Put all your rebellion behind you, and get for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. For why should you die, O people of Israel? I don’t want you to die, says the Sovereign Lord. Turn back and live! Ezekiel 18:31-32 THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER BAPTIST REVEREND WAYNE E. CROFT, SR., D. MIN., PhD SENIOR PASTOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2010 T he Church of the Redeemer Baptist 1440 South 24 th Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 Redeemer Christian Life & Education Center 2421-33 Dickinson Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 Phone: (215) 465-1230 Fax: (215) 465-4010 Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. E-mail:[email protected]Website: www.thechurchoftheredeemerbaptist.org STAFF DIRECTORY Rev. Valerie Andrews……...…..x102.....................Church Business Manager Day Care………………………. x104……………...………Day Care Staff Sis. Deborah Cotten……..……..x101….......…………………...Security Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr…. x107…….……………………Pastor Bro. Elliot Jennings……….…... x111…...………………….Facility Engineer Sis. LaTonya Mabine………..... x103……………....…………Church Clerk Sis. Valerie McLoyd…............... x107…………Administrator for the Pastor “ “ “ ..…………. x100...………..............Administrative Office Repentance is God’s deepest wish for his creatures. He yearns for people to have life, spiritual life, eternal life. The clear message of Jesus is that our Creator longs for us to enjoy the richest existence imaginable (John 10:10) He desperately wants us to experience his vast mercy and grace and to be spared his perfect yet severe justice. A Church in the Word, under the cross, ministering to the world. L.E.A.P. LEADING, EVANGELIZING, ASSIMILATING AND PROCLAIMING The Best Is Yet To Come!!! A Spiritual UTurn God, your patient love and desire to bless stuns me into silence. What a merciful Creator you are! Thank you for calling me home and welcoming me even when I have been rebellious. GOD’S LOVE IS FOR YOU, TRY HIM TODAY ..
Transcript
Put all your rebellion behind you, and get for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. For why should you die, O
people of Israel? I don’t want you to die, says the
Sovereign Lord. Turn back and live!
Ezekiel 18:31-32
THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER BAPTIST
REVEREND WAYNE E. CROFT, SR., D. MIN., PhD
SENIOR PASTOR
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2010
The Church of the Redeemer Baptist 1440 South 24th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Redeemer Christian Life & Education Center 2421-33 Dickinson Street Philadelphia, PA 19146
Rev. Valerie Andrews……...…..x102.....................Church Business Manager Day Care………………………. x104……………...………Day Care Staff Sis. Deborah Cotten……..……..x101….......…………………...Security
Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr…. x107…….……………………Pastor Bro. Elliot Jennings……….…... x111…...………………….Facility Engineer
Sis. LaTonya Mabine………..... x103……………....…………Church Clerk Sis. Valerie McLoyd…............... x107…………Administrator for the Pastor “ “ “ ..…………. x100...………..............Administrative Office
Repentance is God’s deepest wish for his creatures. He yearns for people to have life, spiritual life, eternal life. The clear message of Jesus is that our Creator longs for us to enjoy the richest existence imaginable (John 10:10) He desperately wants us to experience his vast mercy and grace and to be spared his perfect yet severe justice.
A Church in the Word, under the cross,
ministering to the world.
L.E.A.P. LEADING,
EVANGELIZING, ASSIMILATING AND PROCLAIMING
The Best Is Yet To Come!!!
A Spiritual U-‐Turn God, your patient love and desire to bless stuns me into silence. What a merciful Creator you are! Thank you for calling me home and welcoming me even when I have been rebellious.
GOD’S
LOVE
IS FOR
YOU,
TRY
HIM
TODAY
..
O God, you are my God, for you I long; for you my soul is thirsting.
W o r s h i p S e r v i c e s
8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Musicians Sister Tameka Lewis – Minister of Music Brother Kevin Furlow – Organist Brother Nate Woodard – Percussionist
Praise & Worship
Call to Worship & Invocation 8:00 a.m. – Minister B. Michelle Horton
11:00 a.m. – Reverend Sean Wise
Congregational Hymn 211 Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Morning Prayer/Harmonious Adoration 8:00 a.m. – Reverend Sean Wise
11:00 a.m. – Reverend Valerie Andrews
***Worshipers May Enter***
***Pastoral Emphasis***
***Ministry of Music***
The Preached Word Rev. W. Douglas Banks
Invitation to Christian Discipleship Come to Jesus, just as you are.
