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Senior Pastor

April 19, 2009

REDEEMER CHRISTIAN LIFE & EDUCATION CENTER 2421-33 Dickinson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Church Office: 215-465-1230 Fax: 215-465-4010 Visit us on the web at: www.thechurchoftheredeemerbaptist.org

Pastor Wayne E. Croft, Sr. D. Min., PhD – Ext. 107

Assistant Pastor Tobin Young – Ext. 108

Business Management – Ext. 102

Day Care – Ext 104

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

“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me

to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; To proclaim

the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;” Isaiah 61: 1-2

Redeemer’s Foreign and Domestic Mission Ministry

The Church of the Redeemer Baptist Mission Team, under God’s enabling and guidance, seeks

to carry out the following mandate:

“The purpose of The Church of the Redeemer Baptist Mission Ministry is to mobile the

people and resources of Redeemer’s community of believers into a God-centered service of

compassionate evangelism, discipleship and mutual caring for one another with the focus

being towards the unsaved and unreachable”.

Our vision is to develop a global mission awareness on our congregation through a

process of education, so that they can aid in spreading the Gospel of Christ. We will function as

a missionary outreach for the unsaved to bring them to the saving knowledge of our Risen

Savior, Jesus Christ. Our goal is to provide faith –based assistance and restoration to the whole

man that was commanded by Christ in Matthew 28:18-20 and Acts 1:8

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 B. Michelle Horton

11:00 a.m. – Reverend Valerie Andrews

Congregational Hymn No. 249 My God Is Real

Scripture Reading Psalm 98:1-19 8:00 a.m. – Seminarian Beverly Beauford

11:00 a.m. – Minister Ronald Woods

Morning Prayer 8:00 a.m. - Reverend Tim Forbes

11:00 a.m. – Reverend John Jackson

***Worshipers may enter***

Pastoral Emphasis

Ministry of Music

The Preached Word

When Tragedy Strikes II

Job 2:1-10

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

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Offertory Prayer

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow,

Praise Him all creatures here below,

Praise Him above ye heavenly host,

“Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen

Benediction

Except for the Called, please, we ask that you remain seated during the sermon and invitation to Christian discipleship.

PSALM 98:1-9

1 O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his

right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.

2 The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly

shewed in the sight of the heathen.

3 He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all

the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

4 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and

rejoice, and sing praise.

5 Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.

6 With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the LORD,

the King.

7 Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell

therein.

8 Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together

9 Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall

he judge the world, and the people with equity.

Church of the Redeemer Baptist….

LIFE APPLICATION CLASS (9) Spiritual Disciplines

will be held today, Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 10 AM and

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 6:45 PM. The location is in

classroom five (5) of the RCLEC.

PASTOR CROFT’S 16TH

ANNNIVERSARY COMMITTEE

- If you are interested in working on Pastor Croft’s 16th

Pastoral Anniversary committee, please see

Deacon Drumgoole after each service.

OPERATION ANDREW - Door - to - Door Outreach Evangelism

Ministry extends the invitations to all members who are interested in

personal evangelism. Prep meetings will be held every Thursday at

6PM in the RCLEC classroom 6. For more information please contact

Sister Regina M. Smith at 215 - 472 - 1388 or 215 - 307 - 6496.

FOODCUP MINISTRY - The Food Ministry will not participate in the

Walk Against Hunger for 2009 however, we are still accepting donations to

feed the less fortunate. If you have any questions, please contact

Deaconess Debra Cotten - Wise at 215 - 465 - 1230 ext 101 or 110.

Thank you for your support.

WOMEN’S DAY CHOIR - Women’s Day Choir will rehearse on May

2nd

at 12:30 PM and May 9th

at 11:30AM. If you have any questions,

please see Brother David Caldwell after service

MARRIAGE MINISTRY - Save the Date!

Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 5 p.m.

THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER DAYCAMP “SUMMER 2009”,

If you are looking for an adventurous opportunity to work with children and youth, then here

is your chance! Applications for teachers and youth aides are now being accepted for the

2009 Summer Camp June 22, 2009 - August 14, 2009. Submit resume to the attention of Ms.

Joseph, and drop it off at the front office of the Redeemer Christian Life and Education

Center. Application deadline: Friday, April 24, 2009

** All volunteer and applicants must submit appropriate clearance forms prior to working

with children. Please see Rev. Andrews for more information.

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY - The Bereavement Ministry will meet every 3rd

Thursday of

the month at 6:30 p.m. Our speaker for the month of May will be Deacon David Lingham. If

you are interested in providing support to the Bereavement Ministry, please contact Deacon

Chester Tilghman at

610 - 626 - 7020 or Sister Katherine Thomas at 215 - 334 -7797 after service.

