THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER BAPTIST -...

A Church in the Word, under the cross, ministering to the world.

The Church

1440 S. 24th Street Philadelphia, PA 19146

Redeemer Christian Life Education

Center 2421-33 Dickinson Street Philadelphia, PA 19146

Phone: (215) 465-1230

Fax: (215) 465-4010

E-mail: thechurchoftheredeemerbaptist.org

Website: www.thechurchoftheredeemerbaptist.org

Staff Directory

Rev. Valerie Andrews x102 Church Business Manager Bro. William Boyd x111 Facility Engineer Sis. Deborah Cotton x101 Security Rev. Wayne E. Croft, Sr. x107 Senior

THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER BAPTIST

REVEREND WAYNE E. CROFT, SR., D. Min., PhD SENIOR PASTOR

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2010

Martin Luther King, Jr. 1929-1968

“ I have a dream today…

that one day… little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white

boys and white girls as sisters and brothers. I have a dream today.”

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content

of their character.

August 28, 1963

A Church in the Word, under the cross, ministering to the world.

The Church of the Redeemer Baptist 1440 South 24th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19146

Redeemer Christian Life & Education Center 2421-33 Dickinson Street Philadelphia, PA 19146

Phone: (215) 465-1230 Fax: (215) 465-4010

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.thechurchoftheredeemerbaptist.org

Staff Directory Rev. Valerie Andrews……...…. x102......Church Business Manager Bro. William Boyd……….….... x111…...…………Facility Engineer Sis. Deborah Cotten……..……. x101….......……………...…Security Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr…. x107…….……………Senior Pastor Sis. Joan Joseph………....……. x104…..……..…Day Care Director Sis. LaTonya Mabine……….... x103………....……….Church Clerk Sis. Valerie McLoyd….....…..... x107….…Administrator for Pastor Sis. Carlisa Wicks………..….... x100…......Administrative Assistant Rev. Tobin Young……..….…... x108……………....Assistant Pastor

“I have the audacity to believe that people everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits. I believe that what self-centered men have torn down, men other-centered can build up. I still believe that one day mankind will bow before the altars of God and be crowned triumphant over war and bloodshed, and nonviolent redemptive goodwill will proclaim the rule of the land…I still believe that we shall overcome.”

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Noble Prize Acceptance Speech, Dec. 10, 1965

Every January, our nation honors the memory of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (This year) On Martin Luther King Jr., Day, we have an opportunity to celebrate the strides our country has made in the ongoing struggle for civil rights and a chance to pause and reflect on all of those who sacrificed their lives for the sacred cause of equality. I never met Dr. King neither (nor) was I old enough to be aware of the Civil Rights Movement as it took place in the 1960’s, however, Dr. King’s life has in many ways touched my life and has changed the world I live in.

It is without doubt that America needed a Martin Luther King, Jr. The significant qualities of this special man cannot be underestimated nor (neither) taken for granted. Within a span of 13 years from 1955 to his death in 1968 he was able to expound, expose, and extricate America from many wrongs. His tactics of protest involved non-violent passive resistance to racial injustice. It was the right prescription for our country and it was right on time. Hope in America was waning on the part of many African Americans, but Martin Luther King, Jr., provided a candle along with a light. He also provided this nation with a road map so that all people could locate and share together in the abundance of this great democracy.

We honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., because he showed us the way to mend those broken fences and to move on in building this land rather than destroying it. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., inspires me to always think about the least of these and to fight until justice roll(s) down like water and righteousness; like an ever-flowing stream. This King Day provides us with the opportunity: to renew our commitment to Dr. King’s audacious vision of a world in which all of God’s children, blacks and whites, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual, “Free at least, free at last. Thank God Almighty, we are free at last.” May you enjoy this day, embrace the vision, and honor the legacy of a prophet.

