SCHEDULE OF OPPORTUNITIES. THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER BAPTIST, Inc. Sunday, September 16, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost 19

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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) 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 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. Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost 19 THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER BAPTIST, Inc South 24 th Street Phone: (215) Fax: (215) Sunday, September 16, 2012 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 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 Herman Deveaux Charles Hickman Janice Mapp Calvin Randolph In-active DEACON S MINISTRY David Lingham Assistant Chairman Haward Drumgoole Rose L. Holman Gregory Nowell Duane and Linda Stewart Daniel Walker 2 nd Chairman Andrea Gillis Mary Jones William Nicks, Sr Haywood Austin In active Albert Hawkins Lillie Lawrence Steven Palmer Contact your Deacon if you are sick and/or if you know of a member who is sick. Helen Cox Willows Terrace Wistar and Chew Ave. Thelma Bryan 2217 S. Bonsall St Williams Hentz 4800 N. 13 th Street Venus Bradley 6542 Algard Sts Richard Preston 1724 S. Taylor Street Helen Harding Tucker House Nursing 1001 Wallace Street SICK & SHUT-IN Michelle Smith Cliveden Nursing Home 6400 Green Sts. Ravine Lingham 1617 S. 32 nd Street Raymond and Tammi Warwick 18 Sir Barton Ct. Newark, DE Georgia Burse Deacon Calvin Randolph Penn Health Center 36 th and Chestnut Street Ella McKinstry 5746 Reedland Sts Deacon Haywood Austin Jefferson Hospital Catherine Gladden 5345 Osage Ave Earl Moore 6025 Wharton St Barbara Reed 1704 S. Ringgold Street Verna Blyther 1514 S. 24 th Street Please pray for our sick and shut in, call send a card or visit. Aremel Robinson Daughter s House 1119 Salkirk Rd. Williamstown, NJ Mr. and Mrs. Bingham 1430 S. 52 nd Street Betty Haywood 2653 Glenwood Avenue Apt Victoria Black 2028 S. 19 th Street Marjorie Cook Rose 2135 Earp Street Exodus 23:25 You shall worship the LORD your God, and I will bless your bread and your water; and I will take sickness away from among you. 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 WE LISTEN TO THE WORD OF GOD WE RESPOND TO THE CALL OF GOD WE GIVE BACK TO GOD WE DEPART TO SERVE GOD Call to Worship & Invocation 8:00 a.m. Reverend Bethany McCabe 11:00 a.m. Reverend Dr. Delores McCabe Congregational Hymn Page 122 Blessed Quietness Scripture Reading Psalm 19 8:00 a.m. Reverend Carmena Pyfrom 11:00 a.m. Minister Ronald Woods Morning Prayer/Harmonious Adoration 8:00 a.m. Minister B. Michelle Horton 11:00 a.m. Reverend Valerie Andrews Pastoral Emphasis Passing of Peace Ministry of Music 8:00 a.m. Minister Ronald Woods 11:00 a.m. Reverend Dr. Patricia Mitchell Invitation to Christian Discipleship The Giving of our Offering Benediction But grow in the grace and knowledge of our lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. 2 Peter 3:18

