J a n u a r y 8, 2 0 1 2 J a n u a r y 8, 2 0 1 2 C h u r c h B u l l e t i n C h u r c h B u l l e t i n Weekly Services SUNDAY 10:00 am Sunday School Jacob s Ladder Community Fellowship Church 11:45 am Morning Service 7:00 pm Evening Worship MONDAY 6:00 pm Prayer and Tarry Service WEDNESDAY 12 noon and 7:00 pm Lock & Load Prayer Service 12:30 pm and 7:30 pm Bible Study THURSDAY Evening In-home Family Personal Devotional and Domestic Recreational Time Suffragan Bishop Robert T. Douglas, Sr., PhD First Lady Dr. Paulette Douglas Dr. Robert T. Douglas, Sr. can be heard every Sunday morning at 11:30 am at KTYM 1460 on your radio dial. You can also visit www.ktym.com to listen to the broadcast online. Visit www.jacobsladderchurch.com Page 12 CHURCH LOCATION: 1152 E. Hyde Park Boulevard, Inglewood, CA 90302 Office Phone: (323) 789-6145; Pastor s Study: (310) 674-0771 Page 1 Email: Doctor721@AOL.com
Doctrinal Statement Sermon Notes WE BELIEVE that the Bible is the inspired, infallible (unalterable) Word of God written by holy men of old, as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. WE BELIEVE in one God who is infinite in power, holy in nature, attributes and purposes, as well as omniscient and omnipresent. We believe that he was revealed to us as Father in creation, as Son in redemption, and as Holy Spirit in His comforting grace that never leaves those who trust Him. WE BELIEVE that in Jesus dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily, for it pleased the Father that in Him should all the fullness dwell. WE BELIEVE in the Virgin Birth; Jesus was both human and divine; He was God manifested in the flesh. WE BELIEVE in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. We believe that He ascended on high and has sent His spirit, that Holy Ghost, which was poured out at Jerusalem over 1900 years ago, and it is this same Spirit that is filling the hearts of those who diligently seek HIM today. WE BELIEVE in baptism in water by immersion in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and in the baptism of the Holy Ghost, speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. This constitutes the new birth. WE BELIEVE in a holy, sanctified life. We believe in divine healing, communion and foot washing. We believe also in the glorious catching away (the Rapture) of the saints when Jesus returns in the clouds in glory to take His people to Heaven. OUR CHIEF AIM is to glorify our Savior, who is Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Speaker: Text: Message Title: Message Points: What did God say to me through this message? What actions will I take to bring my life in line with the word? What truth do I need to study further? Page 2 Page 11
Jacob s Ladder Mission Statement Order of Service Call to Worship Sacrifice Obedience Commitment Church Purpose: I would like everyone at Jacob s Ladder to k now that we are here in the State of California to promote the Kingdom of God and to recruit souls of men and women of all walks of life into this glorious Kingdom. With this truth established, our primary objective is saving the lost souls, the preservation of the saved soul, and the consecration of the new man in Christ. Our tools to reach our objectives are basically as follows: Repentance from a sinful Life; Water baptism in the name of Jesus The baptism of the Holy Ghost; Educating the lost with the Word; and Referral resources for those that have special needs. With this in mind, I would like for you all to know that I have sought the Lord for approval to expand the operation here at Jacob s Ladder. As your Pastor, it is my desire to acquire a church edifice with a seating capacity suitable for our membership. This will require for us to take this present vision and organize it into a three million dollar project. In closing, I invite any ideas or suggestions to make the vision a reality. In Jesus name, God bless Pastor Robert Douglas Congregational Hymns Opening Prayer Scripture Reading Praise and Worship Welcome Fresh Climb Choir Pastoral Unity Prayer Spoken Word Altar Call Worship and Giving Announcements Closing Remarks and Benediction Page 10 Page 3