As we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day let us not forget our brothers and sisters in Haiti. As you know, on Tuesday, January 12, a catastrophic earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but the death toll -- already in the thousands -- is climbing fast. Red Cross says death toll may be 50,000. This is the worst earthquake to hit the area in more than 200 years. Entire communities have been ripped apart and as many as 3 million people have been directly affected, including tens of thousands of American citizens who are in Haiti. The images coming out of Haiti are heartbreaking. We are watching dead bodies stretched out across the streets, love one’s carrying their dead on their shoulders, children being pulled out from beneath rubble, homes and buildings collapsing etc. A nation already wrought with poverty, famine and pain was devastated by the recent earthquake. I urge you to fast and pray for a unified world response to relieve the suffering of the people of Haiti. – Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr., D.Min. PhD

W o r s h i p S e r v i c e s

8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Musician: Brother Randy Stoddard & Brother Stephen Cochran

Praise & Worship

Call to Worship & Invocation 8:00 a.m. – Seminarian Beverly Beauford 11:00 a.m. – Minister Carmena Pyfrom

Congregational Hymn 411 Lift Him Up

Scripture Reading Psalm 96:1-‐10 8:00 a.m. – Minister Ron Woods

11:00 a.m. – Minister B. Michelle Horton

Morning Prayer/Harmonious Adoration 8:00 a.m. – Seminarian Yolanda McCain 11:00 a.m. – Reverend John Jackson

***Worshipers may enter***

***Pastoral Emphasis***

***Ministry of Music***

The Preached Word The Three Dimensions of a Complete Life

Revelations 21:1, 2, 16 Reverend Wayne E. Croft, Sr., D. Min., PhD

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

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 The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds

through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7

(KJV)

Congregational Hymn

Scripture Reading

~ A Psalm of David ~

Psalm 96:1

1 O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth. 2 Sing unto the LORD, bless

his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day. 3 Declare his glory among the

heathen, his wonders among all people. 4 For the LORD is great, and

greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods. 5 For all the gods of the

nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens. 6 Honour and majesty are

before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

Psalm 96:10

7 Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength. 8 Give unto the LORD the

glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts. 9 O worship the LORD in the

beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth. 10 Say among the heathen

that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.

The Holy Bible

Announcements LIFE APPLICATION CLASS (3), BAPTISM, will be held today, Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 10 a.m. and on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 6:45 p.m. in Classroom five (5) of the Education Center.

BUILDING CLOSINGS – The Church and the Education Center are both scheduled to close at 9:00 p.m. nightly. Please be sure to end all meetings no later than 8:45 p.m.

COMFORT & BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY – meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month in Classroom five (5) of the Education Center. This month’s meeting is on Thursday, January 21, 2010. See Deacon Chester Tilghman or any other ministry member if you are interested in joining the ministry.

JUNIOR USHER’S MINISTRY – is asking for children to help with ushering. If you would like to be a “doorkeeper in the house of the Lord”, please see Sister Vincetta Snead or Sister Winnie Perry after service. We are also asking all Junior Ushers to attend a mandatory meeting and rehearsal on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY – Women of Redeemer, you are cordially invited to the first Intimate Portraits of a Woman fellowship on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The theme for the evening is “Becoming New, Becoming Strong!”. Come out and be blessed. Bring a bible, your favorite covered dish and a friend!

YOUTH MINISTRY – will hold their Youth Breakfast on Saturday, January 30, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Please come out to fellowship with us as our children receive a message from the Lord.

JOSEPH T. KIRKLAND SCHOLARSHIP – Student Achievement Sunday will be on Sunday, January 31, 2010. Parents may submit a COPY of a student’s report card reflecting Perfect Attendance and Honor Roll status acknowledging 1st Honors for all A’s & B’s; or 2nd Honors for A’s, B’s & only (1) C. The submission deadline is Friday, January 29, 2010. For details call Deaconess Patricia Tilghman at (610) 626-7020.

RICE – REDEEMER INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CENTER Spring semester begins on Monday, February 1, 2010. Registration will be held on Monday, January 25, 2010 and on Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Banquet Hall.

GIRL SCOUTS – Cookies are available in the Fellowship Hall immediately following each service. Thank you in advance for your support.

SWAP – SERVING WITH A PURPOSE – SINGLES MINISTRY – wants you to join them on Friday, February 19, 2010 from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. for their first Bowling Party at Gehris Bowling Center, 65th and Market Street, in Upper Darby. The cost is $20.00. Pre-register is required. See any member of SWAP immediately after service for more information.

