Celebrating Our 71st Year Of Ministry

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1 Celebrating Our 71st Year Of Ministry 1st Sunday February 7, 2016 Rev. Willie D. Hall, Interim Pastor Rev. Daron W. Willis, Associate Minister Rev. Dr. Gregory Perkins-Bowen, Associate Minister Rev. Charles L. Williams, Associate Minister MyTabNow.org Phone: Fax: South Central Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90059

2 Winning Our primary concern throughout our ministry is to bring people to a personal saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. We place a strong emphasis on evangelism as a way of Life, always reaching out to those who are lost. INSTRUCTING Our desire is to promote personal growth, whether In group settings or in one-on-one relationships. We believe in teaching the principles set forth in God s Word. Seeking to instill a Christ centered life. We focus on the truth of scripture and its practical application. SENDING Our ministry is motivated by Jesus command to Go into all the world and preach the gospel. We take full responsibility to effectively carry the message of God s love throughout the world by equipping and sending those who are willing to follow this Great Commission. ENCOURAGING Our people are the heart of our ministry! Following the example Jesus set forth in the New Testament, we are committed to a life of servanthood. Daily our goal is to provide an environment where we can nurture and encourage the body of Christ.

3 To My Church Family Pastor s Corner 07 February, 2016 The Lord reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved. The Lord is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people. Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy. The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob. Exalt ye the Lord our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy. - Psalm 99: 1-5 God has spared us one more month. Left here to do His will. As we look back over the first month of 2016, we thank God for all of His blessings. Just look at the above scripture. Verse 1-2 tells just how great God is; So great that we should have no other God before Him. There s a saying that God sets high but looks low. God has got His eyes on Tabernacle. Not just the Organization, but the live breathing Church that is each one of us. Secondly, He executes judgment and takes us to the spiritual woodshed, but that s what a loving father does. He corrects us when it is needed. The major accomplishment in January was the completing the formation of The Pulpit Committee. Please join me in praying that as the Lord leads, each member will follow and give Him the opportunity to do what He said He would do, for He said And I will give you Pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. - Jeremiah 3: 15 Let us get ready to receive our GIFT, as we face this crossroad, let us take the high road; As the passage says I will lift up my eyes unto the hills from which cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord which made Heaven and Earth. Then we can stand and sing with Rev. Perkins, I m On the Right Road Now. Christ reminds us in His Word; The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest that He would send laborers into His harvest and the Pastor is the Senior Laborer. Lastly, let us thank God for contributions to our World, made by African Americans, that are spotlighted in the month of February by the country, but as for us, let us keep pushing to the extent that the one month observance per year, becomes a 12 month celebration! Finally, let us continue to pray for our sick, shut-ins, those who have lost loved ones; for our President, and for each and every one of us. May His blessings be constantly yours. In His Service Willie D. Hall Interim Pastor

4 ORDER OF SERVICE 1st Sunday, February 7, 2016 SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:00-10:30 AM Brother George Saunders, Jr., Superintendent Deacon Clea A. Lewis, Assistant Superintendent Morning Worship Service Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. - Isaiah 53: :45 AM DEVOTIONAL PERIOD HYMN SCRIPTURE PRAYER TESTIMONY PERIOD 11:00 AM PROCESSIONAL THE CALL TO WORSHIP The earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. INVOCATION THE CHORAL RESPONSE Hear Our Prayer, O Lord # 450 CONGREGATIONAL MORNING HYMN OF PRAISE Were You There? #485 VERSE 1 Were you there when they crucified my Lord? (were you there?) Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble Were you there when they crucified my Lord? VERSE 2 Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? (to the tree?) Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? VERSE 3 Were you there when they pierced Him in the side? (in the side?) Were you there when they pierced Him in the side? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble Were you there when they pierced Him in the side? VERSE 4 Were you there when the sun refused to shine? (were you there?) Were you there when the sun refused to shine? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble Were you there when the sun refused to shine? VERSE 5 Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb? (in the tomb?) Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?

