THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER BAPTIST, Inc. Sunday, November 4, 2012

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1 SCHEDULE OF OPPORTUNITIES Adult and Youth Bible Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Autism Ministry. Baby Dedications... Bible Study.. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Children s Church....Sundays, except 5 th Sunday 10:00 a.m. Church Choir.To be Announced Christian Education..Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Combined Youth Choir.....Saturday (before the 5 th Sunday) Comfort and Care Ministry TBA To be announced Communion Sunday nd Sunday both services Creative Vessels of Worship Dance Ministry. Monday 6:30 p.m. Follow Up Ministry rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Food Cupboard Ministry....3 rd Saturday 7:30 a.m. Girl Scouts....Tuesday 6:00 p.m. Hope Inspires Victory/Aids Ministry... Thursday (before the 2 nd Sunday) 6:00 p.m. Intimate Portraits of a Woman....Last Friday 7:00 p.m. Joseph T. Kirkland Scholarship Ministry rd Thursday 6:00 p.m. Junior Ushers Ministry... Saturday (before 4 th Sunday) 10:00 a.m. Little Stars of Faith...To be Announced Kirkland Ushers......Tuesday (before the 3 rd Sunday) 7:00 p.m. Male Ushers.... Tuesday (before the 1 st Sunday) 7:00 p.m. Marriage Enrichment Ministry...To be Announced Mass Choir...To be Announced Men s Choir.. To be Announced Men of Redeemer.....Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Missions Ministry.. (Jan. Apr. July, Oct.) rd Friday 6:30 p.m. New Member s Class... Sunday 10:00 a.m. Nurse s Ministry... 3 rd Saturday 11:00 a.m. Open Hands Hospitality Ministry..Last Saturday 11:00 a.m. Operation Andrew s Evangelism....Thursday 6:00 p.m. Overcomers nd & 3 rd Friday 6:30 p.m. Praise & Worship Ministry.. Saturday 9:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting....Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Prayer Ministry 1 st Monday 7:00 p.m. Pre-marital Course To Be Announced (TBA) Prison Outreach Ministry. 3 rd & 5 th Thursday 7:00 p.m. Puppet Ministry. Redeemer Voices of Praise...To be Announced Senior Saints... 4 th Tuesday 1:00 p.m. Singles Ministry Singles With A Purpose S. W. A.P....1 st Friday 6:00 p.m. Sunday School Adults and Children.....Sunday 10:00 a.m. Tribe of Judah......To be Announced Veterans Ministry...To be Announced Women s Discipleship 1 st Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Women in White Ushers..Thursday (before the 2 nd Sunday) 6:00 p.m. Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost Proper 26 THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER BAPTIST, Inc South 24 th Street Phone: (215) Fax: (215) Sunday, November 4, 2012 Leading, Evangelizing, Assimilating and Proclaiming The Best Is Yet To Come!!! Leading, Evangelizing, Assimilating and Proclaiming The Best Is Yet To Come!!! Redeemer Christian Life & Education Center Dickinson Street Office Hours: Monday Thursday 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. A Church in the Word, Under the Cross, Ministering to the World

2 Mission Statement A Christian Church is a company of regenerate persons, baptized on a profession of faith in Christ, united in covenant for worship, instruction, the observance of Christian ordinances, and for such service as the gospel requires; recognizing and accepting Christ as their supreme Lord and Lawgiver, and taking His Word as their only sufficient rule of faith in all matters of conscience and religion. The Church of the Redeemer Baptist shall be a place to worship, a place devoted to community activities and affairs, a place to embrace and enrich the total life of man spiritually, politically, educationally, socially, morally and economically. Building Together in Faith To build a house for God and God s people to worship, fellowship, disciple, educate and serve. Now set your mind and heart to seek the Lord your God. Go and build the sanctuary of the Lord God so that the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord and the holy vessels of God may be brought into a house built for the name of the Lord..and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: I Chronicles 22:19 NRSV THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER BAPTIST Staff Directory Rev. Valerie Andrews.....x102 Church Business Manager Sis. Deborah Cotten....x101 Security Sis. Pamela Everett...x108 Interim Church Clerk Sis. Valerie McLoyd......x100 Church Administrative Assistant Mr. David Negron....x103 Building Engineer info@thechurchoftheredeemerbaptist.org Website: Leadership and Administration Clergy Ministry Deacons Ministry Deaconess Ministry Trustee Ministry Clergy Spouse Ministry Administration Fellowship Council Men of the Kingdom Women s Ministry (Women s Discipleship Course, Girls Rites of Passage, and Intimate Portraits of a Woman) Elijah Generation Ministry Senior Saints Ministry (Arts and Crafts) Kirkland Ushers Women in White Ushers Jr. Ushers Men s Usher Ministry Open Hands Hospitality Ministry Girl Scouts Nurse s Ministry Family Enrichment Council Marriage Enrichment Ministry Single Adult Ministry (SWAP) Comfort/Bereavement Ministry Youth Ministry Christian Education Follow-Up Ministry Sunday School/Children s Church Senior Saints Bible Study Wednesday Bible Study Joseph T. Kirkland Scholarship Teachers Ministry Pre-Marital Seminar Redeemer Institute for Christian Education (R.I.C.E.) Media Council Audio Ministry Video Ministry Internet Ministry Worship Council Praise and Worship Team Redeemer s Voices of Praise Church Choir Combined Choir Tribe of Judah Ministry Little Stars of Faith Male Chorus Prayer Ministry Outreach Council Prison Outreach Ministry Redeemer Missionary Ministry Food Cupboard Ministry Operation Andrew Evangelism Hope Inspires Victory/Aids Ministry Veterans Ministry Redeemer Renaissance Community Development Corporation (RRCDC)