2009 KEEP KIDS SAFE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM -The Keep Kids Safe Summer

Camp is now in its sixth year of providing an opportunity and recreation to Philadelphia

children ages 9-13 who have been impacted or affected by violence in our communities. As a

component of the Blueprint for a safer Philadelphia, the Camp is an opportunity to experience

what lies outside of a child’s own neighborhood. The Camp is a program of the Greater

Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition. If you are interested, applications forms are available

in the information room.

FAAD NEW LOCATION – FAAD (Families Against Alcohol & Drugs)

will meet every 2nd

and 3rd

Friday of the month at 6PM in the

lunchroom. For more information, please see Sister Katherine Thomas or contact her at

215-334-7797.

WOMEN & DEACONESS’ MINISTRY – SAVE THE DATE LADIES! Join

us May 9, 2009 for our Women’s Day Prayer Breakfast. Ladies, if you are

interested in attending our prayer breakfast, please register after each service in

the Fellowship Hall.

FAAD NEW LOCATION – FAAD (Families Against Alcohol & Drugs) will meet every 2nd

and 3rd

Friday of the month at 6PM in the lunchroom. For more information, please see

Sister Katherine Thomas or contact her at 215-334-7797.

YOUTH HAVEN – Youth Haven will host their Youth Breakfast on Saturday April 25,

2009 at 9:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Please come out to fellowship with us as our young

children present a biblical recital.

MARRIAGE MINISTRY - Save the Date!

Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 5 p.m.

THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER DAYCAMP “SUMMER 2009”,

If you are looking for an adventurous opportunity to work with children and youth, then here

is your chance! Applications for teachers and youth aides are now being accepted for the

2009 Summer Camp June 22, 2009 - August 14, 2009). Submit resume to the attention of

Ms. Joseph, and drop it off at the front office of the Redeemer Christian Life and

Education Center. Application deadline: Friday, April 24, 2009

** All volunteer and applicants must submit appropriate clearance forms prior to working

with children. Please see Rev. Andrews for more information.

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY – The Bereavement Ministry will meet every 3rd

Thursday of

the month at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in joining this ministry, please see Deacon

Chester Tilghman or Sister Katherine Thomas after service.

SWAP - Serving with a Purpose - Join us for our kick-off event! The Single Ministry will

host a Friday Night Dinner Cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia. The Event will be held on

Friday, September 11, 2009. Special guest include our keynote speaker Garry “G” Cobb,

former Philadelphia Eagles/Dallas Cowboy and ATL’s Shedrick Garrett actor/comedian.

For more information, please see Sister Tamika Benton or Minister B. Michelle Horton.

Register today and reserve your spot!

Realities of Hunger

Due to the struggling economy and increase in fuel and food prices more people are

turning to food cupboards and pantries for help. As a result, Philabundance is

providing more food to people, especially the working poor who have to choose

between rent and food.

Unfortunately, Philabundance and food banks across the county are experiencing a

serious shortage of food due to a number of factors including:

The USDA buys surplus food that U.S. farmers can’t sell, and sends it to regional food

banks, which supply local food pantries and shelters. In 2004, supplies to food banks

from the surplus program totaled $223 million. In 2006, was just $67 million (down

70%), said the USDA. Farm prices have been so stable, especially as farmers sell

American crops overseas, that the government has been buying less surplus. As a

result, there is much less food available for food banks.

Retails stores are more precise about inventory, which means there is less excess

product to donate.

TThe discount stores provide new outlets for manufacturers to send surplus food.

PA state budget cut of the State Food Purchase Program.

About Us

Philabundance is the region’s largest hunger relief organization. Approximately 27% of the food produced in the U.S. goes to waste each year while millions of people go

hungry. Philabundance works to change this contradiction. In 2008, we distributed 17 million pounds in the Delaware Valley.

We serve low income residents at risk of hunger and malnutrition, of which 23% are children and 16% are senior citizens. We provide food through a network of agencies in

the Delaware Valley. Our member agencies include food cupboards, shelter or residential programs, social service agencies, emergency kitchens, and neighborhood

distribution programs who reach people in need.

Mission

Philabundance works to end hunger and malnutrition in the Delaware Valley by acquiring food and distributing it through organizations serving people in need.

History

Philabundance was founded as a nonprofit food distribution system in 1984, to reduce food waste and fight hunger in the Delaware Valley. In 2005, Philabundance

integrated with the Philadelphia Food Bank to become the region's largest nonprofit hunger relief organization. Today, Philabundance offers a full plate of services to

Delaware Valley residents at risk of chronic hunger and malnutrition.

Volunteers Needed!

Please contact us for further information: Jan Barnett

Volunteer Coordinator phone: (215) 339-0900, ext. 310

e-mail jbarnett@philabundance.org or Volunteer Online at

https://www.philabundance.org/takeactionnow/tan_volunteer_form.asp

Sermon Notes

Preacher: Reverend Wayne E. Croft, Sr.

