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Pastor Coleman L. Hart NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH INSTALLS 3 RD MINISTER…On Sunday, September 27, 2009, New Hope Baptist Church had their official Installation Service to receive their new Pastor, Minister Coleman L. Hart, and First Lady Judith Hart. Minister Hart will serve as the 3rd Pastor of legendary New Hope Baptist Church in Long Beach, CA which originated in 1943 with founding Pastor Nathaniel J. Kirkpatrick.

Pastor Hart and wife, Judith Hart joined New Hope Baptist Church in 1978 when it was still at it’s original location of 10th Street and California (which has since been renamed Martin Luther King Jr Avenue ). Pastor Hart preached his first sermon at New Hope Baptist Church in 1981 in their current location of 1160 New York Street, Long Beach, and was

GREATER STARLIGHT MONTH-OF-SUNDAYS APPRECIATION HONORING OUR PASTOR AND WIFE A Pastor for All Seasons (II Timothy 4:1-5) The officers and members of the Greater Starlight Missionary Baptist Church cordially invite you to attend the Month-of-Sundays Celebration honoring Dr. and Sis. Prentiss Lewis for 18 years of dedicated service to the Starlight family.

The services will begin this Sunday, October 4, at 4:00 p.m. with special guests, Pastor Roderick O. Walker and the Tabernacle of Praise Baptist Church. Pastor Walker will be the preacher for the afternoon.

On Sunday, October 11, our guest will be Dr. Robert Mason and the Macedonia Baptist Church.

On October 18, our guests will be Pastor E. Wayne Gaddis & Greater True Light Baptist Church, Pastor Nathaniel Haley & United Christians Baptist Church and Dr. Wilbur Lewis & Tabernacle Community Baptist Church of Christ. On October 25, the Month-of-Sundays Celebration will close with special guests, Bishop L. Daniel Williams & the Baptist Church of the New Covenant; Pastor Joe Smith & Pilgrims Hope Bible Church C. F.; Pastor Jack B. Richardson & Security Baptist Church and Mount Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Sis. Vicky Williams, Sis. Shantriana Nelson and Sis. Lois

blessed with the mentoring from the Founder Pastor Kirkpatrick. In 1988 Minister Hart was ordained into Ministry and was now surrounded by the spiritual teachings from the 2nd Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church…..Pastor Reuben R. English Sr. The Installation on Sunday portrayed total dedication and commitment to GOD as the spiritual force took control at New Hope Baptist Church. The 500 plus Christians gave their Praise and Thanks To GOD through the incredible voices and music of the choirs, the praise dancing performances, and all of the wonderful Spiritual Words of GOD presented by the Ministers. The highlight of the Installation was witnessing Pastor Reuben R. English “Passing the Torch to Pastor Coleman L. Hart , and through the process leaving his profound spiritual statement, “Man Chooses, but GOD Decides”. As the official 3rd Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, Pastor Coleman L. Hart is ready to step in his new role

as Pastor to serve GOD and to enhance and be even more effective with the direction of New Hope Baptist Church. In the 66 years of existence, New Hope Baptist worked towards giving individuals “New Hope” through Spiritual Service and Community Service.

Pastor Coleman L. Hart is ready for today’s challenge of making individual and community changes by working through GOD and working with GOD’s Word to make that difference.

Guest Ministers who were present and part of this Installation Service included: Pastor Victor L. Forkland, Sr of Lakewood International Church, Lakewood (Minister In Charge); Minister Ronnie Majors from Arkansas (Presented Spoken Word during Morning Service); Dr. Tyrone K. Carroll of Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church, Los Angeles (Delivered the Spoken Word); Pastor Maurice Nelson of St. Luke Holy Baptist Church, Long Beach (Gave the Charge Of Responsibility to Pastor and First Lady); Pastor

ST. ANDREWS M.B.C. ANNOUNCES THE 18TH APPRECIATION SERVICES HONORING BISHOP ALEX AND MRS. ANJEL TOUSSAINT

DR. AND SIS. PRENTISS E. LEWIS

Threats serve as Co-Chairpersons for the Month-of-Sundays Celebration. Services will continue each Sunday this month at 4:00 p.m. If you are available, stop by and join us for these praise and worship services lifting up the name of the Lord and honoring Pastor & Sis. Lewis for 18 years of faithful service. Greater Starlight is located at 8018 South San Pedro Street in Los Angeles.

(Parking is in the rear.) Starlight’s

Monthly 8 a.m. Service Next Sunday Morning, at 8:00 a.m., come join us for “The Life Hour,” a unique service of preaching and praise. It is a great way to start your worship day.

For more information about these or other Starlight happenings, please call the church office at (323) 753-0224 or visit our website at www.greaterstarlightmbc.org.

Robert Benjamin of Christ Center United Long Beach (Did the official “Laying On Of Hands” to Pastor Hart and First Lady Hart).

New Hope Ministers present were: Minister Jermaine Smith (Reading Scripture); Minister Ricky Brown (Leading Prayer); Pastor Emeritus R. R. English, Sr. (Passing of the Torch); Pastor Wardell Frasier (Giving New Hope Baptist Church the Charge of Responsibility); Richard Lee, New Hope Church’s Missionary Minister. Three other guest Ministers present in the pulpit included Calvin Card, Rickey Kelly, Ernest Miller. There was applause and recognition given to the bus load of Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church members and other Ministers also present in the audience bringing their support and Blessings to New Hope Baptist Church’s Installation Service for Pastor #3……Pastor Coleman L. Hart. May God’s light of Love continue to shine on the New Hope Baptist Church Family, and all those who joined with us

BISHOP ALEX AND MRS. ANJEL TOUSSAINT

General Theme: “Our Pastor, Preaching and Teaching a Divine Message of Wisdom through the Power of the Word of God in a Changing World” Ezekiel 37.

Sunday, October 11, 2009-3:30 p.m. Guest Churches: Greater New Unity Baptist Church, Rev. Randy Allison, Pastor; Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. E.V. Hill II, Pastor. Sunday,

October 18, 2009-3:30 p.m., Guest Churches: Higher Grace Ministries, Rev. Calvin Lucas, Pastor; New Bethel Baptist Church, Rev. Marvis Davis, Pastor. Sunday, October 25, 2009-3:30 p.m., Guest Churches: Mt. Olive Second Missionary Baptist church, Rev. E. Winford Bell, Pastor; The Church of Greater Love, Inc., Rev. Darryl Moore, Pastor.

Sunday, November 1, 20093:30 p.m., Guest Churches: Tabernacle of Praise Baptist Church, Rev. Roderick O. Walker, Pastor; Union Baptist church, Rev. Milton Marshall, Pastor; Southern Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Xavier Thompson, Pastor. Hosted by The sunrise Choir, Jimmy Dixon, President. St. Andrews is located at 1794 West 36 th Place, Los Angeles, California.

PRAISE GOD !!!! PRAISE GOD!!!

“MUSIC FOR THE SOUL”

NEW MT. CALVARY B.C. ANNUAL FALL REVIVAL

PASTOR LONNIE DAWSON HOST PASTOR

Greetings, In the name of our Lord, Savior, Jesus Christ! The New Mt. Calvary Family cordially invites you to our Annual Fall Revival which will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2009 beginning at our Early morning Sunday service 7:00a.m. and 10:45am. We will

REV. TERRY STREETER PASTOR MT. PLEASANT MBC WASH. D.C.

have none other than The Rev. Terry Streeter, Pastor of Mt. Pleasant M.B.C. Washington, D.C. The Revival continuing Monday, October 12, 2009 through Friday, October 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. nightly. Each year Rev. Streeter enriches our lives with his powerful and anointed messages he deliver

through the holy spirit of God. We are looking to grow stronger in the lord through Song, Praise, Worship and the dynamic messages of Rev. Terry Streeter.

We welcome you to bring your Family, Friends, Neighbors and Co-workers to come hear this man of god preach uncompromising gospel. Theme: Trusting and Leaning on his Everlasting arms. Proverbs 3:5 To God be the Glory.

Our church location is 402 E. El Segundo Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. For further information you may call church office at 310324-0644Rev. Dr. Lonnie Dawson- Senior Pastor/ Founder, Rev. Robert SanfordChairperson Evangelism, Bro. Dwight Brown-Publicity

GREATER NEW MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH MASS CHOIR

The Mass Choir invites you to come and help us celebrate our 41 st annual “MUSIC FOR THE SOUL”.

Sunday, October 18, 2009 at

5:00 p.m. Greater New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 210 West Florence Avenue. Sis. Audrey Terry, Choir President; Sis. Donzell Holston, Publicity; Jose

Connors, Pianist;Corey Hubbard, Organist; Lamont Arnold, Guitarist; Dwayne Connors, Drummer; Rev. Walter Riley, Pastor.

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*APPRECIATION SERVICES ** CHURCH NEWS ** ANNUAL DAYS** REVIVALS** MEMORIALS** COLUMNIST*

Victory Baptist Church Announces Broadcast on Time Warner Cable Dr. W.E. Jenkins, Pastor

Time Warner Cable is in 42 Cities Covering Over 2 Million Viewers Digital Broadcast

Inland Empire/San Gabriel Valley-Channel 165- Sunday 4:30 P.M. (58 cities- 1.5 Million Viewers) Laverne…Glendora…City of Industry…Loma Linda…Covina…Diamond Bar…La Super Metro LA Zone- Channel 165- Sunday 9:00 P.M. Puente…Ontario…Redlands…Glendora…Upland…Baldwin Park…Hacienda Heights…Walnut Marina Del Ray…Torrance…Lakewood…Downey…Hollywood…Lawndale…Hawaiian Gardens Park…San Bernardino…Canyon Lake…Lake Elsinore…Horse Thief Paramount…Harbor…Bell Gardens…Southgate…South El Monte…Westchester…Carson…

Canyon…Whittier…Yucaipa…Monrovia…Montclair…Pomona…Beaumont…Chino…Colton…

Manhattan Beach…Redondo Beach…Hawthorne…Lomita…East Compton…Central LA… Fontana…San Jacinto…Sierra Madre…South Whittier…Grand Torrance…Homeland/Romoland…Lytle Artesia…El Segundo…Playa Vista…LA Harbor…Bell/Cudahy…Pico Rivera…South Los Angeles…Creek…Covina…Riverside …Perris…Corona…El Monte…Murietta…Arcadia…Rialto…Murietta Hot LaMirada…Compton…Culver City…LA West…Gardena…Lynwood…Maywood…Inglewood… Sprints…Rowland Heights…Rancho Cucamonga…Claremont…Highland…San Dimas Athens…Del Aire…Santa Fe Springs…San Pedro…Bellflower…Hermosa Beach…

West…Woodcrest…Cal Mesa…Chino Hills…Menifee…Hemet…Temecula

Birthday Celebration for Sis. Barbara Ann Calhoun Deadline for tickets is October 18, 2009.

SIS. BARBARA ANN CALHOUN

“Happy Birthday Greetings will ring out on Saturday, October 31, 2009, as we celebrate another milestone in the life of Sister Barbara Calhoun, our Friend and Sister.

GOD has indeed blessed this anointed, gifted, talented , and spirit-filled young woman, to be able to celebrate another year

of worshipping, of serving and praising His Holy Name.

Sister Calhoun is not a stranger to our Church Community, for she has graced many churches with her presence; whether it be singing or delivering the Gospel message, to a waiting congregation. Her style is her own; Her manners are unique; her humbleness is welcoming, and her generosity knows no bounds.

Sister Calhoun is a member of the Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor William David Lowe, and serves as the Minister of Music, President of the Choir, Sunday School Teacher, Chairperson of the Church Anniversary, and member of the Board of Trustees, one of the Founding Members of “Women for an Emergency Conference that

is held Annually and attended by Woman from all over the State of California.

GOD has truly smiled on this Young Woman and because of her faithfulness, her dedication, and her love for the Lord, we would like to pause and say “Happy Birthday” to Sister Calhoun.

We extend a hearty invitation to all of her family, friends, and wellwishers, in helping us celebrate this special day with her. This event will take place on Saturday, October 31, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Proud Bird Restaurant, 11022 Aviation Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045.

