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“The Church Where Christ is the Main Attraction”
October 2014
WHAT’S INSIDE...
STAFF ON THE MOVE 2
PREACHING SCHEDULE 3
MEMBERS/VISITORS 4
ANNOUNCEMENTS 5-9
WEEKDAY SCHEDULE 10-14
UPCOMING EVENTS 15
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Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will preach at Bible Days Revival Church on Sunday, October 19 at 3pm. The Voices of Praise will be singing. Dr. Anthony W. Wilcots will celebrate his 6th Pastoral Anniversary. The church is located at 501 Quitman, Houston, TX 77009 (713.228.4331).
Rev. Jimmie E. Lee will be the guest preacher at True Vine Baptist Church Sunday, October, 19 at 3:30pm for their Music Ministry Annual Day. The address is 2435 Cliffdale, Houston, TX 77092. Rev. Ronald Robinson is the Pastor.
Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will be the keynote speaker for the Missionary Baptist General Convention President’s Dinner. The dinner will be held at the Wasco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave., Waco, TX 76701 on Wednesday, October 22 at 7pm. Dr. Delvin A. Atchison is the host Pastor
Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will preach at First Calvary Baptist Church on Sunday, October 26 at 7:45am and 10:45am. They will celebrate their 130th Church Anniversary. Dr. Fredrick A. Davis is the Pastor. The address is 1311 Morehead Ave., Durham NC 27707 (919.489.4184.)
Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff will preach at Greater True Light Missionary Baptist Church for their 53rd Pre-Anniversary Celebration Wednesday, October 29 at 7pm. The address is 6828 Annunciation St., Houston TX 77016 (281.449.6137). Rev. Theophilus O. Berry is the Pastor.
October is
We invite you to pray for all persons affected.
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Mariela Parra - 9th
Glenda Hopkins - 17th
Lydia Alston - 25th
Debra Jordan - 29th
20 Years of Service Rev. C. Clay Pickens
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BRENTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 13033 Landmark Street • Houston, Texas 77045
713.852.1400/Office • 713.852.1461/Fax 713.926.PRAY (7729)/Prayerline
www.brentwoodbaptist.org www.brentwoodtravel.org
OCTOBER NOVEMBER
4 Prayer & Praise Breakfast 1 BOLT
Organizational Leadership Training
5 National Breast Cancer Awareness/
Tithers Demonstration 2 Daylight Savings
19 College Spirit Day/UNCF Offering 9 Veterans Recognition Sunday
27 Quarterly Business Meeting 12 United In Worship
31 Children’s Holy Ghost Party 16 Criminal Justice Sunday
24 Annual Business Meeting
25 Pre-Thanksgiving Worship
27-29 Thanksgiving Holiday/Activities
Cancelled/Office Closed
30 Deacon Ordination
Brentwood Leadership STAFF
DR. JOE SAMUEL RATLIFF, PASTOR
Mr. Paul E. Jefferson, Church Business Administrator
Ms. Lydia A. Alston, Minister of Worship and Praise
Rev. Joseph G. Ford, Minister of College, Young Adults and Singles
Rev. Mary A. Frazier, Minister of Youth
Mr. Augusta Green IV, Lifelong Learning Center Manager
Rev. Albert A. Kemp, Minister of Evangelism
Rev. Jimmie E. Lee, Minister of Congregational Care and Recreation
Rev. C. Clay Pickens, Institutional Advancement Director
Mrs. Doris G. Ratliff, Center for Child Development Executive Director
Rev. Lillie M. Seals, Minister of Christian Counseling
Rev. Barbara A. Thomas, Minister of Children and Senior Adults
Rev. Kevin W. Williams, Minister of Facilities Management
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Thursday, October 30 Continued...
7pm Spoken Word LLC
Children Praise Dancers LLC
Youth Praise Dancers LLC
Sunday School Fellowship Fellowship Hall
Voices of Praise Worship Center
Friday, October 31
6:30pm Children’s Holy Ghost Fellowship LLC
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A Fact! Despite one-trillion viruses growing daily in a patient, Hepatitis C is the first virus in the history of mankind that is curable with medication.