5 WELCOME OF VISITORS & ANNOUNCEMENTS MINISTRY OF MUSIC - Hello BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Ministry Of Music THE RESPONSIVE READING : The Church Covenant A covenant is a solemn vow between You, God and His church. Minster: Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus as our Savior, and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit; we do now in the presence of God and this assembly most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another as one body in Christ. Members: We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this Church in knowledge, holiness, and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrines; and to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the Church, the relief of the poor and the spread of the gospel through all nations. Minister: We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to work circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our deportment; to avoid all tattling, backbiting, and excessive anger, to abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating drink as a beverage, and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the Kingdom of our Savior. Members: We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Savior, to secure it without delay. Minister & Members: We, moreover, engage that, when we remove from this place, we will as soon as possible unite with some other Church where we can carry out the Spirit of this covenant and the principles of God s Word. MINISTRY OF MUSIC TITHES, OFFERTORY, BUILDING FUND We Are Sharing THE CHANT PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW PASTORAL PRAYER & ALTAR CALL (Those with specific prayer request (s) and or praise reports may come to the Altar at this time.) MINISTRY OF MUSIC Sermonic Selection SERMON Pastor Willie D. Hall THE INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP (This period is for the reception of New Members ONLY)

6 THE ORDINANCE OF THE LORD S SUPPER One Bread, One Body One Lord of All A Communion Prayer God of grape and God of grain, God of sun and God of rain, God of laughter, God of pain, God who let his Son be slain, God of mercy, God of grace, God of time, God of space, God of cross and hidden face, God who has not left this place, God of life and God of light, God of peace yet God of might, God who rose from death s dark night, God who reigns beyond our sight. In this bread and in this wine, here we join with Thee to dine at this table let us find strength to let thy light to shine AMEN ~Thought for the Week ~ It is not always the Talented people who serve the Lord best. It is the Consecrated ones. Our Continual Goal for Every Member a Soul Winner Each One, win One to Christ in 2016 OUR MANDATE I NTO ALL THE WORLD TO EVERY CREATURE UNTIL JESUS COMES Nursery Service is available each Sunday for infants and toddlers in the Helen Towns Child Care Room, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.

7 Sermon Notes BY: Pastor Hall February 7, 2016 Subject: Scripture: High Points: ATTEND CHURCH REGULARLY, AUDIO CASSETTES AVAILABLE ORDER FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CHURCH OFFICE

8 All Hymnals are to remain in the Sanctuary IMPORTANT In order to keep the solemnity of the Service each Sunday, we request that you, kindly disconnect all cellular phones and pagers once you have entered the Sanctuary. Thank you for your cooperation, and we hope that you enjoy our Service. Sanctuary Policies We do hope to adequately minister to you during our Morning Worship Celebration. Please do not move around after the Service has begun, and please be sensitive to those who want to listen to the Service and learn from God s Word. We say this to you because of our desire to keep distractions to a minimum.

9 Upcoming on Our Calendar FEBRUARY 2016 Today 1st Sunday, February 7th Early Morning Worship 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Ordinance Of The Lord s Supper Monday, February 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday, February 11:00 a.m. Mid-Week Prayer Service General Mission Meets Following Prayer 12 p.m. NEXT SATURDAY 2nd Saturday, February 6:00 p.m. Annual Sweetheart Banquet (See Any Deacon to Secure Your reservation) NEXT SUNDAY 2nd Sunday, February 14th Early Morning Worship 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Children s Youth/Emphasis Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. February 16th - 7:00 p.m. Nightly Providence Baptist District Association Hosts Annual Revival Guest Speaker, Dr. John Robert Bobby Adolph, Senior Pastor, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Beaumont, TX 3rd Sunday, February 21st Early Morning Worship 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. 4th Sunday, February 28th Early Morning Worship 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

10 Saturday, February 13, 2016 Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church Ferrell s Chapel 6:00 P.M. Donation: $20.00 See any Deacon for your banquet reservations.

11 Pulpit Committee Corner REMINDER!!! The meeting scheduled for Sunday, February 14, 2016 has been canceled. Next Meeting: Saturday, February 27, 2016 Following 11am Morning Service All Committee Meetings take place on the 2 nd Sunday, 15 minutes after 11am service & the 4 th Saturday at 11am. We will meet in Ferrell s Chapel. **If you are an alternate, please be in attendance** Please be on time and let s continue to remain prayerful. Updates: Agenda (from Saturday, January 23, 2016) Scripture: A Song of Degrees Psalm 133/ Prayer Greeting Minutes Reviewed Roles of Responsibility Appoint Meeting Time Keeper Create Meeting Norms Homework What we would like to see in a Minister Review Sample Pastoral Fliers/Ads Adjourning Prayer Pulpit Committee Members We ask for the congregation to continue to be prayerful with us during this journey we embark on, in our search for a God-sent Senior Pastor. James Blevins Perita Kay Boyd Assistant Recorder Cora Brunner Tsipporah Christopher - Secretary Rahshaun Haylock Assistant Social Coordinator Donte Johnson Alvin King Betty Maiden Assistant Prayer Coordinator Shirley Moore-Cotton Faye Reeves Nellie Vine Raymond Watkins Prayer Coordinator Sheila Bowden Arlene Breckenridge John Bryant George Hall Gregory Hooker - Chairperson Jeanine Johnson Social Coordinator Jackolyn King Recorder Annell McCargo Callie Parker Assistant Secretary Bruce Turner Vice Chairperson Jason Weatherall 1 Timothy 3:2

