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Mt. Tabor will be hosting our Annual Spring Church Revival Services from May 28, 2013 – May 30, 2013.

Our theme is “Glorifying God Through Our Witness To The World…Matthew 5:16” and we are excited

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to once again have Rev. Fabian Jacko of Dallas, Texas as our guest Evangelist. Pastor Jacko is an anointed man of God with a powerful word from the Lord. If you have not heard him preach the uncompromising gospel then you must stop by “The Mount” for one or all of these services. We invite you to come and worship with us and be Revived, Rejuvenated & Recommitted! We have reserved a seat especially for you and one for a friend! We are anticipating an anointing from on high and we truly do not want you to be left out! Tuesday Night (May 28th) has been designated as our Men & Women’s Night.

Wednesday Night (May 29th) has been designated as Children, Youth & Young Adult Night and on Thursday (May 30th) we will culminate with Family & Friends Night. Mark your calendars for the above dates because this revival will be one that you will not want to miss…we will be raising the praise at Mt. Tabor! It is our sincere prayer that you will join us… and bring someone along with you! For it is our desire that many lives will be touched, revived and a plethora of souls will be saved this week. Come and be blessed! Mt. Tabor is located at 6614 S. Western Ave. L.A., CA 90047 – For additional information please contact the church office at (323) 753-3189 Dr. Ticey M. Brown, Pastor/Lady Lasonja, Reporting

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The Assembling Faith Missionary Baptist Church Proudly Announces the Anniversary Celebration Honoring the Founder and Senior Bishop Henry J. Cox

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On Sunday, May 19, 2013, Bishop A. Benjamin and the Assembling Faith Missionary Baptist Church family will honor our very own Senior

Bishop Henry J. Cox. A diligent servant of the ministry for over 20 years, Bishop Cox founded the Assembling Faith ministry in 2007. This year’s anniversary theme, “Laboring for Righteousness and Eternal Life,” is supported by Matthew 25:46 ~”And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.” Please join us for this day of celebration at the Assembling Faith sanctuary at 1233 W. 91st Street, Los Angeles. The Reverend Kevin Yancy of Los Angeles will bring the message at the 11:00 a.m. worship service. The Reverend Terry Wilson of Good News Missionary Baptist Church, Los Angeles will deliver God’s Holy Word at the 3:00 p.m. afternoon service. For more information, you may contact Chairpersons Shirley Griffin or Carolyn Emery at (323) 974-8485.

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Praise the Lord, our Redeemer continues to live within us and has allowed us, the Members of Greater Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church No. 2, in the City of Compton, California, the privilege of paying tribute to two of God’s favorites, Pastor Kalvin E. Cressel, Sr. and First Lady Pamela Smith-Cressel for Eighteen years of faithful service. Therefore, the Community-At-Large is invited to join us, at any one of the following three services, as we joyfully and lovingly celebrate these most deserving and dedicated servants. The Theme: “The Mission is Possible” (Matthews 19:26) for these two laborers have remained steadfast and unshakeable Continued On Page 2 as they continue pursuing their mission of GTR. MT. SINAI #2 ....

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is a weekly Publication serving the Greater Los Angeles Church and Surrounding Business Communities.

Our Business and mailing office is located at 23670 Hawthorne Blvd #100, Torrance California. We can be reached at 888290-7277. Publisher and Editor, Pastor Frederick E. Howard, Office Manager, Gerri Calvin, Office Assistant, Celeste, Williams, Marketing Director, Pastor Robert Taylor, Community Liaison, Pastor K.W. Tulloss., Contibuting writers, Dr. Tonya Lewis, Andrea Andrews, Dr. Joyce Harrell, Richard Jones

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11th Pastoral Anniversary for Pastor Dr. William George Davis Jr.

DR. WILLIAM GEORGE DAVIS JR.

May marks the 11th pastoral anniversary, a time of thanksgiving and rejoicing. A

SOLID ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH OF LOS ANGELES ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR PASTOR After 26 years of faithful service Pastor Clarence D. Devereaux has decided to retire effective December 31, 2013. At this time we are accepting resumes for a new pastor. We are looking for candidates who exhibit characteristics as exemplified in I Timothy 3:1-7. Therefore, if God is leading you to become a candidate for this ministry please submit your resume to the Pulpit Committee of Solid Rock Baptist Church of Los Angeles, 8218 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003, or via e-mail at pcsrbcla@yahoo.com or via fax at (323) 759-0553.

For additional information please send your questions or concerns to the e-mail address previously stated.

time to celebrate the love and faithfulness between our Pastor Dr, William George Davis Jr. and the people of Rock of Faith. We would like to express well-wishes to our beloved Pastor as we, the Rock of Faith Baptist church Family, look back on our union of the past 11 years and reach forward with faith and a promising vision for Rock of Faith’s future.

The theme: “A Legend in the making!” Sunday, May 26 @ 3:30pm: Harmony Missionary Baptist Church Reverend Lloyd T. Johnson and Dominion Power Christian Center: Reverend Asberry Charles Jr. Friday, May 31 @ 7pm: Faithful Service Baptist Church Reverend D.L. Goree, Beulah Baptist Church Reverend Robert Taylor and St. Rest Mission-

Messiah Missionary Baptist Church Celebrates 59 Years of Service

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teaching that the Word of God can empower us to achieve the unimaginable.The rejoicing will begin Friday, May 24, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. with our special Guests New Hope Baptist Church and its Pastor, Reverend David Higgins bringing the spoken Word along with

Messiah Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate Fifty Nine Years of Service on Sunday, May 26,, 2013. Church Theme: “Messiah, A Church Rewarded For Its Patience” Romans 5:1-9. Our special invited guests are Calvary Baptist Church of Pacoima, Apostle William Broadous, Pastor and Village Baptist Church of Los Angeles, Rev. W. Charles Harris, Pastor. We would be honored to have you join us in one or both of our services at 10:30 a.m. or 3:30 p.m. Please feel free to RSVP, you may call the church at (323) 7347920. Messiah Missionary Baptist Church 4500 West Adams Blvd, Los Angeles CA. Sis. Greenwood, Chairperson, Dr. Malone, Co-Chairperson, Rev. Perry J. Jones, Pastor.

www.SPTVLive.com Pastor Reginald Pope and the Bethel Baptist Church Family, Pastor Lamar Faulkner of New Revelations Faith Center and Metropolitan Baptist Church and its Pastor, Reverend Elton Johnson. The celebration continues on Sunday morning, May 26, 2013 at 10:45 a.m. with

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Greater New St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church Celebrates 53 Years

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ary Baptist Church Reverend Torrey Collins and ending Sunday, June 2 @ 330pm:Greater Metropolitan Baptist Church Reverend D.K. La Bat and East 105th Street Christian Church Reverend Elton Penn. Rock of Faith Baptist Church 5151 S. Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90037- 323.296.5840. Reverend Calvin Carson Chairman.

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Greater New St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church Celebrates 53 years of faithful and dedicated service to The Lord and to the surrounding community. As we prepare to embark upon another year we pause to tell the Almighty God

thank you for another year of unmerited favor that you have bestowed upon the Greater New St. Matthew Church family. Our chosen theme for this grand occasion is “A Seat in the Kingdom” Matthew 25:21 Our special invited guest to help

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celebrate in this year’s Anniversary on Sunday May 19, 2013 at 3:30pm are Southside Bethel Baptist Church Frederick E. Howard, Pastor (Theme Speaker) New Jericho Christian Church; Dr. J. Wendell Davis, Pastor (Spoken Word).