For ticket information, please feel free to contact Sister Erma D. Thurman @ (310) 625-2486.

Thanking you in advance, “To God Be The Glory”.

“A CHURCH PUTTING ITS FAITH INTO ACTION” Hebrews 11:1; James 2:14-17

PASTOR TERRELL TAYLOR

Traveler ’s Rest Church Family and Pastor Terrell Taylor, invite you to our 62nd Church Anniversary Celebration; which begins Sunday, October 11, 2009, at 3:30 p.m. Our guests are Moments of Meditation, Rev. Rickey Beasley, Pastor; Agape

Bible Church, Rev. Hudy Rhone, Pastor; Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church, Rev. Joe L. Smith, Pastor and Church of the Living God, Elder Percy G. Porter, Pastor, Elder Porter will be bringing the message.

Closing services for this celebration is Sunday, October 18, 2009, 3:30 p.m., with our special guests, One Body In Christ Christian Church from Las Vegas, NV, Rev. Don Burse, Pastor, who will be bringing the message.

Please plan now to join us in one or both of these services; it will mean so much to our church family. We are excited, and look

forward to a spirit-filled fellowship and celebration to all who attend.

Traveler’s Rest Missionary Baptist Church is located at 1417 E. Florence Ave, Los Angeles, Ca. Rev. Terrell Taylor is our Pastor. Our Regular worship services are each Sunday Morning at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., with Church School at 9:30 a.m. You may reach the church office at (323) 582-7797; Sis. Sharon Boyshaw and Bro. Cecil Johnson, Anniversary Chairpersons, reporting

ST. REED MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

ANNUAL WOMEN & MEN’S DAY GUEST SPEAKERS

DR. NADDIE CONEDY & REV. RODRICK WALKER

REV. RODRICK WALKER

DR. NADDIE CONEDY

PASTOR, TABERNACLE OF PRAISE M.B.C.

EVANGELIST, WEST ANGELES COGIC

Sunday, October 11, 2009, the St. Reed Missionary Baptist Church will be celebrating our MEN AND WOMEN’S ANNUAL DAY . We are located at 656 East 79 th Street - Los Angeles, California 90001 (corners of 79th and Stanford - East of Avalon Boulevard). The men are in charge of our 11:00 a.m. services.

Our Men’s Chorus will be singing and our young men will be doing our devotion praise. The GUEST SPEAKER IS THE RENOWN REV. RODRICK WALKER, Pastor of Tabernacle of Praise MBC. Rev. Walker is the Executive Secretary of the Providence District Association, Rev. Welton Pleasant serves as moderator. The Chairperson of our Men has planned something very special for all of us. Do not forget its at 11:00 A.M. On Sunday Afternoon, October 11, 2009 at 3:30 p.m.

our WOMEN will be in charge of this service. Our Chairlady, Mrs. L. Joyce Jones alone with her committee have been planning for this day for a while.

She first led us to a Women’s Retreat in Industrial City, CA, where we were truly blessed physically, mentally and spiritually, and now our Annual Women’s Day. Our women will be in charge for the afternoon service. The Women Day Chorus will be singing. (Our colors for this year is: Off White Dresses/Suits with Purple).

OUR GUEST SPEAKER IS DR. NADDIE CONEDY. Dr. Conedy is an evangelist, motivational speaker, lecturer & gospel recording artist. She is the sixth child of nine children born to Mr. & Mrs. J.D. Smith.

Her birthplace is Plain Dealing, Louisiana. She has been a

resident of California for over forty years. She is the wife of the late Bishop Harold Conedy, Jr. who was the pastor of the Palm Lane Church of God in Christ. She attended 15th Street School in San Pedro, CA, Enterprise Jr. High in Compton, CA, Compton High in Compton, CA where she was elected the first black homecoming queen in 1956. She is a graduate of UCLA where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education; a Master of Arts Degree in Education from California State College in Los Angeles, she earned a Doctor of Theology Degree from the Sacramento Theological Seminar & Bible College in August of 1996. She is a retired teacher serving at Manuel Dominguez High School for 37 ½ years. She is presently a member of the West Angeles COGIC where her passion is Sunday School. Her pastor is Bishop Charles Blake, who currently is the presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ (International).

We, the Men and Women of St. Reed extend this very special invitation to each of our friends, relatives and church family to come and share in this service.

Chairpersons are Deacon Kenneth Ray Cohen and Mrs. L. Joyce Jones; Program Chairs are Mrs. Betty Daniels and Deacon Eugene Luster; Rev. C. R. Jones, Pastor; Ms. Jessie Mae Catchin-Davis, Church Reporter.y

"As Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man named Matthew, setting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him."—Matthew 9:9.

In love and memory of the widow Ms. Reed, I speak to those that continue to grieve Psalms: 23 was her favorite scripture to read. She encouraged many to love God and to believe. She was a virtuous woman and by GOD she was taught. A devote Christian, Believer, Saint a true Warrior and Soldier that fought. Never let the enemy see her sweat, she whip the devil with the Bible using every verse in the text. Psalms 19:14 was a scripture she picked apart, it reads “let the Words of my mouth and

the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight O Lord my strength and my redeemer.”

You, saw the presence of the Lord upon her, every time you saw her.

She looked to the hills from which came her help. Every time she was touch by GOD she cried tears of joy and she wept. Ms. Reed was a Prophetess, anointed, appointed fasting, praying, seeking the Lord’s face to stay up on it. She spoke of visions and dreams that would come to pass. Her last assignment was a fourth day fast. Hattie could

adapt and minister to people from all walks of life, no respect of person, we were all of GOD’s children in her sight.

Saint Home was the name of the church she would attend. She would remove herself if the people would pretend. Mighty women of God, as little waddle in her walk pleading the blood of Jesus Christ, halleluiah praising and shabak, shabak. Sunday after church she was easy to trace, when she had a taste for Harold and Belle’s which was her favorite place, no need for the menu. She kept her order simple salad, bread, liver and onions, clam chowder and a large vase of Shirley Temple. This made her smile, I remember her dimples.

Hattie was a wealth of wisdom and intelligence, women with poise and a spirit of elegances. Her conversation was season with grace and if it wasn’t about GOD it was irrelevant Her living was not in vain and her history is the evidence. She lived long enough to see Obama our Black President.

Bandren was the place of resident but now she is with the King of Kings with a greater inheritance.

Love yea one another was her final quote! Love GOD WITH ALL OF YOUR HEART cause He’s our only hope!!!!

July 8, 1927 was her date of birth and on August 26, 2009 on Wednesday Night she departed from this earth. Written by: Mc. TESTAMONIE.

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*APPRECIATION SERVICES ** CHURCH NEWS ** ANNUAL DAYS** REVIVALS** MEMORIALS** COLUMNIST* HAPPENINGS AT HOLY CHAPEL B.C. “We make it our aim…to be well pleasing to Him” II Corinthians 5:9 Begin the week with the Holy Chapel family on Sunday, October 4th at both our 7:30 and 11:00 a.m. services for Family and Friends Day. Expect a blessing as the unadulterated truth of God’s Word helps us examine ourselves before Him to determine if our lives measure up to the standard God has set for us. We purpose to hold ourselves to the highest priority, seeking only “to be well pleasing and acceptable to Him.” We look

forward to your joining us in this special worship service, which will conclude with Communion.

Commissioned by the will of God and determined to fulfill the ministry we have received on Saturday, October 17 th , 9:00 am the Witnessing Team of Holy Chapel is back with its seminar: Helping Hurting People. If you missed this seminar in the past you need to make a point to attend this year.

Come understand God’s blueprint to help you through some of life’s

challenges such as: divorce, death/ grief, family, forgiveness and ill health. Mary Davis, Coordinator.

Sunday, October 18th, 3:30 p.m., the Deacons and Deaconess will celebrate their annual day. Come support these devoted servants who are unmistakably motivated by their love for Christ and their church. Show them your love through support.

Saturday evening, October 24th, 7:00 p.m., the Long Beach Children of Christ Community Choir, under the

direction of Minister Andre T. Moore, Sr., will be here in our sanctuary (volitional donations – no ticket sales). The proceeds will benefit our Ways & Means Committee. If you miss this service, you will truly miss a blessing. We extend a special invitation to the community at large to join us in these special services, but more especially our regularly scheduled services Tuesday – Sunday at 1016 E. Rosecrans Avenue, Compton. Rev. George L. Thomas, Pastor.

(310) 537 -3149

The Battle Is Not Yours (A Gospel Dramedy) Saturday, October 24th, 2009 @ 7:30 p.m.

Leap of Faith Church, 3502 West Imperial Highway, Inglewood, CA

REDEEMER CELEBRATES 16 YEARS OF MIRACLES Evangelical Church, Inglewood, Church for the past 16 years!

Events inexplicable by the laws of nature that we believe only an act of God almighty could have made them possible. Over the years, we’ve seen our prayers repeatedly answered and numerous miracles involving our church, our members and our Pastor. What an awesome God we serve!

REV. ROBERT L. DeFRANCE JR. SENIOR PASTOR

“God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders and with divers miracles and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will.” Miracles have been occurring at Redeemer Baptist

Our theme for this 16 Anniversary Celebration is “The Church alive and growing in the word of God” and is taken from Colossians 1:10 —”That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of

God.” Our events dates and guests are as follows: Wednesday October 7, 2009 @ 7:00 PM Guest Churches: St. Andrew Baptist Church, Los Angeles, CA, Bishop Alex Toussaint. Pastor (Speaker); Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Los Angeles, CA, Dr. J. Roy Morrison, Pastor. Sunday, October 11, 2009 @ 3:30 PM Guest Churches: Beulah Baptist Church, Los Angeles, CA, Dr. Robert Taylor, Pastor (Speaker); Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Pasadena, CA, Pastor John T. McCall, Pastor; Grace & Truth

DO RIGHT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

St. Mark’s Thomas M. Durr Scholarship and Assistance Fund Annual Program

9815 S. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, Ca 90044

Presents Professor Daniel L. Smith-Christopher FREE SEMINAR ON THE OLD TESTAMENT

PROF. DANIEL L. SMITH-CHRISTOPHER Prof. of Old Testament Studies Director of Peace Studies Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Born in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Christopher attended George Fox College (B.A.); Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary (Elkhart, Indiana; M. Div.) and received his doctorate in Old Testament Studies at Oxford University in England, in 1987.

Dr. Smith-Christopher has taught at Loyola Marymount University since 1989. Dr. Christopher served for two years in volunteer peace work/research with the Quakers in Israel/

Palestine from 1986 to 1988. Dr. Christopher has particular interest in how Cultural and ethnic backgrounds influence the reading and interpretation Biblical text. He will be teaching bible class in Do Right Christian Church every first Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11: a.m. the dates are as follows: Saturday, October 3, 2009; Saturday, November 7, 2009; Saturday, December 5, 2009.

ALL ARE WELCOME AND INVITED TO ATTEND.

Pastor Lovely Haynes, officers and members of the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church invite you to share in their Thomas M. Durr Memorial Scholarship and Assistance Fund’s annual day program Scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 3:00 p. m.

In memory of St. Mark’s late Pastor, Rev. Thomas M. Durr— The Thomas M. Durr Memorial Scholarship and Assistance Fund awards scholarships based on academic achievement, activities in community service, participation in St. Mark’s Youth

REV. GEORGE W. CRISS PASTOR

We bring to you “BIG HAPPENINGS” with warm greetings in the name of Christ, as we mark yet another milestone honoring our Pastor, Reverend George W. Criss & 1st Lady, Minister Tanya Criss in the 4th Year Pastor & Wife Appreciation Services. We invite

programs and gives support to St. Mark’s youth enrolled in an accredited educational institution.

St. Mark’s annual theme is “Our Church Making out with Jesus” from St. Matthews 4:1819 and 1 Corinthians 1:18-23.

