SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2009 • VOLUME II NO. 23
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METROPOLITAN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH INSTALLS PASTOR ELTON LAMAR JOHNSON
PASTOR ELTON L. JOHNSON METROPOLITAN MBC
PASTOR MICHAEL J. METTERS FAITHWAY MBC
Just as Elijah passed the mantle to Elisha, and as the promises of Moses were given to Joshua, so has Pastor Emeritus, Frank J. Hardy, passed the realm of the Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church to the newly elected, PASTOR ELTON LAMAR JOHNSON. On Sunday, November 29, 2009, at 3:30 in the afternoon, the sanctuary will overflow with shouts of praise and thanksgiving, as we celebrate under the banner of “A Vessel of God, Leading God’s People from Vision to Victory” (Habk. 2:1-4). Our Pastor’s Pastor, Rev. Michael J. Metters & the Faith
Way family, will encourage this new, young, exuberant Pastor with a Word from on high. Pastor Albert Nicholas & the Pilgrim B.C. family, and Tim “Bishop” Brown & The Miracle Mass Choir are also among the elite list of invited guests. The vast invitees of prominent pastors and ministers, which includes Bishop L. Daniel Williams, Pastor Nathaniel Haley, Sr., and Bishop Johnny Withers, reads like a list of “who’s who” among the many great men of God who have influenced, inspired, and play an integral part in the grooming of our young Pastor.
Pastor Johnson’s resume’ references date back to his toddler and elementary years, as his grandmother, the late Lady Edna Harper, showed her family, by example, that Jesus Christ is the way. Her teachings were embedded in the heart of our pastor’s late mother, the beautiful Sis. Brenda Harper, who never ceased to pray for her son, as the enticement of the world tried to block him from accepting his destiny…..He accepted his calling in 1998, was licensed at the New Antioch B.C. by Pastor Nathaniel Haley, Sr., ordained by Pastor Michael J. Metters, served under Pastor Reginald Ridgeway, Sr. at the Manchester B.C., work diligently with the Youth & Young Adult Departments of these churches, has preached in pulpits north, east, west, and south, began Next Level Ministries in January of 2009….. We excitedly invite you to don the colors of brown & cream, as we expect a double portion of God’s anointing to fall at 4200 South Hooper in the City of the Angels. Sis. Sheila Hardy and Sis. Stephanie Jenkins, Chairpersons; Rev. Elton L. Johnson, Pastor; Next Level Communications exclusively for MMBC.
CONTINUING TO BUILD ON A SOLID FOUNDATION McCOY MEMORIAL B.C. CELEBRATES IT’S 74TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY NOVEMBER 29, 2009
DR. R. A. WILLIAMS PH.D
DR. FRANK RAY
PASTOR
NEW SALEM MBC
Southside Bethel B.C. “Family of Purpose” Celebrates It is with great pleasure and exceeding joy to inform you that in celebration of God’s gift of ministry, our church congratulates our Pastor on 25 years of ministry to God’s people through word, counsel, prayer and service. Our Pastor continues to encourage and equip the body of Christ for praise, worship and service; and teaches the unadulterated word of God for all to understand and apply to their lives. A truly anointed vessel of the Lord; our Pastor is called , chosen and commissioned, and we want to celebrate and commend him on excellence in ministry and service to our church and community. Reverend Frederick E. Howard currently serves as
McCoy Memorial Baptist Church is celebrating its 74 th Church Anniversary on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. The Theme for this occasion is “Refusing to build our house on Sand…,” taken from Matthew 7:24. The McCoy Memorial Baptist Church has served the Los Angeles community since its birth in 1935. The McCoy Church Family has had only three Shepherds: Rev. J. A. H. Eldridge; Dr. E. A. Anderson, and our current Pastor, Dr. R. A. Williams, Jr. Since its inception, the McCoy Memorial Baptist Church has strived to serve the Los Angeles
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8TH ANNUAL SUPER PRAYER MEETING PILGRIM M.B.C. – DECEMBER 9, 2009 “IN DAYS LIKE THESE, WE SHOULD BE DOWN ON OUR KNEES” II Chronicles 7:14
JOY, LOVE, SUCCESS, HEALING, PEACE OF MIND, INCREASED FAITH, GOD’S IMMEASURABLE FAVOR, AND MANY OTHER BLESSINGS ABOUNDING AND OVERFLOWING, are all just a partial list (too numerous to detail here} which describes the many blessings that have been received and being tremendously enjoyed by the participants in all of the past seven Annual Super Prayer Meetings held at Pilgrim M.B.C., where Dr. Albert Nicholas is the Senior Pastor. Once again, this year, Pastor Nicholas, along with Rev. E. Roland Arevalo, Pastor of our Spanish Ministry, and the Associate Ministers, officers, and members invite you to prepare to attend this year’s powerful SUPER PRAYER MEETING service which will be hosted by the historical PILGRIM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH.