On Sunday May 26, 2013 at 3:30pm are St. Rest M.B.C; Torrey Collins, Pastor / Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church; Dr. T.K. Carroll, Pastor (Theme Speaker) The Word of God Baptist Church; Louis Monroe III, Pastor (Spoken Word).

We invite friends, family, sister churches, the saved and those who want to be to come and be a part of this auspicious occasion. Greater New St. Matthew is located at 346 E. 36th Street, Los Angeles Ca. 90011. For further information concerning this or any of our services please contact the Church office at (323) 233-7729. Sis. Juanita Hamblet, Anniversary Chairperson 2013 and Rev. Lovester Adams Sr., Pastor

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Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Association 55th Annual Session

DR. STEPHEN J. THURSTON

PASTOR WELTON PLEASANNT

REV. W.K. WOODS

The Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Association Of Los Angeles & Vicinity, Rev. Wendell Keith Woods, Moderator, will hold its 55th Annual Session, May 28-31, 2013, 7:00 p.m. nightly, at the Park Windsor Baptist Church, 1842 W. 108th St., Los Angeles, Rev.

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Terrell Taylor, Host Pastor. The special opening night worship celebration will be on Tuesday, May 31. Leaders from several Baptist convention’s and associations have been invited to participate. Music will be provided by the Park Windsor Baptist Church Choir, the

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MMBA Congress Choir, Elaine Gibbs-Wiley, and special guest recording artists, Tim Bishop Brown & The Miracle Mass Choir. The guest preacher will be the renowned Rev. Dr. Stephen J. Thurston, President of the National Baptist Convention Of America, and Pastor

of the New Covenant Baptist Church of Chicago, IL. Dr. Thurston is certainly one of the nation’s great preachers and denominational leaders.

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Dr. Margaret Douroux’s 28th Gospel Music Convention Introduces Famed Gospel Star Earnest Pugh In the West

DR. MARGARET PLEASANT DOUROUX

Dr. Margaret Pleasant Douroux, internationally acclaimed author, educator, and the composer of such Gospel classics as “We’re Blessed,” “Rivers of Joy,” “He Decided,” “If It Had Not Been For The Lord On My Side,” and “What Shall I Render” hosts the 28th annual Heritage Music Foundation Gospel Music Conference and Expo June 26-29 in Los Angeles. “This year we have the distinct honor of introducing Earnest Pugh (“Rain on Us,” “I Need Your Glory”), a new Gospel star with an as-

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tonishing five-octave range who is packing out churches and conferences in the Eastern U.S.,” says Dr. Douroux.

“Until now, ‘Gospel’s Leading Man’ has been virtually unknown in the West. We’re sure that as soon as L.A. audiences have seen him, he’ll be a huge favorite here.” Gospel singers from across the nation and abroad attend the Conference; all Gospel music enthusiasts are invited to register and participate in the Heritage Mass Choir. Evening concerts Wednesday through Friday are

open to the public at no charge.

The Conference features more than a dozen national Gospel artists, including Pugh, Houston’s genius composerperformer V. Michael McKay, L.A.’s noted Calvin Rhone, and D.C’s multitalented Rodney Teal, plus performances of the music of Dr. Margaret Pleasant Douroux and up-and-coming new writers. Wednesday evening, June 26, is HMF’s grand kick-off concert beginning at 7:30 p.m., featuring Earnest Pugh and Dr. Margaret Pleasant Douroux with the Heritage Mass Choir, Rev. Calvin Rhone, and the L.A. chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America under the direction of Herman Jones. The emcee is Edna Tatum, host of the popular Gospel Classics show on KPFK-FM 90.7 radio, representing the Gospel Announcers Guild of America. This event is at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 4269 Figueroa Street, Los Angeles 90037.

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cert at 7:30 p.m. offers a glorious Gospel marathon of songs from the pen of Dr. Douroux, performed by leading gospel artists from across the nation, Baltimore’s Melodi Ewell, and Detroit’s Rev. Jeffrey Richardson. This takes place at Greater New Bethel Baptist Church, 601 E. 99th Street, Inglewood, CA 90301. The Grand Finale Concert is Friday night, June 28, at 7:30 p.m. at Greater New Bethel Church, Inglewood.

This is an all-star Gospel celebration featuring Earnest Pugh, the new music segment with Rodney Teal and the Heritage Conference Choir, and the not-to-be- missed annual favorite, V. Michael McKay presenting his new music and directing guest artists in impromptu performances. The program is emceed by KJLH radio announcer Kevin Nash.

Saturday morning, June 29, wraps up the week with the Annual Breakfast and Fashion Show 8-12 a.m. with music by conference guests and

Dr. Douroux’s Founder’s Message at 8:00 a.m. This is held at Regency West, 3339 West 43rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90008. Tickets for this prestige occasion are only $30.

On Thursday and Friday from 9-12 a.m., Heritage features a Youth Arts Festival of all the musical arts with mentoring, jam sessions, singing, dancing, drumming, and rapping.

On each of these days starting at 1:00 p.m., Rodney Teal leads the Heritage Mass Choir in rehearsal of selected new songs written by Conference participants. At 3:00 p.m., V. Michael McKay will conduct new music from his pen.

HMF Satellite Chapters Business will also meet each day, with representatives from Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Beaumont, Tex., Houston, Tex., Washington, D.C., New Orleans, La., and Detroit, Mich. Full registration is $105.00. For details, call (310) 674-1903; or register online at www.hmfgospel.com.

Deacon Pierce Preaches 1st Sermon At Bible Fellowship Baptist Church

DEACON DAMEON PIERCE

The Bible Fellowship Baptist Church Family cordially invites you to hear the Word of God! As our beloved Brother, Deacon Dameon Pierce expounds on what God has giv-

en him to share with us. As he has heard the voice of the Lord Jesus the Christ call him to the Gospel Ministry. “Speak Lord thy Servant Heareth”.

May 19th, 2013 @3pm, at Bible

Fellowship Baptist Church located at 6915 S. Broadway Los Angeles, Ca 90003. Rev. DeShay L. Ward Sr., Pastor Sis Bernice Wooden Reporting.

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ONE FAITH FELLOWSHIP’S NUGGETS FOR THE SOUL WHAT WILL YOU DO? Problems, unpleasant situations and challenges can also be referred to as “Life’s Issues”!

They summon obstacles we otherwise would avoid. Issues can occur in our homes, in the workforce, in our relationships, our bodies, etc.

We understand that one of the repercussions of sin that was ushered into the world by man’s decision to disobey God is that we will experience issues along life’s journey. What we must be aware of is 1) EVERYONE experiences issues.

2) There will be some issues that are temporary in our lives,

while the experience of others will be permanent. 3) Sometimes we linger overtime in some issues choosing to nurture their pain, discomfort and inconveniences; rather than obtaining the available help to remedy the issues. 4) Too often, we are not willing to press beyond and overcome any difficulties that stand between deliverance and us. 5) There are occasions when we do attempt to triumph over our issues; however, we give up just prior TO THAT ONE ADDITIONAL ACTION it will take TO PREVAIL, and therefore

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do not experience the victory.

We can glean some insightful nuggets for dealing with issues from: Mark 5:25- And a certain woman, which had an issue of

blood twelve years, (KJ) V.26and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew worse. (NKJV) V.27- When she heard about Jesus, she came behind [Him] in the crowd and touched His garment.