3 Walter Ayers, III Chairman Andrea Gillis Mary Jones DEACON S MINISTRY David Lingham Assistant Chairman Albert Hawkins Lillie Lawrence Herman Deveaux Haward Drumgoole Charles Hickman Rose L. Holman Janice Mapp Gregory Nowell Duane and Linda Steven Palmer Calvin Randolph Stewart In-active Contact your Deacon if you are sick and/or if you know of a member who is sick. William Nicks, Sr Helen Harding Tucker House Nursing 1001 Wallace Street Philadelphia, PA Robert Davis 1638 S. 19 th Street Williams Hentz 4800 N. 13 th Street Philadelphia, PA Venus Bradley 6542 Algard Sts. Philadelphia, PA Richard Preston 1724 S. Taylor Street Fannie Taylor 2439 Kimball Street Mary Dawson 1401 S. 16 th St. Apt. 502 SICK & SHUT-IN Michelle Smith 2139 Tasker Street Sherrelle Pritchette 2107 Ellsworth Street Raymond and Tammi Warwick 18 Sir Barton Ct. Newark, DE Georgia Burse Thelma Bryan 2217 S. Bonsall St. Robin Hickman 6440 Dorel Street Philadelphia, PA Eugenia Bailey 5115 Wissahickon Ave. Apt.#A22 Philadelphia, PA Aremel Robinson Daughter s House 1119 Salkirk Rd. Williamstown, NJ Catherine Gladden 5345 Osage Ave. Philadelphia, PA Earl Moore 6025 Wharton St. Philadelphia, PA Barbara Reed 1704 S. Ringgold Street Verna Blyther 1514 S. 24 th Street Edna Anderson Mercy Life Center 3001 Moore Sts. Philadelphia, PA Leonard Raines 1543 S. 30 th Philadelphia, PA Please pray for our sick and shut in, call send a card or visit. Deacon Calvin Randolph Magee Rehabilatation Hospital 16 th and Race Street Philadelphia, PA. Mr. and Mrs. Bingham 1430 S. 52 nd Street Philadelphia, PA Betty Haywood 2653 Glenwood Avenue Apt. 219 Philadelphia, PA Victoria Black 2028 S. 19 th Street Marjorie Cook Rose 2135 Earp Street Alice Payton 2342 Tasker Street Philadelphia, PA Proverbs 16:24 (NRSV) Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. WORSHIP SERVICE 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sister Tameka Lewis Minister of Music Brother Kevin Furlow Organist Brother Nate Woodard Percussionist WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD Call to Worship & Invocation 8:00 a.m. Reverend Bethany McCabe 11:00 a.m. Reverend Dr. Patricia Mitchell Congregational Hymn Page 162 Pass Me Not Scripture Reading Psalm 100 (NSRV) 8:00 a.m. Deacon 11:00 a.m. Deacon Morning Prayer/Harmonious Adoration 8:00 a.m. Minister Ronald Woods 11:00 a.m. Minister B. Michelle Horton Pastoral Emphasis Passing of Peace Ministry of Music WE LISTEN TO THE WORD OF GOD 8:00 a.m. - Reverend Jermaine Heath 11:00 a.m. Reverend Bethany McCabe 9 WE RESPOND TO THE CALL OF GOD WE GIVE BACK TO GOD Invitation to Christian Discipleship The Giving of our Offering WE DEPART TO SERVE GOD Benediction Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and through grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope, comfort your hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word. 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17 (NRSV)