The sub-theme for this special program is “Education, the Pursuit of Excellence in a Changing World” from Proverbs 1:7. St. Mark is located at 5017 Compton Avenue in Los Angeles, Lovely Haynes, pastor, Loretha Battle, director, Gloria McBride, reporting. We look forward to seeing you.

ASSEMBLING FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH REQUESTS YOUR PRESENCE: COME AND WORSHIP WITH US Assembling Faith Missionary a.m. HALLELUJAH!! JOIN Baptist Church requests your US IN WORSHIP OF OUR presence and invites you to come LORD!! Lets receive blessings and worship with us at 1233 W. from our Lord and have a 91st Street, Los Angeles, CA HALLELUJAH good time as we 90044. Sunday School - 9:30 worship Him. a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 Rev. Henry J. Cox, Pastor

BIG HAPPENINGS: GOD’S KEEPERS OF HUMANITY CELEBRATES 4TH YEAR PASTOR & WIFE APPRECIATION you to come share a part in the services on any of the following dates: Oct. 11th, Oct. 18th & Oct. 25 th at 3:30 p.m. THEME: A Pastor Sent by God to Empower the People. (Supporting Scripture Romans 10:14-15.) Pastor Criss & 1st Lady Minister Criss are both living examples of unmoveable, faithful, God sent Messengers, who have been empowered by God. In good times and bad, they have continued to fight the good fight of faith. It is evident, through faith, they have had the ability to perservere against all Satanic devices to destroy the work of God, nonetheless they still prevail.

Pastor Criss has been stedfast, instant in season and out of season preaching the uncompromising gospel. Also a great asset to the church is our 1st Lady, Minister Tanya Criss. We salute them both

CA, Pastor Lafayette Funches.

Make plans to join us for one, or both events. Help us “raise the praise” in our community by extolling the goodness of God. His grace and mercy has sustained us for 16 years and he is worthy to be praise. Come expecting a miracle, what a mighty God we serve! For information on any of the activities for this month please contact the church office at (323) 735-9274 or you can email us at Redbc2003@aol.com. Redeemer Baptist Church is located at 2003 W. Jefferson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90018. Robert L. DeFrance Jr. is the Senior Pastor.

for their monumental efforts to courageously encourage those who are down-trodden and providing hope to the needy. The Appreciation Services will take place at God’s Keepers of Humanity Baptist Church, 5428 S. Brodway in the City of Los Angeles. Special Guests include: (Oct. 11th) New Pleasant Grove Pastor W. H. Charles Jr.; Angelic Institutional Christian Fellowship Church - Pastor James Lockhart; Mt. Olive Baptist Church - Pastor Lester Heath; (Sun Oct 18th) New Temple Baptist Church – Pastor George Ashford; Opportunity Baptist Church Pastor R. W. Taylor; (Sun Oct 25th) New Bethel Baptist Church – Pastor Victor Green; New Jerusalem Primitive Baptist Church - Elder Rayfield Roscoe.

Sis. Yvonne Folk, Chairperson reporting

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DERRELL CUNEGIN AS “THE SPIRIT OF DIVISION)

This moving production allows you to have a glimpse, into the private live of our leaders and a spectacular setting on the front row of life and it is amazing! See how Division slips in and works to tear apart and destroy. Watch as Temptation tries to smooth talk his way in. Don’t forget about Sister Lewis, who always seems to have a “WORD” for someone other than herself. Sit in the midst of this production and I guarantee you’ll recognize a friend, family member or even yourself. Donation is $20.00 tickets available at the door or Leap Of Faith Church (310) 695-9925. Rev. Artis Glass, Pastor.

TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH ANNUAL MEN & WOMEN’S DAY Tabernacle Baptist Church, Annual Men & Women’s Day Program will be held Sunday, October 11th, 2009 at 3:30 pm. Tabernacle is located at 4155 McKinley, Avenue, Los Angeles, under the leadership of Pastor Lester Mosley. The

theme for the day is “Men and Women Working Together Towards a Common Goal”.

The speaker for the afternoon is one of Tabernacle’s sons, Reverend Christopher Taylor.

Please join us for a spirit filled afternoon.God Bless you!

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The Women’s Ministry of Macedonia Baptist Church will celebrate their Annual Women’s Day WOMEN IN HATS Theme: “Time Changes but Spiritual Values Don’t” Scriputre “Withereth, the flowers faded, but the word of our God stand forever” Isaiah 4:8. Our Week of celebration October 3-11th, 2009. October 3 at 2:00PM “THIS IS YOUR LIFE” Honoring four women of Women of Faith October 6-8th @ 7:00 P.M. REVIVAL TIME!! Guest Ministers Sons and Daughter of Macedonia Oct. 6th Rev. Ivan Pitts, Pastor of New Hope B.C Danbury CT. Oct 7th Elder Kevin

Tackwood. Youth Minster of Century Christian Center, Lynwood, CA. Oct. 8 th Rev. Sheri Smith-Clayborn AME Elder Church Columbus. Oct. 10 th Women’s Conference Registration 8:00-8:45 AM; Workshops 9:00-12:00 PM; Speaker 1st Lady Doris Mason Lunch Provided Oct. 11th Women’s Day Celebration 11:00AM Guest Speaker Rev. Sheri Smith-Clayborn. Come and celebrate with singing praying , praising and thanking God for his goodness Macedonia Baptist Church 1751 E. 114th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059 323 5699561 Rev. Robert Mason, Pastor Sis. Jacqueline Hamm Chairperson

Athens Baptist Church Annual Usher Board Day

SIS. MARGIE DAVIS CHAIRPERSON

“Door Keepers Presenting the Offerings of the Lord” II Kings 22:4-5 is the theme for this year’s Annual Usher Board Day Observance of the Athens Baptist Church which will be held on Sunday October 18, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. (please note the time).

Joining us in this grand occasion will be the Greater

Progressive Missionary Baptist Church Family, Reverend David Moten, Pastor who will deliver the message. Ushers from various churches throughout the city will be present as well. An invitation to all ushers is being given through this article to join with us along with all others to be present as our ushers are presented in their annual day. Our ushers are very excited about this annual event and look forward to seeing you there.

We are located at 1004 West 120th Street (& Vermont) in Los Angeles. Sister Margie Davis, Senior Usher Board Chairperson, Deacon Willie Kennedy, Deacon Board Chairman, Reverend Charles Long, Pastor Emeritus, Reverend Dr. James A. Jenkins, Sr., Senior Pastor, Sister Kathye Jenkins, Administrative Assistant, Reporting.

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BEGGING TO GET IN Bible Background • MARK 7:24-30 Printed Text • MARK 7:24-30 Devotional Reading • II CORINTHIANS 8:17 AIM for Change By the end of the lesson, we will: DESCRIBE how Jesus rewarded the woman for her persistent faith, FEEL confident that strong faith can help in trying circumstances, and SHARE with others a time when we needed strong faith and how God worked in our lives.

Keep in Mind: "The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter" (Mark 7:26).

Focal Verses: KJV Mark 7:24 And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have IN FOCUS Children instinctively turn to their parents when they have a need, whether it is to get a bandage for a scraped knee, money for a toy, or a feeling of security. Adults, too, have needs, many of which are not met so simply. Fortunately, Christians have the privilege of being able to turn to Jesus for help in meeting their needs.

Perhaps the most profound need that each of us has is for our broken lives to be touched by the healing hand of our Lord. Evidence of our brokenness is all around us. We see it in failed marriages, estranged families, and bitter church members. In addition, each day the local news media witness our brokenness with reports of murders, suicides, drug addiction, prostitution, alcoholism, and other problems. Unfortunately, we live in a sinful world and none of us is able to escape its brokenness; none of us is able to avoid the necessity for healing and restoration. At some time, we all need mercy.

In today's lesson, we will learn how Jesus compassionately reached out to a Gentile to restore her daughter's physical health. Today, He is just as willing to reach out to both Jews and Gentiles, males and females, rich and poor to heal and restore us in body, mind, and spirit if we would only ask. No one is locked out of His reach. No one has to beg to experience His salvation. All we have to do is ask, and He will give mercy.

The People, Places, and Times Phoenicia. The territory of Phoenicia was next to Galilee and about 200 miles northwest of Capernaum. The Syrophoenician woman is referred to as such because Phoenicia belonged to the province of Syria. This was Gentile territory. The textual reference to her being a Greek really means that she either spoke Greek or was Hellenistic in culture. She was probably not a Greek by nationality, but Hamitic. As far as we know, the journey of Jesus and His disciples into Phoenicia was the only time He set foot outside the borders of Israel during His ministry.

Jesus' journey into Gentile territory showed that He was not bound by the scribal concept of defilement (Mark 7:20). In addition, His ministry to a Gentile anticipated the future breaking down of the barriers that separate Jew and Gentile (see Acts 10:28-11:3).

Background Jesus and His disciples frequently had to escape from the crowds to get rest and to recuperate from the demands of public life. However, they were not always successful. During periods of ministry in the wilderness and in the district of Genneseret, Jesus and His disciples had tried twice, unsuccessfully, to get away from the crowds (see Mark 6:31, 53-56). People always managed to search them out and cut short their rest.

It was in search of solitude that Jesus and the disciples ventured north to Tyre in the district of Phoenicia. This territory lay outside of Israel's boundaries. There, Jesus hoped they would not be known and would be able to get much needed rest.

However, a Syrophoenician found out Jesus was in town. She had heard of the wondrous works He had done for others and she approached our Saviour, asking Him to cure her demon-possessed daughter. In the encounter between this Gentile woman and Jesus, we see that our Lord's compassion and responsiveness know no boundaries of race, gender, or geography.

IN DEPTH 1. A Desperate Woman Begs to Get In (Mark 7:24-28) The Syrophoenician woman was so desperate for her child's healing that she would not be deterred. Regardless of what the disciples or anyone else said or did not say, her determination was to pursue Jesus and to secure from Him what she needed. Therefore, the woman begged Jesus to cast out the demon from her daughter. She begged Jesus for mercy. But Jesus' initial response made it sound as though He was not going to help the woman. The phrase, "Let the children first be filled" (v. 27) refers to the priority of the Jews in the preaching of the kingdom of God (see Romans 1:16).

Though it appeared that Jesus was reluctant to help, the real purpose behind His lukewarm response might have been to test the woman's faith in Him. There were many so-called "miracle workers" around in those days and some people thought Jesus was one of them. But Jesus was not a magic man. Did the woman think He was another miracle worker, or did she really believe in Him and what He could do?

Though Jesus' initial response did not sound promising, the woman's faith and persistence drove her to take the statement of Jesus and press it to

OCTOBER 18-- BIBLE STUDY GUIDE 20 no man know it: but he could not be hid.

25 For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet: 26 The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter.

27 But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs.

28 And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs.

29 And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter.

30 And when she was come to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed. her advantage (Mark 7:28). In response, Jesus told the woman to go with the assurance that the demon had been cast out of her daughter.

This story illustrates some very important principles.

This woman was so desperate that even begging was not beneath her. Although she had to beg, she was more than willing to do so if it would get her child healed. Sometimes in life, we have to be as tenacious as the Syrophoenician woman. We must realize that there is real spiritual warfare going on in this world, and many times we as believers have to fight through— press our way—with fasting and prayer to get our healing, deliverance, or restoration. Faith and tenacity win the day.

In fact, according to Matthew 17:19-21, when the disciples could not drive a devil out of a man's son, after Jesus did so they asked Him, "Why could not we cast him out? And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting."

Many saints can testify that they have persevered in prayer and fasting, not only for their own healing and deliverance, but they have interceded for children, loved ones, and others. Just as the Syrophoenician woman did, they were willing to beg to get into the hands of Jesus. They, too, were willing to beg for mercy.

2. A Desperate Woman Receives Mercy from the Master (vv. 29-30) Jesus saw the faith and persistence of the Syrophoenician woman and told her to go with the assurance that the demon had been cast out of her daughter. The faith and persistence of this woman can be an inspiration to us today. Persistence with faith can mean the difference between achieving or failing to achieve our spiritual goals. Whether it is starting and maintaining a daily devotional period or asking God to help us overcome some besetting sin, God will reward our faith and persistence if we determine in our hearts not to give up—if we keep asking for mercy.