V.28- For she said, “If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well. V. 29- Immediately the bleeding stopped, and she could feel in her body that she had been healed of her terrible condition. 1) Some issues will be long-term as this woman’s problem had been

for twelve years. 2) She did seek professional assistance from those who were qualified to help although they could not remedy her condition. 3) Our situations will often grow worse before they get better; for it is the darkest before the dawn. 4) It is crucial that we hear about the power, love and works of Jesus so that faith in Jesus will manifest in our hearts and spirits. 5) No matter if we have been unsuccessful in our attempts with others; we must yet decide to exercise Continued On Page 14

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The California / Louisiana Crusade For Christ Sponsoring a Benefit Service in Honor of Pastor Cedell O. Bush On Saturday, May 18, 2013 @ 6:30 PM The California / Louisiana Crusade for Christ is hosting a benefit service in honor of one of own faithful servants, Rev. Cedell O. Bush pastor of Gospel Temple Missionary Baptist

Church. Pastor Bush has been hospitalized for over a year now and we want to pull together to help ease some of the financial and spiritual burdens for him and his family. We are requesting your prayers, presence and participation in this

service. The service will be held at Gospel Temple MBC 10451 S. Hoover St. L.A., CA 90044. Dr. Reginald Pope, the Vice-President of the Crusade will be bringing the Gospel message. If you are not able to attend but would like to send

a financial contribution to the Bush family you may send it to Rev. Cedell O. Bush c/o Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church 6614 S. Western Ave. L.A. CA 90047 – Please make checks payable to the California / Louisiana Crusade for

Christ. Please continue to keep his wife, Sis. Ann Bush, his children and the entire Bush family uplifted in prayer. Dr. Ticey M. Brown, California Section President

RAISE THE PRAISE - THE PULSE OF THE CHURCH AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES TRAVELER’S REST MISSONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Announces Appreciation Services for a Giant of a Man Theme: “Our Pastor Serving The Lord Whole Heartily”Philippians 2:3-4 Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who is STILL the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords! We the members of the Traveler’s Rest Church family pause to celebrate the work of our Pastor, Joe L. Gates, Sr. It is with Great anticipation

that we as a body of Baptized believers look forward to this grand occasion. We are living witnesses that God is a Good God, and HE can do anything but fail. We are so grateful for the friends and Sister Churches that God has placed in our lives. This celebration will be-

gin Sunday, May 19th at 3:30 p. m.; Faith and Hope Community Church, Rev. LaVelle Gates Sr., Pastor and (guest speaker); Roger Williams Baptist Church, Rev. Keith Woods, Pastor; Solid Rock Baptist Church, Rev. Clarence Devereaux, Pastor, and Grace

Temple Baptist, Bishop Miquail Broadous, Pastor. Our final day of celebration will begin on Sunday, May 26th at 3:30 p.m.; Southern Missionary B.C., Rev. Xavier L. Thompson, Pastor and (guest speaker); Israel B.C., Rev. Rodney Howard, Pastor, and Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church,

Rev. Ticey Brown, Pastor. You are cordially invited to attend and be a part of this exciting celebration. All services will be held at Traveler’s Rest Baptist Church located at 1417 East Florence Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90001. Rev. Joe L. Gates, Sr., Interim Pastor, Sister Margaret Jackson, Chairperson.

shipers. The Training Program Campus Schedule: Time – 7:00p.m. -9:30 p.m. Mondays: The Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 659 W. Colden Ave. Los Angeles. Rev. C. Lamar Simmons, pastor. The dates are: June 17, June 24, July 1 and July 8. Thursdays: The Greater Zion Church Family, 2408 N. Wilmington Ave. Compton.

Rev. Dr. Michael Fisher, pastor.

The dates are: June 6, June 13, June 20 and June 27. If you’re a praise leader with concerns about your congregation’s re-

sponse to praise and worship, you should attend the workshop. If you want to improve your delivery, this workshop is for you. Here’s something else; maybe you want to write your own praise songs. There’s a reason this opportunity has come to you. With more than 25 years of ministry, directing, study, teaching and worship leading, Saundra McKinney includes herself written man-

Saundra McKinney Schedules Praise and Worship Skills Training Program

SAUNDRA McKINNEY

Award-winning minister of

music, columnist and singersongwriter Saundra McKinney will lead a four week training program primarily focusing on the knowledge empowerment of Praise and Worship leaders. In this enlightening month of hands-on training, attendees will learn: How to reduce praise team member turnover rates. How to become comfortable leading praise and worship and improve themselves. How to make the praise to worship transition smoothly. How to get

seniors and mature congregation members more involved.

How to gain rapport and participation with the congregation within five minutes. The essence of self-preparation, quality rehearsals and timeliness. Harmony techniques and leading worship within certain time constraints. Entrances, exits, positioning and cueing. How to merge new and old songs together and remain rhythmically in sync. How to be cognizant of the spiritual needs of the attending wor-

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ROCK Your Ride (Bike) To Church Sunday On Sunday, May 19, 2013, The ROCK Christian Fellowship will kick off the summer healthy living strategy with a “Ride Your Bike To Church Sunday”. It is our goal to remind people of the benefits of parking the car and periodically breaking out their bikes. This is a rare sight on

a Sunday morning. Seeing a large group of parishioners riding their bikes to morning service is rarely, if ever done in Southern California. The benefits for such an initiative are numerous. A few of the obvious are, to encourage living choices, to remind people of the fun in riding their

bikes and to remind people that our spiritual well-being is intimately connected to our physical well-being. Everyone is invited to participate. Here is the plan: When: Sunday morning May 19, 2013 Time: 8:00 AM Where: Meet at the Ruth Bach Library (Heartwell Park / corner of Bell-

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and Willow) 2603 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90815 / 562.421.3268. All riders will receive a free small juice for participating. From there, it is back to to Ruth Bach Library.

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ual; “Praise and Worship: How to Build an Effective Team.”

Additional materials congruent with the training include tracts, music, biblical and music theory study tools. Special guests will include surprise praise and worship recording artists, and highly skilled, local musicians. They’ll add their team input from the stand-

flower and Carson) 4055 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90808 We are inviting everyone to place their bikes in or on their vehicles and drive to the Library. From there, ride your bike the two miles to church. After church, everyone is encouraged to meet at the Jamba Juice (Bellflower GTR. MT. SINAI #2 ....

points of commitment, flowing with the Holy Spirit, and having a praise band. Whether you’re the pastor, or worship team member, the training will move you by biblical instructions and spiritual motivation to a higher dimension in your ministry. Saundra’s past workshops have proven to be a great place for pastors,

singers, choir directors, musicians, songwriters and worship leaders to grow and network.

They have moved higher in their positions and currently train others in leadership as well. For registration information, call Saundra McKinney at 626-371-4218. Reach out to her on face book/e-mail @ musictomusic@netzero.net / gottaplayandsing@yahoo.com.

Guests Sunflower Christian Fellowship, Pastor Cedric Carpenter, Greater Love Christian Center, Pastor Melvin Ashley, Pastor Artis Lanier, First Providence Baptist Church “Holy Ghost Headquarters” and Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church with their Under Shepherd, Pastor C. Lamar Simmons, bringing the spoken

Word. We are located at 12317 S. Wilmington Avenue, Compton, CA 90222, telephone (310) 631-0261 where we remain Bible Based, Christ Centered and Spirit Led. Kalvin E. Cressel, Sr., Pastor/Teacher, Sister La Toya Hairston, Program Chair, Mother Sandra Taylor, Public Relations.