The theme for this year’s Super Prayer Meeting is: “IN DAYS LIKE THESE, WE SHOULD BE ON OUR KNEES.” Taken from II Chronicles 7:14, which states: “If my people which are called by my name would humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” We are truly in need of further blessings from our Lord and Savior during such perilous times as these; and we know that prayer is the answer. The Director for this powerful Prayer Ministry at Pilgrim is Sis. Rosie Giles, who provides dedicated, faithful and untiring leadership to this ministry, together with Pastor Nicholas, are both thankful and excited to celebrate this year’s theme, and also to encourage each of you to come out and be blessed. This year’s attendance goal is 600 powerful prayer warriors of all ages – from
our youth to our senior saints, to all be together on one accord to give praises to God for His wonderful blessings, thank Him from where He has brought us, and to seek His face as He continues to lead us. We are going to bombard Heaven’s Halls with prayer, and leave with an expectancy of many future blessings as a result of the powerful anointing of the Holy Spirit’s presence. Therefore, please come expecting your blessing! What a wonderful time we will have; and you don’t want to miss your opportunity to be a part of this great time of prayer! The guest speaker for this night of prayer will be the anointed and renowned man of God, Bishop L. Daniel Williams, Pastor/Teacher of the Baptist Church of the New Covenant, in Norwalk, CA. He also serves as President of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles and Souther n California. We look forward to him bringing a word to strengthen our faith to meet the challenges of today and to continue the important work of service to others, as unto the Lord.. YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO JOIN US ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009, AT 7:00 P.M. – SUPER PRAYER MEETING AT PILGRIM M.B.C., 950 EAST STREET, LOS 45 TH ANGELES, CA. For further information, please contact the Church Office at: (323) 2319153.
community, spreading the good news through song, preaching, and teaching. Our current shepherd, Dr. Robert Williams, Jr., is a world renowned preacher and teacher, and has spoken at numerous venues, from the National Baptist Convention to the Keswick Conference in England. He also co-founder and is the current President of WHW Ministries, which hosts its annual “The Methods of Expository Preaching and Teaching” Conference each October. The Conference has thrived over the past twenty years, growing from a core group of 30 ministers to over 1200 participants and students.
Our Guest speaker for this momentous occasion will be none other than Dr. Frank Ray, Senior Pastor of the New Salem Missionary Baptist Church located in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Ray is a prolific and world renowned preacher and teacher who built a thriving and productive ministry, serving a flock of over 5000. He has authored numerous books, including “Cure for a Troubled Heart,” and “He Walked with God,” and “365 days in the Presence of God”. He also serves as the Chairman for the National Baptist Convention’s Late Night Services. After hearing this gifted
teacher and expositor preach, your life will never be the same. Among the many events planned for this day is the annual McCoy Church Family “Cook Off.” Members enter their best dishes for evaluation by a panel of judges. The winner of each cooking category will receive awards and prizes, as well as “bragging rights” for the year. Please join the McCoy Memorial Church Family for a time of thanksgiving, celebration and worship. The Church is located at 802 East 46th Street, Los Angeles, California, 90011. For more information please contact the church office at (323) 231-4271.
PASTOR ALBERT NICHOLAS HOST PASTOR
BISHOP L. DANIEL WILLIAMS BAPTIST CHURCH OF THE NEW COVENANT
PASTOR FREDERICK E. HOWARD
Pastor of Southside Bethel B.C., Family of Purpose. Pastor Howard accepted his calling into the ministry over twenty-five years ago when he preached his first sermon at Southside Bethel B.C. at the age of eighteen in 1983. He was ordained and licensed on March 10, 1985. The church unanimously called him to serve as Pastor in November 1997 and he has been on the move ever since. Pastor Howard is married to our wonderful and diligent First Lady, Carol Howard and he is a proud father. Pastor Howard has a Bachelor of Divinity and is currently pursuing his Masters in Biblical Studies. He currently serves the community by offering marriage/ family and spiritual guidance
counseling, grief counseling, leadership training, and assistance with our community young adults, teens and homeless population. Among many other accomplishments, he is a certified realtor and makes concerted efforts to educate our community on the advantages of home ownership and financial security. Pastor Howard is the editor and publisher of Raise the Praise News Publication and was awarded by the Los Angeles District Association the 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year. As editor and publisher of Raise the Praise Church and Community Newspaper, he promotes church and community events and resources with a readership of 6,000 weekly. Through these efforts, the community remains
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informed on the many opportunities available to them each week. His current project is reorganizing our church ministry to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the people and is encouraging our members to take on a life of purpose and service within our surrounding neighborhoods and missions, locally and abroad. On SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2010 @ 12 P.M. a Formal Luncheon will be held at the Carson Community Center located at 3 Civic Center Drive in the City of Carson. Paid reservations for the luncheon are required: $40 per person and $25 for children under 12 years of age. We greatly need your support and ask that you make every effort to attend the
25 Years in Ministry Celebration Luncheon
luncheon. For reservations, please call Jesse Harris at 424.227.1873. We especially invite all clergy,
minister’s wives, minister’s widows and all those who know Pastor Howard and/or anyone who would like to be a part of the celebration to come and fellowship with us. Luncheon tickets can be purchased at our church office Monday – Thursday, please call and make prior arrangements at 323.757.3940 or email ssbbcprograms@gmail.com. On SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2010 @ 11 A.M. & 4 P.M. an Appreciation Service will be held as we celebrate God and pay tribute to our Pastor and Teacher on 25 years of Gospel Ministry and Christian Service as an ordained minister. This is an event you will not want to miss. Our mor ning speaker is Dr. Continued on Page 5