THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER BAPTIST SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2010

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1 THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER BAPTIST REVEREND WAYNE E. CROFT, SR., D. Min., PhD SENIOR PASTOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, A Church in the Word, under the cross, ministering to the world. The Church of the Redeemer Baptist 1440 South 24th Street Redeemer Christian Life & Education Center Dickinson Street Phone: (215) Fax: (215) info@thechurchoftheredeemerbaptist.org Website: Staff Directory Rev. Valerie Andrews.... x102...church Business Manager Bro. William Boyd.... x Facility Engineer Sis. Deborah Cotten... x Security Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr. x107. Senior Pastor Sis. Joan Joseph.... x Day Care Director Sis. LaTonya Mabine... x church Clerk Sis. Valerie McLoyd x107. Administrator for Pastor Sis. Carlisa Wicks..... x100...administrative Assistant Rev. Tobin Young x108...assistant Pastor Martin Luther King, Jr I have a dream today that one day little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers. I have a dream today. I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. August 28, 1963

2 I have the audacity to believe that people everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits. I believe that what self-centered men have torn down, men other-centered can build up. I still believe that one day mankind will bow before the altars of God and be crowned triumphant over war and bloodshed, and nonviolent redemptive goodwill will proclaim the rule of the land I still believe that we shall overcome. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Noble Prize Acceptance Speech, Dec. 10, 1965 Every January, our nation honors the memory of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (This year) On Martin Luther King Jr., Day, we have an opportunity to celebrate the strides our country has made in the ongoing struggle for civil rights and a chance to pause and reflect on all of those who sacrificed their lives for the sacred cause of equality. I never met Dr. King neither (nor) was I old enough to be aware of the Civil Rights Movement as it took place in the 1960 s, however, Dr. King s life has in many ways touched my life and has changed the world I live in. It is without doubt that America needed a Martin Luther King, Jr. The significant qualities of this special man cannot be underestimated nor (neither) taken for granted. Within a span of 13 years from 1955 to his death in 1968 he was able to expound, expose, and extricate America from many wrongs. His tactics of protest involved non-violent passive resistance to racial injustice. It was the right prescription for our country and it was right on time. Hope in America was waning on the part of many African Americans, but Martin Luther King, Jr., provided a candle along with a light. He also provided this nation with a road map so that all people could locate and share together in the abundance of this great democracy. We honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., because he showed us the way to mend those broken fences and to move on in building this land rather than destroying it. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., inspires me to always think about the least of these and to fight until justice roll(s) down like water and righteousness; like an ever-flowing stream. This King Day provides us with the opportunity: to renew our commitment to Dr. King s audacious vision of a world in which all of God s children, blacks and whites, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual, Free at least, free at last. Thank God Almighty, we are free at last. May you enjoy this day, embrace the vision, and honor the legacy of a prophet. As we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day let us not forget our brothers and sisters in Haiti. As you know, on Tuesday, January 12, a catastrophic earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but the death toll -- already in the thousands -- is climbing fast. Red Cross says death toll may be 50,000. This is the worst earthquake to hit the area in more than 200 years. Entire communities have been ripped apart and as many as 3 million people have been directly affected, including tens of thousands of American citizens who are in Haiti. The images coming out of Haiti are heartbreaking. We are watching dead bodies stretched out across the streets, love one s carrying their dead on their shoulders, children being pulled out from beneath rubble, homes and buildings collapsing etc. A nation already wrought with poverty, famine and pain was devastated by the recent earthquake. I urge you to fast and pray for a unified world response to relieve the suffering of the people of Haiti. Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr., D.Min. PhD

3 W o r s h i p S e r v i c e s 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Musician: Brother Randy Stoddard & Brother Stephen Cochran Praise & Worship Call to Worship & Invocation 8:00 a.m. Seminarian Beverly Beauford 11:00 a.m. Minister Carmena Pyfrom Congregational Hymn 411 Lift Him Up Scripture Reading Psalm 96:1-10 8:00 a.m. Minister Ron Woods 11:00 a.m. Minister B. Michelle Horton Morning Prayer/Harmonious Adoration 8:00 a.m. Seminarian Yolanda McCain 11:00 a.m. Reverend John Jackson ***Worshipers may enter*** ***Pastoral Emphasis*** ***Ministry of Music*** The Preached Word The Three Dimensions of a Complete Life Revelations 21:1, 2, 16 Reverend Wayne E. Croft, Sr., D. Min., PhD Invitation to Christian Discipleship 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 The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 (KJV)

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5 Scripture Reading ~ A Psalm of David ~ Psalm 96:1 Psalm 96:10 1 O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth. 2 Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day. 3 Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people. 4 For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods. 5 For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens. 6 Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. 7 Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength. 8 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts. 9 O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth. 10 Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously. The Holy Bible