CITIZEN OF ZION TO HOST “Introduction to Christian Apologetics” Workshop A Workshop that promises to bring the truth found in the ivory towers of seminaries down to the steeple towers of the local church. Compton, California, May 21-23, 2013, Citizens of Zion Baptist Church in partnership with AYCE will host a three-day workshop “Introduction to

Christian Apologetics – Defending the Faith”. AYCE instructors, Perseus Poku, who has a BA in History and MA in Christian Apologetics and Rodney Scott, who has a BA in Biblical Studies and MA in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, will cover topics such as Biblical Thinking (Logic),

Christian Ethics, Metaphysics According to the Bible, A Study of How We Know as Humans (Epistemology) and the Doctrines of God and the Bible. This workshop is sponsored by the CZ Evangelism Ministry and is free! Come, join us as we discover through the Word how to defend what

we believe and to be “…prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have… with gentleness and respect”. The workshop begins each evening at 6:00 p.m. For more information about this workshop or any of the other programs at CZ, call

the church office at (310) 6380536 or email citizensofzion@ sbcglobal.net. We are located at 12930 North Lime Avenue, in the City of Compton. Mrs. Joyce Ervin, Chairperson, Mr. Marvin Watkins, Ministry Administrator, Rev. Bobby L. Newman, Jr., Pastor and Ms. Wilma Hairston, reporting.

8 YEARS OF PASTORAL LEADERSHIP– REVEREND DR. MICHAEL J. FISHER

REV. DR. MICHAEL J. FISHER

He has been called many things: teacher, philanthropist, award-winning choir director, singer, actor, poet, nationally acclaimed evangelist, mentor, a preacher’s preacher…but we call him PASTOR! The entire membership of the Greater Zion Church Family proudly announces the 8th Pastoral Appreciation Services honoring Reverend Dr. Michael J. Fisher! Daily, our Pastor pours into us, teaches us, prays for us

A CHRUCH ON THE MOVE FOR GOD

The “Friendly” Friendship Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 94 years of dedicated and faithful service.

Please come and join in our anniversary jubilation on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at our 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. services. Pastor Kelvin Calloway of the Bethel A.M.E. Church of Los Angeles, will be our special guest speaker at the afternoon service. He will help to reaffirm our theme,

“A Church on the Move for God,” Acts 4:32-35. “Friendly” Friendship is located at 10101 S. Avalon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. Our pastor, committee, officers and members invite you to share this Anniversary Service with us. For more information, please contact us at 323-756-4088 or ffmbcnwatts@aol.com.

Deacons Rodney Hamilton and William Jackson, Chairpersons.

Dr. LaMonte King, Pastor.

and guides us. The duties of a Pastor entails so much more than preaching on Sundays and teaching on Wednesdays.

While the benefits of being a servant of God & edifying His people are fulfilling, the hours are unforgiving, the sacrifices are never-ending, and the burdens are heavy. However, we pause for these services to applaud and thank our Undershepherd. We believe that this year will cast in a season of

NEW BEGINNING! To show our gratitude and to usher in a new wind and a fresh season, we have planned three services that are sure to pour back into him - to show our love and appreciation for all that he does! Special Announcement: Wednesday, May 18th – “…

He will fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouting..” (Job 8:21) As always, we are excited about our Comedy night hosted by the

hilarious Ron G! We believe that this year’s Appreciation Services will usher in shift of new beginnings. We invite all of those that have been blessed

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The men of Holy Rock Baptist Church have chosen as the theme for their Annual Men’s Day, “Working together for the glory of God” (Psalms 133:1) The day will be celebrated at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 19, 2013.

The men and women of the Los Angeles community are urged to join the Holy Rock men in praising the Lord for His many blessings. These men are dedicated Christian

believers and workers. They exemplify models of Godly manhood. They work hard for their Lord and Savior, their Church, their families and on their jobs. They praise and magnify the Lord in their daily lives. Two praise services have been scheduled for the day. We are thrilled to have our own Men’s Choir, guest choirs and powerful preaching to inspire us on this grand occasion. A delicious dinner will be served

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2 Peter 3:1 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: 2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: 3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, 4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.

5 For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: 6 Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: 7 But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by

the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.

8 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, 12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?

13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

15 And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation;

IN FOCUS Willie was looking out of the window when his mother, Falicia, arrived home. “Willie, what are you doing at the window?” she asked.

Willie did not turn to look at her. He continued to stare out of the window as he replied, “I’m waiting for my daddy to come and take me to the ball game.”

Falicia walked over to Willie. “Honey, did your daddy call today?”

“Yes, ma’am,” mumbled Willie. “He said that he’d pick me up around 4 o’clock.” Falicia walked away. It was already 5:30, and she did not have the heart to tell her son that his daddy probably was not coming. Falicia knew her former husband, Johnny, was not a man who kept his promises. He would simply not show up, then call a couple of weeks later with some lame excuse.

As Falicia walked to her room, she turned to look at Willie who was still staring out of the window. She knew her son was counting on his father to keep his promise. She prayed that Johnny would not let Willie down again.

A promise is a binding declaration between two or more people or institutions. Only God keeps every one of His promises. In this week’s lesson, Peter confirms Christ’s promise to return and to usher in the new heaven and new earth.

THE PEOPLE, PLACES AND TIMES Day of the Lord. The Greek word is parousia.

Theologians interpret this various ways, but it certainly is the time when Jesus returns whether in judgment for unbelievers or with everlasting joy for the followers of Christ.

BACKGROUND The apostle Peter wrote this text not only to warn Christians about false teachers but to exhort them to grow in their faith and in the knowledge of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

One principle area of attack from false teachers was the return and future judgment of Christ. If there was no future judgment, then people were free to live as they chose. In the final chapter of his second epistle, Peter directly challenges this error.

He begins by admonishing the people to remember those things that he had taught them. It is important to remember the words proclaimed by anointed men and women of God. They challenge us to live holy lives, to use our gifts and talents for God, and to keep us from becoming complacent.

IN DEPTH 1. Believe God’s Word (2 Peter 3:1-4) Peter intended to “stir up” the people’s mem-

ory (2 Peter 3:1). To “stir up” means “to fully awaken.” The apostle suggests three areas where the people’s memory needed awakening: the words of the holy prophets, the commandments of the apostles, and the commandments of Christ.

Peter realized that in these “last days” many people would question Christian beliefs in the Lord (3:3). These people would cause others to have doubts about the authority of God’s Word. Peter called these unbelievers “scoffers” (v. 3). Scoffers are false teachers who mock the truth.

The apostle had already warned the people that these scoffers would infiltrate the church with their “damnable heresies” (2:1). Some even went as far as denying the deity of Christ.

The “last days” refer to the period between the first and Second Coming of Christ. During this period, ungodly teachers will deny that Christ is coming back to execute judgment. “They will say, ‘Where is this “coming” he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation’” (3:4, NIV).

It is sad that people are deceived into believing Christ is not coming again. However, Peter’s message is clear: Do not listen to these scoffers and do not follow them.

God’s Word is true and His promises are unfailing.

2. Believe in God’s Creation (vv. 5-9) The scoffers do not believe the truth of God’s Word. They portray God’s truth as a moral fable. These false teachers purposely forget that God created the heavens and the earth. To refute their heresy, Peter reminds his readers of God’s creative power.