Another important principle that Jesus demonstrated is compassion and love for those who are hurting. We, too, need to demonstrate compassion and love to those who are wounded, whether physically or emotionally.

Often, just a loving touch can be healing to those who are damaged and feel hopeless—to those who are begging to experience the flow of God's love and healing and do not know how.

MORE LIGHT ON TEXT Mark 5:1-13, 18-20 Mark 7:24-30 24. And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid.

The phrase "from thence" in the Greek is ekeithen (ek-I-then), meaning "from that place." Most likely for the purpose of rest, Jesus left Israel. He went to the Gentile (non-Jewish) region of Tyre (Gk. Turos, TOOros) and Sidon (Gk. Sidonios, sid-O-nee-os). Tyre was a metropolitan center about 35 miles northwest of Galilee on the Phoenician coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Sidon, a city of great wealth, was less than 20 miles north of Tyre. Despite remaining within the borders of the district away from the cities' centers, Jesus was still unable to escape notice due likely to previous contact with people from Tyre and Sidon.

25. For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet: 26. The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter.

The woman's name is not given. What we do learn about her from this text which is quite significant is that she is a Syrophoenician (Gk. Surophoinissa, soorof-OY-nis-sah), which means she is a Gentile (nonJew) and her ethnicity is half-Phoenician and half-Syrian.

What makes this encounter significant is that Jesus' meeting with her comes on the heels of His comments about what actually makes a person unclean or unacceptable for God (Mark 7:14-23; Matthew 15:1-20).

The word "unclean" in the Greek is akathartos (akATH-ar-tos), and it means "ceremonially, abstaining from, according to Levitical law."

Mark 7:14-23 records Him noting that it is the evil of our heart or our sinfulness that makes us unclean, not our nationality or our culture. Will Jesus' encounter with this woman uphold that truth? As a Gentile, she would have been considered unclean by virtue of her race and culture, and thus unacceptable before God apart from becoming a proselyte (convert) to Judaism. Thus, how Jesus handles the woman has profound implications as it relates to whom the blessing of relationship with God is open.

The need she brings to Jesus is, of course, one that is causing her great pain and anguish of heart. Her daughter is demon-possessed. The Syrophoenician woman has heard that Jesus is in the region, so she brings this concern before Him, having heard of Him and His ability to heal. She falls at Jesus' feet in what William Lane sees as "a mark of deep respect as well as profound grief," and she begs Him to heal her daughter (Lane, 261).

27. But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs.

Even if you soften Jesus' response and point out that the word He used for dogs was generally used for household pets and not street dogs, it is still challenging. Most commentators interpret Jesus' words from a theological standpoint. William Lane notes, "It seems appropriate to interpret Jesus' statement on the background provided by the Old Testament and later Judaism, where the people of Israel are designated as the children of God" (Lane, 261-263). The word "bread" in the Greek is artos (AR-tos), means "food of any kind." Understood in this light, Jesus acknowledges the privileges of Israel as God's specially chosen people and affirms that the time has not yet come for blessing to be extended to the Gentiles.

By distinguishing between the claims of children versus those of household pets, Jesus prioritizes Israel's standing versus that of the Gentiles in terms of His ministry. So, it is possible to view Jesus' words to the woman with a pragmatic lens. In addition, if we look at Matthew's version of the encounter, we see that Jesus asserts, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel" (Matthew 15:24). The woman would not have needed a complete Old Testament background to understand the priority inherent in Jesus' statements in Matthew 15:24 or Mark 7:27. His words must have been challenging to the woman and may seem very harsh to us, until we realize that Jesus intended the statement as a test of the woman's faith.

After all, Jesus had never turned anyone down who had a need, even when He was tired. Yet, the question is one of faith. Who is Jesus to this woman? Does she see Him as just another miracle worker or something more?

28. And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs.

She addresses Jesus as Lord. This is the only place in Mark's gospel where Jesus is addressed as Lord and it is from the mouth of a Gentile (non-Jew). She recognizes that Jesus is more than just a miracle worker. He is Lord. What is more, He is, to her, Lord for "the little dogs" and as much a part of the household (that is, the kingdom of God) as the children are.

Notice how she turns Jesus' statement to her advantage. She says in essence, "Yes, Jesus, You are right.

But even dogs eat the crumbs that children drop during the meal, which means little dogs don't have to wait until children get through eating to be fed. They can eat at the same time." In other words, she and her daughter can enjoy the blessings of Jesus' ministry right away, even before those blessings are fully extended to the Gentiles—even before the Gentiles are fully invited to the table, she and her daughter can enjoy the crumbs. What a statement of faith!

29. And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter.

30 And when she was come to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed.

The phrase "the devil" in Greek is daimonion (daheeMON-ee-on), meaning "evil spirits, messengers, and ministers of the devil." Jesus commended this woman's incredible faith and delivered her daughter from demonic possession. Doing so no doubt brought a smile to Jesus' face. Lane writes, "Her interpretation of his statement bore eloquent witness both to her humility and her simple trust in his power to confront the demonic when all human help fails" (Lane, 263). Her response of faith was met by Jesus' grace in healing her daughter. She had called Him Lord and indeed He was, for without speaking a word and without having to touch her daughter, He healed her condition. The woman returned home to find that it was as Jesus said: her daughter was well. The Syrophoenician woman begged to have a chance for her daughter to share in God's blessings, and her faith got her daughter in.

Search the Scriptures 1. To what geographic location did Jesus and the disciples retreat (Mark 7:24)?

2. How is the mother of the demon-possessed girl described (v. 26)?

3. What kind of faith did this mother have (vv. 2829)?

Discuss the Meaning What motivated the Syrophoenician woman to face possible rejection in approaching Jesus?

What should we do if after praying and fasting, our resolution does not immediately come?

Lesson in Our Society In our society, people with physical disabilities are often greeted with stares, treated with pity, or related to as though they are children. Yet the physically challenged have the same needs that we do: they need to be loved and respected, and to use their capabilities to the fullest. What might individual Christians and churches do to improve relationships with the physically challenged?

Make It Happen Many of us who are involved in ministry—clergy and laypersons—work with people like ourselves: the same race, economic class, and lifestyle. Yet ideally, our ministry should not be bound by walls of separation (see Galatians 3:28). As we see in today's lesson, when Jesus healed the Syrophoenician woman's daughter, He was engaging in cross-cultural ministry.

Consider opportunities that might be available or created to implement cross-cultural ministry.

3. Many are unwilling to do the work required to change.

4. Fear of being ridiculed by friends & family 5. Preachers are fleecing the flock. They’re all liars and thieves.

6. Ideology: erroneous worldview(not biblical) 7. Weak willed. Lack of faithfulness & commitment 8. Afraid they will discover they have missed the mark (God’s best) 9. It’s too difficult to change. I don’t want to change.

10. It’s too late to change. You can’t teach an old dog a new trick.

11. Afraid the true believers will recognize they are hypocrites 12. Afraid God is real and Jesus really is the Messiah (Christ) 13. The benches are too hard. They hurt my tail bone.

14. The music is too loud. I don’t like the choir.

The songs are outdated.

15. The church is too big, too many people. You can’t get to know anyone. It’s just too impersonal.

16. The church is too small and I don’t get to meet new people 17. The members are self righteous. I don’t like the way they stare at me.

18. Church lasts too long. I can’t sit that long.

19. My children play baseball or soccer on Sundays.

20. Too sleepy. I have guests in town and we went to the comedy club last night.

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It’s my wedding anniversary and we’re going to Las Vegas.

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I don’t really know if Jesus is real. I can’t see him. I need to see something before I can truly believe it.

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They may ask me to volunteer to help in some way. I don’t like to work for free.

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I am not interested in that much religion

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The church I like to attend is too far.

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I have to go to my lodge meeting.

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God doesn’t need my money.

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The members look too happy, always smiling.

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The members look too sad, they never laugh.

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I don’t want anyone holding me responsible for my behavior, but me.

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I don’t want to be around people I don’t want to talk to. They make me nervous always staring at me

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I took a redeye flight, I’m too tired.

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I watch church on television.

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I’ve heard all of those sermons. I get tired of hearing the same thing over and over again.

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Church is too boring and I don’t like that preacher’s style of preaching.

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It’s all a myth that Jews and Christians made up.

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My clothes aren’t right. I need to go shopping.

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Preachers are always asking for my money.

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I have to go to the casino.

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Some are afraid God and Jesus are not real.

Unwilling to submit to God. I rest on Sunday. It’s my day off.

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I don’t feel well today. Everyone in the house is coming down with a cold.

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I don’t have to go to church to know God. I can study my Bible at home.

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Angry with God because he let them down when Mama died.

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I feel condemned. Church is too threatening. The preacher always looks directly at me when he is preaching.

faithfully. If you use more than three of these excuses regularly for not fulfilling your obligation to gather with the Saints you should reacquaint yourself with Heb 10:25 & Matt 28:18.

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I have to work. I have an important meeting. I’m up for a promotion.

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I’m going fishing. Sometimes I play golf on Sunday.

1. I have other Interest: sports movies, TV, family, friends, chores, school studies, vacation.

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I’m taking the family to an amusement park

By Gladis Reese prey to trivial excuses for not attending church at least once a week.

More than a few Christians act as though they are uninformed about who founded the true church (Yeshua-Jesus) and continues to be the head of the church. Too many Christians have begun to take God for granted and have slipped into a cavalier attitude towards regular church attendance.

Below is a list of 52 reasons that many Christians shared with me as to why they don’t attend church

I don’t like that preacher’s voice.

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“52 Reasons Why People Don’t Go to Church” In many countries Christians sit on the ground, stand in vacant fields, lean against trees, meet in shacks, private homes, hide underground, and risk their very lives to hear a preacher preach the gospel of the LORD Jesus Christ.

In more affluent nations church members sit on cushy seats in beautifully ornamented air conditioned plush carpeted churches. There is usually a Bible in every pew or on the members’ IPOD. Yet, too many declared Christians have fallen

I was forced to go to church when I was a child. I decided not to go as much now that I am all grown up.

2. There is a fear of being convicted of sins and not know what to do.

51. My hair is a mess. I didn’t get a hair cut.

52. I partied all night. I have a hangover.

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Ministers of Harmony an opportunity to preach. Our First Lady, Sister LaVerne Johnson, organized the choir and they have been serving faithfully every since.

The members of the choir have changed over the years, but as a whole the Choir has continued.

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the choir members are extending an invitation to our church community at large to join us as we lift our voices in praise and worship, magnifying the Lord. The church address is 4132 South San Pedro Street (in the city of Los Angeles). Dr. Lloyd T. Johnson, Pastor, Brother Carl Johnson, Choir Director/Musician

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GREATER NEW UNITY B.C. incessantly, and is showing himself approved by God, so that he can continue to rightly divide the word of truth, as instructed by Paul in the Book of Timothy!

Well, October is HERE!!! And what a busy month we have, as usual, at Greater New Unity. The Men’s Ministry kicked it off in a grand way on Saturday, October 3, at their Annual Debonair and Style High Fashion Show and Luncheon.

Today, we celebrate another Lord’s Day and Holy Communion. Today, our beautiful three Little Miss Unity Contestants will be recognized and saluted, as well, on behalf of our Pastor ’s Aid Ministry. Again, congratulations to FIRST PLACE Little Miss Unity Miss Essence Douglas; Second Place, Miss Rachelle (Ray-Ray) Hobson, and Third Place Miss Skye Frasier. All three young ladies are very active members of our Youth Department and we are proud of all of them!!

On next Sunday, October 11, we celebrate Youth Day as is customary for each and every Second Sunday, and also the Voices of Unity Choir will be sponsoring their Annual Family and Friends Day. You are cordially invited to join us at our 10:45 am worship service and be our very

special guest! Sis. Sheila Murphy is President of our Choir, Sis. Latrell Dove serves as Vice President, and Bro. Wayne Allison serves as our very energetic Director, and by the way, he is doing a very splendid job, indeed!