4 SCRIPTURE READING (NRSV) 1 The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. SERMON REFLECTIONS 2 Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge. 3 There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard; 4 yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun, PREACHER: TITLE: TEXT: 5 which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy, and like a strong man runs its course with joy. 6 Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them; and nothing is hidden from its heat. 7 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the LORD are sure, making wise the simple; What was the main thought of the Sermon? 8 the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eyes; 9 the fear of the LORD is pure, enduring for ever; the ordinances of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb. 11 Moreover by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. How will I apply what I have learned from this sermon to my life? 12 But who can detect their errors? Clear me from hidden faults. 13 Keep back your servant also from the insolent; do not let them have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression. 14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. 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 Blessed Quietness Page 122 Joys are flow-ing like a riv-er, Since the Com-forter has come; He a-bides with us for-ev-er, Makes the trust-ing heart His home. Bless-ed qui-et-ness, ho-ly qui-et-ness-what as-surance in my soul! On the storm-y sea, He speaks peace to me-how the bil-lows cease to roll! Bring-ing life and health and glad-ness All a-round this heav nly Guest Ban-ished un-be-lief and sad-ness, Chang d our wea-ri-ness to rest. Like the rain that falls from heav-en, Like the sunlight from the sky, So the Ho-ly Ghost is giv-en, Com-ing on us from on high. See, a fruit-ful field is grow-ing, Blessed fruit of right-eous-ness; And the streams of life are flow-ing In the lone-ly wil-der-ness. What a won-der-ful sal-va-tion, Where we al-ways see His face! What per-fect hab-i-ta-tion, What a qui-et rest-ing place! 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. : The best is yet to come The best, the best is yet to come Special : 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 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 CLASSES (#7), BIBLE ORIENTATION will be held Sunday, September 16, 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, September 19, 2012 starting at 6:30 p.m. and Prayer will follow at 7:30 p.m. We will continue THE BIBLE STUDY SERIES on the Love Letters, 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd John. Please come out for both gatherings. Thank you. YOUTH MINISTRY It s back 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. (Christ Rules Everything Around Me) - A Christian Living Class for the everyday teen years old. C.R.E.A.M. will meet every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Please meet us at the Redeemer s Education Center, room 5. YOUTH MINISTRY YOUTH HAVEN for children, teens, young adults and adults will be held on Friday, September 21 st from 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. in the Banquet Hall. Come out too see the Puppet Ministry introduce the Hope Family in the skit Back to School With The Hope Family. Razzle and Rudy from Vacation Bible School will also be there to share in the fun! Everyone is encouraged to come out for this family event. To make food or monetary donations for this ministry s event, please see Deacon Lillie Lawrence, Trustee Rachel Coates-Knowles, or Sis. Winnie Perry after each service. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you and your family at YOUTH HAVEN. FOLLOW UP - LIFE APPLICATION CLASSES (NEW MEMBERS) quarterly session, open to all members. Anyone who has never received the Right Hand of Fellowship should attend classes. Baptism candidates 10yrs. and older also must attend this class. These classes are being held Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 9am 1pm in the Fellowship Hall. If there are any questions please see any follow-up ministry member. FALL REVIVAL IS COMING September 24 26, 2012 at 6:45 p.m. Guest preachers will be Monday, Reverend Sean Wise, Tuesday, Reverend Jeremiah Chester and Wednesday, Reverend Jermaine Heath. All are welcome to attend and bring someone.

7 WOMEN S MINISTRY - Can you still recite The Sisters Promise? Do you remember PUMPS, SANDALS, STILETTOS? Come out to INTIMATE PORTRAITS on Friday, September 28 th at 7:00 p.m. for the first WOMEN S DISCIPLESHIP ALUMNAE FELLOWSHIP. If you are a graduate of Women s Discipleship or just want to fellowship with your sisters, bring a covered dish and join us!! NURSES MINISTRY Annual Blood Drive, sponsored by the American Red Cross will be on October 20, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. in the Education Center. Registration will be after each service starting September 30, 2012 October 14, Your participation is desperately needed. For further information please see Sis. Cookie Little. Thank you. BULLETIN EXPRESSIONS What would you like to see in your Sunday bulletin? We often wonder if you are getting the kind of information you need from our bulletin. So, we have placed a call out to you to let us know what your recommendation is for a more user-friendly bulletin. Please your recommendations to Church Administrative Assistant at valeriem@thechurchoftheredeemerbaptist.org. or drop your recommendation off to the front office by September 30, Thank you in advance. S. W. A. P. SINGLES MINISTRY All singles over 21 yrs. old are invited to join us on Friday, October 5, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. for our First Friday Fellowship. Our guest speaker is Rev. Tamika Moore from 10 th Memorial Baptist Church. Your covered dish or dessert is greatly appreciated. 46 th CHURCH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Sunday, October 7, Theme: Faithful Is Our God, Scripture: Galatians 5: HOPE INSPIES VICTORY/AIDS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2012, AIDS Walk Philly is the Delaware Valley s largest annual HIV/AIDS public awareness & fundraisers event. Each year, thousands of people join with celebrities, community leaders, friends, & neighbors in a 12k Walk & 5K run to make a lasting statement about our commitment to conquering HIV/AIDS. YOUR DONATION of $1.00 is NEEDED TODAY, to help with the aids fund. 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. 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.

8 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. 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 24 DAYS LEFT to register to vote, please pray God s will be done in this (Presidential) election TRANSIT COMPANY OFFERS SENIORS FREE TRANSPORT TO GET VOTER ID Seniors can receive free transportation to a PennDot center to obtain a photo ID for voting from TransMercy Ambulance. Individuals needing transportation can arrange to be picked up from a residence or care facility anywhere in Philadelphia. To schedule an appointment, call Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. NATIONAL FAITH-BASED The Church of the Redeemer Baptist was one of a select few nationwide, to exclusively host a The Ricky Smiley Show screening! This national faith-based event will take place after our second service today. Feel free to join us in the Fellowship Hall as we provide TVONE with an evaluation of the show. TO VOTE IN THE NOVEMBER 6TH, 2012 GENERAL ELECTION, YOU MUST REGISTER NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 9TH, 2012.