12 Your Church Family Cares We pray for the sick, physically/mentally challenged, bereaved, hospitalized, and all who are suffering, and those afflicted with various maladies. We extol sincere prayers to the men and women serving in the armed forces in various capacities throughout the world. We ask God to render aid to all suffering the devastations of natural and man-made disasters. Lord, give them patience, courage and strength to accept the situations and remedies available. We ask our Father s presence in every moment of recovery, and pray GOD S grace be with each of our sisters and brothers named on this list of known ill, infirm and ailing. May His mercy guide their souls and bodies to rejuvenation. In Jesus name, AMEN Pastor R.M. Leffall, III Sis. Maye Helen Leffall, Maple Drive, Carson CA Rev. Daron & Marilyn Willis, 8343 Etiwanda Ave Apt #F, Rancho Cucamonga CA Sis. Debra McMillan, 3939 Coco Avenue, # 14, L.A., CA Sis. Joann Washington, 854 East 95th Street, L.A., CA Sis. Pearlie Ann Smith & Sis. Pearlie Robinson 4203 S. Brighton Ave., L.A., CA Sis. Mable Brown, 4560 W. 159th St., Lawndale CA Sis. Evelyn Pearson, S. Crocker Ave., L.A., CA Bro. Ray Juan Horton, (Military) Bro. Raymond Horton, (Military) Sis. Saudia Sutton (Military) Bro. Kevin Johnson (Military) Sis. Willetta Pegues, 4307 Sanborn Ave., Lynwood, CA Sis. Helen Jamerson, 1814 W. 137th St., Compton, CA Sis. Virginia Brown, 8741 S. Denker, L.A. CA Sis. Jackolyn King, 1775 E. Cyrene Drive, Carson CA Sis. Janie Turner, 1438 W. 126th, Los Angeles, CA Sis Melba Cabell-Turner (Caregiver) Sis. Dorothy Crockett, Evers Ave., L.A. CA Sis Madge Lytle, 1106 W. 127th St., Compton CA Sis. Margie Gray 710 N. Northwood, Compton CA Sis. Earlean Jackson, 625 E. 77th St., Los Angeles CA Lessie L. Vance, West Point, Miss Cory Pearson, S. Crocker Ave., Los Angeles Bro. Jonathan & Sis. Gloria Smith, 6907 White Ave., Long Beach CA Sis. Wilma Jean Benjamin, Galway Ave. Carson CA Crystal Palmer (Daughter of Faye Reves) Sis. Odessa Roberts, 122 Allenhurst, L.A. CA Bro. Bruce Saunders, Sis. Velma Walker, 1203 East 87th Place, Los Angeles, CA Sis. Florine Stansell, 3611 Cedar Ave., Lynwood CA Sis. Rindie Braxton, 1925 W. 134th Street, Compton, CA Sis. Cora Bruner, Success Ave., Los Angeles CA Sis. Gertie McDaniel, 1742 West 84th Place, #109, LA, CA Sis. Bonnie Bernard 9530 S. Western Ave., #5, L.A., CA Sis. Vivian Washington Sis. Madge Smith, S Mckinley Ave., Los Angeles, CA Anthony Webb, Allegan St., Whittier, CA Sis. Vernon Hughes, 203 E. 137th St., L.A., CA Sis. Jessie Young & Family Visalia Ave., Compton, CA Sis. Eula Bullock in Lufkin TX, (Mother of Rev. Willis) Steve Roberts & Family (brother of Sis. Velma Walker), Longview Texas Rosa Hawkins, (Aunt of Velma Walker) Sis. Pamela DuBose, Dellbrook St., Corona, CA Bro. Nathan & Betty Blount, Sis. Florence Bean, 511 South Pearl, Compton CA Bro Arthur Livingston, 1312 S. Broadacres Ave., Compton CA Deacon Louis Thomas, Northwood Ave., Carson CA Mr. Richard Anderson Saddle Trail, Fort Worth TX L.T. Stanley, (Brother of Sis. Florence Bean) Sis. Mattie Merrick, Hammer Ave, Chino CA Mrs. Velma Lewis, 8915 Cecile Pl, Spencer, OK Sis. Daisy Shields, 1814 W. 137th St., Compton CA Sis. Annie Banner, 1917 E. Pine, Compton CA Sis. Fay Reeves, 829 S. Myrtle, Inglewood CA Nadine Washington (step-mother of Makeba Neeley) Sis. Ethel Tarkington, 1461 E. 109th St., L.A. CA Sis. Virgie Russell, 1844 E. 124th St. Compton CA Pastor Gregory P. Bowens Sis. Marguerite Johnson Joel Peck, (Great-grandson of Sis. Margie Gray) Sis. Johnnie Hall, 1726 Califon, Carson CA 90745