To God be the glory and we hope to see you IN THE HOUSE! We are a FORWARD CHURCH serving a FORWARD GOD! We continue to pray for all those who are in need of prayer. A portion of the song says, “Please don’t forget, to pray for me”. And so we won’t, and you do the same.

We are located at 9719 S. Avalon Blvd, in the beautiful city of Los Angeles, where the power lines of the city, meet the power of God; where EVERYBODY is SOMEBODY, and CHRIST is CENTER of all!! Our Pastor is a gifted and talented delightful young man, who is full of the Holy Ghost and has a heart for our youth, our community and for saving the lost.He is Rev. Randy F. Allison Jr, and we will continue to lift him up before the Lord, as he ministers in a more excellent way! Reporting is yours truly, Sis. Arlene Andrews, and until next week, don’t forget to keep RAISING THE PRAISE!!

“MUSICIANS GIVING GOD THE PRAISE WITH THANKFUL ENJOYMENT” PSALM 150 Our guest will include: Household Bibleway Church Choir, Petite Explosion Praise Dancers, Soloist Mesha Perry and Rev. Yolanda Henley will be serving as our MC. God has blessed us with such wonderful and gifted Musicians and we just want to show them how much we love and appreciate them. We look forward to worshipping with you for this wonderful occasion. Our church is located at 12719 Gibson Avenue, Lynwood, Ca. The entire church community is invited to join us.

Word of Faith Christian Fellowship Church 3rd Annual Appreciation Services for Pastor Harold Peace, Jr

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The anointed and powerful Youth and Young Adult Choirs will provide songs of praise throughout the day. The theme for this grand celebration is “Youth and Young Adults Getting In Line in 2009” Job 42:12, II Corinthians 4:16-17. The 10:30 am morning worship speaker is the anointed and talented Pastor

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Pastor Alexander Hamilton and the CMBC membership announce their annual Harvest Revival, starting on October 11th, at the Sunday morning 8:00 am service, then finishing up on Monday and Tuesday, October 12th and October 13th at 7:00 pm each evening. The revival Theme is

“RESTORATION HAS FINALLY COME,” Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20.

Dr. Prentiss E. Lewis, Pastor of the Greater Starlight MBC, will bring the revival messages at each service. Dr. Lewis is a native of Grambling, Louisiana. He is first and foremost a preacher of the

On Sunday, November 22, 2009, we will be having a reunion with all former members of Greater True Light and New Mt. Tabernacle. We are looking forward to uniting together as Children of the most high God. Praising and worshiping His name together one more time. If you previously attended either of these churches under the leadership of Dr. E. Wayne

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Greetings and Salutations in the name of Jesus! “Our Pastor, A Man Empowered, Equipped & Enlightened by God’ is this year’s theme, Ephesians 6:19-21, for Pastor Harold Peace’s 3rd Annual Appreciation Services. Word of Faith Christian Fellowship Church cordially invites you to celebrate with us at the first Appreciation Service on Sunday, October 11 and our second service on Sunday, October 18, as we show our Pastor our appreciation and love for him.

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

On Sunday, October 11, 2009 the Youth and Young Adult Department will celebrate its 69 th Annual Day. Belmont Baptist Church is located at 9215 S. Avalon Blvd in Los Angeles.

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The 3:30 pm service will feature Rev. Elton Johnson, PastorElect of Metropolitan Baptist Church, Los Angeles. Pray and join us all day for these anointed services!! Bro. KiMi Wilson, Reporting, Dr. Ronald Bridgette, Senior Pastor gospel, but you will also be blessed by his anointed musical gifts. He began singing gospel music when he was five years old and won many awards during his early years. He was inspired musically by his father, the late L.C. Lewis, who was a popular gospel quartet singer. Dr. Lewis was called to pastor the Greater Starlight MBC in Los Angeles in 1991 where he continues in service today.

Everyone is invited to come out and hear the Word of God delivered by this dynamic and exhilarating man of God. Prepare yourself for praise, worship and good preaching. Don’t miss this opportunity to be revived, renewed and restored. Revival services will be held at Community Missionary Baptist Church, 1155 East 148th St., Compton, CA, 90220.

For more information, call the Church office at (310) 632-7768.

Rev. Alexander Hamilton, Pastor; Shirley Glover reporting.

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Monroe, the Mass Choir, and the Congregation on Sunday, October 11, 2009 @ 4:00 p.m. you are invited to come worship with us as we celebrate our “Annual Musician’s Appreciation Day.” Honoring: Bro. Keith Fields-Minister of Music; Bro. Daren D. JeterDirector; Bro. Vincent GreenPercussionist, Bro. Steven Lynch-Guitarist; Sis. Linda Bostic-Asst. Director and Bro. Mark Moore-Percussionist.

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Greetings to you, from Pastor Randy Allison and the Greater New Unity Baptist Church Family, in the name of our precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who is STILL the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!!!! DId you stop and say Thank you Lord for one more day?? Wow, the Choir use to really ring that song out back in the day..”Thank you Lord for one More Day”. Can’t remember who wrote it or who sang the lead,,Auntie Avis says that it was Bro. Thomas Wellington, but what a song of praise, and we do want to thank HIM for one more day!!

Sunday was a day of praise and thanksgiving, and in Youth Church, we wrapped up a month long study of the Fruit of the Spirit, taken from Galatians 5:22-23. Are you displaying the “FRUIT of the SPIRIT”, Monday through Saturday? We can see them on Sunday, but our challenge is to allow the Holy Spirit produce that fruit that we can display on a daily basis; that it will become part of our character and daily walk.

Pastor Allison delivered another dynamic Word by the aid of the Holy Ghost in the Main Sanctuary on Sunday, and we praise God for our Pastor who studies

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SANCTUARY CHOIR ANNUAL MUSICAL The Sanctuary Choir of the Harmony Missionary Baptist Church will be in their Annual Musical worship servie on Sunday, October 18th at 4:00pm.

This choir has been ministering at the 8:00am worship hour for over thirty years. Our Pastor, Dr. Lloyd T. Johnson, had a vision that would allow the Associate

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Worship Service, our dynamic Pastor Derick Johnson will deliver a powerful and heartfelt message that will surely bless you.

Following the morning service, dinner and refreshments will be served. The Appreciation Services continue at 3:30 p.m. as our invited Speaker of the hour, Dr. Quenton Berry, Pastor of St. James Baptist Church will deliver the Spoken Word. Pastor Berry is on fire for the Lord and you don’t want to miss a spiritual blessing. The St. James Baptist Church Choir will

also be part of this blessed occasion.

The Theme Speaker for the afternoon service is an anointed Man of God, Pastor David Sutton, of Christian Enrichment Center and his choir. It is truly a blessing to have our other guest churches and choirs, New Testament Temple COGIC International, Bishop Dr. Clifton Knight II, and Central Bible Church, , Pastor Carl Johnson.

As the Holy Spirit leads us through son, worship and praise, we encourage you to celebrate with us and invite friends and family to experience what Jesus is doing at Word of Faith Christian Fellowship Church. Word of Faith Christian Fellowship Church is located at 2640 Santa Fe Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90810 (currently holding Sunday Services at Seventh-Day Adventist Church).

For more information, contact Word of Faith Christian Fellowship Church at (562) 218—101. CoChairs, Ta Launa BeverlySimmons & Danielle Clifton, Debbie Freeman, reporting.

Gaddis, Dr. Clarence Walker, Pastor Williams or Pastor Oscar Johnson, we are asking you to contact Greater True Light at (323) 733-7423 for more information, and please pass this information on to any former members that you still keep in contact with. We are also putting together a reunion choir, the rehearsal dates are October 22, 29, November 5, 12, and 19th, at 7:00 p.m. nightly. We

are truly excited about this reunion and look forward to fellowshipping with each of you.

Therefore, we invite everyone to come out and share with us in this joyous occasion. Greater True Light is located at 1276 West 29th Street, (on 29th Street one block east of Vermont) (323) 733-7423. Dr. E. Wayne Gaddis, Sr., Pastor.

BRENT BOYS AT TRUE WAY Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Dr. W.M. Brent Sr., Pastor Emeritus of the Evening Star Baptist Church here in Los Angeles has several sons in the Ministry who are affectionately known as the “Brent Boys”. Several of the Brent Boys have gone on to become Pastors themselves.

It is at this time that the Brent Boys honor Dr. Brent in a special service. Romans 13:7 says Render therefore to all their due… honor to whom honor is due. We would like to honor Dr. Brent for his Ministry and for touching so

many lives. We anticipate a Spirit filled Worship Service. Our guest preacher will be Pastor Kevin Stafford of the Zion Baptist Evangelistic Temple of Compton California.

We invite all who have been touched by the life of Dr. Brent, and the entire Los Angeles community to be with us. The Service will be held Friday, October 23,2009 at 7pm here at the True Way Missionary Baptist Church 9122 S. San Pedro St. Los Angeles, CA 90003 www.truewaybc.org. Rev. D. L. Wilson, Pastor

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October promises to be a busy month for us. Please feel free to join us on one of our outings this month; October 4 @ 3:30pmouting to Holy Temple; October 11 @ 3:30pm - Outing to Three Oaks; October 18 @ 3:30pm Outing to Jericho; October 25 @ 3:30pm - Outing to Mt. Hebron.

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Please govern your calendars accordingly. You are welcome to join us here at First Sweethome B.C. in our weekly Services Sunday, 9:15am - Sunday School; Mondays, 6:00 p.m. -Intercessory Prayer; 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study Wednesday, 6:00p.m. - Prayer Meeting; Friday, 6:30pm - YYA Bible Study. First Sweethome B.C. 8800 S. Bandera Street; Los Angeles Ca 90002. You may contact us @ 323.583.5990 your emails are welcomed Firstsweethome@netzero.com.

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Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

The New Providence Church family, will celebrate Family and Friends Day on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 3:30 p.m..

The theme for this occasion is: “He Who Loves His Brother Abides In Light”; 1 John 2:10.

Our guest churches for the afternoon worship service are The Truth of God Missionary Baptist Church; Pastor Harrison Greenwood and St. John Missionary Baptist Church of Long Beach; Pastor Michael C. Brown.

Pastor Greenwood will be our afternoon speaker.

Pastor Donald A. Knighton, Sr. and the members of New Providence, request your prayers and your presence.

New Providence Missionary Baptist Church is located at 10200 South Normandie Avenue, in Los Angeles.

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True Friendship M.B.C. will celebrate it’s 58 th year Anniversary beginning Friday, October 23, 2009 at 7 p.m. Guest for the evening will be the Rev. George Thomas and Holy chapel M.B.C. Three celebration services will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2009 beginning with the 8 a.m. service. The speaker will be our own, Rev. Wayne Hopkins, Assistant Minister of Music. The Superintendent of the Sunday School, Rev. Lonnie Goodwin

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will deliver the 11 a.m. message.

Special invited guest for the 3:30 p.m. service will be the Rev. Donald Knighton, Pastor (speaker) and the New Providence M.B.C., of Los Angeles and Rev. Marvin Dean, Pastor of First Baptist Church in Victorville, California.

Concluding the service will be the Annual State Rally with Captains as follows: ARKANSAS, Carolyn Lewis; ALABAMA, James and Susie Dixon; LOUISIANA, Shelida Wallace, Vera Phillips & Marjorie Williams; NEW YORK, Rev. Frank Warren & Eric Strickland; TEXAS, Calvin and Ross Dunn, Willie Lincoln and Dee Lincoln; MISSISSIPPI, Edna Boyd and Martha Sumner; CALIFORNIA, Ashley Armstrong, Cordier Harrell, Ina Williams, Cordelia Thomas and Rebecca Weston. Great Worship, singing and Praise for all services. Don’t miss these most momentous services, come and be blessed. We are located at 7901 South Van Ness Blvd, Inglewood, California. Rev. James A. Perkins, Pastor.

All praises and thanks to God, Rev. De Shay L. Ward Sr., and the Bible Fellowship Baptist Church Family are blessed to invite all to come and Praise the Lord with us as we celebrate our Annual Choir Day, Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.

