The Church of
the Redeemer
Baptist Bulletin
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2009
The Reverend Wayne E. Croft, Sr., D. Min., PhD
Senior Pastor
BUILDING TOGETHER IN FAITH
MISSION: To build a house for God and God’s people to worship,
fellowship, disciple, educate and serve.
I Chronicles 22:19
SUMMER WITH THE PSALMIST
JULY/AUGUST
Ps. 126—Can God Do It Again
Ps. 124—If It Had Not Been For the Lord
Ps. 142—Never Alone
Ps. 3—Who Are You Listening To
Ps. 40:3—Handling Your Wait Problem
By Reverend Wayne E. Croft, Sr., D. Min., PhD
A Church in the Word, under the cross,
ministering to the world.
Trust in the LORD,
The Church
and do good; so 1440 S. 24th Street
shalt thou dwell in Philadelphia, PA 19146
the land, and verily
thou shalt be fed. Redeemer Christian Life Education Center
2421-33 Dickinson Street
Delight thyself also Philadelphia, PA 19146
in the LORD; and he
shall give thee the Phone: (215) 465-1230
Fax: (215) 465-4010
desires of thine E-mail:
heart. thechurchoftheredeemerbaptist.org
Website:
Commit thy way www.thechurchoftheredeemerbaptist.org
unto the LORD; trust
also in him; and he Staff Directory
shall bring it to pass. Rev. Valerie Andrews x102
Bro. William Boyd x111
Church Business Manager
Facility Engineer
Psalm 37: 3-5 Sis. Deborah Cotton x101 Security
Rev. Wayne E. Croft, Sr. x107 Senior Pastor
Sis. Joan Joseph x104 Day Care Director
Sis. LaTonya Mabine x103 Church Clerk
Sis. Val McLoyd x107 Administrator for Sr. Pastor
Operator x100 Administrative Assistant
Rev. Tobin Young x108 Assistant Pastor
August 2009
Excerpts from Leadership Conference
SUMMARY OF MINISTRY STRENGTHS
For over 42 years The Church of the Redeemer Baptist has been a lighthouse in the community
and experienced a fruitful ministry, leading many people to Christ and helping believers
become grounded and rooted in their faith. In recent years, Redeemer has been blessed with
significant growth and an expanding influence for Christ in the community. Today, Redeemer
still enjoys the benefits of stable and well tenured leadership, along with a highly commited
group of believers who enjoy one another and desire to see Redeemer truly experience what is
expressed in your slogan: “A church in the Word, under the cross, ministering to the world.”
God has strategically placed you in a needy field of opportunity with 2.3 million people within
twelve miles of your church, providing great potential for significant eternal impact! Your
church appears postured to go to the next level of ministry impact in the community. Naturally,
when God is working, our enemy lurks nearby waiting for an opportunity to exploit any
weaknesses or areas of neglect. With appropriate cautions being needed, we believe some of
the most exciting and fruitful days in the history of The Church of the Redeemer Baptist are just
ahead.
Center For Ministry Advancement
Ministry Is A Journey…Wise Leaders Seek Guidance
T E A M
As God’s messenger, I give each of you this warning: Be honest in your estimate of
yourselves, measuring your value by how much faith God has given you. Just as our
bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body.
We are all parts of his one body, and each of us has different work to do. And since we
are all one body in Christ, we belong to each other, and each of us needs all the others.
God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well. So if God has given you the
ability to prophesy, speak out when you have faith that God is speaking through you. If
your gift is that of serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, do a good job
teaching. If your gift is to encourage others, do it! If you have money, share it generously.
If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a
gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly. Don’t just pretend that you love others,
really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love each other
with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Never be lazy in your
work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically.