Sermon Title: When Tragedy Strikes

Sermon Text: Job 1:6-21; 2:1-10

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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

Deacon’s Ministry

Active Deacons Phone Number

Non-Active

Haward Drumgoole

Chairman

302-328-0152 Gregory Nowell

David Lingham

Assistant Chairman

215-465-1065 Calvin Randolph

William Nicks

2nd

Chairman

215-729-5887

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

Haywood Austin 215-724-8086

Duane & Linda Stewart 610-623-8249

Chester Tilghman 610-626-7020

Daniel Walker 215-480-8566

Helen Cox

Willow Terrace

1 Penn Blvd

Rm. 340

Philadelphia, PA 19144

Alta Felton 1442 Taylor Street

Philadelphia, PA 19146

Doris Floyd 1441 S. Ringgold Street

Philadelphia, PA 19146

Gladys Freeman Meadowview Nsg. Hm.

1328 S. Blackhorse Pike.

Williamstown, N.J 08094

Joseph Green 1630 S. Ringgold Street

Philadelphia, PA 19146

Aremel Robinson

1119 Falkirk Rd

Williamstown, NJ 08094

Deacon Thomas Moore

2100 Dickinson Street

Philadelphia, PA 19145

Edna Anderson 2506 Jackson Street – 8B

Philadelphia, PA 19145

Sallie Simmons 2315 Cross Street

Philadelphia, PA 19145

Dorothy Miller

1320 S. 24th St Philadelphia, PA 19146

Thelma Bryant 2217 S. Bonsall Street

Philadelphia, PA 19146

Deacon Hayward Austin

1327 S. Paxon Street

Philadelphia, PA 19143

Earl Moore 6025 Wharton Street

Philadelphia, PA 19143

Deaconess Elsie Anderson 6142 Osage Avenue

Philadelphia, PA

Betty Hayward

Pennsylvania Hospital ICU 3rd

Rm 5

8th

Spruce Street

Jerry Grant

1742 Federal Street

Philadelphia PA 19146

Shoamar Amos

Children’sHospital

Philadelphia, PA

Karen Behlin

1706 S. 32nd

Street

Philadelphia, PA

Haward R. Drumgoole, Chairman of Deacons Wendi Nowell, Chairperson of Trustee

Anna Hill, Church Treasurer LaTonya Mabine, Church Clerk

Sunday Worship Services 7:45 am, 9:45 am, 11:45 am

Communion Sunday Each Second Sunday

Sunday School Sunday 9:30 am for Adults and

10:00 am Children

Baby Dedication Each Third Sunday 11:45 am

Children’s Church Sunday, Except 5th Sunday, 11:30 am

New Member’s Class

Follow - Up Ministry

Sunday 10:00 am and Tuesday 7:00 pm

Every 3rd Thursday 7:00 pm

Prayer Ministry 1st Monday of Each Month7:00 pm

Praise Dance Adult & Youth Monday 6:30 pm

Senior’s Noon Day Bible Study Tuesday 12:00 pm

Girl Scouts Tuesday 6:00 pm

Men of the Kingdom Tuesday 7:00 pm

Women’s Discipleship

Rites of Passage

Divine Daughters

1st Tuesday of Each Month 7:00 pm

Friday 6:30 pm

First Tuesday of the month 6:30 pm

Kirkland Ushers Tuesday, 7:00 pm before the 3rd Sunday

Male Ushers Tuesday, 7:00 pm before the 1st Sunday

Senior Saints Ministry 4th Tuesday of Each Month 1:00 pm

Bible Study Wednesday 6:30 pm

Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30 pm

Redeemer Voices of Praise Tuesday 7:00 pm & Saturday 10:30 am

Dialysis Support Ministry

Comfort & Bereavement Ministry 3rd Thursday at 6:30 pm

Tribe of Judah Tuesday 7:00 pm & Saturday 10:30 am

Prison Out-Reach Ministry 3rd and 5th Thursday 7:00 pm

Women in White Ushers Thursday, 6:00 pm before the 2nd Sunday

Hope Inspires Victory/Aids Ministry Each 1st Friday 6:30 pm

J.T. Kirkland Scholarship Ministry 3rd Friday 6:30 pm

OverComers /FAAD Ministry Each 2nd & 3rd Friday 6:00 pm

Intimate Portraits of a Woman Last Friday 7:00 pm

Praise & Worship Ministry Each Saturday 9:00 am

Combined Youth Choir Please see director for rehearsal times and days

Church Choir Tuesday 7:00 pm & Saturday 10:30 am

Food Cupboard Ministry 3rd Saturday 10:00 am

Nurse’s Ministry

Marriage Enrichment Ministry

3rd Saturday 10:00 am

3rd Saturday 6: 00 pm

Each January, March, May, July, September, November

Jr. Usher Ministry Saturday before 4th Sunday 10:00 am

Hospitality Ministry Last Saturday 11:00 am

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