4 SCRIPTURE READING (NRSV) Psalm 100 SERMON NOTES PREACHER: Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come into his presence with singing. TITLE: Know that the LORD is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. TEXT: What was the main thought of the Sermon? Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name. For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. 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, texting or allowing children to do so

5 . CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Pass Me Not - Page 162 Pass me not, O gen-tle Sav-ior, Hear my hum-ble cry, While on oth-ers Thou art call-ing, Do not pass me by. Refrain Sav-ior, Sav-ior, Hear my hum-ble cry, While on oth-ers Thou art call-ing, Do not pass me by. Refrain Let me at a throne of mer-cy Find a sweet re-lief; Kneel-ing there in deep con-tri-tion, Help my un-be-lief. Refrain Trust-ing on-ly in Thy mer-it, Would I seek Thy face; Heal my wound-ed, bro-ken spir-it, Save me by Thy grace. Refrain Thou the Spring of all my com-fort, More than life to me, Whom have I on earth be-side Thee, Whom in heav n but Thee? THE BEST IS YET TO COME 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) WELCOME TO REDEEMER Theme Song Welcome to Redeemer your life has just begun Just leap for joy and know The Best Is Yet To Come! Clap your hands Stomp your feet Get on up Out your seat Be free to praise Him Be free to worship Him Leap for joy Make some noise Woman Man Girl and Boy Be free to praise Him Be free to worship Him

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS PRAYER MINISTRY All are welcome to attend noonday prayer/worship in the Sanctuary every 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 (#4) COMMUNION will be held Sunday, November 4, Class will be at 10:00 a.m. in classroom five (5) of the Redeemer Christian Life Education Center. BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER Meet us on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 starting at 6:30 p.m. and Prayer will follow at 7:30 p.m. We will study End Times, Jude-Revelation Please come out for both gatherings. Thank you. YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Bible Study every Wednesday night, age 2-18, 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Please come out and have some fun in the Word. CHILDREN S CHURCH children ages 3-12 years old are welcome to attend; please, no exceptions. Children s Church is located in the Education Building in the Banquet Hall, beginning at 11:00 a.m. If you have any questions, contact Sister Kimberly Ali at (267) C.R.E.A.M. WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - C. R. E. A. M. (Christ Rules Everything Around Me) - A Christian Living Class for the everyday teen years old. THE OFFICE OF THE CHURCH CLERK Please join us in our MEMBERSHIP UPDATE CAMPAIGN. Forms are available in the information room. Due to the many changes here at Redeemer we must accurately update our system. You have from this day until Sunday, December 16, 2012, we are asking all members to complete our form. There will be a box available in the information room and/or you can return it to the front office for the Church Clerk s mailbox. Please complete the entire form, your information is secured. Thank you. COMFORT AND CARE MINISTRY RECUITMENT the Comfort and Care Ministry is searching for professionals, social workers, counselors, nurses, and individuals, that desire to serve on the ministry. Please contact (215) for additional information. A meeting will be held on November 5, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. CHURCH CALENDAR PLANNING MEETING will occur on Saturday, November 10 th at 9:00 a.m. in the Banquet Hall. Please plan to have your ministry represented. Thank you.

7 NURSES - I Decide to stop Diabetes Day is coming to Redeemer on Saturday, November 11, 2012 after both services! If you want to learn more about the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of diabetes prevention and control, stop by the Nurse s Information table.. CHURCH MEMBERSHIP MEETING Please meet with your ministry and select officers to be recommended to the church at the CHURCH MEETING, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2012, At 7:00 P.M. Please remember that a Deacon must be present when electing officers. Please pick up a form from the Church Clerk or the front office. Thank you in advance. COMFORT AND CARE MINISTRY - If you are grieving the death of a loved one, you are invited to participate in a Bereavement Group. The group offers a respectful and safe environment in which to help you share your story and express the many feelings that come with loss. We will meet every 3 rd Thursdays (November 15, 2012), 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. here at the church. LITTLE STARS OF FAITH 14 TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION Saturday, November 17, 2012 here at the church at 4:00 p.m. Immediately after the service they will fellowship in the Banquet Hall. Please come and support our little ones. Thank you. THANKSGIVING DAY COMMUNITY DINNER 2012 Thanksgiving Day Dinner will be held on Thursday, November 22, 2012, 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Dessert donations are needed. All are welcome to serve. For further information call Deacon Herman Deveaux. Thank You. SERVANT DAY November 25, 2012 at the 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services. Guest preacher will be Reverend Damon Jones, Pastor of Bible Way Baptist Church. SENIOR SAINTS FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. All Seniors males and females are welcome to join us. Thank you. THE WOMEN S MINISTRY invites every woman to join them at the Sisters for the Cure Hope Against Breast Cancer, free event on Saturday, December 8, 2012, 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. For more information, stop by our table in the Fellowship Hall after service. TOY REQUEST FORMS Applications are now available to those who would like to receive Christmas toys for their children. The requirements are listed on the application. You can pick up and return an application after each service in the fellowship hall or during the week in the church office. All applications should be returned, properly filled in, no later than Sunday, December 9, 2012.

