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MESSIAH M.B.C. CELEBRATES 59 YEARS OF SERVICE
MAY 26, 2013
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ROCK OF FAITH CELEBRATES 11TH PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY
Volume V No. 45
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METROPOLITAN MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
REVEREND DR. MICHAEL J. FISHER
He has been called many things: teacher, philanthropist, awardwinning 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. Fish-
er! Daily, our Pastor pours into us, teaches us, prays for us 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 Under-shepherd. 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 by Pastor Continued On Page 4 Michael GREATER ZION....
MT. TABOR MISSIONARY B.C. ANNUAL SPRING REVIVAL
DR. TICEY M. BROWN
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NEW MT. CALVARY COMMUNITY WEEKEND 2013
Mailing Address Only - 23670 Hawthorne Blvd #100, Torrance, CA 90505
8 YEARS OF PASTORAL LEADERSHIP
REV. DR. MICHAEL J. FISHER
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TRAVELER’S REST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH CELEBRATES
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HOLY, HOLY, HOLY Sunday School Lesson
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NACA HOMEBUYER WORKSHOP
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TRAVELER’S REST M.B.C. Announces Appreciation Services for a Giant of a Man Theme: “Our Pastor Serving The Lord Whole Heartily”Philippians 2:3-4
PASTOR AND FIRST LADY JOE L. GATES
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 Continued On Page 4 TRAVELER’S REST.... the work of our Pastor, Joe L. Gates, Sr. It is
GTR. MT. SINAI M.B.C. NO. 2 HONORS PASTOR KALVIN E. CRESSEL, SR. FOR 18 YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE
REV. FABIAN JACKO
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 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.
PASTOR KALVIN E. AND FIRST LADY PAMELA SMITH-CRESSEL SR.
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 19:19) for these two laborers have remained steadfast and unshakeable Continued On Page 4 as they continue pursuing their mission of GTR. MT. SINAI #2 ....
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