Romans 12:3-11
WorshIp ServIces
8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Musicians: Brother David Caldwell
Brothers Randy Stoddard & Leonard Cofer
Praise & Worship
Call to Worship & Invocation
8:00 a.m. – Minister Ronald Woods
11:00 a.m. – Reverend John Jackson
Congregational Hymn No. 248
Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand
Scripture Reading Psalm 16: 1-11
8:00 a.m. – Deacon Daniel Walker
11:00 a.m. – Deacon Emory Jones
Morning Prayer/Harmonious Adoration
8:00 a.m. – Deacon Frank Battle III
11:00 a.m. – Deacon Rose Holman
***Worshipers may enter***
***Pastoral Emphasis***
***Ministry of Music***
The Preached Word
Reverend Tobin Young
Assistant Pastor
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
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O
Lord, my strength and my redeemer. Psalm 19: 14
Psalm 16: 1-11
1 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my
goodness extendeth not to thee;
3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom
is all my delight.
4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another
god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up
their names into my lips.
5 The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou
maintainest my lot
6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly
heritage.
7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also
instruct me in the night seasons.
8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right
hand, I shall not be moved.
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall
rest in hope.
10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine
Holy One to see corruption.
11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy;
at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
(KJV)
Church of the Redeemer Baptist Announcements…
LIFE APPLCLICATION CLASS (6) Purpose and Structure of Church will
be held today, Sunday August 23, 2009 at 10 a.m. and Tuesday, August 25,
2009 at 6:45 PM. In classroom five (5) of the RCLEC.
ANNOUNCEMENT FORMS Please be reminded that all announcements are
due by Tuesday before 5:00 pm. Please complete the Announcement Form
located on the door in the RCLEC first floor. Please print and leave a phone
number. Faxed Announcement Forms are accepted by the same day and time
previously stated. Anything after Tuesday by 5:00 p.m. will appear in the
following week’s bulletin. Please do not send email announcements until further
notice.
COMFORT & BEREAVEMENT – The Bereavement Ministry will meet every
3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Join us on September 17, 2009, as we
celebrate our second anniversary, our speaker is our Pastor, Rev. Wayne E. Croft
Sr., D. Min., PhD.
THE OVERCOMERS – The Overcomers will resume on September 18th 2009.
All is welcome to attend; we meet every 2nd and 3rd Friday of each month at
6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Until then be encouraged!
NURSES MINISTRY & MISSIONS MINISTRY – Join us for our American
Red Cross Blood Drive Saturday, August 22, 2009 8a.m. – 1p.m. in the Banquet
Hall. Sign Up in the Fellowship Hall after each service or please see Sister Cookie
Little after service.
INTIMATE PORTRAITS – Sisters, you are invited to Intimate Portraits of a
Woman on Friday, August 28, 2009, 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship Hall. Come out
and fellowship one with another! We look forward to an evening of inspiration,
empowerment and bonding. Don’t forget to bring your bible, pen, pad and favorite
covered dish.
REDEEMER BACK –to- SCHOOL CELEBRATION
Please join the Youth Ministry in hosting a Back-to-School Celebration for all our
students returning to school this fall. The event will be held at West Philadelphia
Community Center, 3520 Haverford Ave. on Saturday, August 29, 2009 from
1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.. The event will feature open sports, live Christian music, and
food! Directions will be available. All are welcome.
AUDITIONS for the stage play “INIQUITIES” will be held on Saturday,
August 29th, 2009 at 1:00 pm and Monday, August 31, 2009 at 7 pm in the
Banquet Hall. If you missed the first recruiting meeting for available positions we
are still in need of volunteers for Audio/Video, Catering, Hair & Make-Up,
Logistics, Praise Dancers, Public Relations, Stage Crew, Ushers and
Wardrobe. If you are interested please call Sis. Lisa Croft or Sis. LaTonya
Mabine at (215) 465-1230 x 103.
RRCDC HOMELESS REVIVAL
Please join our church and the RRCDC in sponsoring a Homeless Revival,
Sunday August 30, 2009 at 2:00 p.m., here at the church. Please stay and
encourage those who are less fortunate then others. Come out and hear some
encouraging words from our own Pastor Croft. Redeemer reaching out to the
community.