Theme: Lifting up the Lord In song and Praise, Eph. 5:19. Please put the above date on your calendar and come and share this annual Day with us. Bible Fellowship Baptist Church is located at 6915 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003.

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“FIGHT , FIGHT , FIGHT” Nehemiah 4:14—KJ- And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, [which is] great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses. Fight, Fight, Fight! Yes, we are fighting whichever enemies that have risen up and will rise up to speak negatively and to hinder what the Word of God says about our families, friends and certainly about ourselves.

Naturally and understandably –so, Nehemiah and the people were faced with opposition from enemies while they were attempting to build the Walls of the City which would enhance and protect them from the enemies. We must be willing to stand in the gap and fight for our love ones until they are able to fight for themselves. We must fight for their well-being: spiritual, emotional, physical and financial wholeness as though the fight is for our very own selves. We must be concern about them becoming the people whom Daddy-God desires and created them to be. To be effective Intercessors in the fight for our spouses, children, other family members and anything else which concerns us; we must remember the instructions of our verse in Nehemiah. 1) Be not ye afraid of them—We can’t be afraid of the Devil or any other challenges with faces them. We must know that greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world

(1 John 4:4). We must know Romans 8:31b- If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us? 2) Remember the Lord, [which is] great and terrible—-We must remember the power, grace and love which Daddy-God has displayed in the past to us and to those we love. We must remember how Daddy-God has rescued us from past enemies. We must remember how He has opened doors which were closed to us and closed needed doors in our lives. We must remember how Daddy-God has brought us out before and how He continuously watches and cares for us now. We must remember Jeremiah 33:3- Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. 3) Fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses. We are not told to play with the Devil and the enemies or to speak to them, or to beg them—the devil is a liar~~~ We are told to fight!—Why fight?

Because we can overtake our enemies! 1 Samuel 30:8- And David enquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop?

Shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake [them], and without fail recover [all]. While we don’t know for how long the fight will be; through faith we can fight knowing that the victory is ours!

We can fight knowing that we will surely overtake the enemies and without fail recover all! So, Fight, Fight, and Fight! Fight with your prayers; fight with your love; by

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the LORD, for His mercy endures forever.” This service will kick-off on Saturday, October 17, 2009, at 5:00 p.m., with a musical extravaganza featuring special guests from Magnolia M.B.C Youth Ministry (Pastor James Blackmon), Ebenezer B.C (Pastor Kenneth E. Little), SonShine Bible Community Church (Dr. Leroy Shepard), and many more. We will conclude this celebration on Sunday, October 18, 2009, with a worship concert featuring the “Disciples of Christ Youth Choir”, at 3:30 p.m. This is a Holy Ghost encounter that you don’t want to miss! Rock of Faith Missionary Baptist Church (rockoffaithch@sbcglobal.net or (323)296.5840) located at the corner of 5151 S. Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037.

Youth Leaders are Urdoshia Heads and Felicia Walton; under the leadership of Reverend William George Davis, Jr., Pastor. Bring a friend and Bring Your Praise!

NEW BETHEL, VENICE “HOMECOMING TIME” It’s that time again, where all roads lead to New Bethel.

“It’s Homecoming time” Let us praise the Lord for his goodness and mercy. We the Mothers and Deacons of New Bethel Baptist Church invite one and all to come, and help us Lift Jesus, as we prepare a homecoming celebration, that is next to none.

We the New Bethel Baptist Church Family are looking for you. Will you be there? Join us on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 8 o’clock. Our theme for the year: “A New Beginning and a Change We Can, Yes We Can Believe In (I John 1:15:13). Pastor Chris LaGrande of Great Hope Baptist Church will be our Guest Speaker for this joyous occasion. Mother P. Ackerson, President, Deacon J. Crosby, Pastor Marvis L. Davis, Pastor. We are located at 503 Brooks Avenue, Venice, CA 90291. For additional information, please call the church at (310)

loving them into righteousness.

Fight with your fasting-offering sacrifices unto the Lord for their good. Fight with your money, your time and attention. Fight, Fight, Fight- for yes our family and friends, our homes and jobs, our health and peace are worth every bit of the fight~~~Jesus loves us and promised in Matthew 28:20b- lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Keep the faith and keep on fighting~~~ Saturate the battle all the way through with praise and worship—giving thanks in the midst of the battle and for sure when the battle is over, give our great Daddy-God praise and glory! Email and share your email address with us and begin receiving the on-line blessings which Daddy God gives us, For addl info: Dr. Tonya Lewis, onefaith2007@aol.com, One Faith Fellowship, P. O. Box 56641, Los Angeles, Calif. 90056 3 2 3 - 4 8 1 - 6 7 2 4 www.onefaithfellowship.org.

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We’re Back Again!!! Disciples of Christ Youth Ministry presents our Third Annual “W.O.P” (Weekend of Praise).

A weekend filled with worship and praise unto our God. This year’s theme is “ Victory is in Your Praise “ 2 Chronicles 20:21; “And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who should sing to the LORD, and who should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army and were saying: “Praise

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Friday, October 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. is “Pasadena Night”. City officials, community leaders, the “sons” of New Revelation and our Pasadena “sister churches” are our

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Organist – renowned Louis Monroe, Jr. ***Dress to impress – Evening, business or church wear is suggested*** The Pastoral Appreciation Services close with Homecoming on Sunday, October 11th at 4:00 p.m. with special guests the anointed, Dr. John McReynolds and the Second Baptist Church Family of Santa Ana. All former and inactive members are invited to sing in the Homecoming Choir under the direction of Minister of Music, Louis Monroe, Jr. A minirehearsal is scheduled at 2:30 p.m. We are located at 855 N. Orange Grove Blvd. in Pasadena.

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The overarching goal of conflict resolution: 1. Move from familiar confidence in manipulation 2. Be careful not to turn expectations into demands 3. Develop confidence in mutual ministry: •Recognize when real needs are satisfied in Christ •Recognize when needs do not develop into expectations or demands There must be bridge building, and part of bridge building involves listening.

Listening means attending, stepping out of me into you. There must be identifying of joint issues, and underlying concerns must be addressed.

We also must help others to listen, by asking questions like, “what did you hear me say?” Do you know what feeling is going on with me?

Would you like to know?

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who is speaking, shifting from position to concern.

Be willing to demonstrate willingness to working together, generate mutual steps: 1. Brainstorm mutual “win-win” solutions.

2. Address the concerns of both parties.

3. Choose one solution, document expectations and expected results, commit to implementing it for a specific test period.

4. During and after the test period, mutually address any new issues or unexpected results that the solution caused.

5. After the test period, bring closure to the conflict by clarifying and summarizing the final mutual action plan.

Work towards mutual agreements, making mutual agreements means being totally honest.

Things that can lead to detours in the planning process:

1. Staying with original position refusing to work on mutual solutions.

2. Addressing the concerns of only one side 3. No clear commitment to the plan from both parties 4. Action plan is vague or ambiguous 5. No checking for loose ends 6. No final closure.

Conflict will happen, but being prepared to handle conflict from a gospel perspective can lead to developing a culture of peace, and that should be our ultimate goal, through Christ Jesus.

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GREATER EMMANUEL M.B.C. 3727 W. 111th Pl., Inglewood, CA 90303 Phone: (310) 677-9916 REV. HAROLD L. MITCHELL, PASTOR Sunday School ....................... 8:15 A.M. Morning Service ..................... 9:30 A.M. Prayer (Tues.) ......................... 6:30 P.M. Bible Study (Tues.) - 12:P.M. & 7:00 P.M.

PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY Missionary Baptist Church “The place where everybody is somebody and Christ is Lord of all” 3600 West Imperial Hwy. Inglewood, CA 90303 Phone: (323) 751-0502 www.theoneandonlywaymin.org - Website Rev. Herman C. Avery Jr., Pastor/Teacher Sunday School .......................10:00 A.M. Morning Worship .................... 11:30 A.M. Wed. Prayer/Bible Study .......... 7:00 P.M. (7010 S. Denver Ave., L.A.) 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

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Long Beach

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

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

GREATER OPEN DOOR C.O.G.I.C. 132 East Artesia Blvd.

Long Beach, CA 90805 Phone: (562) 423-8653 DR. GARON HARDEN, PASTOR Early Morning Worship ......... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School .................... 9:40 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 11:00 A.M. B.T.U. (Thurs.) ...................... 7:30 P.M. Evening Worship .................. 6:30 P.M.

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

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Los Angeles ATHENS BAPTIST CHURCH

1004 W. 120th Street, L.A., CA 90044 Ph: (323) 756-9203 Fax: (323) 756-4551 Email:athensbaptist@att.net PASTOR JAMES A. JENKINS, SR. Rev. Charles Long, Pastor Emeritus Sunday School.........................9:30 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship. .... 11:00 A.M. Tuesday Bible Study.......... ..... 7:15 P.M. Pastor’s Bible Study (Wed) ......6:30 P.M. Morning Bible Study (Thurs)...10:00 A.M.

1150 East 56th Street Long Beach, CA 90805 Phone: (562) 423-3448 ULYSSES S. CUMMINGS, PASTOR Sunday School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 11:00 A.M. Mdwk. Pray./Bible Study (Wed) 7:00 P.M.

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. Cable TV-27 S.L.A. 1st & 2nd Sun. 6:P.M. Cable TV-24 Ingwd. 1st & 2nd Sun. 6:P.M. Radio KTYM-1460 AM ( Fri.).. 8:30 P.M.

BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH 7401 S. Normandie Ave. L.A., CA 90044 Phone: (323) 752-3768 REV. VINCENT WASHINGTON PASTOR Sunday School ....................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 A.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) ............. 7:00 P.M. Bible Study (Wed.) .................. 7:30 P.M. Choir Rehearsal (Thurs.) ........ 7:00 P.M.

DO RIGHT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 9815 S. Vermont Ave., L.A., CA 90044 Ph: (323) 755-1053; Fx: (323) 755-1123 E-MAIL: drcchurch@att.net REV. LONNIE McNAMEE, PASTOR Sun. 9 a.m. ................ Sunday School Sun. 10 a.m. ................. Worship Service Mon. 6 p.m. ...................... Prayer Service Mon. 7 p.m. ........................... Bible Study Fri. 12 Noon ..................... Prayer Service

FAITHFUL SERVICE M.B.C. 1416 W. 37th Dr. - L.A., CA 90018 Ph: (323) 735-7162; Fx. (323) 735-9068 REV. D. L. GOREE, PASTOR Early Morning Service ........... 7:30 A.M. Sunday School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 A.M. “Holy Communion (1st Sun.) Mdwk. Pray./Bible Study (Wed.) 7:00 P.M. Choir Rehearsal (Thurs.) ....... 7:00 P.M. Youth Meeting (Sat.) ............ 11:00 A.M. FAITH IN GOD BAPTIST CHURCH 315 West Florence Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90003 PHONE: (323) 751-2305 E-mail: figbaptist@sbcglobal.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.

507 W. 49th Pl., L.A., 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.) ........... 7:00 P.M.

8800 S. Bandera St., L.A., CA 90002 Phone: (323) 583-5990 E-MAIL: Almost50@sprint.blackberry.net REV. RENANDEZ GRIM, PASTOR SUNDAY: 9:30 A.M. ....... Sunday School 10:45 A.M. .... Morning Service MONDAY: 6:00 P.M. - Intercessory Prayer 6:30 P.M. .............. Bible Study FRIDAY: 6:30 P.M. ....... YYA Bible Study

FIRST ZION TRAVELERS Missionary Baptist Church

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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 A.M. Choir Rehearsal ..(Thurs)...... 7:00 P.M.

243 West 85th Street, L.A. Ph: (323) 971-0875 E-Mail: heavenlyvision@gmail.com pastorjrtaylor@gmail.com REV. JAMES R. TAYLOR, B. Th., LEAD PASTOR Sunday School ......................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ...................... 10:45A.M. Fellowship Lucheon.(1st Sun).......1:30 P.M. Communion Worhsip (1st Sun).....3:30 P.M. Pastor’s Prayer/Bible Study (Tues).7:00 P.M. Intercessory Prayer.(Wed)............7:00 P.M. Youth Night (2nd Fri)................. 7:00 P.M. Community Outreach,,,,,,,,,,,,.....10:00 A.M.