6 Announcements LIFE APPLICATION CLASS (3), BAPTISM, will be held today, Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 10 a.m. and on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 6:45 p.m. in Classroom five (5) of the Education Center. BUILDING CLOSINGS The Church and the Education Center are both scheduled to close at 9:00 p.m. nightly. Please be sure to end all meetings no later than 8:45 p.m. COMFORT & BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY meets on the 3 rd Thursday of every month in Classroom five (5) of the Education Center. This month s meeting is on Thursday, January 21, See Deacon Chester Tilghman or any other ministry member if you are interested in joining the ministry. JUNIOR USHER S MINISTRY is asking for children to help with ushering. If you would like to be a doorkeeper in the house of the Lord, please see Sister Vincetta Snead or Sister Winnie Perry after service. We are also asking all Junior Ushers to attend a mandatory meeting and rehearsal on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. WOMEN S MINISTRY Women of Redeemer, you are cordially invited to the first Intimate Portraits of a Woman fellowship on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The theme for the evening is Becoming New, Becoming Strong!. Come out and be blessed. Bring a bible, your favorite covered dish and a friend! YOUTH MINISTRY will hold their Youth Breakfast on Saturday, January 30, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Please come out to fellowship with us as our children receive a message from the Lord. JOSEPH T. KIRKLAND SCHOLARSHIP Student Achievement Sunday will be on Sunday, January 31, Parents may submit a COPY of a student s report card reflecting Perfect Attendance and Honor Roll status acknowledging 1 st Honors for all A s & B s; or 2 nd Honors for A s, B s & only (1) C. The submission deadline is Friday, January 29, For details call Deaconess Patricia Tilghman at (610) RICE REDEEMER INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CENTER Spring semester begins on Monday, February 1, Registration will be held on Monday, January 25, 2010 and on Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Banquet Hall. GIRL SCOUTS Cookies are available in the Fellowship Hall immediately following each service. Thank you in advance for your support.

7 SWAP SERVING WITH A PURPOSE SINGLES MINISTRY wants you to join them on Friday, February 19, 2010 from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. for their first Bowling Party at Gehris Bowling Center, 65 th and Market Street, in Upper Darby. The cost is $ Pre-register is required. See any member of SWAP immediately after service for more information. TCT MINISTRY Join us in Taking Care of Our Temple on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, resuming on Monday, January 4, 2010 and Wednesday, January 6, Monday s focus is cardio vascular and Wednesday s focus is toning, strengthening, and isometrics. Please be sure to bring a mat. For more information, please contact Brother Jamal Lewis at (610) MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT MINISTRY is in the process of creating an updated database of all married couples in the church. Please take time to complete the Information Sheet (bulletin insert) and place it in the offering plate or give it to any ministry member. To have a ministry event or a ministry meeting announced in the weekly Sunday bulletin, please complete an Announcement Form, which may be found in the Administrative Office. Please be sure to print clearly and provide a day-time telephone number. Completed Announcement forms should be FAXED or HAND-DELIVERED to the Administrative Office by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Any announcement received after the 5:00 p.m. deadline will not appear until the following bulletin. Until further notice, please DO NOT announcements.

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10 Sermon Notes Preacher: Reverend Wayne E. Croft, Sr., D. Min., PhD Title: The Three Dimensions Of A Complete Life Text: Revelations 21:1, 2, 16 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

11 Deacon s Ministry Active Deacons Phone Number Non- Active Haward Drumgoole Chairman David Lingham Assistant Chairman William Nicks 2 nd Chairman Haywood Austin Calvin Randolph Walter Ayers Frank Battle, III Herman Deveaux Albert Hawkins Rose L. Holman James Houston James Isreal Emery Jones Rae Lambright Janice Mapp Gregory Nowell Duane & Linda Stewart Chester Tilghman Daniel Walker