STAGE PLAY “INIQUITIES” – There will be a meeting for the Catering Crew
on Monday, August 31, 2009 at 6:30 p.m., room six(6) in the RCLEC.
STAGE PLAY “INIQUITIES” – There will be a meeting for The Hair/Make-
up Team on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 6:30 p.m., please call
(215) 465 – 1230 ext. 107 for more information.
FOOD CUP MINISTRY
Please donate your old cell phones to help our troops call home. Please bring
them to the security booth. The next Food distribution is September 5, 2009.
Any questions please see any member of the Food Cup Ministry or call
(215) 465-1230 x 110.
SWAP - Serving with a Purpose - Join us for our kick-off celebration, as the
Single Ministry host a Friday Night Dinner Cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia,
Friday, September 11, 2009. **Deadline for all full payments is on or before
Sunday, August 30, 2009, in order to reserve tickets to partake in this celebration.
NO TICKET, NO ENTRANCE, No walk-on permitted. To prepay for a
parking pass, please see Sis. Pam Everette. For more information, please see
Sister Tamika Benton or Minister B. Michelle Horton. “All are welcome to attend”
Register today and reserve your spot!
VOLUNTEER VAN DRIVERS - The church is seeking Committed and Willing
Volunteers who are available to drive the church van for services and events. If the
Lord has given you the desire to serve and you are available please contact
Deacon Nicks at (215) 729-5887 with your name and number.
RRCDC – Redeemer Renaissance Community Development Corporation is
searching for high caliber community oriented professionals that desire to join our
Board of Directors. The mission of the RRCDC is to rejuvenate, revitalize,
educate and empower the Point Breeze community and surrounding neighborhoods
through effective socio - economical development. If you possess Community
Development skills and desire to be a part of an organization that is helping those
most in need to acquire a quality of life then contact us at (215) 465-4012.
YOUTH MINISTRY RECRUITMENT– The Youth Ministry is seeking
interested and gifted Bible teachers to work with us in teaching the transforming
Word of God in the lives of our youth. We as “under shepherds” have the
privileged task of having a role in God’s work and development in his children.
Would you use your gifts and time to do Kingdom work in the lives of our
successors!
43rd CHURCH ANNIVERSARY RECRUITMENT
All that are interested in working on the 43rd Church Anniversary Committee
please call Dr. Nicks (215) 729-5887 or see him after service.
SCHOLARSHIP MINISTRY
Student Achievement Day
Parents and Students – Please turn in copies of all awards received in June
2009. Also turn in copies of report cards that reflect Honor Roll and Perfect
Attendance.
Graduates – Any student the graduated from kindergarten, Middle, High
School, and/or College; Please give your name, school and grades to anyone
on the Scholarship Ministry or call Deaconess Patricia Tilghman at (610)
626-7020.
Special Achievements
Any student who participated in any extra-curricular academic activities this
summer, please give information on a 3x5 card including your name grades
to anyone on the Scholarship Ministry or call Deaconess Patricia Tilghman
at (610) 626-7020.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
The Gateway to College Program seek to reconnect dropouts with their
education and put them on the road to a college degree is recruiting students now
for the semester beginning in September. For more information please call (215)
751-8540 or visit http://www.CCP.edu.
TCT WALKING MINISTRY – Thanks for your interest. Starting tomorrow
Monday, August 24, 2009, the walking ministry will meet at the church. Please
mark your calendars for Mondays and Thursdays at 5:30 pm, we will walk
around the park at 24th and Reed. Join us for this fellowship of walking, talking,
and getting to know each other. We start and end with prayer. Hope to see you
there. For more information please call Brother Jamal Lewis (215) 463-0655.
PRISON MINISTRY RECRUITMENT – The prison Ministry is currently
looking for new members. If you have a heart for ministry, please see Bro. Milan
Reid after service.