Why am I being targeted for testing? If you are a "baby boomer", born between 1945 and 1965, you should be considered for screening.
What does the test consist of? A simple blood test.
When can I be tested? Sunday, October 26 & Sunday, November 2
9am - 1pm Lifelong Learning Center
Stop by the Media Center and shop
our sales rack!
Media Center Hours:
Sundays 7:30am - 12:30pm
Shop online at brentwoodbaptist.org\store
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Sunday
7:45 am & 10:45 am
Wednesday
7pm
5 Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff (7:45am & 10:45am) Music By: Church Choir
12 Dr. J. Weldon Gilbert (7:45am & 10:45am) St. John’s Baptist Church (Lawton, OK) Music By: Male Chorus
19 Rev. Mark Johnson (7:45am & 10:45am) Coppin State University (Baltimore, MD) Music By: Voices of Praise
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Rev. Andrew W. Berry II - 7:45am Greater Barbours Chapel Baptist Church (Texas City, TX)
Rev. Christopher M. Jones - 10:45am Cathedral of Faith (Houston, TX) Music By: Chorale
1 Rev. Bonita Barnes, Associate Minister
8 Rev. Reginald Thompson, Associate Minister
15 Rev. Ruby Woodward, Associate Minister
22 Rev. Willie Moore, Associate Minister
29 NO MIDWEEK WORSHIP - Join us at Greater True Light
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5
THE PURPOSE: To demonstrate the strength of Brentwood Baptist Church when the
church body tithes.
THE CHALLENGE: I am asking each individual to give 10% of one week’s salary or to give
one week’s salary.
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MEMBERS
UPDATES If you have moved or have a name change, please visit our website and complete a Membership Update Form or contact Debra Jordan at 713.852.1486. Forms are also available at the Receptionist Desk.
SICK & DEATH REPORTS To report or give an update of a death or illness, please visit our website and complete a Sick or Death Report Form or call 713.852.1410 and leave a detailed message. Forms are also available at the Receptionist Desk.
CONTRIBUTIONS Please use a contribution envelope to ensure that your tithes, offerings and designated donations are recorded. Contributions made to Brentwood Baptist Church are posted by your individual membership number. Therefore, it is important that you legibly record your complete name, address and amount on your envelope. When designating monies to an organization, please write the full name of the organization.
MEDIA CD’s and DVD’s may be purchased at www.brentwoodbaptist.org/store/shop or in the Media Center. MP3 downloads are also available online. Please contact George Micheaux at 713.852.1426 for more information.
VISITORS
We are delighted that you have chosen to worship with us today. We invite you to join in as we give our highest praise to God our Father for giving us the opportunity to come together in worship. If you are looking for a church home please consider us in your spiritual journey. If you would like more information about us, please call 713.852.1400.
Interpreters for the hearing impaired are available each Sunday during the 10:45 am worship service and for all other church sponsored events by request only. Please contact the Church Office at 713.852.1400.
If you are not receiving your monthly bulletin, please contact Debra Jordan at 713.852.1486.