Offertory Prayer Praise God from whom all blessing flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
Benediction But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
To Him be glory both now and forever. Amen 2 Peter 3:18 (KJV)
CONGREGATION HYMN
The Best Is Yet To Come Verse :
Hold on my brother don't give up Hold on my sister just look up
There is a master plan in store for you if you just make it through God's gonna really blow your mind He's gonna make it worth your time
For all of the trouble you've been through, the blessings doubled just for you
Chorus: The best is yet to come
The best, the best is yet to come
Special Chorus: Today is the first day of the best days of your life Today is the first day of the best days of your life
Vamp:
You ain't seen nothing, you ain't seen nothing yet (4x)
Scripture Reading
Psalm 49:1-‐11
1 Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world:
2 Both low and high, rich and poor, together.
3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
4 I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
5 Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
6 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
7 None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
8 For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:
9 That he should still live forever, and not see corruption.
10 For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.
11 Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue forever, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names.
The Holy Bible
King James Version
Announcements PRAYER MINISTRY – All are welcome to attend noonday prayer/worship in the Sanctuary every Monday and Thursday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. “My house shall be called a house of prayer”. Matthew 21:13.
LIFE APPLICATION CLASS – SALVATION (1), will be held TODAY, Sunday, August 1, 2010 at 10 a.m. in classroom five (5) of the Education Center. SUMMER BIBLE STUDY SERIES – Come take a journey with us through the pages of the book of James every Wednesday in July and August at 6:30 p.m.. “Study to show thyself approved…” (2 Tim. 2:15). PRE-MARITAL COURSE – Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., starts the next pre- marital course. We will meet every other Saturday in room 5 up until November 6, 2010. All classes must be completed before getting approval to be married here and by Pastor Croft. TAKING CARE OF THE TEMPLE (TCT) –will be taking a summer break the month of August. Classes will resume starting the second Wednesday in September. Come join us in taking care of your Temple through exercising, and learning to eat healthier. We work on cardiovascular, and toning the body. See you in September. COMFORT AND BEREAVEMENT -‐ there will be NO comfort and bereavement class on Thursday, August 19, 2010.
NURSING MINISTRY --‐ The Nurses’ Ministry will be holding its Annual Blood Drive on August 21, 2010. Sign Up will be held after both services. Your participation is greatly needed. For more information contact Sis. Cookie Little or Sis. Barbara Brown.
OPEN HOUSE – There will be an Open House on Saturday, August 28, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. for the Redeemer Institute for Christian Education. The open house will be in the Fellowship Hall. Fall Semester begins September 13, 2010. WOMEN’S MINISTRY RETREAT 2010 – Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Women’s Ministry Retreat is offering a sister-friend special! There is a discount being offered for you and a sister-friend if you register together before or by 8/22/10. Please see us at the registration table after each service to take advantage of this special. EMPLOYMENT – Van Driver position is available immediately for field trips please call Deacon William Nicks at the office (215) 465-1230 extension 100. Thank you. CHILDREN’S CHURCH – We are in desperate need for HELP. If you enjoy working with children and want to use your gift, time, and talent to glorify God please see Sis. Emma Grandy or Sis. Winnie Perry.
