Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Houston, TX Permit No. 4520 H OUS TON, TX 77045 The Church Where Christ is the Main Attraction FEBRUARY 2014 CELEBRATING 34 YEARS OF SERVICE Dr. Gregg J. Patrick, Pastor Southwest Community Church Houston, TX B REN TWOOD BAPTIS T CH URCH 13033 LANDMARK STR EE T R E T U R N S E R V I C E R E Q U E S T E D 16 Dr. Ralph Douglas West, Pastor Church Without Walls Houston, TX
Rev. C. Clay Pickens will be the guest speaker for the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Joint Founder s Day Celebration. The Celebration will be held at Greater St. Matthew on Saturday, February 1 at 10am. The church is located at 14919 Main St, Houston, TX 77035 (713.729.6939). Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will be the guest preacher at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church of JAX, Inc. for their First Family Celebration on Tuesday, February 11 at 7pm. The church is located at 3738 Winton Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32208 (904.768.6077). Dr. John E. Guns, Pastor. Rev. Jimmie E. Lee will be recognized as the Founding Pastor of The Oasis of New Life Church during their Founders Day Celebration on Sunday, February 16 at 4pm. The church is located at 12475 Woodforest, Houston, TX 77013. Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will attend the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference Inc. February 17 20. This year s theme is Journey to Justice Power in our Testimony. The Conference will be held at the Fairmont Hotel, Dallas, TX. Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will be the guest preacher at Greater Barbour s Chapel Baptist Church for their Pre-Pastoral Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, February 20. The church is located at 7420 FM 1765, Texas City, TX 77591 (409.935.1100). Rev. Andrew W. Berry II, Pastor. F E BRUARY MARCH 5 Pre-Pastoral Anniversary Celebration 1 Family Prayer Conference 9 Pastoral Anniversary Celebration 2 Balm in Gilead 12 TSU Debate Team 29 Men & Boys Breakfast 16 Heart Health Go Red Sunday 30 Beaus & Debs Cotillion 23 Texas Medical Center Orchestra Concert 26 Youth Black History Program 10 Years of Service George Micheaux Ethel Murray - 5th Rev. C. Clay Pickens - 11th Perry Clark - 28th You did it! Brentw ood Leadership STAFF DR. JOE SAMUEL RATLIFF, PASTOR 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, Manager Rev. Albert A. Kemp, Minister of Evangelism Rev. Jimmie E. Lee, Minister of Congregational Care and Recreation 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. Kevin W. Williams, Minister of Facilities Management Join the Cancer Support Ministry! MEETINGS 2nd Tuesday of each month 7pm-8:30pm You may contact Rev. Lillie Seals at 713.852.1430 or lseals@brentwoodbaptist.org. 2 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 15
Sunday, February 23 10:45am Love U2 Monday, February 24 6:30pm Deacon Ministry Youth Choir 6:45pm Cheerleaders for Christ 7pm Church Choir Tuesday, February 25 6:30pm S.T.E.W Dave Ramsey Financial Freedom Virtuous Dance Cru Beaus and Debs 7pm SWAG Worship Women s Choir Wednesday, February 26 6pm Jr. Drill Team Sisters Who Care Girls In Action 2 9 16 23 Sunday 7:45 am & 10:45 am Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff - (7:45am & 10:45am) Music By: Church Choir PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Dr. Ralph Douglas West, Pastor - (7:45am & 10:45am) Church Without Walls, Houston, TX Music By: Mass Choir Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff - (7:45am & 10:45am) Music By: Voices of Praise Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff - (7:45am) Music By: Texas Medical Center Orchestra & Brentwood Mass Choir - (11am) Thursday, February 27 12pm Noon Day Bible Study 6:30pm Children s Music Ministry 7pm Children Praise Dancers Youth Praise Dancers Sunday School Division Leaders Friday, February 28 5:30pm Kids Pals 5 Wednesday 7pm PRE-PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Dr. Gregg J. Patrick, Pastor The Bridge Southwest Community Church, Houston TX 12 Texas Southern University Debate Team 19 The Resurrection of Harriet Tubman - Flying Geese Production 26 The Pavement: From Bondage to Freedom February 4 & 18 7pm Come and learn to communicate with your hands! All ages welcome! Join the Wellness Ministry for Fellowship, Fun & Fitness! Tuesday, February 18 7pm FREE! 14 3