Text Alerts: Text “brentwoodbaptist” to 781-728-9542
E-blast: http://www.brentwoodbaptist.org/eblast.aspx
Twitter: @brentwoodbapt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brentwoodhouston
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Thursday, October 23
12pm Noon Day Bible Study LLC
6:30pm Children’s Music Ministry LLC
BUB TQM Committee LLC
Sunday School Teacher Training LLC
Children’s Work Ministry LLC
Sr. Drill Team Fellowship Hall
Chorale Worship Center
7pm Spoken Word LLC
Children Praise Dancers LLC
Youth Praise Dancers LLC
Sunday School Division Leaders LLC
Usher Board Leaders LLC
Friday, October 24
5:30pm Kids’ Pals LLC
Saturday, October 25
9am Boy Scouts LLC
Computer Software Development LLC
10am Girls of Grace LLC
Gathering Place LLC
11:30am Girl Scout Cadets LLC
Monday, October 27
9am Food Pantry LLC
6pm Tutoring LLC
6:30pm Deacon Ministry LLC
6:45pm Cheerleaders for Christ LLC
Tuesday, October 28
6pm Tutoring LLC
6:30pm Virtuous Dance Cru LLC
STEW Ministry LLC
SWAGG LLC
Deacon Wives LLC
7pm Kick Boxing Aerobics LLC
Male Chorus Sanctuary
Women’s Choir Choir Room
Wednesday, October 29
6:45pm Jr. Drill Team LLC
7pm Youth Bible Study Room 118
Thursday, October 30
12pm Noon Day Bible Study Fellowship Hall
6:30pm Children’s Music Ministry LLC
Sr. Drill Team LLC
Chorale Choir Room
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Wednesday, October 15
6:45pm Jr. Drill Team LLC
7pm Youth Bible Study Room 118
Thursday, October 16
12pm Noon Day Bible Study LLC
Line Dancing LLC
6:30pm Children’s Music Ministry LLC
New Members Committee Room 230
Sr. Drill Team Fellowship Hall
Chorale Choir Room
7pm Spoken Word LLC
Children Praise Dancers LLC
Youth Praise Dancers LLC
Sunday School Division Leaders LLC
Voices of Praise Worship Center
Friday, October 17
5pm SAM Ministry Fellowship Hall
Saturday, October 18
9am Veterans’ Assistance Ministry Fellowship Hall
Computer Software Development LLC
10am So You Want To Get Married LLC
Sunday, October 19
9:30pm Common Ground Room 118
10:45am Middle School Ministry Sanctuary
Youth Ministry Fellowship Hall
Monday, October 20
6pm Tutoring LLC
6:45pm Cheerleaders for Christ LLC
7pm Church Choir Worship Center
Tuesday, October 21
6pm Tutoring LLC
6:30pm Virtuous Dance Cru LLC
7pm Girl Scouts LLC
GLORY Ministry LLC
Kick Boxing Aerobics LLC
Male Chorus Sanctuary
Women’s Choir Choir Room
Wednesday, October 22
6pm Sisters Who Care LLC
Girls In Action LLC
6:45pm Jr. Drill Team LLC
7pm Youth Bible Study Room 118
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Pre-K - 5th Grade
Friday, October 31 ▪ 6:30pm - 8:30pm Lifelong Learning Center
Come out to a fun-filled alternative to “Trick-or-Treat.” Children are encouraged to dress
as their favorite Bible, Disney or Super-Hero Character.
Activities include games, prizes, music, candy and refreshments.
You may volunteer, donate individually wrapped candies or sponsor a booth. Monetary donations
are welcomed. Contact Jackie Turner at 713.304.7434.
Middle School 3rd Sundays
All Youth 4th Sundays
Sanctuary • 10:45am
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 ▪ 7PM
FELLOWSHIP HALL
All couples are invited to join us for a study based on “The Four Seasons
of Marriage” by Dr. Gary Chapman. A potluck meal will be provided. If
childcare is needed, contact Rev. Lillie Seals at 713.85.1430 or
Thursday, October 9 • 7pm Lifelong Learning Center
Dr. Xyna Bell, PhD
Sunday, October 12
Gifts will benefit indigent mothers.
Baptist Women III Annual
Saturday, October 18 ▪ 8am - 12noon 535 Port Wall Street, Houston 77029
713.223.3700
Brentwood as a Food Bank Partner Agency, strives to assist in relieving human suffering and
stress caused by hunger and food insecurity. Please join us by volunteering for this event.
THE JEWELS OF BRENTWOOD
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Thursday, October 9 Continued...
