THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER BAPTIST REVEREND WAYNE E. CROFT, SR., D. MIN., PhD SENIOR PASTOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2010 A Church in the Word, under the cross, ministering to the world. L.E.A.P. LEADING, EVANGELIZING, ASSIMILATING PROCLAIMING The Church of the Redeemer Baptist 1440 South 24 th Street Redeemer Christian Life & Education Center 2421-33 Dickinson Street Phone: (215) 465-1230 Fax: (215) 465-4010 GOD S LOVE IS FOR YOU, TRY HIM TODAY! Jesus looked at them intently and said, Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible. Matthew 19:26 (NLT) Office Hours: Monday Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. E-mail:info@thechurchoftheredeemerbaptist.org Website: www.thechurchoftheredeemerbaptist.org STAFF DIRECTORY Rev. Valerie Andrews x102...church Business Manager Sis. Deborah Cotten x101...security Supervisor Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr. x107 Pastor x111....facility Engineer Sis. LaTonya Mabine. x103...church Clerk Sis. Valerie McLoyd... x107...administrator for the Pastor.. x100.....administrative Office BUT WITH GOD We can think we are beyond saving, we can be hiding, we can be in despair. But when we call on Jesus, all things are possible mounting on wings like eagles, watching mountains fall, being assured that He will move heaven and earth to rescue us when we call. God of the possible, I thank you for your grace. I am in awe of your power. I rejoice that your grace and your power make you the God of all possibility.
Croft Words Forwarded by Pastor Captivated by Grace For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel! 1 Corinthians 9:16 A homeless pit bull now named Eisenhower "captivated audiences with two days worth of activity on the Eisenhower Expressway" in Chicago. He dodged traffic for two days before being rescued by an animal protection charity. How does a homeless dog "captivate" a city? It means people's attention was riveted as they watched the news reports; they became fans of the dog, pulling for him to stay safe. They devoted time to talking about the dog and expressing concern. The same could be said about the apostle Paul when he was captured and captivated by the grace of God. He had been a persecutor of Christ and His church, but the very one he persecuted reached out to him with love and forgiveness. Paul never got over being a recipient of the grace of God; he remained a "captive" of God's grace the rest of his life. He said, "Woe is me" if I do not fulfill the purpose for which grace was extended to me. Are you captivated by God's grace? Give thought this week to what God has done for you and how evident your "captivity" is to those around you. God's grace becomes irresistible over time. Christian doctrine is grace, and Christian conduct is gratitude. J. I. Packer Recommended Reading Acts 9:1-6 *David Jeremiah
W o r s h i p S e r v i c e 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. Minister Carmena Pyfrom 11:00 a.m. Minister B. Michelle Horton Congregational Hymn 147 Nothing But the Blood Scripture Reading Psalm 14 8:00 a.m. Minister Ronald Woods 11:00 a.m. Reverend Sean Wise Morning Prayer/Harmonious Adoration 8:00 a.m. Deacon 11:00 a.m. Deacon ***Worshipers May Enter*** ***Pastoral Emphasis*** ***Ministry of Music*** The Preached Word Reverend Valerie Andrews It s All In God s Time. Genesis 18:14 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 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (KJV)
CONGREGATION HYMN Page 147 WELCOME TO REDEEMER THEME SONG What can wash away my sin? Welcome to Redeemer your life has just begun. Just leap for joy and know The Best Is Yet To Come! What can make me whole again?, Clap your hands Stomp your feet Get on up Refrain: Be free to praise Him Be free to worship Him Oh! precious is the flow Leap for joy That makes me white as snow; Make some noise No other fount I know, Girl and Boy Be free to praise Him Be free to worship Him For my pardon, this I see, Nothing but the blood of Jesus; For my cleansing, this my plea, Nothing can for sin atone, Nothing but the blood of Jesus; Naught of good that I have done, This is all my hope and peace, Nothing but the blood of Jesus; This is all my righteousness, Nothing but the blood of Jesus; Glory! Glory! This I sing Nothing but the blood of Jesus, All my praise for this I bring Nothing but the blood of Jesus 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 itthrough 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 Psalm 14 1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. 2 The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. 3 They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one. 4 Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? Who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the LORD. 5 There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous 6 Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD is his refuge. 7 Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. The Holy Bible
