Peace, Love & Blessings. www.theprocesschristiancounseling.com

healthy and happy experience and it will be the place of blessing and fulfillment. Therefore, don’t deprive yourself of “Experiencing God’s Best” by trying to do it your way or of attempting to protect yourself! Don’t deprive yourself by

attempting to act as the ultimate overseer of your life and not submitting your thoughts, actions and ways under the mighty hand of Daddy-God! We must go and do as He has commanded for our lives! Then and only then will we

“Experience God’s Best” in the various situations of our lives! Join us for our 1st Sat. Fellowship, April 6, 2013, 1:15 p.m. at the U S Bank Community Bldg., Crenshaw and Slauson, Los Angeles, CA. Be a Vendor at our Celebration Recog-

nition Event-April 13, 2013! 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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in those earthly experiences which He has prepared. It will be experiences of plenty; flowing with milk and honey which will nourish and refresh our weary souls! If we will patiently follow the Lord by obeying and serving Him; it will be a

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Are you a Passive Leader

DR. JOYCE HARRELL

As a leader are you willing to put yourself on the line, for the cause of Christ and address

any and all issues that come your way? Or, are you the kind of leader that shies away from conflict? Are you the kind of leader that tries to stay in the back ground so no one will ask you your opinion on what’s going on? If so, it could be a sign that you are not connected to the power source. Have you noticed that when you are operating in the power of the Holy Spirit, you have no problem being bold? When we are working under the power

of the Holy Spirit, it is easy to love everyone, and surprisingly you don’t have a problem when someone seemingly has a problem with you. We have to understand that we can’t be coward soldiers in God’s army. God’s Word says, “to them that know to do good and doeth it not, to them it is sin.” Being passive means that you are not actively taking part, it could mean you are protecting yourself by avoiding some things or issues. But, as leaders we must

be willing to move out of our comfort zones, and be willing to live sacrificial lives. Romans 12:1-2 tells us to become living sacrifices, holy and acceptable unto God, but then it goes on to say that this is our reasonable service. Because of what Christ has done for me, I should be willing to completely surrender and be all that being a Christian calls for. Being a living sacrifice means I let go, give up and surrender my life to Christ, so that He can

use me as He pleases, however He pleases and I do it deliberately and boldly. Dr. Joyce is a lay-person, under the leadership of Dr. Ticey M. 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. Dr. Joyce’s contact info is, joyce-harrell@sbcglobal.net or (714)878-4854.

It’s Time To Keep The Oil Flowing

LADY DR. PHELENCIA A. WHITE

In order to build bigger, we must think bigger. I recently visited a church celebrating

its anniversary. It was well attended with standing room only. As the time for the offering drew near everyone was encouraged to “give their best gift as unto the Lord”. After the “first call” ended, the money was counted and then a second appeal was made to meet the financial goal. The requested funds came in $1 and $5’s at a time with lengthy delays and continuous appeals.

As I witnessed this, I was reminded of the story of the prophet, Elisha and the widow woman. (2 Kings 4:1-7) Elisha, the prophet, was anointed of God with a methodology in which this woman would have her needs met in ways she could not have never imagined but the spirit of TRUE COMMUNITY was a necessary component of God’s plan for her provision. Oil was the

provision she sought, so Elisha instructed her to gather as many vessels as she could even borrowing them from neighbors or friends. We are God’s vessels not to be owned by any man. As the widow asked for help from others in obedience to the instruction of the prophet, she continued to receive and when there were no other vessels to fill, the oil ceased. Shortly after the offering, ap-

proximately fifteen representatives from various churches were allowed the opportunity to share their upcoming events all scheduled to take place all over town in the same month. Reflecting on the financial needs of our churches today in light of God’s methodology as implemented through Elisha, Continued On Page 15

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it would seem that something is missing. Could it be that it is our TRUE SENSE of COMMUNITY is off from God’s perspective amongst us as believers? Could it be that we are more focused on promoting our own individual agendas rather than focusing on TRUE FELLOWSHIP to promote the agendas of God? Is it truly our heart to bring everything into

a common storehouse (Malachi 3:7-10) where all needs will be met for God’s glory (Acts 4:3135)? What transpired in that service with is far too common. I thought to myself, “God’s kingdom cannot continue to function like this holding every dollar toward individualized inward focuses and believe that it is going to turn into a $1 Million Dollars...There

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