13 Bro. Michael Breckenridge, 7901 Baymeadow Circle, #559 Jacksonville FLA, Sis. Clara Hayes, S. Crocker St., Carson, CA Rev. Webster Lytle, 4891 Kennedy St., Hickory, NC Sis. Doris Austin, 1423 W. 122nd St., Los Angeles Sis. Birdia Mims, S. Berendo St., Gardena CA Rev. Matt Dunlap - P.O. Box 9121 San Pedro, Bro. Otis Magee, 108 Mimosa Dr., Winfield LA, LaDonna Requena (Sis. Hattie Ellis daughter) Sis. Margie Gray, 710 N. Northwood, Compton CA Sis. Natalie Fisher, 2903 Oro Blanco Circle, Escondido CA Ernestine Mack and Family Dea. William Minor, Evers Ave, Rosewood CA Sis. Mary Winston Sis. Celestine Hines (Sister of Rindie Braxton ) Bro. William H. Jackson, (Brother of Sis. Jackolyn King) Bro. George Hall 620 N. Kalsman Ave, Compton, CA Sis. Cynthia Hackaday & Bro. Robert Hackaday III, 1329 Figueroa Pl. #9-08, Wilmington, CA Sis. Betty Lewis, S. Thorson, Compton Sis. Hattie Elis, 1115 E. 118th Pl., L.A. CA Sis. Ada Johnson Lou Dillon Ave., L.A. CA Sis. Jennifer Hickman, c/o 122 Allenhurst, Los Angeles Sis. Ruth Vaughn, 2721 W. 82nd St., Inglewood CA Bro. Frank Moore (Brother of Shirley Cotton) Rev. Eddie & Jessie Sennie (parents of Joyce Copeland) Sis. Yolanda Davenport (Sister of Leilani Hodnett) Sis. Sallie Maxie (Sister of Birdia Mims) Our Students away at College, Marquise Washington, D von Jackson- Williams, Catherine Saunders, Isis Christopher, Leland C. King II, Janice Chappell, Jordan Turner, Essan Cassidy, Morgan Turner, Shamika Hill, Bianca King, Myla McClain, Tiyi Christopher, Jonell Butler & Terreasa Hall Bro. Alfred Hines, 287 E. Poppyfield Drive, Altadena, CA Bro. Michael Weatherall, 641 W. 118th, L.A. CA Hazel Johnson (Sister of Dorothy Buchanan and Thelma Wright) Sick Shut-In, - In Convalescent Homes Sis. Verna Garmon, Playa Del Rey Care Center, 7716 W. Manchester, Playa Del Rey, CA Deacon Albert Bob, Marlinda Nursing Home, 3615 E. Imperial Hwy, Lynwood, CA Sis. Ruby Dilworth, Loving Arms Residential Care III, Thomas Court, Norwalk CA Sis. Johnnie Mae George, San Marino Manor, 6812 N. Oak Ave, San Gabriel, CA Sis. Reba Coleman (Sister of Geraldine Hunter) Mother Roberta Wilson, Regency Oaks Care Center 3830, East Esther Street, Long Beach CA Sis. Delia Furlough, Bixby Knolls Tower Senior Living, 3747 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach CA 90807

