One Lord, One Faith, and One Baptism.

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1 THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER BAPTIST REVEREND WAYNE E. CROFT, SR., D. MIN., PhD SENIOR PASTOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2010 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!!! The Church of the Redeemer Baptist 1440 South 24 th Street Philadelphia, PA Redeemer Christian Life & Education Center Dickinson Street Philadelphia, PA Phone: (215) Fax: (215) Office Hours: Monday Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. info@thechurchoftheredeemerbaptist.org Website: GOD S LOVE IS FOR YOU, TRY HIM TODAY STAFF DIRECTORY Rev. Valerie Andrews.....x102...Church Business Manager Day Care. x Day Care Staff Sis. Deborah Cotten....x Security Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr. x107. Pastor Bro. Elliot Jennings.... x facility Engineer Sis. LaTonya Mabine... x Church Clerk Sis. Valerie McLoyd... x107 Administrator for the Pastor... x administrative Office One Lord, One Faith, and One Baptism. May God pour out His blessings upon your life today. So you may walk in His abundance Words As you forwarded commit to Him by your Pastor way. Croft

2 This Is A Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 A musician went to visit his aged music teacher. While there, the teacher struck a tuning fork and said, "That is A." Just then, singing could be heard from the floor above. "She sings sharp" said the old teacher. He struck the tuning fork again. "But this is A. Always has been, always will be; 440 vibrations per second. It will be the same 5,000 years from now." At times it feels like everything around us is constantly changing; sometimes for the better and sometimes for worse. Babies are born, loved ones die, kids go off to college, friends drift in and out of our lives, jobs change, looks change, health changes. Whenever we begin to feel uncertain about our lives, all we have to do is strike the tuning fork of our faith and remember that God always has been, is now and always will be the same--an immovable Rock upon which we can rely. And if we cling to that Rock, though the winds of change may blow, our foundation will remain steady and strong. God is unchanging in His love. He loves you. He has a plan for your life. Don't let the newspaper headlines frighten you. God is still sovereign; He's still on the throne. Billy Graham Read-Thru-the-Bible Philippians 3 Philippians 4 * David Jeremiah Recommended Reading Psalm 62: 5-8 W o r s h i p S e r v i c e

3 O God, you are my God, for you I long; for you my soul is thirsting. 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. Reverend Valerie Andrews 11:00 a.m. Reverend Sean Wise Congregational Hymn 62 Pass Me Not Scripture Reading Psalm 1 8:00 a.m. Deacon 11:00 a.m. Deacon Morning Prayer/Harmonious Adoration 8:00 a.m. Minister B. Michelle Horton 11:00 a.m. Deacon ***Worshipers May Enter*** ***Pastoral Emphasis*** ***Ministry of Music*** The Preached Word Reverend 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 God be merciful unto us, and bless us, and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations. Psalm 67: 1, 2 (KJV) CONGREGATION HYMN WELCOME TO REDEEMER PASS ME NOT Page 162 THEME SONG

4 Pass me not, O gentle Savior Hear my humble cry! While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Let me at a throne of mercy Find a sweet relief; Kneeling there in deep contrition Help my unbelief. Trusting only in Thy merit, Would I seek Thy face; Heal my wounded, broken spirit, Save me by Thy grace. 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 Girl and Boy Be free to praise Him Be free to worship Him Thou the spring of all my comfort, More than life to me, Whom have I on earth beside Thee? Whom in heav'n but Thee? Chorus: Savior, Savior, hear my humble cry! While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. 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

5 Psalm 1:1-6 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. 4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. 5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. 6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. (KJV) The Holy Bible King James Version