Communion February 2 February 5 MEMBERS UPDATES If you have moved or have a name change, please visit our website and complete a Membership Update Form or contact Debra Jordan at 713.852.1486. Forms are also available at the Receptionist Desk. SICK & DEATH REPORTS To report or give an update of a death or illness, please visit our website and complete a Sick or Death Report Form or call 713.852.1410 and leave a detailed message. Forms are also available at the Receptionist Desk. 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. When designating monies to an organization, please write the full name of the organization. MEDIA CD s and DVD s may be purchased at www.brentwoodbaptist.org/store/shop or in the Media Center. MP3 downloads are also available online. Please contact George Micheaux at 713.852.1426 for more information. 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. 4 7:45 am/10:45 am 7 pm Baptism February 9 10:45 am Baby Dedication February 16 10:45 am Sunday School Sundays 9:30 am - Adults/Children/Youth 10:45 am - Children 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. If you are not receiving your monthly bulletin, please contact Debra Jordan at 713.852.1486. Saturday, February 15 9am Boys Rites of Passage Criminal Justice Ministry Boot Camp Beaus and Debs Veterans Assistance Ministry 10:30am Adult Praise Dance Ministry Sunday, February 16 10:45am Common Ground Room 118 Love U2 Monday, February 17 6:30pm Youth Choir 6:45pm Cheerleaders for Christ 7pm Church Choir Tuesday, February 18 6:30pm Dave Ramsey Financial Freedom Virtuous Dance Cru 7pm GLORY Ministry Dancing for Your Health Girl Scouts Wednesday, February 19 6pm Jr. Drill Team Thursday, February 20 12pm Noon Day Bible Study 6:30pm Children s Music Ministry Jewels of Brentwood New Members Committee Room 230 7pm Children Praise Dancers Youth Praise Dancers Sunday School Division Leaders Mass Choir Saturday, February 22 8:30am Boy Scouts Review Board Room 230 9am Boy Scouts Court of Honor 13 10am Gathering Place Girls of Grace 10:30am Adult Praise Dance Ministry
Saturday, February 8 9am Sunday School Teacher Training Boy Scouts Criminal Justice Ministry Boot Camp Children s Usher Board 10am Girls of Grace 10:30am Adult Praise Dance Ministry 12pm Youth Ushers Sunday, February 9 10:45am Love U2 12:15pm Usher Board Intensive Training Monday, February 10 6:30pm Deacon Ministry Youth Choir 7pm Church Choir Tuesday, February 11 6:30pm Virtuous Dance Cru Cancer Support Ministry Dave Ramsey Financial Freedom 7pm Wellness Ministry Women s Choir Wednesday, February12 6pm Sisters Who Care Girls In Action Thursday, February 13 12noon Noon Bible Study Boot Camp 6:30pm Children s Music Ministry Jewels of Brentwood 7pm Children Praise Dancers Youth Praise Dancers Sunday School Division Leaders Greeters Association Room 228 Voices of Praise Atlanta, Georgia July 16-20 $625/person A $125 Non-Refundable Deposit due at Sign-up. Cost includes ground transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, attraction admission and t-shirts. Attractions include The King Center, Georgia Aquarium, Six Flags, Centennial Olympic Park, World of Coca-Cola, Spelman & Morehouse Colleges Payment plans available! Visit the table for more information or contact Rev. Barbara Thomas at 713.852.1441. YOUTH Houston Rockets VS Portland Trailblazers Sunday, March 9 6pm Toyota Center Cost: $35 (includes transportation and a ticket) Parental Consent forms are required. Registration begins Sunday, February 3. Love U 2 It s All About You Each Sunday February 2 - March 2 10:45am The curriculum is designed to arm middle and high-school students with knowledge and skills that will empower them to develop healthy lifestyles. YOUTH JOB FAIR Tuesday, March 18 10am 2pm 12 5