8 REDEEMER AFTER SCHOOL MINISTRY There is an exciting opportunity for students in 3 rd to 8 th grades to participate in the Redeemer After School Ministry which began Tuesday, October 9, 2012 and will end Wednesday, December 12, 2012 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. each session. Every Tuesday and Wednesday REDEEMER S TOYS FOR TOTS The Christmas season is fast approaching. So, once again the Deacon and Deaconess Ministries appeal to you, our church family, to help us help those in our church family and the surrounding community who are not as fortunate as we. We ask if you would please donate one or more new unwrapped, non-violent toy (s) to be distributed to those families in need. Receptacles for your donation are located in the church foyer, the fellowship hall and in the lobby of The Redeemer Christian Life & Education Center. Thank you so much for caring and sharing with the less fortunate. God will repay Give and it shall be given unto you; Lk. 6:38a THE NURSE S MINISTRY thank everyone who came out to support the Blood Drive. Your participation was greatly appreciated. See you next year!! RECRUITMENT - LITTLE STARS OF FAITH is still having open enrollment. If interested, please see Deacon Linda Stewart. MEN S USHER MINISTRY RECRUITMENT are seeking men who are interested in becoming God s doorkeepers to the church. Please contact Brother Terry Duren, or any member of the Men s Usher Ministry. Thank you. OPEN HANDS HOSPITALITY MINISTRY RECRUITMENT is looking to add a few new SMILES to our team. We are in need of GREETERS to welcome visitors and members into the Church of the Redeemer on Sunday morning! Please stop by the Hospitality table today for more information and don t forget to bring your SMILE! MINISTRY LEADERS If you reserve space for your meeting/event and you need to cancel/postpone, please, please call the office immediately, especially those ministries who have standard dates and times. Please complete the necessary paperwork to reserve space for your meeting/event to avoid any confusion. Thanks. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUEST FORMS Our most frequently used office forms are conveniently, located on the church website at From the home page, click Administrative Work Request Forms to view the complete list including: Just make the required selections, download and save for future use the website Please print clearly and provide a daytime telephone number. Be sure to submit at least one week prior to a scheduled event. Complete Original Announcement Forms may be FAXED to (215) 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 call before ing announcement forms. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDING ALSO PHOTOGRAPHY DURING WORSHIP SERVICES. THANK YOU. COMMUNITY INFORMATION 2 DAYS LEFT TO VOTE please pray God s will be done in this (especially Presidential) election NOVEMBER 6, 2012 IS THE DAY TO DO YOUR PART VOTE, AS IF YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT, because it does. YOU COULD BE THE ONE TO BREAK A TIE. Please vote early. THE PHILADELPHIA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION MISSION S BANQUET to honor Sister Winnie Perry and Brother Leonard Dantzler will be Saturday, November 17, :00 a.m. 3:00 p.m., at The Drexelbrook. Please see Reverend Dr. Patricia Mitchell for more information. Daylight Saving Time began on Sunday, March 11, 2012 and ends on Sunday, November 4, 2012 EMERGENCY CLOSINGS for the Church and the Education Center call (215) ext MINISTRY MAILBOXES Ministry Leaders or Representatives please stop at the Security Desk and ask for your mail, the Security Officer will be kind enough to get it for you. PLEASE, CHECK YOUR MAILBOX WEEKLY IF NOT DAILY. AFTER TWO WEEKS, MAIL WILL BE DISPOSED OF DUE TO SPACE. Office hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. If you should come after office hours, Security personnel will be able to assist you. Thank you.