First he reminds them of how God, by His Word, rolled back the waters to create dry land (v. 5; Genesis 1:9-10). God used the same waters that He rolled back to destroy the old world in the days of Noah and his family (2 Peter 3:6). He did not spare the old world when His people disobeyed Him (2:5), and He will not spare the current world. God has already decided the world’s fate and declared it through Christ and His apostles.

Scoffers need to be warned that God’s Word is true. They think He has forgotten His creation, so they feel that they can live any way they choose. They fail to realize that God is being patient with us. Scoffers

By the end of the lesson, we will: UNDERSTAND the significance of holy living; FEEL CONFIDENT that Christ will return for His Church; and ANTICIPATE the day when God will make all things new.

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“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).

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fail to understand that because His desire is to save and not destroy, God does not measure time according to human standards.

“With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day” (3:8, NIV).

God can accomplish in one day what might take 1,000 years, and He may take a 1,000 years to accomplish His will in a day.

3. Believe God’s Promise (vv. 10-13) Peter emphatically declares, “The day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night” (v. 10).

According to Spiros Zodhiates—a Greek American Bible scholar and author— the “day of the Lord” represents the Second Coming of Christ and the occasion when God will actively intervene to punish sin. The term also refers to the time immediately before the creation of the new heaven and earth (Complete Word Study Dictionary: New Testament, 710).

Peter says that on this day, “the heavens shall pass away with a great noise” (v. 10). The Greek word translated “great noise” means “with a great crash.” The apostle declares the earth will be burned up, and not only the earth, but all the “works that are therein.” Everything that humanity has ever created, invented, or built will be utterly consumed in this “fervent heat.”

4. Be Spotless, Blameless, and at Peace (vv. 14-15a) The underlying theme of these verses is the second coming of the Lord. Whether our lives on earth are ended in death or whether we are alive when the Lord returns, we want to be found ready. To be found “without spot, and blameless” is to be fully like Jesus (v. 14). This thought should motivate us to examine every aspect of our lives and think about what me may be doing when we are suddenly taken to be with the Lord. The standard is perfection, but the Lord knows our weaknesses and frailties, and the blood of Christ covers all of our sins. So we have great peace as we look forward to His return. The only reason the Lord is delaying His return is to give more people the opportunity to be saved before He returns.

SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES 1. What three things does Peter want to remind the people of (2 Peter 3:2-4)?

2. Why is the Lord delaying His coming and the execution of judgment on the world (v. 9)?

DISCUSS THE MEANING 1. What are some false teachings that are being spread in the church today? How do you know that these teachings are false?

2. If the “day of the Lord” is coming as a thief in the night, what characteristics can you identify in people’s behavior or in institutional activities that suggest the Lord may be coming soon?

LESSONS IN OUR SOCIETY Many people in our society live according to a “bumper sticker” mentality. Some believe they should “live fast, die young, and make a beautiful corpse.” Others believe that “the person who dies with the most toys wins.” These

people live for immediate pleasure and are not concerned with the consequences. They believe they will somehow escape the consequences of their actions today and in the hereafter. They are either ignorant of or flatly deny the return of Christ and God’s judgment of the rebellious. How does society perpetuate the idea of living just for the now?

MAKE IT HAPPEN Read the following Scripture texts. Identify the statements said to be the will of God: 1 Thessalonians 4:3; 5:18; 2 Peter 3:9. Decide to obey God’s will in these matters until Jesus comes.

MORE LIGHT ON TEXT 2 Peter 3:1-15a 1 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: “Epistle” (Gk. epistole, epis-tol-AY) is another word for “letter.” The author identifies himself in 2 Peter 1:1 as “Simon Peter”—the fisherman turned disciple of Jesus. Peter is notable for both his fearless proclamation of Christ as Messiah (Matthew 16:16) and his cowardly denial of Christ on the night of His crucifixion (26:69-75). In Peter’s second epistle, he addresses the recipients as “beloved” (Gk. agapetos, ag-ap-ay-TOS), a term of affection used by every author of the New Testament epistles. It is impossible to know for sure if 1 Peter was the earlier epistle; many scholars speculate that there was at

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Daily Bible Readings MONDAY Distressing Times Will Come (2 Timothy 3:1-9) TUESDAY Warnings for False Prophets (Jeremiah 23:23-32) WEDNESDAY Warnings for Rich Oppressors (James 5:1-6) THURSDAY Return to the Lord (Hosea 14:1-7) FRIDAY Teaching the Ways of God (Micah 4:1-5) SATURDAY I Will Come Again (John 14:1-7) SUNDAY The Promise of the Lord’s Coming (2 Peter 3:3-15a) 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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least one more letter that was lost to history.

Peter writes to “stir up” (Gk. diegeiro, dee-eg-I-ro)—a word that means, “to arouse completely.” In chapter 1, he made it clear that he knows he will die soon—implying that this is the last letter these Christians will receive from him (1:14). His purpose is to make sure that the recipients do not forget the things he had taught them (1:15) or become lazy in their walk with Christ (1:10). In 3:1, “pure” (Gk. heilikrines, i-lik-reeNACE), means “pertaining to being sincere, without hidden motives or pretense.”

2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: “Be mindful” (Gk. mnaomai, MNAH-om-ahee), means “recall, remember.” The words of the apostles and prophets were first mentioned in chapter 1. The reader should understand the words of the prophets to be the Old Testament and the words of the apostles to be the New Testament. From the time when the New Testament documents were written, they were considered as divinely inspired as the Old Testament books.

“Apostles” (Gk. apostolos, ap-OS-tol-os) means “messengers, envoys.” The Greek reads literally “your apostles”—which likely means some of the apostles had ministered personally to the recipients of this letter.

Although there are many notable commandments in the New Testament, the “commandment of us the apostles” is the command to believe in Jesus for the forgiveness of sin (Acts 16:31) and live the holy life that Jesus requires (2 Peter 2:21). Most modern translations see the com-

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mandment as that which Jesus gave “through your apostles” (for example, see IV, NLT, and AMP).

3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, The last days (end times) started with the first coming of Jesus (Hebrews 1:2), which initiated all of the events that had to happen for the end to come. The Greek text for 2 Peter 3:3 reads literally “scoffing scoffers will come.”

The repetition of the word is a way of adding emphasis. A “scoffer” is one who ridicules, mocks, or makes fun of others.

“Lusts” (Gk. epithumia, ep-eethoo-MEE-ah) in this context is “strong desires for something forbidden.” “Walking after” could also be translated “walking according to.” These scoffers discard God’s revelation of the correct path through His Word and instead chart a path based on their desires.

4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.

“Where is the promise of his coming?” is a literal translation of the Greek; it may also be translated “Where is His promised coming?” The word “coming” (Gk. parousia, par-oo-SEE-ah) may also be translated “appearing” and is used frequently in the New Testament to refer to Christ’s return (see Matthew 24:27; 1 Thessalonians 4:15).

The argument advanced by these scoffers is that “all things continue as they were”— nothing has changed “since the fathers fell asleep” (2 Peter 3:4).

The “fathers” are probably the Old Testament patriarchs. To the scoffers, the thought of the world as we know it ending is laughable.

5 For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the

water and in the water: 6 Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: Because the scoffers refer to the earth’s beginning, Peter’s response to their argument also goes back to the beginning. He accuses them of being “willingly . . . ignorant.”

The Greek text here is difficult to translate, but a word-forword rendering reads something like “it escapes them willingly.” The scoffers, then, deliberately fail to note that before the days of creation, the world was covered with water (Genesis 1:2). The land on which we live came out of water by God’s Word alone (1:9).