Welcome With an extended hand and a joyful spirit we welcome you today! We are blessed by your visit, and we believe that God has directed our paths to intersect. Our meeting is not an accident but a divine appointment, so we want to express Christ s love to you with genuine warmth. We're delighted to know you, and we're excited to share with you the marvelous ways in which God's hand is at work in our church. We believe you will discover that our fellowship is truly a family, rich in the relationships that matter most. Growing together, we worship, we serve, we laugh, we cry, we learn, and we reach out to our world with life-transforming truth. We reach out to you, as well. Our doors are open. Our hearts are open, too. If you've been thinking, praying, searching and hoping for a place to belong, we say again - Welcome! Bishop Robert T. Douglas, Sr. A Prayer for the New Year Come, Holy Spirit, Spirit of the Risen Christ, be with us today and always. Be our Light, our Guide, and our Comforter. Be our Strength, our Courage, and our Sanctifier. May this new year be a time of deep spiritual growth for us, A time of welcoming your graces and gifts, A time for forgiving freely and unconditionally, A time for growing in virtue and goodness. Come, Holy Spirit, Be with us today and always. Amen. What Happening Between the Rungs Jacob s Ladder Community Fellowship Church Annual Renewal Revival February 1 - February 3, 2012 Featuring: Elder Harvey Hale of San Antonio, Texas Services held nightly at 7:30 pm E xt ra, Extra Believ e All About I t! COMING SOON April 11-13, 2012 Jacob s Ladder Community Fellowship Church 1st City-Wide Epic Center Revival Featuring: Bishop David Maxwell of Lansing, Michigan Services held nightly at 7:30 pm Page 4 Page 9
Page 8 Jacob s Ladder Church Song of the Month ACTS 2:38 VERS E #1 One morning very early On the day of Pentecost, While the church of God assembled, Came the blessed Holy Ghost; When the hungry crowd that heard cried out, "Men, what shall we do? You'll find Saint Peter's answer in The words I bring to you. VERS E #2 Paul praying at Damascus, Where the scales fell from his eyes, Went down into the water In that name he once despised; He received the Holy Ghost And was called of God that day To bear the name to all the world Of Jesus Christ and say VERS E #3 The Ethiopia's Eunuch sat and read Isaiah one day He had no man to guide him Until Philip passed that way, He said, "See, here is water, Why should I not be baptized? For I believe with all my heart. "Straightway he did arise." VERS E #4 Why not obey the Gospel, Learn to do God's work God's way, Repent and be immersed in the name of God today! We'll be measured by the word As we never were before; Accept the Word of God; And enter in the open door. CHORUS O What will you do? With Acts two thirty-eight? The way that leads to life is narrow and straight. "Repent and be baptized:" God is speaking; Do not wait. He gives you full directions there, In Acts two thirty-eight. Jacob s Ladder Community Fellowship Church 2012 Annual Fast Schedule Our Annual Fast began on Saturday, December 31st at 12 midnight and will conclude on Tuesday, January 31st at 4:00 pm. Remember that our fast begins every night at 12 midnight at which time, we are to abstain from food, television (except for Gospel radio and television) and sex until the time our fast will end on that particular day. Our Pastor encourages those who are taking prescribed medication to obey the advice of your physician and follow your diet, pray and study with us from the Word of God. Week 1 Daily Fast Schedule No food or water from 12:01 midnight to 12:00 noon. Eat light after 12:00 noon Week 2 No food or water from 12:01 midnight to 4:00 pm. Eat light after 4:00 pm Week 3 No food or water from 12:01 midnight to 4:00 pm. Eat only soups and salads after 4:00 pm Week 4 No food or water from 12:01 midnight to 4:00 pm. Eat only fruits after 4:00 pm (Optional for week 4: total abstinence for 24 hours for those who can endure.) Page 5
Recognizing and Celebrating Five Star Leadership Service unto the Lord Recommended Reading for January 2012 To the Glory and Honor unto God most high we greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Christ of God our Father. I want to first seize this moment to thank the Lord for each and every Primary Leader as well as those who are aspiring to be Christian Leaders for your valuable sacrifices, obedience and commitments to myself and family of Jacobs Ladder. Know for a fact that in the eyes of God your loyalty is royalty and without each and every one of you, I would never be able to lead this precious flock where God intends for it to go. For this reason, I would like to honor our Men s Ministry President, Elder Elect Vilas Atkins III to keep up the Great Work and don t come down! Godspeed Dr. Robert T. Douglas, Sr. Page 6 Page 7