H OUS TON, TX 77045 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Houston, TX Permit No. 4520 The Church Where Christ is the Main Attraction JUNE 2011 SUNDAY, JUNE 12 7:45AM & 10:45AM GUEST PREACHER Dr. Delman L. Coates Mt. Ennon Baptist Church Clinton, MD GUEST PSALMIST Shawn McLemore B REN TWOOD BAPTIS T CH URCH 13033 LANDMARK STR EE T Men s Day Mass Choir Rehearsals: June 7 & 9 R E T U R N S E R V I C E R E Q U E S T E D 16 STAFF ON THE MOVE 2 PREACHING SCHEDULE 3 MEMBERS / VISITORS 4 INFANTS, CHILDREN & YOUTH 5-6 ADULTS 7-10 WEEKDAY SCHEDULE 11-14 UPCOMING EVENTS 15
Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will attend the Hamptons Ministers Conference in Hampton, VA June 6-9. Staff members also attending are Rev. Kevin Williams, Rev. C. Clay Pickens, Rev. Albert Kemp, Rev. Joseph Ford, Augusta Green and Paul Jefferson. Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will be the guest preacher at Elizabeth Baptist Church s 16th Pastoral Celebration on Sunday, June 12. He will preach at the Atlanta campus (7:15am/9:30am/12pm), Smyrna campus (8:45am) and Fairburn or Douglasville campus (10:45am). The main campus address is 4545 Cascade SW, Atlanta, GA 30331 (404.691.3146). Rev. Craig L. Oliver, Sr. is the Pastor. Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will attend Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity s 105th Anniversary National Convention June 22-25 in Chicago, IL. Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will attend the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Retreat June 30-July 2 in Las Vegas, NV. Happy Birthday Staff Members! Rev. Joseph Ford - 12th JUNE 6-10 6:30pm nightly Lifelong Learning Center Classes for all ages! J U L Y Brentw ood Leadership STAFF DR. JOE SAMUEL RATLIFF, PASTOR A U G U S T 4 Independence Day/Office Closed 6 Boys Conference 8 Young Adult Retreat 13 Girls Conference 11-20 Tour to Spain & Portugal 17 Jewels Crossover Ceremony 17 Prayer for College Students/ Conversations with Dr. & Mrs. Ratliff/ College Spirit Day 20 Christian Women s Conference 25 Quarterly Business Meeting 21 Women s Day 26-28 Summer Revival 28 Dr. & Mrs. Ratliff s Anniversary 31 New Member Graduation Mr. Paul E. Jefferson, Church Business Administrator Ms. Lydia A. Alston, Minister of Worship and Praise Rev. Joseph G. Ford, Minister of College, Young Adults and Singles Rev. Mary A. Frazier, Minister of Youth Mr. Augusta Green IV, Lifelong Learning Center Manager Rev. Albert A. Kemp, Minister of Evangelism Rev. C. Clay Pickens, Institutional Advancement Director Mrs. Doris G. Ratliff, Center for Child Development Executive Director Rev. Lillie M. Seals, Minister of Christian Counseling Rev. Barbara A. Thomas, Minister of Children and Senior Adults Rev. Garland W. Ward, Minister of Visitation Rev. Kevin W. Williams, Minister of Facilities Management and Recreation BRENTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 13033 Landmark Street Houston, Texas 77045 713.852.1400/Office 713.852.1461/Fax 713.926.PRAY (7729)/Prayerline www.brentwoodbaptist.org www.brentwoodtravel.org 2 15
SUNDAY, JUNE 26 10:45 am JAM MONDAY, JUNE 27 6pm Deacon Ministry Electrician Class 6:30pm Youth Choir 7pm Church Choir TUESDAY, JUNE 28 6:30pm Deacon Wives 7pm Creative Artists for Christ STEW Young Adult Ministry Women s Choir Choir Room Male Chorus 5 12 19 26 Sunday 7:45 am & 10:45 am Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff (7:45am & 10:45am) Music By: Church Choir MEN S DAY Dr. Delman L. Coates (7:45am & 10:45am) Mt. Ennon Baptist Church, Clinton MD Music By: Men s Day Choir Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff (7:45am & 10:45am) Music By: Voices of Praise Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff (7:45am & 10:45am) Music By: Women s Choir WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 6:30pm Challengers Corporate Prayer 7pm Midweek Worship Youth Bible Study Conference Room THURSDAY, JUNE 30 12pm Noon Day Bible Study 6:30pm Sunday School Workers 7pm Youth Praise Dancers Voices of Praise Wednesday 7:00 pm 1 Rev. Chester L. Smith Jr., Associate Minister 8 NO MIDWEEK WORSHIP Vacation Bible School 15 Smile for Victory Over Health Issues Mrs. Pamela Ogletree, New Hope Community Church Houston, TX 26 Rev. Albert A. Kemp 29 YOUTH REVIVAL Rev. Ray Bady, Windsor Village United Methodist Church Houston, TX Tour of Spain and Portugal hosted by Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff July 11-20, 2011 JUNETEENTH Monday, June 20 Office Closed & All Activities Cancelled! $4,995 per person (from Houston) For a brochure and payment information contact Tena Davis at 713.852.1412. 14 3