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 CLASS (#6) PURPOSE AND STRUCTURE OF CHURCH, will be held TODAY, Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 10 a.m. and Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 6:45 p.m. in classroom five (5) of the Education Center. LABOR DAY HOLIDAY the office will observe the holiday on Monday, September 6, 2010, and will return to work on Tuesday, September 7, Thank you. TAKING CARE OF THE TEMPLE (TCT) Classes will resume Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 5:15 p.m.. Come join us in taking care of your Temple through exercising, and learning to eat healthy. our instructor Bro. Jamal Lewis helps us to stretch, tone and work the cardiovascular system, Hope to see you there. 44 th CHURCH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE is being organized and volunteers are needed. Please contact Deacon William Nicks or meet him in the overflow room after each service. Thank you. PRESIDENT S COUNCIL will convene on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in the banquet hall. All Ministry leaders are asked to be in attendance, and to share their ministry goals and events for the remainder of this year. If you cannot attend, please send a ministry representative. Kindly RSVP by September 8, 2010 or Rev. Andrews at vandrews@thechurchoftheredeemerbaptist.org. Thank You. SAVE THE DATE! The RRCDC will sponsor a Community Restoration Day 2010 on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The activities will include a: Finger Lickin Good Senior Luncheon (50 years and older are welcome to enter the contest) and PCA Resources and Low-Vision computer technological equipment; Changing the Mind Set mentoring session by Rev. Michael Gaskins of Philadelphia Alive Center for Transformation; Housing, Save Your Homes/Rental Assistance by United Communities; Jobs Not Jail and Job Opportunities by Glen Wrighten, EPIC Coordinator/Community Organizer and Youth Explosion featuring musical entertainers, drug and alcohol education and free school supplies by Philadelphia Coaliton for Drug/Violence Free Communities. Register for Luncheon at (215) Seniors 90 years and older will be honored. For additional information contact Sis. Gertrude Teat at (215) Thank you for working together for the good of the community. REDEEMER INSTITUTE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (RICE) Will start on Monday, September 13, 2010, at 6:30 p.m.. Join us for early registration before class starts. Thank you. GIRL SCOUTS Registration and information session for the upcoming Girl Scouts year will be held on Tuesday, September 14 th 2010 at 6:30 p.m. The cost for registration is $12.00 and a parent must be present. WOMEN S MINISTRY RETREAT Hello Ladies of Redeemer If you have placed a deposit or have intentions on going to the 2010 retreat, there are only 25 spots remaining. Please be reminded the deadline for all payments is September 26, We also would like to invite our younger sisters 12 years old and up to attend this promise filled retreat. We are looking forward to all God is going to do on Blue Mountain!! ARE YOU A MEMBER YET? All members and friends are invited to become a fan of Redeemer s facebook page. Just sign on and search for I Love the Church of Redeemer Baptist. Read the updates,

7 encouraging words and scriptures. See you there. RECRUITMENT TIME!!! JOIN A MINISTRY 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. HELP! HELP! HELP! The Youth Ministry is in desperate need of Teachers for the Children s Wednesday Night Bible Study Classes. Teachers are needed for ages 3-7, 8-12, and In order to have full coverage we are calling upon our Church Family. OPEN HANDS HOSPITALITY MINISTRY Do you believe you have the spiritual gift of hospitality? Our ministry is seeking youth and adults; both male and female, who are open, warm, friendly, kind and enjoys making others, feel welcome. We are seeking new members to serve as greeters on 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 to openhands ministry@ rcn.com with your contact information. JR. USHERS For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. Psalm 84:10 We are in need of youth ages 6-17 years old who would like to become DoorKeepers. For more information please see Sisters Cookie Little and Winnie Perry. PRAISE DANCERS WANTED All ages are welcome to come out and dance for the Lord. Practice will start on Monday, September 13, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Please see Sisters Kim Wilson, Tia McCray or Winnie Perry. MARRIAGE MINISTRY Do you have a heart for marriage by God s design? Do you have a desire to see marriages succeed? Are you a committed couple? If so the Servant Leadership of the Marriage Enrichment Ministry needs you!! Please join us for a meeting on September 10, 2010, in classroom 5 in the Education Bldg. For more information contact Sis. Nichole Turner. MISSION MOMENT Have you been asking God what your spiritual gifts are? Have you been looking for a way to serve the Lord? Then read Matthew 28: and there you will find the one way that all Christians are to serve the Lord. Afterwards, contact us, The Missions Ministry, and we will be glad to help you take the next step! SAVE THE DATE The Missions Ministry invites you to join us for the Annual Philadelphia Cares Day on Saturday October 16, This is your opportunity to impact the Philadelphia Community by reaching out to help local schools. Sign up in the fellowship hall beginning September 19, MINISTRY MAILBOXES Ministry Leaders or Representatives please, please, check your mailboxes 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 Fridays 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.. If you should come after office time Security will be able to assist you. Thank you for your consideration. 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. 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) x 160.

