THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER BAPTISTREVEREND WAYNE E. CROFT, SR., D. Min., PhD

SENIOR PASTORCOMMUNION SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2010

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

The Church of the Redeemer Baptist1440 South 24th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19146

Redeemer Christian Life & Education Center

2421-33 Dickinson StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19146 

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

E-mail: info@thechurchoftheredeemerbaptist.org

Website: www.thechurchoftheredeemerbaptist.org

Staff Directory Rev. Valerie Andrews……...…. x102......Church Business ManagerBro. William Boyd……….….... x111…...…………Facility EngineerSis. Deborah Cotten……..……. x101….......……………...…

SecurityRev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr…. x107…….……………Senior PastorSis. Joan Joseph………....……. x104…..……..…Day Care DirectorSis. LaTonya Mabine……….... x103………....……….Church ClerkSis. Valerie McLoyd….....…..... x107….…Administrator for Pastor

Celebrating the Lenten Season

The highlight of the year for Christians is Easter, the day when our Lord rose from the dead. However, prior to Easter is what we in Christendom recognize as the Lenten Season. The word “Lent” is derived from the Middle English “Lente” which means “springtime”. In many languages, the word "Lent" actually means "fast." This is where the custom of giving up something for Lent originated. Lent always begins on the seventh Wednesday before Easter on what is termed Ash Wednesday. The Lenten Season is a forty-day season of preparation for Easter. Why 40 days? Jesus fasted and was tempted in the wilderness for 40 days. Lent, then, is a time of fasting, praying, and repentance. In every case, it is a time for serious, disciplined self-examination, a time spent in intensive prayer and repentance before the cross of Calvary. In the past, the focus of Lent was always threefold: It was a time to prepare new converts for baptism through intensive classes and instruction. It was a time for long-standing Christians to review their lives and renew their commitment to Jesus Christ. It was a time for backsliders to be restored to the faith.

Lent is not required anywhere in scripture, but it has been a custom, which Christians have practiced for most of the last two thousand years. This year, however, as a church, I am calling us to engage in a congregational partial fast (see II Chronicles 20:1-4). As a partial fast we will abstain from food during the time of 12:00-5:00 PM and begin and end our fast with a moment of silent prayer. We will begin the day Lent begins which is Ash Wednesday. From Ash Wednesday up to the Wednesday before Easter there are 46 days, but remember the days of Lent are 40 days. Why? The 40 days of Lent are supposed to be days of fasting, which means days of discipline and self-restraint. But Sunday, the Lord's Day, should never be a day of fasting, but a day of celebration! So each Sunday we suspend our Lenten disciplines and celebrate. Thus, Lent begins Ash Wednesday, February 17th and ends Saturday, April 3rd.

Here are some questions upon which you might pray and meditate during Lent: Am I sharing gladly what I have with others, especially the stranger and the poor? Do I have a gracious and patient attitude with others, especially those who irritate me? Do I feel the power of connection to God and the church in corporate worship? How is my devotional and prayer life progressing? Am I listening to God more and complaining less? Is it time for a change or a growth in my Bible study and prayer life? What are the lurking sin problems, which still plague me? Am I thoughtful and forgiving, or do I take my frustrations out on others? Do I speak up for the maligned and oppressed, or do I remain silent in order to remain popular?Do I pray for and support my church, pastor, leaders, and brothers and sisters in Christ or am I critical?

Remember Lent is a season of soul-searching and repentance. I pray that as we enter into our Lenten Season Congregational Partial Fast we will see God do marvelous things in the life of our church and our members and we will see God’s vision for our church clearer. Remember, The Best is Yet to Come!

L. E. A. P.(Leading, Evangelizing, Assimilating, and Proclaiming)

Pastor Croft

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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

Sister Tameka Lewis

Praise & Worship

Call to Worship & Invocation8:00 a.m. – Reverend Tobin J. Young

11:00 a.m. – Minister Ron Woods

Congregational Hymn #141Love Lifted Me

Scripture Reading – Psalm 99:1-98:00 a.m. – Seminarian Yolanda McCain

11:00 a.m. – Seminarian Beverly Beauford

Morning Prayer/Harmonious Adoration8:00 a.m. – Reverend Valerie Andrews

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

The Preached WordPreparing For Battle2 Chronicles 20:1-26

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

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Offertory PrayerPraise 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

BenedictionBut grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

To Him be glory both now and for ever. Amen2 Peter 3:18

~ KJV ~

Congregational Hymn

Scripture Reading

~ A Psalm of David ~

Psalm 99:1

1 The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.

2 The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.

3 Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.

4 The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.

5 Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.

Psalm 99:9

6 Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the LORD, and he answered them.

7 He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his testimonies, and the ordinance that he gave them.

8 Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions.

9 Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.

