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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. Regular Church Schedule Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Friday at 7:00 p.m. Other Scheduled Events Observance Of The 48th Anniversary Of Community Protestant Church Tomorrow, Sunday, April 2nd, 11:00 a.m.—We extend a cordial invitation to you to worship with us on our special day, the 48th Anniversary of Commu-
nity Protestant Church. Our theme: “The Church is the Lord’s Vineyard, the Branch of the True Vine, and the Light of the World.” Our Guest Preacher will be Minister Diane Asphall, Mt. Zion Christian Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon, NY. Holy Week Services At Community Protestant All Are Welcome Palm Sunday, April 9th at 11:00 a.m., SUNDAY SCHOOL EASTER PRESENTATION. Thursday, April 13th at 7:00 p.m. – MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE in conjunction with Co-op City Baptist Church. Friday, April 14th, 12:00 p.m. – GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE – “THE SEVEN LAST WORDS.” Preachers: Dr. Carl J. Bruce, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY; Rev. Diane Asphall, Mt. Zion Christian Center, Mt. Vernon, NY; Rev. Dr. Thomas Johnson, Canaan Baptist Church of Christ, NYC; Rev. Dr. Sheldon Williams, Co-op City Baptist Church, Bronx, NY; Rev. Malobe Sampson, Thessalonia Worship Center, Bronx NY; Rev. Aldrick Joseph, Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Bronx, NY; Rev. Lois Giles, Seven Lights Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. Sunday, April 16th, 9:00 a.m. (ONE SERVICE
ONLY) – Morning Worship Service - Resurrection Sunday (Easter Sunday). Saturday, May 6th, 4:00 p.m. – BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Hospitality Ministry invites you to join us in A PRE-MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION, featuring the Master of Entertainment, internationally renowned MR. HUNTER HAYES. A jazz legend and Emmy Award winner, Mr. Hayes has performed with such great artists as James Brown, Miles Davis and Lonnie Youngblood. It will be held in room 31, Bartow Community Center, Co-op City, 2049 Bartow Avenue, lower level. Admission: $35 for adults; $15 for children 15 and under. For tickets and/or additional information: (718) 671-6122, (718) 671-0425 or (718) 671-3181. September 12–15 – The Missionary Ministry sponsors a trip to THE HOLY LAND EXPERIENCE IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA, the only Entertainment Park that celebrates the Biblical Word of the Christian Faith. $1,013 per person double occupancy; $961 per person triple; $1,253 single. $113 deposit due December 3 (non-refundable after 5/17). For reservation and/or additional information, call (718) 671-0425 or (718) 379-8514. —Evan G. Mitchell
Newsong Church You’ve Got What It Takes-4 Whether you’re a follower of Jesus or not, there’s one thing I know to be true. We all go through seasons of pain and suffering. We experience physical pain, emotional pain, and spiritual pain. Sometimes these seasons of pain, loss, & grief, last a long time. As followers of Jesus, what do we do when we’re praying for this season to end but it doesn’t seem to line up with God’s plan? As always, we find our example in Jesus, this time as He’s praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus is about to go to the cross, and He’s overwhelmed with anxiety… “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me.Yet not what I will, but what you will.” –Mark 14:34-35 (NIV) (emphasis mine) If you’re going through your own “garden experience,” we can quickly learn two things from Jesus’ example. Jesus turns His WORRY into WORSHIP… Jesus acknowledges that God has the authority, the power, and the ability to remove Him from this situation. When we’re in the midst of our “garden,” we need to remember that God is not only aware of our situation, He’s able to move on our behalf! We need to be persistent in prayer, asking God to do what only He can do! When we turn our worry into worship, it keeps us from becoming bitter, and from falling into the victim mentality!
Need more information about Newsong Church? Jesus SURRENDERED to God’s PLAN… Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org Notice that Jesus started out praying, “Father, take Email: centralteam@newsongchurchnyc.org this cup from me?” However, He conclude His prayer Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx by stating, “Yet not what I will, but what you will.” Against the Flow: www.facebook.com/NewSong What changed? Jesus surrendered to the will of God. Sometimes we don’t understand why God is allowing Youth/ Twitter: @newsongchurchBX us to go through our “gardens.” Truthfully, we may Instagram: @newsongchurchBX. never know this side of eternity, but that doesn’t mean that God’s not with us, that He doesn’t love us, and Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this that He’s not working things out for our good. God Sunday and experience the difference! can use your garden experience for His glory, helping God bless you! others find healing and hope! Just because you’re in —Pastor Mike Tolone the garden doesn’t mean your breakthrough isn’t going to happen. As followers of Jesus, we have the victory, because He has the victory! One day, there will be no more pain, sorrow, or loss. In Christ, you’ve got what it takes to get through this! Join us tomorrow for the final week of our teaching series, “You’ve Got What It Takes!” Our Worship Experience is at 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium B. Service starts at 11 a.m. Deaf interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. We have a well-staffed nursery and a children’s church called “Kidsong.” Any questions? You can contact us: Church office: 140 Alcott Place, Bldg. 19. Office hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Phone: 718-708-8385. Use Co-op City’s bike trails!
COMMUNITY PROTESTANT CHURCH OF CO-OP CITY
CO-OP CITY BAPTIST CHURCH
1659 EAST GUN HILL ROAD BRONX, NY 10469
135 EINSTEIN LOOP (Section 5) • Rooms 50-51 Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Pastor
REV., DR. CALVIN E. OWENS, PASTOR CHURCH
(718) 862-9172 OFFICE (718) 862-9179
An interdenominational Church of love and understanding, consisting of people of many faiths, races and cultural backgrounds, seeking to live the spirit of Christ with relevance. CHURCH SCHEDULE WEEKLY: CHURCH SCHOOL - SUNDAY, 9:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE: SUNDAY, 11:00 a.m. BIBLE CLASS & PRAYER MEETING - WEDNESDAY, 7:30 p.m.
MONTHLY: COMMUNION - 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS
ALL ARE WELCOME!
(718) 320-3774 • Sunday School – 9:15 a.m. • Sunday Worship Services – 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. • Midweek Worship – Wednesday @ 12 Noon • Bible Class – Wednesday @ 1:00 & 7:30 p.m. • Prayer Service – Friday @ Noon & 7:30 p.m. COMMUNION SERVICE EVERY FIRST SUNDAY. YOUTH DAY EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY. ALL ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WITH US.