TCT MINISTRY – Join us in “Taking Care of Our Temple” on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, resuming on Monday, January 4, 2010 and Wednesday, January 6, 2010. Monday’s focus is cardio vascular and Wednesday’s focus is toning, strengthening, and isometrics. Please be sure to bring a mat. For more information, please contact Brother Jamal Lewis at (610) 334-6599.

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT MINISTRY – is in the process of creating an updated database of all married couples in the church. Please take time to complete the Information Sheet (bulletin insert) and place it in the offering plate or give it to any ministry member.

To have a ministry event or a ministry meeting announced in the weekly Sunday bulletin, please complete an Announcement Form, which may be found in the Administrative Office. Please be sure to print clearly and provide a day-time telephone number. Completed Announcement forms should be FAXED or HAND-DELIVERED to the Administrative Office by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Any announcement received after the 5:00 p.m. deadline will not appear until the following bulletin. Until further notice, please DO NOT EMAIL announcements.

Sermon Notes

Preacher: Reverend Wayne E. Croft, Sr., D. Min., PhD

Title: The Three Dimensions Of A Complete Life

Text: Revelations 21:1, 2, 16 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

Deacon’s Ministry Active Deacons Phone Number Non-‐Active

Haward Drumgoole Chairman

302-‐328-‐0152 Calvin Randolph

David Lingham

Assistant Chairman

215-‐465-‐1065

William Nicks 2nd Chairman

215-‐729-‐5887

Haywood Austin 215-‐724-‐8086

Walter Ayers 215-‐462-‐3359

Frank Battle, III 215-‐531-‐3233

Herman Deveaux 215-‐338-‐3415

Albert Hawkins 215-‐545-‐2349

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

Janice Mapp 215-‐389-‐0329

Gregory Nowell 215-‐463-‐8965

Duane & Linda Stewart 610-‐623-‐8249

Chester Tilghman 610-‐626-‐7020

Daniel Walker 215-‐480-‐8566

Redeemer’s Sick & Shut-‐In

Helen Cox

1 Penn Blvd., Rm. 340 Philadelphia, PA 19144

Alta Felton 1442 Taylor Street


Doris Floyd 1441 South Ringgold Street


Gladys Freeman 1328 S. Blackhorse Pike Williamstown, NJ 08094

Edna Anderson 2506 Jackson Street – 8B


Aremel Robinson 1119 Falkirk Rd

Williamstown, NJ 08094

June Truesdale Nursing Home

Huntingdon, Valley, PA

Thelma Bryant 2217 South Bonsall Street Philadelphia, PA 19146

Catherine Gladden 5345 Osage Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19143 Dorothy Miller

1320 S. 24th Street Philadelphia, PA 19146

Betty Hayward 2653 Glenwood Ave., Apt 219


Tracy Green 2123 Oakford Street

Philadelphia, PA 19146 Earl Moore

6025 Wharton Street Philadelphia, PA 19143

Sallie Simmons 2315 Cross Street


Pauline Reid 1030 Belmont Ave., Apt. 404

Philadelphia, PA 19104 Mildred Lewis

1519 South 26th Street Philadelphia, PA 19146

Ray & Tammi Warwick 18 Sir Barton Court Newark, DE 19702

Jill Jacobs 7609 Jay Pl.

Philadelphia, PA 19153 Muzzetta Stanford

1333 South Taylor Street Philadelphia, PA 19146

Katie Austin 2109 Morris Street


William Hertz 4800 N. 13th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19141 Michelle Smith 2139 Tasker St


Contact your Deacon if you are sick and/or if you know of a member who is sick. (See the Deacon’s Ministry list of telephone numbers.)