The Holy BibleKing James Version

AnnouncementsLIFE APPLICATION CLASS (7), BIBLE ORIENTATION, will be held today, Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 10 a.m. and on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 6:45 p.m. in Classroom five (5) of the Education Center.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE – business hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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.

EMERGENCY CLOSINGS – for the Church and the Education Center are always available at (215) 465-1230 x 160.

CHURCH CLERK – 2009 Tithing and Offering Statements. If you have not received your statement for 2009, please confirm your mailing address by contacting the Church Clerk at (215) 465-1230 x 103.

COMFORT & BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY – meets on the 3 rd Thursday of every month. This months meeting will be on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 6:30 p.m., in Classroom five (5) of the Education Center. The guest speaker will be Reverend Valerie Andrews. If you are interested in joining the ministry, please see Deacon Chester Tilghman or any other ministry member.

YOUTH MINISTRY – Youth Haven will be held on Friday, February 19, 2010 in the Banquet Hall from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. We are asking for donations to help support this event.

PRE-MARITAL CLASS – is meeting on Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Classroom five (5) of the Education Center.

SUNDAY SCHOOL – There will be NO Sunday School or Children’s Church on Sunday, February 21, 2010.

BAPTISM – will be held on, Sunday, February 21, 2010 immediately following the 2nd service. Please contact the Church Clerk at (215) 465-1230 x 103 for information.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY – Wailing Women Counseling Ministry will begin a 7-Part Series on “Forgiveness” on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 6:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Please register after service in the Fellowship Hall.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY – Intimate Portraits of a Woman will meet on Friday, February 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Please remember to bring a bible your favorite covered dish and a friend.

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS – As you are aware, we celebrate Heritage Sunday each year in the month of February where we as a church remember our past, embrace our present, and look forward to our future as a people of African American descent. We are asking all members to celebrate with us by wearing traditional African garments on Sunday, February 28, 2010 for both 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services.

RIGHT HAND OF FELLOWSHIP – will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2010 immediately following the 2nd service. Please contact the Church Clerk at (215) 465-1230 x 103 for additional information.

GIRLS RITE OF PASSAGE – classes for all girls ages 8-16 will take place every Friday in the month of March, beginning with Friday, March 5, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. To register, please see Sister Kim Young in the Fellowship Hall after each service during the month of February.

PASTOR’S SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT – Please join Pastor Croft for the 5th

Pastoral Anniversary for Reverend Jermaine T. Heath, Sr. on Sunday, March 14, 2010, 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul Chapel Baptist Church, 1217 South 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146. Choirs, congregation and friends are welcome to attend.

SERVING WITH A PURPOSE (SWAP) – Singles Ministry is sponsoring a Late Evening Event. It includes an evening at Dave and Busters, tickets to see the Philadelphia 76ers vs. the Chicago Bulls with all-you-can-eat and skating. $40 covers it all. The event takes place on Saturday, March 20, 2010. The deadline is Sunday, February 28, 2010. For more information, contact Minister B. Michelle Horton at (215) 317-8036 or see any SWAP member in the Fellowship Hall after service.

FOUNDER’S DAY COMMITTEE – If you are interested in joining the committee for the 44th Founder’s Anniversary, Sunday, March 21, 2010, please see Deacon William Nicks after each service.

SERVING WITH A PURPOSE (SWAP) – Singles Ministry wants you to join them for their first Bowling Party at the Gehris Bowling Center, at 65th & Market, in Upper Darby. Now scheduled for Friday, March 26, 2010 , from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., for only $20. To register, please visit the SWAP team in the Fellowship Hall after service.

NURSES MINISTRY – Is now recruiting new members. If you are interested, please see Sister Barbara Brown or see any member of the Nurses Ministry.

AFRICAN AMERICAN PULPIT JOURNAL – The last collection for the Winter 2008-2009 African American Pulpit Journal is coming to an end. Get your signed copy for $5.00. Read the actual sermon that Pastor Croft preached at his Father’s Going Home Service. What a riveting and fine way to say goodbye to your dad. Read other wonderful articles by some awesome men and women of God. Journals will be on sale after first service and can call the office at (215) 465-1230 x 107 for additional purchase.

SAVE THE DATEJOSEPH T. KIRKLAND SCHOLARSHIP MINISTRY – invites you to join them for their 2nd Annual Black History Trip scheduled for Saturday, July 31, 2010 and Sunday, August 1, 2010. This year’s trip is to King’s Dominion in Virginia. It also includes a visit to The Great Black’s in Wax Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. For more detail, see the flyer in this week’s bulletin.

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. Announcements received after the 5:00 p.m. deadlinewill not appear until the following bulletin. Until further notice, pleaseDO NOT EMAIL announcements.

The Church of the Redeemer Baptist Women’s Ministry

Wailing Women’s Counseling MinistryPastor Rev. Wayne E. Croft, Sr., D. Min, PhDDirector of Women’s Ministry, Dr. Lisa Croft

Do you have any of the following thoughts about forgiving someone’s offenses towards you??????? “The offense was too great.” “He/she is not truly sorry.” “He/she will not accept responsibility for the offense.” “He/she never asked to be forgiven.” “He/she will do it again.”