Saturday, February 1 7:45am Sunday School Equipping Institute 9am Boot Camp Boys Rites of Passage 10:30am Adult Praise Dance Ministry Learn through a 9-week biblically based curriculum that teaches you how to handle money God s way. FEBRUARY 4 - APRIL 1 TUESDAYS 7PM LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER Some of the topics include: Super Saving, Dumping Debt, Retirement and College Planning For more information and to register visit www.daveramsey.com. Click : Find Class and Brentwood SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 8PM COMEDY SPORTZ HOUSTON Cost: $12 per person This event is for married couples. Join us at the Interactive Improv Experience Comedy Sportz for clean, unique customized comedy. Meet us for dinner at an area restaurant prior to the show (Dinner at your expense). Deadline to register is Sunday February 2. All Jewels of Brentwood are invited to come and connect with other sisters. This study will explain our spiritual walk with God using the clay, wooden, silver, and golden vessels in 2 Timothy 2:20-21. FEBRUARY 6, 13 & 27 6PM LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER Bible Study Leaders Rev. Ruby Woodward, Rev. Karen Jacobs & Rev. Lisa Turner Saturday, February 2 10:45am Love U2 Monday, February 3 6:30pm Bronze Voices Music Library Sunday School Council 6:45pm Cheerleaders for Christ 7pm Church Choir Youth Choir Tuesday, February 4 6:30pm Dave Ramsey Financial Freedom Virtuous Dance Cru 7pm Girl Scouts GLORY Ministry Male Chorus Women s Choir Intercessory Prayerline Ministry Wednesday, February 5 6pm Jr. Drill Team Thursday, February 6 12noon Noon Bible Study Boot Camp Usher Board Training 6:30pm Children s Music Ministry Sunday School Workers Beaus and Debs Jewels of Brentwood 7pm Children Praise Dancers Youth Praise Dancers Usher Board Voices of Praise 6 11
HEALTHY HEART MONTH Help us bring awareness to heart disease. Sunday, February 16 7:45am & 10:45am Featuring a book signing by author Debra Peek Haynes The Beginner s Guide to Healthy Living WEAR RED. SPEAK RED. GO RED FOR WOMEN Sunday, February 16, 2014 5pm Cullen Theater, Wortham Center You may purchase tickets at www.tmcorchestra.org & Sunday, February 23, 2014 11am Free Admission The Texas Medical Center Orchestra presents a concert featuring works by American composers, including Mississippi Suite by Ferde Grofé and A Lincoln Portrait by Aaron Copland narrated by Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff. The Brentwood Mass Choir will join the orchestra for an evening celebrating gospel. 10 7
If you are a senior adult and would like to learn to use the computer or learn more about social media and setting up email this class is for you! Limited space available so register today! Classes begin February 27. Thursdays 1:30pm - 2:30pm SATURDAY, MARCH 8 10AM-2PM LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER For couples planning to get married and couples married for less than one year. Register at brentwoodbaptist.org by Monday, March 3. Lunch will be provided. Contact Rev. Lillie Seals at lseals@brentwoodbaptist.org or 713.852.1430 if you have questions. To register contact Glenda Hopkins@713.852.1451. FAMILY PRAYER CONFERENCE Igniting the Power Through Prayer & Praise SATURDAY, MARCH 1 7:45AM - 1PM JOE SAMUEL RATLIFF LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER Cost: $20 (includes lunch and sessions) SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2014 Sam Houston Park Downtown Please join the Brentwood Community Foundation (BCF) in this non-competitive event to help increase awareness, raise funds and educate about AIDS. Seventy percent of funds raised will be awarded to the BCF and other benefiting agencies that help individuals and families affected by AIDS. To participate, volunteer or donate please contact Willie Sylvester at 713.852.2552 or wsylvester@brentwoodfoundation.org For more information visit our website or contact Rev. C. Clay Pickens at 713.852.1414. Hosted by the Intercessory Prayerline Ministry Brentwood Book Club SATURDAY, MARCH 8 10am - 12pm Book Selection Perfect Peace by Daniel Black Contact August Green at 713.852.1485 or agreen@brentwoodbaptist.org. Relational Evangelism Lifestyle Approach for You RELAY is designed to teach believers how to live out their responsibility in obedience to the Great Commission (Matthew 28). It will add excitement and value to your life as you learn to share the Gospel Your Way! You may participate individually or as a part of your organization. Register at brentwoodbaptist.org or by requesting a form from the Receptionist or. Questions? Contact Rev. Albert Kemp at 713.852.1439 or akemp@brentwoodbaptist.org. Register Now! Classes will be held in March, July, August & November 8 9