MUSIC MINISTRY RECRUITMENT – The music ministry is looking for
available, committed, and sincere people of all ages who can sing, to join any
Redeemer choir. Rehearsals are the Saturday, before you sing. Voices of
Praise - first Sundays, Church Choir – Second Sundays, Tribe of Judah – Third
Sundays, Male Chorus and Mass Choir – Fourth Sundays, Combined
Children/Youth Choir – Fifth Sundays. September schedule may include
Thursday nights. If you are interested please see the Minister of Music, Bro.
David Caldwell as soon as possible. GOD IS DOING A NEW THING.
DEACONS
Please contact your Deacon if you are sick and/or know of a member who is sick.
Phone numbers are on the back of your bulletin.
CLOSING OF THE BUILDING – Please be reminded, the Church and the
RCLEC closes at 9:00 p.m. Please honor the closing time by ending your
meetings by 8:45 p.m. As we continue to move in a spirit of excellence, we
request your cooperation in this matter. Thank you.
DAY CARE – NEW SCHOOL YEAR STARTING
Day Care is taking students from 2 years of age to 5 years of age. Our program is
organized with unique activities that are designed to support your child’s social,
physical, emotional and intellectual development. Your child will receive the
necessary tools to move from one level to another. Children learn by doing, at
Redeemer your child will strengthen his/her cognitive skills with plenty of hands
on activities. The curriculum is based on units that address all age levels
development of skills and confidence. Each unit incorporates language, math,
science, creative arts, music motor skills and social development. We have small
group instructors; we have thematic units that encourage curiosity, self direction,
confidence, and much more. Call for information at (215) 465-1230 ext. 104.
Before and Aftercare is also available.
ATTENTION!!!!!!
The Church of the Redeemer Baptist is having
OPEN AUDITIONS
For the Play “Iniquities”
Written by Dr. Lisa Croft
All those who are interested in auditioning, please come out on Saturday, August
29th at 1:00pm or Monday, August 31st at 7:00pm.
Below is a brief description of who the characters will be:
- Lillie: mother of Rachael, lost her husband in a tragic accident which leads to drug use and
abuse
- Grandma: mother of Lillie and grandmother to Rachael, she is the matriarch of the family. She
is a Christian and wants the best for her family.
- Rachael: age 17-18; Christian, gets caught up with a "bad" guy
- Susan: Rachael's best friend, encourager
- Rick: Rachael's boyfriend, "bad guy"
- Randy: Susan's boyfriend, "good guy"
- Narrator: self explanatory (male only)
- Pastor: officiating funeral
- Drug Dealer: (Male role)
Rehearsals will start promptly! Please plan to arrive 20-30 min ahead of time in order to receive the script of who you
plan to try out for.
Redeemer Back-to-School
Celebration
• Come and Join in the Spirit of
Fellowship and Celebration!
• Saturday August 29, 2009
1:30pm to 6pm!
• West Philadelphia Community
Center, 3520 Haverford Ave.
• Free Food, Games, Open
Sports and Live Christian
Music!
Sermon Notes
Preacher: Rev. Tobin Young
Sermon Title:
Sermon Text:
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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 you
Deacon’s Ministry
Active Deacons Phone Number Non-Active
Haward Drumgoole 302-328-0152 Calvin Randolph
Chairman
David Lingham 215-465-1065
Assistant Chairman
William Nicks 215-729-5887
2nd Chairman
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 Alta Felton Doris Floyd
Willow Terrace 1442 Taylor Street 1441 S. Ringgold Street
1 Penn Blvd Rm. 340 Philadelphia, PA 19146 Philadelphia, PA 19146
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Gladys Freeman Joseph Green Aremel Robinson
Meadowview Nsg. Hm. 1630 S. Ringgold Street 1119 Falkirk Rd
1328 S. Blackhorse Pike. Philadelphia, PA 19146 Williamstown, NJ 08094
Williamstown, N.J 08094
June Truesdale Edna Anderson Sallie Simmons
Nursing Home 2506 Jackson Street – 8B 2315 Cross Street
Huntingdon, Valley, PA Philadelphia, PA 19145 Philadelphia, PA 19145
Dorothy Miller Thelma Bryant Deacon Hayward Austin
1320 S. 24th St 2217 S. Bonsall Street 1327 S. Paxon Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146 Philadelphia, PA 19146 Philadelphia, PA 19143
Earl Moore Deaconess Elsie Anderson Betty Hayward
6025 Wharton Street 6142 Osage Avenue 2653 Glenwood Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143 Philadelphia, PA Apt 219
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Floyd Wright Reginald Hight Mary Wright