RRCDC – The second cycle of the Computer Training classes will begin September 13, 2010. Registration will begin in August, 2010. If you or someone you know would like to learn how to use the computer please call (215) 465-4012. RRCDC Save the Date! – The RRCDC will sponsor Community Restoration Day 2010 on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Church of the Redeemer Baptist located at 1440 S. 24th Street in Philadelphia, PA 19146. All community and congregational members that desire to be a part of the continuous planning for this event, please contact Sis. Gertrude Teat at (215) 465-4012. There will be a
planning meeting on July 26, 2010 from 6p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the RRCDC’s office. Thank you for working together for the good of the community. ACHIEVEability keeping Families and Homes Together Project Do you have an EVICTION NOTICE? Please call (215) 748-8838 and see the flyer in the information room. MEMBER IN NEED - Please remember this member and her family during her time of need. Sis. Barabara Wylie had an electrical fire and losted everything. Sis Barbara has custody of her (6) granchildren which were affected by the fire. If you can help in some way there will be a box located in the foyer of the Educational Center, marked The Wylie Family. All monetary donations can be given to Dec. Drumgoole or Dec. Jones. The ages and sizes of the children are as follows: Girl 2ys. old – size 4T, shoe size 8; Girl 8yrs. old – size 7, shoe size 2; Girl 12 yrs.old – size Jr.8, shoe size 81/2; Boy 1yr old – size 24 mos., shoe size 5; Boy 4 yrs. old – size 6, shoe size 11; Boy 7 Yrs – 7 shoe size. All of the sizes are children sizes. Thank you in advance for your donation of love. OPEN HANDS HOSPITALITY MINISTRY – Do you believe you have the spiritual gift of hospitality? Our ministry is seeking youth, young adults, and adults; both male and female, who are open, warm, friendly, kind and enjoys making others, feel welcome. We need servants to serve as greeters by welcoming our members and guests as they enter the doors of Redeemer. If you are interested in serving on the ministry please see Sis. Vincetta “Sparky” Snead or Sis. Syreeta Parker after each service or send an email to openhands ministry@ rcn.com with your contact information.
AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE TEACHERS
Do you know any Black males who are seniors in high school who want to go to college out of state for
“FREE”? Several Black Colleges are looking for future black male teachers and will send them to universities/colleges for 4 years FREE. The 'Call Me MISTER' program is an effort to address the critical shortage of African American male teachers particularly among South Carolina's lowest performing public schools. Program participants are selected from among under-served, socio-economically disadvantaged and educationally at-risk communities. The program is a collaboration between Clemson University and four historically black colleges in South Carolina: Benedict College, Claflin University, Morris College and South Carolina State University. The project provides: Tuition for admitted students pursuing approved programs of study at participating colleges. An academic support system to help assure their success. A cohort system for social and cultural support. Visit <http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index..htm for more details and the online application or call (800) 640-2657. /hehd/departments/education/research-service/callmemister/index.html BUILDINGS CLOSING – The Church and the Education Center are both scheduled to close at 9:00 p.m. nightly. Please end all meetings no later than 8:45 p.m.
EMERGENCY CLOSINGS – for the Church and the Education Center call (215) 465-1230 x 160.
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUEST FORMS – Our most frequently used office forms are conveniently located on the church website at www.thechurchoftheredeemerbaptist.org. From the home page, click Administrative Work Request Forms to view the complete list including: the Administrative Work Request Form, the Announcement Form, the Check Request Form, the
Checklist for Activities and Events Form, the Ministry Event Form, the Ministry Supply Request Form and the Van Transportation Request Form. Just make the required selections, download and save for future use.
ANNOUNCEMENT FORMS - To have a ministry event or meeting announced in the Sunday bulletin up to four weeks, please complete an Announcement Form, which may be found in the Administrative Office or obtained on the church website at www.thechurchoftheredeemerbaptist.org. Please print clearly and provide a day-time telephone number. Be sure to submit at least two weeks prior to a scheduled event. Completed Announcement Forms may be FAXED to (215) 465-4010 or HAND-DELIVERED to the Administrative office by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. If received after the deadline, the announcement will not appear until the following bulletin. Please DO NOT EMAIL announcements forms
FOR MORE ANNOUCEMENTS PLEASE VISIT THE INFORMATION ROOM – Between Sanctuary and Over-flow room. Thank you.
Bishop-Designate W. Douglas Banks
Bishop-Designate W. Douglas Banks is the Organizer and the Lead Pastor of the Destiny Christian Church
(DCC), located in city of Philadelphia. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, he received his License to Preach and was ordained at his home church, the prestigious Mount Olivet Baptist Church,
where Doctor Charles E. Booth, serves as pastor.
After graduating from the top academic high school in the Columbus public school system, Bishop-Designate Banks went
on to matriculate the campus of the Ohio State University, where he was awarded a Bachelors Degree of Arts in the area of Sociology.