6:30pm Children’s Music Ministry LLC
Children’s Work Ministry LLC
Sunday School Teacher Training LLC
Sr. Drill Team Fellowship Hall
Chorale Choir Room
6:45p LOVE Ministry LLC
7pm Children Praise Dancers LLC
Youth Praise Dancers LLC
Greeters Association LLC
Sunday School Workers LLC
Spoken Word LLC
Greeters Association LLC
Voices of Praise Sanctuary
Friday, October 10
7pm Marriage Enrichment Ministry Fellowship Hall
Saturday, October 11
9am Boy Scouts LLC
Children’s Usher Board Sanctuary
Computer Software Development LLC
Sunday School Development Fellowship Hall
10am Girls of Grace LLC
11:30am Girl Scout Cadets LLC
12pm Youth Ushers Worship Center
Sunday, October 12
10:45am Middle School & Youth Ministry Fellowship Hall
12:30pm Usher Board Intensive Training Worship Center
Monday, October 13
9am Food Pantry LLC
6pm Tutoring LLC
6:30pm Deacon Ministry LLC
6:45pm Cheerleaders for Christ LLC
7pm Church Choir Worship Center
Tuesday, October 14
10am Baptist Women III LLC
6pm Line Dancing LLC
Tutoring LLC
6:30pm Virtuous Dance Cru LLC
Cancer Support Ministry LLC
7pm Wellness Ministry LLC
Kick Boxing Aerobics LLC
Women’s Choir Choir Room
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Wednesday, October 1
5:30pm RELAY Ministry Room 118
6:45pm Jr. Drill Team LLC
7pm Youth Bible Study Room 118
Thursday, October 2
12noon Noon Bible Study LLC
6pm Line Dancing LLC
BUB Training & Development Worship Center
6:30pm Children Music Ministry LLC
Sunday School Workers LLC
Associate Ministers LLC
Sr. Drill Team Fellowship Hall
Chorale Choir Room
7pm Children Praise Dancers LLC
Youth Praise Dancers LLC
Spoken Word LLC
Puppet Ministry Room 118
BUB General Meeting Worship Center
Voices of Praise Sanctuary
Saturday, October 4
9am Computer Software Development LLC
10am Mission Outreach Ministry LLC
Monday, October 6
6pm Tutoring LLC
6:45pm Cheerleaders for Christ LLC
7pm Church Choir Worship Center
Tuesday, October 7
6pm Line Dancing LLC
Tutoring LLC
6:30pm Virtuous Dance Cru LLC
7pm Intercessory Prayerline Ministry Fellowship Hall
GLORY Ministry LLC
Girl Scouts LLC
Kick Boxing Aerobics LLC
Male Chorus Worship Center
Women’s Choir Choir Room
Wednesday, October 8
6pm Sisters Who Care LLC
Girls In Action LLC
6:45pm Jr. Drill Team LLC
7pm Youth Bible Study Room 118
Thursday, October 9
12noon Noon Bible Study LLC
6pm Line Dancing LLC
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Saturday, October 18 ▪ 10am-2pm Lifelong Learning Center
For couples planning to get married and couples married for less than one year. Register at brentwoodbaptist.org by Monday, October 13. Contact Rev. Lillie Seals at [email protected] or 713.852.1430 if you have questions. Lunch will be provided.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19
Show your school spirit by wearing your attire!
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Support our college students by making
a monetary donation!
To add your student or update an address go to www.brentwoodbaptist.org or
contact Rev. Joseph Ford at 713.852.1417.
OCTOBER 19
The Jewels Ministry Salutes
Show your support by wearing light green.
Ages 20 to 29
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The Jewels Of Brentwood visit
La Hacienda Rehabilitation Center
3730 West Orem
Houston TX 77045
November 16 • 1pm
Relational Evangelism
RELAY is designed to teach believers how to live out their responsibility in
obedience to the Great Commission (Matthew 28).
CLASSES WILL BE HELD IN NOVEMBER
You may participate individually or as a part of your organization. Register at
brentwoodbaptist.org. Forms are also available at the Receptionist and Lifelong
Learning Center Counters.
Contact Rev. Albert Kemp at 713.852.1439 or [email protected].
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