14 Happy Birthday 1st Birdia J. Mims S. Berendo Ave. Gardena Perita K. Boyd 349 Centerview, Carson Marie White-Fuqua 1359 W. 69th Street, Los Angeles Bobbie Scales 1207 W. Bennett St., Compton nd Shelia Bowden 815 Victor Avenue #5, Inglewood, CA Dion Chappell 1471 East 115th St., Los Angeles, rd Rev. Maurice Simpson 6203 Will Walters Rd., Granbury, TX Staci Lindsey Belhaven Ave. Los Angeles, CA th Angie Breckenridge S. Harlan Ave., Carson, CA Maye Helen Leffall Maple Drive, Carson th Tinesha Edwards 155 East 114th St., #809, L.A Pearlie Vinson Hawthorne St., Palmdale Hazel McClain Pricetown, Carson th Octavia Smith 1118 E. 118th Place, L.A th William Hall th Apt. 103, Buena Park CA, Sharon Maruf 1307 Imperial Hwy, L.A th Jason Weatherall 641 West 118th Street, L.A Marquise Washington 1409 East 139th Street, Compton, th Isis Christopher Corby Avenue, Cerritos th Sean Rowe 1142 East 120th Street, #8, L.A Rev. Willie D. Hall 1726 Califon Street, Carson Deon Crockett 1479 E. Imperial Hwy, #65, L.A Vanessa Parker 18th Rodney Fuller 122 E. Allenhurst, L.A Dorothy Crockett Evers Avenue, L.A Rev. Warren Henderson th Avenue, Inglewood th Rose M. Coleman 1209 West 56th Street, L.A th Marguerite Johnson 24th Erica Reed 1980 Henderson, Long Beach CA th Betty M. Lewis S. Thorson Ave., Compton CA th Vivian Washington 28th Betty Maiden 1823 East 123rd Street, L.A Mattie Merrick Hammer Avenue, Chino Saundra Settle-Turner 818 East 113th Street, L.A th Jackolyn King 1775 E. Cyrene Drive, Carson 90746

15 1 Love in Truth and Action 1 John 3: Hearers and Doers of the World James 1: Judging Rightly and Impartially Deuteronomy 1: Judging on the Lord s Behalf 2 Chronicles 19: Giving Justice to the Weak Psalm 82 6 Showing Partiality Is Not Good Proverbs 28: God Shows No Partially is Not Good Acts 10: Put On the Lord Jesus Christ Romans 13: Faith and Favoritism James 2: The Work of Faith with Power 2 Thessalonians 1: Faith Distracted by Loving Money 1 Timothy 6: Completing What s Lacking in Faith 1 Thessalonians 3: An Example of Great Faith Luke 7: A Faith That Saves Luke 7: Living Your Life in Christ Colossians 2: Faith Demonstrated Through Works James 2: Lying and Flattering Lips Psalm Words That Intimidate 1 Samuel 17: Words That Lead to Repentance 2 Chronicles 15: Words That Lead to Mourning Nehemiah 1 21 Words That Lead To Worship Genesis 24: Words Guided by Wisdom Proverbs 18: Taming the Tongue James 3: The Lord is King Psalm You Are My Son Psalm 2 26 An Eternal Throne Psalm 45: God s Heritage Psalm 94: God s Steadfast Love and Faithfulness Pslam Rejoicing in God s Forgiveness Psalm 32: 1-5

16 Attention!! Attention!! 2015 Contribution statements may be secured from Sis. Arlene Breckenridge after Service Today or during the weekdays 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In the Church Office To All Groups, Auxiliary, Ministry Leaders Please check your mailbox in the Administrative Office for your Annual Report Form for The absolute deadline for the report(s) is Monday, February 15th for inclusion in the booklet for the upcoming Annual Church Conference. We thank you in advance for your cooperation in this regard. Celebrate Black History!! Bessie Coleman (Brave Bessie or Queen Bess), the world's first licensed black pilot, daughter of Susan Coleman, was born in Atlanta, Texas, on January 26, 1892, the twelfth of thirteen children. She grew up in Waxahachie. Her father left the family in 1900 to return to Indian Territory. Bessie, along with several siblings still living at home, helped ease the family's financial troubles by picking cotton or assisting with the washing and ironing that her mother took in. Upon graduation from high school she enrolled at the Colored Agricultural and Normal University (now Langston University) in Langston, Oklahoma. Financial difficulties, however, forced her quit after one semester. She moved to Chicago, where a brother was then living, and attended beauty school for a time. She spent the early years of World War I working as a manicurist at the White Sox Barbershop. She then operated a small but profitable chili parlor. Apparently in early 1917 Bessie Coleman married Claude Glenn, but she never publicly acknowledged the marriage, and the two soon separated. In 1920 Coleman, acting on a lifelong dream of learning to fly, traveled abroad to attend aviation school in Le Crotoy, France, after she discovered that no American school would accept African Americans. Robert S. Abbott, editor of the Chicago Weekly Defender, assisted her in contacting schools abroad. After studying for ten months in France she was issued a license on June 15, 1921, by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, giving her the distinction of being the first black person in the world to become a licensed pilot. She returned to the United States in Her goal, in addition to making flying her career, was to open a flying school for black students.