12 Redeemer s Sick & Shut- In Helen Cox 1 Penn Blvd., Rm. 340 Philadelphia, PA Gladys Freeman 1328 S. Blackhorse Pike Williamstown, NJ June Truesdale Nursing Home Huntingdon, Valley, PA Dorothy Miller 1320 S. 24th Street Earl Moore 6025 Wharton Street Philadelphia, PA Mildred Lewis 1519 South 26 th Street Muzzetta Stanford 1333 South Taylor Street Michelle Smith 2139 Tasker St Philadelphia, PA Alta Felton 1442 Taylor Street Edna Anderson 2506 Jackson Street 8B Philadelphia, PA Thelma Bryant 2217 South Bonsall Street Betty Hayward 2653 Glenwood Ave., Apt 219 Philadelphia, PA Sallie Simmons 2315 Cross Street Philadelphia, PA Ray & Tammi Warwick 18 Sir Barton Court Newark, DE Katie Austin 2109 Morris Street Philadelphia, PA Doris Floyd 1441 South Ringgold Street Aremel Robinson 1119 Falkirk Rd Williamstown, NJ Catherine Gladden 5345 Osage Avenue Philadelphia, PA Tracy Green 2123 Oakford Street Pauline Reid 1030 Belmont Ave., Apt. 404 Philadelphia, PA Jill Jacobs 7609 Jay Pl. Philadelphia, PA William Hertz 4800 N. 13 th Street Philadelphia, PA Contact your Deacon if you are sick and/or if you know of a member who is sick. (See the Deacon s Ministry list of telephone numbers.) Please pray for our sick and shut in, call, send a card, or visit. Matthew 25:40 verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. [Jesus spoke these words]

13 THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER BAPTIST Leadership and Administration Clergy Ministry Deacons Ministry Deaconess Ministry Trustee Ministry Clergy Wives Ministry Administration Fellowship Council Men of the Kingdom Women s Ministry (Women s Discipleship Course, Girls Rites of Passage, Divine Daughters, and Intimate Portrait of a Woman) Elijah Generation Ministry Senior Saints Ministry (Arts and Crafts) Women in White Ushers Jr. Ushers Men s Usher Ministry Hospitality Ministry Arts and Crafts Ministry Girl Scouts Nurse s Ministry Family Enrichment Council Marriage Enrichment Ministry Single Adult Ministry Comfort/Bereavement Ministry Youth Ministry Outreach Council Prison Outreach Ministry Redeemer Missionary Ministry Food Cupboard Ministry Operation Andrew Evangelism Hope Inspires Victory/Aids Ministry Redeemer Renaissance Community Development Corporation (RRCDC) Christian Education Follow- Up Ministry Sunday School/Children s Church Senior Saints Bible Study Wednesday Bible Study Joseph T. Kirkland Scholarship Ministry Teachers Ministry Pre- marital Course Redeemer Institute for Christian Education (R.I.C.E.) Media Council Audio Ministry Video Ministry Internet Ministry Worship Council Redeemer s Praise and Worship Team Church Choir Male Chorus Combined Choir Redeemer Generation Choir Tribe of Judah Ministry Prayer Ministry Praise Dance

14 SCHEDULE OF OPPORTUNITIES Adult and Youth Bible..Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Baby Dedications. 3 rd Sunday after the last service Bible Study Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Children s Church.Sundays, except 5 th Sunday 11:30 a.m. Church Choir.. Saturday (before 1 st Sunday) and Saturday (before the 2 nd Sunday) 10:30 a.m. Combined Youth Choir Saturday (before the 5 th Sunday) Comfort and Bereavement Ministry.3 rd Thursday 6:30 p.m. Communion Sunday...2 nd Sunday both services Dialysis Support Divine Daughters.. 1 st Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Follow Up Ministry...3 rd Thursday 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. Hospitality Ministry..last Saturday 11:00 a.m. Intimate Portraits of a Woman.last Friday 7:00 p.m. Joseph T. Kirkland Scholarship Program 3 rd Friday 6:30 p.m. Junior Ushers Ministry Saturday (before 4 th Sunday) 10:00 a.m. Kirkland Ushers..Tuesday (before the 3 rd Sunday) 7:00 p.m. Male Chorus and Mass Choir..Saturday (before the 4 th Sunday) Male Ushers.. Tuesday (before the 1 st Sunday) 7:00 p.m. Marriage Enrichment Ministry. (Feb., Apr., June, Sept., Nov.)....3 rd Saturday 5:00 p.m. Men of the Kingdom.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. and Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Nurse s Ministry 3 rd Saturday 11:00 a.m. Operation Andrew s Evangelism.Thursday 6:00 p.m. Overcomers/FAAD Ministry.2 nd & 3 rd Friday 6:30 p.m. Praise & Worship Ministry Saturday 9:00 a.m. Praise Dance Ministry..Monday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting.Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Prayer Ministry 1 st Monday 7:00 p.m. Pre- marital Course..(Feb. and Aug.).. every other Saturday 11:00 a.m. Prison Outreach Ministry. 3 rd & 5 th Thursday 7:00 p.m. Redeemer Voices of Praise. Saturday (before the 1 st Sunday) 10:30 a.m. Senior Saints 4 th Tuesday 1:00 p.m. Singles Ministry 1 st 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 3 rd Sunday) 10:30 a.m. Women s Discipleship 1 st Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Women in White Ushers..Thursday (before the 2 nd Sunday) 6:00 p.m. Presidents, if there are any corrections please contact the office.