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

HOLY TEMPLE COMMUNITY CHURCH

GOOD NEWS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

10121 S. Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90044 Phone: (310) 678-0730 E-Mail: ccoa1@verizon.net BISHOP C.C. COATNEY, PASTOR Sunday School ................... 9:30 A.M. Worship Service ............... 11:00 A.M. Bible Study (Wed.) ............... 7:00 P.M.

2400 W. Vernon Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90008 Phone: (323) 292-3589 RALPH E. BUTLER, PASTOR Sunday School .................. 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .............. 11:00 A.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) ......... 7:00 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 ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 10:30 A.M. Mission Mtg. (Wed.) ........... 12:00 Noon Bible Study/Prayer Mtg. (Wed) 7:00 P.M.

HOLY ROCK MISSIONARY B.C. PHOTO NEEDS SCANNING

GREATER HOLY ST. JOHN M.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

ISRAEL MISSIONARY B.C.

5536 Morgan Ave., L.A., CA 90011 Phone: (323) 581-8488 ELDER JERRY L. SORRELLS, SR., PASTOR Sunday School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 A.M. B.T.U. (Sun.) ........................... 6:00 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer/Bible (Wed.) ..... 7:30 P.M.

4501 South Compton Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90011 Phone: (323) 233-3295 REV. RODNEY HOWARD, PASTOR Sunday School ................... 8:45 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 10:45 A.M. Evening Worship ................. 5:00 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) .......... 7:00 P.M.

GREATER HOPEWELL FULL GOSPEL B.C. Worship Location

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

4816 S. Western Ave, Los Angeles 90062 Phone: (323) 778-9355 Email: Pastorpitchford@greaterhopewell.org www.greaterhopewell.org KENNETH PITCHFORD, PASTOR Sunday Worship ..................... 7:45 A.M. 1st Sunday Night Communion....7:30 P.M. Thursday Prayer ...................... 5:30 P.M. Thursday Church Shcool........ 6:300 P.M.

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH 4901 S. Avalon Blvd., L.A., CA 90011 Phone: (323) 232-0398 Fax: (323) 232-7183 E-mail: 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. Nightly Service (2nd & 4th Sun..) 7:PM Mdwk. Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) 7:PM

FIRST SWEET HOME B.C.

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

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

GREATER MT. CARMEL M.B.C. 6001 S. Hoover St., L.A., CA 90044 Phone: (323) 752-7450 REV. LARRY D. RELIFORD PASTOR Sunday School .................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 11:00 A.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.)............ 7:00 P.M. Broadcast .................. 5:30-6:13 P.M. (Sundays - KTYM-1460 AM)

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MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH

GREATER MT. HERMON M.B.C.

1751 East 114th Street, L.A. Ca PHONE: (323) 569-9561 ROBERT L. MASON, PASTOR Early Morning Worship....... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ................. 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship................11:00 A.M. Bible Study...(Tue).. 11:00 A.M.& 7 P.M. Website: www.wordonnet.com Email: Macedonia.baptist114@gmail.com

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.

McCOY MEMORIAL B.C.

GREATER MT. OLIVE B.C.

802 E. 46th St., Los Angeles, CA 90011 Ph: (323) 231-4271 Fax: (323) 231-0536 Web:www.mccoymbc.com Email: mbapti6182@aol.com REV. R. A. WILLIAMS, JR., PH.D. (PASTOR) Sunday School ...... 8:00 until 8:45 A.M. Morning Worship Service ....... 9:00 A.M. Mdwk Bible Study (Tues)........7:00 P.M.

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 MORNING STAR 210 W. Florence Ave., L.A., CA 90003 Phone: (323) 753-3196 / 757-0311 REV. WALTER RILEY, PASTOR Sunday Worship .................... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 10:45 A.M. Mid-day Prayer (Tues.) ........ 12:00 P.M. Mission Meeting (Tues.) ......... 6:30 P.M. Mid-week Prayer (Wed.) ........ 7:00 P.M.

6501 Crenshaw Blvd - L.A., CA 90043 Ph: (323) 778-5438 Fax:(323) 778-0574 PASTOR 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.

METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH 4200 South Hooper Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90011 Phone: (323) 233-3619 Sunday School ..................................................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ............................................... 10:45 A.M. Bible Study (Wed.) ................................................ 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.

GREATER TRUE LIGHT B.C. 1276 W. 29th St., L.A., CA 90007 Phone: (323) 733-7423 DR. E. WAYNE GADDIS, SR. Sunday School ..................... 8:45 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 10:00 A.M. Afternoon Service ................ 3:00 P.M. Bible Study (Tues.) ............... 6:30 P.M. Youth Bible Study (Tues.) ..... 6:30 P.M. Prayer & Praise ................ 6:30 P.M. Every Tuesday after the 1st Sunday

HARMONY MISSIONARY B.C. 4132 S. San Pedro, L.A., CA 90011 Phone: (323) 231-6540 REV. LLOYD T. JOHNSON, PASTOR Early Morning Worship ........ 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ............... 11:00 A.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) .......... 7:00 P.M.

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MT. CARMEL HOLY ASSEMBLY B.C. “We Are A Family” 9401 S. San Pedro St., L.A., CA 90003 Off: (323) 754-9068; Fax: 323-754-8824 REV. DARRYL BEARD, PASTOR Teachers’ Consecration Period (Sun. ) ................................ 9:00 A.M. Sunday School ........................ 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................... 10:45 A.M. Prayer & Praise (Tues.) ........... 12 NOON Prayer & Bible Study (Wed.) .... 7:30 P.M.

GREATER BEREAN M.B.C. 12433 S. Main Street Los Angeles, Calif. 90044 (323) 757-3048 REV. JOE B. SMITH, JR PASTOR Sunday School ........................ 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ..................... 11:00 A.M. Prayer Service (Wed.) .............. 6:00 P.M. Bible Study (Wed).......................7:00 P.M.

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. Mdwk. Worship Serv./Prayer Mtg. 7:P.M. B.T.U. (Sunday)) ................. 10:15 A.M. Choir Meeting (Friday) ........... 7:00 P.M.

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MOUNT HOREB BAPTIST CHURCH 1130 West Manchester, L.A. Ca 90047 Phone: (323) 778-7926 Mailing Add; P.O. Box 470313, 90047 DR. A.B. SIMON, SR, PASTOR Sunday School ...................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 10:30 A.M. Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) ...... 6:00 P.M. Choir Rehearsal (Wed)............7:00 P.M.

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

ROCK OF FAITH M.B.C.

8764 S. Broadway Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90003 Phone: (323) 758-8994 REV. CHARLES DORSEY, PASTOR Sunday School .................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 11:00 A.M. Mid-Week Prayer (Wed.) ...... 6:00 P.M.

5151 South Normandie Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90037 Off.: (323) 296-5840 / 751-2658 REV. E. A. TAYLOR, FOUNDER Rev. William G. Davis, Jr., Pastor Sunday School ..................... 9:05 A.M. Morning Worship ................ 10:35 A.M. Afternoon Worship ............... 3:30 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) ............ 7:00 P.M.

NEW PROVIDENCE M.B.C.

ST. ANDREWS BAPTIST CHURCH

10200 South Normandie Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90044 Phone: (323) 754-3779 newprovidencebaptistchurchla.org REV. DONALD A. KNIGHTON, SR. 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.

1794 W. 36th Pl. - L.A., CA 90018 Phone: (323) 735-0201 / 735-0202 REV. ALEX TOUSSAINT, PASTOR Early Morning Worship ............. 7:30 A.M. Church School ......................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 A.M. Evening Worship ...................... 6:30 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer .... 12:00 Noon & 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 - February Celebration of Adults - August Cruise - 2009, Oct. 26-30, 2009

PALESTINE MISSIONARY B.C.

5017 Compton Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90011 Ph: (323) 231-1040 / Fax: (323) 231-3178 REV. LOVELY HAYNES, PASTOR Early Sunday Worship ............. 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ......................... 9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship Service ........ 11:00 A.M. Mdwk. Pray. Serv. (Wed.) 12 Noon/7P.M. Bible Study (Wed.) ......... 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.

PHILIPPIAN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

ST. REED BAPTIST CHURCH

SAINT THOMAS M.B.C. 10963 South Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90047 Phone (323) 779-8596 Fax (323) 779-8598 Early Morning Worship............8:00 A.M. Sunday School.......................9:30 A.M. Morning Worship...................10:45 A.M. Bible Study........... (Wed).......... 7:00 P.M.

PROMISE LAND MISSIONARY B.C. 7511 South Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90043 Phone: (323) 758-9627 REV. CHARLES W. WILLIAMS Sunday School ....................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................... 11:00 A.M. Wed. Bible Study/Prayer 7:P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Friday Prayer ........ 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.

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

Lynwood

GREATER NEW BEGINNING Missionary Baptist Church 12719 Gibson Ave., Lynwood,CA 90262 Phone: (310) 635-2855 DR. JOE A. MONROE, Ph.D. Pastor/Organizer Sunday School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 A.M. Mission (Tues.) ....................... 6:30 P.M. Mdwk Pray/Bible Study (Wed) 7:00 P.M.

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www.tabernacleoffaithbaptistchurch.com

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

THE ASSEMBLING FAITH M.B.C. 1233 W. 91st St., L.A., CA 90044 Ph/Fax (323) 418-8800; (323) 791-0675 E-Mail: assemblingf8th@att.net PASTOR HENRY J. COX Sunday School ......................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 A.M. Prayer Service (Tues.) ............. 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.

THE BAPTIST CHURCH OF THE NEW COVENANT IN JESUS CHRIST 10843 Kenney St. - Norwalk, CA 90650 Phone: (562) 864-8580 BISHOP L.D. WILLIAMS PASTOR/TEACHER The Koinoina Worship ............. 8:00 A.M. Church Bible School ............... 9:40 A.M. “Family Night” (Wed.) ........ 6:00 P.M.

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

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

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TABERNACLE OF FAITH B.C. 11328 S. Central Ave., L.A., CA 90059 Phone: (323) 569-4162

ST. MARK MISSIONARY B.C.

1201 E. Vernon Ave., L.A., CA 90011 Phone: (323) 231-0975 REV. FADELL BEARD, JR., PASTOR Sunday School ...................... 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 A.M. Communion (1st Sun.) ............ 4:30 P.M. ~ (EVENING WORSHIP) ~ (2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Sun.) ... 2:30 P.M. Prayer & Bible Study (Wed.) ... 7:00 P.M.

8804 S. Main St., L.A., CA 90003 PH: (323) 751-6222; FX: (323) 751-6333 E-MAIL: PHILLIPPIANBC@MSN.COM REV. RAYMOND L. SANTEE, SR., PASTOR Sunday - 8:00 A.M. .... Morning Worship Sunday - 10:30 A.M. ..... Sunday School Monday - 6:00 P.M. ....... Prayer Meeting Monday - 7:00 P.M. .............. Bible Study

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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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TRAVELER’S REST M.B.C. 1417 East Florence Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90001 Phone: (323) 582-7797 E-mail: travelersrest@sbcglobal.net REV. TERRELL TAYLOR, PASTOR Morning Worship .................. 8:00 A.M. Church School ...................... 9:30 A.M. Worship Service ................. 11:00 A.M.

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

WILLIAM TURNER, JR., PASTOR Sunday School ...................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ................. 10:30 A.M. Lord’s Supper ....................... 6:00 P.M. Special Services .................... 6:00 P.M. Prayer (Wed.) ......................12:00 P.M. Bible Study (Wed.) ................ 7:00 P.M.

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Santa Monica * Advertise Your Church Ministry * GREATER MORNING STAR B.C.