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 spoke these words]

THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER BAPTIST

Leadership and Administration Christian Education

Clergy Ministry Follow-‐Up Ministry Deacons Ministry Sunday School/Children’s Church Deaconess Ministry Senior Saints Bible Study

Trustee Ministry Wednesday Bible Study Clergy Wives Ministry Joseph T. Kirkland Scholarship Ministry Administration 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 Portrait of a Woman)

Elijah Generation Ministry Senior Saints Ministry (Arts and Crafts) Women in White Ushers

Jr. Ushers Men’s Usher Ministry Hospitality Ministry

Arts and Crafts Ministry Girl Scouts Nurse’s Ministry

Family Enrichment Council Media Council Marriage Enrichment Ministry Audio Ministry

Single Adult Ministry Video Ministry Comfort/Bereavement Ministry Internet Ministry Youth Ministry

Outreach Council Worship Council Prison Outreach Ministry Redeemer’s Praise and Worship Team Redeemer Missionary Ministry Church Choir Food Cupboard Ministry Male Chorus

Operation Andrew Evangelism Combined Choir Hope Inspires Victory/Aids Ministry Redeemer Generation Choir Redeemer Renaissance Community Development Corporation Tribe of Judah Ministry

(RRCDC) Prayer Ministry Praise Dance

SCHEDULE OF OPPORTUNITIES Adult and Youth Bible……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Baby Dedications……………………………………………………………………………………………….……3rd Sunday after the last service

Bible Study………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Children’s Church………………………………………………………………………………………….Sundays, except 5th Sunday 11:30 a.m. Church Choir…………………………..…………Saturday (before 1st Sunday) and Saturday (before the 2nd Sunday) 10:30 a.m.

Combined Youth Choir……………………………………………………………………………………………Saturday (before the 5th Sunday) Comfort and Bereavement Ministry……………………………………………………………………………………….3rd Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Communion Sunday……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..2nd Sunday both services Dialysis Support ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Divine Daughters……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………1st Tuesday 6:30 p.m.

Follow – Up Ministry…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….3rd Thursday 7:00 p.m. Food Cupboard Ministry………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3rd Saturday 7:30 a.m. Girl Scouts…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

Hope Inspires Victory/Aids Ministry………………………………………………….……Thursday (before the 2nd Sunday) 6:00 p.m. Hospitality Ministry……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..last Saturday 11:00 a.m. Intimate Portraits of a Woman………………………………………………………………………………………………….last Friday 7:00 p.m.

Joseph T. Kirkland Scholarship Program………………………………………………………………………………………3rd Friday 6:30 p.m. Junior Ushers Ministry…………………………………………………………………………………Saturday (before 4th Sunday) 10:00 a.m. Kirkland Ushers………………………………………………………………………………………..Tuesday (before the 3rd Sunday) 7:00 p.m.

Male Chorus and Mass Choir……………………………………………………………………………….….Saturday (before the 4th Sunday) Male Ushers…………………………………………………………………………………………..…Tuesday (before the 1st Sunday) 7:00 p.m. Marriage Enrichment Ministry.…(Feb., Apr., June, Sept., Nov.)…..…………………………………………..3rd Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Men of the Kingdom…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Missions Ministry…..(Jan. Apr. July, Oct.)........…………………….………………………………………………………3rd Friday 6:30 p.m. New Member’s Class………………………………………………………………………………..Sunday 10:00 a.m. and Tuesday 7:00 p.m.

Nurse’s Ministry……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3rd Saturday 11:00 a.m. Operation Andrew’s Evangelism………………………………………………………………………………………………….Thursday 6:00 p.m. Overcomers/FAAD Ministry……………………………………………………………………………………………….2nd & 3rd 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…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1st Monday 7:00 p.m. Pre-‐marital Course…..(Feb. and Aug.)………..……………………………………………………………every other Saturday 11:00 a.m. Prison Outreach Ministry………………………………………………………………………………………….……3rd & 5th Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Redeemer Voices of Praise……………………………………………………….……………Saturday (before the 1st Sunday) 10:30 a.m. Senior Saints……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4th Tuesday 1:00 p.m. Singles Ministry……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1st 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 3rd Sunday) 10:30 a.m. Women’s Discipleship………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1st Tuesday 7:00 p.m.

Women in White Ushers………………………………………………………………….…….Thursday (before the 2nd Sunday) 6:00 p.m.

Presidents, if there are any corrections please contact the office.

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