The world, then, “overflowed with water” and “perished” (2 Peter 3:6). This is a clear reference to Noah’s time in which the world flooded within 40 days. Peter’s point here is this: It took only God’s word to create the earth, and it took only another word from Him for that same earth to be destroyed.

7 But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.

“Kept in store” (Gk. thesaurizo, thay-sow-RID-zo) means “gathered up, stored up.” The Greek text makes it clear that “fire” is the reason it has been stored. Peter will expound upon this concept in verse 10.

“Against” here means “for” or “unto.” The burning by fire will not occur until the Day of Judgment. On that day, Christ will judge all people dead and living (1 Peter 4:5). Christians can face that day with confidence because judgment will mean vindication for the righteous (1 John 4:17)—and Christians, by faith, have the righteousness of Christ applied to their account (Romans 4:24). But Peter here focuses on the fate of the wicked. In 2 Peter 3:7, “perdition” (Gk.

apoleia, ap-O-li-a) means “destruction, annihilation, ruin.” “Ungodly” (asebes, aseb-ACE) means “impious, destitute of reverential awe toward God.” The ungodly will receive the full measure of God’s righteous wrath for their failure to honor Him as God (Romans 2:5). We have God’s Word on this truth.

8 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

“Be not ignorant” is the same Greek word as in the phrase “willingly . . . ignorant” in verse 5. Peter instructs Christians to not make the same mistake as unbelievers who choose to neglect God’s truth.

Peter alludes to Psalm 90:4: “A thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday.” The Scriptures teach that God is eternal (Deuteronomy 33:27; Job 36:26; Isaiah 40:28)— having no beginning and no end (Psalm 90:2; 1 John 2:13; Revelation 1:4). The brevity of our lifespan colors our concept of time. The Scriptures compare the human lifespan to dust and grass, which blows away and withers (Psalm 103:14-16; Isaiah 40:6-7).

9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to usward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

The problem is not with God but with some people’s finite, foolish perception. They forget that God is infinitely greater than they are. In their delusion, they conclude that God is too slow.

Peter goes on to reveal that the reason Jesus has not yet returned is because God is “longsuffering” (Gk. makrothumeo, mak-roth-ooMEH-o). Makrothumeo means “to bear up under provocation without complaining, be patient.” Ironically, those

who accuse God of being late are themselves proving His patience. A harsh, vindictive god would soon lose patience with such insolence, but the God of heaven and earth does not change His mind, and He continues according to His plan. His delay, if we must call it that, is for the sake of those He came to save. God’s desire is that none should “perish” (Gk. apollumi, ap-OL -loo-mee). Apollumi means “to be ruined or lost”—a reference to eternal, spiritual death. The Scriptures repeatedly reveal God’s kindness toward the lost and His concern even for His enemies.

“Come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9) is the alternative to perishing—repentance, therefore, is the way to life.

“Repentance” (Gk. metanoia, met-AN-oy-ah) is “a change of mind, a turning around.”

The message of the Gospel is that all sinful people must repent—turn from their sin to God (Acts 26:20)—and put their full faith in Jesus to save them (Romans 10:9).

10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

The “day of the Lord” is one of the Bible’s many ways of referring to the day of Christ’s Second Coming. It is also referred to as “the Day of Judgment” or simply “the Day.” In the Old Testament, the Day of the Lord is portrayed as a day of wrath and destruction for the wicked and the enemies of Israel (Joel 1:15; Isaiah 13:6, 9). The New Testament also speaks of judgment on that day (Romans 2:5), and emphasizes that it will be a day of vindication, deliverance, and victory for the people of God

third annual address and sermon. Friday, May 31 is Youth & Scholarship Night. The MMBA Youth Department, under the leadership of Pastor John L. Jefferson, will be in charge. Scholarship awards will be presented to. The preacher will be Rev. Roderick Elzy, Youth Minister of the Del Aire Baptist Church of Hawthorne.

The Annual Session will close on Saturday, June 1, 2013, 9:00

a.m., with the 3rd Annual Honors Breakfast, which will be held in the M.C. Williams Events Center at the Roger Williams Baptist Church, 1342 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. The MMBA will honor former moderators Rev. Frank J. Hardy, Rev. E. Winford Bell, and Rev. John A. Edwards, as well as Wilverlyn Williams (Metropolitan MBC), Kathleen Hudson (Greater New

Jerusalem MBC), and Beatrice Williams (Greater Philippians BC). The guest preacher will be Rev. Welton Pleasant, Pastor of the Christ Second Baptist Church of Long Beach. Tickets are $15.00. For ticket information, call (323) 898-4737.

Other speakers for the week are Deacon Robert Williams, Laymen’s Department President, W. Dell Lowe, Women’s Department President, and

Kathy Smith, Ushers & Nurses Department President. Other singers for the week include the True Friendship Baptist Church Choir, Pastor Charles T. Woods, and others. For more information about the MMBA, call (323) 731-9249 or send email to mmba2010@aol.com.

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Thursday, May 30 is Moderator’s Night. Moderator W.K. Woods, Pastor of the Roger Williams Baptist Church of Los Angeles, will deliver his

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Email: Pastorlewis@greaterstarlightmbc.org DR. PRENTISS LEWIS PASTOR

Church Website: www. greaterstarlightmbc.org Sunday School ................................................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ............................................... 11:00 A.M. Life Hour (2nd Sun.) ........................................... 8:00 A.M. Prayer Meeting/Bible Study (Tues.) ..................... 7:30 P.M. Hour of Power Prayer (Fri.) ............................... 5:00 A.M. Noonday Rhema (Fridays) ............................... 12:00 P.M.

MESSIAH BAPTIST CHURCH

REV. DEMONTRE REEVER YOUTH PASTOR

DR. ALBERT NICHOLAS SENIOR 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

Website: www.wordonnet.com/hardwick

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

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

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

NEW MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

8725 South Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90002 Phone: (323) 589-2551 REV. GERALD BURGESS SR., PASTOR “KINGDOM BUILDING MINISTRIES” Early Morning Worship ....................................... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School.................................................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship................................................ 11:00 A.M. Mid-Week Prayer ................(Wed) ......................6:30 P.M. Bible Study .........................(Wed.) ......................7:00 P.M.

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

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

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

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

NEW COMMANDMENT M.B.C.

15548 Paramount Blvd.

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

WEDNESDAY: 7:00 P.M., Prayer/Bible Study

The ROCK Christian Fellowship Build, Teach, Engage & Empower

Temporary Location @ Florence Bixby Elementary School 5251 E. Stearns, Long Beach, Ca 90815 Mailing Address 6285 E. Spring St. #223, LB 90808 (562) 597-7481 Fax (562) 597-6356 GREGORY SANDERS, SR., PASTOR www.THEROCKTODAY.com Morning Worship ................... 10:00 A.M.

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We cannot say, and we will not say, that he is dead; he is just away! With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand, he has wandered into an unknown land. Think of him still as the same, we say, “He is not dead, he is just away!” It has been twenty-three years since he left us to be with the Lord. He was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, deacon, usher, video cameraman, carpenter, tire inspector, friend and brother. But most of all, he was a child of God. We miss him. We love him, but God loves him best. We know we will see him again! Lovingly submitted by: Wife, Deziree A. Johnson and children: Frankie Johnson-White and family; Lorenzo L. Johnson, Sr. and family and grandson, Stanley V. Potts, Jr. (son of deceased daughter, Dezarnez Johnson-Potts). El Bethel M.B.C., Rev. Rashon Crutcher, Pastor.