1973-17th St., Santa Monica, CA 90404 Phone: (310) 450-1168 REV. EMMETT HUNTER JR.-PASTOR Bible Study ............................ 8:25 A.M. Church School ...................... 8:55 A.M. Nutrition ............................... 10:15 A.M. Divine Worship / Preaching - 11:00 A.M. Church Nursery Ministry ...... 11:00 A.M. 1st Sunday “Lord’s Supper” - 4:00 P.M. Mdwk Pray/Bible Study (Wed) 7:00 P.M.

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Venice

NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH UNION MISSIONARY B.C.

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

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

VILLAGE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

503 Brooks Ave., Venice, CA 90291 Ph: (310) 392-3958/Fax: 310-392-1648 E-Mail: newbethelbaptist@verizon.net REV. MARVIS L. DAVIS, SR., PASTOR Sunrise By The Seaside ....... 8:00 A.M. Church School/ Educational Hour .................. 11:00 A.M. Wednesday Night Live Prayer Praise & Bible Study ............... 7:00 P.M.

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BUSY PAST ASTORS!!!!

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

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

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

In order to complete a successful census in the 2010 more than 1.4 million temporary workers will be hired. The 2010 Census will have one of the shortest questionnaires in the history of the United States. The form will be so simple that it will take only about ten minutes to complete, and all the personal information will be protected by law and kept completely confidential.

For more information please visit the official Census Bureau website: http://www.census.gov United States Census Bureau Media Department Los Angeles Regional Census Center 9301 Corbin Avenue, Suite 1000 Northridge, CA 91324 (818) 717-5880 Los.Angeles.RCC.Media@Census.gov

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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SOUTHSIDE BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 10400 S. San Pedro Street Los Angeles, Ca 90003

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*** Church Ministry -- Connection *** *Carson

*lONG BEACH *Los Angeles *Los Angeles GREATER STARLIGHT B.C.

RIGHT ROAD DELIVERANCE

CITY ON THE HILL CHURCH

Jawane Hilton Senior Pastor/Teacher

439 W. ANAHEIM ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90813 FAX: (323) 348-4911 PHONE: (323) 348-4811

WORSHIP LOCATION: 801 E. Carson Street Carson, CA 90746 (310) 388-0862 pastorjhiltoncothchurch.org

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D. McPIERCE, PASTOR

Sunday @ 10:30 a.m.

Workout (Wed.) @ 6:30 P.M. MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box 18611 - Long Beach, CA 90807 www.cothchurch.org **********

8018 South San Pedro Street Los Angeles, CA 90003 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 59297, L.A., CA 90059 Phone (323) 753-0224 Fax: (323) 753-3591

(NON-DENOMATIONAL MINISTRY)

Sunday School ................................................. 10:00 A.M. Morning Worship ............................................... 11:00 A.M. Mid-week Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) .................. 6:30 P.M.

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.

WORSHIP CENTER COMMUNITY CHURCH The Scottish Rite Cathedral

JUDSON BAPTIST CHURCH

855 Elm Avenue Long Beach, CA 90813 E-MAIL: info@lbcworshipcenter.org WEBSITE: www.lbcworshipcenter.org

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

PASTOR SHERIDAN E. McDANIEL Dr. Johnny V. Baylor, Pastor/Teacher Sunday Worship Service:...................................... 9:30 AM Children’s Church Available: ................(Except 5th Sunday) Speak Life Youth Ministry: (2nd & 4th Sunday):...... 12:30 PM Bible Study: (Wed.):..........................12:00 Noon & 7:00 PM

*Compton

SERVICE TIMES: Sunday Morning Worship ..................... 10:00 A.M. Wednesday Mid-week Worship Service .... 7:30 P.M.

*Los Angeles

REV. GEORGE L. THOMAS, PASTOR

J. ROY MORRISON, LL.D., DD. SENIOR PASTOR Church School ...................................................... 8:30 A.M. Children’s Church ..................................................9:45 A.M. Worship Experience ............................................. 9:45 A.M. Prayer/Bible Study (Wed.) ..................................... 7:00 P.M. “Come Up to Jerusalem the Place of Peace!”

MESSIAH BAPTIST CHURCH

“Family of Purpose” CHURCH Phone: (323) 757-3940 WWW.SSBBC.ORG

Sunday School ...................Sunday....................... 9:30 A.M. Worship Celebration...........Sunday..................... 10:45 A.M. Mdwk. Prayer ......................Wednesday................ 7:00 P.M. Choir Rehearsals................Thursday.....................7:00 P.M. LIVE BROADCAST * SUNDAY 11:00 AM SSBBC.ORG

BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH 1454 E. 100th St., L.A., CA 90062

HOLY TRINITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1919 E. Compton Blvd. - Compton, CA 90221

CHURCH: (323) 564-0691

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

NEW MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 402 E. El Segundo Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90061 Church: 310-324-0644 FAX: (310) 769-1287 REV. LONNIE DAWSON, SR., Senior Pastor

www.BeulahBaptistLa.org

Ch:310- 635-9572 310-635-9430 Fx. REV. GREGORY L. TUCKER, SR., PASTORS

REV. ROBERT L. TAYLOR PASTOR Sunday School .................................................... 9:00 A.M.

Sun. Worship ............................................ 7:30 & 10:45 A.M. Sun. School/Bible Study ......................................... 9:30 A.M. Communion Serv. (1st Sun.) ................................... 5:30 P.M. Noon Pray/Mtg/Bible Study (Wed) ............................. 12 P.M. “Wed. Night Live” ....... Prayer Meeting Bible Study & Book Studies ... 7:00 P.M.

Morning Worship ............................................... 10:00 A.M. Sunday School (Sun.) .................................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship (Sun.) ................................ 11:30 A.M. Pastor’s Bible Study (Tues.) ........................... 6:00 P.M. Mdwk Pray/Teacher’s Mtg(Tue) .......................... 6:00 PM “The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me”

Los Angeles

Bible Study (Wednesday) .................................... 7:00 P.M.

BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH Of WEST L. A. REV. L. A. KESSEE Senior Pastor

REV. R. JOHNSON Organizer

Website: www.wordonnet.com/hardwick

GREATER EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH

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

5300 S. Denker Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90062 Phone: (323) 759-4996 REV., DR. SOLOMON DRAKE PASTOR

ANTIOCH CHURCH OF LONG BEACH

Early Service ........................................................ 8:00 A.M. Church School ...................................................... 9:30 A.M. Mid-Morning Worship .......................................... 10:45 A.M. Taped Broadcast - KTYM 1460 AM (Sundays) 5:30 p.m.

Taped Broadcast - KALI 900 AM (Sundays) 7-8 p.m.

Bible Study & Training ............................................ 4:00 P.M. Youth Ministries (Mon.) .......................................... 6:30 P.M. Pastor’s Bible Class - All Ages (Tues.) ................. 6:30 P.M. Prayer Service (Wed.) ........................... 6:30 P.M.-7:30 P.M. Bible Study-All Ages (Wed.) ................. 7:30 P.M.-8:30 P.M. Young Adult Fellowship & Study ........................... 7:00 P.M. Children Ministries (Sat.) ..................................... 10:00 A.M.

1535 Gundry Avenue Long Beach, CA 90813 www.antiochlb.com

211 West 59th Street - Los Angeles, CA 90003

*lONG BEACH

REV. WAYNE CHANEY, JR. PASTOR Phone: FAX:

(562) 591-8778 (562) 599-6048

SUNDAY MORNINGS: Worship Services .............................. 9:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. Elements Bible Study .......................... 8:30 A.M. & 9:30 A.M. Spanish Worship Service ........................................ 3:00 P.M. TUESDAYS: The Level Youth Ministry ......................................... 6:00 P.M. WEDNESDAYS: Midweek Studies...................................................... 7:00 P.M.

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NEW PLEASANT GROVE MISSIONARY B.C.

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.

GOSPEL TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH 10451 South Hoover Street Los Angeles, CA 90044 PHONE: (323) 754-0180; 754-0975 FAXl (323) 754-1253 E-Mail: revcedello.bush@sbcglobal.net Website: www.wordonnet.com REV. CEDELL O. BUSH, PASTOR Bible Study (Sun.) 8:00 A.M. Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Sunday Morn. Worship 11:00 A.M. Bible Study (Wed. night) 7:00 P.M. Special Prayer Mtg. (4th Fr.) 12:Noon “Bus Transpotation Available”

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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES Early Morning Worship .......................................... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School ...................................................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship ................................................. 11:00 A.M. Sunday Night ......................................................... 6:00 P.M.

8222 So. San Pedro St. L.A., CA 90003 Phone: (323) 750-1033 (323) 758-6030

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.

757 E. 108th Street, Los Angeles, CA. 90059

4141 West Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90008 Church Office: (323) 296-7223; Church Fax: (323) 291-7109 www.bcbcwla.org - Website

“PRAISE CITY” PRAISES OF ZION B.C.

PHONE: (323) 231-2424

FIRST ANTIOCH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

REV. FREDERICK E. HOWARD Senior Pastor/Teacher Editor/Publisher

Early Morning Worship ................................. 7:30 - 9:30 A.M. Sunday School ........ 9:45 - 10:30 A.M. & 10:15 - 11:00 A.M. New Member’s Class (Sunday) ........................... 10:15 A.M. Mid-Morning Worship ........................ 10:45 A.M. - 12:45 P.M. Holy Communion (1st Sun.) ...................... 7:30 & 10:45 A.M. Broadcast (KTYM-1460 AM - SAT.) ........ 10:00 - 11:00 P.M. Mdwk. Prayer & Bible Study (Wed.) ...... 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

8025 South Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90047 Phone: (323) 778-5890

SOUTHSIDE BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH

HOLY CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH

1016 East Rosecrans Avenue Compton, CA 90220 / Phone: (310) 537-3149

JERUSALEM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH OF LOS ANGELES 4802 South McKinley Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90011

EVENING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH

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Rev. W.H. Charles, Jr. Pastor

Rev. W.H. Charles, Sr. Pastor Emeritus/Founder

Sunday School .................................................... 8:00 A.M. Morning Worship .................................................. 9:30 A.M. Mid-Week Service (Wed.) ....................... Noon Day Prayer Prayer & Anointing Service (Wed.) ...................... 7:00 P.M. Bible Study (Thurs.) .............................................. 7:00 P.M.

5200 South Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90011 PHONE: (323) 232-4326 PASTOR J. STEWART McKNIGHT 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. 123456789012345678901234567890 123456789012345678901234567890 123456789012345678901234567890 123456789012345678901234567890 Paramont 123456789012345678901234567890

NEW COMMANDMENT M.B.C.

PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH 950 East 45th Street Los Angeles, CA 90011 Phone: (323) 231-9153

DR. ALBERT NICHOLAS D. TH, PASTOR Sunday School ................................................... 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship ............................................... 10:45 A.M. Evening Worship ................................................. 6:00 P.M. Prayer Band (Wed.) ........................................ 12:00 Noon Mdwk. Prayer (Wed.) .......................................... 7:00 P.M. Evangelistic Class (Wed.) ................................... 6:00 P.M.

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

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Phone: (323) 231-2391 Pastor W. M. Brent, Jr.

Church: (323) 757-6129 z Fax: (323) 757-1938

Dr. W. M. Brent Pastor Emeritus

Early Morning Worship (2nd, 3rd & 4th Sun.) ............. 8:00 A.M. Sunday School (2nd, 3rd, & 4th Sun.) ....................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship (2nd, 3rd, & 4th Sun.) ................... 11:00 A.M. (Every 1st & 5th Sun.) Sunday School .................... 8:45 A.M. (Every 1st & 5th Sun.) Mid-Morning Worship ......... 10:00 A.M. Prayer & Bible Study (Wed.) ............. 12:00 Noon / 7:00 P.M.

685 Westminister Avenue Venice, CA 90291 PHONE: (310) 396-7209 FAX: (310) 396-7209 HORACE A. ALLEN, PASTOR Sunday School......................... 9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship .................... 11:00 A.M. Teacher’s Meeting (Wed) ......... 6:30 P.M. Bible Study (Wed) ................... 7:30 P.M.

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