17 Celebrate Black History!! Every time a person crunches into a potato chip, he or she is enjoying the delicious taste of one of the world's most famous snacks a treat that might not exist without the contribution of black inventor George Crum. The son of an African-American father and a Native American mother, Crum was working as the chef in the summer of 1853 when he incidentally invented the chip. It all began when a patron who ordered a plate of French-fried potatoes sent them back to Crum's kitchen because he felt they were too thick and soft. To teach the picky patron a lesson, Crum sliced a new batch of potatoes as thin as he possibly could, and then fried them until they were hard and crunchy. Finally, to top them off, he added a generous heaping of salt. To Crum's surprise, the dish ended up being a hit with the patron and a new snack was born! Years later, Crum opened his own restaurant that had a basket of potato chips on every table. Though Crum never attempted to patent his invention, the snack was eventually mass-produced and sold in bags providing thousands of jobs nationwide. Clara Brown, a freed slave, established a successful laundry business during the Colorado gold rush and helped former slaves get on their feet. Born a slave in Virginia in 1800, Clara Brown married another slave named Richard and had four children, but they were separated at auction. When Brown was later freed, she went in search of her family and was eventually reunited with her daughter Eliza Jane. After being separated, Brown traveled west to look for (her family), working as a cook for a group of gold prospectors headed to Colorado. It is believed that she was the first African-American woman to make it to Colorado's gold rush region. Once she reached Colorado, she moved from town to town, seeking economic opportunities. Settling in Central City, she made money by running a laundry business and became quite a success. Brown earned enough to buy property and invest in mines. She was known to help anyone in need. A pious Christian, Brown also hosted religious services in her home and was a strong supporter of the Methodist church. By her eighties, Brown's health was failing and her funds were running low. Despite her hardships, this became a joyous time in her life. Brown received the news that her daughter Eliza Jane was alive and living in Iowa. The two were later reunited, close to 50 years after they were separated. Brown died in Before her death, she was made a member of the Society of Colorado Pioneers for her role in the Colorado gold rush Originator of Black History Month

18 Tithing & Donations at Your Convenience Did you leave your Checkbook at home? Did you forget to stop at the ATM? Are you going out of town, but still want to give while you are away? Visit our Website and Make a Donation or a Tithe with ease and Convenience Using PayPal Click the Tithe/Donate button You do not need a PayPal account Send as much or as little as you want Media Ministry Order Form: Please fill this out with your order - Name: Phone: Cassette CD $5 Donation Paid: Yes No CD orders will be ready Immediately Following Sunday Service. Cassettes will be ready by Request Only

19 MEETS EVERY 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH Annell McCargo, President Marie White-Fuqua, Chairperson - Please Join Us: Third Wednesday of each Month to fellowship, pray and praise the Lord 12:00 Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church Hattie Ellis, Chairperson - Please Join Us: Third Thursday of each Month to fellowship, pray and praise the Lord 1:00 The Home of Sis. Hattie Ellis Alberta Williams, Chairperson - Please Join Us: Third Saturday of each Month to fellowship, pray and praise the Lord 9:00 Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church Wilma Jean Benjamin, Chairperson - Please Join Us: Fourth Sunday of each Month to fellowship, pray and praise the Lord 10:00 Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church Joyce Copeland, Chairperson - Please Join Us: First Sunday of each Month to fellowship, pray and praise the Lord Following Morning Worship Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church Raymond Watkins & Rev. Michael Holliness - On site Visitations Hattie Ellis - Correspondence

20 Tabernacle Of Faith Baptist Church South Central Avenue, Los Angeles, California The Reverend Willie D. Hall, Interim Pastor The Tab, the official publication of The Tabernacle Of Faith Baptist Church of Los Angeles, CA. We Print all of the information that is fit to print. - Pastor Willie D. Hall, Executive Editor, Alvin O. King, Production Manager Layout/Graphics,