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DR. RONALD BRIDGETTE

DR. PATRICK ROSS

Yes! The men and women of Belmont Avenue Baptist Church are off and running all day On Sunday, May 19, 2013. Belmont Avenue Baptist Church is excited about the two prolific and anointed speakers. We welcome to the pulpit at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Betty Forte, State Supervisor of Women and at 3:00 p.m.

Dr. Patrick Ross of Greater New Light Baptist Church. We say to them both let the Holy Ghost use you. The committee continues to ask for your prayers for a blessed, eventful and a bannered year. Together we the brothers and sisters of Belmont Avenue Baptist Church can reach our goal through commitment and teamwork. In Jesus’ name let’s go. Belmont Avenue Baptist Church is located at 9215 South Avalon Blvd and Dr. Ronald Bridgette is the Pastor.

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DR. B. T. NEWMAN SR. Pastor Emeritus

BOBBY T. NEWMAN JR.

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

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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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.

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

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

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

“A Full Gospel B.C. Fellowship Affiliate”

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

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

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NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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los angeles BIBLE FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

CEDAR GROVE BAPTIST CHRCH

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

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

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

GOSPEL MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH

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

GRACE TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

GREATER MT. HERMON M.B.C.

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

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

SENIOR PASTOR

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

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

FIRST ZION TRAVELERS Missionary Baptist Church

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.

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GREATER MT. OLIVE B.C.

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

GREATER NEW LIGHT B.C.

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

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

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

HOLY ROCK MISSIONARY B.C.

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

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

LOVE LIFTED ME M.B.C.

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

YOUR CHURCH NAME

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

MOUNT ISRAEL M.B.C.

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

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

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

NEW PROVIDENCE M.B.C.

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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.

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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

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

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ST. JOHN M.B.C.

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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.

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

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

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Down Home Alabama Dedicated to Bishop T. Larry Kirkland It was a down home woman in Alabama Who ignited The Montgomery Bus Boycott When Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat Civil Rights upgraded from a shuffle to a trot Good stock comes from Alabama The trailblazers will soar forever Mae C. Jemison became an astronaut And flew into space aboard the Endeavor A heavy weight champion named Joe Louis Suffered only two career defeats But when he knockout the German Max Schmeling Negroes danced all night in the streets Satchel Paige, Hank Aaron and Willie Mays Were hits on the baseball field They proved superior with a ball and bat And blacks greatness in the sport was sealed Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Revered highly around the world Though racism was branded in her memory As a little black Alabama girl But for a down home preacher from Alabama You don’t have very far to search Bishop T. Larry Kirkland answers the call As an anointed leader in the AME Church

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(1 Corinthians 1:8; Philippians 1:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:9).

Peter describes an unprecedented devastation that will happen on the day of the Lord. He lists three kinds: the heavens passing away with a great noise, the elements melting, and the earth burning up (along with the works thereon). Other passages in both the Old and New Testaments refer to the “passing away” of the created universe (see Matthew 24:35; Revelation 21:1), but Peter’s account here is perhaps the most vivid in all of Scripture.

In 2 Peter 3:10, the Greek verb phrase that describes “the elements shall melt with fervent heat” could be translated literally as “the elements being burned up will be dissolved.” The “elements” (Gk. stoicheion, stoy-KHI-on) could refer to either the material building blocks of the physical universe or the heavenly bodies.

The best, most accurate Greek manuscripts do not contain the verb “burned up”; instead, we find the verb heurisko (hyoo-RIS-ko), which means “find out, discover.”

The most likely meaning of the final phrase of this verse is that the earth and everything done in it will be exposed and laid bare, after which God will transform the creation—a new heavens and earth.

11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, 12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?

In verse 12, the verb “dissolved” (Gk. luo, LOO-o) is the same word used in verse 10 to describe the melting of the elements. It means “to loose, release, abolish, or destroy.”

“All these things” means literally everything. Christians are to live in the awareness that everything we own or accumulate will someday pass away.

The only things that will have eternal value are the things we did to serve the Lord (see 1 Corinthians 3:13-15). Furthermore, the Day of the Lord also means the revelation of all that has been done— good or evil (see comments on 2 Peter 3:10). “Hasting” (Gk. speudo, SPYOO-do) means “to desire earnestly, to cause something to happen or come into being by exercising special effort.”

Jesus taught us that we can

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The Golden Time of Day

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” – Psalms 46:10

by Andrea Andrews As creatures of habit, we often find ourselves repeating the same set of routines throughout our day – often taking the

same route to work, school and home and completing household chores on the same day of the week, etc. We’ll even find that when we arrive home it is simply a reflex to reach for the remote and turn on the television or feel the need to call someone from our cell phone the moment we get into the car – avoiding the opportunity to be silent at any cost. Such habits are to our own detriment; habits which keep us from full

communion with the Spirit of God. Avoiding silence is a tool to keep us from hearing clearly from God. It is also a tactic of the one who seeks to kill, steal and destroy us. Because The Holy Spirit dwells within each of God’s righteous children (those who are born again and have been filled with The Holy Spirit), we must be both still and quiet in order to hear Him speak to us. The avoidance of such silence makes it virtually

impossible to know God’s instruction. A Christian should never have the opportunity to speak the words, “I never saw that coming”, because God never allows anything to sneak up on us. God is faithful to each one of us in every way – NEVER forsaking His promises to us to lead, guide, protect…provide for us. If/When one feels forsaken by God, quite often it’s because they failed to receive His instruc-

tion; failing to be still, quiet and listen with a keen ear. God waits patiently for us everyday. It is up to us to seek Him without distraction. Most who experience beautiful interaction with The Holy Spirit will confirm that He is most active between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. Perhaps thee most quiet time of the day… The golden time of day. Peace, Love & Blessings www.theprocesschristiancounseling.com

was told about his thorn in the flesh, we will be reminded of the strength and grace God gives us to endure those issues which will not change, but will change us; enriching our lives.

8) The key nugget is to know that if we don’t make any attempts for change, we won’t

experience change and could very well die in the issues that we could have been delivered from or strengthened in. Jesus desires that we depend on Him, trust Him and know that if we seek Him, He will help us. So, don’t just experience situations without involving

Jesus in your issues. JESUS LOVES YOU!! LOVES YOU!!

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faith in the Lord Jesus and seek His help. 6) It is important what we will believe; for our belief system orchestrates our words and actions. 7) Do know that anytime we seek Jesus, we will experience positive results which could be a total deliverance from our issues or as Paul

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

DECIDING TO THRIVE (Leading From the Second Chair, Mike Bonem & Roger Patterson)

DR. JOYCE HARRELL

“A second chair leader is a person in a subordinate role

whose influence with others add value throughout the organization. Second chair leadership is unique because it is not strictly based on the power and authority of positional leadership. A person who is able to succeed by influencing others is a more effective leader than one who issues edicts to be obeyed.

Some people thrive in the second chair. Others only survive.

The latter are constantly looking for a ticket to something

better – a new set of duties, a better group of people to lead, a new boss. Those who thrive do so even in difficult circumstances. The difference and the focus of this final choice is attitude. An essential attitude in the second chair is submission. This is recognition of the authority God has placed over your life; it calls you to submit willingly to that authority. An attitude of submission is not a loss of authority. It is recognition of the source of authority.

If you are to model Christ to the world and those in your ministry setting, you must be willing to be under the authority that God has established.