8 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: 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 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) 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 announcements forms FOR MORE ANNOUCEMENTS PLEASE VISIT THE INFORMATION ROOM Between Sanctuary and Over-flow room. Thank you.

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11 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 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, 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]

12 Sermon Notes Preacher: The Reverend 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 ~

13 Deacon s Ministry Haward Drumgoole Chairman David Lingham Assistant Chairman William Nicks nd Chairman Haywood Austin Walter Ayers Frank Battle, III Herman Deveaux Albert Hawkins Rose L. Holman James Houston James Isreal Emery Jones Rae Lambright Janice Mapp Gregory Nowell Calvin Randolph Daniel Walker Duane and Linda Stewart Chester Tilghman 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 Alta Felton 1442 Taylor Street Philadelphia, PA Pauline Reid 1030 Belmont Ave., Apt. 404 Philadelphia, PA Gladys Freeman 1328 S. Blackhorse Pike Williamstown, NJ Edna Anderson 2506 Jackson Street 8B Philadelphia, PA Aremel Robinson 1119 Falkirk Rd Williamstown, NJ Steven Thompson 216 Alloway Place Townsend, DE June Truesdale Nursing Home Huntingdon, Valley, PA Thelma Bryant 2217 South Bonsall Street Philadelphia, PA Catherine Gladden 5345 Osage Avenue Philadelphia, PA Michelle Smith 2139 Tasker Street Philadelphia, PA Ray & Tammi Warwick 18 Sir Barton Court Newark, DE Earl Moore 6025 Wharton Street Philadelphia, PA Betty Hayward 2653 Glenwood Ave., Apt 219 Philadelphia, PA Pat Cunningham 2425 Wharton Street Philadelphia, PA Deacon Chester Tilghman 3721 Woodland Ave. Drexel Hill, PA Ravine Lingham 1617 S. 32 nd Street Philadelphia, PA Wilhelmina Matthews 2750 Axe Factory Road Apt. 305 Philadelphia, PA Please pray for our sick and shut in, call, send a card, or visit. John 5: 6, 8 when Jesus saw lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, wilt thou be made whole? Jesus saith unto him Rise, take up thou bed and walk.

14 Leadership and Administration Clergy Ministry Deacons Ministry Trustee Ministry Deaconess Ministry Clergy Wives Ministry Administration THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER BAPTIST 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.) Fellowship Council Men of the Kingdom Women s Ministry Women s Discipleship Course, Girls Rites of Passage, Divine Daughters, and Intimate Portraits of a Woman) Single Adult Ministry (S.W.A.P.) Elijah Generation Ministry/ Youth Ministry Senior Saints Ministry (Arts and Crafts) Women in White Ushers Jr. Ushers Men s Usher Ministry Kirkland Ushers Open Hands Hospitality Ministry Family Enrichment Council Marriage Enrichment Ministry Comfort/Bereavement Ministry Media Council Audio Ministry Video Ministry Internet Ministry Outreach Council Food Cupboard Ministry Operation Andrew Evangelism Prison Outreach Ministry Arts and Crafts Ministry Hope Inspires Victory/Aids Ministry Redeemer Missionary Ministry Girl Scouts Redeemer Renaissance Community Development Corporation (RRCDC) Worship Council Redeemer s Praise and Worship Team Combined Choir Tribe of Judah Ministry Redeemer Generation Choir Male Chorus Church Choir Prayer Ministry Praise Dance Nurse s Ministry Praying for others, Unity with others and Respect for others 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

15 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. 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 Monday 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 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. Open Hands Hospitality Ministry last 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. 2 nd Tuesday 6:30 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.

16 Presidents, if there are any corrections please contact the office. Monday, September 6, 2010 Now I will take the load from your shoulders; I will free your hands from their heavy tasks. I answered out of the thundercloud and tested your faith. Psalm 81:6-7(NLT)