1145 S. 23rd Street 1826 Christian Street Liberty Courts
Philadelphia, PA 19146 Philadelphia, PA 19146 15th and Lombard Street
Rm. 407A
Gina Brown
2042 S. 19th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Pray for our sick and shut in and send a card.
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities:
the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are
healed. Isaiah 9:5
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
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. Usher
Men’s Usher Ministry
Hospitality Ministry
Arts and Crafts Ministry
Girl Scouts
Family Enrichment Council Media Council
Marriage Enrichment Ministry Audio Ministry
Single Adult Ministry Video Ministry
Comfort/Bereavement Ministry Internet Ministry
Outreach Council Worship Council
Prison Out-reach Ministry Redeemer’s Praise and Worship
Redeemer Missionary Ministry Team Church Choir
Food Cupboard Ministry Male Chorus
Operation Andrew Evangelism Combined Choir
Hope Inspires Victory/Aids Ministry Redeemer Generation Choir
Redeemer Renaissance Community Tribe of Judah Ministry
Development Corporation Nurse’s Prayer Ministry
SCHEDULES OF OPPORTUNITIES
Adult and Youth Bible Mondays 6:30 p.m.
Baby Dedications Third Sunday after last service
Bible Study Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Children’s Church Sundays, except 5th Sunday, 10:00 a.m.
Church Choir
Combined Youth Choir
Comfort and Bereavement Ministry 3rd Thursday 6:30 p.m.
Communion Sunday 2nd Sunday each service
Dialysis Support
Divine Daughters
Follow – Up Ministry 3rd Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Food Cupboard Ministry 3rd Saturday 10:00 a.m.
Girl Scouts Tuesday 6:00 p.m.
Hope Inspires Victory/Aids Ministry Thursday, 6:00 p.m. before the 2nd Sunday
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.
Jr. Usher Ministry Saturday before 4th Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Kirkland Ushers Tuesday 7:00 p.m. before the 3rd Sunday
Male Ushers Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. before the 1st Sunday
Marriage Enrichment Ministry 3rd Saturday 6:00 p.m.
(Jan., Mar., May, Jul., Sept., and Nov.,)
Men of the Kingdom Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
Missions Ministry 3rd Friday 6:30 p.m. quarterly (Jan. Apr. July and Oct)
New Member’s Class Sunday 10:00 a.m. and Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
Nurse’s Ministry 3rd Saturday 10:00 a.m.
Operation Andrew’s Evangelism Thursday, 6;00 p.m.
Over Comer’s/FAAD Ministry nd
Each 2 & 3rd Friday 6:30 p.m.
Praise & Worship Ministry Saturday 9:00 a.m.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
Prayer Ministry 1st Monday 7:00 p.m.
Pre-marital Course February and August every other Saturday 11:00-1:00 p.m.
Prison Out-reach Ministry 3rd and 5th Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Redeemer Voices of Praise Saturday 10:30 p.m.
Rites of Passage Friday 6:30 p.m.
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Senior’s Noon Day Bible Study 4 Tuesday 1:00 p.m.
Sunday School -Adults and Children 10:00 a.m.
Tribe of Judah Tuesday 7:00 p.m. & Saturday 10:30 a.m.
Women’s Discipleship 1st Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
Women in White Ushers Thursday 6:00 p.m. before the 2nd Sunday
Presidents, if there are any corrections please contact the office.