“I don’t like him/her.”

“He/she did it deliberately.”

“If I forgive the offender I’ll have to treat them well.”

“I’ll be a hypocrite if I forgive because I don’t feel like forgiving”

If so, The Church of the Redeemer Baptist Women’s Ministry Wailing Women Counseling Ministry invites you to attend a 7 Part Series on FORGIVENESS to learn how to release your offender/offenders on the 4th Tuesday of every month beginning February 23, 2010 at 6:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Join Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr. Senior Pastor of The Church of the Redeemer Baptist Monday, March 8, 7:30 p.m. All are encouraged to attend.

Grace Baptist Church of Germantown 25 West Johnson Street Philadelphia, PA 19144

Sermon Notes

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

Title: Preparing For Battle

Text: 2 Chronicles 20:1-26

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.

Thank you and God Bless

Deacon’s MinistryActive Deacons Phone Number Non-Active

Haward DrumgooleChairman

302-328-0152 Calvin Randolph

David LinghamAssistant Chairman

215-465-1065

William Nicks2nd 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 Cox1 Penn Blvd., Rm. 340

Philadelphia, PA 19144

Alta Felton1442 Taylor Street

Philadelphia, PA 19146

Doris Floyd1441 South Ringgold Street

Philadelphia, PA 19146

Gladys Freeman1328 S. Blackhorse PikeWilliamstown, NJ 08094

Edna Anderson2506 Jackson Street – 8B

Philadelphia, PA 19145

Aremel Robinson1119 Falkirk Rd

Williamstown, NJ 08094

June TruesdaleNursing Home

Huntingdon, Valley, PA

Thelma Bryant2217 South Bonsall StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19146

Catherine Gladden5345 Osage Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19143

Dorothy Miller1320 S. 24th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19146

Betty Hayward2653 Glenwood Ave., Apt 219

Philadelphia, PA 19121

Tracy Green2123 Oakford Street

Philadelphia, PA 19146

Earl Moore6025 Wharton Street

Philadelphia, PA 19143

Sallie Simmons2315 Cross Street

Philadelphia, PA 19145

Pauline Reid1030 Belmont Ave., Apt. 404

Philadelphia, PA 19104

Michelle Smith2139 Tasker St

Philadelphia, PA 19145

Ray & Tammi Warwick18 Sir Barton CourtNewark, DE 19702

Jill Jacobs7609 Jay Pl.

Philadelphia, PA 19153

Delores Ayers2306 Watkins Street

Philadelphia, PA 19145

Katie Austin2109 Morris Street

Philadelphia, PA 19145

William Hertz4800 N. 13th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19141

Alice Payton2342 Tasker Street

Philadelphia, PA 19145

Mildred Brown6575 Windson Street

Philadelphia, PA 19142

Debra Green2508 Jackson St., Apt. 12-C

Philadelphia, PA 19145

Gwendolyn Murdock1719 S. Taylor Street

Philadelphia, PA 19145

Charles Woodard2332 Watkins Street

Philadelphia, PA 19146

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.

James 5:14, 15Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the

church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: and the prayer of faith shall save the

sick, and the Lord shall raise him up/ and if he hath

committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER BAPTIST

Leadership and Administration Christian EducationClergy Ministry Follow-Up MinistryDeacons Ministry Sunday School/Children’s ChurchDeaconess Ministry Senior Saints Bible StudyTrustee Ministry Wednesday Bible StudyClergy Wives Ministry Joseph T. Kirkland Scholarship MinistryAdministration Teachers Ministry

Pre-marital CourseRedeemer Institute for Christian Education (R.I.C.E.)

Fellowship CouncilMen of the KingdomWomen’s Ministry (Women’s Discipleship Course, Girls Rites of Passage, Divine Daughters, and Intimate Portraits of a Woman)Elijah Generation MinistrySenior Saints Ministry (Arts and Crafts)Women in White UshersJr. UshersMen’s Usher MinistryHospitality MinistryArts and Crafts MinistryGirl ScoutsNurse’s Ministry

Family Enrichment Council Media CouncilMarriage Enrichment Ministry Audio MinistrySingle Adult Ministry Video MinistryComfort/Bereavement Ministry Internet MinistryYouth Ministry

Outreach Council Worship CouncilPrison Outreach Ministry Redeemer’s Praise and Worship TeamRedeemer Missionary Ministry Church ChoirFood Cupboard Ministry Male ChorusOperation Andrew Evangelism Combined ChoirHope Inspires Victory/Aids Ministry Redeemer Generation ChoirRedeemer 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 serviceBible 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 servicesDialysis 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………………………………………………………………………………………3 rd 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.