Communion June 5 7:45 am/10:45 am Baptism June 12 10:45 am Baby Dedication June 19 7:45 am/10:45 am Sunday School Sundays MEMBERS 9:30 am - Adults/Children/Youth 10:45 am - Children/Youth Interpreters for the hearing impaired are available each Sunday during the 10:45 am worship service and for all other church sponsored events by request only. Please contact the Church Office at 713.852.1400. UPDATES If you have moved or have a name change, please obtain and complete a Membership Update Form at the Receptionist Desk or contact Debra Jordan at 713.852.1486. SICK & DEATH REPORTS To report or give an update on a death or illness, please complete a Sick or Death Report form located at the Receptionist Desk or call 713.852.1410 and leave a detailed message. CONTRIBUTIONS Please use a contribution envelope to ensure that your tithes, offerings and designated donations are recorded. Contributions made to Brentwood Baptist Church are posted by your individual membership number. Therefore, it is important that you legibly record your complete name, address and amount on your envelope. MEDIA CD s, DVD s and audio cassettes are available in the Media Center. Please contact George Micheaux at 713.852.1426 or online www.brentwoodbaptist.org/store/shop. VISITORS We are delighted that you have chosen to worship with us today. We invite you to join in as we give our highest praise to God our Father for giving us the opportunity to come together in worship. If you are looking for a church home please consider us in your spiritual journey. If you would like more information about us, please call 713.852.1400. SATURDAY, JUNE 18 (CONTINUED) 11am BEAM Ministry 12pm Adult Praise Dancers MONDAY, JUNE 20 Juneteenth Observed - Campus Closed / No Activities TUESDAY, JUNE 21 6:30pm Business Development Association 6:45pm Girls Conference Committee 7pm Creative Artist for Christ Singles Ministry Male Chorus Women s Choir WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 6pm Sisters Who Care 6:30pm Challengers Corporate Prayer 7pm Midweek Worship Youth Bible Study Conference Room THURSDAY, JUNE 23 12pm Noon Day Bible Study 6pm BUB Planning Committee 6:30pm Sunday School Workers Children s Work Ministry 7pm Youth Praise Dancers BUB Officers Voices of Praise FRIDAY, JUNE 24 6pm Kids Pals Ministry 7pm Middle School Ministry SATURDAY, JUNE 25 9am Aerobics 9:30am The Gathering Place 10am Girls of Grace 11am BEAM Ministry 12pm Adult Praise Dancers 4 13
SUNDAY, JUNE 12 9:30am Common Ground Room 118 12:30pm BUB Intensive Training MONDAY, JUNE 13 6pm Electrician Class Deacon Ministry 6:30pm Youth Choir 7pm Church Choir TUESDAY, JUNE 14 10am Baptist Women III 6:30pm Wellness Ministry 6:45pm Girls Conference Committee 7pm Creative Artist for Christ Cancer Survivor Ministry Young Adult Ministry Women s Chorus Choir Room Male Chorus WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 6:30pm Challengers Corporate Prayer 7pm Youth Bible Study Conference Room Midweek Worship THURSDAY, JUNE 16 12pm Noon Day Bible Study 6:30pm Sunday School Workers New Members Committee 7pm Youth Praise Dancers Youth Parent Leaders Voices of Praise Looking for a Summer Camp? RAT CAMP July 5 - August 12 Contact the Doris Gardner Ratliff Center for Child Development at 713.852.1470. Children s Honor Roll - The Children s Work Ministry will recognize its Kindergarten through 5th grade A and B Honor Roll students on Sunday, June 12 at 10:45am. Contact Jewell Bass at 713.521.1279 if you have any questions. The Deadline to register is Sunday, June 5. San Antonio, TX JULY 15-17 Sights include Natural Bridge Caverns Wildlife Ranch, The Riverwalk, Sea World and Tower of Americas. A non-refundable deposit of $50/per person is due at registration. Visit the table in the foyer or contact Cassandra Viney at 281.405.9091 for details. FRIDAY, JUNE 17 6:30pm SAM Ministry SATURDAY, JUNE 18 9am Youth Sunday School Division Aerobics Greeters Association Tuesday, July 5 - Thursday, July 14 Underwriters and Sponsors are needed. Please contact Rev. Mary Frazier at mfrazier@brentwoodbaptist.org. 12 5