He has matriculated at the Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and will commence the work for the Doctor of Ministry degree
at the United Theological Seminary in September 2010.
The Lord has truly blessed and anointed this man of God to minister to those who are hurting and in need of restoration and
renewal. To this end, he is a highly sought after evangelist, preacher, and seminar leader around the country, crossing all
denominational lines, and served churches in the New York City, Washington D.C, and Philadelphia metropolitan areas.
His anointing and leadership in the larger ecclesiastical community has been well respected by his peers and elders as he now has
the honor of being designated as the Diocesan Bishop of the East churches belonging to Covenant Ministries International
Fellowship (CMIF) and will be consecrated in June, 2010. Bishop Dwayne Brock is the Presiding Prelate of this fellowship
whose mission is committed to assisting churches fulfill their call by a faithful covenant.
A product of the Hip Hop generation, his efforts to bring the gospel to today’s youth and young adults has been recognized
and showcased nationally on Black Entertainment Television (BET) production entitled “A Chosen Generation” presented by Rap
City. A 7th generation descendant of Thomas Jefferson, he has also, had the honor of being the featured guest of both the Oprah
Winfrey show and BET Tonight with Tavis Smiley to speak about his family’s heritage.
His partner in life and ministry is the love of his life, Lady Erica Marie and his greatest joy is being the father of his two sons
William Douglas, II (DJ) and Joseph Edward Aubrey. They all live together in North Wales, Pennsylvania.
Above all else he is saved, sanctified, and filled with the Holy Ghost. Truly, he is one who has been blood-Bought, God-Called,
and Spirit-Filled.
"And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry"
[1 Timothy 1:12 KJV]
Sermon Notes
Preacher: Rev. W. Douglas Banks
Title:
Text:
What was the main thought of the Sermon?
How will I apply what I have learned from this sermon to my life?
Praise the Lord!!
Please be mindful that we are in the House of the Most High God and as we reverence Him, we are asking everyone to respect His house, the Sanctuary, and your Brothers and Sisters by not snacking, drinking, talking loud or allowing children to do so.
~ Thank you and God Bless ~
Deacon’s Ministry
Haward Drumgoole – 302-‐328-‐0152 Chairman
David Lingham – 215-‐465-‐1065 Assistant Chairman
William Nicks – 215-‐729-‐5887 2nd Chairman
Haywood Austin – 215-‐724-‐8086 Walter Ayers – 215-‐462-‐3359 Frank Battle, III – 215-‐531-‐3233
Herman Deveaux – 215-‐338-‐3415 Albert Hawkins – 215-‐545-‐2349 Rose L. Holman – 215-‐480-‐8934
James Houston – 215-‐473-‐6597 James Isreal – 609-‐835-‐2203 Emery Jones – 302-‐838-‐8878
Calvin Randolph Duane and Linda Stewart – 610-‐623-‐8249
Chester Tilghman – 610-‐626-‐7020
Daniel Walker – 215-‐480-‐8566
Contact your Deacon if you are sick and/or you know of a member who is sick.
Sick & Shut-‐In Helen Cox
1 Penn Blvd., Rm. 340 Philadelphia, PA 19144
Alta Felton 1442 Taylor Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Pauline Reid 1030 Belmont Ave., Apt. 404
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Delores Ayers 2306 Watkins Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Gladys Freeman 1328 S. Blackhorse Pike Williamstown, NJ 08094
Edna Anderson 2506 Jackson Street – 8B
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Aremel Robinson 1119 Falkirk Rd
Williamstown, NJ 08094
Katie Austin 2109 Morris Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
June Truesdale Nursing Home
Huntingdon, Valley, PA
Thelma Bryant 2217 South Bonsall Street Philadelphia, PA 19146
Catherine Gladden 5345 Osage Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Michelle Smith 2139 Tasker Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Ray & Tammi Warwick 18 Sir Barton Court
Newark, DE 19702
Earl Moore 6025 Wharton Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Betty Hayward 2653 Glenwood Ave., Apt
219 Philadelphia, PA 19121
Pat Cunningham 2425 Wharton Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Margaret Hopkins 2345 Christian Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Please pray for our sick and shut in, call, send a card, or visit.