King James Version 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. BAPTISM Baptism has been re-scheduled for Sunday, September 19, 2010, immediately following the 11: 00 a.m. service. Thank You. LIFE APPLICATION CLASS (#7) BIBLE ORIENTATION, will be held TODAY, Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 10 a.m. and Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 6:45 p.m. in classroom five (5) of the Education Center. PRAISE DANCERS WANTED All ages are welcome to come out and dance for the Lord. Practice will start on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Please see Sisters Kim Wilson, Tia McCray or Winnie Perry. REDEEMER INSTITUTE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (RICE) will start on Monday, September 13, 2010, at 6:30 p.m.. Join us for early registration an hour 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. TAKING CARE OF THE TEMPLE (TCT) Come, meet us for exercise classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 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. The committee is asking each person for $44.00 towards the anniversary. Thank you. 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, 2010. We also would like to invite our younger sisters 12 years old and up to attend this promise filled retreat. BUSES WILL DEPART 1PM SHARP ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 22, 2010, NO EXCEPTIONS. 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 face book page. Just sign on and search for I Love the Church of Redeemer Baptist. Read the updates, 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 13-17. 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 email 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. 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!! 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: 19-20 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, 2010. 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, 2010. 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) 465-1230 x 160. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUEST FORMS Our most frequently used office forms are conveniently located on the church website at www.thechurchoftheredeemerbaptist.org. 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 www.thechurchoftheredeemerbaptist.org. 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) 465-4010 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 EMAIL announcements forms FOR MORE ANNOUCEMENTS PLEASE VISIT THE INFORMATION ROOM Between Sanctuary and Over-flow room. Thank you.
Sermon Notes Preacher: The Reverend Valerie Andrews 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. Haward Drumgoole 302-328 0152 Chairman Haywood Austin 215-724- 8086 Herman Deveaux 215-338- 3415 ~ Thank you and God Bless ~ Deacon s Ministry David Lingham 215-465- 1065 Assistant Chairman Walter Ayers 215-462- 3359 Albert Hawkins 215-545- 2349 William Nicks 215-729- 5887 2 nd Chairman Frank Battle, III 215-531- 3233 Rose L. Holman 215-480- 8934 James Houston 215-473- 6597 James Isreal 609-835- 2203 Emery Jones 302-838- 8878 Rae Lambright 215-334- 4416 Calvin Randolph Daniel Walker 215-480- 8566 Janice Mapp 215-389- 0329 Duane and Linda Stewart 610-623- 8249 Gregory Nowell 215-463- 8965 Chester Tilghman 610-626- 7020 Contact your Deacon if you are sick and/or you know of a member who is sick. Helen Cox 1 Penn Blvd., Rm. 340 Philadelphia, PA 19144 Edna Anderson 2506 Jackson Street 8B Philadelphia, PA 19145 Thelma Bryant 2217 South Bonsall Street Earl Moore 6025 Wharton Street Philadelphia, PA 19143 Ravine Lingham 1617 S. 32 nd Street Elizabeth Mayo 2418 Kimball Street Sick & Shut- In Alta Felton 1442 Taylor Street Aremel Robinson 1119 Falkirk Rd Williamstown, NJ 08094 Catherine Gladden 5345 Osage Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19143 Betty Hayward 2653 Glenwood Ave., Apt 219 Philadelphia, PA 19121 Wilhelmina Matthews 2750 Axe Factory Road Apt. 305 Philadelphia, PA 19152 Elsie Watson Axe Factory Rd. Apt. B105 Philadelphia, PA 19152 Pauline Reid 1030 Belmont Ave., Apt. 404 Philadelphia, PA 19104 Steven Thompson 216 Alloway Place Townsend, DE 19734 Michelle Smith 2139 Tasker Street Philadelphia, PA 19145 Pat Cunningham 2425 Wharton Street Deacon Haywood Austin 1327 S. Paxon St. Philadelphia, PA 19143 Gladys Freeman 1328 S. Blackhorse Pike Williamstown, NJ 08094 June Truesdale Nursing Home Huntingdon, Valley, PA Ray & Tammi Warwick 18 Sir Barton Court Newark, DE 19702 Deacon Chester Tilghman 3721 Woodland Ave. Drexel Hill, PA 19026 Deacon Calvin Randolph 2017 Manton Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 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 said these words] THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER BAPTIST Leadership and Administration Clergy Ministry Deacons Ministry Trustee Ministry Deaconess 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 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 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 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 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 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. 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.).... 3 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. Presidents, if there are any corrections please contact the office.