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 6:30pm Challengers Corporate Prayer 7pm Youth Bible Study Conference Room Midweek Worship THURSDAY, JUNE 2 12pm Noon Day Bible Study 6:30pm Sunday School Workers Drill Team Usher Board 7pm Youth Praise Dancers Voices of Praise SATURDAY, JUNE 4 9am Boy Scouts Aerobics 10am Women s Conference Committee 12pm Adult Praise Dancers MONDAY, JUNE 6 6pm Vacation Bible School 7pm Church Choir TUESDAY, JUNE 7 6pm Vacation Bible School Men s Day Choir GIRLS CONFERENCE BOYS CONFERENCE Saturday, August 6 8am-3pm WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 6pm Vacation Bible School THURSDAY, JUNE 9 6pm Vacation Bible School Men s Day Choir FRIDAY, JUNE 10 6pm Vacation Bible School (For young ladies, grades 6-12) Saturday, August 13 8am-3pm 6 SATURDAY, JUNE 11 9am Sunday School Teachers Aerobics 10am Girls of Grace 12pm Youth Ushers 11
SINGLES MINISTRY Tuesday, June 7 & 21 6:30pm Lifelong Learning Center YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Tuesday, June 14 & 28 7pm National Cancer Day June 5 is National Cancer Survivor Day. A Celebratory Reception will be held in the immediately following the 10:45am Worship Service. Come celebrate with us to receive informational and resource materials. Then on Tuesday, June 14 at 7pm in the Ballroom, we will continue celebrating our survivors and remember those who so courageously fought the disease. Mary K. Hughes, of M.D. Anderson Hospital will be our guest speaker. Cancer Support Ministry The Cancer Support Ministry is a CanCare Partner. CanCare provides free one-on-one emotional support for cancer patients and their family members. They are matched with a cancer survivor or caregiver who provides encouragement, hope and understanding. If you know of someone in need of this service, contact CanCare at 713-461-0028 or Brentwood s Cancer Support Leader, Kathy Carter at 713.434.1666. YOUTH MINISTRY Wednesdays 7pm Conference Room MEN S BIBLE STUDY Sunday, June 19 9:30am Join the Jewels of Brentwood for two days of pampering & relaxation! June 10 & 11 Hilton Americas - Houston June is National Cancer Awareness Month Pink - Breast Cancer Clear - Lung Cancer Purple - Pancreatic Cancer Teal - Ovarian Cancer Orange - Leukemia Brown - Colon Cancer Black - Melanoma Cancer Blue - Prostate Cancer Burgundy - Multiple Myeloma Gold - Childhood Cancers Gray - Brain Cancer Lavender - General Cancer Awareness 10 Skyline Spa & Health Club 1600 Lamar 713.739.8000 Overnight packages available! For more info contact Rev. C. Clay Pickens at 713.852.1414. MEDICARE SEMINAR If you want a full explanation of what the options and choices are of your Medicare Benefits this is the ticket. Medicare basics include, Enrollment Periods, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medigap Plans, Prescription Drug Plans, and Long Term Care Strategies. THIS IS NOT A SALES PRESENTATION! Saturday, June 18 9am - 12pm Lifelong Learning Center 7
Join the Marriage Ministry at the Ensemble Theatre for Friday, July 8 A compilation of blues songs that interweave stories of life, loss and love through the unrivalled tunes and lyrics of Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Alberta Hunter, Ida Cox and more. Wednesday, August 17 JEWELS CROSSOVER WORSHIP SERVICE Saturday, August 20 JEWELS CHRISTIAN WOMEN S CONFERENCE Sunday, August 21 WOMEN S DAY WORSHIP SERVICE WOMEN S DAY MASS CHOIR REHEARSALS AUGUST 2, 9, 16 & 18 BRENTWOOD CREDIT UNION No better time than now to start saving for a rainy day. The Brentwood Federal Credit Union is here to help. Sunday 9:30am - 1:00pm Wednesday 5:30pm - 7:30pm 8 9