Proverbs 16:24
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER BAPTIST Leadership and Administration Christian Education Clergy Ministry Follow-‐Up Ministry
Deacons Ministry Sunday School/Children’s Church Trustee Ministry Senior Saints Bible Study Deaconess Ministry Wednesday Bible Study
Clergy Wives Ministry Joseph T. Kirkland Scholarship Ministry Administration Teachers Ministry Pre-‐marital Course
Redeemer Institute for Christian Education (R.I.C.E.)
Fellowship Council Media Council Men of the Kingdom Audio Ministry Women’s Ministry Video Ministry Women’s Discipleship Course, Internet Ministry
Girls Rites of Passage, Divine Daughters, and
Intimate Portraits of a Woman) Outreach Council Single Adult Ministry (S.W.A.P.) Food Cupboard Ministry Elijah Generation Ministry/ Youth Ministry Operation Andrew Evangelism
Senior Saints Ministry (Arts and Crafts) Prison Outreach Ministry Women in White Ushers Arts and Crafts Ministry
Jr. Ushers Hope Inspires Victory/Aids Ministry
Men’s Usher Ministry Redeemer Missionary Ministry Kirkland Ushers Girl Scouts Open Hands Hospitality Ministry Redeemer Renaissance Community Development
Corporation (RRCDC)
Family Enrichment Council Worship Council Marriage Enrichment Ministry Redeemer’s Praise and Worship Team
Praise Dance Nurse’s Ministry As God’s messenger, I give each of you this warning: Be honest in your estimate of yourselves, measuring your value by how much faith God has given you. Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are all parts of his one body, and each of us has different work to do. And since we are all one body in Christ, we belong to each other, and each of us needs all the others. God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out when you have faith that God is speaking through you. If your gift is that of serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, do a good job teaching. If your gift is to encourage others, do it! If you have money, share it generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly. Don’t just pretend that you love others, really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically. Romans 12:3-‐11
SCHEDULE OF OPPORTUNITIES Adult and Youth Bible……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Baby Dedications……………………………………………………………………………………………….……3rd Sunday after the last service Bible Study………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Children’s Church………………………………………………………………………………………….Sundays, except 5th Sunday 11:30 a.m.
Church Choir…………………………..…………Saturday (before 1st Sunday) and Saturday (before the 2nd Sunday) 10:30 a.m. Combined Youth Choir……………………………………………………………………………………………Saturday (before the 5th Sunday) Comfort and Bereavement Ministry……………………………………………………………………………………….3rd Thursday 6:30 p.m.
Communion Sunday……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..2nd Sunday both services Dialysis Support …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………… Divine Daughters……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………1st Tuesday 6:30 p.m.
Male Chorus and Mass Choir……………………………………………………………………….…….….Saturday (before the 4th Sunday) Male Ushers…………………………………………………………………………………………..…Tuesday (before the 1st Sunday) 7:00 p.m. Marriage Enrichment Ministry.…(Feb., Apr., June, Sept., Nov.)…..…………………………………………..3rd Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Men of the Kingdom…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Missions Ministry…..(Jan. Apr. July, Oct.)........…………………….………………………………………………………3rd Friday 6:30 p.m. New Member’s Class………………………………………………………………………………..Sunday 10:00 a.m. and Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
Singles Ministry……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1st Friday 6:00 p.m. Sunday School – Adults and Children…..…………………………………………………………..…………………………..Sunday 10:00 a.m. Tribe of Judah………………………………………………………Tuesday 7:00 p.m. & Saturday (before the 3rd Sunday) 10:30 a.m.
Women’s Discipleship………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1st Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Women in White Ushers………………………………………………………………….…….Thursday (before the 2nd Sunday) 6:00 p.m.
Presidents, if there are any corrections please contact the office.
HE OWNS EACH DAY
“Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be.
Remind me that my days are numbered how fleeting my life is.
You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand.
My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath.”
We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing.
We heap up wealth, not knowing who will spend it.
And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you.
Psalm 39:4-7 NLT
For you, a thousand years are as a passing day, as brief as a few night hours.