When there is a crisis or a need within the team, do you have an attitude of service? When you are asked to something that is not in line with your agenda, gifts, or calling, are you glad to help or annoyed?

Do you have a “whatever it takes” attitude? If you truly know how to serve, you understand there will be times when

you are inconvenienced for the sake of the organization.

As a second chair leader, you should always keep a servant’s towel over your arm. 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.

FIGHT OR MOVE OUT OF GOD’S WAY! (Part VI) …

And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth. - 1 Samuel 17:49(KJV)

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God has David right where He wants him. David is right in the place where he wants to be for God. He can’t turn back because those who have spoken against him are waiting with hopes of both his failure and success. Failure because the very appearance of their righteousness hinges on his inabilities to deliver, too… after all they’ve all been talking. Their hopes for his suc-

cess were based upon the fact that they were scared of the enemy in their own country no one wanted to fight. David can only go forward. The size of his enemy is so great that in order to win God must go before him. David, his faith, the lion and the bear. (1 Samuel 17:34-36) The past weekend, the Holy Spirit gave me the book entitled, All God’s Creatures – Spiritual Lessons from the Animals of the Bible. As I prepared to write, He told me to look at the character of the lion focusing on his roar after all The Philistine had a lot to say! (1 Peter 5:8) The book stated that, (1) Lions roar to create fear-paralyzing, heart-

stopping, soul-wrenching, immobilizing fear; (2) Lions roar to gather their PRIDE (their family). It is their way of saying, ‘Here I Am’; (3) Lions roar to claim their territory; and (4) Lions roar to intimidate their competitors. Yes, David had already seen all of this as The Philistine roared. Just like with the lion and bear, all he had was his faith and he wasn’t letting go of it this time either. So he put his hand in his Shepherd’s Bag and took a stone and slang it. As mentioned in a previous writing, though David selected five stones he only needed one to do the job. This one stone was “the key of David”. The key

was his faith. The entire set of five represented “God’s grace”.

It is by God’s grace extended to mankind through the obedience of His Son, Jesus Christ, that we obtain salvation. Jesus is the hidden manna written of in Revelation 2:17 and behind the hidden manna is the stone. “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.” A single stone, in the blink of an eye was all it took for the Philistines to watch as their hero fall

to the ground dead. (Revelations 22:12) It is time for us to put the hidden manna, the truth of God, in our minds and into action. In doing so, He will give us a new white stone with a new name written on it. That stone of knowledge will give us the victory over the enemy in every area of our lives. Understanding the keys of Satan, as well as the “key of David”, will help us to discern the truth from the lies and if that doesn’t the fullness of time most certainly will (Ecclesiastes 3; Galatians 4:4-5). It is a lesson to let us know that we Continued On Page 15

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will have the victory when we have that stone of truth, the hidden treasures stored within our minds to give us understanding of the mysteries of God. (Isaiah 45:3; Matthew 13:44-45) The deadly wound struck the beast in his forehead right in the place where his mind was deprived of the discernment necessary to separate his earthly fantasies from the realities of his deplorable spiritual condition. The mind is the place where you seal your own fate.

It is where you make your commit-

ment to serve either Satan or Jesus Christ, and contrary to public opinion there is no in-between. If you do not walk in the truth of God’s Word, God will turn you over to Satan, whether you claim Christ or not. With one stone the giant went down and when he fell David didn’t have any trouble

with his armor bearers. In fact, the entire army of the Philistines turned and headed in the opposite direction... Lady Dr. Phelencia A. White, Girlfriends In Christ, P. O. Box 56260, Los Angeles, CA 90056-0260 *Tele: (323) 750-4GIC (4442) * Email: LadyPhelencia@GirlfriendsInChrist.org

CHOOSE TO FORGIVE Part II

JASON TROY LEWIS

When you choose to harbor anger or frustration towards another, you’re allowing your-

self to be imprisoned to your feelings. The problem of being in prison is that your freedom and movement is restricted. When you’re in prison you are told when to wake up, when to go to sleep, when to eat and when to move. You’re not at liberty to be yourself because you are constantly entangled with the thoughts of the offense. Unsettled matters of forgiveness limit you from making forward progress in life. Keep yourself from being in bondage; choose to forgive. While much more can be brought to light, let me finalize my thought toward forgiveness by saying that the worst condition of un-forgiveness is that we attempt to make ourselves bigger than God. If Jesus commands us to forgive, why should we feel as though we have a right not to? Forgiveness is a matter of Christian character. If we consider ourselves to be born again, mature saints of God, we need to make an intentional and conscientious effort to live out the the Word of God. As opposed

to seeking vengeance, pay back, getting even or settling scores. Jesus says in Matthew 18:34-35, “And in anger his master delivered him to the jailers, until he should pay all his debt. So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.” If we are unwilling to forgive, we are unappreciative of the forgiveness we have received through Christ.

Therefore, choose to forgive because you recognize how forgiveness can free you from the mistakes of your past and can allow you to move forward. Whether the offender acknowledges their hand in the matter or not, free yourself so you can move on. Be free my friend! Article by: Jason Troy Lewis, Executive Pastor, The Redeemer Church of Los Angeles 1631 W. Adams Blvd, L.A., CA 90007.

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hasten His coming by praying for the coming of His kingdom (Matthew 6:10) and by spreading the Gospel to all people (24:14).

13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

The new heaven and new earth (promised in Isaiah 65:17) will be perfect because all traces and effects of sin will be wiped out. Satan and his demons will be thrown into hell and no unrigh-

teous person will gain admittance to the new heaven and new earth (1 Corinthians 6:9-10; Revelation 21:8).

In 2 Peter 3:13, “dwelleth” (Gk. katoikeo, katoy-KEH-o) means “reside, inhabit.” It denotes permanent residency.

Another Greek word (paroikeo, par-oy-KEH-o) is used in the New Testament to denote temporary residency (Luke 24:18; Hebrews 11:9).

This world as we know it (under God’s curse and the contaminating impact of sin) is only

our temporary home; the new heaven and new earth are our permanent home.

The Greek word kainos (kahee-NOS) is used here for “new.” Kainos is used in the New Testament to refer to newness that contrasts with the obsolete—the New Covenant, for example. The Greek word neos (NEHos), on the other hand, is used to refer to something in the early stages of life— for instance “younger” people in 1 Peter 5:5. Peter’s choice of kainos is consistent with the message of the

rest of the Scriptures: The new heaven and new earth will be a renewal, not a replacement, of God’s good creation.

14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. 15 And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; Peter uses the Greek word for “look” (prosdokao, pros-dok-AH-o) once each in verses 12, 13, and 14. Whether the Lord returns first or

we are taken to heaven when we die, we want to be ready to appear before Him. Although His blood covers every flaw we possess, we do not want to feel ashamed.

Peter stresses again and again the connection between our belief and our behavior.

Sources: Green, Michael. Second Epistle General of Peter, and the General Epistle of Jude. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1987.

Lucas, Richard C., and Christopher Green. The Message of 2 Peter and

Jude: The Promise of His Coming. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1995.

Mounce, Robert. A Living Hope: A Commentary on 1 and 2 Peter. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1982.

New Testament Greek Lexicon. http://www.biblestudytools.com/lexicons/greek (accessed October 31, 2011).

Zodhiates, Spiros.

Complete Word Study Dictionary: New Testament. Iowa Falls, IA: World Bible Publishers, 1992. 710, 1487-1488.

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